Note - "The '196 patent claims cover the display of Internet content reformatted from HTML to XML on mobile devices--the industry standard currently displayed by the iPhone,"
The iPhone does not do this, does it? It actually renders the HTML.
that the question is "Should the President know how to drive a car?" After all, he will probably never do so as long as he is President, so what's the big deal?
Now imagine the average American's reaction... considering the price of gasoline, the state of the US road system, and the general "out of touch-ness" such an idea implies.
Note this line 'One of the band's managers suggested it and the group went with it as a publicity stunt -- which worked.'
At no point do I recall Radiohead saying this was a 'publicity stunt'. What I do recall hearing from Yorke's interview with David Byrne is that they tired it because they were out of their previous contract and thought it might be interesting to try.
Mike uses the word 'stunt' five times... now perhaps the publicity did not hurt getting the word out about Radiohead, but I think the use of 'stunt' by Mike shows his bias.
In general, I have few issues with the articles posted here...
Did anyone not notice the guy in question had a computer monitor hooked up to his AppleTV? And that the tech specs for Apple TV list a requirement for HDMI ??
Having worked in the IT departments of two Universities, at very different ends of the academic system, its quite easy to understand why schools block p2p and don't fight the system.
It's just simpler to block the traffic than handle all the complications. Higher ed IT departments are stretched pretty thin and have more pressing issues to deal with. They know that students trade in copyright material and do what they can to limit pirating and follow the law, but unless pressed by the RiAA and MPAA, IT really doesn't care.
Something similar is messy up my hobby, scale model building. Companies are going after aftermarket decal makers who sell decals to accurately represent sponsor decals for race cars. Its virtually impossible to get licensing to produce the decals - either the cost is too high for such a small market or finding who to contact in not possible.
I've suggested that some of the major model builders - one fellow gets about $15k for his finished kits - start contacting the companies to get money from them or leave those sponsor decals off.
I just wanted to make sure no one was under the impression that the digital sales of 'In Rainbows' was greater than the sales of the previous physical albums.
Folks mentioned making videos and production costs... Radiohead managed to handle both pretty well. They made their own videos and it looks like they produced the album in their own studio...
Actually several companies (Boeing & Sikorsky) have been going after the scale modeling companies for just such royalties. On planes that were paid for by the US tax money...
And quite frankly this is doing a lot of harm to the hobby...
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The iPhone does not do this, does it? It actually renders the HTML.
Dr E
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Geez
Now it would probably surrender if confronted by an angry dachshund.
Bark !!! Bark!!!
[White Flag]
Eric
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Imagine instead...
Now imagine the average American's reaction... considering the price of gasoline, the state of the US road system, and the general "out of touch-ness" such an idea implies.
Eric
On the post: Don't Read Too Much Into Radiohead's Claim That It Won't Offer Music For Free Again
This 'quote'
At no point do I recall Radiohead saying this was a 'publicity stunt'. What I do recall hearing from Yorke's interview with David Byrne is that they tired it because they were out of their previous contract and thought it might be interesting to try.
Mike uses the word 'stunt' five times... now perhaps the publicity did not hurt getting the word out about Radiohead, but I think the use of 'stunt' by Mike shows his bias.
In general, I have few issues with the articles posted here...
Eric
On the post: Don't Read Too Much Into Radiohead's Claim That It Won't Offer Music For Free Again
Uh huh
Or are you just biased against anyone who does not share your exact views?
You don't even give them credit for trying something different... in terms of the typical music industry approach.
Eric
On the post: DRM Prevents AppleTV From Working On Some Hardware
In other news...
Did anyone not notice the guy in question had a computer monitor hooked up to his AppleTV? And that the tech specs for Apple TV list a requirement for HDMI ??
http://www.apple.com/appletv/specs.html
While one can debate the 'merits' and drawbacks of DRM, this problem is due to not paying attention.... RTFM
Eric
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'Bad' ISP
While the ISP has 'pulled' the site if you go to its homepage - http://www.quackometer.net/ - if you go to the blog page http://www.quackometer.net/blog, you get a directory listing.
Seems not to be the brightest web host around...
Dr.E
On the post: U2 Manager Says Google And Its Hippie Friends Should Pay The Recording Industry
Struggling?
Or struggling with creating a new business model when they can't do math - from the MPAA piracy in higher ed study?
Or struggling to remain relevant with a potential member leaving the RIAA?
Eric
On the post: U2 Manager Says Google And Its Hippie Friends Should Pay The Recording Industry
Uh, ya
Eric
On the post: Why Is The Hollywood Tail Wagging The Dog Of Academia?
The simple answer...
It's just simpler to block the traffic than handle all the complications. Higher ed IT departments are stretched pretty thin and have more pressing issues to deal with. They know that students trade in copyright material and do what they can to limit pirating and follow the law, but unless pressed by the RiAA and MPAA, IT really doesn't care.
Its hard enough keeping everything running...
E
On the post: Ford Continues To Slap Down Enthusiast Calendars, Saying You Can't Sell Photos Of Your Own Car
I've suggested that some of the major model builders - one fellow gets about $15k for his finished kits - start contacting the companies to get money from them or leave those sponsor decals off.
Dr. E.
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EMA
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EMA
On the post: David Byrne Breaks Down New Business Models For Musicians; Confirms Radiohead's Success
Re:
Also, check today's post on radiohead.com about what they are doing for their next run of concerts.
Eric
On the post: David Byrne Breaks Down New Business Models For Musicians; Confirms Radiohead's Success
Re: Re: Digital sales
It could be misunderstood if read quickly...
Eric
On the post: David Byrne Breaks Down New Business Models For Musicians; Confirms Radiohead's Success
Digital sales
Listen to the audio interview...
Eric
On the post: Getting Millions Of People Listening To Your Music, With Many Giving You Money Voluntarily, Is Dumb?
Videos
See http://youtube.com/radiohead
EMA
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Re:
And quite frankly this is doing a lot of harm to the hobby...
Eric Aitala
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