Something like that would be a "to-do" list that would be hard for the developers/government to fix.
The assumption may mistakenly be - that they want them fixed.
It would be much safer on a legal basis to for a party with an agenda to 'caress numbers' on devices with a history of improper operation than on something that works close to flawlessly; like an ATM for instance.
Odd how some of the same companies make both devices; and really, both have the same function - to keep a tally/balance.
He must be investing in a new business that keeps track of people - paid service no doubt, that employers can use to see if there's ever been information on the web about the person.
Of course, with cache's out there, archives, etc - that would make such a business worthless - unless of course, some law changes the playing field.
Used books have always been the best deal. Some 'collectors' type of sets or the occasional hardback is fine.
But seriously - how would this at all be different from say... just going to the library?
It's not. It's simply 'time shifted' booked reading. Heck, even if you go to the library and scan the whole book - what have you gained? I can check the book out over and over and over again. It would simply allow the book to be put back on the shelf for someone else to read. There's been many times I have had to wait on books that are checked out and sometimes - heck - usually, unless it's for a class or something like that, I may end up not checking it out at all.
The library has been - in my life, one of the BIGGEST 'advertisements' for publishers. I read a book by 'Edwin Black' - and now, we have 5 of his books at home, including the one we checked out.
Books have and always will have a place on my bookshelf. That won't change, the publishing industry should try doing the EXACT opposite of other industries. MOST of my book purchases, like CD's - IF NOT ALL have been the DIRECT result of me hearing or reading something by the 'artist' or 'writer' for FREE first - how many people just go out and randomly buy CD's or books? Come on now!!!
Regardless of your feelings on the matter - the action the recording industry and movie industry has taken has not solved their issues and it won't. Pandora's box has been open now for a while with digital media.
Agree 100% with TC. Same with Music - why not offer a 'package' with a CD? Concert Tickets, T-Shirt, Poster, along with a free 'anytime' download of the CD online. Then if it's lost or damaged, you still have 'extra value' from the purchase.
Amazing how they just can't think outside the box.
I guess all the people that can 'think outside the box' are in IT and obviously NOT the publishing, movie, or recording industries...
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Even my kids don't waste as much time arguing about doing dishes.
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That's just stupid and I don't care why. You want it - keep it.
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I'll go elsewhere for pancakes now, so tired of this.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sheet_music
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The assumption may mistakenly be - that they want them fixed.
It would be much safer on a legal basis to for a party with an agenda to 'caress numbers' on devices with a history of improper operation than on something that works close to flawlessly; like an ATM for instance.
Odd how some of the same companies make both devices; and really, both have the same function - to keep a tally/balance.
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LOL, whatever.
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Look at what Radio did to it. See?
LOL
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Physical Book + a Scanner is probably cheaper.
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But wait...
Could a spammer use that defense? Why not?
What's the difference? It's pretty much a 'spam' tactic they use with these lawsuits.
Either way - if this happens, they may really get drug into court, which is the last thing they want in any of this.
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Of course, with cache's out there, archives, etc - that would make such a business worthless - unless of course, some law changes the playing field.
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Problem is - he either needs glasses or he's a moron....
Or maybe both.
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It's probably best in light of that, to keep any 'classified' information on separate networks with no route to the internet - at the very least.
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But seriously - how would this at all be different from say... just going to the library?
It's not. It's simply 'time shifted' booked reading. Heck, even if you go to the library and scan the whole book - what have you gained? I can check the book out over and over and over again. It would simply allow the book to be put back on the shelf for someone else to read. There's been many times I have had to wait on books that are checked out and sometimes - heck - usually, unless it's for a class or something like that, I may end up not checking it out at all.
The library has been - in my life, one of the BIGGEST 'advertisements' for publishers. I read a book by 'Edwin Black' - and now, we have 5 of his books at home, including the one we checked out.
Books have and always will have a place on my bookshelf. That won't change, the publishing industry should try doing the EXACT opposite of other industries. MOST of my book purchases, like CD's - IF NOT ALL have been the DIRECT result of me hearing or reading something by the 'artist' or 'writer' for FREE first - how many people just go out and randomly buy CD's or books? Come on now!!!
Regardless of your feelings on the matter - the action the recording industry and movie industry has taken has not solved their issues and it won't. Pandora's box has been open now for a while with digital media.
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Amazing how they just can't think outside the box.
I guess all the people that can 'think outside the box' are in IT and obviously NOT the publishing, movie, or recording industries...
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