5532295
submission
Master Moose writes:
In light of recent ruling regarding back-up software, I began thinking back to my first computing experiences back in the late 80's.
I remember being taught how important it was to make back up disks and can even remember commercial software manuals reminding me to do so.
(e.g http://www.lemonamiga.com/?mainurl=http%3A//www.lemonamiga.com/games/docs.php%3Fid%3D157 )
My question is when did the thinking around this change? When did making a fair-use backup move from being taught as prudent and necessary to being something only performed by evil people?
5227529
submission
Master Moose writes:
An Internet filtering system that locks out known child porn sites, instigated by the government "by stealth" which then re-directs users to government sites.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10584982
Some will see the technology as good. Others will wonder:
"Why be so secretive about this?"
"How long is it going to take before other internet baddies are filtered out this way?"
"How long before the recording/movie industry gets in the governments ear?"
Would you be happy if your ISP signed up for this?
4831087
submission
Master Moose writes:
Help, I need to know.
Betamax — the format that lost yet made a major impact died many years ago. I have been searching for information for a quick piece I am writing up.
Hopefully there are some Betaphiles around here.
I am wanting to know or be pointed in the right direction to find out:
"What was the last commercial Hollywood Movie (both theatrical and Direct to Video) released on the Betamax format?"
Thanks
