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Comment Re:It Ain't the Paper (Score 0) 419

They aren't talking about how the content physically manifests! Jesus wept. We all know that "The paper pulp, the glue, the leather, the string in the binding" is just part of a delivery mechanism. But it happens to be a delivery mechanism that doesn't place artificial constraints that the publishers would like to place around you. If you can't see that is what should be of concern I really do shudder at our collective future.
XBox (Games)

Modded Xbox Bans Prompt EFF Warning About Terms of Service 254

Last month we discussed news that Microsoft had banned hundreds of thousands of Xbox users for using modified consoles. The Electronic Frontier Foundation has now pointed to this round of bans as a prime example of the power given to providers of online services through 'Terms of Service' and other usage agreements. "No matter how much we rely on them to get on with our everyday lives, access to online services — like email, social networking sites, and (wait for it) online gaming — can never be guaranteed. ... he who writes the TOS makes the rules, and when it comes to enforcing them, the service provider often behaves as though it is also the judge, jury and executioner. ... While the mass ban provides a useful illustration of their danger, these terms can be found in nearly all TOS agreements for all kinds of services. There have been virtually no legal challenges to these kinds of arbitrary termination clauses, but we imagine this will be a growth area for lawyers."
First Person Shooters (Games)

Infinity Ward Fights Against Modern Warfare 2 Cheaters 203

Faithbleed writes "IW's Robert Bowling reports on his twitter account that Infinity Ward is giving 2,500 Modern Warfare 2 cheaters the boot. The news comes as the war between IW and MW2's fans rages over the decision to go with IWnet hosting instead of dedicated servers. Unhappy players were quick to come up with hacks that would allow their own servers and various other changes." Despite the dedicated-server complaints, Modern Warfare 2 has sold ridiculously well.

Comment Which is why MS can't produce (Score 0) 370

'One time when I interviewed with Microsoft in Redmond I couldn't get over this sense of corporate entitlement -- it was one of the biggest turn-offs that I had during my interviewing day there,' says Strom. 'I got the feeling that I wasn't going to fit in, no matter how smart I thought (or they thought) I was

Which is why MS with their vast amount of resource (human and money) couldn't produce something like the iPhone. They have a myopic culture that doesn't allow for a person that doesn't want to wear a suit and tie to work.

Comment Re:And all the admins ask... (Score 0) 274

I admin our Exchange servers (2003) w/o issue. RBL's are integrated, SPF is setup and working. AV is scanning everything in/out. Never been hacked, never have experienced any downtime. Host over 1200 accounts. Integrated Calenders, Public Folders, vendor and client contact lists etc... You find me an integrated FOSS solution that doesn't absolutely eat up my precious time doing everything that Exchange does for our organization (I gave Zimbra a whirl and wasn't impressed. Maybe it has improved by now...).

Comment Your fathers cheapness (Score 0) 655

I know he's your dad, but he's cheap. What needs to happen here is 'expectation' management. The real issues are SUPPORT for that DOS based application. What happens when the data gets hosed and even the backup's are corrupted? You are doing him no favors. Set his expectation now while you still have a chance. Machines running for 15 years are simply by the grace of some non existent higher power.

Comment Re:Hrm. (Score 0) 207

I have been having problems as of the past day or two. Before that it has been fine...

I think with Netflix wanting to offer on demand only service tiers, well they need to 'create' some demand.
As in: You will get the streaming because we demand additional $$.

Comment Ah, the ever accurate personality test... (Score 0) 581

I worked retail for 3 years at a small chain electronics store (had 14 outlets). I went in for my interview (went fine) did the personality test (it said to not hire me). The manager hired me and ignored the test. The result? Out of 300+ sales associates chainwide I was in the top 5 90% + of the time. I had a good work history there, left on good terms and helped a lot of people with making the right purchase.

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