__/ [ Mark Kent ] on Tuesday 21 March 2006 16:22 \__
> begin oe_protect.scr
> Roy Schestowitz <newsgroups@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> espoused:
>> __/ [ Linønut ] on Saturday 18 March 2006 15:13 \__
>>
>>> After takin' a swig o' grog, Roy Schestowitz belched out this bit o'
>>> wisdom:
>>>
>>>> http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6450_7-6462771-1.html
>>>>
>>>> It's rather obvious, but according to The Register, as much as 25% more
>>>> energy (battery life) gets devoured:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.theregister.co.uk/2006/03/18/ms_drm_plays_for_shorter/
>>>
>>> Microsoft Playsfersuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu <grinds to a halt>
>>
>> No worries. Hit <Ctrl>+<Alt>+Delete on your MP3 player.
>
> This really shows that using free and open formats is better all round,
> including even in terms of saving energy. It would be better if the
> film and music purveyors were to determine a better method of recompense
> than the current one, which seems to centre on controlling 'user'
> behaviour.
Isn't that what the world is about? *rolls eyes then sighs*
> Perhaps some open-source music would help?
In today's headlines, I saw "Beastie Boys go Open Source". I did not see the
description of the item or even the full article, but I can imagine what the
story was about.
Best wishes,
Roy
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