Originally posted by TazMaN
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A couple of years ago I received a polite e-mail from my ISP (Pipex ) asking me nicely to desist from making music available on the FTP server I was running.
Ironically the music had been downloaded from Pipex's own binaries groups.Comment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostNumpty, there will be mobile broadband on tube too - it is just a matter of time.
What you don't understand, numpty, is that mobile companies right now make a killing on voice traffic with limited minutes, which will be completely put into VoIP once speeds increase, so mobile companies will have to change their models, there will be effectively free unlimited phone calls inside country so they will have to compete on something else - they will become broadband providers.
That's why you can see how they all bought landline broadband providers in anticipation of this scenario.
Oh and one more - of course you will be able to record songs you like that you hear on mobile broadband radio for offline use, this will allow for music playing when (for whatever reason) there is no connection.
I'll believe it when I see it comrade!!!Comment
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Originally posted by TazMaN View PostDoes this include movies ... ahem... adult and otherwise?Coffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by Ardesco View PostRight so you want me to believe that mobile companies will have 100% mobile coverage including through tunnels and in various underground systems (including sewers and mines) throughout the world in the next 10 years.
As I said above it will be possible to record what you like for offline play, already it is possible - just with online radio you don't need to decide what you want before you go and select on your way when you are bored.Comment
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Originally posted by meridian View PostIronically the music had been downloaded from Pipex's own binaries groups.Coffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by AtW View PostIf they cover 95% of use-time in this country then it will be enough.
As I said above it will be possible to record what you like for offline play, already it is possible - just with online radio you don't need to decide what you want before you go and select on your way when you are bored.Comment
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Originally posted by Ardesco View PostMy point was that people will still want music for offline play, and people have been able to record music for offline play since magnetic tapes were available. This has not had a significant impact on on the records labels for the past 20 years, why would this change when mobile broadband becomes available?
In fact it was probably marginally quicker than downloading them on a dialup connectionCoffee's for closersComment
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Originally posted by Ardesco View PostMy point was that people will still want music for offline playComment
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Hmmm Am I the only bloke that pays for downloads and still buys an occasional CD?
I reckon ISPs should make proper provision for file sharers and gamers - surely everyone could benefit?
As for itunes it's true it's not CD quality - you can back up the files, though and they are licensed for up to 5 computers - So one paid for download exists on my three machines and and ipod as well as backed up. You can also remove the DRM if you can be bothered, although there's a further small loss of quality.
They do have a rip off pricing policy though and they prevent you from using the US site to get cheaper downloads (though I think this is going to change).
Irony of ironies, they insist on calling the popular beat combo known as Suede "the London Suede" because some small-time pub singer in the US had already registered the name there. Go figure - pay UK prices - can't use US site, but must still call bands by stupid American names.....Comment
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