While I am far from an i fanatic (iPad, iPhone, iBook, etc.) I just read that Steve Jobs book, and one of his basic philosophies is that people will pay for things rather then steal if you make it easy for them. And the iTunes store seems to be doing ok...lol
DJ Brooks [email protected] > Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:36:54 +0000 > To: [email protected] > From: [email protected] > Subject: Re: Something about the release that bugs me. > > Michael Hawksworth <[email protected]> writes > > >; it is a mind set that > >says any program aired in the US should be on a Torrent 20mins after > >airing, the isn't any challenge to it other than being first so they can get > >bragging rights. > > I can see one big advantage to a proper global distribution/ business > model etc. which could negate the affects of these torrents, or at least > reduce them. > > We here on the list already see the effects already. When Release dates > are different, we are not easily able to discuss what we have read or > seen with our friends around the world, as we don't want to provide > spoilers. The problem is, that by the time it is released elsewhere, our > enthusiasm to discuss is diminished. > > As the Internet grows the global community, maybe, we will be fortunate > to see concurrent broadcast, book and other product release. Not only > would this probably benefit those producing the product, and the user, > it may even go towards improving global harmony, as people find they > have more to talk with others about. > > OK pinch me, I need to wake up... > -- > John > > The Official Raymond E Feist Website > http://www.crydee.com/ > > Books to read, and shelves to fill, > Ray's great books, just fit the bill. > > > > >
