From greg@linuxpower.cx Fri, 5 Nov 1999 15:05:38 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 15:05:38 -0500 (EST) From: Gregory Maxwell greg@linuxpower.cx Subject: [Livid-dev] Emedia article out Please check out the Emedia article on Livid, http://www.emediapro.net/news99/news111.html It really is very good, easily the most accurate article to date, and no it's hasn't been on slashdot. These emedia people really understand 'where it's at'. :)
From digitech@mmadb.no Fri, 5 Nov 1999 23:25:00 +0100 Date: Fri, 5 Nov 1999 23:25:00 +0100 From: Jon Johansen digitech@mmadb.no Subject: [Livid-dev] Emedia article out I couldn't agree more. The most accurate article I've seen so far. Just 2 things I'd like to comment on: "He pointed out that the MoRE programmers, who are Windows users, already had what the Linux community wanted-the ability to play DVD movies." I wonder what 'he' based that generalization about us on. We also run non-windows operating systems, just like you do. "Ironically, one way that might actually work would be to make DVD movies more available to those who want to watch them, not steal them." Again, I couldn't agree more. Regards, Jon Johansen [MoRE] digitech@mmadb.no http://mmadb.no/hwplus > -----Original Message----- > From: livid-dev-admin@livid.on.openprojects.net > [mailto:livid-dev-admin@livid.on.openprojects.net]On Behalf Of Gregory > Maxwell > Sent: 5. november 1999 21:06 > To: livid-dev@livid.on.openprojects.net > Subject: [Livid-dev] Emedia article out > > > Please check out the Emedia article on Livid, > http://www.emediapro.net/news99/news111.html > > It really is very good, easily the most accurate article to date, and no > it's hasn't been on slashdot. > > These emedia people really understand 'where it's at'. :) > > > > _______________________________________________ > Livid-dev maillist - Livid-dev@livid.on.openprojects.net > http://livid.on.openprojects.net/mailman/listinfo/livid-dev > >
From dparker@cdpage.com Fri, 05 Nov 1999 16:07:28 -0700 Date: Fri, 05 Nov 1999 16:07:28 -0700 From: Dana Parker dparker@cdpage.com Subject: [Livid-dev] CSS Article in Emedia I'm the author of the Emedia article about DeCSS. I'd like to point out that the sentence " He pointed out that the MoRE programmers, who are Windows users, already had what the Linux community wanted-the ability to play DVD movies. " is a paraphrase - not a direct quote. IOW, Greg did not say exactly this, but it was the gist of his words as I interpreted them. Any misunderstanding this phrasing has caused is my fault and I take full responsibility. The fact remains, and the point I was trying to make, is that the MoRE programmers already had the ability to play DVDs in Windows, regardless of how many other operating systems they use. I'd venture to guess that most of my readers will understand that "the Linux community" implies that we're talking about people who wouldn't use Windows if you paid them. -- Dana J. Parker Contributing editor, standards columnsit Emedia magazine http://www.emedialive.net Please respond to danapark@ix.netcom.com
From greg@linuxpower.cx Sat, 6 Nov 1999 00:27:47 -0500 (EST) Date: Sat, 6 Nov 1999 00:27:47 -0500 (EST) From: Gregory Maxwell greg@linuxpower.cx Subject: [Livid-dev] CSS Article in Emedia On Fri, 5 Nov 1999, Dana Parker wrote: > I'm the author of the Emedia article about DeCSS. > > I'd like to point out that the sentence > > " He pointed out that the MoRE programmers, who are Windows users, > already had what the Linux community wanted-the ability to play DVD > movies. " > > is a paraphrase - not a direct quote. IOW, Greg did not say exactly > this, but it was the gist of his words as I interpreted them. Any > misunderstanding this phrasing has caused is my fault and I take full > responsibility. I'd like to supplment this 'pointing out' by saying that I saw the copy TWICE prior to print and I clearly approved of the paraphrasing. Those words were represented my thoughts very well. > The fact remains, and the point I was trying to make, is that the MoRE > programmers already had the ability to play DVDs in Windows, regardless > of how many other operating systems they use. I'd venture to guess that > most of my readers will understand that "the Linux community" implies > that we're talking about people who wouldn't use Windows if you paid > them. Yes, I'd hope so. After all, if all Linux users dual-booted windows, I doubt there would be anywhere near as much demand for Linux DVD playback. :) Argueing over this just shows you're missing the point. :) I'd also like to publicly thank Dana for being the kind of reporter that others should benchmark themselves against. She was through with her research, truthful to her sources, clear and in her work. Not only did she send me the draft for technical corrections (of which there were VERY few), but she even followed up afterwards. Perhaps the world would be a differnt place if more media was as professional as her's. I realize that with the competive market, deadlines, and such that it's often hard to be so careful. I would hope that a sufficent market exists of people who are willing to wait a day for news, for the sake of the truth. I guess I havn't loss all faith in humanity. :) It's a world of difference from how others have covered this hot topic. I sent in a clear correction sheet on the first wired article as soon as it came out. Not only have I never recieved as response, but the author continued to spout misinformation as if it were facts. If someone is maintaing a list of journalists that are worth talking to, this person certantly needs to be added if she isn't there already. Now that I've gone throughly offtopic..