The problem is that Google's approach to anyone's intellectual property but their own is "we want to copy it without permission and without paying royalties". Look at what they tried to do with books before they were stopped.
I think these kinds of statements about copyright are asinine and basically just a mouthing of what the media corporations want you to believe.
I absolutely hate Google and try to avoid all their lousy products, but ...
"what they tried to do with books before they were stopped." ...
would have been a great boon to the human race and the only one really hurt would be the media corporations. The actual creators of the works are pretty much out of the loop in both scenarios (Google's way or the Media Corp.'s way).
Modern copyright law has basically *nothing* to do with protecting the rights of the creators. It focusses almost entirely on the rights of media distribution companies. It's pretty much the opposite of what would be good for the consumers or the creators. It protects the middle men, the hucksters, and the hoarders of other people's IP.
LOL...so Apple is supposed to be the only provider of music now? WOW
And for all those who love to quote Jobs on that "We didn't enter the search business" crap...
Google bought Android in 2005...Jobs knew damn well years before he made that stupid ass statement that Google was entering the phone market (a mere YEAR after Apple entered the phone market).
I think these kinds of statements about copyright are asinine and basically just a mouthing of what the media corporations want you to believe.
I absolutely hate Google and try to avoid all their lousy products, but ...
"what they tried to do with books before they were stopped." ...
would have been a great boon to the human race and the only one really hurt would be the media corporations. The actual creators of the works are pretty much out of the loop in both scenarios (Google's way or the Media Corp.'s way).
Modern copyright law has basically *nothing* to do with protecting the rights of the creators. It focusses almost entirely on the rights of media distribution companies. It's pretty much the opposite of what would be good for the consumers or the creators. It protects the middle men, the hucksters, and the hoarders of other people's IP.
Apple should partner with MS to use Bing, put the apple stamp on it by improving it and take on google together in the search business.
Apple did it with Office making it better than the windows version....
Wow, i never thought I would recommend anything MS, but I really think google did a "dirty" copying the iPhone an iOS from Apple.
But I have a feeling Apple is looking a couple of steps ahead...and that is using Siri as the main search engine and leave Google holding their "dangly, Wobblies!"
I don't like Google, but I can understand that Android users just don't have the kind of service provided by Apple via iTunes for iOS and iPod devices.
This is for hard-core Android-lovers/Apple-haters who won't ever buy an Apple product.
It's not the end of the world, as I can't see Apple users suddenly switching to Android just to get their tunes off of Google's service even if Google subsidises the cost of each track -- at the end of the day Google still exists to only want your personal info and ad-generated revenue.
If this thing starts losing money, Google may not have enough money in the bank to pay for Motorola
Competition is good. Hopefully this will spur Apple on to improve iTunes with the option to purchase lossless music and the option to store & stream purchases rather than download.
I think these kinds of statements about copyright are asinine and basically just a mouthing of what the media corporations want you to believe.
I absolutely hate Google and try to avoid all their lousy products, but ...
"what they tried to do with books before they were stopped." ...
would have been a great boon to the human race and the only one really hurt would be the media corporations. The actual creators of the works are pretty much out of the loop in both scenarios (Google's way or the Media Corp.'s way).
Modern copyright law has basically *nothing* to do with protecting the rights of the creators. It focusses almost entirely on the rights of media distribution companies. It's pretty much the opposite of what would be good for the consumers or the creators. It protects the middle men, the hucksters, and the hoarders of other people's IP.
That is, of course, BS.
Lots of people make their livings off of work that they've created. Why in the world should Google be able to copy and distribute that work without permission or payment? You're far wrong when you say that the actual creators of work are out of the loop in the current system. The author is very much part of the loop (and I've created and sold several books, btw, so I'm familiar with the system). And if the author doesn't like the current system, there are plenty of ways to publish and sell your own work.
Google's attempt to use all copyrighted work without permission was nothing but outright theft. Trying to rationalize it the way you are is foolish.
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The problem is that Google's approach to anyone's intellectual property but their own is "we want to copy it without permission and without paying royalties". Look at what they tried to do with books before they were stopped.
I think these kinds of statements about copyright are asinine and basically just a mouthing of what the media corporations want you to believe.
I absolutely hate Google and try to avoid all their lousy products, but ...
"what they tried to do with books before they were stopped." ...
would have been a great boon to the human race and the only one really hurt would be the media corporations. The actual creators of the works are pretty much out of the loop in both scenarios (Google's way or the Media Corp.'s way).
Modern copyright law has basically *nothing* to do with protecting the rights of the creators. It focusses almost entirely on the rights of media distribution companies. It's pretty much the opposite of what would be good for the consumers or the creators. It protects the middle men, the hucksters, and the hoarders of other people's IP.
And for all those who love to quote Jobs on that "We didn't enter the search business" crap...
Google bought Android in 2005...Jobs knew damn well years before he made that stupid ass statement that Google was entering the phone market (a mere YEAR after Apple entered the phone market).
He wasn't shocked...and his anger was late.
I think these kinds of statements about copyright are asinine and basically just a mouthing of what the media corporations want you to believe.
I absolutely hate Google and try to avoid all their lousy products, but ...
"what they tried to do with books before they were stopped." ...
would have been a great boon to the human race and the only one really hurt would be the media corporations. The actual creators of the works are pretty much out of the loop in both scenarios (Google's way or the Media Corp.'s way).
Modern copyright law has basically *nothing* to do with protecting the rights of the creators. It focusses almost entirely on the rights of media distribution companies. It's pretty much the opposite of what would be good for the consumers or the creators. It protects the middle men, the hucksters, and the hoarders of other people's IP.
^^^reason #1024891570123 why I like you.
you don't turn your disdain into a blanket.
Apple did it with Office making it better than the windows version....
Wow, i never thought I would recommend anything MS, but I really think google did a "dirty" copying the iPhone an iOS from Apple.
But I have a feeling Apple is looking a couple of steps ahead...and that is using Siri as the main search engine and leave Google holding their "dangly, Wobblies!"
Apple should partner with MS to use Bing, put the apple stamp on it by improving it and take on google together in the search business.
Apple did it with Office making it better than the windows version....
Wow, i never thought I would recommend anything MS, but I really think google did a "dirty" copying the iPhone an iOS from Apple.
Hey guy...how are you this morning (EST)?
I was wondering if you could tell me when and how Google copied the iPhone AND iOS from Apple...
I'll be waiting.
Wow, i never thought I would recommend anything MS, but I really think google did a "dirty" copying the iPhone an iOS from Apple.
What did M$ do when they copied Windows from MacOS from Apple?
What did M$ do when they copied Windows from MacOS from Apple?
They did exactly what google did, make an inferior copy of something from Apple!
Hey guy...how are you this morning (EST)?
I was wondering if you could tell me when and how Google copied the iPhone AND iOS from Apple...
I'll be waiting.
Corporate espionage. When Schmidt was on Apple's board. He betrayed Steve's trust and stabbed Steve in the back. He is evil.
They did exactly what google did, make an inferior copy of something from Apple!
One of the reasons I want to see Apple get their map system out as soon as possible.
Google may have done it well, but Apple will again redefine it.
My gosh, if you look at the companies Apple owns, it will be AMAZING what they create.
Not to mention we might finally get spoken turn-by-turn directions?
This is for hard-core Android-lovers/Apple-haters who won't ever buy an Apple product.
It's not the end of the world, as I can't see Apple users suddenly switching to Android just to get their tunes off of Google's service even if Google subsidises the cost of each track -- at the end of the day Google still exists to only want your personal info and ad-generated revenue.
If this thing starts losing money, Google may not have enough money in the bank to pay for Motorola
"We didn't enter the search business, they entered the phone business. And the TV business. And the MUSIC business. AND the? "
EVIL business.
EVIL business.
Please Apple:
Be more like Google.
FTFY.
Well played sir.
Really? You've seen the license agreements?
This report is solely a rumor.
Have you seen Apple's license agreements with the music companies? Amazon's? Pandora's?
I think these kinds of statements about copyright are asinine and basically just a mouthing of what the media corporations want you to believe.
I absolutely hate Google and try to avoid all their lousy products, but ...
"what they tried to do with books before they were stopped." ...
would have been a great boon to the human race and the only one really hurt would be the media corporations. The actual creators of the works are pretty much out of the loop in both scenarios (Google's way or the Media Corp.'s way).
Modern copyright law has basically *nothing* to do with protecting the rights of the creators. It focusses almost entirely on the rights of media distribution companies. It's pretty much the opposite of what would be good for the consumers or the creators. It protects the middle men, the hucksters, and the hoarders of other people's IP.
That is, of course, BS.
Lots of people make their livings off of work that they've created. Why in the world should Google be able to copy and distribute that work without permission or payment? You're far wrong when you say that the actual creators of work are out of the loop in the current system. The author is very much part of the loop (and I've created and sold several books, btw, so I'm familiar with the system). And if the author doesn't like the current system, there are plenty of ways to publish and sell your own work.
Google's attempt to use all copyrighted work without permission was nothing but outright theft. Trying to rationalize it the way you are is foolish.
Have you seen Apple's license agreements with the music companies? Amazon's? Pandora's?
I have seen official press releases stating that they exist. Have you seen any official evidence that Google has licensed music?
Corporate espionage. When Schmidt was on Apple's board. He betrayed Steve's trust and stabbed Steve in the back. He is evil.
Thx, Conrad...for responding for me.
One of the reasons I want to see Apple get their map system out as soon as possible.
Google may have done it well, but Apple will again redefine it.
My gosh, if you look at the companies Apple owns, it will be AMAZING what they create.
Not to mention we might finally get spoken turn-by-turn directions?
I agree, Apple just does most things better. I just don't think google & MS consider the "consumer experience" the way Apple does.