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2003/7/25-26 [Computer/HW/Drives] UID:29141 Activity:very high
7/25    Anyone changing their file-sharing behavior in response to recent
        RIAA subpoenathon?
        \_ When I get one I'll worry about it.  There is nothing to fear but
           fear itself!
        \_ i don't really do any file sharing.  but i will *never* ever
           buy another cd from those evil motherfuckers ever again as long
           as i live.
                \_ Ditto.  -John
                      \_ So all three of you are going to stop buying music and
                         only listen to radio and MTV???  Forever?
                         \_ I barely ever watch TV, rarely listen to radio,
                            and have bought 1 CD set in 9 months, in addition
                            to very rarely burning a copy off a friend.  So
                            why shouldn't I be able to change my consumption
                            habits because of something I loathe?  -John
                            \_ If you don't buy music then a boycott doesn't
                               mean anything.  I'm going to launch a boycott
                               of Russian wines.
                \_ I've found an acceptable compromise is to buy only used
                   CD's.  This allows me to consume new music, without
                   directly supporting the RIAA.  Also, since there are great
                   independent music stores in the Bay Area, I can support
                   local business.  I think it's a good balance.  On a side
                   note, I think it would be cool if someone implemented tip
                   jars for used CD's.  Basically, when you buy a used CD, you
                   can voluntarily pay a few bucks extra, and that money gets
                   passed directly to the artist.  If artists saw significant
                   revenue from something like this, it might encourage them
                   to pursue alternatives to contracting away all rights to
                   the majors, and this, in turn, could lead to real choice in
                   the music market. -dans
                   \_ tip jars?  you think raw cash on the counter top is going
                      to go to the artist and each will get the right amount?
        \_ I always have sharing turned off. I'm a leecher. I'll worry about
           the RIAA once they start cracking down on those people.
        \_ http://www.haxial.org/products/kdx/index2.html
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www.haxial.org/products/kdx/index2.html
More Info * Text Chat -- The Chat feature allows you to have a text-based conversation with multiple people simultaneously. Everything you type into the chat appears on the screen of everyone who is inside that chat "room", and vice-versa. You can also send a special Chat Invitation to one or multiple people, inviting them to participate in the chat. KDX supports multiple newsgroups, so messages can be organized into various topics. You can also restrict access to certain newsgroups, thus allowing some classes of accounts to read the newsgroup, but not others. With a single click, you can connect to a server that is in your Address Book. User Icons are 32x32 pixels, and can be ANY image you desire (you are not limited to a set of icons). In addition to the icon, your online identity can be personalized with a name, a description, colors, and status icons (such as "away" or "sleeping"). It has excellent compatibility, so for example, MacOS users have no problem communicating with MS Windows users, or vice-versa. You can download a pre-made Sound List file from the Haxial website, or you can make your own using the KDXSoundListEdit utility. KDX can even automatically transfer whole folders of files, including any sub-folders and their sub-folders etc. You can queue file transfers, so that they will not begin until the prior transfers have finished. This is very convenient because it means you do not have to be present at the computer to start the next download when the first one finishes -- it will happen automatically (simultaneous transfers are also supported). KDX also displays the current speed, amount of data transferred, and estimated time remaining of each transfer. KDX supports very long file names (255 characters), and huge multi-terabyte sized files (64-bit). This includes a hierarchical display for quick navigation of the folder hierarchy. The Filter feature allows you to type part of a file name, and the file list will be filtered to show only those items that contain the text you typed. This is because KDX is able to generate a catalog/index of all the files. More Info * UPnP Routers Supported -- If you share your Internet access between multiple computers (using a router), then you will appreciate KDX's ability to automatically configure your router (assuming it supports UPnP) for use with KDX. KDX can also be used with older non-UPnP routers, but then you have to configure the router manually. You can connect to a KDX Tracker to obtain listings of servers that are currently online, including a short description. KDX Tracker also supports multiple groups, so servers can organize themselves into various topics of interest. Trackers are also useful for servers with dynamic IP addresses, which is fully supported. This is particularly useful for non-English speakers who wish to communicate with people in their own language, which may use a non-Latin alphabet. You can also hit the F1 key or control-shift-W (command-shift-W) to show a popup menu with a list of all windows in the program. For example, a KDX URL in a webpage can launch KDX and connect to a server. Haxial has been busily porting KaaDX to Earth operating systems. So with KDX, you're getting a product which incorporates advanced alien technology! Features for Server Administrators/Owners * Accounts -- A powerful Accounts system gives you the flexibility to determine who can connect to your server and who is permitted to perform what actions. Every significant action on the server can individually be turned on or off for a particular account. The Account Classes feature gives you a powerful way to manage a very large number of accounts with a greatly reduced amount of effort. 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