The Great Tech Debate 23: I Didn't Bring It Up!

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Running time: 1:08:56
Added: 6 Apr 2010

Chis:  Explains ACTA and wants to talk about it http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-Counterfeiting_Trade_Agreement a

Chis:  Wants to know Steve C's perspective as a content creator.  He also says that piracy can be easily disguised by hacking a neighbor's wifi.

SMD Steve:   Explains that companies don't like having their logos being placed erroneously

Darren:  Finds it interesting and states that in ACTA you are guilty until proven innocent and that it is very secretive

Steve C:   Wonders if it is unconstitutional.  He also feels that he would like stricter  control on piracy but feels ACTA is going too far

SMD Steve:  32 bit vs 64 bit windows 7

Darren:  Says that he finds that hardware is less compatible with 64 bit than 32 bit software

SMD Steve:  Has had good luck with 64 bit so far , Steve wants to know the differences.

Steve C:  Experience is that windows 7 64 bit will run most all of the programs even if they are 32 bit and has had no problems with 64 bit.

Chris:  Wonders if 64 bit provides more security than 32 bit.

Darren:  Wants to talk about Windows vs Linux

Chris:  Has changed the GUIs on his home linux computers and is family doesn't know the differences and doesn't have to worry about viruses

Steve C:  Says putting linux on a family member's computer is okay because you can support them but, for customers it could be problematic

Darren:  Says that if you put Linux on a customers you will be getting a lot of support calls.

SMD Steve:  Is an admirer of linux from afar.  He turned one of his friends on to ubuntu and was amazed by how vast the capabilities are with Ubuntu

Steve C:  More Apple talk

Chris:  Doesn't like people telling him what to do with devices that he buys.  He doesn't like how controlling Apple is.  He would like it if Apple gave its users a choice.

Steve C:  Sees it differently in that if you don't hack the Apple system it just works without problems.

SMD Steve:  Feels Apple is closed due to the lack of carrier choices for the iPhone and the closed nature of the App store

Darren:  Says that he sees a lot of dedicated Apple users and feel Apple computer will be around for a while.