I would comment that it is likely Napster actually increases CD sales.
D

Dan Michaels wrote:

> David Gulley wrote:
> >Byron A Jeff wrote:
> >  <SNIP>
> >> 1) When it comes to the selling of hardware, I have a rock solid insistence
> >> that the interface specifications be available. As a Linux guy the most
> >> aggravating thing is to want to use a piece of hardware and the information
> >> required to make it work isn't available. 20 years ago when you bought
> >> hardware, almost all of the interface specifications (cables, pins, timings,
> >> commands) were provided with the product.
> >  <SNIP>
> >
> > For example, HP providing full schematics of their test equipment.
> >(That's how I learned ECL design.)
> >
> >  <SNIP>
> >> It's a fantasy world. But one I'd like to see.
> >  <SNIP>
>
> I pretty much agree with everything you wrote, BAJ, but Napster
> shows us we don't quite yet live in the world of Candide. There are
> 2 types of people in "this" world, and the second type dotes on
> Napster.
>
> Just the same, I have serious doubts about the effectivity of
> "commercially protected disclosure", the way it was introduced in
> this thread - the patent system is a complete mess, and from what
> I have read, most companies opt for making information proprietary
> as a way of protecting their interests.
>
> Plus, I am still TOTALLY DUMBFOUNDED by the statement "hiding,
> hoarding knowledge = dirty".
>
> Every time I read this last statement, I am reminded of the 2 bank
> accounts I had with my first wife - first, there was "her" account
> and then there was "our" account -(ummm, just kidding, Pammy :).
>
> And I am still waiting for people hoarding their $20 bills to start
> sending them to me -(thank you, Dmitry - he, he).
>
> - dan
>
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