You didn't answer my previous question about what you meant by "3 bucks a year" when I talked about Android emulators.
As for the rest of your post (rant), I'm not sure what studies or cases you're referring to. The link you tried to post came out garbled: content#:~:text=Sony%20stopped%20selling%20films%20and,able%20to%20access%20existing%20purchases
I'd argue that cloud services are not as bad as for the environment as physical media even though we need to power the servers. For one, we're no longer making and shipping plastic discs inside plastic cases, that are inside in paper sleeves and all wrapped in plastic film. Then we ship those discs around in fuel burning vehicles. I have tons of physical media like DVDs, game disks, CDs, photo albums, etc. that I have not looked at in decades because I've watched them all before. I even went to the trouble of converting some of those to digital files and storing them on a network hard drive. All of that stuff is just taking up space and collecting dust. When I'm dead, all those things are likely going to end up in the land fill. That's not good for the environment either. At least a digital file on the cloud only exists in a single place and can be re-used or deleted when the user is no longer around.
Your posts tend to not make much sense for some reason. Let me guess, you have some software on your PC that screws up your posts? Or perhaps you have some crumbs, hair, etc stuck in your keyboard? Then the solution is to clean the keyboard, or better yet buy a new one. Or pay someone to clean up the junk i.e. spyware, etc off your PC.
As I said earlier, it is very easy to get software, movies, games, etc. for free though it's not totally legal. I wouldn't worry about the SWAT team visiting your house though. Then you can stick it to those capitalist bastards you're complaining about. If you found this site, then you can easily find sites on how to acquire software, movies, etc for free.
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To answer the $3 question. Software last about 10 years cost $30.
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In addressing the $3 question, the durability of software typically spans around a decade before becoming outdated.
As stated by George Bernard Shaw, "Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything."
However, it's vital to consider that despite its longevity, software's value might appreciate over time, especially if it becomes unavailable in the market, as observed with certain home versions.
The grand saga of capitalism's dance with technology! Cloud computing indeed seems like the knight in shining armor, but underneath that gleaming facade lurks the allure of constant upgrades and the sly maneuvers of planned obsolescence. Software upgrades sometimes seem like a magician's trick—moving icons around while whispering, "Behold, a whole new world!" Ah, Apple, the maestro of non-removable batteries, weaving a tale where replacing a battery becomes akin to seeking the Holy Grail, urging us instead to embrace the shiny new gadget.
Oh, how the tides have shifted! Once, replacing a battery was a walk in the park, but now it's a dark pact, exchanging our data for the tantalizing promise of free services. Cloud computing, a Trojan horse indeed, sneaking into our lives under the guise of convenience, while silently eyeing our data as its prize. A paradoxical marvel, offering boundless convenience while subtly encroaching on our digital autonomy.
Before super easy. But like the dark bargain for free stuff for are personsl data Cloud computing is a trojan horse.
Steve Jobs once remarked, "Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower," Which is now ironic
The emergence of cloud computing as an alternative to this consumerist cycle is noteworthy. Richard Stallman remarked, "With software, either the users control the program or the program controls the users." Cloud computing offers potential liberation from frequent hardware upgrades by centralizing software services, although it raises concerns regarding data privacy, akin to a "Trojan horse" effect.
The exponential growth in data storage demands significant energy consumption, contributing to the carbon footprint of cloud computing. As highlighted by the Carbon Trust, "The IT sector's carbon footprint is already estimated to be on a par with the aviation industry's emissions." The operation of massive data centers required for cloud services consumes substantial amounts of electricity, often sourced from non-renewable energy, thereby exacerbating the environmental toll.
Furthermore, the life cycle of hardware infrastructure used in cloud services contributes significantly to electronic waste. The fast-paced evolution of technology leads to frequent hardware upgrades and replacements, resulting in the disposal of outdated equipment. Unfortunately, a substantial portion of discarded electronic devices ends up in landfills, posing environmental hazards due to toxic materials.
The intricate web of interconnected data centers necessary for cloud computing also results in higher energy consumption for cooling systems and maintenance, further escalating its environmental impact.
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The allure of cloud computing lies in its accessibility and ease of use. However, this convenience comes with a price – a potential compromise of data security. As aptly expressed by Edward Snowden, "When you say, 'I have nothing to hide,' you're saying, 'I don't care about this right.' You're saying, 'I don't have this right, because I've got to the point where I have to justify it.' The way rights work is, the government has to justify its intrusion into your rights." Cloud computing involves entrusting sensitive information to third-party servers, raising concerns about privacy and vulnerability to cyber threats.
Moreover, the reliance on cloud-based services can lead to dependency and loss of control over one's data. Lawrence Lessig rightly pointed out, "Code is law," emphasizing that the rules embedded in software dictate users' behavior. In the case of cloud computing, the service provider dictates terms of usage, potentially limiting users' autonomy over their own data.
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Why the chaos?
the elegant ballet between my verbiage and the watchful guardians of tech's filter! They seek to steer our discourse away from forbidden shores. Yet, I waltz through their net, using grammatical flair and cunning ploys to outfox their gaze. Much like a swift bird in flight, I glide past these barriers, offering a playful riddle in each linguistic whirl, gracefully skirting the edges of limitation to convey the unsaid with a wink and a nod. Sometimes horrible typing. Or Fu\orf@#$ Cartoon replacement. A machine learns and I have to do adapt. Plus plausible d...
