Posted 07/16/2009 at 09:02:52pm

Conficker

On a related note as stated both browsers are equally vulnerable. I wonder how many government computers are presently running IE8 or how many of those that are running Firefox are using 3.5?

Posted 07/16/2009 at 08:55:34pm

I prefer CDs, I like having the artwork, lyrics, etc that are packaged.  I also have more CD players so I can take the disc more places. 

I won't lie it is also the "value" feel, when I spend $10 on a CD I feel as if I received more for my money by having the physical object.   Also the higher sound quality of CDs, even though vinyl does have more "warmth". 

It is also nice not having to worry about backing up the CD in the event my computer crashes or the hassle of deauthorizing, moving the files, etc when switching hard drives.

Posted 07/16/2009 at 08:43:48pm

I enjoy Pandora and the radio.  They are different in that with Pandora you select the artists you want to listen to, but on the radio you are stuck with whatever they play and you have commercials. 

Pandora's problem is the same as a lot of internet businesses, a questionable business model and multiple competitors.

I feel sorry for unestablished artists if the radio stations have to pay more.  Why play an unknown artist when you will keep more listeners by playing bands such as Metallica, Led Zeppelin, etc.