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Comment on Ho-hum, ho-hum: ‘Snow White’ opens to $43m — what poisoned this princess at the box office in ~movies
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Comment on Ho-hum, ho-hum: ‘Snow White’ opens to $43m — what poisoned this princess at the box office in ~movies
babypuncher Link ParentCopyright doesn't work that way. By releasing a remake, Disney gets a fresh copyright for the new movie, but the original movie will still enter the public domain in 2033.other than to renew copyrights
Copyright doesn't work that way. By releasing a remake, Disney gets a fresh copyright for the new movie, but the original movie will still enter the public domain in 2033.
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Comment on Texas measles outbreak could continue for a full year, official says in ~health
babypuncher LinkEvery single politician, influencer, or any other person with clout knowingly pushing vaccine conspiracies is guilty of the murder of these children and should be locked up in prison.Every single politician, influencer, or any other person with clout knowingly pushing vaccine conspiracies is guilty of the murder of these children and should be locked up in prison.
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Comment on Important 2025 Plex updates in ~tv
babypuncher Link ParentYeah that's a whole other can of worms. Back then, .NET Framework was only supported on Windows, and Mono was an open-source reimplementation meant to provide cross-platform compatibility. .NET...Yeah that's a whole other can of worms. Back then, .NET Framework was only supported on Windows, and Mono was an open-source reimplementation meant to provide cross-platform compatibility.
.NET Framework has been in maintenance mode and all new development goes into .NET Core (now just called .NET) which is open source and cross platform with official support for Windows, Linux, and macOS. I imagine the unofficial port of .NET to FreeBSD is less janky than Mono ever was since it truly is a port and not a complete re-implementation of the CLR and standard libraries.
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Comment on Important 2025 Plex updates in ~tv
babypuncher Link ParentInteresting, I have no problem developing in .NET 5+ on my MacBook. Were the apps in question targeting Mono?Interesting, I have no problem developing in .NET 5+ on my MacBook. Were the apps in question targeting Mono?
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Comment on Important 2025 Plex updates in ~tv
babypuncher Link ParentOn Apple TV, have you looked into using Infuse instead of the official Jellyfin client? I find it provides a more capable and consistent playback experience, at the cost of a few UX niceties.On Apple TV, have you looked into using Infuse instead of the official Jellyfin client? I find it provides a more capable and consistent playback experience, at the cost of a few UX niceties.
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Comment on Important 2025 Plex updates in ~tv
babypuncher Link ParentThe problem there is that .NET isn't officially supported on FreeBSD, so Jellyfin doesn't support it as a build target. There is an unofficial port that may be worth looking into, though...The problem there is that .NET isn't officially supported on FreeBSD, so Jellyfin doesn't support it as a build target. There is an unofficial port that may be worth looking into, though personally I would want to see how current official versions run through Linuxulator first.
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Comment on Important 2025 Plex updates in ~tv
babypuncher Link ParentI haven't had a problem with subtitles, but I primarily watch on an Apple TV and an Nvidia Shield.I haven't had a problem with subtitles, but I primarily watch on an Apple TV and an Nvidia Shield.
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Comment on Important 2025 Plex updates in ~tv
babypuncher (edited )LinkNow seems like a great time to plug Jellyfin, a completely free and open source alternative to Plex that has become quite mature in recent years.Now seems like a great time to plug Jellyfin, a completely free and open source alternative to Plex that has become quite mature in recent years.
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Comment on Apple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhones in ~tech
babypuncher Link ParentWhile that's an obnoxious restriction, I have to question their need to run Javascript on such a performance and energy-constrained device. Just because Javascript can run anywhere does not mean...While that's an obnoxious restriction, I have to question their need to run Javascript on such a performance and energy-constrained device. Just because Javascript can run anywhere does not mean it's the best tool for the job.
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Comment on Apple restricts Pebble from being awesome with iPhones in ~tech
babypuncher Link ParentThe sad reality is that the alternatives which do choose to be more open are also a hell of a lot more lax with privacy. So while the restrictions aren't a requirement for this degree of security...The sad reality is that the alternatives which do choose to be more open are also a hell of a lot more lax with privacy. So while the restrictions aren't a requirement for this degree of security and privacy, it's easy for the typical consumer to look over at Google or Microsoft using their platforms to hoover up and sell user data and feel Apple's stance is justified.
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Comment on Chromecast alternatives in ~tech
babypuncher Link ParentAre you dead set on using your phone to browse your Jellyfin library and "cast" it to your TV? If not, you can put Kodi on an old laptop or Raspberry Pi and set it up with the JellyCon add-on.... -
Comment on Suggest a remote desktop program? in ~tech
babypuncher Link ParentThe classic Microsoft RDP client still comes bundled with Windows 11, and has even continued to get improvements. Windows App is only necessary on macOS.Windows does not have a client built in though, so you will need to download an RDP client.
The classic Microsoft RDP client still comes bundled with Windows 11, and has even continued to get improvements. Windows App is only necessary on macOS.
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Comment on Spotify down? No, your Spotify mod was just blocked—here's why it won't work anymore. in ~tech
babypuncher Link ParentI use the Android app on my HiBy R4 (an Android-powered digital audio player) and it's great. It even properly supports hi-res playback.I use the Android app on my HiBy R4 (an Android-powered digital audio player) and it's great. It even properly supports hi-res playback.
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Comment on Repeatedly upvoting violent content on Reddit can now get you flagged in ~tech
babypuncher Link ParentOh is Elon Musk getting scared?Oh is Elon Musk getting scared?
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Comment on Spotify down? No, your Spotify mod was just blocked—here's why it won't work anymore. in ~tech
babypuncher (edited )Link ParentFor streaming, Apple Music is a good alternative. Higher artist payouts Lossless and hi-res streaming included without upcharge More complete library As of last summer, a better recommendation...For streaming, Apple Music is a good alternative.
- Higher artist payouts
- Lossless and hi-res streaming included without upcharge
- More complete library
- As of last summer, a better recommendation algorithm than Spotify
- Separate dedicated app for navigating their classical music library (iOS and Android only for now)
Of course, nothing really beats supporting artists directly by buying albums on Bandcamp and Qobuz, but that isn't a great way to discover new music.
In terms of raw value, YouTube Music is hard to beat simply because it comes bundled with YouTube Premium.
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Comment on Ghost – Satanized (2025) in ~music
babypuncher Link ParentThere is no new vocalist, it's still Tobias Forge. After each album/tour cycle, he adopts a different stage persona as a new Satanic Pope.There is no new vocalist, it's still Tobias Forge. After each album/tour cycle, he adopts a different stage persona as a new Satanic Pope.
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Comment on Microsoft reported to be sharply reducing planned data center investment worldwide in ~tech
babypuncher Link ParentI predicted a while back that LLMs would reach a point of diminishing returns and that innovation in the space would pivot from improving results to improving efficiency. It seems I was probably...I predicted a while back that LLMs would reach a point of diminishing returns and that innovation in the space would pivot from improving results to improving efficiency. It seems I was probably right. OpenAI is running on fumes, introducing dramatically more expensive models that provide marginally better results and are still just as bad with hallucinations. Meanwhile DeepSeek is making splashes just by getting similar results out of way less hardware.
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Comment on Waiting for a book in paperback? Good luck. Publishers increasingly give nonfiction authors one shot at print stardom, ditching paperbacks as priorities shift. in ~books
babypuncher (edited )Link ParentPhysical media as a whole dropped below $1b sales in the US last year, down from a peak of $16b before streaming started taking off. DVD is still the biggest segment of the global market, in part...Physical media as a whole dropped below $1b sales in the US last year, down from a peak of $16b before streaming started taking off. DVD is still the biggest segment of the global market, in part because it's the cheapest viable option in parts of the world without reliable high speed internet access.
Look at the 4k Blu-Ray slice of that pie, it has been growing consistently for years despite the format nearing a decade old. As more and more people ditch DVD for streaming, the premium format is taking over whats left of the physical media market. It was not that long ago that the combined market share of Blu-Ray and 4k Blu-Ray were still well below DVD
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Comment on Waiting for a book in paperback? Good luck. Publishers increasingly give nonfiction authors one shot at print stardom, ditching paperbacks as priorities shift. in ~books
babypuncher Link ParentI think the bigger factor is eBooks. The purpose of the paperback was to be a less durable, cheaper, and more convenient alternative to a traditional hardcover. eBooks deliver on those last two...I think the bigger factor is eBooks. The purpose of the paperback was to be a less durable, cheaper, and more convenient alternative to a traditional hardcover. eBooks deliver on those last two points much more effectively than paperbacks, so it's no surprise the part of the market that prioritizes them moved over.
It's a similar story in lots of other physical media. DVD and CD sales have collapsed because they are less convenient than streaming, but 4k blu-ray and vinyl sales maintain their niche because the people buying them have priorities other than convenience.
I don't think you can trademark things like character designs. That is why the Steamboat Willie version of Mickey Mouse can be freely used anywhere.
Disney can release a new movie, with a slightly tweaked design, and that design gets protected. But it's really only valuable if the market actually wants that newer version and not the original. People can still take the original version that is in the public domain and do whatever they want with it, as long as they do not incorporate characteristics from a newer version still protected under copyright.
In 2033, which version of Snow White do you think will be more culturally relevant? The highly influential 1937 original, or the mediocre 2025 remake that bombed at the box office? It's only been 6 years since The Lion King remake came out, but which version of Simba do you still see plastered all over merchandise at the mall?