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3rd gen noob
10-04-2003, 05:28 PM
i have 512k adsl
when i download from newsgroups, i get a steady 59kB/sec
there are 86400 seconds in a day
therefore, i can download approx 4.86GB per day
an average 192k mp3 file is 5.5MB or so
therefore, i can download approx 904 mp3's per day
in an average 30 day month, i can download 27120 mp3's
my adsl costs just over 23 pounds a month
therefore, i pay 0.08 pence per track
if the authorities can match that, i'd pay for it
(i'm not naive enough to believe anyone 'in charge' will do anything but laugh at this, but it's surprising how little i pay)
FuNkY CaPrIcOrN
10-04-2003, 05:35 PM
:D 1.5 Mbps Downstream. :D
Originally posted by 3rd gen noob@4 October 2003 - 18:28
i have 512k adsl
when i download from newsgroups, i get a steady 59kB/sec
there are 86400 seconds in a day
therefore, i can download approx 4.86GB per day
an average 192k mp3 file is 5.5MB or so
therefore, i can download approx 904 mp3's per day
in an average 30 day month, i can download 27120 mp3's
my adsl costs just over 23 pounds a month
therefore, i pay 0.08 pence per track
if the authorities can match that, i'd pay for it
(i'm not naive enough to believe anyone 'in charge' will do anything but laugh at this, but it's surprising how little i pay)
I've got the same, it's sweet!http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/thmbup.gif :D
I can't think of any more songs to dl though, that's my problem. :( :D
BigBank_Hank
10-04-2003, 07:30 PM
Originally posted by SnnY@4 October 2003 - 17:43
I can't think of any more songs to dl though, that's my problem. :( :D
See that's my problem to. I have downloaded just about every song that I wanted and now I maybe download 1-4 M3's a week. I used to download a ton of stuff when I first got high speed internet but now I just keep up with the contemporary stuff I like on the radio.
summerlinda
10-04-2003, 08:18 PM
You can always download movies, series, books, music for friends and family etc, just keep downloading while you can :D
Gutter
10-04-2003, 09:40 PM
sigh...
still on dial up, too much in que, very patient
fr600
10-05-2003, 12:19 AM
The f*cking truth is music aren't cheap. They are free... ;)
3rd gen noob
10-05-2003, 12:23 AM
Originally posted by fr600@5 October 2003 - 00:19
The f*cking truth is music aren't cheap. They are free... ;)
you're still paying for internet access, line rental and electricity, aren't you?
:rolleyes:
Celerystalksme
10-05-2003, 01:31 AM
Originally posted by 3rd gen noob+5 October 2003 - 10:23--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (3rd gen noob @ 5 October 2003 - 10:23)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-fr600@5 October 2003 - 00:19
The f*cking truth is music aren't cheap. They are free... ;)
you're still paying for internet access, line rental and electricity, aren't you?
:rolleyes: [/b][/quote]
Im not paying for my net...but im paying shitloads for fucking rent...stingy uni bastards...anyways...$185 for accomidation and meals per week...i download $2000 worth of stuff each week...i think im doing pretty well :lol: :D :lol:
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 01:35 AM
Originally posted by Celerystalksme+4 October 2003 - 19:31--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Celerystalksme @ 4 October 2003 - 19:31)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by 3rd gen noob@5 October 2003 - 10:23
<!--QuoteBegin-fr600@5 October 2003 - 00:19
The f*cking truth is music aren't cheap. They are free... ;)
you're still paying for internet access, line rental and electricity, aren't you?
:rolleyes:
Im not paying for my net...but im paying shitloads for fucking rent...stingy uni bastards...anyways...$185 for accomidation and meals per week...i download $2000 worth of stuff each week...i think im doing pretty well :lol: :D :lol: [/b][/quote]
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/no.gif
me doesnt pay rent or net but payes 7000 a year and cant d/l what is wrong here...
Adster
10-05-2003, 01:47 AM
well problen for me is Ive got a cap ive just gone over that and have been shaped to 72k for the rest of teh week till the 30 days is up :(
3rd gen noob
10-05-2003, 01:50 AM
no cap for me...
http://www.arap78.dsl.pipex.com/dumeterpic.JPG
p.s. the connected time for du meter is messed up cos my system clock was playing up...
Celerystalksme
10-05-2003, 01:51 AM
Originally posted by KwahyaJ+5 October 2003 - 11:35--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (KwahyaJ @ 5 October 2003 - 11:35)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by Celerystalksme@4 October 2003 - 19:31
Originally posted by 3rd gen noob@5 October 2003 - 10:23
<!--QuoteBegin-fr600@5 October 2003 - 00:19
The f*cking truth is music aren't cheap. They are free... ;)
you're still paying for internet access, line rental and electricity, aren't you?
:rolleyes:
Im not paying for my net...but im paying shitloads for fucking rent...stingy uni bastards...anyways...$185 for accomidation and meals per week...i download $2000 worth of stuff each week...i think im doing pretty well :lol: :D :lol:
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/no.gif
me doesnt pay rent or net but payes 7000 a year and cant d/l what is wrong here... [/b][/quote]
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/thmbup.gif
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 01:52 AM
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/tongue.gif
your just jealous
Celerystalksme
10-05-2003, 01:54 AM
Originally posted by KwahyaJ@5 October 2003 - 11:52
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/tongue.gif
your just jealous
tehre tehre...cry me a river :lol: :P
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 01:59 AM
Originally posted by Celerystalksme+4 October 2003 - 19:54--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Celerystalksme @ 4 October 2003 - 19:54)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-KwahyaJ@5 October 2003 - 11:52
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/tongue.gif
your just jealous
tehre tehre...cry me a river :lol: :P [/b][/quote]
http://nauticalcharts.com/SatImages/1251.jpeg
there me cried u a river
Celerystalksme
10-05-2003, 02:04 AM
Teh Love http://www.klboard.ath.cx/style_images/1/icon12.gif
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 02:08 AM
Originally posted by Celerystalksme@4 October 2003 - 20:04
Teh Love http://www.klboard.ath.cx/style_images/1/icon12.gif
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/no.gif
no http://www.klboard.ath.cx/style_images/1/icon12.gif
me is hurt
Celerystalksme
10-05-2003, 02:15 AM
Originally posted by KwahyaJ+5 October 2003 - 12:08--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (KwahyaJ @ 5 October 2003 - 12:08)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Celerystalksme@4 October 2003 - 20:04
Teh Love http://www.klboard.ath.cx/style_images/1/icon12.gif
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/no.gif
no http://www.klboard.ath.cx/style_images/1/icon12.gif
me is hurt [/b][/quote]
Awwws Teh Boo Fucking Hoo
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/cry.gif
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/yes.gif
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 02:16 AM
u swore http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/fingerleft.gifhttp://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/swearani.gif
3rd gen noob
10-05-2003, 02:23 AM
Originally posted by KwahyaJ@5 October 2003 - 02:16
u swore http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/fingerleft.gifhttp://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/swearani.gif
everyone watch your fucking language in my topics
:rolleyes:
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 02:30 AM
Originally posted by 3rd gen noob+4 October 2003 - 20:23--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (3rd gen noob @ 4 October 2003 - 20:23)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-KwahyaJ@5 October 2003 - 02:16
u swore http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/fingerleft.gifhttp://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/swearani.gif
everyone watch your fucking language in my topics
:rolleyes: [/b][/quote]
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/cry.gifsorryhttp://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/duh.gif
wormless
10-05-2003, 02:39 AM
wicked another topic with u2 argueing lol
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 02:40 AM
Originally posted by wormless@4 October 2003 - 20:39
wicked another topic with u2 argueing lol
we were talking about how me cant d/l music and it costs me 7000
Celerystalksme
10-05-2003, 03:15 AM
Originally posted by KwahyaJ+5 October 2003 - 12:40--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (KwahyaJ @ 5 October 2003 - 12:40)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-wormless@4 October 2003 - 20:39
wicked another topic with u2 argueing lol
we were talking about how me cant d/l music and it costs me 7000 [/b][/quote]
STFU http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/tongue.gif
Celerystalksme
10-05-2003, 03:18 AM
Originally posted by 3rd gen noob+5 October 2003 - 12:23--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (3rd gen noob @ 5 October 2003 - 12:23)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-KwahyaJ@5 October 2003 - 02:16
u swore http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/fingerleft.gifhttp://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/swearani.gif
everyone watch your fucking language in my topics
:rolleyes: [/b][/quote]
yeah im watching it and its pretty fucking funny :lol:
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 03:41 AM
Originally posted by Celerystalksme+4 October 2003 - 21:15--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Celerystalksme @ 4 October 2003 - 21:15)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by KwahyaJ@5 October 2003 - 12:40
<!--QuoteBegin-wormless@4 October 2003 - 20:39
wicked another topic with u2 argueing lol
we were talking about how me cant d/l music and it costs me 7000
STFU http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/tongue.gif [/b][/quote]
UFTS
your just jealous u cant pay that much and not get any. . .music
Gutter
10-05-2003, 03:51 AM
that is a big bummer though, id be pissed
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 04:11 AM
Originally posted by Gutter@4 October 2003 - 21:51
that is a big bummer though, id be pissed
me is me is
Adster
10-05-2003, 04:51 AM
if I had no cap I would downlaod and que up 100 albums a day and go beserk
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 05:44 AM
this summer me is gonna get another hard drive prob 60 or 80 gig and d/l tons of music...
Adster
10-05-2003, 05:45 AM
I downlaoded too many movies thats what took me ove teh cap
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 05:50 AM
Originally posted by Adster@4 October 2003 - 23:45
I downlaoded too many movies thats what took me ove teh cap
http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/no.gif
music..not movies
Adster
10-05-2003, 05:51 AM
yep I know I know
Jayhawk
10-05-2003, 05:55 AM
Originally posted by Adster@4 October 2003 - 23:51
yep I know I know
http://members.shaw.ca/wenpigsfly/smileys/bottom.gifhttp://members.shaw.ca/wenpigsfly/smileys/boo.gif
Adster
10-05-2003, 05:56 AM
http://www.blackmaxpc.com/avatarsmiles/smiles/argue.gif
Celerystalksme
10-06-2003, 05:09 AM
*sighs* http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/no.gif
1 month to get everything i need... :D
Jayhawk
10-06-2003, 07:01 AM
Originally posted by Celerystalksme@5 October 2003 - 23:09
*sighs* http://www.mcbriens.net/liam/img/smilies/no.gif
1 month to get everything i need... :D
http://members.shaw.ca/wenpigsfly/smileys/censored.gif
Adster
04-08-2004, 02:13 PM
Originally posted by Adster@5 October 2003 - 15:56
http://www.blackmaxpc.com/avatarsmiles/smiles/argue.gif
I really don;t remember that pic :blink:
Celerystalksme
04-08-2004, 02:16 PM
I want teh jay back :(
go teh fro :D
Laters
Cely :music1:
Gutter
04-08-2004, 05:19 PM
In related news:
Music Slump (http://www.cnn.com/2004/SHOWBIZ/Music/04/07/music.sales.reut/index.html)
CD woes
Global compact disc sales -- the most often cited figure in discussing the health of the industry -- fell 9.1 percent in value in 2003, the IFPI said. Unit sales fell by 6.5 percent.
Total sales of singles, including cassettes and vinyl, which have dipped significantly since the Internet file-sharing and CD-burning craze began in the late 1990s, fell 18.7 percent in value terms between 2002 and 2003.
In the German market, sales fell for the sixth consecutive year, this time by 19 percent. The trade body recently conducted a study that found the number of CDs burned by German consumers jumped to 325 million in 2003 from 260 million in 2002.
To fight piracy, the industry has begun suing the most prolific online music swappers. The legal clampdown, which started in the United States and recently spread to Europe and Canada, will become a global initiative, the IFPI said last week.
Music labels have also been slashing costs, dumping B-list stars and cutting staff. Last week, EMI announced it would shed 1,500 jobs, or about 19 percent of its staff.
Sony Music and Bertelsmann's BMG plan to merge forces, hoping to save an estimated $300 million annually through creating the second largest music label behind Universal Music .
The IFPI noted it factored in foreign exchange fluctuations in assigning a global retail value.
The global retail figure dropped from $32.2 billion in 2002 to $32 billion in 2003 with the weak dollar cushioning some of the decline in absolute terms.
The IFPI represents hundreds of the world's independent and major music labels including Warner Music, Sony Music, Universal Music, EMI and BMG.
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