Saying Goodbye To The Kojo Nnamdi Show
On this last episode, we look back on 23 years of joyous, difficult and always informative conversation.
The Internet as a news source, the music industry’s lawsuit against a dead woman, and answers to your questions. It’s a special mid-month edition of The Computer Guys, in celebration of WAMU’s Membership Campaign.
Guests
- Tom Piwowar TJP&A, Piwowar and Associates, the Mac Guy
- John Gilroy WAMU Resident Computer Guy; and Director of Business Development at SolutionsDevelopers
Poll results for February 15, 2005
Li Hongchen, 24, a player in the Chinese virtual world Red Moon, spent two years and 10,000 yuan ($1,200) amassing equipment and funds within the virtual environment only to have it “stolen” through a flaw in the game server. He sued for restitution and damages. How would you rule?
(18%) A. Virtual property isn’t really property, just bits — throw the case out.
(47%) B. People feel they have a real investment in virtual possessions — give him back his stuff, but no damages.
(35%) C. It’s about time we hold software companies accountable — give him back his stuff and 10,000 yuan damages.
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