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Positive Verticle IntervalI know this won't work for everyone, but where I live is between 500' and 2600' above the surrounding terrain. For everyone else, something like this, or better solutions that overcome line of sight and other problems, is exactly what we need to extend access beyond the end of the line, and without expensive and relatively slow connections by other means such as ham radio or cell phone. Likewise, there are many Bush communities and residents all across Alaska and Canada who could benefit from advances like this.
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The inevitable (and tired) 'cars v. computers'Wow. Over 100 years of automotive technology and this is as far as we've come. The damn thing *still* can't fly. For me that's the greatest drawback to driving on the road: other drivers on the road at the same time. Fortunately we have lots of roads here that a car like that will never get on. And no, flying for most people is not an alternative, considering how many crash at slow speeds in excellent visibility. Hey, how about a car that drives itself? Take the weakest and most insecure component out of the loop.
Oh, right: "If cars were like computers, we'd be driving a flying car that got 1,000 miles to the ounce"
Next?
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What is Xerox going to do with it?Are they just going to sit on the patent, or do something with it? Anyone know?
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Excellent Resource
In my opinion, this is a "Must-Read" for anyone charged with web development and especially security. I just downloaded the guide in PDF format, and I find it an excellent read. Win $1 Million in Army Robotics Contest
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Why?Ok, maybe because I live in the Arctic I don't get it. The only problem I ever had with a quality power supply was it got worn out. We do get some glacial silt and volcanic ash, both of which are very fine-grained and abrasive, but water cooling would not have helped that. My current power supply (Antec 450 something) has 3 fans, but they only use them when its needed. (I'm building a case with filtration system).
People, this is not something to play around with. The disclaimers and warning on the site fall far short. It's one thing to cut yourself while monkeying around with a case mod; it's a whole 'nother country when you get a nasty zap, or worse.
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Ugly, and not that differentForgive my bluntness, but I find it quite ugly. Also, I don't find a compelling reason to open up my case every day, nor even once a week.
And I'll repeat my complaint: while there are a couple of alterations or perhaps innovations to this case, really it is just more of the same. Do I have something better? Maybe, but I'm still testing it.
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It's just tradition.It's just tradition. When you are transferred to a new unit, the unit you just came from was the best, even though just a week ago you were yelling "SHORT" (as in short timer) and telling everyone what a suck-ass unit it is. Same with the rations. You could have a piping hot pizza and a six-pack delivered by a hot girl and still someone will complain.
I know MRE's and even old rations are held in high regard in some places, but when I trained with the Brits and French, they had hot and cold running water in their tanks for tea (Brits) and wine in their rations (French). However, I have eaten some local fare that I would gladly go back to MRE's, or even dogs; for example rancid soups, fermented fish heads, and the stomach contents of an ungulate.
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Solders Shaving TesticlesHaha, good one. Depends upon your MOS, actually. There are some jobs that don't require testicles, but I won't get into that.
That's where the testosterone patch was supposed to be applied, but I never had one, and probably wouldn't go there, unless I really needed it. I guess I thought it was a funny picture, solders shaving their testicles before a mission to apply 'food patches'. Actually, it's still funny to me. I mean I did some weird things when I was in the Army, but that wasn't one of them.
Solders Shaving Testicles-Say it ten times, fast.
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Why are some people feeling threatened?Many of the negative remarks directed at Linux I see from time to time here are from apparent windows or other proprietary OS users who exhibit signs that would indicate they feel threatened. Could it be because they feel that one of the last obstacles to Linux becoming more popular is in the area of gaming (among others)? That assumption doesn't answer the question. Why? I know why I strongly dislike microsoft, or at least their products and practices, and it isn't because someone else is using it. Frankly, I have made a boatload of money fixing windows screw-ups, but I also have fixed screw-ups on everything from a home box to an IBM mainframe.
I'd be interested in learning the opinions and observations of others. Meanwhile, I shall continue to support the developers of Linux products, as opposed to megacorporate closed-source proprietary/predatory fat cats.
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Darwinism, and an alternativeNot like anyone has $1mil to buy it with anyway. A more practicle, and inexpensive, personal exoskeleton flying vehicle is available right not. It's called an ultralight.
Man Gets 70mpg in Homemade Car-Made from a Mainframe Computer
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Old news
It's been posted here for days.
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And I thought C-Rats and MRE's were badWhen I was in the Army (uh-oh), we'd sometimes not eat but once a day, especially in Ranger school. And a part of that reason was because the meals were so terrible. Oh I hope you never have to eat "Pork, Processed, with Juices" or scrambled eggs and ham that are 5 years old. Now they'll be having soldiers shaving their testicles to apply a food patch. I'll pass on the 're-up', thanks.
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Not to sound negative, but...He could have written the entire article with this sentence: In the end, the user chooses if your product is worth buying or not. However, that statement, like the rest of the article, proposed nothing new. I don't mean to sound negative, but the article left me wanting.
I've been working on an open-source GIS project for several years and have sold a few copies. I'd love to be able to support myself and a few employees in our venture, and until that happens, I'll just keep working on it, like a prospector searching for a vein of gold.
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Could this be yet another sign?I'm wondering if we are seeing yet another sign of something shaking loose in Redmond? There's been all these unintended discharges of memos (Halloween, etc.), the deal with their faking 'switch' ads, etc. etc. And now this, appearing as if the left hand disagrees with the right hand. Anyone have info on a compilation of these and other 'slipups'?
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Apply AnywayI know people have posted this: "The number of claims filed will determine the actual amount of the individual refund but will not exceed $20.00 per claimant. If the number of claims filed would result in refunds of less than $5.00 per claimant, there will be no cash distribution to individual consumers." and say "Why Bother"?
I'll tell you why: Because at the very least we can get some money out of the thieves that today are trying to screw us in other ways. Its too bad we can't use the money to fight the RIAA and their co-conspiritors. I'd waive my refund for such a cause. I'd love to see them punished, and brought to task for their misdeeds.
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I agree with themWhile it's nice to have an army of hackers working on projects, the fact remains that until the end-user is happy, and I especially mean those who might be interested in switching from Windows or some other proprietary OS, as well as those users who don't care about what their machine is running, just as long as it does what they want it to without having 5 years experience, Linux will be, at best, #2 on the desktop.
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At that price......I can afford to replace them yearly, as that is all the warranty you get anymore. There is no excuse for backing up, however.
Now, what to do with all my 120K to 60 gig hd's?
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20 seconds?That's all? I can think of dozens of things that are way scarier, and last much longer. Try ice climbing, rapelling, free-fall parachuting, open-ocean diving, (and diving under the ice), camping beside a salmon stream in bear country, etc. etc.
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All pretty standard, actuallyThe reviewer states; "Google's first move is to ask the court to dismiss the action "for failure to state a claim upon which relief can be granted." This is an early motion, and usually quite severe;
Actually, it's pretty standard, as are most of the other moves mentioned by the reviewer, and which I read in the filings. No, I'm not a lawyer, but I've worked on lots of cases, including many tort cases, and that's my opinion.
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You're nextBetter watch out (and good thing you posted anony): "This site and all information contained within it are the sole property of SearchKing, Inc. and may not be reprinted, republished or used in any way, in part or in it's entirety, without the express permission of SearchKing, Inc. Violation of these terms, especially taking remarks out of context to support your own opinions, will be dealt with all the severity allowed under the law.
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Re:Inside Linux's security centerAnd because they didn't update, and weren't paying attention, and advertised their vulnerabilities, someone rooted their box. Of course, this happens with windows, also.
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Something needs to be done...But I don't have the answer. I can say that I have met a lot of very pissed off people who were burned by computer repair shops large and small, and many had gotten a sour taste after that. However, I also know many people who are or have been burned by lawyers, dentists, auto mechanics, and hair dressers, to name but a few regulated, certified, and supposedly educational requirement driven professions. Then there will always be those who ignore the laws and licensing requirements.
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Re:Member-owned cooperativeI'd be glad to. Where shall I post it? This may be all you need to get started, though. on google.
Many people don't realize how many members there are for these cooperatives. It's surprising.
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A significant drawbackAccording to the article; "But there is a downside. When a flexonic device breaks, it will be irreparable, because none of the embedded components can be replaced. So the technology will fuel the throwaway society."
Thats the polite term for it. Waste is what it is. And given the current recycling rate, don't expect any relief. Even the author of the article refers to the "throwaway society."
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Oh ExcellentMore consumerism: The antenna system will cost roughly $2,000 to $2,500, and the satellite programming will be less than $10 a month.
Wow, everything is so cheap nowdays. Well, no matter the cost, I must have it if you're going to get one.
Man Gets 70mpg in Homemade Car-Made from a Mainframe Computer
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Member-owned cooperativeThat's what my telephone and DSL are, member owned cooperatives. We are always fending off buy-out offers from nearby commercial-corporate phone companies, but it won't happen. Our electric company is also a member-owned cooperative. I got a check from the phone company last week, my share of the dividend. I wouldn't have it any other way.
Over-exposed schoolgirl victim of high-tech bullying See what trouble camera cell-phones can be?
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SmartPhoneI can see it now.
You: "Hey, where's those hot babes I met last night when I was drunk?"
Your Phone: "I deleted them, trust me, you don't want to see what you did last night."
The new-tek version of "Chewing your arm off".
Another use for picture-cell phones: Over-exposed schoolgirl victim of high-tech bullying
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Blog? Blah!Is anyone else getting tired of these "blogs"? Why the need to post the minutiae of every little brain fart? Don't believe that's what it is? Check this out.
Admittedly, there may be 10 or less that are worthy of a visit, or can justify their reason to be, but far more often than not, I don't see the point. "Everyone Can Be A Publisher", but I question, Should They?
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Just Say NoTroll me, flame me, but here it is again:
1. There still isn't enough good stuff to incite me to want to do this, yet.
2. I use Linux, so Microsoft won't work with my stuff anyway.
3. Excessive consumerism-no one really needs one of these, it is just more marketing hype by the Redmond Bug Factory. Instead, why not spend the money on helping Open-source projects. Take 10% of what you spend on Microsoft and other proprietary software/hardware, and the quality of open-source will improve dramatically.
Hospital computer makes fatal error Hmmm, Windows?
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$400 Toilet SeatI'd love to see a list of the components they used for this thing. I'm guessing, having been in the Army, that it's way overbuilt, and when it gets to the field, the troops will hate it. And, it won't be long before someone figures out a low-tch way to defeat the "gee-whiz" factor, just as happened in Bosnia. (See Fooling High-Tech with kerosene lanters, aluminum foil, and other household items).
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It's cool, but there's one downsideHere you have to PAY to be on the do-not-call list, which, to me at least, sucks. I'm looking at alternative methods, such as making the "out-of-service" tone on my answering machine.
So, I pay the phone company, they sell my name and number, then I have to pay them to block spammers? No thanks!
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total solution answers......will require a significant investment of time and energy. You already know this, after two or three days of searching. Might want to settle in for the long haul. Personally, I have yet to see anything on TV interesting enough to incite me to want to see it better. Some of those projectors are very nice, but you already know this, too.
How many mouse nuts does it take to make 12 pounds of mouse nuts?
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A 'thong' of adoring fans?I thought it read a thong of adoring fans. Phew! I need coffee!
How many mice does it take to make 12 pounds of mouse nuts? And why are people eating them?
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SELinux?Any mention of SELinux? On that subject, it could use some testing on more Linux distros, if anyone else is interested.
Man Gets 70mpg in Homemade Car-Made from a Mainframe Computer
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Accept itI know some peole will get their knickers in a twist over this, but here's The Ugly Truth: Everything Dies. Just like the post about the science programme on BBC going off the air after more than 30 years, it has to end sometime. Best advice: Go out with a bang, don't wither and whimper. One more thing: less TV, more life.
Man Gets 70mpg in Homemade Car-Made from a Mainframe Computer
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What if it's the other way around?In the article: "If the ring turns out to be due to a satellite galaxy, it would mean that we are seeing the Milky Way cannibalizing a small galaxy and incorporating it into the galactic disk..." But what if it's the other way around?
Man Gets 70mpg in Homemade Car-Made from a Mainframe Computer
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Re:Penn State, not Penn, TimothyI'd always heard that "Ivy League" referred to the Four (hence "IV"), none of which I attended, either. However, that would exclude the University of Pennsylvania, as not even they could make IV equal 5.
Man Gets 70mpg in Homemade Car-Made from a Mainframe Computer
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Southern Methodist University ?No chance of a GTA4 coming out of that place. Hey, that was a joke. They only pick 100 per year anyway, so if you can learn it on your own you'll be ahead. I'm glad to see a diversification on the so-called 'university' education.
Man Gets 70mpg in Homemade Car-Made from a Mainframe Computer
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Annoying Computer Heat And Loudness?But that's the way I like it. It's cold here half the year, and my computers provide supplemental heat. Plus, the noise (I call it "Machine Music") is callming and soothing, and I feel like I'm actually working. Well, sometimes.
This computer is hotter and louder than any: Man Gets 70mpg in Homemade Car-Made from a Mainframe Computer
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Not for longThe Lawyer whorde will soon enough (probably already 'working' on it) patch the wholes, further screwing everyone else just a little more. This is not a troll, just basing my prediction on their standard operating procedures.
Lets just hope we the people manage to stay one step ahead of them.
Louisiana prosecutors rebuked for wearing 'noose' ties in court
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Bottom lineIE may seem faster to some because, as everyone knows, M$ is evil and made a deal with the devil. It's not faster to me because I use Linux.
Heres a much faster browser: Man Gets 70mpg in Homemade Car-Made from a Mainframe Computer
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Not really newDisclaimer: This is not a troll
That said, it really just a variation of the same thing. I bought some nice, tall server towers, in black, for next to nothing at an auction, threw in all new gear, from power supply to extra fans, and everything in between. Total cost (because I installed Linux)- $500 each. I'll bet my rack of black boxes are more impressive than a pimp-puter with lights. Also, I don't give a rats ass what other people think about my setup. I have to admin it, and use it. An extra hole in the side and some lights do not improve my efficiency. Sure, I'd prefer a direct neural interlink, and a secondary interface like Romy (the AI on Andromeda), and a bioprocessor, and and...
C'mon, people, lets see something like the pumkin 'puter, only smarter. I've got a project I'm working on, and no, it doesn't use wood. All these smart minds, and all we get are case mods. I want to see case RADS!
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One word: MozillaThe day I right-clicked a banner in Mozilla and selected "block images from this server", and then stopped pop-ups, was the day I began to enjoy web surfing again. Flash is going down next.
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That's easyBut first, a disclaimer: "Past performance is no assurance of future performance"
Having said that, consider what organisms have been around for the previous 250 million years, and why:
Tube worms, mosquitos, reptiles, dragonflies, and my faves, the octopus and cockroach, to name but a few.
That's how animals will look 250 million years from now.
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Already used in mineral explorationWe've been using data mining in mineral exploration for quite some time now, and it really helps given the tremendous volums of data generated from modern geophysical, geochemical, and geological exploration.
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But the best news......is by far more women getting into physics
"12. Hope for the future More than 300 physicists from around the world -- most of them women -- met in Paris in March for the first International Conference on Women in Physics."
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