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Phony Laser Security System Proves Perception Is Reality
Hugh Pickens writes writes "Softpedia reports that Global Link Security Solutions are offering a product that doesn't actually do anything to alert an owner of a break-in to their home or business, but it displays "one hell of a laser show in an attempt to scare potential crooks into thinking that they have no chance of breaking in without triggering the alarm." According to the security firm, LaserScan has four lines of protection: a number of lasers that move along the walls and floors (video), an LED which indicates that there's a "link" to a satellite, a beeping alert, and a sticker placed on the front door. Although the company claims that none of their current customers has reported break-ins since the system has been installed, security guru Bruce Schneier highlights that the product only works if the product isn't very widely known."
the product only works if the product isn't very widely known - lol.
Real companies use tripods when they shoot promo videos.
ungggghhhh
It's all fun and games until your cat dies of exhaustion.
Where I used to work there was someone who put up no parking signs on their fence. I guess they parked their RV in their yard and wanted to be able to get it in and out. The city allows for a driveway, but you can't just say your entire frontage is no parking. Even so, the sign ensured that spot was almost always vacant. I parked there for a couple of years.
If you and a halfling are being chased by a dragon ...
... remember that the halfling has a better shot at your knees than you do at his.
Yes, but you can pick the halfling up and toss him towards the dragon's mouth. Which I have actually done before playing role playing games. Buddy was not amused.
until your cat dies of exhaustion.
The enemy of my enemy is quite possibly also my enemy. I've made a lot of enemies.
Then bam! Running Man.
If you use more serious lasers you can have Burning Man.
you failed to mention that you were the thief
Because all burglers check /. regularly ...
Well... maybe a couple comic store robberies could be linked to the Slashdot readers...
Most of the criminals to be deterred are not reading slashdot. If they are a criminal reading slashdot they are too busy using their Arduinos to open hotel doors.
Which is why you use elephants.
I am John Hurt.
Let me guess, you were the slower one, right? Condolences about your friend though.
It might be fake. But if they do an upgrade that actually does something, how's the perp gonna know?
There is a car with a light show on top, and a guy in an arresting blue outfit.
We were going out to some shitty nightclub one night. Was in Boston, over by "Giliians", which I don't think is there anymore, back when Axis and Avalon were still around. I was looking for parking down the main parking drag, and see an open spot...with a sign... it looked like a legitimate city posted temporary "No Parking" sign....
except... the center part said "fridays" with no date... and it was attached to the parking meter with string....poorly...
We just laughed, parked there, and tossed the sign under the car, which was probably the plan of whoever put it there.
"I opened my eyes, and everything went dark again"