While I'm inclined to agree with you, I also believe there are lots of situations where people get an unexpected double shift. Especially in the medical field I would think. For myself, the only times I was in a situation where I was driving when I was too tired, it was by my own poor judgement and nothing else. Honestly, that kind of thing should be punishable just as DUI. Fortunately I never caused an accident, but there was at least once it could have been REALLY bad. (I woke up when my tires went off the OTHER side of the road, still doing 50+ MPH, on a busy state highway. How I didn't have a head-on collision is beyond me.)
But how do you deal with it if the boss asks you to work a second shift in the ER because someone else couldn't make it? I don't know. I don't work in the medical industry so all I can do is speculate.
So if you're an individual who is affected that way, it's probably not impairing your driving and you should in fact legitimately pass the test. No? The goal of such a test is not to find out who has marijuana in their system, but rather to find out who is impaired and not able to drive safely.
Actually, I can also see this being very useful here in the USA. There's lots of medium to large cities here that have little or no public transportation where these cars would be perfect. The only trouble you may have is getting people to accept driving them, but I think with time it could work. I for one would gladly drive one of these for my work commute. I'd even consider selling my current vehicle and simply renting a car when I need to drive further. I currently have a 6-mile drive through the city (Columbus OH) that takes around 20 minutes (up to 40 if traffic is really bad) so as you can imagine I don't get the best fuel economy.
Well, amongst all the arguing and such you were the only one who came across as rational and unbiased. BMO in particular made himself look like more of a fool with each new post.
Myself, I'd love to be able to use Linux for my main desktop machine but it's my games that keep me from it, and Steam going to Linux won't help, at least not immediately. If it induces others to follow suit, I could be using Linux exclusively in a couple years. For now though I'm stuck with Windows like you.
I don't think you understand the term "best-case". For these guys, best-case scenario IS the computer being directly connected to the connection from the ISP (not everyone uses a router even now), in which case it may in fact identify the computer. And no, that's still not sufficient to identify the responsible party. You don't know how many people regularly use the PC, you don't know if any unauthorized individual used the PC, and there's always new malware out there that does strange things. I'd be surprised if there isn't some already that uses compromised PCs to download torrents.
Wrong. In a best-case scenario, an IP address identifies a computer. Unless you also have an accurately time-stamped video log of who is using the computer, an IP address cannot ever 100% identify a person.
In worst-case scenarios, printers and old grandmas who've never used a computer in their life get accused of file sharing.
The thing is, it's a trademark. Trademarks must be defended against any potential threat, or you risk losing them. It doesn't matter how strong his case is. In fact, I doubt he expects to win anything. He's just doing what he has to so no-one can say he didn't defend his trademark and just take it away from him later.
I highly doubt that's correct. There's many states that have laws on the books that make the far left lane a passing lane, and in most cases it's not marked on the road. And ALL states have laws on the books about impeding the flow of traffic.
Troll much? Making it sealed is decidedly less convenient, and in and of itself doesn't make it significantly smaller or lighter. The Air was smaller and lighter because they put a lot less stuff in it to begin with. There's been plenty of competitive notebook PCs from other manufacturers that sell for significantly less money that ARE upgradeable without sacrificing much (if any) on size and weight. No, the reason for sealing it isn't so much to save on size and weight - it's so it looks prettier. That's it.
It's not just about upgrades, although there are a few things that should always be easily upgradeable such as RAM and storage. It's also about replacing parts that fail once it's out of warranty. Now, if they also want to include a 10-year warranty standard (which the purchase price certainly justifies) then by all means, they should continue with the sealed hardware.
I guess they're forgetting that unlike with iOS devices, Macbooks are not generally impulse buys except for the rich. The purchase price is enough higher than other similarly-equipped laptops that for most people it's a decision they make only after some careful consideration. This is a huge item in the Cons list that will weigh heavily against the Pros for most people. Not the upgradeability so much perhaps as the inability to replace something as simple as the battery, which EVERYONE knows will inevitably wear out, and usually in 1-3 years. I know quite a few people that were already upset at how much of a pain it was to get the battery replaced in an iPod or iPhone, and those didn't cost nearly as much as a Macbook.
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While I'm inclined to agree with you, I also believe there are lots of situations where people get an unexpected double shift. Especially in the medical field I would think. For myself, the only times I was in a situation where I was driving when I was too tired, it was by my own poor judgement and nothing else. Honestly, that kind of thing should be punishable just as DUI. Fortunately I never caused an accident, but there was at least once it could have been REALLY bad. (I woke up when my tires went off the OTHER side of the road, still doing 50+ MPH, on a busy state highway. How I didn't have a head-on collision is beyond me.)
But how do you deal with it if the boss asks you to work a second shift in the ER because someone else couldn't make it? I don't know. I don't work in the medical industry so all I can do is speculate.
So if you're an individual who is affected that way, it's probably not impairing your driving and you should in fact legitimately pass the test. No? The goal of such a test is not to find out who has marijuana in their system, but rather to find out who is impaired and not able to drive safely.
All three of these responses are spot-on. Remember, driving is a privilege, not a right.
Or it could also be that the iPhone (like all Apple products) is targeted at people with more disposable income.
I, for example, use apps on my Android phone all the time, but haven't ever bought any. I only use legitimately free aps and games.
Android has become for mobile devices what Windows is for desktops and laptops.
Actually, I can also see this being very useful here in the USA. There's lots of medium to large cities here that have little or no public transportation where these cars would be perfect. The only trouble you may have is getting people to accept driving them, but I think with time it could work. I for one would gladly drive one of these for my work commute. I'd even consider selling my current vehicle and simply renting a car when I need to drive further. I currently have a 6-mile drive through the city (Columbus OH) that takes around 20 minutes (up to 40 if traffic is really bad) so as you can imagine I don't get the best fuel economy.
Well, amongst all the arguing and such you were the only one who came across as rational and unbiased. BMO in particular made himself look like more of a fool with each new post.
Myself, I'd love to be able to use Linux for my main desktop machine but it's my games that keep me from it, and Steam going to Linux won't help, at least not immediately. If it induces others to follow suit, I could be using Linux exclusively in a couple years. For now though I'm stuck with Windows like you.
I don't think you understand the term "best-case". For these guys, best-case scenario IS the computer being directly connected to the connection from the ISP (not everyone uses a router even now), in which case it may in fact identify the computer. And no, that's still not sufficient to identify the responsible party. You don't know how many people regularly use the PC, you don't know if any unauthorized individual used the PC, and there's always new malware out there that does strange things. I'd be surprised if there isn't some already that uses compromised PCs to download torrents.
Wrong. In a best-case scenario, an IP address identifies a computer. Unless you also have an accurately time-stamped video log of who is using the computer, an IP address cannot ever 100% identify a person.
In worst-case scenarios, printers and old grandmas who've never used a computer in their life get accused of file sharing.
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The finding is only a correlation between the amount of BPA in the body and obesity, rather than evidence that one causes the other.
woe to the player who runs a single client full screen.
I know. My Eve penis is very small. :-(
Nothing says "I have a big penis!" like a Ragnarok.
Wish I had mod points for you. I know quite a few farmers personally (including an uncle) and you are exactly right.
Obvious troll is obvious.
You may find this interesting and helpful to your argument.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_v._Lindows
The thing is, it's a trademark. Trademarks must be defended against any potential threat, or you risk losing them. It doesn't matter how strong his case is. In fact, I doubt he expects to win anything. He's just doing what he has to so no-one can say he didn't defend his trademark and just take it away from him later.
No, but he WAS saying that sometimes there's things that are more important than helping the poor.
I highly doubt that's correct. There's many states that have laws on the books that make the far left lane a passing lane, and in most cases it's not marked on the road. And ALL states have laws on the books about impeding the flow of traffic.
Also, you're just an unsafe asshole.
I dunno, you still run the risk of some stupid pedestrian trying to squeeze between two cars and getting squished. Better make it 0mph.
it might as well be privately owned and operated.
Um, a lot of toll roads in the US are privately owned and operated, or leased and operated by a private company.
I love the idea of different speed ranges assigned to different lanes and have thought about that in the past myself.
Troll much? Making it sealed is decidedly less convenient, and in and of itself doesn't make it significantly smaller or lighter. The Air was smaller and lighter because they put a lot less stuff in it to begin with. There's been plenty of competitive notebook PCs from other manufacturers that sell for significantly less money that ARE upgradeable without sacrificing much (if any) on size and weight. No, the reason for sealing it isn't so much to save on size and weight - it's so it looks prettier. That's it.
Apple is targeting them with great precision.
Not if they 'like the idea of snapping in an extra stick of RAM and feeling "geeky"'.
It's not just about upgrades, although there are a few things that should always be easily upgradeable such as RAM and storage. It's also about replacing parts that fail once it's out of warranty. Now, if they also want to include a 10-year warranty standard (which the purchase price certainly justifies) then by all means, they should continue with the sealed hardware.
I guess they're forgetting that unlike with iOS devices, Macbooks are not generally impulse buys except for the rich. The purchase price is enough higher than other similarly-equipped laptops that for most people it's a decision they make only after some careful consideration. This is a huge item in the Cons list that will weigh heavily against the Pros for most people. Not the upgradeability so much perhaps as the inability to replace something as simple as the battery, which EVERYONE knows will inevitably wear out, and usually in 1-3 years. I know quite a few people that were already upset at how much of a pain it was to get the battery replaced in an iPod or iPhone, and those didn't cost nearly as much as a Macbook.
Almost impossible to find? Really? Let me introduce you to this new way of finding things on the internet called a Search Engine.
No, the Rolex example was spot-on. If my non-tech-savvy folks can find illegally shared stuff online in less than fifteen minutes, anyone can do it.