A few years ago I signed up for a free trade magazine called "Server and Workstation Expert". When prompted for a company name I replied "Diversified Bodily Wastes" For what type of buisiness, I selected "Other" and filled in "feces and urine distributor".
After that, I moved twice. Then a few months ago I recieved one of those BSA truce letters asking that I make sure all of my software was legitimate, and warning me of the risk of a BSA audit.
Qwest has been providing cable TV and internet service over twisted pair in Phoenix since 1999. They refer to it as their "Choice TV and Online" package.
Why are we assuming this is a city? According to the article, a bunch of interesting shapes were found under the ocean, and assumed to be a city.
It would be really cool if it actually was, but a little more scepticism before crying wolf would be a good thing.
Not counting my C128, I still do use floppies in a very limited fasion.
I like to play with computers, and don't always have the money for machines that can boot from a cdrom. Last weekend I installed Slackware on a 486. I made boot/root floppies to do so.
Also, I use floppies to move small files between computers (network isn't up yet).
The younger generation seems to be suffering from memory loss. Dr. Quack, noted for his pseudoscientific research in crop circles, the Sasquatch, and cold fusion has linked this ailment to increasing use of paper.
"Young people are relying too heavily on paper. They write things down such as directions to friend's houses, and phone numbers obtained at bars. In any given classroom, students can be seen writing down what their instructor is saying."
This paper-use trend has increased dramaticly since the introduction of the pocket-sized notepad and golf pencil. Now you can fit paper technology in your pocket!
I just picked up one of the "no bible thumper" signs (bought mine at a head shop, but you can get them at evolvefish. It is very necessary, especially since I live on a street with 3 churches on it. It works like a charm!
After using Mozilla.7 more, I have noticed that when it does crash it happens on sites with javascript. Regular HTML seems to work w/o issue, guess I jumped the gun a little.
I don't see Mac OS X as a threat to Linux, or any other Un*x for that matter either.
I think OS X could be a kind of "gateway OS" for some Mac users. They will see the power that they have at their fingertips, and want to experiment. It may lead to "stronger things" like Linux or one of the BSD's.
I d/l'ed Mozilla 0.7 for Linux, and it is much nicer than the previous versions. All the sites I visited, with the exception of one (www.jesusdressup.com)loaded smoothly.
My only real issue right now is stability. It seems to crash about every 15-20 minutes. But, then again it is still in development, so I expect that when they do hit 1.0 (hell, 0.8) this will be a thing of the past.
My problem with this is not that it will prevent access to porn. The issue is the precedent that this sets.
Until the passing of this bill (if it passes), the federal government did not restrict access to information. Currently they claim to only be interested in blocking pornography. A few years down the road, something else may be tacked on, say for example information about drugs or hate speach.
Chances are nobody will object. And nobody will object when other things are blocked.
Slowly, over the years, this will move from just filtering school and library access to the internet to home and business use. Slowly, it will move beyond internet access to books, newspapers, television (if it exists then), and music.
By the time most people figure out what has happened, it will be too late.
Usually when I get a new program, I download the source first. I'd say 90% of the time it compiles and runs just fine.
If I can't get the program to compile, I download a binary. I'd say that 90% of the binaries I download work.
When either of these do not work, it is usually for the same reason, library incompatibility.
I do not always have time to hunt down new (or old!) versions of libraries, or make links to them if they are located in different directories than the programmer expected.
This could be eliminated if developers would make staticly linked binaries availible. They would take up more space, but they would work.
I (someday) want to own a store that sells Computers, Liquor, Bongs/pipes/etc, Guns, performance car parts, and music in one place. I could get damn near anything there.
The reason that dsl can only be provided within 18000 feet of the CO is the presance of a load coil, which is pretty much an analog amplifier. It toasts the DSL signal. The FCC says these things have to be installed at every 18000 feet of wire.
What some (not all) 3rd party DSL providers do is run a dry line (no pots signal) from the DSLAM to your home. Since this isn't a POTS line, it doesn't need a load coil, and the dsl signal can go farther.
At least one person has envisioned a world where everybody can do genetic manipulation. Remember Blade Runner?
J.F. Sebastian's geneticly altered "toys" were made by him, as a hobby. The Egyptian sold home-made reptiles.
I would not be surprised if one day it would not be too difficult for people to grow all kinds of creatures from scratch, unless of course the law steps in.
The Datsun/Nissan Z/ZX line did produce a nice ammount of low end torque. Not like a V-8 or anything, but certainly more than the typical riced-up Honda. Throttle response wasn't bad either. High-speed handling is a different story however. (mine was scary as hell over 100)
I say yes you can "hack back". If someone came up to you on the street and started hitting you in the face, and you punched them back, it would be pretty cut and dry that you were in the right.
If someone was trying to D.O.S. you, or execute a rm -rf, etc, redirecting packet flow, or whatever, back at themwould simply be defending yourself.
I work (contracted out to actually) for an ISP that is also a major telco in the western U.S. I do tech support, mainly for dsl customers. When our customers call in and I discover that they are dealing with a transport (line) issue, I have to refer them off to the transport support number.
This causes confusion with our customers, mainly because they don't understand that because of the FCC we have to keep the ISP and transport seperate. Also we have issues with people being bounced back and forth between the two departments, but that's a different story.
I remember the Russians built a radio-controlled killer satilite back in the 60's. It was loaded w/ explosives and simply rammed into it's intended target, then kaboom.
The Palm is much more popular that WinCE...er Pocket PC devices for two reasons, both of which Microsoft has failed to address.
The first is price. The Microsoft based devices cost far more than Palm based PDA's. This is because of the larger ammount of memory needed for it's larger applications, and more powerful CPU's.
The other reason for the Palm's success is it's simplicity. There are no start menus, control panels, etc. You just tap the icon for the application you want.
Also the aim of the two devices seems to be different. The Palm refers to it's self as a "connected organizer". The applications are designed to be used for simple tasks, like writing a note, keeping track of your appointments, or reading a web page offline.
The CE/Pocket PC device is like a full desktop computer in your pocket. It has full web browsers, word processors, and spreadsheets.
I don't think that this is what most of us want in a handheld. I certainly don't. And unless this changes, Pocket PC will suffer the same fate as WinCE, poor market share.
I've noticed the medication trend among other geeks as well.
In the tech support office that I work in, many of my co-workers (myself included) are on at least one psychoactive prescription. Many of those who are not "self medicate" (heavy drinking, heavy pot smoking, etc).
I do not understand, nor claim to understand why this is the case.
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A few years ago I signed up for a free trade magazine called "Server and Workstation Expert". When prompted for a company name I replied "Diversified Bodily Wastes" For what type of buisiness, I selected "Other" and filled in "feces and urine distributor".
After that, I moved twice. Then a few months ago I recieved one of those BSA truce letters asking that I make sure all of my software was legitimate, and warning me of the risk of a BSA audit.
Humor at it's best.
Qwest has been providing cable TV and internet service over twisted pair in Phoenix since 1999. They refer to it as their "Choice TV and Online" package.
Why are we assuming this is a city? According to the article, a bunch of interesting shapes were found under the ocean, and assumed to be a city.
It would be really cool if it actually was, but a little more scepticism before crying wolf would be a good thing.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't there two G's in faggot?
I like to play with computers, and don't always have the money for machines that can boot from a cdrom. Last weekend I installed Slackware on a 486. I made boot/root floppies to do so.
Also, I use floppies to move small files between computers (network isn't up yet).
"Young people are relying too heavily on paper. They write things down such as directions to friend's houses, and phone numbers obtained at bars. In any given classroom, students can be seen writing down what their instructor is saying."
This paper-use trend has increased dramaticly since the introduction of the pocket-sized notepad and golf pencil. Now you can fit paper technology in your pocket!
After using Mozilla .7 more, I have noticed that when it does crash it happens on sites with javascript. Regular HTML seems to work w/o issue, guess I jumped the gun a little.
I think OS X could be a kind of "gateway OS" for some Mac users. They will see the power that they have at their fingertips, and want to experiment. It may lead to "stronger things" like Linux or one of the BSD's.
If a dohc, or even sohc setup was used, the engine would have produced significantly more power.
None the less, it is nice to see a full-sized car made that is not for a grandmother!
My only real issue right now is stability. It seems to crash about every 15-20 minutes. But, then again it is still in development, so I expect that when they do hit 1.0 (hell, 0.8) this will be a thing of the past.
Good job, keep up the good work.
Until the passing of this bill (if it passes), the federal government did not restrict access to information. Currently they claim to only be interested in blocking pornography. A few years down the road, something else may be tacked on, say for example information about drugs or hate speach.
Chances are nobody will object. And nobody will object when other things are blocked.
Slowly, over the years, this will move from just filtering school and library access to the internet to home and business use. Slowly, it will move beyond internet access to books, newspapers, television (if it exists then), and music.
By the time most people figure out what has happened, it will be too late.
If I can't get the program to compile, I download a binary. I'd say that 90% of the binaries I download work.
When either of these do not work, it is usually for the same reason, library incompatibility.
I do not always have time to hunt down new (or old!) versions of libraries, or make links to them if they are located in different directories than the programmer expected.
This could be eliminated if developers would make staticly linked binaries availible. They would take up more space, but they would work.
I (someday) want to own a store that sells Computers, Liquor, Bongs/pipes/etc, Guns, performance car parts, and music in one place. I could get damn near anything there.
Soon legions of Shoggoths will wreak havoc to the face of the Earth!
Hrm.. that was the reason I was given. Guess when you're wrong you're wrong......
What some (not all) 3rd party DSL providers do is run a dry line (no pots signal) from the DSLAM to your home. Since this isn't a POTS line, it doesn't need a load coil, and the dsl signal can go farther.
J.F. Sebastian's geneticly altered "toys" were made by him, as a hobby. The Egyptian sold home-made reptiles.
I would not be surprised if one day it would not be too difficult for people to grow all kinds of creatures from scratch, unless of course the law steps in.
If someone was trying to D.O.S. you, or execute a rm -rf, etc, redirecting packet flow, or whatever, back at themwould simply be defending yourself.
This causes confusion with our customers, mainly because they don't understand that because of the FCC we have to keep the ISP and transport seperate. Also we have issues with people being bounced back and forth between the two departments, but that's a different story.
I remember the Russians built a radio-controlled killer satilite back in the 60's. It was loaded w/ explosives and simply rammed into it's intended target, then kaboom.
The first is price. The Microsoft based devices cost far more than Palm based PDA's. This is because of the larger ammount of memory needed for it's larger applications, and more powerful CPU's.
The other reason for the Palm's success is it's simplicity. There are no start menus, control panels, etc. You just tap the icon for the application you want.
Also the aim of the two devices seems to be different. The Palm refers to it's self as a "connected organizer". The applications are designed to be used for simple tasks, like writing a note, keeping track of your appointments, or reading a web page offline.
The CE/Pocket PC device is like a full desktop computer in your pocket. It has full web browsers, word processors, and spreadsheets.
I don't think that this is what most of us want in a handheld. I certainly don't. And unless this changes, Pocket PC will suffer the same fate as WinCE, poor market share.
In the tech support office that I work in, many of my co-workers (myself included) are on at least one psychoactive prescription. Many of those who are not "self medicate" (heavy drinking, heavy pot smoking, etc).
I do not understand, nor claim to understand why this is the case.