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  1. algorithm for Judge to counter automated lawsuits? on 'Legalist' Startup Automates The Lawsuit Strategy Peter Thiel Used To Bankrupt Gawker (gizmodo.com) · · Score: 1

    Since AI could soon outpace many human lawyers...we'd need "Judge" alg to combat these AI and then probably some more Jury AIs with random seeds as well?

  2. sooo...there are _smaller_ 60TB drives then? on Seagate Reveals 'World's Largest' 60TB SSD (zdnet.com) · · Score: 4, Funny

    I know...I could not help myself.

  3. can we start with common password rules first? on Google's Open YOLO Project Will Remove the Need For Passwords On Android (thenextweb.com) · · Score: 1

    It would be easier for me (a human) to remember and/or generate passwords if the rules where consistent across all web sites.

  4. multi-level preveleges everywhere on Google's Open YOLO Project Will Remove the Need For Passwords On Android (thenextweb.com) · · Score: 1

    The SSO/YOLO will be here, we're lazy humans. So I need:

    First level with a day use password, easy to "read", some "write" ability.

    Second level an "elevated" privileges of the account etc. must have high barrier of entry, different password, call-me-in-person back to verify (not automated though like 2-step verification), single use codes etc. Some execute this when logging from a new device. That's good but not enough.

    E.g. I want to check my bank account - "daily use". I want to conduct transfers or change password - "elevated" and hence much tougher authentication.

    This way if my first SSO/YOLO gets broken in I could wipe out all the other password accounts in one step with my "elevated" and unbroken password that is not a YOLO. Yes this may not be convenient to execute but hopefully it does not happen very often?

    On the other hand 2 step verification every time I use something is too annoying...

  5. so it's like Wine in reverse - "Line" then? on Ubuntu's Unity desktop environment can run in Windows (wordpress.com) · · Score: 1

    So Windows got linux/ubuntu emulator?
    Should we call it "Uine" or better yet "Line"?

    "Line" is not an emulator?

  6. development environment? on Assembly Code That Took America to the Moon Now Published On GitHub (qz.com) · · Score: 2

    What did they use to develop the software? And even more interesting how did they test it? The must have had some simulators, probably both software and hardware based?

  7. is it easier then quitting MS Skype now? on Microsoft To Make Saying No To Windows 10 Update Easier (zdnet.com) · · Score: 1

    I cant wait for all Windows programs will stop existing and instead go minimize or "better" yet assume 'OK' on any dialog: "format drinve C: Ok Cancel?"

  8. Re:if it ain't broke on US Military Uses 8-Inch Floppy Disks To Coordinate Nuclear Force Operations (cnbc.com) · · Score: 1
  9. Re:Ross, is it legal to call oneself an attorney on BakerHostetler Hires Artificial Intelligent Attorney 'Ross' (fortune.com) · · Score: 1

    It is probably legal to call oneself whatever, performing services of a lawyer is not.
    Alas, the law probably can be contested here as Ross is not a human and the law likely did not foresee this.

  10. Re:Since no one's reading his actual statements: on Volvo Engineer Calls Out Tesla For Dangerous 'Wannabe' Autopilot System (jalopnik.com) · · Score: 1

    >> "Tesla requires drivers to remain engaged and aware when Autosteer is enabled. Drivers must keep their hands on the steering wheel.",

    How do you stay "engaged" when the car is doing all the driving?

    There were accidents where commercial pilots become "disengaged" while plains where auto-piloted.
    Complete boredom would put anybody to sleep.

  11. is it eyeOS owned? on Open365 Is An Open Source Alternative to Microsoft Office 365 (open365.io) · · Score: 2

    The bottom of open365.io page has:
    © eyeOS 2016.

    What is the license than?

  12. and the proposal for testing it is? on Stephen Hawking Suggests Black Holes Are Possible Portals To Another Universe (scienceworldreport.com) · · Score: 1

    One can possibly fit many (infinite) mathematical models here, no? So I am dubious if this ever gets resolved.

  13. I suppose by "ground" they meant "stationary" as in "not on the spacecraft"...

  14. Assuming the propulsion laser is in solar system, the "sail" being a mirror that gets "modulated" and hence reflect back the laser light transmitting the information?

  15. internet access or amazon store access? on Old Kindles Will Be Disconnected Unless You Update By Tuesday (cnet.com) · · Score: 2

    Why would they cut out internet and ability to upgrade later?

  16. Microsoft could learn sth from Amazon... on Old Kindles Will Be Disconnected Unless You Update By Tuesday (cnet.com) · · Score: 2

    How about your PC gets disconnected from internet unless you upgrade to Win10?

  17. Re:Power supplies? on Google Joins Facebook's Open Compute Project (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 2

    With LED lighting it could be more possible. However, a microwave, hair dryer or iron would draw a ~20A current (~1kW power). And this requires a thick wires. Gone are electric heaters, ovens and AC etc. Smallest household hookup is 2x100A @ 110V about 15kW peak power which equivalent 48V DC would require >300A, gauge 0000, 0.46" wire in diameter.

  18. Re:In other news... on UK Gov't Launches Anti-Adblocking Initiative, Compares It To Piracy (thestack.com) · · Score: 5, Insightful

    and let's not forget about these criminals turning down TV volume during commercials!

  19. Re:FAA is going to need help regulating drones... on Drones Under 2kg May Be Set Free Under Forthcoming FAA Rules (suasnews.com) · · Score: 1

    here is a good discussion:
    http://amablog.modelaircraft.o...

  20. what's MS incentive to put .NET everywhere free? on Microsoft To Acquire Xamarin (phoronix.com) · · Score: 1

    In the past .NET was a way to lure dev to Windows and to anchor them there.

    What is their incentive today for
    1) open sourcing .net
    2) supporting and now purchase of Xamarin?

    If xam/mono gets MSed than it seems even less safe to use .net as they may pull the plug on Mono anytime.
    Is it a ploy to sell more VisualStudios? And then WinOS for devs? Can't see a big money in this for MS...

  21. Re:done with google on Google Is Shutting Down Picasa In Favor of Photos (engadget.com) · · Score: 1

    Ok, fine. You score but only a little...
    For search I google. That's their core business. It's the best (but so was picasa). It has a good chance to stick around, no? If it dies, google dies. I am safe here.
    Gmail, yes nice but what's their value in there? It's been around but that' not guarantee. Perhaps that's just part of google's ecosystem so they would keep it.
    Picasa web has a "replacement" (pictures) in their eyes, not for most of the picasa users as if there was value for them in pictures, they would have moved to pictures w/o kick in the butt. Can't see it being as useful compared to picasa desktop as I'd like to process my pics localy w/o wait to upload and clunky web interface.
    Really missing iGoogle (using protopage.com but it's barely usable).

    Google is pushing for "cloud" apps as a strategy to kill desktop. So this move is consistent.

    Likely most of slahdot geeky population is just out-layers for google?

  22. done with google on Google Is Shutting Down Picasa In Favor of Photos (engadget.com) · · Score: 1

    OK that's it. I am done with google products.
    Picasa was an independent company (Lifescape) and google did "microsoft" on it (EEE).
    Thank you ScreewGoogle!

  23. Re:None. on Ask Slashdot: Economical Lego-Compatible 3-D Printer? · · Score: 1

    Interesting but not inexpensive @ $3500 (Formlabs).

  24. Re:Tiny? on Discrepancy Detected In GPS Time · · Score: 2

    1us = 1000ns = 100000 ps hence 500ps=0.5ns=0.0005us=0.0000000005s=5e-10s

    but yes, not a tiny error given expected GPS accuracy.

    pulse-per-second signal derived from GPS should be accurate to tens of ns...

  25. $65 now, how's TDP? on Atom-Based JaguarBoard To Take On Raspberry Pi (hothardware.com) · · Score: 3, Informative

    The $45 and later $50 was an early kickstarter deal. It's $65 now (or $500 for 10).
    1GB ram and 16GB flash makes it a non-windows worthy at the moment (don't even bring up the Win10 IoT gimmick).

    The 4 core Atom is a good CPU with a decent GPU (for a small SoC).
    But how does this board's TDP compare to Pi or BBB?