If you can't get out of the way with traction, doing 80, you probably shouldn't be driving. You know, considering that most roads in the US are posted at 65 or lower. See the chart.
A shopping cart loaded down with monitoring and recording equipment?
That's cool. Some tool pushing it around, broadcasting music, and pretending private property is public? That's rather obnoxious.
The operator seems to be the only difference between an interesting application of technology and some douche nozzle who wants his fifteen minutes of fame by trying to coax people into a conflict just so he can "make a point".
That's about right. If you're looking for Ubuntu, you don't typically go buy it – and if you come across it at Best Buy, you're not going to know what it is. Who buys stuff they don't need?
If Dialup is truly the only option, try a Shotgun Modem. This requires a few things: A special "shotgun" modem, a service provider who allows shotgunning, and at least two phone lines.
This will give you service similar to an ISDN connection -- a Shotgun Modem typically allows you to pick up the secondary connection line (primary phone) and will suspend that connection while you place a cal. I'm unsure how it works with incoming calls.
Most users simply don't notice, or care, that there is a difference in screen. Thus, these users do not complain. Of those who do notice, and have problems, most do not complain. To the industry, there is no problem. Most users, to their knowledge, are fine with it.
The two machines I use at work have glossy displays. I only notice the minimal glare from the overhead lighting when I look for it. The shelving attached to my desk has some recessed lighting built into it, which offsets the glare a little more.
When I ordered my MacBook Pro for home use, I selected the high-resolution matte display option. I did this for more accurate color representation. Unlike my employer, I researched the differences in display before I made the purchase.
All that aside, it doesn't really matter to me which type of display is used. Each has their advantages—My boss loves to proof artwork on the glossy displays, as he thinks they look so shiny. I prefer to work on matte displays as they display the colors more accurately.
Many of my family and friends have already made the switch. Due to space restrictions, I no longer have my Windows machine set up and do all of my gaming on either my Wii or Xbox 360.
I get a few support calls from friends regarding their Mac's, but it's usually related to their router or a problem with internet service rather than the machine itself. Certainly fewer headaches.
There are many ways to secure yourself, and one of the easiest is to use an operating system that doesn't fill a huge percentage of the market.
I'm not a blind Mac Fanboy, but I have sight enough to see Apple offers computers that are more than sufficient for average home use. The flaws they had have disappeared. Admittedly, Windows has its place as well. I still keep a Windows box for gaming, I use Windows at work, and I troubleshoot it for friends and family who haven't made the switch.
But, for me, security is no longer a chore.
Without my geiger counter, how am I going to know if the leak in the mini-reactor in my basement has become dangerous to my health?
Wait, am I supposed to have permits for that, too?
Seriously, though... while I understand the concerns of law enforcement, this seems a little silly. Unless, of course, the NYC government is planning something.
I work for a small company of about 20 persons. Some of us have two machines that we use regularly throughout the day, but not all -- so we probably have around 30 computers.
Unless there's a need to leave a machine on all evening or weekend (rendering, maintenance, etc...), I try to shut them down as I leave for the day. Any machine that won't be left on to render is set to enter a low-power mode (standby, sleep, etc...) after an hour or two.
It's not for security, nor any desire to "go green" -- the machines just don't need to be running all night.
It's good to see them taking the time to release the best game they possibly can rather than pushing an incomplete project out the door and trying to make money from it with the promise of finishing later. It never happens.
Just in time for Microsoft to announce a hand-held without wireless capabilities!
Sure, it'd be opportune... but I doubt I'm the only one who wouldn't buy it.
Windows still holds most of the market. People are still purchasing computers that run Windows, just as others are purchasing Apple computers. If mom and dad buy a new computer, and it runs Vista, are they going to downgrade to XP? Not likely.
The thing is, Windows computers are cheaper. If you're not looking for a Mac, chances are you're just going to find the cheapest computer you can and not care who you buy it from. Over time, that's going to increase the market share of Vista. People are still steadily switching to Mac, though. I doubt we're going to see Apple take the market by storm any time soon, as much as many of us would like to see that happen.
Before I get out of bed, the first thing I do is turn off my alarm. Does that really need to be said?
Once I'm up, I either check my personal email or jump right in the shower. This really just depends on my mood.
Once I get to the office, I check my work email if it doesn't look like people are already in a panic. Otherwise, I deal with the problems at hand. Anything from a software bug to a HDD that's failed with priceless data on it and no backup (Friday was fun).
The continuation of the species. Requiring food, water, reproduction, and defense from predators. There are many societies today who still pull this off without "advanced" technology. Their impact to the environment is minimal when compared to even a small farming community.
Or did you mean "surviving comfortably while maintaining the luxuries of current and future technology"? There's a difference. The latter of which, some might argue, has already destroyed one planet. I'm simply wondering if we really need to try our hand at another.
As I said, I'm not against the idea. I just hope we have better luck with Mars than we have with Earth.
Oh, and Mr. Anonymous... there's a reason they label you an Anonymous Coward. It's because you're a coward. Not that your request would have any greater impact if you weren't Anonymous... I'm sure you feel better for trying, though. GG, man. GG. Better luck next time.
I understand the urge to better our environment. Technology is my passion, vocation, and hobby. I just have one question... do we need to change everything we set our eyes upon? (Let's not get into some of the more bizarre sides of Quantum Theory here).
Let's face it, some of the more remote — thus, undeveloped — regions of Earth remain the most beautiful. We still can't match nature's own ability to take care of itself — not that Nature doesn't destroy environments, but there's no one species to blame.
I'm not saying it's a bad idea, I might actually enjoy life on Mars... if I live to see it happen. I'm just wondering if we really need to try to make everything we see "better".
My thoughts exactly when I first read about this. It may not have been handled in the best possible way, but it's certainly not a bad idea. My biggest issue is the age of the children -- wait a few more years. Involve the school board, the police, etc... get things cleared and approved quietly and have a few police come in as the "attackers". I'd say even go so far as to have them firing blanks when there's nobody around. You don't want people to think they've actually been shot at, just have them think somebody is being shot at.
Drill the students, and teach them that sitting under their desks waiting to be slaughtered isn't the best way to go about things. A few people with level heads during a crisis like that could potentially help the situation.
All of this is true, which is why I'm no expert -- as I said. It just seems like a 30% increase after releasing a new, higher priced, product compared to a product that is six years old and already saturating the market isn't too impressive.
Yes, 30% for Microsoft is a lot of money, but after the hype they applied to Vista... I'm still not impressed.
Revenue is only 30% higher after releasing a new product, and this is higher than expected? I'm no expert, but for a new "revolutionary" product that the whole Windows world is expected to adopt... not so good.
Using the Sims 2 AI, I'm wondering how they're going to make a game out of a bunch of Elves, Dwarves, and Hobbits who piss on your floor because you decided to remove the bathroom door.
Will they become retarded when they hear a smoke alarm-like noise?
Awe, crap. Frodo starved to death because I forgot to tell him he should eat when he gets hungry.
From what little research I have done, it's possible to host your own OpenID server.
[...] your username is your URI, and your password (or other credentials) stays safely stored on your OpenID Provider (which you can run yourself, or use a third-party identity provider). [...] From http://openid.net/ Which means the centralized database of your browsing habits would be on your own server. With browser history, this already exists.
Sure, OpenID may not be suitable for online banking, but it would sure make things easier when it comes to making one or two posts on a forum you're rarely going to visit.
Of course! Because the only open-minded people in this world are perpetually stoned... 'kay.
How about places that just don't hump the leg of another large corporation? I'm sure they exist! Perhaps even Walmart sized ones... but, there must be some places where the superstore hasn't pissed all over the local businesses.
The problem is that we have all these impatient ignorant 'tards who can't shut their children up long enough to make it from one store to another and actually save a little money ('cause Walmart isn't always the cheapest). Instead, they deal with the dumb masses and rip open a bag of potato chips to feed their kids while they shop hoping they'll not have to pay for it at the register as they wander around like blind mice in the maze that is the Supercenter!...all hail the place that has a bunch of stuff under one roof.
Solution: Shop at more Open stores -- both online and when you head out for a new toothbrush. Obviously the closed-minded decision makers at Walmart feel that closed source is the way to go.
...and Richard Garriot will become king, and his kingdom will be named Britannia, and his world will be called Sosaria. Hi, I'm a priest of the Temple of Mondain.
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If you can't get out of the way with traction, doing 80, you probably shouldn't be driving. You know, considering that most roads in the US are posted at 65 or lower.
See the chart.
My laptop can run in sleep mode for a week. Is that good?
A shopping cart loaded down with monitoring and recording equipment?
That's cool. Some tool pushing it around, broadcasting music, and pretending private property is public? That's rather obnoxious.
The operator seems to be the only difference between an interesting application of technology and some douche nozzle who wants his fifteen minutes of fame by trying to coax people into a conflict just so he can "make a point".
That's about right. If you're looking for Ubuntu, you don't typically go buy it – and if you come across it at Best Buy, you're not going to know what it is. Who buys stuff they don't need?
If Dialup is truly the only option, try a Shotgun Modem. This requires a few things: A special "shotgun" modem, a service provider who allows shotgunning, and at least two phone lines.
This will give you service similar to an ISDN connection -- a Shotgun Modem typically allows you to pick up the secondary connection line (primary phone) and will suspend that connection while you place a cal. I'm unsure how it works with incoming calls.
Most users simply don't notice, or care, that there is a difference in screen. Thus, these users do not complain. Of those who do notice, and have problems, most do not complain. To the industry, there is no problem. Most users, to their knowledge, are fine with it.
The two machines I use at work have glossy displays. I only notice the minimal glare from the overhead lighting when I look for it. The shelving attached to my desk has some recessed lighting built into it, which offsets the glare a little more.
When I ordered my MacBook Pro for home use, I selected the high-resolution matte display option. I did this for more accurate color representation. Unlike my employer, I researched the differences in display before I made the purchase.
All that aside, it doesn't really matter to me which type of display is used. Each has their advantages—My boss loves to proof artwork on the glossy displays, as he thinks they look so shiny. I prefer to work on matte displays as they display the colors more accurately.
Many of my family and friends have already made the switch. Due to space restrictions, I no longer have my Windows machine set up and do all of my gaming on either my Wii or Xbox 360.
I get a few support calls from friends regarding their Mac's, but it's usually related to their router or a problem with internet service rather than the machine itself.
Certainly fewer headaches.
There are many ways to secure yourself, and one of the easiest is to use an operating system that doesn't fill a huge percentage of the market.
I'm not a blind Mac Fanboy, but I have sight enough to see Apple offers computers that are more than sufficient for average home use. The flaws they had have disappeared. Admittedly, Windows has its place as well. I still keep a Windows box for gaming, I use Windows at work, and I troubleshoot it for friends and family who haven't made the switch.
But, for me, security is no longer a chore.
Without my geiger counter, how am I going to know if the leak in the mini-reactor in my basement has become dangerous to my health?
Wait, am I supposed to have permits for that, too?
Seriously, though... while I understand the concerns of law enforcement, this seems a little silly. Unless, of course, the NYC government is planning something.
BRB, need to find my tinfoil helmet.
I work for a small company of about 20 persons. Some of us have two machines that we use regularly throughout the day, but not all -- so we probably have around 30 computers. Unless there's a need to leave a machine on all evening or weekend (rendering, maintenance, etc...), I try to shut them down as I leave for the day. Any machine that won't be left on to render is set to enter a low-power mode (standby, sleep, etc...) after an hour or two. It's not for security, nor any desire to "go green" -- the machines just don't need to be running all night.
It's good to see them taking the time to release the best game they possibly can rather than pushing an incomplete project out the door and trying to make money from it with the promise of finishing later. It never happens.
In my opinion, this is a very good decision.
That sounds about right. There's no better candidate for ... whatever the poll might be.
Just in time for Microsoft to announce a hand-held without wireless capabilities! Sure, it'd be opportune... but I doubt I'm the only one who wouldn't buy it.
Windows still holds most of the market. People are still purchasing computers that run Windows, just as others are purchasing Apple computers. If mom and dad buy a new computer, and it runs Vista, are they going to downgrade to XP? Not likely.
The thing is, Windows computers are cheaper. If you're not looking for a Mac, chances are you're just going to find the cheapest computer you can and not care who you buy it from. Over time, that's going to increase the market share of Vista. People are still steadily switching to Mac, though. I doubt we're going to see Apple take the market by storm any time soon, as much as many of us would like to see that happen.
I'm not really an IT Manager, but I'll bite...
Before I get out of bed, the first thing I do is turn off my alarm. Does that really need to be said?
Once I'm up, I either check my personal email or jump right in the shower. This really just depends on my mood.
Once I get to the office, I check my work email if it doesn't look like people are already in a panic. Otherwise, I deal with the problems at hand. Anything from a software bug to a HDD that's failed with priceless data on it and no backup (Friday was fun).
Survival...
The continuation of the species. Requiring food, water, reproduction, and defense from predators. There are many societies today who still pull this off without "advanced" technology. Their impact to the environment is minimal when compared to even a small farming community.
Or did you mean "surviving comfortably while maintaining the luxuries of current and future technology"? There's a difference. The latter of which, some might argue, has already destroyed one planet. I'm simply wondering if we really need to try our hand at another.
As I said, I'm not against the idea. I just hope we have better luck with Mars than we have with Earth.
Oh, and Mr. Anonymous... there's a reason they label you an Anonymous Coward. It's because you're a coward. Not that your request would have any greater impact if you weren't Anonymous... I'm sure you feel better for trying, though. GG, man. GG. Better luck next time.
I understand the urge to better our environment. Technology is my passion, vocation, and hobby. I just have one question... do we need to change everything we set our eyes upon? (Let's not get into some of the more bizarre sides of Quantum Theory here).
Let's face it, some of the more remote — thus, undeveloped — regions of Earth remain the most beautiful. We still can't match nature's own ability to take care of itself — not that Nature doesn't destroy environments, but there's no one species to blame.
I'm not saying it's a bad idea, I might actually enjoy life on Mars... if I live to see it happen. I'm just wondering if we really need to try to make everything we see "better".
My thoughts exactly when I first read about this. It may not have been handled in the best possible way, but it's certainly not a bad idea. My biggest issue is the age of the children -- wait a few more years. Involve the school board, the police, etc... get things cleared and approved quietly and have a few police come in as the "attackers". I'd say even go so far as to have them firing blanks when there's nobody around. You don't want people to think they've actually been shot at, just have them think somebody is being shot at.
Drill the students, and teach them that sitting under their desks waiting to be slaughtered isn't the best way to go about things. A few people with level heads during a crisis like that could potentially help the situation.
All of this is true, which is why I'm no expert -- as I said. It just seems like a 30% increase after releasing a new, higher priced, product compared to a product that is six years old and already saturating the market isn't too impressive. Yes, 30% for Microsoft is a lot of money, but after the hype they applied to Vista... I'm still not impressed.
Revenue is only 30% higher after releasing a new product, and this is higher than expected? I'm no expert, but for a new "revolutionary" product that the whole Windows world is expected to adopt... not so good.
Using the Sims 2 AI, I'm wondering how they're going to make a game out of a bunch of Elves, Dwarves, and Hobbits who piss on your floor because you decided to remove the bathroom door. Will they become retarded when they hear a smoke alarm-like noise? Awe, crap. Frodo starved to death because I forgot to tell him he should eat when he gets hungry.
Of course! Because the only open-minded people in this world are perpetually stoned... 'kay. How about places that just don't hump the leg of another large corporation? I'm sure they exist! Perhaps even Walmart sized ones... but, there must be some places where the superstore hasn't pissed all over the local businesses. The problem is that we have all these impatient ignorant 'tards who can't shut their children up long enough to make it from one store to another and actually save a little money ('cause Walmart isn't always the cheapest). Instead, they deal with the dumb masses and rip open a bag of potato chips to feed their kids while they shop hoping they'll not have to pay for it at the register as they wander around like blind mice in the maze that is the Supercenter! ...all hail the place that has a bunch of stuff under one roof.
Solution: Shop at more Open stores -- both online and when you head out for a new toothbrush. Obviously the closed-minded decision makers at Walmart feel that closed source is the way to go.
...and Richard Garriot will become king, and his kingdom will be named Britannia, and his world will be called Sosaria. Hi, I'm a priest of the Temple of Mondain.