I know really, most people can't Fscking drive well as it is, let alone with all the distractions.
People who text mesg or read (yes I've seen people reading books or newspapers behind the wheel) while driving deserve to drive into a bridge pillar.
It is usable anywhere in the world. All you need is a SIM card from your carrier. They have a list of countries/carriers you can use on the openmoko website or wiki.
You're missing a major point - It's not tied to any carrier. You can use pretty much any cell carrier you want that supports SIM cards.
This is really turning the tables in the whole cell phone racket... I mean industry.
Plus, open software and hardware means that there will be a plethora of advancements from users. Maybe even some new innovation that will change the industry.
Text messaging was originally a wiz-bang feature added for fun. The inventors had no idea it would become what it is today.
I certainly agree with what you said.
But it's not a direct effect of Bush leaving. Getting a new president may restore faith of the US in other countries, therefore possibly stimulating foreign investors, bumping the economy, strengthening the US$ etc...
Or the new president may reduce our oil dependency there for reducing demand and consumption.
I don't care what political party you're affiliated with, Bush has got to be the most disliked president ever. Never in my short lifetime of 28 years do I ever remember people hating a president so much.
The rest of the world probably dislikes him as well
As for my wacky conspiracy theory... the Bush administration is some how tweaking oil prices to benefit Bush and all his oilmen "cronies" to make a few (million) extra bucks during his last year in office.
I know, I know... you may now call me crazy;)
PS - thanks for the intelligent reply, I was expecting nothing but crazy flames for that one.
oil prices will drop in the following months. Watch. I'm saving this post to bring back later.
I'm not trying to flame anyone - it's a feeling I have.
Also - high oil prices will force people to conserve, and foster innovation to create better/cleaner fuel supplies.
America is too fat and happy with oil.
Get a bunch of old/busted hard drives, and pull out the spindles. They are very shiny, and could be mounted to a wall for a funky looking mirror.
Maybe make a frame for it out of old CPUs
Yeah that's complete bullcrap.
I read an article about how the Chinese have engineers and factories dedicated to reverse engineering of products for the purpose of creating counterfit products.
Pretty much all the cracked/pirated software and media come from China.
Yeah - or install Linux and set it's boot default boot level to 3 (no graphics)
What will they get do when they get to black shell prompt? - Not much
On the other hand, they might think the computer is some kind of bomb and call the FBI.
Hmmm - ok maybe not, that would be a bad backfire.
...is the they run Windows Server 2003!
Oh the humanity!
But they do run Apache 2, so at least their opensource site is using some opensource software.
Well, they're hosting provider does anyway. http://uptime.netcraft.com/up/graph?site=opensource.scouting.org
Ah yes, they are in fact small, but not the crap that you need to take with you:)
Stroller, car seat, diaper stuff, feeding/bottle stuff, clothes. (I'm talking about traveling for the weekend or vacation)
We recently went to visit family, and loading the car was like playing tetris. That was without the dog.
Normally the dog takes up most of the storage space in the car, that's the biggest problem.
I could look into getting a roof top or hitch carrier. Hmm....not a bad idea. (No, not for storing the dog)
Haha - gotta love mass hysteria.
How come nobody is freaking out about heating oil?
- That's 4.50/gal in my area.
Granted, we don't really need it now, but in a few months...
Gas @ 15gals per fillup vs Heating oil at 300gals per fillup.
I can change driving habits pretty easily, but I can't stop heating my home. I keep the heat as low as I can with an infant in the house, and use a programmable thermostat.
Oh my god! Death to the oil fired furnace - long live wood!
Yeah - I love it, SUV has become a 4 letter word.
Companies are now calling them "MUVs", Multi Use Vehicles, or some variation on that theme.
Who are they fooling? Oh yeah...everyone who buys one, haha:)
Hey now, George Bush and Dick Cheney are model examples of running an honest and efficient government HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAHAHA.
Oh man...I tried, but I couldn't keep a straight face
This makes for a perfect time to buy a used SUV for super cheap!
Hey...not everyone can get buy with a Prius. I have a Chevy HHR that gets 30mpg on the highway, and it's pretty big.
I love it, but now that my wife an I have a baby, (and a greyhound) it just doesn't quite cut it size wise. I'm probably going to get something a little bigger.
Before you eco folks freak out on me wait...I'm an eco geek too. I have a 30 mile commute to work, and I take an express bus everyday. I only need to fill up on gas every 2 - 3 weeks.
If I had to drive in every day, I wouldn't get something bigger.
I have compact flouresent bulbs everywhere in my house, and I have consolidated my computer gear so I have less machines running all the time.
I'm doing my part, I swear!:)
As much as they suck - I think high gas prices are a good thing. People need to rethink their lifestyle a little bit.
Does the average person really need to drive 3/4 ton truck every day? If you don't need the capacity on a regular basis, then probably not.
I have a truck that I keep as a second vehicle for hauling stuff and yard work. It's not a daily driver anymore.
I think I'll stop writing now, since no one will ever read this. There's my $0.02.
HaHa! Nice.:)
That is a pretty cool system though - I'll give them that. I wonder how long it'll take the other car co's to get a similar product.
Ford partner w/ Microsoft, does that mean they're exclusive?
Maybe linux car pc's will show up in GM. ahha.
Once again - Microsoft and Windows stifle technological advancement.
Like the anology if Microsoft made cars
-they would all have coal fired steam engines that would require a 4000 gallon watertank and 12 tons of coal on hand.
(8000 gallons and 24 tons if you want the "Areo" experience)
Is that the same virus that would cause the hard drive to emit an electromagnetic wave to erase your nearby floppy disks, and overpower the laser in the CDROM to make it melt your CDs?
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If that's real, it is hilarious. I sums up what's wrong with Windows/MS very nicely.
I know really, most people can't Fscking drive well as it is, let alone with all the distractions.
People who text mesg or read (yes I've seen people reading books or newspapers behind the wheel) while driving deserve to drive into a bridge pillar.
Unless you do an unlock hack, only to later brick your phone when the manufacturer issues and update to thwarte said hack (iPhone) ehehhe.
Sometimes we take this whole capitalism stuff too far here in the US, haha.
It is usable anywhere in the world. All you need is a SIM card from your carrier. They have a list of countries/carriers you can use on the openmoko website or wiki.
You're missing a major point - It's not tied to any carrier. You can use pretty much any cell carrier you want that supports SIM cards. ... I mean industry.
This is really turning the tables in the whole cell phone racket
Plus, open software and hardware means that there will be a plethora of advancements from users. Maybe even some new innovation that will change the industry.
Text messaging was originally a wiz-bang feature added for fun. The inventors had no idea it would become what it is today.
I certainly agree with what you said.
;)
But it's not a direct effect of Bush leaving. Getting a new president may restore faith of the US in other countries, therefore possibly stimulating foreign investors, bumping the economy, strengthening the US$ etc...
Or the new president may reduce our oil dependency there for reducing demand and consumption.
I don't care what political party you're affiliated with, Bush has got to be the most disliked president ever. Never in my short lifetime of 28 years do I ever remember people hating a president so much.
The rest of the world probably dislikes him as well
As for my wacky conspiracy theory... the Bush administration is some how tweaking oil prices to benefit Bush and all his oilmen "cronies" to make a few (million) extra bucks during his last year in office.
I know, I know... you may now call me crazy
PS - thanks for the intelligent reply, I was expecting nothing but crazy flames for that one.
oil prices will drop in the following months. Watch. I'm saving this post to bring back later.
I'm not trying to flame anyone - it's a feeling I have.
Also - high oil prices will force people to conserve, and foster innovation to create better/cleaner fuel supplies.
America is too fat and happy with oil.
Bah! Beat me to it ;)
Get a bunch of old/busted hard drives, and pull out the spindles. They are very shiny, and could be mounted to a wall for a funky looking mirror.
Maybe make a frame for it out of old CPUs
Yeah that's complete bullcrap.
I read an article about how the Chinese have engineers and factories dedicated to reverse engineering of products for the purpose of creating counterfit products.
Pretty much all the cracked/pirated software and media come from China.
Yeah - or install Linux and set it's boot default boot level to 3 (no graphics)
What will they get do when they get to black shell prompt? - Not much
On the other hand, they might think the computer is some kind of bomb and call the FBI.
Hmmm - ok maybe not, that would be a bad backfire.
...is the they run Windows Server 2003!
Oh the humanity!
But they do run Apache 2, so at least their opensource site is using some opensource software.
Well, they're hosting provider does anyway.
http://uptime.netcraft.com/up/graph?site=opensource.scouting.org
Ah yes, they are in fact small, but not the crap that you need to take with you :)
Stroller, car seat, diaper stuff, feeding/bottle stuff, clothes. (I'm talking about traveling for the weekend or vacation)
We recently went to visit family, and loading the car was like playing tetris. That was without the dog.
Normally the dog takes up most of the storage space in the car, that's the biggest problem.
I could look into getting a roof top or hitch carrier. Hmm....not a bad idea. (No, not for storing the dog)
Haha - gotta love mass hysteria.
How come nobody is freaking out about heating oil?
- That's 4.50/gal in my area.
Granted, we don't really need it now, but in a few months...
Gas @ 15gals per fillup vs Heating oil at 300gals per fillup.
I can change driving habits pretty easily, but I can't stop heating my home. I keep the heat as low as I can with an infant in the house, and use a programmable thermostat.
Oh my god! Death to the oil fired furnace - long live wood!
Yeah - I love it, SUV has become a 4 letter word. :)
Companies are now calling them "MUVs", Multi Use Vehicles, or some variation on that theme.
Who are they fooling? Oh yeah...everyone who buys one, haha
Hey now, George Bush and Dick Cheney are model examples of running an honest and efficient government HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHHAHAHA.
Oh man...I tried, but I couldn't keep a straight face
This makes for a perfect time to buy a used SUV for super cheap! :)
Hey...not everyone can get buy with a Prius. I have a Chevy HHR that gets 30mpg on the highway, and it's pretty big.
I love it, but now that my wife an I have a baby, (and a greyhound) it just doesn't quite cut it size wise. I'm probably going to get something a little bigger.
Before you eco folks freak out on me wait...I'm an eco geek too. I have a 30 mile commute to work, and I take an express bus everyday. I only need to fill up on gas every 2 - 3 weeks.
If I had to drive in every day, I wouldn't get something bigger.
I have compact flouresent bulbs everywhere in my house, and I have consolidated my computer gear so I have less machines running all the time.
I'm doing my part, I swear!
As much as they suck - I think high gas prices are a good thing. People need to rethink their lifestyle a little bit.
Does the average person really need to drive 3/4 ton truck every day? If you don't need the capacity on a regular basis, then probably not.
I have a truck that I keep as a second vehicle for hauling stuff and yard work. It's not a daily driver anymore.
I think I'll stop writing now, since no one will ever read this. There's my $0.02.
HaHa! Nice. :)
That is a pretty cool system though - I'll give them that. I wonder how long it'll take the other car co's to get a similar product.
Ford partner w/ Microsoft, does that mean they're exclusive?
Maybe linux car pc's will show up in GM. ahha.
Once again - Microsoft and Windows stifle technological advancement.
Like the anology if Microsoft made cars
-they would all have coal fired steam engines that would require a 4000 gallon watertank and 12 tons of coal on hand.
(8000 gallons and 24 tons if you want the "Areo" experience)
No - he'll be sentenced to a Federal "pound me in the ass" prison
That's a pretty bad patent troll
Is that the same virus that would cause the hard drive to emit an electromagnetic wave to erase your nearby floppy disks, and overpower the laser in the CDROM to make it melt your CDs?
Ugh - Thaaaank you!
I think it's time using "ph" to start "f" words goes the way of "bling bling" and wearing your pants backwards.
Heck yeah - mythtv rules!
They should also add a cheap, clean, renewable energy source.
Nah - that's useless. Let's make it so you can text farts!