The reference to Milo brought a smile... Anyone interested in Milo, Twitter and censorship should read Milo in his own write: http://www.breitbart.com/tech/...
This, quite conveniently, is just hot off the AP wire. Germane to the topic at hand, one only has to read the first 5 paragraphs. They're short, easy reads since they're intended for formatting on a standard 6 column broadsheet page.
"But the Republicans got their independant council, remember? Unlimited budget, years and years of investigation, and he found (gasp) Clinton lied about an affair under oath. Oh Jesus someone save us!"
Well, I just can't leave this one (errors and all) alone...
As an example of how lying by *ordinary* people is treated, has anyone heard of Martha Stewart?
The AJC reporter writes about Hayes and Heatherington, "making it easier for millions of people around the world to connect to the Internet." Perhaps the reporter didn't know there was anything before the 'net. With all deference and due respect to their accomplishment, if we frame the discussion as a "Revolution"... "around the world", then Hayes and Heatherington did build the revolutionary weapon, but the trigger was squeezed by a fellow named Tom Jennings and a few of his friends. That was the shot heard 'round the world.
Hey! How many here can tell us their nodelisting? Hands?
In my experience, the same things are wrong with "Big Labor" as "Big Business" and "Big Government". These common difficulties are rooted in the foibles of human behavior and are spawned by the types that are attracted to the controlling positions.
There is a chance that a "Geek Guild" would be a good thing. If anyone has a chance, this bunch might... However, anyone remember the old FidoNet power struggles?
Anyway, it might be wise to check out the experiences of today's Engineers unions (mostly aerospace as far as I know) as well as study the Guilds of Renasaissance times.
Events such as Sept. 11 seem to bring to the forefront agendas which serve to transfer oversight, control, rights and responsibilities to an evermore intrusive central government. With only good intentions of course, but it's worth noting that the proposals come from the proposed recipients.
The fact is, our government had the infamous Mr. Atta in its grasp earlier this year and broke our own existing laws to give him a free pass. See the URL below if you want more info.
http://www.newtimesbpb.com/issues/2001-10-18/fea tu re.html/page1.html
Granted that these people had good intentions, too, but the transfer of rights and responsibilities to govenment isn't just words. It results in actions taken by people no more prescient than you or me, but with consequences on a much grander scale.
We all probably agree with the principle that choices should be made at the lowest level possible in a business organization, so why not apply that same wisdom to our country and society at large?
Speaking of business, I wonder if the business forces at work trying to transfer intelligence from the nodes of the net to a more centralized architecture like the FBI proposal?
If you're a rock musician and, well, I mean like, you know... When you're playing a really crazy gig and it's all at the stage where you can't remember the words? You could have your Word Man just roll 'em by while you rock! Cool.
After reading the responses, I went back and read again the question. Your focus is music and it seems that you're wanting to generate a near-field sound. If you have uncompromising space constraints, top quality headphones will be the way to go. There are two basic types, open (where the earpiece is set in an open foam and lets in room sounds as well... but your hand must not get too heavy on the throttles!), or closed (where the earpiece is a padded affair which seals completely around the ear). Any top brand that sounds good to you will do. I'd buy it new.
If you insist on top notch sound but don't want headphones, then you'll need to get a quality external amplifier and monitor speakers. Previous writers have mentioned NAD and Crown amps. I've used these brands and there are others which are good too. From the price range you mention, I don't think there's any danger of you falling into the clutches of the tube-snobs. Any good quality solid state amp of adequate power will do. Speaking of power, inefficient personal equipment rated at 500 watts is silly puffery. Up close and personal, one (1) watt of radiated power is LOUD. My first career was in music and early on I formed a preference for the efficiency and response of JBL speakers. Used (not abused) equipment will be fine here, and save you a bundle.
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The reference to Milo brought a smile... Anyone interested in Milo, Twitter and censorship should read Milo in his own write: http://www.breitbart.com/tech/...
Good! I'll suggest "Marbles".
Priceless quote!
"Even Ford Exploders last longer than the old stuff"
You expected otherwise from MS? Or any other large corporation?
It's just "business"
Get over it.
I'm late to this one, I've got to do a little work sometime...
But I would only pass along three well known words as comment on this post: "Get Over It"
Best Regards,
Ummm... I'm not quite sure where you're trying to go with this. Maybe this will help?
Headline: "Stewart's Lawyers Worry Jurors Confused"
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This, quite conveniently, is just hot off the AP wire. Germane to the topic at hand, one only has to read the first 5 paragraphs. They're short, easy reads since they're intended for formatting on a standard 6 column broadsheet page.
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"But the Republicans got their independant council, remember? Unlimited budget, years and years of investigation, and he found (gasp) Clinton lied about an affair under oath. Oh Jesus someone save us!"
Well, I just can't leave this one (errors and all) alone...
As an example of how lying by *ordinary* people is treated, has anyone heard of Martha Stewart?
*****
The Dial-Up Revolution?
The AJC reporter writes about Hayes and Heatherington, "making it easier for millions of people around the world to connect to the Internet." Perhaps the reporter didn't know there was anything before the 'net.
With all deference and due respect to their accomplishment, if we frame the discussion as a "Revolution"... "around the world", then Hayes and Heatherington did build the revolutionary weapon, but the trigger was squeezed by a fellow named Tom Jennings and a few of his friends. That was the shot heard 'round the world.
Hey! How many here can tell us their nodelisting? Hands?
Cheers!
In my experience, the same things are wrong with "Big Labor" as "Big Business" and "Big Government". These common difficulties are rooted in the foibles of human behavior and are spawned by the types that are attracted to the controlling positions.
There is a chance that a "Geek Guild" would be a good thing. If anyone has a chance, this bunch might... However, anyone remember the old FidoNet power struggles?
Anyway, it might be wise to check out the experiences of today's Engineers unions (mostly aerospace as far as I know) as well as study the Guilds of Renasaissance times.
Keep the "Good", avoid the "Bad".
Cheers!
Events such as Sept. 11 seem to bring to the forefront agendas which serve to transfer oversight, control, rights and responsibilities to an evermore intrusive central government. With only good intentions of course, but it's worth noting that the proposals come from the proposed recipients.
a tu re.html/page1.html
The fact is, our government had the infamous Mr. Atta in its grasp earlier this year and broke our own existing laws to give him a free pass. See the URL below if you want more info.
http://www.newtimesbpb.com/issues/2001-10-18/fe
Granted that these people had good intentions, too, but the transfer of rights and responsibilities to govenment isn't just words. It results in actions taken by people no more prescient than you or me, but with consequences on a much grander scale.
We all probably agree with the principle that choices should be made at the lowest level possible in a business organization, so why not apply that same wisdom to our country and society at large?
Speaking of business, I wonder if the business forces at work trying to transfer intelligence from the nodes of the net to a more centralized architecture like the FBI proposal?
I'd suggest:
(1) Gathering your stuff to send
(2) Packing carefully
(3) Finding out how much shipping will cost
(4) Send that amount of money
And the way you'll "HAVE to be running..." is that they'll just make it illegal to run any OS they can't crack.
If you're a rock musician and, well, I mean like, you know... When you're playing a really crazy gig and it's all at the stage where you can't remember the words? You could have your Word Man just roll 'em by while you rock! Cool.
So OK, maybe hydrogen isn't such a perfect idea. However, if you just put a few cows on board...
After reading the responses, I went back and read again the question. Your focus is music and it seems that you're wanting to generate a near-field sound. If you have uncompromising space constraints, top quality headphones will be the way to go. There are two basic types, open (where the earpiece is set in an open foam and lets in room sounds as well... but your hand must not get too heavy on the throttles!), or closed (where the earpiece is a padded affair which seals completely around the ear). Any top brand that sounds good to you will do. I'd buy it new.
If you insist on top notch sound but don't want headphones, then you'll need to get a quality external amplifier and monitor speakers. Previous writers have mentioned NAD and Crown amps. I've used these brands and there are others which are good too. From the price range you mention, I don't think there's any danger of you falling into the clutches of the tube-snobs. Any good quality solid state amp of adequate power will do. Speaking of power, inefficient personal equipment rated at 500 watts is silly puffery. Up close and personal, one (1) watt of radiated power is LOUD. My first career was in music and early on I formed a preference for the efficiency and response of JBL speakers. Used (not abused) equipment will be fine here, and save you a bundle.