I really don't want to be a Linux basher, but the truth is that Linux embodies all of the principles of how you do NOT want to be friendly to the user. That's why it's never succeeded.
Well not really. I work for a company that's part of a large group, and one of the group's subsidiaries is a massive publisher of legal books. My question is: is it worthwhile to get these books onto DOI, host them online, and then somehow drive sales through this? In the DOI documentation, while I've not searched extensively, it seems there's no built-in mechanism for purchases.
Books go through many revisions. The link may be referring to an outdated version; and while it's possible you might WANT that old version, chances are that you want the most recent one. This destroys the hash argument, I'm afraid.
Ok, I've been seeing you post this for quite some time, and it's never failed to annoy me. Granted, at some point I did think this really was correct and/or valid. But it's not.
The correct phrase is, "For all INTENTS AND PURPOSES"...
I advocate a system of completely local time! This is a lot like our current time zones, but rather than being zoned, times are completely continuous! Watches and cellphones merely need to make use of GPS to discover where the user is located, then adjust the displayed time accordingly.
Simple, effective, and not at all likely to lead to widespread confusion. Not at all.
This model uses GPRS to get realtime traffic information. I am guessing that the format of this stream was changing, so they had to update firmware. Personally I decided to upgrade before the deadline. There is no way to disable the GPRS channel that I am aware of -- and I wanted to keep the traffic info, as it was extremely useful to me for avoiding frequent jams.
My GPS, a TomTom Via 220 (I think that's the model)... well, I got an email from TomTom saying that there was a MANDATORY SOFTWARE UPDATE. They warned that the gps would stop working a week later if the flash wasn't done.
I followed all of the instructions to the letter, including making sure it was fully charged. Then I had an expensive brick. The thing won't boot any more, it's totally useless. Their response? Sorry, out of warranty.
This is the original from which the Chinese work is derived. Paragraph 5 refers to end plates at both ends. This theory is entirely reliant on standing waves, not emitted photons. This is clear from the mathematics.
There are no emitted photons - this is a closed system. The linked article omits to state this -- but if you do your research you'll see that the claim is regarding a closed system.
I believe the law of conservation of energy should be regarded as the 'root' of the 'conservation of...' laws. While I don't really think this device can possibly work, it doesn't claim to violate conservation of energy, only conservation of momentum. It's entirely possible that new physics have been discovered.
'interact' has no basis in science, so unless you want to be a lot more clear in your wording, then just be quiet.
Whoa, hang on a second, I think you might have missed the point he's trying to make, which I believe is entirely valid.
I'm as much a skeptic as you are. I'm not a creationist, homopathist [?], or a crystal-waving hippie.
I believe the OP's point was that, no matter how well-proven you believe your theory is, it is just possible that there is an experiment that will disprove your well-crafted theory that has stood the test of a billion experiments. Newton's laws hold true -- mostly! But only until you're approaching the speed of light. Then they become so much horse manure.
As far as I understand ausserstone, his point is that you shouldn't get too comfortable or dogmatic with established thought patterns, because the key empirical DISproof may be just around the corner.
In fact we KNOW that we are NOT right, because we have no grand unified theory of physics. Until that day, our skepticism must extend to the very core of what we currently believe makes up 'science'.
It is purported to be a closed system -- it does not squirt photons out the back.
Personally I think it's possible it might work - after all, momentum is a form of energy. This device would be a means of converting microwave energy into kinetic energy.
It does violate the law of conservation of momentum. But then again, Einstein's relativity violates Newtonian laws, and this invention claims to work within a relativistic framework.
I don't know enough about the subject to have a rabid opinion either way.
Wow, you still insist on being a moron even after sjames patiently tried to explain this to you.
Newton's second law: Each and every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
With a rocket, you are chucking plasma out the exhaust end. You are pushing against the plasma, and you accelerate in the opposite direction. The rocket is interacting with its exhaust in order to provide acceleration. Here's a nice simple image which explains how a rocket works: http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/rocket1.gif
This engine has no exhaust. The claim is that it is an entirely CLOSED system, and is not interacting with anything.
I was about to berate you for overcomplexification, however your proactive stance toward inebriation clearly indicated a propensity toward humorous intent. Can't mod you cos I've already posted!
c
PS the recommendations in the first part of the post are not applicable to a beginner.
Can't mod cos I've already posted. But Crappo has this exactly right! I'd suggest writing a simple game. Too bad we don't have text mode screens any more...
Give him a ZX81 or Spectrum 48k and manual. Plus, no internet or anything else! Lock him in a dark room for 6 months. Presto, open the door and you have an IT expert.
8ta is possibly your best bet, however 3g data coverage is spotty outside the major metros. When you do get coverage, expect over 5 megabits/sec. Pay-as-you-go data costs are pretty high, but a R300/month 2-year contract gets you 20gb/mo, or you can just buy their whopper 60+60gb bundle for R1800. Voice coverage is good.
Voda will demand your firstborn -- they're rather pricey.
I'm running a new-ish HD5970 card on a five-year-old Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.66GHz. Over those years I've also added an SSD (boot + apps), some extra hard drives, and an extra monitor. The machine is very reliable and quick enough that I really don't need to upgrade. Although I definitely will upgrade this year; five years is really old for a PC.
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Heavy, man ... that's heavy ...
... is the opposite of this design philosophy.
I really don't want to be a Linux basher, but the truth is that Linux embodies all of the principles of how you do NOT want to be friendly to the user. That's why it's never succeeded.
Well not really. I work for a company that's part of a large group, and one of the group's subsidiaries is a massive publisher of legal books. My question is: is it worthwhile to get these books onto DOI, host them online, and then somehow drive sales through this? In the DOI documentation, while I've not searched extensively, it seems there's no built-in mechanism for purchases.
Is this worthwhile to pursue?
Books go through many revisions. The link may be referring to an outdated version; and while it's possible you might WANT that old version, chances are that you want the most recent one. This destroys the hash argument, I'm afraid.
For all intensive purposes,
Ok, I've been seeing you post this for quite some time, and it's never failed to annoy me. Granted, at some point I did think this really was correct and/or valid. But it's not.
The correct phrase is, "For all INTENTS AND PURPOSES" ...
This makes a lot more sense, no?
Please change your .sig. It bothers me. :)
No. GUIDs are free. There's the rub.
Very insightful. Someone with mod points, mod this guy up? /aside El Reg rocks :)
I advocate a system of completely local time! This is a lot like our current time zones, but rather than being zoned, times are completely continuous! Watches and cellphones merely need to make use of GPS to discover where the user is located, then adjust the displayed time accordingly.
Simple, effective, and not at all likely to lead to widespread confusion. Not at all.
That is so pathetic
GPRS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/General_Packet_Radio_Service
It's the slowest kind of internet access I'm aware of. I believe WAP used to use GPRS for comms. It is really really slow.
Yeah, this is a satnav -- but these things are commonly referred to as gps units, even though they do more than that.
This model uses GPRS to get realtime traffic information. I am guessing that the format of this stream was changing, so they had to update firmware. Personally I decided to upgrade before the deadline. There is no way to disable the GPRS channel that I am aware of -- and I wanted to keep the traffic info, as it was extremely useful to me for avoiding frequent jams.
This has happened to me.
My GPS, a TomTom Via 220 (I think that's the model) ... well, I got an email from TomTom saying that there was a MANDATORY SOFTWARE UPDATE. They warned that the gps would stop working a week later if the flash wasn't done.
I followed all of the instructions to the letter, including making sure it was fully charged. Then I had an expensive brick. The thing won't boot any more, it's totally useless. Their response? Sorry, out of warranty.
I feel violated.
Aha, I see my mistake. I reached the SlashDot thread depth limit, after which replies are posted sequentially, rather than nested.
Ok so I clicked the wrong button. See below for my response.
By the way, where did you buy your degree?
BZZZT wrong.
Take a look at http://www.emdrive.com/theorypaper9-4.pdf
This is the original from which the Chinese work is derived. Paragraph 5 refers to end plates at both ends. This theory is entirely reliant on standing waves, not emitted photons. This is clear from the mathematics.
There are no emitted photons - this is a closed system. The linked article omits to state this -- but if you do your research you'll see that the claim is regarding a closed system.
I believe the law of conservation of energy should be regarded as the 'root' of the 'conservation of ...' laws. While I don't really think this device can possibly work, it doesn't claim to violate conservation of energy, only conservation of momentum. It's entirely possible that new physics have been discovered.
'interact' has no basis in science, so unless you want to be a lot more clear in your wording, then just be quiet.
Whoa, hang on a second, I think you might have missed the point he's trying to make, which I believe is entirely valid.
I'm as much a skeptic as you are. I'm not a creationist, homopathist [?], or a crystal-waving hippie.
I believe the OP's point was that, no matter how well-proven you believe your theory is, it is just possible that there is an experiment that will disprove your well-crafted theory that has stood the test of a billion experiments. Newton's laws hold true -- mostly! But only until you're approaching the speed of light. Then they become so much horse manure.
As far as I understand ausserstone, his point is that you shouldn't get too comfortable or dogmatic with established thought patterns, because the key empirical DISproof may be just around the corner.
In fact we KNOW that we are NOT right, because we have no grand unified theory of physics. Until that day, our skepticism must extend to the very core of what we currently believe makes up 'science'.
All hail the flying spaghetti monster!
It is purported to be a closed system -- it does not squirt photons out the back.
Personally I think it's possible it might work - after all, momentum is a form of energy. This device would be a means of converting microwave energy into kinetic energy.
It does violate the law of conservation of momentum. But then again, Einstein's relativity violates Newtonian laws, and this invention claims to work within a relativistic framework.
I don't know enough about the subject to have a rabid opinion either way.
Wow, you still insist on being a moron even after sjames patiently tried to explain this to you.
Newton's second law: Each and every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
With a rocket, you are chucking plasma out the exhaust end. You are pushing against the plasma, and you accelerate in the opposite direction. The rocket is interacting with its exhaust in order to provide acceleration. Here's a nice simple image which explains how a rocket works: http://teachertech.rice.edu/Participants/louviere/Newton/rocket1.gif
This engine has no exhaust. The claim is that it is an entirely CLOSED system, and is not interacting with anything.
Some mod this twit down.
Fantastic, lol!
I was about to berate you for overcomplexification, however your proactive stance toward inebriation clearly indicated a propensity toward humorous intent. Can't mod you cos I've already posted!
c
PS the recommendations in the first part of the post are not applicable to a beginner.
Can't mod cos I've already posted. But Crappo has this exactly right! I'd suggest writing a simple game. Too bad we don't have text mode screens any more ...
Give him a ZX81 or Spectrum 48k and manual. Plus, no internet or anything else! Lock him in a dark room for 6 months. Presto, open the door and you have an IT expert.
An Arc Reactor wouldn't have had this problem -- Tony Stark, where are we when we need you?
8ta is possibly your best bet, however 3g data coverage is spotty outside the major metros. When you do get coverage, expect over 5 megabits/sec. Pay-as-you-go data costs are pretty high, but a R300/month 2-year contract gets you 20gb/mo, or you can just buy their whopper 60+60gb bundle for R1800. Voice coverage is good.
Voda will demand your firstborn -- they're rather pricey.
I'm running a new-ish HD5970 card on a five-year-old Intel Core 2 Duo, 2.66GHz. Over those years I've also added an SSD (boot + apps), some extra hard drives, and an extra monitor. The machine is very reliable and quick enough that I really don't need to upgrade. Although I definitely will upgrade this year; five years is really old for a PC.
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