> am I the only one who is somewhat disturbed that the urinal knows when I put my manliness away?
The though never crossed my mind so I would say it doesn't bother me at all.
On the other hand, having to stand up from the toilet and move around to flush when I am not sure I am done yet to avoid sharing my smell with the rest of the office as much as possible bothers me a little bit;-))
Well, haven't you ever been to one of those modern facility where people designing the toilet flush the toilet for you as soon as you stand up ? I have;-)
This company even has an adaptation for your home:
I try not to keep anything important on windows boxes or laptops so I never have to bother to back them up. So far, the only thing I found out the hard way I had to backup is my configuration file for game controls that the Logitech Profiler uses. It took me quite a while to reconfigure my games when Windows failed.
In some way, I could pretend that I do not have to trust Windows for the integrity of my data. I use shares on my file server to save things and repositories when versioning is needed.
I would feel very handicapped with only a Windows box at my disposition. Yet, I realize that this is exactly what most people have. Most of the people I know lose data when their Windows computer crash. I just can't afford it so of course I also implemented a proper backup procedure on my Unix hosts but I swear I have none for Windows boxes.
The only time I used system restore is when I couldn't reboot with new installed components or service packs so maybe MS decided that if you rebooted successfully, then you do not need the restore data anymore, hehe...;-))
> With any luck we can get this farcical idea shot down somehow before then...
Our automatic intelligent filter has detected an attempt to masquerade the idea of a "facial shot" and intercepted your message. It won't be delivered.
There has been a "webalization" process that took place, even encapsulating database connection in HTTP (special type of database driver) and all sorts of other protocols. Further more, a tendency to use port 80 has also prevailed even when not using HTTP. Last time I checked, Skype uses port 80 by default to listen on the local machine.
One of the logical explanation I see which might have caused this: It all started to occur when corporations started to tighten their security, installing firewalls and starting to block ports and access to subnets which did not even use the reserved IP (10.X.X.X, 172.16.X.X-172.31.X.X,192.168.X.X) space back then but real non reserved for LAN internet IP;-)
When working for big corporations, I often have to pass a "computer security and privacy awareness test". It is usually implemented through a web interface with simple radio button forms (multiple choices) and I have to pass it before I can get any access to their systems.
Trust me, you really do not have to be a techie to pass it but you must know basic principles about internet security and privacy issues, confidentiality and security levels etc.
The solution seems simple enough; just get a template for one of these tests that pretty much look alike in any big corporation. Such standard tests but be available through the internet.
Have the candidates pass the test. Also, state strict sanctions for mistakes with regards to not following those basic guidelines and make them clear right from the start, preferably as part of the test. Candidates get the idea that you do not fool around with these topics.
I have a tendency to agree. Despite the social problems gambling brings. Just like alcohol, it seems better to tax it instead of watching the profits go somewhere else.
> The thing with services like this is you end up paying TWICE.
Yep, for various reasons, it costs more to buy goods and services depending on where you live, even in some parts of North America. Try Dawson City, Yukon for example;-))
So I still say it is not a unique situation; the consumer always end up paying a markup to get the goods while the total markup percentage may vary depending on where you live.
I admit although that since apparently nobody provided the service before (no competition), they probably end up being expensive;-))
Based on my experience, human nature is pretty universal and similar in every part of the world although it might sometimes look like it is expressed differently at first glance;-)
> and sold the item to you with a markup. That's how it worked back in the days of sailing ships.
It is the same with Paypal and credit cards with the difference that the merchant pays the markup.
In the end, merchants adjust their prices to compensate for the paid markup. The consumer always end up paying in any business model.
As I stated in another post, I hope those people are reliable and that they won't abuse anybody because of their positioning. Given the fact that some people complain about the way Paypal behaves, it seems like a reasonable wish to make.
3) TFA also states "over two copper lines". It sounds like 4 wires are required (1 line=2 wire). If this is indeed the case, might as well bring the fiber into the house instead of a second pair of copper wires;-))
I mixed up things, they actually depicted him 2001 as TFA says in "super best friends" , but as I stated, I don't recall anybody said anything back then.
What surprised me even more is that I don't recall anybody saying anything back then. Nevertheless, apparently Comedy Central is now refusing to show depiction of Muhammad so it seems the authors decided to masquerade him as a bear.
The only thing I use mentioned in TFA is the "logger" command. Also, you can just send an email if something goes wrong.
I use scripting and cron jobs specifically because I do not want to need to have a GUI running or to input any parameters interactively for the job to terminate properly. God I hate MS-Windows for that, it is always harder to write a batch file to automate a task in Windows than it is on Unix when possible at all on Windows. So why try to make my scripts more Windows like ?
As you mentioned although, some might argue that scripts could be used to write more interactive applications.
Heck, I think I have a few scripts meant to be used interactively and which prompt for input and the "read" command is fine;-))
In fact it is just like playing Crysis; It took me a while to understand why other on-line players in Crysis War could still see me (and shoot at me) when I was cloaked when all the IA animated Koreans in Crysis would do is say: "have you seen that?" without barely ever firing at me;-))
The fact is, you can see cloaked individuals, they are just much harder to see, especially if no shade is projected on the ground.
See ? Fiction meets realty...
If they can't make you totally invisible in a fictional game, how could we think it's doable in realty ?;-))
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> am I the only one who is somewhat disturbed that the urinal knows when I put my manliness away?
The though never crossed my mind so I would say it doesn't bother me at all.
On the other hand, having to stand up from the toilet and move around to flush when I am not sure I am done yet to avoid sharing my smell with the rest of the office as much as possible bothers me a little bit ;-))
Well, haven't you ever been to one of those modern facility where people designing the toilet flush the toilet for you as soon as you stand up ? I have ;-)
This company even has an adaptation for your home:
http://www.touchfreeconcepts.com/products/auto_flush_toilets.php
> Yes. if a system is important to you,
I try not to keep anything important on windows boxes or laptops so I never have to bother to back them up. So far, the only thing I found out the hard way I had to backup is my configuration file for game controls that the Logitech Profiler uses. It took me quite a while to reconfigure my games when Windows failed.
In some way, I could pretend that I do not have to trust Windows for the integrity of my data. I use shares on my file server to save things and repositories when versioning is needed.
I would feel very handicapped with only a Windows box at my disposition. Yet, I realize that this is exactly what most people have. Most of the people I know lose data when their Windows computer crash. I just can't afford it so of course I also implemented a proper backup procedure on my Unix hosts but I swear I have none for Windows boxes.
The only time I used system restore is when I couldn't reboot with new installed components or service packs so maybe MS decided that if you rebooted successfully, then you do not need the restore data anymore, hehe... ;-))
I would rather have a Linux server with feet processor instead of an arm processor:
There seem to be a nice example on the link below:
"This is usually when you try to bend straight in transit (storage, drop, the operation inserted in a socket, etc.) feet processor. "
http://avs-info.net/upgrading_processor_solder_legs.html
What is that name; "hey wood you blow me"
Is this a joke ?
Can some /. reader actually phone the number and report back ?
> With any luck we can get this farcical idea shot down somehow before then...
Our automatic intelligent filter has detected an attempt to masquerade the idea of a "facial shot" and intercepted your message. It won't be delivered.
Aussie network admins.
There has been a "webalization" process that took place, even encapsulating database connection in HTTP (special type of database driver) and all sorts of other protocols. Further more, a tendency to use port 80 has also prevailed even when not using HTTP. Last time I checked, Skype uses port 80 by default to listen on the local machine.
One of the logical explanation I see which might have caused this: It all started to occur when corporations started to tighten their security, installing firewalls and starting to block ports and access to subnets which did not even use the reserved IP (10.X.X.X, 172.16.X.X-172.31.X.X ,192.168.X.X) space back then but real non reserved for LAN internet IP ;-)
When working for big corporations, I often have to pass a "computer security and privacy awareness test". It is usually implemented through a web interface with simple radio button forms (multiple choices) and I have to pass it before I can get any access to their systems.
Trust me, you really do not have to be a techie to pass it but you must know basic principles about internet security and privacy issues, confidentiality and security levels etc.
The solution seems simple enough; just get a template for one of these tests that pretty much look alike in any big corporation. Such standard tests but be available through the internet.
Have the candidates pass the test. Also, state strict sanctions for mistakes with regards to not following those basic guidelines and make them clear right from the start, preferably as part of the test. Candidates get the idea that you do not fool around with these topics.
> The Navy has Admirals, not Generals.
Hehe, you must be right I guess.
To my defense, that Marines/Navy thing in the US has always confused a bit I guess.
Marine definition:
1.
a. A soldier serving on a ship or at a naval installation.
b. Marine A member of the U.S. Marine Corps.
And guess what, the US Marine Corps has generals:
"In the U.S. Marine Corps, general is the highest rank of commissioned officer. "
http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/a/usmcgen.htm
> When I was serving in the US Navy I don't remember,,,
Ok but; were you a General when in the Navy ?
Although not clearly, you are apparently responding "Yes" to the question I asked in the GP. ;-))
"PowerPoint makes us stupid"
Does it really take a General to tell us that ? ;-))
I have a tendency to agree. Despite the social problems gambling brings. Just like alcohol, it seems better to tax it instead of watching the profits go somewhere else.
> We have got the ammount of two Million Dollars, but we need the help...
I call fake on this post, a real one would state:
We have got the amount of two Million US Dollars (2,000,000.00 US$), but we need the help...
> The thing with services like this is you end up paying TWICE.
Yep, for various reasons, it costs more to buy goods and services depending on where you live, even in some parts of North America. Try Dawson City, Yukon for example ;-))
So I still say it is not a unique situation; the consumer always end up paying a markup to get the goods while the total markup percentage may vary depending on where you live.
I admit although that since apparently nobody provided the service before (no competition), they probably end up being expensive ;-))
Based on my experience, human nature is pretty universal and similar in every part of the world although it might sometimes look like it is expressed differently at first glance ;-)
> and sold the item to you with a markup. That's how it worked back in the days of sailing ships.
It is the same with Paypal and credit cards with the difference that the merchant pays the markup.
In the end, merchants adjust their prices to compensate for the paid markup. The consumer always end up paying in any business model.
As I stated in another post, I hope those people are reliable and that they won't abuse anybody because of their positioning. Given the fact that some people complain about the way Paypal behaves, it seems like a reasonable wish to make.
http://news.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1630376&cid=31971982
Let's just hope those people are reliable ;-))
Nope, DSL, they were already talks of 45 Mbps DSL in 2003:
http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/Japan-Softbank-to-accelerate-speed-wars-with-45Mbps-DSL-35994
This is great news but I would like to note that:
1) Japan was offering DSL speeds of 60 Mbps back in 2007:
http://www.yugatech.com/blog/telecoms/japans-leads-in-internet-speeds/
And according to TFA:
2) The speed drops to 100Mbps at a 1 km distance.
3) TFA also states "over two copper lines". It sounds like 4 wires are required (1 line=2 wire). If this is indeed the case, might as well bring the fiber into the house instead of a second pair of copper wires ;-))
I mixed up things, they actually depicted him 2001 as TFA says in "super best friends" , but as I stated, I don't recall anybody said anything back then.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Super_Best_Friends
"Cartoon Wars Part II" is a different show aired after the danish
Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cartoon_Wars_Part_II
They already had depicted him before in season 10 "Cartoon Wars Part II":
http://images.southparkstudios.com/media/images/504/superbestfriends.gif
I was kind of surprised when I watched the show since they did this right after the danish
Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jyllands-Posten_Muhammad_cartoons_controversy
What surprised me even more is that I don't recall anybody saying anything back then. Nevertheless, apparently Comedy Central is now refusing to show depiction of Muhammad so it seems the authors decided to masquerade him as a bear.
this is scripting 101
you should always do:
rm -rf ${LOGDIR}/*
or even better, when not sure ${LOGDIR} is set properly:
if [ -e ${LOGDIR} ]
then
rm -rf ${LOGDIR}/*
fi
anyway, I archive log files so I only move stuff in scripts, eventually they are deleted on the archive hosts although...
anyway rm -rf in scripts is risky at least, try rm *_log or rm maillog ; rm syslog ; etc...
I tend to agree !
The only thing I use mentioned in TFA is the "logger" command. Also, you can just send an email if something goes wrong.
I use scripting and cron jobs specifically because I do not want to need to have a GUI running or to input any parameters interactively for the job to terminate properly. God I hate MS-Windows for that, it is always harder to write a batch file to automate a task in Windows than it is on Unix when possible at all on Windows. So why try to make my scripts more Windows like ?
As you mentioned although, some might argue that scripts could be used to write more interactive applications.
Heck, I think I have a few scripts meant to be used interactively and which prompt for input and the "read" command is fine ;-))
$ read a
hello
$ echo $a
hello
$
Yep you are right ! ;)
In fact it is just like playing Crysis; It took me a while to understand why other on-line players in Crysis War could still see me (and shoot at me) when I was cloaked when all the IA animated Koreans in Crysis would do is say: "have you seen that?" without barely ever firing at me ;-))
The fact is, you can see cloaked individuals, they are just much harder to see, especially if no shade is projected on the ground.
See ? Fiction meets realty...
If they can't make you totally invisible in a fictional game, how could we think it's doable in realty ? ;-))