As part of the migration of U.S. TV stations to digital transmission technology, between 12 and 40 unused channels Anyone know the bandwidth of these "White spaces"
The amount of power will depend on the bandwidth and the distance to repeaters or hubs. The infrastructure would have to be similar to a cell phone network, not a single tower servicing an entire metropolitan area like the current TV broadcast system. If the power can remain low and the infrastructure designed correctly it will work, otherwise it would be a flop with consumers. No one wants to carry around a 500 watt device to communicate.
On the other hand do you think the insurance companies and health care providers will fix it? I'm not necessarily in favor of a socialized health care or a massive government intervention, but as long as the bottom line is the objective it will continue on its current course.
The system you suggest would just compound the problem. The current system has many flaws, but those who do have coverage typically get decent care (there are exceptions of course). Getting more people to participate in the health care system by making it affordable for all is a better solution, along with preventive care. A fee for service system is what exists right now for the uninsured, and it's one of major causes for high cost of health care. The uninsured cant afforded to pay for any services, so they allow a once easily treatable problem manifest into much larger and costlier one. Since the cost usually gets absorbed by the hospitals, it is then passed onto those who can pay. As a result premiums and co-pays increase and those who at one time could afford insurance declines. The stats I see seem to reflect this.
I don't know about everyone else, but my premiums went up 90% this year. Over the past 5-7 years they only increased by 2-10% each year.
Anyway, tying credit to health care will just make the system worse. People will be forced to put off medical procedures that will eventually cost more if they get worse.
Assuming everyone has a high speed connection it might be feasible, otherwise it would be to slow. Either way the consumer will have to give up control over their desktop apps, probably won't happen. Plus what web based apps can compete feature wise with those on the desktop? There might be a few but I can't think of any.
The writing in this article is total crap, the author needs a Englishlator. If you haven't read it yet don't bother, it will hurt your brain and make you dumber.
Agree, I downloaded a Unbox movie then installed the Netflix viewer (first time I used the viewer). I didn't receive any errors or have to install a utility to reset DRM. Not saying this specific individual isn't having problems, but it might be unique to him. I used a DVI-D connection to a HD monitor and HDMI connection to an HDTV, using Vista Ultimate, works fine no issues to note.
This is a very good article. However, I wonder if the reporters were granted more freedom on reported news content if viewership and awareness would actually change. Over the past 10 to 15 years the choices on how and when news content can be viewed has changed dramatically. I remember watching the news each evening with my Dad when I was younger. Now I just hop on the internet and find the headlines that catch my attention, I rarely watch the evening news on TV anymore. Yet the internet has about the same quality of reporting on most stories, not very well written or very in-depth. But I have the freedom to view them at anytime. Anyway, Hockenberry sums it up; producers will choose content they believe will get them the most viewers, it's all about rating and money.
The military does use open source software and they are extremely knowledgeable about it, so the premise of this article is flawed. However, most desktop (office) computers within DoD are Windows and Office based, the military likes interoperability for day to day communications. However, mission or weapon systems vary widely; I have seen VMS, Unix, Linux, Windows, OS/2, etc... used. These systems, depending on use, are typically in a standalone or closed network configuration. Closed networks, particularly those that are classified, are encrypted. So in order to take advantage of a software flaw one must first break the encryption or gain physical access to the system, unlikely. There is always the internal threat, but that is why DoD issues security clearances and controls physical access to systems. Also the military will not arbitrarily patch their software, especially on mission systems. They must test the patch and ensure it doesn't affect mission critical software, this doesn't happen overnight. If a patch is available in less than 24 hours from when a major flawed is discovered it doesn't necessarily benefit the military.
Nice article, like the section on LEDs. Didn't know they made LED lights for the house, they seem like a better energy solution then CFLs. However, the CFL folks probably have more money to push legislation through congress, oh well.
Concur, switching to CFLs is trading one problem with another. Some states have made it illegal to place them in the trash because of the toxins, they must be recycled. My guess is most end up in the trash regardless, and the mercury eventual seeps into the ground water, great! R&D in an alternative energy sources is a better solution, short term and long term. Its time to stock up on incandescent bulbs.
Not the same as open source for software. They will make the data available only to future bidders and only when it benefits the government. You're not going to download rocket technology off of NASA's website.
Yea, I had the experience of dealing with scams as a seller using eBay/PayPal services. It was a freaking nightmare! Seller protection polices are just lip service, I followed them exactly and still lost out. I thought it was just a one time occurrence then it happened again. So I just stopped using selling products using online auctions and my life became less stressful:) Do eBay/PayPal care? In my case no!
Are there any cases where the defendant copied material they purchased and used on other devices for personal use? Everything I have seen in the news surrounding these cases falls outside the realm of fair use. The problem is the MPAA is encouraging techniques to slow down or prevent illegal activities, but these techniques also affect legitimate users. The solution is a difficult one to resolve, how does one prevent copyright infringement but allow fair use at the same time.
Who cares what CIO Mayberry-Stewart decides? Standards are decided by international committees and not by individual states within a country. The future of OOXML and it becoming a standard rests with the ISO. Even then the ISO has published many standards that just sit on the shelf and are never implemented by anyone. Standardization doesn't equal adoption!
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The amount of power will depend on the bandwidth and the distance to repeaters or hubs. The infrastructure would have to be similar to a cell phone network, not a single tower servicing an entire metropolitan area like the current TV broadcast system. If the power can remain low and the infrastructure designed correctly it will work, otherwise it would be a flop with consumers. No one wants to carry around a 500 watt device to communicate.
Multi-billion dollar space junk then, wonder if the government gets a refund?
Nuclear simulations are one of the main reasons DOE builds supercomputers. Since the U.S. can't test actual nuclear bombs anymore R&D is done on these supercomputers. Looks like they have some spare CPU time to lend out to academia though. https://publicaffairs.llnl.gov/news/news_releases/2007/NR-07-06-09.html http://www.wisconsinproject.org/pubs/articles/1990/thirdworldbomb.htm http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Alamos_National_Laboratory
On the other hand do you think the insurance companies and health care providers will fix it? I'm not necessarily in favor of a socialized health care or a massive government intervention, but as long as the bottom line is the objective it will continue on its current course.
The system you suggest would just compound the problem. The current system has many flaws, but those who do have coverage typically get decent care (there are exceptions of course). Getting more people to participate in the health care system by making it affordable for all is a better solution, along with preventive care. A fee for service system is what exists right now for the uninsured, and it's one of major causes for high cost of health care. The uninsured cant afforded to pay for any services, so they allow a once easily treatable problem manifest into much larger and costlier one. Since the cost usually gets absorbed by the hospitals, it is then passed onto those who can pay. As a result premiums and co-pays increase and those who at one time could afford insurance declines. The stats I see seem to reflect this.
I don't know about everyone else, but my premiums went up 90% this year. Over the past 5-7 years they only increased by 2-10% each year.
Anyway, tying credit to health care will just make the system worse. People will be forced to put off medical procedures that will eventually cost more if they get worse.
I'll say it again, PREVENTIVE CARE!
http://www.cbpp.org/8-29-06health.htm
http://www.nchc.org/facts/coverage.shtml
Assuming everyone has a high speed connection it might be feasible, otherwise it would be to slow. Either way the consumer will have to give up control over their desktop apps, probably won't happen. Plus what web based apps can compete feature wise with those on the desktop? There might be a few but I can't think of any.
Time to move to Japan where competition provides REAL high speed internet at a reasonable price. This is what happens when you have limited options for internet connectivity. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/28/AR2007082801990_2.html?nav=rss_technology
The writing in this article is total crap, the author needs a Englishlator. If you haven't read it yet don't bother, it will hurt your brain and make you dumber.
Touche!
Agree, I downloaded a Unbox movie then installed the Netflix viewer (first time I used the viewer). I didn't receive any errors or have to install a utility to reset DRM. Not saying this specific individual isn't having problems, but it might be unique to him. I used a DVI-D connection to a HD monitor and HDMI connection to an HDTV, using Vista Ultimate, works fine no issues to note.
This is a very good article. However, I wonder if the reporters were granted more freedom on reported news content if viewership and awareness would actually change. Over the past 10 to 15 years the choices on how and when news content can be viewed has changed dramatically. I remember watching the news each evening with my Dad when I was younger. Now I just hop on the internet and find the headlines that catch my attention, I rarely watch the evening news on TV anymore. Yet the internet has about the same quality of reporting on most stories, not very well written or very in-depth. But I have the freedom to view them at anytime. Anyway, Hockenberry sums it up; producers will choose content they believe will get them the most viewers, it's all about rating and money.
The military does use open source software and they are extremely knowledgeable about it, so the premise of this article is flawed. However, most desktop (office) computers within DoD are Windows and Office based, the military likes interoperability for day to day communications. However, mission or weapon systems vary widely; I have seen VMS, Unix, Linux, Windows, OS/2, etc... used. These systems, depending on use, are typically in a standalone or closed network configuration. Closed networks, particularly those that are classified, are encrypted. So in order to take advantage of a software flaw one must first break the encryption or gain physical access to the system, unlikely. There is always the internal threat, but that is why DoD issues security clearances and controls physical access to systems. Also the military will not arbitrarily patch their software, especially on mission systems. They must test the patch and ensure it doesn't affect mission critical software, this doesn't happen overnight. If a patch is available in less than 24 hours from when a major flawed is discovered it doesn't necessarily benefit the military.
I knew there was a reason I like the Swedish furniture store :) To bad Ikea isn't located in more areas around the U.S.
Nice article, like the section on LEDs. Didn't know they made LED lights for the house, they seem like a better energy solution then CFLs. However, the CFL folks probably have more money to push legislation through congress, oh well.
Concur, switching to CFLs is trading one problem with another. Some states have made it illegal to place them in the trash because of the toxins, they must be recycled. My guess is most end up in the trash regardless, and the mercury eventual seeps into the ground water, great! R&D in an alternative energy sources is a better solution, short term and long term. Its time to stock up on incandescent bulbs.
When your PC becomes self aware and tries to kill humans you will be able to fight back. Every nerd needs gun, just in case!
Not the same as open source for software. They will make the data available only to future bidders and only when it benefits the government. You're not going to download rocket technology off of NASA's website.
Isnt the whole point of OOXML becoming a standard to appease the EU?
Yea, I had the experience of dealing with scams as a seller using eBay/PayPal services. It was a freaking nightmare! Seller protection polices are just lip service, I followed them exactly and still lost out. I thought it was just a one time occurrence then it happened again. So I just stopped using selling products using online auctions and my life became less stressful :) Do eBay/PayPal care? In my case no!
Are there any cases where the defendant copied material they purchased and used on other devices for personal use? Everything I have seen in the news surrounding these cases falls outside the realm of fair use. The problem is the MPAA is encouraging techniques to slow down or prevent illegal activities, but these techniques also affect legitimate users. The solution is a difficult one to resolve, how does one prevent copyright infringement but allow fair use at the same time.
Honestly I would have to expand my post to answer my own question, buts thanks for the "insightful" response.
Good reason to use a laser printer. Even before this great revelation I thought laser printers were a better long term investment.
WTF is a mod point?
Who cares what CIO Mayberry-Stewart decides? Standards are decided by international committees and not by individual states within a country. The future of OOXML and it becoming a standard rests with the ISO. Even then the ISO has published many standards that just sit on the shelf and are never implemented by anyone. Standardization doesn't equal adoption!