They already do this in a number of companies. Specifically, 2 I've worked for. It's also great being *that* guy sometimes....sometimes not. I've gotten really good at tetrinet.
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If you can control religion, you can control information. There is no distinction in the minds of men. With nearly unlimited manpower and time, I could defeat any attempt to circumvent protections that a (relative) scant few could come up with. Eventually it would not be worth your time. China is big, but it's government is determined, efficient, and ruthless (I repeat myself).
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Very few topics get me started. Here's one.
The glove showed that people would be willing to use new and different interfaces, blindly. Hence, the creation of lightpens, 4d mice, and other devices. The important aspect of the glove was not way it was used or it's shortcomings, but the fact that it provided an altogether new set of inputs.
The reason it was unpopular (and gloves continue to be) is because you expect to lose a comfortable and efficient interface to the glove. The glove which comes out with a gesture to activate/deactivate the glove quickly (be it touching your forefinger to your thumb or a button on a keyboard) will garner signifigant shelf-space at Fry's.
If it wasnt blatantly apparent by now, console platforms perform well in the market based on two simple factors that have nothing to do with the games or technology (in 90% of the cases). The number of buttons and design of the controller. These are essentially the concepts I am examining.
There is no reason you would need to move your hands/arms in some theoretical 3d shape, that could not be represented by a combination of inputs includng a 2d gesture and button or approxiamte physical location (the upper right corner). If you had a system that had so many commands that you had to include 3d gestures (since you ran out of 2d gestures or button combinations), everyone can realize that the user wouldnt be able to comfortably remember it all anyways.
A scenario that is a little more realistic, is a glove/set_of_gloves that you wear while your hands rest above a desk. The key is not which interface is the best, but which is the best way to switch between them.
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You cannot find TV episodes for modern shows. If you want to get a vid of Buffy the Vampire Slayer from any season, you're out of luck. Same with most modern books.
You cannot find how to connect to Westwood Online from behind a masquerading machine.
You cannot find when when certain software is going to be released (like SC 1.08:p).
There are a number of things that SHOULD be on the internet, but simply arent.
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I always found good lanparties had rolling flats to carry your carry your computer equipment to and fro. If not, other people there give you a helping hand since it IS a get-together/party (if done right;]).
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I have no reason to doubt my source. I have no right to doubt you. I believe what I see and I see (in a broad context) that it is not only possible, but probable.
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I was speaking about these so-called "radios" the army is working on. Why would they need wireless radios with satellites available to the public that can take pictures of any square foot of the earth (sans cover).
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Non compete clauses are not legal within the state of california under any circumstances as a barrier to trade. Non compete clauses are often found within agreements, but are as common as severability clauses, which is the point.
Severability is a clause which states that an agreement is not invalidated if it is found to be unenforceable or unrecognized by the court...only that section of the agreement is affected.
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Going on 10 years ago the military was using microchips embedded in fatigue lapels to track soldiers and communicate encrypted voice transmissions. My friend... Tom we'll say, was in the US SEALs and said many things about the military's capability when dealing with operations abroad. Do you really think it's a vote for linux or a PR move to reassure the public that their tax money is being well spent by the military? Not to mention/flame that BSD would be the choice for the security conscious.
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The article implies that the benefits do not outweigh the uncertainty and hefty cost. No offense, but anyone who pays HavenCo 15k a month + their outrageous setup fee and policy, is stupid and does not deserve the money they spend for the standard (and in some cases sub-standard) services HavenCo supposedly provides.
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Perhaps I misunderstand, but nowhere did I mean to say, that ISPs should not be held responsible for their own actions; specifically failure to record and/or turn over records regarding impropriety. I meant to imply that you cannot restrict information through legislation that affects a third party in this day and age. If the information had been encrypted, would you still consider the ISP partially at fault? You can pass effective laws to require ISPs to be competent in recognizing suspicious activity, but it would not be reasonable to require them to know all that goes on and could be going on (in the case of sophisticated encoded traffic). If I had been a part to, or privy to knowledge of these goings on, I would not site idle. But as it is, I do not think that I can agree that the alleged-crime was in some way the ISPs fault for sure. You have a vested interest and a vehement stance on the issue, plus a sneaking suspicion that someone knew something (as any good admin knows what's going on). I am not so sure. My first email was jack9@aol.com and they are incompetent. The justice system has done it's job in my view. AOL has always been lacking in technical competency.
As for an individual making it a point to disregard the law for their own financial reasons (be it financial gain or what-have-you as per your example), that is as old as time and hardly at issue here.
When talking about "rights", with regards to technology, it is important to recognize that even when acting through a device, I retain my fundamental rights. If this was not the case, there would be no issue and all aspects of technology would be very different by mandate. As it is, the US public simply doesnt know how to properly enact what the great majority considers, 'fair' and 'just' in regards to online rights...but are perfectly happy to pass laws that they have no idea contradicts their intentions in hopes of a better society. Holding people or bodies responsible for things they do not purposefully control, by nature of the medium, is one such scenario we should hope to avoid, dont you think?
This is exactly what I expect. I'm glad. You should not hold a 3rd party ISP responsible for individual's actions. Holding the communication provider responsible causes ISPs to try to implement their own form of protections that erode my personal privacy and hinder my rights.
There is very little to prevent you from copying code in industry. Half my time is easily spent looking for ways other people have done things or already done things for me to use. This is even comical when the boss insists you use somebody else's work from outside the company to save time. Screw credit, just get it done. That's the industry motto, isnt it?
You are implying that the Recording Industry and artists are the same, or more specifically that the recording industry owns artists. If I listen to music that I have obtained, while circumventing a corporation, I have boycotted the corporation, not the musician.
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Everyone knows me.
I disagree. Americans may not be in a demand driven economy (as per alternative fuel source cars), but the world by-in-large is. Demand is irrelevant anyway. If it's technology, I want it, I can build it. General purpose PCs are too useful to simply be obsoleted by an american industry. Are they going to continue to be mainstream? I dont know for sure...but I have not seen nor heard anything to convince me of this theoretical endgame for the PC market.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
The existence of something, such as a piece of code, cannot be illegal. Laws do no outlaw existence. Is the person(s) responsible for developing it in violation? Is the reproduction in private or public a violation? Is the course that it was developed during, the violation? Is the language, interpreter or even a compiler that makes it possible in violation? Are the concepts contained in violation? Is the knowledge that it is possible in perl a violation? MUST WE OUTLAW shift-2?! It's all very clear to the uninformed.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
There are plenty of examples of 3rd party vendors exceeding both production and profits, of the companies they liscened technologies from. I'm sure we've all heard of PC clones. Your assumption that it's "dead" is wrong. If you mean to say it's _probably_ not going to help. This may be true.
Just because Sega stopped production, doesnt mean it's dead. Think it out. The technology was liscenced, the software is understood and replicable, the hardware itself is not so much of a mystery. I can still play Atari games, so it's not a big deal.
They might as well have called it "what we think are the best games that we have played since being in business on computers"
Where is Wolfenstein?
Isn't that what MADE Quake/Halflife/Doom what they are.
Yes, I know Teminator2064 was kindof a FPS too, but noone payed attention to it, making Wolfenstein more INFLUENTIAL.
Where was Monopoly?
There is no doubt that Sim City and Civilization could not have been produced without that well known game.
Where was The Colossal Cave?
It spawned Alone in the Dark, Tomb Raider, the first Ultimas, etc.
Where was LIZA?
The first attempt at simulated AI
I thought/. was news where I didnt have to read about pop BS.
Wired already put forth the rules they used. Someone else's definition of the term vaporware is irrelevant. BTW, BY December indicates before the outset of as far as Wired is concerned. The fact that the strict definition of "by" indicates "before the end of", was never the percieved/expected meaning. If 2.4 was supposed to be ready before the end of December, the words "by New Year's" would have been said.
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They already do this in a number of companies. Specifically, 2 I've worked for. It's also great being *that* guy sometimes....sometimes not. I've gotten really good at tetrinet.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
If you can control religion, you can control information. There is no distinction in the minds of men. With nearly unlimited manpower and time, I could defeat any attempt to circumvent protections that a (relative) scant few could come up with. Eventually it would not be worth your time. China is big, but it's government is determined, efficient, and ruthless (I repeat myself).
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
Very few topics get me started. Here's one. The glove showed that people would be willing to use new and different interfaces, blindly. Hence, the creation of lightpens, 4d mice, and other devices. The important aspect of the glove was not way it was used or it's shortcomings, but the fact that it provided an altogether new set of inputs. The reason it was unpopular (and gloves continue to be) is because you expect to lose a comfortable and efficient interface to the glove. The glove which comes out with a gesture to activate/deactivate the glove quickly (be it touching your forefinger to your thumb or a button on a keyboard) will garner signifigant shelf-space at Fry's. If it wasnt blatantly apparent by now, console platforms perform well in the market based on two simple factors that have nothing to do with the games or technology (in 90% of the cases). The number of buttons and design of the controller. These are essentially the concepts I am examining. There is no reason you would need to move your hands/arms in some theoretical 3d shape, that could not be represented by a combination of inputs includng a 2d gesture and button or approxiamte physical location (the upper right corner). If you had a system that had so many commands that you had to include 3d gestures (since you ran out of 2d gestures or button combinations), everyone can realize that the user wouldnt be able to comfortably remember it all anyways. A scenario that is a little more realistic, is a glove/set_of_gloves that you wear while your hands rest above a desk. The key is not which interface is the best, but which is the best way to switch between them.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
You cannot find TV episodes for modern shows. If you want to get a vid of Buffy the Vampire Slayer from any season, you're out of luck. Same with most modern books. You cannot find how to connect to Westwood Online from behind a masquerading machine. You cannot find when when certain software is going to be released (like SC 1.08 :p).
There are a number of things that SHOULD be on the internet, but simply arent.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
I COMPLETELY AGREE. OpenStep got unfairly shafted long ago and it was tragic.
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I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
I always found good lanparties had rolling flats to carry your carry your computer equipment to and fro. If not, other people there give you a helping hand since it IS a get-together/party (if done right ;]).
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
I have no reason to doubt my source. I have no right to doubt you. I believe what I see and I see (in a broad context) that it is not only possible, but probable.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
I was speaking about these so-called "radios" the army is working on. Why would they need wireless radios with satellites available to the public that can take pictures of any square foot of the earth (sans cover).
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
Non compete clauses are not legal within the state of california under any circumstances as a barrier to trade. Non compete clauses are often found within agreements, but are as common as severability clauses, which is the point. Severability is a clause which states that an agreement is not invalidated if it is found to be unenforceable or unrecognized by the court...only that section of the agreement is affected.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
Going on 10 years ago the military was using microchips embedded in fatigue lapels to track soldiers and communicate encrypted voice transmissions. My friend ... Tom we'll say, was in the US SEALs and said many things about the military's capability when dealing with operations abroad. Do you really think it's a vote for linux or a PR move to reassure the public that their tax money is being well spent by the military? Not to mention/flame that BSD would be the choice for the security conscious.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
format test
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Everyone knows me.
The article implies that the benefits do not outweigh the uncertainty and hefty cost. No offense, but anyone who pays HavenCo 15k a month + their outrageous setup fee and policy, is stupid and does not deserve the money they spend for the standard (and in some cases sub-standard) services HavenCo supposedly provides.
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I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
And of course, all my formatting is shot. damnit.
Perhaps I misunderstand, but nowhere did I mean to say, that ISPs should not be held responsible for their own actions; specifically failure to record and/or turn over records regarding impropriety. I meant to imply that you cannot restrict information through legislation that affects a third party in this day and age. If the information had been encrypted, would you still consider the ISP partially at fault? You can pass effective laws to require ISPs to be competent in recognizing suspicious activity, but it would not be reasonable to require them to know all that goes on and could be going on (in the case of sophisticated encoded traffic). If I had been a part to, or privy to knowledge of these goings on, I would not site idle. But as it is, I do not think that I can agree that the alleged-crime was in some way the ISPs fault for sure. You have a vested interest and a vehement stance on the issue, plus a sneaking suspicion that someone knew something (as any good admin knows what's going on). I am not so sure. My first email was jack9@aol.com and they are incompetent. The justice system has done it's job in my view. AOL has always been lacking in technical competency. As for an individual making it a point to disregard the law for their own financial reasons (be it financial gain or what-have-you as per your example), that is as old as time and hardly at issue here. When talking about "rights", with regards to technology, it is important to recognize that even when acting through a device, I retain my fundamental rights. If this was not the case, there would be no issue and all aspects of technology would be very different by mandate. As it is, the US public simply doesnt know how to properly enact what the great majority considers, 'fair' and 'just' in regards to online rights...but are perfectly happy to pass laws that they have no idea contradicts their intentions in hopes of a better society. Holding people or bodies responsible for things they do not purposefully control, by nature of the medium, is one such scenario we should hope to avoid, dont you think?
This is exactly what I expect. I'm glad. You should not hold a 3rd party ISP responsible for individual's actions. Holding the communication provider responsible causes ISPs to try to implement their own form of protections that erode my personal privacy and hinder my rights.
There is very little to prevent you from copying code in industry. Half my time is easily spent looking for ways other people have done things or already done things for me to use. This is even comical when the boss insists you use somebody else's work from outside the company to save time. Screw credit, just get it done. That's the industry motto, isnt it?
You are implying that the Recording Industry and artists are the same, or more specifically that the recording industry owns artists. If I listen to music that I have obtained, while circumventing a corporation, I have boycotted the corporation, not the musician.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
I disagree. Americans may not be in a demand driven economy (as per alternative fuel source cars), but the world by-in-large is. Demand is irrelevant anyway. If it's technology, I want it, I can build it. General purpose PCs are too useful to simply be obsoleted by an american industry. Are they going to continue to be mainstream? I dont know for sure...but I have not seen nor heard anything to convince me of this theoretical endgame for the PC market.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
The existence of something, such as a piece of code, cannot be illegal. Laws do no outlaw existence. Is the person(s) responsible for developing it in violation? Is the reproduction in private or public a violation? Is the course that it was developed during, the violation? Is the language, interpreter or even a compiler that makes it possible in violation? Are the concepts contained in violation? Is the knowledge that it is possible in perl a violation? MUST WE OUTLAW shift-2?! It's all very clear to the uninformed.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Everyone knows me.
touche' Excellent point. I guess I have nothing to say about it.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
There are plenty of examples of 3rd party vendors exceeding both production and profits, of the companies they liscened technologies from. I'm sure we've all heard of PC clones. Your assumption that it's "dead" is wrong. If you mean to say it's _probably_ not going to help. This may be true.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Just because Sega stopped production, doesnt mean it's dead. Think it out. The technology was liscenced, the software is understood and replicable, the hardware itself is not so much of a mystery. I can still play Atari games, so it's not a big deal.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
I'm gonna have to say the first Massively Multiplayer Online Games originated with the popularity of Trade Wars as well.
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I am Jack9.
They might as well have called it "what we think are the best games that we have played since being in business on computers" Where is Wolfenstein? Isn't that what MADE Quake/Halflife/Doom what they are. Yes, I know Teminator2064 was kindof a FPS too, but noone payed attention to it, making Wolfenstein more INFLUENTIAL. Where was Monopoly? There is no doubt that Sim City and Civilization could not have been produced without that well known game. Where was The Colossal Cave? It spawned Alone in the Dark, Tomb Raider, the first Ultimas, etc. Where was LIZA? The first attempt at simulated AI I thought /. was news where I didnt have to read about pop BS.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.
Wired already put forth the rules they used. Someone else's definition of the term vaporware is irrelevant. BTW, BY December indicates before the outset of as far as Wired is concerned. The fact that the strict definition of "by" indicates "before the end of", was never the percieved/expected meaning. If 2.4 was supposed to be ready before the end of December, the words "by New Year's" would have been said.
Often wrong but never in doubt.
I am Jack9.