No, since DNS records don't actually "propgate".;)
DNS Zone records expire and each individual DNS server then asks an authoritive server for a new copy of the record. This can be set to any period of time, but usually 24-48 hours is the setting.
Erm, just in case you haven't looked around you can set WinXP to look and feel virtually identical to Win2K.
I know, I've done it. I have *nothing* even remotely WinXP like about my system really, other then ClearType.
No crap Luna interface, no crap "task oriented" interface, no stupid dog and the associated interface when I want to search my hard drive, etc. You can do it, but it does take some time to set all the options available.
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Actually, if you read the article you would find out that "cultured" diamonds can come in clear as well, they simply take longer to create then a coloured diamond.
Unless, of course, the LCD manufacturer is scaling *WITH* antialiasing...
Like, for example, the Multilink box I have with my SGI 1600SW... this little box can display virtually any resolution crisply and cleanly on my 1600x1024 native resolution panel.
I have never, ever, had a problem with an ugly display, all fonts look proportional and correct at all times no matter the operating resolution.
If I were to get another LCD (which I will since I'll never buy a CRT again) I would ONLY get one with antialised scaling of non-native resolutions.:)
Quite a few of the "high-end" LCD manufacturers do actually have color calibration and correction built into the monitor you know... for those professionals who need perfect color.
My nice SGI 1600SW even has the calibration port in the back of the monitor, however I decided I didn't really *need* the calibration device since I won't be doing anything that requires "perfect color" any time soon.
"how long it would be before you heard the tree nazies coming out of the woodwork complaining about bamboo depletion"
Well, if you're wondering how long until the "tree nazies" come out of the woodwork, then one would have to surmise from your wording that you think Bamboo is a tree.;)
Of course, what's really funny is the people who are screaming about RFID are probably the same who hand over thier "shopping discount card" when they go to the supermarket. Which, of course, means you're being tracked anyways if you use one.;)
I really don't "get" why everyone is getting so worked up. How the heck do they think RFID can be used to "track" you past the store.
Someone would have to get close enough to you to trigger the RFID pulse, and even then they only get the serial numbers for the RFID tags in your immediate area... heck, if you're really paranoid get a bunch (ie hundreds or thousands, they're very small) of RFID's programmed with random serial numbers and carry them on your keychain or something. Anyone who tries to "scan" you is gonna get back one hell of a flood of info.
Heck, do you think it'll be long after the eventual adoption of RFID for some "inventor" to come up with an RFID "blaster", or for stores to use a tool to nuke the tag before you leave the store. Kind of like those ones already used in CD's and software?
Interestingly pull-cord light switches are still employed in the UK in bathrooms. At least, they were in virtually all houses I was in while living there for 4 years.
Probably something to do with the fact that they use 240 volts on the mains, and that and water would kill you pretty darn quick.;)
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No, since DNS records don't actually "propgate". ;)
DNS Zone records expire and each individual DNS server then asks an authoritive server for a new copy of the record. This can be set to any period of time, but usually 24-48 hours is the setting.
Wait for the email from Verisign offering you a discount to renew once they get the registrar transfer request. ;)
I got one for each of my domains I moved to a new registrar a year or so ago after I finally got irked enough with Verisign to move.
Now I get my domains MUCH cheaper and the new registrar is miles better then Verisign ever was.
Except for the fact that these people are not trying to be you in person, they are pretenting to be thier victims *ONLINE*.
;)
Applying for online credit cards or bank accounts generally makes it hard to ask for photo ID.
Erm, just in case you haven't looked around you can set WinXP to look and feel virtually identical to Win2K.
I know, I've done it. I have *nothing* even remotely WinXP like about my system really, other then ClearType.
No crap Luna interface, no crap "task oriented" interface, no stupid dog and the associated interface when I want to search my hard drive, etc. You can do it, but it does take some time to set all the options available.
Actually, if you read the article you would find out that "cultured" diamonds can come in clear as well, they simply take longer to create then a coloured diamond.
..or Slashdot from actually checking thier stories. ;)
8yr olds?! Hell, this is how they act already. ;)
Hahaha, indeed... 'tho if we did I'd really hope some idiot doesn't spill a coke... erm, beer, into the console during the season finale. ;)
Could you imagine if we managed to discover, decode and re-transmist some alien television or radio signal?
:)
Want to be the "new station" would become one of the most watched/listened to station in the history of this planet?
Unless, of course, the LCD manufacturer is scaling *WITH* antialiasing...
:)
Like, for example, the Multilink box I have with my SGI 1600SW... this little box can display virtually any resolution crisply and cleanly on my 1600x1024 native resolution panel.
I have never, ever, had a problem with an ugly display, all fonts look proportional and correct at all times no matter the operating resolution.
If I were to get another LCD (which I will since I'll never buy a CRT again) I would ONLY get one with antialised scaling of non-native resolutions.
Quite a few of the "high-end" LCD manufacturers do actually have color calibration and correction built into the monitor you know... for those professionals who need perfect color.
My nice SGI 1600SW even has the calibration port in the back of the monitor, however I decided I didn't really *need* the calibration device since I won't be doing anything that requires "perfect color" any time soon.
"Nice CRTs still have much better focus, color accuracy, and pixel response times then LCDs"
;)
Uhh... an LCD is *ALWAYS* in perfect focus since there is no gun firing electrons at a coating of phospher to make light.
Color accuracy is just as accurate, if not MORE so being 100% digital, on LCD's.
However, the old CRT tech does still have a faster "response time", however, this is also being taken over by LCD's.
These days, with the rescaling algorithms being used on LCD monitors, I can think of no reason NOT to get another one.
"how long it would be before you heard the tree nazies coming out of the woodwork complaining about bamboo depletion"
;)
Well, if you're wondering how long until the "tree nazies" come out of the woodwork, then one would have to surmise from your wording that you think Bamboo is a tree.
Find someone with the same core interests as you and then work on them together?
:)
I could only imagine that would keep the "tap" going and not turn it "off" totally.
Of course, what's really funny is the people who are screaming about RFID are probably the same who hand over thier "shopping discount card" when they go to the supermarket. Which, of course, means you're being tracked anyways if you use one. ;)
I really don't "get" why everyone is getting so worked up. How the heck do they think RFID can be used to "track" you past the store.
Someone would have to get close enough to you to trigger the RFID pulse, and even then they only get the serial numbers for the RFID tags in your immediate area... heck, if you're really paranoid get a bunch (ie hundreds or thousands, they're very small) of RFID's programmed with random serial numbers and carry them on your keychain or something. Anyone who tries to "scan" you is gonna get back one hell of a flood of info.
Heck, do you think it'll be long after the eventual adoption of RFID for some "inventor" to come up with an RFID "blaster", or for stores to use a tool to nuke the tag before you leave the store. Kind of like those ones already used in CD's and software?
Ah well, it will happen... just give it time.
Isn't the RIAA and MPAA falling together one of the signs of the digital apocalypse? :)
Is it just me or does this read as some bizarre cross between The Simpsons and Futurama?
:D
All that's missing is Groening's name on it somewhere!
Uhh, they weren't hacking Zion... they are *from* Zion, they were hacking servers that control The Matrix.
Hmm, very interesting and I stand corrected... I didn't think any 8.5" technology made it to the 8-bit series computers. :) Thanks for the info!
Actually "nt" means "no text", otherwise it would be "it" for "in topic". :D
Just so you know...
;)
The Commodore 64 (and most every other 8 bit) computer used 5.25" floppy discs, not 8.5" ones.
The 8.5" discs are even older then the 8-bit generation computers.
I must say I do like your vision... and I don't doubt that it will eventually come to pass, with devices like this being forerunners of the tech. :)
No, I've had this problem in XP sadly... tho not all the time... but when it does occur it's a royal pain. :(
Interestingly pull-cord light switches are still employed in the UK in bathrooms. At least, they were in virtually all houses I was in while living there for 4 years.
;)
Probably something to do with the fact that they use 240 volts on the mains, and that and water would kill you pretty darn quick.
Other then the fact that the Datahand lets you control both the keyboard and the mouse without the need to move your hands at all. ;)