I like the occasions that I use the large pipe that comes with broadband, but I also think it's every expensive for what it is - especially with all the stupid restrictions placed on what you can and cannot do. It will become even less attractive if the large Telcos start carving up their service into tiers. I will happily cancel my broadband account and go back to dialup. I hope there are many others that will do the same- it's really the only way that we can enlighten these companies as to what qualifies as acceptable service.
I've enjoyed reading and listening (to whatever extent) to them both. Sure, some of their opinions are a little out in left field, but I'm not sure that matters. It's still something to think about. Even if there was absolutely no motive whatsoever on Apple's part to switch, there is still value in considering these kinds of scenarios - I think of them as corporate "edge cases" - encountering an unexpected condition due to an out-of-bounds parameter is much less desirable.
Many books provide detailed descriptions of people engaging lawless and anti-social behavior. The only difference is that it doesn't share the same level of abstraction that a game does, where you can attach this behavior to an object on a computer screen.
If I were a knowledgeable player in the development of MySQL, I'd be laying down plans to start a foundation that will step in and pick up the open source development (forking if necessary) the minute any sale occurs.
I don't mind difficult games. What I mind is what people will do to advance...everything from hiring someone to level their character, to purchasing in-game money on the net, to out-and-out cheating. If it were all a level playing field, and everyone had no choice BUT to play by the rules, I think it would be a lot more enjoyable.
If you want a mild source of amusement, pick a product, and watch it for a month or two...the price does weird things - it fluctuates as though the product is being traded on the commodities market. Be especially vigilant of any "sales", or "deals" - I was rather surprised to see that there isn't that much of a price difference between a "sale" price, and the price that's listed every day - I'm talking like $5 on a $170 item. I can't say this is true for all products, but it's certainly what happened with the one I was watching.
After thinking about this, it makes me wonder that if a company purchases (assuming it was purchased) a product from a third party which it grows to rely so heavily upon, maybe there ought to be some kind of code escrow, so that if the company ever sells out, especially to a competitor, the original purchasor (or licensor), which is MYSQL in this case, will be covered.
But Intel is going to have to try a LOT harder to get me to buy their chips. I think I've only purchased ONE intel-based box, and that was back when the Pentium first hit the market. Ever since, it has been AMD all the way- and there are no plans for any changes.
Intel: feel free to sit on your Skype/10-way-calling and rotate.
I agree with you on this. Christmas is a non-day for me. I don't go anywhere NEAR malls for the 4 weeks preceding, and the week following. I don't buy presents, and I don't receive any. For those reading, scoff if you must, but I'm willing to bet that I get through it MUCH better off than most people (no debt, no stress).
I do not agree with your logic. The only difference between something being "public" over the internet, and something that isn't, is encryption. Same wires, same parties involved. The only reason it's no longer "public" isn't that it's no longer public, it's that those looking at it can't understand what it's saying.
That aside, there is still the issue of what happens to the search query once it reaches google. It is stored, along with whatever other data is being kept, which makes it vulnerable to many types of potential "sharing". The fact that it is stored in no way makes it a public transaction, or a transaction that anyone else should know about.
I'd used other computers for a bit before then, but the 128K Mac was the first one that I owned. I was trying to decide between that one, and an HP-150, which was a text-based touch-screen model. Suffice it to say that I am very happy I made the choice I did. When I first started using the Mac, I was amazed by the graphic nature of it, and the GUI in general. I still remember well the bluish tint of the screen phosphor. I'd messed around with programming before, but the first language I dove into was assembly, partly because there wasn't much else available. Fun times. Now I'm a linux zealot, and have been for several years. : )
It just goes to show that any two-bit jerk-off can call himself a manager. It's good that he finally saw the light, but being THAT IGNORANT from the get-go doesn't make for a positive company culture.
Have you been to an arcade recently? The price that you have to pay for a few minutes of "fun" are outrageous. Now, imagine the same model being applied to the gaming industry. The first step has already been taken- monthly subscription fees. These are reasonable, considering the ongoing costs associated with maintaining servers and bandwidth. I'd argue that the next logical step is to start metering use, much like the arcade model. This is what every cash cow wannabe is pining for...pay for play. Right now, I can pop in a Prince of Persia CD and spend as long as I want messing around with it. If the proposed changes occur, I may be limited not by my ability, or my lack of interest, but by how much it will cost me.
Another issue: anything done electronically or "online" is trackable. Assuming it's not an online game, once I pick up the CD/DVD from the store (I pay cash), there is no further tie to the store, the game's publisher, or anything else. What I do, when, and for how long remains entirely my business- the way it should be.
I think the only permission anybody ought to need in order to eavesdrop on a communication is the owner of the wire.
You're missing the point. Yes, it's in plain view of the public, but this isn't the problem - the problem, quite simply, is that the government is surveilling it without cause. I do agree however, that encryption may be the only way to re-establish some balance.
I'm glad you said this. Personally, I think the fed is WAY out of its league here. Perhaps a better start would involve being able to communicate simple information, in a reasonably coherent fashion, in a reasonably prompt manner, and THEN perhaps, start to work toward more complicated strategies.
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I think the person that patented the method by which disease and pestilence are spread, beat them to it.
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I like the occasions that I use the large pipe that comes with broadband, but I also think it's every expensive for what it is - especially with all the stupid restrictions placed on what you can and cannot do. It will become even less attractive if the large Telcos start carving up their service into tiers. I will happily cancel my broadband account and go back to dialup. I hope there are many others that will do the same- it's really the only way that we can enlighten these companies as to what qualifies as acceptable service.
Hm...wouldn't that imply that these guys actually know what they're doing?
Good point.
I've enjoyed reading and listening (to whatever extent) to them both. Sure, some of their opinions are a little out in left field, but I'm not sure that matters. It's still something to think about. Even if there was absolutely no motive whatsoever on Apple's part to switch, there is still value in considering these kinds of scenarios - I think of them as corporate "edge cases" - encountering an unexpected condition due to an out-of-bounds parameter is much less desirable.
Many books provide detailed descriptions of people engaging lawless and anti-social behavior. The only difference is that it doesn't share the same level of abstraction that a game does, where you can attach this behavior to an object on a computer screen.
If I were a knowledgeable player in the development of MySQL, I'd be laying down plans to start a foundation that will step in and pick up the open source development (forking if necessary) the minute any sale occurs.
I don't mind difficult games. What I mind is what people will do to advance...everything from hiring someone to level their character, to purchasing in-game money on the net, to out-and-out cheating. If it were all a level playing field, and everyone had no choice BUT to play by the rules, I think it would be a lot more enjoyable.
If you want a mild source of amusement, pick a product, and watch it for a month or two...the price does weird things - it fluctuates as though the product is being traded on the commodities market. Be especially vigilant of any "sales", or "deals" - I was rather surprised to see that there isn't that much of a price difference between a "sale" price, and the price that's listed every day - I'm talking like $5 on a $170 item. I can't say this is true for all products, but it's certainly what happened with the one I was watching.
After thinking about this, it makes me wonder that if a company purchases (assuming it was purchased) a product from a third party which it grows to rely so heavily upon, maybe there ought to be some kind of code escrow, so that if the company ever sells out, especially to a competitor, the original purchasor (or licensor), which is MYSQL in this case, will be covered.
I'd like to echo your sentiment. Gentoo was a valuable contribution to the open source community, and probably my favorite distro.
But Intel is going to have to try a LOT harder to get me to buy their chips. I think I've only purchased ONE intel-based box, and that was back when the Pentium first hit the market. Ever since, it has been AMD all the way- and there are no plans for any changes.
Intel: feel free to sit on your Skype/10-way-calling and rotate.
I agree with you on this. Christmas is a non-day for me. I don't go anywhere NEAR malls for the 4 weeks preceding, and the week following. I don't buy presents, and I don't receive any. For those reading, scoff if you must, but I'm willing to bet that I get through it MUCH better off than most people (no debt, no stress).
I do not agree with your logic. The only difference between something being "public" over the internet, and something that isn't, is encryption. Same wires, same parties involved. The only reason it's no longer "public" isn't that it's no longer public, it's that those looking at it can't understand what it's saying.
That aside, there is still the issue of what happens to the search query once it reaches google. It is stored, along with whatever other data is being kept, which makes it vulnerable to many types of potential "sharing". The fact that it is stored in no way makes it a public transaction, or a transaction that anyone else should know about.
I'd used other computers for a bit before then, but the 128K Mac was the first one that I owned. I was trying to decide between that one, and an HP-150, which was a text-based touch-screen model. Suffice it to say that I am very happy I made the choice I did. When I first started using the Mac, I was amazed by the graphic nature of it, and the GUI in general. I still remember well the bluish tint of the screen phosphor. I'd messed around with programming before, but the first language I dove into was assembly, partly because there wasn't much else available. Fun times. Now I'm a linux zealot, and have been for several years. : )
That video - that's some messed up stuff.
Agreed - it's the 25-35 age group you really have to worry about.
Is that there are systems that don't have the means to verify such "out-of-the-norm" transactions by presenting an alert of some kind.
It just goes to show that any two-bit jerk-off can call himself a manager. It's good that he finally saw the light, but being THAT IGNORANT from the get-go doesn't make for a positive company culture.
Have you been to an arcade recently? The price that you have to pay for a few minutes of "fun" are outrageous. Now, imagine the same model being applied to the gaming industry. The first step has already been taken- monthly subscription fees. These are reasonable, considering the ongoing costs associated with maintaining servers and bandwidth. I'd argue that the next logical step is to start metering use, much like the arcade model. This is what every cash cow wannabe is pining for...pay for play. Right now, I can pop in a Prince of Persia CD and spend as long as I want messing around with it. If the proposed changes occur, I may be limited not by my ability, or my lack of interest, but by how much it will cost me.
Another issue: anything done electronically or "online" is trackable. Assuming it's not an online game, once I pick up the CD/DVD from the store (I pay cash), there is no further tie to the store, the game's publisher, or anything else. What I do, when, and for how long remains entirely my business- the way it should be.
I think the only permission anybody ought to need in order to eavesdrop on a communication is the owner of the wire.
You're missing the point. Yes, it's in plain view of the public, but this isn't the problem - the problem, quite simply, is that the government is surveilling it without cause. I do agree however, that encryption may be the only way to re-establish some balance.
kudos : )
It wasn't bad enough that my cube-mate eats cereal by the handful from the box with his mouth open
If those actions could talk, they'd be fightin' words.
Of course...what they'll most likely find as the primary motivation:
dub-dub avenges dam-dam for da da
I'm glad you said this. Personally, I think the fed is WAY out of its league here. Perhaps a better start would involve being able to communicate simple information, in a reasonably coherent fashion, in a reasonably prompt manner, and THEN perhaps, start to work toward more complicated strategies.
I think the person that patented the method by which disease and pestilence are spread, beat them to it.