There is a good deal of research supporting the idea that recognizing words spelled improperly but with their first and last letters in the right place is easy for the human brain, but how difficult would it be for a computer to do the same?
Sure, Slashdot has a higher-than-average rate of adoption for open source software, but just based on the sheer number of Windows boxes out there, and the also higher-than-average rate of Slashdot users who work directly on computers (and presumably enjoy being employed), the statistics indicate that the number couldn't be anywhere near 80%.
Provide some evidence or go peddle your anti-Microsoft propaganda on a site with a less intelligent userbase.
That article states that Warner, EMI and Universal media group have all denied signing any sort of agreement with the qtrax people. The author attempted to contact Sony on the issue but was unsuccessful.
Isn't that generally the way it is on the 'net though?
The underground (and often illegal) enterprises push the envelope of what the technology is capable of (both technically and in terms of what it can do for people), and then the legitimate enterprises follow suit 5 years down the line.
For example: music distribution, film distribution, game downloads, VoIP, online porn; the list goes on and on...
So how hard would it be to wait the thing out? 15 hours is not a lot of time for it to do much damage, particularly if an area has been evacuated/contained.
Since you seem to have some prior experience here, let me ask you this:
Assuming the gov't techs realize the satellite is going to come down in an area where it's likely to cause loss of life -- they would be able to extrapolate some kind of early warning based on the thing's position and velocity, right? -- how hard would it be for them to blow it out of the sky via missile or one of those fancy laser-based defense systems they've been pumping money into for the last quarter-century?
And if the game had been rated by the American film or television rating system you would have seen similar results here in the States.
The reality here is that the "sex act" in question is literally a 10 second, non-interactive cutscene 90% of the way into Mass Effect that shows a blue female form from the side, a half-second of rump cleavage and even less than that of the side of the alien woman's breast.
It's easily less offensive than anything you'd see on primetime television and in many cases is much more tame.
Fox News is simply having a slow news cycle so pointing to a popular game and telling parents -- who haven't been paying much attention -- that it's filled with sodomy and penetration is an easy way to jack up the ratings.
I'd like to say that EA is defending the title based on some moral highground, but the reality is that they have to protect their investment -- they own BioWare now, y'know.
I don't think it becomes an issue if the teleportation is instantaneous. People have been brain dead (and had foreign objects disrupting their most vital of organs) for (relatively) extended time periods with little side effect, so even if your organs are disrupted momentarily, as long as the system is quick enough you should be fine.
Plus, if the teleportation were instantaneous, it would be REALLY convenient.
Anyone have some insight on how exactly this sort of thing is accomplished, aside from the article's reliance on materials that seemingly don't exist yet?
All these posts and not one of you geeks has tented your fingers and reveled in the destructive glory of thermite! Are you guys having an off day or what?
Side note: Burning molten holes directly through hard drives via hyper-hot compounds is both effective and satisfying.
Gates specifically is a terrible example of the "you must pay your dues and work hard to be successful" mantra.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't he the wealthiest man on the planet who never graduated college (no, honorable degrees don't count) and furthers his fortune simply by removing the ability for other people to further their own?
If you want to use Gates as an example I suggest changing the mantra to "Have a great idea and be in the right place at the right time."
The flip side of that coin though, would be raised premiums for people who habitually buy large quantities of alcohol for the teenager hiding behind the convenience store.
While your professor may have good intentions, the devil's advocate in me thinks the instances of people buying large quantities of alcohol generally lead to them drinking it, or something more illegal.
Sure, taxes are great, but I'd like to see how much cash the military makes on the amazing tech their scientists come up with.
Between stuff like this (mil-spec gear modified for use in civilian life) and the medical breakthroughs they've created over the years, if the military were a standard corporation, they'd have cash coming out of every orifice not used for firing projectiles or enticing teenagers to join their ranks.
Forget the ridiculous costs; the key here is whether we're ever actually going to see these speeds.
These companies have been promising ridiculous speed gains for almost as long as the 'net has been in existence, and yet we're still far behind most of Europe and almost all modern Asian countries.
I'd be happy if they could just make all of our connections live up to the speeds promised in their marketing material.
Is it just my reading comprehension, or does above text actually claim, that Hubble was designed to be launched with a faulty optics, that optics repair then improved it some 30 times, and now the new upgrades will improve it 3 times more...?
I think, more realistically, the upgrades put in place were the result of technological advancements over time, not that the original telescope was poorly designed.
Now that a bit more time has passed, we can add even more technological advancements. Go science!
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Agreed.
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There is a good deal of research supporting the idea that recognizing words spelled improperly but with their first and last letters in the right place is easy for the human brain, but how difficult would it be for a computer to do the same?
Agreed, though wouldn't it be simpler to just burn down every building they own?
... oh. Nevermind.
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80%?! Where are you getting this number from?
Sure, Slashdot has a higher-than-average rate of adoption for open source software, but just based on the sheer number of Windows boxes out there, and the also higher-than-average rate of Slashdot users who work directly on computers (and presumably enjoy being employed), the statistics indicate that the number couldn't be anywhere near 80%.
Provide some evidence or go peddle your anti-Microsoft propaganda on a site with a less intelligent userbase.
It might be obvious, but the parent's link is NSFW and mind-searingly horrible.
Or not?
That article states that Warner, EMI and Universal media group have all denied signing any sort of agreement with the qtrax people. The author attempted to contact Sony on the issue but was unsuccessful.
This is what I get for posting without any sleep for 36 hours.
So how long would we have to wait until the remnants are of negligible danger?
No, you should write a book.
Obviously there's an audience for this kind of information, and your mom would be so proud to see your name at the top of a Slashdot article.
Isn't that generally the way it is on the 'net though?
The underground (and often illegal) enterprises push the envelope of what the technology is capable of (both technically and in terms of what it can do for people), and then the legitimate enterprises follow suit 5 years down the line.
For example: music distribution, film distribution, game downloads, VoIP, online porn; the list goes on and on...
So how hard would it be to wait the thing out? 15 hours is not a lot of time for it to do much damage, particularly if an area has been evacuated/contained.
... you assumed Microsoft's dominance of the OS space was merely localized to Earth?
I'm just impressed that your attempt at stereotyping and belittling the entire station actually included their ability to count properly.
And you call yourself an elitist!
Since you seem to have some prior experience here, let me ask you this:
Assuming the gov't techs realize the satellite is going to come down in an area where it's likely to cause loss of life -- they would be able to extrapolate some kind of early warning based on the thing's position and velocity, right? -- how hard would it be for them to blow it out of the sky via missile or one of those fancy laser-based defense systems they've been pumping money into for the last quarter-century?
And if the game had been rated by the American film or television rating system you would have seen similar results here in the States.
The reality here is that the "sex act" in question is literally a 10 second, non-interactive cutscene 90% of the way into Mass Effect that shows a blue female form from the side, a half-second of rump cleavage and even less than that of the side of the alien woman's breast.
It's easily less offensive than anything you'd see on primetime television and in many cases is much more tame.
Fox News is simply having a slow news cycle so pointing to a popular game and telling parents -- who haven't been paying much attention -- that it's filled with sodomy and penetration is an easy way to jack up the ratings.
I'd like to say that EA is defending the title based on some moral highground, but the reality is that they have to protect their investment -- they own BioWare now, y'know.
Maybe they'll finally retake Gnomeregan.
Agreed.
Generalizations are NEVER correct.
I don't think it becomes an issue if the teleportation is instantaneous. People have been brain dead (and had foreign objects disrupting their most vital of organs) for (relatively) extended time periods with little side effect, so even if your organs are disrupted momentarily, as long as the system is quick enough you should be fine.
Plus, if the teleportation were instantaneous, it would be REALLY convenient.
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Sadly the article is sorta light on details.
Anyone have some insight on how exactly this sort of thing is accomplished, aside from the article's reliance on materials that seemingly don't exist yet?
All these posts and not one of you geeks has tented your fingers and reveled in the destructive glory of thermite! Are you guys having an off day or what?
Side note: Burning molten holes directly through hard drives via hyper-hot compounds is both effective and satisfying.
...if you already have a firearm, bullets are very cheap, and shooting is pretty satisfying.Well that certainly justifies every war of the last two centuries, but can we please stay on topic!
Agreed.
Gates specifically is a terrible example of the "you must pay your dues and work hard to be successful" mantra.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't he the wealthiest man on the planet who never graduated college (no, honorable degrees don't count) and furthers his fortune simply by removing the ability for other people to further their own?
If you want to use Gates as an example I suggest changing the mantra to "Have a great idea and be in the right place at the right time."
The flip side of that coin though, would be raised premiums for people who habitually buy large quantities of alcohol for the teenager hiding behind the convenience store.
While your professor may have good intentions, the devil's advocate in me thinks the instances of people buying large quantities of alcohol generally lead to them drinking it, or something more illegal.
Sure, taxes are great, but I'd like to see how much cash the military makes on the amazing tech their scientists come up with.
Between stuff like this (mil-spec gear modified for use in civilian life) and the medical breakthroughs they've created over the years, if the military were a standard corporation, they'd have cash coming out of every orifice not used for firing projectiles or enticing teenagers to join their ranks.
Forget the ridiculous costs; the key here is whether we're ever actually going to see these speeds.
These companies have been promising ridiculous speed gains for almost as long as the 'net has been in existence, and yet we're still far behind most of Europe and almost all modern Asian countries.
I'd be happy if they could just make all of our connections live up to the speeds promised in their marketing material.
I think, more realistically, the upgrades put in place were the result of technological advancements over time, not that the original telescope was poorly designed.
Now that a bit more time has passed, we can add even more technological advancements. Go science!