Those aren't pranks. Pranks are netsending your teacher in the middle of class to report to the office. These are just idiots with internet. It's cyber-name-calling
I didn't even know they had maple syrup powered computers up there, eh?
Seriously, though, It's a bit strange up there, a few of my friends are Canadian, and they tell me there's not a lot of enforcement over things computer related infractions. Reminds one of them of an apathetic Sweden.
While I wish the Supreme Court would have heard the case, they are right in their decision. Unlike every other branch of government, they seem to be playing by the rules, even if they don't like them.
I don't see why this is so bad. It's another tool, and yes, it may lead to a lot of people using MS products, but Linux is free too. No one's decrying their attempt to undermine Microsoft. People will use what they're comfortable with.
Okay, I'm back. No way, who's to say they aren't pulling the personal information of the resellers, and using that information for more nefarious purposes, ranging from lawsuits to harassment. Not to mention what other sensitive information they may try to obtain.
This has been seen coming for a while. GenCon SoCal failed a few years ago, and the mega-convention scene is becoming larger. GenCon doesn't quite have the exclusive draws it used to have. Let's hope we see a refocus on becoming a destination for all gamers.
"Fact 0: Regardless of whatever temperature other places serve coffee, everyone who has a kettle at home makes tea and coffee at just under 100 C. It's just not possible for McDonalds to server coffee significantly hotter than it would be at home."
Yes, just under 100 C would be about right for brewing. Let's convert to Fahrenheit, where it would be just under 212 F. or, for simplicityies sake, 195. allow for cooling whilst serving, and you have approximately 185 F.
A while back, the FCC almost legalized mass-band broadcasters if the range was under 50 ft. What this meant was that anyone could broadcast on all frequencies, as long as it was less than 50 ft. Now, imagine if every billboard had a built-in broadcast of the product it was trying to sell. Exactly.
She's just trying to bring visibility to a very bad customer service circumstance. The proble is, given some of the outrageous lawsuit amounts given (McD's coffee anyone?) it's unfortunately possible that she gets far more than she should. All it takes is 12 sympathetic idiots.
It's about time. I would bet we start seeing hardware from them in the next two years, given some of their patents. Exiting times, when you have a non-evil corporation doing things in technology.
It could have been better stated as "In lieu of a birthday celebration with clowns and cake, they decided to protest the Church of Scientology. They were then called Cyberterrorists."
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Pakistan broke the worlds internet? Awesome. Talk about a connected world, this is like the digital equivalent of a butterfly's wings.
Those aren't pranks. Pranks are netsending your teacher in the middle of class to report to the office. These are just idiots with internet. It's cyber-name-calling
So, the post office would be responsible for letter bombs? And the government would be responsible for Drunk Drivers?
I think we can see why this is a bad idea.
I didn't even know they had maple syrup powered computers up there, eh? Seriously, though, It's a bit strange up there, a few of my friends are Canadian, and they tell me there's not a lot of enforcement over things computer related infractions. Reminds one of them of an apathetic Sweden.
So, it sucked to begin with (sucked resources, power, etc.) and then the fix makes it worse?
Is Microsoft officially a government entity now?
Shouldn't the Vista action Figure be much larger, monopolize the screen, and be far less effective?
While I wish the Supreme Court would have heard the case, they are right in their decision. Unlike every other branch of government, they seem to be playing by the rules, even if they don't like them.
I don't see why this is so bad. It's another tool, and yes, it may lead to a lot of people using MS products, but Linux is free too. No one's decrying their attempt to undermine Microsoft. People will use what they're comfortable with.
Excuse me, I need to delete my Ebay account.
Okay, I'm back. No way, who's to say they aren't pulling the personal information of the resellers, and using that information for more nefarious purposes, ranging from lawsuits to harassment. Not to mention what other sensitive information they may try to obtain.
This has been seen coming for a while. GenCon SoCal failed a few years ago, and the mega-convention scene is becoming larger. GenCon doesn't quite have the exclusive draws it used to have. Let's hope we see a refocus on becoming a destination for all gamers.
"Fact 0: Regardless of whatever temperature other places serve coffee, everyone who has a kettle at home makes tea and coffee at just under 100 C. It's just not possible for McDonalds to server coffee significantly hotter than it would be at home."
Yes, just under 100 C would be about right for brewing. Let's convert to Fahrenheit, where it would be just under 212 F. or, for simplicityies sake, 195. allow for cooling whilst serving, and you have approximately 185 F.
Conversion rates are your friend.
A while back, the FCC almost legalized mass-band broadcasters if the range was under 50 ft. What this meant was that anyone could broadcast on all frequencies, as long as it was less than 50 ft. Now, imagine if every billboard had a built-in broadcast of the product it was trying to sell. Exactly.
She's just trying to bring visibility to a very bad customer service circumstance. The proble is, given some of the outrageous lawsuit amounts given (McD's coffee anyone?) it's unfortunately possible that she gets far more than she should. All it takes is 12 sympathetic idiots.
I won't have to not watch Bruno Vs. Carrie-Ann.
I can not watch quality shows.
And this is Why I use a DSL line. Dedicated connection, and no one trying to screw with my traffic. (at least, not yet)
Blame Canada!
I think it's more the lack of enforcement, as Canada does have copyright laws, they just are largely ignored by the populace.
It's about time. I would bet we start seeing hardware from them in the next two years, given some of their patents. Exiting times, when you have a non-evil corporation doing things in technology.
Here's hoping there's some "Intel"ligence inside their legal counsel.
Because the EU likes to go for the jugular.
Sounds like they have a bad hobbit of not paying their bills.
In business, never leave your partners with the short end of the stick.
You are correct in your assessment.
It could have been better stated as "In lieu of a birthday celebration with clowns and cake, they decided to protest the Church of Scientology. They were then called Cyberterrorists."
We'll see a drastic cutback in reality procrapping. I mean programming.
What do you mean they're not cutting back? Firk!
I like these changes, they should make life easier and faster.
I personally have never had a problem, but it is time consuming to unpack your laptop each time.
Out to destroy MP3's of Sarah Connor!
Seriously, no way in H3LL this gets on my PC. Besides, there's always someone out there with a way around it.
Geez, and I don't even download songs, and this has me mad. Personal privacy, eh?
So I won't be able to buy a full 2 Wii's for the price of a PS3, only 1.8? Getting closer to reasonable...
Cell Phones in Disguise? Decellicons, transform!