Usually comparisons are based on mirror diameters, so SALT is roughly equal to Keck One or Two, the 10m mirrors on Hawaii. But if you're looking for sharpness of image, then you might be more interested in baselines, where interferometry allows configuration of multiple mirrors to achieve sharper images (by cancelling out interference and unwanted signals), such as the VLT in Chile. Baselines at the VLT can reach 200m, which makes the 10m mirror not quite as impressive.
To put it in slashdot-friendly terms, you shouldn't just compare processors based on clock speed, because different processors may be optimized for different purposes. Mirror size is kind of like clock speed.
Hold on while I just go ahead and download an executable called Drivey through a link that was submitted by an anonymous author. What could possibly go wrong?
I call it "the mail." Each house gets a local kiosk called a "mailbox." Whenever someone needs Open Source software, a central "server" sends the software to the "mailbox" in "trucks."
Epicor should get it on this action. The Vista ERP system has been around for a while now. Given Epicor's relationship with Microsoft as a Certified Partner, and their extensive use of Microsoft.NET, MS can hardly claim ignorance. I wonder if possible Longhorn names were picked from existing partner software, thinking that MS wouldn't be sued by people who depend on them for the underlying OS framework?
Does no one remember the notorious k5 story? Contains such gems as "Do you consider your copy of Windows 2000 to be art?" and "The difference between my examples of paint-by-number and coding, is that the individuals assembling models or paint-by-numbers do not do this as a livelihood. They are under no delusions about their occupation or hobbies."
For a real-world application of robot dog hacking accessible to people who don't have hundreds of dollars to spend on toys that they "hack," check out Natalie Jeremijenko's Feral Robots site. Instead of wasting your time making your mp3s play back through your expensive toy, you can make cheap robot dogs do something truly useful, like find toxic chemicals at a possible school building site. Do something worthwhile, don't just consume.
And dialing 911 at 35,000 feet will save someone's life how?
The first point had nothing to do with airplanes.
Because things are bad now we shouldn't think about preventing it from getting worse.
I think you could make a less relevant and more general statement, but I'm not quite sure how. Something like "good is better than less good," perhaps.
I think karma is just a number in a database on a website, so I'll post using an account.
Do you seriously not understand how people who take sarcasm literally often continue pressing an irrelevant point that has already been indicated by the sarcastic comment? If not, reread the thread.
But hey, don't think that I don't appreciate some anonymous nobody on the internet adjudicating comments. Thanks for your input!
Is it possible, just possible, that the comment was not a 100% literal comment on the content of the article? It could, for example, have been a sarcastic comment that eliminates SETI as a legitimate concern. But I don't want to make your head hurt.
The point is radio astronomy is an important part of astronomy and science and it would be very shortsighted to implement cell phones on planes with no regard to the effects it will have on astronomers.
Good point. Astronomy has saved innumerable lives. The next time you're in a serious accident, rest assured that you can immediately dial 911 on your telescope.
There are also good reasons why cell phones should NOT be used on planes, namely the annoyance factor. Imagine a 14 hour flight next to a pre-teen talking to her friends about britney's latest outfit non stop.
Good point. People are never incredibly annoying on airplanes now, but that will change completely with cell phones.
I think what you ought to do in this situation is continue to point out other uses for radio astronomy equipment when all I've been talking about is SETI. Reading comprehension, indeed.
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Hard to believe, since it left out the most important feature: SIDETALKING.
Usually comparisons are based on mirror diameters, so SALT is roughly equal to Keck One or Two, the 10m mirrors on Hawaii. But if you're looking for sharpness of image, then you might be more interested in baselines, where interferometry allows configuration of multiple mirrors to achieve sharper images (by cancelling out interference and unwanted signals), such as the VLT in Chile. Baselines at the VLT can reach 200m, which makes the 10m mirror not quite as impressive.
To put it in slashdot-friendly terms, you shouldn't just compare processors based on clock speed, because different processors may be optimized for different purposes. Mirror size is kind of like clock speed.
r u google? omfg! lol
What's an algae bear? Is this one of those UK things? Like a 'loo' is really a toilet? Is an 'algae bear' a goatee or something?
Hold on while I just go ahead and download an executable called Drivey through a link that was submitted by an anonymous author. What could possibly go wrong?
I call it "the mail." Each house gets a local kiosk called a "mailbox." Whenever someone needs Open Source software, a central "server" sends the software to the "mailbox" in "trucks."
Someone should totally do this.
Oh, THAT leading search engine. Thanks for clarifying.
Epicor should get it on this action. The Vista ERP system has been around for a while now. Given Epicor's relationship with Microsoft as a Certified Partner, and their extensive use of Microsoft .NET, MS can hardly claim ignorance. I wonder if possible Longhorn names were picked from existing partner software, thinking that MS wouldn't be sued by people who depend on them for the underlying OS framework?
It's too bad that Microsoft owns so much of OS/2. It would be great to see it released as Open Source. The Open Source OS/2 Petition is a good start.
Does no one remember the notorious k5 story? Contains such gems as "Do you consider your copy of Windows 2000 to be art?" and "The difference between my examples of paint-by-number and coding, is that the individuals assembling models or paint-by-numbers do not do this as a livelihood. They are under no delusions about their occupation or hobbies."
Maybe Macs. You could advertise that when the feature is activated the hard drive Just Doesn't Work.
Of course they're suing the power company. Lawyers won't sue the rats because of professional courtesy.
For a real-world application of robot dog hacking accessible to people who don't have hundreds of dollars to spend on toys that they "hack," check out Natalie Jeremijenko's Feral Robots site. Instead of wasting your time making your mp3s play back through your expensive toy, you can make cheap robot dogs do something truly useful, like find toxic chemicals at a possible school building site. Do something worthwhile, don't just consume.
Never trust someone who says that Lotus Notes is "highly functional."
The background image is totally different. RTFA.
OMFG!! You're grasping at "wry," I think, though this may be a case of me failing to see spelling from someone else's bread's point of view. LOL!!
The first point had nothing to do with airplanes.
Because things are bad now we shouldn't think about preventing it from getting worse.I think you could make a less relevant and more general statement, but I'm not quite sure how. Something like "good is better than less good," perhaps.
Stupid slashcode...Yes, clearly it's the slashcode.
You fail it, and you still have no point. ROFL.
The first point had nothing to do with airplanes, mathlete.
its not a obnoixsouly loud mind numbinly stupid rude, its jstin curtious
OMFG, I totally bow before ur superior argument. LOL.
Do you seriously not understand how people who take sarcasm literally often continue pressing an irrelevant point that has already been indicated by the sarcastic comment? If not, reread the thread.
But hey, don't think that I don't appreciate some anonymous nobody on the internet adjudicating comments. Thanks for your input!
Is it possible, just possible, that the comment was not a 100% literal comment on the content of the article? It could, for example, have been a sarcastic comment that eliminates SETI as a legitimate concern. But I don't want to make your head hurt.
Good point. Astronomy has saved innumerable lives. The next time you're in a serious accident, rest assured that you can immediately dial 911 on your telescope.
There are also good reasons why cell phones should NOT be used on planes, namely the annoyance factor. Imagine a 14 hour flight next to a pre-teen talking to her friends about britney's latest outfit non stop.Good point. People are never incredibly annoying on airplanes now, but that will change completely with cell phones.
That explains your familiarity with density and hot air.
The point is that while searching for little green men is all very well, I imagine that the FCC probably doesn't give a s**t about the project.
That may be your point. My point concerned using SETI as support for anything.
You are right, there may be circumstances where cell-phone use on a plane might be a good thing
Really? Wow.
I think what you ought to do in this situation is continue to point out other uses for radio astronomy equipment when all I've been talking about is SETI. Reading comprehension, indeed.
Planes already have on-board phones, so there is no reason to use a cell-phone.
Just because you can't think of a reason doesn't mean there isn't one. Probably the opposite, in fact.