Or similar things for terrorist languages like Arabic and Klingon?
That's a troll if I ever saw one, but I'll bite.
Arabic characters have no case at all. However, most of them are written slightly different depending if they're at the beginning, middle, or end of a word; written by themself; or follow a non-connecting character. When typing though, this is done with no extra effort to you. The computer changes the characters based on the next character typed, if needed.
As for Klingon, I don't know and I don't care. It's an entirely useless waste of time.
Can the orginal 1982 release read the files created by ACAD2002?
No, but you can Save as any previous version format. Most (I'd guess over 90%) AutoCAD users are familiar with this, as many (including myself) have had to share drawings with other consultants that use older versions of AutoCAD.
I know a lot of people still using AutoCAD 14 every day, and even a few still using 12! Smaller firms usually can't afford to upgrade their software every few years and the necessary hardware upgrades they generally require. AutoCAD has been a well designed, easy to use (once you learn it) CAD program for many years. [The only downside is their abandonment of Unix with 14, now they are completely in bed with MS.] The older versions are more than adequate for the needs of most of these people (2D drafting --> paper), so why upgrade?
Before WWII trolleys were more common in cities. After WWII with the surge in spending on cars, the auto industry came in and bought up all of the trolley infrastructure they could. Now we use cars and buses, and bigger cities have subways. I guess San Francisco still has trolleys, maybe a few others.
No kidding! Here in Minneapolis, there was a great streetcar system up until the early 1950s (not that I'd know, but I've read quite a bit about it). The mayor and city council were notoriously corrupt, with ties to organized crime. They got rid of the streetcar system and gave the resulting new road contracts to their cronies. One of the excuses they gave for getting rid of streetcars was the rising cost of maintenance and the trolleys were falling apart. Well, roads take quite a beating in these MN winters and require just as much, if not more maintenance. Also, our trolley cars were sold to areas that still had streetcars. It's a rumour that some of them are still running in San Francisco to this day.
Now we're spending close to $1 billion of yours and my tax money on an under-capacity, over-budget, light rail transit system on a route where it's not needed the most. That's progress.
Any idea how much a M1A1 tank weighs? Neither do I, but I can guarentee you that you won't get more than 1 (if that) in a 747.
The M1A1 weighs 68 tons, but weight is not the issue here. Because of its (humongous) size, only the C-5 can carry them.
Unless they purposely built a new 747 with a drive-in cargo door and larger cargo compartment like other military transports, the only way to get an M1 on board would be to completely disassemble it. On C-5s, they roll the tanks right in the door.
No, if you worked on the flightline, you should know that KC-10s and KC-135s have smaller cargo areas. They only take the smaller 6'x8' pallets also used on flatbed trucks. The larger (not sure of their dimensions) standard pallets slide right into C-5s, C-17s, C-141s, and C-130s on floor-mounted (removable) rollers. Even the C-27 (retired since Howard AB, Panama closed) carried the same type of large pallet, albeit sideways, and only one.
A 747-400 has a payload of over 120 tons with a range of over 4400 nautical miles. Why not just use 747s?
A standard 747 works great for carrying passengers, and freight configured 747s can haul lots of cargo in small crates, but military airlifters use standardized pallets that won't fit in (current) 747s. Also, they can't carry tanks, large vehicles, helicopters, or other aircraft. Military cargo aircraft can accomodate the pallets or other large payloads. Besides, the C-5 can carry over 145 tons (max wartime payload, standard max is 125 tons).
No kidding! Besides, the cashier could always copy down your cc# from the receipt you signed & look at the expiration date when you hand the card to them. No signature required.
No kidding! If it actually worked, people would be downloading it on every computer here in Minnesota, where our state bird is the mosquito (a little MN humor).
There was a recent series of articles in the St Paul Pioneer Press about mosquitoes, including what works & doesn't work against them. The most effective are the new propane powered traps, but they cost a few $100. DEET based bug repellant works. Citronella candles work somewhat, but only for a very small area.
In most cases the ultimate goal for a private company is to 'flip', or go public, cashing out the owners. The process of flipping is carefully engineered to present an appearence of great value where in fact there may be none.
Not in most cases. There are many times more private, small businesses than publicly traded ones.
Also, flipping is a relatively recent phenomenon; mostly a product of the late 90s technology boom.
I'm sure you've seen the cool pictures of AC-130s shooting a virtual "rain of fire" down on their target (the time exposure ones at night look best). Unfortunately I couldn't find a good one online in a quick Google search.
Anyways, it would look even cooler raining down lead, lasers, & lightning!
So it runs out next year? 1986 + 17 = 2003, last I looked.
A patent's length is 17 years from issue or 20 years from filing. It was filed on October 27, 1986 and issued on October 6, 1987. That means it expires on either October 6, 2004 or October 27, 2006. I'm not sure which date though.
Here is some text from the inside cover of an old Win95 manual verbatim (emphasis added):
Microsoft, DriveSpace,
MS, MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows Logo are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
About Ms Pacman; as a lawyer, you should know better. Trademarks only apply in a specific industry or line of work. Arcade games and PC software were worlds apart when "Ms Pacman" and "MS" were first used. I hope you've heard of the Apple Records vs Apple Computer trademark dispute.
If you have a TV and you're the true law abiding citizen that every slashdotter is, you need a TV license ( £100ish p/year) in the UK, even if you just watch videos on it.
I was told I didn't since I had a NTSC only TV, not even capable of watching the PAL system the UK broadcasts.
Oh, and you're not allowed to shoot people if they break into your house. Apparently.
This varies state to state in the US. Thankfully, here in MN, I can shoot anyone that breaks into my house, then ask questions later.
I guarantee his TV won't work. There are some multi-system TVs sold, mostly in US military exchanges, but 99.999% of TVs sold in the US are NTSC only.
Of course, you could bring your TV & only watch videos on it. Then you wouldn't even need to pay for a TV license. That's what I did when I lived in the UK.
I don't know if we are talking about the same company, but Microsoft has produced many amazing games.
Flight Sim 98, 2000, 2002, Combat Flight Sim 1, Combat Flight Sim 2, Links, MechWarrior, MotoCross Madness... not to mention all there Xbox games that kick ass.
Not a single one of those games were developed in-house by Microsoft. In some cases MS acquired the original developer, and the rest are developed elsewhere and published by MS.
I'm sorry, but Windows 2000 runs just fine, Windows XP runs just fine, Office 2000 is a great suite, Microsoft Money is a life saver, and i can go on and on.
Running just fine is really personal preference. I actually liked Office 97; 2000 has nothing added that I want. Unfortunately, we were forced to upgrade at work because Office 97 refuses to work properly in a multi-user Win2k environment. I absolutely loathe their forced upgrades!
By the way, none of the components of Office (and IE) were originally developed by MS. They were acquired or licensed from others.
Flight Sim 2002 alone is worth every damn penny, and without microsoft a game that advanced wouldn't be available for the 39.00 you can purchase it at. Good simulation programs can run upwards of 200 bucks, and have alot less features!
It might seem like a good value, but only because game prices are so inflated to begin with.
Besides, there are flight sims available (with source code) for free (beer & speech senses) like FlightGear. Or there are much more advanced flight sims available for under $100 like X-Plane.
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Arabic characters have no case at all. However, most of them are written slightly different depending if they're at the beginning, middle, or end of a word; written by themself; or follow a non-connecting character. When typing though, this is done with no extra effort to you. The computer changes the characters based on the next character typed, if needed.
As for Klingon, I don't know and I don't care. It's an entirely useless waste of time.
I know a lot of people still using AutoCAD 14 every day, and even a few still using 12! Smaller firms usually can't afford to upgrade their software every few years and the necessary hardware upgrades they generally require. AutoCAD has been a well designed, easy to use (once you learn it) CAD program for many years. [The only downside is their abandonment of Unix with 14, now they are completely in bed with MS.] The older versions are more than adequate for the needs of most of these people (2D drafting --> paper), so why upgrade?
Texas is a BIG state. It takes 2 or 3 days to drive across and the climate, terrain, and geography vary widely throughout the state.
Now we're spending close to $1 billion of yours and my tax money on an under-capacity, over-budget, light rail transit system on a route where it's not needed the most. That's progress.
Unless they purposely built a new 747 with a drive-in cargo door and larger cargo compartment like other military transports, the only way to get an M1 on board would be to completely disassemble it. On C-5s, they roll the tanks right in the door.
No, if you worked on the flightline, you should know that KC-10s and KC-135s have smaller cargo areas. They only take the smaller 6'x8' pallets also used on flatbed trucks. The larger (not sure of their dimensions) standard pallets slide right into C-5s, C-17s, C-141s, and C-130s on floor-mounted (removable) rollers. Even the C-27 (retired since Howard AB, Panama closed) carried the same type of large pallet, albeit sideways, and only one.
No kidding! Besides, the cashier could always copy down your cc# from the receipt you signed & look at the expiration date when you hand the card to them. No signature required.
Don't forget:
North Korea (1990s-present)
No kidding! If it actually worked, people would be downloading it on every computer here in Minnesota, where our state bird is the mosquito (a little MN humor).
There was a recent series of articles in the St Paul Pioneer Press about mosquitoes, including what works & doesn't work against them. The most effective are the new propane powered traps, but they cost a few $100. DEET based bug repellant works. Citronella candles work somewhat, but only for a very small area.
For more info, check out the Metropolitan Mosquito Control District (yes, we're that serious about mosquitoes).
Also, flipping is a relatively recent phenomenon; mostly a product of the late 90s technology boom.
I'm sure you've seen the cool pictures of AC-130s shooting a virtual "rain of fire" down on their target (the time exposure ones at night look best). Unfortunately I couldn't find a good one online in a quick Google search.
Anyways, it would look even cooler raining down lead, lasers, & lightning!
Try this.
Of course, you could bring your TV & only watch videos on it. Then you wouldn't even need to pay for a TV license. That's what I did when I lived in the UK.
By the way, none of the components of Office (and IE) were originally developed by MS. They were acquired or licensed from others. It might seem like a good value, but only because game prices are so inflated to begin with.
Besides, there are flight sims available (with source code) for free (beer & speech senses) like FlightGear. Or there are much more advanced flight sims available for under $100 like X-Plane.