I recently signed up for comcast service (they were 1 of only 2 broadband choices for me). The installer was unable to get my internet service working, all he did was get it where I could open a page with my browser that allowed me to download a windows executable that does some sort of setup for windows machines. I had to wait several hours until the installer had gone back to their service center and processed the paperwork. Then I was able to call comcast and give them the information about my cable modem that they required.
It was totally ridiculous and unnecessary, but at least it is only 1 time. I haven't had any problems since then.
Oh, and the installer tried to charge me an extra $15 for connecting a second cable line (I ran the cable) to the splitter (which was already there). I realize that he is contracted by Comcast to do the work and doesn't directly work for them. This 12 seconds of work for $15 amounts to attempting to steal $15 as far as I'm concerned.
Yeah, that's fairly accurate... you just need to add some misspellings and replace a couple of words there with random words from a dictionary. Then you will have an English user's manual written by a Chinese engineer/salesman/whatever.
I just wish people would stop misusing the word refugee. These people are evacuees, not refugees. Take a look here.
Under international law, refugees are individuals who:
are outside their country of nationality or habitual residence;
have a well-founded fear of persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion; and
are unable or unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country, or to return there, for fear of persecution.
It bothers me a lot that people are casting a shadow over the true meaning of such a powerful word. While unfortunate, the people who left LA, MS, and AL are not refugees.
The computer itself matters very little (as far as classification goes). If it will be on a network, all of the encryption will be handled by an external device. You should already know that though.
Point being, choose the hardware based on what you need to run the programs it will be used for.
This must make Windows XP with its built-in 'zero configuration' wireless utility the ultimate hacker tool. Maybe they should sue Microsoft for marketing and selling this awful hacker software.
If this game is based on the serial number of a lottery ticket, and the game can figure out if the number is a winner, then all that needs to be done is figure out the algorithm to figure the dollar amount a number is worth. (Since the game can do it without an internet connection then it must be predetermined)
At that point you would have to go around and buy a ticket here and a ticket there until you find one that has a serial number near one of the winners you have discovered.
Then just buy enough tickets so that you get your winning serial number.
Why not organize a flood of calls to their tech support by Slashdotters. Maybe this will send them the correct message.
I don't personally own it, so as far as I can see the only thing that would twart the effort is if you have to enter a registration/serial number before you can talk to a representative.
The writing probably takes place only during the installation process.
I agree though, I wasn't aware that a users program under 2k/xp was able to have low level access to disks, so I don't see how it would read the info later. Probably just part of the secret windows API, muahaha
I never use floppy disks anymore, if I need to fix my linux machine, I just use my bootable cd
However, I find it scary the number of college girls (well, not just girls but mostly) who rely solely on a floppy disk to hold important work. When I used to work in the labs (Purdue) I would hear from some girl who had a damaged floppy that held a research paper or whatever. "But I worked for weeks on that paper, what do you mean it is gone?" Point is: the floppy is still very much alive, just probably less so by those who are computer savvy.
The real problem with the tivo, in my opinion, is the subscription fee. I wouldn't mind paying $400 for the hardware if that was the end of my expenses.
But I'm also stuck paying $120/year to use it, so after a few years, I have over $700 on what is basically a glorified VCR... I don't feel that watching TV is important enough for me to spend that much extra money on it.
who really cares about document editing abilities on a handheld anyway? I'd rather shoot myself than try to edit a word document on my handheld. Might as well use a rock and chisel.
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I recently signed up for comcast service (they were 1 of only 2 broadband choices for me). The installer was unable to get my internet service working, all he did was get it where I could open a page with my browser that allowed me to download a windows executable that does some sort of setup for windows machines. I had to wait several hours until the installer had gone back to their service center and processed the paperwork. Then I was able to call comcast and give them the information about my cable modem that they required.
It was totally ridiculous and unnecessary, but at least it is only 1 time. I haven't had any problems since then.
Oh, and the installer tried to charge me an extra $15 for connecting a second cable line (I ran the cable) to the splitter (which was already there). I realize that he is contracted by Comcast to do the work and doesn't directly work for them. This 12 seconds of work for $15 amounts to attempting to steal $15 as far as I'm concerned.
29 percent of American households consist of "really old people".
Yeah, that's fairly accurate... you just need to add some misspellings and replace a couple of words there with random words from a dictionary. Then you will have an English user's manual written by a Chinese engineer/salesman/whatever.
Under international law, refugees are individuals who:
- are outside their country of nationality or habitual residence;
- have a well-founded fear of persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion; and
- are unable or unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country, or to return there, for fear of persecution.
It bothers me a lot that people are casting a shadow over the true meaning of such a powerful word. While unfortunate, the people who left LA, MS, and AL are not refugees.The computer itself matters very little (as far as classification goes). If it will be on a network, all of the encryption will be handled by an external device. You should already know that though.
Point being, choose the hardware based on what you need to run the programs it will be used for.
Why bother? The GPS signal is very weak. All you'd have to do is hinder the antenna's clear view of the sky and it won't work anymore.
0 miles = 0 tax
This must make Windows XP with its built-in 'zero configuration' wireless utility the ultimate hacker tool. Maybe they should sue Microsoft for marketing and selling this awful hacker software.
If my name was on this patent, I would be embarrassed.
Actually, the trasportation fee is a flat fee that is a result of the Teamsters. You can thank them for this extra cost on vehicles.
Google recognizes 1337 speak as a language, so why don't you?
http://www.google.com/intl/xx-hacker/
If this game is based on the serial number of a lottery ticket, and the game can figure out if the number is a winner, then all that needs to be done is figure out the algorithm to figure the dollar amount a number is worth. (Since the game can do it without an internet connection then it must be predetermined)
At that point you would have to go around and buy a ticket here and a ticket there until you find one that has a serial number near one of the winners you have discovered.
Then just buy enough tickets so that you get your winning serial number.
Boom! Instant $25,000.00
Why not organize a flood of calls to their tech support by Slashdotters. Maybe this will send them the correct message.
I don't personally own it, so as far as I can see the only thing that would twart the effort is if you have to enter a registration/serial number before you can talk to a representative.
The writing probably takes place only during the installation process.
I agree though, I wasn't aware that a users program under 2k/xp was able to have low level access to disks, so I don't see how it would read the info later. Probably just part of the secret windows API, muahaha
I never use floppy disks anymore, if I need to fix my linux machine, I just use my bootable cd
However, I find it scary the number of college girls (well, not just girls but mostly) who rely solely on a floppy disk to hold important work. When I used to work in the labs (Purdue) I would hear from some girl who had a damaged floppy that held a research paper or whatever. "But I worked for weeks on that paper, what do you mean it is gone?" Point is: the floppy is still very much alive, just probably less so by those who are computer savvy.
-Brett
I guess I should have bought these when the had them on clearance for $30 a couple of years back at the local Kay-Bee toy store.
mmmm
I just ate there last week in Boston. No relevance, just a good restaurant.
The real problem with the tivo, in my opinion, is the subscription fee. I wouldn't mind paying $400 for the hardware if that was the end of my expenses.
But I'm also stuck paying $120/year to use it, so after a few years, I have over $700 on what is basically a glorified VCR... I don't feel that watching TV is important enough for me to spend that much extra money on it.
who really cares about document editing abilities on a handheld anyway? I'd rather shoot myself than try to edit a word document on my handheld. Might as well use a rock and chisel.
Who really needs television anyway? I've got Slashdot and plenty of other entertainment (read porn) right here on the internet.
Usually if I do watch TV, I've got my laptop there too so I can browse during the commercials, so it really doesn't bother me if they add one more.