The questions you referred to would have been inappropriate for this interview. I think most of the people here already know what Al Gore is about. The intent of this interview was to learn how the web affected political campaigns, and not the politics of any particular candidate.
Creating a more "secure" internet. The "Flexible Deployment Assistance Guide" basically points out that telecommunications companies should hand over "certain" information to the FBI apon request. Looks like they have an impressive list of supporters. Great.
I don't care what this article says, I don't care about all that scientific mumbo jumbo, I still think Linux is #1.
Linux is #1 because:
1) I use it. NT sucks. 2) I know it, and you know it, the American people know it... 3) This article publishes false information only to attract Slashdotters for their banner hits. 4) VA Linux and RedHat had IPO's, Microsoft only did that once. And that was years ago. 5) I use it. NT sucks. 6) I can rpm!
So you see, Linux must be #1. There is just no other way around it. You can keep your scientific statistical mumbo jumbo studies, but I have a feeling that Linux is #1. I have just stretched out with my feelings, and that is the only way to bring down Microsoft.
Judging from all the petrification posts and smargle buttsex trolls, it seems there is no lack of drug users here on slashdot. I figure about 30+ trips of acid at a young age will obtain such a state of mind.
Or any other material to enhance strength. It's all a matter of reattaching the major muscles to enhance the power of the fulcrum (even moving the muscle a millimeter will greatly improve performance.) However, the current trend is to reduce the number of soldiers needed, and to increase their effectiveness. I fail to see how a large increase in human performance would better enable them to blow stuff up.
Expect to see more stories from the Hellmouth - Pre-schoolers bringing Lego machine guns to school and shooting everyone up! Imagine: Drive-by Lego'ings in Power Wheels! No one will be safe.
On the bright side, maybe the availibility of Lego machine guns will deter young terrorists from using actual firearms.
The article on CNN states that they are seeking $1,000 in damages for all 8 million users that have upgraded. However, it also states that only 8% of all AOL users (1.6 million) even have a secondary ISP. I think they are just trying to force a settlement, although if they do seek a victory in court, I think it would be necessary to limit the damages to $1,000 for only those people who do use a secondary ISP _and_ have upgraded to AOL 5.0. Best case scenario, I think they can only realistically sue for upto 1 Billion.
So for we have Gnulix for GNU/Linux. What's next, Gnurd for GNU/Hurd? I hereby decree that everyone seeking to flame GNU/Hurd users refer to them as GNURDS.
Basically, GTK was created for the sole purpose of using the Gimp. I could be wrong, but when I first used it I don't even recall a gtkrc. I don't want to piss anyone off, but I think the only reason it has become so popular is because of the shitty license Qt had at the time (yeah not everyone likes the QPL now, but it is a lot better than it was). The gripes you have about GTK, which I think are valid, were not nearly as important as having a true OSS answer for Qt.
But that's one heck of a supposition! Assuming a massive objects could be spun at such extreme rates is...generous. Am I wrong, here?
If you recall the story ran here a while back, researchers have been able to slow down the speed of light to just a few meters/second. Using this technique, it would be possible to create a vortex that would be able to trap this slow moving light. Therefore, it is not necessary to speed up the vortex by millions of miles an hour - just fast enough to trap the slow moving light.
They're actually developing modules for the ISS that are inflatable, and come fully furnished. The Learning Channel recently (or was it Discovery?) did a piece showing it being deployed inside one of their giant vacuum chambers. Instead of constantly repairing and upgrading parts of the station, they could just discard an old module and launch another relatively cheaply.
Yeah we give various parts of our personal info to complete strangers on occassion, but how would you feel if some guy down the street rummaged through your garbage, and kept tabs on you all day? I bet you would be pretty freaked out.
Basically, I don't think the main concern is what that kind of database is currently used for (advertising, etc). But how much information collected about us is too much? What is the line between minor annoyances such as getting ten catologues in the mail, and thought profiling done by law enforcement agencies? The easiest way to stop abuse is to prevent it before it really starts.
Given the recent Doubleclick PR disaster on this topic, it seems they are looking for a new Public Relations Manager. If you look closely, the position was made availible on 1/25/2000. Coincidence, or did CmdrTaco get that poor woman fired?
Anyone know what happened to Elbrus, the Russian company working on a 'Merced Killer' that did some stuff with Transmeta? Haven't heard anything from them in a while. I guess some things are too good too be true.
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Do people become losers after using computers, or were they already losers to begin with?
As for myself, I was a half loser before becoming interested in computers. Now I have completed the other half.
hey, all power to Scott Adams if he could pull all of this off, but at some point, you just gotta question if there's anything he WOULDN'T get into.
Dilbert sex dolls perhaps? Though I cannot see how most of us would actually enjoy having sex with Dilbert, it may appeal to the female geek market.
Oh wait, that's a rather small audience. Not much profitability there, so we're pretty safe in saying:
He will not market Dilbert Sex Dolls.
The questions you referred to would have been inappropriate for this interview. I think most of the people here already know what Al Gore is about. The intent of this interview was to learn how the web affected political campaigns, and not the politics of any particular candidate.
Creating a more "secure" internet. The "Flexible Deployment Assistance Guide" basically points out that telecommunications companies should hand over "certain" information to the FBI apon request. Looks like they have an impressive list of supporters. Great.
The best part of the film, and this is not open for debate, is when Saddam Hussein whipped out that dildo, and started calling Satan a bitch.
Who's my creampuff?
The public library is such a crappy place to whack off to pr0n anyway. How many people are actually doing this, beside Pee Wee Herman fans?
You should change the title of this article to:
AOL Begs for Government Intervention.
If it is anti-Microsoft, the memo must be true. If it is pro-Microsoft, it isn't true. Get it?
Coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, is a very real disorder.
PH34R!
I don't care what this article says, I don't care about all that scientific mumbo jumbo, I still think Linux is #1.
Linux is #1 because:
1) I use it. NT sucks.
2) I know it, and you know it, the American people know it...
3) This article publishes false information only to attract Slashdotters for their banner hits.
4) VA Linux and RedHat had IPO's, Microsoft only did that once. And that was years ago.
5) I use it. NT sucks.
6) I can rpm!
So you see, Linux must be #1. There is just no other way around it. You can keep your scientific statistical mumbo jumbo studies, but I have a feeling that Linux is #1. I have just stretched out with my feelings, and that is the only way to bring down Microsoft.
Depending on what part of the world you're from, you could just call it 'Lunch.'
NO! No PROBLEMS!
Oh, you said problem-solving?!?!
B AHH!
my hands are turning blue!
they're turning blooo im so scared.
this now concludes our example of the effects of amphetaminGET THESE BUGS OFF ME!
Judging from all the petrification posts and smargle buttsex trolls, it seems there is no lack of drug users here on slashdot. I figure about 30+ trips of acid at a young age will obtain such a state of mind.
Prophet Systems builds PPC machines and components based on IBM's reference designs.
Or any other material to enhance strength. It's all a matter of reattaching the major muscles to enhance the power of the fulcrum (even moving the muscle a millimeter will greatly improve performance.) However, the current trend is to reduce the number of soldiers needed, and to increase their effectiveness. I fail to see how a large increase in human performance would better enable them to blow stuff up.
Expect to see more stories from the Hellmouth - Pre-schoolers bringing Lego machine guns to school and shooting everyone up! Imagine: Drive-by Lego'ings in Power Wheels! No one will be safe.
On the bright side, maybe the availibility of Lego machine guns will deter young terrorists from using actual firearms.
I just use it for the pretty graphics.
Seriously though, Rasterman's fvwm hack and then Enlightenment have probably got more Linux installs than you'd care to know.
The article on CNN states that they are seeking $1,000 in damages for all 8 million users that have upgraded. However, it also states that only 8% of all AOL users (1.6 million) even have a secondary ISP. I think they are just trying to force a settlement, although if they do seek a victory in court, I think it would be necessary to limit the damages to $1,000 for only those people who do use a secondary ISP _and_ have upgraded to AOL 5.0. Best case scenario, I think they can only realistically sue for upto 1 Billion.
So for we have Gnulix for GNU/Linux. What's next, Gnurd for GNU/Hurd? I hereby decree that everyone seeking to flame GNU/Hurd users refer to them as GNURDS.
Basically, GTK was created for the sole purpose of using the Gimp. I could be wrong, but when I first used it I don't even recall a gtkrc. I don't want to piss anyone off, but I think the only reason it has become so popular is because of the shitty license Qt had at the time (yeah not everyone likes the QPL now, but it is a lot better than it was). The gripes you have about GTK, which I think are valid, were not nearly as important as having a true OSS answer for Qt.
But that's one heck of a supposition! Assuming a massive objects could be spun at such extreme rates is...generous. Am I wrong, here?
If you recall the story ran here a while back, researchers have been able to slow down the speed of light to just a few meters/second. Using this technique, it would be possible to create a vortex that would be able to trap this slow moving light. Therefore, it is not necessary to speed up the vortex by millions of miles an hour - just fast enough to trap the slow moving light.
They're actually developing modules for the ISS that are inflatable, and come fully furnished. The Learning Channel recently (or was it Discovery?) did a piece showing it being deployed inside one of their giant vacuum chambers. Instead of constantly repairing and upgrading parts of the station, they could just discard an old module and launch another relatively cheaply.
Yeah we give various parts of our personal info to complete strangers on occassion, but how would you feel if some guy down the street rummaged through your garbage, and kept tabs on you all day? I bet you would be pretty freaked out.
Basically, I don't think the main concern is what that kind of database is currently used for (advertising, etc). But how much information collected about us is too much? What is the line between minor annoyances such as getting ten catologues in the mail, and thought profiling done by law enforcement agencies? The easiest way to stop abuse is to prevent it before it really starts.
Given the recent Doubleclick PR disaster on this topic, it seems they are looking for a new Public Relations Manager. If you look closely, the position was made availible on 1/25/2000. Coincidence, or did CmdrTaco get that poor woman fired?
Anyone know what happened to Elbrus, the Russian company working on a 'Merced Killer' that did some stuff with Transmeta? Haven't heard anything from them in a while. I guess some things are too good too be true.