I'm totally confused my your comment. I didn't write the novel, I just contributed my take on the topic. I'm not sure why you feel the need to make such a statement. Did someone run over your puppy?
I'm disappointed that Harry Harrison's "Stainless Steel Rat" is not at the top of this list. Written in 1961, it's entire premise is about a thief that operates in a society with computer surveillance tracking everyones every move. Facial recognition, camera and car tracking, etc, etc. I've re-read this many times and it's almost frightening how close it is to reality. Even to the point of most of the populace being comfortable with the intrusion.
I'm going to make the much more enjoyable assumption that the judge heard this guys request...rolled his eyes... and with an ironic look of imperialism slammed his gavel to the desk and declared that THIS VIDEO MUST BE DELETED FROM ALL THE INTERNETS!... I'm also going to assume that he was forced to demand order in the court from all the clapping and that he had to summon medics because 2 teenage girls swooned.
I've been a programmer for over 30 years. Starting with desktop applications and slowly migrating to web applications over the decades. And although I've slowly moved up into management (now at the VP level), I keep my skills honed and sharp to the point where I still help directly drive development projects all the way down to the code level which is still my passion.
The one thing I've noticed over the years is that I no longer learn new tricks just because they're new. I don't have the cycles to learn fads. But I constantly watch new emerging technologies and dive head-first into new tech that looks promising and really makes sense to me. I'm much more skeptical about new things. Sometimes I'm right and sometimes I'm wrong, but when I'm wrong I get the play catch-up instead of wasting my time.
http://texansforlamarsmith.com/robots.txt
No archiving my site!!! If I change my mind, I don't want those pesky archives to be able to call me on it.
Wow, this guy is a sleeze.
What happened? Not to change your view of religion, but what happened to make you such an angry person? People tell me there's no god all the time... But I don't freak out.
Because you've all overlooked the fact that not only will the LHC destroy the earch, it will have done it before any of you ever existed. No use arguing. Your non existent rhetoric amuses me...if I were here to read it.
Mythbusters is now going to see if something in an animated cartoon is really doable? What next? will they paint a tunnel opening on a rock wall and see if the road-runner can really go through it?
Not for the competitive aspect of multi-player, but for the cooperative aspect. If I can't enjoy a game with my family or friends, it's little more than an intriguing version of solitaire. I read books for self-enjoyment. For games, I want other people.
you need at least 137.33333 votes for the measure to pass. It did not equal or exceed this number. it did not pass.... I could have answered this when I was 8.
Just another in a long and growing list of reasons not to buy a larger Iphone screen with less functionality than your phone and not even close to the functionality of a laptop, but more expensive.
then why didn't the risk assessment team place the risk at zero? If the risk is greater than zero, then why take a chance with the entire planet? Within a few decades this would be entirely possible to do on the moon.
I actually find it very interesting that Slashdot decided to place this story in the Politics section. Neither those defending global warming, nor those questioning it believe this should be a political issue. The issue is to important to leave any stone unturned. Why exactly is there data that is being repressed by these groups? Isn't that the exact opposite of what they say they're fighting for?
The Scientists have assured us that this thing is perfectly safe. But they didn't even anticipate debris falling into the cooling system? Somehow I'm not comforted by their brilliance.
This is a great idea for kids who are curious, inquisitive and have a passion for learning...and a horrible idea for those that don't.
No system of education is a one size/fits all. The educational system will never work well until we realize that kids are different and we need parallel programs for how each individual learns.
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I'm totally confused my your comment. I didn't write the novel, I just contributed my take on the topic. I'm not sure why you feel the need to make such a statement. Did someone run over your puppy?
I'm disappointed that Harry Harrison's "Stainless Steel Rat" is not at the top of this list. Written in 1961, it's entire premise is about a thief that operates in a society with computer surveillance tracking everyones every move. Facial recognition, camera and car tracking, etc, etc. I've re-read this many times and it's almost frightening how close it is to reality. Even to the point of most of the populace being comfortable with the intrusion.
I'm going to make the much more enjoyable assumption that the judge heard this guys request...rolled his eyes... and with an ironic look of imperialism slammed his gavel to the desk and declared that THIS VIDEO MUST BE DELETED FROM ALL THE INTERNETS! ... I'm also going to assume that he was forced to demand order in the court from all the clapping and that he had to summon medics because 2 teenage girls swooned.
I've been a programmer for over 30 years. Starting with desktop applications and slowly migrating to web applications over the decades. And although I've slowly moved up into management (now at the VP level), I keep my skills honed and sharp to the point where I still help directly drive development projects all the way down to the code level which is still my passion. The one thing I've noticed over the years is that I no longer learn new tricks just because they're new. I don't have the cycles to learn fads. But I constantly watch new emerging technologies and dive head-first into new tech that looks promising and really makes sense to me. I'm much more skeptical about new things. Sometimes I'm right and sometimes I'm wrong, but when I'm wrong I get the play catch-up instead of wasting my time.
I try to be a straight shooter...
http://texansforlamarsmith.com/robots.txt No archiving my site!!! If I change my mind, I don't want those pesky archives to be able to call me on it. Wow, this guy is a sleeze.
What happened? Not to change your view of religion, but what happened to make you such an angry person? People tell me there's no god all the time... But I don't freak out.
I'm really tired of people who pay almost no taxes complaining that the people who pay almost all the taxes don't pay enough taxes.
It's people like you that make me mad... we give you an inch and you take a kilometer!
Because you've all overlooked the fact that not only will the LHC destroy the earch, it will have done it before any of you ever existed. No use arguing. Your non existent rhetoric amuses me...if I were here to read it.
Mythbusters is now going to see if something in an animated cartoon is really doable? What next? will they paint a tunnel opening on a rock wall and see if the road-runner can really go through it?
When I think about about fact free science...
Not for the competitive aspect of multi-player, but for the cooperative aspect. If I can't enjoy a game with my family or friends, it's little more than an intriguing version of solitaire. I read books for self-enjoyment. For games, I want other people.
you need at least 137.33333 votes for the measure to pass. It did not equal or exceed this number. it did not pass.... I could have answered this when I was 8.
Just another in a long and growing list of reasons not to buy a larger Iphone screen with less functionality than your phone and not even close to the functionality of a laptop, but more expensive.
having a computer beneath the notice of hackers is a great idea. that's why I only post on slashdot using my web-tv console.
I still load this up in an emulator every once in a while. but it's hard to get the keys to work properly.... this makes me giddy with happiness.
then why didn't the risk assessment team place the risk at zero? If the risk is greater than zero, then why take a chance with the entire planet? Within a few decades this would be entirely possible to do on the moon.
I think I'd rather have people believe I was covering up a conspiracy rather than think I'm such an idiot that I 'discard' my original data.
I actually find it very interesting that Slashdot decided to place this story in the Politics section. Neither those defending global warming, nor those questioning it believe this should be a political issue. The issue is to important to leave any stone unturned. Why exactly is there data that is being repressed by these groups? Isn't that the exact opposite of what they say they're fighting for?
most high-end graphics cards allow you to create a custom resolution within the software control panel for that card.
If they used half resolution and a virtual desktop, you might be better off. The monitor ends up being a 2x Zoom on a normal desktop.
The Scientists have assured us that this thing is perfectly safe. But they didn't even anticipate debris falling into the cooling system? Somehow I'm not comforted by their brilliance.
Excellent. Now I just have to put a "No Dog on Board" sign on my SUV and The ELF won't hate me anymore!
This is a great idea for kids who are curious, inquisitive and have a passion for learning...and a horrible idea for those that don't. No system of education is a one size/fits all. The educational system will never work well until we realize that kids are different and we need parallel programs for how each individual learns.