Re:I use it all the time
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Is Caps Lock Dead?
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You didn't even read all of my post, did you? First, the example I used was taken from the comment I replied to. I don't think that person was trying to show off his skillz by selecting * and using bad alias names, but I especially don't think you should be jumping me over it.
Now that that's done, see my follow-up post where the formatting of my example query showed up properly.
I used to have this same argument regarding HTML. XHTML won that one for me.
It's been awhile, but IIRC, there was a piece on a hinge that laid down on top of the CPU and clamped to something on the side opposite the hinge. Imagine a ZIF socket with no lever, just the heatsink holding the processor in place. It worked pretty much like that.
(... wait until service under your warranty is refused because your car reported your bad driving habits to the dealer). That's not "solved" in my book
If it keeps me safer, then I'm all for it. Yesterday I was driving down a one lane (each way) road and the two drivers in front of me kept swerving into the oncoming lane apparently just to frighten the drivers coming toward them. I actually see that quite a bit in the area where I live. I guess it's just a sport around here. Anyway, nothing would make me happier than for punks like that to be denied repairs under warranty or be denied for insurance coverage. Application of the same restrictions to plain stupid drivers is fine by me too. Why should I be in a heightened state of danger when I drive? If others aren't willing to follow reasonable rules, then anything that can be done to force their hands is welcome.
I can remember things from before I was one year old. No specific memories from way back then, but I remember where I lived and many details about it. I am now 24 and recently I was wondering if I actually remembered that stuff. I described it to my mom and she confirmed that I was correct. We moved when I was under a year old, so that puts a timestamp on that.
I do have specific memories starting before age two though. I can remember my dad preparing a bottle for me and I can remember doing many typical silly things.
I have a Cheetah X15 in my home computer and a Maxtor IDE in my work computer.
Sisoft Sandra has told me that my X15 is significantly slower than a 7200rpm IDE drive, but I can say from using them that my X15 (and even my previous 10000rpm Cheetah for that matter) absolutely runs circles around any IDE drive I have ever used.
I switched to SCSI in 1998 when I got my first Cheetah and I have never looked back. I would much rather have a fast hard drive than a huge drive that takes forever to access its data.
Plus, Cheetahs can warm the house on those cold winter days!
I work for Compaq. I haven't heard anything definitive, but don't expect HP/Compaq to switch entirely to Linux. Right now the enterprise group is about the only group making money for Compaq. As for HP, I am not sure. One thing I can say for sure is that Tru64/HP-UX (whatever it ends up being) will live on.
Do expect continued Linux support. One thing that will differentiate us from IBM will be our more abundant support of open standards. I know that IBM has invested a lot in Linux, but all signs that I am seeing point to us being even more supportive of open standards than IBM.
But, to expect us to drop the proprietary Unices is incredibly ridiculous.
Re:Implications for alpha?
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HP Buys Compaq
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I doubt that. Just think of the R&D budgets for Intel vs. Alpha. I don't know the numbers, but I doubt they are anywhere in the same ballpark due to Compaq's having to spend in other areas.
Compaq could not continue to compete with Intel based on that alone, not to mention that so many of Compaq's competitors would be offering Itanium solutions whereas Compaq would have been offering Alpha and Itanium. It no longer made sense for Compaq to keep Alpha. That's why Alpha is going to Intel.
I am for safety. That is why I like the idea of the cameras. However, to reduce the time the yellow light is on is indefensible. I do not want the cameras just so people get tickets; I want them so people don't get hurt.
Perhaps you should take part in an effort to fight the negative side of the cameras in your area. You obviously feel strongly about the situation.
I found in my research that the cameras are not allowed in Texas (where I live) because the state legislature voted 71-71 on the bill that would have made them legal. A simple majority was all that was needed. I am disappointed in my state officials not only for not passing the bill, but also for some of the ridiculous amendments that were made to the bill. I will be contacting my "representatives" about this.
If the operation of the traffic signal remains otherwise unchanged, the cameras would be great. If the citizen does not lose rights, there is no reason that a flesh-and-blood police officer should be the only valid means for a city to issue tickets. Even with the system in use in Beaverton, it would appear that the tickets are challengeable according to the info at theage.com.au.
You can read more about the Texas situation at http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/050901/tex_bill hits.shtml. I like the part where Rep. Carl Isett says, "This is a Robo-Cop mentality", and speculates that measures for other uses of cameras will be next. Well... let the measures come up. If people want the cameras, pass the measures. If they don't want them, well... don't pass the freaking measures. I wonder if anyone ever worried that outlawing murder might lead to outlawing simple assault too. Geez.
You make a weak argument. I can't flatly say that no one would ever be in a position like you describe just as you shouldn't flatly dismiss the value of the cameras. A simple search on Google turned up this link: http://www.oxnardpd.org/redlite.htm, and it contains some good information about the cameras.
Lockheed does not issue the tickets. They make and service equipment that is used by cities to issue tickets. Lockheed does get most of the revenue from the tickets, but that does not bother me. The cameras are to improve safety, not generate revenue... that's what taxes are for. There is nothing to stop you from arguing the ticket, and as you can see, the pictures are of quite good quality. If someone behind you would rear-end you if you were to stop for a red light, then they would likely either (a) also run the red light, or (b) screech to a stop. They would have to due to their speed -- either of which would also be visible in the picture and would strengthen your case when challenging the ticket.
Also, I have seen many intersections that use these cameras and I have never noticed the time for the yellow light being reduced. Check your facts next time, and don't think all people will believe what you say just because you state it as if you know it's right. Show me evidence.
The controlled intersection nearest my apartment has got to be the worst I have ever seen as far as red light runners. Having cameras there could really help, and I will request that cameras be installed there now that I know more about them.
What's wrong is that there are so many people so willing to endanger others and then bitch about it when it becomes more difficult to do so. Boo-hoo.
I can't say I agree wholeheartedly, but I do not fear the stupid cameras.
It amuses me to see how paranoid people on this site are. Yeah, bad things happen. Always have, always will. You don't see too many witch trials or lynchings these days though, so if you ask me things are better than they used to be. Let them put up cameras.
It's hard to believe a fanatic. That's why whenever I mention Slashdot to people, the first thing I usually hear (assuming they know of Slashdot) is, "Oh, God. Here we go."
I wouldn't consider it cheating when your dealing with an ex. hehehe
But I do like the idotic red light cameras. Don't run red lights and you have nothing to worry about. I would much rather you get your panties in a knot over getting caught by a camera than you plowing into a car that was passing through an intersection lawfully. I feel pretty much the same about speeding. There is a difference between speeding for an emergency and speeding because you feel you are simply more important than other people (whose safety clearly doesn't mattrer to you).
And don't forget, when someone hurts your feelings: SUE, SUE, SUE! If you are suing all of those people, don't forget to sue the camera manufacturers and the makers of all the components inside the camera (even the people who made the plastic for the wire insulators) and the people that installed them. Get my point?
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Trudge along then. No problem.
Goodbye.
You didn't even read all of my post, did you? First, the example I used was taken from the comment I replied to. I don't think that person was trying to show off his skillz by selecting * and using bad alias names, but I especially don't think you should be jumping me over it.
Now that that's done, see my follow-up post where the formatting of my example query showed up properly.
I used to have this same argument regarding HTML. XHTML won that one for me.
I use SQL on a daily basis. I also use modern tools.
here's what I meant (there should not be an extra space before "where", but fucking <ecode> sucks cock... gimme my <pre> back!)
Also, that picture is of the bottom of the proc. May be obvious, but you know... due diligence and all...
It's been awhile, but IIRC, there was a piece on a hinge that laid down on top of the CPU and clamped to something on the side opposite the hinge. Imagine a ZIF socket with no lever, just the heatsink holding the processor in place. It worked pretty much like that.
I beg to differ. My 10MHz Intel 286 had no pins. It looked like this.
I can remember things from before I was one year old. No specific memories from way back then, but I remember where I lived and many details about it. I am now 24 and recently I was wondering if I actually remembered that stuff. I described it to my mom and she confirmed that I was correct. We moved when I was under a year old, so that puts a timestamp on that.
I do have specific memories starting before age two though. I can remember my dad preparing a bottle for me and I can remember doing many typical silly things.
Cool. Thanks.
Download files.
I am using Moz 1.2b and file downloading is broken. I certainly do miss the blink tag -- see #60 -- when I'm in IE though...
You must work at Best Buy, huh? :-)
Someone should just patent suing over patents. Think of the possibilities. It might just work too considering everything else that is patentable.
Flash is a scourge of the internet
I have a Cheetah X15 in my home computer and a Maxtor IDE in my work computer.
Sisoft Sandra has told me that my X15 is significantly slower than a 7200rpm IDE drive, but I can say from using them that my X15 (and even my previous 10000rpm Cheetah for that matter) absolutely runs circles around any IDE drive I have ever used.
I switched to SCSI in 1998 when I got my first Cheetah and I have never looked back. I would much rather have a fast hard drive than a huge drive that takes forever to access its data.
Plus, Cheetahs can warm the house on those cold winter days!
Fool's gold. Especially considering this post was copied verbatim from a joke email that was going around not long ago.
I say it takes four times as long.
Did that post satisfy your craving for splitting hairs? ;-)
I work for Compaq. I haven't heard anything definitive, but don't expect HP/Compaq to switch entirely to Linux. Right now the enterprise group is about the only group making money for Compaq. As for HP, I am not sure. One thing I can say for sure is that Tru64/HP-UX (whatever it ends up being) will live on.
Do expect continued Linux support. One thing that will differentiate us from IBM will be our more abundant support of open standards. I know that IBM has invested a lot in Linux, but all signs that I am seeing point to us being even more supportive of open standards than IBM.
But, to expect us to drop the proprietary Unices is incredibly ridiculous.
I doubt that. Just think of the R&D budgets for Intel vs. Alpha. I don't know the numbers, but I doubt they are anywhere in the same ballpark due to Compaq's having to spend in other areas.
Compaq could not continue to compete with Intel based on that alone, not to mention that so many of Compaq's competitors would be offering Itanium solutions whereas Compaq would have been offering Alpha and Itanium. It no longer made sense for Compaq to keep Alpha. That's why Alpha is going to Intel.
I am for safety. That is why I like the idea of the cameras. However, to reduce the time the yellow light is on is indefensible. I do not want the cameras just so people get tickets; I want them so people don't get hurt.
Perhaps you should take part in an effort to fight the negative side of the cameras in your area. You obviously feel strongly about the situation.
I found in my research that the cameras are not allowed in Texas (where I live) because the state legislature voted 71-71 on the bill that would have made them legal. A simple majority was all that was needed. I am disappointed in my state officials not only for not passing the bill, but also for some of the ridiculous amendments that were made to the bill. I will be contacting my "representatives" about this.
If the operation of the traffic signal remains otherwise unchanged, the cameras would be great. If the citizen does not lose rights, there is no reason that a flesh-and-blood police officer should be the only valid means for a city to issue tickets. Even with the system in use in Beaverton, it would appear that the tickets are challengeable according to the info at theage.com.au.
You can read more about the Texas situation at http://www.amarillonet.com/stories/050901/tex_bill hits.shtml. I like the part where Rep. Carl Isett says, "This is a Robo-Cop mentality", and speculates that measures for other uses of cameras will be next. Well... let the measures come up. If people want the cameras, pass the measures. If they don't want them, well... don't pass the freaking measures. I wonder if anyone ever worried that outlawing murder might lead to outlawing simple assault too. Geez.
Lockheed does not issue the tickets. They make and service equipment that is used by cities to issue tickets. Lockheed does get most of the revenue from the tickets, but that does not bother me. The cameras are to improve safety, not generate revenue... that's what taxes are for. There is nothing to stop you from arguing the ticket, and as you can see, the pictures are of quite good quality. If someone behind you would rear-end you if you were to stop for a red light, then they would likely either (a) also run the red light, or (b) screech to a stop. They would have to due to their speed -- either of which would also be visible in the picture and would strengthen your case when challenging the ticket.
Also, I have seen many intersections that use these cameras and I have never noticed the time for the yellow light being reduced. Check your facts next time, and don't think all people will believe what you say just because you state it as if you know it's right. Show me evidence.
The controlled intersection nearest my apartment has got to be the worst I have ever seen as far as red light runners. Having cameras there could really help, and I will request that cameras be installed there now that I know more about them.
What's wrong is that there are so many people so willing to endanger others and then bitch about it when it becomes more difficult to do so. Boo-hoo.
I can't say I agree wholeheartedly, but I do not fear the stupid cameras.
It amuses me to see how paranoid people on this site are. Yeah, bad things happen. Always have, always will. You don't see too many witch trials or lynchings these days though, so if you ask me things are better than they used to be. Let them put up cameras.
It's hard to believe a fanatic. That's why whenever I mention Slashdot to people, the first thing I usually hear (assuming they know of Slashdot) is, "Oh, God. Here we go."
I wouldn't consider it cheating when your dealing with an ex. hehehe
But I do like the idotic red light cameras. Don't run red lights and you have nothing to worry about. I would much rather you get your panties in a knot over getting caught by a camera than you plowing into a car that was passing through an intersection lawfully. I feel pretty much the same about speeding. There is a difference between speeding for an emergency and speeding because you feel you are simply more important than other people (whose safety clearly doesn't mattrer to you).
And don't forget, when someone hurts your feelings: SUE, SUE, SUE! If you are suing all of those people, don't forget to sue the camera manufacturers and the makers of all the components inside the camera (even the people who made the plastic for the wire insulators) and the people that installed them. Get my point?