I wonder if they change the plan to remove the unlimited data, does this count as "terms & conditions" change and allow users to cancel service without paying the early termination fees?
The reason I love linux is because I have the choice. Minimal distro, server oriented distro, etc. Trying to make one big distro is absolutely the wrong thinking, it would be impossible to decide on anything first of all, and its been proved this concept doesn't work already, by a company called Microsoft.
Yeah, because MS is an example of a company that totally failed. They must not know anything.
The problem with Linux is the barrier to entry is too high. Newbies don't have a clue what distro they need. Ubuntu has gone a long way to fix that but a unified distro would be a good thing. Just don't do it at the expense of everything else.
I'm with you. If that really was the original image, the person doing the editing has mad Photoshop skills.
As to the issue of retouching to begin with, that's a slippery slope. With this image, the changes don't really alter the impressions given by the picture (you could maybe argue the flag makes you think she's more patriotic but I doubt it since she's in uniform already).
We should be more concerned when the image is altered to change it's meaning such as cloning people out or increasing smoke & fire to make damage appear worse etc. In these cases, the alterations are much more damaging.
As for preventing it, I guess the only way to to not allow ANY processing what so ever. No levels, sharpening, dodging, burning, etc. This will place a burden on photographers to get it right in camera but that was the way we had to do it in film. I'm not sure about other manufactures but I know Nikon provides Image Authentication Software that can verify a photo's authenticity.
Maybe ALL news images should be required to use this technology and relegate images that fail to editorial use with a disclaimer.
Well, if you stick a bomb in your underwear drawer at home, it's not likely to blow me up. If we get on the same plane together and you've packed one in your bag, it will.
What's so "embarrassing and humiliating" about being patted down...especially if EVERYONE is being patted down? For most/. readers, it's the most action they're likely to get.
All the big companies work closely with MS. I spent 5 years working on the Redmond campus with an "Orange" badge because I was an IHV doing video drivers. First with S3, then 3dfx, and finally ATI. There were countless other people from other companies as well. We had office space at MS and enjoyed most of the other benefits as well.
In the last few years, as office space got tight, most vendors moved off site to make way for MS's own people but there is still a very close relationship.
Yes, I know the difference between weather and climate. I also know that science can't accuratly predicte either with enough accruacy to commit trillions of dollars on flawed solutions because some people think the sky is falling. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-02/osu-atd021207.php/
The reason for the argument is simple. Science has been wrong before. There are an overwhelming number of contributing factors to climate change. Many climate models of the past have not proven true. Heck, "experts" can't get next weeks weather right but they expect me to believe them on the 100 year forecast? There is science on both sides of the argument.
The global warming alarmist have no solution that will STOP global warming. Sure, they have some suggestions and many are being implemented but to follow all of their ideas would cost TRILLIONS of dollars, increase hardships on families and return us to a 3rd world country while not guaranteeing any result.
The gloom and doom HAS NOT BEEN conclusively proven so at this point, the cure is worse than the disease. You people seem to have the attitude that if your not for us, your against us. That's not true. I'd bet that the vast majority of people that don't believe in man made climate change aren't out polluting and purposely trying to destroy the planet. Like me, they appreciate mother nature and try to be responsible in their role as stewards of the earth. They believe in recycling and trying to be energy conscience etc. They just don't want to be bullied into returning to a 3rd world country and having our freedoms taken away to satisfy the whims of alarmists.
Possibly, but at least Biden gives the impression of understanding the constitution. It's not a lot if you want to lead a country, but a basic understanding of the law is kind of vital, I think.
No, Biden came across as the typical, career politician...the same type as all the existing politicians we have in both parties in congress, that have gotten us into our current mess. Palin came across as a breath of fresh air. Everyone keeps yelling for change in this election and so far, Palin appears to be the only one different than the current establishment.
It horrifies me to think so many people voting think Obama's trillions of dollars of new spending, vast government expansion, 20+ years of attending an anti white/anti US church, clueless foreign policy and zero experience are something to vote for.
While I'm not happy with everything Bush has done and McCain wouldn't be my first pick, I'm certainly not drinking the Obama coolaid.
When it comes to election fraud, both parties are guilty but I lived in Seattle and saw the democrat corruption there first hand.
If taking the bike/public transport and turning off equipment was all that anyone was proposing, no one would have any problem.
It's the TRILLIONS of dollars in taxes and spending and raising of energy costs and transferring of wealth and power behind the global warming that I hate with the white hot intensity of a thousand suns...and all of this for absolutely NO GUARANTY of a result of ANY KIND!!!
What if you don't live in the city? What if you need to haul people and a load? What if you your a normal person who can't afford 3 different vehicles?
Get a clue people. The SUV was popular because it could do everything. It could go off road, haul people, tow, and was safe (for the people in it).
The market is working just as it should. If gas is expensive, people will take that into consideration when making a purchase but you eco-nazis that want to ban them are just nuts.
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I wonder if they change the plan to remove the unlimited data, does this count as "terms & conditions" change and allow users to cancel service without paying the early termination fees?
That's because the overlay only works on one screen at a time.
It only takes one not to agree to mess up your logic.
The reason I love linux is because I have the choice. Minimal distro, server oriented distro, etc. Trying to make one big distro is absolutely the wrong thinking, it would be impossible to decide on anything first of all, and its been proved this concept doesn't work already, by a company called Microsoft.
Yeah, because MS is an example of a company that totally failed. They must not know anything.
The problem with Linux is the barrier to entry is too high. Newbies don't have a clue what distro they need. Ubuntu has gone a long way to fix that but a unified distro would be a good thing. Just don't do it at the expense of everything else.
Insert LG Chocolate jokes here.
I'm with you. If that really was the original image, the person doing the editing has mad Photoshop skills.
As to the issue of retouching to begin with, that's a slippery slope. With this image, the changes don't really alter the impressions given by the picture (you could maybe argue the flag makes you think she's more patriotic but I doubt it since she's in uniform already).
We should be more concerned when the image is altered to change it's meaning such as cloning people out or increasing smoke & fire to make damage appear worse etc. In these cases, the alterations are much more damaging.
As for preventing it, I guess the only way to to not allow ANY processing what so ever. No levels, sharpening, dodging, burning, etc. This will place a burden on photographers to get it right in camera but that was the way we had to do it in film. I'm not sure about other manufactures but I know Nikon provides Image Authentication Software that can verify a photo's authenticity.
Maybe ALL news images should be required to use this technology and relegate images that fail to editorial use with a disclaimer.
Well, if you stick a bomb in your underwear drawer at home, it's not likely to blow me up. If we get on the same plane together and you've packed one in your bag, it will. What's so "embarrassing and humiliating" about being patted down...especially if EVERYONE is being patted down? For most /. readers, it's the most action they're likely to get.
All the big companies work closely with MS. I spent 5 years working on the Redmond campus with an "Orange" badge because I was an IHV doing video drivers. First with S3, then 3dfx, and finally ATI. There were countless other people from other companies as well. We had office space at MS and enjoyed most of the other benefits as well. In the last few years, as office space got tight, most vendors moved off site to make way for MS's own people but there is still a very close relationship.
How about "Oh Crap".
Yes, I know the difference between weather and climate. I also know that science can't accuratly predicte either with enough accruacy to commit trillions of dollars on flawed solutions because some people think the sky is falling. http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2007-02/osu-atd021207.php/
The reason for the argument is simple. Science has been wrong before. There are an overwhelming number of contributing factors to climate change. Many climate models of the past have not proven true. Heck, "experts" can't get next weeks weather right but they expect me to believe them on the 100 year forecast? There is science on both sides of the argument. The global warming alarmist have no solution that will STOP global warming. Sure, they have some suggestions and many are being implemented but to follow all of their ideas would cost TRILLIONS of dollars, increase hardships on families and return us to a 3rd world country while not guaranteeing any result. The gloom and doom HAS NOT BEEN conclusively proven so at this point, the cure is worse than the disease. You people seem to have the attitude that if your not for us, your against us. That's not true. I'd bet that the vast majority of people that don't believe in man made climate change aren't out polluting and purposely trying to destroy the planet. Like me, they appreciate mother nature and try to be responsible in their role as stewards of the earth. They believe in recycling and trying to be energy conscience etc. They just don't want to be bullied into returning to a 3rd world country and having our freedoms taken away to satisfy the whims of alarmists.
Possibly, but at least Biden gives the impression of understanding the constitution. It's not a lot if you want to lead a country, but a basic understanding of the law is kind of vital, I think.
No, Biden came across as the typical, career politician...the same type as all the existing politicians we have in both parties in congress, that have gotten us into our current mess. Palin came across as a breath of fresh air. Everyone keeps yelling for change in this election and so far, Palin appears to be the only one different than the current establishment.
What ever happened to letting the stupid kids fail?? The world needs ditch diggers too.
uh...she's been a registered Republican since 83 and Obamas been to Wrights church this year.
It horrifies me to think so many people voting think Obama's trillions of dollars of new spending, vast government expansion, 20+ years of attending an anti white/anti US church, clueless foreign policy and zero experience are something to vote for. While I'm not happy with everything Bush has done and McCain wouldn't be my first pick, I'm certainly not drinking the Obama coolaid. When it comes to election fraud, both parties are guilty but I lived in Seattle and saw the democrat corruption there first hand.
If taking the bike/public transport and turning off equipment was all that anyone was proposing, no one would have any problem. It's the TRILLIONS of dollars in taxes and spending and raising of energy costs and transferring of wealth and power behind the global warming that I hate with the white hot intensity of a thousand suns...and all of this for absolutely NO GUARANTY of a result of ANY KIND!!!
Amen! There are PLENTY of "irregularities" to go around on BOTH sides. Bush won. Get over it. Live in the now.
What if you don't live in the city? What if you need to haul people and a load? What if you your a normal person who can't afford 3 different vehicles? Get a clue people. The SUV was popular because it could do everything. It could go off road, haul people, tow, and was safe (for the people in it). The market is working just as it should. If gas is expensive, people will take that into consideration when making a purchase but you eco-nazis that want to ban them are just nuts.