Proper adjusting of fuel/timing maps will not cause your engine to fail. In fact, if done properly, even increasing boost pressure will not lead to premature failure.
It is true, in most cases you will be sacrificing fuel economy, or emissional quality. However, its often possible to gain horsepower by siming advancing the timing a bit. All that is required is to increase the octace of the fuel. So if your car makes 115 hp at 87 octace, you can have 120+ hp, if you dont mind the cost of 93 (if its available in your area).
The problems come in when some moron buys a pre-burned chip, or doesn't know what they are doing when they alter the maps (ie. not on a dyno).
Last time I was in Blockbuster about 2/3 of the store is still VHS (mostly older movies). I know they have made great strides toward converting to DVD, but they have a ways to go.
Perhaps they are still renting enough tapes to justify the floor space. Or perhaps its due to the fact that what people want is only available on VHS, so thats why they rent them.
This story hits far too close to home as I just spent the last two evenings attempting to install my Promise ATA/133 card, along with my new Maxtor 160gb drive.. and a new install of Windows. Although I had the most recent drivers, and specified them on install, Windows XPlod could not manage to complete an installation without a hard freeze, blue screen, or other nonsense. I tried with Linux, but only managed to lose my MP3 collection on my other drive. Windows 2000 finally did go.
I'm convinced that even if it yielded a 20% increase in performance it wouldn't be worth complicating my install, my boot time, my lack of slots on my board, etc.
Meanwhile, my lawn has grown out of control, and the trash is starting to stink from me neglecting my other tasks. My advice, ditch the controller for ATA133, and live your life.
I don't know much of the history, but the folks over at www.hondata.com reverse engineered the ECU in the majority of Honda's from the 1990s.
The program was then reengineered to allow for the modification of all the fuel maps, ignition timing maps etc. This allows tuners to bolt on parts, and change specifications without having the computer try to counteract the changes in the name of emissions and fuel economy. There is also datalogging built in which allows me to monitor all the sensors in the car. In my case, it allows me to run a supercharger on my Honda Civic with 8psi, and have it run RIGHT!
In my opinion, its far better than standalone engine management computers (such as MOTEC, etc) for daily driving. It allows us to take advantage of years of Honda development and research, and still tweak to our hearts content.
...and besides, I get to keep a laptop in my car ALA The Fast and the Furious (quite possibly the worst movie ever BTW)
Natural selection will still work fine. The more diseases we cure, the more the bugs become resistant to our cures.
I think a super bug or two will come along and wipe out large groups of people all at once. Basically instead of natural selection happening gradually, it will start to take a stepped approach.
The artificial vagina would be the real holy grail... alas, us techies aren't doing the research on this on. Although I imagine those researchers could probably make use of one as well (assuming they are male).
The article's author has a good point. I don't try to guess a companies domain anymore either... ever since that embarrassing moment in the lab at school when I found out that Dick's Sporting Goods web site is not Dicks.com.
My question is, did the XXX agency ASK for a copy of the software, or did Larry just up and give it to them.
I think its more likely that he tracked down an address and just mailed it out so he could get in the CNET headlines.. as well as increase pressure to implement his proposed system.
"with handicapped PC users, a decent magnifying utility is 9/10 of the ball game"
This seems like quite a large blanket statement. What about handicapped people who dont have vision problems. Or even those who do have vision problems, but are totally blind.
There are many different kinds of disabilities to consider, hopefully many arent being left out.
Thats "attorneys general" not "attorney generals". That CmdrTaco spelling and grammar disease sure does get around. Will that CDC anti-bacterial foam take care of it?
I've been attempting to do some research as to where LINK tags are currently in use, and where it make sense to use them.
W3C gives me a good technical understanding, but where do they really belong? If I were to add them to an existing informational site, we dont have much forward/reverse, but I would like to use them in a way that makes sense.
How long until Sony puts restrictions on recording Sony Studio's movies bought using pay-per-view? or on HBO and the like?
While I think the competition will be good (Microsoft is competing in this realm, etc.) I'm not sure I'm going to like the influence Sony will have from a copyright perspective.
So what happens when something doesn't work right? Are they going to take a quick skip into the outer reaches of our atmosphere to cold boot the power server? Something nice about power generation on Earth, you can walk there. (or at least use a ladder).
On the plus side, a new Incredible Hulk movie is coming out, there could be an interesting cross marketing campaign... hey.. wait a second...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Craig Barrett, 61, Pres, CEO of Intel Corporation was quoted today in a fake press release as saying,
"This is fantastic! With this new thermoelectric material that is 2.4X as efficient as the best existing materials, we can create processors which run 2.4X as hot! Not only that, but we can repackage all those old Celeron 300a's as Pentium 5's and overclock them 2.4X as much! Lookout AMD, here we come!
"This is perfect for traveling"?
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The winner of the PDA game will be the one who finds a way to do without:
"Double headed sync cable..."
"...special adapter for charging..."
Myriad other things I need to pack in my suitcase or pockets
Sounds like the software companies are sounding more and more like the electronics and automotive industry.
In the automotive industry, people are encouraged to dispose of their perfectly good cars due to new features on new models and increasing prices of replacement parts... although their car is perfectly fine.
I remember hearing something about GM phasing out model years on cars... but haven't heard anything since, they must have come to their senses.
Or how about when the knob breaks on your stereo and it costs as much to replace the knob as the stereo.
Consumer backlash? People still buy new cars and new stereos...
"What Open Source sound packages out there are good enough for even the professionals to use when they need to make their squeaks, squeals, and whistles."
I believe the question posed was if there were any quality sound applications for Linux, why focus solely on Open Source?
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Proper adjusting of fuel/timing maps will not cause your engine to fail. In fact, if done properly, even increasing boost pressure will not lead to premature failure.
It is true, in most cases you will be sacrificing fuel economy, or emissional quality. However, its often possible to gain horsepower by siming advancing the timing a bit. All that is required is to increase the octace of the fuel. So if your car makes 115 hp at 87 octace, you can have 120+ hp, if you dont mind the cost of 93 (if its available in your area).
The problems come in when some moron buys a pre-burned chip, or doesn't know what they are doing when they alter the maps (ie. not on a dyno).
Last time I was in Blockbuster about 2/3 of the store is still VHS (mostly older movies). I know they have made great strides toward converting to DVD, but they have a ways to go.
Perhaps they are still renting enough tapes to justify the floor space. Or perhaps its due to the fact that what people want is only available on VHS, so thats why they rent them.
Age of Empires II would be Microsoft's best chance at an online killer-app.
I've spent countless hours losing trebuchets to co-workers and friends.
This story hits far too close to home as I just spent the last two evenings attempting to install my Promise ATA/133 card, along with my new Maxtor 160gb drive.. and a new install of Windows. Although I had the most recent drivers, and specified them on install, Windows XPlod could not manage to complete an installation without a hard freeze, blue screen, or other nonsense. I tried with Linux, but only managed to lose my MP3 collection on my other drive. Windows 2000 finally did go.
I'm convinced that even if it yielded a 20% increase in performance it wouldn't be worth complicating my install, my boot time, my lack of slots on my board, etc.
Meanwhile, my lawn has grown out of control, and the trash is starting to stink from me neglecting my other tasks. My advice, ditch the controller for ATA133, and live your life.
If Adobe was so concerned about encryption, they may have picked up on this bargain from NA.
... but wait a second. We already know they're only concerned as far as it doesn't cause bad PR.
I don't know much of the history, but the folks over at www.hondata.com reverse engineered the ECU in the majority of Honda's from the 1990s.
The program was then reengineered to allow for the modification of all the fuel maps, ignition timing maps etc. This allows tuners to bolt on parts, and change specifications without having the computer try to counteract the changes in the name of emissions and fuel economy. There is also datalogging built in which allows me to monitor all the sensors in the car. In my case, it allows me to run a supercharger on my Honda Civic with 8psi, and have it run RIGHT!
In my opinion, its far better than standalone engine management computers (such as MOTEC, etc) for daily driving. It allows us to take advantage of years of Honda development and research, and still tweak to our hearts content.
...and besides, I get to keep a laptop in my car ALA The Fast and the Furious (quite possibly the worst movie ever BTW)
Natural selection will still work fine. The more diseases we cure, the more the bugs become resistant to our cures.
I think a super bug or two will come along and wipe out large groups of people all at once. Basically instead of natural selection happening gradually, it will start to take a stepped approach.
The artificial vagina would be the real holy grail... alas, us techies aren't doing the research on this on. Although I imagine those researchers could probably make use of one as well (assuming they are male).
The article's author has a good point. I don't try to guess a companies domain anymore either... ever since that embarrassing moment in the lab at school when I found out that Dick's Sporting Goods web site is not Dicks.com.
..duh.
A story on NPR said if it was decided to be used, the first radioactive material would start to arrive in about 10 years...
... time to sell the homestead.
My question is, did the XXX agency ASK for a copy of the software, or did Larry just up and give it to them.
I think its more likely that he tracked down an address and just mailed it out so he could get in the CNET headlines.. as well as increase pressure to implement his proposed system.
This seems like quite a large blanket statement. What about handicapped people who dont have vision problems. Or even those who do have vision problems, but are totally blind.
There are many different kinds of disabilities to consider, hopefully many arent being left out.
... how long until our planet is graced with Genetically-Engineered Super-Models?
$52 from http://www.Dockers.com.
:)
Just like they say.. "Stowaway seam pockets on each side designed for your Compaq iPaq Pocket PC or Motorola phone" - jeez
Would be useful nonetheless.
Thats "attorneys general" not "attorney generals". That CmdrTaco spelling and grammar disease sure does get around. Will that CDC anti-bacterial foam take care of it?
I've been attempting to do some research as to where LINK tags are currently in use, and where it make sense to use them.
W3C gives me a good technical understanding, but where do they really belong? If I were to add them to an existing informational site, we dont have much forward/reverse, but I would like to use them in a way that makes sense.
sorry for the off topic
If we do write our senators, will they ever receive it? Are they even in their offices where the mail will be sent, and will they open it.
I hope our congressmen/women have plans on how to continue communications with their constituants in light of the new security threats.
Should we call?
I have to wonder if MS is pricing to lure developers to utilize their new facility. And if that is the case... why is entry level $250 a pop?
Do they think this is a bargain? And who is to say where the prices are going to go once they do manage to hook some suckers?
Even Arnold knows that when you go to Mars.. you are supposed to be staying .. "TWO WEEKS".
How long until Sony puts restrictions on recording Sony Studio's movies bought using pay-per-view? or on HBO and the like?
While I think the competition will be good (Microsoft is competing in this realm, etc.) I'm not sure I'm going to like the influence Sony will have from a copyright perspective.
So what happens when something doesn't work right? Are they going to take a quick skip into the outer reaches of our atmosphere to cold boot the power server? Something nice about power generation on Earth, you can walk there. (or at least use a ladder).
On the plus side, a new Incredible Hulk movie is coming out, there could be an interesting cross marketing campaign... hey.. wait a second...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Craig Barrett, 61, Pres, CEO of Intel Corporation was quoted today in a fake press release as saying,
The winner of the PDA game will be the one who finds a way to do without:
Sounds like the software companies are sounding more and more like the electronics and automotive industry.
In the automotive industry, people are encouraged to dispose of their perfectly good cars due to new features on new models and increasing prices of replacement parts... although their car is perfectly fine.
I remember hearing something about GM phasing out model years on cars... but haven't heard anything since, they must have come to their senses.
Or how about when the knob breaks on your stereo and it costs as much to replace the knob as the stereo.
Consumer backlash? People still buy new cars and new stereos...
"What Open Source sound packages out there are good enough for even the professionals to use when they need to make their squeaks, squeals, and whistles."
I believe the question posed was if there were any quality sound applications for Linux, why focus solely on Open Source?