It sounds like a good idea, and we all know that options and diversity is what open source and free software is all about. I just hope that they don't pour heaps of cash into something which gets bogged down by bureaucracy. The EU track record isn't exactly stellar in that regard.
This may be totally off topic but one thing which helps get your dishes sqeaky clean is rinsing them properly (and brushing off the stuff which won't go with a rinse) before putting stuff in the dishwasher.
I know of no dishwashers except industrial ones which don't have problems with food which has dried stuck to a plate. A simple rinse can make a world of difference.
but how could this possibly be used to combat the onset of senility?
Studies have shown that passively sitting around not talking to anyone all day doesn't exactly help your brain keep in shape. (You have to exercise it, you know? Seriously.)
I decided way back that if technology allowed I'd want a virtual persona (themed like "Jeeves" in the English TV series) to keep track of things for me.
I'd love to be able to just look at any screen in the appartment and ask what I was supposed to do today, ask if there are any interesting news etc. A computer won't get bored with you asking for the nth time, and can alert someone if you don't take your medicine. If technology allows, why burden our children? They can come over to visit instead of taking care of you.
I'm not sure I'd want a robot though. Face-in-the-TV is more my style. Think Max Headroom, only with class;)
According to the site, the flight will take 80 hours. How does the pilot plan to stay awake that long?
My guess would be amphetamines, which are supposed to be reasonably safe in a small and short term dose. I wonder if it's legal though? Special permits?
Disclaimer: I have no practical experience with amphetamines nor any real knowledge on how safe they really are.
What should work too, is using two camcorders taped together. Stereo photography has been around for ages.
Yes, but the whole point of this system is to use one camera which is much cheaper and simpler to implement than two.
Additionally, if you RTA, it is mentioned that this system copes better with surfaces which would look uniform (white object on white background) than a stereo-based system, as different directions of light are more likely to expose object borders than light from a single direction.
How about having a camcorder with several differently coloured light sources? By analyzing the correspondingly differently coloured shadows one could create depth information in real time.
Add this to moving around a room while filming it. It should be possible to create an accurate 3D-representation even with today's technology.
If the colours of the light sources we're properly matched any discoloration could probably be eliminated as well.
I solved this problem using a very simple principle:
I don't fix computers unless someone specifically asks me to come over to fix the computers. If I'm asked to look at a problem I do, but if it takes more than five minutes to fix I simply say that I'll have to fix it on a separate occation.
Most people are to embarrased to ask me over just for the computer, and when someone actually does I can be prepared (mentally at least).
I took this to the point of telling my parents I won't come over at all if they try to pile their computer issues on me every time I show up. Things have been fine since.
Indexing images for search purposes would be considered fair use under most countries' copyright laws. Copyright is designed to limit redistribution, and I wouln't call displaying search results redistibution of their images.
If Google woudn't cache images every search the only option left would be hotlinking the images as part of the search result page, which would be a Bad Thing.
but if they reflect light, youre eyes have to work harder to decide what to pay attention to; the reflection or the stuff on the screen.
Um, a paper reflects light. Thats how you see it. So does mostly everything else in your surroundings, except for the minority of objects which emit light. Lamps and screens, mostly.
By your logic, a paper should be harder to read than a screen. Is it?
Thanking people for doing the Right Thing is indeed a Good Thing. But in case of websites I believe that the user agent string ending up in the webserver logs is feedback enough.
Sibling posts already gave the spec, but I believe the size of a system like this is rather insignificant.
If you're paying 2 million and upwards for a thing like this you probably can afford an appropriate space with appropriate climate control.
(OK, so some people cram ${car_price * 10} worth of HIFI equipment into a ${small_japanese_car}, but I doubt anyone would want one of these installed in their closet...)
The core issue is not if this is legal under current legislation or not.
The core issue is how long we will have to wait until supply meets demand. There is a demand for technology like this, but thr RIAA and its peers realize stuff like this empowers consumers... thus they feel threatened.
This will ultimately be legal, regardless of wether it is now. One only has to wonder how much tax money (in god knows how many nations) will have to be spent on pointless lawsuits until we, the consumers, can finally get what we want at a reasonable price.
From the article: But to make such high speeds practical, another plasma unit must be stationed on a platform at the other end of the trip to apply brakes to the spacecraft.
And if the braking unit malfunctions the mission is going to last a wee bit longer than planned, it seems... Unless they just crash and burn into the planet that is.
I tried a Coral cache link, but even that times out. But if enough people keep clicking it I'm sure the Coral servers will get through at least once... Worth a try, isn't it?
Unless the server is completely crashed, that is....
Besides the obvious engineering feat of putting in laptop circuitry, camera circuitry, and electric toothbrush circuitry all inside one cellphome, the fact is, it just doesn't make sense.
Besides the obvious engineering feat of putting in processing circuitry, mass storage circuitry, and 3D display circuitry all inside one computer, the fact is, it just doesn't make sense.
PS. OK, the electric toothbrush doesn't make sense, but I'd still be willing to bet that integration makes a lot of sense. Dedicated hardware may go the extra mile, but in many cases "good enough" is, well, good enough.
Once again: a monopoly by itself is not illegal; abusing one's position as a monopoly is.
And ironically, a patent is a legal means of acquiring a temporary monopoly on a specific piece of technology, after which the patent holder is free to (in practice, think software patents) abuse their legally aquired monopoly at will.
Even though I do understand that content creators wish to protect themselves I believe that no DRM is the way to go.
The main thing is to focus on having a well working and simple delivery model, and to make sure the content isn't over-priced. DRM ultimately pretty useless, since it can always be broken eventually. If it's simpler to buy the content from a reputable store than getting it over P2P the model will work.
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It sounds like a good idea, and we all know that options and diversity is what open source and free software is all about. I just hope that they don't pour heaps of cash into something which gets bogged down by bureaucracy. The EU track record isn't exactly stellar in that regard.
If you mean in the sense that there will always be an Amiga, then yes.
This may be totally off topic but one thing which helps get your dishes sqeaky clean is rinsing them properly (and brushing off the stuff which won't go with a rinse) before putting stuff in the dishwasher.
I know of no dishwashers except industrial ones which don't have problems with food which has dried stuck to a plate. A simple rinse can make a world of difference.
Worst ... troll ... ever.
but how could this possibly be used to combat the onset of senility?
Studies have shown that passively sitting around not talking to anyone all day doesn't exactly help your brain keep in shape. (You have to exercise it, you know? Seriously.)
I decided way back that if technology allowed I'd want a virtual persona (themed like "Jeeves" in the English TV series) to keep track of things for me.
;)
I'd love to be able to just look at any screen in the appartment and ask what I was supposed to do today, ask if there are any interesting news etc. A computer won't get bored with you asking for the nth time, and can alert someone if you don't take your medicine. If technology allows, why burden our children? They can come over to visit instead of taking care of you.
I'm not sure I'd want a robot though. Face-in-the-TV is more my style. Think Max Headroom, only with class
According to the site, the flight will take 80 hours. How does the pilot plan to stay awake that long?
My guess would be amphetamines, which are supposed to be reasonably safe in a small and short term dose. I wonder if it's legal though? Special permits?
Disclaimer: I have no practical experience with amphetamines nor any real knowledge on how safe they really are.
What should work too, is using two camcorders taped together. Stereo photography has been around for ages.
Yes, but the whole point of this system is to use one camera which is much cheaper and simpler to implement than two.
Additionally, if you RTA, it is mentioned that this system copes better with surfaces which would look uniform (white object on white background) than a stereo-based system, as different directions of light are more likely to expose object borders than light from a single direction.
Moderators: If you don't get the joke, don't moderate at all...
How about having a camcorder with several differently coloured light sources? By analyzing the correspondingly differently coloured shadows one could create depth information in real time.
Add this to moving around a room while filming it. It should be possible to create an accurate 3D-representation even with today's technology.
If the colours of the light sources we're properly matched any discoloration could probably be eliminated as well.
Food for thought.
I solved this problem using a very simple principle:
I don't fix computers unless someone specifically asks me to come over to fix the computers. If I'm asked to look at a problem I do, but if it takes more than five minutes to fix I simply say that I'll have to fix it on a separate occation.
Most people are to embarrased to ask me over just for the computer, and when someone actually does I can be prepared (mentally at least).
I took this to the point of telling my parents I won't come over at all if they try to pile their computer issues on me every time I show up. Things have been fine since.
Indexing images for search purposes would be considered fair use under most countries' copyright laws. Copyright is designed to limit redistribution, and I wouln't call displaying search results redistibution of their images.
If Google woudn't cache images every search the only option left would be hotlinking the images as part of the search result page, which would be a Bad Thing.
Check out Ubuntu. From what I've heard (friend of mine tried it) install should be rather painless.
Here's the Ubuntu About page for more info.
Where is the upcry when you have WWII games happening??
Games about WWII: OK.
Games about shoveling the dead naked bodies of Jews into ovens: Not OK.
I guess the point is that some things just go beyond what most people think is appropriate/acceptable/good taste.
but if they reflect light, youre eyes have to work harder to decide what to pay attention to; the reflection or the stuff on the screen.
Um, a paper reflects light. Thats how you see it. So does mostly everything else in your surroundings, except for the minority of objects which emit light. Lamps and screens, mostly.
By your logic, a paper should be harder to read than a screen. Is it?
Thanking people for doing the Right Thing is indeed a Good Thing. But in case of websites I believe that the user agent string ending up in the webserver logs is feedback enough.
You forgot to mention the most important thing: Did you contact the bank and inform them that their web app only works on IE?
Sites, especially banking sites (read: conservative sites), won't improve unless they get enough feedback to do so.
Sibling posts already gave the spec, but I believe the size of a system like this is rather insignificant.
If you're paying 2 million and upwards for a thing like this you probably can afford an appropriate space with appropriate climate control.
(OK, so some people cram ${car_price * 10} worth of HIFI equipment into a ${small_japanese_car}, but I doubt anyone would want one of these installed in their closet...)
The core issue is not if this is legal under current legislation or not.
The core issue is how long we will have to wait until supply meets demand. There is a demand for technology like this, but thr RIAA and its peers realize stuff like this empowers consumers... thus they feel threatened.
This will ultimately be legal, regardless of wether it is now. One only has to wonder how much tax money (in god knows how many nations) will have to be spent on pointless lawsuits until we, the consumers, can finally get what we want at a reasonable price.
From the article: But to make such high speeds practical, another plasma unit must be stationed on a platform at the other end of the trip to apply brakes to the spacecraft.
And if the braking unit malfunctions the mission is going to last a wee bit longer than planned, it seems... Unless they just crash and burn into the planet that is.
Working Mirrordot link .
I tried a Coral cache link, but even that times out. But if enough people keep clicking it I'm sure the Coral servers will get through at least once... Worth a try, isn't it?
Unless the server is completely crashed, that is....
Besides the obvious engineering feat of putting in laptop circuitry, camera circuitry, and electric toothbrush circuitry all inside one cellphome, the fact is, it just doesn't make sense.
Besides the obvious engineering feat of putting in processing circuitry, mass storage circuitry, and 3D display circuitry all inside one computer, the fact is, it just doesn't make sense.
PS. OK, the electric toothbrush doesn't make sense, but I'd still be willing to bet that integration makes a lot of sense. Dedicated hardware may go the extra mile, but in many cases "good enough" is, well, good enough.
Once again: a monopoly by itself is not illegal; abusing one's position as a monopoly is.
And ironically, a patent is a legal means of acquiring a temporary monopoly on a specific piece of technology, after which the patent holder is free to (in practice, think software patents) abuse their legally aquired monopoly at will.
Even though I do understand that content creators wish to protect themselves I believe that no DRM is the way to go.
The main thing is to focus on having a well working and simple delivery model, and to make sure the content isn't over-priced. DRM ultimately pretty useless, since it can always be broken eventually. If it's simpler to buy the content from a reputable store than getting it over P2P the model will work.
Tim O'Reilly wrote and excellent piece on the subject in 2002, and it still applies today: Piracy is Progressive Taxation, and Other Thoughts on the Evolution of Online Distribution
PS. I'm sure a lot of you will disagree, but at least I can claim to be a content creator myself...