I think what spaceplanesfan was saying is that there's no really guarantee that you're going to be able to block your actions on the Internet. Yes you can use measures such as Peerblock and the like, but if some industry stooge wants to see what you are doing then there's really no way around it. Especially if they have enough clout to call your ISP with official credentials and get a data stream capture of your session. Unless you're using a SSL (not even then in some cases) and have uploading turned off, then MAYBE they won't be able to get anywhere.
Because if IMDB was able to find this lady's age, surely there are many other sources on the Internet able to do the same thing. Does that mean she's going to sue every single source out there that happens to list her accurate information?
I would recommend mixing the media types because you really can't rely on just one solution. I personally would go with a media server with a few 2TB drives and then an Internet-based solution like Carbonite. They offer unlimited storage, but you are limited to one computer and can only backup items on internal drive space (hence the media server with internal HDDs). Carbonite doesn't allow you to delete from your computer but keep a copy on their service (not longer than a month, anyways), which is why I say you should have a few 2TB drives.
Imagine if all the money spent on sending
handfuls of people into space was spent on health care education here on
Earth?
Seems to me that spending money on something that will eventually contribute to the over-population of the planet while NOT spending money on ways to get off this rock, would be the definition of counter-productive.
My wife's phone was stolen from her hospital room while she was down the hall getting an MRI. We suspected the hospital staff but of course there was no way to prove it. Later that day I logged onto the Find my iPhone website and saw that it was in a neighborhood about 20 miles away. I drove to the edge of the subdivision where it was pointing me to and I called the police to let them know that I had tracked down a stolen iPhone and that I needed their help getting it back. They sent out an officer who took a look at the map on my computer screen and then drove over to where it said to go (I had to stay put). About 20 minutes later he came back empty-handed and said "I looked around but I didn't see the phone. I talked with a few people but no one else has seen it either. Sorry, buddy". He then instructed me NOT to go looking for it myself, but looking at the dot on the screen KNOWING that it's in some house less than a mile away, I just couldn't sit idle. I drove to the house where the blue dot was and knocked on the door but there was no answer. Next door there was a woman and her children sitting on the porch so I walked over and explained the situation. She immediately let me know that the woman in that house has two jobs - one of them as a cleaning lady at the hospital my wife was admitted into. The other job was a similar position at a nearby hospital, where she was working at that moment. I called the officer back and explained to him what I found out and he went to the hospital, rounded up the woman and brought her back to her house. A few minutes later she and the officer walked out with my wife's phone in hand. He gave it back to me and gave me some information to follow up on if we decided to press charges, which we did. As far as I know that woman lost both of her jobs and is currently waiting on a court date for sentencing. Since it was over a certain dollar amount ($300 maybe?) it was considered a felony and she could serve a couple years in jail.
Moral of the story? If you steal someone's phone, turn it off so they can't track it.;-p
I'm not normally the type to point out grammatical mistakes made my posters, but I feel like the articles should be a tad more scrutinized before published.
FTFA: "Keep in mind that Burning Man looks a lot different from space then it does up close. "
I mean, come on guys...that's 3rd grade stuff there.
I think you are referring to partial-birth abortions...that's not what I was talking about, but at least you were able to provide your dramatic flair. Bravo!
I'll tell you the same thing I tell those religious fanatics that try to keep women from being able to have abortions: If you're against it, then don't do it!
Judging by the amount of bloat-ware that's been coming with HP computers for the past several years, it would seem they've been practicing for this very moment.
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OMG this is hilarious. I have no mod points so I have to post this instead...well done, sir!
I think what spaceplanesfan was saying is that there's no really guarantee that you're going to be able to block your actions on the Internet. Yes you can use measures such as Peerblock and the like, but if some industry stooge wants to see what you are doing then there's really no way around it. Especially if they have enough clout to call your ISP with official credentials and get a data stream capture of your session. Unless you're using a SSL (not even then in some cases) and have uploading turned off, then MAYBE they won't be able to get anywhere.
Because if IMDB was able to find this lady's age, surely there are many other sources on the Internet able to do the same thing. Does that mean she's going to sue every single source out there that happens to list her accurate information?
I would recommend mixing the media types because you really can't rely on just one solution. I personally would go with a media server with a few 2TB drives and then an Internet-based solution like Carbonite. They offer unlimited storage, but you are limited to one computer and can only backup items on internal drive space (hence the media server with internal HDDs). Carbonite doesn't allow you to delete from your computer but keep a copy on their service (not longer than a month, anyways), which is why I say you should have a few 2TB drives.
LOfuckingL
The comments section of TFA is funny. Tell us, unpartial slashdotters: will those light sabers become theft fodder for the dishonorable?
...with a script for Greasemonkey called Unfriend Finder. You have to install Greasemonkey addon for Firefox first.
Imagine if all the money spent on sending handfuls of people into space was spent on health care education here on Earth?
Seems to me that spending money on something that will eventually contribute to the over-population of the planet while NOT spending money on ways to get off this rock, would be the definition of counter-productive.
I actually expected a little flak from the cop for disobeying him, too. He actually thanked me and said "nice work".
My wife's phone was stolen from her hospital room while she was down the hall getting an MRI. We suspected the hospital staff but of course there was no way to prove it. Later that day I logged onto the Find my iPhone website and saw that it was in a neighborhood about 20 miles away. I drove to the edge of the subdivision where it was pointing me to and I called the police to let them know that I had tracked down a stolen iPhone and that I needed their help getting it back. They sent out an officer who took a look at the map on my computer screen and then drove over to where it said to go (I had to stay put). About 20 minutes later he came back empty-handed and said "I looked around but I didn't see the phone. I talked with a few people but no one else has seen it either. Sorry, buddy". He then instructed me NOT to go looking for it myself, but looking at the dot on the screen KNOWING that it's in some house less than a mile away, I just couldn't sit idle. I drove to the house where the blue dot was and knocked on the door but there was no answer. Next door there was a woman and her children sitting on the porch so I walked over and explained the situation. She immediately let me know that the woman in that house has two jobs - one of them as a cleaning lady at the hospital my wife was admitted into. The other job was a similar position at a nearby hospital, where she was working at that moment. I called the officer back and explained to him what I found out and he went to the hospital, rounded up the woman and brought her back to her house. A few minutes later she and the officer walked out with my wife's phone in hand. He gave it back to me and gave me some information to follow up on if we decided to press charges, which we did. As far as I know that woman lost both of her jobs and is currently waiting on a court date for sentencing. Since it was over a certain dollar amount ($300 maybe?) it was considered a felony and she could serve a couple years in jail.
Moral of the story? If you steal someone's phone, turn it off so they can't track it. ;-p
I'm not normally the type to point out grammatical mistakes made my posters, but I feel like the articles should be a tad more scrutinized before published.
FTFA: "Keep in mind that Burning Man looks a lot different from space then it does up close. "
I mean, come on guys...that's 3rd grade stuff there.
What he's doing won't, but now the /. readers in the US are aware of the service and can start using it, too.
Hell yes an hour. At least! What better way to take a break from work and not be docked lunch time or break time?
I plan on getting some mod points later today or tomorrow. I'll be back to mod you Funny.
Afuckingmen!
I think you are referring to partial-birth abortions...that's not what I was talking about, but at least you were able to provide your dramatic flair. Bravo!
I'll tell you the same thing I tell those religious fanatics that try to keep women from being able to have abortions: If you're against it, then don't do it!
Judging by the amount of bloat-ware that's been coming with HP computers for the past several years, it would seem they've been practicing for this very moment.
That's all fine and well for techies who understand how it all works, but what about Mr. and Mrs. John Q public who want what they are paying for?
A-fracking-men. I'm surprised Apple hasn't done a bit about this, actually. Like, by calling them PE's for Personal Experience, or some such shit.
Off-topic, I know.
I don't know why you were modded Off-topic; I think the analogy makes perfect sense.
Yes. Big Earl.
Does radio care which standard of measurement is used?
*YOUR wife. Not YOU'RE. That's what I get for typing whilst getting a BJ from your wife.
It's worked for me several times....if you're wife is willing to do it for me then you shouldn't have any problems, either.