Really? CALEA and Clipper chip are your citations? Clipper was already defunct by 1996 and CALEA only allows the access, with a proper warrant. Not the same as Patriot Act and similar.
Depending on the rules of a particular organization however, you could get fired for that. At my currently employer, you cannot use a personal email address for business purposes. Doing so leaves business records in the cloud and that's a no no. Since this is a public school, I'm guessing that it would also be a no no there too.
As an atheist myself (and a relatively "strong" one at that - I consider the concept of religion to be toxic), I wouldn't be surprised to see the same reaction in rabid Linux users, or rabid Windows users (although admittedly they're a lot harder to find). The article and summary are heavily focused on Apple, but the core content of the article (and yes, summary) states that it's more about it being a brand that people do build up a "religious" feeling towards.
I agree, I would think that Linux or Windows devotees would generate the same scans too.
As an Apple user (typing this on a MacBook Pro) AND as a Linux user, AND as a Windows user for work, I really am quite certain I wouldn't have these kinds of reactions in my brain to seeing Apple logos. i.e. I am not an "Apple devotee" as the article puts it. I do however suspect you'd see these reactions in my brain for the things I am truly passionate about (sometimes irrationally) such as showing me a Dvorak layout keyboard; a linguistic tree; or the flag of my home country. Note that I don't consider myself "excessively" devoted to any of these things, but I can imagine it would trigger something (these things all do trigger an emotional response for example).
I'm definitely an Apple fan (not a fanboy) since I switched in 2006. I weighed my options for a laptop when I went back to school to finish my undergrad degree, and chose the MacBook Pro. I also went from a "candybar" regular cell phone to the original iPhone, and have sold each old iPhone and upgraded to new ones as given the cost to upgrade, was worth it to me. I also bought my iPad (great supplemental and travel device) but given the cost and features, I didn't upgrade. I also don't own any other Apple products as I have found other offerings (routers, NAS, etc) to be superior. Nothing wrong with liking Apple and their products I say, as long as you make the rational decision behind owning the product.
"Of course like all kids, I had imaginary friends, but not just one. I had hundreds and hundreds and all of them from different backgrounds who spoke different languages. And one of them, whose name was Caleb, he spoke a magical language that only I could understand."
Tough how? You can assign a KB shortcut to switch Spaces. I assign certain apps to open in either Space 1 or Space 2 and use Ctrl-1 or Ctrl-2 to go between them. You can do this for up to 4 Spaces.:)
I wouldn't recommend this setup at all, but if you HAD to leave your router "free and open", the D-Link DIR-655 has the ability to broadcast a Guest Network (which limits access of those using it from seeing your machines behind your router) and has QoS (so you can prioritize your packets over your "guests").
True, it is not. However those who work for the FBI as agents, and potential candidates, feel a sense of helping the greater good, in similar fashion a military service man/woman would. Hence, the argument of why take a job in the FBI instead of private sector, was saying that not just money is someones motivation.
I see your point if it was compressed again using JPEG, but what if GIF or BMP, etc was used. Would that make a difference since they would compress the image using a different algorithm?
Sure, I wouldn't argue that a mid-range B&M shop can compete with Amazon, etc. but If I have 5 B&M shops all with the same item, I'd like to avoid making 5 stops to check the best price. If I can walk into my favorite shop of choice, show that their B&M competitor has a better price and can they beat/match it, then great.
Valid argument, but see the part above about creativity.:) For example, when I have choice in flying, I sometimes choose JetBlue even though there are cheaper options, because the experience as a whole (Terminal 5, crew, TV in seat) is usually better than the competition. Or when I needed a large screen TV. I went to Best Buy, Circuit City (when they were open) and a local shop here in NYC called J&R. I ultimately went with J&R.
Unfortunately I can't attest to that, we don't have any Wal-mart's at all in NYC and I seem to be able to shop ok.:)
I work at a large business that often negotiates with vendors for the best prices. Ultimately not everyone will want to go to Wal-mart and would like to have choice. If the service was better, return policy easier or something else, but the prices slightly higher, it may be worth it for me to shop at Wal-mart's closest competitor. Leads to the "creativity" part of the equation.
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Really? CALEA and Clipper chip are your citations? Clipper was already defunct by 1996 and CALEA only allows the access, with a proper warrant. Not the same as Patriot Act and similar.
Depending on the rules of a particular organization however, you could get fired for that. At my currently employer, you cannot use a personal email address for business purposes. Doing so leaves business records in the cloud and that's a no no. Since this is a public school, I'm guessing that it would also be a no no there too.
Sorry to nitpick here, but it irks me reading stuff like PIN number or BES server...
Silence Dogood?
They'll be able to stay occupied downloading music and porn quicker.
Should we try the veal?
Yankees vs Mets. Hopefully any world endings wait until the end of the 5th inning so the game counts...
As an atheist myself (and a relatively "strong" one at that - I consider the concept of religion to be toxic), I wouldn't be surprised to see the same reaction in rabid Linux users, or rabid Windows users (although admittedly they're a lot harder to find). The article and summary are heavily focused on Apple, but the core content of the article (and yes, summary) states that it's more about it being a brand that people do build up a "religious" feeling towards.
I agree, I would think that Linux or Windows devotees would generate the same scans too.
As an Apple user (typing this on a MacBook Pro) AND as a Linux user, AND as a Windows user for work, I really am quite certain I wouldn't have these kinds of reactions in my brain to seeing Apple logos. i.e. I am not an "Apple devotee" as the article puts it. I do however suspect you'd see these reactions in my brain for the things I am truly passionate about (sometimes irrationally) such as showing me a Dvorak layout keyboard; a linguistic tree; or the flag of my home country. Note that I don't consider myself "excessively" devoted to any of these things, but I can imagine it would trigger something (these things all do trigger an emotional response for example).
I'm definitely an Apple fan (not a fanboy) since I switched in 2006. I weighed my options for a laptop when I went back to school to finish my undergrad degree, and chose the MacBook Pro. I also went from a "candybar" regular cell phone to the original iPhone, and have sold each old iPhone and upgraded to new ones as given the cost to upgrade, was worth it to me. I also bought my iPad (great supplemental and travel device) but given the cost and features, I didn't upgrade. I also don't own any other Apple products as I have found other offerings (routers, NAS, etc) to be superior. Nothing wrong with liking Apple and their products I say, as long as you make the rational decision behind owning the product.
Steve Jobs, who art at Apple, awesome be thy name...
"Of course like all kids, I had imaginary friends, but not just one. I had hundreds and hundreds and all of them from different backgrounds who spoke different languages. And one of them, whose name was Caleb, he spoke a magical language that only I could understand."
Tough how? You can assign a KB shortcut to switch Spaces. I assign certain apps to open in either Space 1 or Space 2 and use Ctrl-1 or Ctrl-2 to go between them. You can do this for up to 4 Spaces. :)
I wouldn't recommend this setup at all, but if you HAD to leave your router "free and open", the D-Link DIR-655 has the ability to broadcast a Guest Network (which limits access of those using it from seeing your machines behind your router) and has QoS (so you can prioritize your packets over your "guests").
True, it is not. However those who work for the FBI as agents, and potential candidates, feel a sense of helping the greater good, in similar fashion a military service man/woman would. Hence, the argument of why take a job in the FBI instead of private sector, was saying that not just money is someones motivation.
Isn't that like asking why would some highly educated folks join the military as officers when they can work in the private sector?
Yes because text files and VGA/SVGA/XGA quality images are large files sizes...
...just ask for $Texas or Eleventy Billion while you are at it?
Holy crap, that's the same combination as my luggage!
I see your point if it was compressed again using JPEG, but what if GIF or BMP, etc was used. Would that make a difference since they would compress the image using a different algorithm?
That's not all he's lost...
Sure, I wouldn't argue that a mid-range B&M shop can compete with Amazon, etc. but If I have 5 B&M shops all with the same item, I'd like to avoid making 5 stops to check the best price. If I can walk into my favorite shop of choice, show that their B&M competitor has a better price and can they beat/match it, then great.
See, reference the part where I said Mom and Pop
:) For example, when I have choice in flying, I sometimes choose JetBlue even though there are cheaper options, because the experience as a whole (Terminal 5, crew, TV in seat) is usually better than the competition. Or when I needed a large screen TV. I went to Best Buy, Circuit City (when they were open) and a local shop here in NYC called J&R. I ultimately went with J&R.
Valid argument, but see the part above about creativity.
Unfortunately I can't attest to that, we don't have any Wal-mart's at all in NYC and I seem to be able to shop ok. :)
I work at a large business that often negotiates with vendors for the best prices. Ultimately not everyone will want to go to Wal-mart and would like to have choice. If the service was better, return policy easier or something else, but the prices slightly higher, it may be worth it for me to shop at Wal-mart's closest competitor. Leads to the "creativity" part of the equation.
'This is going to accelerate the demise of retailers who do not have either competitive pricing or a standout store experience.'
Be creative? Negotiate better wholesale costs so that you can offer your customers lower prices? If not, someone else will. Isn't that capitalism?
If a restaurant had better food, a nicer atmosphere and cheaper prices, wouldn't you frequent that place as well?
I would like to play Global Thermonuclear War.