Some time later the boss came in stony faced and simply said "The patent for the steering wheel. No one ever jokes about it again. Ever. Period." then walked out. Seems it was the only patent that stood up to scrutiny.... All the rest were rejected...
Not trolling, really don't understand what happened. Was it:
1) Boss realised the Patent Office did the most brain-dead thing: approved your steering wheel patent (because it's full of obfuscation) and rejected the rest (because they're too plain text), OR
2) Australian Patent Office realised boss was trying to be funny, and rejected everything?
So, the owner of the "Timezone" amusement centers around Australia formally owned the patent on every electronic steering wheel that controls a vehicle...
I still don't understand. Is your company in Australia?
For people who don't know this person (including great grandchildren), tears are a turn off. They want to feel happy when looking at this person's video (Wow, it's my great-grandmother!), not be told that this is supposed to be a sad scene and they are supposed to feel sad.
For people who knows this person, the viewers' tears will feel naturally. All the more when the person is not crying.
Yes, my words are insensitive, but I think this person wants to be remembered as a person who brings happiness, not sadness, to her viewers.
But there's no indication in the post -- rather the contrary -- that he/she is selling anything.
Perhaps it's due to the "inappropriateness" of the response? Or the words "Nobody needs die of cancer any more" in the subject?
Posts sometimes reflect what the author have in mind when he is writing it. The "inappropriateness" may have reflected the author's intent (or simple "don't care" attitude), even when the actual words appear objective.
I doubt you'd enjoy it if I throw highly insensitive words at you when you're grieving over your dying dog or cat. Hence the mod-down.
So what happens is, RIM provides the decryption codes for instant messaging. The emails, however, cannot be decrypted, since RIM does not have the codes - they're stored locally on BlackBerry Enterprise Servers, which are set up locally within company premises.
When Blackberry told the Indian government: India needed a lesson on the Internet.
Hahahaha! But that's not realistic anyway - Indians know as much as us.
---
The key thing is this: It's encrypted data at the cellular operators.... The government actually monitors here - cellular operators.... "We don't want to monitor the Internet, we are monitoring only here, because we are interested in mobile phones used by terrorists, not by Internet being used."
Which RIM refused - to decrypt the emails.
--- However, Blackberry messages (instant messaging) is done at a much lower encryption level (which the video calls "scrambling"). To unscramble, you only require the PIN and Blackberry code. Which RIM has (according to the video) given to the Saudi government.
I've used RDBMS, I've used Mongo, I've used the file system, and I've LDAP.... Each has their own purpose, and I use them all for different things.
Out of curiosity, is there any project that actually requires almost all of these technologies? If so, how many libraries do this project have to import, to make these technologies work?
No, I'm not a Java or.NET programmer, so I don't know if these languages already have built-in support for these technologies.
The practical reason has nothing to do with "why would I want an assignment in an IF check". To me, ambiguities like this (even when correctly detectable) is a opportunity to introduce subtle bugs in the code.
I want to specify what I want by using explicit operators, strongly-typed variables, and so forth. And let the parser find my subtle bugs (that fails syntax rules) and highlight them to me.
I want to spend my time coding and correcting obvious bugs. I don't want to waste time hunting for subtle bugs due to ambiguity (even for this one). My workload is high as it is even without bugs.
... the Mac people might be less used to dealing with it and more vulnerable (from a user perspective, not software) to it than Windows users are.
On the other hand, the Mac users may pay more attention to this problem, compared with Windows users who may have became too jaded to care.
I have changed from fixing my friends' desktops free-of-charge on-site, to telling them to "download AVG or buy a decent antivirus, and take care of your own problem".
I wish they would stop trying, and failing to copy MS Office and instead focus on being really good and fast at a basic set of features, rather that being mediocre at a lot.
Different people has different needs.
I, on the other hand, wish that they will fix the MS Office compatibility issues. (e.g. table 1st column width, bullet indentation... it's been 1.5 years since I last tried.) These two bugs were the key reason why I used MS Word instead of OO.o Writer for typing my resume 1.5 years ago.
Here in Singapore, we are billed US$0.18 per kW/h. Although I didn't do my calculations, I thought that in future, I'd run my services using netbooks and tiny boxes - just to save on air-conditioning and physical space.
I saw their debate as a matter of "are file servers relevant today", fueled by the statement "File servers are so last century". Very unfortunately, I myself joined in the argument - very childish of me.
What a powerful statement, brother! I wish I can convince my boss the same! Junk those stupid Excel files and store everything in a mySQL server, that should be the way!
Oh wait, you're talking about home? Sorry, my bad.
connect it to a TV all of which come with USB ports these days and play a long list of media files
Hoo yeah! Plus, during a MPAA raid, the evidence can be quickly removed. Right, brother?
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Some time later the boss came in stony faced and simply said "The patent for the steering wheel. No one ever jokes about it again. Ever. Period." then walked out. Seems it was the only patent that stood up to scrutiny.... All the rest were rejected...
Not trolling, really don't understand what happened. Was it:
1) Boss realised the Patent Office did the most brain-dead thing: approved your steering wheel patent (because it's full of obfuscation) and rejected the rest (because they're too plain text), OR
2) Australian Patent Office realised boss was trying to be funny, and rejected everything?
So, the owner of the "Timezone" amusement centers around Australia formally owned the patent on every electronic steering wheel that controls a vehicle...
I still don't understand. Is your company in Australia?
I joined the Firefox club around milestone .5 or so...
*blushing* Is this what real geeks regularly do - take part in open source projects? I don't dare to call myself a geek anymore...
they have not sold a copy of xp in years. anyone that thinks they are "buying" xp is actualy buying vista or windows 7 and back loading XP stupid
Where did all these name-calling trolls come from??
I suspect most of us Slashdot writers know what "COA" and "downgrade rights" are.
Keep both. In fact, keep all.
For people who don't know this person (including great grandchildren), tears are a turn off. They want to feel happy when looking at this person's video (Wow, it's my great-grandmother!), not be told that this is supposed to be a sad scene and they are supposed to feel sad.
For people who knows this person, the viewers' tears will feel naturally. All the more when the person is not crying.
Yes, my words are insensitive, but I think this person wants to be remembered as a person who brings happiness, not sadness, to her viewers.
But there's no indication in the post -- rather the contrary -- that he/she is selling anything.
Perhaps it's due to the "inappropriateness" of the response? Or the words "Nobody needs die of cancer any more" in the subject?
Posts sometimes reflect what the author have in mind when he is writing it. The "inappropriateness" may have reflected the author's intent (or simple "don't care" attitude), even when the actual words appear objective.
I doubt you'd enjoy it if I throw highly insensitive words at you when you're grieving over your dying dog or cat. Hence the mod-down.
Yes. That's because "no news is good news". Therefore, the others must be superior to RIM/Blackberry.
I think there's a difference in the encryption levels for emails (BlackBerry Enterprise Server) vs instant messaging (BlackBerry Messenger).
At least, according to the video link provided by AC, way below: http://www.ndtv.com/news/videos/video_player.php?id=157644
So what happens is, RIM provides the decryption codes for instant messaging. The emails, however, cannot be decrypted, since RIM does not have the codes - they're stored locally on BlackBerry Enterprise Servers, which are set up locally within company premises.
Or so the story goes.
From the video (3:12):
When Blackberry told the Indian government: India needed a lesson on the Internet.
Hahahaha! But that's not realistic anyway - Indians know as much as us.
---
The key thing is this: It's encrypted data at the cellular operators. ... The government actually monitors here - cellular operators. ... "We don't want to monitor the Internet, we are monitoring only here, because we are interested in mobile phones used by terrorists, not by Internet being used."
Which RIM refused - to decrypt the emails.
---
However, Blackberry messages (instant messaging) is done at a much lower encryption level (which the video calls "scrambling"). To unscramble, you only require the PIN and Blackberry code. Which RIM has (according to the video) given to the Saudi government.
Interesting video.
I've read all your posts in this Slashdot story, including Alaska and Christmas/dad.
Interesting posts.
Perhaps you are the smart one, and we all are the dumb ones. Would you say that is how you feel?
I've used RDBMS, I've used Mongo, I've used the file system, and I've LDAP. ... Each has their own purpose, and I use them all for different things.
Out of curiosity, is there any project that actually requires almost all of these technologies? If so, how many libraries do this project have to import, to make these technologies work?
No, I'm not a Java or .NET programmer, so I don't know if these languages already have built-in support for these technologies.
With so many earlier replies to your question, I'd never thought you'd read mine, yet alone reply. :)
Thanks for replying.
I do Visual Basic programming as part of my job.
The practical reason has nothing to do with "why would I want an assignment in an IF check". To me, ambiguities like this (even when correctly detectable) is a opportunity to introduce subtle bugs in the code.
I want to specify what I want by using explicit operators, strongly-typed variables, and so forth. And let the parser find my subtle bugs (that fails syntax rules) and highlight them to me.
I want to spend my time coding and correcting obvious bugs. I don't want to waste time hunting for subtle bugs due to ambiguity (even for this one). My workload is high as it is even without bugs.
... the Mac people might be less used to dealing with it and more vulnerable (from a user perspective, not software) to it than Windows users are.
On the other hand, the Mac users may pay more attention to this problem, compared with Windows users who may have became too jaded to care.
I have changed from fixing my friends' desktops free-of-charge on-site, to telling them to "download AVG or buy a decent antivirus, and take care of your own problem".
I wish they would stop trying, and failing to copy MS Office and instead focus on being really good and fast at a basic set of features, rather that being mediocre at a lot.
Different people has different needs.
I, on the other hand, wish that they will fix the MS Office compatibility issues. (e.g. table 1st column width, bullet indentation ... it's been 1.5 years since I last tried.) These two bugs were the key reason why I used MS Word instead of OO.o Writer for typing my resume 1.5 years ago.
... use specially crafted TCP/IP protocol ...
Cool ... is there an app for this?
(When will Hollywood release a movie that uses an you-know-what as a hacking machine?)
Valve has been in the industry for 12 years ... You're saying he should consider starting his own service to compete ... ?
Yes. He can do it, because everyone knows Slashdot members are the greatest IT experts in the entire world.
/ducks
One has been VAC banned for CS 1.6. ... On the second account, I have CS:S VAC banned.
Not being judgmental, just curious what happened.
Um ... what happened?
Who honestly plays the single player version of L4D or L4D2?
I do too. Maybe it's because I seldom play with friends, and I don't feel very much like playing with strangers.
AC puts it best with his/her reply to you, "The bots don't intentionally shoot at you ..."
When you are 12, lots of things can be fun.
That is exceedingly mild-mannered and well-mannered. I am full of respect for you. I am also ashamed of my own postings. ;)
Thanks for your detailed reply.
*blush* Thanks again.
Here in Singapore, we are billed US$0.18 per kW/h. Although I didn't do my calculations, I thought that in future, I'd run my services using netbooks and tiny boxes - just to save on air-conditioning and physical space.
I saw their debate as a matter of "are file servers relevant today", fueled by the statement "File servers are so last century". Very unfortunately, I myself joined in the argument - very childish of me.
Thanks again for your reply.
The President of C.P. has now accepted a job at British Post where she'll probably try to fix things up as well.
And the British postmen will start to append an eh to sentences.
We have had the same driver for years. Very nice gentleman and I doubt he is an ex-con.
We ship a LOT.
Is that shipping from a business? Perhaps they put the good service crew into business areas?
File servers are so last decade
What a powerful statement, brother! I wish I can convince my boss the same! Junk those stupid Excel files and store everything in a mySQL server, that should be the way!
Oh wait, you're talking about home? Sorry, my bad.
connect it to a TV all of which come with USB ports these days and play a long list of media files
Hoo yeah! Plus, during a MPAA raid, the evidence can be quickly removed. Right, brother?
/sarcasm
A debate of storage servers vs portable storage devices.
One protects against unauthorized access and does automatic backup.
The other is portable and can be used to store backups offsite.
I don't understand the purpose of the debate. Can someone explain it to me?
This means, you have a really huge bitrate for lousy quality.
I thought so too ("why not use MPEG for editing? they stupid fools!") , until I read an article many years ago. It said:
All the video codecs ever existed can be divided into two groups:
After 10 years of video-taping and producing VCDs/DVDs as a hobby, I'm still amazed at this simple statement.