...but wouldnt' the fact that only one process is operated on at a time (i.e. a fixed amount of computing) as opposed to scanning the enitre list of processes (could be one...could be thousands) each time make the difference between O(n) and O(1)? Sure, things will be slower if you have 10,000 things to check as opposed to one, but at least here we're not checking 10,000 things for each and every one in the list...
Simply for reading decscriptions here, it seems to me that this is the exact problem that O(1) solves; as each process is given its time slice, it is moved into the "already did that" list...therefore the kernel will never find a process in the list that hasn't run yet, it has already been moved out of that list and therefore is out of mind until the lists are swapped. The only challenge then is sorting based on priority, which at this point in my post-Christmas drunken-ness is probably beyond my comprehension.:-D
More specifically, they seem to lack the spelling and grammatical errors commonly found in posts made by those whose native language is obviously English.
I is from the U..S and we take those are offensive. not only are We smarter then that but funnyer and smarter then that, too. why can't you people from Foreign just get ALONG
...create a simple program to prototype the game, which will save the costs of creating pieces and cards and all that until you've got the rules down and you know everything works and is fun. Then, once you know it's worth it, go and have your game manufactured.
This is a common error. IP laws were originally designed to provide an incentive to add to the public domain. Since they no longer result in any benefit to the public domain, they are therefore pointless.
Ahh, but this is a flaw within our current copyright legislation, not within the concept of copyright itself.
Let's not forget advertising; The iTMS is loaded with ads for new songs/artists, and I'm sure the labels pay a generous kickback for time in the spotlight. Couple that with the $0.35 or so that Apple keeps per track ($0.65 goes to the label) and it's really not too bad a deal. As long as they stay above cost, it's just that much more incentive to snag an iPod.
From the description, this thing works just like Esso Speedpass dongles, in that, the thing needs to be within around 2 cm ( 1 inch ) for it to trigger and transmit the needed data. ... The only way anyone could eavesdrop on or steal your CC number using this system is if he has his hands in your pants.
Or if he was standing in line with me and has a scanner within an inch of the device, since my pants aren't an inch thick...
True, but in said world, you might invent, say, Linux(?) in your basement. Or perhaps the schematics to a new handheld device, or you discover a secret formula that makes a really good cola. Without IP laws, anyone could just take that and sell is, and not give a thing back to you. Imagine some corporation stealing you idea and making millions while you got nothing but bills to pay for all your research materials. It still happens now, but at least it's illegal. Perhaps giving it away is OK with you, though, and that's fine; you're a BSD type person. Perhaps however, you're trying to feed the family and it's riding on this idea...
That being said, the current state of things is a complete mess. Copyright is like Windows: Decent idea, poor implementation.;-) And don't even get me started on patents...
We reject the government's copyright system that makes Federal authorities into thugs that enforce the music companies' restrictions of our freedom to spread information to whomever we want.
...that same copyright system is what protects the GPL and everything Linux from scumbag thugs like SCO, so watch yourself.
If all the content is to come from a centralized location, why should I have to search around through someone's computer for what is essentially an alias/symbolic link/shortcut/whatever? Wouldn't it make more sense to just have a big, searchable list of availible content instead of poking through everyone's computer looking for what I want?
...an obstacle that even the current agressive legislation doesn't address:
How do we know if the code we viewed is what is actually running on the machine? Forget Halting; Is each citezen going to get their own create-your-bootable-voting-CD-at-home kit and keep it with them for each election? No? What's the point in even putting together a decent runtime model to check these machines if there isn't a way to tell if it is the same code or not by walking up to the machine?
I'm sure we can solve this problem in a much more simplistic way than voters compiling their own kernel at home, but you do bring up an interesting point...why DOES a voting machine need Windows CE? Or Linux? Or TRON or anything? It's not like I need it to play my MP3s while I vote...
Carefull. What happens when some state inacts a 'no porn' law, and you send a picture of a naked women to your friend, but it happens to get routed through the 'no porn' state? This is wrong.
Interesting thought, indeed. However, I think transmission of private information between you and your friend is perfectly legal because it's a solicited transmission; it's not just some junk mail, you're speaking with your friend. Obviously if they're your friend they don't mind a message from you, that's the entire point of e-mail.
That being said, we should all keep a careful watch on legislation to be sure that some broad law like this DOESN'T end up passing (we've had enough of those). I don't mind seeing it in spam laws because the problem with spam isn't generally its content, but its magnitude. One e-mail with a "Dude, look how drunk Suzie got at the Christmas party!!" with attached JPEG file is intended use of e-mail (loosely speaking). 10,000,000 messages of "INCREASE TEH PEN1S SIZE" with 5 JPEGS bounced off an insecure open relay costs much more bandwidth and serves no purpose but to annoy and defraud those who own said insecure machines AND the recipients.
We just need to be sure that legislators are aware of this difference.
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...but wouldnt' the fact that only one process is operated on at a time (i.e. a fixed amount of computing) as opposed to scanning the enitre list of processes (could be one...could be thousands) each time make the difference between O(n) and O(1)? Sure, things will be slower if you have 10,000 things to check as opposed to one, but at least here we're not checking 10,000 things for each and every one in the list...
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Simply for reading decscriptions here, it seems to me that this is the exact problem that O(1) solves; as each process is given its time slice, it is moved into the "already did that" list...therefore the kernel will never find a process in the list that hasn't run yet, it has already been moved out of that list and therefore is out of mind until the lists are swapped. The only challenge then is sorting based on priority, which at this point in my post-Christmas drunken-ness is probably beyond my comprehension.
...and it smells like toothpaste.
I guess my mother thinks I reek and scare off all the ho ho hos? Nah...geeks never get girlftiends. (I love you, baby
Didnt we just see a story here on
(Note: Sarcasm included.)
...create a simple program to prototype the game, which will save the costs of creating pieces and cards and all that until you've got the rules down and you know everything works and is fun. Then, once you know it's worth it, go and have your game manufactured.
It has already begun.
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Let's not forget advertising; The iTMS is loaded with ads for new songs/artists, and I'm sure the labels pay a generous kickback for time in the spotlight. Couple that with the $0.35 or so that Apple keeps per track ($0.65 goes to the label) and it's really not too bad a deal. As long as they stay above cost, it's just that much more incentive to snag an iPod.
The only way to increase the bandwidth of that is regular practice at moving it faster. Geeks everywhere are researching this as we speak...
DNA testing has confirmed it. I'm not sure eactly how they knew Saddam's DNA to test against.. known relatives, perhaps?
True, but in said world, you might invent, say, Linux(?) in your basement. Or perhaps the schematics to a new handheld device, or you discover a secret formula that makes a really good cola. Without IP laws, anyone could just take that and sell is, and not give a thing back to you. Imagine some corporation stealing you idea and making millions while you got nothing but bills to pay for all your research materials. It still happens now, but at least it's illegal. Perhaps giving it away is OK with you, though, and that's fine; you're a BSD type person. Perhaps however, you're trying to feed the family and it's riding on this idea...
That being said, the current state of things is a complete mess. Copyright is like Windows: Decent idea, poor implementation.
My comment or his?
Both?
...SCO hacked rsync so they could implant a worm on all Linux systems to SYN-flood them and blame it on those "red commie open source bastards"?
I dont' see how the slowdown from the rsync exploits has had anything to do with SCO...
...wouldn't that be Pretendo Gamelube?
...on your Smellivision?
If all the content is to come from a centralized location, why should I have to search around through someone's computer for what is essentially an alias/symbolic link/shortcut/whatever? Wouldn't it make more sense to just have a big, searchable list of availible content instead of poking through everyone's computer looking for what I want?
...an obstacle that even the current agressive legislation doesn't address:
How do we know if the code we viewed is what is actually running on the machine? Forget Halting; Is each citezen going to get their own create-your-bootable-voting-CD-at-home kit and keep it with them for each election? No? What's the point in even putting together a decent runtime model to check these machines if there isn't a way to tell if it is the same code or not by walking up to the machine?
I'm sure we can solve this problem in a much more simplistic way than voters compiling their own kernel at home, but you do bring up an interesting point...why DOES a voting machine need Windows CE? Or Linux? Or TRON or anything? It's not like I need it to play my MP3s while I vote...
That being said, we should all keep a careful watch on legislation to be sure that some broad law like this DOESN'T end up passing (we've had enough of those). I don't mind seeing it in spam laws because the problem with spam isn't generally its content, but its magnitude. One e-mail with a "Dude, look how drunk Suzie got at the Christmas party!!" with attached JPEG file is intended use of e-mail (loosely speaking). 10,000,000 messages of "INCREASE TEH PEN1S SIZE" with 5 JPEGS bounced off an insecure open relay costs much more bandwidth and serves no purpose but to annoy and defraud those who own said insecure machines AND the recipients.
We just need to be sure that legislators are aware of this difference.
WIndows has zealots too...
You don't think they'll try making ActiveX objects or something equally asinine the download targets?