I would like to think that as large companies have some taste of success, this may happen. Mostly, I would imagine, to protect their growing internal interest in OSS and the need to add features that THEY really want/need.
It may be that some issues/features get addressed selfishly for a given piece of software but for the most part, isn't that the case anyway? Most OSS exists because someone had an itch to scratch, ya know.
Very off topic. But to add fuel to the fire, it is very well known from current news articles that the vaccine is not in sufficent quantities (only 7 million or so I read) to allow mass vaccinations to take place. The CDC has requested the creation of more, however this will take years. Yes, it's quite a problem.
Re:When can we see "Robot Bastard" ! ! ! ?
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Robot Bastard will be available by web - QuickTime and Windows Media Player formats are currently planned.
A premire will be done in Milwaukee, WI at the Eisner Museum of Advertising on the final weekend of October.
Post-production work continues as of this week, actually...
Shameless Plug - Moderate if you wish
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Review: Zoolander
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My brother Rob Schrab (creator of SCUD: The Disposable Assassin and co-writer of Heat Vision & Jack) did some second unit direction in Zoolander and had some creative/artwork input into the brainwashing sequence.
There's also this other little thing he is working on called Robot Bastard that you may wish to check out...
There are a lot of petitions like this floating around now. And everyone needs to pick they believe in and sign it.
And spend some time looking up your Senators at http://www.senate.gov and tell them what you think. And do it THIS WEEK!
Some say you have to do it snail mail. My Wisconsin Senators/Representatives HAVE sent me back (postal) replies to specific views I have shared with them in the past - it depends on your State, I guess.
17" display? No. Not likely (maybe something bigger than 14" with "letterbox" proportions making for more desktop space than a 15"). GeForce3? Not unthinkable.
The next generation iMac with 10.2 ("Cheetah") may knock your socks off.
Though this is NOT a time for selfish thinking (and I see A LOT HERE - what's wrong with you people?!), I feeling my what's left our privacy rights fading away for some reason...
For those that are now gone and those that remain, this is terrible.
I think what is happening is this (someone correct me if I am wrong)...
The makers of Broadcast 2000 realize the people are ACTUALLY using their software for high-end (that's the "expensive" part) projects. Such users become dependent on Broadcast 2000 and have a lot to lose should the software have serious bug in it.
The developers don't have any legal obligation to fix such a hypothetical bug (well, actually with the DMCA *THEY MAY*), though I am sure they no doubt would - eventually. But this could blow a multi-million dollar deadline for a production house.
The DMCA insists that you always have someone you can sue (the "warrenty" issue).
The biggest problem with this part of the DMCA is that it seeks to hide the fact that computing, by it's nature, is *a risk*. In the Peter G. Neumann sense. The use of ANY technology implies a certain amount of risk/faith - fire resistant gear as a hard example.
The law is being made to hold responsibility beyond what is reasonable in the physical world. Sometimes things don't work out - that's life.
Unfortunately, in the US we would like someone, anyone, to be responsible other than ourselves.
I think it was Zimmerman (of PGP fame) that said something to the effect, that sending unencrypted email was like sending all of your mail on postcards - bills, credit card numbers for orders to Sears, love letters, etc.
I am beginning to think that stuff like this makes for a case that ALL http traffic should be https traffic. Could today's hardware handle that? There probably would be a market for SSL accellerator hardware in such a world.
Too true! I had the opportunity to watch the live JPL mission center broadcast for the Pathfinder mission on NASA TV in Florida. Simply put, it was obviously one of the most successful interplanetary projects ever. A lot of good ideas (and a bit of very good luck) is what put it there for the cost of two Hollywood blockbuster summer films.
The public keeps forgetting - this is science. Success or failure - you still can learn something.
The Aeron is THE BEST TASK CHAIR that I have EVER encountered. After years of working at places that have back destroying office chairs, I am SO happy that I have an Aeron now. I consider it part of the benefit plan!
As for the cost, yes it is a premium but a new good quality task chair (that will last) will cost at least $300. Probably more. And if the place you work has a sense of style, well, the sky is not necessarily the limit on cost.
I had an opportunity to participate in a visual tracking system demonstration that was being given to Lucent Tech. Our notebook computer/video capture problems were kinda getting us down. Ultimately, one of the guys from Lucent said, "Oh, that's ok. None of our demos work either." Kinda makes ya wonder...
Computer Networks - Andrew S. Tannenbaum
13 years old but still relavant in its discussions of the nitty-gritty of how networking works.
Hackers - Steven Levy This IS how it all began... Consider it the non-Hollywood version of "Pirates of Silicon Valley"
Debugging the Development Process - Steve McQuire
Don't dis' Microsoft Press - there are some gems in their catalog of works. I wish all books were written this way.
There is VERY little that stands the test of time for more than a year. And precious little yet that lasts for over five. I do have to say that the Knuth texts make the grade but are a little bit inaccessable for even seasoned professionals... --
What are you talking about? The original Tenchi Muyo OVA set can be found for about $89 for the full 6 eps. set in a real nice box. AND a whole separate multimedia online encyclopedia disc of all things Tenchi. This box set the standard for Very Cool in the DVD anime world! --
I need one of these in my iMac. Then my machine will be really quiet!
I disagree with the "but I like to hear noise" comment. After years of server room work, the white noise of computer equipment/cooling fans drives me crazy. It numbs my thoughts. Anything that can drive us to completely quiet machines is JUST the thing!
All kidding aside (and there's a lot here!), I think there's a market right now for a product pair of shoes that could that could slowly recharge a set of AAA batteries. Like the auto manufacturers looking into fuel cells and hydrogen, Nike should look into this along with co-branding by Rayovac.
A whole family could keep themselves in recharged battries all the time! --
Shrek: The Future of Computer Games?
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I saw Shrek last night too and I couldn't help but think, "Boy! The PlayStation3 is gonna be so cool!" --
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According to the tech specs...
"Upgradable firmware enables support for future audio formats"
http://www.apple.com/ipod/specs.html
Please, can you provide a reference to this!!!
I would like to think that as large companies have some taste of success, this may happen. Mostly, I would imagine, to protect their growing internal interest in OSS and the need to add features that THEY really want/need.
It may be that some issues/features get addressed selfishly for a given piece of software but for the most part, isn't that the case anyway? Most OSS exists because someone had an itch to scratch, ya know.
...that with all this high energy physics discussion going on lately that I don't see some Lexx jokes here somewhere!
News for Nerds? Um, Guys? You're letting me down! ^_^
Very off topic. But to add fuel to the fire, it is very well known from current news articles that the vaccine is not in sufficent quantities (only 7 million or so I read) to allow mass vaccinations to take place. The CDC has requested the creation of more, however this will take years. Yes, it's quite a problem.
Robot Bastard will be available by web - QuickTime and Windows Media Player formats are currently planned.
A premire will be done in Milwaukee, WI at the Eisner Museum of Advertising on the final weekend of October.
Post-production work continues as of this week, actually...
My brother Rob Schrab (creator of SCUD: The Disposable Assassin and co-writer of Heat Vision & Jack) did some second unit direction in Zoolander and had some creative/artwork input into the brainwashing sequence.
There's also this other little thing he is working on called Robot Bastard that you may wish to check out...
(Heaven help the server now!)
Everything cca93014 says is true. To some degree, America may have brought this mess on itself. :(
Actually it was "The love of money is the root of all evil." But the theme is the same.
See: http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/22462249 5
There are a lot of petitions like this floating around now. And everyone needs to pick they believe in and sign it.
And spend some time looking up your Senators at http://www.senate.gov and tell them what you think. And do it THIS WEEK!
Some say you have to do it snail mail. My Wisconsin Senators/Representatives HAVE sent me back (postal) replies to specific views I have shared with them in the past - it depends on your State, I guess.
17" display? No. Not likely (maybe something bigger than 14" with "letterbox" proportions making for more desktop space than a 15"). GeForce3? Not unthinkable.
The next generation iMac with 10.2 ("Cheetah") may knock your socks off.
And hope OpenOffice is up to snuff for it soon.
Though this is NOT a time for selfish thinking (and I see A LOT HERE - what's wrong with you people?!), I feeling my what's left our privacy rights fading away for some reason...
For those that are now gone and those that remain, this is terrible.
I think what is happening is this (someone correct me if I am wrong)...
The makers of Broadcast 2000 realize the people are ACTUALLY using their software for high-end (that's the "expensive" part) projects. Such users become dependent on Broadcast 2000 and have a lot to lose should the software have serious bug in it.
The developers don't have any legal obligation to fix such a hypothetical bug (well, actually with the DMCA *THEY MAY*), though I am sure they no doubt would - eventually. But this could blow a multi-million dollar deadline for a production house.
The DMCA insists that you always have someone you can sue (the "warrenty" issue).
The biggest problem with this part of the DMCA is that it seeks to hide the fact that computing, by it's nature, is *a risk*. In the Peter G. Neumann sense. The use of ANY technology implies a certain amount of risk/faith - fire resistant gear as a hard example.
The law is being made to hold responsibility beyond what is reasonable in the physical world. Sometimes things don't work out - that's life.
Unfortunately, in the US we would like someone, anyone, to be responsible other than ourselves.
I think it was Zimmerman (of PGP fame) that said something to the effect, that sending unencrypted email was like sending all of your mail on postcards - bills, credit card numbers for orders to Sears, love letters, etc.
I am beginning to think that stuff like this makes for a case that ALL http traffic should be https traffic. Could today's hardware handle that? There probably would be a market for SSL accellerator hardware in such a world.
Too true! I had the opportunity to watch the live JPL mission center broadcast for the Pathfinder mission on NASA TV in Florida. Simply put, it was obviously one of the most successful interplanetary projects ever. A lot of good ideas (and a bit of very good luck) is what put it there for the cost of two Hollywood blockbuster summer films.
The public keeps forgetting - this is science. Success or failure - you still can learn something.
I am starting to think that Timothy and CmdrTaco went to the same grammar school...
The Aeron is THE BEST TASK CHAIR that I have EVER encountered. After years of working at places that have back destroying office chairs, I am SO happy that I have an Aeron now. I consider it part of the benefit plan!
As for the cost, yes it is a premium but a new good quality task chair (that will last) will cost at least $300. Probably more. And if the place you work has a sense of style, well, the sky is not necessarily the limit on cost.
I had an opportunity to participate in a visual tracking system demonstration that was being given to Lucent Tech. Our notebook computer/video capture problems were kinda getting us down. Ultimately, one of the guys from Lucent said, "Oh, that's ok. None of our demos work either." Kinda makes ya wonder...
Computer Networks - Andrew S. Tannenbaum
13 years old but still relavant in its discussions of the nitty-gritty of how networking works.
Hackers - Steven Levy
This IS how it all began... Consider it the non-Hollywood version of "Pirates of Silicon Valley"
Debugging the Development Process - Steve McQuire
Don't dis' Microsoft Press - there are some gems in their catalog of works. I wish all books were written this way.
There is VERY little that stands the test of time for more than a year. And precious little yet that lasts for over five. I do have to say that the Knuth texts make the grade but are a little bit inaccessable for even seasoned professionals...
--
What are you talking about? The original Tenchi Muyo OVA set can be found for about $89 for the full 6 eps. set in a real nice box. AND a whole separate multimedia online encyclopedia disc of all things Tenchi. This box set the standard for Very Cool in the DVD anime world!
--
I need one of these in my iMac. Then my machine will be really quiet!
I disagree with the "but I like to hear noise" comment. After years of server room work, the white noise of computer equipment/cooling fans drives me crazy. It numbs my thoughts. Anything that can drive us to completely quiet machines is JUST the thing!
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- Have a LCD read out of how many steps/miles/km you've walked.
- How you rate with what would be considered "a healthy walker"
- Provide peer-2-peer based mp3 file sharing with other nearby walkers...
So much for all kidding aside... =)--
All kidding aside (and there's a lot here!), I think there's a market right now for a product pair of shoes that could that could slowly recharge a set of AAA batteries. Like the auto manufacturers looking into fuel cells and hydrogen, Nike should look into this along with co-branding by Rayovac.
A whole family could keep themselves in recharged battries all the time!
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I saw Shrek last night too and I couldn't help but think, "Boy! The PlayStation3 is gonna be so cool!"
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