"Lasers could also be used as an additional weapon system to fighters, bombers, helicopter gunships and warships but this is unlikely for a decade."
I find this quite puzzling. One of the big threats to warships (i.e. aircraft carriers) today, is cruise missiles.
To defend against those, we use missiles and gatling guns today.
Wouldn't something like this be a ideal supplement to CIWS? Moving a mirror around, directing the laser beam, to hit a sea-skimming cruise missile, should be easier than hitting that missile with lots-of-flying-lead[tm].
Yeah, I just got home from the movies as well. Our loal theater put on a special show w. peoploe i armour etc. Quite cool.
That was one great movie, I especially liked the Ringwraiths. Can't wait for the next one.
I use the/pack way, both at home and at work.
For the full-featured automounters (Solaris, IRIX), I then use a map looking like this:
make vortex:/sda7/pack-$OSNAME-$OSREL-$CPU/make-3.74
make-3.74 vortex:/sda7/pack-$OSNAME-$OSREL-$CPU/&
binutils vortex:/sda7/pack-$OSNAME-$OSREL-$CPU/binutils-2.1 1.2
binutils-2.11.2 vortex:/sda7/pack-$OSNAME-$OSREL-$CPU/&
/sda7 on the server looks like this:
pack
pack-IRIX64-6.2-mips
pack-Linux-2.4-Alpha
pack-SunOS-5.8-sparc
The plain pack is for linux x86, the rest should be self-explanatory.
Because of the/pack system, I know that apache on a box, can always be restarted by doing/pack/apache/bin/apachectl restart, or even apachectl restart when I use/coll, and have/coll/local/bin and/coll/local/sbin first in my path.
Other than that, I set PATH and MANPATH (and some other stuff), differently with a case structure based on $OSNAME in.bashrc
Yes, but how would you express all the different valid/sane configurations in a DTD?
Have you looked at http://tuxedo.org/~esr/cml2/cml2-paper.html#AEN96 ?
IMO, you would end up with something that generated a new DTD for each kernel version. And then the real work would be in keeping this tool up to date, so again, XML wouldn't get you anything spectacularily useful.
He could probably have used XML, but that wouldn't have helped with the real problem, since the kernel config isn't really a simple tree:
"(...) the kernel-configuration process has grown excessively complex. The configuration system's job is to turn the user's answers to configuration questions into a file of #define constructs used to condition features in or out of the C code. As Linux has grown more features and more driver support, the number of menus and prompts one must navigate to choose the appropriate subset of those features has become forbidding even to expert users, and outright impossible for the novice users Linux increasingly seeks to attract.
To properly manage the complexity we have created, we need a configuration interface that can support better chunking and progressive disclosure. Ideally, novices building kernels should see only the choices they need to make. As they gain competence and cue the configuration system that they are ready, they should see more options for tuning and exotic hardware. The full process should be accessible to expert kernel hackers, but not inflicted willy-nilly on everyone else as it now is."
(from the CML2 paper)
So, the tool ensure that only sane kernel configs are built is where the real meat of the problem is. XML wouldn't be much help there.
I think Frank Herbert will still be read 50 years from now, since Dune has been/is being used for games and Television series etc.
Who knows, maybe we'll even see a new Dune movie.
On the lighter side, I think Douglas Adams' Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy will still be read, with tears of laughter stream out of peoples eyes in 2051.
This battle might actually be interesting. Which industry has the best most influence on.us politicians?
It looks like Hollywood contributes more to the coffers of the political parties.
Let's just hope the Electronics Industry and Comsumers win this one.
Don't bet on it.
I receive plenty of.us only SPAM (e.g. with text "For US residents only" i the mail), to addresses ending i.dk. Spammers will send anything to anyone.
For a look at the mind of a spammer, take a look at Behind Enemy Lines
Well, I doubt you'll see much from Alias/Wavefront as open source anytime soon:-)
Still, it'll be nice to see some good modelling packages (other than Blender) on Linux.
But we might see some of the other software, developed by the studios/FX shops, used for modelling and rendering, released as open source.
That would be nice.
But will MS really break backwards compatibility?
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MS getting rid of SAMBA?
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Usually MS is bending over backwards wrt. enabling you to run old programs etc. Would they really cut all 95/98/NT/ME clients off?
When NT started using encrypted password, there was a registry tweak, which enabled Samba to function.
A real danger seems like it would be MS starting to enforce their patents. It even looks like.au would let them patent software Not A Good thing, since much of the Samba development takes place in Australia.
So, we'll just use real cd players and connect them to the SPDIF inputs on our computers. Big deal.
It's the same with all the other "protected" audio fomats. It can be defeated with an SPDIF cable, and a good soundcard.
The fast webserver is called X-15. Here is a release announcement from the author, Fabio Riccardi.
For a discussion of this webserver on LK, see Kernel Traffic #119
So now the Evil Iraqis will just have to build lots of mobile phone base stations, and get this nice technology? Somehow, I don't see that as a major threat.
Besides, how good it the range on this? You could probably pick up a stealth plane with thermal imaging or the good one eyeball mk. I, at these ranges.
I respond alright. I use abuse.net to get the correct abuse address for their dialups, webmail accounts, website provider etc.
Then I send off a LART to all these addresses, and feel good when their accounts are terminated. Especially those ADSL & website accounts:-)
Chances are you'll find Bruce Sterlings "The Hacker Crackdown" interesting as well. It's a well-written book about the hacker/cracker community in the early 90'ies and Operation Sundevil.
Have you considered either:
writing your own iptables-save (I did it for ipfw, how hard can it be?)
or just loading your iptables configuration from a simple shell-script, change the script and reload the rules when you want to change them.
Both me, and two of my friends have been very happy with out NAD T760 surround receivers. It has a huge number of inputs (including 3 digital inputs), supports both DTS and Dolby Digital, sounds good (to our ears, at least), and combined with a NAD T218THX power amplifier, it really rocks.
I'm also looking for older Sun h/w (an ELC or IPX would be nice). I'm been looking about a year now, but have been unable to locate anything in Europe (Denmark), and shipping from the US is just not cost-effective (usually costs more than the system itself). So my question is: Does anyone know where to buy old Sun h/w in Europe?
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Now longer nights, on the other hand... More time for [insert favourite nocturnal activity here] :-)
"Lasers could also be used as an additional weapon system to fighters, bombers, helicopter gunships and warships but this is unlikely for a decade."
I find this quite puzzling. One of the big threats to warships (i.e. aircraft carriers) today, is cruise missiles.
To defend against those, we use missiles and gatling guns today.
Wouldn't something like this be a ideal supplement to CIWS? Moving a mirror around, directing the laser beam, to hit a sea-skimming cruise missile, should be easier than hitting that missile with lots-of-flying-lead[tm].
Yeah, I just got home from the movies as well. Our loal theater put on a special show w. peoploe i armour etc. Quite cool.
That was one great movie, I especially liked the Ringwraiths. Can't wait for the next one.
For the full-featured automounters (Solaris, IRIX), I then use a map looking like this:
make vortex:/sda7/pack-$OSNAME-$OSREL-$CPU/make-3.74 make-3.74 vortex:/sda7/pack-$OSNAME-$OSREL-$CPU/& binutils vortex:/sda7/pack-$OSNAME-$OSREL-$CPU/binutils-2.
The plain pack is for linux x86, the rest should be self-explanatory.
Because of the /pack system, I know that apache on a box, can always be restarted by doing /pack/apache/bin/apachectl restart, or even apachectl restart when I use /coll, and have /coll/local/bin and /coll/local/sbin first in my path.
Other than that, I set PATH and MANPATH (and some other stuff), differently with a case structure based on $OSNAME in .bashrc
It works pretty well.on their PS2?
And of course you'll be able to use tintin++ to play MUDs, as well.
The Domain Defense Advocate is a grass-roots organisation trying to combat unwarranted domain confiscations. IMHO, a very worthwhile thing to support.
Yes, but how would you express all the different valid/sane configurations in a DTD?
Have you looked at http://tuxedo.org/~esr/cml2/cml2-paper.html#AEN96 ?
IMO, you would end up with something that generated a new DTD for each kernel version. And then the real work would be in keeping this tool up to date, so again, XML wouldn't get you anything spectacularily useful.
So, the tool ensure that only sane kernel configs are built is where the real meat of the problem is. XML wouldn't be much help there.
TFTP doesn't use passwords, so it's easier to use from a script.
I think Frank Herbert will still be read 50 years from now, since Dune has been/is being used for games and Television series etc.
Who knows, maybe we'll even see a new Dune movie.
On the lighter side, I think Douglas Adams' Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy will still be read, with tears of laughter stream out of peoples eyes in 2051.
This battle might actually be interesting. Which industry has the best most influence on .us politicians?
It looks like Hollywood contributes more to the coffers of the political parties.
Let's just hope the Electronics Industry and Comsumers win this one.
Don't bet on it. .us only SPAM (e.g. with text "For US residents only" i the mail), to addresses ending i .dk. Spammers will send anything to anyone.
I receive plenty of
For a look at the mind of a spammer, take a look at Behind Enemy Lines
Well, I doubt you'll see much from Alias/Wavefront as open source anytime soon :-)
Still, it'll be nice to see some good modelling packages (other than Blender) on Linux.
But we might see some of the other software, developed by the studios/FX shops, used for modelling and rendering, released as open source.
That would be nice.
The portfolio of Quatris Fund (one of the investors in Unlimited Scale) is small, but interestingly diverse.
Their homepage seems to be http://www.unlimitedscale.com/.
Unfortunately, it contains absolutely no info on what hey are up to.
groups.google has a tiny bit more.
And a bit on their funding.
Anybody got any more info?
Usually MS is bending over backwards wrt. enabling you to run old programs etc. Would they really cut all 95/98/NT/ME clients off? .au would let them patent software
When NT started using encrypted password, there was a registry tweak, which enabled Samba to function.
A real danger seems like it would be MS starting to enforce their patents. It even looks like
Not A Good thing, since much of the Samba development takes place in Australia.
So, we'll just use real cd players and connect them to the SPDIF inputs on our computers. Big deal.
It's the same with all the other "protected" audio fomats. It can be defeated with an SPDIF cable, and a good soundcard.
The fast webserver is called X-15. Here is a release announcement from the author, Fabio Riccardi.
For a discussion of this webserver on LK, see Kernel Traffic #119
So now the Evil Iraqis will just have to build lots of mobile phone base stations, and get this nice technology? Somehow, I don't see that as a major threat.
Besides, how good it the range on this? You could probably pick up a stealth plane with thermal imaging or the good one eyeball mk. I, at these ranges.
I respond alright. I use abuse.net to get the correct abuse address for their dialups, webmail accounts, website provider etc. :-)
Then I send off a LART to all these addresses, and feel good when their accounts are terminated. Especially those ADSL & website accounts
Chances are you'll find Bruce Sterlings "The Hacker Crackdown" interesting as well.
It's a well-written book about the hacker/cracker community in the early 90'ies and Operation Sundevil.
Read the howto
Have you considered either:
writing your own iptables-save (I did it for ipfw, how hard can it be?)
or just loading your iptables configuration from a simple shell-script, change the script and reload the rules when you want to change them.
Both me, and two of my friends have been very happy with out NAD T760 surround receivers. It has a huge number of inputs (including 3 digital inputs), supports both DTS and Dolby Digital, sounds good (to our ears, at least), and combined with a NAD T218THX power amplifier, it really rocks.
I'm also looking for older Sun h/w (an ELC or IPX would be nice). I'm been looking about a year now, but have been unable to locate anything in Europe (Denmark), and shipping from the US is just not cost-effective (usually costs more than the system itself). So my question is: Does anyone know where to buy old Sun h/w in Europe?