After reading the summary I still have no idea what this article is about. In fact after reading the damn article I still have no idea what this article is about.
I can't read your link (fonts too tiny), but can you tell me how it recharges? What powers the compressor? Electricity? Gas? Inflating rubber balloons?
Well, OTOH I think the rental places will be buying these things like hotcakes. If they don't, then certainly I won't be seeing them:
Distance to closest rental place: 0.4 mi Distance to 2nd closest rental place: 0.6 mi Distance to 3rd closest rental place: 0.7 mi Distance to nearest Best Buy type place: 3.8 mi
I ride my bike to the groc and get about 12 bags of groceries per trip. I do not use a trailer. How do I do it then? I have a pair of back saddlebags, a pair of front saddlebags, and a girlfriend equipped with the same. The back ones are each good for 1.5 big brown bags, the front ones good for 1 each, and add to that we can strap stuff (cereal and cracker boxes) onto our racks and pile it high.
My bike has so much damn cargo capacity that I've only ever used it all one time. That was this December 27th when I loaded up all my lame x-mas presents, rode hella far to the malls, returned them all, and got different stuff. This takes a lot more room than, say, bike touring or grocery shopping because of all the huge boxes.
My boss has a more elegant grocery system - he just has an old bike permanently hooked up to a trailer, which he pretty much uses just for groc shopping. He also has a garage to keep it in -- lucky bastard.:)
Also lets not forget the pschyological impact of cars on their drivers. "I hate you all you're all in my way stop slowing me down" becomes a bunch of relaxed bicyclists.:)
Absolute bullshit. There are zoning laws, and it just so happens most people work in commercial or industrial zones and live in residential zones.
Here's an idea: Buy a house in a residential zone along a bus line, and use it to commute to your industrial zone. Next problem please.
...and buses only hit the poor or elderly neighborhoods. Most train stations are dirty and dangerous.
I'm curious what cities you're talking about. In my experience in LA, San Francisco, and Louisville, the busses run everywhere. (Well in Louisville they don't run to the white upper class east end). The only trains I've used were in SF, but I must say they were exceedingly clean and safe, at ALL hours. (Though some did close the public restrooms after 9-11, which was infuriating.)
Returning to the first topic, in some cities you can get more house with less downpayment if you buy beside a bus line and commit to live car-free or car-light. Its through Freddy Mac or maybe Fannie Mae, I forget which. Anyway, the idea is that since you're not pissing away money on a car, that you'll be more capable to make house payments.
I bought my house near a busline and near downtown. Most of the time I bike the 3.5 miles. Sometimes I take the bus instead -- they have bike racks, which come in real handy when I'm tired or have a flat. Granted, not all cities low enough property values that this is practical (cough SF cough), but ability to do this is one reason I bought in Louisville.
Imagine that little hedgehog running from corporate HQ to corporate HQ, each time bouncing off a brick wall...
Sega deserves a slow, painful death. Why? Because of the epic run-around they gave everyone (me especially) on their dreamcast rebate checks. After all I never got it, and then they had the nerve to spam me at the email address I'd put on the rebate application. Gee thanks guys! NOW DIE!
Thank you. Following those instructions got me video, but the audio still doesn't work, and I have to run with either no sound (mplayer -audiofile/dev/null) or crash on the 1st frame. Do you know the magic files to download for the audio portion?
As usual, no way to watch this in Linux. Take for expample MPlayer's complaint: Opening video decoder: [qtvideo] Quicktime Video decoder Win32 LoadLibrary failed to load: qtmlClient.dll,/usr/lib/win32/qtmlClient.dll,/usr/local/lib/win32/qtmlClient.dll invalid qt DLL! VDecoder init failed:( *** Try to upgrade/roam/dm/.mplayer/codecs.conf from etc/codecs.conf *** If it still does not work, read DOCS/codecs.html!
DOCS/codecs.html said, a bunch of confusing stuff, mainly "go to our website and get more confused". Why can't video people ever write stuff in english?
The controls were very laggy, with the mouse cursor so slow I found myself "chasing the needle". I tried on both a 450 mhz machine with 32 megs vram, and on a 850 mhz machine with 16 megs vram, both nvidia drivers on linux.
... and that's why they're no droolproof window managers for Linux! Nobody seems interested in creating a n00b-oriented WM. I would define a n00b-oriented, droolproof WM thusly:
It is impossible for a user to ever have the window decorations off screen - thus the user will always be able to close, minimize, and resize the window.
It is absolutely, incredibly, in-yer-face clear which winndow has the key focus.
A "Log out" button that's obvious.
Solid as a rock.
Magnet-move, fancy animations, blah blah blah, are all worthless for a n00b-WM. I am looking for such a WM to use on computers for seniors. So far I've been using window maker, but it fails badly on counts 1, 2, and 3.
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Yes but the key is on the inside of the door, and the bad guys are on the outside. If they can make syscalls already, they hardly have to worry about disabling this mechanism.:)
Slashdot Mirror
I feel a sudden disturbance in the force ... As if millions of consumers cried out in longing, and were suddenly silenced.
Okay, okay, I wanted to test my .sig. Might as well choose an old almost-on-topic article.
After reading the summary I still have no idea what this article is about. In fact after reading the damn article I still have no idea what this article is about.
I can't read your link (fonts too tiny), but can you tell me how it recharges? What powers the compressor? Electricity? Gas? Inflating rubber balloons?
Well, OTOH I think the rental places will be buying these things like hotcakes. If they don't, then certainly I won't be seeing them:
Distance to closest rental place: 0.4 mi
Distance to 2nd closest rental place: 0.6 mi
Distance to 3rd closest rental place: 0.7 mi
Distance to nearest Best Buy type place: 3.8 mi
Ah yes, did I mention I don't do cars?
I ride my bike to the groc and get about 12 bags of groceries per trip. I do not use a trailer. How do I do it then? I have a pair of back saddlebags, a pair of front saddlebags, and a girlfriend equipped with the same. The back ones are each good for 1.5 big brown bags, the front ones good for 1 each, and add to that we can strap stuff (cereal and cracker boxes) onto our racks and pile it high.
:)
My bike has so much damn cargo capacity that I've only ever used it all one time. That was this December 27th when I loaded up all my lame x-mas presents, rode hella far to the malls, returned them all, and got different stuff. This takes a lot more room than, say, bike touring or grocery shopping because of all the huge boxes.
My boss has a more elegant grocery system - he just has an old bike permanently hooked up to a trailer, which he pretty much uses just for groc shopping. He also has a garage to keep it in -- lucky bastard.
Mod parent up please!
What he said!
:)
Also lets not forget the pschyological impact of cars on their drivers. "I hate you all you're all in my way stop slowing me down" becomes a bunch of relaxed bicyclists.
Here's an idea: Buy a house in a residential zone along a bus line, and use it to commute to your industrial zone. Next problem please.
I'm curious what cities you're talking about. In my experience in LA, San Francisco, and Louisville, the busses run everywhere. (Well in Louisville they don't run to the white upper class east end). The only trains I've used were in SF, but I must say they were exceedingly clean and safe, at ALL hours. (Though some did close the public restrooms after 9-11, which was infuriating.)
Returning to the first topic, in some cities you can get more house with less downpayment if you buy beside a bus line and commit to live car-free or car-light. Its through Freddy Mac or maybe Fannie Mae, I forget which. Anyway, the idea is that since you're not pissing away money on a car, that you'll be more capable to make house payments.
I bought my house near a busline and near downtown. Most of the time I bike the 3.5 miles. Sometimes I take the bus instead -- they have bike racks, which come in real handy when I'm tired or have a flat. Granted, not all cities low enough property values that this is practical (cough SF cough), but ability to do this is one reason I bought in Louisville.
If you get hopelessly confused, you could try a mailing list. If you write a good question, its highly likely the original developers will respond.
Give it up, Ballmer! You're not fooling anyone.
My suspicion is the benchmark is giving (incorrect) culling info to the driver. ATI's driver ignores it, and Nvidia honors it.
Last night by 7pm I'd delivered 2 pizzas! By 9 pm it was already up to 11 pizzas! Where's my slashdot story?
They did get
Neo == Jesus
But somehow they missed
Morpheus == God the Father
Trinity == The Holy Spirit
If you look at their roles in the movies these fall out pretty obviously, but if people reply and ask for supporting evidence I suppose I'll post it.
Here in the US you may sue anyone for any reason. Whether or not your case is thrown out of court is another matter...
Wings3d
Its free, its Free, and its M-Fing E.Z.
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Whoever made the "RTS" Ogre icon did a good job. ;)
Imagine that little hedgehog running from corporate HQ to corporate HQ, each time bouncing off a brick wall...
Sega deserves a slow, painful death. Why? Because of the epic run-around they gave everyone (me especially) on their dreamcast rebate checks. After all I never got it, and then they had the nerve to spam me at the email address I'd put on the rebate application. Gee thanks guys! NOW DIE!
4:3 = 1.33
16:9 = 1.77
2.35:1 = 2.35 (duh)
Thank you. Following those instructions got me video, but the audio still doesn't work, and I have to run with either no sound (mplayer -audiofile /dev/null) or crash on the 1st frame. Do you know the magic files to download for the audio portion?
As usual, no way to watch this in Linux.
/usr/lib/win32/qtmlClient.dll, /usr/local/lib/win32/qtmlClient.dll :( /roam/dm/.mplayer/codecs.conf from etc/codecs.conf
Take for expample MPlayer's complaint:
Opening video decoder: [qtvideo] Quicktime Video decoder
Win32 LoadLibrary failed to load: qtmlClient.dll,
invalid qt DLL!
VDecoder init failed
*** Try to upgrade
*** If it still does not work, read DOCS/codecs.html!
DOCS/codecs.html said, a bunch of confusing stuff, mainly "go to our website and get more confused". Why can't video people ever write stuff in english?
The controls were very laggy, with the mouse cursor so slow I found myself "chasing the needle". I tried on both a 450 mhz machine with 32 megs vram, and on a 850 mhz machine with 16 megs vram, both nvidia drivers on linux.
- It is impossible for a user to ever have the window decorations off screen - thus the user will always be able to close, minimize, and resize the window.
- It is absolutely, incredibly, in-yer-face clear which winndow has the key focus.
- A "Log out" button that's obvious.
- Solid as a rock.
Magnet-move, fancy animations, blah blah blah, are all worthless for a n00b-WM. I am looking for such a WM to use on computers for seniors. So far I've been using window maker, but it fails badly on counts 1, 2, and 3.This is the license for the demo:
___________________
This Software Licensing Agreement ("Agreement") is a legal agreement between you and BraveTree Productions, LLC. ("BraveTree"). By installing this Software, by loading or running the Software, by placing or copying the Software onto your hard drive, or by distributing the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. These are the only terms by which BraveTree permits copying or use.
BraveTree Productions, LLC. LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR ThinkTanks
General terms:
1. THE SOFTWARE.
The Software licensed under this agreement is the computer program ThinkTanks, which consists of executable files, data files, and documentation.
2. GRANT OF LICENSE.
BraveTree grants you the right to use the Software in accordance with the terms of this Agreement. You may load the software into RAM as well as install it on a hard disk or other storage device. You may not modify, translate, disassemble, reverse engineer, decompile, or create derivative works based upon the Software. You agree that the Software will not be shipped, transferred, or exported into any country in violation of the U.S. Export Administration Act and that you will not utilize the Software in violation of any applicable law.
2.1. DEMO VERSION LICENSE.
You may distribute copies of the demo version of the Software freely to other users, provided that any copy must contain the original,unaltered files and proprietary notices. You have the ability to register the demo version at any time by purchasing the full version from BraveTree.
2.2. REGISTERED VERSION LICENSE.
When you purchase the Software, you will receive the full registered version. You agree not to distribute the registered version to others and to use it only for your own personal use. You acknowledge that distribution of the registered version to others, whether intentional or unintentional, could damage BraveTree both financially and professionally. Any unauthorized distribution of your registered version will result in immediate and automatic termination of your license.
3. COPYRIGHT.
The Software is owned by BraveTree and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaties. You must treat the Software like any other copyrighted material, except that you may make copies of the demo version of the Software to give to other persons under the terms of this Agreement. You may not distribute copies of the registered version to others. Except as expressly licensed by BraveTree in writing, BraveTree reserves the exclusive copyright and all other rights, title and interest to distribute the Software, and to use Trademarks in connection with them. "Trademarks" refers to the name of the Software, the name BraveTree, and the BraveTree logo, which are trademarks of BraveTree.
4. NO WARRANTY.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED "AS-IS". NO WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE AS TO IT OR ANY MEDIUM IT MAY BE ON. BraveTree Productions, LLC. WILL PROVIDE NO REMEDY FOR INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL,PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES ARISING FROM IT, INCLUDING SUCH FROM NEGLIGENCE, STRICT LIABILITY, OR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONTRACT, EVEN AFTER NOTICE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
5. TERM.
The term of this license grant is perpetual. You may terminate this Agreement at any time by destroying all copies of the Software in your possession. Your license to use the Software will automatically terminate if you breach the terms of this Agreement.
6. GENERAL PROVISIONS.
This Agreement is the sole and entire Agreement relating to the subject matter hereof, and supercedes all prior understandings,agreements, and documentation relating to such subject matter. If any provision in this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void, or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force without being impaired or invalidated in any way. This Agreement will be governed by the laws of the State of O
Yes but the key is on the inside of the door, and the bad guys are on the outside. If they can make syscalls already, they hardly have to worry about disabling this mechanism. :)