"I honestly don't think you need to worry unless you're doing something illegal anyway."
That's the whole problem. Why should we sit by and let these things happen? What you're doing isn't illegal now, perhaps, but what about when it becomes illegal? When do you draw the line on government intervention?
Why should the government care if I buy *anything*?! Isn't it still "innocent until proven guilty?"
Oh wait. No, it isn't. It's "prevent 'terrorism' by limiting personal freedoms and civil liberties, regardless of the impact on the American people and the Constitution."
The shit that's happened since 9/11/02 is sad. It's like it was just the perfect excuse for a New World Order - a phrase which the first President Bush used - to come into play.
Damn freedom, full speed ahead on a Totalitarian American Federation.
Sony, Alpine, and Pioneer all make FM-Modulated XM receivers that will work with your factory deck.
Sony makes a home piece for XM. Looks just like the car piece (the overgrown radar detector). $299 MSRP. You can buy a "car kit" for $170 or so that is the FM Modulator. So... $470 for both the home and the car.
I like XM, and I hope it succeeds. Please get your facts straight before howling.
Why no personal machines on the network? Because they're personal machines. If you've got a laptop you shuttle between home and work, that's one thing. If it's company purchased, more likely than not it was set up and is managed by your company. Perhaps. At least, they should be. Of course, there will be exceptions to every rule.
Personal machines add a dangerous wrinkle to this. Dual network settings, dual (or more) dial up settings, pirated software installations (Oh, I don't have Office XP on my ThinkPad...), etc., etc. The help desk isn't there to support your machines. They generally buy one or two specific laptop/desktop configurations and run with them - images, kickstart disks, etc.
"Company Policy" is a very valid and legal argument, and those of you claiming "Stupid Windows Admins" aren't really looking at the *reasoning* behind this "Stupid Lame-O Business Crap". They're in it to make money and be productive, not so you can download MP3's and porn with the company's fat pipe.
OK, so the guy is obviously breaking the law - but is he hurting anyone? Has he killed anyone? I'm curious about this. Doing 160mph isn't necessarily a crime, nor are 120hp sportbikes. How you use it defines it. People are stupid - the machines just make it easier for us.
Because it's *not* about catching terrorists. These systems are merely being introduced under the blanket of "stopping terrorism" so the government can have a little more control, and a little more influence on your life.
9/11 was a terrible day - but the days that are coming are worse. The victims of that day will roll in their graves when they see the vulgar abuses of power that are being committed in the name of "National Security."
Actually, no. You're right - it is a driver - but a subwoofer is generally accepted to be a driver 10" or more in diameter, playing frequencies from 80Hz down. The enclosure design denotes the type of bass you'll attain: bandpass, sealed, vented, etc.
I don't think that was the point. The point was that crowd doesn't like the parents who bring their "precious angels" to ADULT movies, and who let their "angels" cry and cry without discipline. You're the fools, not the 22 year olds who dislike you. Those of us older than 22 dislike you as well. Rent movies, get a sitter, or excuse yourself, please.
OK, this will probably get either moderated as flamebait or a troll, but Jesus H. Christ on a crutch already. "You're financing TERRORISM!" has already gotten to be the most overused phrase by our lovely Dictator^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^HGovernment since 11 September 2001. Please. Diamonds are a form of currency that cannot be tracked and controlled (as easily (at the moment)) by the Government and other powers that be. Next they'll eliminate cash, because "Unregistered Dollars can Fund Terrorism" and MUST BE STOPPED at all costs. *Sigh*
_Every_ item of value in the market has some pain or exploitation associated with it. I imagine the lovely monitor you're reading this on was probably built by someone in a 3rd world country who makes less in a year than you do in a day. Better give that up, sparky. Many, many items are made with extortion, force, or other "unsavory" methods. If they weren't, the prices of goods and services would rise dramatically - and then you'd cry about how much things cost, and how everyone should band together to topple the corporate cartels that impose such draconian methods as capitalism and free markets.
Wake up, people. Your ethics are only good when they fit your current needs and viewpoints.
Because then you'd bitch because Microsoft took away your choice. I can see it now: "If I want to run a program, I damn well better be able to run any binary I want!"
I hope you've sent off a message to Disney's Senator Fritz warning him of this underground terrorist activity supported by that evil hacker group on Slashdot.
Again, "*my Fricking PC's"? Did you buy them? Didn't think so. Those are the property of your company, not you. Were I your manager and learned of your attitude and actions, you would be reprimanded and/or fired.
Company property is just that. Not yours to just tinker with as you see fit because you feel like it.
Alright, those are good points on the surface. But do you think they'll actually do those things? Raise speed limits? Remember, "55 Saves Lives", etc. Car manufacturers tune their vehicles to get their best MPG at 55mph. Montana had virtually no speed limit until they were threatened by the federal government that they'd lose their funding if they didn't enforce the 75mph speed limit.
Insurance providers won't lower rates for those who don't break the law - they'll just really jack up rates for those who do.
It's the same with speed/rpm limiters on vehicles - you're more likely to be in an accident at 25-50 mph than 75-100+ because of traffic density and the "I'm almost home" syndrome./rant off
Sorry, got carried away. You make some good points, but I don't trust the govt. or insurance companies to do the right thing.
So you *want* your insurance company and the state police to mail your parking tickets and speeding tickets to your house? Have the local PD waiting to pick up *your car* because it was parked outside a bar or in an unsafe neighborhood?
My God, insurance companies already have a racket going - and the sheep like you will blindly swallow it in the name of "think of the children" and "public safety".
After duping a CD at work on a Sony home dual well burner for demo use (so I don't scratch the shit out of my CD's) I attempted to rip the copied CD to the MEX-1HD. No go. "CANNOT REC" flashed up, and nothing.
Of course, CDs made at home on my PC rip effortlessly.
It will pick up the CD-Text on your discs, it *WILL NOT* rip MP3 cds to the HDD inside - "CANNOT REC". Dammit. I was hoping for an easy way to move my MP3s to work for demo. Heh.
That tray actually locks the disc into the tray, which prevents (says Sony) from excessive wobble. That tray then rides inside another suspension, and the whole mess rides on a 1/4" of a silicone gel to further isolate vibration.
The goal was to prevent skipping at over 145 decibels when frequencies went below 80 Hz.
It appears to have succeeded, we've yet to see one of these skip yet in our shop (and we've tried...:P )
Sony brought out three models this year with AUX jacks on the back - the CDX-MP70 ($499.99), the CDX-5EH ($999.99) and the aforementioned CDX-MEX1HD ($1499.99). Alpine units with M-Bus can get an RCA adapter for about $70.
Most of your local stereo shops have RF Modulators - you can listen to nearly any source with RCA outputs via 88.7 FM.
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"I honestly don't think you need to worry unless you're doing something illegal anyway."
That's the whole problem. Why should we sit by and let these things happen? What you're doing isn't illegal now, perhaps, but what about when it becomes illegal? When do you draw the line on government intervention?
Why should the government care if I buy *anything*?! Isn't it still "innocent until proven guilty?"
Oh wait. No, it isn't. It's "prevent 'terrorism' by limiting personal freedoms and civil liberties, regardless of the impact on the American people and the Constitution."
The shit that's happened since 9/11/02 is sad. It's like it was just the perfect excuse for a New World Order - a phrase which the first President Bush used - to come into play.
Damn freedom, full speed ahead on a Totalitarian American Federation.
Well, two of your reasons are wrong.
Sony, Alpine, and Pioneer all make FM-Modulated XM receivers that will work with your factory deck.
Sony makes a home piece for XM. Looks just like the car piece (the overgrown radar detector). $299 MSRP. You can buy a "car kit" for $170 or so that is the FM Modulator. So... $470 for both the home and the car.
I like XM, and I hope it succeeds. Please get your facts straight before howling.
Why no personal machines on the network? Because they're personal machines. If you've got a laptop you shuttle between home and work, that's one thing. If it's company purchased, more likely than not it was set up and is managed by your company. Perhaps. At least, they should be. Of course, there will be exceptions to every rule.
Personal machines add a dangerous wrinkle to this. Dual network settings, dual (or more) dial up settings, pirated software installations (Oh, I don't have Office XP on my ThinkPad...), etc., etc. The help desk isn't there to support your machines. They generally buy one or two specific laptop/desktop configurations and run with them - images, kickstart disks, etc.
"Company Policy" is a very valid and legal argument, and those of you claiming "Stupid Windows Admins" aren't really looking at the *reasoning* behind this "Stupid Lame-O Business Crap". They're in it to make money and be productive, not so you can download MP3's and porn with the company's fat pipe.
OK, so the guy is obviously breaking the law - but is he hurting anyone? Has he killed anyone? I'm curious about this. Doing 160mph isn't necessarily a crime, nor are 120hp sportbikes. How you use it defines it. People are stupid - the machines just make it easier for us.
Anyone have a HOWTO link or a quick tip to get all my fonts to be AA under RedHat 8? Mozilla still looks like hammered dogshit.
Thanks!
Your comment sickens me. Not because you're wrong - but because you're so right.
I love my country, but I fear my government.
MOD THIS UP!
He's right on, folks - we need to spread this information around.
Because it's *not* about catching terrorists. These systems are merely being introduced under the blanket of "stopping terrorism" so the government can have a little more control, and a little more influence on your life.
9/11 was a terrible day - but the days that are coming are worse. The victims of that day will roll in their graves when they see the vulgar abuses of power that are being committed in the name of "National Security."
Actually, no. You're right - it is a driver - but a subwoofer is generally accepted to be a driver 10" or more in diameter, playing frequencies from 80Hz down. The enclosure design denotes the type of bass you'll attain: bandpass, sealed, vented, etc.
Hell yes! Domino makes resource/room scheduling VERY simple. The server runs on Linux, and with iNotes, most Linux clients can use Notes as well.
Why don't more orgs use it?
The truly frightening part is that once they push this hard enough, you won't be able to turn off the TV, because you're stealing by not watching.
This isn't meant to be funny. The thought of the RIAA/MPAA controlling our lives frightens me. And it's coming, I fear.
I don't think that was the point. The point was that crowd doesn't like the parents who bring their "precious angels" to ADULT movies, and who let their "angels" cry and cry without discipline. You're the fools, not the 22 year olds who dislike you. Those of us older than 22 dislike you as well. Rent movies, get a sitter, or excuse yourself, please.
OK, this will probably get either moderated as flamebait or a troll, but Jesus H. Christ on a crutch already. "You're financing TERRORISM!" has already gotten to be the most overused phrase by our lovely Dictator^H^H^H^H^H^H^H^HGovernment since 11 September 2001. Please. Diamonds are a form of currency that cannot be tracked and controlled (as easily (at the moment)) by the Government and other powers that be. Next they'll eliminate cash, because "Unregistered Dollars can Fund Terrorism" and MUST BE STOPPED at all costs. *Sigh*
_Every_ item of value in the market has some pain or exploitation associated with it. I imagine the lovely monitor you're reading this on was probably built by someone in a 3rd world country who makes less in a year than you do in a day. Better give that up, sparky. Many, many items are made with extortion, force, or other "unsavory" methods. If they weren't, the prices of goods and services would rise dramatically - and then you'd cry about how much things cost, and how everyone should band together to topple the corporate cartels that impose such draconian methods as capitalism and free markets.
Wake up, people. Your ethics are only good when they fit your current needs and viewpoints.
/em end rant.
Because then you'd bitch because Microsoft took away your choice. I can see it now: "If I want to run a program, I damn well better be able to run any binary I want!"
Apt-get *is* better, but sometimes it still barfs - for instance, I had to remove mutt to install qmail (testing machine, ok?! :) ).
But yeah, for the most part, I LOVE apt-get. AND - Red Hat users - GET APT_RPM! You'll thank yourself in the mornings.
Gentoo is compiling packages *right now* on one of my other PC's... do I stop it and start over with Debian... ? /em ponders
I hope you've sent off a message to Disney's Senator Fritz warning him of this underground terrorist activity supported by that evil hacker group on Slashdot.
Fool.
Again, "*my Fricking PC's"? Did you buy them? Didn't think so. Those are the property of your company, not you. Were I your manager and learned of your attitude and actions, you would be reprimanded and/or fired.
Company property is just that. Not yours to just tinker with as you see fit because you feel like it.
Alright, those are good points on the surface. But do you think they'll actually do those things? Raise speed limits? Remember, "55 Saves Lives", etc. Car manufacturers tune their vehicles to get their best MPG at 55mph. Montana had virtually no speed limit until they were threatened by the federal government that they'd lose their funding if they didn't enforce the 75mph speed limit.
/rant off
Insurance providers won't lower rates for those who don't break the law - they'll just really jack up rates for those who do.
It's the same with speed/rpm limiters on vehicles - you're more likely to be in an accident at 25-50 mph than 75-100+ because of traffic density and the "I'm almost home" syndrome.
Sorry, got carried away. You make some good points, but I don't trust the govt. or insurance companies to do the right thing.
God, I hope you're kidding.
So you *want* your insurance company and the state police to mail your parking tickets and speeding tickets to your house? Have the local PD waiting to pick up *your car* because it was parked outside a bar or in an unsafe neighborhood?
My God, insurance companies already have a racket going - and the sheep like you will blindly swallow it in the name of "think of the children" and "public safety".
It plays CD-R(W) perfectly; it also plays CDs with MP3s on them. It just won't copy the MP3s to the HDD.
Don't you mean, "those who have spoken English for their entire lives?"
Just checking.
After duping a CD at work on a Sony home dual well burner for demo use (so I don't scratch the shit out of my CD's) I attempted to rip the copied CD to the MEX-1HD. No go. "CANNOT REC" flashed up, and nothing.
Of course, CDs made at home on my PC rip effortlessly.
It will pick up the CD-Text on your discs, it *WILL NOT* rip MP3 cds to the HDD inside - "CANNOT REC". Dammit. I was hoping for an easy way to move my MP3s to work for demo. Heh.
That tray actually locks the disc into the tray, which prevents (says Sony) from excessive wobble. That tray then rides inside another suspension, and the whole mess rides on a 1/4" of a silicone gel to further isolate vibration.
:P )
The goal was to prevent skipping at over 145 decibels when frequencies went below 80 Hz.
It appears to have succeeded, we've yet to see one of these skip yet in our shop (and we've tried...
Sony brought out three models this year with AUX jacks on the back - the CDX-MP70 ($499.99), the CDX-5EH ($999.99) and the aforementioned CDX-MEX1HD ($1499.99). Alpine units with M-Bus can get an RCA adapter for about $70.
Most of your local stereo shops have RF Modulators - you can listen to nearly any source with RCA outputs via 88.7 FM.
Pioneer, Schmioneer. Ugly controls, ugly faces, poor sound quality. Heh. My $.02.