So the ISP did something idiotic without checking it. HUH. The blocked site was not a spam site. Then why does this mean spamming spam sites is bad? It just means that the ISP has idiotic, clueless employees.
I know, I know. This is conceptual work only. But it looks damned sweet. I love this formfactor. Give me a way to put ebooks on it and maybe a map/reference work and I'll be one happy traveller.
Considering Saddams weapons were ready to destroy the world in 45 minutes, hey, you americans really did a crappy job finding them.
Nobody argues that saddam HAD them, he used them years ago - which nobody cared about, least of which the US I may add - but the point is, he did not have them anymore last year. Bah. Prove to me that you personally do not own chemical or biological weapons. What, you can't? Surely, you have hidden them somewhere, your house may be empty but that's just because you are devious.
No, no, the entire war was a huge crime based on lies, more lies and corruption.
The problem of course is that people are starting to buy free software because it's (a) usually cheaper and (b) they do not lock themselves in with any single vendor.
This, of course, is hell come to earth for companies that thrived on their locked-in customers for 10-20 years.
I seriously doubt, though, that SCO is about this idealogical battle. They just wanted to be bought out by IBM. Didn't work out, so now they are stuck with a lawsuit they know they have very little chance of winning, but which works, kind of, in boosting stock prices. They can't really get out of it, because admitting they never had a case is suicide.
Ah, the old theory of making war so horrible nobody will want to wage ware. That only the fear of massive loss will result in a peaceful world. Well my young padawan, that is simply not a truth in the world. People wage war anyway. Not only that, there are those that relish in causing pain and havoc. Sure, it's an "us versus them" mentality, but does it make it any better? War is only waged when the opponent is killed. But I am telling you: Those "bad guys" are human beings with families too.
No, the only thing that keeps us from war is a conscience, moral thinking, ethics, you name it. We do not need new weapons to demostrate how truely horrible war is, we need to slap the idiots who think that wars are a good idea until they realize how dumb that "good idea" really is.
I tried that, they claimed "no problems". It's really not such a big deal since the limit must be set very highly. And I can't *prove* it... Also there is no other acceptable DSL provider where I live. Still, the practice is disturbing.
If it's enough to make "concerned citizen" lobby against the law, then - considering the apathy for politics here - it should give them a reason to think.
Pretty sure. Killing edonkey and waiting does not help at all. Also, it's not a decrease in speed but a loss of 99%+ of all incoming packets. It also doesn't explain why it works just fine for weeks.
Scenario: I am probably one of their top downloaders, with 24/7 downloads from edonkey (english originals of TV shows that I cannot get where I live). Anyway, after many days of downloading, sometimes my line will "die". It is still active and I still get a few packets, but it's really a trickle. If I reconnect to get a new IP, everything works fine unless I restart high bandwidth apps. Then it will die again. The only solution is to let my edonkey rest for a week or two, then everything will work as expected.
It can be reproduced, but of course it's difficult to figure out when exactly it will occur. There are really only two explanations: A bug, or bandwidth capping. My ISP claims not to "filter" anything. I really don't believe in a bug but I cannot discount the notion, of course.
Still, I've stayed with them and I will stay there. The cap, if it is one, must be set VERY high, and otherwise the connection and service is pretty decent.
So, to sum it up: It shouldn't come to anyone's surprise that ISPs will be doing this to protect themselves. Of course, if I were to get annoyed by my ISPs actions I'd file a lawsuit against them. If they sell you a 1Mbit flatrate, and it turns out to be limited, I am sure a very simple, straight forward case for false advertising or something similar could be made.
No, the DRM used in apple itunes songs will prevent the songs from working outside the US. Remember the story about the guy who moved to Canada from the US? He wanted to activate the songs on his new machine, and couldn't, because his new street address was Canadian. Apple did cave, but iTunes music is basically for Americans only.
Here is a proposal/idea on how to do it. You are welcome to provide me with feedback on the idea. There is only one loophole in the theory I am aware of, and that is not a very significant one.
Which sounds tons better than "Darmstadtium". Try it. First of all Darmstadt is a German word, which 90% of the world won't pronounce correctly; Second, the added "..ium" makes it sound awkward even in German. Yeah, yeah, the idea is to honor the guys. I think, however, that it's still a stupid idea. Surely, something that fills both could be found.
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Totally agree. I do not own a Blekin product, but you can be sure I will never, either. Fuck 'em.
So the ISP did something idiotic without checking it. HUH. The blocked site was not a spam site. Then why does this mean spamming spam sites is bad? It just means that the ISP has idiotic, clueless employees.
Next!
Yes. With a totally crummy formfactor.
I know, I know. This is conceptual work only. But it looks damned sweet. I love this formfactor. Give me a way to put ebooks on it and maybe a map/reference work and I'll be one happy traveller.
No. Judging from my experience with large organizations, that is rarely - if ever - a serious consideration.
Considering Saddams weapons were ready to destroy the world in 45 minutes, hey, you americans really did a crappy job finding them.
Nobody argues that saddam HAD them, he used them years ago - which nobody cared about, least of which the US I may add - but the point is, he did not have them anymore last year. Bah. Prove to me that you personally do not own chemical or biological weapons. What, you can't? Surely, you have hidden them somewhere, your house may be empty but that's just because you are devious.
No, no, the entire war was a huge crime based on lies, more lies and corruption.
Why was Iraq invaded? I mean, before the reason changed to "freedom and democracy for the iraqi people"?
So, are we in our right to bomb and invade the US now? Clearly, WMD are present (unlike in Iraq).
I tell you guys, the United States is making it damned hard not to start hate them and become anti-american.
The problem of course is that people are starting to buy free software because it's (a) usually cheaper and (b) they do not lock themselves in with any single vendor.
This, of course, is hell come to earth for companies that thrived on their locked-in customers for 10-20 years.
I seriously doubt, though, that SCO is about this idealogical battle. They just wanted to be bought out by IBM. Didn't work out, so now they are stuck with a lawsuit they know they have very little chance of winning, but which works, kind of, in boosting stock prices. They can't really get out of it, because admitting they never had a case is suicide.
And so the idiocy continues.
Ah, the old theory of making war so horrible nobody will want to wage ware. That only the fear of massive loss will result in a peaceful world. Well my young padawan, that is simply not a truth in the world. People wage war anyway. Not only that, there are those that relish in causing pain and havoc. Sure, it's an "us versus them" mentality, but does it make it any better? War is only waged when the opponent is killed. But I am telling you: Those "bad guys" are human beings with families too.
No, the only thing that keeps us from war is a conscience, moral thinking, ethics, you name it. We do not need new weapons to demostrate how truely horrible war is, we need to slap the idiots who think that wars are a good idea until they realize how dumb that "good idea" really is.
Throwing rocks is a HELL of a lot better than carpet bombing or nuking cities.
And soon in the not too distant future a third fine because you were thinking about goatsex while doing the above.
I tried that, they claimed "no problems".
It's really not such a big deal since the limit must be set very highly. And I can't *prove* it... Also there is no other acceptable DSL provider where I live. Still, the practice is disturbing.
If it's enough to make "concerned citizen" lobby against the law, then - considering the apathy for politics here - it should give them a reason to think.
Pretty sure. Killing edonkey and waiting does not help at all. Also, it's not a decrease in speed but a loss of 99%+ of all incoming packets. It also doesn't explain why it works just fine for weeks.
You could always redirect sitefinder.verisign.com to a local ip address or to google or something. :D
I can't really prove it.
Scenario: I am probably one of their top downloaders, with 24/7 downloads from edonkey (english originals of TV shows that I cannot get where I live). Anyway, after many days of downloading, sometimes my line will "die". It is still active and I still get a few packets, but it's really a trickle. If I reconnect to get a new IP, everything works fine unless I restart high bandwidth apps. Then it will die again. The only solution is to let my edonkey rest for a week or two, then everything will work as expected.
It can be reproduced, but of course it's difficult to figure out when exactly it will occur. There are really only two explanations: A bug, or bandwidth capping. My ISP claims not to "filter" anything. I really don't believe in a bug but I cannot discount the notion, of course.
Still, I've stayed with them and I will stay there. The cap, if it is one, must be set VERY high, and otherwise the connection and service is pretty decent.
So, to sum it up: It shouldn't come to anyone's surprise that ISPs will be doing this to protect themselves. Of course, if I were to get annoyed by my ISPs actions I'd file a lawsuit against them. If they sell you a 1Mbit flatrate, and it turns out to be limited, I am sure a very simple, straight forward case for false advertising or something similar could be made.
Would you really want them to find out how to make CD's of Celine Dion, Westlife and NKotB last a hundred years?
Dito.
No, the DRM used in apple itunes songs will prevent the songs from working outside the US. Remember the story about the guy who moved to Canada from the US? He wanted to activate the songs on his new machine, and couldn't, because his new street address was Canadian. Apple did cave, but iTunes music is basically for Americans only.
Not to nit-pick, but that's a cartel. :)
Claim IP infringement, sell antidote licenses.
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Why are you looking at me like that?
Here is a proposal/idea on how to do it. You are welcome to provide me with feedback on the idea. There is only one loophole in the theory I am aware of, and that is not a very significant one.
I'd love to hear from everybody.
Which sounds tons better than "Darmstadtium". Try it. First of all Darmstadt is a German word, which 90% of the world won't pronounce correctly; Second, the added "..ium" makes it sound awkward even in German. Yeah, yeah, the idea is to honor the guys. I think, however, that it's still a stupid idea. Surely, something that fills both could be found.
Above all it sounds REALLY dumb when spoken out loud.
Don't live at the north pole, you insensitive clods.