That seems like an overly simple solution. Wouldn't whatever OS that takes its place present the same issues after people decide to try exploiting it? I know windows is far from being the perfect OS, but what would happen if say Ubuntu got 80% market share? Or are you advocating that nobody gets a majority share (which i suppose is the ideal way do to things)? But then you run into issues of compatibility between systems yadda yadda.
okay, beginning to get off topic. cutting myself off now.
I can't remember which dictator it was who said it, but it was something like "The most powerful weapon is the one you never have to fire". The idea being mutually assured destruction is the best deterrant.
tell you what, drive out here with your contraption and I'll pay for the gas/water. I will then proceed to take the device in question and sell it to Exxon Mobil for no less than one billion dollars.
Seriously though, do you honestly expect somebody to believe what you just said there? If such a thing were possible, don't you think it would be popular by now? I know there's a conspiracy theory surrounding the concept you mention, but if you have a working prototype, WHY THE F AREN'T YOU SELLING IT?!?
I think that a system built on this principal can work in theory, but it requires individuals to be responsible for their actions and probably a rewriting of copyright law. As far as I'm concerned the major corporate media can crash and burn.
It would be nice if something like this happened here in America. As it stands now, it seems like Comcast is going to get to mold the internet as they see fit.
I thought Geometry Wars Evolved was an awesome addition to the series. The extra game modes give you more to do with the game. Or am I missing something here?
this got me thinking. What would the shipping be on such an item? According to my calculations UPS can do it for about $60,000 and guarantee it delivered by 8 PM tomorrow.
I suppose I've never pummeled anybody with a giant maglight, but I can't imagine the thing giving way before a skull. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Do you have experience beating people with both of the lights in question?
They appear brighter when you look at them, but the light doesn't carry nearly as far. I have NEVER seen an LED flashlight that can shine as far as a Maglight. Plus I just like the feel of a steel maglight with 6 D-Cell batteries.
the paper clip method is effective, but its a real PITA if you have a bunch of ports forwarded and other obscure network settings. Though, I suppose the paper clip is still cheaper than the system you need for the password cracking.
even if they did come from the mint, doing that to the coin would be considered defacing federal property and is considered a federal offense. Though there may be special situations where such a thing is allowed, IANAL and I don't want to speculate what those situations might be.
Looks like he got the +5 anyhow. I bet a moderator did it just to spite you. But then i refreshed the page and he was a +4 so another moderator must have fixed it to spite me. Disregard the fact that said moderator would have to possess some form of precognition.
letting people submit corrections will work great until/b/ discovers it. Then every other caption will be "jews did 911" and "never gonna give you up". Remember Bucket the chatbot?
I had Blu brand ecigs at first and that was good until the atomizers failed (although, they are relatively cheap to replace), leaving me with no nicotine supply and causing me to reconsider what brand to use. My next purchase and what I'm currently using was the KR808D-1 by Vapor4Life from Here. You can buy all the parts separately, but I suggest the starter PCC (portable carrying case) kit. Its only about $45 after shipping and if you only use it in place of analogs (assuming you're a moderate smoker), it pays for itself in a matter of days. I'm very satisfied with this product and recommend it to anybody who is interested in vaping.
Wow...I'm coming off as a salesperson for this stuff...I should stop. One more thing first - you can vape indoors and it doesn't smell. Okay, I'm done selling ecigs.
PS. Ignore my sig (cig?) as far as this comment is concerned.
Thats why I smoke electronic cigarettes. Sure nicotine is as poisonous mg for mg as arsenic, but at least I know what poisons I'm inhaling. Factor in the non-combustion with the significantly reduced cost and you have a winner.
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That seems like an overly simple solution. Wouldn't whatever OS that takes its place present the same issues after people decide to try exploiting it? I know windows is far from being the perfect OS, but what would happen if say Ubuntu got 80% market share? Or are you advocating that nobody gets a majority share (which i suppose is the ideal way do to things)? But then you run into issues of compatibility between systems yadda yadda.
okay, beginning to get off topic. cutting myself off now.
Why hasn't slashdot implemented a filter that eliminates "first post" asshats? I don't think it would be all that complicated.
now mod me offtopic
I can't remember which dictator it was who said it, but it was something like "The most powerful weapon is the one you never have to fire". The idea being mutually assured destruction is the best deterrant.
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I wanted to post one more time to point out my grammatical error. Almost made another in this post.
I have no idea why that made my post anonymously...
tell you what, drive out here with your contraption and I'll pay for the gas/water. I will then proceed to take the device in question and sell it to Exxon Mobil for no less than one billion dollars.
Seriously though, do you honestly expect somebody to believe what you just said there? If such a thing were possible, don't you think it would be popular by now? I know there's a conspiracy theory surrounding the concept you mention, but if you have a working prototype, WHY THE F AREN'T YOU SELLING IT?!?
I think that a system built on this principal can work in theory, but it requires individuals to be responsible for their actions and probably a rewriting of copyright law. As far as I'm concerned the major corporate media can crash and burn.
It would be nice if something like this happened here in America. As it stands now, it seems like Comcast is going to get to mold the internet as they see fit.
I thought Geometry Wars Evolved was an awesome addition to the series. The extra game modes give you more to do with the game. Or am I missing something here?
this got me thinking. What would the shipping be on such an item? According to my calculations UPS can do it for about $60,000 and guarantee it delivered by 8 PM tomorrow.
I suppose I've never pummeled anybody with a giant maglight, but I can't imagine the thing giving way before a skull. Perhaps I'm mistaken. Do you have experience beating people with both of the lights in question?
They appear brighter when you look at them, but the light doesn't carry nearly as far. I have NEVER seen an LED flashlight that can shine as far as a Maglight. Plus I just like the feel of a steel maglight with 6 D-Cell batteries.
the paper clip method is effective, but its a real PITA if you have a bunch of ports forwarded and other obscure network settings. Though, I suppose the paper clip is still cheaper than the system you need for the password cracking.
I find the Citation Needed Police annoying at times, but can you substantiate that claim?
Looks like broadband.gov is feeling the slashdot effect.
even if they did come from the mint, doing that to the coin would be considered defacing federal property and is considered a federal offense. Though there may be special situations where such a thing is allowed, IANAL and I don't want to speculate what those situations might be.
Looks like he got the +5 anyhow. I bet a moderator did it just to spite you. But then i refreshed the page and he was a +4 so another moderator must have fixed it to spite me. Disregard the fact that said moderator would have to possess some form of precognition.
All this is missing is a title page and bibliography.
this is like the third time this week I have seen this. Moot point. M-O-O-T. "Mute" has something to do with the absence of audio
"You're so ugly the only way to get the dog to play with you is to tie a steak around your neck."
Says the kid the dog without a dog to play with.
Try again please. That statement is a grammatical failure. I'm not even sure what you were trying to say.
letting people submit corrections will work great until /b/ discovers it. Then every other caption will be "jews did 911" and "never gonna give you up". Remember Bucket the chatbot?
PS. Ignore my sig (cig?) as far as this comment is concerned.
Thats why I smoke electronic cigarettes. Sure nicotine is as poisonous mg for mg as arsenic, but at least I know what poisons I'm inhaling. Factor in the non-combustion with the significantly reduced cost and you have a winner.
Just don't let MadKatz get any licensing.