I do run my own shop. I meet with just about anyone that requests a meeting. If Apple requested a meeting, I would be there. Remember, knowledge is power, and if a competitor/potential investor wants to share some info, I will be happy to listen and increase my knowledge.
Just a suggestion. When you use a simile, please use a comparison that people can relate to. I have no clue what two Wisconsin state troopers have to do with donuts or the Berlin Wall. It does not matter if it is 1980, 1985, or 2010. The simile does not make sense.
Are you saying that mi2g is ineffective in the world of security? Are you saying that they are powerful?
The problem, in my opinion, with RFID passports is that it will become effectively a great way for a thief to find marks in a country other than the US. Esentially, with the right equipment, a thief can figure out who exactly is carrying an american passport.
Think about how white headphones alert thieves to the fact that you are carrying an easily snatch-able $300 device in your pocket, and that is where the problem lies.
Actually, that is completely false. When iTunes first came out, Apple shipped all consumer Macs with a variety of songs in a "iTunes Sampler". This was prior to the iTMS.
Are you implying that this is communism of our roads?
I see it as a necessary extension to make our roads faster, yet safer.
I would much rather have one of these "car trains" moving 100 MPH to get me to work in a fraction of time, while I am casually enjoying my breakfast vs. today sitting for log periods in time in traffic, possibly snarfing down a breakfast burrito while waiting at a stop light.
That is the vision I am trying to explain. It has nothing to do with communism other than possibly sharing battery power with the people around us.
Actually, if we have cars that drive themselves, they can be coordinated centrally to time themselves to virtually eliminate street lights and traffic jams.
Imagine the cars on the road impromptu trains, with many cars drafting each other. With humans eliminated from the system, the safe gap between cars can be shortened greatly. I would gladly give up driving to a _great_ AI to know _exactly_ when I have to leave the house to get to my destination.
Problem is, I wouldn't trust the AI until it has been tested _years_ in the field. Maybe driving freight on a specialized set of lanes.
Other problem is, that to have a true system like this, non-AI controlled cars cannot be on the road, as they will add randomness to the central control.
I met, and drank, with him at a party last year, then heard him talk the day after at Gnomedex 3 (Viva Des Moines!!). He had no objectivity when dealing with any sort of issue, including restaurants he had never visited. He also came off as a pompous prick, which was how he spoke as well.
There are some days that I wish I lived in a non-swing state. It would empower me to vote my conscience. However, I do live in a swing state, and I really don't like the lizard currently in power (and his hench-lizards). I would rather have the lizard that is running on the other side.
Since I am a swing state, I know my vote is for being a little better, rather than for sweeping change.
Eventually I will vote my conscious and look at a third and fourth lizards. But we have one large lizard in power, and I can't stand another 4 years.
Most shareware developers I know (and I know a few large ones) have a _very_ good feel on how publicly available their serial numbers on. I would not doubt that Wincent is the same way.
I would imagine that the serial numbers were on someone's.Mac account, which is Apple's responsibility.
Actually, since the app _is_ so small and cheap, I think it is probably a good canary for the entire industry. Sure, there are those that will never buy software, but there are also those out there that pirate because it is easy to do, and would pay for the software if it was easier to do that then pirate it.
Did you read the Wincent article at all? He could tell when a crack was released because his sales would drop by 30%. Guess what? I am going to blame piracy if I can count 100 sales yesterday, 70 sales today, and the _only_ change between days is that joe schmuck release a Serial Number.
ISA will eventually turn our cars into ad hoc trains. Once humans are out of the equation, there is no longer a reason for the three second rule. Also, humans then cannot create gridlock that is prevalent on todays roads during certain hours. This means that cars can safely travel at full speed with bumper to bumper traffic.
The first car reports its speed to every car behind it, and when it slows, the others do to, thus keeping pace. When the first car approaches another pack, it begins receiving data from the leader of that pack.
Next step is traffic lights. They report when the light is going to be green, and when it is going to be red. The pack may split well ahead of the light, where the last car goes through the light. The first car in the trailing sub-pack slows enough that they hit the beginning of the next green light, thus reducing brake wear.
This is all without automated steering, which would allow us to essentially eliminate the driver from the equation, which would allow an even more streamlined transit system because transit systems could become as convenient as a personal car is today, thus reducing the need for personal cars.
Yes, I recognize that what I am writing is idealistic, however, it is important to recognize how huge a leap ISA is in the technology of transportation.
While it may be simple to you, it may not be to others. Not every slashdot reader is a programmer. This particular article, while being more of an "ask slashdot" article, was interesting in the short explanation of what they are doing, and how they are doing it.
I would personally be interested in hearing about the results of these studies, and am glad that it was on the front page.
"The Start button just made perfect sense, task bar, quick launch, system tray, file explorer, and having menus on windows did too. I really wondered then why I was using a mac. "
Keep drinking that kool aid. The Start made perfect sense, until you wanted to shut down. System tray was merely a poor copy of the Mac's control strip (which was probably a copy of something else). Finally, menus on windows is the absolute worst UI mistake of Windows. It takes Fitt's Law, stomps on it, spits on it, cuts it up, eats it, and hurls it out the window.
Those UI elements that you claim made 9x/NT superior were the reason I _didn't_ (and still don't) use a PC.
The fun bit is that "The Practice" has morphed into "Boston Legal", which stars James Spader, William Shatner, Rhona Mitra, and Lake Bell. Essentially the last few months of "The Practice" was a preview of "Boston Legal", so Denny Crane will be a regular character on TV in the fall.
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I do run my own shop. I meet with just about anyone that requests a meeting. If Apple requested a meeting, I would be there. Remember, knowledge is power, and if a competitor/potential investor wants to share some info, I will be happy to listen and increase my knowledge.
Just a suggestion. When you use a simile, please use a comparison that people can relate to. I have no clue what two Wisconsin state troopers have to do with donuts or the Berlin Wall. It does not matter if it is 1980, 1985, or 2010. The simile does not make sense.
Are you saying that mi2g is ineffective in the world of security? Are you saying that they are powerful?
Correct. The real question is what happens if you take a long strip of bread, form a loop, then butter the inside.
I concur. Having a device capable of broadcasting "I'm an American" is bad on many levels.
The problem, in my opinion, with RFID passports is that it will become effectively a great way for a thief to find marks in a country other than the US. Esentially, with the right equipment, a thief can figure out who exactly is carrying an american passport.
Think about how white headphones alert thieves to the fact that you are carrying an easily snatch-able $300 device in your pocket, and that is where the problem lies.
Actually, that is completely false. When iTunes first came out, Apple shipped all consumer Macs with a variety of songs in a "iTunes Sampler". This was prior to the iTMS.
I want to slow down
my car has mind of its own
missed my turn again
How many hours can this antimatter project run a laptop?
About two. Three if you turn your wireless off and dim your screen.
Sorry, won't work. Hot air can only get you so far. It can be generated from the processor, or from Ballmer's mouth/arse, but it is still hot air.
Are you implying that this is communism of our roads?
I see it as a necessary extension to make our roads faster, yet safer.
I would much rather have one of these "car trains" moving 100 MPH to get me to work in a fraction of time, while I am casually enjoying my breakfast vs. today sitting for log periods in time in traffic, possibly snarfing down a breakfast burrito while waiting at a stop light.
That is the vision I am trying to explain. It has nothing to do with communism other than possibly sharing battery power with the people around us.
Actually, if we have cars that drive themselves, they can be coordinated centrally to time themselves to virtually eliminate street lights and traffic jams.
Imagine the cars on the road impromptu trains, with many cars drafting each other. With humans eliminated from the system, the safe gap between cars can be shortened greatly. I would gladly give up driving to a _great_ AI to know _exactly_ when I have to leave the house to get to my destination.
Problem is, I wouldn't trust the AI until it has been tested _years_ in the field. Maybe driving freight on a specialized set of lanes.
Other problem is, that to have a true system like this, non-AI controlled cars cannot be on the road, as they will add randomness to the central control.
I met, and drank, with him at a party last year, then heard him talk the day after at Gnomedex 3 (Viva Des Moines!!). He had no objectivity when dealing with any sort of issue, including restaurants he had never visited. He also came off as a pompous prick, which was how he spoke as well.
Of course, those ads for Playboy and Spice TV will immediately be followed by ads for Hanes Underwear.
There are some days that I wish I lived in a non-swing state. It would empower me to vote my conscience. However, I do live in a swing state, and I really don't like the lizard currently in power (and his hench-lizards). I would rather have the lizard that is running on the other side.
Since I am a swing state, I know my vote is for being a little better, rather than for sweeping change.
Eventually I will vote my conscious and look at a third and fourth lizards. But we have one large lizard in power, and I can't stand another 4 years.
3 : an advertisement using a member of Guns N'Roses.
Most shareware developers I know (and I know a few large ones) have a _very_ good feel on how publicly available their serial numbers on. I would not doubt that Wincent is the same way.
.Mac account, which is Apple's responsibility.
I would imagine that the serial numbers were on someone's
Actually, since the app _is_ so small and cheap, I think it is probably a good canary for the entire industry. Sure, there are those that will never buy software, but there are also those out there that pirate because it is easy to do, and would pay for the software if it was easier to do that then pirate it.
Did you read the Wincent article at all? He could tell when a crack was released because his sales would drop by 30%. Guess what? I am going to blame piracy if I can count 100 sales yesterday, 70 sales today, and the _only_ change between days is that joe schmuck release a Serial Number.
ISA will eventually turn our cars into ad hoc trains. Once humans are out of the equation, there is no longer a reason for the three second rule. Also, humans then cannot create gridlock that is prevalent on todays roads during certain hours. This means that cars can safely travel at full speed with bumper to bumper traffic.
The first car reports its speed to every car behind it, and when it slows, the others do to, thus keeping pace. When the first car approaches another pack, it begins receiving data from the leader of that pack.
Next step is traffic lights. They report when the light is going to be green, and when it is going to be red. The pack may split well ahead of the light, where the last car goes through the light. The first car in the trailing sub-pack slows enough that they hit the beginning of the next green light, thus reducing brake wear.
This is all without automated steering, which would allow us to essentially eliminate the driver from the equation, which would allow an even more streamlined transit system because transit systems could become as convenient as a personal car is today, thus reducing the need for personal cars.
Yes, I recognize that what I am writing is idealistic, however, it is important to recognize how huge a leap ISA is in the technology of transportation.
It is a myth, propagated by the Chinese government, that the Great Wall of China is visible from space. It is not.
You can google it if you want, I don't feel like tonight.
Unfortunately not, as you must get 1000 unique hits per month.
While it may be simple to you, it may not be to others. Not every slashdot reader is a programmer. This particular article, while being more of an "ask slashdot" article, was interesting in the short explanation of what they are doing, and how they are doing it.
I would personally be interested in hearing about the results of these studies, and am glad that it was on the front page.
Where are you getting the plot lines?
"The Start button just made perfect sense, task bar, quick launch, system tray, file explorer, and having menus on windows did too. I really wondered then why I was using a mac.
"
Keep drinking that kool aid. The Start made perfect sense, until you wanted to shut down. System tray was merely a poor copy of the Mac's control strip (which was probably a copy of something else). Finally, menus on windows is the absolute worst UI mistake of Windows. It takes Fitt's Law, stomps on it, spits on it, cuts it up, eats it, and hurls it out the window.
Those UI elements that you claim made 9x/NT superior were the reason I _didn't_ (and still don't) use a PC.
The fun bit is that "The Practice" has morphed into "Boston Legal", which stars James Spader, William Shatner, Rhona Mitra, and Lake Bell. Essentially the last few months of "The Practice" was a preview of "Boston Legal", so Denny Crane will be a regular character on TV in the fall.
Actually, the only domain name left is www.clownpenis.fart.
Really, there is no other name left.