See the last sentence:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flicker_fusion_threshold
"Display refresh rate
Computer CRT displays usually operate at a vertical scan rate well over 60 Hz (modern ones are around 100 Hz), and can thus be considered flicker-free. Most people do not detect flicker above 75 Hz.
Other display technologies do not flicker noticeably so the frame rate is less important. LCD flat panels do not seem to flicker at all as the backlight of the screen operates at a very high frequency of nearly 200 Hz, and each pixel is changed on a scan rather than briefly turning on and then off as in CRT displays. However, the nature of the back-lighting used can induce flicker - LEDs cannot be easily dimmed, and therefore use pulse-width modulation to create the illusion of dimming, and the frequency used can be perceived as flicker by sensitive users.[6][7]"
"Because, in my eyes, when people stop getting paid for what they do, they'll stop doing it. "
Your assumptions:
1) Without DRM artists will not get paid. (Demonstrably false)
2) Artists create only because they get paid. (Demonstrably false)
Here's my observation:
1) DRM makes the experience worse for paying customers. (Demonstrably true)
I WANT to pay the artists that I enjoy. I buy books. I go to movies. I buy DVDs. I buy games.
But you know what? DVDs and games are a lot less enjoyable. It's a pain in the neck to watch the unskippable ads on DVDs. It's a pain in the neck to have to have the game in the drive to play.
Result? I buy more of the stuff that doesn't annoy me, and less of the crap with DRM.
Microsoft 64-bit operating systems no longer support running 16-bit apps. If you want 16-bit apps, you have to run XP.
Solution to all of this is to publish the app as a ThinApp or similar. Client station can be Win7 and the application still looks exactly the same.
Some consultant will specialize in this and make some dough converting all of the dentist offices in his/her city.
Researchers have discovered a substance known as "gasoline" that is common place at convenience stores. It is toxic and highly flammable, and could easily be used to create improvised incendiary devices...
I'm sorry, but I don't see how this adds value to your site.
It might increase the number of clicks-per-visit, much the way slideshows do for some websites, but don't tell me this feature is to make my experience better.
Actually, I think it's the media that has a vested interest in hyping the story. The interview five people, and the one that says "WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!" is the one that gets quoted.
They get paid for how many eyeballs see the page, not for how accurate their reporting is.
Relying on just a password is not secure, IMO. Just as my house has a door lock AND a security system, my bank account has a password AND monitoring.
I get alerts for transactions over a certain amount, and I get daily balance updates so that I can catch any unusual activity.
Sure, set up a good password. But then monitor your account, and possibly your credit rating.
1) Actually prosecute someone if they're breaking the law.
2) Hold all C-level officers responsible. Make them put all salary and stock in a "bailout pool" as part of the bailout agreement; all proceeds are used to support unemployment benefits for the little guys that are losing their jobs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gut_flora
"Though people can survive without gut flora,[4] the microorganisms perform a host of useful functions, such as fermenting unused energy substrates, training the immune system, preventing growth of harmful, pathogenic bacteria,[2] regulating the development of the gut, producing vitamins for the host[citation needed] (such as biotin and vitamin K), and producing hormones to direct the host to store fats. However, in certain conditions, some species are thought to be capable of causing disease by producing infection or increasing cancer risk for the host."
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See the last sentence: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flicker_fusion_threshold "Display refresh rate Computer CRT displays usually operate at a vertical scan rate well over 60 Hz (modern ones are around 100 Hz), and can thus be considered flicker-free. Most people do not detect flicker above 75 Hz. Other display technologies do not flicker noticeably so the frame rate is less important. LCD flat panels do not seem to flicker at all as the backlight of the screen operates at a very high frequency of nearly 200 Hz, and each pixel is changed on a scan rather than briefly turning on and then off as in CRT displays. However, the nature of the back-lighting used can induce flicker - LEDs cannot be easily dimmed, and therefore use pulse-width modulation to create the illusion of dimming, and the frequency used can be perceived as flicker by sensitive users.[6][7]"
Personally I think no-one should be employed for zero pay, interns are not slaves.
Goodbye parenthood.....
"Because, in my eyes, when people stop getting paid for what they do, they'll stop doing it. " Your assumptions: 1) Without DRM artists will not get paid. (Demonstrably false) 2) Artists create only because they get paid. (Demonstrably false) Here's my observation: 1) DRM makes the experience worse for paying customers. (Demonstrably true) I WANT to pay the artists that I enjoy. I buy books. I go to movies. I buy DVDs. I buy games. But you know what? DVDs and games are a lot less enjoyable. It's a pain in the neck to watch the unskippable ads on DVDs. It's a pain in the neck to have to have the game in the drive to play. Result? I buy more of the stuff that doesn't annoy me, and less of the crap with DRM.
Microsoft 64-bit operating systems no longer support running 16-bit apps. If you want 16-bit apps, you have to run XP. Solution to all of this is to publish the app as a ThinApp or similar. Client station can be Win7 and the application still looks exactly the same. Some consultant will specialize in this and make some dough converting all of the dentist offices in his/her city.
Facial recognition tech did help. It's a mature technology that's been in use for 100,000 years or more....
Researchers have discovered a substance known as "gasoline" that is common place at convenience stores. It is toxic and highly flammable, and could easily be used to create improvised incendiary devices...
I'm sorry, but I don't see how this adds value to your site. It might increase the number of clicks-per-visit, much the way slideshows do for some websites, but don't tell me this feature is to make my experience better.
Actually, I think it's the media that has a vested interest in hyping the story. The interview five people, and the one that says "WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!" is the one that gets quoted. They get paid for how many eyeballs see the page, not for how accurate their reporting is.
Relying on just a password is not secure, IMO. Just as my house has a door lock AND a security system, my bank account has a password AND monitoring. I get alerts for transactions over a certain amount, and I get daily balance updates so that I can catch any unusual activity. Sure, set up a good password. But then monitor your account, and possibly your credit rating.
1) Actually prosecute someone if they're breaking the law. 2) Hold all C-level officers responsible. Make them put all salary and stock in a "bailout pool" as part of the bailout agreement; all proceeds are used to support unemployment benefits for the little guys that are losing their jobs.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gut_flora "Though people can survive without gut flora,[4] the microorganisms perform a host of useful functions, such as fermenting unused energy substrates, training the immune system, preventing growth of harmful, pathogenic bacteria,[2] regulating the development of the gut, producing vitamins for the host[citation needed] (such as biotin and vitamin K), and producing hormones to direct the host to store fats. However, in certain conditions, some species are thought to be capable of causing disease by producing infection or increasing cancer risk for the host."
http://futureboy.us/frinkdocs/