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  1. Re:pathetic, actually. on OnePlus 5, 'The Best Sub-$500 Phone You Can Buy', Launched (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1
    Indeed, this option works well on my One+3 (Android 7.1.1)
    But because I'm a Linux user I'm also blessed with KDE Connect that integrates the phone nicely with the file manager on the laptop.

    Another option that works is an OTG USB cable and a flash drive, I've even successfully had a 500GB 2.5"HD connected that way.

  2. Re:hardware compatability on Why Does Microsoft Still Offer a 32-bit OS? (backblaze.com) · · Score: 1

    Which would be drama for those required to run 16 bit software....
    So no thank you.

  3. Re: hardware compatability on Why Does Microsoft Still Offer a 32-bit OS? (backblaze.com) · · Score: 1

    Indeed, we still run some essential Win3.1 software and it requires a 32bit OS.
    Recompiling is not possible, new 64bit software takes years to develop.

  4. I would call it a representative parliament, not hung.
    Only a good third, 17 of the 46 million, electorate voted for a Brexit, implementing it without a say of the other two-third is plain undemocratic.

  5. Re:Seems we are a good path. on Access Codes For United Cockpit Doors Accidentally Posted Online (techcrunch.com) · · Score: 1

    The ultimate safety from cockpit invasion would be to do away with the cockpit.

    Technology for remote (or alternatively autonomous) operation is existing, it 'only' needs certification for passenger transport.

    And then someone hacks the link or breaks in to the operating center and we're back at square one.

  6. Re:All he needs... on The Intelligent Intersection Could Banish Traffic Lights Forever (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    I absolute agree, yes roundabouts take some space but they sure allow for efficient traffic without any additional infrastructure.
    Of course this is assuming the cops do their job enforcing the rules.
    And people no longer buy their driving licence at Walmart :)

  7. Re:Its ok, we're in the EU on Leaked Document Reveals UK Plans For Wider Internet Surveillance (zdnet.com) · · Score: 1

    Indeed, it's almost another two years they have to keep up with that pesky EU and their civil rights.
    But a true-blooded Tory prepares for that hallowed day they'll regain their God given absolute control over the plebs.

  8. One word missing on Leaked Document Reveals UK Plans For Wider Internet Surveillance (zdnet.com) · · Score: 2

    which critics called the "most extreme surveillance law ever passed in a once democracy."

  9. Re:I'm puzzled. on London Terrorist Used WhatsApp, UK Calls For Backdoors (yahoo.com) · · Score: 1

    Amber is probably technically clueless but you have to consider reading a vague message to 'unknown' is still not very useful as WhatsApp does not necessarily show the name of the receiver.
    So metadata would be very useful.

    BTW, I use Signal and when in a Five Eyes nation it is over VPN.

  10. Re:governments on London Terrorist Used WhatsApp, UK Calls For Backdoors (yahoo.com) · · Score: 3, Informative

    .... urge governments to do a better job at preventing the immigration of populations that promotes extremism.

    So what does immigration have to do with this particular British born animal?

  11. Re:More importantly... on Facebook Admits Flaw in Image Moderation After BBC Report (bbc.com) · · Score: 1
    No thieves without fences.

    The interesting thing is Facebook reporting the reporters to the police.

  12. Re:Emergencies? on Hyperloop One Reveals Test Track Progress (computerworld.com.au) · · Score: 1

    I agree with you vacuum is not a particular big pressure differential to overcome.
    But it would be a rather deep pool to get an similar differential, 1 atmosphere/bar (14.5 psi) is equivalent to 10 meters (30 ft) of water depth.
    If this thing gets build in a place like The Netherlands it would no doubt be an underground tube and the forces of the overbearing soil and water are greater than the vacuum.
    In such a construction most of the tube would be a regular concrete structure with something thin made of steel or plastic to make it air tight.
    Yes there'll be a bow shock but easy to calculate and construct accordingly.

  13. Re:This is normal. on Police Allegedly Threaten A UK Photographer With Seizure Of All His Computers (wordpress.com) · · Score: 4, Informative

    The UK is peculiar as it doesn't have a constitution, most other European countries do.

  14. Re:Running Linux on Windows is awesome? How so? on Windows 10 Gets A New Linux: openSUSE (fossbytes.com) · · Score: 1

    Uhh, whenever I'm forced to run Windows I'm reminded how spoiled I am with KDE's Dolphin file manager.
    The windows offerings are no comparison.

  15. I see it in the Muon History on the 13th of December.

  16. Re:Big whoop! Supercritical steam! I'm sooo afraid on Iceland Seeking 'Supercritical Steam' For Power Source (bbc.com) · · Score: 1

    True, that's why around my place we like to use the hPa, as a number it is identical to the Bar.

  17. Re:Renewable oxymoron on Iceland Seeking 'Supercritical Steam' For Power Source (bbc.com) · · Score: 1

    The use of the word renewable is possibly an American English problem, the world outside of Trump's sphere of influence would call it CO2 neutral or non-fossil energy.
    Remember the boss of Exxon does not like these terms :)

  18. Re:eh on Iceland Seeking 'Supercritical Steam' For Power Source (bbc.com) · · Score: 1

    Oh?
    Even when like in the case of Iceland all you need to do is build some pipelines and heat exchangers?

  19. Re:Big whoop! Supercritical steam! I'm sooo afraid on Iceland Seeking 'Supercritical Steam' For Power Source (bbc.com) · · Score: 4, Informative

    In real world units around 375 degC and 220 Bar.

  20. Re:anyone know.. on Iceland Seeking 'Supercritical Steam' For Power Source (bbc.com) · · Score: 3, Informative
    A valid question.
    But these days we do have metallurgical solutions.

    During 1979-1980 I was involved in the testing of steam wells near the Vesuvius volcano in Italy.
    The tapped reservoirs were between ~1200 and ~1800 meters deep and the bottom hole temperature was close to 350degC, on full flow around 250 degC at the wellhead..
    Producing them caused a hellish noise and a lot of steam, we calculated the gross output of a single well was around 50MW.

    After a while the measurements showed a rather serious problem, lot's of sulphur, heavy metals and other nasty minerals were included in the steam and eventually in the condensed water.
    Cleaning this up would leave around 15MW of energy but it would be hugely expensive.
    Although the wells still exist they have never again been produced.

    Back to your question about the pipes used, in the day they were some Chrome alloy suitable for the expected temperatures and pressures but any serious corrosion would have a time factor.

    I found it interesting that starting up the wells (very slowly and controlled) caused the wellhead to rise some 3 meters due to the heat driven expansion of the pipes. Shutting them down required the same kind of care.

  21. Re:Hey let's keep going... on UK 4G Coverage Worse Than In Romania and Peru, Watchdog Finds (theguardian.com) · · Score: 1
    An interesting look at the option re. language skills and I can see some truth in it.
    At the same time I see the weakness of the British system, problems like lack of skills or pressure on the lower wages due to foreign cheap labour are not addressed by the national politicians but instead they blame others like Brussels, the Poles etc.

    In other words, British press and politics jointly continue on the same path of deception they have been on since even before the days of Maggie Thatcher.

  22. Re: What would Trump do? on Nokia Dials Back Time To Sell Mobile Phones Again (bbc.com) · · Score: 1

    Our main manufacturing exports are jumbo jets and earth movers, and both do really well.

    Uhhh:

    Boeing had only netted three orders for the 747 this year. The sale almost doubles Boeing’s current backlog of 15 unfilled orders for the plane, according to the Chicago-based manufacturer’s website. The company said in July it was slowing 747 production output to six a year and would have to end the program if new orders didn’t materialize.

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news...

  23. Re:Say this aloud: "It's so massive..." on Curious Tilt of the Sun Traced To Undiscovered Planet (spacedaily.com) · · Score: 2

    Thus implying we escaped a black hole...

  24. Re:The Usual Suspects on Who Should We Blame For Friday's DDOS Attack? (fortune.com) · · Score: 1

    You forgot Liberals. Liberals are responsible for everything that is wrong in America, and in fact, the World.

    It is because of liberals that I did not have a firearm to use to blow up the computers responsible for this mess, because Obama took my guns already. And because liberals hate God, I could not pray for Jesus to save us. And because liberals are in cahoots with the banks, now I have to pay for their bailout.

    Some dumb-ass democratic conservative mod took exception to your insight.

  25. Re:What have they got to show for it? on Americans Work 25% More Than Europeans, Study Finds (bloomberg.com) · · Score: 1

    https://stats.oecd.org/Index.a...

    Yes the US puts in a lot of hours and a high productivity.
    But what do your workers get in return?
    A good quality of living is worth more than lots of money.

    http://www.usnews.com/news/bes...