Fuel pumps don't move. They always suck from the bottom of the tank. Overheating is a possibility, but even that is doubtful for a pump that is not already on its way out.
Fuel tanks don't always pull from the bottom. My 1986 Rabbit Convertible has two fuel pumps, one transfer pump on the top of the tank under the back seat which pulls the gas out of the tank and shoots it to the main fuel pump. If you let the tank run dry (or even low and take some hard turns) you risk running the transfer pump dry and having it overheat and die which then causes the main fuel pump to work harder and eventually die a short while afterwards.
I know. It's happened to me. Twice. I've come to the conclusion that keeping your gas tank half full at all times is better than $300 in new fuel pumps.
Google Calender has that "forward" feature as well.
As far as reminders go, Google Calendar syncs naively with my Blackberry through BIS and if you just "pin" a tab with google calendar in it, then as long as you have your browser open it will notify you. You can also set it up so it'll send email/text alerts to remind you as well.
And the alternative to what they did would be "We're exiting the PC, Tablet and Mobile Phone business but we have no plan to make this happen yet, check back later".
People need to use the browser's password manager to avoid remembering or entering any passwords. There is no reason to keep it in your head when your computer is perfectly capable of doing it.
The problem with the current implementation is that you still have to enter the master password every time you start the browser, which leads most people to just not set one, which leads to the passwords being stored on the disk unencrypted and easily stolen.
The solution we need is to integrate authentication for the password manager with the login process. Store the passwords in an encrypted file, with the account password as the key. A password daemon, like ssh-agent, running as root can securely load and decrypt your password file at login time. It will remain unaccessible except through a specific interface. The interface can authenticate the calling application by using socket credentials passing and allow the user to explicitly let the firefox password manager (which will have to be a separate process and executable for this purpose) access the passwords.
This way the passwords are not accessible to any remote threat and are encrypted on disk to thwart any local threats. The user never has to enter any passwords except at login. Convenience and security.
They already have this - it's called Keychain on Mac OS X
[...] formats that have become obsolete and that require the original media or hardware [...] shall be considered obsolete if the machine or system necessary to render perceptible a work stored in that format is no longer manufactured or is no longer reasonably available in the commercial marketplace
Interesting, but this doesn't apply to the current discussion. The emulators in question were for Nintendo Gamecube (with which the Wii is backwards compatible), Nintendo Gameboy (with which the Gameboy Advance is backwards compatible), NES and SNES (for which Nintendo offer emulation on the Wii), so there is no requirement for original hardware in this case.
Wii emulation (of games besides the gamecube) requires you to repurchase the material that owned for the older system though.
Thanks. I was wondering if the new eInk screens are worth it with the advertised higher contrast. I also have an original Nook so I guess the new screen isn't different enough to merit an upgrade.
I don't get the obsession over battery life either. When I read I have airplane mode on. It lasts long enough for my use.
The new e-ink screens are noticeably better from the old ones, but not worth the upgrade on their own IMO.
I went from a Kindle 2 to Kindle 3 and I definitely like the Kindle 3 screen a lot better - it's easier to read.
Why would they need to study charts in an emergency takeoff or landing? In those situations it's not "lets get the plane to this city" it's "lets get the plane somewhere where it won't blow up when we get it there".
The old tags have the destination of the bag written on them. If your bag gets mixed with a bunch of others how the heck are the airplane techs supposed to tell them apart when the tags are identical? Scan each one of them?
iPod Touches/iPhones are infinetly more distracting than an xbox.
All you can do on the xbox is play games (which you have to pay for). While on the ipod/iphone you could play hundreds of games without playing a penny.
Not that I think we should be blaming MS or Apple for "distracting" us with a free xbox or ipod. In reality, if you have such little self control that you can't hunker down and study and fail a class because of it then you really have some soul searching to do regarding your priorities in life.
The master passwords weren't leaked, there was a possibility that someone got access to data that would allow them the possibilty of brute-forcing user's master passwords.
The way the system works is that the master password encrypts the database of your passwords.
They didn't have any definitive so they suggested you change your password just to be safe.
What? I don't understand this guy's story - every laptop I've disassembled from 1990 on has a ribbon cable going from the keyboard to the mobo not full on insulated cables - not to mention most laptops are packed so tight that a device like that wouldn't fit. I mean, if they really wanted to hide a keylogger they'd put it on the mobo somewhere. It'd be way harder to find than the pictures of the device he has.
I see a ton of people around my school using netbooks.
I also see a bunch of people with iPads - I pity them as I watch them attempt to take notes in class with the on-screen keyboard. A tablet just isn't meant for that.
Just went through this with my bitlocker encrypted drive - the drive started dying and I (luckily) able to just image the old drive to a new drive. No problems over here - bitlocker came right up and asked for my bitlocker key which I entered and I was on my way.
I explicitly chose NOT to have anything to do with AT&T and now I am forced into it. Does that sound like free capitalism to you??
Yes, it is free capitalism.
If you don't like it you are free to go to another carrier (Verizon, Sprint, etc). Even if you're locked in a contract it's still free capitalism, you chose to enter into the contract in the first place, there are a myrad of contract free wireless services or you could buy your own phone and bring it to the network (or buy a used one).
Everyone's getting excited over the nuclear plants, and ignoring the thousands that are still are dying due to just water. Why is radiation so much scarier? Water kills faster./rant.
You sir win one internet for this comment. Good point.
Nothing worse than someone sending a mass "Hey are you going to this!" message. The ensuing excuses why some random person I don't know or care about can't go to the party makes me want to bang my head against the wall. Worst part is I get the message on my BlackBerry and when I log into facebook -.-
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Fuel pumps don't move. They always suck from the bottom of the tank. Overheating is a possibility, but even that is doubtful for a pump that is not already on its way out.
Fuel tanks don't always pull from the bottom. My 1986 Rabbit Convertible has two fuel pumps, one transfer pump on the top of the tank under the back seat which pulls the gas out of the tank and shoots it to the main fuel pump. If you let the tank run dry (or even low and take some hard turns) you risk running the transfer pump dry and having it overheat and die which then causes the main fuel pump to work harder and eventually die a short while afterwards.
I know. It's happened to me. Twice. I've come to the conclusion that keeping your gas tank half full at all times is better than $300 in new fuel pumps.
With the free alternative...I gotta ask. Why?
It's only $5 a month, and it's easier than pirating.
You get consistent quality and can listen and acquire new songs on pretty much any internet enabled device.
Sounds about right.
Google Calender has that "forward" feature as well.
As far as reminders go, Google Calendar syncs naively with my Blackberry through BIS and if you just "pin" a tab with google calendar in it, then as long as you have your browser open it will notify you. You can also set it up so it'll send email/text alerts to remind you as well.
And the alternative to what they did would be "We're exiting the PC, Tablet and Mobile Phone business but we have no plan to make this happen yet, check back later".
Which do you think is worse for the stock price?
Ever heard of Blackberry Balance? Same thing, less complicated.
People need to use the browser's password manager to avoid remembering or entering any passwords. There is no reason to keep it in your head when your computer is perfectly capable of doing it.
The problem with the current implementation is that you still have to enter the master password every time you start the browser, which leads most people to just not set one, which leads to the passwords being stored on the disk unencrypted and easily stolen.
The solution we need is to integrate authentication for the password manager with the login process. Store the passwords in an encrypted file, with the account password as the key. A password daemon, like ssh-agent, running as root can securely load and decrypt your password file at login time. It will remain unaccessible except through a specific interface. The interface can authenticate the calling application by using socket credentials passing and allow the user to explicitly let the firefox password manager (which will have to be a separate process and executable for this purpose) access the passwords.
This way the passwords are not accessible to any remote threat and are encrypted on disk to thwart any local threats. The user never has to enter any passwords except at login. Convenience and security.
They already have this - it's called Keychain on Mac OS X
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Interesting, but this doesn't apply to the current discussion. The emulators in question were for Nintendo Gamecube (with which the Wii is backwards compatible), Nintendo Gameboy (with which the Gameboy Advance is backwards compatible), NES and SNES (for which Nintendo offer emulation on the Wii), so there is no requirement for original hardware in this case.
Wii emulation (of games besides the gamecube) requires you to repurchase the material that owned for the older system though.
Thanks. I was wondering if the new eInk screens are worth it with the advertised higher contrast. I also have an original Nook so I guess the new screen isn't different enough to merit an upgrade.
I don't get the obsession over battery life either. When I read I have airplane mode on. It lasts long enough for my use.
The new e-ink screens are noticeably better from the old ones, but not worth the upgrade on their own IMO.
I went from a Kindle 2 to Kindle 3 and I definitely like the Kindle 3 screen a lot better - it's easier to read.
Why would they need to study charts in an emergency takeoff or landing? In those situations it's not "lets get the plane to this city" it's "lets get the plane somewhere where it won't blow up when we get it there".
The old tags have the destination of the bag written on them. If your bag gets mixed with a bunch of others how the heck are the airplane techs supposed to tell them apart when the tags are identical? Scan each one of them?
iPod Touches/iPhones are infinetly more distracting than an xbox. All you can do on the xbox is play games (which you have to pay for). While on the ipod/iphone you could play hundreds of games without playing a penny. Not that I think we should be blaming MS or Apple for "distracting" us with a free xbox or ipod. In reality, if you have such little self control that you can't hunker down and study and fail a class because of it then you really have some soul searching to do regarding your priorities in life.
Isn't the ability to not be replaced the whole point of using biometric data to identify people?
The master passwords weren't leaked, there was a possibility that someone got access to data that would allow them the possibilty of brute-forcing user's master passwords. The way the system works is that the master password encrypts the database of your passwords. They didn't have any definitive so they suggested you change your password just to be safe.
From a user of a 1980's convertible - road noise gets old. This has limited use in automotive.
^ What he said.
I think what the OP meant to say was Economic profit in perfect competition is zero. Economic profit being any profit above normal profit.
You sir have nailed it.
Thank you so much for writing this - it makes so much sense now.
What? I don't understand this guy's story - every laptop I've disassembled from 1990 on has a ribbon cable going from the keyboard to the mobo not full on insulated cables - not to mention most laptops are packed so tight that a device like that wouldn't fit. I mean, if they really wanted to hide a keylogger they'd put it on the mobo somewhere. It'd be way harder to find than the pictures of the device he has.
I see a ton of people around my school using netbooks.
I also see a bunch of people with iPads - I pity them as I watch them attempt to take notes in class with the on-screen keyboard. A tablet just isn't meant for that.
Just went through this with my bitlocker encrypted drive - the drive started dying and I (luckily) able to just image the old drive to a new drive. No problems over here - bitlocker came right up and asked for my bitlocker key which I entered and I was on my way.
I explicitly chose NOT to have anything to do with AT&T and now I am forced into it. Does that sound like free capitalism to you??
Yes, it is free capitalism.
If you don't like it you are free to go to another carrier (Verizon, Sprint, etc). Even if you're locked in a contract it's still free capitalism, you chose to enter into the contract in the first place, there are a myrad of contract free wireless services or you could buy your own phone and bring it to the network (or buy a used one).
I personally think we need an app to cure heterosexual people.
I find their preference to be straight disgusting.
Everyone's getting excited over the nuclear plants, and ignoring the thousands that are still are dying due to just water. Why is radiation so much scarier? Water kills faster. /rant.
You sir win one internet for this comment. Good point.
oh god, how I hate this.
Nothing worse than someone sending a mass "Hey are you going to this!" message. The ensuing excuses why some random person I don't know or care about can't go to the party makes me want to bang my head against the wall. Worst part is I get the message on my BlackBerry and when I log into facebook -.-