You are absolutely correct. So long as there is a market (in economic terms it is called "early adopters"), there will always be a bleeding edge product available. IMHO, this is a good thing, because now I can buy a dual SLI gpu for a more reasonable price...Same goes for CPU's, hard drives, RAM, DVD burneres, etc... It may very well be overkill, but too much of a good thing, is not always bad.
P.S. at my alma mater, Intro Micro and Macro Economics are 3000 level courses, not 101;)
I use a 3 button / USB / IBM mouse with my powerbook, and it works quite well. No need to wait for Apple to realize how much the extra buttons simplify and enhance the user's experience.
What effect will Firefox's growing poularity have on its future vis-a-vis security? Does it become a more inviting target for malicious coders? Do any of you out there know if Firefox is written well enough to withstand such attention? I've been using Firefox since V.08. and I have watched with growing concern as its popularity has increased. Wether justified or not, I felt a little safer with this browser when less people were using it.
While I agree with what you say, there are issues when logging in as a restricted user. Specifically, many applications simply will not function unless they have admin privs. I consider that to be a complete and total fuck up by the developers!
Don't they (Chinese) know that the USofA has staked its claim of ownership years ago? I wonder if the Stars and Stripes are still "flying" on the surface of the moon.
Solid-state refers to electronic components, devices, and systems based entirely on the semiconductor. The expression was especially prevalent in the late 1950s and early 1960s, during the transition from vacuum tube technology to the semiconductor diode and transistor. More recently, the integrated circuit (IC), the light-emitting diode (LED), and the liquid-crystal display (LCD) have evolved as further examples of solid-state devices. In a solid-state component, the current is confined to solid elements and compounds engineered specifically to switch and amplify it. Current flows in two forms: as negatively charged electrons, and as positively charged electron deficiencies called holes. In some semiconductors, the current consists mostly of electrons; in other semiconductors, it consists mostly of holes. Both the electron and the hole are called charge carriers.
An example of a non-solid-state component is a cathode-ray tube (CRT). In this device, electrons flow freely through a vacuum from an electron gun, through deflecting and focusing fields, and finally to a phosphorescent screen."
Correct you are! I only said the numbers would decrease... not evaporate completely... besides, the leeches are not being targeted, so there will always be people willing to download files...just maybe not upload.
If the RIAA wins a few decisions in a courtroom, I think it safe to say it will scare the crap out of quite a few folks. Thereby causing a decrease in the number of people sharing music.
I can see these little black boxes being used in cases where death / serious injury occurs, and the data is used to determine the exact cause (as has already happened in the USA). But, can you imagine the number of infractions that would be reported on a daily basis? There are bound to be errors and mistakes. Seems like a huge headache waiting to happen.
At first glance, it sounds like the FTC cheif has his head up his ass. After reading the article, I realised the man just does not want to pass a lame ass law that makes it HARDER to prosecute spammers. He is looking for a simpler plan to make it EASIER to shut down mass-spammers. Sounds like he needs our help, not our hostility.
I grant that your theory holds some credibility, but I would counter with this... A major function of computers (not including entertainment) is automation of routine / mundane tasks. In that sense, this is the next logical step in advanced computing operations. Besides, you still make thousands of mental decisions every day. I dont see you losing the ability to continue doing that.
JP
Are the actually Guilty of Insider Trading?
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I know this is hot-button issue with the crap that SCO is spewing out, but I have a few questions before I jump to the guilty verdict. At what point is this action criminal? 1 share? 10 shares? 10,000 shares? One guy sold 17,151 shares leaving him 228,043 that he still owns. Another sold everything (12,000 shares). There are 13.7 million shares outstanding. Do percentages factor into the determination of criminality? Does anyone have an EDUCATED and FACTUAL opinion to offer? I have to say, this certainly looks suspocious. And, if their actions are criminal, I hope they get the just desserts.
I got the worm yesterday, and found that when the "shutdown" popup appears, just reset the system time... you have a full minute to that. I just pushed the data back one year, and the shutdown is postponed a year! then you can run a full system virus scan, and repair tools
Does this affect kazaalite? I got rid of imesh cause I did not like all the ad's and spyware. I thought I was getting a better solution with k-lite, but who knows now?
>>>Can anyone give me an example of a challenging (and fun) 2600 game?
Zaxxon! It got progressively harder with each round, and I was very addicted. Come to think of it, Frogger was the same. Alas, they were both arcade games before they hit the 2600, so I dont not if this meets your criteria.
Combat was the shit! there was something special about being able to play 27 different versions of the same game... all on one low capacity cartridge no less.
I worked Govt jobs for 10 + years, and I have been in the private sector for the last 4 years. Both have their ups and downs.
I make more $ in the private sector (my primary reason for leaving Govt. work). I am exposed to more varying technologies than I was with the Govt.
On the other hand there are some really nice perks to a Govt, job. Usually federal facilities have Gymnasiums and shopping areas at discount prices (tax free BTW!). If you are a slacker, it is nearly impossible to get fired (takes some sort of gross misconduct or negligence). And the benefits, vacation, and 401k plans are hard to beat anywhere else.
All said and done... I would only go back Govt. if I could make the same $ I make now... Which is not very likely.
So, even if IBM managed to "wrest control" of Java (not likely IMHO) from Sun, they (Sun) still lead the market in commercial Unix server sales. I am sure IBM could afford to buy Sun, but I seriously doubt Scott Mcnealy and his cronies would give in to IBM without a fight. Mcnealy SEEMS to dislike IBM almost as much as he despises Microsoft. I think the author of the article is more than a little out of touch with Sun's future in the industry, and the minds that are guiding it.
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You are absolutely correct. So long as there is a market (in economic terms it is called "early adopters"), there will always be a bleeding edge product available. IMHO, this is a good thing, because now I can buy a dual SLI gpu for a more reasonable price...Same goes for CPU's, hard drives, RAM, DVD burneres, etc... It may very well be overkill, but too much of a good thing, is not always bad.
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P.S. at my alma mater, Intro Micro and Macro Economics are 3000 level courses, not 101
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JP
I use a 3 button / USB / IBM mouse with my powerbook, and it works quite well. No need to wait for Apple to realize how much the extra buttons simplify and enhance the user's experience.
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JP
And... "with a gun barrel between your teeth, you only speak in vowels"
I doubt its worthy of a +5 insightful mod, but it certainly makes you think.
What effect will Firefox's growing poularity have on its future vis-a-vis security? Does it become a more inviting target for malicious coders? Do any of you out there know if Firefox is written well enough to withstand such attention? I've been using Firefox since V.08. and I have watched with growing concern as its popularity has increased. Wether justified or not, I felt a little safer with this browser when less people were using it.
Regards,
JP
While I agree with what you say, there are issues when logging in as a restricted user. Specifically, many applications simply will not function unless they have admin privs. I consider that to be a complete and total fuck up by the developers!
Regards
jp
Don't they (Chinese) know that the USofA has staked its claim of ownership years ago? I wonder if the Stars and Stripes are still "flying" on the surface of the moon.
"solid-state
Solid-state refers to electronic components, devices, and systems based entirely on the semiconductor. The expression was especially prevalent in the late 1950s and early 1960s, during the transition from vacuum tube technology to the semiconductor diode and transistor. More recently, the integrated circuit (IC), the light-emitting diode (LED), and the liquid-crystal display (LCD) have evolved as further examples of solid-state devices.
In a solid-state component, the current is confined to solid elements and compounds engineered specifically to switch and amplify it. Current flows in two forms: as negatively charged electrons, and as positively charged electron deficiencies called holes. In some semiconductors, the current consists mostly of electrons; in other semiconductors, it consists mostly of holes. Both the electron and the hole are called charge carriers.
An example of a non-solid-state component is a cathode-ray tube (CRT). In this device, electrons flow freely through a vacuum from an electron gun, through deflecting and focusing fields, and finally to a phosphorescent screen."
And you, my cowardly friend are hereby dubbed Fruity Flamer o' the day....
Correct you are! I only said the numbers would decrease... not evaporate completely... besides, the leeches are not being targeted, so there will always be people willing to download files...just maybe not upload.
JP
If the RIAA wins a few decisions in a courtroom, I think it safe to say it will scare the crap out of quite a few folks. Thereby causing a decrease in the number of people sharing music.
JP
I can see these little black boxes being used in cases where death / serious injury occurs, and the data is used to determine the exact cause (as has already happened in the USA). But, can you imagine the number of infractions that would be reported on a daily basis? There are bound to be errors and mistakes. Seems like a huge headache waiting to happen.
--JP
At first glance, it sounds like the FTC cheif has his head up his ass. After reading the article, I realised the man just does not want to pass a lame ass law that makes it HARDER to prosecute spammers. He is looking for a simpler plan to make it EASIER to shut down mass-spammers. Sounds like he needs our help, not our hostility.
JP
mine is playing Tapper... & the beer just keeps on flowing!
JP
I grant that your theory holds some credibility, but I would counter with this... A major function of computers (not including entertainment) is automation of routine / mundane tasks. In that sense, this is the next logical step in advanced computing operations. Besides, you still make thousands of mental decisions every day. I dont see you losing the ability to continue doing that.
JP
I know this is hot-button issue with the crap that SCO is spewing out, but I have a few questions before I jump to the guilty verdict. At what point is this action criminal? 1 share? 10 shares? 10,000 shares? One guy sold 17,151 shares leaving him 228,043 that he still owns. Another sold everything (12,000 shares). There are 13.7 million shares outstanding. Do percentages factor into the determination of criminality? Does anyone have an EDUCATED and FACTUAL opinion to offer? I have to say, this certainly looks suspocious. And, if their actions are criminal, I hope they get the just desserts.
JP
I got the worm yesterday, and found that when the "shutdown" popup appears, just reset the system time... you have a full minute to that. I just pushed the data back one year, and the shutdown is postponed a year! then you can run a full system virus scan, and repair tools
Regards/
JP
Does this affect kazaalite? I got rid of imesh cause I did not like all the ad's and spyware. I thought I was getting a better solution with k-lite, but who knows now?
Thanks,
>>Will it play the copy protected CD's From Sony Music?
.... AKA -- A black Sharpie marker ;)
Yes, but first you must purcahase and utilize the technologically advanced, DMCA subversive, counter-measure
So who among us has visited Wal-Mart to buy the new Lindows boxen that meets this criteria?
Support your own or it will fail.
>>>Can anyone give me an example of a challenging (and fun) 2600 game?
Zaxxon! It got progressively harder with each round, and I was very addicted. Come to think of it, Frogger was the same. Alas, they were both arcade games before they hit the 2600, so I dont not if this meets your criteria.
--cheers
Combat was the shit! there was something special about being able to play 27 different versions of the same game... all on one low capacity cartridge no less.
--cheers
Not high school. Last time I checked (about 5 years) colleges / universities use only 4.0 grade scales. That Honors crap is only in high school!
You get what you earn! Mine was 3.8
Cheers!
Why I only use kazaalite! No more annoying banners or other crud to put up with!
---cheers
Maybe it should say "the cash is greener".
I worked Govt jobs for 10 + years, and I have been in the private sector for the last 4 years. Both have their ups and downs.
I make more $ in the private sector (my primary reason for leaving Govt. work). I am exposed to more varying technologies than I was with the Govt.
On the other hand there are some really nice perks to a Govt, job. Usually federal facilities have Gymnasiums and shopping areas at discount prices (tax free BTW!). If you are a slacker, it is nearly impossible to get fired (takes some sort of gross misconduct or negligence). And the benefits, vacation, and 401k plans are hard to beat anywhere else.
All said and done... I would only go back Govt. if I could make the same $ I make now... Which is not very likely.
So, even if IBM managed to "wrest control" of Java (not likely IMHO) from Sun, they (Sun) still lead the market in commercial Unix server sales. I am sure IBM could afford to buy Sun, but I seriously doubt Scott Mcnealy and his cronies would give in to IBM without a fight. Mcnealy SEEMS to dislike IBM almost as much as he despises Microsoft. I think the author of the article is more than a little out of touch with Sun's future in the industry, and the minds that are guiding it.