SunnComm embeds a technology, called MediaCloq, into a CD to make the CD's directory structure invisible so it cannot be read by a personal computer. For instance, the names of the tracks do not appear on a computer's screen, and as a result, the music cannot be ripped and transferred to a desktop.
I'm at a loss for words. Never before have I read such an elegant and technically accurate description of the ripping process.:-P
My CD changer is connected to my receiver via Toslink (optical) cable. Will this type of setup be affected by these non-Redbook CDs? Will I be receiving the same bitstream as if the CD wasn't "downgraded"? Likewise, for SPDIF coax digital connections to receivers? (Non speculative answers or real links would be appreciated.)
Stenography could be used to hide an illegally encrypted message in a picture that is being sent to someone via email, etc. There is no reason to use E-Bay as a means of communication like this.
I disagree. If, as you say, you live in a scary regime where known use of encryption is likely to get you harassed or killed, wouldn't you rather not have _any_ images in your inbox?
LimeWire, being a java app, was halfway open source already.
It's illegal (or at least ignorant) comments like this that give the open source movement a bad name. By your reasoning, every OS and binary ever released is halfway to open source, since it disassembles easily into assembly code. And plenty of people are fluent in assembly to take the "project" over from there.
Being "open" takes intent on the part of the creator/releaser/licenser.
Maybe they classify dusty filter systems as "damaged"?
More domestic damage helps fuel the war effort. Each forthcoming story of damage and loss will tug at our hearts and allow us to inflict more damage on the primary suspects.
Maybe I'm just a retro-grouch, but Maxis' Sim products seem to be getting more and more specialized and complicated at the expense of the original primitive, creative joy that old Sim City can still provide. A similar trend has been happening in Lego also. Hmmm. Coincidence? I think not.
"Phil -- I hope you can sleep at night with the blood of 5,000 people on your hands." PGP has become a "weapon of war," the e-mail continued, leveling the playing field between powerful countries like the United States and "zealots."
Zimmerman's hate e-mail told him "I hope you can sleep at night with the blood of 5,000 people on your hands." This person must be privy to proof that hasn't been released to the rest of us. But much more importantly, I hope that person sent an even stronger e-mail to every employee of American and United Airlines. And to all the service employees of several airports which were involved. And, hmmm, let's see, oh yes... also to everyone who works for companies who manufacture knives and box-cutters. And to all recent US sentors who have rejected spending more of the billions collected in air travel taxes on airport security rather than balancing the budget. There's probably a few thousand other people that are implicated before Phil Zimmerman.
I think someone mentioned that it's more important to ask educated people in the relevant field, rather than just the population at large. This is important, but we also need to ask educated, _compassionate_ people whether the question needs to be asked at all. By this, I mean question the goal. One of the problems with asking educated experts about things in their field is that their field is all they know and that's how they see the world. (If you're a crypto expert, you'll look for crypto solutions to problems, and if there's a better field to solve it, you won't necessarily recognize that.) Don't just assume that crypto stuff should be on the table and then ask crypto experts about it. Of course they're going to write you a very persuasive essay (one way or the other) on the topic. And the result is you'll think crypto is significant (regardless of which side you end up on). Or if you ask military advisors what type of war should be waged, well, you've already given them the assumption they need to give you an earful of expert opinions on war and before you know it, everyone hears this stuff and believes that war (of one type or another, depending on which side of the argument you side with) is relevant to the issue. So yes, get educated opinions from experts in the field, but also carefully ask if that field is relevant. Cause if it's not, you've just promoted it to that level.
This is different though - you refer to standards that are years apart. BlueTooth and 802.11 have been introduced at approximately the same time.
I can choose from more than a dozen 802.11 products in any computer store here in my small home city. I can't find a single Bluetooth product. I bought an IBM Thinkpad A20P 14 months ago, with the promise of a Bluetooth accessory for a specially designed slot IBM left at the top of the open LCD. It was supposed to be "right around the corner", while 802.11 devices were already on the market. I waited and waited and waited. Over a year later, I broke down and bought an 802.11 adaptor. And I had a choice of two USB models or half a dozen PC Card models. 802.11 were definitely not "introduced" at the approximately the same time from the consumer's point of view.
There are hundreds of thousands of 802.11 users at work/home right now. That's the answer to "why have both?" It's not that anyone wants both, but you have no choice but to buy 802.11 now, while later (I hope) we'll have some compelling Bluetooth devices to choose from. Fortunately, from what I've read, the interference between the two technologies results in bandwidth loss rather than outright failure to connect.
Who would do that though? You only really need one or the other
That's not going to work in practice. We'll see some manufacturers pushing BT while others push 802.11. They're starting at different ends of the cost spectrum, but eventually there will be overlap in hardware applications and then you'll find yourself with both in one system.
Raise your hands, everyone who has both PCI and ISA in their box right now. Ditto for both USB and traditional serial/parallel devices. Yes, you really only need one or the other, but it gets messy and so will wireless alternatives.
Love to see MS try to sue the Red-Cross in their time of need.
On the MS note... This morning MS donated $5 million to the NYC United Way Sept 11 Fund. Not a bad start -- there may be more. They also gave an additional $5 million in software and services. They are also matching dollar for dollar contributions employees give, up to $12,000 per employee. And I'm sure there are some well-heeled MS employees that will take them up on that.
How could the common person get any understanding what slashdot's ideology is?
That's a good observation. I don't think the common person will ever get what special interest groups like slashdot are all about. That's why it will continue to be News for Nerds. This is a safe gathering place for nerds, where you don't need to dumb stuff down to interface or share with the "common" world. It's all good for us.
Do you think I have any sympathy to spare for foreigners (or locals, I don't know) who *hate* me and my people?
Sympathy, I'm not sure about. But compassion is the main thing called for at a time like this. Compassion for those injured, orphaned, and concerned. And even compassion for those abroad who don't share you beliefs. Compassion can snowball just like violence.
Use of force has solved every major conflict in the history of mankind.
And how many major conflicts has the use of force started, hmm? We can also thank the use of force for an escalation of the types of weapons now available to small terrorist groups. We can thank ourselves for "solving" things with nuclear weapons and smart bombs so the R&D and weapons themselves get trickled down to every small army on the planet. I can't wait to see what the next terrible weapon invented to "solve a major conflict" is.
Therefore the people responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent people should not be punished?
It's a tough question. Frustrating. Our regular concepts of justice and punishment are put to the test here. Consider a mass murderer put to death or in prison by our justice system. Will there be related retaliation that will kill our innocent citizens? Possibly, but highly unlikely. Now in today's case, if we dispense our idea of justice out of our system that isn't respected by a group of people with lots of resources and terrible intentions, will there be retaliation that will kill our innocent citizens? A very real possibility. And if it does happen at all, it will be nasty because of the beliefs and resources of whoever is at work here.
So if we can manage a lucid moment here amongst all the tragedy, we may well decide that punishment is in order. I just hope that we also acknowledge and accept that delivering what we believe is proper punishment may result in more innocent people being killed in retaliation. As citizens in a free (but moral) society we shouldn't have to pay with our lives in unfair situations like this, but it does happen and when we have a choice like this to make ahead of time, we should consider all possibilities.
We have a real decision facing us, but neither path is going to be very satisfying.
We should strike back. That is not in question. But we should strike back against the proper targets.
Whoa. I sincerely hope "striking back" is still in question. Striking back will validate a terrorist organization's need to feel that they affected/disturbed/disrupted American lives. That is a very empowering thing. It's acknowledgement that the superpower considers you worth their time. Who has more to lose? More keen future awareness and stepping up reasonable protection (while keeping society free) should not be in question. That's common sense and won't result in escalation. But striking back against even one obviously "proper target" should be questioned very carefully. Do you believe your strike will be the final word? That is naive. Ask yourself... who has more to lose in a "proper" strike back and the resulting actions?
Schizophrenia is a genetic trait... You don't just 'become' schizo... You are born that way.
Yes, but since it frequently doesn't show up until someone is 25 or 30, it's reasonable to think they're "becoming" schizo. You're right though -- more people need to know that this condition is genetic and/or occurs during fetal or early brain development. (We think.)
I openly admit I am schizophrenic... I believe it is benifital far more than detrimental.
Well, duh. You're schizo! Of course you're going to have wacky beliefs like that!;-) Seriously though, make the most of your condition, whatever it is...
All I can say is keep this Mr. Short guy away from the judges panel at any future Turing-like tests. He's too easily impressed by textual responses in terse conversations that include facts easily found thru Deja or Google. (ie, the 1970 mexican reference)
I've made multi-tier computer desks, counterweighted end tables, and other bachelor furniture by going to HomeDepot and buying.75" MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard -- something like particle board, but more attractive, cleaner edge cuts, very smooth, more rigid, and not stinky). You might be able to use.50" stuff, but I say splurge for more weight and rigidity. Do your measurements at home, and as long as you're dealing with rectangular pieces, they'll cut it up for you out of the 4'x8' sheets. (They charge a small, fair fee for cutting on the radial arm saw.) This way you don't have to drag a full sheet home or clean up the sawdust yourself. While you're there, grab a bunch of masonry blocks. (They're dirt cheap and look like this) Two legs of stacked blocks with the wide side down will be enough for a shallow desk. If you do four legs, you can go as deep as you want for tons of monitor space, etc. I generally get out a brush or spray can or whatever is hanging around and paint the MDF before assembling. Instant decor match or personal statement. You can do a multi-tier tables with four legs on the bottom (offset back a bit in the front for more leg room) and two legs on the top tier(s), shoved to the back of the main surface. I've built tables 7' long like this. If your monitors are extremely heavy and you need to place them in the center of a long span, just add another "leg" of masonry blocks in the center at the back.
And it breaks down for easy moving or reconfiguration. The only drag I've found is the masonry blocks will shed a little dust when you move them.
Slashdot Mirror
You're not going to get sued for painting your house a color that kinda' looks like Pantone 413.
But Apple will sue you if you paint your house transparent with aqua trim.
SunnComm embeds a technology, called MediaCloq, into a CD to make the CD's directory structure invisible so it cannot be read by a personal computer. For instance, the names of the tracks do not appear on a computer's screen, and as a result, the music cannot be ripped and transferred to a desktop.
:-P
I'm at a loss for words. Never before have I read such an elegant and technically accurate description of the ripping process.
My CD changer is connected to my receiver via Toslink (optical) cable. Will this type of setup be affected by these non-Redbook CDs? Will I be receiving the same bitstream as if the CD wasn't "downgraded"? Likewise, for SPDIF coax digital connections to receivers? (Non speculative answers or real links would be appreciated.)
Stenography could be used to hide an illegally encrypted message in a picture that is being sent to someone via email, etc. There is no reason to use E-Bay as a means of communication like this.
I disagree. If, as you say, you live in a scary regime where known use of encryption is likely to get you harassed or killed, wouldn't you rather not have _any_ images in your inbox?
Any chance you violated Volkswagen's copyright by posting their code here?
Mod that post up for the imagery alone!
Kook-maintained web-sites don't require a tone of overhead last I checked
Actually, I've heard that kook-maintained web-sites generally enjoy a 2600Hz tone overhead. Though rhythmic bass tones can also be nice.
2600.com
LimeWire, being a java app, was halfway open source already.
It's illegal (or at least ignorant) comments like this that give the open source movement a bad name. By your reasoning, every OS and binary ever released is halfway to open source, since it disassembles easily into assembly code. And plenty of people are fluent in assembly to take the "project" over from there.
Being "open" takes intent on the part of the creator/releaser/licenser.
Maybe they classify dusty filter systems as "damaged"?
More domestic damage helps fuel the war effort. Each forthcoming story of damage and loss will tug at our hearts and allow us to inflict more damage on the primary suspects.
And that despite of the terrible digital jitter introduced by this old CD player!
;-)
If a CD transport falls in the forest and there's nothing analog there to hear it, does it jitter?
Maybe I'm just a retro-grouch, but Maxis' Sim products seem to be getting more and more specialized and complicated at the expense of the original primitive, creative joy that old Sim City can still provide. A similar trend has been happening in Lego also. Hmmm. Coincidence? I think not.
"Phil -- I hope you can sleep at night with the blood of 5,000 people on your hands." PGP has become a "weapon of war," the e-mail continued, leveling the playing field between powerful countries like the United States and "zealots."
Zimmerman's hate e-mail told him "I hope you can sleep at night with the blood of 5,000 people on your hands." This person must be privy to proof that hasn't been released to the rest of us. But much more importantly, I hope that person sent an even stronger e-mail to every employee of American and United Airlines. And to all the service employees of several airports which were involved. And, hmmm, let's see, oh yes... also to everyone who works for companies who manufacture knives and box-cutters. And to all recent US sentors who have rejected spending more of the billions collected in air travel taxes on airport security rather than balancing the budget. There's probably a few thousand other people that are implicated before Phil Zimmerman.
I think someone mentioned that it's more important to ask educated people in the relevant field, rather than just the population at large. This is important, but we also need to ask educated, _compassionate_ people whether the question needs to be asked at all. By this, I mean question the goal. One of the problems with asking educated experts about things in their field is that their field is all they know and that's how they see the world. (If you're a crypto expert, you'll look for crypto solutions to problems, and if there's a better field to solve it, you won't necessarily recognize that.) Don't just assume that crypto stuff should be on the table and then ask crypto experts about it. Of course they're going to write you a very persuasive essay (one way or the other) on the topic. And the result is you'll think crypto is significant (regardless of which side you end up on). Or if you ask military advisors what type of war should be waged, well, you've already given them the assumption they need to give you an earful of expert opinions on war and before you know it, everyone hears this stuff and believes that war (of one type or another, depending on which side of the argument you side with) is relevant to the issue. So yes, get educated opinions from experts in the field, but also carefully ask if that field is relevant. Cause if it's not, you've just promoted it to that level.
This is different though - you refer to standards that are years apart. BlueTooth and 802.11 have been introduced at approximately the same time.
I can choose from more than a dozen 802.11 products in any computer store here in my small home city. I can't find a single Bluetooth product. I bought an IBM Thinkpad A20P 14 months ago, with the promise of a Bluetooth accessory for a specially designed slot IBM left at the top of the open LCD. It was supposed to be "right around the corner", while 802.11 devices were already on the market. I waited and waited and waited. Over a year later, I broke down and bought an 802.11 adaptor. And I had a choice of two USB models or half a dozen PC Card models. 802.11 were definitely not "introduced" at the approximately the same time from the consumer's point of view.
There are hundreds of thousands of 802.11 users at work/home right now. That's the answer to "why have both?" It's not that anyone wants both, but you have no choice but to buy 802.11 now, while later (I hope) we'll have some compelling Bluetooth devices to choose from. Fortunately, from what I've read, the interference between the two technologies results in bandwidth loss rather than outright failure to connect.
Who would do that though? You only really need one or the other
That's not going to work in practice. We'll see some manufacturers pushing BT while others push 802.11. They're starting at different ends of the cost spectrum, but eventually there will be overlap in hardware applications and then you'll find yourself with both in one system.
Raise your hands, everyone who has both PCI and ISA in their box right now. Ditto for both USB and traditional serial/parallel devices. Yes, you really only need one or the other, but it gets messy and so will wireless alternatives.
Love to see MS try to sue the Red-Cross in their time of need.
On the MS note... This morning MS donated $5 million to the NYC United Way Sept 11 Fund. Not a bad start -- there may be more. They also gave an additional $5 million in software and services. They are also matching dollar for dollar contributions employees give, up to $12,000 per employee. And I'm sure there are some well-heeled MS employees that will take them up on that.
How could the common person get any understanding what slashdot's ideology is?
That's a good observation. I don't think the common person will ever get what special interest groups like slashdot are all about. That's why it will continue to be News for Nerds. This is a safe gathering place for nerds, where you don't need to dumb stuff down to interface or share with the "common" world. It's all good for us.
Do you think I have any sympathy to spare for foreigners (or locals, I don't know) who *hate* me and my people?
Sympathy, I'm not sure about. But compassion is the main thing called for at a time like this. Compassion for those injured, orphaned, and concerned. And even compassion for those abroad who don't share you beliefs. Compassion can snowball just like violence.
Use of force has solved every major conflict in the history of mankind.
And how many major conflicts has the use of force started, hmm? We can also thank the use of force for an escalation of the types of weapons now available to small terrorist groups. We can thank ourselves for "solving" things with nuclear weapons and smart bombs so the R&D and weapons themselves get trickled down to every small army on the planet. I can't wait to see what the next terrible weapon invented to "solve a major conflict" is.
Also here in downtown Vancouver. More than a few businesses and restaurants spontaneously closed today in response. Starbucks, included.
Let's talk about compassion for the living and leave the justice and further violence for another day.
Therefore the people responsible for the murder of thousands of innocent people should not be punished?
It's a tough question. Frustrating. Our regular concepts of justice and punishment are put to the test here. Consider a mass murderer put to death or in prison by our justice system. Will there be related retaliation that will kill our innocent citizens? Possibly, but highly unlikely. Now in today's case, if we dispense our idea of justice out of our system that isn't respected by a group of people with lots of resources and terrible intentions, will there be retaliation that will kill our innocent citizens? A very real possibility. And if it does happen at all, it will be nasty because of the beliefs and resources of whoever is at work here.
So if we can manage a lucid moment here amongst all the tragedy, we may well decide that punishment is in order. I just hope that we also acknowledge and accept that delivering what we believe is proper punishment may result in more innocent people being killed in retaliation. As citizens in a free (but moral) society we shouldn't have to pay with our lives in unfair situations like this, but it does happen and when we have a choice like this to make ahead of time, we should consider all possibilities.
We have a real decision facing us, but neither path is going to be very satisfying.
We should strike back. That is not in question. But we should strike back against the proper targets.
Whoa. I sincerely hope "striking back" is still in question. Striking back will validate a terrorist organization's need to feel that they affected/disturbed/disrupted American lives. That is a very empowering thing. It's acknowledgement that the superpower considers you worth their time. Who has more to lose? More keen future awareness and stepping up reasonable protection (while keeping society free) should not be in question. That's common sense and won't result in escalation. But striking back against even one obviously "proper target" should be questioned very carefully. Do you believe your strike will be the final word? That is naive. Ask yourself... who has more to lose in a "proper" strike back and the resulting actions?
'nuff said.
Schizophrenia is a genetic trait... You don't just 'become' schizo... You are born that way.
;-) Seriously though, make the most of your condition, whatever it is...
Yes, but since it frequently doesn't show up until someone is 25 or 30, it's reasonable to think they're "becoming" schizo. You're right though -- more people need to know that this condition is genetic and/or occurs during fetal or early brain development. (We think.)
I openly admit I am schizophrenic... I believe it is benifital far more than detrimental.
Well, duh. You're schizo! Of course you're going to have wacky beliefs like that!
All I can say is keep this Mr. Short guy away from the judges panel at any future Turing-like tests. He's too easily impressed by textual responses in terse conversations that include facts easily found thru Deja or Google. (ie, the 1970 mexican reference)
I've made multi-tier computer desks, counterweighted end tables, and other bachelor furniture by going to HomeDepot and buying .75" MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard -- something like particle board, but more attractive, cleaner edge cuts, very smooth, more rigid, and not stinky). You might be able to use .50" stuff, but I say splurge for more weight and rigidity. Do your measurements at home, and as long as you're dealing with rectangular pieces, they'll cut it up for you out of the 4'x8' sheets. (They charge a small, fair fee for cutting on the radial arm saw.) This way you don't have to drag a full sheet home or clean up the sawdust yourself. While you're there, grab a bunch of masonry blocks. (They're dirt cheap and look like this) Two legs of stacked blocks with the wide side down will be enough for a shallow desk. If you do four legs, you can go as deep as you want for tons of monitor space, etc. I generally get out a brush or spray can or whatever is hanging around and paint the MDF before assembling. Instant decor match or personal statement. You can do a multi-tier tables with four legs on the bottom (offset back a bit in the front for more leg room) and two legs on the top tier(s), shoved to the back of the main surface. I've built tables 7' long like this. If your monitors are extremely heavy and you need to place them in the center of a long span, just add another "leg" of masonry blocks in the center at the back.
And it breaks down for easy moving or reconfiguration. The only drag I've found is the masonry blocks will shed a little dust when you move them.