By the way, people in the U.S. pay a levy on all recordable CDs as well, only smaller. Kind of ridiculous when I'm buying CDs for my photos or something.
AFAIK, white LEDs are really colored LEDs with a phosphorescent coating that converts some of the light to other colors, to make the overall thing look white. So you can guess this would be more expensive, less efficient, and maybe not last as long.
Obviously the system described would require a new e-mail infrastructure, or at least a well-built authentication system. Without a trusted signature (or whatever) the message can be rejected.
This passage sort of gives you an idea of how the guy thinks:
Let's face it, nobody's to blame for the final solution. And the evil practice won't end, not at least in the foreseeable future. One reason it won't end soon is that drugging disobedient kids is but a small part of the practice of drugging anybody that is said to be "afflicted" with a "mental disorder"--all get drugged. Witness, for instance, the fantastic increase in the use of Prozac for the so-called "mental disorders." The other reason is that all but the disobedient kids profit from the evil practice. The makers, dispensers, and prescribers get lots of money, while the parents and teachers get relieved of responsibility. Maybe by the middle of the 21st century the final solution will be recognized for what it is, a very evil practice, and so will end. In the meantime parents and educators are wise to steer clear of the medics, whose "cure is worse than the disease" even though the medics who engage in the evil practice have sworn to "do no harm." (http://keirsey.com/evil.html)
They don't want you to increase the music you listen to. They want you to listen to Britney Spears, Kitch'N Sync and the other stuff they decide for you to buy. If you listen to independent artists, you might be tempted to buy stuff from them.
the Feds view open WiFi as a means of abetting terrorists, and say that they will compel the open wireless operators [...] to close off their nets.
I think the Feds need to take their views to the proper channels. There is a large population that views open WiFi as a wonderful, unprecedented oppurtunity for sharing connectivity and creating a service that countless people can benefit from. Now, does the Feds' view automatically take precedence over every individuals' view? Does the rationale that "Big brother has a harder time watching you" validate such a policy?
Organized resistance has a real place in our society (see also "Boycott"). The law defines a standard of conduct that is looser than what is fair, acceptable, or moral.
The law may never get this guy for what he does. But boy is it great to see him getting just a tiny fraction of what he gives. Oh certainly, he'll hire people to take care of it. He's a millionaire now. But maybe, just for a moment, he'll pause and think.
Slashdot Mirror
Man in dark coat on the street: "Hey, buddy. Wanna buy a hard drive?"
Better yet--neither.
When I back up a CD for personal use, it's none of their business. They are not losing a legitimate cent.
The same goes for the CD-R "tax" in the United States, by the way.
Yes. Canadian law lets you copy CDs.
By the way, people in the U.S. pay a levy on all recordable CDs as well, only smaller. Kind of ridiculous when I'm buying CDs for my photos or something.
Hmmm. Looks like a good opportunity here. You pay someone to bring the stuff over the border and mail it to you. The CD runners are on the loose!
Artificial trees are a good idea.
AFAIK, white LEDs are really colored LEDs with a phosphorescent coating that converts some of the light to other colors, to make the overall thing look white. So you can guess this would be more expensive, less efficient, and maybe not last as long.
Obviously the system described would require a new e-mail infrastructure, or at least a well-built authentication system. Without a trusted signature (or whatever) the message can be rejected.
ASP != ASP.NET
Yeah, after reading the post, the results were worse than I expected. Oh well.
This passage sort of gives you an idea of how the guy thinks:
Let's face it, nobody's to blame for the final solution. And the evil practice won't end, not at least in the foreseeable future. One reason it won't end soon is that drugging disobedient kids is but a small part of the practice of drugging anybody that is said to be "afflicted" with a "mental disorder"--all get drugged. Witness, for instance, the fantastic increase in the use of Prozac for the so-called "mental disorders." The other reason is that all but the disobedient kids profit from the evil practice. The makers, dispensers, and prescribers get lots of money, while the parents and teachers get relieved of responsibility. Maybe by the middle of the 21st century the final solution will be recognized for what it is, a very evil practice, and so will end. In the meantime parents and educators are wise to steer clear of the medics, whose "cure is worse than the disease" even though the medics who engage in the evil practice have sworn to "do no harm."
(http://keirsey.com/evil.html)
Well, they're both models. I'm not sure it's a question of which one is true and which is false.
They don't want you to increase the music you listen to. They want you to listen to Britney Spears, Kitch'N Sync and the other stuff they decide for you to buy. If you listen to independent artists, you might be tempted to buy stuff from them.
In many cases, Funny==Insightful. I don't see a problem here. And it is very insightful.
the Feds view open WiFi as a means of abetting terrorists, and say that they will compel the open wireless operators [...] to close off their nets.
I think the Feds need to take their views to the proper channels. There is a large population that views open WiFi as a wonderful, unprecedented oppurtunity for sharing connectivity and creating a service that countless people can benefit from. Now, does the Feds' view automatically take precedence over every individuals' view? Does the rationale that "Big brother has a harder time watching you" validate such a policy?
"So, what are you in for?"
"I left my wi-fi open--how about you?"
You ought to look into Mini-itx. One company makes a case that includes a straight-DC power supply. You could easily build one of these for $500.
Are you sure? I don't remember ever seeing it spelled that way.
Pretty cool. Did Carl Sagan make it up, or is it truly in PI?
Perhaps these tablets need a "doodle" setting.
Do you really think they don't have one?
Very funny. Maybe people should start posting "Poindexter sightings" whenever they see him in a video store or at a gas station.
It really oughta be called "Press Play, and we might let you hear your music."
Organized resistance has a real place in our society (see also "Boycott"). The law defines a standard of conduct that is looser than what is fair, acceptable, or moral.
The law may never get this guy for what he does. But boy is it great to see him getting just a tiny fraction of what he gives. Oh certainly, he'll hire people to take care of it. He's a millionaire now. But maybe, just for a moment, he'll pause and think.
The link is there.
Humor? Why do lawyers always think jokes about them are funny? Humor is not the intent.
Now please, please, please be a good lawyer. And when I say good, I mean, not like the 99% of lawyers who give the rest a bad name.
offtopic rants about the DMCA/RIAA
Well, I'm sure they are looking at this list harder than anyone. What if the aliens are broadcasting music without a license?