I have similar problems with updates from windows update on my surface pro (1). I've had to reset the thing back to factory defaults in order to remove updates more than once. It's not you.
If they have a TV, then all they need is this:
Rasberry PI. $30
USB Keyboard $1
USB Mouse $1
SD Card $1
Micro USB Cell phone charger $5
You have a fully functional Linux desktop computer. Sure you can spend more and get a better computer, but this one will get it done on the cheap.
Re: Old WRT54G going flakey. Bad switching PSU wall-wart (try a different one), bad filter caps near the DC input jack (visual inspection). In that order.
Probably the filter caps. That's the best bet. Problem is, I've tried a whole lot of different power supplies, and I've NEVER had a WRT54G be reliable. And I own three of them, and I have owned two more which have been thrown away over the years. They're just a shitty router like most other routers, and I mean all versions, too. They became popular amongst nerds because you could reflash them with other stuff, that's it. Even brand new ones out of the box were never reliable.
I had a wrt54g years ago. It was okay at the time but that's a venerable unit. I upgraded to a D-Link DIR-825 when 802.11n came out and haven't had any more problems since.
Sure, there is no dd-wrt or openwrt for this router, but the stability has been worth it.
No, to take out drones with optical gyros, folks will be using light wave guns, instead of sound wave guns.
If you give MacGyver two fistfuls of pen pointer lasers, duct tape, chewing gum, and a Wonderbra, he will MacGyver you an array laser cannon that will be able to take out an optical gyroscope drone. And a lot of other things that don't have optical gyroscope drones.
Are you kidding? He could defeat a stealth fighter with all that equipment! Too much.
Agreed, Jar Jar was awful, but anyone trying to make this into any kind of race issue should be tied and quartered. Really, nothing better to think about? Fuck them.
Could it be the guy interviewing with network world? Seems like an absolutely perfect situation for a person interested in this sort of thing to find themselves in. My money's on that guy being the culprit.
I'm having a hard time coming up with any scenario where the perpetrators would hole up in a public building and NOT want police and media attention.
How about the some dickwad wants to cream his jeans watching the SWAT drama unfold from the building across the street scenario; or even some wanabe perp reconnoitering the police response to fine-tune an intended future attack scenario?
That dickwad then might go do an interview with network world... That guy's story doesn't sound super plausible to me.
It turns out that Smart Projects had trademarked the Arduino brand in Italy in December 2008, before Arduino LLC got around to filing in April 2009 in the USA.
So... what's to discuss. I don't think there's a law against being a complete asshole, so smart projects wins.
You don't "trademark" things -- you register a trademark. Registration is not strictly necessary in most jurisdictions -- as long as you are actively using the branding, it is automatically considered your trademark. Order of registration only matters if you're talking about two commercial entities independently coming up with the same brand. Here we have two entities with an existing contractual relationship. Smart Projects therefore was not ignorant of the informal body that later became Arduino LLC. Who initiated the contract and who came up with the name? What did the original contract say about the name? Clearly the initial contracts were poorly drafted, or there would be a clear answer, and we wouldn't be having this conversation!!
Well I learned something today. I guess I should have assumed that lawyers would make the problem as difficult to resolve as possible.
Even if that half-assed attempt was true, it doesn't improve the safety - they'd still all be dead. It just gives us the ability to ogle and lay blame.
It turns out that Smart Projects had trademarked the Arduino brand in Italy in December 2008, before Arduino LLC got around to filing in April 2009 in the USA.
So... what's to discuss. I don't think there's a law against being a complete asshole, so smart projects wins.
Don't forget roads with variable speed limits and electronic speed signs. They should invest in up-to-the-minute over-the-air GPS map updates!
There's also temporary limits imposed by road works.
If the conditions are so bad you can't read road signs, you shouldn't be driving.
GPS is not the answer.
Or they could use the existing gps augmentation systems. SiriusXM and FM radio both provide traffic updates. It would probably be simple to add information for variable speed zones.
I watch movies and stuff with friends all the time. We usually get on skype in a group call and someone counts off and everyone does their best to hit play at the same time. This is way better. Wish it worked on PC or at least Android.
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I have similar problems with updates from windows update on my surface pro (1). I've had to reset the thing back to factory defaults in order to remove updates more than once. It's not you.
If they have a TV, then all they need is this: Rasberry PI. $30
USB Keyboard $1
USB Mouse $1
SD Card $1
Micro USB Cell phone charger $5
You have a fully functional Linux desktop computer.
Sure you can spend more and get a better computer, but this one will get it done on the cheap.
Wut.
There aren't any memory leaks when you write in C?
Maybe you have them, but I don't. That's because my C-peen is larger than yours.
Re: Old WRT54G going flakey. Bad switching PSU wall-wart (try a different one), bad filter caps near the DC input jack (visual inspection). In that order.
Probably the filter caps. That's the best bet. Problem is, I've tried a whole lot of different power supplies, and I've NEVER had a WRT54G be reliable. And I own three of them, and I have owned two more which have been thrown away over the years. They're just a shitty router like most other routers, and I mean all versions, too. They became popular amongst nerds because you could reflash them with other stuff, that's it. Even brand new ones out of the box were never reliable.
I had a wrt54g years ago. It was okay at the time but that's a venerable unit. I upgraded to a D-Link DIR-825 when 802.11n came out and haven't had any more problems since. Sure, there is no dd-wrt or openwrt for this router, but the stability has been worth it.
No, it's a prank. Now that this hack has happened it's also hilarious. Don't be an old stick in the mud.
Is the extra spying that comes with it included in the Cost?
Yes, that is free with all alphabet products.
The only thing I want to know about it is can it self restart when it locks up? Or is that something that no router co is ever going to fix?
Maybe you need to replace your router? I'm pretty sure I haven't had to reboot mine ever except when I was setting it up.
I guess this would not work on optical gyros?
No, to take out drones with optical gyros, folks will be using light wave guns, instead of sound wave guns.
If you give MacGyver two fistfuls of pen pointer lasers, duct tape, chewing gum, and a Wonderbra, he will MacGyver you an array laser cannon that will be able to take out an optical gyroscope drone. And a lot of other things that don't have optical gyroscope drones.
Are you kidding? He could defeat a stealth fighter with all that equipment! Too much.
Agreed, Jar Jar was awful, but anyone trying to make this into any kind of race issue should be tied and quartered. Really, nothing better to think about? Fuck them.
Can Jar Jar please be transsexual?
Why do you think they are not?
No im sure they can continue to make fun of republicans there.
News flash: Republicans get made fun of everywhere.
Was gonna say the same thing.... or MCI, this being their entire business model, really.
Kids today! ;) Everything old is new again...
I know what you mean. Next we'll be reading an article about client-server renamed to something with a C... It's a crazy world out there.
from TFS:
we will continue to offer Windows 10 to customers running devices in a Non-Genuine state.
Sounds to me like they just said they WILL offer free upgrades to pirates right there in the summary.
If only the taste of coffe wasn't shit...
FTFY
I know the NCIS family of series repeatedly hacks servers illegally and deliberately avoids getting warrants to do so.
At least the show realistically portrays US law enforcement in that way.
Could it be the guy interviewing with network world? Seems like an absolutely perfect situation for a person interested in this sort of thing to find themselves in. My money's on that guy being the culprit.
I'm having a hard time coming up with any scenario where the perpetrators would hole up in a public building and NOT want police and media attention.
How about the some dickwad wants to cream his jeans watching the SWAT drama unfold from the building across the street scenario; or even some wanabe perp reconnoitering the police response to fine-tune an intended future attack scenario?
That dickwad then might go do an interview with network world... That guy's story doesn't sound super plausible to me.
From TFA:
It turns out that Smart Projects had trademarked the Arduino brand in Italy in December 2008, before Arduino LLC got around to filing in April 2009 in the USA.
So... what's to discuss. I don't think there's a law against being a complete asshole, so smart projects wins.
You don't "trademark" things -- you register a trademark. Registration is not strictly necessary in most jurisdictions -- as long as you are actively using the branding, it is automatically considered your trademark. Order of registration only matters if you're talking about two commercial entities independently coming up with the same brand. Here we have two entities with an existing contractual relationship. Smart Projects therefore was not ignorant of the informal body that later became Arduino LLC. Who initiated the contract and who came up with the name? What did the original contract say about the name? Clearly the initial contracts were poorly drafted, or there would be a clear answer, and we wouldn't be having this conversation!!
Well I learned something today. I guess I should have assumed that lawyers would make the problem as difficult to resolve as possible.
Apparently the pilot is a master at voices.
Even if that half-assed attempt was true, it doesn't improve the safety - they'd still all be dead. It just gives us the ability to ogle and lay blame.
Welcome to earth, you must be new here.
It turns out that Smart Projects had trademarked the Arduino brand in Italy in December 2008, before Arduino LLC got around to filing in April 2009 in the USA.
So... what's to discuss. I don't think there's a law against being a complete asshole, so smart projects wins.
Just wait until the MPAA and RIAA get ahold of them for piracy. They'll wish they were in north Korean prison.
Don't forget roads with variable speed limits and electronic speed signs. They should invest in up-to-the-minute over-the-air GPS map updates!
There's also temporary limits imposed by road works.
If the conditions are so bad you can't read road signs, you shouldn't be driving.
GPS is not the answer.
Or they could use the existing gps augmentation systems. SiriusXM and FM radio both provide traffic updates. It would probably be simple to add information for variable speed zones.
All of our jobs are available to H1-B applicants who will work for 10% the going rate. Especially the jobs that are currently taken!
Stop throwing the constitution in their face, it's just a piece of paper.
I watch movies and stuff with friends all the time. We usually get on skype in a group call and someone counts off and everyone does their best to hit play at the same time. This is way better. Wish it worked on PC or at least Android.
Because a microwave RF transmitter strapped directly to your head is the only way to fry.. err fly?