I generally stop reading anything when I encounter the word "hater" in it.
It's just so stereotyping a term to use. I hope a lot of us will disregard comments that use that word to describe others, too.
It's hateful and it shrieks cultishness. Just stop.
I generally stop reading when anything when I encounter the word "hateful" in it. I hope a lot of us will disregard comments that use that word. It immediately identifies the author as a hater. The text that surrounds it is generally useless except to the author.
it's common practice to never use unexplainable magic numbers in cryptography standards, especially when those numbers are being chosen by intelligence agencies.
Well then, how do we explain the common practice of using magic numbers in cryptography standard, then?
Not really, sure people are sending less mail, but mail isn't the only thing that the USPS delivers. I keep hearing people declare the USPS dead because of the internet, and the only reason they're having financial problems at all is because they were given a decade to fund their pensions 100%, which is more than what even responsible companies do.
What's more, the internet can't do things like have proper signature requirements, there's no guarantee of privacy like there is with things mailed within the US.
I know it's popular to badmouth the postal service, but seriously, how are physical things going to be transported without something filling that niche? And the USPS is pretty much the most cost effective way of doing that in the US.
There are plenty of private carriers that deliver physical things. UPS, FedEX, DHL, others. Typically the private carriers do a better job. In my opinion that makes private service worth paying more for. I haven't used USPS to send things for years.
IMO, using USPS is as much of a gamble as going to vegas - just with lower stakes.
This is why users should use open source software and run their own web sites.
That's a whole new level of technical difficulty. Many people who run yahoo groups are barely able to do it, and if you've ever used one you'll know that hosting your own is much more difficult. Not difficult at all for a tech, but for an average user?
The thing is windows is horrible at printing. It is completely backwards hard to implement, etc. we have plug and play hard drives the ability to resize displays on the fly yet printers require complicated set ups huge drivers loaded with crap and you still have a chance to get two different outputs from the same file.
Publishers avoid printing from windows instead send PDFS directly to the machines.
I would suggest you look at the chair to keyboard interface. I have a pretty easy time of printing from windows. Just as I have for about the past decade or so.
It's good to see our government working on important things. Things like making a national park in a place we're incapable of reaching right now. Doubly so since there's nothing else for our government to be doing right now.
Wow, it's been YEARS since there's been any kind of usable backup media solution. 1PB seems like a good starting point, IF the speeds are reasonable (i.e. able to write 1pb in a few hours). Even most home users have at LEAST a TB these days. Datacenters?
Gimbal rigs are far more effective. You can make a gimbal rig out of a tripod, and throw digital IS on top of it for some great results. You can also buy these devices on amazon all day long for less than what this gentleman spent. This project is all about the DIY with helicopter parts I guess.
Agreed, perhaps the on-line service should limit access to one concurrent user, I can't see how Identity theft can be applied here. Should everyone who repeats "I'm Spartacus" also be found guilty of "identity theft".
I wanted to like the new Mac Pro but it makes no sense to me.
Internal FLASH only - that's fine for a MacBook Air, but aren't the target users for this video editors?
Limited RAM - only 4 ram slots. The old one had 8.
Cylindrical - Great, now nothing fits next to it
Exhaust from the top - Can't put anything on top and if you spill a drink on it, it goes straight into the machine.
What are the pluses to this design? Hopefully it runs quiet but beyond that???
This is the new Cube. I wonder if this will be the final Mac Pro - "Well, nobody bought it so it's obvious there's no market here..."
The pluses are in Apple's bottom line, as they always are. Also, if you put it on the floor and your home is burgalarized the culprit will probably assume it's a wastebin and skip it.
In an office, you might have a problem when the cleaning person tries to empty it. However, no worries since Apple products aren't often found in offices that can afford a cleaning person.
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I generally stop reading anything when I encounter the word "hater" in it.
It's just so stereotyping a term to use. I hope a lot of us will disregard comments that use that word to describe others, too.
It's hateful and it shrieks cultishness. Just stop.
I generally stop reading when anything when I encounter the word "hateful" in it. I hope a lot of us will disregard comments that use that word. It immediately identifies the author as a hater. The text that surrounds it is generally useless except to the author.
I was thinking of getting some of that for my wife...
Right.. like we are going to believe that not one but two slashdotters have wives. Nice troll, buddy.
it's common practice to never use unexplainable magic numbers in cryptography standards, especially when those numbers are being chosen by intelligence agencies.
Well then, how do we explain the common practice of using magic numbers in cryptography standard, then?
Explainable magic numbers.
Use metalized tape. Like the aluminum film stuff you are supposed to use on ducts instead of duct tape.
Serious question - what is that tape called?
Aluminum foil tape. http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Adhesives/Tapes/Products/?N=5471909&rt=c3
Borland is still around! They had a booth at a convention I recently attended.
Not really, sure people are sending less mail, but mail isn't the only thing that the USPS delivers. I keep hearing people declare the USPS dead because of the internet, and the only reason they're having financial problems at all is because they were given a decade to fund their pensions 100%, which is more than what even responsible companies do.
What's more, the internet can't do things like have proper signature requirements, there's no guarantee of privacy like there is with things mailed within the US.
I know it's popular to badmouth the postal service, but seriously, how are physical things going to be transported without something filling that niche? And the USPS is pretty much the most cost effective way of doing that in the US.
There are plenty of private carriers that deliver physical things. UPS, FedEX, DHL, others. Typically the private carriers do a better job. In my opinion that makes private service worth paying more for. I haven't used USPS to send things for years.
IMO, using USPS is as much of a gamble as going to vegas - just with lower stakes.
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This is why users should use open source software and run their own web sites.
That's a whole new level of technical difficulty. Many people who run yahoo groups are barely able to do it, and if you've ever used one you'll know that hosting your own is much more difficult. Not difficult at all for a tech, but for an average user?
Doesn't seem like a lot of money for tidal power. Scotland is already way ahead and invests more than that.
Still, better than nothing.
Exactly what I was thinking. Seems like there would be a much better chance for success if the 16M went to a single project.
Because we all know what Curiosity does to cats.
Yes, but curiosity is a rover.
Maybe you put the people in the airbags, and they just bounce to safety?
In Soviet Russia, airbags are put in people...
In some countries, people are airbags.
what makes you think Andy Rubin wants to work for MS?
Money.
Funny that this concise and most likely accurate post got down voted.
We already had that. Just add vodka. That way you get to be drunk and not tired at all.
Red Bull may be the only substance known to man which has its flavor improved by adding alcohol.
Are you fucking kidding me? Somebody develops a stillsuit and you think of Waterworld? This site isn't what it used to be.
These days, Slashdot is a roll of the DICE.
Slashdot apparently still has a special icon for Yahoo stories
Which can only mean one of two things: (1) Yahoo still is very cool, hip, and totally in. or (2) /. isn't
News flash. Slashdot never really has been any of those things. It's further away than ever now that Dice bought it.
But, I have to ask... Icons? What you talkin' bout, Willis?
The thing is windows is horrible at printing. It is completely backwards hard to implement, etc. we have plug and play hard drives the ability to resize displays on the fly yet printers require complicated set ups huge drivers loaded with crap and you still have a chance to get two different outputs from the same file.
Publishers avoid printing from windows instead send PDFS directly to the machines.
I would suggest you look at the chair to keyboard interface. I have a pretty easy time of printing from windows. Just as I have for about the past decade or so.
It's good to see our government working on important things. Things like making a national park in a place we're incapable of reaching right now. Doubly so since there's nothing else for our government to be doing right now.
I meant he was a criminal *literally*.
Go look at his record as a corporate CEO.
I don't think "criminal" was the profanity that he had in mind
I agree, it was probably the words "Rick Scott".
It's a little lengthy to post directly, but here's the info you're looking for (I think): http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/document/view?id=7022424684
Skip down to FCC regulations part 97.113 (4)
enjoy
Wow, it's been YEARS since there's been any kind of usable backup media solution. 1PB seems like a good starting point, IF the speeds are reasonable (i.e. able to write 1pb in a few hours). Even most home users have at LEAST a TB these days. Datacenters?
do your sperm travel in single file?
Only when sufficiently beaten into submission.
What's wrong with tripods or image stabilization?
Gimbal rigs are far more effective. You can make a gimbal rig out of a tripod, and throw digital IS on top of it for some great results. You can also buy these devices on amazon all day long for less than what this gentleman spent. This project is all about the DIY with helicopter parts I guess.
Owls appear to be a pretty suitable stabiliser, too.
I tried attaching my Nikon to an owl with some duct tape once. The owl was no longer stable.
Agreed, perhaps the on-line service should limit access to one concurrent user, I can't see how Identity theft can be applied here. Should everyone who repeats "I'm Spartacus" also be found guilty of "identity theft".
Sit tight, they're on their way.
I wanted to like the new Mac Pro but it makes no sense to me.
Internal FLASH only - that's fine for a MacBook Air, but aren't the target users for this video editors? Limited RAM - only 4 ram slots. The old one had 8. Cylindrical - Great, now nothing fits next to it Exhaust from the top - Can't put anything on top and if you spill a drink on it, it goes straight into the machine.
What are the pluses to this design? Hopefully it runs quiet but beyond that???
This is the new Cube. I wonder if this will be the final Mac Pro - "Well, nobody bought it so it's obvious there's no market here..."
The pluses are in Apple's bottom line, as they always are. Also, if you put it on the floor and your home is burgalarized the culprit will probably assume it's a wastebin and skip it.
In an office, you might have a problem when the cleaning person tries to empty it. However, no worries since Apple products aren't often found in offices that can afford a cleaning person.