If I had a passion for working with animals, but I couldn't get a job as a vet, do you think it'd be ok for me to go kill kittens and make money off of it?
Sure, if they were your kittens and you could get somebody to pay you to do it.
How about 'hacker' meaning what you think it means, and 'criminal' meaning what it means? That said, I'd jump at the chance to hire a hacker, but I'd keep criminals at arms' length.
Why is it that the third time that I see "cock sandwitch" (with quotes around it), it's side splittingly funny, but the first and second times, I was almost able to take it (the phrase) seriously?
my personal favorite is the contact lens display... a great theory, but isn't it obvious that the power cable for those might be an eye irritant?
He just forgot to mention the nano-assembled zero-point generators built into each of these things. (Moore's law suggests that these will be 1/128th the size by then.)
If something should happen to the Saudi Royal Family, and our access to oil is lost, America is going to be shit out of luck.
Unless, of course, we decide to exploit our own oil reserves. Of course, some people seem to prefer that we remain dependent on the mideast for our energy needs.
we are occupying a (now) hostile foreign country larger than California and paying for that on future debt. (And half-ass occupying Afghanistan, which is somewhat less than twice the size of California)
So, when do we get around to actually occupying California? (Almost the size of California.)
just look at [the United States'] disrespect for the UN
Mr. Bush: I'm disrespectful to the UN. Can you see that I am serious? Out of my way, all of you. This is no place for loafers! Join me or die! Can you do any less?
Uh, so, what, did a fairy drop that copy of Windows on your doorstep or something? You paid for SFU, you will pay for future versions of SFU, it's all nicely subsidized by the cost of the OS. Monopolies make for very strange economics.
You mean that commercial software sometimes supports free software? Man, mod you up +1 insighful!
Actually, it's a reference to the people who will buy it...Stupid Fucking Users.
Buy it? You must be talking about Longhorn, as MS Services for Unix is available free for download from Microsoft. As I recall, the software was one of the best in show at LinuxWorld 2002.
There is a difference. I'm not opposed to people owning hunting rifles (although I'm opposed to hunting for different reasons), collecting guns, or target shooting. All of those are legitimate hobbies comparable to rocketry. However, I am opposed to people being able to keep AK-47's, SKS's, Uzi's, and other weapons that are not designed for any hobby; but only have a use to kill other people.
Okay, I'm still not sure of the distinction. According to the article, only rockets with more than 0.9 pounds of fuel are subject to these types of controls. That's somewhat more power than the C6-5 motors that I remember using in my Estes model rockets as a kid.
Their argument meshes well with the distinction that you'd make about firearms, and your opposition to my AK-47. Couldn't the same argument, that my gun is "not designed for any hobby", be applied to these "30 feet long and weigh hundreds of pounds" monsters?
Both arguments rely on the idea of prior restraint. That is, you're not arguing that my gun or their rockets are inherently harmful to society (they aren't), you and the ATF are worried about what we might do with them, and therefore want to regulate - if not outlaw - them.
"come on now, baby. you know i love you. i love you like no other man ever has or ever can or ever will. you know i would never, ever hurt you, baby. look, i wanna show you something i got just for you today, baby. this necklace is gonna look beautiful on you. it's genuine cubic zirconia. you're a princess - you're *my* princess, baby."
and all the while the pimp is smiling, and edging closer to the prostitute.
she's all confused now, and crying, and she starts losing her aim. finally the pimp gets up next to her and grabs the gun out of her hand. he yells "NOW YOU'RE GONNA PAY, BITCH!" and beats the crap out of her.
> so they are breaking the law and interfering with email
Do tell, what law are they breaking? I must have missed the one which says that ISP's and other electronic mail carriers must deliver all e-mails passing through their systems.
I think that you're right, but I think that the confusion exists because of existing laws concerning common carriers.
I know windows XP is supposed to have a firewall, but for the life of me I can't find it.
Just in case you mean it (and I missed the joke): Start -> Setting -> Control Panel -> Network Connections, right-click on the network connection that you want to "firewall", select Properties, then on the third tab, Advanced, select the check box for Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet.
everyone here is going to snicker and roll their eyes about how this guy is obviously an idiot since he questions linus, the gpl, linux, etc.
That's not the point. Questioning is good: did Linus really write Linux is a perfectly acceptable question. Is the GPL good and (seperate question) enforcable is a good question. It only becomes foolish when, having gone to your sources and gotten your answers, you still cling to your asinine premise.
from "Deep Space Homer" Buzz: Homer Simpson was the real hero here. He jury-rigged the door closed using this. Man 1: Hey, what is that? Man 2: It's an inanimate carbon rod! Everyone: Yay!
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So, why not a "gaming" documentary?
You know that one already exists, right?
While playing Doom3, I would have found Coke machines much more immersive and realistic than RoboCola machines.
"Drink Slurm, it's Highly Addictive!"
If I had a passion for working with animals, but I couldn't get a job as a vet, do you think it'd be ok for me to go kill kittens and make money off of it?
Sure, if they were your kittens and you could get somebody to pay you to do it.
Worst. Dinner and a show. Ever.
How about 'hacker' meaning what you think it means, and 'criminal' meaning what it means? That said, I'd jump at the chance to hire a hacker, but I'd keep criminals at arms' length.
How did they know? A WiFi-sniffing dog, obviously!
They have these, you know.
Why is it that the third time that I see "cock sandwitch" (with quotes around it), it's side splittingly funny, but the first and second times, I was almost able to take it (the phrase) seriously?
my personal favorite is the contact lens display... a great theory, but isn't it obvious that the power cable for those might be an eye irritant?
He just forgot to mention the nano-assembled zero-point generators built into each of these things. (Moore's law suggests that these will be 1/128th the size by then.)
Then again, it wouldn't matter what Bush thinks when he's finally gone.
in 2008.
This Bush, anyway.
If something should happen to the Saudi Royal Family, and our access to oil is lost, America is going to be shit out of luck.
Unless, of course, we decide to exploit our own oil reserves. Of course, some people seem to prefer that we remain dependent on the mideast for our energy needs.
we are occupying a (now) hostile foreign country larger than California and paying for that on future debt. (And half-ass occupying Afghanistan, which is somewhat less than twice the size of California)
So, when do we get around to actually occupying California? (Almost the size of California.)
I think that it's because Captain Tightpants speaks of the Pompatus of love.
Some people call him the Space Cowboy - some call him the gangster of love.
just look at [the United States'] disrespect for the UN
Mr. Bush: I'm disrespectful to the UN. Can you see that I am serious? Out of my way, all of you. This is no place for loafers! Join me or die! Can you do any less?
For lucky best wash, use Mr. Sparkle.
Uh, so, what, did a fairy drop that copy of Windows on your doorstep or something? You paid for SFU, you will pay for future versions of SFU, it's all nicely subsidized by the cost of the OS. Monopolies make for very strange economics.
You mean that commercial software sometimes supports free software? Man, mod you up +1 insighful!
Actually, it's a reference to the people who will buy it...Stupid Fucking Users.
Buy it? You must be talking about Longhorn, as MS Services for Unix is available free for download from Microsoft. As I recall, the software was one of the best in show at LinuxWorld 2002.
There is a difference. I'm not opposed to people owning hunting rifles (although I'm opposed to hunting for different reasons), collecting guns, or target shooting. All of those are legitimate hobbies comparable to rocketry. However, I am opposed to people being able to keep AK-47's, SKS's, Uzi's, and other weapons that are not designed for any hobby; but only have a use to kill other people.
Okay, I'm still not sure of the distinction. According to the article, only rockets with more than 0.9 pounds of fuel are subject to these types of controls. That's somewhat more power than the C6-5 motors that I remember using in my Estes model rockets as a kid.
Their argument meshes well with the distinction that you'd make about firearms, and your opposition to my AK-47. Couldn't the same argument, that my gun is "not designed for any hobby", be applied to these "30 feet long and weigh hundreds of pounds" monsters?
Both arguments rely on the idea of prior restraint. That is, you're not arguing that my gun or their rockets are inherently harmful to society (they aren't), you and the ATF are worried about what we might do with them, and therefore want to regulate - if not outlaw - them.
I feel soooo much safer knowing that all of the rocket using terrorists spend 3 to 4 months get fingerprinted and background checked.
So true. And yet, I wonder what the prevailing attitude around Slashdot is concerning gun control and firearms laws?
"come on now, baby. you know i love you. i love you like no other man ever has or ever can or ever will. you know i would never, ever hurt you, baby. look, i wanna show you something i got just for you today, baby. this necklace is gonna look beautiful on you. it's genuine cubic zirconia. you're a princess - you're *my* princess, baby." and all the while the pimp is smiling, and edging closer to the prostitute. she's all confused now, and crying, and she starts losing her aim. finally the pimp gets up next to her and grabs the gun out of her hand. he yells "NOW YOU'RE GONNA PAY, BITCH!" and beats the crap out of her.
Can I moderate +1, Disturbing?
Something tells me... ...that the winner is just going to have a really hot, photogenic girlfriend ;)
You mean, perhaps like Mick Jagger and former "Page 3 girl" Jeri Hall?
No, like Jack Ryan and Jeri "Seven of Nine" Ryan. Now those are pictures that I want to see!
Then how much does a pentagram weigh?
> so they are breaking the law and interfering with email
Do tell, what law are they breaking? I must have missed the one which says that ISP's and other electronic mail carriers must deliver all e-mails passing through their systems.
I think that you're right, but I think that the confusion exists because of existing laws concerning common carriers.
I know windows XP is supposed to have a firewall, but for the life of me I can't find it.
Just in case you mean it (and I missed the joke):
Start -> Setting -> Control Panel -> Network Connections, right-click on the network connection that you want to "firewall", select Properties, then on the third tab, Advanced, select the check box for Protect my computer and network by limiting or preventing access to this computer from the Internet.
from Use the Internet Connection Firewall
everyone here is going to snicker and roll their eyes about how this guy is obviously an idiot since he questions linus, the gpl, linux, etc.
That's not the point. Questioning is good: did Linus really write Linux is a perfectly acceptable question. Is the GPL good and (seperate question) enforcable is a good question. It only becomes foolish when, having gone to your sources and gotten your answers, you still cling to your asinine premise.
All hail the Cube.
from "Deep Space Homer"
Buzz: Homer Simpson was the real hero here. He jury-rigged the door closed using this.
Man 1: Hey, what is that?
Man 2: It's an inanimate carbon rod!
Everyone: Yay!
Time magazine cover: "In Rod We Trust"
watching ROTK - at the climax, Frodo was going to claim the ring, and the projector goes south
I wonder how many people left the theatre, not realizing that there was the better part of 45 minutes of movie left.