Wasn't there a really cheap item sold to make a B&W TV look color? It was simply a plastic filter with blue on the top half and green on the lower half that mounted to the TV. (I'm not kidding about this).
I guess it was for the days where Westerns were the biggest entertainment on TV. Always a need for blue sky and green grass....
I can see the WRONG people trying to put this to use as a revenue generating project
Conversation between a medium ISP Vice President (w/ a marketing degree) and Systems Engineer:
VP: Great! Here's a way we can earn some residual money on all this extra hard drive space we have that's not in use
SE: I don't think it's all that secure Sir.....
VP: We have our firewall, right?
SE: Yes, but it won't.......
VP: Nonsense! With the extra money we earn with this, we can afford to keep you.
SE: but.. but... but..
VP: Just get it done. My wife and I are going to pick up our new BMW and get lunch at Chez' Restaurant. I'll be back at 3:30. I want to see it finished when I get back.
My upstairs neighbor can't keep his music turned down. The mind numbing sounds of Dr. Dre and Eminem pump through our place and to others in the immediate area because they keep their windows open. I wonder if they're paying for the rights to publicly broadcast that sh*t?
Maybe I ought to get the RIAA's lawyer's on them? If it backfires and the music is offered free in exchange for more playing time, I'll sue the RIAA for promoting a public nuisence(sp?)
You're right. Another OS might very well outperform Linux as a web server. BSD would be a logical choice for the OS in question.
There's no way in hell you could convince me that NT is the answer... It wastes system resources just moving that GUI based login prompt all over the screen when it can better use them processing the extra directives for ASP pages.
BTW, did Dell compare Apache on Linux with Apache on NT?
There was once a time where GUI interfaces were considered a fad
"I just want to see my information!! I don't care about moving a mouse"
Am I correct Lynx users?
VRML is a gimmick right now. Only because it was born well before it's time. Nobody developed a practical use for it yet.
Hell, nobody knew what to do with the Web when it first commercialized. "Why would I want to have a web page address on my TV commercial?" But that didn't stop anybody from trying whatever they can to make it a publicly acceptable information medium.
In fact, I see data modeling and charting as a highly acceptable use for VRML. Especially when there are VRML ready output devices.
If that scenerio should happen, then more people would be interested in trying other OS's (like free ones).
People also would be less willing to shell out another $89.95 for an upgrade, because they feel 'accustomed' to do so, on the next buggy Windows release and perpetuating additional buggy OS develelopment by the well known guily party.
It would be nice to see what happens to MS if they don't receive their expected windfall of money on any given two year interval of OS releases...
Most employers won't even consider looking at a resume unless the first lines show what college gave you your Bachelor's Degree.
Lots of times, they pass up excellent candidates because thay are afraid to consider if a person is trainable, and can be trained quickly. Flame me all you want, but no school teaches anything which can be applied evenly across any similar technology. The best candidates for the job are those who can adapt what they know to what's new and has been placed in front of them.
if (Book sense eq Common sense) {
print "Lousy hiring criteria!!!";
};
Here's a slightly off-topic, but comparable example:
All those schools pumping out 'certified' IT professionals by the droves on the "You paid - You made the grade" philosophy are also to blame.
Ask yourself, would you hire a newly certified person regardless of what they did before going to school, or would you hire someone who's been working with computers for a while and has provided good value as an employee of a previous company in that capacity without certification. Someone who has, through self teaching, dabbled in UNIX and is not intimidated by it, will be an ideal candidate for hire. They didn't go into school to earn a 'free ticket' into a job. They want to learn and expand their mind to be more useful. Those who are self taught are easily trainable.
..Continuing my education at the School of Hard Knocks, and proud of it
Someone in an earlier SlashDot article commented about mounting their Cat on their box and creating cards w/ UPC codes on it that would allow him to simply scan the card and perform system functions like rebooting, drop users, etc.
I found that quite useful but haven't set mine up to do that yet. There were no details given, but my guess is he created shell scripts whose filenames match the scan result. Since the Cat sends CR after the scan, it would be the same as typing the command right at the console.
Sound like predictions in the Book of Revelations coming to fruition(sp?). I'm not overly religious myself, but wasn't there statements to the effect that 'those who who do not have a number tatooed on their foreheads could not buy or receive anything'?
Considering the bible can only be loosely interperated, could the 'tatooed' number really mean the decryption code embedded in our media players and the entertainment media are the things we all want to buy or receive? So when do we see the four horsemen of the apocolypse?
Disclaimer: I'm trying to remember this information from 20 years ago....
We put that up in space and eventually mankind will forget about it (probably during the next US Presidential sex scandal or Survivor III). When commuter space travel becomes reality and we're all taking weekend trips to the moon in a space age version of a minivan, some teenage kids will park the van somewhere in orbit and have at it. A clunk will be heard on the door and after a sudden bout of panic by the teenagers thinking the space police caught them in the act, they retreive the item and and sell it on eBay as a valued antique...
So how do we make sure it stays in orbit if someone happens to come across it in the future?
When I got my Amiga, and for a period of time was selling Amigas, I would demonstrate the video/audio/multitasking capabilities to people who came in the store (Electronics Boutique). Of course, the clueless drones would look at it running a full speed animation, then try to find out where we hid the VCR. That's the general reaction of those who unloaded a large sum of money for an IBM compatible with CGA graphics. I'm pretty sure their reactions to the Amiga were jealosy ridden. They would say things like "Well, I don't need that..."
Months later after they spend more money on sound cards and VGA, they would be like "Look what I've got. Great graphics and sound." My first experience in computer founded hypocracy.
I've always enjoyed people's reactions that my 7MHz processor could allow me to download files and watch an anim at the same time (Oh, and drag the window down for a second to check the DL status without interrupting the anim). Their 386-16's were breaking sweat on anything that was done.
It's a great attempt even though it's mostly a lovechild of engineering and creativity
Battery life may not be a big issue. I think there's no problem placing it on a charger every night. Especially if it's a drop-in charger. Most people don't wear their wristwatch to bed.
It's the best innovation in watches since the Casio CFX-40 scientific calculator on a watch!!! (and the Seiko TV wristwatch)
I'm a big fan of gadget watches. I used to own a Casio CFX-40 and have missed it ever since it broke. I'm bored with every other watch 'innovation' since the mid 80's. They're all variations on a theme. What style will the next Mega-Iron-Triathalonman sport watch come in next? Will it have a Karma-Meter or something? I can't wait to see if IBM starts something big with this research. Maybe other companies will get a clue that we have the technology to do something useful.
As for other arguments... Sure, lets put all the functionality in a PDA or cell phone. My Palm Pilot is easy to lug around on days when I have a shirt pocket. But with the business casual trend still coming along, how do I carry it if I'm wearing a Polo shirt? If my wristwatch performed similar functions, I'd gladly use it.
I have a Timex BeepwearPRO, but having a pager on my wrist doesn't seem as thrilling as I thought it would be. I'm waiting for a collection of wrist computers to become available.
Jeff Salzman
Press MODE button four times to return to normal SIG
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I guess it was for the days where Westerns were the biggest entertainment on TV. Always a need for blue sky and green grass....
Conversation between a medium ISP Vice President (w/ a marketing degree) and Systems Engineer:
VP: Great! Here's a way we can earn some residual money on all this extra hard drive space we have that's not in use
SE: I don't think it's all that secure Sir.....
VP: We have our firewall, right?
SE: Yes, but it won't.......
VP: Nonsense! With the extra money we earn with this, we can afford to keep you.
SE: but.. but... but..
VP: Just get it done. My wife and I are going to pick up our new BMW and get lunch at Chez' Restaurant. I'll be back at 3:30. I want to see it finished when I get back.
I've already tried it 'festering'
Also....
Poached
Grilled
Simmered
Boiled
Skewered
Stewed
Gumbo
Jumbalaya
and in a hamburger bun....
My all time favorite is lightly sauteed with a white wine sauce
Karma can't be earned as it can only be handed out by the Cosmos
Maybe I ought to get the RIAA's lawyer's on them? If it backfires and the music is offered free in exchange for more playing time, I'll sue the RIAA for promoting a public nuisence(sp?)
- Signed,
Man with broom handle holes in ceiling
There's no way in hell you could convince me that NT is the answer... It wastes system resources just moving that GUI based login prompt all over the screen when it can better use them processing the extra directives for ASP pages.
BTW, did Dell compare Apache on Linux with Apache on NT?
"I just want to see my information!! I don't care about moving a mouse"
Am I correct Lynx users?
VRML is a gimmick right now. Only because it was born well before it's time. Nobody developed a practical use for it yet .
Hell, nobody knew what to do with the Web when it first commercialized. "Why would I want to have a web page address on my TV commercial?" But that didn't stop anybody from trying whatever they can to make it a publicly acceptable information medium.
In fact, I see data modeling and charting as a highly acceptable use for VRML. Especially when there are VRML ready output devices.
People also would be less willing to shell out another $89.95 for an upgrade, because they feel 'accustomed' to do so, on the next buggy Windows release and perpetuating additional buggy OS develelopment by the well known guily party.
It would be nice to see what happens to MS if they don't receive their expected windfall of money on any given two year interval of OS releases...
Lots of times, they pass up excellent candidates because thay are afraid to consider if a person is trainable, and can be trained quickly. Flame me all you want, but no school teaches anything which can be applied evenly across any similar technology. The best candidates for the job are those who can adapt what they know to what's new and has been placed in front of them.
if (Book sense eq Common sense) {
print "Lousy hiring criteria!!!";
};
Here's a slightly off-topic, but comparable example:
All those schools pumping out 'certified' IT professionals by the droves on the "You paid - You made the grade" philosophy are also to blame.
Ask yourself, would you hire a newly certified person regardless of what they did before going to school, or would you hire someone who's been working with computers for a while and has provided good value as an employee of a previous company in that capacity without certification. Someone who has, through self teaching, dabbled in UNIX and is not intimidated by it, will be an ideal candidate for hire. They didn't go into school to earn a 'free ticket' into a job. They want to learn and expand their mind to be more useful. Those who are self taught are easily trainable.
I found that quite useful but haven't set mine up to do that yet. There were no details given, but my guess is he created shell scripts whose filenames match the scan result. Since the Cat sends CR after the scan, it would be the same as typing the command right at the console.
Considering the bible can only be loosely interperated, could the 'tatooed' number really mean the decryption code embedded in our media players and the entertainment media are the things we all want to buy or receive? So when do we see the four horsemen of the apocolypse?
Disclaimer: I'm trying to remember this information from 20 years ago....
So if they gave you one, you'll give it back, right?
No, I prefer Steg and Ale. Followed by a salad.....
We put that up in space and eventually mankind will forget about it (probably during the next US Presidential sex scandal or Survivor III). When commuter space travel becomes reality and we're all taking weekend trips to the moon in a space age version of a minivan, some teenage kids will park the van somewhere in orbit and have at it. A clunk will be heard on the door and after a sudden bout of panic by the teenagers thinking the space police caught them in the act, they retreive the item and and sell it on eBay as a valued antique...
So how do we make sure it stays in orbit if someone happens to come across it in the future?
That's the truth.
When I got my Amiga, and for a period of time was selling Amigas, I would demonstrate the video/audio/multitasking capabilities to people who came in the store (Electronics Boutique). Of course, the clueless drones would look at it running a full speed animation, then try to find out where we hid the VCR. That's the general reaction of those who unloaded a large sum of money for an IBM compatible with CGA graphics. I'm pretty sure their reactions to the Amiga were jealosy ridden. They would say things like "Well, I don't need that..."
Months later after they spend more money on sound cards and VGA, they would be like "Look what I've got. Great graphics and sound." My first experience in computer founded hypocracy.
I've always enjoyed people's reactions that my 7MHz processor could allow me to download files and watch an anim at the same time (Oh, and drag the window down for a second to check the DL status without interrupting the anim). Their 386-16's were breaking sweat on anything that was done.
- It's a great attempt even though it's mostly a lovechild of engineering and creativity
- Battery life may not be a big issue. I think there's no problem placing it on a charger every night. Especially if it's a drop-in charger. Most people don't wear their wristwatch to bed.
- It's the best innovation in watches since the Casio CFX-40 scientific calculator on a watch!!! (and the Seiko TV wristwatch)
I'm a big fan of gadget watches. I used to own a Casio CFX-40 and have missed it ever since it broke. I'm bored with every other watch 'innovation' since the mid 80's. They're all variations on a theme. What style will the next Mega-Iron-Triathalonman sport watch come in next? Will it have a Karma-Meter or something? I can't wait to see if IBM starts something big with this research. Maybe other companies will get a clue that we have the technology to do something useful.As for other arguments... Sure, lets put all the functionality in a PDA or cell phone. My Palm Pilot is easy to lug around on days when I have a shirt pocket. But with the business casual trend still coming along, how do I carry it if I'm wearing a Polo shirt? If my wristwatch performed similar functions, I'd gladly use it.
I have a Timex BeepwearPRO, but having a pager on my wrist doesn't seem as thrilling as I thought it would be. I'm waiting for a collection of wrist computers to become available.
Jeff Salzman
Press MODE button four times to return to normal SIG
Better yet, a vinyl wrap for my car with the code printed on it and a vanity plate that says 'DeCSS'
A beacon on a high tower flashing the DeCSS code in morse code for all within view to copy.
Hey... Didn't people used to shave product logo's in their hair about a decade ago? Who wants to shave the code in their hair?