I've always thought the problem would be the countless un-automated cats, dogs, deer, cattle, armadillo, old ladies, etc that could jump out in traffic. - Do the DARPA cars have any way to compensate for this?
"For those of you who haven yet heard of the N-Prize, the N-Prize is a $19,636.90 (dollars) cash prize which can be claimed by any individual, or group, who are able to prove that they have put into orbit a small satellite. The satellite must weigh between 0.35 and 0.71 ounces, and must orbit the Earth at least 9 times. This project must be done within a budget of $1,963.67 (dollars)."
I am not my companies' system admin, but being the most knowledgable about linux in my firm, I basically adopted our linux webserver/email server last year (an outside consultant originally set it up). I upgraded the distro & cleaned it up to hum nicely (debian+qmail).
We have 250 users in 6 locations using the system.
Then discussion of changing to Exchange floated around the administrators, and they ran it by me. - I pointed to my box's uptime, and it's reliability, & warned of virii, etc., but through a political move, the email system was changed over to Exchange.
Initially, it was speed (or lack thereof) that was complained about. Linux is surprisingly efficient and quick when it comes to tasks such as this... -The first unfiltered virus hit within 2 weeks, with about 3-4 more virii following the week after the first.
I gained more people wanting the system back on linux that week...
If you do plan on changing to Exchange from *nix, just cover your ass- warn, re-warn, predict the problems, document everything from reliability to uptime, but most importantly:
KEEP THE OLD *NIX SYSTEM OPERATIONAL AT ALL TIMES!
It's important to have a way to send out/recieve those critical projects with immediate deadlines when the Exchange server is down- even if it is only via an IP send/return-address. -You'll still be the hero when the mail has a way to get in/out & the Exchange faction gets the egg on their face.
Not only are these aircraft networkable & remotely controlled, but they are extremely portable:
"Upon return, the air vehicle can be immediately prepared for another mission, or it can be dismantled and placed into a container for shipment elsewhere or storage up to 10 years. Container interfaces allow for periodic maintenance monitoring and software updating of the vehicle inside, which can be reassembled and prepared for combat within an hour. "
Home control systems should be in distinct separate parts, all networked (home crash anyone?)...
System 1 (Home Functions):
Sprinklers (w/ auto rain sensing)
Lights (timed exterior/interior lights)
Burglar System
Toaster (?)
System 2 (Entertainment):
Am I the only one who doesn't want the big black stack of components sitting out in the open?
I love the Bose sound systems- how the major componentry is in the subwoofer (behind the couch/tv/console), and the only visible items are the small cube speakers. Then comes the DVD... why can't they integrate that into the cd player? (I even emailed them about that).
So, that takes care of the sound/dvd (if they integrate it).
Manual switch to turn on/off sound to other parts of the home (including back patio)
System 3 (Communication):
I want the home networked, but I want to get away from the computer sometimes- but if my computer could IM the tv (or monitor) when the phone rings with the caller ID, then I'd know whether to let the machine get it, or pick it up during "important" movies.
Another thing I want is a "smart" answering machine that gives specific messages to specific callers- ie:
Mom: I'm busy and I'll call you back!
SigOther: I'm in the middle of a big project
Friend: dude- I'm fraggin- join my quake server!
Everyone else: Leave a message
In other words, I'd rather have total control over my home, but NOT in ONE INTEGRATED BOX.
Am I the only one reminded of the book "The Rats of Nihm" which Disney later destroyed with the movie "The Secret of Nihm"?
Basically the story of some Lab Rats and the widow and children of a Lab Mouse all of whom could read and reason beyond normal animals... (they even 'borrowed' electricity from the local farm for their own use.)
Ahhh... the great days of childhood fantasies... eirie how they may come true...
26. AutoCAD r14, 2000 27. Various job-essential proprietary software packages designed to work exclusively w/ any one of m$'s office titles. (i.e. Access)
:(
I expect to see more "portability" w/ improvements to wine and vmware...
Didn't the Jetsons have a kitchen appliance where all they had to do was select the desired meal, opened the door and there it was? Hmm... a box with a fridge, oven, microwave, and toaster all networked...
What will the future hold? Can I select a random meal... i.e. Beijing Duck... and the refrigerator grep's the recipe comparing it to its contents, orders the missing contents via the web, has them delivered from the market by an automated delivery system... slices, dices, cooks and serves my hot 'authentic' meal all within a few minutes/hours...
Sure the storage capacity would be incredible, but I would hate to see how long it would take for my computer to search and find that file I was just using....
Ok, While I don't agree with the 7-Up Cottage Cheese Pancakes, I have to say that 7-Up helps to make a TASTY Christmas Ham.
The 7-Up works w/ the ham much like a baste made of lemon, lime and sugar- which when cooked up, sugar coats the ham, and makes for a juicy, sweet ham.
That one, I'll have to say was odd when I first heard it, but it'll be in MY recipe book for a long time...
Ok, so the holodeck of StarTrek may be a ways off into the future, but I find it interesting the the Star Wars films uses grainy blue holographic projections of images (people). These new projection technologies will bring the imaginations of Hollywood closer to our reality ... in our lifetimes....
OK, since it is an out-there day, I'll go off topic for a moment....
I want to purchase a DVD player for home, which I can also use with my computer (optimization of money spent)... but the dilemma... if I get a computer based DVD, then I don't have a remote... and the TV based DVD won't connect to my computer... so my solution?: DVD for computer with a cordless mouse! Logitech makes the cordless mouse with a 5-10 foot range (aaa batteries inside the mouse run the remote -- see the topic connection?).
The mouse works perfectly in Linux being that the RF transmitters/recievers are independent of the OS. It only cost around $50(US) and I love it. You can view it at: Cordless Wheel Mouse
...now I just need to save up the money for that DVD player... (by that time DVD-RW will be what I want)
--The goal: A fully automated and customized home... (thank you DDC controls)
I'm sorry to hear Arizona has become "redneck" country... ignorant to people of ethnic and religious backgrounds other than your own.
Personally, here in Southern California, I don't see or experience the same racial/religious intolerance you are describing. We have an extreme ethnic and religious diversity throughout each community. The consulting engineering firm I work for is minority owned and run. I (white and christian) am a minority here... and I like that.
Someday, when you grow up, get out and see the world around you, you'll find that ethnic and religious differences bring a 'spice' into life. Each person brings talents and perspectives which become inspirational and essential to the growth of the company and each of us here as individuals.
as a sinful person, you wouldn't want to be in God's presence.
...and the omnipotence is answered. It's not that God isn't powerful enough, (because he truly is powerful enough), but that you simply wouldn't want to be there as an unclean individual. From your challenge, it appears as though you have no respect for God. His mercy and grace (through Jesus Christ) are even enough to cover your pompus attitude...
I want to compliment you on getting one (1) thing right... God Does Want Us To Suffer! We are here to experience opposition in ALL things: pleasure, pain, joy, sorrow, success, failure, etc. by experiencing these things we learn how to be more divine ourselves...
I'll try to relate that in other words: How can you create a perfect software package w/out first failing at sometime or another?
FYI: "Mormons" as previously stated, is a "nickname". The proper name of the church isThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Bible contains prophesies and teachings of Jesus Christ through his personal ministry. The Book of Mormon is Another Testament of Jesus Christ, and is a second witness of his divinty. Each is used for the insight they provide to better understand the life and teachings of the Master.
(Consider the Book of Mormon the "Open Source" to many of the Bible's teachings...)
Back to the censorship issue.... I don't believe censorship should be used to prohibit access to information of any sort, however, it is our duty as parents to protect our children and teach them so they will have the proper resources to decide for themselves what they want/don't want to view... much like a hen will protect her chicks until they can fend for themselves.
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...because it's awfully hard to dock to a rotating station...
I've always thought the problem would be the countless un-automated cats, dogs, deer, cattle, armadillo, old ladies, etc that could jump out in traffic. - Do the DARPA cars have any way to compensate for this?
"For those of you who haven yet heard of the N-Prize, the N-Prize is a $19,636.90 (dollars) cash prize which can be claimed by any individual, or group, who are able to prove that they have put into orbit a small satellite. The satellite must weigh between 0.35 and 0.71 ounces, and must orbit the Earth at least 9 times. This project must be done within a budget of $1,963.67 (dollars)."
soo.. can these cars be overclocked to 'aggressive driver' mode?
I have an old, used /. T-Shirt signed by CmdrTaco at the 1999 Comdex... any buyers? :)
music for QUAKE3...
ftp.idsoftware.com/idstuff/quake3/music/
Doom3's music may be posted there later..?..
I am not my companies' system admin, but being the most knowledgable about linux in my firm, I basically adopted our linux webserver/email server last year (an outside consultant originally set it up). I upgraded the distro & cleaned it up to hum nicely (debian+qmail).
We have 250 users in 6 locations using the system.
Then discussion of changing to Exchange floated around the administrators, and they ran it by me. - I pointed to my box's uptime, and it's reliability, & warned of virii, etc., but through a political move, the email system was changed over to Exchange.
Initially, it was speed (or lack thereof) that was complained about. Linux is surprisingly efficient and quick when it comes to tasks such as this... -The first unfiltered virus hit within 2 weeks, with about 3-4 more virii following the week after the first.
I gained more people wanting the system back on linux that week...
If you do plan on changing to Exchange from *nix, just cover your ass- warn, re-warn, predict the problems, document everything from reliability to uptime, but most importantly:
KEEP THE OLD *NIX SYSTEM OPERATIONAL AT ALL TIMES!
It's important to have a way to send out/recieve those critical projects with immediate deadlines when the Exchange server is down- even if it is only via an IP send/return-address. -You'll still be the hero when the mail has a way to get in/out & the Exchange faction gets the egg on their face.
Container interfaces allow for periodic maintenance monitoring and software updating of the vehicle inside, which can be reassembled and prepared for combat within an hour. "
Nice Touch!
Home control systems should be in distinct separate parts, all networked (home crash anyone?)...
System 1 (Home Functions):
Sprinklers (w/ auto rain sensing)
Lights (timed exterior/interior lights)
Burglar System
Toaster (?)
System 2 (Entertainment):
Am I the only one who doesn't want the big black stack of components sitting out in the open?
I love the Bose sound systems- how the major componentry is in the subwoofer (behind the couch/tv/console), and the only visible items are the small cube speakers. Then comes the DVD... why can't they integrate that into the cd player? (I even emailed them about that).
So, that takes care of the sound/dvd (if they integrate it).
Manual switch to turn on/off sound to other parts of the home (including back patio)
System 3 (Communication):
I want the home networked, but I want to get away from the computer sometimes- but if my computer could IM the tv (or monitor) when the phone rings with the caller ID, then I'd know whether to let the machine get it, or pick it up during "important" movies.
Another thing I want is a "smart" answering machine that gives specific messages to specific callers- ie:
Mom: I'm busy and I'll call you back!
SigOther: I'm in the middle of a big project
Friend: dude- I'm fraggin- join my quake server!
Everyone else: Leave a message
In other words, I'd rather have total control over my home, but NOT in ONE INTEGRATED BOX.
Just in time to give my SunSparc the fresh look it wants! :)
Am I the only one reminded of the book "The Rats of Nihm" which Disney later destroyed with the movie "The Secret of Nihm"?
Basically the story of some Lab Rats and the widow and children of a Lab Mouse all of whom could read and reason beyond normal animals... (they even 'borrowed' electricity from the local farm for their own use.)
Ahhh... the great days of childhood fantasies... eirie how they may come true...
Our shuttle's new "glass" dash...
I'm surprised it hasn't been mentioned of mating this "harddrive" with the Crusoe...
High speed data access, low energy requirements, tack on the DVD drive on the back, and 5-1/4" square color LCD screen...
High density PDA!
You will allow you to turn it over and clear the screen by shaking it...
1. email and internet surfing.
2. built-in GPS and mapping.
3. icq/gaim chat.
4. latest hot stock reports.
5. streaming audio/video.
6. built-in webcam.
7. integrated cell phone/answering machine/pager w/ caller ID.
8. built-in CD/DVD player. (mini-Japanese techno. size- all under 3/4" (1.9cm)
9. expansion/pcmcia slots.
10. 8-hour battery.
bummer... latest WINE rpm installed and still can't get AutoCAD r14 up and running. Maybe the new AutoCAD 2000 (natively 32bit?) will be better....
I see the pretty splash screen, and the border w/ view window... then it siezes...
It's too bad Autodesk dropped their unix port in favor of the win32 dll's.... I could've had a fighting chance.
Maybe the next release of WINE will bring Acad up... then again...
26. AutoCAD r14, 2000
:(
27. Various job-essential proprietary software packages designed to work exclusively w/ any one of m$'s office titles. (i.e. Access)
I expect to see more "portability" w/ improvements to wine and vmware...
Here's to the future and os stability!
Didn't the Jetsons have a kitchen appliance where all they had to do was select the desired meal, opened the door and there it was? Hmm... a box with a fridge, oven, microwave, and toaster all networked...
... i.e. Beijing Duck... and the refrigerator grep's the recipe comparing it to its contents, orders the missing contents via the web, has them delivered from the market by an automated delivery system... slices, dices, cooks and serves my hot 'authentic' meal all within a few minutes/hours...
What will the future hold? Can I select a random meal
sheesh... it's almost here!
Sure the storage capacity would be incredible, but I would hate to see how long it would take for my computer to search and find that file I was just using....
"Oh where oh where did I put that file..."
Ok, While I don't agree with the 7-Up Cottage Cheese Pancakes, I have to say that 7-Up helps to make a TASTY Christmas Ham.
The 7-Up works w/ the ham much like a baste made of lemon, lime and sugar- which when cooked up, sugar coats the ham, and makes for a juicy, sweet ham.
That one, I'll have to say was odd when I first heard it, but it'll be in MY recipe book for a long time...
Ok, so the holodeck of StarTrek may be a ways off into the future, but I find it interesting the the Star Wars films uses grainy blue holographic projections of images (people). These new projection technologies will bring the imaginations of Hollywood closer to our reality ....
... in our lifetimes
Forget webcam- we'll simply export DISPLAY=myhome:0
OK, since it is an out-there day, I'll go off topic for a moment....
I want to purchase a DVD player for home, which I can also use with my computer (optimization of money spent)... but the dilemma... if I get a computer based DVD, then I don't have a remote... and the TV based DVD won't connect to my computer... so my solution?: DVD for computer with a cordless mouse! Logitech makes the cordless mouse with a 5-10 foot range (aaa batteries inside the mouse run the remote -- see the topic connection?).
The mouse works perfectly in Linux being that the RF transmitters/recievers are independent of the OS. It only cost around $50(US) and I love it. You can view it at: Cordless Wheel Mouse
...now I just need to save up the money for that DVD player... (by that time DVD-RW will be what I want)
--The goal: A fully automated and customized home... (thank you DDC controls)
I'm sorry to hear Arizona has become "redneck" country... ignorant to people of ethnic and religious backgrounds other than your own.
Personally, here in Southern California, I don't see or experience the same racial/religious intolerance you are describing. We have an extreme ethnic and religious diversity throughout each community. The consulting engineering firm I work for is minority owned and run. I (white and christian) am a minority here... and I like that.
Someday, when you grow up, get out and see the world around you, you'll find that ethnic and religious differences bring a 'spice' into life. Each person brings talents and perspectives which become inspirational and essential to the growth of the company and each of us here as individuals.
Lets rephrase that quote from:
...and the omnipotence is answered. It's not that God isn't powerful enough, (because he truly is powerful enough), but that you simply wouldn't want to be there as an unclean individual.
(god) can't let sinful people into his presence.
to:
as a sinful person, you wouldn't want to be in God's presence.
From your challenge, it appears as though you have no respect for God. His mercy and grace (through Jesus Christ) are even enough to cover your pompus attitude...
I want to compliment you on getting one (1) thing right... God Does Want Us To Suffer! We are here to experience opposition in ALL things: pleasure, pain, joy, sorrow, success, failure, etc. by experiencing these things we learn how to be more divine ourselves...
I'll try to relate that in other words: How can you create a perfect software package w/out first failing at sometime or another?
You must work for Microsoft.
FYI: "Mormons" as previously stated, is a "nickname". The proper name of the church is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Bible contains prophesies and teachings of Jesus Christ through his personal ministry. The Book of Mormon is Another Testament of Jesus Christ, and is a second witness of his divinty. Each is used for the insight they provide to better understand the life and teachings of the Master.
(Consider the Book of Mormon the "Open Source" to many of the Bible's teachings...)
Back to the censorship issue.... I don't believe censorship should be used to prohibit access to information of any sort, however, it is our duty as parents to protect our children and teach them so they will have the proper resources to decide for themselves what they want/don't want to view... much like a hen will protect her chicks until they can fend for themselves.