When you signed up there should have been a terms of service agreement. If there's nothing stated about the bandwidth limit then you have nothing to worry about. I live in BC and had the same thing from my ISP. I asked them to show me the document that stated what the limits were. They said they didn't have anything in print so I told them they didn't have a leg to stand on. Cut me off and I'll take you to court.
WIN98SE: stable surfing the 'net & playing games as well as d/l via WinMX or Bit Torrent. I've had it running smoothly for 5-8 days at a time.
WINXP: stable for gaming? You're the one who's delusional.
I will probably goto Mandrake. I like Linux (been using PCs since 1982) I have a copy of the Windows eXtortion Program (pro edition). I might install it but I have it at work so there's no real point.
I did all my years of networks & servers in the 80s and early 90s. All i want out of my home computer is entertainment (surf the 'net and GAMES GAMES GAMES).
The biggest headache I have about XP is that there isn't an Expert Mode. I absolutely HATE having to waste my time going the baby steps that are there to help inexperienced users (i understand some people need this) but hinder those of us that know what they're doing.
As for stablility: Win2000. I haven't used it much but out of 30-40 techs & net admins that I've talked to, they all seem to agree on this...
Hate to burst your bubble but this DO change in 55+ years. Or are you forgeting that the USSR was good until the 1950s?
The US was good for that time but now things HAVE changed. The US policy has not.
The Yanks have enough problems within their own country. They shouldn't be looking for more. Trillions of dollars in debt, a number of their states can't even support themselves and constant fear that 'the sky will fall on their heads'.
Not really a glorious example of democaracy and capitalism...
I favor using two of the ideas presented: service Hubble so it operates until the 'newer' model is up there & running and then bring Hubble down safely for display.
They stated that they didn't want to subject personell to any risks doing that but, hey guys, remember the Canadarm? I'm pretty sure it can be used rather than a bunch of people floating around out there. Not to mention we're talking about 7-8 years in the future. Who's to say innovation & development won't give us a better or more workable solution?
Hubble was (and still is IMHO) a brilliant scientific achevement. Galileo went out in blaze of glory, why should Hubble just be thrown into the ocean like so much garbage??
I did see this program in operation but I haven't been able to find it for many years. It was called 'Hand of God'. Give it an email address (such as the reply address to those morgage spammers) and it would register it with 10,000+ pron website mailing lists.
Why not modify the EULA with something to the effect of 'By clicking Yes you absolve The Company and the Programmers of all responsibility and liability concerning injury, damage and/or death to all inanimate and living objects
First: to complete it (no cheats) Second: to get everything & all secrets (cheats) Third: to either kill everything or see how fast I can finish it (cheats)
Without single-player cheats I would only play a game once. Concidering how much they cost, only getting one 'original/unique' game might not be worth it to some...
If the game is not longer being sold in main-stream video game stores (Electronic Boutique, Egghead Software, etc) then is should be classified freeware.
This doesn't usually happen to games until they're 2-3 years old. With the progress of computer hardware & software, this seems reasonable.
Games that fall into this category are usually being sold at Walmart for $15-$20.
This is something I've always wanted to do but since I'm not a brain specialist. I doubt I'd get a government grant to do it but maybe someone with the resources will read this and go with it.
Since the speed of light is considered the 'speed barrier', what is the speed of thought? And for that matter how is a thought formed? Is it chemical and if it is, what ones? Is there a common chemical for different 'flavours' of thought such as remembering something versus learning something versus (and this one would probably be the hardest to observe/record) formulating and idea or invention? Since speed and energy are related, is there a difference in power?
If this has already been done, my apologies and could you point me in the direction I should go.
1. In 16 yrs of driving the only time I've seen a football field length btw two cars is the middle of the night on weekdays.
2. One doesn't really avoid an accident with more powerful brakes. ABS came about because people were using too much power with the brakes and locking them up. Providing more power would most likely negate an ABS system (yes, ABS can lockup if you do a two-foot gorilla-stomp on the pedal)
I watched show on Discovery detailing what investigations are done after an accident. From the police, thru the doctors, to the car designers, they all said the same thing: until the human factor is removed there is no way to completely avoid accidents.
Their plan is to provide early warning to the driver so he/she can react in time. One idea was to have sensors all around the car and and an in-dash waning system when a vehicle is in a blind spot. Other ideas were to provide extra cushioning to the lower part of the dash and move it towards the knees so in a crash there is reduced 'travel' btw the knees and the dash. Also to allow the steering wheel and stick shift to be moveable so they can be closer to the driver so he/she isn't reaching and possibly taking their eyes off the road.
Ford has a simulator much like the Boeing simulator used for pilots. They have ordinary people driving and engaging in what is considered normal activities in a car (fiddling with the radio and AC, talking on a cell or CB, etc)They watch reaction times as well as where the driver's eyes are looking.
It's only in experimental stages but a car company (can't remember which one) was able to design an 'auto-drive' system that was able to drive from San Diego to Detroit with 98% of the driving done automiously including getting on and off highways, lane changes and avoiding road hazzards.
'It very clearly states that all tools and software that allow circumventing copy protection mechanisms (whether built by programming or by mechanical means) will be banned within the European Union. The directive doesn't specifically make it illegal to use such tools, but makes it illegal to distribute, sell and advertise such tools.'
So if you already have the tools, who cares? If you don't, make sure you d/l from a non-EU site or get your buddy to give it to you on a CD. Unless the authorities film the transfer, there's no proof of distribution.
'Sweden's proposal makes it also illegal to download copyrighted material from P2P networks (traditionally within the EU, downloading illegal material is perfectly legal, but distributing it -- such as sharing the material via P2P networks -- is illegal)'
Is IRC or IM services considered P2P?
The answer (whatever it is) begs another question - what is the exact definition of P2P software?
How long have you been in the computer industry? Instead of name-calling why don't you do a little research. BTW I'm using Win98SE (IMHO one of the best window-style OSs that M$ produced) Maybe XP doesn't crash as much as other M$ OSs but the 'hand-tying' is a major detriment.
China can run its country any way they want to BUT when it comes to things like disease that can affect other countries, it is extremely pompous and assinine to keep it quiet.
China is part of the world no matter what the 'view' of its government. Maybe I'm biased because I'm Canadian but due to their governments 'conspiracy of silence' Canadians have died. I see no difference between this and biological warfare. That may be a little strong but people are prosecuted for negligence and I feel this is a perfect example.
Windows XP = Windows eXtortion Program. Install it and your computer isn't your own anymore, you're renting it from M$.
As for the 10% being past on to customers, isn't there a law that prohibits this? I'm not American so I'm not too up on US law but if there isn't something governing this then what is the point of ANY court case that gives a compnay a fine?
Before I left for work I played at least 10 mins of a FPS. The place I worked at had a games room for the staff so during the breaks that's where I was.
Besides, I've done QA and tech support. Out of the two I prefer tech support. True, you have to deal with the 'most difficult' people but at least you can stay awake. The QA job was for Electronic Arts and even though it sounds good, playing the same game over and over and over and over can put your lights out faster than d/l a big pic on a 300 baud!
Might be an urban legend but I seem to remember a code where you had to hold down all the directional and action buttons, the two top edge buttons and the trigger then move the little joystick to the left with your nose. Can't remember the game but I believe it was on N64...
Maybe this is caused by the enclosure being too small. I don't go to zoos that often but the penguin enclosures I've seen seem to have a water to land ratio of 1:3 or more.
I've never seen the enclosure that they're in but maybe it needs to be refurbished.
If it hasn't changed in years maybe they're bored with their current location and are trying to swim to somewhere new.
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Arthritis is really hindering my FPS ability!!
When you signed up there should have been a terms of service agreement. If there's nothing stated about the bandwidth limit then you have nothing to worry about. I live in BC and had the same thing from my ISP. I asked them to show me the document that stated what the limits were. They said they didn't have anything in print so I told them they didn't have a leg to stand on. Cut me off and I'll take you to court.
Prelude of things to come?
WIN98SE: stable surfing the 'net & playing games as well as d/l via WinMX or Bit Torrent. I've had it running smoothly for 5-8 days at a time.
WINXP: stable for gaming? You're the one who's delusional.
I will probably goto Mandrake. I like Linux (been using PCs since 1982) I have a copy of the Windows eXtortion Program (pro edition). I might install it but I have it at work so there's no real point.
I did all my years of networks & servers in the 80s and early 90s. All i want out of my home computer is entertainment (surf the 'net and GAMES GAMES GAMES).
The biggest headache I have about XP is that there isn't an Expert Mode. I absolutely HATE having to waste my time going the baby steps that are there to help inexperienced users (i understand some people need this) but hinder those of us that know what they're doing.
As for stablility: Win2000. I haven't used it much but out of 30-40 techs & net admins that I've talked to, they all seem to agree on this...
Hate to burst your bubble but this DO change in 55+ years. Or are you forgeting that the USSR was good until the 1950s?
The US was good for that time but now things HAVE changed. The US policy has not.
The Yanks have enough problems within their own country. They shouldn't be looking for more. Trillions of dollars in debt, a number of their states can't even support themselves and constant fear that 'the sky will fall on their heads'.
Not really a glorious example of democaracy and capitalism...
it's completely useless. I was interested but now that the Yanks can screw with it, what's the point?
The ISP aren't d/l the files therefore they aren't legally responsible for paying compensation. It's a matter of culpability...
I favor using two of the ideas presented: service Hubble so it operates until the 'newer' model is up there & running and then bring Hubble down safely for display.
They stated that they didn't want to subject personell to any risks doing that but, hey guys, remember the Canadarm? I'm pretty sure it can be used rather than a bunch of people floating around out there. Not to mention we're talking about 7-8 years in the future. Who's to say innovation & development won't give us a better or more workable solution?
Hubble was (and still is IMHO) a brilliant scientific achevement. Galileo went out in blaze of glory, why should Hubble just be thrown into the ocean like so much garbage??
I did see this program in operation but I haven't been able to find it for many years. It was called 'Hand of God'. Give it an email address (such as the reply address to those morgage spammers) and it would register it with 10,000+ pron website mailing lists.
"...news accounts in Michigan last week led to politicians there seeking a ban on the gadgets'."
Thus expanding the underground economy.
(Not that there's anything wrong with that...)
Why not modify the EULA with something to the effect of 'By clicking Yes you absolve The Company and the Programmers of all responsibility and liability concerning injury, damage and/or death to all inanimate and living objects
What ever happened to 'Let the Buyer beware'?
First: to complete it (no cheats)
Second: to get everything & all secrets (cheats)
Third: to either kill everything or see how fast I can finish it (cheats)
Without single-player cheats I would only play a game once. Concidering how much they cost, only getting one 'original/unique' game might not be worth it to some...
at least to pay for...
say that 5 times fast...
I always wanted someone to form a band called Disaster Area. Another good band name is from Red Dwarf: Colostomy Explosion.
Ew.....
If the game is not longer being sold in main-stream video game stores (Electronic Boutique, Egghead Software, etc) then is should be classified freeware.
This doesn't usually happen to games until they're 2-3 years old. With the progress of computer hardware & software, this seems reasonable.
Games that fall into this category are usually being sold at Walmart for $15-$20.
They'll have to make something that actually works!
This is something I've always wanted to do but since I'm not a brain specialist. I doubt I'd get a government grant to do it but maybe someone with the resources will read this and go with it.
Since the speed of light is considered the 'speed barrier', what is the speed of thought? And for that matter how is a thought formed? Is it chemical and if it is, what ones? Is there a common chemical for different 'flavours' of thought such as remembering something versus learning something versus (and this one would probably be the hardest to observe/record) formulating and idea or invention? Since speed and energy are related, is there a difference in power?
If this has already been done, my apologies and could you point me in the direction I should go.
I see two problems:
1. In 16 yrs of driving the only time I've seen a football field length btw two cars is the middle of the night on weekdays.
2. One doesn't really avoid an accident with more powerful brakes. ABS came about because people were using too much power with the brakes and locking them up. Providing more power would most likely negate an ABS system (yes, ABS can lockup if you do a two-foot gorilla-stomp on the pedal)
I watched show on Discovery detailing what investigations are done after an accident. From the police, thru the doctors, to the car designers, they all said the same thing: until the human factor is removed there is no way to completely avoid accidents.
Their plan is to provide early warning to the driver so he/she can react in time. One idea was to have sensors all around the car and and an in-dash waning system when a vehicle is in a blind spot. Other ideas were to provide extra cushioning to the lower part of the dash and move it towards the knees so in a crash there is reduced 'travel' btw the knees and the dash. Also to allow the steering wheel and stick shift to be moveable so they can be closer to the driver so he/she isn't reaching and possibly taking their eyes off the road.
Ford has a simulator much like the Boeing simulator used for pilots. They have ordinary people driving and engaging in what is considered normal activities in a car (fiddling with the radio and AC, talking on a cell or CB, etc)They watch reaction times as well as where the driver's eyes are looking.
It's only in experimental stages but a car company (can't remember which one) was able to design an 'auto-drive' system that was able to drive from San Diego to Detroit with 98% of the driving done automiously including getting on and off highways, lane changes and avoiding road hazzards.
'It very clearly states that all tools and software that allow circumventing copy protection mechanisms (whether built by programming or by mechanical means) will be banned within the European Union. The directive doesn't specifically make it illegal to use such tools, but makes it illegal to distribute, sell and advertise such tools.'
So if you already have the tools, who cares? If you don't, make sure you d/l from a non-EU site or get your buddy to give it to you on a CD. Unless the authorities film the transfer, there's no proof of distribution.
'Sweden's proposal makes it also illegal to download copyrighted material from P2P networks (traditionally within the EU, downloading illegal material is perfectly legal, but distributing it -- such as sharing the material via P2P networks -- is illegal)'
Is IRC or IM services considered P2P?
The answer (whatever it is) begs another question - what is the exact definition of P2P software?
How long have you been in the computer industry? Instead of name-calling why don't you do a little research. BTW I'm using Win98SE (IMHO one of the best window-style OSs that M$ produced) Maybe XP doesn't crash as much as other M$ OSs but the 'hand-tying' is a major detriment.
China can run its country any way they want to BUT when it comes to things like disease that can affect other countries, it is extremely pompous and assinine to keep it quiet.
China is part of the world no matter what the 'view' of its government. Maybe I'm biased because I'm Canadian but due to their governments 'conspiracy of silence' Canadians have died. I see no difference between this and biological warfare. That may be a little strong but people are prosecuted for negligence and I feel this is a perfect example.
Windows XP = Windows eXtortion Program. Install it and your computer isn't your own anymore, you're renting it from M$.
As for the 10% being past on to customers, isn't there a law that prohibits this? I'm not American so I'm not too up on US law but if there isn't something governing this then what is the point of ANY court case that gives a compnay a fine?
Before I left for work I played at least 10 mins of a FPS. The place I worked at had a games room for the staff so during the breaks that's where I was.
Besides, I've done QA and tech support. Out of the two I prefer tech support. True, you have to deal with the 'most difficult' people but at least you can stay awake. The QA job was for Electronic Arts and even though it sounds good, playing the same game over and over and over and over can put your lights out faster than d/l a big pic on a 300 baud!
Might be an urban legend but I seem to remember a code where you had to hold down all the directional and action buttons, the two top edge buttons and the trigger then move the little joystick to the left with your nose. Can't remember the game but I believe it was on N64...
Maybe this is caused by the enclosure being too small. I don't go to zoos that often but the penguin enclosures I've seen seem to have a water to land ratio of 1:3 or more.
I've never seen the enclosure that they're in but maybe it needs to be refurbished.
If it hasn't changed in years maybe they're bored with their current location and are trying to swim to somewhere new.