Who says dumbphones need a multi-purpose OS?! It is actually in the best interest of a dumbphone to be dumb and not have such things as preemtive multitasking, apis, etc as they all takes cpu cycles - battery power. 2016 is a long time away and I am pretty sure Nokia has the experience and dev staff to clobber together a dumbphone and its software in 2 years.
I think it won't be long until we have nanotech that will enable aerogel style chambers to contain lighter then air gas. Such a neutral boyant structure of a semi-conductor latice could also perform as a capacitor and maybe even have a photovoltaic exterrior and intigrated circuit inside. It's wings could also be used as a as a directional microphone diaphram
Read about Meadco lock cylinders. They are common and you cannot "pick" them. You also can't "pick" VW/Audi BMW or Mercedes style key cylinders or most automotive keys for that matter... but for most of those things you mention, a rock is cheaper, quicker and more effective.
There aren't master key sets for each car - their are lock cylinder decoders and assemblable/half step key kits and key cutters that cut from key code. You could create these from a small CNC mill.
Take apart a lock cylinder some time and learn what you are talking about before you sound like an idiot.
Notice the stipulation in the law is that it is concealed: (c) "Concealed handcuff key" means any handcuff key carried by a person in a manner that indicates an intent to prevent discovery of the key by a law enforcement officer, including, but not limited to, a handcuff key carried:
1. In a pocket of a piece of clothing of a person, [b]and unconnected to any key ring[/b];
OP mentions his key, like mine, is on his keyring where keys ought to be, so are not really concealed.
I have a set of real cuffs in my car locked to my steering wheel. A key in my glovebox and a key on my keyring. Not sure why, other then I can. It makes for interesting conversation.
Since most locks use standard tubler sizes, the key code (tubler measurements) can be determined from a photograph of the keys and then cut from the keycode
Just restore the relevant sections of the registry and make sure you use regserv32 to register the dependant dlls the application uses - that will most likely add the regristry keys you missed. The problem most have is they know about the application, but not the apps dependancies which are installed behind the scenes. Same like any *nix except it is often more obvious.
But XDG-BaseDir spec is not followed. There are thousands of config file formats and none of them enforce the type of data - ie. boolean, string. Often, config files may be made or are executed (rc configuration)
I do not find XML configuration files human-readable. Inline comments can be annoying
Permissions can not be set on a section of a config file, so the config file would have to be broken into smaller include files further adding to the clusterfuck that are config files.
Sure, config files have their place. And the windows reg. leaves much to be improved... but it has its strengths
Yes, back to what I said... with the windows registry, there are ways to remotely change the permissions and it is simple to change single settings instead of having dozens of config file formats wherein the applications use dozens of dependant libraries to parse the config files and dozens of solutions to push the configs. How do you push or override multiple users settings on a network of machines when the config files of the app are stored in their home directories?
At least with the registry, the vendors are more or less encouraged to put the configurations in a specific spot... but in *nix it's open season.
Likely one of:/etc//etc/appname//usr/appname/etc//usr/local/appname//usr/local/appname/etc//usr/local/etc//usr/local/etc/appname//opt/appname/etc/ ~/.appname/ $PATH/appname/ or wherever they damn well felt like it.
So if I understand correctly, with a perfect filter and perfect agitation, you will only be able to desalinate to the point where further desalination results in saturation... Or else, you would be able (with the right membranes) filter the Na+ and Cl- ions apart and create cold fusion.
While they are at it, why don't they import the "Windows registry feature" into Linux
You didn't look at Gnome recently, did you?
I'd rather one good common way of doing the same thing rather then 4000 different ways of doing the same thing.
The Windows binary registry is actually kind of awesome if you debug and understand how it is used. Each configuration parameter can have permissions. Each read and write to the registry can be easily audited/logged. You can use group policy to enforce permissions on registry keys or set them to certain values. Almost every app uses it, allowing you to enforce policy/set configurations across all your devices centrally. To do the same in *nix, you need to know the configuration paths of all your apps, their compile options, and some method of deploying coniguration changes to them (easier to release your own custom packages for your entire environment)
Wouldn't a proc-fs interface to similar system be awesome?!
This can only work if you have a DB of precise locations of wireless signals. Even assuming that is viable, it cannot replace GPS as is.
But what if they program the NAVSOP to listen to 1.57542 GHz and 1.2276 GHz and send back fingerprint data of all the wireless signals to a central location in the NSA.
And why would anyone offer to help circumvent a country's restrictions and/or packet sniffing. Because you don't like the rules and regulations yourself?! It seems the OP is quite ignorant to rules in general. For what it's worth, most telecommunications will let you apply for an exemption to internet restrictions with appropriate justification. The use only by American citizens on a ship flying American flag might be enough.
Often, in other countries with new or government owned infrastructure, subsidize their internet costs/collect their taxes by international voice minutes/telecommunications company profit. Just like some argue the internet should be free - others say the same about water. There are distribution costs and there are some who will abuse the use of resources. In the middle east, international cables often run through unstable regions and shallow waters; cables are held for ransom and cut when the telecommunications companies do not pay. Boat anchors often take out cables accidently. The majority of content is tens of thousands of miles away and the infrastructure is new.
I would be surprised if this isn't modded "-1 I disagree" but sadly we are not yet technically able to share everything and not abuse what we have
I'd be very surprised if there was a way to set it up so it was 100% guaranteed to be independent of military equipment (it's going to have to share the same satellite link for example)
If that were the case (sharing), why would they be concerned about the other countries internet laws?!
The problem with you system is it does not allow easy comparrison between mass and volume and requires knowledge and measuring tools the average public doesn't have.
Metric is bassed on water at 1N - this applies in space too, where water is expeiencing gravity of force of one neuton and 101.325 kPa. A cubic meter of water of water is ~1000kg - 1ml = 1g and 1cubic cm (assuming the water is ~4 degrese celcius). A meter is 100centi meters or 10decameters. On earth, water boils at ~100 celcius and freezes at about 0. As for mass calculations, they are simple even in space. All the "on earth" varibles are known... but make for trivial understanding and comparison based on something we all need to survive and can trivially obtain*
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Who says dumbphones need a multi-purpose OS?! It is actually in the best interest of a dumbphone to be dumb and not have such things as preemtive multitasking, apis, etc as they all takes cpu cycles - battery power. 2016 is a long time away and I am pretty sure Nokia has the experience and dev staff to clobber together a dumbphone and its software in 2 years.
I think it won't be long until we have nanotech that will enable aerogel style chambers to contain lighter then air gas. Such a neutral boyant structure of a semi-conductor latice could also perform as a capacitor and maybe even have a photovoltaic exterrior and intigrated circuit inside. It's wings could also be used as a as a directional microphone diaphram
Or vagina.
(sorry just read that Slashdot article about that Microsoft dance)
Read about Meadco lock cylinders. They are common and you cannot "pick" them. You also can't "pick" VW/Audi BMW or Mercedes style key cylinders or most automotive keys for that matter... but for most of those things you mention, a rock is cheaper, quicker and more effective.
There aren't master key sets for each car - their are lock cylinder decoders and assemblable/half step key kits and key cutters that cut from key code. You could create these from a small CNC mill.
Take apart a lock cylinder some time and learn what you are talking about before you sound like an idiot.
Except how can you make such a release mechanism that can't be defeated by using stationary objects as extra hands - that's the patentable magic.
Mind you, standard hadcuffs that dont use the pivot chain are difficult to get out of, with a key, when they are put on right side up
Notice the stipulation in the law is that it is concealed:
(c) "Concealed handcuff key" means any handcuff key carried by a person in a manner that indicates an intent to prevent discovery of the key by a law enforcement officer, including, but not limited to, a handcuff key carried:
1. In a pocket of a piece of clothing of a person, [b]and unconnected to any key ring[/b];
OP mentions his key, like mine, is on his keyring where keys ought to be, so are not really concealed.
I have a set of real cuffs in my car locked to my steering wheel. A key in my glovebox and a key on my keyring. Not sure why, other then I can. It makes for interesting conversation.
Since most locks use standard tubler sizes, the key code (tubler measurements) can be determined from a photograph of the keys and then cut from the keycode
Just restore the relevant sections of the registry and make sure you use regserv32 to register the dependant dlls the application uses - that will most likely add the regristry keys you missed. The problem most have is they know about the application, but not the apps dependancies which are installed behind the scenes. Same like any *nix except it is often more obvious.
But XDG-BaseDir spec is not followed. There are thousands of config file formats and none of them enforce the type of data - ie. boolean, string. Often, config files may be made or are executed (rc configuration)
I do not find XML configuration files human-readable. Inline comments can be annoying
Permissions can not be set on a section of a config file, so the config file would have to be broken into smaller include files further adding to the clusterfuck that are config files.
Sure, config files have their place. And the windows reg. leaves much to be improved... but it has its strengths
Yes, back to what I said... with the windows registry, there are ways to remotely change the permissions and it is simple to change single settings instead of having dozens of config file formats wherein the applications use dozens of dependant libraries to parse the config files and dozens of solutions to push the configs. How do you push or override multiple users settings on a network of machines when the config files of the app are stored in their home directories?
At least with the registry, the vendors are more or less encouraged to put the configurations in a specific spot... but in *nix it's open season.
Likely one of: /etc/ /etc/appname/ /usr/appname/etc/ /usr/local/appname/ /usr/local/appname/etc/ /usr/local/etc/ /usr/local/etc/appname/ /opt/appname/etc/
~/.appname/
$PATH/appname/
or wherever they damn well felt like it.
Slashdot has a limit on the number of characters in your sig too... it's 20 less then twitter even.
It's quite trivial to export and import registry trees... rarely do people do this... but it is pretty easy.
Where are the 7000 year old cavewomen?!
So if I understand correctly, with a perfect filter and perfect agitation, you will only be able to desalinate to the point where further desalination results in saturation... Or else, you would be able (with the right membranes) filter the Na+ and Cl- ions apart and create cold fusion.
You didn't look at Gnome recently, did you?
I'd rather one good common way of doing the same thing rather then 4000 different ways of doing the same thing.
The Windows binary registry is actually kind of awesome if you debug and understand how it is used. Each configuration parameter can have permissions. Each read and write to the registry can be easily audited/logged. You can use group policy to enforce permissions on registry keys or set them to certain values. Almost every app uses it, allowing you to enforce policy/set configurations across all your devices centrally. To do the same in *nix, you need to know the configuration paths of all your apps, their compile options, and some method of deploying coniguration changes to them (easier to release your own custom packages for your entire environment)
Wouldn't a proc-fs interface to similar system be awesome?!
This can only work if you have a DB of precise locations of wireless signals. Even assuming that is viable, it cannot replace GPS as is.
But what if they program the NAVSOP to listen to 1.57542 GHz and 1.2276 GHz and send back fingerprint data of all the wireless signals to a central location in the NSA.
pesky software engineers, writing code for no reason.
And why would anyone offer to help circumvent a country's restrictions and/or packet sniffing. Because you don't like the rules and regulations yourself?! It seems the OP is quite ignorant to rules in general. For what it's worth, most telecommunications will let you apply for an exemption to internet restrictions with appropriate justification. The use only by American citizens on a ship flying American flag might be enough.
Often, in other countries with new or government owned infrastructure, subsidize their internet costs/collect their taxes by international voice minutes/telecommunications company profit. Just like some argue the internet should be free - others say the same about water. There are distribution costs and there are some who will abuse the use of resources. In the middle east, international cables often run through unstable regions and shallow waters; cables are held for ransom and cut when the telecommunications companies do not pay. Boat anchors often take out cables accidently. The majority of content is tens of thousands of miles away and the infrastructure is new.
I would be surprised if this isn't modded "-1 I disagree" but sadly we are not yet technically able to share everything and not abuse what we have
I'd be very surprised if there was a way to set it up so it was 100% guaranteed to be independent of military equipment (it's going to have to share the same satellite link for example)
If that were the case (sharing), why would they be concerned about the other countries internet laws?!
Oh upon review of the data available, I have concluded the initial readings from the sarcasm meter were mistaken...
How dare these Sadia guys copy those Sandia guys and lead us to post the same invention on Slashdot twice.
The problem with you system is it does not allow easy comparrison between mass and volume and requires knowledge and measuring tools the average public doesn't have.
Metric is bassed on water at 1N - this applies in space too, where water is expeiencing gravity of force of one neuton and 101.325 kPa. A cubic meter of water of water is ~1000kg - 1ml = 1g and 1cubic cm (assuming the water is ~4 degrese celcius). A meter is 100centi meters or 10decameters. On earth, water boils at ~100 celcius and freezes at about 0. As for mass calculations, they are simple even in space. All the "on earth" varibles are known... but make for trivial understanding and comparison based on something we all need to survive and can trivially obtain*