Given the easy availability of single episodes (and entire seasons) with no DRM and the adverts cut out on Torrent sites, I figure it's only a matter of time before you can legally download single shows - the adverts will still be there of course, with the lack of illegality as the selling point to stop people downloading (or even bothering to make) the advert-free versions.
First: "gamma-ray annihilation lasers". Say it out loud. I just want you to take in how immensely cool that sounds.
Second, might these be the trick to powering Space Elevators? Admittedly materials is still the bigger problem there, but beaming power to the platform was always part of the master plan.
One can try to work around such blockage by using non-standard port numbers, but I understand that it's possible for ISPs to filter based on the content of packets, and not just the port numbers.
Theoretically, yes. In practice, no, as this would be hideously expensive and slow down ALL traffic considerably. Blocking a port, on the other hand, only involves checking the packet header - relatively trivial, and often cheaper (although it does have a cost in router CPU capacity) than buying more bandwidth.
And why does no-one think to own a backup wand or two? This seems ludicrous even before Harry uses three together for an extra-powerful stunning spell in a tight spot. A bit of practice at casting with a non-optimal wand would be helpful too.
Frankly what surprises me the most is how boring the young wizards seem to find their lessons.
You handle "extensions" usually by putting the phone on speaker. Failing that, you sometimes pass the phone back and forth.
Anyone who doesn't have a cell (or has no credit or a dead battery) may well ask to borrow a phone; they don't care whether it's a cell or a landline, and they don't care whether it's the host that lends it or another guest.
Some dial-home devices still require a landline, but it's increasingly common for them to require an internet connection instead.
... because he's not just waxing lyrical about robots - he's announcing "Microsoft Robotics Studio", a set of software tools intended to bring the robotics world together in perfect harmony.
Is there a GNU alternative in the works, I wonder?
I played SWG happily for months, always dreaming of opening my force-sensitive slot and trying to make myself a Jedi character whilst being hunted. Frankly that mission took over, and was all I really wanted to do after a while.
When they finally released details of just how the slot is unlocked - by grinding 3 randomly-allocated professions to mastery - it all seemed so horribly futile I basically quit in disgust. I hung around just long enough for them to give away to everyone a clue item that would tell you one of the professions, but then just walked away without even using it or trying to sell it.
It's all "economic solutions" until a few hundred workers burn to death trapped in an unsafe building, isn't it?
By demanding better from Apple, we can force Apple to demand more of their subcontractors, and they can improve things for the workers - allowing unions, improving working conditions, whatever is lacking. The fact that the current option is better than starving does not mean it should be acceptable to us. No-one is suggesting we let them starve instead.
From the article: "The new coating prevents this process from occurring, primarily through its super-hydrophilic, or water-loving, nature [...]"
I recall this being one of the properties of nano-coated self-cleaning glass such as Pilkington Activ or PPG SunClean, so does that not already provide the same anti-fog advantages?
You're kidding yourself. Those arrogant egomaniacs you mention are businessmen, and they are rubbing their hands as much at the publicity this campaign is generating as they are savings on production costs.
Enterprise will be back, and I wouldn't be surprised if, just for the publicity, they used the donated money as extra budget for the shows rather than be seen to be "stealing" profits from the donaters.
I suspect Grokster is in trouble, and you've stumbled across why. Phone companies do make an effort to ensure their networks aren't used by criminals - they provide the police with the facilities to tap phone lines. And the police will set up roadblocks (or chase suspects) when they have reason to fear that the highway system is being used to aid in bank robberies.
I'm afraid I don't really know much about the workings of Grokster, but if it would be relatively easy for the company to stop it being used for blatant copyright infringement, they're going to get shafted:(
I'm a big fan of LJ. I used to run several mailing lists, some of which were simple "group of friends" lists, but those in particular were hellish to run - after all, in a large enough group to be interesting, there are bound to be people who don't get along.
Everyone has an LJ now, and it's a much more elegant solution. You pick who can read your posts, you pick whose posts you read, and that means you can fit your journal to the dynamics of your own group of friends. It's a fantastic way to keep in touch, to organise events, and to simultaneously keep a (partly private) diary to look back on years later.
The iRiver IHP-1[24]0 might fit the bill if he's after one with a big hard disk (I know little about their other models). It's got the relevant buttons, and files are transferred to the device just by compying across to it as a removable disk. And if WinAmp is JAWS-friendly, so much the better.
You dismiss space elevators as "cool", but they could allow us to send lightweight solar collectors into space, and help solve the ever-worsening energy crisis.
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Given the easy availability of single episodes (and entire seasons) with no DRM and the adverts cut out on Torrent sites, I figure it's only a matter of time before you can legally download single shows - the adverts will still be there of course, with the lack of illegality as the selling point to stop people downloading (or even bothering to make) the advert-free versions.
First: "gamma-ray annihilation lasers". Say it out loud. I just want you to take in how immensely cool that sounds.
Second, might these be the trick to powering Space Elevators? Admittedly materials is still the bigger problem there, but beaming power to the platform was always part of the master plan.
One can try to work around such blockage by using non-standard port numbers, but I understand that it's possible for ISPs to filter based on the content of packets, and not just the port numbers.
Theoretically, yes. In practice, no, as this would be hideously expensive and slow down ALL traffic considerably. Blocking a port, on the other hand, only involves checking the packet header - relatively trivial, and often cheaper (although it does have a cost in router CPU capacity) than buying more bandwidth.
(I am a Network Engineer for an ISP.)
Surely, if the town is big enough to support it, this is something that could have been seen as a business opportunity?
And why does no-one think to own a backup wand or two? This seems ludicrous even before Harry uses three together for an extra-powerful stunning spell in a tight spot. A bit of practice at casting with a non-optimal wand would be helpful too.
Frankly what surprises me the most is how boring the young wizards seem to find their lessons.
You handle "extensions" usually by putting the phone on speaker. Failing that, you sometimes pass the phone back and forth.
Anyone who doesn't have a cell (or has no credit or a dead battery) may well ask to borrow a phone; they don't care whether it's a cell or a landline, and they don't care whether it's the host that lends it or another guest.
Some dial-home devices still require a landline, but it's increasingly common for them to require an internet connection instead.
Elite -> Frontier -> EVE Online. Any other update would be redundant.
Syndicate! Seriously! I need that back SO BAD.
... because he's not just waxing lyrical about robots - he's announcing "Microsoft Robotics Studio", a set of software tools intended to bring the robotics world together in perfect harmony.
Is there a GNU alternative in the works, I wonder?
I played SWG happily for months, always dreaming of opening my force-sensitive slot and trying to make myself a Jedi character whilst being hunted. Frankly that mission took over, and was all I really wanted to do after a while.
When they finally released details of just how the slot is unlocked - by grinding 3 randomly-allocated professions to mastery - it all seemed so horribly futile I basically quit in disgust. I hung around just long enough for them to give away to everyone a clue item that would tell you one of the professions, but then just walked away without even using it or trying to sell it.
Surely when all the tables are full, those "holding" tables get ignored by those with food?
My instincts say the culrpit is Cheetos.
I suppose it's not good enough for the rest of the bus to be only be able to hear half the conversation.
It's all "economic solutions" until a few hundred workers burn to death trapped in an unsafe building, isn't it?
By demanding better from Apple, we can force Apple to demand more of their subcontractors, and they can improve things for the workers - allowing unions, improving working conditions, whatever is lacking. The fact that the current option is better than starving does not mean it should be acceptable to us. No-one is suggesting we let them starve instead.
"If you refuse to sh*t out your elbows we're going to have to learn to tell the difference".
From the article: "The new coating prevents this process from occurring, primarily through its super-hydrophilic, or water-loving, nature [...]"
I recall this being one of the properties of nano-coated self-cleaning glass such as Pilkington Activ or PPG SunClean, so does that not already provide the same anti-fog advantages?
Perhaps even "We here at google have applied Jon's patch to the code and agree it's an improvement, so we'll be leaving it this way for all users"?
That might take the hot air out of Yahoo's sails.
Best not use it for runways, then.
You're kidding yourself. Those arrogant egomaniacs you mention are businessmen, and they are rubbing their hands as much at the publicity this campaign is generating as they are savings on production costs.
Enterprise will be back, and I wouldn't be surprised if, just for the publicity, they used the donated money as extra budget for the shows rather than be seen to be "stealing" profits from the donaters.
I suspect Grokster is in trouble, and you've stumbled across why. Phone companies do make an effort to ensure their networks aren't used by criminals - they provide the police with the facilities to tap phone lines. And the police will set up roadblocks (or chase suspects) when they have reason to fear that the highway system is being used to aid in bank robberies.
:(
I'm afraid I don't really know much about the workings of Grokster, but if it would be relatively easy for the company to stop it being used for blatant copyright infringement, they're going to get shafted
Would super-tight suits still be any good for waste removal?
"Always turn away from the camera when evacuating your bowels - the last thing the public wants to see is the turtles head popping out."
I'm a big fan of LJ. I used to run several mailing lists, some of which were simple "group of friends" lists, but those in particular were hellish to run - after all, in a large enough group to be interesting, there are bound to be people who don't get along.
Everyone has an LJ now, and it's a much more elegant solution. You pick who can read your posts, you pick whose posts you read, and that means you can fit your journal to the dynamics of your own group of friends. It's a fantastic way to keep in touch, to organise events, and to simultaneously keep a (partly private) diary to look back on years later.
The iRiver IHP-1[24]0 might fit the bill if he's after one with a big hard disk (I know little about their other models). It's got the relevant buttons, and files are transferred to the device just by compying across to it as a removable disk. And if WinAmp is JAWS-friendly, so much the better.
One word: Traceability.
You dismiss space elevators as "cool", but they could allow us to send lightweight solar collectors into space, and help solve the ever-worsening energy crisis.