Yeah, I am not a Scientist (I just play one on Tv...jk), but I think this is becomming a "Tag-Team" publicity show between NASA and European Space Agency. I mean them no disrespect, as they both have accomplished a tremendous amount and are trying to garner the interest of space in younger generations, but it seems a little "fake" to me as an adult.
I mean, like the parent poster explained, water was always expected and to some extents already discovered. A good read can be found at: here
Huh. Don't forget that driving tests in the US are administered by a State to State basis. The US does not grant a license, but the state you reside in does. The reason, I brought up that point, is that VA does actually provide a decent book on all the information that you mentioned. hehe...You are right about the practical knowledge, but in the reverse sense. The driver's test DOES test you on some of those crucial items, but nobody else obeys them when you actually get your license.
In some places, such as Northern Ireland, newly qualified drivers are required to wear special plates on their cars to alert other drivers of their rookie status, further ensuring road safety.
I learn something new everyday! Thanks! However, on the Beltway here in the DC area, they would be referred to as "Targets".
Its called "Cruise Control". Its great for the DC area. I regularly put it on driving home. I can then hop in the backseat, make a martini, take a short snooze.
Linux, netware, and other operating systems are still used for servers more often than Microsoft's software. MS's software is only used on desktops because everyone knows it.
I was saying the poster's point was flawed and are based on sweeping claims.
There is a direct correlation, and it has nothing to do with what "people are familiar with". If a a special agreement is extended by Microsoft and a company, than that company is most likely going to use Microsoft products. Its all run by politics and the end "client" user is forced to use whatever his/her company dictates. Look at IBM and their forthcoming effort to switch completely to Linux. I'm sure there are a lot of people working at IBM not familiar with Linux (admin staff etc)
Not an m$ fan, but there are a few points I'd like to make.
. Hence why.net can't be used by linux programmers Huh??? Um...what about Mono?
Blaster Non.NET signed code, what's your point?
Microsoft's code signing as a way to enact DRM What about signing Java applets for security?
MS's software is only used on desktops because everyone knows it. Um, a majority of enterprise environments that I work in all use Win2k servers to a good degree of success. (Some of the logic to use Win2k is pretty lame...most could easily be replaced with Linux based systems. )
Ms's software was designed for idiots, Why is this bad? Going back to your previous argument, are your "ma n' pa" linux gurus? Are the majority of enterprise/home users, gurus? This is the very elitist attitude that ticks me off. I see it routinely on newbie bulletin boards and chats...it really chaps my you know what. I almost completely switched over all of my systems to FreeBSD for this very reason (support base).
I believe most of your comments were rants against the evil Empire, rather than anything of content.
Linux needs to START catering to "idiots" if this is going to be the "Year of the Linux Desktop". Not all users and even developers are masters of their operating system (I'm going to get flamed for this, but they really don't have to). A user/developer needs to be able to adopt a Linux system and then say: "Hey you know what would be cool" and then proceeds to build a couple of apps
I think that is when Linux will really take off. A few of my developer friends (Perl mongers) refuse to run linux because of the amount of time it takes them to do simple stuff (Plug-in cameras and other peripherals and have them instantly recognized). I can see their point sometimes, when I'm trying to get a pacakge to be installed, only to be told I need four other updates in order to install the first.
The post was right thought:Linux was designed for people who know what they are doing...
That needs to change very quickly.
There are a lot of flavors of Linux out there that I believe are on the right path (I, for one, like Mandrake...and previously Red Hat).
We shouldn't have to pay for our democratically elected officials for doing the "Right Thing".
I'm pretty sure a very nicely worded letter to them congratualating them would have sufficed. Also, a strong worded letter to your elected officials who did NOT vote against this bill would be better yet.
No, I'm NOT blaming Democracy. I voted and I want my represented vote to be counted.
This is always a lame argument. Instead of wasting your time blaming others, why not help them get out and vote. Its a combination of Apathy and laziness that causes the system to breakdown.
First, I believe the technology had been around before Tivo's time. (Virage/Autonomy/ research at MIT...anyone else in the field car to comment?)
I agree with your argument, BUT then you argue... " and if they were, they didn't patent that feature - TiVo did"
and "This is the sort of thing patent law was designed for".
Sure, but if (if if if) Tivo knew about the prior art, filed the patent anyway and is now suing competitors because their current marketshare is dimminishing, then YES they are like SCO. Patent law, in that case, would still be crap.
Also, even if they had owned their patent for " a long time" doesn't mean they deserved it rightfully in the first place (prior art). If they did, then bravo, they really are innovative.
Right, but just because you have a cleverly titled patent, does not mean that the technology should merit a patent. Honestly...pausing live television?
Its been done previously....its called BUFFERING. RealPlayer should sue too.
"any thought of their own". What else would you want on a Tivo? Were VCR making clones sued over such common features as Pause/Stop/Rewind/Play/Fast Forward?
Tivo is getting their market share swiped from their feet, and now is trying to claim "patent" infringment from their "innovative" technology.
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Make sure not mistype though...a "shutdown -h now" would cost NASA a LOT of money.
there's no clause that limits them to using it...
Until, they want to upgrade to keep up with the rest of the world, and cannot afford to.
Fortunately, I do not run an entire country and am not a symbol of freedom and democracy. I am not in politics either.
Little thing called integrity. I would not lie, if I was placed under oath.
Yeah, I am not a Scientist (I just play one on Tv...jk), but I think this is becomming a "Tag-Team" publicity show between NASA and European Space Agency. I mean them no disrespect, as they both have accomplished a tremendous amount and are trying to garner the interest of space in younger generations, but it seems a little "fake" to me as an adult.
I mean, like the parent poster explained, water was always expected and to some extents already discovered. A good read can be found at:
here
C'mon Diamond paste! Shouldn't be too much, considering diamonds are a fake industry anyways.
Even if it was a "honey pot", it makes absolutely no difference. They broke the law, plain and simple.
If they saw something was wrong, they should have told the Democratics about it and/or someone higher up than the tech person in Congress.
Was with you up until "a great presidency".
Need we forget that he still LIED?
Wasn't a "bad" presidency by any means, but "great" is probably a little strong.
Huh. Don't forget that driving tests in the US are administered by a State to State basis. The US does not grant a license, but the state you reside in does. The reason, I brought up that point, is that VA does actually provide a decent book on all the information that you mentioned. hehe...You are right about the practical knowledge, but in the reverse sense. The driver's test DOES test you on some of those crucial items, but nobody else obeys them when you actually get your license.
In some places, such as Northern Ireland, newly qualified drivers are required to wear special plates on their cars to alert other drivers of their rookie status, further ensuring road safety.
I learn something new everyday! Thanks! However, on the Beltway here in the DC area, they would be referred to as "Targets".
Its called "Cruise Control". Its great for the DC area. I regularly put it on driving home. I can then hop in the backseat, make a martini, take a short snooze.
Linux, netware, and other operating systems are still used for servers more often than Microsoft's software. MS's software is only used on desktops because everyone knows it.
I was saying the poster's point was flawed and are based on sweeping claims.
There is a direct correlation, and it has nothing to do with what "people are familiar with". If a a special agreement is extended by Microsoft and a company, than that company is most likely going to use Microsoft products. Its all run by politics and the end "client" user is forced to use whatever his/her company dictates. Look at IBM and their forthcoming effort to switch completely to Linux. I'm sure there are a lot of people working at IBM not familiar with Linux (admin staff etc)
Um. Sorry, should have been more clear. In general, I've found, if the servers are NT, then the clients are too.
Not an m$ fan, but there are a few points I'd like to make.
.net can't be used by linux programmers Huh??? Um...what about Mono?
.NET signed code, what's your point?
. Hence why
Blaster Non
Microsoft's code signing as a way to enact DRM What about signing Java applets for security?
MS's software is only used on desktops because everyone knows it. Um, a majority of enterprise environments that I work in all use Win2k servers to a good degree of success. (Some of the logic to use Win2k is pretty lame...most could easily be replaced with Linux based systems. )
Ms's software was designed for idiots, Why is this bad? Going back to your previous argument, are your "ma n' pa" linux gurus? Are the majority of enterprise/home users, gurus? This is the very elitist attitude that ticks me off. I see it routinely on newbie bulletin boards and chats...it really chaps my you know what. I almost completely switched over all of my systems to FreeBSD for this very reason (support base).
I believe most of your comments were rants against the evil Empire, rather than anything of content.
Linux needs to START catering to "idiots" if this is going to be the "Year of the Linux Desktop". Not all users and even developers are masters of their operating system (I'm going to get flamed for this, but they really don't have to). A user/developer needs to be able to adopt a Linux system and then say: "Hey you know what would be cool" and then proceeds to build a couple of apps
I think that is when Linux will really take off. A few of my developer friends (Perl mongers) refuse to run linux because of the amount of time it takes them to do simple stuff (Plug-in cameras and other peripherals and have them instantly recognized). I can see their point sometimes, when I'm trying to get a pacakge to be installed, only to be told I need four other updates in order to install the first.
The post was right thought:Linux was designed for people who know what they are doing...
That needs to change very quickly.
There are a lot of flavors of Linux out there that I believe are on the right path (I, for one, like Mandrake...and previously Red Hat).
Didn't Preview, sorry:
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What Windows IDE will do syntax highlighting for Python
How about PERL?
I kinda like this.
If you want free, check out Eclipse. Not sure if they have plugins yet, but you could always build one.
What Windows IDE will do syntax highlighting for Python
How about PERL?
I kinda like this.
If you want free, check out Eclipse. Not sure if they have plugins yet, but you could always build one.
True, but these were based on popular "Sit-Com" shows. I'm kinda glad "The Simpsons" have held off from this approach.
(e.g. Methodists) did participate in Prohibition...
Homer Simpson angry voice: Stupid Methodists!
Impressive, but can he stomach this ?
Kinda like the new movie "Paycheck". By knowing the future, we give away the human quality of "hope".
Don't get me wrong, predicting earthquakes is a good thing, but in the same regard I agree with your poing 100%
should change their method of contact.
"Here Boy! Here Boy!", does not seem to be working anymore.
Shouldn't that be: "trash the universe".
Man are the martians going to be pissed.
Good point, but if it comes out that they (financial institution) gave up information without a fight, how many customers will they have left?
No Customers== No "information"
We shouldn't have to pay for our democratically elected officials for doing the "Right Thing".
I'm pretty sure a very nicely worded letter to them congratualating them would have sufficed. Also, a strong worded letter to your elected officials who did NOT vote against this bill would be better yet.
No, I'm NOT blaming Democracy. I voted and I want my represented vote to be counted.
This is always a lame argument. Instead of wasting your time blaming others, why not help them get out and vote. Its a combination of Apathy and laziness that causes the system to breakdown.
First, I believe the technology had been around before Tivo's time. (Virage/Autonomy/ research at MIT...anyone else in the field car to comment?)
I agree with your argument, BUT then you argue...
" and if they were, they didn't patent that feature - TiVo did"
and "This is the sort of thing patent law was designed for".
Sure, but if (if if if) Tivo knew about the prior art, filed the patent anyway and is now suing competitors because their current marketshare is dimminishing, then YES they are like SCO. Patent law, in that case, would still be crap.
Also, even if they had owned their patent for " a long time" doesn't mean they deserved it rightfully in the first place (prior art). If they did, then bravo, they really are innovative.
Its now up the court to decide.
Right, but just because you have a cleverly titled patent, does not mean that the technology should merit a patent. Honestly...pausing live television?
Its been done previously....its called BUFFERING. RealPlayer should sue too.
"any thought of their own". What else would you want on a Tivo? Were VCR making clones sued over such common features as Pause/Stop/Rewind/Play/Fast Forward?
Tivo is getting their market share swiped from their feet, and now is trying to claim "patent" infringment from their "innovative" technology.
Bah, good riddens.