Now, if you do have problems with piracy, might I suggest this alternative: by [sic] the Blu-ray disc, thus paying the content creator for their work, and then download a pirated copy.
You have got to be kidding me. You want me to go through hoops in order to play content, then pay them for it? This would give them reason to put even more draconian policies in place since they are actually making money.
The only way to hurt these guys is to hit them in the wallet. If I can't get the movies and music I want legally without hassle... I will simply seek out different movies and music.
Many of us here are software engineers, and any of us in the business knows that the majority of software systems suck. I don't care how rigorous the testing of flight control systems are. Eventually bugs WILL get into production. Without someone to keep an eye on things, (and sometimes even when there are) disasters WILL happen.
But many companies are too small to make a signifigant contribution. Are we suggesting making contributions manditory in order to get free software? Doing this would simply destroy the OSS movement completely.
Microsoft requires contributions... of money. Small companies that cant help develop OSS would simply be forced back to the traditional pay-for software.
I have played on various Neverwinter Nights servers that do exactly this. Check for the "Zombie Survival" type servers.
Basically everyone is low level, no magic users, no magical equipment, usually permanent death. You need to work with others to accomplish goals instead of grinding on a treadmill.
The senses are completely bombarded with input which our brain ignores, for example the feel of your tongue on your teeth right now, or the weight of your shirt.
I once worked at a privately run non-profit institution. I think the key is that it is non-profit, and most of the board members were also city leaders. None of the board was paid for their services, aside from a good meal a the board meeting once a month. From a money standpoint it didn't matter how many convictions there were, there were always plenty of inmates to go around, the city and state contracts simply specified how many we would get.
From a theoretical point of view, it shouldn't make the intersection more dangerous, it should just increase the ticket revenue.
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But, yes, in practice, lots of drivers will probably slam their accelerator even harder, and this increase in speed will probably bring more accidents.
You have never been rear-ended at a yellow light because you decided to stop, and the guy behind you did not.
Standard safe-driving practice around here is to always check your rear-view before stopping at any light, red or yellow.
Not exactly. What motivation do the labels have for setting up a system that puts independents on equal footing with the corporate labels? These guys dont care about or want competition.
I am pretty sure 2 9s of uptime would be 3.9 days of downtime a year.
Not quite... not far off, but the math is so easy I'm surprised you didn't get it: two 9's = 99%... which means 1% downtime. Now 1% of 365 days = 3.65 days.
Well what if you reduce that back to 2 9's of uptime, which was like....8 hours a year I believe.
I am pretty sure 2 9s of uptime would be 3.9 days of downtime a year. Talk about unacceptable.
At any rate, so if they block 1% of the internet incorrectly, they will get a very low number of people complaining. And as we all know, if only a small minority is discriminated against it is ok, right? Wait...
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Now, if you do have problems with piracy, might I suggest this alternative: by [sic] the Blu-ray disc, thus paying the content creator for their work, and then download a pirated copy.
You have got to be kidding me. You want me to go through hoops in order to play content, then pay them for it? This would give them reason to put even more draconian policies in place since they are actually making money.
The only way to hurt these guys is to hit them in the wallet. If I can't get the movies and music I want legally without hassle... I will simply seek out different movies and music.
Mod this guy +1 Frightening.
Many of us here are software engineers, and any of us in the business knows that the majority of software systems suck. I don't care how rigorous the testing of flight control systems are. Eventually bugs WILL get into production. Without someone to keep an eye on things, (and sometimes even when there are) disasters WILL happen.
But many companies are too small to make a signifigant contribution. Are we suggesting making contributions manditory in order to get free software? Doing this would simply destroy the OSS movement completely.
Microsoft requires contributions... of money. Small companies that cant help develop OSS would simply be forced back to the traditional pay-for software.
So give me an MMO with a low level cap.
I have played on various Neverwinter Nights servers that do exactly this. Check for the "Zombie Survival" type servers.
Basically everyone is low level, no magic users, no magical equipment, usually permanent death. You need to work with others to accomplish goals instead of grinding on a treadmill.
Put cameras on everyone's cats.... You'll get a lot more than a "street view".....
Especially the view from Ceiling Cat.
More importantly, the Webb wont be serviceable at all, so we had better get it right the first time.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/food/beverages/coffee-tea/coffee-taste-test-3-07/overview/0307_coffee_ov_1.htm
Your are apparently in the minority. CR's taste test found McDonald's coffee was the best.
And most Americans like Budweiser too.
That said, nothing of value was lost.
Aside from our freedom of speech, that is.
If they do a concert to aid Swine Flu victims, I hope Robert Daltrey is there.
How long does it take you to transfer 250 GB to the other side of town?
Same amount of time it would take me to transfer several terabytes. Those kinds of speeds are calculated in mph not mb/sec.
The senses are completely bombarded with input which our brain ignores, for example the feel of your tongue on your teeth right now, or the weight of your shirt.
Thanks for making me notice these, asshole.
Harold, by thy name.
Well, I could see spammers with a real economic use for dot.corn (look carefully - dot - c - o - r - n, not c - o - m)
~tomhudson (not logged in)
.con would be more likely to be mistyped. And much more accurate a description.
It's already been done in EVE.
http://www.eveonline.com/ingameboard.asp?a=topic&threadID=783871
While the video linked in the story is very good, Clear Skies (linked in parent) is an awesome experience. Changed how I think about machinima.
I once worked at a privately run non-profit institution. I think the key is that it is non-profit, and most of the board members were also city leaders. None of the board was paid for their services, aside from a good meal a the board meeting once a month. From a money standpoint it didn't matter how many convictions there were, there were always plenty of inmates to go around, the city and state contracts simply specified how many we would get.
From a theoretical point of view, it shouldn't make the intersection more dangerous, it should just increase the ticket revenue.
But, yes, in practice, lots of drivers will probably slam their accelerator even harder, and this increase in speed will probably bring more accidents.
You have never been rear-ended at a yellow light because you decided to stop, and the guy behind you did not.
Standard safe-driving practice around here is to always check your rear-view before stopping at any light, red or yellow.
>my phone is a sleeper cell
I see what you did there.
Oddly enough, in the first demo picture, the cute girl on the left is pointing curiously close to the location of my favorite bar.
Hmm... I should head over there now. :)
Classic move. People noticed. Two steps forward 10 steps back, eh? [emphasis added]
I can't tell if that's binary or decimal or what.
It's hex.
If you, me and DEAD people know hex, how many people know hex?
DEAF people.
Win Win
Not exactly. What motivation do the labels have for setting up a system that puts independents on equal footing with the corporate labels? These guys dont care about or want competition.
1) Price
2) Quality
3) Service
Pick any two. If you want better service, reward it.
Pick two? It's more like pick Price or Quality + Service.
Isn't a LoC a unit of information?
I would much rather see the translation in terms of furlongs, my chosen unit of length for everyday usage.
Google puts it at: 1.98838782 Ã-- 10-11 furlongs
Doh, you are right. I added the leap year on as complete downtime.
I figure we should do that with leap year anyhow, free day off for everyone!
I am pretty sure 2 9s of uptime would be 3.9 days of downtime a year.
Not quite... not far off, but the math is so easy I'm surprised you didn't get it: two 9's = 99%... which means 1% downtime. Now 1% of 365 days = 3.65 days.
I added the .25 on for leap years.
Well what if you reduce that back to 2 9's of uptime, which was like ....8 hours a year I believe.
I am pretty sure 2 9s of uptime would be 3.9 days of downtime a year. Talk about unacceptable.
At any rate, so if they block 1% of the internet incorrectly, they will get a very low number of people complaining. And as we all know, if only a small minority is discriminated against it is ok, right? Wait...