"cd ripper/converter/tagger ($79), and alarm software ($20)"
What color is the sky on your world? Every user needs Photoshop? Well, I say every user needs a copy of AutoCAD, which starts at, what? $3000? See, I can make up numbers too!
If your small family is going to go back to one computer (which is a good idea, why exactly?) wouldn't it make sense for that computer to not leave the house?
"People always try to put down the Russians. Why?"
Well, you're asking a ridiculously broad question, so let me narrow it.
If by "put down", you mean "state facts", then the facts that were stated about Buran's automatical landing system were intended to "put down" the Shuttle's automatic landing system.
So, it's not the poor poor Russians being "put down" by the big mean Americans. It's people saying things that are true.
"it's nowhere near close to the functionality of either of those programs"
Um, yeah. So what? Did you miss the part where it doesn't cost $8000? I can turn out 3D models of things I want to build, and generate dimensioned diagrams to let me build them.
Can I build an F-22 with Sketchup? No. But I can build a bitchin' model of one.
Blender? Blender is a 3D modeling app, but it's not a CAD program.
Clearly, you haven't yet grokked this Google Sketchup thing.
I've never been more excited about a computer program. 3D CAD with a state-of-the-art user interface? For FREE? Yeah, there are things it can't do, and the learning curve is non-trivial, but the capabilities it's going to give me (personally, this carbon unit) are astounding.
Suffice it to say, I'm pretty amped about this program.
I can't afford SolidWorks or CATIA, but I can afford this.
The difference between 15,000,000 and 15,000,273 is not big. Divide the difference by the total, and you get a percentage. Which is tiny. When you're talking about a temperature like that, the difference between C and K is insignificant.
"They're going to find neighborhoods that have a lot of vulnerabilities and distribute "FLYERS" to let people know how to secure their networks."
Really! That's all they're going to do. They're going to equip their cars with this equipment (at how much cost per vehicle)...so they can deliver flyers.
That makes perfect sense. Completely logical. Nothing to see here, Citizen, move along.
You should be free to do just about anything you want, except for the things that cause clear, present dangers to me.
You should be free to smoke. You should be free to operate a bar or restaurant that either does or does not allow smoking. You should be free to work, or not work, in such a place.
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So I can read in the dark, which is where I've done the majority of my reading since I was eight years old. Any other questions?
Because jokes get funnier when you explain them to us. Thanks!
"cd ripper/converter/tagger ($79), and alarm software ($20)"
What color is the sky on your world? Every user needs Photoshop? Well, I say every user needs a copy of AutoCAD, which starts at, what? $3000? See, I can make up numbers too!
You mis-spelled "losing" in your freakin' SIGNATURE. What is WRONG with you?
If your small family is going to go back to one computer (which is a good idea, why exactly?) wouldn't it make sense for that computer to not leave the house?
You probably believe that old saw about the Russians being real clever for using pencils in orbit, right?
"Isn't the Russian path cheaper, for more lift capability?"
Nobody knows, because it never did an all-up flight.
"People always try to put down the Russians. Why?"
Well, you're asking a ridiculously broad question, so let me narrow it.
If by "put down", you mean "state facts", then the facts that were stated about Buran's automatical landing system were intended to "put down" the Shuttle's automatic landing system.
So, it's not the poor poor Russians being "put down" by the big mean Americans. It's people saying things that are true.
Deep breaths.
Because Yahoo would NEVER do anything like THAT.
What color is the sky on your planet?
"it's nowhere near close to the functionality of either of those programs"
Um, yeah. So what? Did you miss the part where it doesn't cost $8000? I can turn out 3D models of things I want to build, and generate dimensioned diagrams to let me build them.
Can I build an F-22 with Sketchup? No. But I can build a bitchin' model of one.
Blender? Blender is a 3D modeling app, but it's not a CAD program.
I think you should write them a letter.
"Dear Google.
I think you guys are dumb. You are growing too fast, and should stop.
Sincerely,
foo52"
I'm sure that would work.
Clearly, you haven't yet grokked this Google Sketchup thing.
I've never been more excited about a computer program. 3D CAD with a state-of-the-art user interface? For FREE? Yeah, there are things it can't do, and the learning curve is non-trivial, but the capabilities it's going to give me (personally, this carbon unit) are astounding.
Suffice it to say, I'm pretty amped about this program.
I can't afford SolidWorks or CATIA, but I can afford this.
"substantial discount for buying in bulk"
And a substantial mark-up for the equipment being police issue, and the kickbacks, and the "specialized" software, etc. etc. etc.
I would be stunned if this system was less than $1500/car.
When did you get to decide what is okay and what is not?
Oh, well, golly, it's all right then! Never mind.
Here's a hint. The po-po don't shop at Fry's.
*sigh*
The difference between 15,000,000 and 15,000,273 is not big. Divide the difference by the total, and you get a percentage. Which is tiny. When you're talking about a temperature like that, the difference between C and K is insignificant.
*draws visual aid*
No, because 273/15,000,000 is a really small number.
Although 15,000,000 sounds awfully high...
"They're going to find neighborhoods that have a lot of vulnerabilities and distribute "FLYERS" to let people know how to secure their networks."
Really! That's all they're going to do. They're going to equip their cars with this equipment (at how much cost per vehicle)...so they can deliver flyers.
That makes perfect sense. Completely logical. Nothing to see here, Citizen, move along.
"why would the police care if you have an open network?"
An excellent question. Why indeed would they be equipping their cars to sniff details of wifi networks?
Because bans are almost always a bad idea.
You should be free to do just about anything you want, except for the things that cause clear, present dangers to me.
You should be free to smoke.
You should be free to operate a bar or restaurant that either does or does not allow smoking.
You should be free to work, or not work, in such a place.
Well aren't you all socially responsible. Are you huffing your own farts?
A fraud prosecution is not a civil suit.
oooookay...
I, on the other hand, am a lowercase-l libertarian. I just apply my principles symmetrically.
It's unfortunate how many professed libertarians fall into the "I should get to do whatever I want! You should do it my way!" trap.