And who gets to decide the routing priority in these networks?
Who gets to warrant the privacy of data?
The same Barrel of Albino Robots that generated my slashdot page, of course. Don't be such an insensitive clod.
No, really... You are right on. Also, at some point, these mesh networks have to be connected physically. Otherwise, where does the bandwidth come from? That T1 or OC3 or whatever is provided by whom?
we occasionally get emails w/attachments from friends who want to show us pictures of their kids. So blocking all attachments won't work. What should be done?
Tell your friends to stop sending photos as attachments. Chances are, they have some available storage with their isp. Teach them to ftp the pics to their directory and to include a link in their emails.
My completely-non-tech parents are both able to do it. Even my sister, who is less intelligent than G.W. Bush, is capable enough.
"Other manufacturers have been less helpful. As Gary Headlee's capacitor replacement side business grew, he began receiving damaged boards built by other companies besides ABIT. But when he posted the list of other boards on his Web site, he received letters from lawyers representing two manufacturers, prompting him to pull the posting."
Which motherboard makers threatened Mr. Headlee? And, on what grounds?
Mr. Headlee, if you are listening, post the manufacturers here so that we can all avoid their products, thereby letting them know it is a bad thing to hide behind lawyers.
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According to Fox News, the pictures were taken from a telescope located at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. I haven't located the images on their site yet, but I did see them on the cabletv broadcast this morning.
Or, maybe its this word from Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
Simulacrum \Sim`u*la"crum\, n.; pl. Simulacra. [L. See
Simulate.]
A likeness; a semblance; a mock appearance; a sham; -- now
usually in a derogatory sense.
I can't read "simula- wha?" without hearing it in Professor Farnsworth's voice.
I retired early from a 20 year love/hate relationship with computers. I loved playing on computers, but hated working on them. I happen to be fortunate in that my wife has her own law practice and now does well enough to support our family as well as a handful of employees.
She passed the bar and started her business the year our first son was born. BTW, that was a lot of fun living with a pregnant woman who was studying for the bar. I'd hear things like "Dammit, I need some ice cream, pickles, and a pink f*cking hilighter!"
I was consulting at the time and tried doing the house-dad thing. It was impossible. Babies require constant attention. I was unable to devote the necessary concentration to my projects. Fortunately, I had an elder relative that was willing to provide day care so that I could get some work done.
Six years and another child later, my wife's earning ability surpassed mine. My investment had paid off. I had been burned out on programming for well over 5 years but kept doing it because I had to. Now, I didn't. So I retired and take care of kids and house. I spend my days playing with my children, trying to sneak in the occasional educational activity. I've been learning to cook all sorts of things, some of them are actually good. Of course, cleaning house sucks, but the kids are old enough to help out.
Since my kids are no longer babies, I can even do some programming. I've occasionally done small (1 to 3 month) programming projects. But I no longer feel burned-out because I know that I don't have to do it and I choose fun projects. Yesterday, I set up a Debian 3 box with my kids - what a blast!
My kids really know me (and I'm pretty sure they like me!). My wife enjoys being around me again. Computers are fun again. Basically, I've never been happier or healthier.
While I agree that there is rarely a reason to place a database server on the public internet, I take issue with your statement that it was in large part due to System's Administrators.
Patches from Microsoft are not like patches from the OSS community. You don't get to see the code changes and don't know what the Microsoft patch will do and there is no way to know without trying it in a test environment. Ask around and see how many admins have been burned by applying a service pack or hot fix on a production machine even after testing it out in a lab! Microsoft patches are notoriously flawed and impact areas of operation that seemingly have no correlation to the bug being fixed.
So, this particular bug was published six months ago. Is six months long enough to fully test an amorphous piece of software? Maybe if we had the source code, we would know what to test. However, without the source, we have to test everything. Because, you never know what other piece of code Microsoft is going to throw in.
I once bought a cheap-o butane lighter that had a warning label that read: "Keep out' of place where child'rens' hand can re'ach" The seeming randomness of the apostrophes throughout the warning was the real clincher. Then again, that was back when I was in college. Everything was more funny in those days !~)
...what you get when you take a stimulating, wonderfully enjoyable hobby and turn it in to a mind-numbing, horribly exhausting career by stuffing your resume with fancy titles designed to make you feel better about working 60+ hour weeks.
No, really, I loved my job so much I retired early. Now, computers are fun again.
The only problem is that the chip gets really hot against my leg.
After the story about the guys penis that got burns from a laptop, and then the story about the girl getting injured when a laptop battery exploded, you still consider placing a laptop in your lap??? Even if we call them "Notebooks" instead of "Laptops", I still wouldn't place one on my lap.
Anyone that places a laptop computer in their lap either a) is a numb-nuts, or b) has numb-nuts. Take your pick.
I work out of my house using my laptop in my living room. I've got the perma-creased couch cushion to prove it.
I just got a new laptop table for xmas that is on wheels and has a drawer -- great for keeping a gun stashed for when a bible thumper shows up at the door. Otherwise, the table's only real value is that it looks better then a tv-dinner type table.
But, the most important things are:
15" sxga display on the laptop
Logitech Cordless Freedom Pro Optical wireless mouse and keyboard
USB hub if you use a lot of usb gadgets
The display is a no-brainer. The bigger the better. Same with the usb. The wireless keyboard and mouse will save your back. You will be laid-back instead of slumped-over -- always a better way to be. And, with the optical mouse, you won't need a mousepad, the couch will do just fine.
Thanks for the info. I thought all cdr's had some sort of RIAA tax -- not just the ones labeled "Audio". I guess that's what I get for using slashdot as a news source.
I'm too busy (drinking beer) right now to search google for confirmation -- got a url?
Considering I pay the RIAA with every cdr I use, and that less than 1% of my cdr usage is for music, I feel that I am giving the RIAA enough already. That's all the justification I need.
"I'm sorry, the Monkey says you've had enough, dude."
This feature would dramatically reduce the MTBF of the unit. Clinical tests have shown that human bartenders, having arms -- and frequently firearms, can get away with this behavior. However, defenseless mechanical devices tend to be smashed in to little pieces.
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Who gets to warrant the privacy of data?
The same Barrel of Albino Robots that generated my slashdot page, of course. Don't be such an insensitive clod.
No, really... You are right on. Also, at some point, these mesh networks have to be connected physically. Otherwise, where does the bandwidth come from? That T1 or OC3 or whatever is provided by whom?
What I really want is a fuel cell powered by AOL coasters. If I can't have that, I'd like one that is powered by Euro Trash.
Tell your friends to stop sending photos as attachments. Chances are, they have some available storage with their isp. Teach them to ftp the pics to their directory and to include a link in their emails.
My completely-non-tech parents are both able to do it. Even my sister, who is less intelligent than G.W. Bush, is capable enough.
"pig and elephant DNA just won't splice. Haven't you ever heard that song by Loverboy?"
Man, I love a good conspiracy story. Tinfoil hats for all!
Which motherboard makers threatened Mr. Headlee? And, on what grounds?
Mr. Headlee, if you are listening, post the manufacturers here so that we can all avoid their products, thereby letting them know it is a bad thing to hide behind lawyers.
According to Fox News, the pictures were taken from a telescope located at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico. I haven't located the images on their site yet, but I did see them on the cabletv broadcast this morning.
I can't read "simula- wha?" without hearing it in Professor Farnsworth's voice.
I was so disinterested that I did not even bother spending the bandwidth to download it. And, I remember watching the original Star Trek episodes...
She passed the bar and started her business the year our first son was born. BTW, that was a lot of fun living with a pregnant woman who was studying for the bar. I'd hear things like "Dammit, I need some ice cream, pickles, and a pink f*cking hilighter!"
I was consulting at the time and tried doing the house-dad thing. It was impossible. Babies require constant attention. I was unable to devote the necessary concentration to my projects. Fortunately, I had an elder relative that was willing to provide day care so that I could get some work done.
Six years and another child later, my wife's earning ability surpassed mine. My investment had paid off. I had been burned out on programming for well over 5 years but kept doing it because I had to. Now, I didn't. So I retired and take care of kids and house. I spend my days playing with my children, trying to sneak in the occasional educational activity. I've been learning to cook all sorts of things, some of them are actually good. Of course, cleaning house sucks, but the kids are old enough to help out.
Since my kids are no longer babies, I can even do some programming. I've occasionally done small (1 to 3 month) programming projects. But I no longer feel burned-out because I know that I don't have to do it and I choose fun projects. Yesterday, I set up a Debian 3 box with my kids - what a blast!
My kids really know me (and I'm pretty sure they like me!). My wife enjoys being around me again. Computers are fun again. Basically, I've never been happier or healthier.
Patches from Microsoft are not like patches from the OSS community. You don't get to see the code changes and don't know what the Microsoft patch will do and there is no way to know without trying it in a test environment. Ask around and see how many admins have been burned by applying a service pack or hot fix on a production machine even after testing it out in a lab! Microsoft patches are notoriously flawed and impact areas of operation that seemingly have no correlation to the bug being fixed.
So, this particular bug was published six months ago. Is six months long enough to fully test an amorphous piece of software? Maybe if we had the source code, we would know what to test. However, without the source, we have to test everything. Because, you never know what other piece of code Microsoft is going to throw in.
I once bought a cheap-o butane lighter that had a warning label that read: "Keep out' of place where child'rens' hand can re'ach" The seeming randomness of the apostrophes throughout the warning was the real clincher. Then again, that was back when I was in college. Everything was more funny in those days !~)
No, really, I loved my job so much I retired early. Now, computers are fun again.
I wouldn't know... I have a Dreamcast. I won't have to worry about Sega releasing new hardware anytime soon.
But, I'd love to have a broadband adapter for it on the cheap.
I've been watching too much Futurama lately...
And, how are we related?
After the story about the guys penis that got burns from a laptop, and then the story about the girl getting injured when a laptop battery exploded, you still consider placing a laptop in your lap??? Even if we call them "Notebooks" instead of "Laptops", I still wouldn't place one on my lap.
Anyone that places a laptop computer in their lap either a) is a numb-nuts, or b) has numb-nuts. Take your pick.
Forgot to mention this little detail:
u ct _code=330928&world_code=2&category_code=23&subcate gory_code=418&search_type=subcategory
Here's the table I got for xmas. Its sturdy and rolls easily.
http://www.brookstone.com/shop/product.asp?prod
I just got a new laptop table for xmas that is on wheels and has a drawer -- great for keeping a gun stashed for when a bible thumper shows up at the door. Otherwise, the table's only real value is that it looks better then a tv-dinner type table.
But, the most important things are:
15" sxga display on the laptop
Logitech Cordless Freedom Pro Optical wireless mouse and keyboard
USB hub if you use a lot of usb gadgets
The display is a no-brainer. The bigger the better. Same with the usb. The wireless keyboard and mouse will save your back. You will be laid-back instead of slumped-over -- always a better way to be. And, with the optical mouse, you won't need a mousepad, the couch will do just fine.
ok, so the 1/2 inch acrylic over the screen would survive. But...
I'm too busy (drinking beer) right now to search google for confirmation -- got a url?
Considering I pay the RIAA with every cdr I use, and that less than 1% of my cdr usage is for music, I feel that I am giving the RIAA enough already. That's all the justification I need.
The plural of "bacteria" is "bacteria". The singular form of "bacteria" is "bacterium". Try a dictionary, either paper or on-line.
I'm not even going to touch the "virii" thing. I think calling yourself a "minor nit" is an understatement.
"I'm sorry, the Monkey says you've had enough, dude."
This feature would dramatically reduce the MTBF of the unit. Clinical tests have shown that human bartenders, having arms -- and frequently firearms, can get away with this behavior. However, defenseless mechanical devices tend to be smashed in to little pieces.
It hurts worse than it sounds