In related news today, the U.S. Government warned
that talking about the weather may be considered
some kind of code, and that the Department of Homeland Security will treat any reports of such
activities with the same level of importance
as any other terrorist threat. The DHS advises
that you *only* view approved weather reports,
and only for your area, and that you should only
discuss those reports with the stipulation that
you are commenting on *official* weather reports. Critics were quick
to point out that this could lead to other problems,
such as being in violation of the DMCA if you look
out your window.
No, you can scan your spam folder in seconds,
because you will recognise the subject lines.
The duration is not comparable. When you have
a folder for spam, any non-spam sticks out,
but if you need to think looking at alternating
spam and non-spam messages, you spend more time
thinking.
Ultimately if you control those pipes and you are the only game in town, you have no incentive to innovate.
Exactly. The same applies to water, natural gas, electric
and sewer services.
The only *true* deregulation is to break up
the "natural" monopolies so that one company
controls the 'pipes', and separate companies
provides the services (and also pays a fee to
the maintainer of the pipe). This way, there
can be an incentive to build new pipes, and
an incentive for cheaper services.
Until you have that, all of the "natural"
monopolies are using smoke and mirrors when
it comes to rates, and the consumer really
is getting no benefit of competition because
there really is no competition.
That 'marketing' has been going on for years.
They say you can get the DSL in your area, but
if it's not already in place, they won't do
a damn thing to provision it until there are
enough subscribers in the area to cost-justify
it.
Well said. That's why I fear the results this coming
fall. I truly fear the current administration
will cause much more major, long-term damage than
the alleged enemy.
In fact, the administration is very likely doing
exactly what they want, which is long-term permanent
damage to the U.S., damage that can't really be
inflicted via external forces even over a long-haul.
It's all about how you react to external threats.
So, if a website that you disagree with
happens to exist, does that justify in any shape,
form, or matter the passage of 'laws' to attempt
to prohibit it?
If you believe that it does, then you really
need to look at the possibility that you will actually
be making yourself *less* free.
What would be really cool would be a TV documentary
covering the entire process, with behind the scenes
discussions on problems discovered. SuSE? Novell?
IBM? Would Munich agree to such potentially embarassing discussions? Either way, there's a
story there.
Actually, I thought of this many years ago,
to have a cube that can sit on the shelf,
but it can be opened so you can hide something
in it. In plain sight, but not visible.
Slashdot Mirror
In related news today, the U.S. Government warned that talking about the weather may be considered some kind of code, and that the Department of Homeland Security will treat any reports of such activities with the same level of importance as any other terrorist threat. The DHS advises that you *only* view approved weather reports, and only for your area, and that you should only discuss those reports with the stipulation that you are commenting on *official* weather reports. Critics were quick to point out that this could lead to other problems, such as being in violation of the DMCA if you look out your window.
envelopes.
but I came up with:
Fuck you Microsoft!
No, you can scan your spam folder in seconds, because you will recognise the subject lines. The duration is not comparable. When you have a folder for spam, any non-spam sticks out, but if you need to think looking at alternating spam and non-spam messages, you spend more time thinking.
Why re-invent the wheel?
Translation: We didn't do anything earlier because there was no one to sue, but now there is and we really need the money.
It's likely not implemented because it is not a problem. Most users won't be close to that. They are just in CYA mode in *case* it becomes a problem.
Exactly. The same applies to water, natural gas, electric and sewer services.
The only *true* deregulation is to break up the "natural" monopolies so that one company controls the 'pipes', and separate companies provides the services (and also pays a fee to the maintainer of the pipe). This way, there can be an incentive to build new pipes, and an incentive for cheaper services.
Until you have that, all of the "natural" monopolies are using smoke and mirrors when it comes to rates, and the consumer really is getting no benefit of competition because there really is no competition.
That 'marketing' has been going on for years. They say you can get the DSL in your area, but if it's not already in place, they won't do a damn thing to provision it until there are enough subscribers in the area to cost-justify it.
Whew! I read that as transparent tin.
Slashdot did not write the article. Slashdot just posts their article that linked to the web page that you are complaining about.
Awww, mom, do we have to?
Better yet...
s/IE and Outlook//
One reason to rewrite Minix is to show the world how quickly it *can* be functional, which would further refute the continuous FUD.
So you can make sure you're really in France!
It's also a FUD campaign.
Mods, you moderated PP insightful? Don't you get it?
What's this "We" shit, kemosabe?
Are you part of the bush administration?
So, if a website that you disagree with happens to exist, does that justify in any shape, form, or matter the passage of 'laws' to attempt to prohibit it?
If you believe that it does, then you really need to look at the possibility that you will actually be making yourself *less* free.
What would be really cool would be a TV documentary covering the entire process, with behind the scenes discussions on problems discovered. SuSE? Novell? IBM? Would Munich agree to such potentially embarassing discussions? Either way, there's a story there.
It's the SCO method. Throw around enough crap, and hope something stinks, err, sticks.
Plus, add the fact that Charter cable is working on adding VOIP to that bundle.
You mean like arbitrarily blocking blog posts?
This event will have much more effect if it is properly covered by the mainstream media.
Actually, I thought of this many years ago, to have a cube that can sit on the shelf, but it can be opened so you can hide something in it. In plain sight, but not visible.