This thing runs at 10 Gbps. Ethernet uses Manchester encoding (+-=1, -+=0), which means you have to double the bps to obtain the bandwidth. So you need (about) 20GHz of bandwidth on the cable. At that frequency, losses in a copper cable are just too high. You'd need to use either wave conduits (big metal pipes, not an option) or optical fiber.
I used to play Ultima Online a lot. I had some friends in the game, and indeed this is required to make good progress. After failing nearly all my exams, I decided to quit UO (that was almost 2 years ago).
Even though I haven't played since, I still have email contact with one of the people from my "party", and he keeps asking me to come back... so even after 2 years, the social aspect isn't entirely lost.
That being said, I will never play another game of this type again:)
Here in Belgium, we have a system called "Proton". It is used for really small transactions, say anything less than 10 euro or so. It is a card with a chip on it, and you can charge it to a maximum of about 120 euro at an ATM machine. When you pay with it afterwards, you no longer require to enter a PIN code. This system is handy for small transactions, because this way you don't need to fiddle with change, and you don't have to wait for the bank to authorise a debit card after you enter your PIN.
Despite a 100% matter to energy conversion rate antimatter has got to be one of the most inefficient fuel sources out there when you look at the entire picture! We'd be conserving resources by making coal-powered spaceships...
The reason why they want to use antimatter is because it is the only type of propellant that produces the required thrust for an acceptable quantity of fuel. If you were to use something like coal for this, you would require such a huge mass of coal it would simply be impossible to build the ship.
We would never use coal of course, because we'd require a huge oxygen supply to burn it in space too, but I suppose you were kidding about the coal anyway:)
Besides, the above would apply for any chemical proppelant.
What's he doing sending personal emails while he's at his job, anyway? It's the same thing as using a company phone to make personal calls. All he has to do is get a 'personal' internet connection, and the problem is solved.
I use the plain old Mailbox format, but I have a script making a backup of this file every week. That way, the Mailbox file doesn't get too big, and it's still easy to view old messages.
The list did not "disapear". It was simply never put in. It's the same as forgetting to print the list of the party on a classic ballot. This has nothing to do with a failure of the automatic system. And if you don't like floppies, what do you suggest? Send the votes over the Internet?
Seems like the first one to get there will initially own the astroids, and therefore will have a monopoly on resources when earth's natural resources run out. Will there ever be a space war over these things? Seems possible to me.
Finally, the first step to bring Orbital Lasers to the masses. I've always dreamt of a site that would (perhaps even for a modest fee) allow you to scorch random parts of the world.
Maybe laser control could be regulated in a way similar to the moderation system on this site.
I think working on a program like this is a bit like a dream coming true: study thousands of porn pics, try to find ways to detect what they have in common, and get paid to do so:)
I've been using the Logitech Cordless Desktop for a year now, and I like it. Much easier to put the keyboard aside and do some studying (hmm...).
The batteries of the mouse need to be replaced quite often (three times so far), but I never had to replace the keyboard batteries so far.
As for security, there are only two channels, so it would be easy to "listen in" on the text being typed. It would be funny if they equipped the school's PC rooms with them though.
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ah, ok... in our course they just said "ethernet uses manchester". I didn't bother to check if that was only specific to 10Mb :)
This thing runs at 10 Gbps. Ethernet uses Manchester encoding (+-=1, -+=0), which means you have to double the bps to obtain the bandwidth. So you need (about) 20GHz of bandwidth on the cable. At that frequency, losses in a copper cable are just too high. You'd need to use either wave conduits (big metal pipes, not an option) or optical fiber.
I used to play Ultima Online a lot. I had some friends in the game, and indeed this is required to make good progress. After failing nearly all my exams, I decided to quit UO (that was almost 2 years ago).
:)
Even though I haven't played since, I still have email contact with one of the people from my "party", and he keeps asking me to come back... so even after 2 years, the social aspect isn't entirely lost.
That being said, I will never play another game of this type again
Here in Belgium, we have a system called "Proton". It is used for really small transactions, say anything less than 10 euro or so. It is a card with a chip on it, and you can charge it to a maximum of about 120 euro at an ATM machine. When you pay with it afterwards, you no longer require to enter a PIN code. This system is handy for small transactions, because this way you don't need to fiddle with change, and you don't have to wait for the bank to authorise a debit card after you enter your PIN.
We would never use coal of course, because we'd require a huge oxygen supply to burn it in space too, but I suppose you were kidding about the coal anyway
But then again, you can't smoke an ounce of gold, can you? :)
What's he doing sending personal emails while he's at his job, anyway? It's the same thing as using a company phone to make personal calls. All he has to do is get a 'personal' internet connection, and the problem is solved.
I use the plain old Mailbox format, but I have a script making a backup of this file every week. That way, the Mailbox file doesn't get too big, and it's still easy to view old messages.
The list did not "disapear". It was simply never put in. It's the same as forgetting to print the list of the party on a classic ballot. This has nothing to do with a failure of the automatic system. And if you don't like floppies, what do you suggest? Send the votes over the Internet?
50% of the Americans don't vote anyway...
Well, it is the _Red Hat_ Package Manager, so they can do whatever they want with it, I guess.
Seems like the first one to get there will initially own the astroids, and therefore will have a monopoly on resources when earth's natural resources run out. Will there ever be a space war over these things? Seems possible to me.
Finally, the first step to bring Orbital Lasers to the masses. I've always dreamt of a site that would (perhaps even for a modest fee) allow you to scorch random parts of the world. Maybe laser control could be regulated in a way similar to the moderation system on this site.
I think working on a program like this is a bit like a dream coming true: study thousands of porn pics, try to find ways to detect what they have in common, and get paid to do so :)
Nope, everything is black.... Just select the text to read it, or save it to disk or something.
I've been using the Logitech Cordless Desktop for a year now, and I like it. Much easier to put the keyboard aside and do some studying (hmm...). The batteries of the mouse need to be replaced quite often (three times so far), but I never had to replace the keyboard batteries so far. As for security, there are only two channels, so it would be easy to "listen in" on the text being typed. It would be funny if they equipped the school's PC rooms with them though.