>> "Human genome = 3 billion base pairs = 6 GBit. Windows + Office = 20 Gbit. Which is more impressive?"
A base pair has four combinations. E.g., A=T != T=A
It's a double helix, but the two strands contain the same information. That's why they count the base pairs, not the bases. It's basically like using RAID 1.
So that should make 12 GBit right? ( 12 20 so your arugment still stands, of course. )
Whenever the topic of immortality comes up, everyone is quick to point out the problem of overpopulation. However, that's not the *only* problem.
It will also stifle innovation, for example.
I had a physics teacher in high school who told us that there are physicist alive today who do not believe some of the well-supported modern theories, and it's a problem, but they're old and we'll just have to wait until their die.
Unless people become more flexible in their views, immortality just won't work for a developing civilisation, even if you enforce sterility.
NOTE: No, I don't want to die either;) Maybe if I stay open-minded I can have an excuse not to for a while, though...
Mostly true, but are you sure about childbirth mortality rates? I heard that it was more of a modern problem due to women wearing corsets and infections (as people lived in more crowded conditions).
Yeah, you'll notice that a team of cheap programmers writes it like:
printf("Hello world!\n");
// 3 cheap coders x $0.05 = $0.15
A single programming Guru will write it as:
/* * Hello world! * Copyright (c) 2005 John "Code Guru" Doe * * This programme tells the computer to say hello * to the world, using correct Engligh grammar. * It should look like: * * Hello, world! * * NOTES * * The programme is limited to one way in which * it greets the world. In version 2.0 we may * include another variant of the phrase. We * will need an advanced AI engine for the task. * * BUGS * * The punctuation is not entirely correct. * The programme skips the comma between * "Hello" and "world". * * TODO * * Needs more testing. */
// Greet the world. To do that, we make the // computer say "Hello, world!". printf("Hello world!\n");
Cosmic radiation wouldn't be at the top of the list of my worries, what with all the strange artifacts they've been finding on Mars and the noises heard at the lower levels of the complex...
The way I see it is the RIAA wants the law to protect their lazy asses. I hope that fails, because then they will actually have to compete, which means better (and right now it's *way* sub-par) service for the consumer.
Here's one. Most of the music that I seek isn't on iTunes or equivalent services, because it's not mainstream.
If some company started a service, with a substantial international collection of music, I would pay for the convenience of instant access to the songs. However, until what I want to obain is not in the inventory, I have no choice but to "steal".
(I think the word "stealing" is misleading in this context. When you download a song, you make a copy; the original doesn't disappear.)
>> "If they aren't paying you for something then you shouldn't be doing it. This is not a bad attitude and shouldn't affect your chances for promotion or anything else."
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>> What am I missing?
:)
Nothing. I was wrong. Thanks for correcting me
About your sig:
>> "Human genome = 3 billion base pairs = 6 GBit. Windows + Office = 20 Gbit. Which is more impressive?"
A base pair has four combinations. E.g., A=T != T=A
It's a double helix, but the two strands contain the same information. That's why they count the base pairs, not the bases. It's basically like using RAID 1.
So that should make 12 GBit right? ( 12 20 so your arugment still stands, of course. )
>> "And then redirected the main page to a pleasant little website showing photographs of slaughterhouses."
;)
Wait... did he ask the slaughterhouse photo host if it's OK to steal *their* bandwidth?
Whenever the topic of immortality comes up, everyone is quick to point out the problem of overpopulation. However, that's not the *only* problem.
;) Maybe if I stay open-minded I can have an excuse not to for a while, though...
It will also stifle innovation, for example.
I had a physics teacher in high school who told us that there are physicist alive today who do not believe some of the well-supported modern theories, and it's a problem, but they're old and we'll just have to wait until their die.
Unless people become more flexible in their views, immortality just won't work for a developing civilisation, even if you enforce sterility.
NOTE: No, I don't want to die either
While we're at it, why not ask the same question about college degrees? Isn't it really the same issue?
Mostly true, but are you sure about childbirth mortality rates? I heard that it was more of a modern problem due to women wearing corsets and infections (as people lived in more crowded conditions).
Anyone got the straight dope on this one?
I think it still counts as counter-terrorism. Everything does nowadays.
Yeah, you'll notice that a team of cheap programmers writes it like:
printf("Hello world!\n");
// 3 cheap coders x $0.05 = $0.15
A single programming Guru will write it as:
/*
* Hello world!
* Copyright (c) 2005 John "Code Guru" Doe
*
* This programme tells the computer to say hello
* to the world, using correct Engligh grammar.
* It should look like:
*
* Hello, world!
*
* NOTES
*
* The programme is limited to one way in which
* it greets the world. In version 2.0 we may
* include another variant of the phrase. We
* will need an advanced AI engine for the task.
*
* BUGS
*
* The punctuation is not entirely correct.
* The programme skips the comma between
* "Hello" and "world".
*
* TODO
*
* Needs more testing.
*/
// Greet the world. To do that, we make the
// computer say "Hello, world!".
printf("Hello world!\n");
// 1 guru coder x $80/hr x 8 hours = $640.00
Cosmic radiation wouldn't be at the top of the list of my worries, what with all the strange artifacts they've been finding on Mars and the noises heard at the lower levels of the complex...
>> "...what the heck is a boffin?"
What, you serious? A boffin is slang for a scientist, preferably in a white lab coat. Like, what you see in the comic strips.
...a little healthy competition? ;)
Yep, and if you prefer .MOV to .WMV, here's the link: http://ffmovies.ign.com/filmforce/video/article/63 6/636398/doom_trailer_072505_qthighwide.mov
(this one's high res)
Good point! Thanks for the tip.
Ever since I was born, my elders have been telling me that I'll ruin my vision by staring at the computer monitor. It was common knowledge.
I'm 21 and my vision is still fine, despite the fact that I've stared at monitors at lot. Last time I had a doctor check my vision, it was 20/15.
Cell phones are probably not harmless, but it will probably be a while before we have a clear understanding of the consequences of using one.
The way I see it is the RIAA wants the law to protect their lazy asses. I hope that fails, because then they will actually have to compete, which means better (and right now it's *way* sub-par) service for the consumer.
Here's one. Most of the music that I seek isn't on iTunes or equivalent services, because it's not mainstream.
If some company started a service, with a substantial international collection of music, I would pay for the convenience of instant access to the songs. However, until what I want to obain is not in the inventory, I have no choice but to "steal".
(I think the word "stealing" is misleading in this context. When you download a song, you make a copy; the original doesn't disappear.)
Dude, those penises were photoshopped on! I can't believe they're making money off of this!
If you just want to get to the highest res trailer, here's the link: http://pdl.warnerbros.com/wbmovies/vforvendetta/V_ trailer_1920_reflect_HD.mov
"Well just block port 80, 8080"
:(
That would be a pain, but I'd just connect to my home machine, port 22, and then 'links2'. I'd miss out on all the porn images though
>> "What is scary though is that web usage can be monitored. In contrast, coffee breaks and quickies in an empty conference room can't."
;)
Why? Just put a sheet for people to sign in, sign out...
>> "One of my coworkers seems to be on the phone constantly."
The guy with the red stapler, right?
>> "...I tend to find bits of code that can be used in whatever I am working on..."
;)
Just don't forget to remove the GPL headers
>> "If they aren't paying you for something then you shouldn't be doing it. This is not a bad attitude and shouldn't affect your chances for promotion or anything else."
It shouldn't... but it does.
The real world isn't ideal.
>> "...and spent less time catching up and more time... surfing. ;)"
I'm composing a list of people not to hire. You're on it too. Next...
>> "...I'm not doing things that put the company at risk (surfing porn, emailing competitors, etc)."
How does surfing porn put the company at risk? (...should I close my other tabs..?)