Or.... just have a really cool name and put up a blog. Worked for me.
Interestingly, though, I recently found out that somebody thought I was selling toner cartriges - instead of Joe Stoner, they thought they were going to Joe's Toner. Maybe I should start selling toner....
Re:Students think CDs are expensive? No surprise.
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Well, yes, we are complaining about how expensive CD's are. That's because they weren't supposed to get more expensive at all - they were supposed to get cheaper. Look at the cost of a CD player over the past 15 years. They used to be prohibitively expensive (as all new technology tends to be), and were toys for the yuppiest of the yuppies. Now, you can get a simple CD player for $20 - less than some CDs. I think this is merit for complaining. That has nothing to do with students or the cost of bandwidth.
CD's are also very cheap to produce. Yes, the cost of the master image that is used to press CDs is expensive, but that hasn't stopped AOL from real-world-spamming us, has it? They must be pretty cheap if AOL can issue a new batch as often as they do. The technology is virtually unchanged since it was first introduced (not counting the recordable discs). If I buy Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" tomorrow, and compare it to a copy that was sold in 1987, do you think there will be any difference between the two? Today's copy should not cost $5 more than the 1987 copy.
And, I'd like to point out that if you show a little foresight, and obtain a lot of your music by borrowing from like-minded friends, it is indeed much easier to manage than CD's. The key is getting a consistent filename/directory naming convention, and making sure you tag your music. This morning, I had the urge to hear "Wolfman's Brother" by Phish, but also to listen to some Soulive and Gov't Mule. Ten seconds later, Wolfman's Brother was playing, and five seconds after that, the other music was queued. How does that require high bandwidth and lots of free time? Maybe it requires a little intelligence and some initial planning, but I have no problem putting some effort into something I care about.
Start smoking now... you're gonna do it in college anyway, you might as well be a cool kid now! And buy a whole bunch of cigarettes now because someday they're gonna be $5.50/pack! Oh, and don't sign up for cross-country. Especially if you're gonna smoke.
At the schools I went to, the focus of rebellion was drug use, specifically marijuana. The kids in this tribe wore black concert t-shirts and were called "freaks," though I think now everyone uses the west coast term "stoner."
Hey, that's what they've called me my whole life...
This effect would have a limited duration. Imagine if every Windows user switched to Linux tomorrow. By the end of the week there would be dozens, if not hundreds, of viruses that affected Linux. Sure, they may be harder to get through the door, but they will appear.
True, if everybody switched to Linux. But I'm not talking to everybody.:) I was also thinking that maybe Microsoft would continue to (almost) only develop for Windows, so we wouldn't have to worry about Outlook or MSSQL or IIS viruses.
Let's have a look at the list of what Palladium will and won't do, from the linked article:
Palladium will:
Run programs that could prevent illegal copying of or unauthorized access to information stored in PC's. - This is of no benefit to the consumer. If you don't want software that can do this, don't try to install it!
Permit owners of digital information, whether copyright holders or registrars responsible for student records, to set tamper-proof controls on who can see, copy, and alter digital files. The "registrar's student records" example is already taken care of with a properly configured network and special permissions set on the database applications, as well as the location(s) where this data is stored.
Prevent unauthorized access, via a computer network or the Internet, to Social Security numbers, credit-card information, and other personal data stored in PC's. Don't we already have this? At least, in secure (non-windows) systems...
Palladium will not:
Replace the Windows operating system. Hello, MacOS, Linux, *BSD, etc....
Search the Internet to detect and delete pirated software, music, and movies....actually, some of Adobe's applications have been known to search the LAN for other machines running the same application with the same serial number. It's been done, but should be left to the application vendor.
Eliminate spam and software viruses. Well, eliminating spam is going to take better filters than Hotmail has, and switching off Windows will take care of the vast, vast majority of viruses.
Prevent a digital thief from gaining access to a computer in person and disabling its hardware security features. Duh. Even Linux systems can be easily hacked with a live CD, removal of the BIOS battery, and a quick flick of the reset switch.
So, it appears that in addition to taking away fair use, Palladium isn't even giving us anything new. Well, maybe it looks new, but that's just because it's solving the same old problem using new tools. But remember what happened with WinXP the day it hit the streets? Remember that "Corporate version" that bypassed the "product activation" pile of crap? Who wants to bet we'll have Palladium cracked before it hits the street? Perhaps a paperclip soldered in to bypass the palladium chip...
Although when I was younger and the kids didn't know what the word "stoner" meant, they called me Joe Boner.
Does this give phone numbers corresponding IP?
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So, I'm not sure I understand it, but does this mean that my cellphone is going to have an IP address, of sorts? If so, this could mean that it could be incorporated into our current DNS system. Think - I could have some CNAMEs set up for my domain, so you could call me at cell.joestoner.com, home.joestoner.com, or work.joestoner.com, and this last address would also be the same ip as webmaster.phone.mycompany.com!
I'm hoping that my impression of this is right, because it would be pretty damn cool.
don't you see how easy it would be for any GNU to design exactly the same thing, incorporate LanShare with a database and a nice little script and I could make a version of this in java
Oh, when you put it that way, it is easy! See if AOL can put a HOWTO in their next batch of CD's.
This is my last response in this thread because the whole premise and your lack of understanding is beyond funny.
There is this beautiful option in windows called searching. You could do a search on the domain for *.mp3, then select all and enque, I am sure that that's all this program is doing but it is just doing it in the background.
I don't usually respond to flamebait, but come on! You seriously think that automatic discovery is nothing more than a fancy front for a full-fledged domain search? And, by the way, how do you intend to search the whole domain?
I checked your website to see what kind of person we're dealing with, too. "At this site, you will discover all about our ability to help you build your corporate network, as well as our courteous and resourceful staff." We will discover all about your ability? Your resourceful staff should find a good grammar resource. And then there's the line at the bottom - "if you don't hire us, your stock holders will know." Whoever came up with that line should not be allowed to speak in public.
A Favorite was the foam penguin marionettes several had spotted around the show, but no one remembered who was giving them out. The journo crowd also liked the Red Hat (red) baseball caps, which were being given out at set times, and you had to line up to get. The SuSE lizards were also prized.
Those were hands down my favorites - I have no idea who gave out the foam penguins: I was waiting for a "red red hat hat" when I noticed a penguin had been left behind in the chair I was standing at. People starting asking me where it came from. Lots of people. I decided to start saying "I don't remember," then I took the little foamy bastard!
My cat has attacked the penguin, the SuSE lizard is on a door knob (wonderful prehensile beanbag tail), and the "red red hat hat" is lost in my room somewhere.
That movie is where the line comes from; people tend to either love it or hate it, but it made me laugh for hours / days. Not everyone finds Ben Stiller funny, but (particularly in that movie) I do. Owen Wilson, too.
Yeah, I know... my reply was supposed to be funny, but apparently it was too subtle. Between The Cable Guy, Meet the Parents, and There's Something About Mary, I didn't have a good impression of him when Zoolander came to town. Maybe I'll rent it though. Good enough for timothy, good enough for joestoner.
I was at the convention yesterday (and saw CmdrTaco talking to the Ximian guy), but there was a question that I think needs to be asked. I don't remember what booth it was, but it was right next to the Gentoo Linux booth: What was the point of the guy playing a "Dance Dance Revolution"-type game? I don't think anybody there was staying away from Linux until they could play DDR on it.
And Taco, I hope the Ximian guy convinced you that they should get the award. Those VFolders are spectacular, the furniture in their booth was fun (looked like a jungle set for a kid's show), and Rupert the Ximian monkey was probably the most-coveted swag (except RedHat's red hats)!
A slashdotter is quoting an AOL member's web site? Please, remember that just because it's on the web, that doesn't mean it's true. Case in point: this article claims that a cubit is over 46 feet long.:)
It would be nice to have a link to the actual article instead of the frontpage of the site. Granted, the article is currently on the frontpage but won't be for long. Here is a permalink to the actual article.
He is really smart, but that is what makes it FUNNY
Bad, annoying design is not the same as humor. And being smart doesn't mean he can design web pages. I could understand if maybe the rest of his site didn't also looklikecrap. Why does each page need a different background pattern? That first link has some horrible color combinations, too. You can't get away with saying he intentionally made the page look bad when every other page on the site sucks, too.
Holy bad web design, batman! Animated.gif's as a background image was only cool the first time it could be done, and even then it wasn't cool. And nobody wants to hear some midi file start up when you open the page. Considering how little this guy seems to know about what web pages should look like, I don't think his opinions on IE are worth anything.
The post mentions a home/soho office. So let's expand the abbreviations out - we're looking at solutions for a home/[small office/home office] office, which means this is for either a home office, a small office office, or a home office office. Wouldn't "soho" have been enough? That's the point of abbreviations! don't surround an abbreviation with filler words! Aaah!
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I can't wait for it to come out on the Degenatron!
And in other news, hook your PS2 up to your vid capture card and make a crime spree divx clip! Rack up as many stars as you can, and show the world!
Or.... just have a really cool name and put up a blog. Worked for me.
Interestingly, though, I recently found out that somebody thought I was selling toner cartriges - instead of Joe Stoner, they thought they were going to Joe's Toner. Maybe I should start selling toner....
Well, yes, we are complaining about how expensive CD's are. That's because they weren't supposed to get more expensive at all - they were supposed to get cheaper. Look at the cost of a CD player over the past 15 years. They used to be prohibitively expensive (as all new technology tends to be), and were toys for the yuppiest of the yuppies. Now, you can get a simple CD player for $20 - less than some CDs. I think this is merit for complaining. That has nothing to do with students or the cost of bandwidth.
CD's are also very cheap to produce. Yes, the cost of the master image that is used to press CDs is expensive, but that hasn't stopped AOL from real-world-spamming us, has it? They must be pretty cheap if AOL can issue a new batch as often as they do. The technology is virtually unchanged since it was first introduced (not counting the recordable discs). If I buy Pink Floyd's "Wish You Were Here" tomorrow, and compare it to a copy that was sold in 1987, do you think there will be any difference between the two? Today's copy should not cost $5 more than the 1987 copy.
And, I'd like to point out that if you show a little foresight, and obtain a lot of your music by borrowing from like-minded friends, it is indeed much easier to manage than CD's. The key is getting a consistent filename/directory naming convention, and making sure you tag your music. This morning, I had the urge to hear "Wolfman's Brother" by Phish, but also to listen to some Soulive and Gov't Mule. Ten seconds later, Wolfman's Brother was playing, and five seconds after that, the other music was queued. How does that require high bandwidth and lots of free time? Maybe it requires a little intelligence and some initial planning, but I have no problem putting some effort into something I care about.
Start smoking now... you're gonna do it in college anyway, you might as well be a cool kid now! And buy a whole bunch of cigarettes now because someday they're gonna be $5.50/pack! Oh, and don't sign up for cross-country. Especially if you're gonna smoke.
Palladium will:
Palladium will not:
- Replace the Windows operating system. Hello, MacOS, Linux, *BSD, etc....
- Search the Internet to detect and delete pirated software, music, and movies.
...actually, some of Adobe's applications have been known to search the LAN for other machines running the same application with the same serial number. It's been done, but should be left to the application vendor.
- Eliminate spam and software viruses. Well, eliminating spam is going to take better filters than Hotmail has, and switching off Windows will take care of the vast, vast majority of viruses.
- Prevent a digital thief from gaining access to a computer in person and disabling its hardware security features. Duh. Even Linux systems can be easily hacked with a live CD, removal of the BIOS battery, and a quick flick of the reset switch.
So, it appears that in addition to taking away fair use, Palladium isn't even giving us anything new. Well, maybe it looks new, but that's just because it's solving the same old problem using new tools. But remember what happened with WinXP the day it hit the streets? Remember that "Corporate version" that bypassed the "product activation" pile of crap? Who wants to bet we'll have Palladium cracked before it hits the street? Perhaps a paperclip soldered in to bypass the palladium chip...I was lucky with my name. It's easy to remember.
Although when I was younger and the kids didn't know what the word "stoner" meant, they called me Joe Boner.
So, I'm not sure I understand it, but does this mean that my cellphone is going to have an IP address, of sorts? If so, this could mean that it could be incorporated into our current DNS system. Think - I could have some CNAMEs set up for my domain, so you could call me at cell.joestoner.com, home.joestoner.com, or work.joestoner.com, and this last address would also be the same ip as webmaster.phone.mycompany.com!
I'm hoping that my impression of this is right, because it would be pretty damn cool.
I made a quick write-up about this on my site, including a screenshot of Bork in action!
http://www.joestoner.com/bork.php
I am not afraid of the slashdot effect! My provider probably is though...
This is my last response in this thread because the whole premise and your lack of understanding is beyond funny.
I checked your website to see what kind of person we're dealing with, too. "At this site, you will discover all about our ability to help you build your corporate network, as well as our courteous and resourceful staff." We will discover all about your ability? Your resourceful staff should find a good grammar resource. And then there's the line at the bottom - "if you don't hire us, your stock holders will know." Whoever came up with that line should not be allowed to speak in public.
My cat has attacked the penguin, the SuSE lizard is on a door knob (wonderful prehensile beanbag tail), and the "red red hat hat" is lost in my room somewhere.
Sorry, never heard of it. I can't watch movies good.
Do you plan on making software that will help kids who can't read good ...
Do you mean kids who can't read well?
Sorry, I only grammar-nazi when it's funny.
I was at the convention yesterday (and saw CmdrTaco talking to the Ximian guy), but there was a question that I think needs to be asked. I don't remember what booth it was, but it was right next to the Gentoo Linux booth: What was the point of the guy playing a "Dance Dance Revolution"-type game? I don't think anybody there was staying away from Linux until they could play DDR on it.
And Taco, I hope the Ximian guy convinced you that they should get the award. Those VFolders are spectacular, the furniture in their booth was fun (looked like a jungle set for a kid's show), and Rupert the Ximian monkey was probably the most-coveted swag (except RedHat's red hats)!
A slashdotter is quoting an AOL member's web site? Please, remember that just because it's on the web, that doesn't mean it's true. Case in point: this article claims that a cubit is over 46 feet long. :)
It would be nice to have a link to the actual article instead of the frontpage of the site. Granted, the article is currently on the frontpage but won't be for long. Here is a permalink to the actual article.
Holy bad web design, batman! Animated .gif's as a background image was only cool the first time it could be done, and even then it wasn't cool. And nobody wants to hear some midi file start up when you open the page. Considering how little this guy seems to know about what web pages should look like, I don't think his opinions on IE are worth anything.
I do seem to recall the end of 2002
Really? Then you didn't drink enough.
(I hope nobody else posted this...)
The post mentions a home/soho office. So let's expand the abbreviations out - we're looking at solutions for a home/[small office/home office] office, which means this is for either a home office, a small office office, or a home office office. Wouldn't "soho" have been enough? That's the point of abbreviations! don't surround an abbreviation with filler words! Aaah!
I swear, every time I see the word isotoners, it looks like my name for a second (look at my url). Drives me mad!