"What the providers really fear is that people will actually start using what they've been told they already have."
Yes and no. Yes they have been told they have 6Mbps or whatever of "on all the time" Internet access. This advertising is basically true given certain assumptions about customer behavior. When that drastically changes, it changes the product (service). The FA uses the phone line analogy. Do you think if all of the sudden everyone wanted to use the phone ALL THE TIME they would expect it to work? No, people understand how that works. Articles like this are good at explaining how things work to common users (and incidentally good at dampening some of the blow if it does all go to hell -- think about who has an interest in this article's publication:) ). But I digress. The point is that people are poorly educated and need to better understand the Internet's limitations, but also that it's NOT a punishment on people that want to use "their" bandwidth 24 hrs a day. Anyone who understands the Internet knows 24hr full utilization by every user is unrealistic. If it was the ISPs would have no profitable business model and no one would have access.
...proclaiming what could "kill" the Internet... sigh.
From TFA: "The solution, of course, is to make the pipes connecting to the Internet fatter."
No, no, no. The solution is solid multicasting. So what if everyone is watching American Idol and Survivor and Lost and whatever other crap is on TV at once. Content should be limited by the pipe/hardware itself (something that's measurable and predictable), not the erratic behavior of customer.
Yes... [clears throat] ahem... The exports of Libya are numerous in amount. One thing they export is corn, or as the Indians call it, "maize". Another famous Indian was "Crazy Horse". In conclusion, Libya is a land of contrast. Thank you.
I think the key point here is that we should send AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE to Mars. Radiation will slowly kill off the weaker ones and we will develop a radiation-proof super-race. Dibs on a window seat.
Playing console games is most fun when done with friends, and not just bleeding edge gamer friends (i.e. not just males). I find it is MUCH more fun to play old NES games where the terrible controls discount skill and add a random element to who wins whatever. FYI: girls like to play Dr Mario and Paperboy WAY more than GTA.
That's not that bad. I have several programming books with 1500 pages give or take.
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Right, or someone like me, who is young yet fairly competent with C. As a style guide/commentary I see no harm in Mr. Jones sharing his insights. What college grad wouldn't benefit from the teachings of experience.
It's worth noting that the size (i.e. yield) of a nuclear weapon terrorists would be likely to acquire/build would be very low (maybe a few kilotons). And while the destruction sowed by such a device would be larger than that of a plane or truck bomb, it would not destroy a city.
First the bomb is likely to be detonated at ground level, or a few stories up in a garage. This limits the blast damage significantly. Assuming an urban environment, tall buildings would also limit the devices blast effectiveness. US and Soviet bombs of the Cold War were several *mega*tons, and were detonated several thousand feet in the air. With a terrorist's bomb you will not see the massive air burst followed by a blast wave that topples buildings and vaporizes people for miles.
The most dangerous effect from small bombs detonated at ground level is fallout. This would likely be enhanced by the very structures that limited the blast radius. Surrounding buildings would force radioactive dust and debris up, making the likelihood of winds blowing the fallout over a larger area higher.
Indeed, a nuclear detonation in Manhattan would destroy several blocks and kills tens if not hundreds of thousands of people. Such an event would be devastating to our economy and to the lives of millions. IMHO this is something completely different from Cold War style nuclear scares. A nuclear war between the US and Soviet Union would have killed hundreds of millions of people, billions in the after effects. Here, the likelihood of you being personally and directly harmed by a terrorist nuclear weapon is relatively low when compared to the effects to the economy on a national (and global) scale.
It's only *lost* productivity if they *would be* doing something else its place. I'd wager that most people do what has to get done, nothing more. If they didn't have to delete spam, they'd simply spend more time at the water cooler.
Comcast and Linksys Make Sharing a High-Speed Internet Connection Easier
Monday May 3, 12:37 pm ET
New Comcast Home Networking Package Includes Linksys Cable Gateway For Connecting the Entire Household to the Internet
IRVINE, Calif., May 3/PRNewswire/ -- Linksys®, a division of Cisco Systems Inc., today announced the deployment... "
Now think of all the things you may not fully understand: insurance, pharmaceuticals, medical practice, cars, mortgages, banking, world trade, unions, etc.
I actually find a Zen-like peace in accepting that those who control the MONEY, are truly those who control.
Henry Ford once said: "It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning."
Why is this sad? Perhaps instead of complaining about it, you should try to take advantage of the situation. Invest in such a company or try to shut them down, but don't complain; it gets you nowhere.
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"The problem with a 'free society' is that some people have far far too much time on their hands
I thought this was a GOAL of a free society: to allow progress to give us free time for leisure.
needs a 'loser pays' system - at least so some proportion. Society has become so litigious that if IBM had lost here, everyone and their mother whom had ever worked in semiconductors would sue IBM, Intel, AMD, VIA, etc. I hate to think that this prospect was a factor in the decision, or in any case of its kind. Sadly, firms will often settle rather than take even a very small risk at trial for fear that a loss would prompt a flood of very expensive suits.
and welcome to WalMart. My name is Cletis and I will be your personal saleman. Your most recent purchases include one Remington Bolt Action 700 CDL, two First Response Pregnancy Tests, and a case of motor oil. [Click, click, click] Can I interest you in a 1 Gallon Jar of Pickles?
Almost no corporations care about the consumer. they care about profits, and profits. and if they look like they care about the consumer, they're only doing it to raise profits, not because they actually care.
Perhaps they have simply found a model where these two things are not mutually exclusive.
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"What the providers really fear is that people will actually start using what they've been told they already have."
:) ). But I digress. The point is that people are poorly educated and need to better understand the Internet's limitations, but also that it's NOT a punishment on people that want to use "their" bandwidth 24 hrs a day. Anyone who understands the Internet knows 24hr full utilization by every user is unrealistic. If it was the ISPs would have no profitable business model and no one would have access.
Yes and no. Yes they have been told they have 6Mbps or whatever of "on all the time" Internet access. This advertising is basically true given certain assumptions about customer behavior. When that drastically changes, it changes the product (service). The FA uses the phone line analogy. Do you think if all of the sudden everyone wanted to use the phone ALL THE TIME they would expect it to work? No, people understand how that works. Articles like this are good at explaining how things work to common users (and incidentally good at dampening some of the blow if it does all go to hell -- think about who has an interest in this article's publication
...proclaiming what could "kill" the Internet... sigh.
From TFA: "The solution, of course, is to make the pipes connecting to the Internet fatter."
No, no, no. The solution is solid multicasting. So what if everyone is watching American Idol and Survivor and Lost and whatever other crap is on TV at once. Content should be limited by the pipe/hardware itself (something that's measurable and predictable), not the erratic behavior of customer.
Yes... [clears throat] ahem... The exports of Libya are numerous in amount. One thing they export is corn, or as the Indians call it, "maize". Another famous Indian was "Crazy Horse". In conclusion, Libya is a land of contrast. Thank you.
I'm gonna stop using condoms too while I'm at it.
Yeah, but then you're into the Penetrate and Patch idea.
No, lead is insufficient. They'll need something heavier, like Urani... oh.
I think the key point here is that we should send AS MANY PEOPLE AS POSSIBLE to Mars. Radiation will slowly kill off the weaker ones and we will develop a radiation-proof super-race. Dibs on a window seat.
Screw this.
Playing console games is most fun when done with friends, and not just bleeding edge gamer friends (i.e. not just males). I find it is MUCH more fun to play old NES games where the terrible controls discount skill and add a random element to who wins whatever. FYI: girls like to play Dr Mario and Paperboy WAY more than GTA.
That's not that bad. I have several programming books with 1500 pages give or take.
Right, or someone like me, who is young yet fairly competent with C. As a style guide/commentary I see no harm in Mr. Jones sharing his insights. What college grad wouldn't benefit from the teachings of experience.
Their area of expertise in cleaning, cooking and making babies.
Clearly, your's in grammar.
It's worth noting that the size (i.e. yield) of a nuclear weapon terrorists would be likely to acquire/build would be very low (maybe a few kilotons). And while the destruction sowed by such a device would be larger than that of a plane or truck bomb, it would not destroy a city.
First the bomb is likely to be detonated at ground level, or a few stories up in a garage. This limits the blast damage significantly. Assuming an urban environment, tall buildings would also limit the devices blast effectiveness. US and Soviet bombs of the Cold War were several *mega*tons, and were detonated several thousand feet in the air. With a terrorist's bomb you will not see the massive air burst followed by a blast wave that topples buildings and vaporizes people for miles.
The most dangerous effect from small bombs detonated at ground level is fallout. This would likely be enhanced by the very structures that limited the blast radius. Surrounding buildings would force radioactive dust and debris up, making the likelihood of winds blowing the fallout over a larger area higher.
Indeed, a nuclear detonation in Manhattan would destroy several blocks and kills tens if not hundreds of thousands of people. Such an event would be devastating to our economy and to the lives of millions. IMHO this is something completely different from Cold War style nuclear scares. A nuclear war between the US and Soviet Union would have killed hundreds of millions of people, billions in the after effects. Here, the likelihood of you being personally and directly harmed by a terrorist nuclear weapon is relatively low when compared to the effects to the economy on a national (and global) scale.
It's only *lost* productivity if they *would be* doing something else its place. I'd wager that most people do what has to get done, nothing more. If they didn't have to delete spam, they'd simply spend more time at the water cooler.
Don't mistake DNA and software. When someone creates a virus will we be able to fix it quickly and minimize its effects?
We don't understand DNA as well as we do code. For now closed is better.
On Yahoo there is a Press Release:
/PRNewswire/ -- Linksys®, a division of Cisco Systems Inc., today announced the deployment... "
here
"Press Release Source: Linksys
Comcast and Linksys Make Sharing a High-Speed
Internet Connection Easier
Monday May 3, 12:37 pm ET
New Comcast Home Networking Package Includes Linksys Cable Gateway For Connecting the Entire Household to the Internet
IRVINE, Calif., May 3
Now think of all the things you may not fully understand: insurance, pharmaceuticals, medical practice, cars, mortgages, banking, world trade, unions, etc.
I actually find a Zen-like peace in accepting that those who control the MONEY, are truly those who control.
Henry Ford once said: "It is well enough that people of the nation do not understand our banking and monetary system, for if they did, I believe there would be a revolution before tomorrow morning."
Well enough, indeed. Oooommmm...
Why is this sad? Perhaps instead of complaining about it, you should try to take advantage of the situation. Invest in such a company or try to shut them down, but don't complain; it gets you nowhere.
"The problem with a 'free society' is that some people have far far too much time on their hands
I thought this was a GOAL of a free society: to allow progress to give us free time for leisure.
needs a 'loser pays' system - at least so some proportion. Society has become so litigious that if IBM had lost here, everyone and their mother whom had ever worked in semiconductors would sue IBM, Intel, AMD, VIA, etc. I hate to think that this prospect was a factor in the decision, or in any case of its kind. Sadly, firms will often settle rather than take even a very small risk at trial for fear that a loss would prompt a flood of very expensive suits.
"Without a doubt. I can't help but smile at the whole thing. I am sure Sun would rather die than allow IBM to 'help' them."
I doubt shareholders feel this way... unless their goal is to be bought out.
and welcome to WalMart. My name is Cletis and I will be your personal saleman. Your most recent purchases include one Remington Bolt Action 700 CDL, two First Response Pregnancy Tests, and a case of motor oil. [Click, click, click] Can I interest you in a 1 Gallon Jar of Pickles?
"Last March Benetton announced similar plans to weave RFID tags into its designer clothes..."
Put them in the tag. If you don't like the idea of an RFID rubbing your neck then cut it out.
I know, I know. You *have* to keep the tag; that's how you know it a [insert designer here]. Pfft.
Almost no corporations care about the consumer. they care about profits, and profits. and if they look like they care about the consumer, they're only doing it to raise profits, not because they actually care.
Perhaps they have simply found a model where these two things are not mutually exclusive.
"Why not put big metal grid around each turbine?"
In other news: An estimated 22,000 birds have been killed by flying into large metal grids.
Imaging if 60 million people were killed by running out into traffic or if 98 million people were killed by running themselves into windows.
"When you turn on your lights you kill something, no matter what the source of electricity."
What about solar energy?
I would also like to know at what point I am no longer "starting to read" Henlein? I want to make sure I read this book at the right time.