Does the OS run on the notebook? Is it able to run the basic applications, even if the HD is swapping like crazy? If so, they're going to have trouble succeeding with the lawsuit.
You can't buy the cheapest thing available and expect it to run WELL. Only to run.
What about putting some large capacitors in series with the transformers? A capacitor will pass AC without too much trouble, but will block DC currents such as the ones a solar event (or an EMP) will create. Even if the voltage generated is too high, one could use relays across the capacitors to detect DC voltages and use them to trip existing emergency disconnects.
Of course, the big question is (and always will be), how much would it cost?
That's VERY interesting, and an exciting concept. PCs ARE very personal, to the point where people sharing a PC might as well be sharing a toothbrush, in my opinion. You want things set up the way you like it, and for them not to change abruptly when the tech guy fiddles with things.
I can think of a couple of caveats, however. First and foremost is malware/antivirus; one person's infected machine might cause problems for others even if that badware is blocked on their PCs. I'd recommend the company provide an antivirus and make sure it's effective and updated.
The second problem will be users. Yes, it may be his machine, but he's using it for work; when he screws it up and can't operate it, he'll cry to the boss and both will call for you. Then you'll be stuck with who knows what hardware/software to try to fix. Remember the 90/90 rule; 90% of the users will take up 90% of the time, and the remaining 10% of the users will take up the other 90% of your time.
I'd be interested in hearing what solutions you've found for the above, and any other suggestions you have for managing such a mishmash of stuff.
I think BSA gives bounties to whistleblowers, and the size varies on how much stolen software they discover... Depending on the size of your company it could run to years worth of salary.
If the company won't correct the problem, and you think the blame will fall on you...
It's different because Canadians have ALREADY paid for the content, in the form of a levy on all storage media. So the media companies want to be paid twice.
These posts are for a REPLY to my original post; it was trolled down and thus became invisible, making it look like my original post was the malicious one.
...Considering most recent cell phone batteries will already last 3-4 days. And does it have enough current capacity to RUN the cell phone, replacing the current battery?
It's come quickly, but I think it's too late; the term "netbook" is now in common use as a generic term, which invalidates trademarks. Now excuse me, I gotta put the milk back in the fridge.
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Here's a product that can be adapted to a grid network that can power cars.
Are there any good open-source progs with the same functionality as RealDVD? Let's spread that around and watch the MPAA try to play whack-a-mole.
"Publishing", in the context of that law, means distribution for sale. I don't believe that's what the prankster did.
The real reason he was fined so heavily is because he didn't show up at court. Judges strongly dislike that behavior.
It also means the robot guards can just be programmed to kill anything that moves, without having to bother trying to protect a crew.
'Course, that might mean a massacre at the port if there's a problem shutting down the guards...
o/^ I see a netbook and I want to paint it blaaack...
Yup, flat black spray paint and some blue painter's tape to mask off the essential bits. That'll take the cute off it.
I notice, however, that you no longer have any "cat-on-commercial" videos on the site. :(
Sooooo, what does this mean to a citizen of another country (say the United States) who has no assets in GB? Are they able to reach out and touch you?
Does the OS run on the notebook? Is it able to run the basic applications, even if the HD is swapping like crazy? If so, they're going to have trouble succeeding with the lawsuit.
You can't buy the cheapest thing available and expect it to run WELL. Only to run.
What about putting some large capacitors in series with the transformers? A capacitor will pass AC without too much trouble, but will block DC currents such as the ones a solar event (or an EMP) will create. Even if the voltage generated is too high, one could use relays across the capacitors to detect DC voltages and use them to trip existing emergency disconnects.
Of course, the big question is (and always will be), how much would it cost?
Perhaps, if they'd managed to convert their entire planet to energy, it would approach the energy of a supernova.
Heh. Just as I said that, I figured I could calculate it; or rather, Google could...
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=(mass+of+the+earth)+*+(speed+of+light+squared)+in+joules&btnG=Search
(Assuming the aliens' planet was roughly the size of ours.) Not even, not by 2 orders of magnitude.
Don't panic folks, that wasn't a gamma ray burst; it was his cat expressing her opinion of his joke.
That's VERY interesting, and an exciting concept. PCs ARE very personal, to the point where people sharing a PC might as well be sharing a toothbrush, in my opinion. You want things set up the way you like it, and for them not to change abruptly when the tech guy fiddles with things.
I can think of a couple of caveats, however. First and foremost is malware/antivirus; one person's infected machine might cause problems for others even if that badware is blocked on their PCs. I'd recommend the company provide an antivirus and make sure it's effective and updated.
The second problem will be users. Yes, it may be his machine, but he's using it for work; when he screws it up and can't operate it, he'll cry to the boss and both will call for you. Then you'll be stuck with who knows what hardware/software to try to fix. Remember the 90/90 rule; 90% of the users will take up 90% of the time, and the remaining 10% of the users will take up the other 90% of your time.
I'd be interested in hearing what solutions you've found for the above, and any other suggestions you have for managing such a mishmash of stuff.
I think BSA gives bounties to whistleblowers, and the size varies on how much stolen software they discover... Depending on the size of your company it could run to years worth of salary.
If the company won't correct the problem, and you think the blame will fall on you...
It doesn't block 8080? That means you can use the web interface from outside. Maybe.
It's different because Canadians have ALREADY paid for the content, in the form of a levy on all storage media. So the media companies want to be paid twice.
...still have the stupid installer that won't go away?
locking down Linux terminals to comply with company policies
Sooo, what exactly ARE these company policies?
These posts are for a REPLY to my original post; it was trolled down and thus became invisible, making it look like my original post was the malicious one.
Srsly, do not click on the zoy.org link.
Whoa!
Someone must've changed the Wikipedia page to a shock site after I linked it!
Then someone else must've reverted the change before I got to look at it again!
Beware folks. Wikipedia is DANGEROUS!
@__@
Something like this?
That's so eighties...
Someone might appreciate a link to a sample of his work...
You mean, like with LGPL? I'm all for it.
...Considering most recent cell phone batteries will already last 3-4 days. And does it have enough current capacity to RUN the cell phone, replacing the current battery?
It's come quickly, but I think it's too late; the term "netbook" is now in common use as a generic term, which invalidates trademarks. Now excuse me, I gotta put the milk back in the fridge.
It might provide a smokescreen; but more likely it would inspire true due-diligence.