I don't watch TV on my computer, but I do however use my computer to copy my DVD's. I can't afford a DVD/RW so I use VCD which is okay for a lot of movies I like - many are older 2 channel films.
I've been very interested in "Digital VCR" lately because I could save my favorite shows. I could care less about file sharing, but I don't have time to watch every show!
I've also considered Cable In The Classroom could be an option because I know two high schools with VCD players [DVD/TV].
What does everyone recommend? I'm using Digital Cable and I could use any platform.
Geez man my cousin lived in the downtown/inner city/ghetto area and couldn't get a phone line into his building - no one would install it.
The telephone companies coporate offices are about 10 (actually 8) blocks away. There is apartments 6 blocks away with T1 lines to the highest priced apartments.
The problem is the tax doesn't get paid back. At least the money doesn't trickle down. The problem was that he lived in a building which never had service - they refused to setup the line (drop it into the window?) without funds from the city which "weren't there".
He was willing to pay for everything except what they (the company) has to pay by law. So we collect tax and it's not even paying to get real customers! I feel sorry for people who need 911 services but can't get a phone. It's been ruled here in my city that 911 is a right because it's funded by taxes.
The problem was the pay phone was always being used by crack dealers. But for some reason it was only 20 cents so maybe it all works out?
We just figured the police paid the other 30 cents and listened in...
[the moral of this story is that sometimes taxes are good. if the funds are used right it might get people back into market (or whatever). the error isn't in the amount of taxes we take, the error is that we don't try to stretch it as far as we can. know where investments are[
Considering it's got a USB port you could even add this - even though it's a bit pricey.
Hell if you got the cash to lay down on this you can add the above and have it play your media while the 'PC' can work on downloading stuff or something.
I think the combo would be cool, even cooler if you got a deal of like 10 of the above and just hooked them all up.
I'm using Road Runner and I certainly am not being charged extra. I download plenty of 'unstable' iso's for friends. I'm not charging anyone, it's free (as in everyway) and usually the images are a few hops away [Universites all around America;-].
I'm sure that article is linked to because it's the latest, but almost every highspeed internet now a days has a tier plan or a cap.
The story was originally based on a rumor - right now they plan to do any such thing.
I've always been under the impression that San Francisco [the name] is copyrighted and you can't use it's name or image in a film with out paying a small fee.
Recently I was watching a movie and there were those little letters in circles after San Fran.
Warez on the web? Sweet!
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The funny part about it assumes that people get their software from web sites.
Warez groups [almost] never have their own hosting companies. That being said - hosting companies aren't going to get involved in hosting this stuff for them.
They might look the other way, but as long as they walk that fine line that is the law there is little anyone can do. Either the groups are dumb and their site is closed fast or they are smart and no one even knows.
As you can guess warez groups use something way better than the Web. What about P2P et. al.?
I'm not going to look on the web, I'm getting back on gnutella....
The best way to encrypt communications would be to write a one-time pad and hand it to your buddy everyday. [maybe you e-mail from home it in the morning using PGP?].
But we are getting off the subject. One aspect is the fact that your IM's become court record. The other aspect is the fact that your employer doesn't want you to do something on their computers.
If there is a 'repository' then we need to be in control of the encryption we use.
If the MS model is to use 56-bit then it's flawed. Hell, anything lower than 4096-bit isn't really all to safe.
I'd just use PGP to create two keys with two different pass-phrases - put my secret keys on CD [floppy et. al.] - and then would I put the data 'out there'.
It really doesn't matter who holds the data. The problem is what we use to protect the data. 128-bit isn't enough. RC5, DES [triple or not] and similar crappy encryption protocols is what makes us afraid of a central system.
You can walk around the streets of any city with no ID what so ever.
If cops can't do what beer and cigarette sellers do everyday then they shouldn't be cops. I go to a bar, they look at the ID and that is it. I don't step into any box and get scanned.
OR. has also paid for services from Viisage - just a note.
Although WM is almost always an option. WM however is never the default window manager.
The problem isn't at all with the initial install. The problem is with later software installs.
If I run across an application for playing mp3s [and it's based in part on perl] I've just found an application that could take hours to install.
The sorry thing is actually that there are applications out there that aren't distribution based that could help.
Software installation needs to become seemless. Until then there are no problems. Window managers aren't even.1% of the problem. If you can't use KDE or Gnome then you may not even be able to use XP.
"Tooltips" and help wouldn't hurt either... but maybe I'm asking too much.
I'm somewhat disgusted by the people who scream about cable providers who wouldn't share their lines yet they think this is "cool".
Think about it. Sure, one service created to serve them all - but hell, one service to rule them all as well.
Are we asking for it when we say we want POTS and all the rest rolled into one? For example: I love my Time Warner cable. I wouldn't use a dish if it was free. If this service is rolled out will it kill my options [or limit them]?
Let's keep in mind that optical internet is awsome. Let's also remember that adding in TV, Phone and Cable could cause so many collisions that the internet aspect wouldn't be worth it.
IMHO we should keep these services seperate for now. Having our options open for 'net access is ideal. Telephone lines are fsck'n fine [I CAN call anywhere now can't I?]. Cable and Satellite is out there.
So why do we need this? Sure, I want fiber to my house. But why should I share the bandwidth with my phone and the rest?
:: Of course the simple answer is that there is a provider who wants to collect on all the services. It's greed stupid!::
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When searching my own PC it does attempt to connect to the internet.
Even though I HATE M$ I love MSNBC. They warned people of Code Red and don't attack other news networks and the like.
Fox attacks CNN and CNN attacks everyone. MSNBC just reports the news. Fox goes after CNN every chance they get. CNN just thinks they run the show while MSNBC just reports what people want to hear.
I don't think that they go after M$ products like they should [or even the anti-trust suit] but they do report what they HAVE to.
I do agree that apt-get is the most straight forward way to install software.
The problem comes in though that if you just stumble on a webpage you can't download and install like "Windows" software. There needs to be a one way to easily install software.
Of course though this causes problems and brings us back to the same security problems that "Windows" users deal with.
It's a very complex issue and an issue that needs to be approached with the most serious efforts.
Gnome, IMHO sucks. KDE isn't too much better - but better for ex-"Windows" users. Windowmaker on the other hand is small and lightweight and good enough to convert the masses.
GUI's [window managers] are something that can be choosen between so there is little point debating on which to use. We can only provide help or support to those who choose one over another.
So basically, yes debian does this [and that] but others need to get a clue and actually copy each other. They all have the right. If the community acutally got together linux would be on every desktop.
I don't mean to diss gnome... I actually like it. But in my opinion KDE is on the tract to the mainstream while GTK/Gnome is the basis to all that is good. Either way, the whole community [KDE, GNOME et. al.] needs to work together or quit working at all.
If it's one thing I've learned from Don Lapre... you don't start a business by buying desks, office space and equipment you might need.
We live in the computer age. Videoconferencing, e-mail, cvs, IM, Talk, god dammit! Why spend $40,000 for an office? Tell the bastards to stay at home until you turn a profit.
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Yes - they don't like nuclear weapons at all.
Ever watch godzilla? The idea is that nuclear waste [which is what a bomb is] will mutate and destroy everyone.
I guess... if you are trying to fit words you don't need.
;-)
Something that is futile is without utility... look at it that way
I don't watch TV on my computer, but I do however use my computer to copy my DVD's. I can't afford a DVD/RW so I use VCD which is okay for a lot of movies I like - many are older 2 channel films.
I've been very interested in "Digital VCR" lately because I could save my favorite shows. I could care less about file sharing, but I don't have time to watch every show!
I've also considered Cable In The Classroom could be an option because I know two high schools with VCD players [DVD/TV].
What does everyone recommend? I'm using Digital Cable and I could use any platform.
Geez man my cousin lived in the downtown/inner city/ghetto area and couldn't get a phone line into his building - no one would install it.
The telephone companies coporate offices are about 10 (actually 8) blocks away. There is apartments 6 blocks away with T1 lines to the highest priced apartments.
The problem is the tax doesn't get paid back. At least the money doesn't trickle down. The problem was that he lived in a building which never had service - they refused to setup the line (drop it into the window?) without funds from the city which "weren't there".
He was willing to pay for everything except what they (the company) has to pay by law. So we collect tax and it's not even paying to get real customers! I feel sorry for people who need 911 services but can't get a phone. It's been ruled here in my city that 911 is a right because it's funded by taxes.
The problem was the pay phone was always being used by crack dealers. But for some reason it was only 20 cents so maybe it all works out?
We just figured the police paid the other 30 cents and listened in...
[the moral of this story is that sometimes taxes are good. if the funds are used right it might get people back into market (or whatever). the error isn't in the amount of taxes we take, the error is that we don't try to stretch it as far as we can. know where investments are[
That clip is awsome, it's one that will make me laugh everytime I watch it.
I'm still young but when I'm 72 that will give me a chuckle..
Hell yeah buddy, look at L. Ron Hubbard...
...lots of people follow that dead piece of shit.
Considering it's got a USB port you could even add this - even though it's a bit pricey.
Hell if you got the cash to lay down on this you can add the above and have it play your media while the 'PC' can work on downloading stuff or something.
I think the combo would be cool, even cooler if you got a deal of like 10 of the above and just hooked them all up.
That answers my question of what I would have done if I won the Powerball last night
I'm using Road Runner and I certainly am not being charged extra. I download plenty of 'unstable' iso's for friends. I'm not charging anyone, it's free (as in everyway) and usually the images are a few hops away [Universites all around America ;-].
I'm sure that article is linked to because it's the latest, but almost every highspeed internet now a days has a tier plan or a cap.
The story was originally based on a rumor - right now they plan to do any such thing.
My point is this:
Code talkers are using a OTP because only they knew it. It couldn't be analyzed and it was never broken.
The OTP sent from home in the morning would let you both go to work or whatever and use it.
Why not just use PGPhone?
I've always been under the impression that San Francisco [the name] is copyrighted and you can't use it's name or image in a film with out paying a small fee.
Recently I was watching a movie and there were those little letters in circles after San Fran.
The funny part about it assumes that people get their software from web sites.
Warez groups [almost] never have their own hosting companies. That being said - hosting companies aren't going to get involved in hosting this stuff for them.
They might look the other way, but as long as they walk that fine line that is the law there is little anyone can do. Either the groups are dumb and their site is closed fast or they are smart and no one even knows.
As you can guess warez groups use something way better than the Web. What about P2P et. al.?
I'm not going to look on the web, I'm getting back on gnutella....
This would be similar to a one-time pad.
The best way to encrypt communications would be to write a one-time pad and hand it to your buddy everyday. [maybe you e-mail from home it in the morning using PGP?].
But we are getting off the subject. One aspect is the fact that your IM's become court record. The other aspect is the fact that your employer doesn't want you to do something on their computers.
Encryption is the problem.
If there is a 'repository' then we need to be in control of the encryption we use.
If the MS model is to use 56-bit then it's flawed. Hell, anything lower than 4096-bit isn't really all to safe.
I'd just use PGP to create two keys with two different pass-phrases - put my secret keys on CD [floppy et. al.] - and then would I put the data 'out there'.
It really doesn't matter who holds the data. The problem is what we use to protect the data. 128-bit isn't enough. RC5, DES [triple or not] and similar crappy encryption protocols is what makes us afraid of a central system.
There is no law which requires you to carry ID.
You can walk around the streets of any city with no ID what so ever.
If cops can't do what beer and cigarette sellers do everyday then they shouldn't be cops. I go to a bar, they look at the ID and that is it. I don't step into any box and get scanned.
OR. has also paid for services from Viisage - just a note.
I agree with both you and your Parent poster.
.1% of the problem. If you can't use KDE or Gnome then you may not even be able to use XP.
Although WM is almost always an option. WM however is never the default window manager.
The problem isn't at all with the initial install. The problem is with later software installs.
If I run across an application for playing mp3s [and it's based in part on perl] I've just found an application that could take hours to install.
The sorry thing is actually that there are applications out there that aren't distribution based that could help.
Software installation needs to become seemless. Until then there are no problems. Window managers aren't even
"Tooltips" and help wouldn't hurt either... but maybe I'm asking too much.
I'm somewhat disgusted by the people who scream about cable providers who wouldn't share their lines yet they think this is "cool".
:: Of course the simple answer is that there is a provider who wants to collect on all the services. It's greed stupid! ::
Think about it. Sure, one service created to serve them all - but hell, one service to rule them all as well.
Are we asking for it when we say we want POTS and all the rest rolled into one? For example: I love my Time Warner cable. I wouldn't use a dish if it was free. If this service is rolled out will it kill my options [or limit them]?
Let's keep in mind that optical internet is awsome. Let's also remember that adding in TV, Phone and Cable could cause so many collisions that the internet aspect wouldn't be worth it.
IMHO we should keep these services seperate for now. Having our options open for 'net access is ideal. Telephone lines are fsck'n fine [I CAN call anywhere now can't I?]. Cable and Satellite is out there.
So why do we need this? Sure, I want fiber to my house. But why should I share the bandwidth with my phone and the rest?
When searching my own PC it does attempt to connect to the internet.
So go figure.
Why do they want to know what we're doing???
Piracy.
They forget those pirate are sometimes their best salesmen.
I use Zone Alarm [while this isn't 100% safe since they can low level access the 'net].
I don't allow explorer.exe or any other MS app access the net other than IE. Of course this is all they need.
Yes.
Even though I HATE M$ I love MSNBC. They warned people of Code Red and don't attack other news networks and the like.
Fox attacks CNN and CNN attacks everyone. MSNBC just reports the news. Fox goes after CNN every chance they get. CNN just thinks they run the show while MSNBC just reports what people want to hear.
I don't think that they go after M$ products like they should [or even the anti-trust suit] but they do report what they HAVE to.
I do agree that apt-get is the most straight forward way to install software.
The problem comes in though that if you just stumble on a webpage you can't download and install like "Windows" software. There needs to be a one way to easily install software.
Of course though this causes problems and brings us back to the same security problems that "Windows" users deal with.
It's a very complex issue and an issue that needs to be approached with the most serious efforts.
Gnome, IMHO sucks. KDE isn't too much better - but better for ex-"Windows" users. Windowmaker on the other hand is small and lightweight and good enough to convert the masses.
GUI's [window managers] are something that can be choosen between so there is little point debating on which to use. We can only provide help or support to those who choose one over another.
So basically, yes debian does this [and that] but others need to get a clue and actually copy each other. They all have the right. If the community acutally got together linux would be on every desktop.
I don't mean to diss gnome... I actually like it. But in my opinion KDE is on the tract to the mainstream while GTK/Gnome is the basis to all that is good. Either way, the whole community [KDE, GNOME et. al.] needs to work together or quit working at all.
...there will be 100 [at least] people who write in "Linux doesn't belong on the desktop"
To those people I say: BLAH!
Look at Mandrake, hell look at Red Hat. Both distro's are so easy to install we are only waiting on post-install improvements.
RPM or DEB? They need to get a tad easier, then maybe we can be closer.
Your post says it all.
Confirms my "Ken" from Kentucky was originally supposed to be "Kin". Everyone is Kin in Kintucky.
Anyways, who cares? Fuck the whole NCAA - it's worse than the RIAA.
If it's one thing I've learned from Don Lapre... you don't start a business by buying desks, office space and equipment you might need.
We live in the computer age. Videoconferencing, e-mail, cvs, IM, Talk, god dammit! Why spend $40,000 for an office? Tell the bastards to stay at home until you turn a profit.