His defense of the data tracking should be taken with a grain of salt, he plainly states that he was an employee of Apple at one time. His Faq http://caffeine.shugendo.org/about//.
If you arent made aware of it, and able to turn it off - then it's intrusive.
Are you telling me that a this Reuters professional photographer has "Photoshop" skills so poor as to try and pawn off this VERY poor photo edit as the real thing? My God, he took the same puff of smoke and simply stamped it an extra 25 times on the photo. Absolutely unbelievable that anyone is that stupid, much less a professional.
BAH, I know lots of people who live in apartments and condos, all the tech types leave open Mp3 and Video folders and share in the building, no internet reqd. technically untraceable via the net. The others are clueless users who are open on the internet as well and dont bother to listen to the advise of the others in the building who ARE trying to help them.
Sure I've got the laptop, I dont take it to the gig to record. That's just too much crap. I take it with me and leave it in the vehicle or room in order to offload the minidiscs and do editing during off time. No, Just sticking the Minidisc and Mic in my pocket and are all I need. A laptop beats carrying a desktop computer, a Minidisc beats carrying a laptop.
Nearly all Mp3 players (if they record at all) are limited to voice recordings. If you want to record music and lots of it, MiniDisc is the way to go. Leave the expensive DAT for others, a Minidisc can get you up and running with live recording and onto CD in no time. Im not a fan of all their Atrac stuff, nor am I a fan of Sony's constant annoying search to create their own standard. Some day companies will learn there's more to gain from open standards than a gamble on closed standards. Sony for instance loses nearly every time. Betamax, Sony Memory Stick, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. My new Minidisc from Sony is more open than their previous models. Works great - musicians, HiMd with Mic Input ! Great sound, on the cheap. Lk4
I was thinking of something (cartridge ripping) back in the Atari days and then had this thought.
Is it rip a standard BIOS like Award or Phoenix off the chip and onto disk and then use EFI to boot the Award/Phoenx code "like an operating system" for instance -THEN use that to boot the XP Code?
ie: EFI boots (modified?) Award, Award Boots XP.
That way we can break several laws at once too:)
also: Back in the atari days you had those neat pass-thru cartridges to put between the game and the actual system - possible with bios chips too? Lk4
My study shows that there's a 90% certainty that a college that is receiving major donations from American Corporations (that are paying large disability amounts to affected workers) are encouraging young college students to do these sort of studies. ie: If you look for something hard enough, you will find enough circumstantial evidence to make it seem true. Everyone who reads Slashdot probably types a great deal and perhaps plays computer or console games. Anyone here not ever lose track of the time and type/play for an entire evening and have your wrist or fingers get sore? Of course you have. If you had genetically weaker fingers or wrists, it would merely take less time for the carpal tunnel symptoms to appear than it would for others. That study implies that other "genetically disposed" people wouldn't get carpal tunnel - Sit them at my terminal and let them type code for 10 hours straight per day and we'll see. While we're on the "Genetically Disposed" bandwagon, let's not forget that corporate America wants that DNA testing to see if you're predisposed to any illnesses that they might have to pay for later in your work career. That's the Insurance Industries "Holy Grail" and don't think that it will never come to pass in the future that you won't be able to get meaningful employment because you're DNA says you're likely to get some condition that they'll have to pay for later. Everyone here probably had to take a physical as a term of employment - what if they added DNA testing to deny you employment because of what you "might" get in the future?
Since the beginning Microsoft has been about stealing other company's ideas and incorporating crappy, watered down versions of their software into MS Windows products. Had Microsoft focused entirely on the making of just the O/S, its' security, stability and interoperability and left all those other packages to the companies that invented them, Microsoft would probably be the best O/S on the planet. But instead we're left with a half-baked, insecure O/S full of crap. Things pioneered by others that were usurped by Microsoft and placed into their O/S in an inferior and feature poor manner. If you're too young to remember the beginning, keep negative comments to yourself.
Add to the list if you are able:
Backup utilities "Backstep" CD Burning Media Playing Audio Recording Antivirus Partition utilites Multimedia UPS Controls Communication software (modems) Calendars, Calculators, blah blah blah, bloat.
Im sure there's a bunch more I've forgotten. But all this crap didnt need to be in Windows because at one time, they were only offered by 3rd party software houses, but like the Borg, MS assimilates everything. Imagine how good Windows would have been if MS devoted all their ability to perfecting their O/S instead of wasting time with all that other crap. Lk4
Arrgh! Someone lifted the rock I was hiding under! Oh No, me and my IT brethren are exposed to the light!! What will we do? Woe is me, we live in cubicles now. Geezus, install cameras, lasers, death rays, etc. if you're that paranoid. I can think of twenty ways to lock the computer down 100% without bothering "/."
In fact the last several stories I saw about IT security had to do with corrupt IT employees, not users.
That was a 2 page soapbox dude, at this moment in time you have no rights. You should protect yourself right now by officially trademarking your name (in the real world) and beat everyone else to the idea. Other than that, it's only a game. lk4
Microsoft has made so many bad choices in the past, that something like this can have the ring of truth on the outside only because of Microsoft's "we own everything" monopolistic track record.
Still... it was good enough to fool the Taco. It brought a chuckle to this old Llamakiller.
Im assuming of course, that you have already tired of the games at: http://www.arcess.com/index.htm Which are games specifically designed to be accessible - but are not mainstream unfortunately.
I dont have the names handy, but there are games with a vocal command set as the optional controls. I think some of the easiest games for alternative controls would be adventure/mystery games. Many of these are nearly completely mouse driven. Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silver Earring for instance, The Myst series would be another. For games of this type, your mind needs to be sharp, not your keyboard or joystick controls. They are mostly mouse driven. I bet the old text adventures would be fun if you hooked them up to one of the speech parsers to convert the spoken word to printed screen text. There's a few ideas for now. llamakiller4
Consider back to a time when Microsoft Windows was more of an "Operating System" and less of a "Do everything and swipe everyone's idea" piece of software. Had Microsoft focused the majority of its' considerable talent on the creation and refinement of their operating system they would have wiped out virtually all weaknesses in reliability and security. But instead, they wasted their resources developing ideas that they swiped from other creative companies and individuals. Often incorporating half-assed application efforts into their OS.
Removing the Media Player wasnt their idea, but it could be their salvation.
Microsoft/Bill - Dont stop there!! Return to your roots!! Build the best OS and stop diluting your efforts.
This is more aimed at those of us who always end up repairing all your non-tech friends PC's.
1. WinImage Self Extracting images of
a) Ghost 2003 Bootdisk, Drive imager also burns CDR, DVDR, Zip and external USB 2.0
b) Ghost 2003 Bootdisk, Drive imager also burns CDR, DVDR, Zip and external USB 1.1
c) Windows 98 Emergency Startup Disk
d) Windows 98 Bootable disk with GDisk plus batch files. 2. Mozilla 3. ZoneAlarm Free Version 4. AVG Antivirus Free Version 5. Ad Aware Free Version 6. Winsock Repair from Microsoft 7. UltraVNC (setup to connect to your home server for everything that doesnt fit on your thumbdrive) 8. WinZip Free Version 9. SysInfo: Any version that doesnt req install. 10.Registry Cleaner: ie RegCleaner, RegSupreme,etc 11. Mp3's to listen to while working 12. Your address book and phone list.
There are plain reasons for each, one need only think.
Let's not forget your mom was not privy to all the fast paced technology you have come to take for granted. Be Patient. Choose your analogies wisely to help her understand. Choose something she'll be interested in. Choose something that she can contribute to what
you're doing. (ie: not the same thing as you) Choose something she can use or enjoy.
I've found that most women enjoy making webpages, perhaps something like Dreamweaver or Frontpage that shields her from the drudgery (so to speak) of the web page making process and moves her to the creativity part more rapidly. Mozilla's Composer (built in with the free browser) is quite easy to use. Dont forget to explain the upload process simply and show her how to setup one of those programs to upload.
Think about this Chinese Proverb whenever you teach someone! This is what works for my Mom... and Im 48! Anyone can "get it" if you use patience and dont just tell them, help them do it themselves.
A Chinese proverb says: "Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Have me do it and I understand."
I dont see anyone remembering Microsoft's massive investment in Comcast. We cant have any PRO-LINUX media types spewing free speech about the advantages of non-Microsoft products.
1. You cant kill an idea. (OpenSource Linux)
Proprietary API's arent working.
Litigation isnt working.
2. Invest in Media Outlets
Control the public's information input.
3. Ties neatly into all Media distribution, read the news about Comcast's plan to control your LAN.
4. They will control your ability to learn about opposing software and soon even the ability to obtain it. Throw media into that as well.
Here's a link about the investment of 1 BILLION dollars.
MY EYES!, MY EYES! Im touch typing because my retinas have shut down.
You are to be commended for your devotion to the movie and your hard work making a costume, however you spent waaaay to much time on photos in a non-flattering scenario. We're all human, but there's the need to be cognizant of our limitations and plan accordingly. There were suits in TRON that were equally cool but featured more "body armor" than other styles which would be more flattering. Some girth limiting hard armor or a fancied-up corset would go a long way. If I were to show up at a TRON convention, I would show up in one of those Tanks.. ha, a full size strap-on tank suit. No unsightly bodysuit to fret over on that. The decency cops are probably on their way, Better head out the back Program.
Everyone, sit up and pay attention. You have an easy, affordable way to crush them at their own game. 1. Make your own audio recordings of live music with a Minidisc recorder or DAT recorder. Get out to the pubs, your friends band, play your own music, whatever - get it recorded. 2. Get out of the chatrooms and onto that computer and start editing your own recordings using freely available tools. 3. Create Mp3's, Audio CD's and SHARE them with everyone. No hassles with copyrights. 4. You dont need Record Labels, Music Studios, Lawyers or Politicians. 5. Get out there and share your work with everyone.
- - - - - - - - - Take this industry "Good ol' boy" network down. - Empower yourselves!
Go to GOOGLE now and find FREE resources for: Home Recording Minidisc Recorders Mp3 Burning via PC Audio Editing via PC P2P networks (for your NON-copyrighted material)
It's simple, easy and cheap. Do it now. -- GET THE WORD OUT ! --
I've often wondered what the going rate is for your soul. (Adjusted for inflation) Well, here it is: "in exchange for costs of changing the existing domain to a new Web site, Microsoft certification training, an Xbox, an invitation to a technology festival at Redmond and some other gifts." Wouldn't it be ironic if Mike becomes the future "Luke Skywalker" that takes down the evil Empire?
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His defense of the data tracking should be taken with a grain of salt, he plainly states that he was an employee of Apple at one time.
His Faq
http://caffeine.shugendo.org/about//.
If you arent made aware of it, and able to turn it off - then it's intrusive.
Are you telling me that a this Reuters professional photographer has "Photoshop" skills so poor as to try and pawn off this VERY poor photo edit as the real thing? My God, he took the same puff of smoke and simply stamped it an extra 25 times on the photo. Absolutely unbelievable that anyone is that stupid, much less a professional.
BAH, I know lots of people who live in apartments and condos,
all the tech types leave open Mp3 and Video folders and share in the building,
no internet reqd. technically untraceable via the net. The others are clueless
users who are open on the internet as well and dont bother to listen to the
advise of the others in the building who ARE trying to help them.
I doubt your safety is what the cops are after.
Sure I've got the laptop, I dont take it to the gig to record. That's just too much crap.
I take it with me and leave it in the vehicle or room in order to offload the minidiscs
and do editing during off time.
No, Just sticking the Minidisc and Mic in my pocket and are all I need.
A laptop beats carrying a desktop computer,
a Minidisc beats carrying a laptop.
Nearly all Mp3 players (if they record at all) are limited to voice recordings.
If you want to record music and lots of it, MiniDisc is the way to go.
Leave the expensive DAT for others, a Minidisc can get you up and running with
live recording and onto CD in no time.
Im not a fan of all their Atrac stuff, nor am I a fan of Sony's constant annoying
search to create their own standard. Some day companies will learn there's more to
gain from open standards than a gamble on closed standards. Sony for instance loses
nearly every time.
Betamax, Sony Memory Stick, etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc. etc.
My new Minidisc from Sony is more open than their previous models.
Works great - musicians, HiMd with Mic Input ! Great sound, on the cheap.
Lk4
Dont you mean "strengthens Eolas' case" ?
Lk4
hmm, same thought process - different tools. I hope these ideas are helpful to someone currently working on the hack.
Thanks!
Lk4
I was thinking of something (cartridge ripping) back in the Atari days and then had this thought.
:)
Is it rip a standard BIOS like Award or Phoenix off the chip and onto disk and then use EFI to boot the Award/Phoenx code "like an operating system" for instance -THEN use that to boot the XP Code?
ie: EFI boots (modified?) Award, Award Boots XP.
That way we can break several laws at once too
also:
Back in the atari days you had those neat pass-thru cartridges to put between the game and the actual system - possible with bios chips too?
Lk4
They're squabbling over which DRM standard will cracked 24 hours after it's released? What a waste of time.
LK4
My study shows that there's a 90% certainty that a college that is receiving major donations from American Corporations (that are paying large disability amounts to affected workers) are encouraging young college students to do these sort of studies. ie: If you look for something hard enough, you will find enough circumstantial evidence to make it seem true.
Everyone who reads Slashdot probably types a great deal and perhaps plays computer or console games. Anyone here not ever lose track of the time and type/play for an entire evening and have your wrist or fingers get sore? Of course you have.
If you had genetically weaker fingers or wrists, it would merely take less time for the carpal tunnel symptoms to appear than it would for others. That study implies that other "genetically disposed" people wouldn't get carpal tunnel - Sit them at my terminal and let them type code for 10 hours straight per day and we'll see.
While we're on the "Genetically Disposed" bandwagon, let's not forget that corporate America wants that DNA testing to see if you're predisposed to any illnesses that they might have to pay for later in your work career. That's the Insurance Industries "Holy Grail" and don't think that it will never come to pass in the future that you won't be able to get meaningful employment because you're DNA says you're likely to get some condition that they'll have to pay for later. Everyone here probably had to take a physical as a term of employment - what if they added DNA testing to deny you employment because of what you "might" get in the future?
Lk4
Since the beginning Microsoft has been about stealing other company's ideas and incorporating crappy, watered down versions of their software into MS Windows products.
Had Microsoft focused entirely on the making of just the O/S, its' security, stability and interoperability and left all those other packages to the companies that invented them, Microsoft would probably be the best O/S on the planet.
But instead we're left with a half-baked, insecure O/S full of crap.
Things pioneered by others that were usurped by Microsoft and placed into their O/S in an inferior and feature poor manner.
If you're too young to remember the beginning, keep negative comments to yourself.
Add to the list if you are able:
Backup utilities
"Backstep"
CD Burning
Media Playing
Audio Recording
Antivirus
Partition utilites
Multimedia
UPS Controls
Communication software (modems)
Calendars, Calculators, blah blah blah, bloat.
Im sure there's a bunch more I've forgotten.
But all this crap didnt need to be in Windows because at one time, they were only offered by 3rd party software houses, but like the Borg, MS assimilates everything.
Imagine how good Windows would have been if MS devoted all their ability to perfecting their O/S instead of wasting time with all that other crap.
Lk4
Arrgh! Someone lifted the rock I was hiding under!
Oh No, me and my IT brethren are exposed to the light!!
What will we do? Woe is me, we live in cubicles now.
Geezus, install cameras, lasers, death rays, etc. if you're that paranoid.
I can think of twenty ways to lock the computer down 100% without bothering "/."
In fact the last several stories I saw about IT security had to do with corrupt IT employees, not users.
Go ask a "hardware guy" for some ideas then.
sheesh
LK4
That was a 2 page soapbox dude, at this moment in time you have no rights. You should protect yourself right now by officially trademarking your name (in the real world) and beat everyone else to the idea.
Other than that, it's only a game.
lk4
Microsoft has made so many bad choices in the past, that something like this can have the ring of truth on the outside only because of Microsoft's "we own everything" monopolistic track record.
Still... it was good enough to fool the Taco.
It brought a chuckle to this old Llamakiller.
LK4
Im assuming of course, that you have already tired of the games at:
http://www.arcess.com/index.htm
Which are games specifically designed to be accessible - but are not mainstream unfortunately.
I dont have the names handy, but there are games with a vocal command set as the optional controls.
I think some of the easiest games for alternative controls would be adventure/mystery games. Many of these are nearly completely mouse driven. Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silver Earring for instance, The Myst series would be another. For games of this type, your mind needs to be sharp, not your keyboard or joystick controls. They are mostly mouse driven. I bet the old text adventures would be fun if you hooked them up to one of the speech parsers to convert the spoken word to printed screen text.
There's a few ideas for now.
llamakiller4
Consider back to a time when Microsoft Windows was more of an "Operating System" and less of a "Do everything and swipe everyone's idea" piece of software. Had Microsoft focused the majority of its' considerable talent on the creation and refinement of their operating system they would have wiped out virtually all weaknesses in reliability and security. But instead, they wasted their resources developing ideas that they swiped from other creative companies and individuals. Often incorporating half-assed application efforts into their OS. Removing the Media Player wasnt their idea, but it could be their salvation. Microsoft/Bill - Dont stop there!! Return to your roots!! Build the best OS and stop diluting your efforts.
This is more aimed at those of us who always end up repairing all your non-tech friends PC's.
1. WinImage Self Extracting images of
a) Ghost 2003 Bootdisk, Drive imager also burns CDR, DVDR, Zip and external USB 2.0
b) Ghost 2003 Bootdisk, Drive imager also burns CDR, DVDR, Zip and external USB 1.1
c) Windows 98 Emergency Startup Disk
d) Windows 98 Bootable disk with GDisk plus batch files.
2. Mozilla
3. ZoneAlarm Free Version
4. AVG Antivirus Free Version
5. Ad Aware Free Version
6. Winsock Repair from Microsoft
7. UltraVNC (setup to connect to your home server for everything that doesnt fit on your thumbdrive)
8. WinZip Free Version
9. SysInfo: Any version that doesnt req install.
10.Registry Cleaner: ie RegCleaner, RegSupreme,etc
11. Mp3's to listen to while working
12. Your address book and phone list.
There are plain reasons for each, one need only think.
Let's not forget your mom was not privy to all the fast paced technology you have come to take for granted.
Be Patient.
Choose your analogies wisely to help her understand.
Choose something she'll be interested in.
Choose something that she can contribute to what
you're doing. (ie: not the same thing as you)
Choose something she can use or enjoy.
I've found that most women enjoy making webpages, perhaps something like Dreamweaver or Frontpage that shields her from the drudgery (so to speak) of the web page making process and moves her to the creativity part more rapidly. Mozilla's Composer (built in with the free browser) is quite easy to use. Dont forget to explain the upload process simply and show her how to setup one of those programs to upload.
Think about this Chinese Proverb whenever you teach someone! This is what works for my Mom...
and Im 48! Anyone can "get it" if you use patience and dont just tell them, help them do it themselves.
A Chinese proverb says: "Tell me and I forget.
Show me and I remember. Have me do it and I
understand."
I dont see anyone remembering Microsoft's massive investment in Comcast. We cant have any PRO-LINUX media types spewing free speech about the advantages of non-Microsoft products. 1. You cant kill an idea. (OpenSource Linux) Proprietary API's arent working. Litigation isnt working. 2. Invest in Media Outlets Control the public's information input. 3. Ties neatly into all Media distribution, read the news about Comcast's plan to control your LAN. 4. They will control your ability to learn about opposing software and soon even the ability to obtain it. Throw media into that as well. Here's a link about the investment of 1 BILLION dollars.
MY EYES!, MY EYES! Im touch typing because my retinas have shut down.
You are to be commended for your devotion to the movie and your hard work making a costume, however you spent waaaay to much time on photos in a non-flattering scenario. We're all human, but there's the need to be cognizant of our limitations and plan accordingly. There were suits in TRON that were equally cool but featured more "body armor" than other styles which would be more flattering. Some girth limiting hard armor or a fancied-up corset would go a long way.
If I were to show up at a TRON convention, I would show up in one of those Tanks
The decency cops are probably on their way, Better head out the back Program.
Everyone, sit up and pay attention.
You have an easy, affordable way to crush them at their own game.
1. Make your own audio recordings of live music with a Minidisc recorder or DAT recorder. Get out to the pubs, your friends band, play your own music, whatever - get it recorded.
2. Get out of the chatrooms and onto that computer and start editing your own recordings using freely available tools.
3. Create Mp3's, Audio CD's and SHARE them with everyone. No hassles with copyrights.
4. You dont need Record Labels, Music Studios, Lawyers or Politicians.
5. Get out there and share your work with everyone.
- - - - - - - - -
Take this industry "Good ol' boy" network down. - Empower yourselves!
Go to GOOGLE now and find FREE resources for:
Home Recording
Minidisc Recorders
Mp3 Burning via PC
Audio Editing via PC
P2P networks (for your NON-copyrighted material)
It's simple, easy and cheap. Do it now.
-- GET THE WORD OUT ! --
A Deal with the Devil
I've often wondered what the going rate is for your soul. (Adjusted for inflation) Well, here it is:
"in exchange for costs of changing the existing domain to a new Web site, Microsoft certification training, an Xbox, an invitation to a technology festival at Redmond and some other gifts."
Wouldn't it be ironic if Mike becomes the future "Luke Skywalker" that takes down the evil Empire?