This is just insane. Going to 50 miles, or 62 miles, or even 200 miles straight up is utterly pointless. It does not advance us at all.
You realize that the original roller coasters were wood, didn't go very far or fast. Now we have death pendulums and vommit ridden corkscrews. Advancement into space is just like smart phones. Someone has to pave the road for that bleeding edge tech to do things we couldn't do before. Don't complain that these front runners get bragging rights to almost space, because soon you and I will be able to go all the way into actual space for far less.
Comcast told me they could support my unlimited bandwidth consumption. I'm calling them on their bluff. Now they need better equipment. Sounds like they didn't plan well.
There are a lot of AC here, with a lot of talents from coding to network guru to string theorist to quality lawyer. I didn't realize you were one of the coding rockstar variety.
This wasn't a facebook app to make him an extra buck.
He was working on New Years Eve on a C based project that is one of the backbone projects for the entire open source stack.
That is one hard core programming geek. This guy is an employer's dream.
It's open source. If you feel it was an important library, contribute.
You didn't. You know why? Because you can't code. So STFU.
I'm actually glad this happened. People need to realize that [quality] software development is a skill that should be paid for. Too often entire business sites/models are founded on using the free hard work of other people. I rely on some open source stuff, but it's not mission critical stuff. We use software that came with a license, that has an 800 number on the other end if something bad happens.
...the sliding was really because you were "dragging" a representation of a physical object on-screen - and it wasn't unlocking anything, it was just toggling a state in a switch.
Besides the giant hole in your "dragging mouse" not being the same as "a gesture" thing and the even bigger "unlocking" doesn't equate to "changing state", you do realize there there is still a "pointer" in the operating system, so it knows where you're clicking/dragging/swirling? They just hid it. Every once in a while it shows up on my Android in the web browser.
I realized before I signed up with comcast that break even point on buy/rent modem is 2 years. Best Buy offers a 2 year extended warrantee on most electronics. It's been 3 years and my modem is still ticking (rent free).
But not a very good one. The energy to weight ratio sucks, it leaves large amounts of ash, and, being solid, can't be used in any of the myriad applications that require liquid or gaseous fuel.
The cost to heat ratio is what I am concerned about. The electric/gas company tells me every year it costs more and more to keep my house at barely acceptable levels. Wood, on the other hand costs me almost exactly the same as it did the first year I started harvesting (I've gotten better at it, so it's actually cheaper).
I require no "specialized" tools or licenses to obtain, transport, refine, or consume it. A cord of wood will produce about 4 buckets of ash (about 1% of the total weight), which i will dump in the garden. I do not pay taxes on it, and the longer I hold on to it, the better it gets. There are actually ways of running your car on wood, though it requires more skill than most of the average population can handle. (Search Gasifier) Oil is the primary fuel for vehicles because it is almost stupid proof. Refueling your car is easier than feeding a baby; the pump will shut off when the car is full.
If you're working somewhere that you can get fired over posting an opinion Slashdot, you shouldn't be surfing slashdot @ work (Original Post @ 4:46PM).
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This is just insane. Going to 50 miles, or 62 miles, or even 200 miles straight up is utterly pointless. It does not advance us at all.
You realize that the original roller coasters were wood, didn't go very far or fast. Now we have death pendulums and vommit ridden corkscrews.
Advancement into space is just like smart phones. Someone has to pave the road for that bleeding edge tech to do things we couldn't do before.
Don't complain that these front runners get bragging rights to almost space, because soon you and I will be able to go all the way into actual space for far less.
1. Buy 1 3-D Printer for $2500 2. Make 3-D Printer 3. PROFIT!!! 4. GOTO STEP 2
This one time this guy died in a car crash and he was driving a Volvo.
Pics or it didn't happen.
Comcast told me they could support my unlimited bandwidth consumption. I'm calling them on their bluff. Now they need better equipment. Sounds like they didn't plan well.
Except that whole $8/month instead of $30-100/Month
There are a lot of AC here, with a lot of talents from coding to network guru to string theorist to quality lawyer. I didn't realize you were one of the coding rockstar variety.
This must be one of the best arguments in support of God here.
This wasn't a facebook app to make him an extra buck.
He was working on New Years Eve on a C based project that is one of the backbone projects for the entire open source stack.
That is one hard core programming geek. This guy is an employer's dream.
This reinforces a comment I made elsewhere. If you have enterprise class needs, buy enterprise class software.
It's open source. If you feel it was an important library, contribute.
You didn't. You know why? Because you can't code. So STFU.
I'm actually glad this happened. People need to realize that [quality] software development is a skill that should be paid for. Too often entire business sites/models are founded on using the free hard work of other people. I rely on some open source stuff, but it's not mission critical stuff. We use software that came with a license, that has an 800 number on the other end if something bad happens.
You're not going to own a tesla....that is parked on the street.
Yes. Then, and only then, will I trust you to put wings on it, so I can fly to work.
Another fantastic AC post and me without any points.
...the sliding was really because you were "dragging" a representation of a physical object on-screen - and it wasn't unlocking anything, it was just toggling a state in a switch.
Besides the giant hole in your "dragging mouse" not being the same as "a gesture" thing and the even bigger "unlocking" doesn't equate to "changing state", you do realize there there is still a "pointer" in the operating system, so it knows where you're clicking/dragging/swirling? They just hid it. Every once in a while it shows up on my Android in the web browser.
Most insightful/informative post I've seen all week.
Nope. That was his parent's job.
I realized before I signed up with comcast that break even point on buy/rent modem is 2 years. Best Buy offers a 2 year extended warrantee on most electronics. It's been 3 years and my modem is still ticking (rent free).
But not a very good one. The energy to weight ratio sucks, it leaves large amounts of ash, and, being solid, can't be used in any of the myriad applications that require liquid or gaseous fuel.
The cost to heat ratio is what I am concerned about. The electric/gas company tells me every year it costs more and more to keep my house at barely acceptable levels. Wood, on the other hand costs me almost exactly the same as it did the first year I started harvesting (I've gotten better at it, so it's actually cheaper).
I require no "specialized" tools or licenses to obtain, transport, refine, or consume it. A cord of wood will produce about 4 buckets of ash (about 1% of the total weight), which i will dump in the garden. I do not pay taxes on it, and the longer I hold on to it, the better it gets. There are actually ways of running your car on wood, though it requires more skill than most of the average population can handle. (Search Gasifier) Oil is the primary fuel for vehicles because it is almost stupid proof. Refueling your car is easier than feeding a baby; the pump will shut off when the car is full.
Didn't the US EPA recently place a total ban on heating homes with wood?
They better not drive down my block then.
You are muddling together millions of people with a bunch of different motivations and ideas.
He's almost ready to run for office.
Apply heat and O2 to complete fire triangle.
Too bad they didn't evolve longer hair.
If you're working somewhere that you can get fired over posting an opinion Slashdot, you shouldn't be surfing slashdot @ work (Original Post @ 4:46PM).
I now have almost $150,000 in debt, ruined credit
Then aren't you the perfect candidate for bankruptcy?
and no job prospects
What the hell company did you spend $150k+ on that you have no marketable skills from? You are ether lying or a moron.
He paid himself 75k a year to play flappy birds.
Jim Crow? seriously?