I just bought an Acer chromebook for my parents. Everything works well, and I have no complaints about the Acer hardware so far... except for the Wifi card -- or it could be the software. It won't work with our wireless router's WPA2, so I had to switch to WEP... which we all know is pretty much no security...
The TOR Project's reasoning comes from the characteristics of the malicious JavaScript that exploited the zero-day vulnerability. The script was written to target Windows computers running Firefox 17 ESR (Extended Support Release), a version of the browser customized to view websites using TOR.
People using Linux and OS X were not affected, but that doesn't mean they couldn't be targeted in the future. "This wasn't the first Firefox vulnerability, nor will it be the last," The TOR Project warned.
Yes, disadvantages and advantages. The biggest advantages eBook Readers gave us over the usual arguments of easily readying heavy books and carrying around many books at once are:
Search for text; in my eReader, I can search for a word and find all instances quickly
Instant dictionary built-in, else, I have to carry around 2 books or (1 book and a laptop/eDictionary)
Instantly buy a book from anywhere with Wifi; don't have to drive to the bookstore or order a book and wait 3 business days
Notes are harder to type in, but I can keep a lot more notes (not restricted by margin width) and in better organization (not a bunch of post-its)
Spill coffee on my eReader... still have all of my books online
Ultimately, the many books in one book sold me. I love to read 4-5 books simultaneously with auto-bookmarks and only having to carry around one light device. When eInk came out, it was a done deal, as I originally still disliked the idea because of more shining lights into my eyes...
I find the added bloat better than relying on "mobile app developers" (MAD) to write error-free code in relation to memory. You can still have memory bugs with a GC-enabled language, but it's less likely. IMO, most client-side code should be written in a GC-enabled language. Everyone is attracted to writing client-side apps, but usually only intelligent geeks are interested in server-side code -- where speed and memory-efficiency matter more. Ask yourself... do you want apps on your phone to use GC-enabled languages? Have you met the typical "mobile app developer"? Do you want the language to be easier for quicker innovation and less crashes? Or do you want lean, fast apps? Of course, you can have both if the mobile device allows multiple languages. Not trying to write shill... but Ubuntu's Phone will allow writing apps in either JavaScript or C/C++ (http://www.ubuntu.com/phone/app-ecosystem). Bang it out quick and more safely in JS. If the app gets huge (and you get paid handsomely) and needs to be leaner/faster, re-write in C++.
There used to be one called Bridge, but I couldn't find it. Anyway, it's popular enough so that you can learn braille if you ever lose the digital reader. Also, if you can code at all, it'd be easier to parse the count of dots than the thickness of lines from scanned-in images; perhaps make up your own "braille" system and store the algorithm in plain text along with a bunch of other algorithms. I think you'll be safe enough from most thieves, just not the government (but they can already get your account information). Really, instead I'd rather recommend a remote server (or cloud) and just use Duplicity (rsync+gpg software).
Here's a good history by RMS: http://www.linuxtoday.com/developer/2000090500121OPLFKE. Note that since then, Qt is now under the GPL v2.1; however, because of the history, I think most developers fear tight integration with it. "Will they ever remove the GPL in a new version one day?" is the thought in some people's minds. A lot of F/OSS may sound ridiculous and like paranoia, but it's paranoia that keeps companies like Microsoft out of the OS that we geeks love so much. Having said all of this, my personal opinion is that Qt is fine now and that the paranoia is unwarranted, but it still exists.
Personally, I've never tried Qt, but I can attest to the horrible backwards-compatibility of GTK+3. Luckily, most everyone just uses Glade, so most of the time it's not *too* bad, but there are still problems and shortcomings there. However, I don't think you can really write an entire DE using Glade alone... I also think QT is the smarter choice because development on the Ubuntu Phone uses Qt w/ QML, and I believe LXDE's most thriving distro is Lubuntu. I assume this also means that we may be able to use LXDE on Ubuntu Phones with pretty good compatibility/support.
Were you trying this in the title? From TFA: " I talked to the engineers and they suggested holding down the M, E, and H keys, and while you have all three keys held down, try clicking the button then."
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I'm sure we'll see an episode about this on Discovery soon....
Besides the 47k apps, it looks like the guy wrote a script to up-star all of his apps -- which makes searching for useful apps a pain. The majority of them are 4stars+: http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/vendor/102/?countrycode=US
It didn't work to well for the "Happy Birthday" song (which is listed as a Folk Song on Wikipedia): http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/14/nyregion/lawsuit-aims-to-strip-happy-birthday-to-you-of-its-copyright.html?_r=0
Anyone remember that stuff? Or RPG Maker as a kid (and RPG Maker 2001, etc.)? There are a few others I'm missing.
Dear Uncle Sam, here are my thoughts on DCL: please put your head between your legs... and kiss your fat ass goodbye!
So if a Vampire were to suck their blood, would it too want to commit suicide? Or are we vampires safe?
I know it's cliche, but disappointed :( Oh well lol
http://lasp.colorado.edu/maven/goingtomars/entry/?7381
I just bought an Acer chromebook for my parents. Everything works well, and I have no complaints about the Acer hardware so far... except for the Wifi card -- or it could be the software. It won't work with our wireless router's WPA2, so I had to switch to WEP... which we all know is pretty much no security...
They should add this to a diaper so that I can see how high I can throw babies!
The TOR Project's reasoning comes from the characteristics of the malicious JavaScript that exploited the zero-day vulnerability. The script was written to target Windows computers running Firefox 17 ESR (Extended Support Release), a version of the browser customized to view websites using TOR.
People using Linux and OS X were not affected, but that doesn't mean they couldn't be targeted in the future. "This wasn't the first Firefox vulnerability, nor will it be the last," The TOR Project warned.
stiff drinks? Is this an Aussie thing or an alternative to viagra?
http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/japan-launches-rocket-with-robot-for-space-station
"Use your own bedroom, Dad!"
I'm hoping for more tags, so that I don't have to read TFA or TFS. I'll just look at the tags and comments and be done.
Then Netflix will just start using UPS or Fedex. If it costs the same, why use USPS when the others offer better service?
I'll keep my big-breasted nurse, thank you very much. ...unless you can add breasts and a nice ass to the robot? Hmmm...
Ultimately, the many books in one book sold me. I love to read 4-5 books simultaneously with auto-bookmarks and only having to carry around one light device. When eInk came out, it was a done deal, as I originally still disliked the idea because of more shining lights into my eyes...
I find the added bloat better than relying on "mobile app developers" (MAD) to write error-free code in relation to memory. You can still have memory bugs with a GC-enabled language, but it's less likely. IMO, most client-side code should be written in a GC-enabled language. Everyone is attracted to writing client-side apps, but usually only intelligent geeks are interested in server-side code -- where speed and memory-efficiency matter more. Ask yourself... do you want apps on your phone to use GC-enabled languages? Have you met the typical "mobile app developer"? Do you want the language to be easier for quicker innovation and less crashes? Or do you want lean, fast apps? Of course, you can have both if the mobile device allows multiple languages. Not trying to write shill... but Ubuntu's Phone will allow writing apps in either JavaScript or C/C++ (http://www.ubuntu.com/phone/app-ecosystem). Bang it out quick and more safely in JS. If the app gets huge (and you get paid handsomely) and needs to be leaner/faster, re-write in C++.
There used to be one called Bridge, but I couldn't find it. Anyway, it's popular enough so that you can learn braille if you ever lose the digital reader. Also, if you can code at all, it'd be easier to parse the count of dots than the thickness of lines from scanned-in images; perhaps make up your own "braille" system and store the algorithm in plain text along with a bunch of other algorithms. I think you'll be safe enough from most thieves, just not the government (but they can already get your account information). Really, instead I'd rather recommend a remote server (or cloud) and just use Duplicity (rsync+gpg software).
...build a real Hogwarts and spend time/money on researching wizards/witchery until Dumbledore emerges.
Here's a good history by RMS: http://www.linuxtoday.com/developer/2000090500121OPLFKE. Note that since then, Qt is now under the GPL v2.1; however, because of the history, I think most developers fear tight integration with it. "Will they ever remove the GPL in a new version one day?" is the thought in some people's minds. A lot of F/OSS may sound ridiculous and like paranoia, but it's paranoia that keeps companies like Microsoft out of the OS that we geeks love so much. Having said all of this, my personal opinion is that Qt is fine now and that the paranoia is unwarranted, but it still exists.
Personally, I've never tried Qt, but I can attest to the horrible backwards-compatibility of GTK+3. Luckily, most everyone just uses Glade, so most of the time it's not *too* bad, but there are still problems and shortcomings there. However, I don't think you can really write an entire DE using Glade alone... I also think QT is the smarter choice because development on the Ubuntu Phone uses Qt w/ QML, and I believe LXDE's most thriving distro is Lubuntu. I assume this also means that we may be able to use LXDE on Ubuntu Phones with pretty good compatibility/support.
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Dude, it's Independence Day, no worries, as long as Will Smith and Jeff Goldblum are still alive.
Were you trying this in the title? From TFA: " I talked to the engineers and they suggested holding down the M, E, and H keys, and while you have all three keys held down, try clicking the button then."