How does nobody seem to understand that any good input interface requires tactile feedback?
We are truly in the age of form over function. God help us.
We need to establish the understanding that there is a significant distinction between OBSERVING and RECORDING.
Yes, it is reasonable to say that you shouldn't expect privacy in a public setting, but this has historically been in the context of observation, not recording. The ubiquity and accessibility of modern recording devices completely alters the dynamic. Observation forgets, relinquishes and carries with it an element of humanity. Recording is cold, factual and unforgiving. This can be useful for some things (court proceedings, for example), but not everything; probably not most things.
No, you shouldn't expect privacy from individuals or the press. Yes, should be able to expect privacy from government and businesses who make recordings to be used against you.
That would require making a new commitment to the desktop, which would require standing up to all the marketing analysts who insist that the desktop is soooo yesterday.
The ones that are full of shit because they're too busy jizzing their pants over consumer gadgetry? Why does Microsoft listen to these ass clowns? Is Microsoft's collective ego so fragile that the perception of being hip and modern more important to them than, y'know, actually making sales and staying in business?
Actually, I don't even know why I'm complaining. Windows 7 won't be EOL'd for over six years yet (who am I kidding, that'll be extended just the same). That should be enough time for someone to actually pick up the ball and and give Linux some traction. I'd much rather be using that anyway, it just needs better software and driver support.
Windows 7 is the closest Windows has ever been to what it should be. There's nothing that XP does that 7 doesn't do better.
I know some OEMs are still offering Win7 with business grade systems and higher, so it's obviously still available. If Microsoft wants to have any chance of convincing users to upgrade, they're going to have to give up on the idea of saving face and just start distributing Windows 7 again.
If they want to have any hope of *surviving*, Windows 9 had better Windows 7 SP2.
The consideration I will give them is: people who, individually or collectively, have billion-dollar legal budgets, powerful influence on public policy and have executive control over major operations that affect billions of average people need to held to a higher standard of transparency and accountability in the context of their corporate life.
Punishment doesn't work on *individuals* because it's not reasonable to expect them to know all the nuance of laws affecting them in their daily lives.
Punishment works for *corporations* because they are have the resources and training to know what laws affect them as they go about their business. I don't disagree that there should be strong incentives for good safety protocols and environmental protection standards, but that should not preclude the use of equally strong disincentives for violations.
Regulatory control should not be so weak and subject to influence that gigantic corporations guilty of gross negligence actually have bargaining power in these situations; they need to be at the mercy of regulators and of the public.
It's kind of like Best Buy; just because Monster cables are such a stupid overpriced quasi-religion doesn't mean I shouldn't go to Best Buy; it just means I shouldn't buy those cables.
You're partly right,; it's only *one* of many reasons you shouldn't go to Best Buy.
That's why you have segregated populations in tiers of aggression level with a greater presence of guards. I'd have no problem with increased taxes to cover the necessary accommodation costs to maintain safety without restoring to inhumane treatment.
But there's a whole other discussion here on the culture, environment and profound lack of mental healthcare that breeds the violence that breeds this type of violence. Unfortunately, it's a discussion America doesn't seem willing to have.
Give them wifi and cheap tablet with a web browser and app downloading disabled. Filter out HTTP POST and webmail services to prevent them from communicating with coconspirators/gang members/etc.
Just because they're too dangerous to be in society doesn't mean we should treat them inhumanely. As long as they're segregated, that's all that really matters.
But who am I kidding... they don't put people in SC for safety, they do it because they equally, sadistic fucks. They just have the weapons and the advantage.
Quebec enjoys the rather awkward position of being legally recognized as a "distinct nation", yet is still a province of Canada. Their legal system also operates differently than the rest of Canada's.
I was in PQ briefly once. I could *feel* the condescension. The only interaction I had was with a park staff informing me that I wasn't allowed to have my dog there in the wide open field (not that there were any signs indicating such, in French or otherwise).
The easiest way to explain Quebec to Americans is: "they're French";)
1. (v) a method of fishing where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish, are drawn through the water.
2. (v) a method of profiteering where one or more letters, baited with intimidating threats and a lure of protection, are drawn through a pool of internet users
Some people seem to forget that every member of the public is "rights holder" as well, and that our collective rights are more important than those of a corporation (especially one seeking to enforce an obsolete business model at the expense of everyone else).
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A process, not a product?
How does nobody seem to understand that any good input interface requires tactile feedback? We are truly in the age of form over function. God help us.
Goddammit, this shit needs to stop NOW.
We need to establish the understanding that there is a significant distinction between OBSERVING and RECORDING.
Yes, it is reasonable to say that you shouldn't expect privacy in a public setting, but this has historically been in the context of observation, not recording. The ubiquity and accessibility of modern recording devices completely alters the dynamic. Observation forgets, relinquishes and carries with it an element of humanity. Recording is cold, factual and unforgiving. This can be useful for some things (court proceedings, for example), but not everything; probably not most things.
No, you shouldn't expect privacy from individuals or the press. Yes, should be able to expect privacy from government and businesses who make recordings to be used against you.
Context is everything.
That would require making a new commitment to the desktop, which would require standing up to all the marketing analysts who insist that the desktop is soooo yesterday.
The ones that are full of shit because they're too busy jizzing their pants over consumer gadgetry? Why does Microsoft listen to these ass clowns? Is Microsoft's collective ego so fragile that the perception of being hip and modern more important to them than, y'know, actually making sales and staying in business?
Actually, I don't even know why I'm complaining. Windows 7 won't be EOL'd for over six years yet (who am I kidding, that'll be extended just the same). That should be enough time for someone to actually pick up the ball and and give Linux some traction. I'd much rather be using that anyway, it just needs better software and driver support.
Windows 7 is the closest Windows has ever been to what it should be. There's nothing that XP does that 7 doesn't do better.
I know some OEMs are still offering Win7 with business grade systems and higher, so it's obviously still available. If Microsoft wants to have any chance of convincing users to upgrade, they're going to have to give up on the idea of saving face and just start distributing Windows 7 again.
If they want to have any hope of *surviving*, Windows 9 had better Windows 7 SP2.
VirtualBox + Seamless mode + boot VM on host login.
So automated, even your grandmother could use it. Throw in an SSD and the VM will work so smoothly, she won't even notice.
...whenever it's convenient.
The consideration I will give them is: people who, individually or collectively, have billion-dollar legal budgets, powerful influence on public policy and have executive control over major operations that affect billions of average people need to held to a higher standard of transparency and accountability in the context of their corporate life.
Just accept it? Tough shit? I don't think so.
Punishment doesn't work on *individuals* because it's not reasonable to expect them to know all the nuance of laws affecting them in their daily lives.
Punishment works for *corporations* because they are have the resources and training to know what laws affect them as they go about their business. I don't disagree that there should be strong incentives for good safety protocols and environmental protection standards, but that should not preclude the use of equally strong disincentives for violations.
Regulatory control should not be so weak and subject to influence that gigantic corporations guilty of gross negligence actually have bargaining power in these situations; they need to be at the mercy of regulators and of the public.
To bad it only works when your selling a drug people actually want. This one gives you a *reeeally* bad trip.
It's kind of like Best Buy; just because Monster cables are such a stupid overpriced quasi-religion doesn't mean I shouldn't go to Best Buy; it just means I shouldn't buy those cables.
You're partly right,; it's only *one* of many reasons you shouldn't go to Best Buy.
So, you're saying that engineers trying earnestly to do things right are being stifled by management? I don't think this problem is exclusive to NASA.
I think you're correct, I just grasped at the wrong word.
It doesn't auto submit the login by default. You can manually review the entered credentials before logging in.
But there's a whole other discussion here on the culture, environment and profound lack of mental healthcare that breeds the violence that breeds this type of violence. Unfortunately, it's a discussion America doesn't seem willing to have.
But who am I kidding... they don't put people in SC for safety, they do it because they equally, sadistic fucks. They just have the weapons and the advantage.
Try convincing *them* of that.
Quebec enjoys the rather awkward position of being legally recognized as a "distinct nation", yet is still a province of Canada. Their legal system also operates differently than the rest of Canada's.
I was in PQ briefly once. I could *feel* the condescension. The only interaction I had was with a park staff informing me that I wasn't allowed to have my dog there in the wide open field (not that there were any signs indicating such, in French or otherwise).
The easiest way to explain Quebec to Americans is: "they're French" ;)
That was... beautiful *sniff*
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What the hell is wrong with having a well-coded, responsive design website?
http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki...
1. (v) a method of fishing where one or more fishing lines, baited with lures or bait fish, are drawn through the water.
2. (v) a method of profiteering where one or more letters, baited with intimidating threats and a lure of protection, are drawn through a pool of internet users
Some people seem to forget that every member of the public is "rights holder" as well, and that our collective rights are more important than those of a corporation (especially one seeking to enforce an obsolete business model at the expense of everyone else).
I'm glad Canada's judiciary knows this.
A sieve doesn't leak, it does what it's designed to do
Fair enough. My point on general retardedness stands.
Because you damn well know the answer, you're just trying to hold onto a shred of hope that it's not something so nefarious.
How to I label maker? Really?