I think you're referring to Chandrasekhar's constant, named for the Indian dude who "discovered" it.
Also the name of the guy who built the Hal 9000 in 2001/2010. They shortened it to Dr. Chandra in the movie so they could cast a white guy. (we all know there are NO English speaking Indian actors, right?:-) )
I thought one of the big problems with Timorese independence (in the eyes of the government) was that it set a bad example for the hundreds of *other* non-Bhasa-Indonesia speaking ethnic groups in the area that the Indonesian government doesn't want getting any ideas.
I wouldn't think they'd want E. Timor to go free unless they were *really* desperate.
In a nutshell, East Timor used to be a country on the absolute East end of Indonesia. In 1974, Indonesia attacked them without provocation and starved out about 1.5 million people. All with the blessing and support of the Western powers.
IIRC, a few Australian journalists trying to cover the atrocities were massacred by the Indonesian forces along with the rest.
The most significant thing about the incident is that it went nearly completely unreported in the Western press.
Go rent the documentary "Manufacturing Consent", it'll give you a complete rundown.
Look at how many programs there are out there that are precompiled for Redhat (and compatible) only.
Caldera's Netware of Linux and Origin's Linux UO client, spring immediately to mind.
When linux becomes popular, most programmers won't give a damn about releasing source or other distributions. It's getting harder and harder for me with my Debian system.
Well, if they're going to fuck us in the ass, we may as well enjoy it, right!
The biggest problem with this country is that it is full of people willing to "get over" things, and nobody willing to say "no" or take a stand. This makes you a subject, not a citizen.
In 1999 at least we still have the option to refuse to do business with companies who abuse their customers, and that is what some of us actual citizens plan to do.
I'm grateful that Slashdot brought this bit of information to my attention. Concern != paranoia.
I have the filtered ethernet connection from my ADSL bridge (router with the routing turned off) coupled with a simple crossover cable connecting into a simple workgroup hub. Works great.
Ignore what the retards at your local telco tell you, and just tell them you have Windows 95. In reality, you can hook anything with an IP address (including a real router) up to that bridge.
Real musicians make music because they love it, not to get rich. Same as for hackers.
If they're good, people will pay to see them live. They could make a very good living, probably better, because they can promote themselves and not give 95% of their value to greedy corporate bastards.
If this all shakes out the way I hope it will, we could be free of manufactured abominations like the Spice Girls forever.
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I think you're referring to Chandrasekhar's constant, named for the Indian dude who "discovered" it.
:-) )
Also the name of the guy who built the Hal 9000 in 2001/2010. They shortened it to Dr. Chandra in the movie so they could cast a white guy. (we all know there are NO English speaking Indian actors, right?
See if you can duplicate that Microsoft!
I don't see any reason why everything shouldn't be SMP nowdays.
For me, the major advantage of mp3 is being able to get ahold of music you *can* *not* *buy* here in the US. Jpop and HKpop for example.
mp3.lycos.com returned one match for the band "Speed", when I know there are at least 500 sites out there that have their music.
Pardon my ignorance, but what about 110-113?
Did they skip those?
www.kryotech.com
And motherboards? Can I buy single PPC motherboards?
I have 100 Slashdollars right here [pats back pocket]
Actually, is there a law against minting your own currency?
I'll give you 35 Slashdollars for that there Alpha.
So what if that were true. My linux system is more useful every day. (anyone notice how blazing fast the 2.2.0 kernel is?)
Let the rest of the moronic world bust its head dealing with NT.
Know all your facts and then speak or shut the fuck up...
Our entire country is a colony. Just because tyhe original inhabitants are dead and can't complain doesn't excuse it.
And we got our puny asses run out by the Vietnamese, of all people (and Chinese, in the Korean war)
Shouldn't you be in school?
I thought one of the big problems with Timorese independence (in the eyes of the government) was that it set a bad example for the hundreds of *other* non-Bhasa-Indonesia speaking ethnic groups in the area that the Indonesian government doesn't want getting any ideas.
I wouldn't think they'd want E. Timor to go free unless they were *really* desperate.
In a nutshell, East Timor used to be a country on the absolute East end of Indonesia. In 1974, Indonesia attacked them without provocation and starved out about 1.5 million people. All with the blessing and support of the Western powers.
IIRC, a few Australian journalists trying to cover the atrocities were massacred by the Indonesian forces along with the rest.
The most significant thing about the incident is that it went nearly completely unreported in the Western press.
Go rent the documentary "Manufacturing Consent", it'll give you a complete rundown.
I just heard on NPR that Indonesia wants to "give up" E. Timor, and quickly.
Wanna "orchestrate" a DoS attack against Indonesia?
E. Timor is getting press *now*? 25 years after it happened?
Thinly shredded cabbage.
And look what that got us! Pissed-off moon men, that's what!
And I agree with the position that VB programmers are generally less intelligent than others. Such a choice could only be based on ignorance.
Where I work, VB programming is the next career move for folks tired of desktop support. That or Lotus Notes development.
It's still new, granted, but it can do things I've never seen another OS do.
Multithreading for *everything* like the BeOS would be a keen feature for Linux 2.4.0
Look at how many programs there are out there that are precompiled for Redhat (and compatible) only.
Caldera's Netware of Linux and Origin's Linux UO client, spring immediately to mind.
When linux becomes popular, most programmers won't give a damn about releasing source or other distributions. It's getting harder and harder for me with my Debian system.
Hint: not C. (not most of it anyway)
Well, if they're going to fuck us in the ass, we may as well enjoy it, right!
The biggest problem with this country is that it is full of people willing to "get over" things, and nobody willing to say "no" or take a stand.
This makes you a subject, not a citizen.
In 1999 at least we still have the option to refuse to do business with companies who abuse their customers, and that is what some of us actual citizens plan to do.
I'm grateful that Slashdot brought this bit of information to my attention. Concern != paranoia.
I'm 100% completely serious.
:)
GPL the sucker. I'll work as a teller one week a year
Portland?
Where did you find these knowledgable techs in the Portland store, and where do they keep them?
If you want a good geek store, try ENU.
They won't help you, or EVER answer their phone, but they know what they're talking about.
I have the filtered ethernet connection from my ADSL bridge (router with the routing turned off) coupled with a simple crossover cable connecting into a simple workgroup hub. Works great.
Ignore what the retards at your local telco tell you, and just tell them you have Windows 95. In reality, you can hook anything with an IP address (including a real router) up to that bridge.
Real musicians make music because they love it, not to get rich. Same as for hackers.
If they're good, people will pay to see them live. They could make a very good living, probably better, because they can promote themselves and not give 95% of their value to greedy corporate bastards.
If this all shakes out the way I hope it will, we could be free of manufactured abominations like the Spice Girls forever.
That's the kind of future I want for my children.