Van Leeuwen of Ford said he thought the company had done everything it could to help the individuals affected by the security breach, and didn't plan to offer them any financial assistance.
Clearing up the mess created by identity theft can take significant time and money. Victims often lose access to credit. Some end up in jail. Several insurance companies now sell coverage offering financial and legal protection in such cases.
It seems to make sense (well, to me at least) that the corporations charged with the information of your identity should be forced to have this identity insurance. Sure people could get it, so if they gave up their identities by accident (people going through their trash) they would be covered. However, corporations like Ford saying "oops, sorry! but i'm not paying for our mistake" is unacceptable. They should be required by law to have identity theft insurance, and reimburse those who's identity has been stolen through the identity insurance.
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Of course there's a number of reasons NVidia is on top but their workforce does sound pretty impressive.
Since that point many companies have tried to dethrone the undisputed king of the 3D graphics but none have as of yet succeeded; and it's understandable why. With three design teams working in parallel, employees from some of the most talented graphics firms in the industry (3dfx, Appian, Matrox, PixelFusion, etc...), an extremely high employee retention rate (over 95% employees have been with the company for the past 5 years), a gifted set of software engineers (there are more software than hardware engineers at NVIDIA) and an incredible amount of capital it is very clear how NVIDIA is able to stay on top.
The space elevator idea sounds like quite a solid one. However, there's just one big worry that should be considered -especially post september 11th. What about some moron flying into this thing? Either on purpose or by accident. There'd have to be some pretty darn good protection (ie army planes patroling) to protect it from wackos, or even someone who goes terribly off course in bad fog.
The problem with the "cool guys use JAVA" argument is that management doesnt *care* if it's cool to use or not; they heard that it's a language that codes itself (doenst matter if it's true or not). Java will always have a strong community, but i guess the question is whether a community is more important to a programming language than corporate support.
I think that some of the answer can be seen in looking at Visual Basic. Is it cool to write in VB? Not really, but a lot of shit gets done in it cause the boss says so (well, they hire a VB 'programmer' who fits the bill).
Will Java turn into the hobbiests language? Is that a bad thing?
you'd think that someone just foretold the second coming or something. I mean, chill out.
Did you know that it has also been foretold that Latin is a dead language? Hell, how many Latish people do you know??
Anyway, while this may seem like god saying "fuck off" to the Christians, but I'm sure this Geelan guy said it as a joke. This reaction simply shows how outrageously untrue it is.
To tell the truth, one of the things that I like about CS over DoD, is the waiting period for the round to end.
It's nice to have a break (although annoying that you got killed) that allows you to watch other players and pick up tips, or laugh at noobs. Also having the chance to chat with other players/friends is fun, and allows strategies to be set up.
If you've installed Kazaa, then you've already agreed to let them do whatever they want with your computer. Apparently in the licencing agreement, which you agree to when you install the software, it's pretty obvious what their intent is:
However, people who accept "terms of service" already distributed with Brilliant's and Kazaa's software are already agreeing to let their computers be used without any payment at all.
"You hereby grant (Brilliant) the right to access and use the unused computing power and storage space on your computer/s and/or Internet access or bandwidth for the aggregation of content and use in distributed computing," the terms of service read. "The user acknowledges and authorizes this use without the right of compensation."
Anybody who declines this provision is not able to install the Kazaa file-swapping software.
It's not too clear though when you agree though. Before this, in the article, he seems to say that you will be asked when they turn their network on if you want to participate..
"This will be an opt-in program...We're trying to create a secure network based on end-user relationships.
basically, a lot of computing power will be put in the hands of marketdroids, and we'll be the worse for it -i dont see them offering to pay my bandwidth bill...
Done and done.
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Re:I challenge you... (Score:5)
by PureFiction (coderman@mindspring.com) on Wednesday February 14, @12:56PM (#431980)
(User #10256 Info | http://cubicmetercrystal.com/)
I am nearing completion of a network that satisfies a, b, c, e.
I havent started on d and f, but they could be added.
This project is called The ALPINE Network
http://cubicmetercrystal.com/alpine/
It scales linearly, and provides a query mechanism that rivals the performance of a centralized directory. (Although the bandwidth is more than a centralized query, but at least you have direct control over how much bandwidth you use and how).
At any rate, I could use development assistance a great deal. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Regards...
99.44% "You are the product of a mutational union of ~640Mbytes of genetic information."
After reading a few reviews of the ATi 8500, I was just as disappointed as anyone else with the performance showing. On paper the card looked like a true GeForce 3 killer. Unfortunately it just didn't seem to show up in the game benchmarks -including Quake 3.
As everyone knows, ATi is severely lacking in the driver department, and it has shown in the less than spectacular sales (I myself chose a GF over ATi for this reason).
So, the question now is: will this be the blow that sinks the precarious boat that is ATi. Or, more hopefully, will they finally realize that this is a serious issue, and begin to invest heavily into a decent driver coders.
With every driver release Nvidia has increased the value of their cards (most notably with 28.81). Now it is time for ATi to do the same, or give up on the high-end market as a result. (Their oem sales would likely keep them afloat for a while)
I am currently in the second year of a new program that is beginning to take hold in Ontario, Canada (that I know of, at least).
The degree that I will graduate with is a Bachelor Of Computing, or B.Comp., which basically consists of this:
I take about two classes from the CIS department each semester, for a total of 16.00 credits (one class is 0.5 credits)
A total of 5 math courses, including Calculus, Matrix Algebra, Numerical methods..
Finally, I must complete 4.00 credits (8 classes) in an "Area of Application".
Basically, I take computer science, and then pick a field that I am interested in to fill out my schedule. Should I chose, I can take 2.00 more credits and recieve a Minor in my area of application.
Personally, I have chosen to take Geography as my area of application because I would like to put my computer skills towards a geographical initiative of some kind.
There's litterally hundreds of pointing-type devices out there, many to reduce repetitive stress injuries.
However, what I think would be REALLY nice is not to use your hands for pointing at all, but what you're already pointing at your target with: your eyes.
I've seen on T.V. already examples of how one's eye movements can be tracked on a screen (usually done for marketing research in comercials, to track what a viewer responds to). Now, if you could incorporate this into a monitor somehow, instead of dragging the pointer across the screen using your hand, simply look where you want, then use some other method, say speech, to control clicking.
This would be really nice, especially in say, games. ahh the headshots...:)
I'm a student in third year computer science. Before entering university I was told of the vast need for jobs in the IT sector and endless opportunities. So, coinciding with my interest in computers (not really programming however) I decided to take the plunge with the understanding that I would be hired right out of fourth year, and driving a BMW before I knew it.
WELL, now what do I do?? With under two years left it seems kind of late to switch my major, and with little actual experience in the computer industry my future looks bleak, to say the least.
Make sure they preserve the atmosphere!
In order to qualify as a genuine geek programming area, they better be sure to preserve the entire atmosphere:
Coke cans scattered over every surface
Empty pizza boxes / takeout
Genuine hair, torn from the heads of enraged programmers
And don't forget the smell of BO!
The sad part is that people visiting a museum like that wont appreciate what those walls have witnessed...
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heh, sorry dude, but this doesnt exactly vindicate you... :)
Did anyone else notice that those shots have (c)2001 in the bottom right hand corner??
2001 was almost half a year ago, am I missing something?
It seems to make sense (well, to me at least) that the corporations charged with the information of your identity should be forced to have this identity insurance. Sure people could get it, so if they gave up their identities by accident (people going through their trash) they would be covered.
However, corporations like Ford saying "oops, sorry! but i'm not paying for our mistake" is unacceptable. They should be required by law to have identity theft insurance, and reimburse those who's identity has been stolen through the identity insurance.
source: http://www.anandtech.com/video/showdoc.html?i=162
not only that, but at college you might learn how to make chicks _like_ you!!!
(ps. get'em drunk first)
suddenly www.chip.de gets slashdotted, whereas people would have only looked at the translated version before..
Isn't it possible to just broadcast your stream from a server in a country where CARP isn't law? ie. Canada?
The space elevator idea sounds like quite a solid one. However, there's just one big worry that should be considered -especially post september 11th.
What about some moron flying into this thing? Either on purpose or by accident. There'd have to be some pretty darn good protection (ie army planes patroling) to protect it from wackos, or even someone who goes terribly off course in bad fog.
VCR??? What the hell is that? I was recording those babies on my parents BetaMAX.
methinks this article should be under the 'Microsoft' topic. ..hmmmmm
Just think if this buyout had gone through...
gamecube?
anway.. this reminds me of a good ol' borg joke
Q: How many Borg does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
A: All of them.
At least with this there'd be someone on the other end paying attention to what you're saying!!
<- Your Groin
http://www.lostbrain.com/verzon/safetychart.html
I think that some of the answer can be seen in looking at Visual Basic. Is it cool to write in VB? Not really, but a lot of shit gets done in it cause the boss says so (well, they hire a VB 'programmer' who fits the bill).
Will Java turn into the hobbiests language? Is that a bad thing?
you'd think that someone just foretold the second coming or something. I mean, chill out.
Did you know that it has also been foretold that Latin is a dead language? Hell, how many Latish people do you know??
Anyway, while this may seem like god saying "fuck off" to the Christians, but I'm sure this Geelan guy said it as a joke. This reaction simply shows how outrageously untrue it is.
[www.doodie.com] the possibilities are endless...
To tell the truth, one of the things that I like about CS over DoD, is the waiting period for the round to end.
It's nice to have a break (although annoying that you got killed) that allows you to watch other players and pick up tips, or laugh at noobs. Also having the chance to chat with other players/friends is fun, and allows strategies to be set up.
jeez, april fools day has turned all us slashdotters into a bunch of cranky, trust-no-one cynics.
oh wait..
It's not too clear though when you agree though. Before this, in the article, he seems to say that you will be asked when they turn their network on if you want to participate..
basically, a lot of computing power will be put in the hands of marketdroids, and we'll be the worse for it -i dont see them offering to pay my bandwidth bill...
Done and done.
_____________________________________________
Re:I challenge you... (Score:5)
by PureFiction (coderman@mindspring.com) on Wednesday February 14, @12:56PM (#431980)
(User #10256 Info | http://cubicmetercrystal.com/)
I am nearing completion of a network that satisfies a, b, c, e.
I havent started on d and f, but they could be added.
This project is called The ALPINE Network
http://cubicmetercrystal.com/alpine/
It scales linearly, and provides a query mechanism that rivals the performance of a centralized directory. (Although the bandwidth is more than a centralized query, but at least you have direct control over how much bandwidth you use and how).
At any rate, I could use development assistance a great deal. Let me know if anyone is interested.
Regards...
99.44% "You are the product of a mutational union of ~640Mbytes of genetic information."
After reading a few reviews of the ATi 8500, I was just as disappointed as anyone else with the performance showing. On paper the card looked like a true GeForce 3 killer. Unfortunately it just didn't seem to show up in the game benchmarks -including Quake 3.
As everyone knows, ATi is severely lacking in the driver department, and it has shown in the less than spectacular sales (I myself chose a GF over ATi for this reason).
So, the question now is: will this be the blow that sinks the precarious boat that is ATi. Or, more hopefully, will they finally realize that this is a serious issue, and begin to invest heavily into a decent driver coders.
With every driver release Nvidia has increased the value of their cards (most notably with 28.81). Now it is time for ATi to do the same, or give up on the high-end market as a result. (Their oem sales would likely keep them afloat for a while)
The degree that I will graduate with is a Bachelor Of Computing, or B.Comp., which basically consists of this:
I take about two classes from the CIS department each semester, for a total of 16.00 credits (one class is 0.5 credits)
A total of 5 math courses, including Calculus, Matrix Algebra, Numerical methods..
Finally, I must complete 4.00 credits (8 classes) in an "Area of Application".
Basically, I take computer science, and then pick a field that I am interested in to fill out my schedule. Should I chose, I can take 2.00 more credits and recieve a Minor in my area of application.
Personally, I have chosen to take Geography as my area of application because I would like to put my computer skills towards a geographical initiative of some kind.
More info about this program can be found at the University of Guelph (Ontario) Website.
They do take some time for their firmware to debug and mature, but the best part is:
will work for food!!
There's litterally hundreds of pointing-type devices out there, many to reduce repetitive stress injuries.
:)
However, what I think would be REALLY nice is not to use your hands for pointing at all, but what you're already pointing at your target with: your eyes.
I've seen on T.V. already examples of how one's eye movements can be tracked on a screen (usually done for marketing research in comercials, to track what a viewer responds to). Now, if you could incorporate this into a monitor somehow, instead of dragging the pointer across the screen using your hand, simply look where you want, then use some other method, say speech, to control clicking.
This would be really nice, especially in say, games. ahh the headshots...
IAN
WELL, now what do I do?? With under two years left it seems kind of late to switch my major, and with little actual experience in the computer industry my future looks bleak, to say the least.
How quickly one's future outlook can change...
Make sure they preserve the atmosphere! In order to qualify as a genuine geek programming area, they better be sure to preserve the entire atmosphere: Coke cans scattered over every surface Empty pizza boxes / takeout Genuine hair, torn from the heads of enraged programmers And don't forget the smell of BO! The sad part is that people visiting a museum like that wont appreciate what those walls have witnessed...