No, not unless they use organic molecules to create actual replicating cells. Virus' require a complete and functioning cell with replicating DNA in order to do their deed. On another note, however, if there were replicating-cell computers, you would then have to worry about your monitor giving your computer cancer. ----------------------------------------- -----------------
Ever been to a hotline site? It's all pr0n, war3z and mp3's, d00d! The kind of time commitment required to collect thousands of pirated MP3's and hundreds upon hundreds of pirated software programs (most of which will never get installed... but the kids have to have the newest version of LightWave... JUST IN CASE) prevents warez collectors from actually leaving the house and getting a life, or getting a date here and there. The pr0n replaces the warez d00d'z need to go out and meet chicks.
Before the warez d00dz get on my case, let me say that this is my theory, and I could be wrong. ------------------------------------------ ----------------
This is especially poignant because it costs approximately fucking NOTHING to manufacture soda. Putting it in cans is more expensive than making it. Like popsicles, you get, like, 6 billion percent profit.
You can break even on the movie soda prices is you make yourself a fake student ID for the admission discount. Instead of $1,000.50 to get in it'll be $5. Fake student ID's are easier to make than fake driver's licenses... and who is going to suspect that you made a fake ID to make yourself a few years YOUNGER?! Pick some random obscure out-of-state private school with a student population of about 700 and your golden. Who cares what the real ID actually looks like. Just laminate the fucker and now your tickets are $5. Hurray!!! --------------------------------------- -------------------
Most average people aren't really going to be interested in installing a different OS. In fact, most people fear installing an OS period, even Windows. They want it already there, already set up so they can start frantically double-clicking all the icons.
Alternatively, though, perhaps an OS in the traditional way we think of an OS is not what they're looking at. The article describes a PC that would mainly just be able to surf the web. The article mentions the fact that AOL invested $800M in Gateway, but does not mention the Netscape-AOL-Sun deal. Likewise, an article on/. early in the summer describes a plot by AOL-Sun-Netscape to render Windows obsolete. There is also talk of "AOL Everywhere", as if the AOL interface (God forbid) would become the operating system. Ellison and McNeely's vision of ditching all your locally installed software for web apps is likely what they are talking about. ------------------------------------------ ----------------
Not a very good investment. The ROI is low, and the likelihood of being able to resell in your lifetime is pretty bad, too. About as responsible as investing in profitless.com companies. -------------------------------------- --------------------
I think the consumer world is waiting until you can get them in translucent colored plastics. --------------------------------------- -------------------
The wanton use of terms like "murder" and "genocide" make that impossible, and that means we aren't free either.
Do Katz's insinuations of fanaticism and hypocrisy also mean that these game designers are not free?
According to Katz's article Dying babies and the Myth of American Freedom, harshly criticising something that is radically different than the mainstream is essentially attempting to limit the freedom of the creators of the different idea. This game is definitely something that goes against what is expected of the gaming industry, and Katz is clearly criticizing it. Is he now limiting their freedom?
Katz, your creditbility with this audience would not be as damaged if you would at least not contradict yourself.
This article here paints a picture of COMDEX to be some kind of bachanalian orgy of geeks and strippers and prostitutes. And naturally the MAN wants to keep the kid down. Don't worry, kid, you'll be old enough for prostitutes next year.
Didn't these people ever watch the fine documentary Revenge of the Nerds? It clearly shows that geeks, not burdened by an obsession with athletics, are stallion-esque love machines. These people... so ill-informed.
Yeah, man, I'm sick of reading comments on/. about what we can do to improve the image of geeks in the eyes of the ladies. FSCK THAT! Finally someone who will fight back! Someone who is willing to lead the crusade against those horrible, predatory computer dorks. Everybody knows they prey on women like a coyote after a roadrunner. Those computer geeks are worse than the frat boys. I say we back them up!!! There's no reason why geeks should be allowed female companionship. That's just completely absurd. Geeks aren't human and don't have feelings and LADIES, don't ever let one of us robotic apes tell you otherwise. We're worthless and we don't deserve trim.
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I don't know, man, "cyber" is hip these days. In another 4 or 5 years, I won't be an American anymore. I'll be an eAmerican. I'll vote via ePolls, I'll be held accountable for my actions by the eLegal System. And don't forget all of the eScandals we can look forward to by ThePresident.com. Anyone remember the Simon and Garfunkel tune where they proclaim that they've been "Rolling Stoned and Beatle'd till I'm blind?" Well, I'm being "E'd and dot commed into fucking submission." Bahhh. ------------------------------------------ ----------------
What is really interesting to me is how MS is portraying themselves as the underdog through this whole ordeal. Visit their site and look at the "Freedom to Innovate" section. Read their pres releases on the matter and check out Mr. Gates' comments on the whole thing. They make it seem like they're being bullied around when in reality, MS has more capital to invest in a legal staff than the DoJ does. Additionally, MS is on trial for being a bully in the first place and now it's the pot calling the kettle black. They can dish it out but they can't take it. --------------------------------------------- -------------
This post has been translated into German via Babelfish, and then translated back into English This reminds of me something fun, which I had a while rear side with some friends. By translating simply all my email with babelfish translated into another language (normally German) and back into our native tongue, you are left with an approximate value of the so not flowing loudspeaker. Granted, he is not necessarily in the best taste, but we are not necessarily the most diplomatic bundle of the people. More info at FOBONICS ------------------------------------------------ ----------
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Not really. It's not that MTV lowers anyone's IQ. But simply that those with lower IQ's are more likely to accept MTV as a legitimate source of information. Just like the reports saying that the Internet turns otherwise healthy normal people into geeks and shut-ins. They fail to realize that geeks and shut-ins are just a large group of people that happen to like to use the Internet. That's all, nothing particularly mind-blowing. ----------------------------------- -----------------------
I don't know, I read some pretty souring benchmarks about the K6-2's before this. Not that you can ever trust benchmarks. And not that the K6-2 isn't a decent chip, but I've heard before that if it weren't for it's attractive price-tag, it would be an average chip.
Oh yeah... now I can get twice as hammered. You see, today also happens to be national Tues-day, always a reason to drink. I got six more celebrations where that came from.
I met a guy at a coffee house who claimed (couldn' t verify it for you) that he worked at a certain high profile graphics software company we all know and love. He claimed that they (off the record) didn't mind when college students pirated their stuff because it meant that when they go into the working world, they will tell their employers that they'll need Illustrator and Photoshop. Students become dependent on Photoshop and Illustrator (or whatever )and therefore require legit licenses when they start getting paid for their efforts. Interesting view point.
I can't really agree with what you're saying, but you do bring up a good point: the Jon Katz "buzzword factory" needs to worry more about content and less about his "digital/virtual/cyber" universe of tech-isms. I'm just waiting to read the phrase "harnessing the power of the Internet." Oh well.
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No, not unless they use organic molecules to create actual replicating cells. Virus' require a complete and functioning cell with replicating DNA in order to do their deed. On another note, however, if there were replicating-cell computers, you would then have to worry about your monitor giving your computer cancer.- -----------------
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Ever been to a hotline site?
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It's all pr0n, war3z and mp3's, d00d!
The kind of time commitment required to collect thousands of pirated MP3's and hundreds upon hundreds of pirated software programs (most of which will never get installed... but the kids have to have the newest version of LightWave... JUST IN CASE) prevents warez collectors from actually leaving the house and getting a life, or getting a date here and there. The pr0n replaces the warez d00d'z need to go out and meet chicks.
Before the warez d00dz get on my case, let me say that this is my theory, and I could be wrong.
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This is especially poignant because it costs approximately fucking NOTHING to manufacture soda. Putting it in cans is more expensive than making it. Like popsicles, you get, like, 6 billion percent profit.
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You can break even on the movie soda prices is you make yourself a fake student ID for the admission discount. Instead of $1,000.50 to get in it'll be $5. Fake student ID's are easier to make than fake driver's licenses... and who is going to suspect that you made a fake ID to make yourself a few years YOUNGER?! Pick some random obscure out-of-state private school with a student population of about 700 and your golden. Who cares what the real ID actually looks like. Just laminate the fucker and now your tickets are $5. Hurray!!!
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Most average people aren't really going to be interested in installing a different OS. In fact, most people fear installing an OS period, even Windows. They want it already there, already set up so they can start frantically double-clicking all the icons.
/. early in the summer describes a plot by AOL-Sun-Netscape to render Windows obsolete. There is also talk of "AOL Everywhere", as if the AOL interface (God forbid) would become the operating system. Ellison and McNeely's vision of ditching all your locally installed software for web apps is likely what they are talking about.- ----------------
Alternatively, though, perhaps an OS in the traditional way we think of an OS is not what they're looking at. The article describes a PC that would mainly just be able to surf the web. The article mentions the fact that AOL invested $800M in Gateway, but does not mention the Netscape-AOL-Sun deal. Likewise, an article on
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Quick, we gotta get our hands on it before the dentist does.
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SIR, ARE YOU FUCKING WITH ME, SIR?
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Not a very good investment. The ROI is low, and the likelihood of being able to resell in your lifetime is pretty bad, too. About as responsible as investing in profitless .com companies.- --------------------
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I think the consumer world is waiting until you can get them in translucent colored plastics.- -------------------
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The wanton use of terms like "murder" and "genocide" make that impossible, and that means we aren't free either.
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Do Katz's insinuations of fanaticism and hypocrisy also mean that these game designers are not free?
According to Katz's article Dying babies and the Myth of American Freedom, harshly criticising something that is radically different than the mainstream is essentially attempting to limit the freedom of the creators of the different idea. This game is definitely something that goes against what is expected of the gaming industry, and Katz is clearly criticizing it. Is he now limiting their freedom?
Katz, your creditbility with this audience would not be as damaged if you would at least not contradict yourself.
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This article here paints a picture of COMDEX to be some kind of bachanalian orgy of geeks and strippers and prostitutes. And naturally the MAN wants to keep the kid down. Don't worry, kid, you'll be old enough for prostitutes next year.
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Didn't these people ever watch the fine documentary Revenge of the Nerds?
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It clearly shows that geeks, not burdened by an obsession with athletics, are stallion-esque
love machines. These people... so ill-informed.
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Yeah, man, I'm sick of reading comments /. about what we can do to improve the
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on
image of geeks in the eyes of the ladies.
FSCK THAT! Finally someone who will
fight back! Someone who is willing to lead
the crusade against those horrible, predatory
computer dorks. Everybody knows they prey on
women like a coyote after a roadrunner. Those
computer geeks are worse than the frat boys.
I say we back them up!!! There's no reason
why geeks should be allowed female companionship.
That's just completely absurd. Geeks aren't human
and don't have feelings and LADIES, don't ever
let one of us robotic apes tell you otherwise.
We're worthless and we don't deserve trim.
this has been sarcasm
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but this would certainly add some drama to an exploit once you are in.- -------------
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I don't know, man, "cyber" is hip these days. In another 4 or 5 years, I won't be an American anymore. I'll be an eAmerican. I'll vote via ePolls, I'll be held accountable for my actions by the eLegal System. And don't forget all of the eScandals we can look forward to by ThePresident.com. Anyone remember the Simon and Garfunkel tune where they proclaim that they've been "Rolling Stoned and Beatle'd till I'm blind?" Well, I'm being "E'd and dot commed into fucking submission." Bahhh.- ----------------
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What is really interesting to me is how MS is portraying themselves as the underdog through this whole ordeal. Visit their site and look at the "Freedom to Innovate" section. Read their pres releases on the matter and check out Mr. Gates' comments on the whole thing. They make it seem like they're being bullied around when in reality, MS has more capital to invest in a legal staff than the DoJ does. Additionally, MS is on trial for being a bully in the first place and now it's the pot calling the kettle black. They can dish it out but they can't take it.- -------------
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This post has been translated into German via Babelfish, and then translated back into English- ----------
This reminds of me something fun, which I had a while rear side with some friends. By translating simply all my email with babelfish translated into another language (normally German) and back into our native tongue, you are left with an approximate value of the so not flowing loudspeaker. Granted, he is not necessarily in the best taste, but we are not necessarily the most diplomatic bundle of the people. More info at FOBONICS
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Not really. It's not that MTV lowers anyone's IQ.- -----------------------
But simply that those with lower IQ's are more likely
to accept MTV as a legitimate source of information.
Just like the reports saying that the Internet turns
otherwise healthy normal people into geeks and shut-ins.
They fail to realize that geeks and shut-ins are just
a large group of people that happen to like to use the Internet.
That's all, nothing particularly mind-blowing.
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TRUE LIFE: I'm a Poser!!!!
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I'm going to program a website that will
get drunk and fall down at parties for me
while I catch up on much needed sleep.
I don't know, I read some pretty souring benchmarks about the K6-2's before this. Not that you can ever trust benchmarks. And not that the K6-2 isn't a decent chip, but I've heard before that if it weren't for it's attractive price-tag, it would be an average chip.
Oh yeah... now I can get twice as hammered. You see, today also happens to be national Tues-day, always a reason to drink. I got six more celebrations where that came from.
National Hookers Day?... mmmm... "It's the most wonderful time of the year..."
I can't believe you attached your name to this.
Why not? It's one of the funnier things I've seen today!
I met a guy at a coffee house who claimed (couldn' t verify it for you) that he worked at a certain high profile graphics software company we all know and love. He claimed that they (off the record) didn't mind when college students pirated their stuff because it meant that when they go into the working world, they will tell their employers that they'll need Illustrator and Photoshop. Students become dependent on Photoshop and Illustrator (or whatever )and therefore require legit licenses when they start getting paid for their efforts. Interesting view point.
I can't really agree with what you're saying, but you do bring up a good point: the Jon Katz "buzzword factory" needs to worry more about content and less about his "digital/virtual/cyber" universe of tech-isms. I'm just waiting to read the phrase "harnessing the power of the Internet." Oh well.