Does anyone know if the new Metallica had DRM/anti-copy features built-in? I was sure that their anti-Napster metalities would keep us from copying their music, but I didn't have any problem making a dupe.
Obviously, some of you are thinking, "solution #3: don't make software with holes in it" however, I believe this is to help ease the problem caused by people not patching the holes when the patches are available. So yeah, they are damned if they do and damned if they don't:
Microsoft's software is prone to viruses!!! VS Microsoft is crushing the competition by adding a virus scanner into their software.
Ofcourse there will still be problems, I mean, do you honestly think the people that don't patch their servers will update their virus DAT files?
Um... no, I think you're a little off base in your statement. The theme for a Computer Club is just what the name implies: a group of people interested in computers. Just like Debate Club, or any of the numerous other HS clubs, you get the people together based on similar interests, then your group can decide on and do various projects. You can do any of the projects you mentioned (aside from maybe gaming or dressing up in black suits) in your school computer club.
You're really missing the point of "clubs". You're examples of the refrigerator club and toaster club are completely rediculous because you're missing the idea of intrest. No one would make a toaster club as no one cares much about a toaster other than if it makes toast properly. Again interest will filter people out of your club. Sure even jocks use computers, but would they join a club based on that fact?
Just because someone know how use a computer doesn't mean someone is likely to be interested in learning more about it.
To sum it all up I own a Mustang, but to me the car is an appliance like a toaster. Because of that I would not be interested in joing a Musang Owner's Club. However, some people are, that is why Mustang clubs exist. Me, I think they're a waste of time... computer time that is.
I've recently put together three boxen for family and friends from my spares pile. We're talking 120-150Mhz PIs, 48-64MB SIMM RAM, 1GB drives, quad speed CD-ROMs, 56K modems and 1MB S3 cards, with Win98SE, Word 97, Outlook Express and not much else.
Circuit city created "a" divx format to go head to head with DVD. However it failed. The name DivX;) was a jab at that failed venture by a group of people that made a video compression scheme. Hence the ";)" that used to adorn the end of the name.
I'd be interested to know what any slashdot reader who has actually purchased one of these boxes thinks....
It doesn't matter what slashdot readers think of them. That's not who they're marketed toward. I think a better question is what your grandma/neighbor/any other non computer saavy person thinks about them.
First off, the Palm based idea is great for a quick, "gee that's cool," but once I saw the tatoo I was compelled to agree with a previous poster that it looks like child scribble. Throw in the notion that you can't pick the tatoo that will be on your body for ever and this quickly loses its wow-factor. While this is a good step in the direction of computer assisted tatooing (CAT?) it seems like there would be a better way of doing this.
I'm sure you are all familliar with monogram setups. A simple desktop computer with some software can run a device used to monogram full multicolor designs on shirts and hats. Import an image, hit a couple of buttons and you have your business logo on your shirt. Why can't something like this be applied to tatooing? Using multiple needles (one for each color) and a scanner, the customer could get whatever design they want. If they didn't like the library of images on the computer, just scan in your custom picture.
Sure there would be some nuances to work out, but if this guy can get a Palm to do it....
That they ask you your info to aid authorities when tracking down supects. I actually know someone who was question by the police in regards to a bombing in my town because he had bought a number of items at the local Radio Shack that coincided with what the bomber used.
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20 refurbished diskless thin-client computer + contemporary server laboratory
Read that as Terminal Services running on crap boxes running a MS OS. Sure there are OSS versions of Terminal Services out there but did they really expect MS to have them continue using Linux? Microsoft isn't going to have them using some hybrid MS + Linux network. It doesn't make good business sense for MS, and lets be honest, they sure as hell wouldn't offer support for that.
Komen says he has no desire to turn his organization into a platform for Microsoft publicity
What did he expect them to get out of it, a warm fuzzy feeling?
alternative to our viable Open Source LTSP refurbished LAN and stand-alone Linux-PC
By viable I'm assuming he means "continually effective" which leads up to the question: If OSS was so viable to them why did they contact MS in the first place.
It's for people with really short attention spans who don't like to swap CD's. "Well I'm bored with Diablo... hey how 'bout Tetris" and then, "Stupid Tetris, I'll just play some Diablo."
... on giving us a diverse story that breaks the mold of:
Microsoft is evil, or MPAA/RIAA is evil, or power to Linux!
There's a lot more to being a nerd than spending a Friday night recompiling your Linux Kernel. The guys at Penny Arcade said it best when they said, "You play video games? Welcome to Dorksville." I for one don't know how many days and nights I spent at the local arcade, wasting my hard earned grocery sacker salary on that game. I don't think I'm the only slashdotter out there that was flooded by memories when I saw this article.
I hate when people flame just because they have no interest in the article. That's what makes Slashdot great, there's a little something out there for all of us nerds to enjoy.
The assasination of the person who invented the pop-up ad?! My God, how many of these stupid things must I close? I'm sorry, I couldn't finish looking at the list, I got tired of waiting for the adds to come up so I could close them.
They don't seem to care about virus writers, unless there were a virus that caused CD burners to write copies of Microsoft products
Then, their only problem would be deciding on how to get rid of the CD burners.... hmmm do we sue the manufacturers or just make a patch to disable them.
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Did you see the picture of that thing??!!! It looks like Elmo's long lost cousin!!!
I'm sorry but I wouldn't want it in my office.
... Sales of Apple's new OS dubbed "Panther" slowed to a crawl Saturday as 90 percent of Mac owners purchased the software the night before...
Yeah... but did they slashdot the web server when they ran it.... heh? That's what I thought!
Does anyone know if the new Metallica had DRM/anti-copy features built-in? I was sure that their anti-Napster metalities would keep us from copying their music, but I didn't have any problem making a dupe.
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Obviously, some of you are thinking, "solution #3: don't make software with holes in it" however, I believe this is to help ease the problem caused by people not patching the holes when the patches are available. So yeah, they are damned if they do and damned if they don't:
Microsoft's software is prone to viruses!!! VS Microsoft is crushing the competition by adding a virus scanner into their software.
Ofcourse there will still be problems, I mean, do you honestly think the people that don't patch their servers will update their virus DAT files?
An application that actually burns calories?!!
Jesus!!! Has someone ported this to Linux yet?!!
Can we get some real in-game screens? How about your experiences with the mod? I know you guys are out there and are playing. Share some info!
I'd really like to hear how it's working out for others before I reinstall my GTA3 and download this mod. I'm sure I'm not the only one.
Early adopters, speak up!
Um... no, I think you're a little off base in your statement. The theme for a Computer Club is just what the name implies: a group of people interested in computers. Just like Debate Club, or any of the numerous other HS clubs, you get the people together based on similar interests, then your group can decide on and do various projects. You can do any of the projects you mentioned (aside from maybe gaming or dressing up in black suits) in your school computer club.
You're really missing the point of "clubs". You're examples of the refrigerator club and toaster club are completely rediculous because you're missing the idea of intrest. No one would make a toaster club as no one cares much about a toaster other than if it makes toast properly. Again interest will filter people out of your club. Sure even jocks use computers, but would they join a club based on that fact? Just because someone know how use a computer doesn't mean someone is likely to be interested in learning more about it.
To sum it all up I own a Mustang, but to me the car is an appliance like a toaster. Because of that I would not be interested in joing a Musang Owner's Club. However, some people are, that is why Mustang clubs exist. Me, I think they're a waste of time... computer time that is.
...and America Online.
Sorry man, couldn't resist.
Circuit city created "a" divx format to go head to head with DVD. However it failed. The name DivX;) was a jab at that failed venture by a group of people that made a video compression scheme. Hence the ";)" that used to adorn the end of the name.
This case would look at home in any AV setup.
Cooler Master 610-GX1
A bit pricey though
A few more pictures.
Ohhhh.... Duke Nukem Forever! I get it!!
It doesn't matter what slashdot readers think of them. That's not who they're marketed toward. I think a better question is what your grandma/neighbor/any other non computer saavy person thinks about them.
First off, the Palm based idea is great for a quick, "gee that's cool," but once I saw the tatoo I was compelled to agree with a previous poster that it looks like child scribble. Throw in the notion that you can't pick the tatoo that will be on your body for ever and this quickly loses its wow-factor. While this is a good step in the direction of computer assisted tatooing (CAT?) it seems like there would be a better way of doing this.
I'm sure you are all familliar with monogram setups. A simple desktop computer with some software can run a device used to monogram full multicolor designs on shirts and hats. Import an image, hit a couple of buttons and you have your business logo on your shirt. Why can't something like this be applied to tatooing? Using multiple needles (one for each color) and a scanner, the customer could get whatever design they want. If they didn't like the library of images on the computer, just scan in your custom picture.
Sure there would be some nuances to work out, but if this guy can get a Palm to do it....
That they ask you your info to aid authorities when tracking down supects. I actually know someone who was question by the police in regards to a bombing in my town because he had bought a number of items at the local Radio Shack that coincided with what the bomber used.
So this is basically like the whole Pink Floyd Wizzard of Oz fiasco, right?
Puff puff give. Puff puff coincidence...
Read that as Terminal Services running on crap boxes running a MS OS. Sure there are OSS versions of Terminal Services out there but did they really expect MS to have them continue using Linux? Microsoft isn't going to have them using some hybrid MS + Linux network. It doesn't make good business sense for MS, and lets be honest, they sure as hell wouldn't offer support for that.
What did he expect them to get out of it, a warm fuzzy feeling?
By viable I'm assuming he means "continually effective" which leads up to the question: If OSS was so viable to them why did they contact MS in the first place.
It's for people with really short attention spans who don't like to swap CD's. "Well I'm bored with Diablo... hey how 'bout Tetris" and then, "Stupid Tetris, I'll just play some Diablo."
Now Doctor Mario! There's a game to port!
I thought that Lindows had a strategic relationship with AOL. Good thing that's all cleared up now. Whew.
What!? Another game that runs on a Mac!? YES!!!
http://users3.ev1.net/~skirkwood/dg_switch.mov
... on giving us a diverse story that breaks the mold of:
...Let the flaming begin
Microsoft is evil, or MPAA/RIAA is evil, or power to Linux!
There's a lot more to being a nerd than spending a Friday night recompiling your Linux Kernel. The guys at Penny Arcade said it best when they said, "You play video games? Welcome to Dorksville." I for one don't know how many days and nights I spent at the local arcade, wasting my hard earned grocery sacker salary on that game. I don't think I'm the only slashdotter out there that was flooded by memories when I saw this article. I hate when people flame just because they have no interest in the article. That's what makes Slashdot great, there's a little something out there for all of us nerds to enjoy.
*Sigh*
The assasination of the person who invented the pop-up ad?! My God, how many of these stupid things must I close? I'm sorry, I couldn't finish looking at the list, I got tired of waiting for the adds to come up so I could close them.
They don't seem to care about virus writers, unless there were a virus that caused CD burners to write copies of Microsoft products
Then, their only problem would be deciding on how to get rid of the CD burners.... hmmm do we sue the manufacturers or just make a patch to disable them.