1) All I need to know is the BSB (ABA) number, the account number, and the account name.
2) Oz banks get very stroppy if you try to cash a cheque not made out to 'Cash', and/or not at the branch of the payer, since there is no way they can verify signatures, and they will likely charge you heftily for the privilege.
3) From the bank's POV, EFT transfers (which may or may not be the same as wire transfers) are significantly cheaper to process than cheque transactions.
The hardware is the Xterminal - the software (process) running on that hardware is the Xserver.
Just to confuse the issue, the applications software (processes) running on the (hardware) server are called X Clients
In general, when talking client/server think processes rather than hardware. Client processes make requests (gimme a file/query some data/draw this box) and server processes accept requests and perform the requested action
Geee, that sounds so much easier than just using that 'funds transfer' thingy my bank's internet banking application allows me to use.
Seriously, the one thing the existing credit card infrastructure has that the current normal funds transfer and cheque payments don't have, is foreign currency payments. It doesn't help artists if people outside whichever country they reside in have to jump through hoops to send them a few bucks. Currently, credit cards are the only easy way to do that.
Telephones are the paragons of usability, but I suspect telephone network infrastructure is extremely unfriendly to the novice user, but functions remarkably well.
Jim is building the infrastructure, not the interface. They have diametrically opposed design requirements.
'"... engaging.... I couldn't put it down!"
- Edmonton Self-Examiner'
The real review
"I would rather be caught engaging in questionable sexual practices than be caught reading this book. I couldn't put it down the garbage chute fast enough!'
Humans leave decision making to giant computers - to avoid irrational things like war and persecution. Major global burocracy has built up around implementing computers decisions. Gen 2 computer has been superceded by gen 3 computer but gen 2 is still in service. Gen 2 computer 'realizes' that gen 3 computer will go berserk if it is fed certain info, so gen 2 computer tells humans to keep back info. Gen 3 computer works out info is being withheld and goes berserk anyway. Humans end up destroying computers, but not before gen 3 computer launches a few tac nukes to avoid destruction.
1. Discussion of and designs for digital scanning technology and OCR.
2. A scanner and some software implementing OCR algorithms
3. Scanning a book and storing the result on your hard disk
4. Posting the copy of the scanned text on the internet.
As far as I know, 1, 2, and 3 are not illegal, and only 4 is illegal as straight copyright infringement. In fact this case is worse that the 'digital-to-digital' copying of DVD contents, since you are able to do a lot more with the result of the 'analog-to-digital' copy process of scanning text than you can with your original analog copy.
Now compare with DeCSS and the DMCA
1. Discuss and design CSS encryption and decryption - illegal
2. build device for reading DVD and software for decrypting DVD contents - illegal if you haven't paid requisite protection money - I mean, license fees
3. Decrypting contents of legally purchased DVD and saving contents to hard disk - apparently legal assuming you somehow get the bits in step 2, but the MPAA would prefer this to be illegal too.
4. Copying to the internet - illegal, but only by virtue of copyright infringement (as it should be)
From MPAA brief
"Surprisingly, appellants contended on rebuttal that the CSS encryption technology is concerned solely with access and has nothing to do with protecting copyright owners from the risks of unauthorized, uncontrolled copying on the Internet. Judge Kaplan, however, expressly found that DeCSS, which circumvents the technological protection afforded by CSS, "is a free, effective and fast means of decrypting plaintiffs' DVDs and copying them to computer hard drives." "
MPAA contends that this is illegal, because DMCA and Judge Kaplan say it is. The question they chose to ignore is 'Is the DMCA allowed to make it illegal?'
Also dont forget that in reality, Fosters is simply one of the brands of CUB. They just happen to keep all the good stuff for the local market (VB, Crown, Cascade etc)
I work not too far away from FBG HQ in Southbank, and have actually done work for them in the past. FBG is more than just beer (CUB). They also own Mildara-Blass, Continental Spirits, a whole heap of hotels (and pokies - they are the largest operator of poker machines in Victoria, taking all of their hotels together), as well as running a Wine Club division, amongst other things.
IIRC, equatorial launch sites are good if you are after, for example, a geostationary orbit, since, as you say, you get the push from the centrifugal force. However, if you want a LEO polar orbit, for example, the push of an equatorial launch site is probably a bad thing, whereas a site like Woomera is just the trick.
"Then they added sound. (Everybody's seen "Singing in the Rain", right?)"
Hmmmm. Not sure how 'Singing in the Rain' fits in just here. If you are meaning the first film with sound, then the film you are after is 'The Jazz Singer'
So how come yachts can sail into the wind? I always thought it was something like Bernoulli where the sail created 'lift' and one component force vector pushed the yacht forward. Are we now saying that it is the wind being deflected by the angle of attack of the sail that is pushing the yacht?
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Actually, I now find that it is just that - a story
"The SE freeway in Melbourne looks like it was designed in the US or Germany. Great design except the accleration lanes are where the exit ramps should be. Opps. Good thing thouse are almost symetrical."
Huh? Please explain.
I live in Melbourne and frequently use the Monash Freeway, and I have also driven on US Freeways - 101 in SF for example - so I am aware of the differences in design. I see nothing wrong in general with the design of exits and entries on this freeway so I would appreciate some expansion on your reasoning.
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During the Apollo program, NASA spent millions developing a pen that would work in zero gravity. The Soviet solution was to use pencils.
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1) All I need to know is the BSB (ABA) number, the account number, and the account name.
2) Oz banks get very stroppy if you try to cash a cheque not made out to 'Cash', and/or not at the branch of the payer, since there is no way they can verify signatures, and they will likely charge you heftily for the privilege.
3) From the bank's POV, EFT transfers (which may or may not be the same as wire transfers) are significantly cheaper to process than cheque transactions.
The hardware is the Xterminal - the software (process) running on that hardware is the Xserver.
Just to confuse the issue, the applications software (processes) running on the (hardware) server are called X Clients
In general, when talking client/server think processes rather than hardware. Client processes make requests (gimme a file/query some data/draw this box) and server processes accept requests and perform the requested action
Geee, that sounds so much easier than just using that 'funds transfer' thingy my bank's internet banking application allows me to use.
Seriously, the one thing the existing credit card infrastructure has that the current normal funds transfer and cheque payments don't have, is foreign currency payments. It doesn't help artists if people outside whichever country they reside in have to jump through hoops to send them a few bucks. Currently, credit cards are the only easy way to do that.
"the enemy of my enemy is my friend"
Telephones are the paragons of usability, but I suspect telephone network infrastructure is extremely unfriendly to the novice user, but functions remarkably well.
Jim is building the infrastructure, not the interface. They have diametrically opposed design requirements.
or in this case, our poor, fragile police.
'"... engaging .... I couldn't put it down!"
- Edmonton Self-Examiner'
The real review
"I would rather be caught engaging in questionable sexual practices than be caught reading this book. I couldn't put it down the garbage chute fast enough!'
Or Joe Jackson - "everything gives you cancer..."
Read 'Vulcans Hammer' by Philip K Dick.
Humans leave decision making to giant computers - to avoid irrational things like war and persecution. Major global burocracy has built up around implementing computers decisions. Gen 2 computer has been superceded by gen 3 computer but gen 2 is still in service. Gen 2 computer 'realizes' that gen 3 computer will go berserk if it is fed certain info, so gen 2 computer tells humans to keep back info. Gen 3 computer works out info is being withheld and goes berserk anyway. Humans end up destroying computers, but not before gen 3 computer launches a few tac nukes to avoid destruction.
An example closer to the case
1. Discussion of and designs for digital scanning technology and OCR.
2. A scanner and some software implementing OCR algorithms
3. Scanning a book and storing the result on your hard disk
4. Posting the copy of the scanned text on the internet.
As far as I know, 1, 2, and 3 are not illegal, and only 4 is illegal as straight copyright infringement. In fact this case is worse that the 'digital-to-digital' copying of DVD contents, since you are able to do a lot more with the result of the 'analog-to-digital' copy process of scanning text than you can with your original analog copy.
Now compare with DeCSS and the DMCA
1. Discuss and design CSS encryption and decryption - illegal
2. build device for reading DVD and software for decrypting DVD contents - illegal if you haven't paid requisite protection money - I mean, license fees
3. Decrypting contents of legally purchased DVD and saving contents to hard disk - apparently legal assuming you somehow get the bits in step 2, but the MPAA would prefer this to be illegal too.
4. Copying to the internet - illegal, but only by virtue of copyright infringement (as it should be)
From MPAA brief
"Surprisingly, appellants contended on rebuttal that the CSS encryption technology is concerned solely with access and has nothing to do with protecting copyright owners from the risks of unauthorized, uncontrolled copying on the Internet. Judge Kaplan, however, expressly found that DeCSS, which circumvents the technological protection afforded by CSS, "is a free, effective and fast means of decrypting plaintiffs' DVDs and copying them to computer hard drives." "
MPAA contends that this is illegal, because DMCA and Judge Kaplan say it is. The question they chose to ignore is 'Is the DMCA allowed to make it illegal?'
The Hollywood History of the World by George MacDonald Fraser
Also dont forget that in reality, Fosters is simply one of the brands of CUB. They just happen to keep all the good stuff for the local market (VB, Crown, Cascade etc)
I work not too far away from FBG HQ in Southbank, and have actually done work for them in the past. FBG is more than just beer (CUB). They also own Mildara-Blass, Continental Spirits, a whole heap of hotels (and pokies - they are the largest operator of poker machines in Victoria, taking all of their hotels together), as well as running a Wine Club division, amongst other things.
then this must be a completely different company entirely
IIRC, equatorial launch sites are good if you are after, for example, a geostationary orbit, since, as you say, you get the push from the centrifugal force. However, if you want a LEO polar orbit, for example, the push of an equatorial launch site is probably a bad thing, whereas a site like Woomera is just the trick.
"Then they added sound. (Everybody's seen "Singing in the Rain", right?)"
Hmmmm. Not sure how 'Singing in the Rain' fits in just here. If you are meaning the first film with sound, then the film you are after is 'The Jazz Singer'
More like a dung beetle.
It's a dirty job, but someone's gotta do it
"...when faced by a common enemy?"
You mean..The Judean Peoples Front???!!!
So how come yachts can sail into the wind? I always thought it was something like Bernoulli where the sail created 'lift' and one component force vector pushed the yacht forward. Are we now saying that it is the wind being deflected by the angle of attack of the sail that is pushing the yacht?
Actually, I now find that it is just that - a story
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See http://www.snopes2.com/business/genius/spacepen.h
When you could be a follower of The Invisible Pink Unicorn (blessed be her hooves)
"The SE freeway in Melbourne looks like it was designed in the US or Germany. Great design except the accleration lanes are where the exit ramps should be. Opps. Good thing thouse are almost symetrical."
Huh? Please explain.
I live in Melbourne and frequently use the Monash Freeway, and I have also driven on US Freeways - 101 in SF for example - so I am aware of the differences in design. I see nothing wrong in general with the design of exits and entries on this freeway so I would appreciate some expansion on your reasoning.
During the Apollo program, NASA spent millions developing a pen that would work in zero gravity. The Soviet solution was to use pencils.
"The GPL is the open source movement's immune system against proprietary things like MS. "
Its funny when a 'virus' provides immunity at the same time.
Sounds like were nearly at the beginning of a Philip K. Dick novel.
ASP is an anagram of SAP, or PAS or SPA, or APS, or PSA. Although, more correctly, an anagram should make another word or phrase.
Or perhaps you meant acronym, or initialism, which it isn't, unless you actually pronounce it as a word (c.f. RADAR)
So it seems all we really have here are just the initials of Application Service Provider.