But they'd also probably want to remove the hardware, install Gentoo, and put it inside a stolen payphone to use as a Skype device. (If they haven't done that already.)
And yeah, the Mercedes Logo screwdrivers on that page look right. Too bad I don't know which one fits...
Nope, I have a Torx set. I've been to multiple hardware stores, Fry's, and my local hacker's collective. So far, nobody has had the correct screwdriver.
Just for the record, the screws have a tri-tip notch. It's sort of like a Phillips but with one of the legs missing. The notches don't extend all the way to the ends of the screw, so the screwdriver has to be an exact fit.
On the other side of the spectrum, I was trying to replace the trackpad in my MacBook Pro. It turned out that I had to take out several tiny screws to open the back cover. The trackpad was under the battery, but guess what? The battery is attached with anti-tamper screws!
I have yet to find a screwdriver that will fit those damn screws. Maybe it's time to rob a Genius Bar?
Look, I enjoy Google's products as well but I think you're missing the point here; Google Buzz automatically took everyone on Gmail and published their contact list to the public.
What kind of friend gives away your private information without your permission?
This is what happens when you have a monopoly like the Department of the Interior. I think it's about time one of us started a department to compete with them and keep them honest.
If it's sold legally, they probably cover up the word Samsung and replace it with a fake North Korean brand name.
They've done the same thing before, for example their trolley system was allegedly "built in North Korea" despite the fact that it was several decades old and covered in German graffiti.
An example of #1 being frustrating is PHP. New releases frequently break applications, and the only solution for a big app is to code around those changes so that you can still be as backwards compatible as possible.
#3 is what you hope train switching systems, banks, air traffic control, etc. are using. If there was a bug, someone would have discovered it back when you were still in college. And if they didn't, too bad because the people who program it forgot how it worked long ago.
1. Software that's in development. Sure, there's bad decisions made, but at least things are changing. After a decade of neglect, Windows seems to be back in development mode. KDE is definitely in development mode. Developers love this, because nothing has to be "finished" or "bug free." Everything can be a quickly hacked-together proof of concept.
2. Software that's in support mode. Almost nothing happens, except for a few patches. Mac OS X seems to be in support mode these days, same with Gnome. Support mode is actually a good thing for users who are used to the product, but developers will get bored.
3. Software that's dead. No patches, the developers abandoned the project. Eventually the users will disappear as well.
Look I'm no materials scientist, but if you can charge a battery quickly, my guess is that the compromise is in safety.
We've already seen laptops explode due to slight manufacturing defects. Imagine the result of an entire car, loaded with batteries, blow up.
Say what you will about gasoline -- and I don't like gasoline either -- but it's relatively safe compared to today's battery technology. Until we see a battery that's as safe as gasoline, I wouldn't want to have one in my car.
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But they'd also probably want to remove the hardware, install Gentoo, and put it inside a stolen payphone to use as a Skype device. (If they haven't done that already.)
And yeah, the Mercedes Logo screwdrivers on that page look right. Too bad I don't know which one fits...
Nope, I have a Torx set. I've been to multiple hardware stores, Fry's, and my local hacker's collective. So far, nobody has had the correct screwdriver.
Just for the record, the screws have a tri-tip notch. It's sort of like a Phillips but with one of the legs missing. The notches don't extend all the way to the ends of the screw, so the screwdriver has to be an exact fit.
On the other side of the spectrum, I was trying to replace the trackpad in my MacBook Pro. It turned out that I had to take out several tiny screws to open the back cover. The trackpad was under the battery, but guess what? The battery is attached with anti-tamper screws!
I have yet to find a screwdriver that will fit those damn screws. Maybe it's time to rob a Genius Bar?
The first article fails for not mentioning the Atari Mindlink.
So what happens if we put the wind-powered cart on a treadmill?
Or maybe you've just elected poor leaders who've squandered all your money.
Oh, well that makes it completely clear!
The article wasn't very enlightening. So what is the standard for 4G?
The Chinese have the lead in a lot of things. And cadmium as well.
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So what? They've had this on CNN for at least 2 years now.
And man, it's made their news reporting so much better.
"Hello, 911, what's your emergency?"
"I'm having a heart attack! Aaah, hurry!"
"Okay, we can have someone over there by Thursday."
"UUUGGGGYHH *thud*"
So what if I have a YouTube profile? Why would that give permission for Google to publish my contact list?
Look, I enjoy Google's products as well but I think you're missing the point here; Google Buzz automatically took everyone on Gmail and published their contact list to the public.
What kind of friend gives away your private information without your permission?
...about 44 women?
Welcome back to the mid 90's! Do you think this series will be available at Blockbuster, or will I have to pirate it on AOL?
Somehow I can't imagine Scalia doing drug runs in GTA 4, but you never know.
If being a hippie means surviving and also not burying my loved ones, then count me in, man.
http://www.theonion.com/video/in-the-know-how-can-we-make-the-war-in-iraq-more-e,14213/
This is what happens when you have a monopoly like the Department of the Interior. I think it's about time one of us started a department to compete with them and keep them honest.
If it's sold legally, they probably cover up the word Samsung and replace it with a fake North Korean brand name.
They've done the same thing before, for example their trolley system was allegedly "built in North Korea" despite the fact that it was several decades old and covered in German graffiti.
That seems about right.
An example of #1 being frustrating is PHP. New releases frequently break applications, and the only solution for a big app is to code around those changes so that you can still be as backwards compatible as possible.
#3 is what you hope train switching systems, banks, air traffic control, etc. are using. If there was a bug, someone would have discovered it back when you were still in college. And if they didn't, too bad because the people who program it forgot how it worked long ago.
Basically, there's three phases of software:
1. Software that's in development. Sure, there's bad decisions made, but at least things are changing. After a decade of neglect, Windows seems to be back in development mode. KDE is definitely in development mode. Developers love this, because nothing has to be "finished" or "bug free." Everything can be a quickly hacked-together proof of concept.
2. Software that's in support mode. Almost nothing happens, except for a few patches. Mac OS X seems to be in support mode these days, same with Gnome. Support mode is actually a good thing for users who are used to the product, but developers will get bored.
3. Software that's dead. No patches, the developers abandoned the project. Eventually the users will disappear as well.
Look I'm no materials scientist, but if you can charge a battery quickly, my guess is that the compromise is in safety.
We've already seen laptops explode due to slight manufacturing defects. Imagine the result of an entire car, loaded with batteries, blow up.
Say what you will about gasoline -- and I don't like gasoline either -- but it's relatively safe compared to today's battery technology. Until we see a battery that's as safe as gasoline, I wouldn't want to have one in my car.
Oh Slashdot, where making an appropriate Duke Nukem reference gets you modded as a troll.