Those look pretty good but the bloody things have only 2 DIMMS and can be configured with 2GB max (*cough* supports 4GB) I hate that. 2GB ecc modules aren't easy to get cheaply (even sun doesn't sell them).
In 2002, diarrhea seems to be the6th leading cause of death world wide. The third leading cause in children under 5 (second if you discount children whom do not survive birth).
You sound like one of those "friends" always always asking, what's in it for me? You made deals your sister? wow.
For me, I have a better way -- I help my (close) friends when I'm in a position to help them. If I need help and they are in a postion to help, but don't they are no longer a close friend. Simple. This way all my friends are great people.
That's essentially what I do. I run a software company and since I work with them magical computational boxes I am constantly being asked by friends, parent's friends, people I just met, girlfriend's sister's cousins ad nasuem to fix computers, or teach their son about computers, teach HTML etc etc.
If it's a quick small request I'll usually help out, if it's becoming too much I simply say something like "I have a friend who does this kind of thing for a living, he would have the time to help you much better than I can. Let me get you his card, he is a great guy, highly recommend"
This quick sentence serves serval purposes without offending anyone:
1) It subtely implies that "this is not my field of work, this is not what I do everyday" (Yes, people think every job that envloves *computers* is exactly the same [bill gates has the same job as the tech support guy at best buy]) 2) It hints that their problem is complicated (many people don't realize the complexity of say re-installing windows versus the ease of installing a stick of ram) 3) It implies that my time is valuable and I don't have enought spare time to help with these problems. 4) It is a guenuinely helpful answer that points them in the direction of a solution 5) My friend loves all the referrals.
That's the most pleasant way of turning someone down that I have come up with.
The purpose of a well crafted spam email is to market something or convey a message. Our filters are getting pretty good at indentifying this kind of thing. But the whole point of a phising email is to look as much as possible like a legitimate peice of mail. That's the scam and it's fooling the filters too.
A little off topic but what the fuck do you need a 42oz coke for? Personally, I think the theatres are doing you a favour buddy. I'm guessing this is an american thing.. (are the seats wider too?)
Or a place where killing an armed intruder trying to rob your store gets you a murder charge that sticks.
No -- here you can protect your property with force. That is if you simply see someone trying to steal your stuff you and your buddies can chase him down and stop him. If you see an armed robber attempting to take your property you can legally shoot him. Read the criminal code and know your rights, specifically the following section: (http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-46/text.html)
27. Every one is justified in using as much force as is reasonably necessary
(a) to prevent the commission of an offence
(i) for which, if it were committed, the person who committed it might be arrested without warrant, and
(ii) that would be likely to cause immediate and serious injury to the person or property of anyone; or
(b) to prevent anything being done that, on reasonable grounds, he believes would, if it were done, be an offence mentioned in paragraph (a).
Alex Tew, a 21-year-old student from a small town in England, earned a cool million dollars in four months on the Internet.
I don't believe it. There is no verification that anyone actually paid him anything. I think it's all an ingenious hoax to get the news media (who are known for not verifying anything) to run this story around the world. A stunt to drive traffic to his site and try to earn some money. Ingenious really.
Here is an execption. I hate Monty Python, Red Dwarf etc. They just drive me crazy, so boring and so dumb. However, I've been using computers since I was 3 years old or so and, among other technical achievements, I run a software company. I did however, play with Lego, constructs etc.
Let's not forget that the media does nothing to help us out. Rather than rationaly explaining the real threat they bring on "experts" explaining how "vunlrable" we are.
Human evolution hasn't stopped. We are just selecting for different traits in modern times. The highest birthrate belongs to the third world poor and the Jerry Springer trailer trash. They shall inherit the earth.
In fact Darwin wrote about this very topic in an essay called The Decent of Man
"Carrier neutral" facilites in large buildings are your friend. For example the westin building in seattle has many network providers that can be pulled into our cage independant of the company that provides the colo. This forces them to be price competitive as they don't hold our equipment hostage. This is why we are moving a significat number of servers from the harbour centre in Vancouver BC (which is not neutral).
If you want the best price you have to know what that price is and ask for it. They'll say no. Then ask again and again. Then every six months call them up and ask for a better price.
During the heating season (i.e. the winter months) the added power consumed simply heats the room -- zero cost here (assuming you are using electric heat or comparable). During the summer, in many places, the air conditioning will work over time to remove the excess heat.
So if you are worried about it simply don't search for aliens in summer.
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They might be surprised by what they didn't see. When my grandma was little she thought that we'd be having picknicks on the moon in the year 2000.
I have a feeling that if I was instantly transported 80 years in future I'd be disappointed by the lack of flying cars.
Those look pretty good but the bloody things have only 2 DIMMS and can be configured with 2GB max (*cough* supports 4GB) I hate that. 2GB ecc modules aren't easy to get cheaply (even sun doesn't sell them).
the buyer should face charges for whatever crimes he committed by posting this stuff.
I'm not sure that he did commit any crime.
If you would be so kind, please update the wikipedia page for "Zero_day" as your explanation is far more eloquent.
Kudos, well said. I enjoyed it.
In 2002, diarrhea seems to be the6th leading cause of death world wide. The third leading cause in children under 5 (second if you discount children whom do not survive birth).
You sound like one of those "friends" always always asking, what's in it for me? You made deals your sister? wow.
For me, I have a better way -- I help my (close) friends when I'm in a position to help them. If I need help and they are in a postion to help, but don't they are no longer a close friend. Simple. This way all my friends are great people.
That's essentially what I do. I run a software company and since I work with them magical computational boxes I am constantly being asked by friends, parent's friends, people I just met, girlfriend's sister's cousins ad nasuem to fix computers, or teach their son about computers, teach HTML etc etc.
If it's a quick small request I'll usually help out, if it's becoming too much I simply say something like "I have a friend who does this kind of thing for a living, he would have the time to help you much better than I can. Let me get you his card, he is a great guy, highly recommend"
This quick sentence serves serval purposes without offending anyone:
1) It subtely implies that "this is not my field of work, this is not what I do everyday" (Yes, people think every job that envloves *computers* is exactly the same [bill gates has the same job as the tech support guy at best buy])
2) It hints that their problem is complicated (many people don't realize the complexity of say re-installing windows versus the ease of installing a stick of ram)
3) It implies that my time is valuable and I don't have enought spare time to help with these problems.
4) It is a guenuinely helpful answer that points them in the direction of a solution
5) My friend loves all the referrals.
That's the most pleasant way of turning someone down that I have come up with.
Or Vodka Bulls. Popular amongst trendy young women..
The purpose of a well crafted spam email is to market something or convey a message. Our filters are getting pretty good at indentifying this kind of thing. But the whole point of a phising email is to look as much as possible like a legitimate peice of mail. That's the scam and it's fooling the filters too.
A little off topic but what the fuck do you need a 42oz coke for? Personally, I think the theatres are doing you a favour buddy. I'm guessing this is an american thing.. (are the seats wider too?)
Or a place where killing an armed intruder trying to rob your store gets you a murder charge that sticks.
No -- here you can protect your property with force. That is if you simply see someone trying to steal your stuff you and your buddies can chase him down and stop him. If you see an armed robber attempting to take your property you can legally shoot him. Read the criminal code and know your rights, specifically the following section: (http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/C-46/text.html)
27. Every one is justified in using as much force as is reasonably necessary
(a) to prevent the commission of an offence
(i) for which, if it were committed, the person who committed it might be arrested without warrant, and
(ii) that would be likely to cause immediate and serious injury to the person or property of anyone; or
(b) to prevent anything being done that, on reasonable grounds, he believes would, if it were done, be an offence mentioned in paragraph (a).
No, the lawyers are saying that their clients did not do any of the alleged illegal bad things.
Dynamite!
Dude, I think you missed the joke. Mowing your mom's lawn might have a double meaning... I'd explain it but I have to go trim my bush.
Alex Tew, a 21-year-old student from a small town in England, earned a cool million dollars in four months on the Internet.
I don't believe it. There is no verification that anyone actually paid him anything. I think it's all an ingenious hoax to get the news media (who are known for not verifying anything) to run this story around the world. A stunt to drive traffic to his site and try to earn some money. Ingenious really.
I get it but I certainly don't "appreciate" it.
Here is an execption. I hate Monty Python, Red Dwarf etc. They just drive me crazy, so boring and so dumb. However, I've been using computers since I was 3 years old or so and, among other technical achievements, I run a software company. I did however, play with Lego, constructs etc.
Dude, he can invite people to his office or move the briefcase or invite people to site down IF he wants to. Sounds like a good idea to me.
Let's not forget that the media does nothing to help us out. Rather than rationaly explaining the real threat they bring on "experts" explaining how "vunlrable" we are.
Umm the "solar powered" purse also has a battery in it.
Dude, you have a really messed up view of the third world (which is most of the world btw).
Human evolution hasn't stopped. We are just selecting for different traits in modern times. The highest birthrate belongs to the third world poor and the Jerry Springer trailer trash. They shall inherit the earth.
In fact Darwin wrote about this very topic in an essay called The Decent of Man
"Carrier neutral" facilites in large buildings are your friend. For example the westin building in seattle has many network providers that can be pulled into our cage independant of the company that provides the colo. This forces them to be price competitive as they don't hold our equipment hostage. This is why we are moving a significat number of servers from the harbour centre in Vancouver BC (which is not neutral).
If you want the best price you have to know what that price is and ask for it. They'll say no. Then ask again and again. Then every six months call them up and ask for a better price.
During the heating season (i.e. the winter months) the added power consumed simply heats the room -- zero cost here (assuming you are using electric heat or comparable). During the summer, in many places, the air conditioning will work over time to remove the excess heat.
So if you are worried about it simply don't search for aliens in summer.