Write the comments first, then add the code. That way you'll get a better grasp on the problem you're solving. If your comments don't explain the problem or someone else can't solve the problem using your comments then you'll probably need to rethink your approach. And for crying out loud update the comments when you change code! *grumbles about 10 year old code and 15 year old comments*
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Would this not be a simple breach of contract matter then?
It's called a 'serial comma' and is used to introduce clarity into lists and groupings.
So in this case you know for certian that the poster in fact was trying to specify three separate entities.
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With out the serial comma it could be construed that the poster was talking about only two entities
I'd second this type of approach, since some of the users who are aware of the procedures needed to help secure a machine might be willing to help those who are not.
If so this also takes a bit of the load off your shoulders.
At the very least, it will make people more aware of the problem.
Lack of morals and greed, plain and simple. Hell there's even a car dealership down the road offering to 'donate $100 to the tsunami relief for every car sold' once the shock wears off, people try and cash in. It will always happen. Just be on the lookout for the emails from Nigeria wanting to get 'tsunami relief money out of the country' now. =)
I hate to nitpick, wait no, I LOVE to! There is only ONE solar system. That happens to be the system of planets / objects that interact with our sun, coincidentally called 'Sol' (by the Romans).
Other star system are not correctly called a 'Solar system' because there is only one Sol, which if you tilt your head upward and stare directly into the bright spot, you'll see.
You'd have to build something on the same scale as the current oil pipeline system, but with the added hurdle of being able to hold hydrogen. The current system won't work since it can't hold hydrogen.
Also with no immediate profit, people tend not to like investing is something they won't see return on in the short term.
I know next to nothing about this, but I'll toss this out there anyway. How efficiently is this stuff converted to energy once it contacts matter? Could it be used to say generate electricity (or whatever, heat/light etc..)? It would make a great way to clean up current nuclear waste if you could get the costs of production down. Just dump some antimatter on some nuclear waste (in a controlled manner of course), and voila, energy AND less waste.
This looks like a good idea poorly implemented. From the article it sounds like they are just trying to store a copy of what's already on the passport, just in an electronic form.
While redundant copies are fine, as soon as it moves to a digital format it's no longer secure and can be freely copied. The say in the article that they haven't thought out the ramificatons of moving to a digital format. Well I'd think identity theft would be a biggie there!
They should think about this a bit more before they just throw technology at the percieved problem and hope it goes away.
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Can it decipher these things too?
Write the comments first, then add the code. That way you'll get a better grasp on the problem you're solving. If your comments don't explain the problem or someone else can't solve the problem using your comments then you'll probably need to rethink your approach.
And for crying out loud update the comments when you change code!
*grumbles about 10 year old code and 15 year old comments*
Looking at http://www.mytelus.com/internet/policies/TISAA.do I see
Content Warning
37. You acknowledge that the TELUS Internet Services provide access to content, information and materials that are uncensored. You acknowledge that some of the content, information and material that is available through the TELUS Internet Services and the Internet may be inaccurate, offensive, harmful or in violation of applicable laws. TELUS recommends that minors using the TELUS Internet Services be supervised by an adult.
Would this not be a simple breach of contract matter then?
The worst movie ever title belongs to 'Zombie vs Ninja' http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094384/
It's called a 'serial comma' and is used to introduce clarity into lists and groupings. So in this case you know for certian that the poster in fact was trying to specify three separate entities.
Hackers
Spelling
Grammar
With out the serial comma it could be construed that the poster was talking about only two entities
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Spelling and grammar
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Legal documents love these things. For more info check out http://www.getitwriteonline.com/archive/020204.ht
Regarding braille on ATM's.
http://www.straightdope.com/classics/a4_010.html
Do they have any other choice for timeframes?
Maybe they'll release it in the past just to screw with us!
I'd second this type of approach, since some of the users who are aware of the procedures needed to help secure a machine might be willing to help those who are not.
If so this also takes a bit of the load off your shoulders.
At the very least, it will make people more aware of the problem.
...and the crapfest begins....
really.. is it so hard to come up with semi plausible fake stories?
All children should be made into leather gloves.
Yes officer, I strangled and mauled those people because the kiwi display looked strange!
Just look at it!
raaaarrrghhhhhh
This comment has nothing to do with the subject but since it has a low comment count I thought it could use help =)
Lack of morals and greed, plain and simple.
Hell there's even a car dealership down the road offering to 'donate $100 to the tsunami relief for every car sold' once the shock wears off, people try and cash in. It will always happen. Just be on the lookout for the emails from Nigeria wanting to get 'tsunami relief money out of the country' now. =)
I blame Bush =P
Working at google is an easy gig to get. Just get on with the cleaning crew that does their office or something.
Working FOR google is a whole different ball game.
I hate to nitpick, wait no, I LOVE to!
There is only ONE solar system.
That happens to be the system of planets / objects that interact with our sun, coincidentally called 'Sol' (by the Romans).
Other star system are not correctly called a 'Solar system' because there is only one Sol, which if you tilt your head upward and stare directly into the bright spot, you'll see.
Why modded troll?
Can you moderators not see the sarcasm dripping off this post?
I think I'll install napster. I'm tired and I could use a nap at the moment.
Another beer!
Simple: Cost.
You'd have to build something on the same scale as the current oil pipeline system, but with the added hurdle of being able to hold hydrogen.
The current system won't work since it can't hold hydrogen.
Also with no immediate profit, people tend not to like investing is something they won't see return on in the short term.
I welcome our 5 assed overlords!
Can I get free shipping on that frog?
I know next to nothing about this, but I'll toss this out there anyway. .
How efficiently is this stuff converted to energy once it contacts matter? Could it be used to say generate electricity (or whatever, heat/light etc..)?
It would make a great way to clean up current nuclear waste if you could get the costs of production down. Just dump some antimatter on some nuclear waste (in a controlled manner of course), and voila, energy AND less waste
Just a thought...
SCO has apparently already recruited their expert, apparently it's this guy. SCO Expert
This looks like a good idea poorly implemented.
From the article it sounds like they are just trying to store a copy of what's already on the passport, just in an electronic form.
While redundant copies are fine, as soon as it moves to a digital format it's no longer secure and can be freely copied. The say in the article that they haven't thought out the ramificatons of moving to a digital format. Well I'd think identity theft would be a biggie there!
They should think about this a bit more before they just throw technology at the percieved problem and hope it goes away.
Drink more =)
Do the savings in software costs cover the downtime and maintenance costs?
Also, is all that 'free' software even used?
Just curious.