The machine modifies the air above a video projector
I'd wondered about that myself. Do you suppose anyone is working on something that uses ultrasound to change the refractive properties of air? (Who all remembers acoustical surface wave devices?)
-- Beware of programmers carrying screwdrivers. --?
This is really amusing, given that the software tha companies buy is an expense item which not taxed. On the other hand, the income Ms gains from it also appears to be taxed minimally thanks to the numerous dodges the company manages.
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Abusing the GPL?
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I like this! The claim that code reformatters violate the DCMA gives us another crowbar with which to overturn the Evil Edifice.
Well, if the object is to obscure the origin of the GPL portions of the code, it won't work. It is still possible to recognize obfuscated code by turning it into an abstract syntax tree and comparing that to the syntax tree of the original code.
If the object is to obscure the functionality of the company's code, obfuscating that won't work either. Using the same technology, one can take the obfuscated new code and turn it back into something readable without a whole lot of effort.
Perhaps they are shooting themselves int the foot?
When asked for a brief description of what I do for a living, I say "professional computer wizard". Most understand, then some say with unintended irony "Oh. Can you stop hackers?"
If you want to play with the best of machinery for a couple of decades and get paid big bucks for it, you learn and use whatever best suits the problems the real world provides to you.
Sometimes you need C++. I just ordered the CD. After all, it's just another computer program and using them gets me all sorts of neat toys.
A holograph of a lens won't act as a lens, but a holograph can be made that does act as a lens.
If you want flat lenses there is a simpler solution: Frenel. Yes, they look a bit strange, but situated 1/2 inch from your eye you can't see the surface irregularities. They have the added advantage (?) that they'll make everything look clear while making your eyes look fuzzy.
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The machine modifies the air above a video projector
I'd wondered about that myself. Do you suppose anyone is working on something that uses ultrasound to change the refractive properties of air? (Who all remembers acoustical surface wave devices?)
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Beware of programmers carrying screwdrivers. --?
If the masses refer to burgulars as "locksmiths", and to vandals as "architects", does that mean that criminals are now locksmiths and architects?
This is really amusing, given that the software tha companies buy is an expense item which not taxed. On the other hand, the income Ms gains from it also appears to be taxed minimally thanks to the numerous dodges the company manages.
I like this! The claim that code reformatters violate the DCMA gives us another crowbar with which to overturn the Evil Edifice.
Well, if the object is to obscure the origin of the GPL portions of the code, it won't work. It is still possible to recognize obfuscated code by turning it into an abstract syntax tree and comparing that to the syntax tree of the original code.
If the object is to obscure the functionality of the company's code, obfuscating that won't work either. Using the same technology, one can take the obfuscated new code and turn it back into something readable without a whole lot of effort.
Perhaps they are shooting themselves int the foot?
When asked for a brief description of what I do for a living, I say "professional computer wizard". Most understand, then some say with unintended irony "Oh. Can you stop hackers?"
Let's not start another one.
If you want to play with the best of machinery for a couple of decades and get paid big bucks for it, you learn and use whatever best suits the problems the real world provides to you.
Sometimes you need C++. I just ordered the CD. After all, it's just another computer program and using them gets me all sorts of neat toys.
A holograph of a lens won't act as a lens, but a holograph can be made that does act as a lens.
If you want flat lenses there is a simpler solution: Frenel. Yes, they look a bit strange, but situated 1/2 inch from your eye you can't see the surface irregularities. They have the added advantage (?) that they'll make everything look clear while making your eyes look fuzzy.