oh, come on. Do you really think that congress would let this happen? Do you really think nasa wants this?
i've seen it before. Congress asks a department to cut their budget. The department makes up some outrageous scheme, and says it's the only way they can work within said budget. Congress decides they can't let it happen, and the department gets a little more cash.
Of corse, if they were to sell them, they should sell to the Department of Defense. Just slap a few machine guns on the front of it, and they will buy a dozen of 'em...
By God, I don't see the wonder of these wonder weapons. Killing by remote control, nothing is reaffirmed. The day is quickly coming where our troops will be safely hidden in a bunker somewhere while we wipe out the enemy with a joystick.
But, what will this prove? Sure, we could kill a few more bad guys... But If the cause isn't worth dieing for, is it really worth killing for? Will this help make the world a better place, or will this just provide a way for the few to control the many?
Okay, I don't mean this as a troll or flaimbait, but I really don't know...
What does XP offer me over and above my current win2k? I'm tired of updating to the latest and greatest just for the fun of it. My current os runs all of my applications without much trouble, so what do I get for my money?
Well, I hate to break it to you, but if you DON'T live in their states, then it isn't their job to listen to you. You are wasting their time.
They were voted into place to represent the people who could have voted for them. What is best for the people in their state has little to do with your opinion on any matter.
On the other hand, YOUR representatives shoud be listening to you. Keep after them.
--T
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I'm sorry, but I believe you missed his point completely. He isn't trying to "win". His goal is to make the operating system that fits his needs. As far as he is concerned, there IS NO ENEMY.
This is the same conclusion that Apple came to long ago. The game is NOT world dominance. The game is to continue to be a player.
"The only way to win is not to play the game".
--Wargames.
Why do you suggest stopping the missle defense shield? Do you think it's possable to get rid of ALL the terorist groups? That would mean declaring war on ALL third world countries, and then every country that envies us... Genocide. Unless there is a change in the world social structure, there will always be the "have"'s and the "have-not"'s. The have-nots will always hate the haves. They will always lash out against the have's.
If anything, we need MORE national defense. We need that missle shield NOW. When these rogue nations get their hands on long range weapons, do you think they will hesitate one moment to use them? Once they have a missle in the air, how do you propose we stop it?
Okay, so if I'm the designated driver, and taking some drunk friends home, this device gives the police the PROBABLE CAUSE to search me and my vehicle? If driving a drunk home is probably cause, why don't the police just set up check points in the parking lot of bars? I would imagine everyone leaving a bar on a friday night is either drunk, or has one in the car.
And we get to pay for this "feature"? God, this is evil. What next, manditory speed limiters on cars?
I might be wrong, but last I heard, this isn't a CURE for aids. This is just delaying the agony. Even worse, the people on the drugs might believe they are healthy, and have a greater chance of infecting others.
Is this worth breaking international law?
If we were talking about a cure, something that could wipe out all AIDS in the country, maybe then I would side with the people, and say "Break the law". But now, this is just a short term improvement in how the ill will live, and I think the drug company has the right to charge for it.
Hey, I hate these ad's as much as anybody, but I hate the alternative even more. If you disable the advertising on a given site, that site stops earning money from that advertising, and either turns into a pay site, or closes it's doors.
okay, the GPS that the rental car company was using to track the speed people drove (and fine them) is bad enough, but can you imagine how this will be abused?
Your mother could check up on your fridge...
"Tim, I see you have only beer and baking soda in your fridge... Buy some damn vegtables!".
Even worse, the government could get involved...
Keep the Democrats out of my fridge!
"Don't worry about the fact that guns are easy to obtain."
Ya know, it's interesting how many people stand up an scream when one right is challenged (freedom of speech) but are ready to give up their other rights (to bear to bear arms).
Tell me, if they took away the right to bear arms, then took away your freedom of speech, how would you get it back?
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Millersville University has been working on related technologies.
http://cs.millersv.edu
(too lazy to html in the morning).
--T
oh, come on. Do you really think that congress would let this happen? Do you really think nasa wants this?
i've seen it before. Congress asks a department to cut their budget. The department makes up some outrageous scheme, and says it's the only way they can work within said budget. Congress decides they can't let it happen, and the department gets a little more cash.
Of corse, if they were to sell them, they should sell to the Department of Defense. Just slap a few machine guns on the front of it, and they will buy a dozen of 'em...
--T
Yea, because people are FORCED to upgrade everytime a patch is allowed.
And I'm sure apple will be very sad if you crush the mp3 player that YOU PAYED FOR.
--T
By God, I don't see the wonder of these wonder weapons. Killing by remote control, nothing is reaffirmed. The day is quickly coming where our troops will be safely hidden in a bunker somewhere while we wipe out the enemy with a joystick.
But, what will this prove? Sure, we could kill a few more bad guys... But If the cause isn't worth dieing for, is it really worth killing for? Will this help make the world a better place, or will this just provide a way for the few to control the many?
--ST
Okay, I don't mean this as a troll or flaimbait, but I really don't know...
What does XP offer me over and above my current win2k? I'm tired of updating to the latest and greatest just for the fun of it. My current os runs all of my applications without much trouble, so what do I get for my money?
Thanks.
--ST
Well, I hate to break it to you, but if you DON'T live in their states, then it isn't their job to listen to you. You are wasting their time.
They were voted into place to represent the people who could have voted for them. What is best for the people in their state has little to do with your opinion on any matter.
On the other hand, YOUR representatives shoud be listening to you. Keep after them.
--T
I'm sorry, but I believe you missed his point completely. He isn't trying to "win". His goal is to make the operating system that fits his needs. As far as he is concerned, there IS NO ENEMY.
This is the same conclusion that Apple came to long ago. The game is NOT world dominance. The game is to continue to be a player.
"The only way to win is not to play the game".
--Wargames.
Now if they could only cure the Blue Scren of Death...
--T
Why do you suggest stopping the missle defense shield? Do you think it's possable to get rid of ALL the terorist groups? That would mean declaring war on ALL third world countries, and then every country that envies us... Genocide. Unless there is a change in the world social structure, there will always be the "have"'s and the "have-not"'s. The have-nots will always hate the haves. They will always lash out against the have's.
If anything, we need MORE national defense. We need that missle shield NOW. When these rogue nations get their hands on long range weapons, do you think they will hesitate one moment to use them? Once they have a missle in the air, how do you propose we stop it?
--T
Okay, so if I'm the designated driver, and taking some drunk friends home, this device gives the police the PROBABLE CAUSE to search me and my vehicle? If driving a drunk home is probably cause, why don't the police just set up check points in the parking lot of bars? I would imagine everyone leaving a bar on a friday night is either drunk, or has one in the car.
And we get to pay for this "feature"? God, this is evil. What next, manditory speed limiters on cars?
--T
I thought Apple was much older than 10 years...
;)
--T
I might be wrong, but last I heard, this isn't a CURE for aids. This is just delaying the agony. Even worse, the people on the drugs might believe they are healthy, and have a greater chance of infecting others.
Is this worth breaking international law?
If we were talking about a cure, something that could wipe out all AIDS in the country, maybe then I would side with the people, and say "Break the law". But now, this is just a short term improvement in how the ill will live, and I think the drug company has the right to charge for it.
--ST
Now the aliens who actually created the game will take him back to thier home planet to destroy all the evil types invading it...
--T
Okay, looking at the picture on the site, it's obvious that it only has a lense at one end. How do they make sure it's not going down backwards?
If they were looking for an obstruction, it could make a difference.
--T
If it doesn't play right in your car, return it.
any senseable person would agree that the CD has a defect if it does not play as you expect it.
If enough people start doing this, The record companies will get the idea that this is unacceptable.
Hey, I hate these ad's as much as anybody, but I hate the alternative even more. If you disable the advertising on a given site, that site stops earning money from that advertising, and either turns into a pay site, or closes it's doors.
--ST
Actually they are going to make money from configuring Cisco equipment for Exodus...
oops.
--T
okay, the GPS that the rental car company was using to track the speed people drove (and fine them) is bad enough, but can you imagine how this will be abused?
Your mother could check up on your fridge...
"Tim, I see you have only beer and baking soda in your fridge... Buy some damn vegtables!".
Even worse, the government could get involved...
Keep the Democrats out of my fridge!
--T
The french don't listen to our courts, why should we listen to theirs?
For Example:
http://www.philly.com/packages/einhorn/
Give us our prisoner, then we can discuss it.
--T
"Don't worry about the fact that guns are easy to obtain."
Ya know, it's interesting how many people stand up an scream when one right is challenged (freedom of speech) but are ready to give up their other rights (to bear to bear arms).
Tell me, if they took away the right to bear arms, then took away your freedom of speech, how would you get it back?
--T