Yeah I heard roughly the same description from a friend of mine. I'm still so deprived of R&S that it may still be worth it.
That, and broadcast is getting to be intolerable around here.
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Yeah, duh.
I was clearly talking about the current price of VCRs. You're just pointing out exactly what my problem with the technology is: that it is still too costly to adopt.
Buy your Telly MC1000 Home Entertainment Server today for only $899.00
Hell, pick up three or four.
Until these things cost the same as a VCR I couldn't possibly justify paying the price.
Of course, I am just about to justify the price of cable, so I guess I'm already a step behind most couch jockeys. It's just that the return of Ren and Stimpy is such an enticing reason to get cable.
Now 43, the veteran programmer is urging his 18-year-old nephew to stay in suburban Chicago and is discouraging him from pursuing degrees in computer science or engineering.
Glad to see that people besides me still attend Universities because of what they might learn, as opposed to who might hire them.
You're right. Suddenly the regions with less people would have a voice that was proportional to the high-density areas. What a concept: using Math. I'd almost call that "fair."
I don't think that requiring certifications in network security for everyone who wants to use the internet will ever fly with the companies that run the lines. Mainly because it won't fly with the users.
However, putting users in tightly controlled segments of the internet (filtering inbound/outbound of most unnecessary garbage and attack vectors) by default would cut down on this problem greatly. The first to complain will be those with esoteric needs and "power users." Require them to read/pass some basic education before allowing them a hall pass into the internet. Since they must abide by the AUP, I don't see a problem with testing them to see if they know it, and how to prevent themselves from being in violation. This entire process could be mostly automated.
I was never impressed with step-ins. I really dislike the fact that you have to get special boots, and those boots didn't feel as comfortable for me. It's mostly preference I think.
However, I recently bought a brand new GNU Altered Genetics board. They use a much different method for manufacturing boards keeping them stiff enough to provide a greater spring while remaining flexible. I highly recommend them to anyone.
I too drive a Honda (Accord) but I'm not so enamored with the engineering that I would put so much blind faith in them.
I don't understand the people who are going on and on about how much they would like to have the children of Honda engineers since they make cars and robots. Those feats are not indicative of the ability to create intelligence that is smart enough to keep you, the sentient and totally unpredictable being, safe.
I agree; I don't see what's so chilling. This doesn't put a stop to anyone's flaming.
I would have a problem with it, though, as it requires one to be an outlet for any schmuck one happens to pick on. Fine, if that's the way it has to be, then in order for someone to host the schmuck's reply, they ought to be able to charge the schmuck for the hosting costs. It shouldn't be a total penalty for the person who illicited the reply, by employing their free speech.
Yeah, my esteemed colleague at work has suggested something like this to be run even from car to car.
We have also discussed the many wonderful intracar communication opportunities that this would present. Over will be the days of screaming at your windshield and honking your horn. Deliver your hate inspired, rage reducing, message over the wireless car system. Engage in a healthy discourse with your fellow idiot human driver.
In the meantime, I'm thinking an elaborate LED sign system in my car will facilitate outbound communications at the least. That's all I really need when I want to explain to the schmuck in front of me that his "I LuB JC" sticker is an admission of low intelligence.
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Homer: Uh...it's like...did anyone see the movie "Tron"?
That really is disappointing. I too had most of the originals on VHS. Ah, John K's classic episodes.
Realistic, but well not with respect to their priorities?
This device that costs 900 dollars that we are talking about records what's on your TV right?
Just seems like a waste of money at this point. Even at 1/3 of the cost it's just an affordable waste of money.
Imagine a Beowulf cluster of these!
Yeah I heard roughly the same description from a friend of mine. I'm still so deprived of R&S that it may still be worth it.
That, and broadcast is getting to be intolerable around here.
Yeah, duh.
I was clearly talking about the current price of VCRs. You're just pointing out exactly what my problem with the technology is: that it is still too costly to adopt.
Buy your Telly MC1000 Home Entertainment Server today for only $899.00
Hell, pick up three or four.
Until these things cost the same as a VCR I couldn't possibly justify paying the price.
Of course, I am just about to justify the price of cable, so I guess I'm already a step behind most couch jockeys. It's just that the return of Ren and Stimpy is such an enticing reason to get cable.
Yeah, I've never heard anyone who does or does not deal with customers at a company say something like that. Certainly not at successful companies.
I have no idea. I can only count myself, provably.
I'm 23, I work 40 hours a week, and attend class at night on my own dime. I do it because I really like the material.
Now 43, the veteran programmer is urging his 18-year-old nephew to stay in suburban Chicago and is discouraging him from pursuing degrees in computer science or engineering.
Glad to see that people besides me still attend Universities because of what they might learn, as opposed to who might hire them.
You're right. Suddenly the regions with less people would have a voice that was proportional to the high-density areas. What a concept: using Math. I'd almost call that "fair."
I don't think that requiring certifications in network security for everyone who wants to use the internet will ever fly with the companies that run the lines. Mainly because it won't fly with the users.
However, putting users in tightly controlled segments of the internet (filtering inbound/outbound of most unnecessary garbage and attack vectors) by default would cut down on this problem greatly. The first to complain will be those with esoteric needs and "power users." Require them to read/pass some basic education before allowing them a hall pass into the internet. Since they must abide by the AUP, I don't see a problem with testing them to see if they know it, and how to prevent themselves from being in violation. This entire process could be mostly automated.
Finally, though Microsoft is not mentioned, people might start to understand what a monoculture of poor quality software enables.
Laugh.
http://www.guidenet.net/resources/wanker.html
I was never impressed with step-ins. I really dislike the fact that you have to get special boots, and those boots didn't feel as comfortable for me. It's mostly preference I think.
However, I recently bought a brand new GNU Altered Genetics board. They use a much different method for manufacturing boards keeping them stiff enough to provide a greater spring while remaining flexible. I highly recommend them to anyone.
Have you ever made the mistake of pressing the "Enter" key prematurely? Perhaps the spacebar?
I too drive a Honda (Accord) but I'm not so enamored with the engineering that I would put so much blind faith in them.
I don't understand the people who are going on and on about how much they would like to have the children of Honda engineers since they make cars and robots. Those feats are not indicative of the ability to create intelligence that is smart enough to keep you, the sentient and totally unpredictable being, safe.
First time on Slashdot in a while? :)
I agree; I don't see what's so chilling. This doesn't put a stop to anyone's flaming.
I would have a problem with it, though, as it requires one to be an outlet for any schmuck one happens to pick on. Fine, if that's the way it has to be, then in order for someone to host the schmuck's reply, they ought to be able to charge the schmuck for the hosting costs. It shouldn't be a total penalty for the person who illicited the reply, by employing their free speech.
It was that article from yesterday about AOL execs and their unstable henchmen that put Case on the brain, methinks.
Ballmer can only be mistaken for a gorilla.
Heh, too many damn sucking Steves. ;)
"I think it sucks!" -- Coming from the CEO of AOL.
He was talking about driving a truck, not being RMS. ;)
He might have been buying just enough to get a free shower.
Yeah, I've run into truckers and I think they'd even turn down a free shower.
I think it might disturb their natural protective coat, much like the oils in your hand when you touch a baby bird.
Yeah, my esteemed colleague at work has suggested something like this to be run even from car to car.
We have also discussed the many wonderful intracar communication opportunities that this would present. Over will be the days of screaming at your windshield and honking your horn. Deliver your hate inspired, rage reducing, message over the wireless car system. Engage in a healthy discourse with your fellow idiot human driver.
In the meantime, I'm thinking an elaborate LED sign system in my car will facilitate outbound communications at the least. That's all I really need when I want to explain to the schmuck in front of me that his "I LuB JC" sticker is an admission of low intelligence.