...what you want with such a car on North American roads?
Well, we could have a Cannonball Run 3. We even have a modern day Dom DeLuise. Sorry Balmer, you brought it on yourself. I guess Gates could be Burt Reynolds, but I doubt he can grow a mustache.
John Carmack is seen hastily building a new rocket, loaded with weapons-grade plutonium, mumbling something about being "one-upped" about his Ferrari and some reference to a "last laugh".
Easy, Ashcroft, I was kidding about the plut++++NO CARRIER
That's a brilliant post coming from someone whose ancestors were undoubtedly immigrants. Remember, genius, Americans are not native to this country. America was founded by people not born in this country with the idea that everyone is welcome, regardless of where you were born.
And you believe to have the insight to accuse others of having a narrow view of the world? If you ask me, anyone who takes the time to slander a group of individuals and express such obvious xenophobia would be a more likely candidate for a narrow view of the world.
Then again, that could just be my narrow, liberal view of the world talking.
Good points. I had thought maybe accessories would be better powered than attempting to power the entire car. I'm glad to see someone else thinks that could be viable.
I hadn't really taken much notice of the photos, I must admit. I read the article and the thought immediately popped in my head and wanted to share it. Obviously I'm a software designer, I didn't look at all the details!
If the windows are tough to see out of, not a problem. Just think of the freeway scene in Night Shift, in Michael Keaton's new car, only updated.;) (Jeebus, I am old!)
Still, I'd think it'd be something to consider. At the very least you could design a sunroof/solar panel that would be both cool and useful, even if the power generated was only enough for accessories.
Depending on the bulk of the equipment used in the conversion process, I wonder if perhaps this technology could be applied to electric vehicles. As long as such tiny windows could actually collect enough energy to make it worthwhile, that is. With the claims of > 50% conversion and the cells being translucent, perhaps it could work.
Random idea... probably insane, probably retarded. I never didn't claim to be either. Or both. What was the question?
I hate to burst your modern, surrealistic bubble, but Dali's inspirations came from his dreams, not from drugs. Taking acid to obtain Dali's inspiration is like kicking yourself in the nuts to get as pissed off as George Carlin.
How would an IP based network cause greater latency than existing legacy networks? Ever try talking to someone oversees with current technology? Last time I spoke to someone in Germany there was a noticeable 4 to 5 second delay. I'd be willing to bet that the latency oversees would be vastly improved, as well as just across the US. I'm speculating, but I highly doubt that an IP based network would be anything other than an improvement.
if they can't protect their stuff in the first place, why are they suing people?
Why would a drowning man clutch at a straw?
The RIAA is fighting a losing battle and they know it. They are desparate, stabbing around in the dark, hoping to find something, anything, that will stick. Why else would they attempt to link P2P to child pornography?
You'd almost think the RIAA and Gray Davis have the same advisors.
While it is probably true you can't use samples in the way mentioned in the article without permission
That is exactly the point of my post. You are arguing apples vs. oranges. The topic was not the composition of an article to analyze modern music, it was the composition of new music using already existing, commercial music.
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Thanks, I had a better laugh reading your post than writing mine. :)
The same logic still applies in that case - just swap out the small business for Enron and sell, sell, SELL!
Well, we could have a Cannonball Run 3. We even have a modern day Dom DeLuise. Sorry Balmer, you brought it on yourself. I guess Gates could be Burt Reynolds, but I doubt he can grow a mustache.
John Carmack is seen hastily building a new rocket, loaded with weapons-grade plutonium, mumbling something about being "one-upped" about his Ferrari and some reference to a "last laugh".
Easy, Ashcroft, I was kidding about the plut++++NO CARRIER
The update was performed a short while ago and will take some time to propagate. DNS updates aren't immediate.
Most of us still maintain gopher sites.
:)
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Told you.
That's a brilliant post coming from someone whose ancestors were undoubtedly immigrants. Remember, genius, Americans are not native to this country. America was founded by people not born in this country with the idea that everyone is welcome, regardless of where you were born.
And you believe to have the insight to accuse others of having a narrow view of the world? If you ask me, anyone who takes the time to slander a group of individuals and express such obvious xenophobia would be a more likely candidate for a narrow view of the world.
Then again, that could just be my narrow, liberal view of the world talking.
This is Slashdot; remember to whom you are making your point. Most of us still maintain gopher sites.
Yeah, but only because they're never elected for anything.
Good points. I had thought maybe accessories would be better powered than attempting to power the entire car. I'm glad to see someone else thinks that could be viable.
;) (Jeebus, I am old!)
I hadn't really taken much notice of the photos, I must admit. I read the article and the thought immediately popped in my head and wanted to share it. Obviously I'm a software designer, I didn't look at all the details!
If the windows are tough to see out of, not a problem. Just think of the freeway scene in Night Shift, in Michael Keaton's new car, only updated.
Still, I'd think it'd be something to consider. At the very least you could design a sunroof/solar panel that would be both cool and useful, even if the power generated was only enough for accessories.
Depending on the bulk of the equipment used in the conversion process, I wonder if perhaps this technology could be applied to electric vehicles. As long as such tiny windows could actually collect enough energy to make it worthwhile, that is. With the claims of > 50% conversion and the cells being translucent, perhaps it could work.
Random idea... probably insane, probably retarded. I never didn't claim to be either. Or both. What was the question?
If you ever have the urge to sum up an artist's work in one sentence again... don't.
...unless that artist is Andy Warhol.
I hate to burst your modern, surrealistic bubble, but Dali's inspirations came from his dreams, not from drugs. Taking acid to obtain Dali's inspiration is like kicking yourself in the nuts to get as pissed off as George Carlin.
That is so much cooler than my speculation. :)
will it run Doom 3?!?
Yeah, about as well as it runs Duke Forever.
I get the feeling that in a room with more than one door, it takes you all day to find your way out. :)
How would an IP based network cause greater latency than existing legacy networks? Ever try talking to someone oversees with current technology? Last time I spoke to someone in Germany there was a noticeable 4 to 5 second delay. I'd be willing to bet that the latency oversees would be vastly improved, as well as just across the US. I'm speculating, but I highly doubt that an IP based network would be anything other than an improvement.
Just a thought.
if they can't protect their stuff in the first place, why are they suing people?
Why would a drowning man clutch at a straw?
The RIAA is fighting a losing battle and they know it. They are desparate, stabbing around in the dark, hoping to find something, anything, that will stick. Why else would they attempt to link P2P to child pornography?
You'd almost think the RIAA and Gray Davis have the same advisors.
You maybe some of you can think of something clever.
He sounds like one of the Cosby kids: "You said for to not for to drink your dreeeenk!"
mini-ITX board + cheap 3d processor + Linux = ???
Oooh ooh! OOoooh! Could it be... vaporware?
Anyone else think that this is proof enough that such a system is doomed for failure? :)
Or alternately, I hope the US courts wake up and follow the lead of the German courts.
Are you kidding? We're still trying to figure out how they make their beer so damned good.
While it is probably true you can't use samples in the way mentioned in the article without permission
That is exactly the point of my post. You are arguing apples vs. oranges. The topic was not the composition of an article to analyze modern music, it was the composition of new music using already existing, commercial music.
lessee: atheist, vegetarian, linux user. have i missed anything?
Yeah, a sense of humor.
That's an urban legend. Any usage of samples violates copyright law if not approved ahead of time by the copyright holder.
Either way, this isn't something that will be commercially viable in the near future, so I doubt the RIAA will take much notice.