Recently, I have been frustrated by 1) not really doing something (other than donating) related to the recent events, and 2) the government's accusations that technology is actively utilized for terrorism without providing an example.
Considering the importance of this project and the number of images provided on the web, would it be possible for this project, or maybe another, to go to a distributed computing model (@home) ?
First off, I am happy ACLU has released this report and is lobbying against provisions limiting civil liberties. However, very a long time, I have been confused over the absence of the ACLU in fighting court cases and legislation curtailing digital liberties. I have not seen ACLU participate in DMCA cases or against proposed legislation such as SSSCA. As a result, I assume the ACLU has no argument over such laws.
But, given that ACLU has a mission, stating the obvious, to promote liberties, why has the ACLU long been absent on issues related to technology? Is it merely because there is an absence of techie members in the ACLU to advance such causes? Or does ACLU really dislike issues related to technology?
to remove this 'music' from the planet once and for all.
I am completely opposed to usage of technology such as this. But, they are the ones at fault here. They are the ones who released these sounds upon us. They are the ones who acted, not us. They are the ones who seek to terrorize us through our car stereos and through the stereos of others while we walk peacefully through the park or curiously through a city street.
It will be our victory, not their's. We must go to these extreme measures, no matter how much we oppose the measures themselves. Erradication is necessary.
Considering the heat Athlon puts out, what fan is recommended? It would be nice to have something quiet, but I guess that would contradict the desire to have a cool fan.
On a related note, I recently read of servers equiped with Transmeta Crusoes having no fans. While I am sure the performance of the Crusoe is not as great as Athlons, it is a trade-off to consider imo. Here is a bit from a recent press release of the Crusoes:
NEC CS56 NetBrain server has won a Nikkei Byte Best of World PC Expo 2001 Editors' Choice award.
The small office/home office server, with a 600MHz Crusoe microprocessor, consumes less than 20 watts of power at full operating speed and
does not require a cooling fan as a result of the microprocessor's unique, power-efficient design. If an interruption occurs in the main power supply, a built-in auxiliary battery supply kicks in and the server will continue to operate before shutting down in a safe manner. The NEC server runs Linux 6.5 Secure Server edition, comes with a built-in UPS and optional RAID, and can fit into a 19-inch wide rack in two- and three-unit wide configurations. It includes 192MB SO-DIMM memory, an ATI-mobility graphics chipset, 40GB (x2 for RAID) hard drives, optional CD-ROM, one serial, two USB, one parallel, two PCI, two PS/2, one VGA and dual RJ-45 ports. Internally, there are up to two PCI sockets and room for compact flash storage.
In 2000, about $24 million to Democrats and $13 million to Republicans... the Democratic Party is the enemy
I would argue any amount, and I feel $13 million is a significant amount (wouldn't you? unless you are extremely wealthy I guess), demonstrates a strong influence. Therefore, I would not automatically conclude the Democratic Party is the enemy. Perhaps, both parties are the enemy.
I need a new ergonomic keyboard, a split keyboard. I am considering Logitech's Cordless Freedom Pro. Any experience with this? Any chance of Logitech coming out with a new ergonomic keyboard soon? Suggestions for competitor keyboards? Trying to stay below $100. Thanks
I have recently been struck, no --- my attitude towards Iran has been completely changed as a result of these unfortunate events. I have read the Iranian response to the tragedy, seen Iran close its borders, read suprisingly pro-US archived articles/speeches of the Iranian government, understood the current and popular Iranian president is very western and democratic, and saw year old photos on CNN's site of young Iranians who admire US culture. In addition, in the linked opinion piece by an Iranian journalist, the Iranian states:
"I keep asking people that when the U.S. found it necessary, it retook Kuwait from Iraq in three days. Why, however, with all its touting of modernism, does it not initiate an action to save the 10 million women who have no schools or social presence and are trapped under the burqa? Why doesn't it stop this primitiveness that has emerged in modern times? Does it not have the power or does it lack the incentive? I have already found the answer....Afghanistan has no precious resources such as oil and it does not have a surplus oil income like Kuwait. I hear another answer too. If the United States supports the Taliban for a few more years, the ugly image that will be portrayed to the world of an eastern ideology, will make everyone immune to it like modernism in Afghanistan. If the revolutionary and reformative interpretations of Islam are equated with Taliban's regressive interpretation, then the world will become forever immune to the expansion of Islam."
Certainly Iran is no white knight. Certainly Iran is no black knight. Even Iranians have appealed for the US to help and have warned of the Taliban. I will not be surprised, no --- I will expect, given the track record of the US and other nations in Bosnia and Kosovo, the world will aid the Afghan people. The world will provide food, medicine, water and shelter. Establish, and some will argue a puppet, legitimate and more peaceful Afghan government. I think this will be as much as a humanitarian mission as it will be a hunting expedition.
I'm not saying this is going to happen, but let's just say for the hell of it that VA goes under.
What would become of Slashdot? I would assume Slashdot would sink with the ship considering Slashdot is a part of VA, however, am I wrong? Is there a 'contingency plan' if this horrible event were to occur? I would think such a plan would be important with the understanding that many companies have recently come to a very abrupt end and creditors rush to hold assets (domain names, software, site content, (gasp) user infomation, etc), leaving the potential for rebirth or independent continuation of a site by a third party virtually impossible.
The thread of the discussion may be found here.
In addition to his post on 8/31 of 911, he posted:
From: Xinoehpoel (tesnal@psl.moc)
Subject: Re: 911
Newsgroups: alt.prophecies.nostradamus
View this article only
Date: 2001-09-04 12:40:28 PST
Wait 7 days, and then maybe I'll answer this post. You see, I am going away
in seven days, and you will not hear from me again.
What is the status of the European Union's inquiry into antitrust or other concerns regarding Microsoft and its products?
A ruling by the EU against Microsoft could be significant, and affect Microsoft's products within the US. For instance, while the US did not oppose the merger, the EU ruled against the merger between GE and Honeywell. And, as a result, GE and Honeywell did not merge.
Considering the Security Systems Standards and Certification Act (SSSCA) is the next step for DMCA and, likely, endorsed by MPAA it seems the/. community should do what it can to stop SSSCA in its tracks now.
From Wired magazine: "The SSSCA and existing law work hand in hand to steer the market toward using only computer systems where copy protection is enabled. First, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act created the legal framework that punished people who bypassed copy protection -- and now, the SSSCA is intended to compel Americans to buy only systems with copy protection on by default."
I commend your work and am impressed by your educational background. After reviewing your background and understanding successful lobbyists generally have experience as legislators or as staff to powerful legislators with the establishment of important relationships, however, I am concerned you may not be an effective lobbyist. Do you find the absence of experience as a legislator or working as a senior aide for a powerful legislator (which such experiences create relationships with elected officials) a detriment to your ability to effectively lobby for these important issues?
Please excuse my thoughts of a potential conspiracy theory here. Given the significance of AOL (Netscape) developers to the Mozilla project and the lay off of a (significant?) number of employees, including lead developers, to Mozilla, it seems to me AOL is attempting to kill Mozilla. Why else would AOL make such a move? I mean, what other result would come from this by not continuing support of Mozilla? (eh, 'mozilla is available for download' is not significant support imo).
The motive? Who knows. Recently, though, AOL and Microsoft were engaged in intense negotiations regarding the inclusion of AOL in Windows XP.
Any other non-IE users experiencing problems with the rendering of this page? I'm using Mozilla. First, the menu bar is horizontal across the screen and streches way beyond my screen size (about +65%). Next, The first part of the article resides on the far right, which I have to scroll (majorly) to get to. Then, the remainer of the article resides to the far left, which I must scroll to after reading the first top of the article on the far right. This is very non-user-friendly, and I doubt Jakob Nielson would be happy with this article's usability and readability.
Is this an IE-preferred-only-please article? I'm interested in this subject, but really can't read much of it under these conditions. Perhaps this story is elsewhere?
I don't see why I should apt-get this if I can't use gnome or ximian gnome. Sure, maybe Berlin is an improvement over X in some areas. However, X can be used in practically any *DE. Berlin? I read of no support of their site.
The failure of the iOpener (NetAppliance) demonstrated the apparent coming of this failure. I think a strategy, arguable, more plausible and not yet tried is the integration of Internet communication with appliances. For instance, my refrig should 'read' the goods I place into the refrig and allow me to instantly generate a grocery list or track the age of foods, produce and beer (beer must be fresh). The same integration could be pursued with electricity usage, TV, cat litter boxes, aquariums and closets so we may more efficiently and better go about our lives:).
Why is it I cannot add a rss/xml feed to myevolution? Yes, I see the option to add news, but once I input the url, nothing changes. The news source is not added to the left or right window. I'm using debian with ximian btwian, and I do input a valid feed.
It is interesting to me, perhaps a contradictory policy, Latin American nations see the advantages of free software and the impetus to remain free of restrictive licensing agreements and, yet, these very nations may (unwillingly?) institute DMCA-type measures on their populous pursuant to the Free Trade Agreement of Americas (FTAA) --- measures very restrictive on technological developments and activities related to software.
Yes.Moreover RIAA is Anti-Capitalistic & Liber
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RIAA To Target CD-R
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· Score: 2
This message, without a doubt, entirely sums up my thoughts on the subject. Well written.
The RIAA must understand it resides in a nation born, in part, as a result of anger to a monopoly, and under the control of a non-capitalistic system. The RIAA's tactics not only reek of monopolistic practices, but totalitarian practices which would be welcome adoptions in a truly marxist society. While I may sound like a troll, I truly do not care. I find the RIAA and any person associated with the organization as anti-democratic, anti-capitalistic and anti-liberty.
Slashdot Mirror
Recently, I have been frustrated by 1) not really doing something (other than donating) related to the recent events, and 2) the government's accusations that technology is actively utilized for terrorism without providing an example.
Considering the importance of this project and the number of images provided on the web, would it be possible for this project, or maybe another, to go to a distributed computing model (@home) ?
First off, I am happy ACLU has released this report and is lobbying against provisions limiting civil liberties. However, very a long time, I have been confused over the absence of the ACLU in fighting court cases and legislation curtailing digital liberties. I have not seen ACLU participate in DMCA cases or against proposed legislation such as SSSCA. As a result, I assume the ACLU has no argument over such laws.
But, given that ACLU has a mission, stating the obvious, to promote liberties, why has the ACLU long been absent on issues related to technology? Is it merely because there is an absence of techie members in the ACLU to advance such causes? Or does ACLU really dislike issues related to technology?
A site?
to remove this 'music' from the planet once and for all.
I am completely opposed to usage of technology such as this. But, they are the ones at fault here. They are the ones who released these sounds upon us. They are the ones who acted, not us. They are the ones who seek to terrorize us through our car stereos and through the stereos of others while we walk peacefully through the park or curiously through a city street.
It will be our victory, not their's. We must go to these extreme measures, no matter how much we oppose the measures themselves. Erradication is necessary.
On a related note, I recently read of servers equiped with Transmeta Crusoes having no fans. While I am sure the performance of the Crusoe is not as great as Athlons, it is a trade-off to consider imo. Here is a bit from a recent press release of the Crusoes:
Yes, exactly the quandry I illustrated to the poster.
In 2000, about $24 million to Democrats and $13 million to Republicans... the Democratic Party is the enemy
I would argue any amount, and I feel $13 million is a significant amount (wouldn't you? unless you are extremely wealthy I guess), demonstrates a strong influence. Therefore, I would not automatically conclude the Democratic Party is the enemy. Perhaps, both parties are the enemy.
I need a new ergonomic keyboard, a split keyboard. I am considering Logitech's Cordless Freedom Pro. Any experience with this? Any chance of Logitech coming out with a new ergonomic keyboard soon? Suggestions for competitor keyboards? Trying to stay below $100. Thanks
I'm not saying this is going to happen, but let's just say for the hell of it that VA goes under.
What would become of Slashdot? I would assume Slashdot would sink with the ship considering Slashdot is a part of VA, however, am I wrong? Is there a 'contingency plan' if this horrible event were to occur? I would think such a plan would be important with the understanding that many companies have recently come to a very abrupt end and creditors rush to hold assets (domain names, software, site content, (gasp) user infomation, etc), leaving the potential for rebirth or independent continuation of a site by a third party virtually impossible.
Menu item spacing is larger for Bookmarks Menu. Vote for this bug.
The thread of the discussion may be found here.
In addition to his post on 8/31 of 911, he posted:
From: Xinoehpoel (tesnal@psl.moc)
Subject: Re: 911
Newsgroups: alt.prophecies.nostradamus
View this article only
Date: 2001-09-04 12:40:28 PST
Wait 7 days, and then maybe I'll answer this post.
You see, I am going away in seven days, and you will not hear from me again.
X
What do others think of this guy's messages?
This one is erie (see message subject and date of message) and others he has posted.
What is the status of the European Union's inquiry into antitrust or other concerns regarding Microsoft and its products?
A ruling by the EU against Microsoft could be significant, and affect Microsoft's products within the US. For instance, while the US did not oppose the merger, the EU ruled against the merger between GE and Honeywell. And, as a result, GE and Honeywell did not merge.
SSSCA Resources:
Wired Article
Slashdot Discussion
kuro5hin Discussion
Text of SSSCA
Additional Information Regarding Implications of SSSCA at politechbot.com
Considering the Security Systems Standards and Certification Act (SSSCA) is the next step for DMCA and, likely, endorsed by MPAA it seems the /. community should do what it can to stop SSSCA in its tracks now.
.
From Wired magazine: "The SSSCA and existing law work hand in hand to steer the market toward using only computer systems where copy protection is enabled. First, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act created the legal framework that punished people who bypassed copy protection -- and now, the SSSCA is intended to compel Americans to buy only systems with copy protection on by default."
If you have a minute and oppose SSSCA, please sign the petition opposing this drafted legislation at:
http://www.petitiononline.com/SSSCA/petition.html
I thought I read something about this months ago. And, well, my only choice is Road Runner. Anyone know when I may 'select' my cable modem provider?
I commend your work and am impressed by your educational background. After reviewing your background and understanding successful lobbyists generally have experience as legislators or as staff to powerful legislators with the establishment of important relationships, however, I am concerned you may not be an effective lobbyist. Do you find the absence of experience as a legislator or working as a senior aide for a powerful legislator (which such experiences create relationships with elected officials) a detriment to your ability to effectively lobby for these important issues?
Please excuse my thoughts of a potential conspiracy theory here. Given the significance of AOL (Netscape) developers to the Mozilla project and the lay off of a (significant?) number of employees, including lead developers, to Mozilla, it seems to me AOL is attempting to kill Mozilla. Why else would AOL make such a move? I mean, what other result would come from this by not continuing support of Mozilla? (eh, 'mozilla is available for download' is not significant support imo).
The motive? Who knows. Recently, though, AOL and Microsoft were engaged in intense negotiations regarding the inclusion of AOL in Windows XP.
Any other non-IE users experiencing problems with the rendering of this page? I'm using Mozilla. First, the menu bar is horizontal across the screen and streches way beyond my screen size (about +65%). Next, The first part of the article resides on the far right, which I have to scroll (majorly) to get to. Then, the remainer of the article resides to the far left, which I must scroll to after reading the first top of the article on the far right. This is very non-user-friendly, and I doubt Jakob Nielson would be happy with this article's usability and readability.
Is this an IE-preferred-only-please article? I'm interested in this subject, but really can't read much of it under these conditions. Perhaps this story is elsewhere?
I don't see why I should apt-get this if I can't use gnome or ximian gnome. Sure, maybe Berlin is an improvement over X in some areas. However, X can be used in practically any *DE. Berlin? I read of no support of their site.
The failure of the iOpener (NetAppliance) demonstrated the apparent coming of this failure. I think a strategy, arguable, more plausible and not yet tried is the integration of Internet communication with appliances. For instance, my refrig should 'read' the goods I place into the refrig and allow me to instantly generate a grocery list or track the age of foods, produce and beer (beer must be fresh). The same integration could be pursued with electricity usage, TV, cat litter boxes, aquariums and closets so we may more efficiently and better go about our lives :).
Why is it I cannot add a rss/xml feed to myevolution? Yes, I see the option to add news, but once I input the url, nothing changes. The news source is not added to the left or right window. I'm using debian with ximian btwian, and I do input a valid feed.
It is interesting to me, perhaps a contradictory policy, Latin American nations see the advantages of free software and the impetus to remain free of restrictive licensing agreements and, yet, these very nations may (unwillingly?) institute DMCA-type measures on their populous pursuant to the Free Trade Agreement of Americas (FTAA) --- measures very restrictive on technological developments and activities related to software.
This message, without a doubt, entirely sums up my thoughts on the subject. Well written.
The RIAA must understand it resides in a nation born, in part, as a result of anger to a monopoly, and under the control of a non-capitalistic system. The RIAA's tactics not only reek of monopolistic practices, but totalitarian practices which would be welcome adoptions in a truly marxist society. While I may sound like a troll, I truly do not care. I find the RIAA and any person associated with the organization as anti-democratic, anti-capitalistic and anti-liberty.
Freedom and a free market must prevail.