I must have signed up for that one a couple of years ago, but I don't remember them asking me anything at the time more than email address and desired username/pw.
The sad thing is that once a few companies start to pay, every country (outside of the US at least) is going to start to try this to raise some extra revenue.
If all of the companies together refused to do so, eventually the Indian ISP committee would have to cave in.
Actually, I remember reading a writeup somewhere.. (might even have been here) but I have no clue where to start searching or under what.. about fridges that, using bluetooth, could self-diagnose and call the service guy FOR you. Say if the compressor started running hot, or if the temperature started fluctuating wildly.
hmm then maybe it's a good think after all that Bluetooth is tanking!
Can someone explain to me how Peer to Peer backups (of servers and data, I assume) is a good idea?
What if some secretary, who has half of the companies emailed "backed up" on her computer, hoses her machine because like most office drones she's not too computer literate?
How is this secure? Fast? Efficient? I thought the whole idea of a backup was to have those tapes in a safe secure place, not on a computer that's being used by other people.
Slashdot Mirror
(bad puns are interesting?)
What makes me truly sad is how many comments are going by thinking this is in fact real!
What info does the NYT reg page ask for?
I must have signed up for that one a couple of years ago, but I don't remember them asking me anything at the time more than email address and desired username/pw.
I was about to point out the same thing - the ads are on the PATH trains between Manhattan and parts of NJ, not the city subway.
Just be careful they don't catch you trying to count the cards.
You might find yourself without the use of your kneecaps...
Looks like the site is overload already. Anyone care to cut and paste?
This is important how?
Is some great scientific breakthrough being made?
What are the implications and how can this be used in the future?
It would be a truly horrible test for prime numbers if any even number greater than 2 passed.
Maybe because they want to keep track of what you're watching and recording?
The sad thing is that once a few companies start to pay, every country (outside of the US at least) is going to start to try this to raise some extra revenue.
If all of the companies together refused to do so, eventually the Indian ISP committee would have to cave in.
This was probably done due to the author's poor understanding of IE's options.
How does "dismantling" the wireless LAN cost $5000, or anything close to that?
All you have to do is unplug a few APs...
Exactly. Even DJs that play from a CD get no respect.
You should meet our Network and Novell admins
:)
Phones and Supports guys 9 times outta 10 have to diagnose the problems for them, we have the talent in the wrong areas here
When is the Helpdesk Appreciation Day?
What policies does this guy actually make?
C'mon, it's a spokesperson/lobbiest-figurehead position...
Actually, I remember reading a writeup somewhere.. (might even have been here) but I have no clue where to start searching or under what.. about fridges that, using bluetooth, could self-diagnose and call the service guy FOR you. Say if the compressor started running hot, or if the temperature started fluctuating wildly.
hmm then maybe it's a good think after all that Bluetooth is tanking!
looks like 2 worlds are going to collide....
Why get this when you can just buy a Tivo system? Probably less cost in the long run, and a bigger HD...
Can someone explain to me how Peer to Peer backups (of servers and data, I assume) is a good idea?
What if some secretary, who has half of the companies emailed "backed up" on her computer, hoses her machine because like most office drones she's not too computer literate?
How is this secure? Fast? Efficient? I thought the whole idea of a backup was to have those tapes in a safe secure place, not on a computer that's being used by other people.
Something tells me I should wait to believe it til I see it.
No, it's not a huge change.
A few new features on top of Windows 2000.
Its like what 98 was to 95, but even less.
...maybe some day we'll actually get 64 bit processors for home use
Yay for the War on Terrorism and people around the world taking advantage of it!
hmm now that get-rid-of-floppy-drives decision makes sense...