Agreed. The problem is not the levity of the price, but the existence of the price itself.
Right, because everything should be free as in beer right? Even if it costs someone else something to provide it to you, it shouldn't cost you a thing, right?
A lot of geeks here need to start to realize that all that stuff Out There(tm) isn't produced for free, and won't be free as in beer to you forever. Don't like what Google did? Use another solution or roll your own. *That* is freedom.
If you didn't ask what models said hardware was then you didn't do your due diligence. That's all part of the standard discovery done when planning and executing a network project, or any project involving hardware for that matter.
The problem is that if there is no New Physics in the Higgs, the next stage where we predict New Physics is the strong force unification scale that would require an accelerator a trillion times more powerful than the LHC to explore. We're talking a particle accelerator the diameter of the asteroid belt.
But there's still hope in the TeV-per-parton scale the upgraded LHC will be able to reach in terms of finding what keeps the Top mass in check. Plus, dark matter's got to be made of something goddamnit, and it's hopefully not just cold neutrinos.
And of course, there may be new shit that we haven't even considered yet!
I never said the Higgs had anything to do with new physics. I simply said that the existence of the Higgs as predicted didn't preclude new physics. Said new stuff may not even be testable in our lifetimes, partially for reasons you point out. That doesn't mean it isn't out there.
It didn't mean the Standard Model was all wrapped up. It meant what we currently understand of the what we call the Standard Model was wrapped up. That never precluded solving any of the other 'wft' problems you mention with new physics down the road. Models can fit within new models.
It actually does taste pretty good, but I think the large ones would be very tough. You can by meat from smaller pythons in one of the larger 'gourmet' supermarket chains in my area and I've tried it. Not quite the same as rattlesnake; I'd say the latter has a bit sweeter meat, but both are tasty. Then again the store bought python was probably bred and the rattlesnake I've had was wild so maybe it's unfair to compare the taste.
You have no idea about my political leanings, though they tend towards libertarianism, fiscal conservatism, and social liberalism.
i.e. you're a rightwinger who does drugs, like most Americans on slashdot, it seems.
Wow, two posters with false assumptions in one thread, whodathunkit? I drink a little and take aspirin for headaches, thank you very much, that's about the extent of my drug use. Not all libertarians are druggies, though if someone wants to smoke pot I think they should have the right to (responsibly) do so.
As for right wing, that's laughable. Do you even understand the term? I don't care if gays want to get married. I don't think abortion should be illegal in all cases. I believe in small government that stays the fuck out of people's lives and doesn't spend us into oblivion. Tell me how any of that is 'right wing'.
Your comment involved no science though, mine did. Look up some facts.
Also, do not assume someone's political bent from a comment like the one I made. You have no idea about my political leanings, though they tend towards libertarianism, fiscal conservatism, and social liberalism.
You shouldn't feed trolls like allcoolnameswheretak. He was either joking or just full of shit. You're quite correct though, the Earth is colder, with more ice, than during most of its history.
Wow. Just wow. I have an iPhone 4S. Post upgrade the maps outright suck. How much koolaid are you drinking?
I think it's funny that you run around accusing people of being 'fandroids' when you are such a huge Apple fanboi. It's not a religion dude. They are tools. Stop being such a zealot.
The lack of belief in something is the exact same thing as "I believe X doesn't exist", so it is a belief.
It is intriguing how so many atheists (I myself am agnostic) cringe at the idea that they have a belief system. They do, whether they believe they do or not (pun intended).
I am thinking of a random predicate (one of the infinite set of predicates)? do you believe it to be true?
atheism is a lack of belief.
It most certainly is. It's a belief system. If someone says "I do not believe that any God exists." they are expressing a belief. Note that I'm not judging said belief, but it is a belief nonetheless as there is no evidence for it anymore than there is evidence for the existence of the FSM.
I've done rally racing and I'm pretty damn good at it, and I'd still welcome an AI assist for my daily driving. Would I want it in a race? Probably not just yet, but when I'm driving to a job site I am not racing and would love to have the extra protection.
Always look at your opponents eyes, (if they're not highly skilled) they will usually look at an area before making a move in that direction.
That is patently false. Only a poor instructor would teach that. As another poster mentioned, you want to watch their center of gravity mostly, but your eyes should move around to various places. Sometimes the slightest shift of a foot will be a good tell.
and many of these guys have never been in a real street fight.
As a consequence, none of them will tell you "here's how to defuse this situation so that it doesn't escalate. Fighting cause you to owe money if it goes to court. You could go to the hospital. The person(s) attacking you could go. Someone could die." And most don't teach how to do this.
They also will not tell you "the complicated stuff you are learning, the spinning kicks, the block-strike patterns, will probably not work". Under adrenal stress, you lose fine motor coordination. Those techniques will go out the window, probably, and you'll be reduced to playground style fighting.
You are better off learning basic, easy to use techniques that are "high percentage". Practice those under pressure.
If you are a pro fighter, veteran cop, etc, feel free to ignore this. For the rest of us schlubs, this is how it is.
I've been practicing various martial arts for over 30 years. My very first instructor's first lesson was "Best self defense is good pair of sneakers."
I'll *always* avoid a fight if I can. It's never OK to hurt someone unless you really have to.
"...but I would expect most Linux users to know that and make an informed decision."
Typically true, but it should make a difference that Ubuntu isn't targeting the average Linux user (IMHO). They are targeting everyday users as well by trying to make their interface as easy to use as possible.
As much as I'd like to think otherwise, let's be realistic. Very, very few 'everyday users' are installing Linux. They'll use what they get on their Mac or PC.
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Agreed. The problem is not the levity of the price, but the existence of the price itself.
Right, because everything should be free as in beer right? Even if it costs someone else something to provide it to you, it shouldn't cost you a thing, right?
A lot of geeks here need to start to realize that all that stuff Out There(tm) isn't produced for free, and won't be free as in beer to you forever. Don't like what Google did? Use another solution or roll your own. *That* is freedom.
It is going to be a rebellion by bipedal cats with opposable thumbs. I give you...Felis Catus Erectus
If you didn't ask what models said hardware was then you didn't do your due diligence. That's all part of the standard discovery done when planning and executing a network project, or any project involving hardware for that matter.
The problem is that if there is no New Physics in the Higgs, the next stage where we predict New Physics is the strong force unification scale that would require an accelerator a trillion times more powerful than the LHC to explore. We're talking a particle accelerator the diameter of the asteroid belt.
But there's still hope in the TeV-per-parton scale the upgraded LHC will be able to reach in terms of finding what keeps the Top mass in check. Plus, dark matter's got to be made of something goddamnit, and it's hopefully not just cold neutrinos.
And of course, there may be new shit that we haven't even considered yet!
I never said the Higgs had anything to do with new physics. I simply said that the existence of the Higgs as predicted didn't preclude new physics. Said new stuff may not even be testable in our lifetimes, partially for reasons you point out. That doesn't mean it isn't out there.
It didn't mean the Standard Model was all wrapped up. It meant what we currently understand of the what we call the Standard Model was wrapped up. That never precluded solving any of the other 'wft' problems you mention with new physics down the road. Models can fit within new models.
It actually does taste pretty good, but I think the large ones would be very tough. You can by meat from smaller pythons in one of the larger 'gourmet' supermarket chains in my area and I've tried it. Not quite the same as rattlesnake; I'd say the latter has a bit sweeter meat, but both are tasty. Then again the store bought python was probably bred and the rattlesnake I've had was wild so maybe it's unfair to compare the taste.
You have no idea about my political leanings, though they tend towards libertarianism, fiscal conservatism, and social liberalism.
i.e. you're a rightwinger who does drugs, like most Americans on slashdot, it seems.
Wow, two posters with false assumptions in one thread, whodathunkit? I drink a little and take aspirin for headaches, thank you very much, that's about the extent of my drug use. Not all libertarians are druggies, though if someone wants to smoke pot I think they should have the right to (responsibly) do so.
As for right wing, that's laughable. Do you even understand the term? I don't care if gays want to get married. I don't think abortion should be illegal in all cases. I believe in small government that stays the fuck out of people's lives and doesn't spend us into oblivion. Tell me how any of that is 'right wing'.
Your comment involved no science though, mine did. Look up some facts.
Also, do not assume someone's political bent from a comment like the one I made. You have no idea about my political leanings, though they tend towards libertarianism, fiscal conservatism, and social liberalism.
You shouldn't feed trolls like allcoolnameswheretak. He was either joking or just full of shit. You're quite correct though, the Earth is colder, with more ice, than during most of its history.
It amounts to not much more than chicken little running around saying 'the sky is falling'.
While there has been no war declaration, the US is indeed in a 'limited' State of Emergency, one started by Bush and renewed by Obama:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/State_of_emergency#United_States
Unfortunately that gives the US Government a lot of latitude in what they do to 'protect' us from the 'terrorists'
Organized religion is just another form of politics. It has little or nothing to do with spirituality.
I'm a Hydrophile, All my [girl] friends get wet around me!
You lube your Realdolls up with Astroglide, you mean, right?
No no, a monkey's your uncle!
No, he's a monkey's distant cousin, and a closer cousin to apes.
dd works just fine with VMWare in most cases. I've used it dozens of times.
Wow. Just wow. I have an iPhone 4S. Post upgrade the maps outright suck. How much koolaid are you drinking?
I think it's funny that you run around accusing people of being 'fandroids' when you are such a huge Apple fanboi. It's not a religion dude. They are tools. Stop being such a zealot.
The lack of belief in something is the exact same thing as "I believe X doesn't exist", so it is a belief.
It is intriguing how so many atheists (I myself am agnostic) cringe at the idea that they have a belief system. They do, whether they believe they do or not (pun intended).
Atheism most certainly is a belief
most certainly not.
I am thinking of a random predicate (one of the infinite set of predicates)? do you believe it to be true?
atheism is a lack of belief.
It most certainly is. It's a belief system. If someone says "I do not believe that any God exists." they are expressing a belief. Note that I'm not judging said belief, but it is a belief nonetheless as there is no evidence for it anymore than there is evidence for the existence of the FSM.
Don't forget 'Amazing Horse'
Amazing Horse. It's just...amazing!
I would have no problem at all with it as long as it has a manual override.
I didn't really see any fanboyism in the parent post. More like realism.
I've done rally racing and I'm pretty damn good at it, and I'd still welcome an AI assist for my daily driving. Would I want it in a race? Probably not just yet, but when I'm driving to a job site I am not racing and would love to have the extra protection.
Always look at your opponents eyes, (if they're not highly skilled) they will usually look at an area before making a move in that direction.
That is patently false. Only a poor instructor would teach that. As another poster mentioned, you want to watch their center of gravity mostly, but your eyes should move around to various places. Sometimes the slightest shift of a foot will be a good tell.
and many of these guys have never been in a real street fight.
As a consequence, none of them will tell you "here's how to defuse this situation so that it doesn't escalate. Fighting cause you to owe money if it goes to court. You could go to the hospital. The person(s) attacking you could go. Someone could die." And most don't teach how to do this.
They also will not tell you "the complicated stuff you are learning, the spinning kicks, the block-strike patterns, will probably not work". Under adrenal stress, you lose fine motor coordination. Those techniques will go out the window, probably, and you'll be reduced to playground style fighting.
You are better off learning basic, easy to use techniques that are "high percentage". Practice those under pressure.
If you are a pro fighter, veteran cop, etc, feel free to ignore this. For the rest of us schlubs, this is how it is.
I've been practicing various martial arts for over 30 years. My very first instructor's first lesson was "Best self defense is good pair of sneakers."
I'll *always* avoid a fight if I can. It's never OK to hurt someone unless you really have to.
"...but I would expect most Linux users to know that and make an informed decision."
Typically true, but it should make a difference that Ubuntu isn't targeting the average Linux user (IMHO). They are targeting everyday users as well by trying to make their interface as easy to use as possible.
As much as I'd like to think otherwise, let's be realistic. Very, very few 'everyday users' are installing Linux. They'll use what they get on their Mac or PC.