The FBI didn't need to review this interview, since they know that he is very careful with his wording. He answered every question by either determining not to answer, or by being very terse and formal. Oh well, it's better than nothing, and gives us a peek into how their minds operate. We'll end up with a report that is worded very carefully and scholarly. They won't leave anything out, but they aren't going to speculate or probe the possibilities. More of a technical specification than a discussion of Carnivore.
When you can't convince your friends that the millenium starts on Jan 1, 2001, what makes you think that you can convince them that the 500MHz processor A performs better for their particular use than the 1GHz processor B? Numbers count to people. In the same way that people celebrated the odometer of time switching all of its digits and calling it the new millenium, they will assume that, since 1000 is bigger than 500, then B is better than A. This is why computer stores often don't have the speed of an apple openly displayed next to the IBM PC compatibles.
Were wishes fishes in the sea, we'd all be wishy-washy.
Firstly, if your power supplies do not have a fan output, then you did not buy 'good' power supplies. Also, if you are experiencing a 20% failure rate over a period of 4 years, well, I think you may need to ask yourself why in the world you got such cheap junk to power your cluster. Don't expect to buy a good power supply for under $100[US], and even that much will only get you a mediocre one.
So, what you are saying is that you want a 'rack' with two or more large power supplies working in a tandem failover mode. This rack would contain supports for bare motherboards and other computer components. Each motherboard would have a power disconnect such that one could safely turn off and remove one motherboard and other components from the system without affecting other components of the system.
As far as your comments about not needing fans, I hope you are kidding. Say your single system uses about 200W. It will, due to (let's be generous here) 80% efficiency, draw about 250W from its source, converting a full 50W to heat. That may not seem like much, but it's enough to raise the ambient temperature to surpass the components ratings. Convection will work if the ambient temperature is 25C, but that means you have to take 50W of heat out of the room the case is in to keep the room at that constant temperature, and that is before the fact that you are converting 200W of energy into heat with the motherboard.
Say you want your rack to hold 20 MB, each eating 150W. The power suppl(y/ies) must give 3kW of power, turning 750W into heat. The motherboards turn maybe 100W into heat each. Therefore your case is a space heater capable of delivering 2750W of heat to its environment. This all depends on system load, CPU throttling, etc. Sorry, but convection cooling isn't going to move nearly 3kW of heat out of a rack mount case no matter how well it's designed. You will fry nearly everything in the case. At that point you not only need to use high-volume blowers to vent the case, but you must air-condition the room, ideally to below 25C.
I suspect your first effort had so many power supply failures because of improper venting and cooling. This is not a trivial design, and I would suggest you either learn a lot more about thermal system design, or use a product which is from a company with a lot of experience in this area.
So, in short, yes, you can do it. It would work very well. But you will end up paying through the nose for the design. It would cost more for you to do it this way than it would for you to get Dell rackmount servers with dual power supplies in each. If this is a one-time project, I don't think the cost is worth the effort you are going to. I could see that you believe you won't be adequately served with individual power supplies, but you've got to buy better ones if that's the case. It would still be less expensive than designing (or having designed) a full rack case of this type.
-Adam
Good Idea: Doing your own yard work. Bad Idea: Doing your own dental work.
There is no good reason to have a single, central power supply for multiple CPUs, but there are several bad reasons:
Power supplies now are cheap and small, due to high demand. They are not any less efficient than a single supply would be (ie, a 70% efficient single supply would turn as much energy to heat as 20 70% efficient power supplies given the same load)
Were one machine to fail, unless you have some sort of hot swap in place, you have to shut off all the machines on the power supply.
A significant portion of your current at low voltages (3.3V, 5v, etc) are lost in the wiring from the power supply to the MB. Say your wiring is.01 ohm per foot, with 3 feet to the computer. 5V at 80A (8 MB) introduces a.8V drop across the copper, resulting in 64W being lost as heat, and the MB only getting 4.2V. (this is an exageration to show the point, were you to do this you'd have to make copper busses (say, 1/4" by 1/4" copper bar for each voltage) which would have lower resistance) Which is a main point in using high AC voltage for distribution: Higher voltage results in less losses for less copper and long distances. Don't make your power supply go for more than a few inches to your mobo unless you know what you're doing.
There are numerous other reasons, but I'd say efficiency and fault tolerance are the two biggest reasons to avoid this idea. I'm assuming that since you're considering this idea you're rolling in money, as a custom power supply (which is what you're after) of this size is not trivial.
-Adam
Some minds are like cement: Thouroughly mixed and permanently set.
If you cool the metal very very very slowly (ie, 50 degrees celsius over 1 week) then yes, you can cool it uniformly. Unfortunately it also requires the room to be at the same temperature as the metal, and, as most metals oxidize (especially at high temperatures) you would need to have a room devoid of oxygen (and other corrosive gasses).
Then you need to accoutn for the machinery which spins the molten metal, which will also be at this temperature... Very tricky indeed.
Technically unfeasable, but possible. No where near the same cost point as a precision ground mirror.
-Adam
Is that a firewall on your connection, or are you just happy to see me?
Saying that it is the responsability of the university to prevent the use of Napster (which, as of last ruling, is not illegal) would be to indicate that it is the responsability of all ISPs to prevent napster packets from flowing on their networks. Once they convince AOL, UUNET, SPRINT, and all the other backbone providers to stop Napster packets, then the schools should follow suit.
The university holds LITTLE responsibilty for the students actions. If a student breaks into a pawn shop and steals a laptop, the university isn't responsable just because the student rode the school's bus to and from the heist. The connection that the school provides to the internet is a service. They have policies concerning their use which place the results of improper use right back on the student.
If someone could come along and claim the university is culpable for the student's use of a school service...
-Adam
The other side of this page contains the answers to everything you've ever wanted to know.
Slashdot appeared to stand up when certian Microsoft documents and information on breaking past EULA's were posted here. What did they do? I don't think they took them down...
Then, of course, is the time when Slashdot allowed a certian author to quote Slashdot postings in his book (subsequently the book was not published due to the uproar, I believe).
There are a few other times when Slashdot, as a public forum, had information posted by users which other corporations were not happy about. In most cases, you can cite, as Slashdot has done in the past, that you are a public forum, and are not responsible for user postings.
Of course, the bottom line is, GAFL! (Get A Lawyer (derived from RTFM)). Comments from a bunch on people familiar with internet law will not replace an attorney's knowledge of both meatspace and internet law.
Go to the ClickThrough Agreement, then use the link above. Looks like they might be using cookies, or some other method which forces you to view the license page before viewing the download page.
You still don't have to click on the 'I Agree' button.
Go to the
download page of the HackSDMI website directly without going throught the click through link agreement page. This way you don't have to agree to anything to download the files (there isn't any warning or EULA on the download page).
Please note, I myself did NOT use the clickthrough to get to this page, or to find its address.
-Adam
Sometimes its good to stop and think, unless you're thinking, "Why am I crossing a freeway?"
Genetic Ubergeek Manipulation Project (GUMP) has just announced a breakthrough in gene therapy. They were able to splice the caffiene gene into the human genome.
"We are pleased to announce that the human body can manufacture caffiene. At this time we are only able to get mucous membranes to generate caffiene, but we are sure we'll be able to get other tissues to secrete this all important chemical in no time," said the groups founder Wally Heemuckle. Despite his rather haggard appearance (he looks like he hasn't slept for twelve days) he was able to continue, "And the cure is also just around the corner."
Other company employees were seen blowing their noses frequently, and placing the used tissues into bins labelled "To be processed".
This is Horatio Hornblower from passive 7, know one nose your news like we do. Goodnight.
-Adam
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
You've leaving out enough detail that it makes me wonder whether you actually know what's wrong with the computer.
Obviously VA won't support your installation of Mandrake. They will likely support the hardware (1 year warranty is normal, with support contracts extending it) and the pre-installed software.
If you want to get some real support from them, put their version of redhat back on and prove that it doesn't work. Telling them "I installed another OS and it doesn't work..." makes you a candidate for the USER=ID10T registry entry. If you must, install win98 on it and tell them exactly which hardware doesn't work. If you discover that win98 runs on the system just fine, and all the parts work, then VA delivered exactly what you paid for, and they are under no obligation to provide support for your non-standard use of their product.
Of course, it could be that you've done enough troubleshooting to indicate exactly what's wrong with the server, and shown VA that it is their problem. If so, then you certianly have a right to get VA to fix it. (but you should have given us a better proof that VA actually did something wrong here...)
-Adam
"I must know what you do to write about women and their feelings so well?" "It's easy. I think of a man, and take away reason and accountability." As good as it gets (movie)
Look at every other question of data storage. There are simple and easy answers, storing pictures is no different from storing documents.
In your case, it appears you want: Instant access Lots of space Cheap storage
In a typical situation, you use large HD for instant access, in a raid mirror for data integrity and safety. You also get a large capacity WORM drive for backups. Tape drives arereally your best choice.
In any storage situation, you face four questions:
How much storage do you need online
How much storage do you need nearline
How much storage do you need offline
How important is the data
Online storage would be a hard drive. You access this data weekly. (Fast, Big)
Nearline storage would be a tape changer, reel to reel, etc. This isn't used widely now as online storage is so inexpensive. You access this data several times a year. (Slow, Big)
Offline storage would be data stored on a media which is handled by a person. Change the tapes, put a CD/DVD-RAM, etc in. This is used primarily for backup and archive. You rarely access this data. (Slow, Labor required, Big)
The main reason to use near-line and offline were that they were less expensive than online. This is no longer the case unless you plan an online SCSI RAID.
The final question is backup. As you indicate, CD is too small. You can get tape drives that manage 40GB per tape, this would probably be your best bet. Remember to keep a complete backup off-site (fire, disaster, etc).
For your situation, I would again recommend a huge online RAID (40GB IDE drives in a mirror and striped configuration), and an automatic tape changer backup.
-Adam
Plaid ribbon campaign against code commenting:
If it was hard to write, it should be hard to understand.
You are confused. The virtual boy failed because it wasn't as fun to use as the game boy. That, and it can make one feel sick (in a variety of ways!).
IIRC, Pokemon was not released for the virtual boy, but recently there was a TV show which caused siezures in a significant number of children in Japan.
Lastly, only percentage of the population will get sick using goggles. Don't think that because you had a very bad experience that everyone else will too.
-Adam
Posted using last night's Mozilla build! Go Mozilla!
Well, for that matter, one could introduce servers for inbound and outbound internet communications which would re-format pictures (even out the least significant bits, etc) such that any trivial steganography is lost. This would not affect the majority of pictures that come across the wire, could be done on the fly, etc.
But, of course, better communication methods would be invented, and it is often better to discover the communication than it is to suppress it.
-Adam
A computer scientist is someone who, when told to "Go to Heck," sees the "go to," rather than the destination, as harmful.
[Redmond, WA]The privately held company, ICANNOT, has announced its plans to merge with ICANN. ICANNOT, whose owners are currently unknown, indicated that this is just a "...logical extension of their growth into the new, innovative market of Domain name sales."
An unnamed owner of ICANNOT began the online chat room press conference by stating, "We would like to help businesses protect their trademarks, names, and other holdings by preventing individuals from purchasing domain names, which may infringe on any current company or product, or which may be used in the future by a company or for a product. This will help consumers know they are dealing with a good company: they wouldn't have a domain name if they weren't good for the consumer."
Few questions were asked, though: the unnamed owner of ICANNOT signed off right after that statement, about the time a mysterious user, TPensonJackfield, signed on.
-Adam
Some people are going to leave a mark on this world, while others will leave a stain.
I can't even find an easy way to contact them on their web site to extend my displeasure in their actions.
I suppose I could always email the adminstrative contact for peta.com.
In fact, I would urge everyone who feels they should reconsider their action to write a NICE email to them. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. By nice I mean not insulting. These are intelligent people who feel they are doing something good. A logical, rational argument will go a LOT further with them than an "Eat flaming metal, PETA weirdos" email.
-Adam
Sensationalizing the plight of animals? Sensationalism has NO place in rational discussion.
There are diffrences between copyrights, patents, and trademarks. If you can't be bothered to understand them, then why do you bother do open your mouth?
I do understand them, so your question does not apply to this situation. I'm sorry if I gave anyone the impression that one has to enforce one's patent to keep it.
Please excuse me if I confused you, delmoi.
-Adam
"The truly great sysadmins could have BFGs." Dennis Chao on the new machine process management utility, "Doom"
The ISPs all laugh and go about their business, assuming that BT wouldn't sue them all.
The ISPs point their finger at W3C and say, "We were just using THEIR spec. THEY told us it was OK."
The courts show that for well over 10 years British Telecom was NOT enforcing its patent, and therefore loses any royalties gained from its use.
BT spends a few million pursuing this lawsuit, we all have a good laugh, and get on with our lives.
BT spends several million, lobbies for several years, and causes millions of people to volunteer their computer and bandwidth to the most massive DDOS attack ever conceived, targetting any computer related to BT attached to the internet, and simply kick them off by force. (ie, mark their report card, "Doesn't play nice with others.")
No matter what happens though, I doubt we'll have to change anything more than our terminology. I don't hyperlink. I just annotate my pages with relevant information, which may, or may not, be found on another page. These marks are made in english, and some browsers convert the marking to a highlight and automatically go to my reference if the marking is clicked. (sorry, I guess BT with have to go after people who make browsers now...)
-Adam
"For example, after I [found] myself being attacked by csh, csh was shot by friendly fire from behind, possibly by tcsh or xv, and my session was abruptly terminated. " Dennis Chao on the new machine process management utility, "Doom"
Slashdot Mirror
Very formal and cautious...
The FBI didn't need to review this interview, since they know that he is very careful with his wording. He answered every question by either determining not to answer, or by being very terse and formal. Oh well, it's better than nothing, and gives us a peek into how their minds operate. We'll end up with a report that is worded very carefully and scholarly. They won't leave anything out, but they aren't going to speculate or probe the possibilities. More of a technical specification than a discussion of Carnivore.
-Adam
But roses don't eat people... do they?
When you can't convince your friends that the millenium starts on Jan 1, 2001, what makes you think that you can convince them that the 500MHz processor A performs better for their particular use than the 1GHz processor B? Numbers count to people. In the same way that people celebrated the odometer of time switching all of its digits and calling it the new millenium, they will assume that, since 1000 is bigger than 500, then B is better than A. This is why computer stores often don't have the speed of an apple openly displayed next to the IBM PC compatibles.
Were wishes fishes in the sea, we'd all be wishy-washy.
Firstly, if your power supplies do not have a fan output, then you did not buy 'good' power supplies. Also, if you are experiencing a 20% failure rate over a period of 4 years, well, I think you may need to ask yourself why in the world you got such cheap junk to power your cluster. Don't expect to buy a good power supply for under $100[US], and even that much will only get you a mediocre one.
So, what you are saying is that you want a 'rack' with two or more large power supplies working in a tandem failover mode. This rack would contain supports for bare motherboards and other computer components. Each motherboard would have a power disconnect such that one could safely turn off and remove one motherboard and other components from the system without affecting other components of the system.
As far as your comments about not needing fans, I hope you are kidding. Say your single system uses about 200W. It will, due to (let's be generous here) 80% efficiency, draw about 250W from its source, converting a full 50W to heat. That may not seem like much, but it's enough to raise the ambient temperature to surpass the components ratings. Convection will work if the ambient temperature is 25C, but that means you have to take 50W of heat out of the room the case is in to keep the room at that constant temperature, and that is before the fact that you are converting 200W of energy into heat with the motherboard.
Say you want your rack to hold 20 MB, each eating 150W. The power suppl(y/ies) must give 3kW of power, turning 750W into heat. The motherboards turn maybe 100W into heat each. Therefore your case is a space heater capable of delivering 2750W of heat to its environment. This all depends on system load, CPU throttling, etc. Sorry, but convection cooling isn't going to move nearly 3kW of heat out of a rack mount case no matter how well it's designed. You will fry nearly everything in the case. At that point you not only need to use high-volume blowers to vent the case, but you must air-condition the room, ideally to below 25C.
I suspect your first effort had so many power supply failures because of improper venting and cooling. This is not a trivial design, and I would suggest you either learn a lot more about thermal system design, or use a product which is from a company with a lot of experience in this area.
So, in short, yes, you can do it. It would work very well. But you will end up paying through the nose for the design. It would cost more for you to do it this way than it would for you to get Dell rackmount servers with dual power supplies in each. If this is a one-time project, I don't think the cost is worth the effort you are going to. I could see that you believe you won't be adequately served with individual power supplies, but you've got to buy better ones if that's the case. It would still be less expensive than designing (or having designed) a full rack case of this type.
-Adam
Good Idea: Doing your own yard work.
Bad Idea: Doing your own dental work.
Power supplies now are cheap and small, due to high demand. They are not any less efficient than a single supply would be (ie, a 70% efficient single supply would turn as much energy to heat as 20 70% efficient power supplies given the same load)
Were one machine to fail, unless you have some sort of hot swap in place, you have to shut off all the machines on the power supply.
A significant portion of your current at low voltages (3.3V, 5v, etc) are lost in the wiring from the power supply to the MB. Say your wiring is .01 ohm per foot, with 3 feet to the computer. 5V at 80A (8 MB) introduces a .8V drop across the copper, resulting in 64W being lost as heat, and the MB only getting 4.2V. (this is an exageration to show the point, were you to do this you'd have to make copper busses (say, 1/4" by 1/4" copper bar for each voltage) which would have lower resistance) Which is a main point in using high AC voltage for distribution: Higher voltage results in less losses for less copper and long distances. Don't make your power supply go for more than a few inches to your mobo unless you know what you're doing.
There are numerous other reasons, but I'd say efficiency and fault tolerance are the two biggest reasons to avoid this idea. I'm assuming that since you're considering this idea you're rolling in money, as a custom power supply (which is what you're after) of this size is not trivial.
-Adam
Some minds are like cement: Thouroughly mixed and permanently set.
Please see the fact sheet before spreading misinformation:
The algorithm's developers have suggested the following pronunciation alternatives: "Reign Dahl," "Rain Doll" and "Rhine Dahl."
From the AES Fact Sheet.
-Adam
It's not trivial, but there is enough information out there that a suitably proficient hobbyist could do it. I would if I had time.
:-)
If anyone REALLY wants this done, perhaps you can motivate me. Email me and ask me to do it. Send me money, a used laptop, or some other motivator.
-Adam
My website (electronics, PIC uControllers, etc)
If you cool the metal very very very slowly (ie, 50 degrees celsius over 1 week) then yes, you can cool it uniformly. Unfortunately it also requires the room to be at the same temperature as the metal, and, as most metals oxidize (especially at high temperatures) you would need to have a room devoid of oxygen (and other corrosive gasses).
Then you need to accoutn for the machinery which spins the molten metal, which will also be at this temperature... Very tricky indeed.
Technically unfeasable, but possible. No where near the same cost point as a precision ground mirror.
-Adam
Is that a firewall on your connection, or are you just happy to see me?
Saying that it is the responsability of the university to prevent the use of Napster (which, as of last ruling, is not illegal) would be to indicate that it is the responsability of all ISPs to prevent napster packets from flowing on their networks. Once they convince AOL, UUNET, SPRINT, and all the other backbone providers to stop Napster packets, then the schools should follow suit.
The university holds LITTLE responsibilty for the students actions. If a student breaks into a pawn shop and steals a laptop, the university isn't responsable just because the student rode the school's bus to and from the heist. The connection that the school provides to the internet is a service. They have policies concerning their use which place the results of improper use right back on the student.
If someone could come along and claim the university is culpable for the student's use of a school service...
-Adam
The other side of this page contains the answers to everything you've ever wanted to know.
WWSD - What Would Slashdot Do?
Slashdot appeared to stand up when certian Microsoft documents and information on breaking past EULA's were posted here. What did they do? I don't think they took them down...
Then, of course, is the time when Slashdot allowed a certian author to quote Slashdot postings in his book (subsequently the book was not published due to the uproar, I believe).
There are a few other times when Slashdot, as a public forum, had information posted by users which other corporations were not happy about. In most cases, you can cite, as Slashdot has done in the past, that you are a public forum, and are not responsible for user postings.
Of course, the bottom line is, GAFL! (Get A Lawyer (derived from RTFM)). Comments from a bunch on people familiar with internet law will not replace an attorney's knowledge of both meatspace and internet law.
-Adam
Gee, we bring good things to life!
New instructions:
Go to the ClickThrough Agreement, then use the link above. Looks like they might be using cookies, or some other method which forces you to view the license page before viewing the download page.
You still don't have to click on the 'I Agree' button.
-Adam
This space for rent.
Go to the download page of the HackSDMI website directly without going throught the click through link agreement page. This way you don't have to agree to anything to download the files (there isn't any warning or EULA on the download page).
Please note, I myself did NOT use the clickthrough to get to this page, or to find its address.
-Adam
Sometimes its good to stop and think, unless you're thinking, "Why am I crossing a freeway?"
I'm sorry to have offended you, my comment was made in jest. I'm rather amused at all the attention this particular situation has received.
-Adam
Live like a king! Join the RIAA and fight against terrorist music spammer scum today!
Doesn't the license Gnome uses restrict mentioning the name 'Gnome' in the same sentance as GUIs that haven't begged forgiveness yet?
-Adam
Not only will this device enable me to conquer the world, it also turns kittens into poptarts.
Genetic Ubergeek Manipulation Project (GUMP) has just announced a breakthrough in gene therapy. They were able to splice the caffiene gene into the human genome.
"We are pleased to announce that the human body can manufacture caffiene. At this time we are only able to get mucous membranes to generate caffiene, but we are sure we'll be able to get other tissues to secrete this all important chemical in no time," said the groups founder Wally Heemuckle. Despite his rather haggard appearance (he looks like he hasn't slept for twelve days) he was able to continue, "And the cure is also just around the corner."
Other company employees were seen blowing their noses frequently, and placing the used tissues into bins labelled "To be processed".
This is Horatio Hornblower from passive 7, know one nose your news like we do. Goodnight.
-Adam
Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
I know, but I still thought it funny. ;-)
-Adam
There's progress and congress.
So the new name for the Linux version is, what, LAIM?
People who use LAIM will be called LAIMers.
And that one actor on Star Wars episode one will sue when AOL gets the domain name LAIM
-Adam
How are we clapping?
I have no idea...
You've leaving out enough detail that it makes me wonder whether you actually know what's wrong with the computer.
Obviously VA won't support your installation of Mandrake. They will likely support the hardware (1 year warranty is normal, with support contracts extending it) and the pre-installed software.
If you want to get some real support from them, put their version of redhat back on and prove that it doesn't work. Telling them "I installed another OS and it doesn't work..." makes you a candidate for the USER=ID10T registry entry. If you must, install win98 on it and tell them exactly which hardware doesn't work. If you discover that win98 runs on the system just fine, and all the parts work, then VA delivered exactly what you paid for, and they are under no obligation to provide support for your non-standard use of their product.
Of course, it could be that you've done enough troubleshooting to indicate exactly what's wrong with the server, and shown VA that it is their problem. If so, then you certianly have a right to get VA to fix it. (but you should have given us a better proof that VA actually did something wrong here...)
-Adam
"I must know what you do to write about women and their feelings so well?"
"It's easy. I think of a man, and take away reason and accountability."
As good as it gets (movie)
Look at every other question of data storage. There are simple and easy answers, storing pictures is no different from storing documents.
In your case, it appears you want:
Instant access
Lots of space
Cheap storage
In a typical situation, you use large HD for instant access, in a raid mirror for data integrity and safety. You also get a large capacity WORM drive for backups. Tape drives arereally your best choice.
In any storage situation, you face four questions:
How much storage do you need online
How much storage do you need nearline
How much storage do you need offline
How important is the data
Online storage would be a hard drive. You access this data weekly. (Fast, Big)
Nearline storage would be a tape changer, reel to reel, etc. This isn't used widely now as online storage is so inexpensive. You access this data several times a year. (Slow, Big)
Offline storage would be data stored on a media which is handled by a person. Change the tapes, put a CD/DVD-RAM, etc in. This is used primarily for backup and archive. You rarely access this data. (Slow, Labor required, Big)
The main reason to use near-line and offline were that they were less expensive than online. This is no longer the case unless you plan an online SCSI RAID.
The final question is backup. As you indicate, CD is too small. You can get tape drives that manage 40GB per tape, this would probably be your best bet. Remember to keep a complete backup off-site (fire, disaster, etc).
For your situation, I would again recommend a huge online RAID (40GB IDE drives in a mirror and striped configuration), and an automatic tape changer backup.
-Adam
Plaid ribbon campaign against code commenting:
If it was hard to write, it should be hard to understand.
You are confused. The virtual boy failed because it wasn't as fun to use as the game boy. That, and it can make one feel sick (in a variety of ways!).
IIRC, Pokemon was not released for the virtual boy, but recently there was a TV show which caused siezures in a significant number of children in Japan.
Lastly, only percentage of the population will get sick using goggles. Don't think that because you had a very bad experience that everyone else will too.
-Adam
Posted using last night's Mozilla build! Go Mozilla!
Well, for that matter, one could introduce servers for inbound and outbound internet communications which would re-format pictures (even out the least significant bits, etc) such that any trivial steganography is lost. This would not affect the majority of pictures that come across the wire, could be done on the fly, etc.
But, of course, better communication methods would be invented, and it is often better to discover the communication than it is to suppress it.
-Adam
A computer scientist is someone who, when told to "Go to Heck," sees the "go to," rather than the destination, as harmful.
[Redmond, WA]The privately held company, ICANNOT, has announced its plans to merge with ICANN. ICANNOT, whose owners are currently unknown, indicated that this is just a "...logical extension of their growth into the new, innovative market of Domain name sales."
An unnamed owner of ICANNOT began the online chat room press conference by stating, "We would like to help businesses protect their trademarks, names, and other holdings by preventing individuals from purchasing domain names, which may infringe on any current company or product, or which may be used in the future by a company or for a product. This will help consumers know they are dealing with a good company: they wouldn't have a domain name if they weren't good for the consumer."
Few questions were asked, though: the unnamed owner of ICANNOT signed off right after that statement, about the time a mysterious user, TPensonJackfield, signed on.
-Adam
Some people are going to leave a mark on this world, while others will leave a stain.
"[New find] Aussie Leeanna Walsman [will] take on the physically-demanding role of a new highly-killed bounty hunter."
Poor Aussie. I wonder how often one needs to be killed in a movie before one gains the fame of being 'highly-killed'?
-Adam
Morale will continue until the beatings improve!
I can't even find an easy way to contact them on their web site to extend my displeasure in their actions.
I suppose I could always email the adminstrative contact for peta.com.
In fact, I would urge everyone who feels they should reconsider their action to write a NICE email to them. If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all. By nice I mean not insulting. These are intelligent people who feel they are doing something good. A logical, rational argument will go a LOT further with them than an "Eat flaming metal, PETA weirdos" email.
-Adam
Sensationalizing the plight of animals? Sensationalism has NO place in rational discussion.
There are diffrences between copyrights, patents, and trademarks. If you can't be bothered to understand them, then why do you bother do open your mouth?
I do understand them, so your question does not apply to this situation. I'm sorry if I gave anyone the impression that one has to enforce one's patent to keep it.
Please excuse me if I confused you, delmoi.
-Adam
"The truly great sysadmins could have BFGs."
Dennis Chao on the new machine process management utility, "Doom"
The ISPs all laugh and go about their business, assuming that BT wouldn't sue them all.
The ISPs point their finger at W3C and say, "We were just using THEIR spec. THEY told us it was OK."
The courts show that for well over 10 years British Telecom was NOT enforcing its patent, and therefore loses any royalties gained from its use.
BT spends a few million pursuing this lawsuit, we all have a good laugh, and get on with our lives.
BT spends several million, lobbies for several years, and causes millions of people to volunteer their computer and bandwidth to the most massive DDOS attack ever conceived, targetting any computer related to BT attached to the internet, and simply kick them off by force. (ie, mark their report card, "Doesn't play nice with others.")
No matter what happens though, I doubt we'll have to change anything more than our terminology. I don't hyperlink. I just annotate my pages with relevant information, which may, or may not, be found on another page. These marks are made in english, and some browsers convert the marking to a highlight and automatically go to my reference if the marking is clicked. (sorry, I guess BT with have to go after people who make browsers now...)
-Adam
"For example,
after I [found] myself being attacked by csh,
csh was shot by friendly fire from behind,
possibly by tcsh or xv,
and my session was abruptly terminated. "
Dennis Chao on the new machine process management utility, "Doom"