I think people will always want printed books, as there is something much more real about them. They give you a much greater sense of ownership whan an e-book, and people will always want to feel that they got good value for their money.
They also are more flexible than e-books in some ways. They can be read anywhere, without needing any power source, they never expire, and no-one can remotely revoke your right to read a book you have in your hand.
In an increasingly virtual, complicated and digitized world, people more than ever want to hold on to something simple and tangible.
It's just not the same curling up in front of the fire with a palmtop.
If the protection can be circumvented by holding down shift to disable autorun, and this is a documented feature of Windows, doesn't that make Windows a circumvention device?
I'd love to see their reaction when some of the kids, on being told that they're not selling any albums at $/ 13.99 because it's available on the net, suggest charging/$ 1-2 for it instead.
If you include things such as RFID tags, and non-removable store security devices, as well as consumer devices, then I think the figure will be much higher, at least 70%.
Maybe only 20% will contain some kind of electronic device that is useful to the wearer. That sounds more realistic.
> "The Thames is a perfect location to make use
> of this vehicle as it has no speed limit and
> is greatly under-utilised."
I think there is a speed limit on the Thames, or at least on certain areas of it. It's set at 5 knots (about 8mph) IIRC. Check with the Port of London Authority, PLA.
I had a look there, but didn't have time to go through it all. Someone please correct this if I am wrong.
Virus, hackers, script kiddies et al serve the same functions in cyberspace as viruses and predators do in nature.
They weed out those not strong enough to survive, ensuring that the next generation is stronger and more resilient.
If it wasn't for the lessons learned and problems fixed during numerous previous virus and hacker attacks, the damage caused by viruses suck as Sobig and Blaster would have been catastrophic.
I don't see that PCI-SIG had much choice here either, as they must at all times defend their trademark, or risk having it revoked.
For example, if they take no action against him, then a later defendant may claim that by taking no action against this site, they created an implied license to use their trademark without permission.
I know that sone people will immediately decide this is a bad thing, but wait a moment.
Almost all corridors, platforms and ticket halls on the London Underground (LU) are already covered by closed circuit TV.
These are used to look for congestion, people in difficulty, and criminal behaviour ( mostly pickpockets).
However, on the larger stations, such as Bank, there are hundreds of cameras, which makes the monitoring a very difficult task.
This task would be easy for a computer with pattern recognition software, as commuters on the LU always follow one pattern. They all move with a purpose. Going to a platform, leaving the station, changing trains. This is easy for the computer to spot.
This also makes it easy to spot someone who, for example, has been moving in and out of the crowd in an exit hall for some minutes, but has gone nowhere, and appears to have no purpose to his movement pattern.
The computer can then flag this and alert an operator who can respond appropriatly, eg by sending security personnel to arrest a known pickpocket, station staff to assist a lost tourist or drunk, or medical personnel for someone who has become ill.
Given the vast number of cameras, the computer could do a much more consistent job of monitoring the cameras, without any predudice about race or style of dress. This should result in a safer system.
A system like this would not be much use on a street or in a shopping mall, however, as the range of normal behaviour there is much to broad to allow for any obviously abnormal behaviour patterns.
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PS please ignore any spelling errors, as I have a huge hangover.
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When I get this, do I get my Puritan style hat and ducking stool thrown in?
How about just using slightly larger cable ducts in the walls? Then you can always thread more cables or fibres later without screwing up the plasterwork.
Is is just me, or did the first speech to the American nation made by the president seem very reminiscent of Winston Churchill's "Fight them on the Beaches" speech?
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I think people will always want printed books, as there is something much more real about them. They give you a much greater sense of ownership whan an e-book, and people will always want to feel that they got good value for their money.
They also are more flexible than e-books in some ways. They can be read anywhere, without needing any power source, they never expire, and no-one can remotely revoke your right to read a book you have in your hand.
In an increasingly virtual, complicated and digitized world, people more than ever want to hold on to something simple and tangible.
It's just not the same curling up in front of the fire with a palmtop.
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"So, be sure to watch next year's elections for furry white mice."
I'm sure there's a Douglas Adams / HHGTTG reference here somewhere......
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If the protection can be circumvented by holding down shift to disable autorun, and this is a documented feature of Windows, doesn't that make Windows a circumvention device?
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I'd love to see their reaction when some of the kids, on being told that they're not selling any albums at $/ 13.99 because it's available on the net, suggest charging /$ 1-2 for it instead.
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It's like the old saying. "Every time Man builds a better mouse trap, nature just builds better mice."
Let's see who gets bored first, shall we?
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If you include things such as RFID tags, and non-removable store security devices, as well as consumer devices, then I think the figure will be much higher, at least 70%.
Maybe only 20% will contain some kind of electronic device that is useful to the wearer. That sounds more realistic.
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So would you have to be accompanied by Catherine Bach for the Dukes of Hazzard option?
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I can see the market for the mod kits now...
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> "The Thames is a perfect location to make use
> of this vehicle as it has no speed limit and
> is greatly under-utilised."
I think there is a speed limit on the Thames, or at least on certain areas of it. It's set at 5 knots (about 8mph) IIRC. Check with the Port of London Authority, PLA.
I had a look there, but didn't have time to go through it all. Someone please correct this if I am wrong.
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Just keep an eye on the skips (dumpsters) where the computing facility dumps it's rubbish. The packaging from the new machines will be easy to spot.
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Virus, hackers, script kiddies et al serve the same functions in cyberspace as viruses and predators do in nature.
They weed out those not strong enough to survive, ensuring that the next generation is stronger and more resilient.
If it wasn't for the lessons learned and problems fixed during numerous previous virus and hacker attacks, the damage caused by viruses suck as Sobig and Blaster would have been catastrophic.
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This is also how I understand it.
I don't see that PCI-SIG had much choice here either, as they must at all times defend their trademark, or risk having it revoked.
For example, if they take no action against him, then a later defendant may claim that by taking no action against this site, they created an implied license to use their trademark without permission.
However, IANAL.
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It wouldn't be a Monday without someone launching a new media format or network protocol.
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Just fix a reed switch somewhere where her hand can rest at night, and have her wear a ring with a small magnet in it.
:')
If she moves the ring next to the reed switch, it goes off.
For the siren, I seem to recall Maplin selling a nice one that was designed to replace factory steam whistles. about 142db IIRC. Should do the job
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I wonder if it would work in the UK, without the other wireless and electrical gear by the motorways interfering with it?
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I know that sone people will immediately decide this is a bad thing, but wait a moment.
Almost all corridors, platforms and ticket halls on the London Underground (LU) are already covered by closed circuit TV.
These are used to look for congestion, people in difficulty, and criminal behaviour ( mostly pickpockets).
However, on the larger stations, such as Bank, there are hundreds of cameras, which makes the monitoring a very difficult task.
This task would be easy for a computer with pattern recognition software, as commuters on the LU always follow one pattern. They all move with a purpose. Going to a platform, leaving the station, changing trains. This is easy for the computer to spot.
This also makes it easy to spot someone who, for example, has been moving in and out of the crowd in an exit hall for some minutes, but has gone nowhere, and appears to have no purpose to his movement pattern.
The computer can then flag this and alert an operator who can respond appropriatly, eg by sending security personnel to arrest a known pickpocket, station staff to assist a lost tourist or drunk, or medical personnel for someone who has become ill.
Given the vast number of cameras, the computer could do a much more consistent job of monitoring the cameras, without any predudice about race or style of dress. This should result in a safer system.
A system like this would not be much use on a street or in a shopping mall, however, as the range of normal behaviour there is much to broad to allow for any obviously abnormal behaviour patterns.
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PS please ignore any spelling errors, as I have a huge hangover.
What about W for Witch?
When I get this, do I get my Puritan style hat and ducking stool thrown in?
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IIRC, Someone constructed a device that looked like a pair of binoculars, but had a pair of tightly focused ultrasound transducers at the front.
The device was set to emit a very narrow beam at a frequency and power that would be inaudible to people, but extremely painfull to horses.
Someone used this to try to knock a horse out of a race, and clean up on the betting.
This was several years ago I believe.
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IIRC, when I was at UKC in 1997, Sun brought their demo stand round to show off the latest workstations and servers.
It was basically an 18-wheeler with an adapted body, that expanded on hydraulics once the vehicle was in place, doubling the width of the body.
The internal space was quite impressive.
Mayve something like this, if there is room to use it at the intended venue.
It's no use having a great mobile classroom in an 18-wheeler if it can't fit through the gate of the rural school.
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>What doesn't kill me can only make me stronger.....
And incredibly pissed off.
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How about just using slightly larger cable ducts in the walls? Then you can always thread more cables or fibres later without screwing up the plasterwork.
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The BBC news site is still responding, albeit slowly. news.bbc.co.uk Escoutaire When a dream dreams the dreamer, the dreams the real.
Is is just me, or did the first speech to the American nation made by the president seem very reminiscent of Winston Churchill's "Fight them on the Beaches" speech?
Though just imagine the expenses claim for mileage, plus the extra wear and tear of driving across the Bearing Straight.