Ok... I've worked with smart cards and biometrics (moreso biometrics...)... and the problem with this is that over time, the fingerprint gets degraded, simply due to wear and tear on the fingerprint.
Storing this on a smartcard is not what we want, but a "history" of the fingerprint.
This way, over time, the print will be "refreshed" on the card, and reject the oldest, lowest scoring print.
Madnick argued that perfect interoperability, which would allow products to be substituted for each other with no performance degradation, was a theoretical impossibility. "It would be surprising if two different products behaved exactly alike," he told the court Wednesday.
Ok then... so what about the examples that you gave earlier...
But KDE is a computer program designed to run on top of the Linux operating system, as Hodges pointed out. Madnick conceded that was true, and instead suggested GNOME as an example. But GNOME performs the same function as KDE on a computer equipped with the Linux operating system.
This is VERY funny... on one hand, it's "theoretical impossibility" to have TWO INDEPENDENT systems that can "be substituted for each other with no performance degradation"...
Yet he uses the PERFECT example of doing such... KDE and GNOME.
This stuff is so funny, it writes itself...
On a bit of a serious note, IS there any performance degradation between KDE and GNOME?
I must be REALLY "sticking it to the man"... since I don't even have cable. Hell, I don't even have ANY pay service for TV. I just get all 5 (4 good reception) channels for "free".
So I skip ALL of his commercials.
BTW, can someone put up "The Osbournes" on Hotline?
Talk to your state Job Service (or something like it) and find out if what they did is a defacto firing, you MAY be able to collect unemployment if you quit. I had a job, and they were unable to make payroll. Called up Job Service, and found out that there were a few steps to take, but essentially, yes, I could collect unemployment if I quit.
Tell everyone in the IT to stick together, and you may be able to "convince" the upper management, that going through with this pay cut, at ANY time, would be a "Bad Thing"
PS... Start getting that resume polished up right now...
Between stores' "frequent shopper" or loyalty cards and biometrics?
Right now, they track all sorts of stuff (I used to work at a grocery store that implemented a loyalty card program)... with biometrics it's even easier.
On the plus side, since biometrics are perceived to be "more secure" than a loyalty card, let's add the possibility to store your payment information in a Windows IIS Server that is located at the central database.
Now you can even pay as well as sending your buying habits...
I've worked with biometrics... once you get past the bullsh^H^H^H^H^H^H white papers... its actually one more piece to go wrong with the system.
Like most releases of source code for commercial engines, the data for sounds, maps, textures, models etc is not released with the code. that's why it couldn't be run.
Ahhhh... but if you go to Descent Developer Network you can select the FreeSpace 2 link, and receive specifications on how the data is comprised for the sounds, maps, textures, models etc.
Granted you STILL WOULDN'T be able to play the game, but you now have more insight on the data to mod the current game...
The problem with OPPA (as its currently called) is obvious (to those who read the article).
Unfortunately, this legislation looks likely it would pass, since it isn't as obvious to what's really going on...
The second is "nonsensitive" information, and among that will include your name, address, and records of anything you buy or surf on the Internet.
Under the act, business can't collect or divulge the sensitive bits without your express consent, but anything classified as nonsensitive can be freely collected and sold at will.
Sales of jackboots rose dramatically, to a all-time high in April, 2002.
When asked about the accessories that were sold with the jackboots, the store owner had this to say: "Well, they bought a lot of DoorBusters and ski masks. Though I thought they would be interested in bulletproof vests, they said that where they're going, they don't need to worry about that."
Along with the sales spike in jackboots, MP3 players, also known as "The Devil", have started to slump.
"Yeah, well, we heard about the sales spike of jackboots, and decided it just wasn't worth it anymore." said Timmy Malone, admitted pirate. "They're taking all of the fun out of it now, with rummaging through our stuff." Right after the interview, Timmy was kicked in the groin and arrested.
Local police chief was quoted as saying "I wish we had this much power."
When asked about the tactics that this new intellectual police, or "iPolice", they said that there was nothing to see here, and to move along.
Linux has a 'hidden cost' a higher learning curve that other OSes.
I disagree with that assertion... for general USE of Linux compared to Windows. In fact, my wife (NON-Technical in every aspect), actually liked Linux (Mandrake 8.2) more than Windows 2K... she said that it's more intuitive.
However, I would agree only partially about installing new packages under it, versus Windows. Windows seems a bit easier. (Though the Drake utils makes it pretty easy.)
It seems ad-supported software preys on people's urge to try to get something for nothing. Do these adware companies appeal to our lowest urges?
Yes. Anything that says "free," people want. But eventually people will realize there's not really such thing as "free" software. It comes with a price--in this case the annoyance of advertising, or possibly privacy violations.
Emphasis mine...
What's this guys address so I can send him a distro of Linux?
The Sigma-Box plugs into the motherboard using 2 cables, 1 for the SCR, and the other USB.
I've been trying to get it to work (PC/SC) under Win2K, but there are no drivers that appear to work. The demonstration app goes directly to the hardware to talk.
He's been coding for the past 20 years in one form or another. He's done tons with computers, everything from programming Windows to designing and building controls using Z80 CPUs... and everything in between.
Lately, he's been working as an independent contractor for programming Windows. He's been offered a position doing architecture design. He loves coding, and will probably do much, though not getting paid for it.
He feels that this is a very good step up, and no longer a "code monkey". He doesn't want to be in management (feels it would be the touch of death for him), and feels the same with any other position.
Long story short, he loves programming, but after 20+ years, he's going into archetecture of software. Programming definately helped him get to this level in his career.
There's no right to make money at any given activity. The courts don't exist to protect business plans. It's the same issue we've been talking about with respect to the RIAA, the cue cat, and proprietary software.
Actually... what I was attempting (poorly) to say here, is...
If the DMCA is in violation of the First Amendment, it should be stricken down.
Now apply that logic to the current business... if the DMCA (overreaches) and causes businesses to fail, should the DMCA get scrutinized for harming and interfering with businesses.
Now with your arguement, I would have to say... it depends. Is the business legal? If so, then parts (all) of the DMCA should be ruled unconstitutional. If the business is operating illegally, then too bad for the bad business plan.
If the previous court cases involving the DMCA and 2600 DO influence the 9th District (which may or may not happen)...
My question is simple... what happens to the company, if it doesn't get approved?
They are currently sell only one product... the DVD Copier, and giving away DVD Photo Pro... is that enough to sell and have the company not go away?
If it's ruled that the DVD Copier software is not legal... could that fact actually influence it to be legal, since the DMCA would then effectively put (a) company(ies) out of business?
According to their own Press Release they are going on the offensive...
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If it's in Peru, no worries ...
If it's in USA, no worries ...
Meaning that the data on it is no longer valid? ...
If it can't the aformentioned article gets scary.
Storing this on a smartcard is not what we want, but a "history" of the fingerprint.
This way, over time, the print will be "refreshed" on the card, and reject the oldest, lowest scoring print.
however, how is the RIAA going to make their $$$ that way ...
So .. in conclusion ... the RIAA, in the "intrest of the artist" will oppose this ...
Ok then ... so what about the examples that you gave earlier ...
But KDE is a computer program designed to run on top of the Linux operating system, as Hodges pointed out. Madnick conceded that was true, and instead suggested GNOME as an example. But GNOME performs the same function as KDE on a computer equipped with the Linux operating system.
This is VERY funny ... on one hand, it's "theoretical impossibility" to have TWO INDEPENDENT systems that can "be substituted for each other with no performance degradation" ...
Yet he uses the PERFECT example of doing such ... KDE and GNOME.
This stuff is so funny, it writes itself ...
On a bit of a serious note, IS there any performance degradation between KDE and GNOME?
So I skip ALL of his commercials.
BTW, can someone put up "The Osbournes" on Hotline?
Of course the spacesuits would have to be decontaminated.
I know ... why not have the astronauts strip in space, then float over to the awaiting spacecraft ...
Seriously though ... can we prevent it? My bet would be that we can't be 100% guarenteed that we'd get all the bacteria/critters.
Tell everyone in the IT to stick together, and you may be able to "convince" the upper management, that going through with this pay cut, at ANY time, would be a "Bad Thing"
PS ... Start getting that resume polished up right now ...
Right now, they track all sorts of stuff (I used to work at a grocery store that implemented a loyalty card program) ... with biometrics it's even easier.
On the plus side, since biometrics are perceived to be "more secure" than a loyalty card, let's add the possibility to store your payment information in a Windows IIS Server that is located at the central database.
Now you can even pay as well as sending your buying habits ...
I've worked with biometrics ... once you get past the bullsh^H^H^H^H^H^H white papers ... its actually one more piece to go wrong with the system.
Ahhhh ... but if you go to Descent Developer Network you can select the FreeSpace 2 link, and receive specifications on how the data is comprised for the sounds, maps, textures, models etc.
Granted you STILL WOULDN'T be able to play the game, but you now have more insight on the data to mod the current game ...
Unfortunately, this legislation looks likely it would pass, since it isn't as obvious to what's really going on ...
The second is "nonsensitive" information, and among that will include your name, address, and records of anything you buy or surf on the Internet.
Under the act, business can't collect or divulge the sensitive bits without your express consent, but anything classified as nonsensitive can be freely collected and sold at will.
When asked about the accessories that were sold with the jackboots, the store owner had this to say: "Well, they bought a lot of DoorBusters and ski masks. Though I thought they would be interested in bulletproof vests, they said that where they're going, they don't need to worry about that."
Along with the sales spike in jackboots, MP3 players, also known as "The Devil", have started to slump.
"Yeah, well, we heard about the sales spike of jackboots, and decided it just wasn't worth it anymore." said Timmy Malone, admitted pirate. "They're taking all of the fun out of it now, with rummaging through our stuff." Right after the interview, Timmy was kicked in the groin and arrested.
Local police chief was quoted as saying "I wish we had this much power."
When asked about the tactics that this new intellectual police, or "iPolice", they said that there was nothing to see here, and to move along.
I disagree with that assertion ... for general USE of Linux compared to Windows. In fact, my wife (NON-Technical in every aspect), actually liked Linux (Mandrake 8.2) more than Windows 2K ... she said that it's more intuitive.
However, I would agree only partially about installing new packages under it, versus Windows. Windows seems a bit easier. (Though the Drake utils makes it pretty easy.)
Yes. Anything that says "free," people want. But eventually people will realize there's not really such thing as "free" software. It comes with a price--in this case the annoyance of advertising, or possibly privacy violations.
Emphasis mine ...
What's this guys address so I can send him a distro of Linux?
Here's are the specifications for that chip.
The Sigma-Box plugs into the motherboard using 2 cables, 1 for the SCR, and the other USB.
I've been trying to get it to work (PC/SC) under Win2K, but there are no drivers that appear to work. The demonstration app goes directly to the hardware to talk.
Like the ESRB ratings that are already on all video game titles?
Ok ... my post was this ...
I guess I may be denser than some, but what is the news here?
We have a LOCAL LAW (important part) that states that children < 17 cannot play certain titles of video games.
We have a judge that says that the law is OK.
These must be the same people that say that certain movie titles are not appropriate for children < 17.
So again ... I fail to see what the problem is here.
We have a LOCAL LAW (important part) that states that children We have a judge that says that the law is OK.
These must be the same people that say that certain movie titles are not appropriate for children So again ... I fail to see what the problem is here.
Lately, he's been working as an independent contractor for programming Windows. He's been offered a position doing architecture design. He loves coding, and will probably do much, though not getting paid for it.
He feels that this is a very good step up, and no longer a "code monkey". He doesn't want to be in management (feels it would be the touch of death for him), and feels the same with any other position.
Long story short, he loves programming, but after 20+ years, he's going into archetecture of software. Programming definately helped him get to this level in his career.
Uhmmm ... don't you mean "Whatever wiggles your paddle..." ?
Hmmm ... 2000+ calls may do something about the problem.
Actually ... what I was attempting (poorly) to say here, is ...
If the DMCA is in violation of the First Amendment, it should be stricken down.
Now apply that logic to the current business ... if the DMCA (overreaches) and causes businesses to fail, should the DMCA get scrutinized for harming and interfering with businesses.
Now with your arguement, I would have to say ... it depends. Is the business legal? If so, then parts (all) of the DMCA should be ruled unconstitutional. If the business is operating illegally, then too bad for the bad business plan.
My question is simple ... what happens to the company, if it doesn't get approved?
They are currently sell only one product ... the DVD Copier, and giving away DVD Photo Pro ... is that enough to sell and have the company not go away?
If it's ruled that the DVD Copier software is not legal ... could that fact actually influence it to be legal, since the DMCA would then effectively put (a) company(ies) out of business?
According to their own Press Release they are going on the offensive ...
Best wishes ... and good luck.
http://www.cdrinfo.com/burnerscorner/winxp_1.shtml
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http://windows.oreilly.com/news/pchardnut_0900.ht
http://www.exactaudiocopy.de/
http://saturn.med.nyu.edu/help/burner/hfs.html
http://www.mp3machine.com/mac/CD_RIPPERS/
http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/CD-Writing-HOWTO.html
http://www.xiph.org/paranoia/
Thanks for letting me know where I can find how to copy more CDs ... :)