If you read slashdot regularly and *still* use IE, you've got bigger problems than the occasional redirect to Mr. Goatse. How it is that any informed, intelligent person still uses that POS software is beyond me.
Go ahead and mod me flamebait if you must. I've got karma to burn. Besides, what good is all that karma if you can't share it. Merry Christmas.
The Directv/Tivo fee is $5/month per account, regardless of how many Tivo boxes you have. But don't forget the mirroring fee, which is $5 per DirecTV receiver (Tivo or not) beyond the first one.
DirecTV with Tivo definitely rocks. Not knocking the DIY spirit of this whole discussion, but for those of us with too many other DIY projects, Tivo is definately an awesome product. And judging by some of the hardware prices quoted for building a Tivo lookalike, it's comparatively "low budget" as well.
"Though I don't know why you would buy lifetime service instead of paying the $4/month for service through DirecTV"
Actually, for the Directv/Tivo unit, you can't. There is no lifetime service option with Directv/Tivo, only the Tivo standalone units. You have to pay $5/month to Directv, who presumably shares some of that with Tivo. Plus, if you sign up for the full DTV package (HBO,Starz,etc) the $5 fee is waived.
Don't get me wrong... the ability to verify that your vote is tabulated (which this system claims to do) is a good thing. But I keep reading endless articles about how just adding a "paper trail" to any voting system makes it magically all better, without addressing any of the security issues.
The mechanical lever machines many of us use don't generate a paper trail either, and you don't see anyone all up in arms about that. Besides, how many people will really hold on to their paper ballot (slashdotters not included), on the off chance that voting irregularities are discovered.
I'm not trying to troll here, but I really don't see that the paper trail is all that important. Instead, there should be a push to developing and certifying an open source voting system that can be trusted. If that includes a verifiable paper trail, all that better.
"The blackout investigation homepage lists all NERC's documents relating to this event" http://www.nerc.com/~filez/blackout.html Wonder if they have a/~warez directory too.
"Who is going to lose their job because telemarketers wont be allowed to call people who arent going to buy their products anyway?"
No shit. Marketing people are always falling all over themselves trying to narrow in on their target market. If anything, they should be glad that their target market has been narrowed by about 50%.
The software company "Navitaire" has announced they are changing their name to "Naivete". A company spokeperson stated "our new corporate name better reflects our understanding of copyright law."
Well, I did actually read the article (again), and while I wasn't suggesting that a $20 PC can replace the whole "interface and system" of the Simputer, it is certainly an alternative worth considering - particularly since there seems to be some difficulty delivering the system at the price originally stated in the article.
I think the last paragraph of the SciAm article say is best:
"Perhaps the greatest obstacle for the Simputer, though, is cost. Will people in developing countries be able to justify the expenditure of $250 on a device that may be helpful but is not essential? When so many communities in the Third World still lack clean drinking water and adequate medical facilities, are computers really a priority?"
The Simputer vision is a good and noble one, but it seems there are more economically feasable ways to meet that vision, especially wnen considering the amount of PC's that are thrown away annually.
"What's the point when for $200 the "poor" could by a Linux pc from Wal-Mart"
Why spend $200 on a walmart PC, when you can get a used PC for $20. I just bought 6 of them (Pentium 200, 96MB, 2.5GB, CD, floppy, modem, 10/100 ethernet) to replace some older 286's we have (yes, there are still uses for these old machines)
Sure it doesn't run Half-Life, but for the needs of "poor" people without a PC, it would be more than adequate. Besides it keeps it from ending up in a landfill.
"Indeed, bubbloy will be part of the product line of Liquidmetal Technologies, which is famous for adding spring to golf clubs and tennis rackets, but also develops material"
So, when can we expect to see the T-1000 added to their product line?
Indeed, bubbloy will be part of the product line of Liquidmetal Technologies, which is famous for adding spring to golf clubs and tennis rackets, but also develops material
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If you read slashdot regularly and *still* use IE, you've got bigger problems than the occasional redirect to Mr. Goatse. How it is that any informed, intelligent person still uses that POS software is beyond me.
Go ahead and mod me flamebait if you must. I've got karma to burn. Besides, what good is all that karma if you can't share it. Merry Christmas.
Actually, I love the Tivo Showcases (yes they are ads, but some are pretty good).
Anyone catch the Mint Brothers showcase? Funnier than hell, especially if you grew up in (as opposed to were born in) the 80's. Ahh, the memories.
Check out the clips on their website. Don't miss the Tasty Xtras... they are the best part.
The Directv/Tivo fee is $5/month per account, regardless of how many Tivo boxes you have. But don't forget the mirroring fee, which is $5 per DirecTV receiver (Tivo or not) beyond the first one.
DirecTV with Tivo definitely rocks. Not knocking the DIY spirit of this whole discussion, but for those of us with too many other DIY projects, Tivo is definately an awesome product. And judging by some of the hardware prices quoted for building a Tivo lookalike, it's comparatively "low budget" as well.
"Though I don't know why you would buy lifetime service instead of paying the $4/month for service through DirecTV"
Actually, for the Directv/Tivo unit, you can't. There is no lifetime service option with Directv/Tivo, only the Tivo standalone units. You have to pay $5/month to Directv, who presumably shares some of that with Tivo. Plus, if you sign up for the full DTV package (HBO,Starz,etc) the $5 fee is waived.
while wearing your tinfoil hat?
Don't get me wrong... the ability to verify that your vote is tabulated (which this system claims to do) is a good thing. But I keep reading endless articles about how just adding a "paper trail" to any voting system makes it magically all better, without addressing any of the security issues.
The mechanical lever machines many of us use don't generate a paper trail either, and you don't see anyone all up in arms about that. Besides, how many people will really hold on to their paper ballot (slashdotters not included), on the off chance that voting irregularities are discovered.
I'm not trying to troll here, but I really don't see that the paper trail is all that important. Instead, there should be a push to developing and certifying an open source voting system that can be trusted. If that includes a verifiable paper trail, all that better.
"The blackout investigation homepage lists all NERC's documents relating to this event"
/~warez directory too.
http://www.nerc.com/~filez/blackout.html
Wonder if they have a
My thoughts exactly. Although a more appropriate title would be "Manhunt Delivers Stealthy Shock For Former Rockstar"
"Maybe you should just send them a friendly letter explaining your problem."
Or perhaps call them up and sing "I want my.... I want my.... I want my SMTP"
...a guy with no arms AND no legs.
Oh. Oh, I see. Running away, eh? You yellow bastard! Come back here and take what's coming to you. I'll bite your legs off!
Mmm... yes. Nothing like a good ol' fashion slashdotting to derail your "one day internet mapping project"
I'm waiting for BeerConf
My guess is that having it posted on Slashdot will probably give them plenty of free publicity too, without having to pay Ebay an insane commission.
It was "invented" long ago.
:-)
Of course, those who have tried it will attest that there can be significant side effects
"Someone modded this down? WTF, read the post you ninnies!"
No worries... M2 is a bitch.
*runs off to meta-moderate*
"Forewarning: The open source community is not portrayed in positive light so you might want to skip reading this"
/.ers actually read the articles anyway?
No need to state the obvious. Since when do
Or perhaps he ignored the warning that his Segway batteries were running low.
"Who is going to lose their job because telemarketers wont be allowed to call people who arent going to buy their products anyway?"
No shit. Marketing people are always falling all over themselves trying to narrow in on their target market. If anything, they should be glad that their target market has been narrowed by about 50%.
There was a documentary done in the 70's about this. See here.
Ok, not *technically* a documentary, but a pretty good (yet cheesy) movie.
The software company "Navitaire" has announced they are changing their name to "Naivete".
A company spokeperson stated "our new corporate name better reflects our understanding of copyright law."
Well, I did actually read the article (again), and while I wasn't suggesting that a $20 PC can replace the whole "interface and system" of the Simputer, it is certainly an alternative worth considering - particularly since there seems to be some difficulty delivering the system at the price originally stated in the article.
I think the last paragraph of the SciAm article say is best:
"Perhaps the greatest obstacle for the Simputer, though, is cost. Will people in developing countries be able to justify the expenditure of $250 on a device that may be helpful but is not essential? When so many communities in the Third World still lack clean drinking water and adequate medical facilities, are computers really a priority?"
The Simputer vision is a good and noble one, but it seems there are more economically feasable ways to meet that vision, especially wnen considering the amount of PC's that are thrown away annually.
"What's the point when for $200 the "poor" could by a Linux pc from Wal-Mart"
Why spend $200 on a walmart PC, when you can get a used PC for $20. I just bought 6 of them (Pentium 200, 96MB, 2.5GB, CD, floppy, modem, 10/100 ethernet) to replace some older 286's we have (yes, there are still uses for these old machines)
Sure it doesn't run Half-Life, but for the needs of "poor" people without a PC, it would be more than adequate. Besides it keeps it from ending up in a landfill.
(oops...screwed up the post...stupid enter key)
From the Wired article:
"Indeed, bubbloy will be part of the product line of Liquidmetal Technologies, which is famous for adding spring to golf clubs and tennis rackets, but also develops material"
So, when can we expect to see the T-1000 added to their product line?
Indeed, bubbloy will be part of the product line of Liquidmetal Technologies, which is famous for adding spring to golf clubs and tennis rackets, but also develops material