Damned straight! I'm for this idea, in fact, let's make it a permanent thing. The idea of turning clocks back and hour, then forward an hour each year is a pain in my ass because I have to find every watch, clock, and VCR in the house just to do this stupid ritual. Let's keep Daylight Savings Time (DST) as a permanent setting, forget about "Standard Time" and just use what we're running with now.
The initial expense of having to change code at such a short notice is expected, but since we're doing it ONLY ONCE, it shouldn't be a problem. Just be glad we're not using the standardized calendar format mentioned here, http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/12/21/151923 5&tid=99
Your reply was negligent to the fact that this small amount of people WILL FAIL trying to get large corporations' attentions and are merely wasting their time. A simpleton, such as yourself, wouldn't acknowledge that fact and would rather post flamebait as "Anonymous Coward".
I read the article, BEFORE I posted. Moron. Just because I can't buy the new PlayStation 3 at the local "Computer Hut" store doesn't mean I'm going to stand outside like an idiot, waiting to see a movie that won't ever show there. They stand a better chance of seeing it at a dollar-theatre sooner than at the Ching-chang-chong Theatre.
I would love to move to Canada. I have great respect for the people there and their country. From what I understand, the people drive with better skill and precision in their country - not like the fucking Mexicans down here in Houston that keep hitting me and my friends. GO BACK TO MEXICO, YOU ARE NOT WELCOME HERE.
In other news, boycott Home Depot since they support hiring illegal workers from Mexico. If they want workers, they should hire American workers who are trying to make an honest living.
It's no wonder vigilantes are "busting caps" in the asses of the border-jumpers. Those bean-eaters jump the border and often steal things from American citizens who happen to live closer to Mexico than we do. While stealing things, they tend to destroy properties and have no regard for anyone else. ___________________________________________ _______ ____ "The driver of this truck carries less than $20 and at least one 12-gauge."
Are you sure the Chinese theatre wasn't showing Space Balls or something??? I mean, really, this is something QUITE obvious. You'd think these people would at least make sure they're at the right theatre!
Its not like DSL is the only option available either. Go cable.
If cable doesn't fit your needs (I find this part surprising since you can ram more data down coax than a phone line), get satellite broadband or even microwave. Still don't like that? Move, or get fiber to your home.
...your system crashes during a game, it tends to get stuck in a loop where it plays the last sound over and over and over and over... just think about when this puppy is plugged in... zap, zap, zap, zap, zap, zap...
...the fault rests on whoever is associated with the project and this is how:
A) The manager, for not having the required experience in this field to correctly or approximately estimate the length of time required for a project. This falls on the old addage, "an emergency on your part, does not constitute an emergency on mine." Tip: Don't wait til the last f*cking minute to tell me about something critical.
B) The person assuming responsiblity for the project. Since it's your ass on the line, cover it, speak up, and let your voice be heard. Don't let the project close badly while your nuts are in the door - get my drift? If you think it'll take you 3 days longer to get something done and DONE RIGHT, then tell the boss ahead of time, don't wait til the day the project is due.
C) Vendors. Yeah, we all know how to love, hate, talk badly about, and even promote their businesses, but the one thing the vendors have to do is put your crap in the mail. All YOU have to do is stay on top of them and make sure you get the goods. Don't stand around waiting for something to arrive when you can surely work on something else to help pass time.
I can actually relate to these problems with vendors though. We ordered NetScreen boxes from Juniper Networks. The only catch is, they took over 4 weeks to get here. Why, you ask? Because they sat on someone's desk at the U.S. Customs office near the border of Canada for nearly 3 weeks. So, despite vendors not putting things in the mail on time, we also have to take into consideration the other factors in the delays such as weather, terrorism, U.S. Customs, the Emperor of China having a parade, stuff like that...
Further, if you have some form of network emergency and need to contact the domain holder immediately, you're not just limited by the availability (business hours?) of the domain holder, but by the availability (business hours) of all of the proxies in between.
You've obviously never played with web-forms. Any time I would need to contact a site operator through an intermediary, the intermediary would need to be contacted first for the site operator's contact information. If the site operator declines to reveal personal contact information, an electronic mailbox would be used whether its an internally connected vmail box or email box. If the host fails to return the call/contact within a reasonable amount of time, perhaps 2 weeks, a complaint can be filed with the intermediary. After 30 days, a freeze would be placed on the domain. If contact from the site operator or approved site manager is not made to the registrar within the next 60 days, the domain is closed due to inactivity.
Since webforms usually sit in a queue until processed, the need for a 24-hour organization to handle this is not necessary, however, will be overburdened at first due to high demand for resolution from a wide range of domains.
The ironic part is, anyone saying this is going to stop spammers from sending spam, IS WRONG. Spam is mostly send from over-seas servers and enters the US from, you guessed it, a big fat internet pipeline. Sure, the spammers might get a phone call or two, but the spamming won't stop.
As for providing false information, an article on the CircleID website quotes, "It is now illegal to provide false information when registering a domain name." It goes on to say, "Last year, there was a brief attempt to make registrars responsible for the accuracy of the Whois database. Fortunately, that legislation failed. What did become law was a new, stiff penalty (7 years) for providing false WHOIS information. While this looming jail time might have some sway over US-based crooks, it will do little to get accurate information from those who live overseas." As I mentioned before, this is merely a flesh-wound in stopping the spam-war.
My greatest fear is having someone show up on my doorstep with intent to harm my family, property, or myself because that person wants my domain name. And as it seems with almost every law in America, it takes spilled blood to have those laws abolished or less, modified in some feeble attempt to make a slight few of us happy.
What needs to happen is the placement of an organization who tracks the "licensing" of domains and their registrants. If I were to require contact with a site operator, I would first have to call them to obtain contact information, however, that information would be limited to a mailing address, NOT a home address, name, phone number, and email.
Registration would require a name and a mailing address (NOT a home address). If a mailing address is not possible, then a phone number and email may be relinquished by the domain host. The registrant has the option of unlisting this information completely, however, contact/complaints must be made through the organization. A failure to comply with requests from the organization within 30 calendar days would ultimately mean a "freeze" on the domain. After 90 days (60 days from the beginning of a domain freeze), the domain is wiped off the face of the internet. This should light a fire under anyone's ass.
This may not sound like the most 'perfect' plan, though is a lot better than what's in place now. And you may be thinking, "we already have an organization that does that," but no, ICANN functions like a cat, lying around all day, looking pretty, propping up a leg in the corner of the room to lick itself and essentially, just look pretty. We need an organization that isn't afraid of grabbing some sack to make things happen.
I think the rules for Spelling Bees are funny. You're allowed to stop, restart the spelling of the word, including the misspellings, but are only told the word is incorrectly spelled when you complete the word and reiterate the entire word.
Now, can you imagine this one being on the Spelling Bee list?
I think what Hilary is missing is, making a game where you do the same shit you do everyday is NOT entertaining. Games exist to create a fantasy world where the user/game-player can act out and do whatever he or she feels like doing without the consequences. You don't see a game out there called, "Office Party", do you? Well, my idea of Office Party, based on Hilary's ideas, would be something along the lines of a day spent in the office. The game would be structured around the Sims and involve other in-game tasks like "Speed Filing" and "Pencil Sharpening". Yeah, real exciting, I'll go back to work now.
She's also missing the fact that 8-year-old kids don't know anything about gang-bangin' or anything like that. Little Timmy doesn't have a credit card and probably makes about a buck every week for allowance. With games being upwards of $50-$60 (US), I doubt little Timmy can learn the arts of hacking up a hoochie.
Granted kids don't have ALL the technicalities of their actions 'installed' in their brains, they at least have the "what's right and what's wrong" extensions. This should cause the kids to stop, think, and ask what the consequences of their actions are. For those parents who don't believe in spanking your kids, you'd better grow a pair. Turn little Timmy upside-down, paddle his ass til his nose bleeds and send his ass to his room. Usually, it only takes once. We turned out ok, so why are we going soft on our kids?
Thirdly, if Hilary wants to see action, she needs to impose a law stating that retailers and distributors of these games MUST ask for ID prior to selling the game. If they can do it for firearms, why not a damned game? Afterall, they ARE going through the trouble of keeping those game-rating guys locked in a closet, testing the games to determine their ratings, and printing the damned logo on each box.
So the bottom line is, quit bitching, learn to use the system, and read up on what your kids want for "toys".
The little bitch is lucky no one has strung him up by the balls and beaten him like a piñata at a 7-year-old's birthday party. If he wants to spit on our careers, I'd like to reciprocate and call his journalism at least one of the following:
1) "birdcage liner" 2) a submission for a "glorified essay contest" 3) a misplaced "back page column" 4) "shredder food" 5) a "desperate plea for attention" 6) something I would read in the bathroom just before realizing I'm out of toilet paper. (think about this one...) 7) "waste of ink" 8) "confetti fodder" 9) "blurb" 10) something slightly more vivid and exciting than high school biology notes.
True, the price is great, but when a murderer breaks in to steal your valuables and, why the hell not, let's kill the witnesses, I'll still be able to call 911.
{breaks out in a cold sweat} Oh no, oh no, they're coming, they're coming... the 2-button mice, what am I gonna do??? {rolls eyes and rubs hands around face} Too many options, whatever shall I pick... {gazes at mouse} If I left-click, impending doom, if I right-click, options for my impending doom... I don't wanna choose how I die!
The fact that the "prestigious" Apple mouse has only 1 button, is a crock. People want options, plain and simple. Jobs took the "plain and simple" approach to an extreme with his turtle neck shirts and khaki pants attitude. His momentary buttons don't last ANY longer than the competitors'.
Apple's decision to make a 2-button mouse is like Honda making an offroad truck. Sure, Honda made the truck, but the Suckfest is imminent.
I live in Houston, slum-capital of the world. I doubt the 5th ward with their crack-smokin' mommas and their homey gang-banga boyfriends, cuz each woman's got at least 2, needs broadband wireless. I mean, c'mon G, I ain'tz gotta look up on AOL hows to blast a cap in some n*gga's ass! I jus pull up to his girl's bumpa and tell him to drop them Nike's off his ass before I blast that mutha!
Cities need to re-evaluate their expenditures before jumping on the broadbandwagon (to coin a word). Raising taxes (because you know it's going to happen) just to install something that most people already have access to is just plain stupid. If anything, they should offer the service at a severely discounted rate - less than the current market competitors. This could influence the adaptation of the service and integration into society. However, since every arguement has 2 sides, I'd rather see Houston fix Holmes Rd first, then worry about giving Darnell and his 8 kids access to broadband pr0n.
This is also an excellent way of opening up new jobs in the city since someone has to run this thing and keep it secure. The only problem is, Darnell, the daddy of the 8 pr0n-watching kiddies, is probably not going to be a candidate since he's more than likely too broke to afford a computer - meaning he knows nothing about supporting end-users and services. I know it'll piss you all off when I say this, but where the moeny is, the brains are. When I moved back to Houston, I felt like my smartness dropped 50 points and I got stupider.
Anyway, my point is, cities need to tread cautiously when entering a market with high expectations and choosing methods to support their efforts. Mass taxation is not the way since I forementioned most people having access to other ISPs. This could likely turn ugly since some ISPs might interpret this as a "get the hell out of our city" maneuver.
...what if you instructed the serving computer to download to another computer out-of-state (an X-Drive for instance), then, simply log-in to it's service and save the file to your desktop? Technically, the transaction in question would have happened outside the state. I'm not sure exactly what the fine print is on this proposed "law" (term used lightly), but I'm sure it's completely assinine and they'd probably jail me for "data-laundering".
Data-Laundering - v. The act of channeling data through an intermediary as to disguise the source of the data. See also: Money-Laundering
Every dingy blonde I've dated this year had her ear glued to her cellphone, EVEN AT DINNER! Is this a coincidence or is there really something to this? As long as the quantity of neural synapses in a woman's brain are superfluous to a man's, women will inherently talk more than men, but at the same time, women are more likely to have malformed DNA. So, the next time your wife gripes about wanting a girl instead of the boy you have, point out the fact that when you're kid turns out to be an idiot, its your wife's fault!;-)
The problem I see with this is, the telcos are deregulated, they own the lines, and through blocking VoIP, they're merely protecting not only their companies' assets, but also trying to ensure they have work, and funding for future expansion.
Granted the FCC stepped in to hand out a slap-on-the-wrist-fine, this is only the tip of the iceberg. We can expect to see more and more companies attempt to block VoIP and in all sorts of creative ways too. If I'd gotten a bill from the FCC for 15-grand claiming I'm not letting a service I do NOT support, use my equipment, I would have told them to fold it up to all points and cram it. The most they can do is slap the telcos with a "monopolistic practice" fine, regualte the fucking lines so I don't have to pay $55/month for basic telco service, and be done with it.
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Damned straight! I'm for this idea, in fact, let's make it a permanent thing. The idea of turning clocks back and hour, then forward an hour each year is a pain in my ass because I have to find every watch, clock, and VCR in the house just to do this stupid ritual. Let's keep Daylight Savings Time (DST) as a permanent setting, forget about "Standard Time" and just use what we're running with now.
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The initial expense of having to change code at such a short notice is expected, but since we're doing it ONLY ONCE, it shouldn't be a problem. Just be glad we're not using the standardized calendar format mentioned here, http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=04/12/21/15192
Mandriva? I think I fragged that bot in UT2004...
Dear Cocksucker (since I don't know your name),
Your reply was negligent to the fact that this small amount of people WILL FAIL trying to get large corporations' attentions and are merely wasting their time. A simpleton, such as yourself, wouldn't acknowledge that fact and would rather post flamebait as "Anonymous Coward".
I read the article, BEFORE I posted. Moron. Just because I can't buy the new PlayStation 3 at the local "Computer Hut" store doesn't mean I'm going to stand outside like an idiot, waiting to see a movie that won't ever show there. They stand a better chance of seeing it at a dollar-theatre sooner than at the Ching-chang-chong Theatre.
I would love to move to Canada. I have great respect for the people there and their country. From what I understand, the people drive with better skill and precision in their country - not like the fucking Mexicans down here in Houston that keep hitting me and my friends. GO BACK TO MEXICO, YOU ARE NOT WELCOME HERE.
_ _______ ____
In other news, boycott Home Depot since they support hiring illegal workers from Mexico. If they want workers, they should hire American workers who are trying to make an honest living.
It's no wonder vigilantes are "busting caps" in the asses of the border-jumpers. Those bean-eaters jump the border and often steal things from American citizens who happen to live closer to Mexico than we do. While stealing things, they tend to destroy properties and have no regard for anyone else.
__________________________________________
"The driver of this truck carries less than $20 and at least one 12-gauge."
"The force is EXTREMELY WEAK with this crowd!"
Are you sure the Chinese theatre wasn't showing Space Balls or something??? I mean, really, this is something QUITE obvious. You'd think these people would at least make sure they're at the right theatre!
{shakes head} Damned Lemmings...
Its not like DSL is the only option available either. Go cable.
If cable doesn't fit your needs (I find this part surprising since you can ram more data down coax than a phone line), get satellite broadband or even microwave. Still don't like that? Move, or get fiber to your home.
...your system crashes during a game, it tends to get stuck in a loop where it plays the last sound over and over and over and over... just think about when this puppy is plugged in... zap, zap, zap, zap, zap, zap...
Ah, but be careful with that... there are a few generic Lexmark keyboards posing as IBM Model Ms out there. The Lexmarks are not immune to the virus!
Yeaaaah, "productivity"... that's what I'm calling it nowadays.
Tux in Paris!
...the fault rests on whoever is associated with the project and this is how: A) The manager, for not having the required experience in this field to correctly or approximately estimate the length of time required for a project. This falls on the old addage, "an emergency on your part, does not constitute an emergency on mine." Tip: Don't wait til the last f*cking minute to tell me about something critical. B) The person assuming responsiblity for the project. Since it's your ass on the line, cover it, speak up, and let your voice be heard. Don't let the project close badly while your nuts are in the door - get my drift? If you think it'll take you 3 days longer to get something done and DONE RIGHT, then tell the boss ahead of time, don't wait til the day the project is due. C) Vendors. Yeah, we all know how to love, hate, talk badly about, and even promote their businesses, but the one thing the vendors have to do is put your crap in the mail. All YOU have to do is stay on top of them and make sure you get the goods. Don't stand around waiting for something to arrive when you can surely work on something else to help pass time. I can actually relate to these problems with vendors though. We ordered NetScreen boxes from Juniper Networks. The only catch is, they took over 4 weeks to get here. Why, you ask? Because they sat on someone's desk at the U.S. Customs office near the border of Canada for nearly 3 weeks. So, despite vendors not putting things in the mail on time, we also have to take into consideration the other factors in the delays such as weather, terrorism, U.S. Customs, the Emperor of China having a parade, stuff like that...
Further, if you have some form of network emergency and need to contact the domain holder immediately, you're not just limited by the availability (business hours?) of the domain holder, but by the availability (business hours) of all of the proxies in between. You've obviously never played with web-forms. Any time I would need to contact a site operator through an intermediary, the intermediary would need to be contacted first for the site operator's contact information. If the site operator declines to reveal personal contact information, an electronic mailbox would be used whether its an internally connected vmail box or email box. If the host fails to return the call/contact within a reasonable amount of time, perhaps 2 weeks, a complaint can be filed with the intermediary. After 30 days, a freeze would be placed on the domain. If contact from the site operator or approved site manager is not made to the registrar within the next 60 days, the domain is closed due to inactivity. Since webforms usually sit in a queue until processed, the need for a 24-hour organization to handle this is not necessary, however, will be overburdened at first due to high demand for resolution from a wide range of domains.
The ironic part is, anyone saying this is going to stop spammers from sending spam, IS WRONG. Spam is mostly send from over-seas servers and enters the US from, you guessed it, a big fat internet pipeline. Sure, the spammers might get a phone call or two, but the spamming won't stop.
As for providing false information, an article on the CircleID website quotes, "It is now illegal to provide false information when registering a domain name." It goes on to say, "Last year, there was a brief attempt to make registrars responsible for the accuracy of the Whois database. Fortunately, that legislation failed. What did become law was a new, stiff penalty (7 years) for providing false WHOIS information. While this looming jail time might have some sway over US-based crooks, it will do little to get accurate information from those who live overseas." As I mentioned before, this is merely a flesh-wound in stopping the spam-war.
My greatest fear is having someone show up on my doorstep with intent to harm my family, property, or myself because that person wants my domain name. And as it seems with almost every law in America, it takes spilled blood to have those laws abolished or less, modified in some feeble attempt to make a slight few of us happy.
What needs to happen is the placement of an organization who tracks the "licensing" of domains and their registrants. If I were to require contact with a site operator, I would first have to call them to obtain contact information, however, that information would be limited to a mailing address, NOT a home address, name, phone number, and email.
Registration would require a name and a mailing address (NOT a home address). If a mailing address is not possible, then a phone number and email may be relinquished by the domain host. The registrant has the option of unlisting this information completely, however, contact/complaints must be made through the organization. A failure to comply with requests from the organization within 30 calendar days would ultimately mean a "freeze" on the domain. After 90 days (60 days from the beginning of a domain freeze), the domain is wiped off the face of the internet. This should light a fire under anyone's ass.
This may not sound like the most 'perfect' plan, though is a lot better than what's in place now. And you may be thinking, "we already have an organization that does that," but no, ICANN functions like a cat, lying around all day, looking pretty, propping up a leg in the corner of the room to lick itself and essentially, just look pretty. We need an organization that isn't afraid of grabbing some sack to make things happen.
I think the rules for Spelling Bees are funny. You're allowed to stop, restart the spelling of the word, including the misspellings, but are only told the word is incorrectly spelled when you complete the word and reiterate the entire word.
Now, can you imagine this one being on the Spelling Bee list?
rotflmfao!
I think what Hilary is missing is, making a game where you do the same shit you do everyday is NOT entertaining. Games exist to create a fantasy world where the user/game-player can act out and do whatever he or she feels like doing without the consequences. You don't see a game out there called, "Office Party", do you? Well, my idea of Office Party, based on Hilary's ideas, would be something along the lines of a day spent in the office. The game would be structured around the Sims and involve other in-game tasks like "Speed Filing" and "Pencil Sharpening". Yeah, real exciting, I'll go back to work now.
She's also missing the fact that 8-year-old kids don't know anything about gang-bangin' or anything like that. Little Timmy doesn't have a credit card and probably makes about a buck every week for allowance. With games being upwards of $50-$60 (US), I doubt little Timmy can learn the arts of hacking up a hoochie.
Granted kids don't have ALL the technicalities of their actions 'installed' in their brains, they at least have the "what's right and what's wrong" extensions. This should cause the kids to stop, think, and ask what the consequences of their actions are. For those parents who don't believe in spanking your kids, you'd better grow a pair. Turn little Timmy upside-down, paddle his ass til his nose bleeds and send his ass to his room. Usually, it only takes once. We turned out ok, so why are we going soft on our kids?
Thirdly, if Hilary wants to see action, she needs to impose a law stating that retailers and distributors of these games MUST ask for ID prior to selling the game. If they can do it for firearms, why not a damned game? Afterall, they ARE going through the trouble of keeping those game-rating guys locked in a closet, testing the games to determine their ratings, and printing the damned logo on each box.
So the bottom line is, quit bitching, learn to use the system, and read up on what your kids want for "toys".
The little bitch is lucky no one has strung him up by the balls and beaten him like a piñata at a 7-year-old's birthday party. If he wants to spit on our careers, I'd like to reciprocate and call his journalism at least one of the following:
1) "birdcage liner"
2) a submission for a "glorified essay contest"
3) a misplaced "back page column"
4) "shredder food"
5) a "desperate plea for attention"
6) something I would read in the bathroom just before realizing I'm out of toilet paper. (think about this one...)
7) "waste of ink"
8) "confetti fodder"
9) "blurb"
10) something slightly more vivid and exciting than high school biology notes.
...with topics like these, why WOULDN'T I want to click on the links in spam messages?
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True, the price is great, but when a murderer breaks in to steal your valuables and, why the hell not, let's kill the witnesses, I'll still be able to call 911.
...according to MSN, the cars only cost $1.50 each. http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/P112408.asp
The cars will more than likely be recycled and turned into high-grade Slurm cans.
IT ALL COMES DOWN TO MARKETING.
{breaks out in a cold sweat} Oh no, oh no, they're coming, they're coming... the 2-button mice, what am I gonna do??? {rolls eyes and rubs hands around face} Too many options, whatever shall I pick... {gazes at mouse} If I left-click, impending doom, if I right-click, options for my impending doom... I don't wanna choose how I die!
The fact that the "prestigious" Apple mouse has only 1 button, is a crock. People want options, plain and simple. Jobs took the "plain and simple" approach to an extreme with his turtle neck shirts and khaki pants attitude. His momentary buttons don't last ANY longer than the competitors'.
Apple's decision to make a 2-button mouse is like Honda making an offroad truck. Sure, Honda made the truck, but the Suckfest is imminent.
"What is this 'middle-click' of which you speak?"
And all these years I've been looking for a Greek woman...
I live in Houston, slum-capital of the world. I doubt the 5th ward with their crack-smokin' mommas and their homey gang-banga boyfriends, cuz each woman's got at least 2, needs broadband wireless. I mean, c'mon G, I ain'tz gotta look up on AOL hows to blast a cap in some n*gga's ass! I jus pull up to his girl's bumpa and tell him to drop them Nike's off his ass before I blast that mutha!
Cities need to re-evaluate their expenditures before jumping on the broadbandwagon (to coin a word). Raising taxes (because you know it's going to happen) just to install something that most people already have access to is just plain stupid. If anything, they should offer the service at a severely discounted rate - less than the current market competitors. This could influence the adaptation of the service and integration into society. However, since every arguement has 2 sides, I'd rather see Houston fix Holmes Rd first, then worry about giving Darnell and his 8 kids access to broadband pr0n.
This is also an excellent way of opening up new jobs in the city since someone has to run this thing and keep it secure. The only problem is, Darnell, the daddy of the 8 pr0n-watching kiddies, is probably not going to be a candidate since he's more than likely too broke to afford a computer - meaning he knows nothing about supporting end-users and services. I know it'll piss you all off when I say this, but where the moeny is, the brains are. When I moved back to Houston, I felt like my smartness dropped 50 points and I got stupider.
Anyway, my point is, cities need to tread cautiously when entering a market with high expectations and choosing methods to support their efforts. Mass taxation is not the way since I forementioned most people having access to other ISPs. This could likely turn ugly since some ISPs might interpret this as a "get the hell out of our city" maneuver.
...what if you instructed the serving computer to download to another computer out-of-state (an X-Drive for instance), then, simply log-in to it's service and save the file to your desktop? Technically, the transaction in question would have happened outside the state. I'm not sure exactly what the fine print is on this proposed "law" (term used lightly), but I'm sure it's completely assinine and they'd probably jail me for "data-laundering".
Data-Laundering - v. The act of channeling data through an intermediary as to disguise the source of the data. See also: Money-Laundering
Every dingy blonde I've dated this year had her ear glued to her cellphone, EVEN AT DINNER! Is this a coincidence or is there really something to this? As long as the quantity of neural synapses in a woman's brain are superfluous to a man's, women will inherently talk more than men, but at the same time, women are more likely to have malformed DNA. So, the next time your wife gripes about wanting a girl instead of the boy you have, point out the fact that when you're kid turns out to be an idiot, its your wife's fault! ;-)
The problem I see with this is, the telcos are deregulated, they own the lines, and through blocking VoIP, they're merely protecting not only their companies' assets, but also trying to ensure they have work, and funding for future expansion.
Granted the FCC stepped in to hand out a slap-on-the-wrist-fine, this is only the tip of the iceberg. We can expect to see more and more companies attempt to block VoIP and in all sorts of creative ways too. If I'd gotten a bill from the FCC for 15-grand claiming I'm not letting a service I do NOT support, use my equipment, I would have told them to fold it up to all points and cram it. The most they can do is slap the telcos with a "monopolistic practice" fine, regualte the fucking lines so I don't have to pay $55/month for basic telco service, and be done with it.