If you read history, in about 1900 Canada and the USA were fighting over Alaska (and those coastal regions). Since Canada was still pretty much a British colony the British and Americans formed a group of 5 (2 Americans, 2 British, 1 Canadian) that heard arguments from both sides, and were to vote based on the arguments. In the End the British decided to vote for the Americans to help improve relations (this is one of many times the British sold of Canada to create favors for themselves).
I would like to see a system that attaches to the back of your computers and uses the heat energy to heat to house. Why extra furnace bills to keep the room that your thermostat warm with natural gas when a couple P4's running a web server will work?
Just a thought, after all we should be lowering our need of Fossil Fuels
Making a fundamental change of MANY units at once is harder then currency changes, as it requires a lot more re-training in different areas. This change will cost time and money, so naturally people will resist the change.
Since we are talking about changing the way that people think about the world around them it will probability take a generation or two of Americans to have these changes be fully complete (excluding the science-people).
Overall I believe this would be a great step, as being a Canadian I was taught both systems until 7th grade (to be reverse compatible I suppose, in case we became the 51 state). This was quite a hindrance trying to unlearn the imperial system.
The Only way humans can view a hypercube (a 4d cube) is using 3D representation. The basic idea behind this is similar to how we can make 3d looking things on our 2d monitors. Since humans find it next to impossible to visualize hypercubes, we would need to program a computer with enough knowledge of 3d and 4d shapes (and how to represent them).
Even if we did this the BEST way to view a hypercube would be either to go to the 4th dimension to look at one, or have a creature from the 4th dimension come here and make a 3d representation of on.
I agree with you completely but I do believe that the first point should be clarified
Within the past few years the difference between PC owners, and Server owners HDD demands has widened. However many hard drive companies try to sell the same hard drives for file servers to normal users.
Servers are a very profitable market, as demand is always there for bigger and better hard drives, but the big customers have been trimming down and buying less, basically leaving more sellers then buyers.
Some HDD companies need to be more like Intel with there products. They need a small 5gb hard drive that is CHEEP for PC buyers (like celeron). But they also need 100gb SCSI hard drives for big business (like p4).
The companies that strike a balance will gain better market share, and more profits, putting them as a leader in the field, without massive R&D costs.
I have a friend that works at medium sized computer company, and he deals with this problem every day.
He says that the new AMD chips seem to have manafactoring problems as of the 25 or so AMD boxes they put togeather a day, at least 1 just wont do anything.
However he says intel chips are better, but more expensive, which in his market is not a good thing.
With the (United states) economy the way it is struggling to stay out of a recession this is a natural step.
A good computer can cost as much as $4000 from a large computer corporation. If you buy the same PC you could expect to pay less (in the range of 250-500). This is quite a sum of money and most people will jump at the chance to save this on their new PC.
What the large computer companies need to do to stay competitive is find way to cut corners like the smaller companies. Skipping the $300+ dollars a box for M$ would be a natural step.
What scares me about these barcodes is that say LG decides it wants more ca$h and sells a list of the stuff that you keep in the fridge to others. This is similar to what supermarkets do in tracking purchases.
The next time you open your fridge you see a Ad for Jolt Cola because you haven't bought any for a week. Now THAT would be technology gone too far
I also live in Alberta, and as many of us know this is been the coldest spring in about 5-6 years. For most have April and may we had rain and snow. Now, in June, southern Alberta received up to 120cm (that's 4 feet for you Americans).
Most EULA's today have a clause that says something to this affect
"Any minor that agrees to this contract, and uses or installs software most obtain consent from a legal parent or guardian"
With this in hand, it is difficult to say 'but my kid installed it' as LEGALLY the kid cannot use or install it without your permission. Notwithstanding this a good company lawyer could say that a reasonable parent would monitor the programs that a child installs on your computers.
This is sure an issue that will feed the lawyers for a while
To many Americans, the difference between Americans and Canadians seems to be little, however, in Canada we see ourselves as a different people Here are some examples Canada - America Politically Left - Politically Right Central Gov'nt - Decentralized gov'nt Bilingual - Single Language Diverse People - Melting pot Against War - For War (don't deny it)
I think that is enough.
Just because Germany and France are beside each other doesn't mean there people think the same things
Medevo
PS since I realize you are not American I just want you to know that I am NOT A AMERICAN, even if I live in North America
The Chinese government controls the power industry, so getting the power is not a problem.
Also the Chinese government might not like bringing in state of the art computer parts for its citizens, this would slow down the amount that gets to the government also.
A last point is that it was a joke, but I suppose everything posted on slashdot should be taken literally.
Slashdot Mirror
If you read history, in about 1900 Canada and the USA were fighting over Alaska (and those coastal regions). Since Canada was still pretty much a British colony the British and Americans formed a group of 5 (2 Americans, 2 British, 1 Canadian) that heard arguments from both sides, and were to vote based on the arguments. In the End the British decided to vote for the Americans to help improve relations (this is one of many times the British sold of Canada to create favors for themselves).
Medevo
What scares me is what is he going to do when he combines that toaster and alarm clock.
Are we going to get toast at 6:00am every day or an Alarm that burns your head if you do not turn it off quick?
Medevo
I would like to see a system that attaches to the back of your computers and uses the heat energy to heat to house. Why extra furnace bills to keep the room that your thermostat warm with natural gas when a couple P4's running a web server will work?
Just a thought, after all we should be lowering our need of Fossil Fuels
Medevo
also tyr this metic time link
http://www.hearod.com/MetricTime.shtml
Another Metric time link
Decimal Time
Digital Time
MedevoMaking a fundamental change of MANY units at once is harder then currency changes, as it requires a lot more re-training in different areas. This change will cost time and money, so naturally people will resist the change.
Since we are talking about changing the way that people think about the world around them it will probability take a generation or two of Americans to have these changes be fully complete (excluding the science-people).
Overall I believe this would be a great step, as being a Canadian I was taught both systems until 7th grade (to be reverse compatible I suppose, in case we became the 51 state). This was quite a hindrance trying to unlearn the imperial system.
Medevo
Ouch it makes my puny 3d eyes hurt
Medevo
The Only way humans can view a hypercube (a 4d cube) is using 3D representation. The basic idea behind this is similar to how we can make 3d looking things on our 2d monitors. Since humans find it next to impossible to visualize hypercubes, we would need to program a computer with enough knowledge of 3d and 4d shapes (and how to represent them).
Even if we did this the BEST way to view a hypercube would be either to go to the 4th dimension to look at one, or have a creature from the 4th dimension come here and make a 3d representation of on.
Don't think this is happening anytime soon.
Medevo
As long as there are record books, there will be people and capitol who try to get in them.
Medevo
I agree with you completely but I do believe that the first point should be clarified
Within the past few years the difference between PC owners, and Server owners HDD demands has widened. However many hard drive companies try to sell the same hard drives for file servers to normal users.
Servers are a very profitable market, as demand is always there for bigger and better hard drives, but the big customers have been trimming down and buying less, basically leaving more sellers then buyers.
Some HDD companies need to be more like Intel with there products. They need a small 5gb hard drive that is CHEEP for PC buyers (like celeron). But they also need 100gb SCSI hard drives for big business (like p4).
The companies that strike a balance will gain better market share, and more profits, putting them as a leader in the field, without massive R&D costs.
Medevo
No M$'s theme song is that stupid windows startup sound.
When translated from Billish to English is says
"Welcome to Bills PC, Resistance is Futile"
Medevo
The throwing the bug out to the public idea is very interesting one.
It means that you can get more help in bug testing and fixing.
But you are also giving crackers info they need to break into sites, possibly causing loss of ca$h to some people.
Perhaps next time a bug like this comes up they say, we know there is a bug, and we will fix it.
Medevo
Correct me if I am wrong, but this means that every time you change employer, you should have all experience from programming removed from their head.
Without learning and gaining experience, how can we get new kick-ass software?
This is sort of saying that "we want you to work here but when you leave I want you to forget everything you said and did".
With laws like these, you don't need a new job; you need a new brain after you get fired.
Just sounds stupid to me.
Medevo
Sorry was thinking in CAN dollars
A $4000 can computer would cost about $2500 American
Medevo
I have a friend that works at medium sized computer company, and he deals with this problem every day.
He says that the new AMD chips seem to have manafactoring problems as of the 25 or so AMD boxes they put togeather a day, at least 1 just wont do anything.
However he says intel chips are better, but more expensive, which in his market is not a good thing.
Medevo
With the (United states) economy the way it is struggling to stay out of a recession this is a natural step.
A good computer can cost as much as $4000 from a large computer corporation. If you buy the same PC you could expect to pay less (in the range of 250-500). This is quite a sum of money and most people will jump at the chance to save this on their new PC.
What the large computer companies need to do to stay competitive is find way to cut corners like the smaller companies. Skipping the $300+ dollars a box for M$ would be a natural step.
Medevo
What scares me about these barcodes is that say LG decides it wants more ca$h and sells a list of the stuff that you keep in the fridge to others. This is similar to what supermarkets do in tracking purchases.
The next time you open your fridge you see a Ad for Jolt Cola because you haven't bought any for a week. Now THAT would be technology gone too far
Medevo
I also live in Alberta, and as many of us know this is been the coldest spring in about 5-6 years. For most have April and may we had rain and snow. Now, in June, southern Alberta received up to 120cm (that's 4 feet for you Americans).
Global warming that
Medevo
want to support M$
go buy there overpriced software
Medevo
Also in Canada if a child can Reasonably comply with a contract, then it can be upheld in court.
Medevo
I think the line was to be in context to a child installing a app on YOUR computer so you could avoid agreeing the ELUA
As I agree with you completely
Medevo
Most EULA's today have a clause that says something to this affect
"Any minor that agrees to this contract, and uses or installs software most obtain consent from a legal parent or guardian"
With this in hand, it is difficult to say 'but my kid installed it' as LEGALLY the kid cannot use or install it without your permission. Notwithstanding this a good company lawyer could say that a reasonable parent would monitor the programs that a child installs on your computers.
This is sure an issue that will feed the lawyers for a while
Medevo
My stereotyping shows just how good our society is at brainwashing people.
And that I had not had caffeine for about 3 days
Medevo
To many Americans, the difference between Americans and Canadians seems to be little, however, in Canada we see ourselves as a different people
Here are some examples
Canada - America
Politically Left - Politically Right
Central Gov'nt - Decentralized gov'nt
Bilingual - Single Language
Diverse People - Melting pot
Against War - For War (don't deny it)
I think that is enough.
Just because Germany and France are beside each other doesn't mean there people think the same things
Medevo
PS since I realize you are not American I just want you to know that I am NOT A AMERICAN, even if I live in North America
The Chinese government controls the power industry, so getting the power is not a problem.
Also the Chinese government might not like bringing in state of the art computer parts for its citizens, this would slow down the amount that gets to the government also.
A last point is that it was a joke, but I suppose everything posted on slashdot should be taken literally.
Medevo