The first thing I do for any terminal is switch it to 132x50 where possible (either via --geometry=132x50 in Gnome Terminal, or by setting that as my default in PuTTY). For my non-X Linux boxen where frame buffer text modes aren't going to bog things down, I usually use a vga mode appropriate for the screen.
Funny though - even 132 columns isn't enough to run some tools like xentop (as delivered for CentOS 5) - I need at least 142 columns for that program to keep from wrapping. "top" also looks better w/ more columns.
When I worked for a managed hosting provider about 6-7 years ago who's legacy customers were permitted to run adult sites, it was trivial for anyone w/ the Admin or root passwords to "plunder" or bypass the authentication schemes to get to the content. Some admins also hosted their own stash of MP3's or other content based on what they had gleaned, freely available to most anyone else who worked there (there may have been simple password protection) - for streaming or downloading as anyone else pleased.
Less than ethical techs or admins probably consider it a "benefit" of the position, and probably assumed that the original "holder" of the content wouldn't care or mind sharing.
This is probably because many people I've run across in the IT field have a somewhat socialistic mentality toward freely accessible content (free for all), whether it be software (Warez), MP3s (original Napster and mp3.com, baby), or "free" pr0n. They may feel entitled to anything they can get their hands on in the due course of their job. This may be regardless of whether the current "holder" of the content (the consumer's PC or customer's server) is legally entitled to the copy or not. I would imagine that the Geek Squad employees also have a "well, everyone does it" mentality when justifying their own course of action, in addition to feeling that the customer simply won't care.
However I bet you're still running the 32-bit version of Firefox for Flash support (unless you went the plug-in wrapper route). Sometimes the things that make the 64-bit experience lie outside the realm of the OS itself (i.e. 3rd party drivers, Adobe, etc.)
My thoughts went one step further along the lines of Divx. I can see it now - studio big-wigs saying "Why not take it to the next level with timed activation? We could force "relicensing" material after X days." Translation to us - we'd then be back to buying coasters and landfill.
It could also be used to discourage renters from keeping movies past their due date if the disc becomes unplayable when overdue in the traditional rental market.
If you're working in a corporate environment, most schools and gov't institutions tend to pay less, and on a sliding scale that typically has a cap.
While you're creating the position from scatch, they may reference other districts or institutions to determine what they should budget. There's also the risk if you asking too much and it just not being available.
At any rate - it may require some sink or swim experience for them before they truly realize the need if it's like any other bureaucracy. Unless the powers that be are already somewhat technology savvy, they'll likely fail to see this with any but the best prepared amount of discussion. Inclusion of facts and costs for each decision branch would likely be very helpful.
Sure it would if you created a truly sandboxed network with routing and machines running with said IP addresses on the other side of the rotuer. However, if it uses HTTPS with a Microsoft or otherwise trusted CA signed SSL cert, you'd have a much harder time duping that.
I saw what seemed like plenty of copies of Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade at my local closing CompUSA marked 30% off, which still made it about $181 + tax. Still too much considering the OEM copies can be had for less, and the real apparent benefits don't outweigh the bugs and incompatibility with my various hardware or software.
Seemed kind of fitting that the "failing OS" was one of the few remaining items on the shelf within a failing computer store.
While the rule you've quoted is an FCC rule, the FAA's ruling is a bit different.
Section 91.21 of the FAA rules (14. C.F.R. 91.21) prohibits the use of (with some exceptions) portable electronic devices while on board U.S. registered civil aircraft operated by the holder of an air carrier operating certificate, or operating certificate, or any other aircraft operated under instrument flight rules. The FAA has issued an advisory circular offering information and guidance for assistance in compliance with Section 91.21.
The circular does, however, go on to state that the FCC prohibits cell phone usage while airborne because the devices are licensed as land mobile devices only. If used in the air, their range is theoretically increased if transmitting power on the phone is at max, and can cause interference with other cell sites since now the phones can "see" more sites than they would normally on the ground. This is even more detrimental in cases where the phone is frequency hopping on multiple bands. So what it's leading me to believe is next time I have full strength and get a dropped call, maybe some jack-hole in his plane is chatting it up with Aunt Martha. Probably not... but in theory it could be problematic for the cell site you're on.
In reality, many (but not all) pilots do use their phones either while taxiing, or in some cases, in flight over major metropolitan areas (they don't work in the boonies, my CFI has tried). In fact, pilot shops sell, w/o restriction, adapters that will interface any cell phone w/ a 2.5mm jack with any 2 plug GA headset for about $100 (yea, aviation crap is expensive). So either the GA community is unaware or ignorant, or they're choosing to violate the law.
I personally find the phone distracting when I'm flying and choose not to use it. In the areas where I'm cruising cross-country, I wouldn't have signal anyway, so for me it's moot. And now that I'm more aware of the law, I'll choose not to drop $100 on the aforementioned adapter.
The hot chicks behind the Best Buy counter are usually the ones making the comments, but I'm married, so it's moot:-( (or at least that's what I tell my wife).
However I've checked into my Credit Union's branded cards (past and present), and they're generally outsourced to the big banks such as MBNA (erm, BofA), HSBC, Elan Financial Services, or others. Their rates are also generally less attractive than some other big bank offerings. For instance, those who got the Linux Fund card some time ago under MBNA at the fixed 7.9% APR are less likely to switch to a variable 12.44%-17.99% card unless 4.5-10% of that interest is going to Linux Fund.
I too got one of these letters, and was disappointed that the Linux Fund program was dropped and converted to their lame "World Points" card. I've had 2 specialty cards that were previously MBNA (AOPA and Linux Fund), and both were changed somewhat with the BofA purchase. The AOPA card went from FBO rebates to double points @ FBO's, and now Linux Fund Card isn't supporting Linux and other F/OSS projects. Fortunately, for now, I still enjoy a 7.9% rate on the card which is the only reason I haven't canceled it (that and I enjoy the occasional remark on the Penguin logo on the card). When the card expires, I'll probably cancel it as there's no additional benefit and I hate the idea of letting BofA make money off of me.
If (or I should say when) BofA changes that single lasting benefit of having one of the lowest non-promotional non annual fee consumer credit card rates around, I'll drop the card. In the mean time, I too look forward to a new Linux Fund (or similar) branded CC from someone else, provided it has reasonable terms and rates.
According to TFA, they're referring to Airline flights, which would be scheduled flights, not private aircraft.
I'm not so sure it's illegal to use cell phones in GA aircraft unless you're flying IFR (instrument rules), where interference could be a life or death difference in IMC (clouds). At least, according to the FAA and those who've posted already w/ experiences. I'm not instrument rated (yet), so haven't dealt with it myself.
However - there are good and appropriate reasons to use the phone during flight - to file flight plans, notify people you're running late so they don't go searching, etc. It's also a great backup in case of radio failure. There's also a big difference between using a cell phone at 2500-5000 ft and FL350 (35,000 ft), where generally only the former is possible.
I've been in multiple planes, including those with glass cockpits (G1000), where my CFI plugged in his cell phone adapter and was calling his family or the FBO. No adverse affects, but again, I was flying VFR (or IFR in VMC in the G1000 case).
There's no mention of ClamAV's performance in these tests. Granted, it probably isn't designed to be as "complete" as some of the other packages noted, it'd be interesting to see how it fares for those of us who use it on mail gateways and servers.
Besides, it'd have to be better than Microsoft's OneCare!
Am I the only one who thinks building a data center in North Carolina only invites eventual destruction by hurricane? Granted, Google's applications are globally balanced and distributed, but it seems somewhat high risk.
Then again, data centers in CA and other west coast locations have the risk of earthquake destruction. Difference is earthquakes seem to occur once every few years to couple of centuries. Hurricanes (especially with global warming) seem to happen annually, with a major one causing east coast damage at least once per decade.
There's always Arizona, where the only major risk is A/C failure causing a total data center melt down in the middle of August.
I just refreshed Slashdot's homepage and FasterFox (http://fasterfox.mozdev.org/) reported a load time of 9.545 seconds. Good thing my ADD is only mild or I'd... oooh, pretty flashing banner ads...
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At the Virgin Megastore where I snagged my "Straight Outta Lynwood" copy on release day had him categorized in the "Comedy" section. I believe he took up a significant portion of the isle.
That home network "can" looks almost identical to mine. Packed into the same sized unit is a cable TV splitter, a multi-tap cable TV amplifier with power brick, a power strip, a 5 port GigE switch, a Linksys cablemodem, a phone punch panel, and loose bits of cellulose insulation. The wireless router sits in another room since I actually want a usable signal (though it does require 2 drops to the room, one from the modem, and one back to the switch). There's an abundance of unused cabling for extra cable drops for CATV, ethernet and phone.
Because it's closed up in the can, I don't have to look at it. However because things are sat "just so", if I move one thing around, most of it "falls out" if I'm ever working in there. Downside is unless I sink some metal screws in there, there's little way of mounting it.
The problem w/ these built-in units is that they're designed mostly for the manufacturer's equipment (switches, etc.) which mounts in a somewhat proprietary fashion. Using comodity equipment, it doesn't look very neat unless you found a way to secure things.
Fortunately my racks at work don't look that messy - and rip-ties ARE my friend. Just too cheap to use them at home.
That article points out a lens technology, not an entire drive. Until Ricoh puts that into a device that's on the market in a consumer drive or player, the end result is still "vaporware".
The good news is, however, the disc arrived before the drive so drive manufacturers can now "compensate" for yet another technology.
While competition is good for the consumer in a capitalist society, in this particular case, providing multiple, incompatible formats is not good for the consumer. Until a device is marketed that can play both standards *well*, there will be a percentage of consumers that are "left out" due to studio aliances, etc.
This disc solves some of that, but arguably at the expense of the consumer. If cost becomes a moot point, quality will surely suffer since presently, it seems that only one layer can exist for each technology. Generally, early adopters who invest in one technology or the other are going to be quality whores. Why get a mediocre, more compressed transfer on 1 layer that plays in 2 players when I could instead have one format with dual (or more) layers at a much higher bitrate or with more features?
This dual-layer/dual-standard (or triple if you enjoy flippers) disc is only a pacifier to a much larger problem. The message "we're not taking sides" this format is sending only further enables the format war by giving both sides a reason to exist. And once a player that comes out that can play both discs arrives (again, probably at a higher cost), the need for this technology will lessen.
How is this a step in the "right" direction?
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How is this a step in the right direction - a common, unified standard? While this technology allows end-user technology ambiguity, it's not solving the dual standard dilemma. We need one standard.
Also, how would a dual-standard drive handle this if one should ever come to exist? Would the drive automagically see the BlueRay disc, the HD-DVD, or simply refuse to play because both are present (really bad design)?
And of course, will this increase the cost to the end user?
I wonder if the original submitter happens to browse with the A9 or Alexa toolbars enabled? Both are subsidiaries of Amazon.com. One would need to review their EULA's though to see if said info can be used to target shopping ads from their own site.
I'm in the camp that got burned too - my Toshiba 34" CRT HDTV Monitor I bought only a few years back is useless w/ newer technology as it lacks any sort of digital input. I'm not anti-DRM, but I'm not going to spend alot for an inferior performance.
Before I sink any money into either format, I'd want to see a clear winner, and something that wouldn't require me to upgrade my TV every 2 years to keep up with.
Until then, my older Panasonic RP-82 works just fine w/ regular (or SuperBit) DVDs. I already get full resolution HD from my cable company.
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According to TFA, about 10 hours.
Me, I'd like to see a 500GB or larger drive (if that "hack" is possible, I'd be game). 160GB or even 250GB is meager in my opinion.
The first thing I do for any terminal is switch it to 132x50 where possible (either via --geometry=132x50 in Gnome Terminal, or by setting that as my default in PuTTY). For my non-X Linux boxen where frame buffer text modes aren't going to bog things down, I usually use a vga mode appropriate for the screen.
Funny though - even 132 columns isn't enough to run some tools like xentop (as delivered for CentOS 5) - I need at least 142 columns for that program to keep from wrapping. "top" also looks better w/ more columns.
When I worked for a managed hosting provider about 6-7 years ago who's legacy customers were permitted to run adult sites, it was trivial for anyone w/ the Admin or root passwords to "plunder" or bypass the authentication schemes to get to the content. Some admins also hosted their own stash of MP3's or other content based on what they had gleaned, freely available to most anyone else who worked there (there may have been simple password protection) - for streaming or downloading as anyone else pleased.
Less than ethical techs or admins probably consider it a "benefit" of the position, and probably assumed that the original "holder" of the content wouldn't care or mind sharing.
This is probably because many people I've run across in the IT field have a somewhat socialistic mentality toward freely accessible content (free for all), whether it be software (Warez), MP3s (original Napster and mp3.com, baby), or "free" pr0n. They may feel entitled to anything they can get their hands on in the due course of their job. This may be regardless of whether the current "holder" of the content (the consumer's PC or customer's server) is legally entitled to the copy or not. I would imagine that the Geek Squad employees also have a "well, everyone does it" mentality when justifying their own course of action, in addition to feeling that the customer simply won't care.
Chock it up to geek culture, and call it a day.
However I bet you're still running the 32-bit version of Firefox for Flash support (unless you went the plug-in wrapper route). Sometimes the things that make the 64-bit experience lie outside the realm of the OS itself (i.e. 3rd party drivers, Adobe, etc.)
My thoughts went one step further along the lines of Divx. I can see it now - studio big-wigs saying "Why not take it to the next level with timed activation? We could force "relicensing" material after X days." Translation to us - we'd then be back to buying coasters and landfill.
It could also be used to discourage renters from keeping movies past their due date if the disc becomes unplayable when overdue in the traditional rental market.
I wouldn't buy it though.
If you're working in a corporate environment, most schools and gov't institutions tend to pay less, and on a sliding scale that typically has a cap.
While you're creating the position from scatch, they may reference other districts or institutions to determine what they should budget. There's also the risk if you asking too much and it just not being available.
At any rate - it may require some sink or swim experience for them before they truly realize the need if it's like any other bureaucracy. Unless the powers that be are already somewhat technology savvy, they'll likely fail to see this with any but the best prepared amount of discussion. Inclusion of facts and costs for each decision branch would likely be very helpful.
Sure it would if you created a truly sandboxed network with routing and machines running with said IP addresses on the other side of the rotuer. However, if it uses HTTPS with a Microsoft or otherwise trusted CA signed SSL cert, you'd have a much harder time duping that.
I saw what seemed like plenty of copies of Windows Vista Ultimate Upgrade at my local closing CompUSA marked 30% off, which still made it about $181 + tax. Still too much considering the OEM copies can be had for less, and the real apparent benefits don't outweigh the bugs and incompatibility with my various hardware or software.
Seemed kind of fitting that the "failing OS" was one of the few remaining items on the shelf within a failing computer store.
The circular does, however, go on to state that the FCC prohibits cell phone usage while airborne because the devices are licensed as land mobile devices only. If used in the air, their range is theoretically increased if transmitting power on the phone is at max, and can cause interference with other cell sites since now the phones can "see" more sites than they would normally on the ground. This is even more detrimental in cases where the phone is frequency hopping on multiple bands. So what it's leading me to believe is next time I have full strength and get a dropped call, maybe some jack-hole in his plane is chatting it up with Aunt Martha. Probably not... but in theory it could be problematic for the cell site you're on.
In reality, many (but not all) pilots do use their phones either while taxiing, or in some cases, in flight over major metropolitan areas (they don't work in the boonies, my CFI has tried). In fact, pilot shops sell, w/o restriction, adapters that will interface any cell phone w/ a 2.5mm jack with any 2 plug GA headset for about $100 (yea, aviation crap is expensive). So either the GA community is unaware or ignorant, or they're choosing to violate the law.
I personally find the phone distracting when I'm flying and choose not to use it. In the areas where I'm cruising cross-country, I wouldn't have signal anyway, so for me it's moot. And now that I'm more aware of the law, I'll choose not to drop $100 on the aforementioned adapter.
The hot chicks behind the Best Buy counter are usually the ones making the comments, but I'm married, so it's moot :-( (or at least that's what I tell my wife).
Agreed, BofA sucks.
However I've checked into my Credit Union's branded cards (past and present), and they're generally outsourced to the big banks such as MBNA (erm, BofA), HSBC, Elan Financial Services, or others. Their rates are also generally less attractive than some other big bank offerings. For instance, those who got the Linux Fund card some time ago under MBNA at the fixed 7.9% APR are less likely to switch to a variable 12.44%-17.99% card unless 4.5-10% of that interest is going to Linux Fund.
I too got one of these letters, and was disappointed that the Linux Fund program was dropped and converted to their lame "World Points" card. I've had 2 specialty cards that were previously MBNA (AOPA and Linux Fund), and both were changed somewhat with the BofA purchase. The AOPA card went from FBO rebates to double points @ FBO's, and now Linux Fund Card isn't supporting Linux and other F/OSS projects. Fortunately, for now, I still enjoy a 7.9% rate on the card which is the only reason I haven't canceled it (that and I enjoy the occasional remark on the Penguin logo on the card). When the card expires, I'll probably cancel it as there's no additional benefit and I hate the idea of letting BofA make money off of me.
If (or I should say when) BofA changes that single lasting benefit of having one of the lowest non-promotional non annual fee consumer credit card rates around, I'll drop the card. In the mean time, I too look forward to a new Linux Fund (or similar) branded CC from someone else, provided it has reasonable terms and rates.
According to TFA, they're referring to Airline flights, which would be scheduled flights, not private aircraft.
I'm not so sure it's illegal to use cell phones in GA aircraft unless you're flying IFR (instrument rules), where interference could be a life or death difference in IMC (clouds). At least, according to the FAA and those who've posted already w/ experiences. I'm not instrument rated (yet), so haven't dealt with it myself.
However - there are good and appropriate reasons to use the phone during flight - to file flight plans, notify people you're running late so they don't go searching, etc. It's also a great backup in case of radio failure. There's also a big difference between using a cell phone at 2500-5000 ft and FL350 (35,000 ft), where generally only the former is possible.
I've been in multiple planes, including those with glass cockpits (G1000), where my CFI plugged in his cell phone adapter and was calling his family or the FBO. No adverse affects, but again, I was flying VFR (or IFR in VMC in the G1000 case).
DB connection timing out, boy that didn't take long. Anyone got a mirror or text capture to repost?
There's no mention of ClamAV's performance in these tests. Granted, it probably isn't designed to be as "complete" as some of the other packages noted, it'd be interesting to see how it fares for those of us who use it on mail gateways and servers.
Besides, it'd have to be better than Microsoft's OneCare!
Am I the only one who thinks building a data center in North Carolina only invites eventual destruction by hurricane? Granted, Google's applications are globally balanced and distributed, but it seems somewhat high risk.
Then again, data centers in CA and other west coast locations have the risk of earthquake destruction. Difference is earthquakes seem to occur once every few years to couple of centuries. Hurricanes (especially with global warming) seem to happen annually, with a major one causing east coast damage at least once per decade.
There's always Arizona, where the only major risk is A/C failure causing a total data center melt down in the middle of August.
I just refreshed Slashdot's homepage and FasterFox (http://fasterfox.mozdev.org/) reported a load time of 9.545 seconds. Good thing my ADD is only mild or I'd... oooh, pretty flashing banner ads...
At the Virgin Megastore where I snagged my "Straight Outta Lynwood" copy on release day had him categorized in the "Comedy" section. I believe he took up a significant portion of the isle.
That home network "can" looks almost identical to mine. Packed into the same sized unit is a cable TV splitter, a multi-tap cable TV amplifier with power brick, a power strip, a 5 port GigE switch, a Linksys cablemodem, a phone punch panel, and loose bits of cellulose insulation. The wireless router sits in another room since I actually want a usable signal (though it does require 2 drops to the room, one from the modem, and one back to the switch). There's an abundance of unused cabling for extra cable drops for CATV, ethernet and phone.
Because it's closed up in the can, I don't have to look at it. However because things are sat "just so", if I move one thing around, most of it "falls out" if I'm ever working in there. Downside is unless I sink some metal screws in there, there's little way of mounting it.
The problem w/ these built-in units is that they're designed mostly for the manufacturer's equipment (switches, etc.) which mounts in a somewhat proprietary fashion. Using comodity equipment, it doesn't look very neat unless you found a way to secure things.
Fortunately my racks at work don't look that messy - and rip-ties ARE my friend. Just too cheap to use them at home.
That article points out a lens technology, not an entire drive. Until Ricoh puts that into a device that's on the market in a consumer drive or player, the end result is still "vaporware".
The good news is, however, the disc arrived before the drive so drive manufacturers can now "compensate" for yet another technology.
While competition is good for the consumer in a capitalist society, in this particular case, providing multiple, incompatible formats is not good for the consumer. Until a device is marketed that can play both standards *well*, there will be a percentage of consumers that are "left out" due to studio aliances, etc.
This disc solves some of that, but arguably at the expense of the consumer. If cost becomes a moot point, quality will surely suffer since presently, it seems that only one layer can exist for each technology. Generally, early adopters who invest in one technology or the other are going to be quality whores. Why get a mediocre, more compressed transfer on 1 layer that plays in 2 players when I could instead have one format with dual (or more) layers at a much higher bitrate or with more features?
This dual-layer/dual-standard (or triple if you enjoy flippers) disc is only a pacifier to a much larger problem. The message "we're not taking sides" this format is sending only further enables the format war by giving both sides a reason to exist. And once a player that comes out that can play both discs arrives (again, probably at a higher cost), the need for this technology will lessen.
How is this a step in the right direction - a common, unified standard? While this technology allows end-user technology ambiguity, it's not solving the dual standard dilemma. We need one standard.
Also, how would a dual-standard drive handle this if one should ever come to exist? Would the drive automagically see the BlueRay disc, the HD-DVD, or simply refuse to play because both are present (really bad design)?
And of course, will this increase the cost to the end user?
Don't forget the power consumption increase when any computing device is running at 100%. That heat's coming from somewhere.
I wonder if the original submitter happens to browse with the A9 or Alexa toolbars enabled? Both are subsidiaries of Amazon.com. One would need to review their EULA's though to see if said info can be used to target shopping ads from their own site.
I'm in the camp that got burned too - my Toshiba 34" CRT HDTV Monitor I bought only a few years back is useless w/ newer technology as it lacks any sort of digital input. I'm not anti-DRM, but I'm not going to spend alot for an inferior performance.
Before I sink any money into either format, I'd want to see a clear winner, and something that wouldn't require me to upgrade my TV every 2 years to keep up with.
Until then, my older Panasonic RP-82 works just fine w/ regular (or SuperBit) DVDs. I already get full resolution HD from my cable company.