RealAroma(R) introduces a whole new dimension to the man/machine interface game. The dimension of smell. With the RealAroma Drive(TM), and RATML (SM) (Real Aroma Text Markup Language) you can share smells in real time, over the Internet, with olfactory buddies all over the globe. Because all smell conversion is done locally in the RealAroma Drive(C) itself, bandwidth requirements are extremely low and even users of embarassing 14.4k baud modems can enjoy the odors you concoct.
This all seems so futuristic and fantastical? It is, but the fantastic future has arrived. Our patented 3-Vile(TM) System allows us to precisely control the amount and "flavor" of each and every smell. And because it's digital, you can sniff your favorite smell anytime with the click of a mouse. Teamed up with the RATML protocol, you can now communicate with smell, just as you do with words, pitures and sounds. Here are some of the features:
Barefoot Tourists: Hi there! We forgot to tell you about the great built-in GPS module that allows the phone to determine its location and send that data back to a central server in case it's ever stolen. We'd still like you to take our picture so you can see how easy to use it is.
Uh... sure! Say, the resolution on this phone isn't too good. Maybe I should try that expensive Sony camera you're carrying...
They're driving IT departments toward free software. Self-defeating in other words, particularly considering today's economy and business climate, where IT budgets are not faring well.
You do have a point, but personally, I think they know that their time on earth is limited, and are trying to extract as much money as possible from victims, before free software rules the world.
This happened in 1998, but only inside MS. I'm amazed they're doing what they now are.
From the (http://opensource.org/halloween/halloween2.php) anotated halloween docs, which were leaked in 1998: ------
Here are some notable quotes from the document, with hotlinks to where they are embedded. It's helpful to know that ``OSS'' is the author's abbreviation for ``Open Source Software''.
* Linux represents a best-of-breed UNIX, that is trusted in mission critical applications, and - due to it's open source code - has a long term credibility which exceeds many other competitive OS's. * Most of the primary apps that people require when they move to Linux are already available for free. This includes web servers, POP clients, mail servers, text editors, etc * An advanced Win32 GUI user would have a short learning cycle to become productive [under Linux]. * I previously had IE4/NT4 on the same box and by comparison the combination of Linux / Navigator ran at least 30-40% faster when rendering simple HTML + graphics. * Long term, my simple experiments do indicate that Linux has a chance at the desktop market... * Consumers Love It. * Linux's (real and perceived) virtues over Windows NT include: Customization... Availability/Reliability... Scaleability/Performance... Interoperability... * Linux is emerging as a key operating system in the nascent thin server market * Using today's server requirements, Linux is a credible alternative to commercial developed servers in many, high volume applications. * The effect of patents and copyright in combatting Linux remains to be investigated. * Note, however, that Compaq and Dell merely have to credibly threaten Linux adoption in order to push for lower OEM OS pricing.
There have been a lot of posts about how many/.er's moms ARE running GNU/Linux, but they have geeks to support them over email, telephone, and SSH. The avererage mom, or computer user for that matter, doesn't.
An idea came to me: What if GNU/Linux geeks "adopted" about five gnubies to support? They could use SSH, chat, or maybe even telephone, helping gnubies! And when the "adopted" gnubies got good enough, they would no longer need help, and might even help others. A chain reaction to help the widespread use of free software? That'd be cool.
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(formated wierdly to evade lameness filter)
(don't do the mods' job -- stupid lameness filter -- Taco get a clue)
as already said, -- right here on this very thread, -- this little haiku:
"sometimes seventeen -- syllables ain't enough to -- express a complete"
'spite challenges, this -- article I've haikuized -- I hope you enjoy:
company fights spam -- with copyright and trademarks to -- by Elinor M.A.
from san fransisco -- by the reuters agency -- let the tale begin:
california corp -- said today it plans to fight -- email spam online
using copyright -- and U.S. trademark law too -- with a new system
in California -- Palo Alto actually -- is Habeas Inc
they have plan to let -- people differentiate -- 'tween email and spam
Habeas, a term -- used in legal procedings -- is latin in fact
unique their plan, for -- without laws forbidding spam -- spammers they can catch!
needed this plan is -- 'cause congress never will pass -- laws that ban all spam
due to the fact that -- spam is quite hard to define -- few laws can ban spam
Habeas system don't -- block spam, but makes it easy -- to take wheat from chaff
a haiku header -- to certify they ain't spam -- people do embed
this three line haiku -- protected by copyright -- and trademark law too
people who use it -- could for infringement be sued -- if they send some spam
anti-spam apps can -- to reduce false positives -- always let marks through
individuals -- can use the mark for free, but -- companies must pay
customers include -- Outblaze email service, and -- M$ WebTV
h4xx0red! d0n7 m3ss w1th t3h RIAA!
R3g4rds,
1337 RIAA h4xx0r
The RIAA will flood this address with a huge horde of lobbyists! It is up to us to counter that.
Please write a nice email to them praising them for this policy!
Come on, let's constructivly /. that email address!
Foil spam with haikus?
I write this post in haiku form,
But see not the point.
1: Relax licensing terms for contributers' code.
2: ???
3: Profit!
RealAroma(R) introduces a whole new dimension to the man/machine interface game. The dimension of smell. With the RealAroma Drive(TM), and RATML (SM) (Real Aroma Text Markup Language) you can share smells in real time, over the Internet, with olfactory buddies all over the globe. Because all smell conversion is done locally in the RealAroma Drive(C) itself, bandwidth requirements are extremely low and even users of embarassing 14.4k baud modems can enjoy the odors you concoct.
This all seems so futuristic and fantastical? It is, but the fantastic future has arrived. Our patented 3-Vile(TM) System allows us to precisely control the amount and "flavor" of each and every smell. And because it's digital, you can sniff your favorite smell anytime with the click of a mouse. Teamed up with the RATML protocol, you can now communicate with smell, just as you do with words, pitures and sounds. Here are some of the features:
- Long-Lasting, "no residue" Formula
- Modern Design
- SCSI Interface
- Firewall Support
- Open Architecture
Be sure to see the Developers' PageIf you rip a DVD, will it punch you?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the fact that devices use different voltage make this impossible?
The power of solar panels is nothing compared with the power of the Slashdot effect!
Maybe they could get this extra hour if they stopped reading Slashdot...
theKompany [sic] has released a program for the Zaurus, a DivX player called tkcVideo.
The program supports video in:
And audio in:
It seems to be proprietary, it costs $14.95, and there is no demo available.
IMHO, I don't think yet another piece of proprietary software like this is newsworthy. Maybe if it were open source...
Uh... sure! Say, the resolution on this phone isn't too good. Maybe I should try that expensive Sony camera you're carrying...
This from a guy named micromoog...
They're driving IT departments toward free software. Self-defeating in other words, particularly considering today's economy and business climate, where IT budgets are not faring well.
You do have a point, but personally, I think they know that their time on earth is limited, and are trying to extract as much money as possible from victims, before free software rules the world.
.mac: cyber-slavery for the rest of us
when will it support my sailboat?
iSync, therefore iDrown
This happened in 1998, but only inside MS.
... ... Availability/Reliability ... Scaleability/Performance ... Interoperability ...
I'm amazed they're doing what they now are.
From the (http://opensource.org/halloween/halloween2.php) anotated halloween docs, which were leaked in 1998:
------
Here are some notable quotes from the document, with hotlinks to where they are embedded. It's helpful to know that ``OSS'' is the author's abbreviation for ``Open Source Software''.
* Linux represents a best-of-breed UNIX, that is trusted in mission critical applications, and - due to it's open source code - has a long term credibility which exceeds many other competitive OS's.
* Most of the primary apps that people require when they move to Linux are already available for free. This includes web servers, POP clients, mail servers, text editors, etc
* An advanced Win32 GUI user would have a short learning cycle to become productive [under Linux].
* I previously had IE4/NT4 on the same box and by comparison the combination of Linux / Navigator ran at least 30-40% faster when rendering simple HTML + graphics.
* Long term, my simple experiments do indicate that Linux has a chance at the desktop market
* Consumers Love It.
* Linux's (real and perceived) virtues over Windows NT include: Customization
* Linux is emerging as a key operating system in the nascent thin server market
* Using today's server requirements, Linux is a credible alternative to commercial developed servers in many, high volume applications.
* The effect of patents and copyright in combatting Linux remains to be investigated.
* Note, however, that Compaq and Dell merely have to credibly threaten Linux adoption in order to push for lower OEM OS pricing.
There have been a lot of posts about how many /.er's moms ARE running GNU/Linux, but they have geeks to support them over email, telephone, and SSH. The avererage mom, or computer user for that matter, doesn't.
An idea came to me: What if GNU/Linux geeks "adopted" about five gnubies to support? They could use SSH, chat, or maybe even telephone, helping gnubies! And when the "adopted" gnubies got good enough, they would no longer need help, and might even help others. A chain reaction to help the widespread use of free software? That'd be cool.
The same with books!
To play this MP3, you must complete Bonza Land level 3 or get 350 gold coins.
Legal fees: $20,000
XBox: $200
Porting reward: $200,000
Look on Gates' face when you complete it... priceless.
Will we be able to sue and get a buck for the MS bang?
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What a great company!