If security is as big of a problem as you make it sound, or you really need to secure a laptop in a very public-accessible environment (think Hospitals, etc...HIPAA), then something like this could be useful: http://www.datumfiling.com/products/laptop-locker
Disclaimer: I work for the company that designed this company's website, but I thought it seemed like a useful product in this context.
Like the subject says...I personally don't find WoW to be fun in the least. In fact, I actually enjoy more hearing my friends who play tell me about what they did in the game than actually playing it.
Instead, if you like Card Collecting Games (CCGs) and like to use your brain (even if it's just occasionally) go ahead and try PoxNora: http://www.poxnora.com/. This game is tons of fun, you can play for free to start, and many people have become ranked players just on the starter decks. If you like it from there, you can buy cards and get serious about it.
I am not employed by Octopi, I'm just a happy gamer that's finally found an online game worth playing. Come find me on there, and we'll play a round or two.
No. I thought of the same thing too. Or perhaps the ribbons described in Frederik Pohl's Hechee novels. Good stuff. Glad to see someone else who enjoys old-school sci-fi.:-)
Well, given the choice between having my glasses and slowly or not-so-slowly going blind in one eye, and grinding or flap-cutting, my choice wasn't exactly difficult. It's not a big deal, and I actually though it was kind of fun. I can see now, and that's really all that matters.
Now, I know that a lot of people here are saying that they are not willing to take the risk of doing "elective" surgery on one's eyes, but I think that risk is greatly reduced if one's doctor is reputable and experienced, and not a Eyemart type place.
Besides, quoting the latest OMA (Out of My Ass) statistics, one is more likely to get stabbed by one's roomate accidentally or "robbed" by four repo men breaking into the wrong house, rather than sustaining some permanent eye damage as a result of surgery. And yes, those tweo unlikely things have happened to me. (Just felt like ranting/storytelling)
I just watched the movie, and I must say I really liked the animation (sans the sometimes jerky character animation). I thought the backgrounds, and other scenic elements were pretty well done. I really dug the dark feel it has.
Then we get to the plot/story/dialog.
Being nice...it was incomprehensible. Being not so nice...poop.
Anyway, I think the thing has some great potential. Is there anyone here interested in perhaps re-writing the story and redoing character voices? I'd be more than willing to help with the writing and editing the story.
Reply under this post if you'd like to help, and I'll try and get something going.
With Ubuntu's appeal as a totally free distibution that is geared towards easy use, and internalization - it seems ideally suited for use in other less developed countries.
Will you be pushing for Ubuntu as a good, free alternative OS for getting these developing nations computerized?
Also, would you and your company be interested in helping develop the hardware side of the infrastructure problem - i.e. low-cost computers and wireless mesh networks?
It would seem the ideal pairing for both your software ideas and your company's goals.
Because the FAA, another federal agency, has coordinated with the FCC in order to limit the use of possible sources of radio interference on an airplane due to safety concerns.
The FAA (another federal agency) regulatesmost of the airline's policies, including the ban of cellphones and other electronic devices due to interference.
This would be a case of two federal agencies contesting over policy, versus the article which realtes to a private vs. federal policy.
Even this policy, ostesibly based on safety concerns, is currently being challenged by individual airlines.
The fact is, the FCC (like 'em or not) retains the right to regulate the airwaves, and has made laws SPECIFICALY relating to tenant/landlord relationships, etc.
Legally, it appears that the University has no real recourse. They can ASK nicely, but they canot require.
While it may be "trivial" in the eyes of some, this situation is important in that it can set precedent to protect the use of the spectrum by students/public. If I was a HAM, could they prevent me from using the bands licesned to me? The answer is no, and I think we want to keep it that way.
Actually, the story behind those lyrics is fascinating. All centering around a man named Vernon Green....but to answer your question, yes I do believe he and I have worked together before.
Even though EW rated it as the worst episode *ever* of the Simpsons (a fact a lot of Slashdotters seem to question), it contains one of the best lines.
When all of the various representatives are gathered in the Whitehouse and the German rep. says:
(spoken in a bad "kaiser" accent) "We Germans are a peaceful people..."
The arguments and connections Katz makes in his article are about as far from reality as the notion that human nature can be changed "if we all really try".
Open Software is not the answer to the world's problems. It is just a development made possible by the unique nature of the computer world. It cannot and should not try to be applied wholesale to everything, especially politics.
The whole "have vs. have nots" issue is ridiculous. The have nots are more worried about finding a plce to live and food to eat...daily subsitence issues. They are not concerned with "gee my computer isn't as fast" or "I wish I had a computer" issues.
Frankly, I thought the whole I-hate-Katz thing on Slashdot was way out of hand. Now hearing these inanities makes me think I was wrong. This guy would test the boundaries of negative moderation on kuro5hin.
"If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things." - Rene Descartes
As long as there is the possibility of a person learning, there is the possiblilty of a person committing a crime. With decent college (or maybe even high school) level texbooks on chemistry, physics and electronics one has all they need to create a bomb and know how to effectively use it. Does that mean we should not allow students to learn chemistry, physics or electronics?
Crime comes from human nature, there are always some people who will commit them at whatever expense, so is it worth it to penalize the rest of us for the few? That is what this argument boils down to.
The only way to ensure a crime-free world is to destroy it.
It seems to me that a person could be registered and given an I-button type device that would contain their unique identifier. That way, when they log in to vote, they would have to be authenticated through hardware, and their I-button used to verify their identity.
I know there are several problems with this:
It raises serious privacy issues because essentially we would all be able to be tracked through the database containing the Unique ID/Personal Info. (Of course, we already have those sorts of problems ie, SSNs)
Underpriviledged people would be at a disadvantage becuase they would not be able to purchase the equipment needed. (Thought it could be provided for free at voting booths or the local library/post office)
Infrastructure needs to be built.
Any thoughts?
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This is exactly why the US courts should be extremely careful on setting these types of precedents. Once a case is won in the RIAA vs. MP3 battle, the floodgates will open and everyone and their brother will begin to sue.
I think the US needs to set up certain protection laws for free speech/expression and intellectual property. specifically for the Internet and similar future media. In addition, the current lawsuit procedures should be looked at, it is way too easy for a large corporation to sue (and essentially destroy) a small business or individual, even if they lose. The way the current trend is going, the precedents for these do not look at all hopefull.
I'm not arguing for Napster or for illegal activity on the Internet, nor am I downplaying the importance of capitalism on the Internet. instead I am worried about the effects of some of these restrictions will have on our freedoms in the future. Will you want companies to decide what you can and cannot do? What I mean is that wee need some sort of international standard for issues such as this on the Internet, perhaps voted on publicly. We also need a geographically neutral Internet so that no nation can claim ownership in whole or in part or restrict information.
Personally, I believe in the future internet sowhat like William Gibson portrays in his books, a bit of lawlessness (but then again, show me any free country or for that matter any country at all that doesn't have criminals) but on the whole extremely open and useful. I would much rather have it be that than something out og George Orwell's 1984.
Slashdot Mirror
If security is as big of a problem as you make it sound, or you really need to secure a laptop in a very public-accessible environment (think Hospitals, etc...HIPAA), then something like this could be useful: http://www.datumfiling.com/products/laptop-locker
Disclaimer: I work for the company that designed this company's website, but I thought it seemed like a useful product in this context.
[KS]
Like the subject says...I personally don't find WoW to be fun in the least. In fact, I actually enjoy more hearing my friends who play tell me about what they did in the game than actually playing it.
/. story liked here: http://games.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/10/13/ 1320246
Instead, if you like Card Collecting Games (CCGs) and like to use your brain (even if it's just occasionally) go ahead and try PoxNora: http://www.poxnora.com/. This game is tons of fun, you can play for free to start, and many people have become ranked players just on the starter decks. If you like it from there, you can buy cards and get serious about it.
The game was also covered in a previous
I am not employed by Octopi, I'm just a happy gamer that's finally found an online game worth playing. Come find me on there, and we'll play a round or two.
[C]
No. I thought of the same thing too. Or perhaps the ribbons described in Frederik Pohl's Hechee novels. :-)
Good stuff. Glad to see someone else who enjoys old-school sci-fi.
[C]
Well, given the choice between having my glasses and slowly or not-so-slowly going blind in one eye, and grinding or flap-cutting, my choice wasn't exactly difficult. It's not a big deal, and I actually though it was kind of fun. I can see now, and that's really all that matters.
Now, I know that a lot of people here are saying that they are not willing to take the risk of doing "elective" surgery on one's eyes, but I think that risk is greatly reduced if one's doctor is reputable and experienced, and not a Eyemart type place.
Besides, quoting the latest OMA (Out of My Ass) statistics, one is more likely to get stabbed by one's roomate accidentally or "robbed" by four repo men breaking into the wrong house, rather than sustaining some permanent eye damage as a result of surgery. And yes, those tweo unlikely things have happened to me. (Just felt like ranting/storytelling)
[C]
This is pretty much the best explanation I have ever heard.
Ever.
[C]
I just watched the movie, and I must say I really liked the animation (sans the sometimes jerky character animation). I thought the backgrounds, and other scenic elements were pretty well done. I really dug the dark feel it has.
Then we get to the plot/story/dialog.
Being nice...it was incomprehensible. Being not so nice...poop.
Anyway, I think the thing has some great potential. Is there anyone here interested in perhaps re-writing the story and redoing character voices? I'd be more than willing to help with the writing and editing the story.
Reply under this post if you'd like to help, and I'll try and get something going.
[C]
How far does the collaboration between you two go?
Does Tycho usually come up with the text/idea for the comic, then Gabe does the art as a separate process or is it more of a collaborative venture?
Also I stronly suspect that your ideas are born of late night mescalin and tequila induced "adventures". Am I correct?
[C]
With Ubuntu's appeal as a totally free distibution that is geared towards easy use, and internalization - it seems ideally suited for use in other less developed countries.
Will you be pushing for Ubuntu as a good, free alternative OS for getting these developing nations computerized?
Also, would you and your company be interested in helping develop the hardware side of the infrastructure problem - i.e. low-cost computers and wireless mesh networks?
It would seem the ideal pairing for both your software ideas and your company's goals.
[C]
Amen. I'm the same way, and it's good to see other responsible and considerate gun owners here on /.
[C]
Because the FAA, another federal agency, has coordinated with the FCC in order to limit the use of possible sources of radio interference on an airplane due to safety concerns.
[C]
They can when they enter into bilateral agreements with similar governing bodies from the other countries over whose airspace one is traveling.
I would guess that similar laws to seagoing vessels would apply to airplanes as well, though I'm not entirely clear how those work.
I would guess that as long as an airplane is over neutral territory (ocean) the laws of whateve country the plane is registered to apply.
[C]
The FAA (another federal agency) regulatesmost of the airline's policies, including the ban of cellphones and other electronic devices due to interference.
This would be a case of two federal agencies contesting over policy, versus the article which realtes to a private vs. federal policy.
Even this policy, ostesibly based on safety concerns, is currently being challenged by individual airlines.
The fact is, the FCC (like 'em or not) retains the right to regulate the airwaves, and has made laws SPECIFICALY relating to tenant/landlord relationships, etc.
Legally, it appears that the University has no real recourse. They can ASK nicely, but they canot require.
While it may be "trivial" in the eyes of some, this situation is important in that it can set precedent to protect the use of the spectrum by students/public. If I was a HAM, could they prevent me from using the bands licesned to me? The answer is no, and I think we want to keep it that way.
[C]
Yeah, we completely pwned that. :-/
[C]
Shpongle is definitley a group to listen to. Very innovative trance sound, and fantastic percussion.
[C]
Actually, the story behind those lyrics is fascinating. All centering around a man named Vernon Green....but to answer your question, yes I do believe he and I have worked together before.
[C]
Some people call him a space cowboy....or a gangster of love.
[C]
Maurice? :-)
[C]
Even though EW rated it as the worst episode *ever* of the Simpsons (a fact a lot of Slashdotters seem to question), it contains one of the best lines.
When all of the various representatives are gathered in the Whitehouse and the German rep. says:
(spoken in a bad "kaiser" accent)
"We Germans are a peaceful people..."
[K]
Open Software is not the answer to the world's problems. It is just a development made possible by the unique nature of the computer world. It cannot and should not try to be applied wholesale to everything, especially politics.
The whole "have vs. have nots" issue is ridiculous. The have nots are more worried about finding a plce to live and food to eat...daily subsitence issues. They are not concerned with "gee my computer isn't as fast" or "I wish I had a computer" issues.
Frankly, I thought the whole I-hate-Katz thing on Slashdot was way out of hand. Now hearing these inanities makes me think I was wrong. This guy would test the boundaries of negative moderation on kuro5hin.
The Running Man
I, for one, am sick of letting my rights be trampled on. If you feel the same, *do something about it*.
http://www.petitiononline.com/cofs1/petition.htmlm l
http://www.petitiononline.com/nixdmca/petition.ht
"If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things." - Rene Descartes
As long as there is the possibility of a person learning, there is the possiblilty of a person committing a crime. With decent college (or maybe even high school) level texbooks on chemistry, physics and electronics one has all they need to create a bomb and know how to effectively use it. Does that mean we should not allow students to learn chemistry, physics or electronics?
Crime comes from human nature, there are always some people who will commit them at whatever expense, so is it worth it to penalize the rest of us for the few? That is what this argument boils down to.
The only way to ensure a crime-free world is to destroy it.
I know there are several problems with this:
Any thoughts?
I think the US needs to set up certain protection laws for free speech/expression and intellectual property. specifically for the Internet and similar future media. In addition, the current lawsuit procedures should be looked at, it is way too easy for a large corporation to sue (and essentially destroy) a small business or individual, even if they lose. The way the current trend is going, the precedents for these do not look at all hopefull.
Personally, I believe in the future internet sowhat like William Gibson portrays in his books, a bit of lawlessness (but then again, show me any free country or for that matter any country at all that doesn't have criminals) but on the whole extremely open and useful. I would much rather have it be that than something out og George Orwell's 1984.