Smith is unique. Remember the manner in which he died in the first film? His new viral nature is just one aspect of his difference to other agents. Besides, the Matrix was designed so that the brains of human beings would be fooled into believing that the stimuli they recieved and the responses to that stimuli the projected would be compatible with the real world. It doesn't seem much of a stretch that Agents, as programs which run within the Matrix, would have been programmed to replicate human physiology in the way the interact with the world. Because they are programs and aware of the Matrix, they are slightly less constrained by the limitations of Matrix physics than are aware humans, having fewer levels of abstraction between themselves and the Matrix. They are constrained, though, which implies an innate understanding of how those constraints operate. A sentinel's consciousness, for example, would not function in a human body. As Agents are clearly modeled on human beings, they can.
You're being dense. He took over Bane while Bane was still in the Matrix, but after a connection by modem had been established, so the consciousness of Smith was transmitted into Bane's mind.
I'd put the price-point at around $40. Say $39.99. What we need is a digital jukebox that uses some internal memory, encryption, and a bittorrent-like distribution method. I'd pay $40/month for the ability to hook that up to my stereo. The network could use the current cable TV infrastructure, just license bandwidth from the Cable Companies. They'll make a bundle. Throw ads in occasionally, and have a premium fee for the newest stuff, say $.49 a track. Use collaborative filtering for dj services.
I dunno, maybe Bush himself? Is the White House credible enough for you? I realize he didn't use the word imminent, for the obvious reasons (dammit, that's too hard to pronounce, and what exactly does 'innamint' mean anyway, Karl?). You could boil these statements down to that meaning, though:
Intelligence gathered by this and other governments leaves no doubt that the Iraq regime continues to possess and conceal some of the most lethal weapons ever devised. This regime has already used weapons of mass destruction against Iraq's neighbors and against Iraq's people.
The regime has a history of reckless aggression in the Middle East. It has a deep hatred of America and our friends. And it has aided, trained and harbored terrorists, including operatives of al Qaeda.
The danger is clear: using chemical, biological or, one day, nuclear weapons, obtained with the help of Iraq, the terrorists could fulfill their stated ambitions and kill thousands or hundreds of thousands of innocent people in our country, or any other.
as a hand-to-hand combat weapon, it looks like it would suck
Maybe that's why it's a tool. A tactical tool, a potentially lethal tool, but a tool nonetheless. Besides, have you ever tried to throw a balisong? Me neither.
Anyone interested in that scene ought to check out the Hive Archive.
If you're ever in Olneyville late at night with a buzz on, and you're not afraid of junkie whores, the New York System there has the best Hot Wieners. It's the arm sweat what makes em good!
On one hand, Disney campaigns... under the Jolly Roger. On one hand, we celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day, while on the other hand this fine, upstanding investment company...
I, for one, welcome our new three-handed pirate overlords.
It's FM, but not for listening to radio through the player. It's a transmitter allowing you to tune in to the player in your car or on your home radio.
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Smith is unique. Remember the manner in which he died in the first film? His new viral nature is just one aspect of his difference to other agents. Besides, the Matrix was designed so that the brains of human beings would be fooled into believing that the stimuli they recieved and the responses to that stimuli the projected would be compatible with the real world. It doesn't seem much of a stretch that Agents, as programs which run within the Matrix, would have been programmed to replicate human physiology in the way the interact with the world. Because they are programs and aware of the Matrix, they are slightly less constrained by the limitations of Matrix physics than are aware humans, having fewer levels of abstraction between themselves and the Matrix. They are constrained, though, which implies an innate understanding of how those constraints operate. A sentinel's consciousness, for example, would not function in a human body. As Agents are clearly modeled on human beings, they can.
You're being dense. He took over Bane while Bane was still in the Matrix, but after a connection by modem had been established, so the consciousness of Smith was transmitted into Bane's mind.
Politics: A strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. The conduct of public affairs for private advantage. -- Ambrose Bierce
The solution to both your problems: a match. Though the lights may not be in the sky, in a dark room they'll reflect off the ceiling.
Actually, you were flaming. But hey, you're right.
Woah. They're up to 1%? Cool.
I'd put the price-point at around $40. Say $39.99. What we need is a digital jukebox that uses some internal memory, encryption, and a bittorrent-like distribution method. I'd pay $40/month for the ability to hook that up to my stereo. The network could use the current cable TV infrastructure, just license bandwidth from the Cable Companies. They'll make a bundle. Throw ads in occasionally, and have a premium fee for the newest stuff, say $.49 a track. Use collaborative filtering for dj services.
That's what he said.
If it wasn't for the moronic American market, the LotR films would not exist.
When did I say I thought any of the statements were false?
Intelligence gathered by this and other governments leaves no doubt that the Iraq regime continues to possess and conceal some of the most lethal weapons ever devised. This regime has already used weapons of mass destruction against Iraq's neighbors and against Iraq's people.
The regime has a history of reckless aggression in the Middle East. It has a deep hatred of America and our friends. And it has aided, trained and harbored terrorists, including operatives of al Qaeda.
The danger is clear: using chemical, biological or, one day, nuclear weapons, obtained with the help of Iraq, the terrorists could fulfill their stated ambitions and kill thousands or hundreds of thousands of innocent people in our country, or any other.
Stop being such a tool.
What? Bush did claim that WMDs were an imminent threat. That was the whole justification for the war. Try again, please.
Maybe that's why it's a tool. A tactical tool, a potentially lethal tool, but a tool nonetheless. Besides, have you ever tried to throw a balisong? Me neither.
Why wait? Move to North Korea, where it's illegal your State Radio off.
Anyone interested in that scene ought to check out the Hive Archive.
If you're ever in Olneyville late at night with a buzz on, and you're not afraid of junkie whores, the New York System there has the best Hot Wieners. It's the arm sweat what makes em good!
BSD.
To verify bought votes.
I, for one, welcome our new three-handed pirate overlords.
It's FM, but not for listening to radio through the player. It's a transmitter allowing you to tune in to the player in your car or on your home radio.
Abolish work. Let the machines commute.
Chicks dig 'em.
Or, the chip might be manufactured using low-temperature superconductors.
How does the male being dead help the female live longer?
Uh, that was a joke. You know, Flashdance?
but 111 already has a name... Nitrogen.