I think everyone should be driving drunk and we'd see a large decrease in the number of auto deaths.
That's like carrying a bomb in a briefcase on a plane because it's so statistically rare that anyone actually does has a bomb, given the set of all flights. Wouldn't it be twice as unlikely for there to be TWO bombs on the plane? you're scott free!
Actually, they're two statistically independent events, and one doesn't reduce the likelihood of the other happening. So, go ahead, drive drunk... that'll thin out the gene pool a bit of people who think that drinking and driving saves lives.
Bring a bomb on a plane, too... you might make the news.
I've thought of so many case mods, but none of them have lacked the flare and ingenuity of the ones that get the widespread coverage. I've toyed with the idea of a milk crate but the idea I still have is either a. an aluminum file cabinet, or b. my computer desk -- all the parts behind plexiglass.
What do you think?
Aw.. I just payed the hundred and something bucks for the aluminum case. That's trendy enough for me. I've got more profitable ways to spend my time... like making low rated Slashdot posts to feel like I'm "in the circle."
As I write this, the topic has 666 comments posted.
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Don't worry, our hands are clean!
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It always makes me laugh, how hundreds of thousands of users will use p2p software for uses they know are illegal, but whenever lawsuits like this happen, they act so surprised!
Don't get me wrong, I use it just the same as you do: downloading music and software I'm not planning on paying for. Sometimes it's just to try the software and music out, but it's still software and music piracy. I don't agree with the copyright laws, but I know it's true.
Just because a lot of people break the law, it does not CHANGE the law. The best way to fix a law that stinks is to help to make a change. Breaking it in rebellion and not accepting the consequenses makes you no better than a riotous mob or a child caught stealing in the candy store who throws a tantrum.
I'm not even saying that the lawsuit has a solid base to stand on, nor am I saying that it's fair how they'll run companies like KaZaA out of business... All I'm saying is, "don't act so damn surprised! you're stealing!"
I guess your example would be allowed to be copyrighted because it's not, technically a question. It would have to be on the FMQSWQ (frequently mentioned quiery statements with questionmarks).
Just kidding... good point I guess you can't really copyright a phrase like, "my bad," either, because every idiot says it when they forget somebody's name... but you could copyright a story in which a character repeatedly uses popular idiums and slang cliches, right?
It's really a control issue. Right now, various organizations (government, corporations, etc.) are battling among each other, and agains us, the users, for control.
What they don't realize is that you can't control the internet. This is a bottom-up phenomenon. It was not given to us with restrictions, like television, radio, or driving. No, it was given to us without rules--and rules evolved from the people.
Let them struggle for control because the only way they can truly control the internet is to take it down--which is impossible. They can struggle to restrict certain protocols, domains, whatever, but they can't turn off the internet.
I'm not sure if you understand what you're looking at. It's virtually impossible to present information without bias. Reporters are people, ever hear of body language?
But, beyond that, FOX NEWS, CNN, whatever... Whoever controls the flow of information controls the multitude.
Whether or not you want to believe it, even Slashdot presents information with bias.
The biggest difference, it seems, between news with bias and news with balance, is whether you agree with it. Right?
In the past few months, Microsoft has done more *continuously focused on one project at one time with corporate backing* computer security code reviews than OSS has in ten years
A better way to say what they're saying is:
OSS didn't have as many bugs to start with--they really didn't need two months of intesnsive security review like we did, but hey.. Better late than never!
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So...suppose you take the box to a LAN party...
Would interference cause trouble with other computers or are we talking strictly radio interference.
Also, would it cause cell phone / portable phone interference, or do those operate at a different enough frequency?
It seems to me that interference isn't an issue anymore with the advent of so many new cases: aluminum, wood, homemade, etc... Not an issue, unless the FCC decides to crack down! It'll be like the end of that Christian Slater movie.. No, not
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Now that is a shame, but it's true.
That's like carrying a bomb in a briefcase on a plane because it's so statistically rare that anyone actually does has a bomb, given the set of all flights. Wouldn't it be twice as unlikely for there to be TWO bombs on the plane? you're scott free!
Actually, they're two statistically independent events, and one doesn't reduce the likelihood of the other happening. So, go ahead, drive drunk... that'll thin out the gene pool a bit of people who think that drinking and driving saves lives.
Bring a bomb on a plane, too... you might make the news.
Maybe it was Total Recall, not sure.
I guess the only thing funnier than miscommunication within the corporate machine is misinformation throughout the masses.
What do you think?
Aw.. I just payed the hundred and something bucks for the aluminum case. That's trendy enough for me. I've got more profitable ways to spend my time... like making low rated Slashdot posts to feel like I'm "in the circle."
Later.
weird
Don't get me wrong, I use it just the same as you do: downloading music and software I'm not planning on paying for. Sometimes it's just to try the software and music out, but it's still software and music piracy. I don't agree with the copyright laws, but I know it's true.
Just because a lot of people break the law, it does not CHANGE the law. The best way to fix a law that stinks is to help to make a change. Breaking it in rebellion and not accepting the consequenses makes you no better than a riotous mob or a child caught stealing in the candy store who throws a tantrum.
I'm not even saying that the lawsuit has a solid base to stand on, nor am I saying that it's fair how they'll run companies like KaZaA out of business... All I'm saying is, "don't act so damn surprised! you're stealing!"
Just kidding... good point I guess you can't really copyright a phrase like, "my bad," either, because every idiot says it when they forget somebody's name... but you could copyright a story in which a character repeatedly uses popular idiums and slang cliches, right?
Yeah, uh.. that's why it's funny. But, I guess that's why you posted anonymously?
I sure hope Bdale does a good job. If you ask me, anyone's better than that other clown, George W.
What they don't realize is that you can't control the internet. This is a bottom-up phenomenon. It was not given to us with restrictions, like television, radio, or driving. No, it was given to us without rules--and rules evolved from the people.
Let them struggle for control because the only way they can truly control the internet is to take it down--which is impossible. They can struggle to restrict certain protocols, domains, whatever, but they can't turn off the internet.
Does this mean that when the internet and the hacker culture has been in the mainstream media for 40 years, they'll defend it as "the old way?"
But, beyond that, FOX NEWS, CNN, whatever... Whoever controls the flow of information controls the multitude.
Whether or not you want to believe it, even Slashdot presents information with bias.
The biggest difference, it seems, between news with bias and news with balance, is whether you agree with it. Right?
In the past few months, Microsoft has done more *continuously focused on one project at one time with corporate backing* computer security code reviews than OSS has in ten years
A better way to say what they're saying is:
OSS didn't have as many bugs to start with--they really didn't need two months of intesnsive security review like we did, but hey.. Better late than never!
- Young Guns II
, that other one!!