Again, alarmist or not, I must echo the sentiments of other posters in stating that when it becomes pervasive, when you cannot buy groceries without an RFID chip, then it's not really about choice, now, is it?
I do believe in freedom of choice, and if you want to implant yourself, go right ahead. But I am simply sick and tired of this Objectivist/Libertarian-esque rhetoric that would have us believe that the best society is the society that, while maintaining an illusion of free will, at least for those on the very top, the "John Galts" of the world, those on the bottom, or those merely satisified enough with their lives that they live simply in a middle class existence, would be the ones most affected by rfid chips, and most of us can't simply choose to find another job at the drop of a hat.
Just so you know, those Mullahs, when they call us "The Great Satan" are actually 100% correct. You see, the word Satan, at least in Hebrew, though I don't know if it's similar to Farsi, means "enemy", "accuser", or "opposition". That's all it means.
Yeah, we should have left Saddam Hussein in power.
The Kurds? Well, first of all, where do you think Iraq got their fucking gas to gas the kurds in the first place?
Kuwait had it coming, by the way. Stealing Iraq's oil and all.
"Also, people bitten by spiders don't generally become ultra-powerful."
Unless those people get bitten by RADIOACTIVE spiders.
Why do you people even bother going to the Cinema, if you are that goddamned critical?
Why were there explosions in space in Star Wars?
Because, they fucking looked cool exploding in space.
And what's wrong with that? Why must everything be a competition, and why do so many folks insist on validation for their lives, their tastes, and their very existence?
What's so bad about this being "just a band selling their own music"?
As an example,
I know this guy, a DJ (drum n bass, (icky)), who when we would talk about music, he would insist that "P Diddy", or whatever his name is this week, is a damn fine artist and musician, because of all the money he has.
Again, I would ask, why must one have validation from other consumers, and why must a band have validation from other bands before they matter?
I do however think that it matters in one specific way: If it does catch on, and many bands started online labels minus DRM and at a fair price, the mainstream music buying public would quickly run out of "pop idols" to faun over, Britney's career would be more over than it is now, and some REAL music, written and performed with the intention of being music, not COMMODITY, would rule the day.
Hello,
I know there is a Win32 version of rsync, but have forgotten what I need to do.
So I need to rip the cds to isos, then what?
Anyone care to elaborate and/or help?
The scary thing to me is with what we know about Abu Ghraib, and the supposed Mossad connections in training our Intel Community re: Interrogation technique, American Citizens can soon expect torture while being incarcerated (not that it does not happen at all, just more official policy this time).
The bottom line, as far as I am concernec, is that Bush and his Cohorts are traitors, and they should either be given a US Military tribunal, or, though I don't like this idea as much, given to the Hague for prosecution of War Crimes.
As far as the latter happening, I don't think it's very likely.
As for the former, does anyone think that there are any US Soldiers, Grunt, Brass, or otherwise, who believe in the Constitution enough to help restore it, if you catch my meaning?
Can you say COUP?
I knew you could.
SEDITION NOW!!
As someone relatively inexperienced in some of the more complex parts of Linux, I can tell you without a doubt why i still run WinXp.
I have an external Tascam usb sound interface, the US-122, with which to record music via midi, audio, and in order to make it work in Linux, let alone use apps like Cool Edit(which ain't gonna happen any time soon)is like pulling teeth.
I have been able to, with the help of a friend, make Slackware 9.1 see it, and play audio through the speakers from my synth, but nothing else. No midi, no mp3 or wav (xmms will not work)
So I am left with a dilemma.
You see, I love Slackware, I have found it to be the most powerful yet most simply elegant solution for Linux out there.
But I need to be able to reliably record multitrack audio at low latency and high resolution, burn cd's simply, and be able to LISTEN to music on my computer with xmms or a similar winamp clone.
PR sure would help, but until the killer apps are there, and most devices/peripherals just simply work when you plug them in, I would have to stay with Windows.
And I don't want to, but I desire the ability to make music more than the ability to not run proprietary and closed code.
Bullshit. I had to do this just this afternoon, as I needed to create a new hardware profile in WinXP Pro with minimal services running for an Audio Workstation.
RUN:services.msc, then, shut off any and all network services.
On second thought, do you mean uninstall them entirely? If so, then I take back my bullshit comment.
Slashdot Mirror
ok,
does anyone else notice that google has been redirected to yahoo?
Again, alarmist or not, I must echo the sentiments of other posters in stating that when it becomes pervasive, when you cannot buy groceries without an RFID chip, then it's not really about choice, now, is it? I do believe in freedom of choice, and if you want to implant yourself, go right ahead. But I am simply sick and tired of this Objectivist/Libertarian-esque rhetoric that would have us believe that the best society is the society that, while maintaining an illusion of free will, at least for those on the very top, the "John Galts" of the world, those on the bottom, or those merely satisified enough with their lives that they live simply in a middle class existence, would be the ones most affected by rfid chips, and most of us can't simply choose to find another job at the drop of a hat.
Just so you know, those Mullahs, when they call us "The Great Satan" are actually 100% correct. You see, the word Satan, at least in Hebrew, though I don't know if it's similar to Farsi, means "enemy", "accuser", or "opposition". That's all it means.
Brave little fascist!! Posting anonymously on /.!!
The only thing that Polish ovens should be used for is whatever kind of yummy baked treats that they make in Poland.
I do wish that I could meet you face to face,though...........
Yes, it is black and white.
Fuck Fascism.
What does "pwned" mean?
Is the "w" silent?
It does tag wav files, I just checked, and it tagged a bunch of stuff of my own creation.
Bauhaus as well.
By the way, which place in Belltown are you referring to: Shorty's? (joke, sorry)
Too bad I'm in Kansas City!!
God I miss Seattle.
I direct this reply to Americans on /., but you could partially apply it to your own country:
Remember, fellow Americans, Revolution is a BIRTHRIGHT.
Yeah, we should have left Saddam Hussein in power. The Kurds? Well, first of all, where do you think Iraq got their fucking gas to gas the kurds in the first place? Kuwait had it coming, by the way. Stealing Iraq's oil and all.
Blatantly copied, but nevertheless, here's my entry for a sex joke:
A woman had been married three times and was still a virgin. Somebody asked her how that could be possible.
"Well," she said. "The first time I married an octogenarian and he died before we could consummate the marriage."
"The second time I married a naval officer and war broke out on our wedding day."
"The third time I married a Microsoft Windows programmer and he just sat on the edge of the bed and kept telling me how good it was going to be."
"Also, people bitten by spiders don't generally become ultra-powerful." Unless those people get bitten by RADIOACTIVE spiders. Why do you people even bother going to the Cinema, if you are that goddamned critical? Why were there explosions in space in Star Wars? Because, they fucking looked cool exploding in space.
And what's wrong with that? Why must everything be a competition, and why do so many folks insist on validation for their lives, their tastes, and their very existence?
What's so bad about this being "just a band selling their own music"?
As an example,
I know this guy, a DJ (drum n bass, (icky)), who when we would talk about music, he would insist that "P Diddy", or whatever his name is this week, is a damn fine artist and musician, because of all the money he has.
Again, I would ask, why must one have validation from other consumers, and why must a band have validation from other bands before they matter?
I do however think that it matters in one specific way: If it does catch on, and many bands started online labels minus DRM and at a fair price, the mainstream music buying public would quickly run out of "pop idols" to faun over, Britney's career would be more over than it is now, and some REAL music, written and performed with the intention of being music, not COMMODITY, would rule the day.
Oh. Whoops. Thanks for your swift reply
Would you[ care to elucidate further on this fear? Is is the fear of the Somali girl who makes Espresso in Bldg 71?
Hello, I know there is a Win32 version of rsync, but have forgotten what I need to do. So I need to rip the cds to isos, then what? Anyone care to elaborate and/or help?
Yep.
I prefer the Democratic process first and foremost, but, failing that, kick the rotten bastards out.
The scary thing to me is with what we know about Abu Ghraib, and the supposed Mossad connections in training our Intel Community re: Interrogation technique, American Citizens can soon expect torture while being incarcerated (not that it does not happen at all, just more official policy this time). The bottom line, as far as I am concernec, is that Bush and his Cohorts are traitors, and they should either be given a US Military tribunal, or, though I don't like this idea as much, given to the Hague for prosecution of War Crimes. As far as the latter happening, I don't think it's very likely. As for the former, does anyone think that there are any US Soldiers, Grunt, Brass, or otherwise, who believe in the Constitution enough to help restore it, if you catch my meaning? Can you say COUP? I knew you could. SEDITION NOW!!
Love the link, Herr Scott.
What's so funny about it?
As someone relatively inexperienced in some of the more complex parts of Linux, I can tell you without a doubt why i still run WinXp.
I have an external Tascam usb sound interface, the US-122, with which to record music via midi, audio, and in order to make it work in Linux, let alone use apps like Cool Edit(which ain't gonna happen any time soon)is like pulling teeth.
I have been able to, with the help of a friend, make Slackware 9.1 see it, and play audio through the speakers from my synth, but nothing else. No midi, no mp3 or wav (xmms will not work)
So I am left with a dilemma.
You see, I love Slackware, I have found it to be the most powerful yet most simply elegant solution for Linux out there.
But I need to be able to reliably record multitrack audio at low latency and high resolution, burn cd's simply, and be able to LISTEN to music on my computer with xmms or a similar winamp clone.
PR sure would help, but until the killer apps are there, and most devices/peripherals just simply work when you plug them in, I would have to stay with Windows.
And I don't want to, but I desire the ability to make music more than the ability to not run proprietary and closed code.
???? How is the idea of paying someone to rape someone else funny?
Seriously, are the mods and ac Abu Graihb Guards?
What a bunch of savage inhuman cunts.
Tell me, do you even know how to spell? Twit, indeed.
Yeah, but who's gonna brew more Guiness when we finish it? Anheuser Busch?
Bullshit. I had to do this just this afternoon, as I needed to create a new hardware profile in WinXP Pro with minimal services running for an Audio Workstation. RUN:services.msc, then, shut off any and all network services. On second thought, do you mean uninstall them entirely? If so, then I take back my bullshit comment.