The whole point of an.xxx domain is to make filtering easier, and for that to have any effect, it'll have to be compulsory. Self-regulation doesn't tend to work that well.
The person who set up the filter may not be the person using it. Case in point: China. There's a fair chance the Great Firewall will be set to filter out *.xxx.
I don't want a brick that's large enough to play video/games on. I want a music player that's small enough to fit in a pocket and be generally unobtrusive.
there are several problems with a.xxx domain: - you'd have to get every country in the world to go along with this - how would you decide if a site needs a.xxx domain? There are lots of edge cases. Would collegehumor.com qualify? - you'd have to create an 'internet police' to enforce compliance
She said that most popular Windows software is pretty well designed for people with handicaps (customizable menus, font sizes, color schemes, layout, etc). She hasn't worked with many linux programs, so she couldn't provide much of a comparison, but your comments are why disabled people might not choose linux over Windows. Just like most users, they just want software that works for them. If the software needs to be designed slightly better to work for them, then where's the harm in trying to improve it?
Interestingly, most of these items would benefit non-handicapped people just as much. Too many programs rely on a limited set of assumptions.
One example I've come across: the assumption that a monitor has 72 dpi resolution. In Windows, you can resize the standard UI elements to be usable on monitors with a higher resolution, but applications that use nonstandard UI widgets all too often ignore this setting. Winamp is an example of how it shouldn't be done: it's tiny on my 21" monitor running at 1600x1200. Photoshop palettes suffer from the same problem.
With that much room, you could do a proper drag race, ie one where Vmax is reached instead of the sissy 400 m sprint. Let's see the average drag car survive that!
Yes, I'd go see an optometrist. Your vision may seem fine, but there are several eye problems that aren't obvious without optometric equipment, and will often manifest as headaches or sore eyes.
Your monitor may also cause problems. Too low a refresh rate, interference between the monitor refresh and the overhead lighting, bad monitor settings giving a fuzzy image, etc.
Why can't I mod you -1 Moronic? IANADoctor, but it seems to me that cold wrists can be a sign of the blood flow being cut off, or nerves being pinched, both real, and possibly dangerous problems. Even if not, cold extremities are annoying and do make typing harder than it needs to be.
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i.e. no single item can prevent you from getting RSI. You'll have to combine healthy work habits, regular exercise, and good equipment. - Work habits: Set up your work area correctly. Desk height, chair height, monitor placement, etc. You should be able to find a relaxed position. Take regular breaks, and do some exercises during those breaks. - When you're at home, don't spend the entire evening sitting at your home computer. - Exercise: Couch potatoes are more susceptible to RSI (and a host of other problems). - equipment: Use a good mouse (optical, low-friction worked for me, YMMV) or trackball, etc. Consider getting an ergonomic keyboard. Lighting, and a good monitor are important too.
One cause of many RSI complaints is 'static tension': the muscles in your arm and hand are contracting but not moving. The muscles need movement, so every 10 minutes spend 20 seconds to stretch your arms, relax your hands etc.
What the French supplied to the British were specifications of the missile, so the British could finetune their electronic countermeasures and defeat the Exocet. Not that that worked flawlessly (see HMS Sheffield). Given what happened, the British didn't get any 'unlock codes'.
I don't want a settopbox!
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I want to use my computer instead. Settopboxes come with moronic limitations (one channel per box, no way to record stuff). Is there any chance that that will become possible, or will the signal be buried ten feet deep in DRM and smartcards?
The review sounded rather familiar to me. I've got Singh's book 'The Code Book', turns out that's almost the same. From Singh's site:
(quote) The Science of Secrecy is my second book on cryptography. My first, called The Code Book, covers similar material to the Science of Secrecy. It is already available in paperback so it is somewhat cheaper. The advantages of The Science of Secrecy are that it is in hardback, better illustrated, and follows the structure of the TV series. If you have read The Code Book then you probably would not want to read The Science of Secrecy, but... (end quote)
I really enjoyed reading The Code Book, by the way. It's an accessible introduction to cryptography.
Europe might be real, but that doesn't mean people are going to look at companies as being "European". I know of exactly two exceptions: EADS and Airbus. Both have.com domains registered.
Companies that operate internationally often already have a.com domain. If I want to know more about Volvo, for instance, I either go to volvo.com (expecting to find the Volvo Worldwide site) or volvo.[country] to find out about their national distributor. Volvo.eu I'd never bother entering as an URL.
The only organisation for which the.eu domain makes sense is the European Union (government). Other organisations, both commercial and nonprofit tend to be either national or worldwide. I suspect many.eu domains will end up being redirected to existing.com websites, with large companies buying YA domain name just to prevent domain squatters etc.
Funny. I bought a Palm because I was sick and tired of the limitations of paper: - no search function - marginal legibility of my handwriting - having to manually synchronize my paper schedule with whatever I use in the office - individual notes tend to get lost, esp. when written on small snippets of paper - no filing system - having to carry 2 diaries around when it's near the switchover date - having to re-enter the same information multiple times (recurring appointments, year changeover) - limited storage space on my person (I'd have to use a briefcase to carry on paper what I've got in the Palm) Well worth the cost for me. 'flaunting my technical superiority' has nothing to do with it.
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IMO, that's a double-edged sword. A laser needs more accurate aiming (and frequent correction to compensate for movement) than a radio antenna.
Yeah, right. Like they'll go around every home, saying 'why didn't you declare this computer for the FOSS tax break?'.
How would this give the government any control? The IRS isn't going to audit your projects to see if they're 'un-American'.
The whole point of an .xxx domain is to make filtering easier, and for that to have any effect, it'll have to be compulsory. Self-regulation doesn't tend to work that well.
The person who set up the filter may not be the person using it.
Case in point: China. There's a fair chance the Great Firewall will be set to filter out *.xxx.
Relax. 'Informative' is just used as a Karma-friendly alternative to 'Funny'.
There is one reason why sites wouldn't want to be restricted to a .xxx domain: to get around filtering software.
I don't want a brick that's large enough to play video/games on. I want a music player that's small enough to fit in a pocket and be generally unobtrusive.
there are several problems with a .xxx domain: .xxx domain? There are lots of edge cases. Would collegehumor.com qualify?
- you'd have to get every country in the world to go along with this
- how would you decide if a site needs a
- you'd have to create an 'internet police' to enforce compliance
She said that most popular Windows software is pretty well designed for people with handicaps (customizable menus, font sizes, color schemes, layout, etc). She hasn't worked with many linux programs, so she couldn't provide much of a comparison, but your comments are why disabled people might not choose linux over Windows. Just like most users, they just want software that works for them. If the software needs to be designed slightly better to work for them, then where's the harm in trying to improve it?
Interestingly, most of these items would benefit non-handicapped people just as much. Too many programs rely on a limited set of assumptions.
One example I've come across: the assumption that a monitor has 72 dpi resolution. In Windows, you can resize the standard UI elements to be usable on monitors with a higher resolution, but applications that use nonstandard UI widgets all too often ignore this setting. Winamp is an example of how it shouldn't be done: it's tiny on my 21" monitor running at 1600x1200. Photoshop palettes suffer from the same problem.
Back in 1983, I saw this great documentary about a teenager hacking into a defense computer. Can't quite remember the name, though...
My native language is Dutch, but it's perfectly clear to me.
-1 for assuming people don't speak more than one language fluently.
He'll cause a riot if there are any Emacs users there...
With that much room, you could do a proper drag race, ie one where Vmax is reached instead of the sissy 400 m sprint. Let's see the average drag car survive that!
Yes, I'd go see an optometrist. Your vision may seem fine, but there are several eye problems that aren't obvious without optometric equipment, and will often manifest as headaches or sore eyes.
Your monitor may also cause problems. Too low a refresh rate, interference between the monitor refresh and the overhead lighting, bad monitor settings giving a fuzzy image, etc.
Why can't I mod you -1 Moronic?
IANADoctor, but it seems to me that cold wrists can be a sign of the blood flow being cut off, or nerves being pinched, both real, and possibly dangerous problems. Even if not, cold extremities are annoying and do make typing harder than it needs to be.
i.e. no single item can prevent you from getting RSI. You'll have to combine healthy work habits, regular exercise, and good equipment.
- Work habits: Set up your work area correctly. Desk height, chair height, monitor placement, etc. You should be able to find a relaxed position. Take regular breaks, and do some exercises during those breaks.
- When you're at home, don't spend the entire evening sitting at your home computer.
- Exercise: Couch potatoes are more susceptible to RSI (and a host of other problems).
- equipment: Use a good mouse (optical, low-friction worked for me, YMMV) or trackball, etc. Consider getting an ergonomic keyboard. Lighting, and a good monitor are important too.
One cause of many RSI complaints is 'static tension': the muscles in your arm and hand are contracting but not moving. The muscles need movement, so every 10 minutes spend 20 seconds to stretch your arms, relax your hands etc.
What the French supplied to the British were specifications of the missile, so the British could finetune their electronic countermeasures and defeat the Exocet. Not that that worked flawlessly (see HMS Sheffield). Given what happened, the British didn't get any 'unlock codes'.
I want to use my computer instead. Settopboxes come with moronic limitations (one channel per box, no way to record stuff).
Is there any chance that that will become possible, or will the signal be buried ten feet deep in DRM and smartcards?
The review sounded rather familiar to me. I've got Singh's book 'The Code Book', turns out that's almost the same.
... (end quote)
From Singh's site:
(quote)
The Science of Secrecy is my second book on cryptography. My first, called The Code Book, covers similar material to the Science of Secrecy. It is already available in paperback so it is somewhat cheaper. The advantages of The Science of Secrecy are that it is in hardback, better illustrated, and follows the structure of the TV series. If you have read The Code Book then you probably would not want to read The Science of Secrecy, but
I really enjoyed reading The Code Book, by the way. It's an accessible introduction to cryptography.
Europe might be real, but that doesn't mean people are going to look at companies as being "European". I know of exactly two exceptions: EADS and Airbus. Both have .com domains registered.
.com domain. If I want to know more about Volvo, for instance, I either go to volvo.com (expecting to find the Volvo Worldwide site) or volvo.[country] to find out about their national distributor. Volvo.eu I'd never bother entering as an URL.
Companies that operate internationally often already have a
The only organisation for which the .eu domain makes sense is the European Union (government). Other organisations, both commercial and nonprofit tend to be either national or worldwide. .eu domains will end up being redirected to existing .com websites, with large companies buying YA domain name just to prevent domain squatters etc.
I suspect many
Given the polo.eu example in TFBlurb, I don't think we'll see categorisation. Pity, really.
Will Firefox adopt an approach that doesn't compromise the user's privacy as much as IE 7 (its solution being to send every URL to Redmond)?
Funny. I bought a Palm because I was sick and tired of the limitations of paper:
- no search function
- marginal legibility of my handwriting
- having to manually synchronize my paper schedule with whatever I use in the office
- individual notes tend to get lost, esp. when written on small snippets of paper
- no filing system
- having to carry 2 diaries around when it's near the switchover date
- having to re-enter the same information multiple times (recurring appointments, year changeover)
- limited storage space on my person (I'd have to use a briefcase to carry on paper what I've got in the Palm)
Well worth the cost for me. 'flaunting my technical superiority' has nothing to do with it.