The Christian Science religion espouses that everything of this mortal coil is merely an illusion, and founded by a woman from Boston who declared herself free of cancer - and died of it shortly after this of cancer. One would be best advised to take this with a grain of salt.
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They want a Big Mac while bopping to the latest Brittney Spears "tune."
Make sure you put a TM after that word "tune", lest you get in trouble by the RIAA.
People think there might be a problem? The schools that I went to as a child employ the use of Apple 2's to this day, under the guise that they teach kids basic computing skills - which is a lot like saying that Tinker Toys or Erector Sets are just one step away from building structures like the World Trade Center.
-1 redundant: the article is a rehash of everything that's been discussed about copyright.
+1 interesting: here's another one, apparently somebody prominent in the editorial circle, coming out against the likes of the DMCA.
+1 underrated: like another poster here said, a good summation of all things that have been discussed over slashdot. It seems that she's been doing her reading.
You're right - in fact, they're probably losing money on it.
But think of it here for a moment. A lot of companies out there like IBM, Sun Microsystems, SGI, Netscape...the list goes on, but for all intents, they have one thing in common - Microsoft. They want the behemoth out of the way, and if IBM can do it without risking their own necks on internal development of things like AIX, DB2, and OS/2 (Yes, I know, It Is Dead(TM)), they will. It just so happens that they can do it without violating GPL, but still charge for a system. Very underhanded, but that's what I'm seeing.
Perhaps in the future, those who are spearheading this project can do a map tracing of El Camino Real de California, or whatever it's formally known as (more coloquially known as El Camino Bignum). I'd love to see where that runs in conjunction with current roads, but that's just me.
This just in. IBM is recontracting Kate Mulgrew to read through the eye candy provided during the OS/2 installation process. Quoth Mulgrew, "I've always wanted to send a fax while working on a spreadsheet!"
You know how many restrooms have the icon for "men" and "women"? How about such a sign for "propeller-heads", after the old geek trend of wearing the propeller-beanie?
The problem with this is that you wouldn't logically be able to keep any computers named after cheeses in there. Then John Cleese would have to feel guilty as he shot you.
It's not as commercially viable as you may think, though. At least, not unto itself - that's why there's WAP and cellphones.
Note it's been a while since I read up on RF physics - I suppose I should if I'm ever going to upgrade my ham license. Anyway, if I remember correctly, microwave is very much line of sight - even more so than VHF or UHF. In short, it hits an object and dissipates into heat, regardless of whether it's concrete or hamburger. It's what makes your microwave oven so effective.
So now imagine having to put up a whole new slew of repeaters, sattelites, etc., etc., ad nauseam to get your wireless TCP/IP traffic around the world. I would propose that the only viable way of doing this is using digital sattelite TV - but on the other hand, DirecTV DSL is closing up, so there you have it.
OK, never mind the content on your box currently. If somebody cracked your internet account, they could:
1) Send spam in your name
2) DOS machines in your name
3) Wreak general mayhem about the 'net in your name
And ultimately, cause you to lose your precious internet access.
So what if they wanted to break into your computer? Then like other users suggested here, they could stick kiddie porn on your machine and call the FBI. Not my idea of a good time.
Moral of this message: you need security like you need to wear clothes. An inconvenience, but it keeps you from getting into trouble.
That actually kind of was my point, on deliberate. Granted the odds are drastically against it, but think of it - from the perspective of a judge who may (not) know of technology (but has hopefully done their research), knowing that something has been altered, would you admit it as evidence?
Maybe this is me being a little paranoid about the encroachment of a day where technology is becoming more of a cradle-to-grave thing (and despite this I carry a Handspring Visor =) ). I could be wrong.
What Brunson said (above). To wit, it became a thing of the past largely because of durability, but also keep in mind that for the most part phosphor burn doesn't happen so much because there tends to be something always happening.
Also keep in mind that your monitor sucks down a lot of power anyway - you'd save power just powering it down.
If spammers were smart enough to mine pgp key servers for addresses, would they themselves possibly get their own keys to sign and/or encrypt the email and make it look important - and accordingly, invalidate one of the Really Good Things(TM) about email encryption and keysigning?
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The article that this comment is attached to is the awards. You know, the part that comes AFTER the vote.
A -1 redundant on all who state otherwise.
The Christian Science religion espouses that everything of this mortal coil is merely an illusion, and founded by a woman from Boston who declared herself free of cancer - and died of it shortly after this of cancer. One would be best advised to take this with a grain of salt.
Make sure you put a TM after that word "tune", lest you get in trouble by the RIAA.
People think there might be a problem? The schools that I went to as a child employ the use of Apple 2's to this day, under the guise that they teach kids basic computing skills - which is a lot like saying that Tinker Toys or Erector Sets are just one step away from building structures like the World Trade Center.
-1 redundant: the article is a rehash of everything that's been discussed about copyright.
+1 interesting: here's another one, apparently somebody prominent in the editorial circle, coming out against the likes of the DMCA.
+1 underrated: like another poster here said, a good summation of all things that have been discussed over slashdot. It seems that she's been doing her reading.
It's a wired article, do people really expect them to have accurate journalism? If I wanted that, I'd go here.
But think of it here for a moment. A lot of companies out there like IBM, Sun Microsystems, SGI, Netscape...the list goes on, but for all intents, they have one thing in common - Microsoft. They want the behemoth out of the way, and if IBM can do it without risking their own necks on internal development of things like AIX, DB2, and OS/2 (Yes, I know, It Is Dead(TM)), they will. It just so happens that they can do it without violating GPL, but still charge for a system. Very underhanded, but that's what I'm seeing.
Sort of - there was an article earlier about it. Of course, now that ESR has confirmed, they had to rehash teh article. =^_^=
The closest i get to one is going to Mitsuwa in Los Angeles to pick up this next year's Studio Ghibli calendar.
Perhaps in the future, those who are spearheading this project can do a map tracing of El Camino Real de California, or whatever it's formally known as (more coloquially known as El Camino Bignum). I'd love to see where that runs in conjunction with current roads, but that's just me.
This just in. IBM is recontracting Kate Mulgrew to read through the eye candy provided during the OS/2 installation process. Quoth Mulgrew, "I've always wanted to send a fax while working on a spreadsheet!"
Does it recognize speech, or does it wreck a nice peach?
You know how many restrooms have the icon for "men" and "women"? How about such a sign for "propeller-heads", after the old geek trend of wearing the propeller-beanie?
The problem with this is that you wouldn't logically be able to keep any computers named after cheeses in there. Then John Cleese would have to feel guilty as he shot you.
Not necessarily. California has a page about in-state tourism. It doesn't necessarily point out places like (say) Disneyland, but it's there.
Alternative reference, but I'm not sure who had it first.
So now imagine having to put up a whole new slew of repeaters, sattelites, etc., etc., ad nauseam to get your wireless TCP/IP traffic around the world. I would propose that the only viable way of doing this is using digital sattelite TV - but on the other hand, DirecTV DSL is closing up, so there you have it.
A number of "alternative" bands seem to allow this. I can't speak for any veterans (though I suspect Tom Petty does), but I know that Toad The Wet Sprocket and the alumni thereunto pertaining have never had a problem with it (unless they board the tape).
OK, never mind the content on your box currently. If somebody cracked your internet account, they could:
1) Send spam in your name
2) DOS machines in your name
3) Wreak general mayhem about the 'net in your name
And ultimately, cause you to lose your precious internet access.
So what if they wanted to break into your computer? Then like other users suggested here, they could stick kiddie porn on your machine and call the FBI. Not my idea of a good time.
Moral of this message: you need security like you need to wear clothes. An inconvenience, but it keeps you from getting into trouble.
Maybe this is me being a little paranoid about the encroachment of a day where technology is becoming more of a cradle-to-grave thing (and despite this I carry a Handspring Visor =) ). I could be wrong.
Fingerprints are unique per person. Any subtle change could incriminate the wrong person.
Also keep in mind that your monitor sucks down a lot of power anyway - you'd save power just powering it down.
DNS is for all intents and purposes a reference of names to IP addresses. Keep it simple, stupid.
Who says you'll have to force them?