Ok, I can see now where it would be useful. I guess I've onnly seen people being idiots on them and didn't see the use of them. Too bad more people using the things don't realize they don't have to be on the speaker.
Am I the only one who hates these things? I can't even go to a restraunt without some idiot sitting on the other side of the place talking into one of these and broadcasting thier conversation across the whole room.
And besides, what is the point? If you are talking to someone on one of these things, you both obviously have a cell phone that is getting service, why not just call? Will the extra few seconds of ring time and saying "Hello?" really take that much longer?
Plus, I hate stores that make you "clear customs" before you can leave. Geez, if I managed to sneak an article past the cashier, what makes you think you'll catch me? "No, sir, that's not a CAT-5 spool in my pocket... I'm just glad to see you".
I asked them once what they would do if I refused to let them search my bag. The guy told me that he would just tell me to have a nice day.
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I always scan through the new articles here on/. and Fark.com before starting the day. It sort of gets me thinking a little, and starts the day off interesting.
Any time there is a system, someone will be able to break or hack it. Especially a closed system that isn't open to scrutiny.
At least with the current voting system, while you're there you see everyone being handed 1 ballot, and turning in just 1 ballot. You see the ballot go in the sealed box. There's no secret about what your vote is doing, and no confusion about whether the vote was cast or not, or if anyone is turning in multiple ballots.
When DVD players were first coming out, I won one on the radio that retailed for $800. Almost 5 years later, that model is still selling used for almost $200. The picture quality on it is awesome, and it still works perfect.
Now, compare that one to some of the cheap new ones that some of my friends bought at Wal mart for around $100, and there is a very definite quality difference in the picture and sound. On my player, there is only pixelation if the disc is very dirty. The cheap new ones pixelate if you so much as look at them wrong.
The bottom line is, if you are really that bothered by pixelation, fork up some cash and buy a nice one, not an Apex or one like it.
If they are web based apps, I would assume that it wouldn't be too much work if they were written in something like JSP or PHP. Also, Munich might already be using Linux for their servers, so they may not need to convert anything for those apps.
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I'm using the latest milestone of Firebird, and the entire article rendered about an inch wide, with several inches of whitespace on the sides. Anyone else get it this way?
With stunts like the USB 2.0 (High speed or full speed?), it's no wonder the general public is confused. I've been working with computers for over 15 years, and crap like that still confuses me.
Lots and lots of Easter Eggs. One program I wrote had an egg in it where if you typed in "UP YOURS", or any string containing those two words into the password field, the mouse cursor would give you the middlle finger until you rebooted. Of course, most users would never come across that, but I'm hopeful that developers maintaining the code did.
I agree with you 100%. I don't want my car deciding when I should stop. The warning light and buzzer would be fine, but don't apply the brakes for me.
Instead of trying to build a foolproof car, I think the real solution is better driver training, much tougher requirements to get your license, yearly or bi-yearly behind the wheel tests, and tougher vehicle inspections.
I'm usually against more government regulations, but I think that this is something they don't take seriously enough. I'm constantly seeing cars on the freeway that are about to fall apart, and clueless drivers swerving around the freeway. Driving is a priveledge, not a right.
I have a 79 Mercedes that has 4 wheel antilock brakes. It was the world's first production car to offer them as an option (1979 Mercedes 450SEL6.9 - European spec only).
I had a 1973 Mercedes 450SE with 4 wheel disc brakes. Both the 1973 & 1979 Mercedes were designed to have a 10 ton load on the roof and still have the doors open easily. Imagine the safety things they've done in the 24 years since my car was built.
My point is that Volvo isn't the only extrememly safe car, they've just done the best job of marketing themselves that way.
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I went in and announced to the class that I'm a gigilo. The teacher looked shocked, and after class she asked me "Why'd you say that?"
I replied "How do you expect me to be able to explain what a UNIX administrator does to kindergartners???"
I know, I know... It's an old (and bad) joke.
And Bookpool.com has it $1 cheaper than Amazon.
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On a side note, why was the parent modded as a troll? Anything to save me $7.50 should be modded as informative.
Ok, I can see now where it would be useful. I guess I've onnly seen people being idiots on them and didn't see the use of them. Too bad more people using the things don't realize they don't have to be on the speaker.
Am I the only one who hates these things? I can't even go to a restraunt without some idiot sitting on the other side of the place talking into one of these and broadcasting thier conversation across the whole room.
And besides, what is the point? If you are talking to someone on one of these things, you both obviously have a cell phone that is getting service, why not just call? Will the extra few seconds of ring time and saying "Hello?" really take that much longer?
No Hollywood Upstairs Medical School??? That's unpossible!
Plus, I hate stores that make you "clear customs" before you can leave. Geez, if I managed to sneak an article past the cashier, what makes you think you'll catch me? "No, sir, that's not a CAT-5 spool in my pocket... I'm just glad to see you".
I asked them once what they would do if I refused to let them search my bag. The guy told me that he would just tell me to have a nice day.
From the press release...
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Where can I get XP Pro for my existing system for $38, especially without having to buy a new harddrive or computer to qualify for the OEM version?
If you want to get really picky, you can download Linux for free. That is still $38 cheaper than your low price.
I'm not being a troll, I'm just pointing out that it is a heck of a lot cheaper to run Linux than XP ever will be.
It's a lot easier to fork out $40 for a good Linux distro wth KDE in it that spending $200 on an XP system.
Sounds like a good source for some inexpensive CCDs.
Now I can build a camera for my telescope cheaply.
I always scan through the new articles here on /. and Fark.com before starting the day. It sort of gets me thinking a little, and starts the day off interesting.
Go to MSN.com, and search for "Linux". The third result is how to switch from Linux to Windows.
I'm serious.
Any time there is a system, someone will be able to break or hack it. Especially a closed system that isn't open to scrutiny.
At least with the current voting system, while you're there you see everyone being handed 1 ballot, and turning in just 1 ballot. You see the ballot go in the sealed box. There's no secret about what your vote is doing, and no confusion about whether the vote was cast or not, or if anyone is turning in multiple ballots.
When DVD players were first coming out, I won one on the radio that retailed for $800. Almost 5 years later, that model is still selling used for almost $200. The picture quality on it is awesome, and it still works perfect.
Now, compare that one to some of the cheap new ones that some of my friends bought at Wal mart for around $100, and there is a very definite quality difference in the picture and sound. On my player, there is only pixelation if the disc is very dirty. The cheap new ones pixelate if you so much as look at them wrong.
The bottom line is, if you are really that bothered by pixelation, fork up some cash and buy a nice one, not an Apex or one like it.
Isn't $19 million in profit awfully low for $1.545 BILLION in revenueThat gives them a profit margin of about 1.25%.
If they are web based apps, I would assume that it wouldn't be too much work if they were written in something like JSP or PHP. Also, Munich might already be using Linux for their servers, so they may not need to convert anything for those apps.
I'm using the latest milestone of Firebird, and the entire article rendered about an inch wide, with several inches of whitespace on the sides. Anyone else get it this way?
http://www.gtwassociates.com/answers/veeck.htm
With stunts like the USB 2.0 (High speed or full speed?), it's no wonder the general public is confused. I've been working with computers for over 15 years, and crap like that still confuses me.
So I guess My Windows(r) Sniffer(tm) product I'm developing should be canned then?
Lots and lots of Easter Eggs. One program I wrote had an egg in it where if you typed in "UP YOURS", or any string containing those two words into the password field, the mouse cursor would give you the middlle finger until you rebooted. Of course, most users would never come across that, but I'm hopeful that developers maintaining the code did.
I agree with you 100%. I don't want my car deciding when I should stop. The warning light and buzzer would be fine, but don't apply the brakes for me.
Instead of trying to build a foolproof car, I think the real solution is better driver training, much tougher requirements to get your license, yearly or bi-yearly behind the wheel tests, and tougher vehicle inspections.
I'm usually against more government regulations, but I think that this is something they don't take seriously enough. I'm constantly seeing cars on the freeway that are about to fall apart, and clueless drivers swerving around the freeway. Driving is a priveledge, not a right.
Mercedes have long been big on safety.
I have a 79 Mercedes that has 4 wheel antilock brakes. It was the world's first production car to offer them as an option (1979 Mercedes 450SEL6.9 - European spec only).
I had a 1973 Mercedes 450SE with 4 wheel disc brakes. Both the 1973 & 1979 Mercedes were designed to have a 10 ton load on the roof and still have the doors open easily. Imagine the safety things they've done in the 24 years since my car was built.
My point is that Volvo isn't the only extrememly safe car, they've just done the best job of marketing themselves that way.
I've noticed that a lot on /. recently. Firebird is rendering the garbled text as a question mark in a diamond. Weird.
I've heard rumors that McDonald's is going to start selling them this summer in certain areas, and if that goes well they'll be available nationally.
It's jut a rumor though as far as I know.
and less troublesome to prepare for consumption
I never knew it was that hard to cut a watermelon into quarters and put it on a plate.