1. The majority of commercial software, when buggy, doesn't endanger people's lives. Companies produce it because they can.
2. People rely on having safe, well tested cars that conform to standards. There are reasons behind this, one being people's lives.
Having said that, I think we'd all like to see the software industry brought up to the same standards as the automotive industry. It just ain't going to happen while complaciant software houses continuously cut corners for bigger (or some) dollars.
A human is able to understand that it made a mistake. A computer is not. A computer merely observes the results and compares it to a - usually predefined or at least pre-seeded - set of parameters.
While this is technically true, I believe that as technology progresses and expert systems become more common and powerful, the level of detail (be it a 30-move look-ahead in chess or whatever) becomes greater. A computer can learn from its mistakes and compute which path would be more beneficial for _it_ rather than the opponent, but only when there are set goals defined. Neural networks and brain simulation take the analysis and prediction a step further, but there will need to be outcomes predefined.
It's often better to voice your concerns internally, and work to improve the system from within.
It makes you wonder what the laid-off employees (especially the whistle-blower) did to try and restore morality internally before going to MSNBC. Would you complain to management if you knew they would never/weren't intereseted in resolving the issue? Or would you just take the final paycheck and go tell the world?
The media is a powerful tool for an employee with little or no power inside their company.
Not being a windows user, how big are the windows updates and how often do they come?
Since Microsoft release patches via Windows Update so frequently, they are usually fairly small. 1MB-5MB downloads are frequent, with the occasional 10MB+ one every now and then. There are updates practically every few days, so having a Windows Update Server running will negate the expense of everyone having to download redundant files.
Some help about storing Windows Update files for later can be found here.
Remember that many Dell, Sun, IBM, and SGI monitors are actually relabelled Trinitrons, so don't forget to check on them as well.
I've always been a fan of Trinitron monitors - they are the *ahem* boss (glances sideways). I picked up a 19" Dell badged Trinitron monitor a few months ago, and it's been great. It's sharper and has better contrast than any other monitor I've seen (I'm currently at work on a Hitachi 19" box-o-crap).
I know it's a well-worn topic, but I've had the same problem getting hold of more specific genres locally as well. Take Jazz for example: many recordings by well-known artists (especially international ones) aren't available here, and when the are, they're often special imports which attract a large fee. I've extended my rare album/live/bootleg collection vastly thanks to P2P. As far as this argument goes (as we all usually say): if it's in my local record shop I will support the artists and buy it there first.
..While it has no plans to charge consumers for the existing service, AOL is considering selling add-ons such as matchmaking and games.
It seems like we could be seeing another piece of IM software drifting down the ICQ "bloatware" path. IMHO, as far as IM is concerned, especially when the aim is to expand into the corporate arena, the less features the better.
I'm sorry, there are too many flaws in this system for it to be practical. DOS attacks could be carried out in numerous ways. One way to grind all traffic to a halt would be to throw in a stray peanut butter sandwich packet.
I can see it now: a potential attacker who only needs a can of insect repellent..
Follow these easy steps to circumvent the problem once you hit 32k songs:
1. Open your favorite MP3 editor.
2. Load the 32,000th song in your collection.
3. Load the 32,001st song (that you wish to add to the collection)
4. Copy the 32,001st song. Switch to the 32,000th song.
5. Paste at the end of song.
6. Save.
7. Repeat for additional songs.
Slashdot Mirror
What is this "Untrasonic" technology you speak of? Some kind of super-sonic, but not quite super-sonic frequency perhaps?
- Correct and proper use of the tag
- Good conformity to "Accessiblility Standards", using nothing smaller than +3 fonts.
- Proper use of the underline tag, with no associated link.
- Line drawings compressed in JPEG format.
- Contains insightful phrases, such as "CREATION HAS TWO SEX POLES & 4 CORNER RACES OF HUMANS". I'm not touching that with a 10ft, err, pole.
Man, so much talk about cubes and 4x4's. Obviously created by a frustrated SUV driver.1. The majority of commercial software, when buggy, doesn't endanger people's lives. Companies produce it because they can.
2. People rely on having safe, well tested cars that conform to standards. There are reasons behind this, one being people's lives.
Having said that, I think we'd all like to see the software industry brought up to the same standards as the automotive industry. It just ain't going to happen while complaciant software houses continuously cut corners for bigger (or some) dollars.
A human is able to understand that it made a mistake. A computer is not. A computer merely observes the results and compares it to a - usually predefined or at least pre-seeded - set of parameters.
While this is technically true, I believe that as technology progresses and expert systems become more common and powerful, the level of detail (be it a 30-move look-ahead in chess or whatever) becomes greater. A computer can learn from its mistakes and compute which path would be more beneficial for _it_ rather than the opponent, but only when there are set goals defined. Neural networks and brain simulation take the analysis and prediction a step further, but there will need to be outcomes predefined.
..no one seems to be including chicks with thier linux distro. I bet it would catch on quick then!
Which part? The buttloads of pr0n part? Or the 'morning wood' part?
It's often better to voice your concerns internally, and work to improve the system from within.
It makes you wonder what the laid-off employees (especially the whistle-blower) did to try and restore morality internally before going to MSNBC. Would you complain to management if you knew they would never/weren't intereseted in resolving the issue? Or would you just take the final paycheck and go tell the world?
The media is a powerful tool for an employee with little or no power inside their company.
Police said the alleged piracy concerned music, album covers and music videos from ...[big names] .. and Festival Mushroom Records
You'd hope they'd be harsh. I'd hand out five years for someone who shared Jimmy Barnes and AC/DC. (:
hahah ahhaaha aha hahaahha ha ha haahah aha hahahaah
you eat cum
Not being a windows user, how big are the windows updates and how often do they come?
Since Microsoft release patches via Windows Update so frequently, they are usually fairly small. 1MB-5MB downloads are frequent, with the occasional 10MB+ one every now and then. There are updates practically every few days, so having a Windows Update Server running will negate the expense of everyone having to download redundant files.
Some help about storing Windows Update files for later can be found here.
Remember that many Dell, Sun, IBM, and SGI monitors are actually relabelled Trinitrons, so don't forget to check on them as well.
I've always been a fan of Trinitron monitors - they are the *ahem* boss (glances sideways). I picked up a 19" Dell badged Trinitron monitor a few months ago, and it's been great. It's sharper and has better contrast than any other monitor I've seen (I'm currently at work on a Hitachi 19" box-o-crap).
For those in Australia, try Computer Disposals for cheap Dell gear.
I didn't read the TOS, but I used it as toilet paper.
That's okay, the fine print should still be on your arse somewhere..
This article doesn't sit too well on the homepage directly opposite the current poll.
What Would You Put Into A Software Survival Kit?
- Salmonella
- Botulism
- Trichinosis...
There is already one out there. It's called .cx
;)
I know it's a well-worn topic, but I've had the same problem getting hold of more specific genres locally as well. Take Jazz for example: many recordings by well-known artists (especially international ones) aren't available here, and when the are, they're often special imports which attract a large fee. I've extended my rare album/live/bootleg collection vastly thanks to P2P. As far as this argument goes (as we all usually say): if it's in my local record shop I will support the artists and buy it there first.
No. We don't even read the heading, let alone the article.
ELC platform spec will expand use of..
.. ELC platform spec!
Yeah, you'd think so, but there are several uses for it. I've listed a few below.
RTFM
STFU
..|.,
..While it has no plans to charge consumers for the existing service, AOL is considering selling add-ons such as matchmaking and games.
It seems like we could be seeing another piece of IM software drifting down the ICQ "bloatware" path. IMHO, as far as IM is concerned, especially when the aim is to expand into the corporate arena, the less features the better.
They should try here. They currently have 1.3GB.
You have to figure out the story yourselves. It's not 4'33" by any chance?
I'm sorry, there are too many flaws in this system for it to be practical. DOS attacks could be carried out in numerous ways. One way to grind all traffic to a halt would be to throw in a stray peanut butter sandwich packet.
I can see it now: a potential attacker who only needs a can of insect repellent..
This gives.. err.. new meaning to being Slash-Dotted. (:
*ducks*
Follow these easy steps to circumvent the problem once you hit 32k songs:
1. Open your favorite MP3 editor.
2. Load the 32,000th song in your collection.
3. Load the 32,001st song (that you wish to add to the collection)
4. Copy the 32,001st song. Switch to the 32,000th song. 5. Paste at the end of song. 6. Save. 7. Repeat for additional songs.
..I took a picture with my digital camera.
Yeah, I can just make out a breast, hmm, two.. hold on - there's four!
I think this may shed some light on the problem at hand.
(: