Recently BPL companies offered to "notch out" that part of the BPL signal that conflicts with ham broadcasts, but the controversy appears to be far from settled.
The article was light on the details of why the hams are opposed to this, except for the issue of whether or not it will interfere with their signals. If the BPL companies are offering to NOT interfere with the signal, why is there still opposition?
On another note, not to be a dick, but how can a bunch of hams form a "major" opposition against the power companies, IBM, Google etc?
I believe that CPAN is one of the major (if not the only) things keeping Perl alive and well.
It is a great language, and has been used successfully by many huge companies (Amazon for one), but I think if those companies had to redo it again today, I don't think they would choose Perl again. I think that purely as a language, it has been surpassed.
Having a large, mature 3rd party library is what is hampering the adoption of some of the up and coming languages.
My feelings for personal privacy have no weight in a privately owned store that is using video cameras as a theft prevention mechanism.
Do you have a daughter or a wife? Would you like a bunch of random teenage employees at the local Gap watching her everytime she tried on a piece of clothing?
Its human nature to be trusting of others. People don't want to believe that there are bad people out there who want to do them harm. I think this exercise was kind of silly, "Look, these cadets in an ARMY SCHOOL will follow what a SUPERIOR tells them to do! OMG ROFL!!!!11"
I think its sad that its come to the point where we have to assume everything is untrustworthy and to have to keep a guard up 24/7.
The majority of their users probably DO want (or don't care about) their "experience managed". They most likely think that the small majority of people who oppose it will go ahead and block the cookies anyway.
I suspect the percentages of people deleting cookies are not people that are actively deleting them because they are worried about their privacy. Its most likely that the cookies are getting caught up in a spyware removal tool.
In short, they are saying: If you don't like them, delete them.
If I'm subscribing to their service, they already know what I'm watching because they're pushing it through the wire!
I see no harm in using that data to show ads that are relevant to the genre of programming I'm watching. To me, it seems better to advertise athletic gear and sports drinks during a football game than tampons and depends undergarments.
Context sensitive advertising seems to be the way to go as long as its not overly intrusive. They have a right to make money after all and if people aren't willing to pay with their dollars, then they'll have to pay with their eyeballs.
This battery is going to take the pressure off the industry. It doesn't take a whiz to see that they're looking out for number one. Trust me, these guys are going to make a big splash very soon!
To me, the test is googling myself and seeing what comes back. Google seems to favor mailing lists high in its results so all the stupid things I've said over the years are right up there on front. Of course, I think Google is more accurate because things actually attributed to me show up higher in the results, but is that actually correct? I don't know.
It seems to me that the "next big thing" that has to happen is that the *nauts need to be able to survive/last the journey to distant places. Currently, places other than the moon, take a really long time to get to. This alone makes human travel infeasible for the near future.
Anyone know what, if any, inroads are being made in this area?
Yes users, the time has come. The IT landscape is shifting directions. Fortunately, its shifting in the direction that we provide services for. Come on over to our website, see what we're offering.
I'm always a little skeptical of companies that fund surveys whose results jive with their business offerings.
80 million? We get it Slashdot. People are using Firefox. Stick to 0, 50, and 100 if you must.
On another point, wheres the discussion here? Are we all supposed to just pat ourselves on the back for a "job well done"? Whats the significance of this?
..That project aims to devise improved Linux firmware for the inexpensive gadgets to make them "as good as name brands wireless products."
Whats wrong with them as they are? Granted, its cool that they were finagle a new OS into the firmware, but what exactly was lacking from these devices that "name brand" (one can only assume Linksys, D-Link, Netgear and Apple) appliances have?
My advice would be that if you're a student, you NOT avoid any internship in your field! Any experience will be greatly beneficial in helping you get your next internship / real job. If its between lifeguarding and taking a crappy job in your field, I'd take the crappy job in your field.
One can only assume that this is to keep up with the latest trend of game developers using every possible ounce of juice from the hardware they can squeeze without a concern to gameplay or story line.
Whats with this?
Perhaps I'm suffering from the Star Wars "isn't as good as it used to be" syndrome..
The article ignores the fact that the FCC is not a business. It is largely a regulatory agency there to ensure that the spectrums don't get abused and misused. As long as people are using the spectrums, the FCC will be there to regulate them.
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And the rumor mill keeps on spinning. Wake me up when they DO SOMETHING.
How does one remove features and still remain backwards compatible?
Hmm. 198 billion babies in a few weeks. We'll need an army of super-virile men scoring 'round the clock! I'll do my part. Kif, clear my schedule.
Recently BPL companies offered to "notch out" that part of the BPL signal that conflicts with ham broadcasts, but the controversy appears to be far from settled.
The article was light on the details of why the hams are opposed to this, except for the issue of whether or not it will interfere with their signals. If the BPL companies are offering to NOT interfere with the signal, why is there still opposition?
On another note, not to be a dick, but how can a bunch of hams form a "major" opposition against the power companies, IBM, Google etc?
I believe that CPAN is one of the major (if not the only) things keeping Perl alive and well.
It is a great language, and has been used successfully by many huge companies (Amazon for one), but I think if those companies had to redo it again today, I don't think they would choose Perl again. I think that purely as a language, it has been surpassed.
Having a large, mature 3rd party library is what is hampering the adoption of some of the up and coming languages.
My feelings for personal privacy have no weight in a privately owned store that is using video cameras as a theft prevention mechanism.
Do you have a daughter or a wife? Would you like a bunch of random teenage employees at the local Gap watching her everytime she tried on a piece of clothing?
Its human nature to be trusting of others. People don't want to believe that there are bad people out there who want to do them harm. I think this exercise was kind of silly, "Look, these cadets in an ARMY SCHOOL will follow what a SUPERIOR tells them to do! OMG ROFL!!!!11"
I think its sad that its come to the point where we have to assume everything is untrustworthy and to have to keep a guard up 24/7.
Clueless? I don't think so.
The majority of their users probably DO want (or don't care about) their "experience managed". They most likely think that the small majority of people who oppose it will go ahead and block the cookies anyway.
I suspect the percentages of people deleting cookies are not people that are actively deleting them because they are worried about their privacy. Its most likely that the cookies are getting caught up in a spyware removal tool.
In short, they are saying: If you don't like them, delete them.
If I'm subscribing to their service, they already know what I'm watching because they're pushing it through the wire!
I see no harm in using that data to show ads that are relevant to the genre of programming I'm watching. To me, it seems better to advertise athletic gear and sports drinks during a football game than tampons and depends undergarments.
Context sensitive advertising seems to be the way to go as long as its not overly intrusive. They have a right to make money after all and if people aren't willing to pay with their dollars, then they'll have to pay with their eyeballs.
This battery is going to take the pressure off the industry. It doesn't take a whiz to see that they're looking out for number one. Trust me, these guys are going to make a big splash very soon!
Please email me at kevin.a.conaway@gmail.com
To be brief, I'm having problems packaging it for Linux but it should run just fine. Email me and we can talk it over. Thanks!
How do you guys react to all the negative press we've been hearing lately about the actions of gamers who have a severe addiction to your game?
To me, the test is googling myself and seeing what comes back. Google seems to favor mailing lists high in its results so all the stupid things I've said over the years are right up there on front. Of course, I think Google is more accurate because things actually attributed to me show up higher in the results, but is that actually correct? I don't know.
For those that don't know what Blue Security does, see this thread.
Basically, they DDOS spammers websites in hopes that they will shut them down.
It seems to me that the "next big thing" that has to happen is that the *nauts need to be able to survive/last the journey to distant places. Currently, places other than the moon, take a really long time to get to. This alone makes human travel infeasible for the near future.
Anyone know what, if any, inroads are being made in this area?
Normally I wouldn't reply to myself, but you moderators are idiots. There was nothing insightful about my post. It was a joke, its funny, laugh.
Its understandable seeing as how Geico was losing 15% of its profits.
Yes users, the time has come. The IT landscape is shifting directions. Fortunately, its shifting in the direction that we provide services for. Come on over to our website, see what we're offering.
I'm always a little skeptical of companies that fund surveys whose results jive with their business offerings.
Personal responsibility surrenders. Its not the game. Its not the weapon. Its not the sex. Its the person!
80 million? We get it Slashdot. People are using Firefox. Stick to 0, 50, and 100 if you must.
On another point, wheres the discussion here? Are we all supposed to just pat ourselves on the back for a "job well done"? Whats the significance of this?
Does anyone know of an online site (similar to cdbaby) that really pushes "indie music" and allows you to sample new stuff?
..That project aims to devise improved Linux firmware for the inexpensive gadgets to make them "as good as name brands wireless products."
Whats wrong with them as they are? Granted, its cool that they were finagle a new OS into the firmware, but what exactly was lacking from these devices that "name brand" (one can only assume Linksys, D-Link, Netgear and Apple) appliances have?
My advice would be that if you're a student, you NOT avoid any internship in your field! Any experience will be greatly beneficial in helping you get your next internship / real job. If its between lifeguarding and taking a crappy job in your field, I'd take the crappy job in your field.
One can only assume that this is to keep up with the latest trend of game developers using every possible ounce of juice from the hardware they can squeeze without a concern to gameplay or story line.
Whats with this?
Perhaps I'm suffering from the Star Wars "isn't as good as it used to be" syndrome..
The article ignores the fact that the FCC is not a business. It is largely a regulatory agency there to ensure that the spectrums don't get abused and misused. As long as people are using the spectrums, the FCC will be there to regulate them.