I was pretty skeptical at first, considering when I first saw the forum post, there was only like 6 replies, and all were negative. But, apparently it's real. Overall tho, it may be a cool trick, but it's not going to eclipse the major uses of modchips. Backups, flashing BIOS, addon BIOS, etc.. /me surfs on over to ebay and orders up a $100 xbox =)
If I were to get another PDA, I've had and sold 3, I would get a Zaurus without a second thought. I think it's the best looking PDA on the market, plus it runs my favorite OS;) .
Alas, for the time being I must be confined to writing an imitation Linux shell for my Ti-89... =\ O well.. hopefully I'm getting paid soon... =)
If you really are concerned, my last name is Tangolics actually, and I'm a Junior not a Sophomore. Furthermore, I find it quite ironic that you are criticizing me with childish remarks about '1337'ness and '0wnZin'. I may be younger than you, but it does not mean I am automatically immature and a 'script kiddy', so the next time you try to insult someone, make sure you know more about them than just what you can extrapolate from their screen names.
Ok, along with the first poster, I must agree, SUN HAD A LINUX DISTRO? I thought that they just ripped it to shreds and called it Solaris... (hm.. maybe that was Unix..)
I loved the 'book' by 'Goldstein' in 1984. It's a scary prediction of what's to come. 3 major countries fighting one another, never gaining any ground either way, purely for the purpose of wasting resources.
Hehe... I can see it now.. mini-EMP cannon for firing at abdomen to disable tracking unit. =) Next month on ThinkGeek! (hey.. they got everything else)
At the moment, I use a Linux/Windows dual-boot machine. I use my Linux installation for 75% of my work, and I use the Windows installation for gaming and other such activities. The dual boot works well for now, but with Microsoft constantly restricting and spying on more and more things, I forsee that there's going to come a day when Windows will be too Big-Brotherish to even run part of the time. Which will be fine with me, as long as I can get the occasional games I like to play to work on my Linux system. hehe.. worst comes to worst I could always pay Transgaming their monthly subscription and use pre-configured wine games =)
They are still around, just take a look at Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball! Something tells me that game wasn't made for the gameplay...add on the fact that someone released a 'nude' patch for it...
If you've ever used a program that makes you wish Visual Basic was never invented, you know what I mean. i.e. Fruity interface graphics, tiled image form backgrounds, runtime errors...etc.. etc..
The size of the sun is a balance between the outward pressure made by the release of energy from nuclear fusion and the inward pull of gravity. When the core runs out of hydrogen fuel, it will contract under the weight of gravity; however, some hydrogen fusion will occur in the upper layers. As the core contracts, it heats up and this heats the upper layers causing them to expand. As the outer layers expand, the radius of the sun will increase and it will become a red giant. The radius of the red giant sun will be just beyond the Earth's orbit, so the Earth will plunge into the core of the red giant sun and be vaporized.
Of course this will take several billion years, but it sure beats the hell out of global warming. =)
I'm not saying the jargon file is official, what I'm saying is that the term hacker was first coined by hackers, not marketing morons, and it's original meaning should be honored.
btw.. next time u mention something about a dictionary company, SPELL the name right. Merriam-Webster
Um.. perhaps someone needs to enlighten Microsoft as to the real definition of hacker.
Directly from the jargon file, a list of common definitions of hacker. Notice the 'malicious meddler' one...
(Originally, someone who makes furniture with
an axe) 1. A person who enjoys exploring the details of
programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities, as
opposed to most users, who prefer to learn only the minimum
necessary.
2. One who programs enthusiastically (even obsessively) or who
enjoys programming rather than just theorizing about
programming.
3. A person capable of appreciating hack value.
4. A person who is good at programming quickly.
5. An expert at a particular program, or one who frequently
does work using it or on it; as in "a Unix hacker".
(Definitions 1 through 5 are correlated, and people who fit
them congregate.)
6. An expert or enthusiast of any kind. One might be an
astronomy hacker, for example.
7. One who enjoys the intellectual challenge of creatively
overcoming or circumventing limitations.
8. (Deprecated) A malicious meddler who tries to discover
sensitive information by poking around. Hence "password
hacker", "network hacker". The correct term is cracker.
The term "hacker" also tends to connote membership in the
global community defined by the net (see The Network and
Internet address). It also implies that the person
described is seen to subscribe to some version of the hacker
ethic.
It is better to be described as a hacker by others than to
describe oneself that way. Hackers consider themselves
something of an elite (a meritocracy based on ability), though
one to which new members are gladly welcome. Thus while it is
gratifying to be called a hacker, false claimants to the title
are quickly labelled as "bogus" or a "wannabee".
9. (University of Maryland, rare) A programmer who does not
understand proper programming techniques and principles and
doesn't have a Computer Science degree. Someone who just
bangs on the keyboard until something happens. For example,
"This program is nothing but spaghetti code. It must have
been written by a hacker".
I'm running an upgraded, 9.0 Slackware right now. It's awesome, everything works great, and how you would expect it too. btw.. Does anyone know if there's an automatic update utility for Slack, like Debian has?
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At the risk of sounding like an idiot, how exactly do you get the electrically conductive metal in the etching?
which part of the camel do they use to trace those GPS signals? maybe it's that advanced sand technology...
I was pretty skeptical at first, considering when I first saw the forum post, there was only like 6 replies, and all were negative. But, apparently it's real. Overall tho, it may be a cool trick, but it's not going to eclipse the major uses of modchips. Backups, flashing BIOS, addon BIOS, etc..
/me surfs on over to ebay and orders up a $100 xbox =)
Btw... don't sympathize with the record companies, I used to buy CD's until they got all faggish. =P
I sure am glad I don't buy CD's. =)
If I were to get another PDA, I've had and sold 3, I would get a Zaurus without a second thought. I think it's the best looking PDA on the market, plus it runs my favorite OS ;) .
Alas, for the time being I must be confined to writing an imitation Linux shell for my Ti-89... =\ O well.. hopefully I'm getting paid soon... =)
If you really are concerned, my last name is Tangolics actually, and I'm a Junior not a Sophomore. Furthermore, I find it quite ironic that you are criticizing me with childish remarks about '1337'ness and '0wnZin'. I may be younger than you, but it does not mean I am automatically immature and a 'script kiddy', so the next time you try to insult someone, make sure you know more about them than just what you can extrapolate from their screen names.
Ok, along with the first poster, I must agree, SUN HAD A LINUX DISTRO? I thought that they just ripped it to shreds and called it Solaris... (hm.. maybe that was Unix..)
Great... now I have to upgrade all my servers... Weeee! Oh well, maybe the have some new session stuff.
There is immense irony in the fact that you posted as "Anonymous Coward".
Germany, the country that started BOTH world wars, is complaining that a VIDEO GAME portrays war as the only solution?!
haha.. yea.. reminds me of budweiser commercials... MIND.... NUMB..... ING
mind numbing is 2 words, not 3.. im surpised i didnt see that posted yet...
Remember Mozilla really does have the kitchen sink. =D Hehe.
I loved the 'book' by 'Goldstein' in 1984. It's a scary prediction of what's to come. 3 major countries fighting one another, never gaining any ground either way, purely for the purpose of wasting resources.
Hehe... I can see it now.. mini-EMP cannon for firing at abdomen to disable tracking unit. =) Next month on ThinkGeek! (hey.. they got everything else)
At the moment, I use a Linux/Windows dual-boot machine. I use my Linux installation for 75% of my work, and I use the Windows installation for gaming and other such activities. The dual boot works well for now, but with Microsoft constantly restricting and spying on more and more things, I forsee that there's going to come a day when Windows will be too Big-Brotherish to even run part of the time. Which will be fine with me, as long as I can get the occasional games I like to play to work on my Linux system. hehe.. worst comes to worst I could always pay Transgaming their monthly subscription and use pre-configured wine games =)
They are still around, just take a look at Dead or Alive: Xtreme Beach Volleyball! Something tells me that game wasn't made for the gameplay...add on the fact that someone released a 'nude' patch for it...
The AMD logo is CmdrTaco's subtle hint.....
If you've ever used a program that makes you wish Visual Basic was never invented, you know what I mean. i.e. Fruity interface graphics, tiled image form backgrounds, runtime errors...etc.. etc..
Read this, from HowStuffWorks.
The size of the sun is a balance between the outward pressure made by the release of energy from nuclear fusion and the inward pull of gravity. When the core runs out of hydrogen fuel, it will contract under the weight of gravity; however, some hydrogen fusion will occur in the upper layers. As the core contracts, it heats up and this heats the upper layers causing them to expand. As the outer layers expand, the radius of the sun will increase and it will become a red giant. The radius of the red giant sun will be just beyond the Earth's orbit, so the Earth will plunge into the core of the red giant sun and be vaporized.
Of course this will take several billion years, but it sure beats the hell out of global warming. =)
I'm not saying the jargon file is official, what I'm saying is that the term hacker was first coined by hackers, not marketing morons, and it's original meaning should be honored.
btw.. next time u mention something about a dictionary company, SPELL the name right.
Merriam-Webster
Um.. perhaps someone needs to enlighten Microsoft as to the real definition of hacker.
Directly from the jargon file, a list of common definitions of hacker. Notice the 'malicious meddler' one...
(Originally, someone who makes furniture with an axe) 1. A person who enjoys exploring the details of programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities, as opposed to most users, who prefer to learn only the minimum necessary. 2. One who programs enthusiastically (even obsessively) or who enjoys programming rather than just theorizing about programming. 3. A person capable of appreciating hack value. 4. A person who is good at programming quickly. 5. An expert at a particular program, or one who frequently does work using it or on it; as in "a Unix hacker". (Definitions 1 through 5 are correlated, and people who fit them congregate.) 6. An expert or enthusiast of any kind. One might be an astronomy hacker, for example. 7. One who enjoys the intellectual challenge of creatively overcoming or circumventing limitations. 8. (Deprecated) A malicious meddler who tries to discover sensitive information by poking around. Hence "password hacker", "network hacker". The correct term is cracker. The term "hacker" also tends to connote membership in the global community defined by the net (see The Network and Internet address). It also implies that the person described is seen to subscribe to some version of the hacker ethic. It is better to be described as a hacker by others than to describe oneself that way. Hackers consider themselves something of an elite (a meritocracy based on ability), though one to which new members are gladly welcome. Thus while it is gratifying to be called a hacker, false claimants to the title are quickly labelled as "bogus" or a "wannabee". 9. (University of Maryland, rare) A programmer who does not understand proper programming techniques and principles and doesn't have a Computer Science degree. Someone who just bangs on the keyboard until something happens. For example, "This program is nothing but spaghetti code. It must have been written by a hacker".
I'm running an upgraded, 9.0 Slackware right now. It's awesome, everything works great, and how you would expect it too. btw.. Does anyone know if there's an automatic update utility for Slack, like Debian has?
/me retreats hurredly back to the security stronghold of his Linux system