The point is that the level that security is increased isn't matched by the level of privacy lost.
If this technology would make it possible to never ever have another plane attacked again, then it might be worth the risk, but the fact is that you're getting a negligible gain in security and a massive loss of privacy.
"By having all of these publications online, people will have a digital copy of them for free. This *will* hinder book sales."
So being able to search a book, but not being able to read it will hinder book sales how?
What magic do you possess that will let you get a copy of the book from google for free?
"While some people might want the nice hardbound copy - most people will just settle for the digital copy which is just as good."
Except you can't get a digital copy from google, just a link to buy the book.
Oh I see what you're saying. Now that I'll be able to tell whether or not a book has the information I'm looking for, I won't be forced to buy a book I didn't want in the first place because the description was misleading. That *will* lead to less book sales.
every second of every day, somebody, somewhere is undergoing some unbearable pain and suffering.
Should we all live lives of sorrow because people suffer? Do you limit your sorrow to just people or all living things? Somebody burning a puppy is some pretty intense pain too I'd wager.
It's rediculous to mourn every single act of suffering... the world would cease to spin.
Take from this what you can and move along.
To be honest, this whole situation is about as meaningful as a couple of jokes. There's no new information to be gathered here... Playing with fragile containers full of gas is dangerous. That's already well established.
"There will always be Windows fanboys, uninformed computer buyers, technophobes, and simple users that really are better off in that environment."
Unfortunately, all too true.
Although, I have to say, I have a windows PC at home and it's fine for what I do with it. It doesn't crash, it's no zombie and has no viruses, but I take care of it and have it properly secured.
To say that windows only survives due to ignorance and arrogance is silly. It's just another OS for users to choose from, and as long as that's the case, somebody will always use it.
"crazy drivers with the beaten up junkers causing hell on the information highway"
"He expressed surprise that he should suffer censorship in an EU state. Not everyone thinks the American game of "Yes, Mr. President!" is the only way to live life."
I really need to brush up on my geography... I thought there were more countries than those in the EU and the USA...
"Nowhere in the article or in the quote was there a single word about an EU state being pressured."
FROM BLOG: [CENSORSHIP inside my own university (in a European Union member state, of all places on earth)]
The GP's point was the the teacher was shocked at being censored in the EU, yet the EU was partly formed through subversive tactics.
I don't know if that's true, but that's obviously what (s)he's implying.
I definately agree that their use of a hammer was a bad analogy and that a car is much better, but (s)he makes a good point.
A computer is just a tool, like a car. You use a computer to accomplish a task, much like a car. Sure there are car enthusiests and computer enthusiests. Those people will delve into the deeper aspects of their respective tools.
To use this analogy, recompiling your kernel is akin to rebuilding your engine, sure I could do oil changes and tune-ups, but i'm not going to rebuild my engine.
Do you think that people who can't rebuild their car from top to bottom shouldn't drive them? The level of ability for operating a linux computer has, in general, been more in depth than most people wish to go. Sure they can run windows update and disk defrag, but they're not about to compile something, let alone recompile the kernel.
I think when linux reaches that point, which I think it is quickly approaching, then that will be the fulcrum point when larger groups of people will begin to switch.
In response to your post: Everything you said is correct, but the existence of homosexuality doesn't prove or disprove evolution. That's like saying blue eyes negates evolution.
On a personal note I think you mistake me for the enemy. I believe in homosexuality and have no problems with it. I'm not homosexual myself, but it just makes sense that it fills a certain role.
I agree that it would be much more difficult, but also alot more challenging.
I think it would benefit the field alot to keep the soccer and develop robot team play, but also introduce a sport that has a different focus. Like tennis.
It would provide another focus area to develop. We already have the technology to move mechanical pieces with extreme accuracy very quickly. We have technology that can "see" moving objects in 3-D.
I don't think it'll be easy, but I don't think that easy is the goal of the tournament.
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The point is that the level that security is increased isn't matched by the level of privacy lost.
If this technology would make it possible to never ever have another plane attacked again, then it might be worth the risk, but the fact is that you're getting a negligible gain in security and a massive loss of privacy.
It's too easy to get around this system.
You should post it tomorrow, it'll probably get accepted then.
I'm eagerly waiting for the headline: "Russian scientists implement teleportation using TCP/IP"
so I can post "In soviet russia, packets send you!"
Dumping what below cost?
I'm no MS fan, but all console machines are sold at a loss.
That includes Sony and Nintendo.
Very true, one is a cause the other an effect.
"I'm not willing to remap and lose a regular key."
You have a regular key?!?!?
I could really use one of those... too much cheese...
"By having all of these publications online, people will have a digital copy of them for free. This *will* hinder book sales."
So being able to search a book, but not being able to read it will hinder book sales how?
What magic do you possess that will let you get a copy of the book from google for free?
"While some people might want the nice hardbound copy - most people will just settle for the digital copy which is just as good."
Except you can't get a digital copy from google, just a link to buy the book.
Oh I see what you're saying. Now that I'll be able to tell whether or not a book has the information I'm looking for, I won't be forced to buy a book I didn't want in the first place because the description was misleading. That *will* lead to less book sales.
every second of every day, somebody, somewhere is undergoing some unbearable pain and suffering.
Should we all live lives of sorrow because people suffer? Do you limit your sorrow to just people or all living things? Somebody burning a puppy is some pretty intense pain too I'd wager.
It's rediculous to mourn every single act of suffering... the world would cease to spin.
Take from this what you can and move along.
To be honest, this whole situation is about as meaningful as a couple of jokes. There's no new information to be gathered here... Playing with fragile containers full of gas is dangerous. That's already well established.
What microsoft is doing is exactly the same as google.
What google had been doing was taking an idea in drastically improving on it in most cases.
That's the difference.
I look forward to seeing what microsoft has to offer in this area, but for now I'm enjoying googles products.
Maybe they were the first to bring it all together in a useable package with a simple interface...
Yeah, most people don't consider where the artists are from either.
For example, the Switzerland band was from Estonia (you'll notice Estonia gave them some good points), and the Greek singer was from Finnland.
OMG I remember the gong show... that show rocked!
So cheesy... yet... satisfying
"There will always be Windows fanboys, uninformed computer buyers, technophobes, and simple users that really are better off in that environment."
Unfortunately, all too true.
Although, I have to say, I have a windows PC at home and it's fine for what I do with it. It doesn't crash, it's no zombie and has no viruses, but I take care of it and have it properly secured.
To say that windows only survives due to ignorance and arrogance is silly. It's just another OS for users to choose from, and as long as that's the case, somebody will always use it.
"crazy drivers with the beaten up junkers causing hell on the information highway"
That is an awesome line.
Yeah, I'm not that reliable of a source either. I already forgot the guys name :)
"He expressed surprise that he should suffer censorship in an EU state. Not everyone thinks the American game of "Yes, Mr. President!" is the only way to live life."
I really need to brush up on my geography... I thought there were more countries than those in the EU and the USA...
"Nowhere in the article or in the quote was there a single word about an EU state being pressured."
FROM BLOG: [CENSORSHIP inside my own university (in a European Union member state, of all places on earth)]
The GP's point was the the teacher was shocked at being censored in the EU, yet the EU was partly formed through subversive tactics.
I don't know if that's true, but that's obviously what (s)he's implying.
"Do you struggle with a reading disability?"
Obviously not. Sometimes things require thought.
I am less close to the controversy.
I tell you he was pressured into resigning.
You have s/heard/read/ it.
I definately agree that their use of a hammer was a bad analogy and that a car is much better, but (s)he makes a good point.
A computer is just a tool, like a car. You use a computer to accomplish a task, much like a car. Sure there are car enthusiests and computer enthusiests. Those people will delve into the deeper aspects of their respective tools.
To use this analogy, recompiling your kernel is akin to rebuilding your engine, sure I could do oil changes and tune-ups, but i'm not going to rebuild my engine.
Do you think that people who can't rebuild their car from top to bottom shouldn't drive them? The level of ability for operating a linux computer has, in general, been more in depth than most people wish to go. Sure they can run windows update and disk defrag, but they're not about to compile something, let alone recompile the kernel.
I think when linux reaches that point, which I think it is quickly approaching, then that will be the fulcrum point when larger groups of people will begin to switch.
In response to your post:
Everything you said is correct, but the existence of homosexuality doesn't prove or disprove evolution. That's like saying blue eyes negates evolution.
On a personal note I think you mistake me for the enemy. I believe in homosexuality and have no problems with it. I'm not homosexual myself, but it just makes sense that it fills a certain role.
In response to your sig:
I AM A BANANA!
You all know too much now....
NINJA'S GO!
The all powerful Dvorak said linux had no leaders...
All my words are belong to redundant...
hehehe... you said balls...
I agree that it would be much more difficult, but also alot more challenging.
I think it would benefit the field alot to keep the soccer and develop robot team play, but also introduce a sport that has a different focus. Like tennis.
It would provide another focus area to develop. We already have the technology to move mechanical pieces with extreme accuracy very quickly. We have technology that can "see" moving objects in 3-D.
I don't think it'll be easy, but I don't think that easy is the goal of the tournament.
You're assuming that the kids don't provide something outside of this class.
Or maybe you're suggesting that they should build everything they use and nothing else?
I think tennis would actually be a much better robot sport.
It involves alot more for the robot to do other than push a ball into a goal.
BTW, saying that soccer isn't entertaining doesn't imply that american football is.