Experiments cannot prove something is true, only false (proof by contradition) except. One would have to perform every possible experiment to prove a theorem, which is generally not possible. Consider the "simple" proposition of Fermats (sp?) last theorem. If it could been proved experimentally we would have had the answer in the 70's. What can be done through experimentation is strengthen the arguments for the theorem and possibly give insight into how to prove it mathematically.
Agreed. I have a Go5200 in my laptop setup for dual display and it feels about the same as windows -- even a little better with SMP. The biggest pains are having the two displays with different resolutions, and not being able to switch between single/dual displays without restarting X.
On a related note, check out the 9.4 T (9.4 T link off to side) scanner at UIC. AFAIK it is the largest (in sense of the static -- B0 -- field) system that is capable of imaging a human. Other stronger magnets exist (such as 14 T), but they have much smaller bores that limit the size of the object being imaged to about the size of a mouse. I believe that they have this beast up at field now and are currently building the gradients for it.
Should be interesting to see what its capable of, and if anyone is willing to go inside (considering the strength)!
They mention in the article "white lists" of senders that are not charged. In addition, the cost is only processing time to "stamp" the message not actual money. So, if it takes 1-second to stamp a message then it would "cost" you 17 mins of processing to send 1000 messages. Not too bad if you ask me.
I STILL cannot understand why it is wrong for Microsoft to release products the compete with existing software. Sure they can have the advantage of knowing more about the OS but tough, they wrote it and marketed it. Putting aside all bias against MS, it seems to me that they should be able to sell/bundle/etc whatever software they want as long as they do not explictly forbid competitor software from executing.
Are Honda engineers allowed to used design information (such as dimensions) when creating additional trim lines or must they "figure out" how to make things fit? (I assume the former, but don't know first hand). Sure there are aftermarket parts that complete with these -- does honda have to share designs with them too?
I am not MS fan or foe, but I know that if I ran things over there my only response to all this would be: "Fine, you don't want competition, then we are discontinuing ALL MS products. Bill has enough money. All you Windows users enjoy XP because you're stuck with it."
and likely a tax write-off for the company so while it was a nice thing to do you have to wonder if the same action would have been taken if the costs came directly out of the presidents/ceo/board's after-tax dollars.
Ah the transistor, quiet possibly the single most influential invention in the past 100+ years. And, by the only person (I believe) to win 2 nobel prizes in physics. That my friend is impressive. In 200 years who do you think will be the most well known person associated with the state of Illinois in the US? Today it is probably Lincoln, then likely to be John Bardeen.
Both computers and telephones are basically tools for communication when you get down to it.
For some, but not all -- I can imagine a few people here use computers for games, word processing, simulations, research, etc. In their most basic consideration, computers are not communication devices but rather computing machines. With the proper hardware/software combinations however they do become very useful comminication devices.
Actuall more like Antonio Gaudi is back and picking up where he left off (i.e. Casa Batllo). Although this is a bit more "stange" that "normal" Gaudi, it seems like its roughly the same genre.
At first, I hated the look of the Stata Center, but after a little while it grew on me -- now have a strong urge to see it in person.
Assembler is not a langauge, its a tool. I think you're looking for assembly. Thab being the case, what specific assembly do you feel is a good staring ground. Should students start with a basic MIPS processor? maybe an HC11? a PIC? or should they be thrown to the sharks and immediately begin with wiring code for the P4?
Personally, I learned on an HC11 so I am biased toward this or similar processors. Many of the TI DSP processors are very programmable in assembly.
Statisitics: Ugh. Mostly just plug numbers into equations and know what they mean. Not difficult, just boring.
I am curious is by statistics you actually mean probability. A statistic can be almost anything whereas probability is actually something that is studied. If your course was actually on probability, then you obviously have never had to really use it for anything as I can assure you it is not simply plugging numbers into equations.
I find it hard to believe that they school was stopping you from reading ahead in your textbooks --surely if you had really truely wanted to go at your won pace you could have. That said, I understand and agree with your point however that institutions should encourage faster pace for students who desire it.
Public schools are just what the name says, schools for the public. This means they must cater to the average student, not the exceptional. There exist many fine private schools that offer accelerated programs (and tutition, but if you're truely gifted that should not factor in).
The plus of all this is that in HS not a significant amount is taught anyhow (although this can also be considered a huge minus). College is more geared toward accelerated pace or at least deaper learning of the subjects if students desire it.
No, intelligence is measured in capabilities
I disagree, by that reasoning your PC could be argued more intellegent than you (assuming you can render quake at 50 fps, solve quadratic optimization problems and check email all at one). Also, chances are are I could whip Einstein's ass, but not many (other than maybe my mom) could think that I am more intelligent than him. It seems like intellegence is a stange mix that inlcludes cababilities but also has elements of creativity, etc.
All the "invasion of privacy" posts that will follow from the fact that this can transmit your vitals wirelessly. I guess in this case it is somewhat true, but then again, what do I care if someone knows my heartrate is 84 and increases to 108 whenever a hot blond walks up?
Really, what is the demand for a product like this? The price alone sets this way above what the average consumer should be willing to pay. Sure there are the "power users", the technophites and the "too wealthy to cares" who this is perfect for, but what about the rest of us? Seems like another case of a product with too high a price for the features that will be frequently used.
With any real luck they will remember to include a shotty user interface and have the overall exterior be offensive making the entire device spectacularily sub-par on all levels. Then, and only then, will I get one.
That sounds more like a noise mask than a noise cancelation (unless you had recorded and inverted his snores, and he snoked exactly the same all the time).
I would have to say value is added in the form of me begin able to easily differentiate discs and being able to burn a disc for a friend and have them be able read the label (as opposed to to my handwriting)
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Experiments cannot prove something is true, only false (proof by contradition) except. One would have to perform every possible experiment to prove a theorem, which is generally not possible. Consider the "simple" proposition of Fermats (sp?) last theorem. If it could been proved experimentally we would have had the answer in the 70's. What can be done through experimentation is strengthen the arguments for the theorem and possibly give insight into how to prove it mathematically.
Should be interesting to see what its capable of, and if anyone is willing to go inside (considering the strength)!
They mention in the article "white lists" of senders that are not charged. In addition, the cost is only processing time to "stamp" the message not actual money. So, if it takes 1-second to stamp a message then it would "cost" you 17 mins of processing to send 1000 messages. Not too bad if you ask me.
No, my sig is correct. You have obviously never used my proprietary voice scripting language. It's very powerful.
If so, sign me up to participate in attitude control (but install the unit in my wife).
unless your ISP is SBC, then you get a Yahoo! account (even though its @sbcglobal.net).
Are Honda engineers allowed to used design information (such as dimensions) when creating additional trim lines or must they "figure out" how to make things fit? (I assume the former, but don't know first hand). Sure there are aftermarket parts that complete with these -- does honda have to share designs with them too?
I am not MS fan or foe, but I know that if I ran things over there my only response to all this would be: "Fine, you don't want competition, then we are discontinuing ALL MS products. Bill has enough money. All you Windows users enjoy XP because you're stuck with it."
Maybe it's the law, but I just don't follow.
and likely a tax write-off for the company so while it was a nice thing to do you have to wonder if the same action would have been taken if the costs came directly out of the presidents/ceo/board's after-tax dollars.
dB = 10*log10(.)
thus,
if A =10*log10(v)
then
B = 10*log10(.5*v) = 10*log10(.5)+10*log(v) = A + 10*log(.5) ~= A - 3.01
so B is 3 dB less than A, not e dB, which would be 2.71ish.
Ah the transistor, quiet possibly the single most influential invention in the past 100+ years. And, by the only person (I believe) to win 2 nobel prizes in physics. That my friend is impressive. In 200 years who do you think will be the most well known person associated with the state of Illinois in the US? Today it is probably Lincoln, then likely to be John Bardeen.
Both computers and telephones are basically tools for communication when you get down to it.
For some, but not all -- I can imagine a few people here use computers for games, word processing, simulations, research, etc. In their most basic consideration, computers are not communication devices but rather computing machines. With the proper hardware/software combinations however they do become very useful comminication devices.
[Insert something pro-linux/BSD/OSS and more anti-Microsoft comments here to maximize effect]
At first, I hated the look of the Stata Center, but after a little while it grew on me -- now have a strong urge to see it in person.
Personally, I learned on an HC11 so I am biased toward this or similar processors. Many of the TI DSP processors are very programmable in assembly.
Statisitics: Ugh. Mostly just plug numbers into equations and know what they mean. Not difficult, just boring.
I am curious is by statistics you actually mean probability. A statistic can be almost anything whereas probability is actually something that is studied. If your course was actually on probability, then you obviously have never had to really use it for anything as I can assure you it is not simply plugging numbers into equations.
Send me a check for $500, I will take care of everything...
Public schools are just what the name says, schools for the public. This means they must cater to the average student, not the exceptional. There exist many fine private schools that offer accelerated programs (and tutition, but if you're truely gifted that should not factor in).
The plus of all this is that in HS not a significant amount is taught anyhow (although this can also be considered a huge minus). College is more geared toward accelerated pace or at least deaper learning of the subjects if students desire it.
No, intelligence is measured in capabilities
I disagree, by that reasoning your PC could be argued more intellegent than you (assuming you can render quake at 50 fps, solve quadratic optimization problems and check email all at one). Also, chances are are I could whip Einstein's ass, but not many (other than maybe my mom) could think that I am more intelligent than him. It seems like intellegence is a stange mix that inlcludes cababilities but also has elements of creativity, etc.
All the "invasion of privacy" posts that will follow from the fact that this can transmit your vitals wirelessly. I guess in this case it is somewhat true, but then again, what do I care if someone knows my heartrate is 84 and increases to 108 whenever a hot blond walks up?
even better, polynomial division - not real advanced, but pretty painful for even low-order polynomials.
Really, what is the demand for a product like this? The price alone sets this way above what the average consumer should be willing to pay. Sure there are the "power users", the technophites and the "too wealthy to cares" who this is perfect for, but what about the rest of us? Seems like another case of a product with too high a price for the features that will be frequently used.
With any real luck they will remember to include a shotty user interface and have the overall exterior be offensive making the entire device spectacularily sub-par on all levels. Then, and only then, will I get one.
That sounds more like a noise mask than a noise cancelation (unless you had recorded and inverted his snores, and he snoked exactly the same all the time).
I would have to say value is added in the form of me begin able to easily differentiate discs and being able to burn a disc for a friend and have them be able read the label (as opposed to to my handwriting)