I still will never trust the developers of Kazaa. Spyware/Malware bundlers just cannot be trusted, ever.
Kazaa did not contain spyware/malware until it was bought by Sharman Networks. Skype is a very well made program. Can you use Roger Wilco to call a landline? Can you get a phone number assigned to Roger Wilco and call someone on their computer? How about popping into chat mode and sending a file or url?
You don't have to love them or use their products, but IMO they have been putting out some very good, easy to use products and deserve some credit for innovative ideas, and their ability to take those ideas and turn them into a really smooth piece of tech.
I think the parent has hit the nail on the head, and Wired has missed it. I don't believe that Neuros is trying to be an iPod killer. Neuros doesn't have to be an iPod killer to be successful. If the Neuros becomes the 'must-have' mp3 player of geeks, then IMO they have been successful. Capturing a majority of market share in their niche will likely make them a healthy profit considering the modest size of their company. They will be able to feed their families, pay their mortgages, buy their toys, and continue to build new and improved "must-have" toys aimed at the geek/tinkerer.
Open-sourcing their firmware and inviting modifications is a great way to win the hearts of their target market, as well as improve their product.
That's correct, the number Seven represents perfections/completeness. The devil's number comes from this as well (666) as it is 3 times short of perfection.
I googled quickly and found an article that explains it fairly well:
I think that the amount is fair considering the size and power of Yahoo. Personally I would be outraged if I made such a request and they ignored it for 3 months. Especially since it might have endangered her employment and personal relationships (having strange people walk up to you at work and at as if you agreed to have sex with them probably isn't high on the list of work-safe activities... depending on where you work:)).
In any case 3 million isn't that much for yahoo to cough up, and I think part of idea is to make it sting a bit so that something like this doesn't happen in the future.
Actually the first 3 death stars were destroyed in episodes 3.3, 3.6 and 3.9 during the wacky adventures of Nimrod Bangalore: Rebel Extroardinaire, and his zany sidekick Jumba-Jumba! Watch as plot holes are patched and everything finally makes sense! This is what you've finally been waiting for!
people will choose ignorance. While I hate to be all huffy-puffy about this, people seem to revel in their computer illiteracy. I charge $60/hour for onsite service, and $30/hour for in-house. This is in a relatively small (~100k in the valley) town, otherwise I'd charge more.
If people don't have consequences for letting their computer become fscked up then they will continue to empower unsavory characters to use their boxes as zombies/mail proxies as well as encourage the creation of malware because they don't care to know the difference between clean and unclean software.
I realize that most people don't necessarily want to be computer geeks, but computers are more than a hobby in our day. Owning a computer with internet connectivity now carries consequences that can affect the world. As the world is mostly capitalist, they will start to learn once the problem starts affecting their pocketbook.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the latency of having to send information over a network to your pda/printer/whatever and back make it practically useless for 3D games?
I hardly think that putting a little 2-inch sticker on a book qualifies as keeping everyone's children ignorant. Their objection to the book's (apparent) portrayal of man's origin through evolution as a fact is a valid one. It flies in the face of something that they believe in, and so far no one can prove that it is correct. It's easy for you to agree with the judge's decision because you believe in evolution. Have you considered the possibility that there is such a thing as a creator? If that were the case, and you were privy to that information, what would you think about this book? If this were a computer text book that made mention of Microsoft Windows as being the "only operating system of consequence" you'd probably be up in arms, but most people (the unwashed masses) who have computers probably believe that.
The sticker says "This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered." How dare they!
Honestly now, if the 2000+ people who complained about the book really want a sticker emphasizing that theory is a theory is it *that* big of a deal?
And tell me again where religion is mentioned on the sticker?
Again, I don't agree with the sticker, I think it's silly that they felt they needed to put them onto the books. But I think it's sillier that some court felt it necessary to rule that all the stickers must be removed. Sure, the stickers were very likely put there by someone because of their religious belief, but does it actually mention religious ideas or God? No, it says to take a certain idea with a grain of salt.
To paraphrase you, my friend:
Freedom of Speech!
A fantastic idea of the Founding Fathers who incorporated it into the Constitution; perhaps you should read about it...
Honestly, in these forums I see so much religious ignorance that it makes me sick.
I don't agree with the sticker of course, because I believe that what Darwin observed does exist. I don't believe that man originated through evolution, but I believe that God created the earth and the things on it with a certain level of tolerance and adaptability. To do otherwise wouldn't make much sense from a scientific point of view, would it?
But I've found it to be an extremely inexpensive way of communicating with my wife and daughter (I am in the U.S., they are in Russia) while we are separated.
We've tried the various 1010*** numbers, and several calling cards, but even with their fairly reasonable rates, the time (money) starts to pile up.
They live in Kazan and have only dialup internet access. Their connection is quite good for dialup (usually 50.6 - 52 kbps).
This being the case the quality of our audio connection is very impressive. Usually the conversation starts out with a delay of 2 or 3 seconds, but over 30 seconds or so improves to 1 second delays.
One problem we had was with the internet provided by the local telecom (GTS): for some reason our skype (and msn messenger) calls were garbled and strongly delayed. Perhaps this was intentional on their part... it wouldn't surprise me:). Changing to a different local provider solved that issue.
We end up paying about 1/2 a cent per minute since Russian dialup providers in Kazan still charge on a time basis, and unlimited dialup access isn't available for less than $100/month. The standard rate is around $0.30/hour.
We've heard that there might be an internet service provider offering unlimited broadband for around 700 RR/month (~$25) but we haven't been able to confirm anything since the company seems to be closed for the holidays. If it's true we're hoping to be able to use Skype for voice, and MSN messenger to exchange video from our webcams.
"I could care less" means that you do care to some extent and it would be possible to care less, which, while it may be the case, probably isn't what you intended to say.:)
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I still will never trust the developers of Kazaa. Spyware/Malware bundlers just cannot be trusted, ever.
Kazaa did not contain spyware/malware until it was bought by Sharman Networks. Skype is a very well made program. Can you use Roger Wilco to call a landline? Can you get a phone number assigned to Roger Wilco and call someone on their computer? How about popping into chat mode and sending a file or url?
You don't have to love them or use their products, but IMO they have been putting out some very good, easy to use products and deserve some credit for innovative ideas, and their ability to take those ideas and turn them into a really smooth piece of tech.
The headline is a little misleading. It's not just streaming media, it's peer-to-peer streaming media.
I recall another project that attempted the same thing a couple of years ago, but didn't seem to pull it off very well.
This is an area that has a lot of potential.
...Citizens Revolt. ^^
"I hate trolls!" ~ Willow Ufgood
I think the parent has hit the nail on the head, and Wired has missed it. I don't believe that Neuros is trying to be an iPod killer. Neuros doesn't have to be an iPod killer to be successful. If the Neuros becomes the 'must-have' mp3 player of geeks, then IMO they have been successful. Capturing a majority of market share in their niche will likely make them a healthy profit considering the modest size of their company. They will be able to feed their families, pay their mortgages, buy their toys, and continue to build new and improved "must-have" toys aimed at the geek/tinkerer.
Open-sourcing their firmware and inviting modifications is a great way to win the hearts of their target market, as well as improve their product.
Serenity is mentioned quite a few times in the text . . . . :P
That's correct, the number Seven represents perfections/completeness. The devil's number comes from this as well (666) as it is 3 times short of perfection.
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I googled quickly and found an article that explains it fairly well:
http://www.holyspiritinteractive.net/youth/bibleg
The really funny thing is that the OLD slashdot article links to a NEWER ScienCentral article. THAT'S comedy. :)
Looks awesome! Plus she's got big boobies...
I think that the amount is fair considering the size and power of Yahoo. Personally I would be outraged if I made such a request and they ignored it for 3 months. Especially since it might have endangered her employment and personal relationships (having strange people walk up to you at work and at as if you agreed to have sex with them probably isn't high on the list of work-safe activities ... depending on where you work :)).
In any case 3 million isn't that much for yahoo to cough up, and I think part of idea is to make it sting a bit so that something like this doesn't happen in the future.
Actually the first 3 death stars were destroyed in episodes 3.3, 3.6 and 3.9 during the wacky adventures of Nimrod Bangalore: Rebel Extroardinaire, and his zany sidekick Jumba-Jumba! Watch as plot holes are patched and everything finally makes sense! This is what you've finally been waiting for!
Now my 1-year-old daughter can destroy an entire trilogy at once!
errr... at least she could if I bought any movies......
Don't say that so loud!! They might sue for their cut!
Microsoft: We will do no evil! Well.. maybe we will, but we will only do it if it's legal! Err -some of the time anyway...
people will choose ignorance. While I hate to be all huffy-puffy about this, people seem to revel in their computer illiteracy. I charge $60/hour for onsite service, and $30/hour for in-house. This is in a relatively small (~100k in the valley) town, otherwise I'd charge more.
If people don't have consequences for letting their computer become fscked up then they will continue to empower unsavory characters to use their boxes as zombies/mail proxies as well as encourage the creation of malware because they don't care to know the difference between clean and unclean software.
I realize that most people don't necessarily want to be computer geeks, but computers are more than a hobby in our day. Owning a computer with internet connectivity now carries consequences that can affect the world. As the world is mostly capitalist, they will start to learn once the problem starts affecting their pocketbook.
-Benj
Not sure why you should believe me, but no it doesn't. :)
I've been using it for over a year now and it's been spyware-free from the start.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the latency of having to send information over a network to your pda/printer/whatever and back make it practically useless for 3D games?
I hardly think that putting a little 2-inch sticker on a book qualifies as keeping everyone's children ignorant. Their objection to the book's (apparent) portrayal of man's origin through evolution as a fact is a valid one. It flies in the face of something that they believe in, and so far no one can prove that it is correct. It's easy for you to agree with the judge's decision because you believe in evolution. Have you considered the possibility that there is such a thing as a creator? If that were the case, and you were privy to that information, what would you think about this book? If this were a computer text book that made mention of Microsoft Windows as being the "only operating system of consequence" you'd probably be up in arms, but most people (the unwashed masses) who have computers probably believe that.
The sticker says "This material should be approached with an open mind, studied carefully and critically considered." How dare they!
Honestly now, if the 2000+ people who complained about the book really want a sticker emphasizing that theory is a theory is it *that* big of a deal?
And tell me again where religion is mentioned on the sticker?
Again, I don't agree with the sticker, I think it's silly that they felt they needed to put them onto the books. But I think it's sillier that some court felt it necessary to rule that all the stickers must be removed. Sure, the stickers were very likely put there by someone because of their religious belief, but does it actually mention religious ideas or God? No, it says to take a certain idea with a grain of salt.
To paraphrase you, my friend:
Freedom of Speech!
A fantastic idea of the Founding Fathers who incorporated it into the Constitution; perhaps you should read about it...
Science and religeon can coexist.
Honestly, in these forums I see so much religious ignorance that it makes me sick.
I don't agree with the sticker of course, because I believe that what Darwin observed does exist. I don't believe that man originated through evolution, but I believe that God created the earth and the things on it with a certain level of tolerance and adaptability. To do otherwise wouldn't make much sense from a scientific point of view, would it?
Yarr! Be ye implyin' that Windows be not a free operatin' sytem, matey? Har har har!
But I've found it to be an extremely inexpensive way of communicating with my wife and daughter (I am in the U.S., they are in Russia) while we are separated.
:). Changing to a different local provider solved that issue.
We've tried the various 1010*** numbers, and several calling cards, but even with their fairly reasonable rates, the time (money) starts to pile up.
They live in Kazan and have only dialup internet access. Their connection is quite good for dialup (usually 50.6 - 52 kbps).
This being the case the quality of our audio connection is very impressive. Usually the conversation starts out with a delay of 2 or 3 seconds, but over 30 seconds or so improves to 1 second delays.
One problem we had was with the internet provided by the local telecom (GTS): for some reason our skype (and msn messenger) calls were garbled and strongly delayed. Perhaps this was intentional on their part... it wouldn't surprise me
We end up paying about 1/2 a cent per minute since Russian dialup providers in Kazan still charge on a time basis, and unlimited dialup access isn't available for less than $100/month. The standard rate is around $0.30/hour.
We've heard that there might be an internet service provider offering unlimited broadband for around 700 RR/month (~$25) but we haven't been able to confirm anything since the company seems to be closed for the holidays. If it's true we're hoping to be able to use Skype for voice, and MSN messenger to exchange video from our webcams.
My kindred brother!!
I could care less about television.
:)
I think you mean "I couldn't care less..."
"I could care less" means that you do care to some extent and it would be possible to care less, which, while it may be the case, probably isn't what you intended to say.
I suppose they must've only given 1 or fewer shits?