I have speakers for my computer that sometimes (only for a second or two) pick up radio signals of passing aircraft and other radio transmitting devices (although I haven't actually picked up a radio station yet). This could be happening to yours and if it is - replace the speakers with different ones.
I would reccomend learning something like Java because of it's cross-platform abilities which would mean that a transition from windows to linux would be much easier.
The other option is to get books, lots and lots of books on Linux C++ programming.
Intel will benefit from this because people will THINK that they are getting a better processor and therefore buy into it without reading the reviews and benchmarks.
However, the server-end of the market will probably be Intel's target audience with the consumer market at the side. High-grade servers will benefit from HT because it will allow for better load balancing and server efficency.
Intel has nothing to lose by releasing it, so why not?
I think this is because the impression that that the OS leaves is reflected on whatever software is run upon it.
Linux leaves the impression of a free and open source environment and people think that because linux is like that, all of it's software should/is too.
Personally I think new law is needed to render this illegal, unless it is under the control of the user.
When was the last time the law stopped anybody from doing anything. Also, wouldn't that law be similar to the DMCA? It would come under the same fire that the DMCA has, because you have the technology, you paid for it and you have the right to crack at it.
Soon privacy will just be a buzzword that you will lauch at (like.NET or M$) as everybody will know everything about you, your children and your children's children.
With regard to today's world, here in NZ the only really mandatory way to give ID is a photo and/or a signature and I'm fine with that. We don't have amazing crime rates that would really warrant biometric scans.
Off the hook had a show a bit back about this being mandatory in stores and the question really boils down to - After you press your hand/finger on this pad, where and for how long will it be stored?
I think that if the scan will just be used for ID and then dumped, then it's ok, but in your case your scan is actually stored somewhere else for comparison.
Simply - Get used to it, soon DNA scans, retinal scans, dental scans and psycological scans will be required before you walk ouside to verify that you're not a "threat" to the outside world.
Here are some tips that I find especially useful for a session like this -
-There more concentrated the caffine solution, the longer you can remain awake without having to pee. -Prepare all food and string in a mushy liquid-like substance, it will save on precious coding time. -Remember all of the corner-cutters that you were told never to take? They are now your best friends. -Do not bring any firearms into the room. -If you wish, bring music, but be sure it doesn't have words to it or give you an urge to dance. -If nature calls, wait until it's SCREAMING! -If another person(s) will come within 100m of you during the coding time (and are not on the team), be sure to have restraining orders in effect. -And most of all - have fun (well, maybe not).
I see a problem with these devices - they don't support DivX 3.11 and never will.
Incase you don't know, DivX 3.11 is kinda illegal beacause it uses a hacked version if MS's MPEG codec (or something like that) so incorporation of it would come under the legal finger of MS.
Why have DivX 3.11? It's arguably the best DivX codec because of compatability, size of files and the fact that it's free with no random software installed with it.
This is probably an isolated case, but here in NZ, if you're on any kind of high-speed connection chances are that you'll have a d/l limit and chances are that International bandwidth is a lot more expensive to you that national trafic (with me, national traffic is added at 1/10th the actual ammount).
Downloading 700mb from the US costs me 700mb, downloading 700mb from NZ costs me 70mb.
There is already a DC hub in NZ for NZ connections only which shares files and saves money for the people using it.
Yeah, but the last settlement (DoJ vs. MS) came up with very little end results (ie. no split ups, no product extraction etc). Which was very disappointing to see the DoJ winning and then throw it all away!
Talk to some retailers/distributers around your area as they may be able to offer discounts for bulk deals.
Also, you're right on the windows front. I would slap FreeBSD on those boxes and use the excellent suites that come with that to get those kids hooked on the better side of computing. (Damn, did that really sound like it did?!)
This is a relatively small step for the industry. Why?
They say that the movies will expire after 24 hours. But do they really expect that to stop piracy? The movies released on the site are so old that rips were on the internet on the day of release (and in some cases, before release) and therefore nobody would WANT to try and rip up these releases. Also, if you can see it and you can hear it, you can transfer it to another source.
But that's because the general consumer isn't exposed to all of the facts. Just look at the Trusted Computing infrastructure, most people only know what it could do to help them (which is only 0.0000001% of the facts).
If you tell someone that eating a warm brown substance will cure him of cancer, he'll eat it - just as long as you don't tell him it's sh*t.
Sure, if may have an end to warchalking, but what about your privacy. If you can be tracked everywhere based on your mobile device, how long before somebody cracks the system or it's used against you?
If Australia does make any changes, then it essentially proves that Microsoft owns them.
MS seems to be the only console-making company that seems to have gotten all upset over MOD chips. Are they so scared of some HUGE flaw being discovered through the chip (like an XBox Live hack?)?
Be wary about the game programming gems series though.
I have the "Game Programming All in One" and some of the coding practises aren't up to standards. But overall I feel that the concepts are right, just don't use it to learn C++.
I would set it up so the users have the option of "after 5gig, ignore requests" or to start paying for extra bandwidth at the normal rate (to a certain point/unlimited).
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I have speakers for my computer that sometimes (only for a second or two) pick up radio signals of passing aircraft and other radio transmitting devices (although I haven't actually picked up a radio station yet). This could be happening to yours and if it is - replace the speakers with different ones.
Ya gotta admit though, those sandwiches are beautiful.
I would reccomend learning something like Java because of it's cross-platform abilities which would mean that a transition from windows to linux would be much easier.
The other option is to get books, lots and lots of books on Linux C++ programming.
I'm a professional VB (and recently VB.NET) developer for a long time too, it's not that bad. Honestly.
Intel will benefit from this because people will THINK that they are getting a better processor and therefore buy into it without reading the reviews and benchmarks.
However, the server-end of the market will probably be Intel's target audience with the consumer market at the side.
High-grade servers will benefit from HT because it will allow for better load balancing and server efficency.
Intel has nothing to lose by releasing it, so why not?
I think this is because the impression that that the OS leaves is reflected on whatever software is run upon it.
Linux leaves the impression of a free and open source environment and people think that because linux is like that, all of it's software should/is too.
It's looking good, free education is always good.
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Too bad I don't belive in anything that's a theory.
There doesn't seem to be any marketing reason to do that though because sales would not be pushed that much.
I wouldn't be pursuaded to buy a Tivo just because it's been hacked (same reason I'm not buying an xbox).
Personally I think new law is needed to render this illegal, unless it is under the control of the user.
When was the last time the law stopped anybody from doing anything. Also, wouldn't that law be similar to the DMCA? It would come under the same fire that the DMCA has, because you have the technology, you paid for it and you have the right to crack at it.
Really, when the hell will these people (the companies) learn that this will do NOTHING.
In TiVo's case, would just removing the backdoor altogether work instead of just putting a new, totally hackable and insecure password on there?
Either way, I'm taking bets on how long it will take for the password to be cracked.
Soon privacy will just be a buzzword that you will lauch at (like .NET or M$) as everybody will know everything about you, your children and your children's children.
With regard to today's world, here in NZ the only really mandatory way to give ID is a photo and/or a signature and I'm fine with that. We don't have amazing crime rates that would really warrant biometric scans.
Off the hook had a show a bit back about this being mandatory in stores and the question really boils down to - After you press your hand/finger on this pad, where and for how long will it be stored?
I think that if the scan will just be used for ID and then dumped, then it's ok, but in your case your scan is actually stored somewhere else for comparison.
Simply - Get used to it, soon DNA scans, retinal scans, dental scans and psycological scans will be required before you walk ouside to verify that you're not a "threat" to the outside world.
Here are some tips that I find especially useful for a session like this -
-There more concentrated the caffine solution, the longer you can remain awake without having to pee.
-Prepare all food and string in a mushy liquid-like substance, it will save on precious coding time.
-Remember all of the corner-cutters that you were told never to take? They are now your best friends.
-Do not bring any firearms into the room.
-If you wish, bring music, but be sure it doesn't have words to it or give you an urge to dance.
-If nature calls, wait until it's SCREAMING!
-If another person(s) will come within 100m of you during the coding time (and are not on the team), be sure to have restraining orders in effect.
-And most of all - have fun (well, maybe not).
I see a problem with these devices - they don't support DivX 3.11 and never will.
Incase you don't know, DivX 3.11 is kinda illegal beacause it uses a hacked version if MS's MPEG codec (or something like that) so incorporation of it would come under the legal finger of MS.
Why have DivX 3.11? It's arguably the best DivX codec because of compatability, size of files and the fact that it's free with no random software installed with it.
If it saves them money - yes.
This is probably an isolated case, but here in NZ, if you're on any kind of high-speed connection chances are that you'll have a d/l limit and chances are that International bandwidth is a lot more expensive to you that national trafic (with me, national traffic is added at 1/10th the actual ammount).
Downloading 700mb from the US costs me 700mb, downloading 700mb from NZ costs me 70mb.
There is already a DC hub in NZ for NZ connections only which shares files and saves money for the people using it.
Yeah, but the last settlement (DoJ vs. MS) came up with very little end results (ie. no split ups, no product extraction etc).
Which was very disappointing to see the DoJ winning and then throw it all away!
Although this case will be significantly smaller than that in the US, it could prove influential over there.
But let's just hope the little evil word 'settlement' doesn't pop up any time soon.
Talk to some retailers/distributers around your area as they may be able to offer discounts for bulk deals.
Also, you're right on the windows front. I would slap FreeBSD on those boxes and use the excellent suites that come with that to get those kids hooked on the better side of computing. (Damn, did that really sound like it did?!)
This is a relatively small step for the industry. Why?
They say that the movies will expire after 24 hours. But do they really expect that to stop piracy?
The movies released on the site are so old that rips were on the internet on the day of release (and in some cases, before release) and therefore nobody would WANT to try and rip up these releases.
Also, if you can see it and you can hear it, you can transfer it to another source.
When will they wake up and learn something?
But that's because the general consumer isn't exposed to all of the facts. Just look at the Trusted Computing infrastructure, most people only know what it could do to help them (which is only 0.0000001% of the facts).
If you tell someone that eating a warm brown substance will cure him of cancer, he'll eat it - just as long as you don't tell him it's sh*t.
And then someone will hack it and chaos will be created. Wonderful!
Sure, if may have an end to warchalking, but what about your privacy. If you can be tracked everywhere based on your mobile device, how long before somebody cracks the system or it's used against you?
It looks ok for use, but I hate the color scheme there.
Perhaps change the scheme and get some more word out there!
If Australia does make any changes, then it essentially proves that Microsoft owns them.
MS seems to be the only console-making company that seems to have gotten all upset over MOD chips.
Are they so scared of some HUGE flaw being discovered through the chip (like an XBox Live hack?)?
Be wary about the game programming gems series though.
I have the "Game Programming All in One" and some of the coding practises aren't up to standards. But overall I feel that the concepts are right, just don't use it to learn C++.
I would set it up so the users have the option of "after 5gig, ignore requests" or to start paying for extra bandwidth at the normal rate (to a certain point/unlimited).