...IS that thing? The article says it's a spacecraft. I... er.... well... this is surely one of those 'I'll believe it when I see it' things.
In all seriousness, it looks completely impractical. I mean, aerodynamic, yes, but... well.. no. It looks way too fragile to withstand the immense forces needed to achieve escape velocity. I understand it's made of a superstrong composite material, but, have any tests been performed on it, yet?
I think it'll make for a pretty atmospheric glider, but not a transorbital vehicle.
So we kick the shit out of Saddam for beating on his people, oppressing them, etc.
Are we going to do the same to China's 'net infrastructure? I'd love to see the DoD try to stuff an M1A1 Abhrams and six dozen marines through a 1 gigabit pipe.
Next thing you know, the White House will start publishing press releases stating that China is a threat for producing w32.* worms.
But Gran Turismo 3 - And that's about as mainstream as it gets. I've seen that setup, too, and GT3 made it to PS2's best-seller list. It's a decent game, and I know lots (8+) of people who have it, play it, and party with multiple displays (4?). Better than that splitscreen crap.
Here, in New York state, with the.08/dollar sales tax, that'd come out to 105,408,000,000 total.
Still outrageous. I've stopped buying CDs, partly because of the price hikes, and because having to worry about this sort of crap just isn't worth it. Who knows what will happen when the RIAA decide that it's time to target CD-holders. I mean, stranger things have happened.
To my knowledge, MTV does not publicize listings of what videos they'll be playing when. I don't have time to sit around and watch TV all day (nor would I if I did have time, much less watch MTV if having such a choice), and their schedule changes so freaking much with the new reality whatever, it's an excercise in futility. Furthermore, the commercials are blindingly irritating. And what if the title I'm looking to purchase is slightly aged, or not mainstream? Thought so.
As for the Amazon.com suggestion, not all of their CDs offer sampling. This is highly troublesome.
But... couldn't you just... like... take it out of the case? I know those sexy Antec 100 towers have removable PSUs. Couldn't you just pull it out? Or get lucky with a dremel? You'd just need longer powerleads, and a good ground source.
Would help if you had a reason for doing it, too, as 'silence' doesn't quite cut it. But ok, y'know, whatever steams your sausage.
Steward: 'What can I get for you, sir?'
Me: 'Rum & Coke, unmixed. I want the coke, my machine wants the rum.'
Steward: 'Sir, you're under 21.'
Me: 'IT'S FOR THE COMPUTER, I SWEAR!'
One of the major infirmities with the previously concieved designs was that I couldn't put it in my laptop and then take it on a plane - a plane being a major place where I'd like to have an unlimited (refillable) battery supply, as most planes don't offer 120v outlets for AC adapters. If this can overcome the safety risks involved with that venture, I'm sold.
But I feel bad for the United States troops in this ordeal, as well as the Iraqi people. Yeah, Saddam might be a dick, but Bush is being no better at this point.
Yes, the situation at hand sucks.
That's why I like Slashdot. I was hoping it could be avoided here.
So, unless these cruise-missiles are sporting some new build of BSD, or are hosting an Apache webserver or SOMETHING, I really would rather not hear about it.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it would seem that Microsoft has secretly released a beta of Palladium. Sadly, it was installed in this guy's head, which happens to run an old PII 233.
But I don't think I totally understand the problem here.
Reading the other user comments posted, I come to the conclusion that if your software damages their hardware, then they can sue you? That... sortof makes sense. Maybe in some twisted abstract way, but how the hell would that have anything to do with the platform it was developed on? I mean, there's a HUGE difference between Unix and Windows development, etc etc, but what element between them could possibly be so damaging? Different end-of-line characters? I think not.
I must be missing something here, because this legal issue does not make sense. If they use it wrong, and muck up their stuff, they can sue you? That's not cool. If you code it wrong, they can sue you, that's right, but you want to blame the OS on which it was developed in order to save your own asses and redirect the blame to another, probably innocent company? Um. No?!
But, yes, go to the police. Perhaps try to also find others in your office/space (thing) who've been confronted and/or asked to take data, as you were. Be careful to not alienate them.
About that pesky detail of the data, though, why would you take it? What use would it really have to just take someone's data? I mean, yeah, that'd be insecure like nothing else, and it's someone's personal data that would be trodding about, but what the hell would have been the point to take it in the first place? Surely not to just make it insecure for someone else.
If I find my phone turning itself on at night, that fucker is getting thrown into the lot and run over with my car. A few... hundred... times. Yeah. None of that 'come-kill-the-paranoid-teen' crap for me.
Or you could just take the battery out... *looks at crushed and dead phone* *lip quivers* Damnit.
Why? Well, you're right. Jacking on and dialing in is fine. If that's what you want to do. It'll get the job done, but it's a minimalist approach. If you have the technology, by accident or design, USE IT! When I bought my PowerBook G4, I didn't necessarily buy it for the fact that it came with an AirPort Wireless networking card, but more or less for the fact that it had a nice screen, a long battery life, and the development environment I needed for school. If you've got some IBM ThinkPad with just a RJ-45 jack, then you've got little choice (ignoring PCIMCIA).
To that end, having a wireless attachment (no matter how contradictory that phrasing sounds!:-p) is liberating. It means I don't have to be within six feet of a phone jack, and that when my fiancee or whomever runs across, say, the hotel room, I don't have to worry about her/them tripping on the wire and sending me, my machine, and the wall jack to the floor. It's happened. Besides, in the case of a hotel, who wouldn't pass up the chance to go sit in the elevator and freak everyone out?:-p
It all depends on your preferences, and your technological constraints. I still say, if you have the technology, use it.
The difference between checking a web-based email account (hotmail.com) and using your own, either business-related or ISP (nycap.rr.net, in my case) is rather large. Perhaps someone either doesn't want an @hotmail.com name for fear of shame in front of fellow computer-users (geeks - I mean, who else?) or just uses the one ISP provided or other sortof non-browser adaptable email. I can relate to this.
Using public computer terminals is fine and dandy if you want something done quickly, and aren't worried about leaving your information on that machine, perhaps, then sure! But if you want your own system to work from, with your own mailbox, your own controls, your own preferences, a wireless-enabled laptop is the way to go. Plus, it's better than being constrained to just a desk and a library, or something.
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...IS that thing? The article says it's a spacecraft. I... er.... well... this is surely one of those 'I'll believe it when I see it' things.
In all seriousness, it looks completely impractical. I mean, aerodynamic, yes, but... well.. no. It looks way too fragile to withstand the immense forces needed to achieve escape velocity. I understand it's made of a superstrong composite material, but, have any tests been performed on it, yet?
I think it'll make for a pretty atmospheric glider, but not a transorbital vehicle.
So we kick the shit out of Saddam for beating on his people, oppressing them, etc.
Are we going to do the same to China's 'net infrastructure? I'd love to see the DoD try to stuff an M1A1 Abhrams and six dozen marines through a 1 gigabit pipe.
Next thing you know, the White House will start publishing press releases stating that China is a threat for producing w32.* worms.
'Um, hello? I'd like to get Norway installed on my PC. It's Mac compatible, right?'
But Gran Turismo 3 - And that's about as mainstream as it gets. I've seen that setup, too, and GT3 made it to PS2's best-seller list. It's a decent game, and I know lots (8+) of people who have it, play it, and party with multiple displays (4?). Better than that splitscreen crap.
Here, in New York state, with the .08/dollar sales tax, that'd come out to 105,408,000,000 total.
Still outrageous. I've stopped buying CDs, partly because of the price hikes, and because having to worry about this sort of crap just isn't worth it. Who knows what will happen when the RIAA decide that it's time to target CD-holders. I mean, stranger things have happened.
Because my time is valuable.
To my knowledge, MTV does not publicize listings of what videos they'll be playing when. I don't have time to sit around and watch TV all day (nor would I if I did have time, much less watch MTV if having such a choice), and their schedule changes so freaking much with the new reality whatever, it's an excercise in futility. Furthermore, the commercials are blindingly irritating. And what if the title I'm looking to purchase is slightly aged, or not mainstream? Thought so.
As for the Amazon.com suggestion, not all of their CDs offer sampling. This is highly troublesome.
But... couldn't you just... like... take it out of the case? I know those sexy Antec 100 towers have removable PSUs. Couldn't you just pull it out? Or get lucky with a dremel? You'd just need longer powerleads, and a good ground source.
Would help if you had a reason for doing it, too, as 'silence' doesn't quite cut it. But ok, y'know, whatever steams your sausage.
Such a good episode. I thought it was rather funny that the antivirus consisted of a tank of syrum, bungeed to a grenade.
Go find the dude, and give him a dollar. Problem solved.
'A Spanish mountain goat.'
Right, but do we REALLYneed more goats? I mean, a goat is a goat is a goat.
Steward: 'What can I get for you, sir?'
Me: 'Rum & Coke, unmixed. I want the coke, my machine wants the rum.'
Steward: 'Sir, you're under 21.'
Me: 'IT'S FOR THE COMPUTER, I SWEAR!'
One of the major infirmities with the previously concieved designs was that I couldn't put it in my laptop and then take it on a plane - a plane being a major place where I'd like to have an unlimited (refillable) battery supply, as most planes don't offer 120v outlets for AC adapters. If this can overcome the safety risks involved with that venture, I'm sold.
:P
On another note, what else can it do?
Perhaps today is not in vain. *hopeful*
But I feel bad for the United States troops in this ordeal, as well as the Iraqi people. Yeah, Saddam might be a dick, but Bush is being no better at this point.
Yes, the situation at hand sucks.
That's why I like Slashdot. I was hoping it could be avoided here.
So, unless these cruise-missiles are sporting some new build of BSD, or are hosting an Apache webserver or SOMETHING, I really would rather not hear about it.
Just my $.02.
Ladies and Gentlemen, it would seem that Microsoft has secretly released a beta of Palladium. Sadly, it was installed in this guy's head, which happens to run an old PII 233.
Poor soul.
Add a little James-Bond-Esque laser to it. Just make sure she takes it off with the rest of her stuff before you tie her up. ;-)
But I don't think I totally understand the problem here.
Reading the other user comments posted, I come to the conclusion that if your software damages their hardware, then they can sue you? That... sortof makes sense. Maybe in some twisted abstract way, but how the hell would that have anything to do with the platform it was developed on? I mean, there's a HUGE difference between Unix and Windows development, etc etc, but what element between them could possibly be so damaging? Different end-of-line characters? I think not.
I must be missing something here, because this legal issue does not make sense. If they use it wrong, and muck up their stuff, they can sue you? That's not cool. If you code it wrong, they can sue you, that's right, but you want to blame the OS on which it was developed in order to save your own asses and redirect the blame to another, probably innocent company? Um. No?!
+1, Funny.
Please accept my apology for the lack of mod-points. Have this pseudo-Karma, instead.
For you lazy bastards.
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:-D
http://computers.cnet.com/hardware/0-1027-8-20926
Enjoy. Oh, and, to be honest, I'm happy with my new 12" PowerBook G4 - It does everything I want, and then some.
But, yes, go to the police. Perhaps try to also find others in your office/space (thing) who've been confronted and/or asked to take data, as you were. Be careful to not alienate them.
About that pesky detail of the data, though, why would you take it? What use would it really have to just take someone's data? I mean, yeah, that'd be insecure like nothing else, and it's someone's personal data that would be trodding about, but what the hell would have been the point to take it in the first place? Surely not to just make it insecure for someone else.
...or is it?
Gllaaaaaaaggghhhhh.....*drool*
If I find my phone turning itself on at night, that fucker is getting thrown into the lot and run over with my car. A few... hundred... times. Yeah. None of that 'come-kill-the-paranoid-teen' crap for me.
Or you could just take the battery out... *looks at crushed and dead phone* *lip quivers* Damnit.
Why? Well, you're right. Jacking on and dialing in is fine. If that's what you want to do. It'll get the job done, but it's a minimalist approach. If you have the technology, by accident or design, USE IT! When I bought my PowerBook G4, I didn't necessarily buy it for the fact that it came with an AirPort Wireless networking card, but more or less for the fact that it had a nice screen, a long battery life, and the development environment I needed for school. If you've got some IBM ThinkPad with just a RJ-45 jack, then you've got little choice (ignoring PCIMCIA).
:-p) is liberating. It means I don't have to be within six feet of a phone jack, and that when my fiancee or whomever runs across, say, the hotel room, I don't have to worry about her/them tripping on the wire and sending me, my machine, and the wall jack to the floor. It's happened. Besides, in the case of a hotel, who wouldn't pass up the chance to go sit in the elevator and freak everyone out? :-p
To that end, having a wireless attachment (no matter how contradictory that phrasing sounds!
It all depends on your preferences, and your technological constraints. I still say, if you have the technology, use it.
The difference between checking a web-based email account (hotmail.com) and using your own, either business-related or ISP (nycap.rr.net, in my case) is rather large. Perhaps someone either doesn't want an @hotmail.com name for fear of shame in front of fellow computer-users (geeks - I mean, who else?) or just uses the one ISP provided or other sortof non-browser adaptable email. I can relate to this.
Using public computer terminals is fine and dandy if you want something done quickly, and aren't worried about leaving your information on that machine, perhaps, then sure! But if you want your own system to work from, with your own mailbox, your own controls, your own preferences, a wireless-enabled laptop is the way to go. Plus, it's better than being constrained to just a desk and a library, or something.
...no, I never really did wonder what happened to DRAM that failed the everpresent quality-assurance testing. Never really occured to me. So nyar.