Then, if some troll gets 10 blackballs within that time frame, they're outta there!
This system would be abused. People would inevitably use these 'blackballs' against someone they simply agree with, and unpopular (yet valid) opinions would result in getting black-listed. It already happens with moderation - people mod things down because they disagree with the poster, rather than refuting their argument and/or accepting that people have different viewpoints.
Well, I'd imagine this would be more useful for recording live events and non-musical programs - I could definately use this to record all of the NPR programs I miss during the day. They are available during for free with Real, but I spend little time in front of the PC, and lots of time on the bus - so something like this would be great.
And yes, I am a member of two of my local NPR stations.:)
(and a few other things like social services that no one else would do because its not profitable.) Like education.
Uh... I believe the purpose of public education was to make sure everyone had access to education, not because it wasn't profitable. There are plenty of private schools that do/could make a fortune if they wanted to. (Especially in areas where the public schools aren't so great) It's also the same idea that's behind universal health care - it's a basic need that everyone should have access to regardless of income, and there are plenty of private hospitals that are making a ton of money.
It will be a lot more expensive to upgrade all of the individual dealerships and repair shops. Tons of old mainframe-based code that is hardcoded to accept 17 digits. In addition, many of the preprinted forms actually have seventeen separate spaces for the VIN digits, rather than one big box. There are all sorts of little things like this that will need to be taken care of.
Heh... actually, I'm not really a huge fan of Apple at all. It's actually not the iPod that is so great to me, just the fact that I can have all of my music with me everywhere I go. It's made slow days at work and long roadtrips much more tolerable. I can put my entire music collection in my pocket, rather than lug around a bunch of CDs or my laptop to do it. It's made my life a little bit better, which is exactly what gadgets should do.
Has the inevitable finally happened? After years of dismissing as alarmist all the commentary about how road salt and poor engineering will eventually render cars useless, is it actually happening to us?
I don't know about you, but for the past three days, I haven't been able to get my car to start. The engine won't turn over, and oil is leaking from somewhere under the hood.
I've resorted to taking the bus to work every morning. In extreme cases I've even had to walk! Is it only a matter of time before we all resort to telecommuting? (And if so, what are we going to do with all of those gas stations?)
The third-generation (3G) non-mini iPods (15/20/40 GB) are very reliable, AFAIK. I have the 20GB model, and haven't had a single problem with it.
I believe they had some problems with the 1G iPods, and as everyone knows, with the iPod minis - but the consensus seems to be that if you're concerned about reliability, buy a 3G.
From the accounts I've heard, they've been very good about fixing the defects lately - they usually ask to keep it overnight for testing, then either repair or replace it. There's a ton of repair stories on ipodlounge.com. In any case, I'd say go for it, especially if you just want the regular iPod. Now that I have one, I'm not sure if I could live without it.
Northwest shared passenger information with the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) [...] by giving NASA passenger name records, which include not only passengers' name but also their flight numbers, credit card information, hotel and car rental reservations, and names of traveling companions.
What is the lesser of the 2 evils, Pushing some minor rights to the side or ensuring another 9/11 doesn't happen.
And exactly how is giving NASA my credit card number going to prevent another 9/11?
Yes, if someone contacted the company and they refused to issue a license under any terms. I know I've heard of this happening, but I can't remember which companies pulled that kind of B/S. From the page: "You can help us if you have ever wanted to copy, distribute, perform, modify, sample, mash-up, or generally use an orphan work, but were prevented from doing so because: [...] You were able to find the copyright holder and they refused to issue a license"
Many of those released from death row after being convicted are exonerated by old DNA evidence combined with new analysis technology.
Why would they need to have the DNA in a database to show that someone they already have in custody is not guilty? Couldn't they just go to the jail cell and take a DNA sample, then compare it to whatever evidence they have? It's not like their DNA is going anywhere.
RAM is basically an array of flip-flops. When you first "power on" a flip-flop, it's in an unknown state and you have to initialize it to known value.
I would also assume that when you cut all power to the flip-flop, the flip-flop loses it's state (which would be data) data - but maybe someone could rig something up so that power to the ram was maintained while the system was off?
So, I suppose that a scenerio could play out like this: 1. KGB spy attaches special power-maintaining device to some RAM and installs it into a CIA machine. 2. CIA agent turns on computer. It properly initializes memory to known state. 3. CIA agent looks at/edits important classified documents and stuff. Some of it ends up stored in RAM. 4. CIA shuts down computer. The KGB device maintains power to the device though, so all of the data stored on the chip is maintained. 5. KGB removes ram with power-maintaining device and attaches it to some device that does NOT initialize the memory at bootup. KGB agent now has access to whatever was stored on RAM. 6. ??? 7. Profit!
As long as power to the RAM was maintained, and it isn't reinitialized... it's possible that you could get the data out of it. It wouldn't be easy, but again, this is the CIA.
It's been a while since I took logic design, and I'm too lazy to go dig up my book... but that's what I came up with off the top of my head.
Also, keep in mind that this is highly simplified... it'd be pretty hard to do much with any modern RAM, IMHO.
Slashdot Mirror
This system would be abused. People would inevitably use these 'blackballs' against someone they simply agree with, and unpopular (yet valid) opinions would result in getting black-listed. It already happens with moderation - people mod things down because they disagree with the poster, rather than refuting their argument and/or accepting that people have different viewpoints.
Well, I'd imagine this would be more useful for recording live events and non-musical programs - I could definately use this to record all of the NPR programs I miss during the day. They are available during for free with Real, but I spend little time in front of the PC, and lots of time on the bus - so something like this would be great. And yes, I am a member of two of my local NPR stations. :)
Uh... I believe the purpose of public education was to make sure everyone had access to education, not because it wasn't profitable. There are plenty of private schools that do/could make a fortune if they wanted to. (Especially in areas where the public schools aren't so great) It's also the same idea that's behind universal health care - it's a basic need that everyone should have access to regardless of income, and there are plenty of private hospitals that are making a ton of money.
(Quietly) Ni!
Probably the fact that he was already on the phone with a sales rep...
It will be a lot more expensive to upgrade all of the individual dealerships and repair shops. Tons of old mainframe-based code that is hardcoded to accept 17 digits. In addition, many of the preprinted forms actually have seventeen separate spaces for the VIN digits, rather than one big box. There are all sorts of little things like this that will need to be taken care of.
You'd be surprised how often I get "'taped2thedesk-is-one,-the-bastard!'" :)
Heh... actually, I'm not really a huge fan of Apple at all. It's actually not the iPod that is so great to me, just the fact that I can have all of my music with me everywhere I go. It's made slow days at work and long roadtrips much more tolerable. I can put my entire music collection in my pocket, rather than lug around a bunch of CDs or my laptop to do it. It's made my life a little bit better, which is exactly what gadgets should do.
If BPL was possible, it'd be in SimCity.
city: 17 MPG
highway: 24 MPG
combined: 20 MPG
Trip computer shows 20.1 MPG average, but that's with a lot of highway driving.
It's a great car, but I need to get a new one soon. Maybe if I ever graduate... Well, I can dream.
I don't know about you, but for the past three days, I haven't been able to get my car to start. The engine won't turn over, and oil is leaking from somewhere under the hood.
I've resorted to taking the bus to work every morning. In extreme cases I've even had to walk! Is it only a matter of time before we all resort to telecommuting? (And if so, what are we going to do with all of those gas stations?)
I believe they had some problems with the 1G iPods, and as everyone knows, with the iPod minis - but the consensus seems to be that if you're concerned about reliability, buy a 3G.
From the accounts I've heard, they've been very good about fixing the defects lately - they usually ask to keep it overnight for testing, then either repair or replace it. There's a ton of repair stories on ipodlounge.com. In any case, I'd say go for it, especially if you just want the regular iPod. Now that I have one, I'm not sure if I could live without it.
(PS - Just curious, when did Moore cancel, and do you know why? I just haven't heard anything about it, and couldn't find anything online about it)
Send a letter to your other senator?
1. Defraud the government of $24,000,000.00
2. Profit
3. Profit
What is the lesser of the 2 evils, Pushing some minor rights to the side or ensuring another 9/11 doesn't happen.
And exactly how is giving NASA my credit card number going to prevent another 9/11?
If a EULA falls in Italy, does anybody hear it?
Yes, if someone contacted the company and they refused to issue a license under any terms. I know I've heard of this happening, but I can't remember which companies pulled that kind of B/S. From the page: "You can help us if you have ever wanted to copy, distribute, perform, modify, sample, mash-up, or generally use an orphan work, but were prevented from doing so because: [...] You were able to find the copyright holder and they refused to issue a license"
Why would they need to have the DNA in a database to show that someone they already have in custody is not guilty? Couldn't they just go to the jail cell and take a DNA sample, then compare it to whatever evidence they have? It's not like their DNA is going anywhere.
Here's my poorly-thought out theory:
RAM is basically an array of flip-flops. When you first "power on" a flip-flop, it's in an unknown state and you have to initialize it to known value.
I would also assume that when you cut all power to the flip-flop, the flip-flop loses it's state (which would be data) data - but maybe someone could rig something up so that power to the ram was maintained while the system was off?
So, I suppose that a scenerio could play out like this:
1. KGB spy attaches special power-maintaining device to some RAM and installs it into a CIA machine.
2. CIA agent turns on computer. It properly initializes memory to known state.
3. CIA agent looks at/edits important classified documents and stuff. Some of it ends up stored in RAM.
4. CIA shuts down computer. The KGB device maintains power to the device though, so all of the data stored on the chip is maintained.
5. KGB removes ram with power-maintaining device and attaches it to some device that does NOT initialize the memory at bootup. KGB agent now has access to whatever was stored on RAM.
6. ???
7. Profit!
As long as power to the RAM was maintained, and it isn't reinitialized... it's possible that you could get the data out of it. It wouldn't be easy, but again, this is the CIA.
It's been a while since I took logic design, and I'm too lazy to go dig up my book... but that's what I came up with off the top of my head.
Also, keep in mind that this is highly simplified... it'd be pretty hard to do much with any modern RAM, IMHO.
Maybe they'll look something like Will Ferrell's tiny cell phone in the SNL rich clothing store sketch ?