Even if you made a light saber that had to plug into a 440 volt outlet, that would still be really cool (I would not be the one to wield it though lol)
For reference, here is Aubrey de Grey's talk at Google, where he gave some criticism of Google's approach. De Grey says that in our lifetimes, we will probably have repairing techniques that add an extra 30 years to a typical lifespan.
It's safest to assume that govts are always likely to be able to get hold of keys whether stored on your own recovery server or with MS, and the likelihood rises with size of govt concerned...
Indeed, MS is most likely obligated to turn those keys over.
we have yet to find a way of disabling the keylogger built in to the Kernel. (recorded does not necessarily mean stored long term, but long enough to evaluate in memory.)
Wait, what exactly does this mean? Even in Linux every keystroke goes through the kernel, it's kind of the purpose of the kernel to handle hardware stuff like that (of course Linux doesn't record it anywhere unless you want it to).
large corporate entities will not deploy windows 10 for years anyway due to incompatible or uncertified line of business software platforms.
Your post is good, and I understand why large corporations wait for software platforms to be certified, but my question is, are there known incompatibilities in Windows 10? OR is it still more of a theoretical thing?
Wrong. It didn't make the front page. Someone's attempt to shoehorn it into an interview on being a woman in tech made the front page, with ESR's post mentioned as a weird random aside -- a month after the fact.
Dude, it was on the front page. Chill out, you're a little crazy here about a topic that doesn't matter too much.
Sometimes in the movies, lightsabers seem really strong, they can cut through steal. Other times, they bounce off flesh with hardly any damage done. They are certainly not consistent weapons.
Nobody seems to be really concerned about novices injuring themselves with light sabers... heck, in Ep 4, Obiwan didn't even react when Luke started handling his father's lightsaber with it pointed at his head, or when he turned it on and started swinging it around in a crowded space right next to him without any sort of training.
Yeah, I basically count that in the category of "unrealistic"
To decide which ad to show you. That's the biggest use I've seen for it recently.
In the 80s, there was a huge push to use machine learning in automated diagnosis in medicine, although I don't know if anything practical ever came of that.
I've also read that machine learning has been effective in determining what chemicals are in unknown substances using a spectrometer.
if they are going to leave the most vulnerable part of their humongous weapon completely unattended? Not a single guard? Han Solo & Co. just waltz in, plant bombs and there it goes!
I thought about that too, then I realized it kind of fits most of our current security practice, too. They had a planet-wide shield to keep things out, and behind it was plenty of insecurity. How many companies today rely on a single firewall? How many companies are running without a firewall? And for that matter, our own critical infrastructure is woefully understaffed. In California, we have prisons with guard towers that are empty. Why put people in prison if there aren't enough guards to keep them there?
The fact that someone gave a lightsaber to a stomrtrooper and he knew how to.....swordfight is kind of ridiculous. If someone gave me a lightsaber and told me to use it, I swear I would chop my arm off. Or maybe my leg.
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You are attempting to conflate
I'm not trying to conflate anything lol. I was asking a clarifying question to understand what you were saying, then you got defensive.
Even if you made a light saber that had to plug into a 440 volt outlet, that would still be really cool (I would not be the one to wield it though lol)
For reference, here is Aubrey de Grey's talk at Google, where he gave some criticism of Google's approach. De Grey says that in our lifetimes, we will probably have repairing techniques that add an extra 30 years to a typical lifespan.
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What do you think of recent (musical) synthesizers?
That sounds like something that could actually be constructed.
Why can't someone who mows lawns for a living not make enough money for a simple life?
Uh, I know people who've made enough money for a simple life by mowing lawns (although they added other typical landscaping tasks to it, too)
It's safest to assume that govts are always likely to be able to get hold of keys whether stored on your own recovery server or with MS, and the likelihood rises with size of govt concerned...
Indeed, MS is most likely obligated to turn those keys over.
we have yet to find a way of disabling the keylogger built in to the Kernel. (recorded does not necessarily mean stored long term, but long enough to evaluate in memory.)
Wait, what exactly does this mean? Even in Linux every keystroke goes through the kernel, it's kind of the purpose of the kernel to handle hardware stuff like that (of course Linux doesn't record it anywhere unless you want it to).
large corporate entities will not deploy windows 10 for years anyway due to incompatible or uncertified line of business software platforms.
Your post is good, and I understand why large corporations wait for software platforms to be certified, but my question is, are there known incompatibilities in Windows 10? OR is it still more of a theoretical thing?
btw I don't think ESR is crazy, just that the whole issue is a temporary one that will mainly resolve itself.
Wrong. It didn't make the front page. Someone's attempt to shoehorn it into an interview on being a woman in tech made the front page, with ESR's post mentioned as a weird random aside -- a month after the fact.
Dude, it was on the front page. Chill out, you're a little crazy here about a topic that doesn't matter too much.
Still, one of the things that bothered me a bit was how Finn was able to use one with at least some apparent skill
Yes lol. I've taken fencing lessons, and I can tell you, picking up a sword and trying to use it is a good way to kill yourself.
Sometimes in the movies, lightsabers seem really strong, they can cut through steal. Other times, they bounce off flesh with hardly any damage done. They are certainly not consistent weapons.
Nobody seems to be really concerned about novices injuring themselves with light sabers... heck, in Ep 4, Obiwan didn't even react when Luke started handling his father's lightsaber with it pointed at his head, or when he turned it on and started swinging it around in a crowded space right next to him without any sort of training.
Yeah, I basically count that in the category of "unrealistic"
but he didn't chop his own arm off, which is quite an accomplishment when wielding a giant, sizzling laser
To decide which ad to show you. That's the biggest use I've seen for it recently.
In the 80s, there was a huge push to use machine learning in automated diagnosis in medicine, although I don't know if anything practical ever came of that.
I've also read that machine learning has been effective in determining what chemicals are in unknown substances using a spectrometer.
I happen to know these guys are hiring regular programmers. Start working at a company like that, and you'll soon learn whether you like it or not.
If you actually want to do research, you'll probably need a PhD, no matter where you start working though.
If you're poor, you can get medicaid for free in the US.
The characters mean "little ice" and were chosen because "ice" is pronounced Bing in Mandarin.
if they are going to leave the most vulnerable part of their humongous weapon completely unattended? Not a single guard? Han Solo & Co. just waltz in, plant bombs and there it goes!
I thought about that too, then I realized it kind of fits most of our current security practice, too. They had a planet-wide shield to keep things out, and behind it was plenty of insecurity. How many companies today rely on a single firewall? How many companies are running without a firewall? And for that matter, our own critical infrastructure is woefully understaffed. In California, we have prisons with guard towers that are empty. Why put people in prison if there aren't enough guards to keep them there?
The second half.. well predictable would be too kind a word.
I'll bet you didn't predict they would build a death star. Too lame of a plot for that to happen.
The fact that someone gave a lightsaber to a stomrtrooper and he knew how to.....swordfight is kind of ridiculous. If someone gave me a lightsaber and told me to use it, I swear I would chop my arm off. Or maybe my leg.
Ah, but is he really dead?
Yes, otherwise Disney would have to pay him to be in the next movie.
Why does bitcoin need further development? What are they doing?