I was curious to see if any stock holders were cashing in on SCO's inflated stock price. Check out the following link which details the last month. Not alot of huge transactions, maybe their really think their cashcow vision will come true?
Yahoo Insider Trades
Most likely i'd say their assets were bought by someone, if the software was any good that is. I'm sure there are alot of companies out there keeping their eye's open for bargins.
I think this is one of those laws that won't be enforced.. They just need it on the books to prevent pirate radio stations from cropping up. Vendors will stop selling the item (most likely) but I would be surprised if we ever hear of anyone getting charged.
It all depends on your printer and the quality of paper you use as well.. I'm sure a 5MP will look slightly better at 8x10 but with a 2.2MP camera you shouldn't see any degredation. Beyond 8x10 tho, you will.
I have a 2.2 megapixel camera and I print 8x10's of the kids all the time. They are on the wall next to studio prints and you can't see a difference at all. Even to my discerning eye and I can see seep-age (printers) or pixelation no matter how small. I'm very picky.
Actually it goes like this:
1 MegaPixel = Photo quality 4x6 prings
2 = 8x10
3 = 11x14
etc..
If you enlarge greater than that then you'll start to get degredation.
Since when did the author say it was ok to violate copyright materials (mp3's)? He may have never downloaded an MP3 and your painting him with a stick.
Its within his legal right (just as it is within the RIAA's right) to confront violators.
I should have modd'ed you a troll instead of replying.
ie. The only way I can see something like this being of benefit is if you could have 2 'keys'.
Ex. Someone takes your computer to scan it for 'pirated' material. They get it back to the lab and realize they need the key. They subpena (sp?) the USB key, you hand it over, they go and start looking at your computer.
However, the key you gave them passes instructions to the OS to wipe certain directories.
The only devices I see this being really usefull in is laptops, handhelds, etc in case of theft. If someone breaks into your house, knowing human nature, chances are the key is still in the computer.
it would be pretty cool.. I'd definately upgrade my mobo for something like that. If it was indeed secure, when i'd leave the house, or wasn't using the computer i'd take the key with me. If Mr. RIAA did come knocking, and took my computer, it would be useless. (And as soon as they left the house i'd destroy the key.)
But the question remains, how secure is it? Is it all marketing hype?
There are plenty of hobbyists who collect old hardware. I see them all the time posting on forsale newsgroup. The only need that I see is to be able to actually archive the software in a central location.
We have a points system up here in Canada as well but I guess its true human nature. We don't care unless were affected directly. I'm sure someone that has been hit with a couple hundred dollar fine, some points and insurance won't be speeding in the near future but the rest of us will be.
I guess the only way to force people to drive the speed limit is to bring in some rediculus fines (ie, a couple of grand for a minor offense) or some draconian measures. (Devices installed in each car or photo radar everywhere.)
But seeing how that will never happen I guess we'll have to put up with it. Personally, I drive with the flow, regardless of the speed limit.
I'm not sure about cities down in the states but up here in Ottawa, Canada they have 3 and all-way stops everywhere you turn. In order to get to my house, in a stretch of about 1km I have to stop at 6 all way stops. IMHO, there should only be 3 at most, the others aren't required and have sprouted up over the past couple of years. The only reason I can think of is the houses in those intersections kicked up a fuss for them.
All-way stops, out of sync lights and other annoyances on the road contribute to speeding if you ask me.
I dunno, I used to play a football game on a handheld. Granted, this was 20 years ago and the 'players' were LED lights. Hard to believe you can get addicted to something like that.
I routinely drive 20km/h over the speed limit and on a 4 lane road, I always see people passing me doing at least 40km/h over the speed limit. (This is a 100km/h zone.)
In order for traffic enforcement to become affective again they have to bump up the fines. When people break the law, most smart ones way the consequences. If the consequence is a small fine then they will risk speeding.
Speed traps are ineffective. After travelling a certain route for a period of time you learn where the speed traps are. In my area, they are in the same spots everytime. Traffic slows down before they get to these areas and speed up after.
The only time I see people driving the speed limit is when there is a patrol car going the same direction.
To me, it seems obvious that in the future we'll pay for what we use. Its just corporate greed (RIAA comes to mind) that doesn't want to go down that path yet because they don't know how it will affect their profits.
Right now the RIAA has it made, they are selling overpriced CD's representing underpaid artists and suing thousands of people and milking their life savings. Life is good, they don't want to change and if I was on the receiving end of that cash cow i'd probably agree with em.:)
But realistically, it doesn't take a fortune teller to tell that pay as you use business models will become more and more common place.
In this case, being able to replicate almost anything, manufacturers/inventors should be embracing it.. Why? Because it will cut down big down on their expenses, no distribution, manufacturing, etc, just R&D and a sales force. I'm just not sure how returns will be handled.:)
It all comes down to this... if the proper controls are put in place early enough, the issues will be minimalized. If we look at the RIAA for example.. If they had embraced the 'net and offered services customers wanted this whole mess could have been avoided. There will always be a percentage of the population who won't pay for goods, that won't change.
What the hell is wrong with this reply timer! Have to wait 20 seconds? I better waste some time cause I counted 25 missisippi's and it was still only 16 seconds.
I was sitting in class one day (less than 10 years ago) and I heard the "Pfffssttt" of someone opening a can of drink.
They tapped me on my shoulder and asked if I wanted some, and when I looked it was a can of beer..
But really, were talking about teenagers and young adults, while sometimes they may discuss whats going on in class I think its highly unlikely. They will be playing games, surfing the web, chatting with friends or seeing what time the movie they plan on seeing that night starts.
As well, even tho some people think they are great multi-taskers, you can't really listen to a professor and do anything else. Even recently, while on course, if I checked an email and responded it would take me 10 minutes to catchup reading the material that the instructor covered.
I agree when you talk about older people and their need to communicate with actual human beings. Not only because everyone at some point requires actual human contact but trying to teach them out to place an order.
Look at self check-out kiosks at grocery stores. Its amazing how many people can't figure these thinks out. Scan item, place in bag, scan item, place in bag. But you see people trying to scan multiple items, thinking carrots are under the fruit sub menu, etc...
Another factor is, there are a large number of people out there who will go out of their way to make sure people have jobs. Take my father for example, he goes through full-service when he can and at fast food joints he won't clean up the table. His viewpoint is, if everyone cleaned their tables, at say, McD's, then they wouldn't require as many people to keep the place running.
Self-checkout at grocery stores is still relatively new, with only 1 out of 4 in my area making it available. If they all were to implement these kiosks then that would mean dozens of jobs, mostly for students that would be eliminated. I think were going to have to become more aware of what is happening around us and think about the consequences. Its typical human nature to ignore things until they affect us directly but thats going to have to change.
Some DBA's love to have complete control over their systems because of some 'shmuck' programmer/analysts.
Ask a DBA how many times he has been awaken in the middle of the night because some dweeb corrupted data, dropped a table, etc.
Maybe you know how to write good SQL, but the sad fact is more programmer/analysts don't know what an index is or how to use one. Poorly written adhoc SQL can kill database performance.
The DBA's get miffed because he's the one getting tossed into hot water, not the programmer. He is the one responsible for database performance and if some schmuck is executing poorly written SQL, he has to answer for it.
So give your DBA a break... Most people don't understand the pressure a DBA is under if his database has mission critical data and uptime requirements.
While I don't advocate writting stored procedures for every bit of SQL that has to be executed, I do try and get as much control over the environment as possible.
For one, I don't think you want 'beginners' accessing the database directly. I would think these systems would have GUI front ends and the only people that would be able to access the data is the DBA's and _maybe_ business analysts.
If a DBA is snooping around, there isn't much your going to be able to do to stop him. At some point your going to have to trust someone 100%.
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Usually I don't mind dragged out books but for some reason that Mars triology drove me batty and I couldn't finish it.
I was curious to see if any stock holders were cashing in on SCO's inflated stock price. Check out the following link which details the last month. Not alot of huge transactions, maybe their really think their cashcow vision will come true? Yahoo Insider Trades
Check old news releases from competitors, etc.
I think this is one of those laws that won't be enforced.. They just need it on the books to prevent pirate radio stations from cropping up. Vendors will stop selling the item (most likely) but I would be surprised if we ever hear of anyone getting charged.
It all depends on your printer and the quality of paper you use as well.. I'm sure a 5MP will look slightly better at 8x10 but with a 2.2MP camera you shouldn't see any degredation. Beyond 8x10 tho, you will.
I have a 2.2 megapixel camera and I print 8x10's of the kids all the time. They are on the wall next to studio prints and you can't see a difference at all. Even to my discerning eye and I can see seep-age (printers) or pixelation no matter how small. I'm very picky.
Actually it goes like this: 1 MegaPixel = Photo quality 4x6 prings 2 = 8x10 3 = 11x14 etc.. If you enlarge greater than that then you'll start to get degredation.
Since when did the author say it was ok to violate copyright materials (mp3's)? He may have never downloaded an MP3 and your painting him with a stick. Its within his legal right (just as it is within the RIAA's right) to confront violators. I should have modd'ed you a troll instead of replying.
So I guess gliders "free fall" as well... Hope my wife doesn't find out, cause she won't let me get my license if she hears that!
Maybe, after examining the Verizon lawsuit, they found a loophole?
Ex. Someone takes your computer to scan it for 'pirated' material. They get it back to the lab and realize they need the key. They subpena (sp?) the USB key, you hand it over, they go and start looking at your computer.
However, the key you gave them passes instructions to the OS to wipe certain directories.
The only devices I see this being really usefull in is laptops, handhelds, etc in case of theft. If someone breaks into your house, knowing human nature, chances are the key is still in the computer.
it would be pretty cool.. I'd definately upgrade my mobo for something like that. If it was indeed secure, when i'd leave the house, or wasn't using the computer i'd take the key with me. If Mr. RIAA did come knocking, and took my computer, it would be useless. (And as soon as they left the house i'd destroy the key.) But the question remains, how secure is it? Is it all marketing hype?
There are plenty of hobbyists who collect old hardware. I see them all the time posting on forsale newsgroup. The only need that I see is to be able to actually archive the software in a central location.
While hydro-electric damns use a renewable energy source, they sometimes have drastic effects on the local ecosystem due to the dams.
Chances are they have tons of sunlight as well then....
I guess the only way to force people to drive the speed limit is to bring in some rediculus fines (ie, a couple of grand for a minor offense) or some draconian measures. (Devices installed in each car or photo radar everywhere.)
But seeing how that will never happen I guess we'll have to put up with it. Personally, I drive with the flow, regardless of the speed limit.
I'm not sure about cities down in the states but up here in Ottawa, Canada they have 3 and all-way stops everywhere you turn. In order to get to my house, in a stretch of about 1km I have to stop at 6 all way stops. IMHO, there should only be 3 at most, the others aren't required and have sprouted up over the past couple of years. The only reason I can think of is the houses in those intersections kicked up a fuss for them.
All-way stops, out of sync lights and other annoyances on the road contribute to speeding if you ask me.
I dunno, I used to play a football game on a handheld. Granted, this was 20 years ago and the 'players' were LED lights. Hard to believe you can get addicted to something like that.
In order for traffic enforcement to become affective again they have to bump up the fines. When people break the law, most smart ones way the consequences. If the consequence is a small fine then they will risk speeding.
Speed traps are ineffective. After travelling a certain route for a period of time you learn where the speed traps are. In my area, they are in the same spots everytime. Traffic slows down before they get to these areas and speed up after.
The only time I see people driving the speed limit is when there is a patrol car going the same direction.
Right now the RIAA has it made, they are selling overpriced CD's representing underpaid artists and suing thousands of people and milking their life savings. Life is good, they don't want to change and if I was on the receiving end of that cash cow i'd probably agree with em. :)
But realistically, it doesn't take a fortune teller to tell that pay as you use business models will become more and more common place.
In this case, being able to replicate almost anything, manufacturers/inventors should be embracing it.. Why? Because it will cut down big down on their expenses, no distribution, manufacturing, etc, just R&D and a sales force. I'm just not sure how returns will be handled. :)
It all comes down to this... if the proper controls are put in place early enough, the issues will be minimalized. If we look at the RIAA for example.. If they had embraced the 'net and offered services customers wanted this whole mess could have been avoided. There will always be a percentage of the population who won't pay for goods, that won't change.
Great, I skipped through the review so I wouldn't see the spoiler and then I read your comment! I might as well read the review now.
What the hell is wrong with this reply timer! Have to wait 20 seconds? I better waste some time cause I counted 25 missisippi's and it was still only 16 seconds.
They tapped me on my shoulder and asked if I wanted some, and when I looked it was a can of beer..
But really, were talking about teenagers and young adults, while sometimes they may discuss whats going on in class I think its highly unlikely. They will be playing games, surfing the web, chatting with friends or seeing what time the movie they plan on seeing that night starts.
As well, even tho some people think they are great multi-taskers, you can't really listen to a professor and do anything else. Even recently, while on course, if I checked an email and responded it would take me 10 minutes to catchup reading the material that the instructor covered.
Look at self check-out kiosks at grocery stores. Its amazing how many people can't figure these thinks out. Scan item, place in bag, scan item, place in bag. But you see people trying to scan multiple items, thinking carrots are under the fruit sub menu, etc...
Another factor is, there are a large number of people out there who will go out of their way to make sure people have jobs. Take my father for example, he goes through full-service when he can and at fast food joints he won't clean up the table. His viewpoint is, if everyone cleaned their tables, at say, McD's, then they wouldn't require as many people to keep the place running.
Self-checkout at grocery stores is still relatively new, with only 1 out of 4 in my area making it available. If they all were to implement these kiosks then that would mean dozens of jobs, mostly for students that would be eliminated. I think were going to have to become more aware of what is happening around us and think about the consequences. Its typical human nature to ignore things until they affect us directly but thats going to have to change.
Some DBA's love to have complete control over their systems because of some 'shmuck' programmer/analysts. Ask a DBA how many times he has been awaken in the middle of the night because some dweeb corrupted data, dropped a table, etc. Maybe you know how to write good SQL, but the sad fact is more programmer/analysts don't know what an index is or how to use one. Poorly written adhoc SQL can kill database performance. The DBA's get miffed because he's the one getting tossed into hot water, not the programmer. He is the one responsible for database performance and if some schmuck is executing poorly written SQL, he has to answer for it. So give your DBA a break... Most people don't understand the pressure a DBA is under if his database has mission critical data and uptime requirements. While I don't advocate writting stored procedures for every bit of SQL that has to be executed, I do try and get as much control over the environment as possible.
For one, I don't think you want 'beginners' accessing the database directly. I would think these systems would have GUI front ends and the only people that would be able to access the data is the DBA's and _maybe_ business analysts. If a DBA is snooping around, there isn't much your going to be able to do to stop him. At some point your going to have to trust someone 100%. L8r