if I'm on the moon, and I leave base in a rover, I think I'd like to know the damn thing will still be there when I get back. I can see some really nasty practical jokes being pulled.
Of course, if they were to "bug out" a la M*A*S*H, it'd be easy to track them in the lunar dust. And I'd be just a wee bit testy, too.
send a mars type rover first and put it near one of the previous landing sites
I've always wondered if there is a plan for preserving the original landing sites: landers, footprints, everything.
The sites have huge potential for tourism in the future (think next couple hundred years), and tracking them up with all our new footprints just won't do.
I suppose a crane could be brought in to drop a big protective dome over the whole area, put in observation catwalks, and such like. Turn the place over to the Parks Service.
you can be fairly certain they'll buy a fun luxury item
It also frees the person from the guilt of not spending the cash on some necessity, i.e. new shoes for baby, etc.
Also, I may know that somebody is a gamer, but have no clue what games he's played or not. So I get him a gift certificate to some game store, and he picks what he wants. Problem solved.
OK. This message has to be from the marketing department, NOT the tech department. Because anybody worthy of claiming to be from the tech department knows that vaporware, by its very definition, cannot be installed.
Its like that mythical element, nonobtainium.
And if its from the marketing department, 1st: I believe nothing the marketing department says, and 2nd: wouldn't trust their technical qualifications to say what was or wasn't installed anywhere. They wouldn't even know what a RAM was, much less if anything installed to it.
They are not beholden to the political powers, they do not have to campaign, fundraise, watch polls, etc.
Which is why it is easier to call any money given to a judge, a bribe. That same money to a politician is euphemistically known as a "campaign contribution."
Not to say that judges have not been bribed, but once caught, they can't hide behind labels.
So it's like I get sued, and then tell them I have no money, but I can settle by letting them have all the junk in my garage, and that's even including that accessory bit thingy which goes with I-know-not-what.
That RIAA settlement is worse than nothing. It's a slap in the face.
Seeing this/. entry reminded me of that Jerry Lewis movie (don't remember the title) where he gets chased by several robotic lawnmowers. They had big rotating blades in the front, and would have been quite scary if not for all the hilarity.
I think this was back in his Dean Martin days. Probably 60's sometime.
Installing anything on a person's computer, without authorization, is just plain old arrogance. "But it was in the fine print of the EULA..." Fuck the EULA. There needs to be a big dialog box: "DRM to be installed. Yes/No?"
And if they say no, the goddamned thing doesn't play, they take it back to the store and get a refund.
What this evil corporation is saying, is: "Fuck you. We own you. We own your computer. You'll take it and like it, because protecting our digital rights trump fucking up your piece of shit from Dell, you fucking Joe Sixpack sheeple. If you don't like it call your Congresscritter. Oops, we own it, too."
Are you suggesting it is time to turn off all connections outside one's country?
Nope. Quite the opposite. Like it or not, the Internet is a worldwide medium. (And I happen to like that!) Passing this law or that is not going to matter a whit to those outside our borders. They will continue to write and distribute programs however they see fit.
What our esteemed members of Congress don't get, is that to the majority of the Internet populace, their (Congress's) actions are irrelevant.
So until we have One World Government (don't want that either, thanks), legal (as opposed to technical) approaches to computer annoyances, are doomed to failure and/or simply being ignored.
Even if the law works perfectly in this country (doubtful), there's still a big world full of Bad Guys out there, willing to send you shit over the dub-dub-dub.
I'm sure that Mr. Hatch is properly within his rights as a US Senator to introduce this Bill, and that nothing he is doing is treason. He is, however, attacking the 1st Amendment, which Amendment protects his right to introduce this Bill in the first place.
I'm also pretty sure that he's got himself covered in regards to any possible charges of being bribed by lobbyists, PAC's, etc. He's probably too smart for that.
However, I can't but help feel that he is a traitor. He is un-American, and I hope that he loses re-election. The 1st Amendment is 1st because of its importance to America, and the 1st Amendment is America.
...it will only be if there is no alternative made available, at least at a somewhat reasonable price. Say the prices of the non-destructing DVD's goes to an average of $75-$100. (Even higher for elaborate sets like LOTR.)
Of course, the only way this could happen is if there is embarassingly obvious evidence of price-fixing amongst the various manufacturers. And then lawmakers (even the paid-for ones), would have no choice but to launch an official investigation into the industry, for anti-competitive practices. That, or lose any small amount of credibility they have left.
Knowing this, the MPAA would be wise to let this DVD format live or die on its own. Any direct and obvious market manipulation on their part should (should!) bring the wrath of God down on their heads. I suppose I may not be cynical enough yet about Congress, but I'm getting there.
Just shows how I've been conditioned to start groaning whenever I see these words (or similar) begin a comment. Allright, I give up, so here goes: (ahem)
In Post-Soviet Russia, meteorites own YOU! (Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week, try the veal.)
That resonates. Yesterday I fixed a client's Windows XP Home system, and it was all locked up with spware, worms, etc. Cleaned the system off, then set him up with ZoneAlarm, a good antivirus program, and AdAware and Spybot S&D. Client was very happy.
He's not real savvy at this stuff and that's why he paid me to do it. But I tried to teach him a little about how important it is to keep his system up-to-date and protected. Because, in the end, it comes down to control.
You may own the box, but unless you control it (beyond having the power to yank the power cord out and sell the PC second-hand), it's not your box. It's the spammer's box, or the wormer's (?) box.
And you're just providing space, electricity, and internet for his server for free.
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Of course, if they were to "bug out" a la M*A*S*H, it'd be easy to track them in the lunar dust. And I'd be just a wee bit testy, too.
I've always wondered if there is a plan for preserving the original landing sites: landers, footprints, everything.
The sites have huge potential for tourism in the future (think next couple hundred years), and tracking them up with all our new footprints just won't do.
I suppose a crane could be brought in to drop a big protective dome over the whole area, put in observation catwalks, and such like. Turn the place over to the Parks Service.
Yeah, but will the mud flaps feature Yosemite Sam ("Back Off!") or the ever popular Reclining Busty Chick?
It also frees the person from the guilt of not spending the cash on some necessity, i.e. new shoes for baby, etc.
Also, I may know that somebody is a gamer, but have no clue what games he's played or not. So I get him a gift certificate to some game store, and he picks what he wants. Problem solved.
Some titles: "Comeback," and "The Outfit." Mostly written in the late 60's, early 70's, and hard to find.
To those wondering, author of "The Art of War," written long time ago. Probably worth reading at least once in your life.
Its like that mythical element, nonobtainium.
And if its from the marketing department, 1st: I believe nothing the marketing department says, and 2nd: wouldn't trust their technical qualifications to say what was or wasn't installed anywhere. They wouldn't even know what a RAM was, much less if anything installed to it.
Which is why it is easier to call any money given to a judge, a bribe. That same money to a politician is euphemistically known as a "campaign contribution."
Not to say that judges have not been bribed, but once caught, they can't hide behind labels.
"Stairway to Heaven"?
That RIAA settlement is worse than nothing. It's a slap in the face.
I think this was back in his Dean Martin days. Probably 60's sometime.
Thanks for the warning. The only way I'd get such a call from Hollywood is if it were a wrong number.
And if they say no, the goddamned thing doesn't play, they take it back to the store and get a refund.
What this evil corporation is saying, is: "Fuck you. We own you. We own your computer. You'll take it and like it, because protecting our digital rights trump fucking up your piece of shit from Dell, you fucking Joe Sixpack sheeple. If you don't like it call your Congresscritter. Oops, we own it, too."
Nope. Quite the opposite. Like it or not, the Internet is a worldwide medium. (And I happen to like that!) Passing this law or that is not going to matter a whit to those outside our borders. They will continue to write and distribute programs however they see fit.
What our esteemed members of Congress don't get, is that to the majority of the Internet populace, their (Congress's) actions are irrelevant.
So until we have One World Government (don't want that either, thanks), legal (as opposed to technical) approaches to computer annoyances, are doomed to failure and/or simply being ignored.
Even if the law works perfectly in this country (doubtful), there's still a big world full of Bad Guys out there, willing to send you shit over the dub-dub-dub.
I'm also pretty sure that he's got himself covered in regards to any possible charges of being bribed by lobbyists, PAC's, etc. He's probably too smart for that.
However, I can't but help feel that he is a traitor. He is un-American, and I hope that he loses re-election. The 1st Amendment is 1st because of its importance to America, and the 1st Amendment is America.
You attack the 1st Amendment, you attack America.
So, Mr. Hatch: ES&D.
"Open up! In the name of the Children! Think of the Children!" Then they kick the door in.
Then:
"We're here for the VCR and the Tivo! Uh, in-the-name-of-the-Children..."
Funny. I always thought of it as less of a language and as more of a lifestyle. Things get pretty rough when you've been coding for the last 20 hours.
Of course, the only way this could happen is if there is embarassingly obvious evidence of price-fixing amongst the various manufacturers. And then lawmakers (even the paid-for ones), would have no choice but to launch an official investigation into the industry, for anti-competitive practices. That, or lose any small amount of credibility they have left.
Knowing this, the MPAA would be wise to let this DVD format live or die on its own. Any direct and obvious market manipulation on their part should (should!) bring the wrath of God down on their heads. I suppose I may not be cynical enough yet about Congress, but I'm getting there.
Just shows how I've been conditioned to start groaning whenever I see these words (or similar) begin a comment. Allright, I give up, so here goes: (ahem)
In Post-Soviet Russia, meteorites own YOU! (Thank you, thank you, I'll be here all week, try the veal.)
19th century Page 3: All the exposed ankle your heart can stand.
Yes. I would say that writers and editors of the 19th century would be, by necessity, stuck in the 19th century.
Just as I seem to be stuck in the 21st century. Dammit, where's my helicopter belt?
Xerox could have sat on the idea, but sued Apple, Microsoft, and anybody else who came along with a use, into smouldering red-ink ruin.
The patent would have finally expired sometime around the early- to mid-90's.
We already know about the fiersome reputation the UN forces have around the world. Oooh, is that a widdle UN soldier boy? Aww, aint he pwecious.
That resonates. Yesterday I fixed a client's Windows XP Home system, and it was all locked up with spware, worms, etc. Cleaned the system off, then set him up with ZoneAlarm, a good antivirus program, and AdAware and Spybot S&D. Client was very happy.
He's not real savvy at this stuff and that's why he paid me to do it. But I tried to teach him a little about how important it is to keep his system up-to-date and protected. Because, in the end, it comes down to control.
You may own the box, but unless you control it (beyond having the power to yank the power cord out and sell the PC second-hand), it's not your box. It's the spammer's box, or the wormer's (?) box.
And you're just providing space, electricity, and internet for his server for free.