Technically we should be able to display the first frame of a flash animation. I did some work on the flashblock extension a while ago (bug fixes really, but took a good long look inside the code) and it does actually still flash the initial frame of the animation for a brief period. Most of the time this first frame is blank so people don't notice, but sometimes its noticable. Now, if there was a way to capture that image we would be able to hold it slightly dimmed with the flashblocker in place. hmmmmm....
Obviously Microsoft aren't infringing upon this patent.
I mean, if they were, we wouldn't have pirated copies of XP roaming around would we?
And where do they stand on volume licensing, MS clearly aren't supplying a unique key with each piece of software. Even the home keys aren't unique, they are supplying a key which is valid based upon a formula and if I find a key which matches the formula then I will also be granted access.
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There have been instances where the advertisers themselves have been compromised and browser exploits come from them. There are also people with epilepsy who cannot view flashing material so disable flashing and moving images without prior approval.
The names are ok, they describe things perfectly and themselves become a unique identifier almost noone will have used before - for instance at this moment, google doesn't match anything with "edgy eft" as an exact phrase, you can bet your ass they will soon.
Now, there is a problem however with upgrades.
some people will be upgrading from Hoary Hedgehog to Edgy Eft. An old hedgehog to a youthful newt, its like the princess kissing the frog but in reverse.
The problem I have is when your installation goes wrong and you end up with a Hoary Eft (old youthful newt).
This article seems as much flamebait as anything. I read through and a lot of what he was describing sounded like listening to the anonymous cowards on here.
Asking a Mac user which is the best operating system will result in one answer, asking a linux user to discuss the various distros is another.
Audiophiles will deride a newbie for asking silly questions, gamers will take the piss out of n00bs for aiming wrong or asking about the best weapons, hell even office staff will give you a 10 minute diorama about their red stapler, but if you ask them what the differences are they will fly off at the handle.
Nobody knows about all the distros or databases and theres not really a one size fits all solution so people get embedded in their current system. Sounds like he just found people on their off days, but I agree with the general article contents - it extends to all walks of life and multiple subjects.
Articles might have their content removed by vandals, but they can be restored or locked. To actually delete a page (so I gather) it has to go through a deletion process.
For instance, there used to be a page about TripMastMonkeys K'Breel, thats been deleted wholesale - I personally wouldv liked to see it.
Do not underestimate the inginuity of small children to find a way to destroy your very expensive hardware. Whether it be feeding the machine with soggy banana or giving it something to play with - the kids will win. And those nice tapes make wonderful streamers.
The image I link to is a smaller gif image yet still contains much more clarity and detail than these deformed images. They say first impressions count and the person who considered putting up these images instead of clear lower resolution ones needs a talking to.
I wasn't so taken with the images. Infact, I expected much better - they "high-rez" looks very grainy, like a bad jpeg. I hope this first capture isn't going to be indicative of the quality.
Earlier on (when I saw this article) I went looking at the first images from other craft, and one of the more startling comparisons comes from First close-up view of Jupiter from Voyager 1.
Even the Mariner images shown on the linked BBC article appear to have grater clarity and detail.
It still updates in the middle of use. The default button is still focused and easy to accept. If it only displayed this update message upon startup/New tab/window then I wouldn't have a problem, but if it detects an update mid session then it pops up then taking away focus. I personally prefered the update throbber in the top right.
It did it again. I have firefox set to inform me that theres an update.
In my eyes that update check should only occur when I open a window, NOT when I'm in the middle of typing. I saw a flash of something whilst I was typing and realised I had inadvertantly accepted a popup box.
I want to set Firefox to inform me of updates, but make sure it only does that when opening a new window or tab (so it knows I'm not actively typing).
By the way, am I the only one to see the irony with the negative mod points about my take on global warming in a topic about Global Warming dissenters being unfairly moderated...
OK, we all know about the butterfly affect (if not, hand in your geek card)
Now, what if we are looking at the problem in slightly the wrong way. How about in the last 100 or so years mankind has built more large structures on the face of the earth and diverted the wind (due to butterfly wing -> hurricane thinking...) into different places than usual.
What if the problem wasn't just the fuel burning we use to heat the building, but the size and location of the building itself that was the problem? Most of us have stood between 2 manmade skyscrapers and been blown off our feet, that wind pattern has to directly affect the weather patterns in another part of the world. Theres no need to pore over detailed chemical tables or discuss possible scenarios, we each affect the climate simply by being here.
Theres my "none conformist" view on global climate change take it as you like.
Slashdot Mirror
I forgot to mention, there was news around recently about the advert code on theregister being compromised and spreading the BOFRA exploit.
Heres the slashdot article about it.
Technically we should be able to display the first frame of a flash animation.
I did some work on the flashblock extension a while ago (bug fixes really, but took a good long look inside the code) and it does actually still flash the initial frame of the animation for a brief period.
Most of the time this first frame is blank so people don't notice, but sometimes its noticable.
Now, if there was a way to capture that image we would be able to hold it slightly dimmed with the flashblocker in place.
hmmmmm....
Obviously Microsoft aren't infringing upon this patent.
I mean, if they were, we wouldn't have pirated copies of XP roaming around would we?
And where do they stand on volume licensing, MS clearly aren't supplying a unique key with each piece of software.
Even the home keys aren't unique, they are supplying a key which is valid based upon a formula and if I find a key which matches the formula then I will also be granted access.
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There have been instances where the advertisers themselves have been compromised and browser exploits come from them.
There are also people with epilepsy who cannot view flashing material so disable flashing and moving images without prior approval.
The names are ok, they describe things perfectly and themselves become a unique identifier almost noone will have used before - for instance at this moment, google doesn't match anything with "edgy eft" as an exact phrase, you can bet your ass they will soon.
Now, there is a problem however with upgrades.
some people will be upgrading from Hoary Hedgehog to Edgy Eft.
An old hedgehog to a youthful newt, its like the princess kissing the frog but in reverse.
The problem I have is when your installation goes wrong and you end up with a Hoary Eft (old youthful newt).
Is there any chance this paint is waterproof.
Sincerely,
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This article seems as much flamebait as anything.
;)
I read through and a lot of what he was describing sounded like listening to the anonymous cowards on here.
Asking a Mac user which is the best operating system will result in one answer, asking a linux user to discuss the various distros is another.
Audiophiles will deride a newbie for asking silly questions, gamers will take the piss out of n00bs for aiming wrong or asking about the best weapons, hell even office staff will give you a 10 minute diorama about their red stapler, but if you ask them what the differences are they will fly off at the handle.
Nobody knows about all the distros or databases and theres not really a one size fits all solution so people get embedded in their current system.
Sounds like he just found people on their off days, but I agree with the general article contents - it extends to all walks of life and multiple subjects.
And I've not even touched on vi vs emacs
Forget muting commercials, this is TV - when the ad break comes on, will I be able to switch channels?
What about the advertising on the other channels that I'm missing.
What if I am flicking around the channels (from a sanctioned spot) and happen upon a commercial, will I not be able to continue to the next channel?
I didn't know there were stationary sound sources up in the sky like fountains and church bells.
How do you get an Under Construction sign without actual hosting?
Bruce has setup a service to allow your open source project to have an Open Source under construction sign.
Articles might have their content removed by vandals, but they can be restored or locked.
To actually delete a page (so I gather) it has to go through a deletion process.
For instance, there used to be a page about TripMastMonkeys K'Breel, thats been deleted wholesale - I personally wouldv liked to see it.
The only thing I can find about it is Votes for deletion
I wonder if the mentioned articles were also put through the same process.
Isn't there documented evidence of a much earlier wireless email system in operation?
Wasn't it Moses who came down from the hilltops saying he had received a message from god?
Now, that was either a beta crackberry or someone's having a laugh at our gullibility.
Could they use something like this on the outer tanks of the shuttle instead of foam?
Breaking and removing this ice before it becomes a huge iceball could be double plus good.
Do not underestimate the inginuity of small children to find a way to destroy your very expensive hardware.
Whether it be feeding the machine with soggy banana or giving it something to play with - the kids will win.
And those nice tapes make wonderful streamers.
Well, technically if you have drillbits and screwdriver attachments you could hump your way to a set of waist height shelves.
Thats my point.
The image I link to is a smaller gif image yet still contains much more clarity and detail than these deformed images.
They say first impressions count and the person who considered putting up these images instead of clear lower resolution ones needs a talking to.
Yes the clarification was necessary, each planet has its own definition of a day (that is, a complete rotation about its axis).
A single day on Venus takes 243 of our days.
I wasn't so taken with the images.
Infact, I expected much better - they "high-rez" looks very grainy, like a bad jpeg.
I hope this first capture isn't going to be indicative of the quality.
Earlier on (when I saw this article) I went looking at the first images from other craft, and one of the more startling comparisons comes from First close-up view of Jupiter from Voyager 1.
Even the Mariner images shown on the linked BBC article appear to have grater clarity and detail.
It still updates in the middle of use.
The default button is still focused and easy to accept.
If it only displayed this update message upon startup/New tab/window then I wouldn't have a problem, but if it detects an update mid session then it pops up then taking away focus.
I personally prefered the update throbber in the top right.
It did it again.
I have firefox set to inform me that theres an update.
In my eyes that update check should only occur when I open a window, NOT when I'm in the middle of typing.
I saw a flash of something whilst I was typing and realised I had inadvertantly accepted a popup box.
I want to set Firefox to inform me of updates, but make sure it only does that when opening a new window or tab (so it knows I'm not actively typing).
No it wouldn't.
With a border router nothing stops an infected laptop from attacking on the inside.
The parent was correct, read his words carefully - he says because I used pore correctly the other mistakes would be considered just a warning.
I made quite a few shocking mistakes in that posting but thankfully I was still able to convey what I meant.
By the way, am I the only one to see the irony with the negative mod points about my take on global warming in a topic about Global Warming dissenters being unfairly moderated...
I alter the climate every single time I fart.
OK, we all know about the butterfly affect (if not, hand in your geek card)
Now, what if we are looking at the problem in slightly the wrong way.
How about in the last 100 or so years mankind has built more large structures on the face of the earth and diverted the wind (due to butterfly wing -> hurricane thinking...) into different places than usual.
What if the problem wasn't just the fuel burning we use to heat the building, but the size and location of the building itself that was the problem?
Most of us have stood between 2 manmade skyscrapers and been blown off our feet, that wind pattern has to directly affect the weather patterns in another part of the world. Theres no need to pore over detailed chemical tables or discuss possible scenarios, we each affect the climate simply by being here.
Theres my "none conformist" view on global climate change take it as you like.