Well, not quite, you still need the computer. But it's not so far either. Computers are as cheap as TVs. (Even Macs!)
Public net access opens up a whole world of information to a lot of people. Sure anyone can go to the library now and use the computers there, but that's a much greater time burden.
We already spend a boatload of local money on public education. IMO, public wireless would be a significant boon with a relatively small pricetag.
Put simply, I care more about my conversation than your safety and peace of mind.
Call it flamebait or troll if you want, but it's a fact many people are willing to take the "extra risk" of phones+cars.
The total number of crashes and fatalities in the US is lower than 30 years ago despite more people on the road. The crash, fatality, and injury rates per million miles are still decreasing. I'll take my chances and give you a call to let you know how it turns out.
As the mega-rich go, Bill is easily the most charitable. Compare the Walton family (collectively worth more than Bill) and you'll find some real tight-fisted bastards (who've probably crushed 100 times the number of small businesses as Microsoft).
The Supreme Court ruled on a matter of law, not language. The English language is slipperier than a greased fish and it changes as it goes. No set of Justices is going to pin it down.
Piracy refers to more than ships with cannons attacking you.
You can already do that in terms of "having the power of 4 6600 chips". Just SLI two 6800 Ultras. Same number of total pipes. Probably faster memory too.
Our fortune 500 company of over 200,000 employees has traditionally distributed stock options to its management employees as part of a bonus package. This year they won't, but it remains to be seen if we'll get cash, straight-out stock, or a screw-job.
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If the Chinese were really totalitarian capitalists, they would have closed the schools that were within 200 meters of the net cafes.
None of these maps have a scale on them. It seems like a poor choice to omit that.
The real question is do they come with the warning "Do not stare directly at the sun."?
Public net access opens up a whole world of information to a lot of people. Sure anyone can go to the library now and use the computers there, but that's a much greater time burden.
We already spend a boatload of local money on public education. IMO, public wireless would be a significant boon with a relatively small pricetag.
Actually, the defense rests in peace.
What about Amiga!?!
Call it flamebait or troll if you want, but it's a fact many people are willing to take the "extra risk" of phones+cars.
The total number of crashes and fatalities in the US is lower than 30 years ago despite more people on the road. The crash, fatality, and injury rates per million miles are still decreasing. I'll take my chances and give you a call to let you know how it turns out.
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Exactly! I told the RIAA all my Napster songs were just for my girlfriend in Canada and the lawyers went away.
Because we can build a ship that will go to Mars doesn't mean we shouldn't build a ship that can go there AND back.
I'm sorry, I must not have been paying attention... What was the Question, again?
Gone with the Wind
The Godfather
Dune (ok, maybe that's a -5 Troll, but I liked it)
Remember, their job?
As a scientist, I have to say, that's not my job. My job is to find out something new. Whether it helps the world or dooms it is another matter.
As the mega-rich go, Bill is easily the most charitable. Compare the Walton family (collectively worth more than Bill) and you'll find some real tight-fisted bastards (who've probably crushed 100 times the number of small businesses as Microsoft).
The Roth IRA annual contribution limit for 2005 is $4,000 and will be $5,000 in a few years. After that it can be adjusted depending on inflation.
The Supreme Court ruled on a matter of law, not language. The English language is slipperier than a greased fish and it changes as it goes. No set of Justices is going to pin it down.
Piracy refers to more than ships with cannons attacking you.
Theft and stealing apply to more than bicycles.
Cool and hot are both synonyms and antonyms.
Get used to it.
This is /. Just mention there's a virgin involved before the cross nailing and your comment is +5 interesting.
A lower-case p? Come on. Give the man his due. Charles Ponzi was an financial genius. He was just a little awkward with the math and the truth.
See also Ponzi scheme
And hopefully there'll be a sequel!
Yes, but couldn't our nefarious attacker use Google's mighty search tools to find the interesting bits?
None. LoCs can't withstand that kind of temperature.
It does if you're a Buddhist, you insensitive clod.
At least it's not Thursday. I never could get the hang of Thursdays.
...of this technological terror you've constructed. The ability to serve the internet is insignificant compared to the power of a slashdotting.
You can already do that in terms of "having the power of 4 6600 chips". Just SLI two 6800 Ultras. Same number of total pipes. Probably faster memory too.
Can I put $10 on the screw-job?