Killing anyone isn't going to stop terrorism. But taking out their leader is significant. It won't make them give up, but it will harm their ability to recruit. If they can't protect their most important symbol, other people who join will know they stand a strong chance of being killed.
No, Bush Sr. wanted to remove him from power. He failed to do so. He didn't choose not to because of a power vacuum or anything like that. He didn't want to commit the ground troops to forcefully remove him from power because it would cost too many lives.
It is beyond me why you are modded up. First, you capitalize He, implying that either he thinks of himself or his supporters think of him as God. We don't...it was the right that started that off with their stupid commercial during the campaign. Most of the left is fairly disappointed about how middle of the road he has been. (And seriously, grow up) Second, in his address he clearly commends the people who have worked so hard to make this happen. Third, he didn't appear on some ship claiming mission success. He just got on and told everyone what happened in a very presidential manner.
You may not like the guy's policies but you have to give credit where it is due. Think if your guy was in office right now...you don't think he would deserve any credit?
At what point does being selfish stop being good to you Randians? I don't think wi-fi sharing is a big deal. But if you are unwilling to share something that (at least for me) doesn't cost any extra and doesn't alter my experience...how could you feel about sharing food which does cost hard earned money. How many people dieing in the streets will it take before you say, ok...things are good for me, maybe I can help out. I have to say, people like you seem very small and lonely to me. Sad thing is, I am sure I make more money, am nicer, and am happier as well. How does being selfish make the world a better place? It doesn't...and it doesn't make your life better either.
Let me explain why people use analogies. Analogies are used when a concept is too complex to explain to someone who is not familiar with the topic. I don't think anyone on here needs an analogy to understand what it mean to share your wi-fi Internet.
Furthermore, your analogy is stupid. Someone using my wi-fi does not remove my ability to use the service. If they manage to degrade my service, sure, that will annoy me and I will cut them off. But in general, it isn't a big deal.
I agree wi-fi isn't a right nor a necessity. To claim that it is, is just silly. But it really isn't that big of a deal when you look at it realistically. But this is the land of over-reactions and tin-foil hats...so carry on.
Horrible analogies. Internet wi-fi isn't a big deal to share. While not having access to your car is a big deal. Are there risks? Sure, but so is getting out of bed (or in Alabama...staying in bed). It's fine if you don't want to do it. Just don't exaggerate to try to make a point that it so bad. Just makes you look foolish.
I don't think you are aware of what free speech is. Free speech is that the government does not interfere with your right to say whatever you want to. So I can be a huge advocate for free speech because I don't want a government that controls what people can say. But I can moderate my forum because it is owned by me and I am not the government.
So because one store calls itself a grocery store, all other stores that sell groceries should come up with unique names to do the same thing? No, it's stupid.
Not confusing at all. Windows is the name of one OS. Linux is the name of another OS. If you know enough to be using Linux and know that it runs X as its windowing system, you already have enough sophistication that you wouldn't confuse the two.
It seems bizarre to me that you would even think of preventing it. But then I remember, I am on Slashdot...where paranoia reigns supreme. The phone already tracks your location and record other location based information like the last cell towers you connected to. Why would you care if it records that data at a finer grain. There is no real knowledge that this information is being taken off the phone...and now you have installed a 3rd party app without really knowing who the people are who wrote it. Heck, they could have just put something on your phone that extracts that data to them.
If you really care about your privacy, you wouldn't get a device that can track you down to a few meters.
Seems a bit greedy to me unless they actually have proof that it is sending that data out to anyone. I mean, the phone does have a GPS on it. It is able to connect to cellular and wifi networks which can help narrow down a location. It is obvious the phone knows where it is. Why would you think it doesn't store information. Heck, all cell phones store the last cell towers they were connected to. From that, I can tell you an approximate location as well.
Gesture creates and overlay on the screen, then you have an icon on the screen you can manipulate with your hand (like a mouse arrow) and there you go. Really, wasn't that hard.
They aren't talking about it because the systems are profitable now and they want this cycle to last as long as possible. If you don't think they are developing a new console right now, you are wrong. These things take years and I have no doubt they are working on the next system in case their competitor announces they have something new. Also, you don't announce you are making something because it drives down sales of your current product.
Your belief is incorrect. High end consoles will still be what Sony and MS will pursue. They will just require having a longer life cycle to make up for the initial loss they take for selling the hardware cheap. I predict Nintendo will not repeat the level of success they had with the Wii. Most casuals are just going to keep using the Wii since they buy so few games anyways. A lot of people also realized that the whole motion control thing isn't all that great compared to a traditional controller. While Nintendo has increased its fans and won't do as poorly as they did with the Gamecube, I think they peaked with this generation and it will be a few more cycles before they can do it again.
The Wii started out from a position of weakness as far as technical specs go. The controller saved them this round.
If the Wii 2 is technically superior, how in the world do you think it would be cheaper? You know, the prices for the components of the 360 and PS3 go down over time.
Sales of the Wii have plummeted the last 2 years and profits are down. They need to come out with a new system.
This wasn't a marketing strategy...I think it is bizarre that you think it was one. Now that most people know what motion control is all about, we will have to see if they come out with something innovative again that still appeals to casual gamers. I think a lot of casuals barely use their Wii. They aren't going to be inclined to get another system since they only buy a few games a year. It will be interesting to see what Nintendo will do. I predict they will do fine, but will fail to reach the success they had with the Wii.
The reason you are emulating is to pirate games (be honest). Piracy is a term we use for using software illegally...so no, piracy isn't just theft on the high sees. Words evolve and can have different meanings. This is probably a subtle troll or you are just weird.
Uh no. If you make a statement "Apple isn't receiving any of this information" the onus of proof is on the person making the unambiguous claim. Of course, the person has no clue...so there is no need to go through with it.
MS and Sony aren't stupid. The nintendo is underpowered compared to its competitors. It is natural it would need a new system out more quickly. Graphical and processing power differences have slowed a lot in the past 5 years (at least as far as the user is concerned). So MS and Sony can wait a little longer to update since their hardware was more cutting edge at the time it was released.
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Killing anyone isn't going to stop terrorism. But taking out their leader is significant. It won't make them give up, but it will harm their ability to recruit. If they can't protect their most important symbol, other people who join will know they stand a strong chance of being killed.
No, Bush Sr. wanted to remove him from power. He failed to do so. He didn't choose not to because of a power vacuum or anything like that. He didn't want to commit the ground troops to forcefully remove him from power because it would cost too many lives.
It is beyond me why you are modded up. First, you capitalize He, implying that either he thinks of himself or his supporters think of him as God. We don't...it was the right that started that off with their stupid commercial during the campaign. Most of the left is fairly disappointed about how middle of the road he has been. (And seriously, grow up) Second, in his address he clearly commends the people who have worked so hard to make this happen. Third, he didn't appear on some ship claiming mission success. He just got on and told everyone what happened in a very presidential manner.
You may not like the guy's policies but you have to give credit where it is due. Think if your guy was in office right now...you don't think he would deserve any credit?
At what point does being selfish stop being good to you Randians? I don't think wi-fi sharing is a big deal. But if you are unwilling to share something that (at least for me) doesn't cost any extra and doesn't alter my experience...how could you feel about sharing food which does cost hard earned money. How many people dieing in the streets will it take before you say, ok...things are good for me, maybe I can help out. I have to say, people like you seem very small and lonely to me. Sad thing is, I am sure I make more money, am nicer, and am happier as well. How does being selfish make the world a better place? It doesn't...and it doesn't make your life better either.
Such a common American attitude. I wonder when we all lost pride in this country and decided to just be douches to each other.
Oh god, you are right, it is a secret entitlement program! Need to make sure they are libertarians first before giving them wireless access!
Let me explain why people use analogies. Analogies are used when a concept is too complex to explain to someone who is not familiar with the topic. I don't think anyone on here needs an analogy to understand what it mean to share your wi-fi Internet.
Furthermore, your analogy is stupid. Someone using my wi-fi does not remove my ability to use the service. If they manage to degrade my service, sure, that will annoy me and I will cut them off. But in general, it isn't a big deal.
I agree wi-fi isn't a right nor a necessity. To claim that it is, is just silly. But it really isn't that big of a deal when you look at it realistically. But this is the land of over-reactions and tin-foil hats...so carry on.
Horrible analogies. Internet wi-fi isn't a big deal to share. While not having access to your car is a big deal. Are there risks? Sure, but so is getting out of bed (or in Alabama...staying in bed). It's fine if you don't want to do it. Just don't exaggerate to try to make a point that it so bad. Just makes you look foolish.
I don't think you are aware of what free speech is. Free speech is that the government does not interfere with your right to say whatever you want to. So I can be a huge advocate for free speech because I don't want a government that controls what people can say. But I can moderate my forum because it is owned by me and I am not the government.
I was going to go off on you...but then got to your last sentence. Well played.
So because one store calls itself a grocery store, all other stores that sell groceries should come up with unique names to do the same thing? No, it's stupid.
Not confusing at all. Windows is the name of one OS. Linux is the name of another OS. If you know enough to be using Linux and know that it runs X as its windowing system, you already have enough sophistication that you wouldn't confuse the two.
Calling them researchers is an insult to all people who actually do research.
It seems bizarre to me that you would even think of preventing it. But then I remember, I am on Slashdot...where paranoia reigns supreme. The phone already tracks your location and record other location based information like the last cell towers you connected to. Why would you care if it records that data at a finer grain. There is no real knowledge that this information is being taken off the phone...and now you have installed a 3rd party app without really knowing who the people are who wrote it. Heck, they could have just put something on your phone that extracts that data to them.
If you really care about your privacy, you wouldn't get a device that can track you down to a few meters.
Seems a bit greedy to me unless they actually have proof that it is sending that data out to anyone. I mean, the phone does have a GPS on it. It is able to connect to cellular and wifi networks which can help narrow down a location. It is obvious the phone knows where it is. Why would you think it doesn't store information. Heck, all cell phones store the last cell towers they were connected to. From that, I can tell you an approximate location as well.
No one is that arrogant. Clearly incompetence.
Gesture creates and overlay on the screen, then you have an icon on the screen you can manipulate with your hand (like a mouse arrow) and there you go. Really, wasn't that hard.
They aren't talking about it because the systems are profitable now and they want this cycle to last as long as possible. If you don't think they are developing a new console right now, you are wrong. These things take years and I have no doubt they are working on the next system in case their competitor announces they have something new. Also, you don't announce you are making something because it drives down sales of your current product.
Your belief is incorrect. High end consoles will still be what Sony and MS will pursue. They will just require having a longer life cycle to make up for the initial loss they take for selling the hardware cheap. I predict Nintendo will not repeat the level of success they had with the Wii. Most casuals are just going to keep using the Wii since they buy so few games anyways. A lot of people also realized that the whole motion control thing isn't all that great compared to a traditional controller. While Nintendo has increased its fans and won't do as poorly as they did with the Gamecube, I think they peaked with this generation and it will be a few more cycles before they can do it again.
The Wii started out from a position of weakness as far as technical specs go. The controller saved them this round.
If the Wii 2 is technically superior, how in the world do you think it would be cheaper? You know, the prices for the components of the 360 and PS3 go down over time.
Sales of the Wii have plummeted the last 2 years and profits are down. They need to come out with a new system.
This wasn't a marketing strategy...I think it is bizarre that you think it was one. Now that most people know what motion control is all about, we will have to see if they come out with something innovative again that still appeals to casual gamers. I think a lot of casuals barely use their Wii. They aren't going to be inclined to get another system since they only buy a few games a year. It will be interesting to see what Nintendo will do. I predict they will do fine, but will fail to reach the success they had with the Wii.
The reason you are emulating is to pirate games (be honest). Piracy is a term we use for using software illegally...so no, piracy isn't just theft on the high sees. Words evolve and can have different meanings. This is probably a subtle troll or you are just weird.
Uh no. If you make a statement "Apple isn't receiving any of this information" the onus of proof is on the person making the unambiguous claim. Of course, the person has no clue...so there is no need to go through with it.
Why would Apple be immune from government conspiracy theories?
Oh right, this is Slashdot. You only take off your tin foil hats when you fanboi for Apple.
It hasn't been announced and the hype is beginning. I don't know what you are talking about. There will be plenty of hype once it is announced.
MS and Sony aren't stupid. The nintendo is underpowered compared to its competitors. It is natural it would need a new system out more quickly. Graphical and processing power differences have slowed a lot in the past 5 years (at least as far as the user is concerned). So MS and Sony can wait a little longer to update since their hardware was more cutting edge at the time it was released.
-1 Fanboi. 360 is doing quite well right now...largely due to the Kinect...which I am sure they are not losing any exclusives from.