I have to say, this is a strange issue I have (err...had) with my rift. Many of the demos using the latest sdk make me sick (I don't think I have my IPD quite right?) Vireio makes me sick, quickly, no matter what. But the Tridef beta rift drivers are a DREAM...and there's no real IPD setting, it's weird. Suddenly, I'm VR "hardened" - though the headtracking support doesn't emulate trackir the way I wish.
My point is, it's different for everyone - for sure. But there's a lot of things to tweak, preferably on an empty stomach.
I grew up with guns. But now that I'm married and have very small children who LOVE to play with stuff, there are no guns in my house. Yes, I believe they are awesome for protection, but the odds are much greater of there being an accident than an invasion. Even with the lockouts and big-brother control, I'd much rather own at least one smart-gun for home defense.
Keep the AK in the well-locked-up attic for when SHTF.
Anyway... It's hard to accept your attempt as a viable solution because of *design*, not because the problem is impossible. What you're proposing is akin to the "Guns of the Patriots" storyline, where you need permission from "the system" be able to use your gun. Something that isn't going to happen unless (pretty much) the bullets themselves refuse to fire without authentication.
Specifically for your system, disables should happen automatically on the device after a timeout. *Enables* should be deliberate (combination, or BLE wireless device present to give permission. Remote disables should at least contain the serial (see keeloq or even basic garage door opener technology.)
Don't bother trying a generic lockout for schools. A criminal, by definition, wouldn't use a legally locked weapon. This is meant to keep little johnny from accidentally shooting little suzy, but still be obtainable in an emergency.
Honestly. A safe with a really fast palmprint reader would do. No gun modification necessary. A weapon can have a battery in it that lasts for years. Paired with an on switch when held is quite enough. If you're really bothering with bluetooth, your gun can tell you when it's battery is low anyway.
So.....why not keep the red tape? If you wanna put out your own generic, then pay for your own health/safety trials, etc. Maybe make some of those fees payable to the original inventor if it is a "repeat" trial. That provides the original makers a first-to-market advantage, and no need for patents.
It was called "The System" Whenever you picked up a weapon, your DNA was checked against a database. No approval means no shooting....until you visit a Drebin (black-market gun launderer);-)
As someone who bought up every game leading up to GRAW2, Pretty much every Prince of Persia, and most of the Splinter Cell games, but only the first AC game - that's a significant amount of cash. So this is an important point:
Ubisoft, a couple of years ago....I QUIT YOU.
I put up with the lack of patches for some games, and the Single-player games laden with always-on connections/drm/rootkits are where I draw the line. Just because you have some franchises, doesn't mean you no longer have to compete. There are plenty of new games every week that are vying for my money. I have NO problem finding entertainment that isn't trying to piss me off. (The way I see it, that 7% deserves to dwindle, the pirates clearly make a better product than you. How can you spit numbers like that, and have no clue) I've flipped you guys the bird, and it's still flyin'....C'est la vie, looks like I wasn't the only one.
Sad, I *still* play my Ghost Recon games...but Future Soldier is off the table for my pc. Maybe I'll pick up a copy for the PS3........Used.
THIS! Why build in additional bureaucratic bs when you can make your company an even better place to work? The US is infamous for making people work every minute of every day as it is - buck the trend, there are benefits for doing so...starting with this overhead.
THIS!!!!
The DRM steam imposes is okay for several reasons:
1. It's EASY. My games stay updated, without intervention (in contrast to Sony's Playstation Plus - which charges me a fee to NOT sit through updates every time it turn the damn thing on.)
2. It drives prices of PC games DOWN. There's healthy competition here. The console makers seem to be colluding to get $60 per player, no matter what. Hell, both MS and Sony charge money for *demos*, when you think about it
Steam ADDS value, so a purchase feels like a fair exchange, and not a shaft. Others tend to feel like a cash grab coupled with even MORE drm. (That includes Origin!)
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Who wants to admit that they paid $900 for a piece of crap?
It's like caviar. It's nasty, but you overpaid - so you smile and act like it tastes good ...lest others think that you aren't sophisticated.
I just had to say that out loud ....with a lisp.
looooooooooooooooool
You're basically saying I should pay more simply because I'm black. ... ....fuck you.
But they can pass that information to those other agencies that do. "Parallel construction" is their weapon against the masses.
I have to say, this is a strange issue I have (err...had) with my rift. Many of the demos using the latest sdk make me sick (I don't think I have my IPD quite right?) Vireio makes me sick, quickly, no matter what. But the Tridef beta rift drivers are a DREAM...and there's no real IPD setting, it's weird. Suddenly, I'm VR "hardened" - though the headtracking support doesn't emulate trackir the way I wish.
My point is, it's different for everyone - for sure. But there's a lot of things to tweak, preferably on an empty stomach.
Not sure how you figure it's the *state* making money on this. Actually, it's the Prison/Industrial complex making all the money. Even with the kids.
Q: Exactly where do you think state employees/reps go to (and come from)?
A: The private sector that's gaining from these policies. They're practically one in the same.
Jobs...is that you?
I grew up with guns. But now that I'm married and have very small children who LOVE to play with stuff, there are no guns in my house. Yes, I believe they are awesome for protection, but the odds are much greater of there being an accident than an invasion. Even with the lockouts and big-brother control, I'd much rather own at least one smart-gun for home defense.
Keep the AK in the well-locked-up attic for when SHTF.
Deja Vu.
Anyway... It's hard to accept your attempt as a viable solution because of *design*, not because the problem is impossible. What you're proposing is akin to the "Guns of the Patriots" storyline, where you need permission from "the system" be able to use your gun. Something that isn't going to happen unless (pretty much) the bullets themselves refuse to fire without authentication.
Specifically for your system, disables should happen automatically on the device after a timeout. *Enables* should be deliberate (combination, or BLE wireless device present to give permission. Remote disables should at least contain the serial (see keeloq or even basic garage door opener technology.)
Don't bother trying a generic lockout for schools. A criminal, by definition, wouldn't use a legally locked weapon. This is meant to keep little johnny from accidentally shooting little suzy, but still be obtainable in an emergency.
Honestly. A safe with a really fast palmprint reader would do. No gun modification necessary. A weapon can have a battery in it that lasts for years. Paired with an on switch when held is quite enough. If you're really bothering with bluetooth, your gun can tell you when it's battery is low anyway.
I can't help but think "NTFS fhtagn!"
THIS!
So.....why not keep the red tape? If you wanna put out your own generic, then pay for your own health/safety trials, etc. Maybe make some of those fees payable to the original inventor if it is a "repeat" trial. That provides the original makers a first-to-market advantage, and no need for patents.
Bears that share are probably the MOST dangerous thing on the internet!
It was called "The System" Whenever you picked up a weapon, your DNA was checked against a database. No approval means no shooting....until you visit a Drebin (black-market gun launderer) ;-)
Who you callin' "homo"? ;-)
As someone who bought up every game leading up to GRAW2, Pretty much every Prince of Persia, and most of the Splinter Cell games, but only the first AC game - that's a significant amount of cash. So this is an important point:
Ubisoft, a couple of years ago....I QUIT YOU.
I put up with the lack of patches for some games, and the Single-player games laden with always-on connections/drm/rootkits are where I draw the line. Just because you have some franchises, doesn't mean you no longer have to compete. There are plenty of new games every week that are vying for my money. I have NO problem finding entertainment that isn't trying to piss me off. (The way I see it, that 7% deserves to dwindle, the pirates clearly make a better product than you. How can you spit numbers like that, and have no clue) I've flipped you guys the bird, and it's still flyin'....C'est la vie, looks like I wasn't the only one.
Sad, I *still* play my Ghost Recon games...but Future Soldier is off the table for my pc. Maybe I'll pick up a copy for the PS3.... ....Used.
THIS! Why build in additional bureaucratic bs when you can make your company an even better place to work? The US is infamous for making people work every minute of every day as it is - buck the trend, there are benefits for doing so...starting with this overhead.
Actually, poor working conditions can make you even more money
So, by your statement, I assume that you think Apple's patent is valid?
Only if the baby provokes them.
Democracy for all....expect accused pirates?
THIS!!!! The DRM steam imposes is okay for several reasons:
1. It's EASY. My games stay updated, without intervention (in contrast to Sony's Playstation Plus - which charges me a fee to NOT sit through updates every time it turn the damn thing on.)
2. It drives prices of PC games DOWN. There's healthy competition here. The console makers seem to be colluding to get $60 per player, no matter what. Hell, both MS and Sony charge money for *demos*, when you think about it
Steam ADDS value, so a purchase feels like a fair exchange, and not a shaft. Others tend to feel like a cash grab coupled with even MORE drm. (That includes Origin!)
Verizon is CDMA, You could simply obtain the master lock codes and port the phone to sprint or some other carrier.
Didn't mean to AC there, wasn't logged in. (/me misses the old slashdot, without all the JS.)
This should be illegal in the first place. You shouldn't have to opt-in because of a lack of an opt-out.