One man has even begun making orgone generators, which use crystals, semi-precious stones and gold to purportedly put out positive energy to combat the negative vibes flooding the town from the Wi-Fi base stations.
Orgone Generators change negative energy from microwaves, TV's, cell phones, computers, fluorescent lighting, automotive wiring, large electrical structures, high voltage lines and step-down electrical transformers, etc. into pure or positive life energy.
Positive Orgone is also known as Chi(China), Prana(India), and Ki(Japan).
The basic and simplified theory of how the orgone devices work is that the negative energy is attracted into the device by the organic component and then it gets bounced back and forth between the resin and suspended metal particles. Crystalline structures within the mix cause the energy to get organized and re-radiated as a positive, clean energy.
How does that even make sense? Not to defend Microsoft's bullshit, but how does coding a software renderer on one OS suddenly mean it should work with every OS? There's no possible logical leap there. Hell, why not DOS?
maybe 'cause I do run he DirectX 10 hack on my XP and no it didn't raise the CPU usage (as claimed be the union of MS Windoze Vista Fanboyz)... it lowered it.
What? There is no way to use DX10 on XP at this time; the only "hacks" are game-specific, allowing you to use DX10 games on DX9, or bump up the graphics detail on games when in DX9 mode to something closer to what they do in DX10 mode. All that proves is that these particular games don't actually need DirectX 10 to run, or that their DirectX 9 modes are being intentionally crippled.
I also dislike how they got rid "old news", though I'm sure I can reenable it somewhere in my profile (which assume I'm logged in). Now, reading things I missed from yesterday requires another click, another wait, and is harder to skim.
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The best way to do it is with a solar telescope, which will get you a nice, zoomed-in shot. Alternatively, you can buy solar filters for telescopes, but you must be absolutely positive that they are high quality and you must have one that covers the main telescope aperture; those that cover only the eyepiece are dangerous as fuck.
I think the original point is.. they were done before: "Google Did It" or someone made a KML to do it. People have a mindset that if "Google didn't do it, it must never had been done before".
Well, I was specifically responding to paragraph 1, which seemed to indicate that Google Earth is somehow stealing Worldwind's glory. The rest of that post is pretty relevant though; this KML certainly isn't novel.
The subject sums it up, but I'm getting a little pissed at technology that is developed at NASA (World Wind) is just getting co-opted by Google (Google Earth) with no respect paid to the initial innovators.
Google Earth originated with Keyhole, Inc. (who was bought by Google), not NASA. Keyhole's Earth Viewer (which is now Google Earth) seems to have been first released in 2001; Worldwind's first release was in 2004.
The key is not to download cracks if you can help it. Instead, download mini images (on gamecopyworld.com as "fixed images"). These are disc images for the games, with copy protection intact, that are only a few megabytes large as they only have the crucial bits. Then, use a program like Daemon-Tools to mount the image, and you're set. This works for online games like Battlefield 2 as well, where cracks usually fail.
And as an aside, I actually had to do this to run Battlefield 2, as the copy protection apparently doesn't agree with my DVD drive (even though other EA games work). I emailed EA support and never received a response.
You're not going to convince anyone to stop making any applications that utilize the Internet.
The activation limit I'm definitely not a fan of though. Having to call every time I reinstall Windows is stupid enough, but if it gets to the point where I need to do it for every damn piece of software I buy, I'm just going to stop paying for them.
The game does utilize an internet connection for legitimate purposes. The banner at the start seems to be loaded off the internet (advertising the full game). There's a section in the "Sporepedia" that has links to purchase the game, advertisements for Spore merchandise and other things which I would think are loaded dynamically off the net. And the game of course lets you create and upload creations.
More, you know, evidence of malicious intent would be nice before people start running around like the sky is falling.
I've subscribed to Microsoft Update, and downloaded Live Messenger. Still not sure what you're talking about. Using Vista's handy spotlight-like-search-in-the-start-menu, Windows Live Messenger is the only thing with 'Live' in its name that I can find.
My XPS M1210, which I think is the predecessor to the M1330, does this frequently as well. Though it's mostly plastic, the touchpad and the trim surrounding it, and various metal bits have given me shocks. It's not a fun surprise.
I think the real problem with malware is that by the time an antivirus/antispyware program is needed IT IS TOO LATE. you have already been infected, antivirus software is for after the fact, cleaning up the files that were installed or warning you of their presence in a file atatchment etc
There's this not-too-recent development in Antivirus programs where they actually scan executables before and as you execute them, preventing the infection.
Of course it's not perfect, but it's probably the reason most people have virus scanners. Once a system is infected it's useless to most users who will simply bring it into a shop or trash it because "it's too slow", and even many experienced users would simply give up a reinstall Windows at that point.
Although, that said, there have been arrests in various countries based, not on copyright infringement, but on communications or computer-related laws. Google search brings a few results up. Nothing that's gone through the court that I can see though. I could have sworn that I read something, but I may have just been suffering from temporary delirium.
Slashdot trolls think they're some infamous, important, uber-annoying counter-culture. No one else really gives a damn about them since most people don't surf at level 0, and modding tends to handle Goatse links quickly. The only exceptions are the clever trolls that manage to occasionally get modded up, but they're a rare and generally completely separate breed.
The Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy are easily visible in half-decent skies. Just because people didn't know what they were doesn't mean they couldn't see them.
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One man has even begun making orgone generators, which use crystals, semi-precious stones and gold to purportedly put out positive energy to combat the negative vibes flooding the town from the Wi-Fi base stations.
Elsewhere:
Orgone Generators change negative energy from microwaves, TV's, cell phones, computers, fluorescent lighting, automotive wiring, large electrical structures, high voltage lines and step-down electrical transformers, etc. into pure or positive life energy.
Positive Orgone is also known as Chi(China), Prana(India), and Ki(Japan).
The basic and simplified theory of how the orgone devices work is that the negative energy is attracted into the device by the organic component and then it gets bounced back and forth between the resin and suspended metal particles. Crystalline structures within the mix cause the energy to get organized and re-radiated as a positive, clean energy.
Oh yes, these sound like reasonable people.
What 'directx 10 on xp' hack, I'm imagine. Where's the link?
Like I said, the only "hacks" I've seen are for specific games, and don't actually allow you to run DX10 on XP. EX: Shadowrun / Halo 2, Crysis.
so... I even don't know that hack, do you ?
What?
How does that even make sense? Not to defend Microsoft's bullshit, but how does coding a software renderer on one OS suddenly mean it should work with every OS? There's no possible logical leap there. Hell, why not DOS?
maybe 'cause I do run he DirectX 10 hack on my XP and no it didn't raise the CPU usage (as claimed be the union of MS Windoze Vista Fanboyz)... it lowered it.
What? There is no way to use DX10 on XP at this time; the only "hacks" are game-specific, allowing you to use DX10 games on DX9, or bump up the graphics detail on games when in DX9 mode to something closer to what they do in DX10 mode. All that proves is that these particular games don't actually need DirectX 10 to run, or that their DirectX 9 modes are being intentionally crippled.
I also dislike how they got rid "old news", though I'm sure I can reenable it somewhere in my profile (which assume I'm logged in). Now, reading things I missed from yesterday requires another click, another wait, and is harder to skim.
The best way to do it is with a solar telescope, which will get you a nice, zoomed-in shot. Alternatively, you can buy solar filters for telescopes, but you must be absolutely positive that they are high quality and you must have one that covers the main telescope aperture; those that cover only the eyepiece are dangerous as fuck.
Vista Home Premium and Ultimate have built-in DVD playback. Home Basic, Business, and Enterprise do not.
I think the original point is.. they were done before: "Google Did It" or someone made a KML to do it. People have a mindset that if "Google didn't do it, it must never had been done before".
Well, I was specifically responding to paragraph 1, which seemed to indicate that Google Earth is somehow stealing Worldwind's glory. The rest of that post is pretty relevant though; this KML certainly isn't novel.
The subject sums it up, but I'm getting a little pissed at technology that is developed at NASA (World Wind) is just getting co-opted by Google (Google Earth) with no respect paid to the initial innovators.
Google Earth originated with Keyhole, Inc. (who was bought by Google), not NASA. Keyhole's Earth Viewer (which is now Google Earth) seems to have been first released in 2001; Worldwind's first release was in 2004.
Once, with 5 days to go, and Shaw's customer service site reporting that my monthly usage was only 30GB that month......
Shaw has a site where you can track your usage? Where do I find that?
https://secure.shaw.ca/
Log in (if you've registered with the site already; it's a separate login), and click Your Modem Usage.
Why not? Why do you need to change it on the router's side? Can you not bypass the router's DNS server and just set another one?
The key is not to download cracks if you can help it. Instead, download mini images (on gamecopyworld.com as "fixed images"). These are disc images for the games, with copy protection intact, that are only a few megabytes large as they only have the crucial bits. Then, use a program like Daemon-Tools to mount the image, and you're set. This works for online games like Battlefield 2 as well, where cracks usually fail.
And as an aside, I actually had to do this to run Battlefield 2, as the copy protection apparently doesn't agree with my DVD drive (even though other EA games work). I emailed EA support and never received a response.
You're not going to convince anyone to stop making any applications that utilize the Internet.
The activation limit I'm definitely not a fan of though. Having to call every time I reinstall Windows is stupid enough, but if it gets to the point where I need to do it for every damn piece of software I buy, I'm just going to stop paying for them.
The game does utilize an internet connection for legitimate purposes. The banner at the start seems to be loaded off the internet (advertising the full game). There's a section in the "Sporepedia" that has links to purchase the game, advertisements for Spore merchandise and other things which I would think are loaded dynamically off the net. And the game of course lets you create and upload creations.
More, you know, evidence of malicious intent would be nice before people start running around like the sky is falling.
Disconnect the Ethernet/USB cable or disable your Wireless NIC. If it detects any active network connection, offline mode won't work.
Alas, non-Americans get this screen, or a variation thereof.
I've subscribed to Microsoft Update, and downloaded Live Messenger. Still not sure what you're talking about. Using Vista's handy spotlight-like-search-in-the-start-menu, Windows Live Messenger is the only thing with 'Live' in its name that I can find.
My XPS M1210, which I think is the predecessor to the M1330, does this frequently as well. Though it's mostly plastic, the touchpad and the trim surrounding it, and various metal bits have given me shocks. It's not a fun surprise.
There's this not-too-recent development in Antivirus programs where they actually scan executables before and as you execute them, preventing the infection.
Of course it's not perfect, but it's probably the reason most people have virus scanners. Once a system is infected it's useless to most users who will simply bring it into a shop or trash it because "it's too slow", and even many experienced users would simply give up a reinstall Windows at that point.
... that no one invited me to the super secret treehouse mailing list. :(
You know, I agree with you. Stfu me.
Although, that said, there have been arrests in various countries based, not on copyright infringement, but on communications or computer-related laws. Google search brings a few results up. Nothing that's gone through the court that I can see though. I could have sworn that I read something, but I may have just been suffering from temporary delirium.
Since the law said it was, and judges set up precedence backing up that interpretation of the law.
Slashdot trolls think they're some infamous, important, uber-annoying counter-culture. No one else really gives a damn about them since most people don't surf at level 0, and modding tends to handle Goatse links quickly. The only exceptions are the clever trolls that manage to occasionally get modded up, but they're a rare and generally completely separate breed.
The Orion Nebula and Andromeda Galaxy are easily visible in half-decent skies. Just because people didn't know what they were doesn't mean they couldn't see them.
"," is short form for "on the" ?