That card is also $500, which is (most likely) more than the value of the computer. Kind of important if you plan on building a "cheap" headless server.
Well hopefully, there will be a BIOS option to disable this hardware in case a failure shows up. Better yet, have them removable much like the old COAST (Cache On A STick) modules of the first gen Pentium days.
I don't fault the guy. I mean, if terminal lung cancer is as bad as it sounds, I might have pulled the trigger on my own terms too. Who in the hell want's to die an agonizing death when a bullet to the head seems like the cure in comparison?
The money we're putting into maintaining 12 aircraft carrier groups and trying to maintain our military presence in Asscrapistan is killing us.
No, it's this administration and congress's out-of-control porkulus spending that's killing us. In fact, I think they're doing that in purpose. It's just too damn effective to think otherwise.
Correction: China is doing a lot of basic research backed by multi-national corporate funding.
The labor is cheap enough in China to justify the expenditure. Soon, that money will shift over to India, Africa, and the Middle East. In short, the money will flow to nations with the cheapest, competent skills.
For example: While operating a vehicle, the driver may not engage with any form of technology other than whatâ(TM)s been provided by the vehicle to operate it in the intended manor.
Well yes, that would be true in an area where there's only one broadband provider. But it doesn't make much sense when you live in a city that has Cable, FIOS, and DSL options to choose from.
I never said it would be easy or trouble free. However, I would love to hear anyone argue federal military force to block any state leaving the union. Such an act would reaffirm would I've long thought. That is, the federal gov is totalitarian!
I'll tell you why: because the people implementing it wanted it to be bad!
See, you say that as though it was a statement of fact. Yet, you have no proof to back up your assertion. The burden of proof lies with you.
I can't tell you one way or another from a factual standpoint. However, my experience and employment with Time Warner doesn't back up your assertion as factual. That was really what I was trying to convey.
Agreed. The stars will start falling from the flag soon! I can't wait till my state Texas succeeds from the union. I will also support any other state that wishes to do the same.
Just because our states will not be apart of the union doesn't mean we can't resume our current standard of respect and diplomacy. Do not shed a tear out of sadness, but rather out of glory for renewing the meaning of being "free".
Comcast and the other cablecos did everything in their power to sabotage it, and succeeded. Not only were there tons of "compatibility problems," but the cablecos constantly whined about how it didn't support bullshit like "On Demand."
As someone who used to work as a TSR (Tech Support Rep) for Time Warner, I can tell you that your incorrect. Those CableCards were in fact one-way (passive). So being able to access channels that relied on switched-video technology, On Demand, or anything that required feedback of information back to headend would never work. I can't recall how many times I've been on phone with both frustrated customers and on-site installer techs trying to troubleshoot problems. Some issues could be resolved by "re-paring" the unique TV and cable card codes again, but most of the time it was the TV's fault. Either the QAM tuner in the set was crap, or the TV's logic board needed a firmware update. Any other issues that remained were traced to a weak signal or ingress on the line.
Basically, Comcast and Co did *not* sabotage the cable card. It truly failed because its implementation from the very start was just that BAD! While its true the cable card was just as expensive as having a nice Scientific Atlanta box, you at least got more channels and interactive programming (like on-demand) with that box. The theory was that they could make up for the cost over-all from the extra packages you might want to add-on later and on-demand movie rental fees. But over all, supporting the cable card was such a nightmare that it drove up the support costs for both TSRs and field techs. Naturally, they rose the rates on the cards, or just phased them out. Seriously, the cards were crap.
Ya, that's nice and all. But, what if, ummm.....the power goes out or something breaks down? There is a backup plan to retrieve the vehicles in such an event, right?
Before kicking anyone out the door, it's best to apply some revenge! There must be some justice applied in this world. Besides, it will help dramatically in the pain recovery. I know it did for me.
Just wait till the homosexual gene is found. If what you say becomes practice in the future, gays and lesbians will quickly become a large unified group of pro-lifers.
American's should be scared of nationalized health care. At least implemented in this country.
I am from a country with "free" public health care.
I'm happy to hear it works well where you live.
And let me reassure you, they wouldn't pay for this kind of ripoff.
You either (a), a member of congress and thus are towing the party line. Or (b), are not well informed about American politics and the rampant amount of corruption that has infested it.
So please, stop the spin.
I'll stop the "spin" when our elected officials stop *lying* to our faces.
It's true. Hitachi (IBM) uses glass substrate platters. When they shatter, it's like pixie dust and ultra-fine needles. With those, I prefer to hit them with a hammer while still encased. An instant maraca...
Uhh..no. This is a war against Islamic terrorism, not just one man. The fact there are these cells all around the world acting independently nukes your theory.
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There was a sudden global drop in IQ, and millions of geeks cried out in terror!
That card is also $500, which is (most likely) more than the value of the computer. Kind of important if you plan on building a "cheap" headless server.
Well hopefully, there will be a BIOS option to disable this hardware in case a failure shows up. Better yet, have them removable much like the old COAST (Cache On A STick) modules of the first gen Pentium days.
Because that would make sense. You don't seriously expect much from our politicians do you? I sure don't.
It could have also been desperation.
I don't fault the guy. I mean, if terminal lung cancer is as bad as it sounds, I might have pulled the trigger on my own terms too. Who in the hell want's to die an agonizing death when a bullet to the head seems like the cure in comparison?
No, it's this administration and congress's out-of-control porkulus spending that's killing us. In fact, I think they're doing that in purpose. It's just too damn effective to think otherwise.
Correction: China is doing a lot of basic research backed by multi-national corporate funding.
The labor is cheap enough in China to justify the expenditure. Soon, that money will shift over to India, Africa, and the Middle East. In short, the money will flow to nations with the cheapest, competent skills.
They're quite common all over the world. Three major examples come to mind here in America. Chicago, New York, and Washington DC.
How about something with more brevity?
For example: While operating a vehicle, the driver may not engage with any form of technology other than whatâ(TM)s been provided by the vehicle to operate it in the intended manor.
http://hotairpundit.blogspot.com/2009/08/video-acorn-buses-leaving-arlen-specter.html
You may also want to check out what happened at the Town Hall meeting in St Louis. Bad stuff all around.
Well yes, that would be true in an area where there's only one broadband provider. But it doesn't make much sense when you live in a city that has Cable, FIOS, and DSL options to choose from.
Thank you for your opinion , but you haven't said anything factual. To me, that's important in this discussion.
Yes, you are correct.
I never said it would be easy or trouble free. However, I would love to hear anyone argue federal military force to block any state leaving the union. Such an act would reaffirm would I've long thought. That is, the federal gov is totalitarian!
See, you say that as though it was a statement of fact. Yet, you have no proof to back up your assertion. The burden of proof lies with you.
I can't tell you one way or another from a factual standpoint. However, my experience and employment with Time Warner doesn't back up your assertion as factual. That was really what I was trying to convey.
I'm living in Houston TX. You jackass!
Agreed. The stars will start falling from the flag soon! I can't wait till my state Texas succeeds from the union. I will also support any other state that wishes to do the same.
Just because our states will not be apart of the union doesn't mean we can't resume our current standard of respect and diplomacy. Do not shed a tear out of sadness, but rather out of glory for renewing the meaning of being "free".
As someone who used to work as a TSR (Tech Support Rep) for Time Warner, I can tell you that your incorrect. Those CableCards were in fact one-way (passive). So being able to access channels that relied on switched-video technology, On Demand, or anything that required feedback of information back to headend would never work. I can't recall how many times I've been on phone with both frustrated customers and on-site installer techs trying to troubleshoot problems. Some issues could be resolved by "re-paring" the unique TV and cable card codes again, but most of the time it was the TV's fault. Either the QAM tuner in the set was crap, or the TV's logic board needed a firmware update. Any other issues that remained were traced to a weak signal or ingress on the line.
Basically, Comcast and Co did *not* sabotage the cable card. It truly failed because its implementation from the very start was just that BAD! While its true the cable card was just as expensive as having a nice Scientific Atlanta box, you at least got more channels and interactive programming (like on-demand) with that box. The theory was that they could make up for the cost over-all from the extra packages you might want to add-on later and on-demand movie rental fees. But over all, supporting the cable card was such a nightmare that it drove up the support costs for both TSRs and field techs. Naturally, they rose the rates on the cards, or just phased them out. Seriously, the cards were crap.
Ya, that's nice and all. But, what if, ummm.....the power goes out or something breaks down? There is a backup plan to retrieve the vehicles in such an event, right?
Before kicking anyone out the door, it's best to apply some revenge! There must be some justice applied in this world. Besides, it will help dramatically in the pain recovery. I know it did for me.
Just wait till the homosexual gene is found. If what you say becomes practice in the future, gays and lesbians will quickly become a large unified group of pro-lifers.
One out of two criminals agree. Certifiably badass!
Stop the scare, will ya?
American's should be scared of nationalized health care. At least implemented in this country.
I am from a country with "free" public health care.
I'm happy to hear it works well where you live.
And let me reassure you, they wouldn't pay for this kind of ripoff.
You either (a), a member of congress and thus are towing the party line. Or (b), are not well informed about American politics and the rampant amount of corruption that has infested it.
So please, stop the spin.
I'll stop the "spin" when our elected officials stop *lying* to our faces.
It's true. Hitachi (IBM) uses glass substrate platters. When they shatter, it's like pixie dust and ultra-fine needles. With those, I prefer to hit them with a hammer while still encased. An instant maraca...
You mean money from the government that provides "free" public health care? Oh ya! Your tax dollars soon-to-be at work...
Uhh..no. This is a war against Islamic terrorism, not just one man. The fact there are these cells all around the world acting independently nukes your theory.