Betcha didn't know the your fancy 3D card and just about all modern computer graphics in general are a direct result of an Navy (ARPA) project with the University of Utah to create... you guessed it, a simulation machine that gives pilots a virtual view so that they have some training before flying. So they could get used to it before they actually flew a real airplane.
I would counter that the current state of the econonmy effects the **IA's bottom line far more than P2P effects the economy. But thats just my opinion.
It think you summed it up rather well in your first statement. The FBI should be out there protecting the people of this country, not used as a corporate guerilla squad. If it wasn't raining airplanes and we weren't overthr---- liberating peoples' asses, then perhaps it could be a higher priority. But I just don't see the need right now.
Ironically, 9-11 is a major factor as to why the economy is all fscked up right now. Whose fault was that security breach? Who had the info months before it happened? Three letters... they escape me...
Now believe me, I support the right of the FBI to crack down on these things, don't get me wrong. I just don't have any understanding of why this would be a priority right now given our current security color scheme.
I think you should look into it. I started to but I sure don't wanna steal your thunder if you are right.
Anyway, you never know, Laurence Simon got some by doing a little investigating. I think you should give it a little p.i. work, I'm sure the slashdot crowd would be eternally grateful if your theory bore fruit.:)
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oops, pdf is incorrect. disregard.
Some basic background: Here
Ever heard of a phong shader? I belive Phong himself was involved in this project at one point. PDF on Phong at Utah
Vox
It think you summed it up rather well in your first statement. The FBI should be out there protecting the people of this country, not used as a corporate guerilla squad. If it wasn't raining airplanes and we weren't overthr---- liberating peoples' asses, then perhaps it could be a higher priority. But I just don't see the need right now.
Ironically, 9-11 is a major factor as to why the economy is all fscked up right now. Whose fault was that security breach? Who had the info months before it happened? Three letters... they escape me...
Now believe me, I support the right of the FBI to crack down on these things, don't get me wrong. I just don't have any understanding of why this would be a priority right now given our current security color scheme.
signed, vox
I think you should look into it. I started to but I sure don't wanna steal your thunder if you are right. Anyway, you never know, Laurence Simon got some by doing a little investigating. I think you should give it a little p.i. work, I'm sure the slashdot crowd would be eternally grateful if your theory bore fruit. :)