what if we knew for sure we would be hit in 500 years? that's long enough to be none of our problems. so would people say "fuck them" and just leave it to some other generation to sort out, or be willing to pay for a huge programme to deflect/destroy it?
it's a similar problem to global warming, except there are no asteroid-impact-dependent business models funding research and laws like with oil.
ah, the benefits of a not-for-profit information service:-)
not wanting to come across as troll, but as a UK citizen the BBC is one of the things that makes me proud and optimistic. the idea of mixing facts and profits just seems like a really Bad Idea(tm) to be avoided as much as possible.
I agree it's a bad idea and is imo looking in the wrong direction.
I want things to be LESS tolerant of mistakes, not more. this is why the web is so fucked up. when people can get away with absolute shit, why produce anything better than shit?
told me about extension incompatibilities, checked for updates, downloaded. very slick.
all my bookmarks were back too which is very nice (though I generally disapprove of info remaining after uninstalling a program - where was this personal data stored?)
if I uninstall and upgrade Thunderbird will it keep my account info and emails?
you obviously haven't seen "A Brief History of Time", "In Search of Schrodinger's Cat", "Schrodinger's Kittens" and many other non-maths physics books.
during the cold war the USSR developed bacteriophages which were so successful that just one drop would cure lots of problems and doctors using them could operate in filthy conditions without fear of infection.
the Western pharma co's hated them and discredited them because they were a threat to profits.
when was the last time you took a single antibiotic? oh, that's right, it's more like 3 times a day for a week isn't it?
plus now overuse of antibiotics is kicking us in the arse because of resistance. I blame retarded parents who can't accept children sometimes get ill and it's a part of life and demand something regardless of effectiveness, and I blame the weak, short-sighted doctors for giving in and over-prescribing.
d'uh, if it existed we wouldn't have spam, that's kinda the point.
imagine something where you need to set up an account (more like a bank account in a well-regulated country than a simple fill in this web form thing). then every mail is authenticated like a bank transfer.
then imagine spam being more like credit card fraud - sure it happens sometimes, but isn't the norm like spam is now. actually spam is about 10 times* more the norm than legitimate mail at the moment.
there is no reason why spam cannot be defeated. in principle it's one of the easiest problems. much easier than hunger or aids. the problem is just that lots of people in charge won't get off their arse and design a new protocol.
maybe because there's no money in it. pharmaceutical companies hate cures, they much prefer treatments. you only sell a cure once, but treatments last a lifetime.
>What could a new video format offer that increases features and convenience over DVD?
the new format can not only force you to watch ads before the film, but can force your TV to remain on and show even more ads after the film!!!!!!!111one
yeah it's such a crazy idea that the South developing nukes with the aid of the US, who will invade foreign countries regardless of international law and opinion, would make the North defensive.
the whole problem could have been solved ages ago. the North had an agreement with the US to not develop nuclear technology in exchange for help with a nuclear power plant (which cannot be used to make nukes). the US refused to live up to their end of their agreement though. so what do you expect from the North? unilateral disarmament and trust the US? lol.
Slashdot Mirror
what if we knew for sure we would be hit in 500 years? that's long enough to be none of our problems. so would people say "fuck them" and just leave it to some other generation to sort out, or be willing to pay for a huge programme to deflect/destroy it?
it's a similar problem to global warming, except there are no asteroid-impact-dependent business models funding research and laws like with oil.
ah, the benefits of a not-for-profit information service :-)
not wanting to come across as troll, but as a UK citizen the BBC is one of the things that makes me proud and optimistic. the idea of mixing facts and profits just seems like a really Bad Idea(tm) to be avoided as much as possible.
"If you strike me down, I shall become more powerful than you can possibly imagine..."
or.... not.
I think you mean "mirror". dupes are bad, mmkay?
I agree it's a bad idea and is imo looking in the wrong direction.
I want things to be LESS tolerant of mistakes, not more. this is why the web is so fucked up. when people can get away with absolute shit, why produce anything better than shit?
I skim read it, came to "Gates is phenomenally good at pleasing consumers". that's enough of that... /close tab
What's a link?
in which country is it illegal? blanket statements like that are not very useful.
are locksmiths also banned from lockpicks?
told me about extension incompatibilities, checked for updates, downloaded. very slick.
all my bookmarks were back too which is very nice (though I generally disapprove of info remaining after uninstalling a program - where was this personal data stored?)
if I uninstall and upgrade Thunderbird will it keep my account info and emails?
you obviously haven't seen "A Brief History of Time", "In Search of Schrodinger's Cat", "Schrodinger's Kittens" and many other non-maths physics books.
well remember the town was moved when it got full of garbage so that can account for SOME of it.
during the cold war the USSR developed bacteriophages which were so successful that just one drop would cure lots of problems and doctors using them could operate in filthy conditions without fear of infection.
the Western pharma co's hated them and discredited them because they were a threat to profits.
when was the last time you took a single antibiotic? oh, that's right, it's more like 3 times a day for a week isn't it?
plus now overuse of antibiotics is kicking us in the arse because of resistance. I blame retarded parents who can't accept children sometimes get ill and it's a part of life and demand something regardless of effectiveness, and I blame the weak, short-sighted doctors for giving in and over-prescribing.
d'uh, if it existed we wouldn't have spam, that's kinda the point.
imagine something where you need to set up an account (more like a bank account in a well-regulated country than a simple fill in this web form thing). then every mail is authenticated like a bank transfer.
then imagine spam being more like credit card fraud - sure it happens sometimes, but isn't the norm like spam is now. actually spam is about 10 times* more the norm than legitimate mail at the moment.
*or some other ridiculous number.
of course it's a technological problem.
if you mean that some people are twats, sure that will always be true.
but make a protocol that doesn't allow anonymous sending of mail and you defeat spam.
I hate this defeatist attitude.
there is no reason why spam cannot be defeated. in principle it's one of the easiest problems. much easier than hunger or aids. the problem is just that lots of people in charge won't get off their arse and design a new protocol.
maybe because there's no money in it. pharmaceutical companies hate cures, they much prefer treatments. you only sell a cure once, but treatments last a lifetime.
you don't even have to RTwholeFA, just load the page and there's a big graph saying "retail dektop sales".
Split Screen! You know how movie-goers have been screaming for more split screen in films! It's the new Bullet-Time!
....how would Star Wars fans (I'm not one) feel about an entire new reshoot of the film (assuming original script)?
Maybe Luke would turn out less of an annoying brat this time, or is that one of the central plot themes?
CGI Yoda?
Bullet-time fight sequences?
I don't watch TV, except when at other peoples' houses or see a sports even in a pub etc.
>What could a new video format offer that increases features and convenience over DVD?
the new format can not only force you to watch ads before the film, but can force your TV to remain on and show even more ads after the film!!!!!!!111one
the day it becomes pay per view is the day I stop buying.
make things a hassle for me (the legitimate customer) and I won't bother any more.
lets see who needs who's money the most shall we?
a conspiracy to affect communications and actions of the country's leaders.
who the hell do these people think they are anyway deserving the attention of congressmen? they don't even pay the campaign bills.
Guns. Lots of guns.
yeah it's such a crazy idea that the South developing nukes with the aid of the US, who will invade foreign countries regardless of international law and opinion, would make the North defensive.
the whole problem could have been solved ages ago. the North had an agreement with the US to not develop nuclear technology in exchange for help with a nuclear power plant (which cannot be used to make nukes). the US refused to live up to their end of their agreement though. so what do you expect from the North? unilateral disarmament and trust the US? lol.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-pacific/3647 278.stm
US aided South Korea experiments put pressure on North to develop nuclear technology.