You don't understand. The term secret court refers to a court that operates unofficially and whose existence is unknown to anyone not directly involved. Different use of the word "secret".
We could discuss the old arguement that American is a Republic not a democracy, but i dont wanna go there.
But that's my point. They weren't just blowing smoke when they decided on a Republic. Democracies are deceptive--they result in the very condition that they're supposed to stop: unequal representation.
Everything that's discussed here is ontopic by nature of its being discussed here. If this idiot didn't want to talk about it, he should have just kept his mouth shut.
Of course, ultimately we can agree to disagree about whether or not you can make your black box strong enough.
Also don't forget that there could be a *non-technical* solution to this.:-) Yes, I'm talking about spies and saboteurs. Once encryption gets severe enough, secrecy about the hardware and software itself becomes the weak link in the chain. And I think there is some likelyhood that people who don't like DRM (possibly a *lot* of people) will end up being in a position to help disable it.
Think of all the sysadmins and NOC techs with access to major switches and routers. All that encrypted data is passing through their network and can be easily sniffed or tampered with (or even completely garbled). What about the employees of companies who design this stuff? At least some of them are certain to dislike DRM. Many of the people who have the technical know-how about this stuff are on our side, y'know. Who knows if that isn't what happened with CSS?:-)
Democracy, and a goverment that represents the best interests of the majority of its people is supposed to sovle this.
Nope. Democracy has the same problems that you describe. The two most important that you brought up are: 1) people don't know or understand what's going on; and 2) people don't give a damn. It's the same thing, only applied to politics instead of economics.
Supposedly, we elect people to represent us so that they can carefully research and understand the issues for us since we don't have the time, inclination, or wisdom to do it ourselves. And what's happening? It's becoming Democracy! We hired these clowns to *lead* and they're following instead! And who are they following? A bunch of self-centered, ignorant, foolish idiots. You may know them as the American people. That includes private citizens, lobbying organizations, corporations, the works.
We're all ignorant on most issues and foolish even with the issues we're knowledgable about. And big business, in addition to being ignorant and foolish, is also selfish. C'mon Washington, where's the leadership?
Of course, the problem with restricting Internet use is when the *government* does it. Heh, reminds me of all those people who cry "censorship" when some private organization doesn't allow something. Private parties can do whatever they want--it's the government that's dangerous.
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Actually, I use a Mac and Linux, so this is not an Issue. Maybe you were refering to the windows drivers?
Yes. But I'm also interested in Linux on x86 and Linux on PPC. (I assume that Mac OS X would work fine).
I'm also talking about highend cards and not game cards (Which I assume you were refering to).
Yes. Well, I would be using it for desktop stuff too, of course. But 3D modelling is just a hobby so I won't need a really high end card.
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Have you been satisfied with the driver stability? I've been thinking about buying an ATI card for some time now but I remember all the trouble I used to have with their crappy drivers. Oh, and are you using it under Linux or Windows?
The hijackers or bombers usually don't have a date
Damn! There goes my last hope. I was thinking that maybe hijackers could help me get a date but hell no--they can't get dates either. Now who am I gonna get to help me?
To me, warchalking is just another geek attempt at being "cool" and "elite", as if knowing what chalk marks on the wall mean somehow makes someone a better person.
To me, this post is just another lame attempt at labeling everything in sight, "Another geek attempt at being 'cool' and 'elite'".
No matter where you go (aviation, skateboarders, newspaper editors, construction workers) there are various inside jokes, conventions, and forms of jargon in use. These things arise out of the ether and are not intended to be exclusionary or elitist. In fact, they usually aren't intended to be anything--they just happen. And people who complain about them come off looking like whiners.
There isn't much that's more elitist than people who run around screaming about elitism.
Democrats announce new "War on Payment" Roberta Norris -- AP
The Democrats in Congress today announced a new "War on Payment," joining the "War on Terror," "War on Drugs," "War on Poverty," "War on War," and the lesser known "War on A-Bunch-Of-Other-Stuff-That-Makes-A-Complete-Mocke ry-Of-The-Horror-That-War-Really-Is." Democrat leaders say that Payment is a looming threat to American peace and prosperity and that we must all work together to eliminate it before everyone runs out of money with which to pay for things.
President Bush has embraced the War on Payment, hoping to capitalize on its rising popularity. Some of the more conservative members of the Republican party, however, are worried that the President has again forgotten which party he is in. One party official, who has requested anonymity, has stated: "What does that idiot think he's doing? This War on Payment is nothing more than Marxism! I'm going to vote for Gore in the next election--at least I know what side he's on!"
Some Democrats have admitted to confusion over the President's emphatic support but are happy with it, however confusing it may be. Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) said, "I'm very pleased with the President's selling out, I mean, cooperation on this issue as I was pleased with the work we did together on the education bill last year. The President really is quite a fine turncoat! I mean, uh, visionary. Yeah! that's it! Visionary!"
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Yep. RTCW is fun to play because the game keeps moving. A real war is mostly sitting around waiting for something to happen. Although, I do think there is a lot of room for improvement in the gameplay department. Some things could be more challenging and intricate.
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You don't understand. The term secret court refers to a court that operates unofficially and whose existence is unknown to anyone not directly involved. Different use of the word "secret".
Real geeks use ProjectBuilder and InterfaceBuilder. Extra points for doing so on an original NeXT cube.
But that's my point. They weren't just blowing smoke when they decided on a Republic. Democracies are deceptive--they result in the very condition that they're supposed to stop: unequal representation.
Everything that's discussed here is ontopic by nature of its being discussed here. If this idiot didn't want to talk about it, he should have just kept his mouth shut.
You listen to Linkin Park?!
If there is an Interstellar Criminal Court, you sir are in big trouble. :-)
Here's a big fat clue for ya, sport: don't come here anymore. Isn't that obvious?
No disrespect intended, but I do not give a rat's ass about any of your questions.
And we don't give a rat's ass about your lack of interest in the topic at hand, so shut the hell up and leave already.
Also don't forget that there could be a *non-technical* solution to this. :-) Yes, I'm talking about spies and saboteurs. Once encryption gets severe enough, secrecy about the hardware and software itself becomes the weak link in the chain. And I think there is some likelyhood that people who don't like DRM (possibly a *lot* of people) will end up being in a position to help disable it.
Think of all the sysadmins and NOC techs with access to major switches and routers. All that encrypted data is passing through their network and can be easily sniffed or tampered with (or even completely garbled). What about the employees of companies who design this stuff? At least some of them are certain to dislike DRM. Many of the people who have the technical know-how about this stuff are on our side, y'know. Who knows if that isn't what happened with CSS? :-)
Nope. Democracy has the same problems that you describe. The two most important that you brought up are: 1) people don't know or understand what's going on; and 2) people don't give a damn. It's the same thing, only applied to politics instead of economics.
Supposedly, we elect people to represent us so that they can carefully research and understand the issues for us since we don't have the time, inclination, or wisdom to do it ourselves. And what's happening? It's becoming Democracy! We hired these clowns to *lead* and they're following instead! And who are they following? A bunch of self-centered, ignorant, foolish idiots. You may know them as the American people. That includes private citizens, lobbying organizations, corporations, the works.
We're all ignorant on most issues and foolish even with the issues we're knowledgable about. And big business, in addition to being ignorant and foolish, is also selfish. C'mon Washington, where's the leadership?
Yep, that's certainly true. :-)
Of course, the problem with restricting Internet use is when the *government* does it. Heh, reminds me of all those people who cry "censorship" when some private organization doesn't allow something. Private parties can do whatever they want--it's the government that's dangerous.
Yes. But I'm also interested in Linux on x86 and Linux on PPC. (I assume that Mac OS X would work fine).
I'm also talking about highend cards and not game cards (Which I assume you were refering to).
Yes. Well, I would be using it for desktop stuff too, of course. But 3D modelling is just a hobby so I won't need a really high end card.
Have you been satisfied with the driver stability? I've been thinking about buying an ATI card for some time now but I remember all the trouble I used to have with their crappy drivers. Oh, and are you using it under Linux or Windows?
Yes. Right after I come over and beat the hell out of you for being a jerk.
If you find one of these things, you won't forget your old pal Art, will 'ya?
Man, I wish Douglas Adams were still alive. He would appreciate this thread.
Perhaps they should just start arresting everybody that they don't pay any attention to?
Please sir! Put DOWN the Kid Rock CD NOW! SLOWLY Put your hands behind your head and lie down on the floor!
Being watched by someone at the FBI doesn't necessarily validate anything. :-)
Of course, I'm not defending the (corny) idea of EEGing people as a security measure.
Damn! There goes my last hope. I was thinking that maybe hijackers could help me get a date but hell no--they can't get dates either. Now who am I gonna get to help me?
To me, this post is just another lame attempt at labeling everything in sight, "Another geek attempt at being 'cool' and 'elite'".
No matter where you go (aviation, skateboarders, newspaper editors, construction workers) there are various inside jokes, conventions, and forms of jargon in use. These things arise out of the ether and are not intended to be exclusionary or elitist. In fact, they usually aren't intended to be anything--they just happen. And people who complain about them come off looking like whiners.
There isn't much that's more elitist than people who run around screaming about elitism.
Roberta Norris -- AP
The Democrats in Congress today announced a new "War on Payment," joining the "War on Terror," "War on Drugs," "War on Poverty," "War on War," and the lesser known "War on A-Bunch-Of-Other-Stuff-That-Makes-A-Complete-Mocke ry-Of-The-Horror-That-War-Really-Is." Democrat leaders say that Payment is a looming threat to American peace and prosperity and that we must all work together to eliminate it before everyone runs out of money with which to pay for things.
President Bush has embraced the War on Payment, hoping to capitalize on its rising popularity. Some of the more conservative members of the Republican party, however, are worried that the President has again forgotten which party he is in. One party official, who has requested anonymity, has stated: "What does that idiot think he's doing? This War on Payment is nothing more than Marxism! I'm going to vote for Gore in the next election--at least I know what side he's on!"
Some Democrats have admitted to confusion over the President's emphatic support but are happy with it, however confusing it may be. Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) said, "I'm very pleased with the President's selling out, I mean, cooperation on this issue as I was pleased with the work we did together on the education bill last year. The President really is quite a fine turncoat! I mean, uh, visionary. Yeah! that's it! Visionary!"
Yep. RTCW is fun to play because the game keeps moving. A real war is mostly sitting around waiting for something to happen. Although, I do think there is a lot of room for improvement in the gameplay department. Some things could be more challenging and intricate.
How about grenade launchers? Please tell me there will be grenade launchers!