I'll bet the first post did travel over fiber optics somewhere along its path.
Having said that, it appears that the technology mentioned in the article has nothing to do with data transmission over fiber optics. The examples given in the article include fiber optics "used for signs, displays, and art." There's also a brief mention of military lasers.
They make these new fibers by starting with hollow glass capillaries, then chemically depositing within. Try doing that to make a 1000 foot continuous fiber, which is a common bulk spool size. The article, unlike the summary, makes absolutely no mention of any potential for data transmission usage.
Uh, Steamy Window is basically a fancy desktop background. It recently added the ability to email (not SMS text - you can't fit a jpg of an Android desktop in 160 bytes) the image. Yes, it would be odd and strange for such an app to require SMS permissions.
sending enough to run up a huge bill is clearly a different thing, at least to a human being. That common sense should be built into the system to avoid unwanted surprises.
Exactly how does the phone know that it's running up a huge texting bill, which would entail knowledge of the user's service plan? The only way to run up a huge texting bill is to not have an unlimited text plan (~$10, at least on my provider), or ignore the permissions one is giving to apps downloaded from dark alley markets.
Why a provider shouldn't cap a' la carte texting at 2x or 5x the unlimited cost is another matter.
More like "Anonymous Idiot." Do you really think the OP was encouraging Sony to put the PS3s which are on container ships on eBay? Here's a clue: supply and demand. The supply has just dried up, at least for a week and a half. If you're a European PS3 owner, this might present a selling opportunity via eBay.
Apple simply doesn't try to compete in the 2-inch thick, 9-pound, short-battery-life segment of the laptop market.... my first laptop was one of those 2-inch thick, 9-pound, short-battery-life beasts
Was that the Apple Powerbook 540c (2.3" thick, 7.3 lbs, not counting the power supply)?
Submitter wants files to be sent to the trash and thus still be available for easy restoration, but not right there under the user's nose tempting them to empty the trash.
An icon which doesn't change? That's not what he's describing.
Much more useful to Shift-Delete files you really want (albeit insecurely) gone, and don't worry about the ones in the Trash, which are only taking up otherwise unused disk space. From the summary:
Why are we wasting pixels on such a poor metaphor?
It's only a poor metaphor for the few really anal retentive people who can't be bothered to learn how and why their OS works. But that's not right - the metaphor isn't in error - Trash works just like a trash can. Put stuff in and take it out, empty it when it's full or stinks. What the writer wants is an incinerator.
None of this jamming stops satellite phones from working
Because satellite phones don't use radio frequencies, right? I know many commenters don't read the articles, but to completely ignore the second line of the summary really demonstrates ignorance.
Copyfinder, for example, takes an electronic document and returns the URLs pointing to it
If they simply took that one step further, and counted the number of URLs to create a "ranking," they'd have a great search engine. It's a wonder no one has thought of that before.
It's just zero if you market it by saying "you can have it for free but buy it from me anyway."
I wonder how many marketing schools tell their students not to do that.
Obviously not the one Red Hat uses, and they've been pretty successful, doing pretty much the same thing as the company mentioned in the article (charging for free software, and implying that it's their own). CentOS seems not to have significantly hurt their profits.
Same to you, bub. Where are all these "loopholes" in the FCC rules? If they were created "with the sole purpose of winning the endorsement of AT&T and cable lobbyists," then why are those same ISPs trying to block its implementation?
Rule 1: Transparency A person engaged in the provision of broadband Internet access service shall publicly disclose accurate information regarding the network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of its broadband Internet access services sufficient for consumers to make informed choices regarding use of such services and for content, application, service, and device providers to develop, market, and maintain Internet offerings. Rule 2: No Blocking A person engaged in the provision of fixed broadband Internet access service, insofar as such person is so engaged, shall not block lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices, subject to reasonable network management.
A person engaged in the provision of mobile broadband Internet access service, insofar as such person is so engaged, shall not block consumers from accessing lawful websites, subject to reasonable network management; nor shall such person block applications that compete with the provider’s voice or video telephony services, subject to reasonable network management. Rule 3: No Unreasonable Discrimination A person engaged in the provision of fixed broadband Internet access service, insofar as such person is so engaged, shall not unreasonably discriminate in transmitting lawful network traffic over a consumer’s broadband Internet access service. Reasonable network management shall not constitute unreasonable discrimination.
Well, since most ISPs also use FCC rules in order to convey their Internet services over public and private rights of way (riding along with services which are indisputably covered by FCC regulation, such as cable TV and telephone) without cost, the ISPs are caught in a dilemma - if the FCC can't regulate the Internet, then the ISPs will have to negotiate with a million different local government and private entities in order to carry Internet services over those rights of way. Somehow, I think they would like that even less.
Well, FCC rules trump their contract. Their recent net neutrality findings, which were broadly criticized here, won't allow ISPs to discriminate against servers:
Rule 1: Transparency A person engaged in the provision of broadband Internet access service shall publicly disclose accurate
information regarding the network management practices, performance, and commercial terms of its
broadband Internet access services sufficient for consumers to make informed choices regarding use of
such services and for content, application, service, and device providers to develop, market, and maintain
Internet offerings. Rule 2: No Blocking A person engaged in the provision of fixed broadband Internet access service, insofar as such person is
so engaged, shall not block lawful content, applications, services, or non-harmful devices, subject to
reasonable network management.
A person engaged in the provision of mobile broadband Internet access service, insofar as such person is
so engaged, shall not block consumers from accessing lawful websites, subject to reasonable network
management; nor shall such person block applications that compete with the provider’s voice or video
telephony services, subject to reasonable network management.Rule 3: No Unreasonable Discrimination A person engaged in the provision of fixed broadband Internet access service, insofar as such person is
so engaged, shall not unreasonably discriminate in transmitting lawful network traffic over a consumer’s
broadband Internet access service. Reasonable network management shall not constitute unreasonable
discrimination.
Why do you think it is infinite, without any proof whatsoever?
It all boils down to definition. What is the size of the universe? Is it the extent of space which contains matter? light? That is finite, according to our current knowledge, but is usually called "the observable universe." Is there something which prevents it from growing infinitely (aside from gravity and the potential "big crash")? Observations show the observable universe is still expanding, and there is legitimate argument that growth can continue forever (the "big freeze"). Doesn't that imply an infinite universe (beyond what is observable)?
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"UK MOD To Spend 20 Million On Toy Size Spy Drones"
What will the rockers counter with?
I'll bet the first post did travel over fiber optics somewhere along its path.
Having said that, it appears that the technology mentioned in the article has nothing to do with data transmission over fiber optics. The examples given in the article include fiber optics "used for signs, displays, and art." There's also a brief mention of military lasers.
They make these new fibers by starting with hollow glass capillaries, then chemically depositing within. Try doing that to make a 1000 foot continuous fiber, which is a common bulk spool size. The article, unlike the summary, makes absolutely no mention of any potential for data transmission usage.
My name is Rufus T. Firefly. I live at 123 Main St., Anywhere, USA. My phone number is +1(800)555-1212. My Social Security number is 078-05-1120.
How much do I get paid?
Single White Female composition? This is /. That's not playable here.
Exactly how does the phone know that it's running up a huge texting bill, which would entail knowledge of the user's service plan? The only way to run up a huge texting bill is to not have an unlimited text plan (~$10, at least on my provider), or ignore the permissions one is giving to apps downloaded from dark alley markets.
Why a provider shouldn't cap a' la carte texting at 2x or 5x the unlimited cost is another matter.
More like "Anonymous Idiot." Do you really think the OP was encouraging Sony to put the PS3s which are on container ships on eBay? Here's a clue: supply and demand. The supply has just dried up, at least for a week and a half. If you're a European PS3 owner, this might present a selling opportunity via eBay.
Was that the Apple Powerbook 540c (2.3" thick, 7.3 lbs, not counting the power supply)?
An icon which doesn't change? That's not what he's describing.
It's only a poor metaphor for the few really anal retentive people who can't be bothered to learn how and why their OS works. But that's not right - the metaphor isn't in error - Trash works just like a trash can. Put stuff in and take it out, empty it when it's full or stinks. What the writer wants is an incinerator.
Because satellite phones don't use radio frequencies, right? I know many commenters don't read the articles, but to completely ignore the second line of the summary really demonstrates ignorance.
If they simply took that one step further, and counted the number of URLs to create a "ranking," they'd have a great search engine. It's a wonder no one has thought of that before.
Obviously not the one Red Hat uses, and they've been pretty successful, doing pretty much the same thing as the company mentioned in the article (charging for free software, and implying that it's their own). CentOS seems not to have significantly hurt their profits.
...the patents will expire, and the technology will become available for anyone to use.
Bonus points if it runs on sugar water.
Depends on what you want to use it for. Good luck trading your wifi tablet for food when TSHTF after the zombie apocalypse.
silver is going up in price. Your new tablet will be worth it's weight in base metal in a year or two.
Because "between 2 and 10 divide less massive" doesn't sound right.
Well, since most ISPs also use FCC rules in order to convey their Internet services over public and private rights of way (riding along with services which are indisputably covered by FCC regulation, such as cable TV and telephone) without cost, the ISPs are caught in a dilemma - if the FCC can't regulate the Internet, then the ISPs will have to negotiate with a million different local government and private entities in order to carry Internet services over those rights of way. Somehow, I think they would like that even less.
You haven't read the document which was conveniently linked, have you? The federal legal justification is covered in detail.
It all boils down to definition. What is the size of the universe? Is it the extent of space which contains matter? light? That is finite, according to our current knowledge, but is usually called "the observable universe." Is there something which prevents it from growing infinitely (aside from gravity and the potential "big crash")? Observations show the observable universe is still expanding, and there is legitimate argument that growth can continue forever (the "big freeze"). Doesn't that imply an infinite universe (beyond what is observable)?
What sort of "proof" would you demand?
Undefined TLAs (Three Letter Acronyms) really make my blood boil, which is why I was interested in an article about Blood Pressure Monitors.
There's not a single mention about them scent marking their turf.
No. Xenix was introduced earlier in the '80s, and MP/M before that, on various (non-Commodore) personal computer architectures.