Damn straight. We just upgraded everything, but the only way to see our email is still through pine or using a crappy web-based system called IMP. Still, Pine is easier to use than most other systems
Wait a minute, Longhorn's due to come out in a few years... which means that the version of windows after longhorn will come in 20 years or so... does that mean that clippy will be sentient? will it be murder to uninstall windows and kill clippy?
THat's a great idea! If we win, we get money and piss them off. If we lose, then the people they're suing have a legal precedent to go on! Methinks they'll settle... At least we'd get money then
That's why I'm a big fan of nanotech. Just imagine: nanobots can theoretically reassembe molecules; this means that we can get food/shelter for cheap. Additionally, money might cease to be useful; you could get everything for practically nothing.
Careful, you might give them ideas.
Wouldn't it be funny if Norton was helping script kiddies/virus writers? That would explain how they can fix stuff so quickly... or maybe it's the government... hell, they sure seem determined enough to porce "homeland security" down our throats
new??? what are you talking about? we have been "serving our new masters" for years now... ERROR 404: INPUT ERROR BETWEEN CHAIR AND KEYBOARD ouch... erm.. i mean, voluntarily helping a benevolent corporation.
What I'm afraid of is politicians that don't understand voip. Knowing them, they'll probably apply a tax to help regular phone companies "remain competitive". They'll then limit this technology, perhaps when the lobbyists demand it, perhaps when they decide that it's a threat to homeland security.
Or, the phone companies could sue for some reason- unfair competition? copyright infringement? and kill it that way.
I hate to be cynical like this, but politicians are just that way.
I forgot to mention, he liscensed a proprietary engine for now, but he won't distribute it until a good open-source engine comes out. He wants really good graphics; his target is 4000 polygons in the main char
A friend of mine is currently about 4 months from completion of a 3d game that vaguely resembles Morrowind and Neverwinter Nights. All he needs(pretty muich, anyways) is a graphics engine that isn't proprietary; he's too busy to write a graphics engine. That, and he doesn't know how. I'm already helping him with the levels.
In conslusion, if a freind of mine can write a good 3d game, imagine what a dedicated group of people can do.
I disagree. Google's reporting is anonymous and actually benefits users. Other "spyware" records your IP and other information to sell to advertisers(or M$ or whoever).
I think he's thinking of the Patriot Act 2: Less rights, more black helicopters.
Really, though, they are proposing a PArtiot Act 2, and it would grant the government that power.
I hate to sound like a conspiracy theorist, but it's too late to do anything. let's say that a group of citizens tries to do something about the Patriot Act, like start massive protests. If the government wanted to, it could stop them in any nuimber of ways.
First, if it found about it while they were planning, the peole could be declared enemy combatants. If the people got through that, they would have to "spread the word".
Here's another problem: how? TV news stations can be shut down by the gov, they can take down a website, and they can trace and take out a radio message.
Yet another problem: let's say that people in one or two cities actually manage to get togehter massive protests. If the government really wanted to, it could probably shut down communications in that city; no one else would ever find out.
Get the point? If someone really wanted to do something and the government didn't, it would be really damn hard for the person.
Once again, I hate to sound like a constpiracy theorist, so please correct me.
Yes, but you forget that we WOULD have been into space first. We had a rocket capable of it and were planning to test it. For some reason, we decided that it would threaten the Soviets. So, we disabled the last stage and filled the nose with sand. Really, we did this. Don't remember names or dates, though.
People have been talking about ion propulsion for decades- how's this revolutionary? I know we've had working engines for some time, and that the first probe using one was launched some time ago (sorry, I don't remember details).
I also know that some high school seniors I know built a working ion propulsion engine- the output was microscopic, but that's expected. Really, though, they did; I've seen it! Apparently, it wasn't that hard for them, either. So, please remind me how an ion propulsion system is revolutionary when one can be built for little money.
It depends on how much money you have, really. I've had great results with my TI-89- it's a calculus student's best friend. The only problem is, it costs about US $120 (at least mine did about 8 months ago). Visit http://education.ti.com/us/product/graphing.html for TI calculators. Better yet, go to http://www.graphingcalculators.net/ before it gets/.ed.
knocking on Seagate's door with a fruit basked full of goodies
Don't you mean high explosives on a 30-second fuse? That's how the Mafia takes care of its competitors, anyways...
You may feel confused about whether to pursue a new certification or degree. Seek out a former colleague's advice. This is a period of non-stop stream of consciousness. Pay attention to ideas that come to you in the middle of the night. Embrace new ideas and try to look at your work from new perspectives. Whatever you do, you will succeed if you play strictly by the rules. Don't take foolish chances -- stick to established protocols in your work environment. Because you're so good at what you do, others will want to give you more responsibility. Take the reins if they're offered. Travel and relationships with people far away are emerging as huge trends in months to come.
Not bad advice, it's surprisingly accurate. EXCEPT for the fact thati haven't finished with my FIRST degree yet. However, I am talking more with friends overseas, and since i usually sleep during the day and am awake at night, i guess i should pay attention to all my ideas.
Not bad at all
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Damn straight. We just upgraded everything, but the only way to see our email is still through pine or using a crappy web-based system called IMP. Still, Pine is easier to use than most other systems
Wait a minute, Longhorn's due to come out in a few years... which means that the version of windows after longhorn will come in 20 years or so... does that mean that clippy will be sentient? will it be murder to uninstall windows and kill clippy?
Ha! I got first post! Wait a minute.... stupid buggy m$ fp software...
THat's a great idea! If we win, we get money and piss them off. If we lose, then the people they're suing have a legal precedent to go on! Methinks they'll settle... At least we'd get money then
Yes, but open-source has a huge advantage here. Anyone can see whether the software is secure, not just some engineer under a strict NDA.
That's why I'm a big fan of nanotech. Just imagine: nanobots can theoretically reassembe molecules; this means that we can get food/shelter for cheap. Additionally, money might cease to be useful; you could get everything for practically nothing.
Careful, you might give them ideas. Wouldn't it be funny if Norton was helping script kiddies/virus writers? That would explain how they can fix stuff so quickly... or maybe it's the government... hell, they sure seem determined enough to porce "homeland security" down our throats
new??? what are you talking about? we have been "serving our new masters" for years now... ERROR 404: INPUT ERROR BETWEEN CHAIR AND KEYBOARD ouch... erm.. i mean, voluntarily helping a benevolent corporation.
Don't get a lot of work done, do you? Sitting all there, readign slashdot,...you lazy person. By the way, is your company currently hiring?
What I'm afraid of is politicians that don't understand voip. Knowing them, they'll probably apply a tax to help regular phone companies "remain competitive". They'll then limit this technology, perhaps when the lobbyists demand it, perhaps when they decide that it's a threat to homeland security. Or, the phone companies could sue for some reason- unfair competition? copyright infringement? and kill it that way. I hate to be cynical like this, but politicians are just that way.
I forgot to mention, he liscensed a proprietary engine for now, but he won't distribute it until a good open-source engine comes out. He wants really good graphics; his target is 4000 polygons in the main char
A friend of mine is currently about 4 months from completion of a 3d game that vaguely resembles Morrowind and Neverwinter Nights. All he needs(pretty muich, anyways) is a graphics engine that isn't proprietary; he's too busy to write a graphics engine. That, and he doesn't know how. I'm already helping him with the levels. In conslusion, if a freind of mine can write a good 3d game, imagine what a dedicated group of people can do.
Ooh! Ooh! Free money? Sign me up. I don't have a fax number, but my phone number is (911) 123-4567. Please contact me immediately!
I disagree. Google's reporting is anonymous and actually benefits users. Other "spyware" records your IP and other information to sell to advertisers(or M$ or whoever).
I think he's thinking of the Patriot Act 2: Less rights, more black helicopters. Really, though, they are proposing a PArtiot Act 2, and it would grant the government that power.
I hate to sound like a conspiracy theorist, but it's too late to do anything. let's say that a group of citizens tries to do something about the Patriot Act, like start massive protests. If the government wanted to, it could stop them in any nuimber of ways.
First, if it found about it while they were planning, the peole could be declared enemy combatants. If the people got through that, they would have to "spread the word".
Here's another problem: how? TV news stations can be shut down by the gov, they can take down a website, and they can trace and take out a radio message.
Yet another problem: let's say that people in one or two cities actually manage to get togehter massive protests. If the government really wanted to, it could probably shut down communications in that city; no one else would ever find out.
Get the point? If someone really wanted to do something and the government didn't, it would be really damn hard for the person.
Once again, I hate to sound like a constpiracy theorist, so please correct me.
Yes, but you forget that we WOULD have been into space first. We had a rocket capable of it and were planning to test it. For some reason, we decided that it would threaten the Soviets. So, we disabled the last stage and filled the nose with sand. Really, we did this. Don't remember names or dates, though.
People have been talking about ion propulsion for decades- how's this revolutionary? I know we've had working engines for some time, and that the first probe using one was launched some time ago (sorry, I don't remember details). I also know that some high school seniors I know built a working ion propulsion engine- the output was microscopic, but that's expected. Really, though, they did; I've seen it! Apparently, it wasn't that hard for them, either. So, please remind me how an ion propulsion system is revolutionary when one can be built for little money.
What do you mean? I provided valid, useful information about what he asked for...
They keep upgrading the hasrdware and OS. Thst's why
It depends on how much money you have, really. I've had great results with my TI-89- it's a calculus student's best friend. The only problem is, it costs about US $120 (at least mine did about 8 months ago). Visit http://education.ti.com/us/product/graphing.html for TI calculators. Better yet, go to http://www.graphingcalculators.net/ before it gets /.ed.
Just so you know, Kazaa Lite K++ has no spyware. Not sure if it's legal, though.
knocking on Seagate's door with a fruit basked full of goodies Don't you mean high explosives on a 30-second fuse? That's how the Mafia takes care of its competitors, anyways...
oh no! my citizenship! i'm not supposed to get freedom on it!