An unpatched copy of windows is just waiting to become a spambot.
Sure, maybe it'll force some people into buying a new copy. However, if you've already installed a hot copy of windows, I'll bet you won't have an aversion to re-installing if the machine gets dorked up. And re-installing. And re-installing.
Hmmm, perhaps making applications "version aware". Applications like games. If they won't run on an unpatched system, I'll bet more people will pony up.
Of course, that could then, in turn, lead to p2p windows image sharing. Use Ghost (or dd) to image a legit copy of windows, and share that around. As long as the image doesn't appear twice, no reason it wouldn't work... Until it's keyed to the hardware... etc, etc, etc.
I just read a few posts saying that it's time to do something.
Well, ok, do it.
Here's a short list: 1) Replace your lightbulbs with Compact Flourecents 2) Put those wall warts on a switch. 3) Turn off unused equipment 4) Use a setback thermostat 5) Lower your hot water temperature 6) Insulate your hotwater heater 7) Reduce your use of Air Conditioning 8) Your SETI at home score is meaningless - turn your computer off when you're not using it. 9) Drive the speed limit 10) Drive less. 11) Get a home energy audit.
Easy things to do, and pretty painless. Anyone know of any good any good books/resources on how to conserve juice?
Another natural consequence, all meaningful p2p development will take place outside the US. Moreover, it'll probably have the desired effect of making the network even more transparent, ala .
Next they're going to make guns illegal because they kill people, and alcohol illeagl because it makes people crazy (thank you, senator Volestead.)
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"I worry about my child and the Internet all the time, even though she's too young to have logged on yet. Here's what I worry about. I worry that 10 or 15 years from now, she will come to me and say 'Daddy, where were you when they took freedom of the press away from the Internet?'"
--Mike Godwin, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Of course, that's the reason why we have lawyers in the first place, now isn't it?
Mr. Cop can go ahead and try to nail you for anything he likes. If you say fuck in front of a bunch of school children, and the cop nails you for it, just go to court.
You explain why you said "fuck" in front of the innocents, and a jury of your peers say "yah, dat's a good thing" or "pay the fine, bozo."
That's why we have a legal system, and not Judge Dredd running about.
Don't forget/. crowd - it's YOUR responsiblity for making things work. We are the government, we elect our peers. It's your responsibility to do your homework, write your respresentatives when things are bad (and good), VOTE in every election, and don't try to get out of jury duty.
The thing the founding fathers were also very afraid of (besides an oppressive government) was an ignorant society - it's our duty to stay informed, and help our countrymen do the same.
So, quit your damn Government Paranoia rant, get off your lazy butt, and get involved.
I don't believe that god plays dice. Can't prove it, but it seems like it's a quantum mechanical cop out. The Universe is orderly, we just don't understand that order.
> You misunderstand the environmentalist/earth first mentality. You misunderstand the reporting mentality. If it doesn't cause friction, it shouldn't be reported.
WHO really said this? As an "Environmentalist" I think WiFi at a State Park is a great idea. I'd love to work from in the woods - it'd be a kind of cool vacation. Pete from Pete's Camping Page <URL:http://home.gwi.net/~spectrum/camping.html#Ho liday>
did something remotely related - so, rather than actually driving to work from the campsite, why not work from there?
However, working from the woods should be balanced with why you're there in the first place. See the "How to be an Obnoious Camper" link from the same website. Imagine some pinhead playing Doom 3 in the woods... I worry about the folks who just can't seem to get away - a trip to the woods should revitalize - not hinder. It's out of compasion (something sorely lacking in today's world) that I think about these folks.
> Why not Direcwav while you're at it? It's $100 > setup and $50/month and all you need is a direct > view of the southern sky (in TX I doubt that would > be a problem - and no, I'm not even a customer of > theirs).
Q: Can I put this system on a boat or in an RV? A: No. The DIRECWAY system as supplied by HUGHES is for fixed installs only. Third-party providers do offer customized solutions for this requirement.
But, how often do you really need lug the 9 kayaks around? Would using a trailer be a better option? (probably not, since you're going over rough ground.)
You're right - there isn't a practical, cheap way of having it both ways, and sometimes you just gotta have a truck.
Now this is a refreshing surprise - from the Web Site:
"Currently the HD-3000 is NOT supported in Windows 98T, Windows 2000T or Windows XPT however Windows drivers are include for those wishing to experiment with the card in Microsoft Windows."
Is NOT SUPPORTED under Windows? Is that a hardware first?
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An unpatched copy of windows is just waiting to become a spambot.
Sure, maybe it'll force some people into buying a new copy. However, if you've already installed a hot copy of windows, I'll bet you won't have an aversion to re-installing if the machine gets dorked up. And re-installing. And re-installing.
Hmmm, perhaps making applications "version aware". Applications like games. If they won't run on an unpatched system, I'll bet more people will pony up.
Of course, that could then, in turn, lead to p2p windows image sharing. Use Ghost (or dd) to image a legit copy of windows, and share that around. As long as the image doesn't appear twice, no reason it wouldn't work... Until it's keyed to the hardware... etc, etc, etc.
The server hasn't tanked due to /.
I just read a few posts saying that it's time to do something.
Well, ok, do it.
Here's a short list:
1) Replace your lightbulbs with Compact Flourecents
2) Put those wall warts on a switch.
3) Turn off unused equipment
4) Use a setback thermostat
5) Lower your hot water temperature
6) Insulate your hotwater heater
7) Reduce your use of Air Conditioning
8) Your SETI at home score is meaningless - turn your computer off when you're not using it.
9) Drive the speed limit
10) Drive less.
11) Get a home energy audit.
Easy things to do, and pretty painless. Anyone know of any good any good books/resources on how to conserve juice?
Another natural consequence, all meaningful p2p development will take place outside the US. Moreover, it'll probably have the desired effect of making the network even more transparent, ala .
Next they're going to make guns illegal because they kill people, and alcohol illeagl because it makes people crazy (thank you, senator Volestead.)
----
"I worry about my child and the Internet all the time, even though she's too young to have logged on yet. Here's what I worry about. I worry that 10 or 15 years from now, she will come to me and say 'Daddy, where were you when they took freedom of the press away from the Internet?'"
--Mike Godwin, Electronic Frontier Foundation
Spoken like a true anonymous coward.
> Your legal system is an idiot,
> and you're a motherfucking pigfucker.
Got a better one? The system is good, the ignorant masses aren't.
It's obvious that you missed my point completely.
Try Prozac, maybe show tunes, might cheer you up.
How about this for a third reason: because it's there. Humans explore - it's in our genes.
Of course, that's the reason why we have lawyers in the first place, now isn't it?
/. crowd - it's YOUR responsiblity for making things work. We are the government, we elect our peers. It's your responsibility to do your homework, write your respresentatives when things are bad (and good), VOTE in every election, and don't try to get out of jury duty.
Mr. Cop can go ahead and try to nail you for anything he likes. If you say fuck in front of a bunch of school children, and the cop nails you for it, just go to court.
You explain why you said "fuck" in front of the innocents, and a jury of your peers say "yah, dat's a good thing" or "pay the fine, bozo."
That's why we have a legal system, and not Judge Dredd running about.
Don't forget
The thing the founding fathers were also very afraid of (besides an oppressive government) was an ignorant society - it's our duty to stay informed, and help our countrymen do the same.
So, quit your damn Government Paranoia rant, get off your lazy butt, and get involved.
I don't believe that god plays dice. Can't prove it, but it seems like it's a quantum mechanical cop out. The Universe is orderly, we just don't understand that order.
> You misunderstand the environmentalist/earth first mentality.
o liday>
You misunderstand the reporting mentality. If it doesn't cause friction, it shouldn't be reported.
WHO really said this? As an "Environmentalist" I think WiFi at a State Park is a great idea. I'd love to work from in the woods - it'd be a kind of cool vacation. Pete from Pete's Camping Page <URL:http://home.gwi.net/~spectrum/camping.html#H
did something remotely related - so, rather than actually driving to work from the campsite, why not work from there?
However, working from the woods should be balanced with why you're there in the first place. See the "How to be an Obnoious Camper" link from the same website. Imagine some pinhead playing Doom 3 in the woods... I worry about the folks who just can't seem to get away - a trip to the woods should revitalize - not hinder. It's out of compasion (something sorely lacking in today's world) that I think about these folks.
But for me? Gimme a WiFi POP!
> Why not Direcwav while you're at it? It's $100
> setup and $50/month and all you need is a direct
> view of the southern sky (in TX I doubt that would
> be a problem - and no, I'm not even a customer of
> theirs).
FWIW, from the URL: http://hns.getdway.com/faqs.html#twentythree
Q: Can I put this system on a boat or in an RV?
A: No. The DIRECWAY system as supplied by HUGHES is for fixed installs only. Third-party providers do offer customized solutions for this requirement.
Do able, but not from DirectWay directly.
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> ... but whats the point, and why $12,000???
There's at least 1000 nuts out there who have the cash and will buy one or two.
> It's not incredibly useful at night.
Bah - just use a flashlight.
Geez, what a dork you are! Spouting Tolkien nonsense.
Or, as the Klingons would say...
Yeah, but bringing the sauna to 200 degrees C and then minus 100 C would really suck.
They have really fast computers that can break that sucker.
Better use two levels of encryption. Use ROT13 twice.
But, how often do you really need lug the 9 kayaks around? Would using a trailer be a better option? (probably not, since you're going over rough ground.)
You're right - there isn't a practical, cheap way of having it both ways, and sometimes you just gotta have a truck.
> Yes, I own a SUV, and I am one of the few with a legitimate use for it.
Don't kid yourself. Everyone who own's a SUV has a "legitimate" use for it.
Here's a good explanation: http://www.javaworld.com/javaworld/jw-09-2003/jw-0 905-toolbox.html
Make the commercials useful, and we won't blow past 'em.
Let the market decide.
And this story is going to be how the Copyright Police nail him: waaay to many details in the article.
Moreover, I doubt the author wouldn't give him up if the feds ask about him.
It's only a matter of time before we read: "Super Pirate Jailed."
Here's a good place to start: http://www.homepower.com/
After a quick glance, there wasn't much on the website - however, they have had articles on replacing your incandescents with LEDs.
If all else fails - give them a call. Really helpful people.
Now this is a refreshing surprise - from the Web Site:
"Currently the HD-3000 is NOT supported in Windows 98T, Windows 2000T or Windows XPT however Windows drivers are include for those wishing to experiment with the card in Microsoft Windows."
Is NOT SUPPORTED under Windows? Is that a hardware first?
Sure it can.
Frankly, if you don't know who you're voting for. Don't vote.
This isn't a high school quiz, where guessing can't hurt. The founding fathers only wanted informed voters to vote.
If you're not informed, don't vote.
(or, better yet, get informed.)
Same manufacturer. Same bad goods.