What I want to know is, how is this different than highlighting searched words in word processors and other types of editors? This is something that has been around since computers were the size of deep freezers.
Having read the linked summary, I think the summary here is a bit off. It sounds more about getting the things to be highlighted to the server that's going to generate the html to be sent to the user.
My understanding is that patents cover the method, and not the result... Although a quick skim over wikpedia hasn't cleared this up...?
I think you're under estimating how important fashion is to a large portion of the population. While us nerds may be lacking the sheep chromosone to some extent, it's alive and kicking in most people.
While maybe not for everyone, there is value in seeing and discussing what other markets are doing and thinking since their descisions in their market will affect ours.
It's interesting that you say that. I was reading a topic on wikipedia recently, that is a controvercial topic within its domain. The interesting thing is that every reference I checked was a link to a blog post. Every single one lacking references to the studies they alluded to. It's quite possible I missed something worthwhile, but after checking a few, I decided it wasn't worth the effort. I checked maybe a quarter of the references there.:)
I was also wondering what state the eel is in. Like how much ability it has to move? If at all? The article doesn't seem to say. Athough it sounds like the electrodes are directly in contact with the eel, so I imagine they must be transmitting the power directly via a cable to the tree..? That mustn't be fun for the eel. I wonder what it feels like. If the electricity is being disipated in a way it's not meant to, it could be quite uncomfortable. Having said that, maybe eels spend their life in pain, and this is a relief. (that's not totally serious, but not completely joking either)
I was looking at the photos and was thinking about the wing size. "That's because they fly very fast because they re-enter the asmosphere really fast." But then I thought "why do they need to re-enter that fast? Surely they could use the atmosphere to slow themselves down, and enter at a much slower, cooler and more relaxed pace." Then I thought "well maybe the gravity has a fair amount of time to act on the craft before the atmosphere really begins, therefore giving plenty of opportunity for speed, well before a viable way to slow down"
Am I right? Does someone have a better explaination?
Yeah, this reminded me of the old thinkpads which were completely modular at one point. I'm not sure if they still have any models that are. I have one from a few years ago which is leaning towards no.
It's a shame it was marked as flamebait because it was a good test. And I agree that it needs to be fixed. However, to quote my reply to someone else's reply:
I have come across the problem in the past, so I definitely wasn't wasn't meaning to be dismissive. However some machines were affected by it, and some weren't (using equivilent installs).
My point was that the problem isn't as universal as I felt was being implied. But yes, it totally does need to be addressed 'cause it's a royal pain in the bum when it affects you.
So:
And people like you still keep denying the problem...
Appologies. That wasn't the intention, although I can see how it could have come across that way
It may also be kernel version dependent - with older kernels still showing this bug.
Good point. I do keep everything very up-to-date. I have come across the problem in the past, so I definitely wasn't wasn't meaning to be dismissive. However some machines were affected by it, and some weren't (using equivilent installs).
My point was that the problem isn't as universal as I felt was being implied. But yes, it totally does need to be addressed 'cause it's a royal pain in the bum when it affects you.
If you feel it's relevant in some way, I've been using linux for over 10 years... As I write that realise how old linux is... then how old I am. D'oh!
Sorry dude, it looks like it's a hardware specific problem. I did that on nearly 700G of large files and then fired up the flight sim while it was still going. The only slow down was on file related activity, which is totally what you'd expect. I had it running full screen across two monitors without any drop in frame rate. AND I'm using economy hardware.
That's a really good point. If the health costs could cover the production of the software, rather than the specific hardware, then this would get around the
non-medical purposes
issue since it's very specific. Potentially the company making the software could strike a deal with the people providing the funding to split the difference (or what ever) and make it work on all sorts of things.
There is even the farther-off prospect of cars that do not need anyone behind the wheel. That would allow the cars to be summoned electronically, so that people could share them. Fewer cars would then be needed, reducing the need for parking spaces, which consume valuable land.
Prius: I've had a bad day and need to go for a drive
Owner: Ok, but be back by 7:30, I have a date at 8.
Prius: Manufacture you! I'm gone!
If it's anything like the 3D still pictures that used the same technique years ago, then I'd say you don't have to hold your head that still. I'm actually quite interested to see this in action. I know it's been in the works for a while now.
See I was thinking that could be taken a step further. A URL shortener that resolves the original URL, but then provides a one step shorter URL. URL shorteners do serve a useful purpose afterall.
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That statement works both ways. Long ttl is long time to go down. And depending on the problem, long time to come back up. I haven't bothered to check what their ttl is normally, but it's common practise to make the ttl really short a day or so before you make changes that have a probability of the dns pointing to the wrong place. There by reducing the impact because you're not forced into the mistake for longer than you have to be. Once you know everything is working properly, you can increase the ttl again.
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What I want to know is, how is this different than highlighting searched words in word processors and other types of editors? This is something that has been around since computers were the size of deep freezers.
Having read the linked summary, I think the summary here is a bit off. It sounds more about getting the things to be highlighted to the server that's going to generate the html to be sent to the user.
My understanding is that patents cover the method, and not the result... Although a quick skim over wikpedia hasn't cleared this up...?
I think you're under estimating how important fashion is to a large portion of the population. While us nerds may be lacking the sheep chromosone to some extent, it's alive and kicking in most people.
While maybe not for everyone, there is value in seeing and discussing what other markets are doing and thinking since their descisions in their market will affect ours.
I'm guessing HT is huge thanks. Although urban dictionary would have me believe it's huge testicles. Acronymfinder wasn't much help either.
It's interesting that you say that. I was reading a topic on wikipedia recently, that is a controvercial topic within its domain. The interesting thing is that every reference I checked was a link to a blog post. Every single one lacking references to the studies they alluded to. It's quite possible I missed something worthwhile, but after checking a few, I decided it wasn't worth the effort. I checked maybe a quarter of the references there. :)
I was also wondering what state the eel is in. Like how much ability it has to move? If at all? The article doesn't seem to say. Athough it sounds like the electrodes are directly in contact with the eel, so I imagine they must be transmitting the power directly via a cable to the tree..? That mustn't be fun for the eel. I wonder what it feels like. If the electricity is being disipated in a way it's not meant to, it could be quite uncomfortable. Having said that, maybe eels spend their life in pain, and this is a relief. (that's not totally serious, but not completely joking either)
To power your Eee
This was very helpful. Thanks :D
Nice, this helped. Thanks for you answer :)
Excellent, that explains what I wanted to know very well. Thankyou :)
How important is the site to the IFPI's daily operations? Who is going to be bothered by the site being down? And why?
I was looking at the photos and was thinking about the wing size. "That's because they fly very fast because they re-enter the asmosphere really fast." But then I thought "why do they need to re-enter that fast? Surely they could use the atmosphere to slow themselves down, and enter at a much slower, cooler and more relaxed pace." Then I thought "well maybe the gravity has a fair amount of time to act on the craft before the atmosphere really begins, therefore giving plenty of opportunity for speed, well before a viable way to slow down"
Am I right? Does someone have a better explaination?
Yeah, this reminded me of the old thinkpads which were completely modular at one point. I'm not sure if they still have any models that are. I have one from a few years ago which is leaning towards no.
It's a shame it was marked as flamebait because it was a good test. And I agree that it needs to be fixed. However, to quote my reply to someone else's reply:
I have come across the problem in the past, so I definitely wasn't wasn't meaning to be dismissive. However some machines were affected by it, and some weren't (using equivilent installs).
My point was that the problem isn't as universal as I felt was being implied. But yes, it totally does need to be addressed 'cause it's a royal pain in the bum when it affects you.
So:
And people like you still keep denying the problem...
Appologies. That wasn't the intention, although I can see how it could have come across that way
Peace :)
It may also be kernel version dependent - with older kernels still showing this bug.
Good point. I do keep everything very up-to-date. I have come across the problem in the past, so I definitely wasn't wasn't meaning to be dismissive. However some machines were affected by it, and some weren't (using equivilent installs).
My point was that the problem isn't as universal as I felt was being implied. But yes, it totally does need to be addressed 'cause it's a royal pain in the bum when it affects you.
If you feel it's relevant in some way, I've been using linux for over 10 years... As I write that realise how old linux is... then how old I am. D'oh!
Sorry dude, it looks like it's a hardware specific problem. I did that on nearly 700G of large files and then fired up the flight sim while it was still going. The only slow down was on file related activity, which is totally what you'd expect. I had it running full screen across two monitors without any drop in frame rate. AND I'm using economy hardware.
The female cop that was talking to the protester has no problem, why did Officer Bubbles have to stick his nose in it?
Good spotting. I hadn't noticed that. She was like "Is he going there?... Nooooo... He's going there!"
non-medical purposes
issue since it's very specific. Potentially the company making the software could strike a deal with the people providing the funding to split the difference (or what ever) and make it work on all sorts of things.
There is even the farther-off prospect of cars that do not need anyone behind the wheel. That would allow the cars to be summoned electronically, so that people could share them. Fewer cars would then be needed, reducing the need for parking spaces, which consume valuable land.
Prius: I've had a bad day and need to go for a drive
Owner: Ok, but be back by 7:30, I have a date at 8.
Prius: Manufacture you! I'm gone!
I like the intentions of this person, but his/her words are starting to sound like a vigilante.
These are some of the stupidest people I have ever heard of.
...these scum add to every forum they do this to.
Good intentions are great, but don't get consumed by your project. That will lead you down a very bad path.
If it's anything like the 3D still pictures that used the same technique years ago, then I'd say you don't have to hold your head that still. I'm actually quite interested to see this in action. I know it's been in the works for a while now.
Single ply industrial-grade toilet paper.
Industrial grade is better right? ;P
people change over time. what is shameful later might not have been shameful then.
Spot on. Another aspect is that other peoples' perception matters to people. Eg Is a gay man really ashamed of being gay?
See I was thinking that could be taken a step further. A URL shortener that resolves the original URL, but then provides a one step shorter URL. URL shorteners do serve a useful purpose afterall.
That statement works both ways. Long ttl is long time to go down. And depending on the problem, long time to come back up. I haven't bothered to check what their ttl is normally, but it's common practise to make the ttl really short a day or so before you make changes that have a probability of the dns pointing to the wrong place. There by reducing the impact because you're not forced into the mistake for longer than you have to be. Once you know everything is working properly, you can increase the ttl again.