Well, I wouldn't classify compressed air control as analog, since the behavior of the valves that drive cilinders is basically on-off, or at least, they have discrete states. They are mechanical/neumatic discrete control systems.
On the other hand there are analog electronic control systems, ie: analog PIDs.
I don't think PLCs are taking over only because they are cheap or easy to hook up to computers. They have big advantages over previous control systems. For example, if there's a small change in the process, you don't have to rearrange o rewire the hardware. You just change the PLC program and download the new version.
If those organizations like RIAA/MPAA/whatever keep pushing restrictions like rights managment systems on digital media, and corrupt goverments listen to them and pass shitty laws like DMCA/Super DMCA and such.
But the only thing these connecting technologies give us are options;
They give us options, but also they give options to employers, PHBs, cients and such; who expect to be able to contact you, at the time they want, even on non bussines hours.
I wondered why, when selecting my location to adjust the time zone with Windows 95, I could click my country on the map; but with Windows 98 and latter, I have to pick my location with the selection box.
I don't think there was a separate version of Win95 for Spain and another one for Latin America.
In fact, I heard that MS translated the term "My Computer" into "Mi PC" in order to avoid the conflict between the word "Computadora" used in Latin America and "Ordenador" used in Spain.
There is no border! That is where the world ends! IIRC, there is a sign that says something like "Here there be monsters" and then a big drop off into the abyss because that is where one would fall off the turtle's back...
Slashdot Mirror
Pro-virginity activists say they will begin to fuck for the cause of virginity.
And you will have to see your doctor any time soon...
No more [registration required] articles on ASP.net servers!
if an important number people starts buying the last tittle from Blizzard and then returning it because they don't agree with the EULA...
a) whealthy
b) corrupt ones
c) corporate interests
On the other hand there are analog electronic control systems, ie: analog PIDs.
I don't think PLCs are taking over only because they are cheap or easy to hook up to computers. They have big advantages over previous control systems. For example, if there's a small change in the process, you don't have to rearrange o rewire the hardware. You just change the PLC program and download the new version.
Also, they are faster than neumatic controls.
If those organizations like RIAA/MPAA/whatever keep pushing restrictions like rights managment systems on digital media, and corrupt goverments listen to them and pass shitty laws like DMCA/Super DMCA and such.
Should I give all necesary details for them to send me the $699 bill?
Microsoft made it possible.
When you assumed you couldn't get attacked by loading a web page?
Microsoft made it possible, too.
When you sweared you couldn't get infected just by receiving e-mail?
Microsoft made it possible, again.
And now, by the very same people who gave you all that...
The JPEG parser vulnerability!!!
God, this company has really brought innovation to the industry!
(although it appears this still isn't to be considered an "official" answer)
Those of us who are lucky enough to have no relationship with Microsoft may find ourselves at even lower risk than premium customers
What's the diff?
...
And also will make your service provider happy for the upcoming bandwidth charges...
And a bigger one here
Damn Slashdot!
They give us options, but also they give options to employers, PHBs, cients and such; who expect to be able to contact you, at the time they want, even on non bussines hours.
But again, by that definition, every person who ever had a speed ticket, (illegaly) copied a book or a CD is a criminal.
My God! What a criminal society I live in!
The point is, students who copy books for their personal, not for profit use, deserve the same qualifier used for convicted murderers?
So does your X10 camera, DVD backup software, Debt Consolidation Program...
It had to be said.
I wondered why, when selecting my location to adjust the time zone with Windows 95, I could click my country on the map; but with Windows 98 and latter, I have to pick my location with the selection box.
In fact, I heard that MS translated the term "My Computer" into "Mi PC" in order to avoid the conflict between the word "Computadora" used in Latin America and "Ordenador" used in Spain.
"penne a la putanesca" prostitute-style penis"
At least, this one doesn't come in that freaking IT color scheme.
Something like this?