The idea is great...but as usual, this poses yet more potential for bad driving. If they get good at the pinpointing, I can very well see kids in cars literally playing tag...except this time instead of running in a field, they'll be endangering other drivers.
I'm sure they'll get it right. Considering the number of flights, the two big accidents (Challenger and Columbia) were tragic to be sure. Statistically they're doing alright. The math shouldn't be too tough. It does sound funny, but every time they fix something, that's one more thing that hopefully won't go wrong in the future. I for one have high hopes for the future of our space program.
Now if we could just convince them to shoot for a wireless slingshot record and convert to Mac, those of us with Airport can all have free net access courtesy of our Ruskey friends!
What have I seen that they've done? This is interesting and great news indeed if I can get films I actually like. Quality over quantity, remember. Looks like I'll be doing some googling this afternoon.
To clarify, yes I was talking about motherboards, and yes I realize this is for display adaptors. I was considering the built-in video and problems the new drivers may pose working within a native nforce2 environment. Anyone have any experience with this? Or should I just stick with my Radeon?
Looks like I'll be sticking with my KT chipset on my Linux box for a while. I have an nforce2 board I'd like to try, but this isn't the best news I've had today.
I wish there were another way, though. Perhaps just include it and (like we can do currently) have the user select during the install based on a couple of dumbed-down little write-ups on the pros and cons of each?
Reason why, KDE DOES rock, and it's friendly competition between programmers for the different shells that continues to promote improvement. If this releases without KDE that's a big incentive for GNOME programmers to rest a bit on their laurels (no offence to them whatsoever...I realize this is open-source and pretty much all volunteer anyway).
However, in a future distro I see no reason a person can't have the option to switch between them, much like logging out and then back in with Windows, which will load completely different settings for a different user. Yes, our two major shells in Linux do the same thing, but I feel doing a recompile on the fly via an option from within the gui isn't a far stretch. Could be interesting.
I don't primarily use KDE, but I still like the idea that should I want it, I can have it. I do use Gnome, but I like just knowing it's not my only option, even if I never get around to using KDE. Although it's not the end-all be-all (in my opinion), it would still be a mistake to not include it.
It's always been silly, and it's just now dawning on the judges?
This is great news. Incentive, really. Yes, the lawsuit was against Verizon, but I see no reason why other companies (and individuals) shouldn't stand up and challenge a lot of what has been going on. It's not necessarily that our judicial system has been in agreement with the RIAA, it's just that people have had no precedence working for them in a courtside challenge. The question now is, which do we take on: the RIAA, or the DMCA itself?
I'm already thinking of security compromises. What's to stop an outside source from eventually being able to search this in an attempt to determine if you have illegal music? Also, error logs could pose a problem. I'm assuming they have that worked out, but using java to do this worries me. With an intelligent search, the ability to spider your own network looking for files...should it grab the *ahem* "wrong" file and surprise you with it when your parents are visiting...uh oh.
It was the subscription model that was doomed. iTunes works inarguably. Subscription services may have been decent theories, but I think we just saw their end, and know who was right all along.
Um, yeah. In case you didn't get that, the winner is Jobs.
Now there's a decent concept. Our TV is already microwave (isn't it?) so I'm sure some people would have something to say about that, especially considering Japan's push for digital broadcasts...they'll want to keep things nice and open for themselves. Still, it's a good concept.
The problem IS that bpl is so wide. Why the two (FEMA and the BPL folks) can't work together to narrow things down is beyond me. After all, they'll have to eventually, or we'll need a completely different technology.
I really am curious. I can see the logic behind opposing interference, but I was of the impression that broadband would be transmitted at a very different frequency. If they do the math right, the waves really shouldn't interfere with each other.
But I'm not as informed as I'd like to be. If they DON'T use powerlines (that's a lot of wasted money) what are our other options?
I understand this well, and by no means would I complain about every piece of legislation. I understand that tax, though "evil", is necessary. The problem is that there is a loud voice from a seemingly well-education section of the American population who are upset with many of the choices our politicians are making, and not just because it's trendy to be upset. Lobbying is one thing, but I'm not talking about support on moral stances of this or that party. I'm talking about a generally broad spectrum of people who have felt betrayed and upset by many of our government's recent legislative actions. Whether I'm upset or not is irrelevant. What matters is that these politicians need to seperate ideals from their responsibility to "we the people" and make these largely "grey area" decisions based on what a majority of the people feel is the right thing to do. We're cowboys, but that doesn't mean we're entirely stupid.
Um, yeah. The point being though that we supposedly operate in a democratic fashion (the people electing the representatives to legalize and enforce our wishes).
The problem is, our wishes at large seem to be held with very little regard anymore.
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The idea is great...but as usual, this poses yet more potential for bad driving. If they get good at the pinpointing, I can very well see kids in cars literally playing tag...except this time instead of running in a field, they'll be endangering other drivers.
Damon,
I'm sure they'll get it right. Considering the number of flights, the two big accidents (Challenger and Columbia) were tragic to be sure. Statistically they're doing alright. The math shouldn't be too tough. It does sound funny, but every time they fix something, that's one more thing that hopefully won't go wrong in the future. I for one have high hopes for the future of our space program.
Damon,
Now if we could just convince them to shoot for a wireless slingshot record and convert to Mac, those of us with Airport can all have free net access courtesy of our Ruskey friends!
Damon,
What have I seen that they've done? This is interesting and great news indeed if I can get films I actually like. Quality over quantity, remember. Looks like I'll be doing some googling this afternoon.
Either way, it IS a good step, and great news.
Damon,
That sounds pretty cool, and it's one of the distros I haven't tried yet. I'll give that a shot. Thanks for the great post!
To clarify, yes I was talking about motherboards, and yes I realize this is for display adaptors. I was considering the built-in video and problems the new drivers may pose working within a native nforce2 environment. Anyone have any experience with this? Or should I just stick with my Radeon?
Damon,
Looks like I'll be sticking with my KT chipset on my Linux box for a while. I have an nforce2 board I'd like to try, but this isn't the best news I've had today.
Damon,
I wish there were another way, though. Perhaps just include it and (like we can do currently) have the user select during the install based on a couple of dumbed-down little write-ups on the pros and cons of each?
Reason why, KDE DOES rock, and it's friendly competition between programmers for the different shells that continues to promote improvement. If this releases without KDE that's a big incentive for GNOME programmers to rest a bit on their laurels (no offence to them whatsoever...I realize this is open-source and pretty much all volunteer anyway).
Damon,
However, in a future distro I see no reason a person can't have the option to switch between them, much like logging out and then back in with Windows, which will load completely different settings for a different user. Yes, our two major shells in Linux do the same thing, but I feel doing a recompile on the fly via an option from within the gui isn't a far stretch. Could be interesting.
I don't primarily use KDE, but I still like the idea that should I want it, I can have it. I do use Gnome, but I like just knowing it's not my only option, even if I never get around to using KDE. Although it's not the end-all be-all (in my opinion), it would still be a mistake to not include it.
Damon,
It's always been silly, and it's just now dawning on the judges?
This is great news. Incentive, really. Yes, the lawsuit was against Verizon, but I see no reason why other companies (and individuals) shouldn't stand up and challenge a lot of what has been going on. It's not necessarily that our judicial system has been in agreement with the RIAA, it's just that people have had no precedence working for them in a courtside challenge. The question now is, which do we take on: the RIAA, or the DMCA itself?
Damon,
I get the feeling someone doesn't like me. Oh well. They're anonymous, no need for heed.
Funny though...I don't remember dying almost ten years ago. Oh well. I've heard everything on the internet is TRUE! I must be dead.
But..but..that was MY choice!!
How long before commercial spaceflight tickets are offered by competing commercial organizations and WE get to pick the craft?
Damon,
Either that or you'll wind up getting married to the thing.
I'd be go do some retractions to my christmas wishlist.
A year? That's not so long to wait. Then again, it's been how many years.
It's about time. Now for some big-screen, high-res fragging.
Damon,
I like the phone idea. Now we need to see a big advance in securityto ship with it.
I'm already thinking of security compromises. What's to stop an outside source from eventually being able to search this in an attempt to determine if you have illegal music? Also, error logs could pose a problem. I'm assuming they have that worked out, but using java to do this worries me. With an intelligent search, the ability to spider your own network looking for files...should it grab the *ahem* "wrong" file and surprise you with it when your parents are visiting...uh oh.
Damon,
It was the subscription model that was doomed. iTunes works inarguably. Subscription services may have been decent theories, but I think we just saw their end, and know who was right all along.
Um, yeah. In case you didn't get that, the winner is Jobs.
Damon,
Now there's a decent concept. Our TV is already microwave (isn't it?) so I'm sure some people would have something to say about that, especially considering Japan's push for digital broadcasts...they'll want to keep things nice and open for themselves. Still, it's a good concept.
The problem IS that bpl is so wide. Why the two (FEMA and the BPL folks) can't work together to narrow things down is beyond me. After all, they'll have to eventually, or we'll need a completely different technology.
Damon,
I really am curious. I can see the logic behind opposing interference, but I was of the impression that broadband would be transmitted at a very different frequency. If they do the math right, the waves really shouldn't interfere with each other.
But I'm not as informed as I'd like to be. If they DON'T use powerlines (that's a lot of wasted money) what are our other options?
Damon,
Very true. Great perspective...thanks for the excellent post.
I understand this well, and by no means would I complain about every piece of legislation. I understand that tax, though "evil", is necessary. The problem is that there is a loud voice from a seemingly well-education section of the American population who are upset with many of the choices our politicians are making, and not just because it's trendy to be upset. Lobbying is one thing, but I'm not talking about support on moral stances of this or that party. I'm talking about a generally broad spectrum of people who have felt betrayed and upset by many of our government's recent legislative actions. Whether I'm upset or not is irrelevant. What matters is that these politicians need to seperate ideals from their responsibility to "we the people" and make these largely "grey area" decisions based on what a majority of the people feel is the right thing to do. We're cowboys, but that doesn't mean we're entirely stupid.
Damon,
Um, yeah. The point being though that we supposedly operate in a democratic fashion (the people electing the representatives to legalize and enforce our wishes).
The problem is, our wishes at large seem to be held with very little regard anymore.
Damon,
I'd not heard this before. More states need to follow this example.
Damon,