Windows Vista for Developing Nations
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Windows Vista for Virtual Vista Deployment Edition - Professional
Windows Vista for your Inner Fast(tm) Edition
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Windows Vista Corporate
*Windows Vista for Secure Computing
* please note this edition will be released at a future unannounced date.
Windows Vista for Developing Nations
Windows Vista for Dummies
Windows Vista for Planned Obsolence Edition
Windows Vista for Virtual Vista Deployment Edition - Professional
Windows Vista for your Inner Fast(tm) Edition
Windows Vista with Digital Rights Management Media Edition
Windows Vista Corporate
*Windows Vista for Secure Computing
* please note this edition will be released at a future unannounced date.
As my long slender finger eagerly depressed the mouse button, I waited with anticipation for the tell tale glow that my computer was performing as I trusted it would. I could hear the sturdy heads of the hard disk chatter as my user data was happily sent to digital heaven. It was not until later that day when I again turned to my computer for comfort that I realize the significance of was had transpired earlier.
Your argument is completely irrelevant. The issue is not what level of education is appropriate, but that he may have lied about his education. It sounds like he was a good sales person and also a lier.
Once, I ordered ten pounds of a custom protein shake. [snip] They charged my credit card $50 more than I had authorized. Now that leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
And your complaining about the ordering process leaving a bad taste in your mouth?
This is how I got my first contract gig back in '86. A 'citizen' called the CS dept of their local community college and asked if they new of a good, dependable, motivated student who could help with a project. A professor contacted me and I met with the guy. I did work for several months at this guys house in Fortran - he provided the MS Fortran compiler. He was a damn chainsmoker though which drove me crazy. While I didn't know everything he needed, I researched some stuff on my own time. It made my a better programmer, helped me understand how important getting clear instructions were, and the second hand smoke took two years off my life.
This is simply a computer (system on a chip) within a laptop running its own firmware. The 'press release' mentions a Windows API. Does it have an open API so that any OS running on the laptop can access this device? It sounds like it might be one of those devices that you must boot into windows to configure it. Very little substance on the PortalPlayer website about their SDK. It also sounds like its embeds a small LCD display in the laptop cover.
Did it occur to you that maybe they'll do more Good by being a western influence in China than by not being there at all?
So, IBM's leasing computers to the Nazi regime actually did more good than harm?
Profit with no morals will be the downfall of capitalism, in my opinion.
Google was already available in China. However, China filtered the websites. So when someone searched for a 'banned' term they would click on the link and it would timeout. A user would know that it failed most likely due to censorship. However, now, google in order to 'frustrate the user less' has moved the censorship into their own servers so those search results don't ever get displayed. The user is not aware they were even censored. Shame on google.
The first thing they could change would be to offer free tech support to their customers. They could 'act' like a small company. Of course the article said 'look' like a small company, not act, so never mind.
Except in this case, I knew the original password. And the password I changed it to is whatever hitting 'Enter' means. I feel like I 'followed' the rules and a buggy BIOS screwed me over. If I forgot the password I wouldn't be so upset.
These 'secure' laptops uses a separate EEPROM for storing these passwords. Unlike desktops or older laptops the CMOS battery has no impact since the password is not stored in the battery backed CMOS.
On a related note, my neighbor asked me to perform the normal 'cleanup / devirus / windows update' on his laptop. He owns an HP laptop and has a 'Boot up BIOS password set'. So I didnt have to enter a password each time, the first thing I did was go into the BIOS. I entered the current password and when asked for a new password, I simply hit 'Enter' and 'Enter' to confirm. When I rebooted, it still asked for a password and 'Enter' does not work. The laptop is now completely useless. I have no idea how it will be fixed. From some internet searches, supposedely I can provide HP with a magic 'system hash code' and they can tell me a password, but I have no clue if I can get through to the right person, what happens if it is outside of warranty, etc.
I sure prefer my laws to be written by those educated/skilled in law (lawyers).
Just like I prefer my software to be written by those educated/skilled in programming.
I know it is fashionable to bash lawyers but calling a legislative body consisting of those versed in the law a 'conflict of interest' is overboard in my opinion.
I would be willing to pay more for games on two conditions:
1) I am trusted without DRM/copy protection. I can live with a CD-check (though I dislike them).
2) I can return games within a 14-day period.
In the past I have bought too many games near launch day that were junk. It was total waste of my time and money, yet the developers/distributor/retailor profited. That is not fair and the 'once we release it, the money is will flow regardless of quality' mentality is what has ruined the industry. Its easy to see that rather than innovate or battle for the best game, the past years have been about how much pre-release hype can we generate. The goal is to maximize launch day sales and pre-release orders before people can find out if the game is worth buying. Since no returns/refunds are allowed it is all about the promises, deception, and hype at launch.
Didn't we (shareholders/taxpayers/markets) already pay/subsidize for the massive install of 'dark-fiber' (unused fiber optics cables) in the dot.com runup? There is so much unused fiber out there that ISP prices should be dropping, not increasing.
Here are some of my comments after reading it:
1) This is nothing more than a fishing expedition so that the Bush DOJ can put a spin on their flawed argument. Lets assume google complies and provides ALL searched for keywords (without IP address info) for a one month period. The DOJ argues this is to aid them in determing the effectivness of filters vs COPA. How could they possibly know whether the searches were submitted by an adult or a child? Unless they knew the actual person (not even IP address) behind the computer this data is useless.
2) It is dangerous to infer from searches any intent. Pursuit of knowledge on any topic does not mean you agree with the topic. Just a few seconds ago, the FBI (James Burrus - Deputy Asst. Director of Criminal Investigative Division) while testifying in front of the Senate said 'an internet search for pornography returned 19000000 hits'. This is the type of misleading 'facts' that will be culled from the data and abused. Do your own search for pornography and take a look at the first few urls returned.
3) I think the DOJs real purpose here is to highlight some statistics such as '80% of all searches' contains a 'dirty' keyword -- obviously filters cant work. Or "we discovered 1800 searches of 8 year old sex -- these keywords were obviously that of a pedophile'
4) From the motion other search engines other than google have already complied with the earlier subpeona.
5) Initially DOJ wanted ALL URLS in googles database. After 'lengthy negotiations' DOJ modified their request to just one-million random urls. How can the url names possibly be useful?
"News.com is reporting on a new machine [THAT] can tell you all about your skin's unique features (excessive oil, UV damage, etc.) using an image scan and software to analyze it. Its inventors plan on developing a version that can even detect skin cancer."
In light of the other CmdrTaco story, how do I communicate this typo to 'ScuttleMonkey'. He has no email. What is the proper way to notify of an error so it can be fixed?
I thought Vista was supposed to be Microsofts opportunity to design in security from the ground up. However, the WMF vunerability impacted the current Beta Vista and a patch was released. Why hasn't a more thorough security audit been performed on Vista so it can be more secure? How much legacy code is included in Vista? Originally Bill Gates touted Longhorn as mostly new code.
What bothers me the most about this, is that by US companies providing the technology and supporting a regime that violates human rights, we are developing executives, software engineers, and support personel who start to think these technologies are okay and look at ways to apply them locally.
From a long term view, I think these companies are making a deal with the devil. Any country as repressive as China or Iran will freeze out foreign businesses, perhaps even seize their assets, when they feel it suites them. That time is not now though so MS or the US auto industry or whomever can delude themselves that getting a foot in the door will be their future growth.
You can't copyright the facts. But you can't expect the league to provide a statistics download stream for fantasy leagues free of charge either.
I thought TFA said the Fantasy Leagues are paying for the stats. It was the MLB Players Association who transferred/sold the rights to the MLB. Now the MLB decided they would no longer sell the info.
English version would be 'Straw that broke the camels back' as you put in your comment title. As a camel is being loaded with more and more stuff, there is some point that it cannot take anymore.
The other saying you mention is a 'A chink in the armor'.
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Easy, offer a 'free' music video download to their phone and see how quickly they trade their privacy.
Windows Vista for Developing Nations
Windows Vista for Dummies
Windows Vista for Planned Obsolence Edition
Windows Vista for Virtual Vista Deployment Edition - Professional
Windows Vista for your Inner Fast(tm) Edition
Windows Vista with Digital Rights Management Media Edition
Windows Vista Corporate
*Windows Vista for Secure Computing
* please note this edition will be released at a future unannounced date.
Windows Vista for Developing Nations Windows Vista for Dummies Windows Vista for Planned Obsolence Edition Windows Vista for Virtual Vista Deployment Edition - Professional Windows Vista for your Inner Fast(tm) Edition Windows Vista with Digital Rights Management Media Edition Windows Vista Corporate *Windows Vista for Secure Computing * please note this edition will be released at a future unannounced date.
As my long slender finger eagerly depressed the mouse button, I waited with anticipation for the tell tale glow that my computer was performing as I trusted it would. I could hear the sturdy heads of the hard disk chatter as my user data was happily sent to digital heaven. It was not until later that day when I again turned to my computer for comfort that I realize the significance of was had transpired earlier.
Yet you only have 20kHz ears.
Your argument is completely irrelevant. The issue is not what level of education is appropriate, but that he may have lied about his education. It sounds like he was a good sales person and also a lier.
[snip]
They charged my credit card $50 more than I had authorized. Now that leaves a bad taste in your mouth.
And your complaining about the ordering process leaving a bad taste in your mouth?
This is how I got my first contract gig back in '86. A 'citizen' called the CS dept of their local community college and asked if they new of a good, dependable, motivated student who could help with a project. A professor contacted me and I met with the guy. I did work for several months at this guys house in Fortran - he provided the MS Fortran compiler. He was a damn chainsmoker though which drove me crazy. While I didn't know everything he needed, I researched some stuff on my own time. It made my a better programmer, helped me understand how important getting clear instructions were, and the second hand smoke took two years off my life.
This is simply a computer (system on a chip) within a laptop running its own firmware. The 'press release' mentions a Windows API. Does it have an open API so that any OS running on the laptop can access this device? It sounds like it might be one of those devices that you must boot into windows to configure it. Very little substance on the PortalPlayer website about their SDK. It also sounds like its embeds a small LCD display in the laptop cover.
Contrary to what Pat Robertson might have you believe - http://www.geocities.com.nyud.net:8090/HotSprings/ 3658/tithing.html
So, IBM's leasing computers to the Nazi regime actually did more good than harm?
Profit with no morals will be the downfall of capitalism, in my opinion.
Google was already available in China. However, China filtered the websites. So when someone searched for a 'banned' term they would click on the link and it would timeout. A user would know that it failed most likely due to censorship. However, now, google in order to 'frustrate the user less' has moved the censorship into their own servers so those search results don't ever get displayed. The user is not aware they were even censored. Shame on google.
The first thing they could change would be to offer free tech support to their customers. They could 'act' like a small company. Of course the article said 'look' like a small company, not act, so never mind.
Except in this case, I knew the original password. And the password I changed it to is whatever hitting 'Enter' means. I feel like I 'followed' the rules and a buggy BIOS screwed me over. If I forgot the password I wouldn't be so upset.
These 'secure' laptops uses a separate EEPROM for storing these passwords. Unlike desktops or older laptops the CMOS battery has no impact since the password is not stored in the battery backed CMOS.
On a related note, my neighbor asked me to perform the normal 'cleanup / devirus / windows update' on his laptop. He owns an HP laptop and has a 'Boot up BIOS password set'. So I didnt have to enter a password each time, the first thing I did was go into the BIOS. I entered the current password and when asked for a new password, I simply hit 'Enter' and 'Enter' to confirm. When I rebooted, it still asked for a password and 'Enter' does not work. The laptop is now completely useless. I have no idea how it will be fixed. From some internet searches, supposedely I can provide HP with a magic 'system hash code' and they can tell me a password, but I have no clue if I can get through to the right person, what happens if it is outside of warranty, etc.
Just like I prefer my software to be written by those educated/skilled in programming.
I know it is fashionable to bash lawyers but calling a legislative body consisting of those versed in the law a 'conflict of interest' is overboard in my opinion.
1) I am trusted without DRM/copy protection. I can live with a CD-check (though I dislike them).
2) I can return games within a 14-day period.
In the past I have bought too many games near launch day that were junk. It was total waste of my time and money, yet the developers/distributor/retailor profited. That is not fair and the 'once we release it, the money is will flow regardless of quality' mentality is what has ruined the industry. Its easy to see that rather than innovate or battle for the best game, the past years have been about how much pre-release hype can we generate. The goal is to maximize launch day sales and pre-release orders before people can find out if the game is worth buying. Since no returns/refunds are allowed it is all about the promises, deception, and hype at launch.
Do you fight for justice or just shut-up and pay?
Didn't we (shareholders/taxpayers/markets) already pay/subsidize for the massive install of 'dark-fiber' (unused fiber optics cables) in the dot.com runup? There is so much unused fiber out there that ISP prices should be dropping, not increasing.
http://www.mercurynews.com.nyud.net:8090/multimedi a/mercurynews/news/google0119.pdf
Here are some of my comments after reading it:
1) This is nothing more than a fishing expedition so that the Bush DOJ can put a spin on their flawed argument. Lets assume google complies and provides ALL searched for keywords (without IP address info) for a one month period. The DOJ argues this is to aid them in determing the effectivness of filters vs COPA. How could they possibly know whether the searches were submitted by an adult or a child? Unless they knew the actual person (not even IP address) behind the computer this data is useless.
2) It is dangerous to infer from searches any intent. Pursuit of knowledge on any topic does not mean you agree with the topic. Just a few seconds ago, the FBI (James Burrus - Deputy Asst. Director of Criminal Investigative Division) while testifying in front of the Senate said 'an internet search for pornography returned 19000000 hits'. This is the type of misleading 'facts' that will be culled from the data and abused. Do your own search for pornography and take a look at the first few urls returned.
3) I think the DOJs real purpose here is to highlight some statistics such as '80% of all searches' contains a 'dirty' keyword -- obviously filters cant work. Or "we discovered 1800 searches of 8 year old sex -- these keywords were obviously that of a pedophile'
4) From the motion other search engines other than google have already complied with the earlier subpeona.
5) Initially DOJ wanted ALL URLS in googles database. After 'lengthy negotiations' DOJ modified their request to just one-million random urls. How can the url names possibly be useful?
In light of the other CmdrTaco story, how do I communicate this typo to 'ScuttleMonkey'. He has no email. What is the proper way to notify of an error so it can be fixed?
I thought Vista was supposed to be Microsofts opportunity to design in security from the ground up. However, the WMF vunerability impacted the current Beta Vista and a patch was released. Why hasn't a more thorough security audit been performed on Vista so it can be more secure? How much legacy code is included in Vista? Originally Bill Gates touted Longhorn as mostly new code.
From a long term view, I think these companies are making a deal with the devil. Any country as repressive as China or Iran will freeze out foreign businesses, perhaps even seize their assets, when they feel it suites them. That time is not now though so MS or the US auto industry or whomever can delude themselves that getting a foot in the door will be their future growth.
I thought TFA said the Fantasy Leagues are paying for the stats. It was the MLB Players Association who transferred/sold the rights to the MLB. Now the MLB decided they would no longer sell the info.
The other saying you mention is a 'A chink in the armor'.