This probably isn't a nuclear detonation, since they would be instantly detected, due to the huge flash created. Back in the 80s, we had satellite technology to detect nuclear explosions. Don't you think we have it now?
Thing is, with unbalanced, asymmetrical distributions, things go screwy. For example, say we have 3 people, A, B, and C. A has a value of 1, B has a value of 2, and C has a value of 100. (1+2+100)/2 = 51.5. That means that 66% of people are worse than arithmatic mean. This is feasibly possible, because we are not polling the general population, but a certain subgroup, which generally has no computer skills;)
Any idea when Microsoft will be file an injunction to stop SP2Torrent from distributing SP2? Its probably not possible, due to the system of BitTorrent unless they take down all trackers, and there are bound to be some underground.
The judicial system has gotten WAY out of whack. It was bad when Mitnick (Free Kevin!) was tried, but this is just ridiculous. 18 to 36 months for doing nothing significant. Does anyone else think this is lunacy?
I just realized some potential usage for this. This is sorta like a projector version of NASA's Mission Control screen. Could they be invisioning a portable SAC "mobile base" in case the country is attacked and Camp David was not secure?
Is this what American corporations are doing nowadays?
This monstrous waste of money is pathetically useless. I'd prefer that they actually did something USEFUL.
I highly doubt that the author of this article will keep his job, when a while ago, a Microsoft employee >a href='http://www.macnn.com/news/21786'>got fired for taking pictures of shipments of Macs
1) The double-click patent was a joke. It only applies to PDAs IIRC.
2) It does? I don't recall that middle clicking opened a folder in the same window. I don't even think i does anything for that matter in Windows.
Remember, the point is for the average Windows user to be able to figure out how to use it almost instantaneously (from past experience, for example) It doesn't need to be EXACTLY the same, just familiar.
There shouldn't be such an outcry over this. People are accustomed to things such as double-clicking (OOPS, VIOLATED A PATENT) and other parts of Windows. To ease the transfer from Windows to Linux, the GNOME team should at least create an option to disable it.
There is no way in hell that the U.S. would agree to this. America is highly dependent on encryption on a ridiculous scale. If someone wiped all of the encryption keys at the NSA, most important military traffic would die. The {CI|NS|DI}A would either cheat at it, or reject it outright.
The thing is, it isn't an abuse when you waive your right to privacy. By signing that contract, you waive all rights you have to privacy from the company. It also takes away your right to sue, press charges, etc.
The providers have a TOS that you sign to get service. If you sign it, you allow them to log everything you do with their network, when you turn on your phone, who you call, a recording of the call, text messages, internet access (using mMode and such), and more.
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MOAB. Massive Ordanance Aerial Burst. Read all about it.
This probably isn't a nuclear detonation, since they would be instantly detected, due to the huge flash created. Back in the 80s, we had satellite technology to detect nuclear explosions. Don't you think we have it now?
I wonder what would happen when "U'liq M'Diq" gets half a million votes (Shamelessly stolen from SNL)
Time shifting (recording something for later playback) is PERFECTLY legal. Read the wikipedia article, you stupid idiots :o
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-b0lt
Thing is, with unbalanced, asymmetrical distributions, things go screwy. For example, say we have 3 people, A, B, and C. A has a value of 1, B has a value of 2, and C has a value of 100. (1+2+100)/2 = 51.5. That means that 66% of people are worse than arithmatic mean. This is feasibly possible, because we are not polling the general population, but a certain subgroup, which generally has no computer skills ;)
-b0lt
Any idea when Microsoft will be file an injunction to stop SP2Torrent from distributing SP2? Its probably not possible, due to the system of BitTorrent unless they take down all trackers, and there are bound to be some underground.
The judicial system has gotten WAY out of whack. It was bad when Mitnick (Free Kevin!) was tried, but this is just ridiculous. 18 to 36 months for doing nothing significant. Does anyone else think this is lunacy?
I was referring to Philips (which I actually think is a European company)
I just realized some potential usage for this. This is sorta like a projector version of NASA's Mission Control screen. Could they be invisioning a portable SAC "mobile base" in case the country is attacked and Camp David was not secure?
Is this what American corporations are doing nowadays? This monstrous waste of money is pathetically useless. I'd prefer that they actually did something USEFUL.
Sorry, the link is this
I highly doubt that the author of this article will keep his job, when a while ago, a Microsoft employee >a href='http://www.macnn.com/news/21786'>got fired for taking pictures of shipments of Macs
Easy to use, easy to debug, easy to understand, powerful. Isn't this good enough?
1) Hehe
2) No, I meant Windows. It doesn't do that in Windows.
1) The double-click patent was a joke. It only applies to PDAs IIRC. 2) It does? I don't recall that middle clicking opened a folder in the same window. I don't even think i does anything for that matter in Windows. Remember, the point is for the average Windows user to be able to figure out how to use it almost instantaneously (from past experience, for example) It doesn't need to be EXACTLY the same, just familiar.
There shouldn't be such an outcry over this. People are accustomed to things such as double-clicking (OOPS, VIOLATED A PATENT) and other parts of Windows. To ease the transfer from Windows to Linux, the GNOME team should at least create an option to disable it.
1. Isn't this a screwed up N-GAGE, the terminal abortion that happened a while ago?
2. What if someone bluejacks my Hammerfall into some Eminem, or other rap SHIT? Strongly worded, but I absolutely detest (c)rap.
There is no way in hell that the U.S. would agree to this. America is highly dependent on encryption on a ridiculous scale. If someone wiped all of the encryption keys at the NSA, most important military traffic would die. The {CI|NS|DI}A would either cheat at it, or reject it outright.
This shows what happens when bureaucracy gets a hold of power. What's next? Banning oxygen, since its a flame hazard?
MSBlast, Welchia, CodeRed, etc, and also its a monopolistically evil company
If you waive your rights, you have no rights.
The thing is, it isn't an abuse when you waive your right to privacy. By signing that contract, you waive all rights you have to privacy from the company. It also takes away your right to sue, press charges, etc.
The providers have a TOS that you sign to get service. If you sign it, you allow them to log everything you do with their network, when you turn on your phone, who you call, a recording of the call, text messages, internet access (using mMode and such), and more.