Even if users can't turn it off, a message to the effect that throttling has been engaged to save a weak battery would have gone a long way to making this a complete non-issue.
I think they'd need to find something more targeted than just interfering with testosterone production. That hormone does a lot of other desirable things besides generate baby seed.
True. But our TLAs have made a huge security theater show about sensitive technology and intelligence that are largely ineffective. Advanced technology falling into the hands of the bad guys? Someone must pay! Nvidia just doesn't want to be that somebody. And as long as they have a rule in place, they can demonstrate having made an effort to stop the problem.
That's possible. That might also have been the reason for Sony to eliminate the PS3 'Other OS' function. Too many cheap and powerful devices were being clustered together in third world countries and used for who-knows-what. The US Gov't contacts them (or Nvidia) and threatens unmentionable retribution unless they keep these out of the hands of Iran, the Norks or whoever.
some out-of-the box solution that may turn out to be vastly more opportune in the long run
Or not. There are reasons that mature industries use standard hardware and construction techniques rather than trying to optimize every design. You want the best houses possible or something unique? We bring in a structural engineer to work out a custom design. Most houses are built with 2x4s, 16 inches on center. Because it works well enough and we can hire guys standing in front of the Home Depot entrance to get it done.
Everybody likes to think that their job falls into the 'creative' category. In point of fact, most are not. And management's job is to keep special snowflakes from getting upset when confronted with this fact.
It just seems so dumb when compared to, say, selling 20 bitcoins for US dollars, putting the money in a bank, and then getting a debit and/or credit card.
My reading of TFA leads me to believe that this is exactly what WaveCrest was doing. They were handling the Bitcoin to currency conversion and then loading the (Visa) debit cards with this currency.
I guess we will have to wait and see exactly which rule Visa claims WaveCrest violated.
"I will fully pay my mortgage this year, because of the tax cuts, my mortgage won't be deductible next year, so I'm paying it now".
That's state and local property taxes, not the mortgage. Local taxes will no longer be deductible like they once were. Mortgages (the interest) haven't been deductible for many years. Some people handle the payment of taxes on their own. Either because they have no mortgage or their mortgage terms allow them to do so (pretty risky on the part of the mortgage company, so it's rare).
Poor people owe money. They owe more money if suddenly a dollar is worth more
Yes. But wages are 'sticky'. It's difficult to negotiate a raise during a time of inflation. So wage earners lose out in terms of real earning power. On the other hand, it's even more difficult to negotiate a wage cut during times of deflation. So, automatic raises in terms of actual wealth.
Guess which situation the investor class fears the most.
Like writing a new screenplay. Most writers are working as baristas in Los Angeles, still plugging away at their first salable script. If you want a real 'creative' job, you've got to handle the consequences of your writer's block on your own.
Then the incumbent ISPs would shit themselves and have Congress outlaw it. Never mind that they have no intention of ever serving these customers. The REA sort of snuck up on investor owned utilities. It opened the door for alternative organizational structures such as public utilities. They won't let this happen to them again.
I'm surprised that hardware level stuff like this doesn't have a BIOS level utility for reading serial numbers, configuring hardware, etc. Or their own little HP support s/w partition.
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We need to start importing our disasters from China instead of producing them domestically. I'm off to Costco to pick up a case right now.
This.
Even if users can't turn it off, a message to the effect that throttling has been engaged to save a weak battery would have gone a long way to making this a complete non-issue.
I think they'd need to find something more targeted than just interfering with testosterone production. That hormone does a lot of other desirable things besides generate baby seed.
7800 terrorists went free? 7800 deals for pot were consummated? Or 7800 sets of hot nude pics were not drooled over by FBI agents?
might not be deterred by a license clause.
True. But our TLAs have made a huge security theater show about sensitive technology and intelligence that are largely ineffective. Advanced technology falling into the hands of the bad guys? Someone must pay! Nvidia just doesn't want to be that somebody. And as long as they have a rule in place, they can demonstrate having made an effort to stop the problem.
ever notice how about 90% of hat wearers are zealots?
Nope. That never occurred to me. [tips fedora]
computers
Of course not. That's what phones are for. I make phone calls with my refrigerator.
That's possible. That might also have been the reason for Sony to eliminate the PS3 'Other OS' function. Too many cheap and powerful devices were being clustered together in third world countries and used for who-knows-what. The US Gov't contacts them (or Nvidia) and threatens unmentionable retribution unless they keep these out of the hands of Iran, the Norks or whoever.
It's the difference between negligence and policy.
Policy just demonstrates intent. And that will just make it worse for California.
And it's quite possible sovereign immunity will lead to a dismissal anyway.
Or the case will be heard in a federal court. I'll bet the Kansas District Court would love to drag California in front of their judge.
but you just can't sue a state for not wanting to spend money
You can if your kid's school district doesn't get enough money. Even if you can't demonstrate any damages to your kid.
You can also sue if the state screws up and releases an inmate early, causing you subsequent harm.
some out-of-the box solution that may turn out to be vastly more opportune in the long run
Or not. There are reasons that mature industries use standard hardware and construction techniques rather than trying to optimize every design. You want the best houses possible or something unique? We bring in a structural engineer to work out a custom design. Most houses are built with 2x4s, 16 inches on center. Because it works well enough and we can hire guys standing in front of the Home Depot entrance to get it done.
Everybody likes to think that their job falls into the 'creative' category. In point of fact, most are not. And management's job is to keep special snowflakes from getting upset when confronted with this fact.
I expect that Finch's family will be seeking some sort of settlement from California for letting the little twerp out early.
It just seems so dumb when compared to, say, selling 20 bitcoins for US dollars, putting the money in a bank, and then getting a debit and/or credit card.
My reading of TFA leads me to believe that this is exactly what WaveCrest was doing. They were handling the Bitcoin to currency conversion and then loading the (Visa) debit cards with this currency.
I guess we will have to wait and see exactly which rule Visa claims WaveCrest violated.
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So, descendant from the Armenians.
"I will fully pay my mortgage this year, because of the tax cuts, my mortgage won't be deductible next year, so I'm paying it now".
That's state and local property taxes, not the mortgage. Local taxes will no longer be deductible like they once were. Mortgages (the interest) haven't been deductible for many years. Some people handle the payment of taxes on their own. Either because they have no mortgage or their mortgage terms allow them to do so (pretty risky on the part of the mortgage company, so it's rare).
Poor people owe money. They owe more money if suddenly a dollar is worth more
Yes. But wages are 'sticky'. It's difficult to negotiate a raise during a time of inflation. So wage earners lose out in terms of real earning power. On the other hand, it's even more difficult to negotiate a wage cut during times of deflation. So, automatic raises in terms of actual wealth.
Guess which situation the investor class fears the most.
after they passed an RFA
You said something about starting one. That's a long way and a lot of political contributions from actually getting it passed.
we should demand
How much money do you have? You can demand all you want. But that's not the way to bet on Capitol Hill.
Nobody is being told that they _have_ to comply with anything. It's just a precondition for receiving a contract from the state.
Like writing a new screenplay. Most writers are working as baristas in Los Angeles, still plugging away at their first salable script. If you want a real 'creative' job, you've got to handle the consequences of your writer's block on your own.
If we started a Rural Fibre Act,
Then the incumbent ISPs would shit themselves and have Congress outlaw it. Never mind that they have no intention of ever serving these customers. The REA sort of snuck up on investor owned utilities. It opened the door for alternative organizational structures such as public utilities. They won't let this happen to them again.
~{po ~poz~ppo\anks for hanging up the phone, dear.
Notice how many of these models are also "Pro" series
They will be re-naming this the "Doh!" series.
I'm surprised that hardware level stuff like this doesn't have a BIOS level utility for reading serial numbers, configuring hardware, etc. Or their own little HP support s/w partition.
So, five days ago?