Well...I'm sure it will go out with a bang...we should have a lot of questions answered for the second half of this season. Maybe we will even see a cameo of Mulder towards the end...or is that just hopeful?
I'm not old...and I know about Linux. But you do have a good point about the lack of young people in the hobby. However, think of the older guys as mentors...the know A LOT. Join a club, if your not already in one, pick out an older person that knows about the hobby, and get every last tidbit of information out of them...that's why they are there. KB3GBA/AE
You have a good point...the tests and equipment costs can be intimidating. However, the cool thing about amatuer radio is that is has been designed for everyone. The tests are actually simple enought that young kids can pass them with the appropriate amount of studying...alls it takes is a good memory, and a keen ear (for the code part). As everyone does...start with the Technician Exam (Element 1) and go from there. It is 35 questions (I think) of FCC rules, operating courtesy, and basic electronics knowledge...cake! That will get you started with priveleges on all frequencies 6 meters and up, with all modes available. If you have fun with that, take the time and go for general and extra, the morse code is really interesting to learn.
As for equipment, start out with the used stuff. There is plenty out there, check the obvious sources such as e-bay. If you get a technicians license you will probably want to start our on 2 meter FM, so look around for a little mobile transciever and put it in your car, or get a power supply and put it in your house. A magnetic mount antenna can be purchased new for about $20, and you're on the air. Surf around the local repeaters and talk to other hams and start getting involved with a local club. It can really be a lot of fun and a good learning experience.
I rarely see any Outlook virii where I work. Although, we are such a large company so we have a crack IT team. I received a notice that they were pushing the extra.dat file for McAffee before I even saw the slashdot post. Also, I never received *anything* in my inbox, so yes, you are correct that good filtering on the exchange server helps...a lot!
A friend of mine once had a package shipped from Harrisburg, PA to Lancaster, PA which is about a 30 minute drive, mostly highway. Anyhow, we tracked the package via their website when we were wondering why it did not arrive the next day. Turns out, they shipped it via Massachusetts. Yeah, from PA to PA via MA. That makes NO sense whatsoever.
NO, NO, NO. You are right! Don't give up your fight. The reason that insurance exists in the first place is to secure un-replaceable items (i.e. an antique or valueable piece of art that does NOT have a replacement). Unfortunately, insurance has become a means to financially back any old item, at least in the shipping world. I think your packages were mistreated. I'm don't care what methods the shipping company uses to move packages, but by buying their service, you are making an implied agreement that they will get your package from point A to point B UNHARMED! Don't listen to most of these posts, your packages were fine and, again, you were mistreated. Take them to small claims court. SUE! SUE! SUE! Really, I'm appaled and this is completely un-called for.
Go to the nearest UPS office, or location, talk to a face, not just a voice or a computer. Let them know you are upset! Let, them see your glaring eyes and red face when they tell you, "There's nothing I can do." If you yell loud enough, things will get done. Keep up your fight! Don't let the pessimistic/. posts get you down, you can win this thing.
What has happened to business these days? What ever happened to the "deal" that was based on a handshake? What ever happened to doing business face-to-face?
"...so it will be more worthwhile for a retail outlet to buy this and provide free unlocking services to their customers."
Don't the retail outlets want to sell the higher clocked Athlons? Isn't that the idea behind the whole clock locking strategy? Anyway, kudos on coming up with the method, seems easier than the way TomsHardware did it.
If the penny a page theory were a reality, would web designers make their sites have more pages, in other words, split their information into multiple pages, or would they economize their sites by packing a lot of information in one page to save their customers money? I'm sure their is a happy medium, where the customer is satisfied by the amount of info they get before they hit the "next" button, and the company that provides the information is getting enough money. Also, it would make a lot of sense to include the ISP in all of this too, or create an organization to make sure that everyone gets web access. Imagine the interenet worked like this:
1. An organization monitors how many pages you download and charges you $0.01/per page. 2. Of the money they collect, they keep just enough to allow them to provide the internet connection, the rest goes to the websites who are providing content. 3. Net access is free to the end user, you ONLY have to pay the $0.01/per page fee.
I think that would make a lot more sense, and maybe even allow EVERYONE to have broadband access because websites would pour more money into internet infrastructure (the faster you download pages, the more money they get). Unfortunately, a business model like this will never happen because we are rooted to our current ideas. At least it will not happen over night.
Don't buy the music. Remember, while we may be able to vote in elections every 2-4 years, we vote daily with our money. If they don't have your money, the labels will (probably) be smart enough to stop pulling this kind of stunt.
I love this quote from the page that lists the broken CD's. If everyone would just stop purchasing RIAA backed music, then the RIAA would blame their loss of revenues on mp3's and the internet, giving them a bigger reason to create "better" encryption schemes and create a larger MONOPOLY on the music business.
There are plenty of regulators out there that are in little 3 pin packages (voltage in, voltage out, ground). Their sole purpose is to convert on DC voltage to another. Now, I don't know much about the current capability of these things but I'm sure that with a proper heat sink they can drive a fairly large load.
Most automobiles use a standard called CAN (Controller Area Network) to report things such as ABS status, mileage, etc. All of these things are thrown out onto a two wire differential bus. I actually did my senior project using an 8051 microcontroller to interface with a CAN controller and display data from different engine parameters on an LCD. We used a dummy ECM (Engine Control Module) to spit out random data for testing. I'm sure it would be just as easy to design something for X86 architecture as well. The problem would be getting ahold of the development tools for the CAN controller, and a spare ECM to do testing. Also, the ECM takes an unheard of amount of power because there is a power spike when it turns on so you need a very large power supply to supply that spike.
Microsoft has a stupid proprietary browser and a stupid proprietary site.
How proprietary is it when about 90% of the user base can view the site and use their browser? Wouldn't you say that the other 10% is the proprietary stuff? Especially when the other browsers can't render the w3c standard that they claim their site complies to. Just a thought to ponder over.
I think the computers were the ONLY electrical thing they had in the village period. The article gave me the impression that the generators were set up for that sole purpose. So, you said it pretty good...there is nothing to interfere with!
Microsoft to Nepalese School: Are those OS's licensed? You are due for an audit.
OK, I would like to say that 15 computers isn't too bad. I bet there are some inner city US schools that would like to have that many PC's. The high school that I went to in small town Columbia, PA, was lucky to have that many PC's. Certain members of our wise school board did not think it was necessary to spend money on technology because, "they didn't have computers when they went to school and they still turned out OK." Rather, the basketball team got new uniforms...EVERY YEAR.
Anyway, I think what this guy did is great. I mean, he started his own high school and now he is taking the initiative to make something of it. I hope they can get a good net connection. There has got to be a satellite broadband company out there that is not too stingy to donate one connection. Hey, its a tax write off too!
We are constantly seeing stories of people who are pulling neighborhood resources together to get networks going. I think this is great, but I also think that these people are pretty lucky to live in such good neighborhoods as well. I could never have such a luxury because my neighborhood is really not well suited for the task. I live in a small neighborhood that is borderline suburbia, and is very close to a lower income neighborhood, I doubt it would be easy to pull resources in my situation. However, I guess that is the big trick, along with securing the high speed pipe. Also, this person is lucky to have a common community owned building to store the equipment which gives a sense of community ownership to the network.
This is a *GREAT* comment. Please mod this up, it is worth it even though it was posted AC. It's a lot better than the standard, "Hey, look how fast I can run Diablo II now!" comments.
Anyway, by committees do you mean standards organizations similar to IEEE groups? I completely agree with that point, it would really help to get the research moving along. Unfortunately, I think many of the IC manufacturers are too worried about squeezing every last cent out of their current technologies before they put the newer technologies on the market. Really, there is no rush to market new technologies as long as they are still making money, and people are happy with the current products. That is what often cause the technology to stay behind closed doors for longer. A standards committee could help get things to market more quickly???
To solve the circular routing problem, each message would have to have some sort of message ID, so that once it reaches the base station it can be deleted if multiple base stations have received it. It seems like the article takes the standpoint that only one message chain is created, when in reality, an almost infinite amount of chains could be created depending on the number of phones within reception of each other.
The phones would need to have the ability to get confirmation of message delivery. That way, the phone would first try to send a message via route A, then route B, until it gets confirmation. It would also need to be able to determine if a certain route is a dead end, meaning the last phone in the chain can not relay the message any further. Delivery confirmation could be sent backwards, along the same route that the message used assuming all the chain links are still in place.
You beat me to this point...Also, during an emergency, battery life could be very crucial. If the system does come back on-line, you might be out of luck if you really needed to talk to someone and your battery was dead.
Also, maybe there could be a way that the system could be thrown into an emergency state to preserve batter life. In other words, there could be a way to get messages to the local 911 dispatcher. If a certain number of 911 requests are detected by a single phone, then that phone can send out a message that switches all the other phones into an emergency mode, in which case only high priority messages are allowed through.
Doesn't DTMF mean "Dual Tone Multi Frequency"? Hence, you are missing some frequencies. One DTMF code is actually several frequencies overlayed.
Also, they were made to be very obscure so that a human voice could not duplicate them and hence inadvertantly dial a telephone just by singing into the receiver. I think that is an explanation I read once.
Don't check your number. They could be going directly to a database and you could end up being called by all types of telemarketers. Hey, its a possibility.
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Well...I'm sure it will go out with a bang...we should have a lot of questions answered for the second half of this season. Maybe we will even see a cameo of Mulder towards the end...or is that just hopeful?
I'm sure that within the company it is very easy to see what is sent external and by whom.
However, I think I remember reading this somewhere else before...and it does seem like a hoax.
I'm not old...and I know about Linux. But you do have a good point about the lack of young people in the hobby. However, think of the older guys as mentors...the know A LOT. Join a club, if your not already in one, pick out an older person that knows about the hobby, and get every last tidbit of information out of them...that's why they are there. KB3GBA/AE
You have a good point...the tests and equipment costs can be intimidating. However, the cool thing about amatuer radio is that is has been designed for everyone. The tests are actually simple enought that young kids can pass them with the appropriate amount of studying...alls it takes is a good memory, and a keen ear (for the code part). As everyone does...start with the Technician Exam (Element 1) and go from there. It is 35 questions (I think) of FCC rules, operating courtesy, and basic electronics knowledge...cake! That will get you started with priveleges on all frequencies 6 meters and up, with all modes available. If you have fun with that, take the time and go for general and extra, the morse code is really interesting to learn.
As for equipment, start out with the used stuff. There is plenty out there, check the obvious sources such as e-bay. If you get a technicians license you will probably want to start our on 2 meter FM, so look around for a little mobile transciever and put it in your car, or get a power supply and put it in your house. A magnetic mount antenna can be purchased new for about $20, and you're on the air. Surf around the local repeaters and talk to other hams and start getting involved with a local club. It can really be a lot of fun and a good learning experience.
I rarely see any Outlook virii where I work. Although, we are such a large company so we have a crack IT team. I received a notice that they were pushing the extra.dat file for McAffee before I even saw the slashdot post. Also, I never received *anything* in my inbox, so yes, you are correct that good filtering on the exchange server helps...a lot!
A friend of mine once had a package shipped from Harrisburg, PA to Lancaster, PA which is about a 30 minute drive, mostly highway. Anyhow, we tracked the package via their website when we were wondering why it did not arrive the next day. Turns out, they shipped it via Massachusetts. Yeah, from PA to PA via MA. That makes NO sense whatsoever.
NO, NO, NO. You are right! Don't give up your fight. The reason that insurance exists in the first place is to secure un-replaceable items (i.e. an antique or valueable piece of art that does NOT have a replacement). Unfortunately, insurance has become a means to financially back any old item, at least in the shipping world. I think your packages were mistreated. I'm don't care what methods the shipping company uses to move packages, but by buying their service, you are making an implied agreement that they will get your package from point A to point B UNHARMED! Don't listen to most of these posts, your packages were fine and, again, you were mistreated. Take them to small claims court. SUE! SUE! SUE! Really, I'm appaled and this is completely un-called for.
/. posts get you down, you can win this thing.
Go to the nearest UPS office, or location, talk to a face, not just a voice or a computer. Let them know you are upset! Let, them see your glaring eyes and red face when they tell you, "There's nothing I can do." If you yell loud enough, things will get done. Keep up your fight! Don't let the pessimistic
What has happened to business these days? What ever happened to the "deal" that was based on a handshake? What ever happened to doing business face-to-face?
Well, they represent the record labels. And isn't the RIAA a consortium of record labels, so, therefore, they support themselves.
If the penny a page theory were a reality, would web designers make their sites have more pages, in other words, split their information into multiple pages, or would they economize their sites by packing a lot of information in one page to save their customers money? I'm sure their is a happy medium, where the customer is satisfied by the amount of info they get before they hit the "next" button, and the company that provides the information is getting enough money. Also, it would make a lot of sense to include the ISP in all of this too, or create an organization to make sure that everyone gets web access. Imagine the interenet worked like this:
1. An organization monitors how many pages you download and charges you $0.01/per page.
2. Of the money they collect, they keep just enough to allow them to provide the internet connection, the rest goes to the websites who are providing content.
3. Net access is free to the end user, you ONLY have to pay the $0.01/per page fee.
I think that would make a lot more sense, and maybe even allow EVERYONE to have broadband access because websites would pour more money into internet infrastructure (the faster you download pages, the more money they get). Unfortunately, a business model like this will never happen because we are rooted to our current ideas. At least it will not happen over night.
There are plenty of regulators out there that are in little 3 pin packages (voltage in, voltage out, ground). Their sole purpose is to convert on DC voltage to another. Now, I don't know much about the current capability of these things but I'm sure that with a proper heat sink they can drive a fairly large load.
CAN!
Most automobiles use a standard called CAN (Controller Area Network) to report things such as ABS status, mileage, etc. All of these things are thrown out onto a two wire differential bus. I actually did my senior project using an 8051 microcontroller to interface with a CAN controller and display data from different engine parameters on an LCD. We used a dummy ECM (Engine Control Module) to spit out random data for testing. I'm sure it would be just as easy to design something for X86 architecture as well. The problem would be getting ahold of the development tools for the CAN controller, and a spare ECM to do testing. Also, the ECM takes an unheard of amount of power because there is a power spike when it turns on so you need a very large power supply to supply that spike.
I think the computers were the ONLY electrical thing they had in the village period. The article gave me the impression that the generators were set up for that sole purpose. So, you said it pretty good...there is nothing to interfere with!
OK...here's the troll:
Microsoft to Nepalese School: Are those OS's licensed? You are due for an audit.
OK, I would like to say that 15 computers isn't too bad. I bet there are some inner city US schools that would like to have that many PC's. The high school that I went to in small town Columbia, PA, was lucky to have that many PC's. Certain members of our wise school board did not think it was necessary to spend money on technology because, "they didn't have computers when they went to school and they still turned out OK." Rather, the basketball team got new uniforms...EVERY YEAR.
Anyway, I think what this guy did is great. I mean, he started his own high school and now he is taking the initiative to make something of it. I hope they can get a good net connection. There has got to be a satellite broadband company out there that is not too stingy to donate one connection. Hey, its a tax write off too!
Start linking the individual NAN's together and you have something like an "underground" internet starting.
Who would administer something like that?
Would there be any rules, or would anything be fair game?
It could be a very cool thing as long as it would remain separated from the internet at large, there could be some security issues.
What is the difference between whetstone and dhrystone benchmarks?
We are constantly seeing stories of people who are pulling neighborhood resources together to get networks going. I think this is great, but I also think that these people are pretty lucky to live in such good neighborhoods as well. I could never have such a luxury because my neighborhood is really not well suited for the task. I live in a small neighborhood that is borderline suburbia, and is very close to a lower income neighborhood, I doubt it would be easy to pull resources in my situation. However, I guess that is the big trick, along with securing the high speed pipe. Also, this person is lucky to have a common community owned building to store the equipment which gives a sense of community ownership to the network.
This is a *GREAT* comment. Please mod this up, it is worth it even though it was posted AC. It's a lot better than the standard, "Hey, look how fast I can run Diablo II now!" comments.
Anyway, by committees do you mean standards organizations similar to IEEE groups? I completely agree with that point, it would really help to get the research moving along. Unfortunately, I think many of the IC manufacturers are too worried about squeezing every last cent out of their current technologies before they put the newer technologies on the market. Really, there is no rush to market new technologies as long as they are still making money, and people are happy with the current products. That is what often cause the technology to stay behind closed doors for longer. A standards committee could help get things to market more quickly???
The old standby:
Her: Is that a Cray in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
To solve the circular routing problem, each message would have to have some sort of message ID, so that once it reaches the base station it can be deleted if multiple base stations have received it. It seems like the article takes the standpoint that only one message chain is created, when in reality, an almost infinite amount of chains could be created depending on the number of phones within reception of each other.
The phones would need to have the ability to get confirmation of message delivery. That way, the phone would first try to send a message via route A, then route B, until it gets confirmation. It would also need to be able to determine if a certain route is a dead end, meaning the last phone in the chain can not relay the message any further. Delivery confirmation could be sent backwards, along the same route that the message used assuming all the chain links are still in place.
You beat me to this point...Also, during an emergency, battery life could be very crucial. If the system does come back on-line, you might be out of luck if you really needed to talk to someone and your battery was dead.
Also, maybe there could be a way that the system could be thrown into an emergency state to preserve batter life. In other words, there could be a way to get messages to the local 911 dispatcher. If a certain number of 911 requests are detected by a single phone, then that phone can send out a message that switches all the other phones into an emergency mode, in which case only high priority messages are allowed through.
Doesn't DTMF mean "Dual Tone Multi Frequency"? Hence, you are missing some frequencies. One DTMF code is actually several frequencies overlayed.
Also, they were made to be very obscure so that a human voice could not duplicate them and hence inadvertantly dial a telephone just by singing into the receiver. I think that is an explanation I read once.
Don't check your number. They could be going directly to a database and you could end up being called by all types of telemarketers. Hey, its a possibility.