Considering that these are people who get lost when a desktop shortcut vanishes - "who deleted solitaire?"
They dont have to think about where files get saved to anymore - they dont even have to think about what app they used to create it - the desktop tools find it for them and all they do is click the web link.
I also use Google desktop search (and Lookout), but google will be far better when they allow us to choose our own file extensions to search.
These days when searching for stuff you get a huge percentage of blog entries as opposed to legitimate* information. Not saying that blogs are bad, it's just that for a pure text based search it really raises the signal to noise ratio.
Say something like video card doom3 - gets 600k hits, whereas
video card doom3 -forums gets 333k
Blogs are useful, but I'll be glad when google separates them from the normal search results.
Not kidding either.
In year 9 I got into the schools first 'computing' subject. Our teacher Mr Parker gave us a large picture of a computer on a cardboard printout (someone actually sold these things!) and we spent a couple of lessons going through it. Even though he made us press the 'on' picture, each time we used it I knew it would be cool when we got to play with the real thing.
After that it was BASIC programming on punched cards (posted out to Angle Park) - get your list of errors the next week and debug.
By the end of the term I and a couple of others were privelaged enough to be allowed to type in basic programs from a magazine into the schools one compter (an osborne I think).
I still think my kids dont believe me when I tell them this though:)
... if they aren't careful with their draconian rules then they will end up like Australia.
I can say that because I live here, and I am extremely embarrased when yet another stupid law gets passed, which doesn't do anything at all - except make the lawmakers (and its citizens) look dumb.
The point is that information is not always shared in the way we think it will be shared - whenever there is a human contact in the process, then there is the chance that your details will be made public. It might a postman, your ex-wife, a workmate, etc.
You never really know when your details are made available to the spammers, but more often than not it is a 'harmless' passing on of details, that does the damage.
My postman is such a putz - ever since I subscribed to the 'slashdot postal catalogue', he has [rather cunningly] worked out that I read slashdot.
Now, since that my address is 1 Aardvark Avenue, Australia; I am the first person that gets his mail delivered off the truck.
So just as I go out the door on my way to work, he drives up - delivers my mail (very dramatically) and yells "FIRST POST"... then he drives off laughing like an idiot - it is very annoying and I would like it to stop - can anyone give me some advice?
So they can let phones on planes - big deal. Exactly how is this different:
'some wanker talking loudly to the person next to them'
'some wanker talking loudly to a person on the phone'
That's right - there is stuff all difference. People use phones (rudely sometimes), but so what! If they are a loud, rude person then they will be loud and rude no matter what technology you limit them to.
I hardly ever use my mobile, but on a plane I imagine it would be really useful (Hi Honey - I'll be in late, or booking rooms or whatever)
Ha - they are busted now, and its good for the world to see that it *is* a small group of crackpots [my opinon].
But I think this would be typical to other areas in life (letters to the editor, complaining about service) - most people (me included) whinge and complain about things but never do anything about it.
It really is true that the squeaky wheel gets the grease, and actually doing something can get things changed [for better or worse]
Don't panic - this in 10-20 years time. If we are still fucking around reinventing the wheel (scripts, repeated processes, crappy hardware, patching CRAP software, etc.. then I will be amazed, and dissappointed.
It just means we will be doing other IT related stuff.
This big group will be able to use 'innovative' patents like icons, one click shopping, etc; whereas small software developers (shareware authors will have to pay royalties to do the same thing.
What an absolute crock of shit. As another poster pointed out it is a complete perversion of the original intent of the patent system.
I like this idea - I dont really care if Segway is the best method but its great that researchers (and hobbiests if the price goes down) can use a simple building block.
Anything that gets robots out to the consumer is good - I am still suprised that robots have taken such a lot time to be sellable. I want my drink retrieving, vaccuum cleaning, walking, talking robot - Damnit!!
Slashdot Mirror
This week... Rob Schneider is the carrrot.
Coming next...
Rob Schneider is dupe-de-dupe-dupe-do-do-dupe
(Cant remember where I saw this but it was pretty funny)
this is especially useful for home users.
Considering that these are people who get lost when a desktop shortcut vanishes - "who deleted solitaire?"
They dont have to think about where files get saved to anymore - they dont even have to think about what app they used to create it - the desktop tools find it for them and all they do is click the web link.
I also use Google desktop search (and Lookout), but google will be far better when they allow us to choose our own file extensions to search.
These days when searching for stuff you get a huge percentage of blog entries as opposed to legitimate* information. Not saying that blogs are bad, it's just that for a pure text based search it really raises the signal to noise ratio.
Say something like video card doom3 - gets 600k hits, whereas
video card doom3 -forums gets 333k
Blogs are useful, but I'll be glad when google separates them from the normal search results.
* as legitimate as is possible on the net anyway
Not kidding either.
:)
In year 9 I got into the schools first 'computing' subject. Our teacher Mr Parker gave us a large picture of a computer on a cardboard printout (someone actually sold these things!) and we spent a couple of lessons going through it. Even though he made us press the 'on' picture, each time we used it I knew it would be cool when we got to play with the real thing.
After that it was BASIC programming on punched cards (posted out to Angle Park) - get your list of errors the next week and debug.
By the end of the term I and a couple of others were privelaged enough to be allowed to type in basic programs from a magazine into the schools one compter (an osborne I think).
I still think my kids dont believe me when I tell them this though
It isn't even supplier resistance - they simply cannot get it implemented in time.
Walmarts great 'do as we say - sell for the price we say - dont be late - fuck you in general' policy may just be a little too oppresive after all.
It would be good if the suppliers could get a little more power back because of this.
... if they aren't careful with their draconian rules then they will end up like Australia.
I can say that because I live here, and I am extremely embarrased when yet another stupid law gets passed, which doesn't do anything at all - except make the lawmakers (and its citizens) look dumb.
hey, this was a joke (ok - a bad one)
The point is that information is not always shared in the way we think it will be shared - whenever there is a human contact in the process, then there is the chance that your details will be made public. It might a postman, your ex-wife, a workmate, etc.
You never really know when your details are made available to the spammers, but more often than not it is a 'harmless' passing on of details, that does the damage.
My postman is such a putz - ever since I subscribed to the 'slashdot postal catalogue', he has [rather cunningly] worked out that I read slashdot.
... then he drives off laughing like an idiot - it is very annoying and I would like it to stop - can anyone give me some advice?
Now, since that my address is 1 Aardvark Avenue, Australia; I am the first person that gets his mail delivered off the truck.
So just as I go out the door on my way to work, he drives up - delivers my mail (very dramatically) and yells "FIRST POST"
Now this is how it is supposed to be done. Make them pay monetarily.
It has always puzzled me that crimes where the criminals make lots of profit, somehow get to keep that profit when they get caught and go to jail.
Surely a better deterent would be - you lose *all* the gross money you made from this illegal venture PLUS 50% (or $25,000 - which ever is more).
But then IANAL although if there are any lawyers out there, I'd love to know the reasoning why this cannot happen.
So they can let phones on planes - big deal. Exactly how is this different:
'some wanker talking loudly to the person next to them'
'some wanker talking loudly to a person on the phone'
That's right - there is stuff all difference. People use phones (rudely sometimes), but so what! If they are a loud, rude person then they will be loud and rude no matter what technology you limit them to.
I hardly ever use my mobile, but on a plane I imagine it would be really useful (Hi Honey - I'll be in late, or booking rooms or whatever)
oh, alright - you got me...
You see - this is exactly the sort of shit that stopped me getting into mensa!
Seriously though - I am left handed, but I don't have autism, dyslexia or schizophrenia (nor am I a member of Mensa unforunately).
My grandpa was also left handed, but in those days the 'teachers' beat him with a strap every time he used his left hand until he became right handed.
Ha - they are busted now, and its good for the world to see that it *is* a small group of crackpots [my opinon].
But I think this would be typical to other areas in life (letters to the editor, complaining about service) - most people (me included) whinge and complain about things but never do anything about it.
It really is true that the squeaky wheel gets the grease, and actually doing something can get things changed [for better or worse]
Don't panic - this in 10-20 years time. If we are still fucking around reinventing the wheel (scripts, repeated processes, crappy hardware, patching CRAP software, etc.. then I will be amazed, and dissappointed.
It just means we will be doing other IT related stuff.
Well, with a username like yours, I'm not suprised you dont have the space to keep the logs :)
Yes, but surely they'll get him on other charges (hacking, spying, whatever..).
sorry, you lost me...
Are you saying that chocolate doesnt exist, or that only ex-homeless people in donated houses are allowed to eat chocolate.
Thanks.
(PS - I dont read these forums much so please email your explanation to jon@AOL.com )
I've been a shareware developer for the last 4 years and I earn about 10cents an hour on average.
It isnt much, but then I dont do any advertising, and it is fun to do.
This big group will be able to use 'innovative' patents like icons, one click shopping, etc; whereas small software developers (shareware authors will have to pay royalties to do the same thing.
What an absolute crock of shit. As another poster pointed out it is a complete perversion of the original intent of the patent system.
Well - I for one - do NOT welcome your Texan Overload
(and it isnt just thugs from a competing toy chain), then we should be pretty nervous.
I was going to go for a first post, but now I am too scared to try!
The IMDB site looks suspect - it has been tricked before ..
'GNAA' style movies have appeared there, and all the article links point to the one spot.
I would love to see a DOOM movie - I've only been waiting about 12 years now, but one day I hope it will come out...
I sure hope they include data like:
... NO THANKS!
- my toothpaste preference
- whether or not I brush 'correctly'
- the tardiness of my payments to the dentist
This is like a dream come true - having data imbedded into my FUCKING HEAD which drones can access at their will
These things have a scientific name in meatspace - they're known as "wives". ::ducks:: :)
:)
No - I meant the model with a mute button, and 'dont remind me again' checkbox
I like this idea - I dont really care if Segway is the best method but its great that researchers (and hobbiests if the price goes down) can use a simple building block.
Anything that gets robots out to the consumer is good - I am still suprised that robots have taken such a lot time to be sellable. I want my drink retrieving, vaccuum cleaning, walking, talking robot - Damnit!!