And just like all crime, all we can do is fight back. We either find the weakness ourselves and fix it, or we find out that a criminal (spammer) found a weakness and we fix it. To sit and do nothing would be really bad (imagine windows XP with all the flaws dating back to windows 3.1):)
They used to call us geeks when we told them we thought those touch-pins were cool! Give it some time, and all the "in-crowders" who called us geeks will be using them.
I guess geeks are just ahead of their time? Bust out the pocket protectors boys, it's time for some brie and fondo:)
Profit is not their core interest? But it is one of their interests? I worked for a bank, and their mission statement that their most important priority was customer service...I am pretty sure the COMPANY's most important priority was making a buck.
A company that wants to make a buck does not qualify as an "evil" organization. Google is a for-profit company - again let's not elevate them to saints because they happen to be popular and have a clean reputation (so far).
Don't get me wrong, I do like the Google search engine and I wish them the best. But I am realistic and do realize they are here to make money - otherwise they wouldn't charge more then the bare minimum needed to keep their servers running and their employees paid at an average level.
I was not very impressed with the ratings of the new processor. While it has a little bit of improvement - you really need to get a completely revamped system (mother board, memory at the minimum - but you want a video card to be able to utilize the new speed). I believe even SATA hard drives had some problems.
Not to mention that the fastest P4 runs at 35 degrees centigrade, while this processor runs at 70 degrees. That is a major problem, imho, for a marginal increase.
Overall, this is not impressive technology. They rushed the material out. I referenced my information from Toms Hardware.
thats why this was a test flight - to help get the kinks and bugs out of the process so they can send three people up (which is required to win the 10 mil prize).
I think the average web user would be pretty surprised to see what actually goes on behind the scenes at Google. That simple search page which holds very little content -- the search controls, a logo, and a few links -- is actually a front to a mighty army of servers, and some fairly advanced search technology.
The "average" web user couldn't tell the difference between a line of code and a two year old's scribbling
"Cout? What's a cout? Boy, you've made a typo - you meant to say clout. You know, what politicians use to get what they want.":)
I don't necessarily see that as "giving" They are a for profit organization. While they provide a service that is 'free' to the end-user, it is still paid for by advertisers. The fact that they are the best at it does not elevate them to a status of saints (for lack of better words).
Depending on the code they will show (assuming this is not a lame stunt) they will actually be "giving back" to the community.
Otherwise, they can open their fat pocket books and make donations like everyone else:)
Speaking of memory card. I remember buying the PS2 and selling my old ps1 and all the add-ons (including memory card). Two months later I was buying a new memory card as I realized (after playing for 5 hours) that the game needed a PS1 card to save...I did lose those 5 hours of game play:(
I hope the new PS machine comes with ethernet capability and as long as I do not ahve to pay a membership fee, it will remain my fav system:)
I agree that backward compatability with my gaming console was not a big issue for me with my PS-2, and if I owned a X-Box it would not be a big issue for me with Xenon, I still the option should be there.
Microsoft is smart enough to make it backward compatable, they just choose not to.
I am a minimalist - so when a new console comes out, I want to be able to get rid of my old one. I do not want three-six consoles in my entertainment rack - it creates clutter - it requires funky adapters - it's annoying!
I think this is a bad move on M$'s part, but they make many bad moves and still come on top - so it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.
Luckily - I am cheap and still utilizing my PS2 and will probably upgrade to PS3 one-two years after it comes out:)
Don't hardware companies stagger their products? I remember reading an article years ago (around late 90's) stating that if hardware vendors chose to, they could release much better performing equipment - they just choose to stagger it so they can milk it for more profit.
It makes sense. I could either sell you a 6 Ghtz computer now, or first sell you the 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, etc....
Yea but imagine ALL the chaos one could do... i mean come on, rob a bank enjoy the money and leap away:) .
Oh wait, for some odd reason he always had to do the *right* thing before he could leap (pfft).
I did like the show, maybe I will Netflix it.
Oh don't let me get into that one. "Hey lets create a game that is a huge memory hog so nobody can run it unless they are running Quad Pentium 10 processors, 95k RPM scsi hard drives (raid required), 14 gigs of ram, and THREE video cards that won't be invented for three years."
I would be interested in seeing the posibilities this brings up. With luck, political climate will not take control and the guys from B5 will be given a shot.
While I am not a viewer of B5 (ducking the boo's and hisses), it seems very popular so maybe they could enhance Enterprise (can't really hurt).
It's a shame, I am a big fan of Star Trek (use to watch it with my father every saturday) but it has slid downhil - and I don't lose any sleep if I miss episodes (I missed almost this entire season).
Btw, I have never read such funny posts as I have today on this thread!!! I wish I had some mod points:)
I would say that this technology won't replace the traditional batteries for laptops - but be an add-on enhancement. So for your everyday use, you will plug your laptop into the wall, and have its regular battary supply....but when you want to make an extended trip - where power outlets are not available (i.e. camping), then this is when you would use the battary. Or in an emergency (power outage's) where you still need to get your work done for the morning presentation.
I do not think people will replace their relatively cheap and easily rechargeable batteries, for disposable ones. It will be a supplement.
But seriously, will this be available in time for current computers (like my brand-new Powerbook) to be able to upgrade to a fuel cell power source?
If they are waiting for permission from organizatiosn such as the Avionics commission, and potentially other organizations (hazmat restrictions?) then you could be waiting for a few years. While this is a BLANKET guess on my part, we all know how quickly gov't organizations move.
So you are still thinking PowerBooks will be called this in ten years?:)
People aren't all that accepting of government surveilance, copy protected CDs, DVD-CSS, etc. The biggest problem is that there aren't enough people who understand the high-tech issues, so they don't know they've gotten screwed for a while.
This copy protection scheme sounds benign enough that it might slip under the radar, but I think there will be a reasonable stink about it.
Well offcourse, listen to the way the rich execs market it. THey are saying that they want to prevent the evil criminals out there from stealing their property so they put copy protections on it. What reasonable adult is going to argue that statement? Especially someone who is not a techie (most politicians, hell most people).
Now who is to counter it? The techies? Most of which cannot compete with multi-billion dollar industries? It is lack of knowledge, and those in power are either biased (read: paid off) or they just have been swept up by corporate BS.
Logically you can't argue with "we are trying to prevent criminals from stealing", but they are omitting a lot of facts like "well there are people who want to back up their copies or transport them to other formats."
At least in Pennsylvania, and probably most other states you can return anything that you buy within 30 days and that is the law (Dummy law. Not waivable. It is not waivable because if it were, every store WOULD waive it). The exception to this law is house purchases and car purchases.
About a year ago I purchased a game for my computer (Never Winter nights). It was giving me crap and wouldn't work properly. I bought it at Game Stop (Eb games derivative). I wanted to return it to another Game Stop (more convenient location) - the manager tried refusing my return (i had receipt and all, and the game was less then a week purchased). She started citing things about piracy, people playing the game - finishing it and then returning it, etc.... After a few minutes -I looked at her, sighed and started explaining to her PA state law, and that I would have a lawyer contact her (mind you I am only 27) she decided it to accept the return.
The lesson - if you buy something and it doesn't work - return it. If they give you crap - inform them of their non-waivable legal obligation, if they give you more crap (which most stores won't) sue them - win and then sue them some more.
After years of stubborness i changed my major from comp sci to communications. I fought tooth and nail but finally had to just get out of college and start making money.
I have loved computers since the first time I laid my hands on an Apple IIe when I was in first grade. I had no problem with the coding aspect (got A's and B's) but I'll be damned, I could not pass West Chester University's math department (they are and have been on probation for well over a decade for failing too many students, just an FYI for anyone who plans on going there).
But yes, I do see your point and know of such students. Now what you should have done was help tutor them and get some alone time with the girls;)
A plague would wipe down a significant portion of the population. People that tend to be hit by ailments more then others are the elderly, the young and the poor. If we saw a plague like one that hit Europe about 100-200 years ago (i forget when) those will be significant numbers -and while this will give a temporary spike to healthcare, in the end - less people who need medical treatment shows less of a need for providers of said treatment.
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And just like all crime, all we can do is fight back. We either find the weakness ourselves and fix it, or we find out that a criminal (spammer) found a weakness and we fix it. To sit and do nothing would be really bad (imagine windows XP with all the flaws dating back to windows 3.1) :)
They used to call us geeks when we told them we thought those touch-pins were cool! Give it some time, and all the "in-crowders" who called us geeks will be using them. :)
I guess geeks are just ahead of their time? Bust out the pocket protectors boys, it's time for some brie and fondo
You want a thong, you're a guy, doesn't anyone else see a problem? :)
Profit is not their core interest? But it is one of their interests? I worked for a bank, and their mission statement that their most important priority was customer service...I am pretty sure the COMPANY's most important priority was making a buck.
A company that wants to make a buck does not qualify as an "evil" organization. Google is a for-profit company - again let's not elevate them to saints because they happen to be popular and have a clean reputation (so far).
Don't get me wrong, I do like the Google search engine and I wish them the best. But I am realistic and do realize they are here to make money - otherwise they wouldn't charge more then the bare minimum needed to keep their servers running and their employees paid at an average level.
I was not very impressed with the ratings of the new processor. While it has a little bit of improvement - you really need to get a completely revamped system (mother board, memory at the minimum - but you want a video card to be able to utilize the new speed). I believe even SATA hard drives had some problems.
Not to mention that the fastest P4 runs at 35 degrees centigrade, while this processor runs at 70 degrees. That is a major problem, imho, for a marginal increase.
Overall, this is not impressive technology. They rushed the material out. I referenced my information from Toms Hardware.
Beam me up Scotty! If I gotta die - this wouldn't be such a bad way to die!
thats why this was a test flight - to help get the kinks and bugs out of the process so they can send three people up (which is required to win the 10 mil prize).
I think the average web user would be pretty surprised to see what actually goes on behind the scenes at Google. That simple search page which holds very little content -- the search controls, a logo, and a few links -- is actually a front to a mighty army of servers, and some fairly advanced search technology. :)
The "average" web user couldn't tell the difference between a line of code and a two year old's scribbling
"Cout? What's a cout? Boy, you've made a typo - you meant to say clout. You know, what politicians use to get what they want."
I don't necessarily see that as "giving" They are a for profit organization. While they provide a service that is 'free' to the end-user, it is still paid for by advertisers. The fact that they are the best at it does not elevate them to a status of saints (for lack of better words). :)
Depending on the code they will show (assuming this is not a lame stunt) they will actually be "giving back" to the community.
Otherwise, they can open their fat pocket books and make donations like everyone else
Speaking of memory card. I remember buying the PS2 and selling my old ps1 and all the add-ons (including memory card). Two months later I was buying a new memory card as I realized (after playing for 5 hours) that the game needed a PS1 card to save...I did lose those 5 hours of game play :( :)
I hope the new PS machine comes with ethernet capability and as long as I do not ahve to pay a membership fee, it will remain my fav system
How many seasons is the show? I have been able to find season 1 on netflix. Thanks for the help guys!!!
I agree that backward compatability with my gaming console was not a big issue for me with my PS-2, and if I owned a X-Box it would not be a big issue for me with Xenon, I still the option should be there. :)
Microsoft is smart enough to make it backward compatable, they just choose not to.
I am a minimalist - so when a new console comes out, I want to be able to get rid of my old one. I do not want three-six consoles in my entertainment rack - it creates clutter - it requires funky adapters - it's annoying!
I think this is a bad move on M$'s part, but they make many bad moves and still come on top - so it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone.
Luckily - I am cheap and still utilizing my PS2 and will probably upgrade to PS3 one-two years after it comes out
Don't hardware companies stagger their products? I remember reading an article years ago (around late 90's) stating that if hardware vendors chose to, they could release much better performing equipment - they just choose to stagger it so they can milk it for more profit.
It makes sense. I could either sell you a 6 Ghtz computer now, or first sell you the 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 3.7, etc....
Yea but imagine ALL the chaos one could do... i mean come on, rob a bank enjoy the money and leap away :)
. Oh wait, for some odd reason he always had to do the *right* thing before he could leap (pfft).
I did like the show, maybe I will Netflix it.
I missed it, what happend?
Oh don't let me get into that one. "Hey lets create a game that is a huge memory hog so nobody can run it unless they are running Quad Pentium 10 processors, 95k RPM scsi hard drives (raid required), 14 gigs of ram, and THREE video cards that won't be invented for three years."
I would be interested in seeing the posibilities this brings up. With luck, political climate will not take control and the guys from B5 will be given a shot. :)
While I am not a viewer of B5 (ducking the boo's and hisses), it seems very popular so maybe they could enhance Enterprise (can't really hurt).
It's a shame, I am a big fan of Star Trek (use to watch it with my father every saturday) but it has slid downhil - and I don't lose any sleep if I miss episodes (I missed almost this entire season).
Btw, I have never read such funny posts as I have today on this thread!!! I wish I had some mod points
Lets mod Paul's post as funny (mod +10? is this possible?) :) :)
Wishful thinking?
I would say that this technology won't replace the traditional batteries for laptops - but be an add-on enhancement. So for your everyday use, you will plug your laptop into the wall, and have its regular battary supply....but when you want to make an extended trip - where power outlets are not available (i.e. camping), then this is when you would use the battary. Or in an emergency (power outage's) where you still need to get your work done for the morning presentation.
I do not think people will replace their relatively cheap and easily rechargeable batteries, for disposable ones. It will be a supplement.
But seriously, will this be available in time for current computers (like my brand-new Powerbook) to be able to upgrade to a fuel cell power source? :)
If they are waiting for permission from organizatiosn such as the Avionics commission, and potentially other organizations (hazmat restrictions?) then you could be waiting for a few years. While this is a BLANKET guess on my part, we all know how quickly gov't organizations move.
So you are still thinking PowerBooks will be called this in ten years?
Don't worry, they already believe they can create components that use 2.5 times the power, even without the battary to power it :)
People aren't all that accepting of government surveilance, copy protected CDs, DVD-CSS, etc. The biggest problem is that there aren't enough people who understand the high-tech issues, so they don't know they've gotten screwed for a while. This copy protection scheme sounds benign enough that it might slip under the radar, but I think there will be a reasonable stink about it.
Well offcourse, listen to the way the rich execs market it. THey are saying that they want to prevent the evil criminals out there from stealing their property so they put copy protections on it. What reasonable adult is going to argue that statement? Especially someone who is not a techie (most politicians, hell most people).
Now who is to counter it? The techies? Most of which cannot compete with multi-billion dollar industries? It is lack of knowledge, and those in power are either biased (read: paid off) or they just have been swept up by corporate BS.
Logically you can't argue with "we are trying to prevent criminals from stealing", but they are omitting a lot of facts like "well there are people who want to back up their copies or transport them to other formats."
At least in Pennsylvania, and probably most other states you can return anything that you buy within 30 days and that is the law (Dummy law. Not waivable. It is not waivable because if it were, every store WOULD waive it). The exception to this law is house purchases and car purchases.
About a year ago I purchased a game for my computer (Never Winter nights). It was giving me crap and wouldn't work properly. I bought it at Game Stop (Eb games derivative). I wanted to return it to another Game Stop (more convenient location) - the manager tried refusing my return (i had receipt and all, and the game was less then a week purchased). She started citing things about piracy, people playing the game - finishing it and then returning it, etc.... After a few minutes -I looked at her, sighed and started explaining to her PA state law, and that I would have a lawyer contact her (mind you I am only 27) she decided it to accept the return.
The lesson - if you buy something and it doesn't work - return it. If they give you crap - inform them of their non-waivable legal obligation, if they give you more crap (which most stores won't) sue them - win and then sue them some more.
After years of stubborness i changed my major from comp sci to communications. I fought tooth and nail but finally had to just get out of college and start making money. I have loved computers since the first time I laid my hands on an Apple IIe when I was in first grade. I had no problem with the coding aspect (got A's and B's) but I'll be damned, I could not pass West Chester University's math department (they are and have been on probation for well over a decade for failing too many students, just an FYI for anyone who plans on going there). ;)
But yes, I do see your point and know of such students. Now what you should have done was help tutor them and get some alone time with the girls
A plague would wipe down a significant portion of the population. People that tend to be hit by ailments more then others are the elderly, the young and the poor. If we saw a plague like one that hit Europe about 100-200 years ago (i forget when) those will be significant numbers -and while this will give a temporary spike to healthcare, in the end - less people who need medical treatment shows less of a need for providers of said treatment.