On another occasion, I was with a friend, checking out a couple hot-swap IDE cages for a development server I was building and a CompUSA dorkus walks buy and says "They're really overrated, and you probably don't need them, unless you're building a server (guy leaves)"
Wow. One of the advantages of my mom working in administration at CompUSA is knowing that such an employee would be under fire really quickly.
I have a 200GB drive that was more than halfway full. I had it in a USB enclosure, hooked up to my XP system. Four times, my partition was corrupted! First time it was all FAT32, then I decided to go NTFS. When the NTFS was corrupted, I (along with banging my head on a brick wall) tried GetDataBack and I was able to recover all the data, full names in tact. As for the FAT32 partitions, WinME was all that was needed. It is important you pick out a TRUSTED USB enclosure. I finally put the drive on a RAID controller and haven't had a problem since.
Did anyone see the episode of MythBusters where they DISPELLED this urban legend??? They filled a 10x10 or so chamber with gas fumes and called a cell phone repeatedly- no fire....
Hardly conclusive if there isn't enough oxygen in the chamber.
I am sure countries with mine infestation problems will really care what animal rights organizations have to cry about. All I would have to do to gain some sympathy is put two-four 8 year olds with missing limbs because of land mines. That will shut up most people who want to complain about rats that breed like...well rats...
Actually, you should know that PETA and other such extremist groups are remorseless to the well-being of children.
You can throw AAW and NAV at the typical user and hope the computer will remain scumware free, but the best defense is the user learning to not trust any arbitrary website and download.
I think its ridiculous how much they are doing to catch speeders. "Stealth" cop cars that are disguised as unmarked tan colored intrepids with all the lights inside the front and back windshield have popped up all over my area. Studies have been done to prove the best way to improve traffic safety is to have a visible and plentiful number of marked squad cars on the road.
On the flipside, If I were concerned that the Geo Metro about 200 yards behind me could be a State Patroller, then...........
Besides, we know it, and cops know it. Sections of road are not always going to be patrolled. If the public had the expectation that there is only a cop if they see one, then we would definitely see people driving through the mountains in 20 minutes (exaggeration, I know.). The psychology behind Officer Sneaky is for people to have the expectation that even if you don't see a cop car, there is the possibility that there is one hidden somewhere, with this radar gun aimed at you.
Think of the consequences if people were able to contest speeding tickets with the defense that they didn't see the cop before being pulled over.
and what about scenarios of quick acceleration, causing you to go over the speed limit, but necesary to avoid a collision? flaws, flaws, everywhere are flaws. just put more cops on the streets, it would solve a lot of problems and create some jobs. they're more expensive, but they can do a lot more than make you slow down.
Again, supposing there are enough of these things lying around. One sensor catches you doing 15 over, but the rest detect that you are within the legal limit. Probably can get the ticket dismissed if you get one at all. After all, it is legal to surpass the speed limit to pass someone.
1.) Sensor in car detects distinctive LED light
2.) Triggers High power magnetron, under car chasis
3.) Sensor fries
Suppose case 1: Sensors are planted in the city. City cops have power magnitron detector. Busted.
Suppose case 2: String of 10 or 20 sensors distributed along State Highway 410 across Chinook Pass, a 100-mile stretch of mountain highway with almost NO detours. State Patrol in Enumclaw or Yakima notice sensors going out in sequence. Staters wait at both enterances to the mountains and wait for Mr Magnitron to exit. Busted.
I suppose what is needed is for law enforcement to defend the sensors too.
Believe me when I say, that if there are enough of these distributed on our Highway system, law enforcement WILL notice the track of burned out sensors left behind by these scofflaws and should have no problem catching them. Afterall, IIRC, some law enforcement agencies make use of radar-detector-detectors.
Those little studs are great. There's some newly paves roads in our area that have long curves with steep dropoffs and the painted lines really don't show up well on rainy nights.
Definitely! I used to deliver pizza, and one night I was on the road that was all wet from rain. The DOT had recently realigned the lanes, so the old lines were scraped up. Unfornunately, on the rainy day at night, the old lines were all I could see.
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It certainly is dV that gets you, however, in real life, Position, Velocity, and Acceleration are R-3 vectors! Your speedometer may only report a single number, but that's just abs(V).
Sure, acceleration may be minimal when you are doing 90 down a straightaway, but as soon as you hit a corner, that Acceleration vector skyrockets. Not to mention that on a straightaway, it is easier to be taken out by a pothole if you are speeding.
Yes, I am going to teach high school math. My intentions are to provide Windows and Linux computers in my classroom. I also hope to make compatibility between the systems in check.
Sidenote: Back when I was a student in my high school (1996-2000), there was only ONE computer with Windows. The rest were Macs. Now when I visit, I see more Windows computers.
Doesn't it strike you as a little "contradictory" to condemn the lack of individuality in folks who for one reason or other have failed to fall into line behind the manifest destiny of the Linux Desktop?
No, I was just critical of those people who proclaim individuality, and proceed to do everything that 75% of the population does in general (Maybe that is an exaggeration). You know, those people who do things primarily because they are the "in thing."
I just suspect that is why my neighbors are sticking with XP Snaked and not switching to a free alternative.
It helps them maintain their monopoly. If people couldn't pirate Windows many of those people would switch to Linux.
Maybe I am missing something, but this does not quite make sense. Microsoft does not profit from a pirate any more than from a user of Linux.
So why would Microsoft want a user to have a jacked copy of Windows rather than Linux?
Want software without paying for it? Use Free Software. Theres heaps of it.
There is a problem with that. I don't call myself a Lixux zealot, and in fact, I triple-boot XP/ME/Mdk 10. I live in a dorm where I know of at least two people on my floor alone who have snaked copies of XP Pro. I try to convey to these people that Linux is out there and is free, if they really don't want to pay for XP. Yet, I get the distinct impression that their motive for snaking XP isn't just to have a free OS, but because they are used to Windows, and have this need to conform to the majority of the online population. They probably believe it to be uncool to use Linux.
I also think they would have an illegal XP if just to feel rebelious rather than play it safe and have Linux on their computer. So I don't think pointing them to legitamite free software is going to get them to dump their illegal copy of XP.
I find it odd that in America, we have goals of individuality, yet, some people choose to let the majority overly influence their choices. They do everything that 75% of Americans do because they want to express their individuality. Do I smell a contradiction here?
Ok, a nautical mile is defined to be 6000 feet. A statute mile is defined to be 5280 feet. A knot is defined to be a nautical mile per hour. Now the remaining mathematical conversion follows.
Lawyer: Calls ISP to the stand.
Lawyer: Sir, has your service ever been hacked?
ISP: We regularly get hit by DOS..
Lawyer: Thats not the question I asked, has your service ever been hacked?
ISP: yes, but...
Lawyer: then it's entirely possible that the logs were changed, showing that there was no inbound hacking activity to my clients computer when infact their computer was being used to relay spam and to download music and make it look like it's their fault.
ISP: yes, but...:)
Maybe just blocking them isn't the complete answer.
What if we slashdotted a site that relies on popups for income and have expenses based on their bandwidth? And also that we all slashdot the site without downloading ads? What if we do this every day?
Perhaps they will get huge bills for bandwidth? And no income from the ad companies?
Windows XP
Network drivers
AC97 On Board sound drivers
Display drivers
SB Live Drivers
Hauppauge WinTV Drivers and applications
Drivers and Applications for my other TV Tuner Card
WinXP security updates
(not really an installation) Spend about 90 minutes configuring my system
DivX Codec
Ok, I confess, I have a LOT more
AC3 ACM
AC3 Filter
Winamp 5
Office 97 (I know, I am a cheap bastard)
CoolEdit Pro
EXT2 File System Driver
Visio Technical 5.0 (before it became a MS product, I actually found this online)
WinBatch
Ad-Aware (Funny, I don't actually NEED this anymore)
MSN Messenger
DVD Decrypter
XMpeg
I haven't been in the Linux world long enough.... The only packages I install at this point are XMMS and Wine.
Better yet, I have WinME installed on my slave with Norton Ghost installed on it so I can back up/restore my XP and Mandrake Partitions.
Slashdot Mirror
Does this mean we will be able to download Gasoline in a few years?
Wow. One of the advantages of my mom working in administration at CompUSA is knowing that such an employee would be under fire really quickly.
But for NTFS recovery, use GetDataBack.
Hardly conclusive if there isn't enough oxygen in the chamber.
Actually, you should know that PETA and other such extremist groups are remorseless to the well-being of children.
You can throw AAW and NAV at the typical user and hope the computer will remain scumware free, but the best defense is the user learning to not trust any arbitrary website and download.
On the flipside, If I were concerned that the Geo Metro about 200 yards behind me could be a State Patroller, then...........
Besides, we know it, and cops know it. Sections of road are not always going to be patrolled. If the public had the expectation that there is only a cop if they see one, then we would definitely see people driving through the mountains in 20 minutes (exaggeration, I know.). The psychology behind Officer Sneaky is for people to have the expectation that even if you don't see a cop car, there is the possibility that there is one hidden somewhere, with this radar gun aimed at you.
Think of the consequences if people were able to contest speeding tickets with the defense that they didn't see the cop before being pulled over.
I have seen all-green and all-red State Patrol cars in Enumclaw, WA.
Again, supposing there are enough of these things lying around. One sensor catches you doing 15 over, but the rest detect that you are within the legal limit. Probably can get the ticket dismissed if you get one at all. After all, it is legal to surpass the speed limit to pass someone.
2.) Triggers High power magnetron, under car chasis
3.) Sensor fries
Suppose case 1: Sensors are planted in the city. City cops have power magnitron detector. Busted.
Suppose case 2: String of 10 or 20 sensors distributed along State Highway 410 across Chinook Pass, a 100-mile stretch of mountain highway with almost NO detours. State Patrol in Enumclaw or Yakima notice sensors going out in sequence. Staters wait at both enterances to the mountains and wait for Mr Magnitron to exit. Busted.
I suppose what is needed is for law enforcement to defend the sensors too.
Believe me when I say, that if there are enough of these distributed on our Highway system, law enforcement WILL notice the track of burned out sensors left behind by these scofflaws and should have no problem catching them. Afterall, IIRC, some law enforcement agencies make use of radar-detector-detectors.
Definitely! I used to deliver pizza, and one night I was on the road that was all wet from rain. The DOT had recently realigned the lanes, so the old lines were scraped up. Unfornunately, on the rainy day at night, the old lines were all I could see.
It certainly is dV that gets you, however, in real life, Position, Velocity, and Acceleration are R-3 vectors! Your speedometer may only report a single number, but that's just abs(V). Sure, acceleration may be minimal when you are doing 90 down a straightaway, but as soon as you hit a corner, that Acceleration vector skyrockets. Not to mention that on a straightaway, it is easier to be taken out by a pothole if you are speeding.
Quit picking my brain.
Yes, I am going to teach high school math. My intentions are to provide Windows and Linux computers in my classroom. I also hope to make compatibility between the systems in check.
Sidenote: Back when I was a student in my high school (1996-2000), there was only ONE computer with Windows. The rest were Macs. Now when I visit, I see more Windows computers.
No, I was just critical of those people who proclaim individuality, and proceed to do everything that 75% of the population does in general (Maybe that is an exaggeration). You know, those people who do things primarily because they are the "in thing."
I just suspect that is why my neighbors are sticking with XP Snaked and not switching to a free alternative.
Maybe I am missing something, but this does not quite make sense. Microsoft does not profit from a pirate any more than from a user of Linux. So why would Microsoft want a user to have a jacked copy of Windows rather than Linux?
There is a problem with that. I don't call myself a Lixux zealot, and in fact, I triple-boot XP/ME/Mdk 10. I live in a dorm where I know of at least two people on my floor alone who have snaked copies of XP Pro. I try to convey to these people that Linux is out there and is free, if they really don't want to pay for XP. Yet, I get the distinct impression that their motive for snaking XP isn't just to have a free OS, but because they are used to Windows, and have this need to conform to the majority of the online population. They probably believe it to be uncool to use Linux.
I also think they would have an illegal XP if just to feel rebelious rather than play it safe and have Linux on their computer. So I don't think pointing them to legitamite free software is going to get them to dump their illegal copy of XP.
I find it odd that in America, we have goals of individuality, yet, some people choose to let the majority overly influence their choices. They do everything that 75% of Americans do because they want to express their individuality. Do I smell a contradiction here?
Ok, a nautical mile is defined to be 6000 feet. A statute mile is defined to be 5280 feet. A knot is defined to be a nautical mile per hour. Now the remaining mathematical conversion follows.
I have to look at my keyboard every 5 to 10 seconds bevause I make sutoif tyuopes idf I fom;r.
Ahem, Dave W. Ballard.
No, that really wasn't a contradiction, technically (as in, he didn't say P and not P). Stupid, but not a contradiction.
Lawyer: Sir, has your service ever been hacked?
ISP: We regularly get hit by DOS..
Lawyer: Thats not the question I asked, has your service ever been hacked?
ISP: yes, but...
Lawyer: then it's entirely possible that the logs were changed, showing that there was no inbound hacking activity to my clients computer when infact their computer was being used to relay spam and to download music and make it look like it's their fault.
ISP: yes, but...
IANAL, but.... Objection!!!!!...... Leading...
What if we slashdotted a site that relies on popups for income and have expenses based on their bandwidth? And also that we all slashdot the site without downloading ads? What if we do this every day?
Perhaps they will get huge bills for bandwidth? And no income from the ad companies?
Network drivers
AC97 On Board sound drivers
Display drivers
SB Live Drivers
Hauppauge WinTV Drivers and applications
Drivers and Applications for my other TV Tuner Card
WinXP security updates
(not really an installation) Spend about 90 minutes configuring my system
DivX Codec
Ok, I confess, I have a LOT more
AC3 ACM
AC3 Filter
Winamp 5
Office 97 (I know, I am a cheap bastard)
CoolEdit Pro
EXT2 File System Driver
Visio Technical 5.0 (before it became a MS product, I actually found this online)
WinBatch
Ad-Aware (Funny, I don't actually NEED this anymore)
MSN Messenger
DVD Decrypter
XMpeg
I haven't been in the Linux world long enough.... The only packages I install at this point are XMMS and Wine.
Better yet, I have WinME installed on my slave with Norton Ghost installed on it so I can back up/restore my XP and Mandrake Partitions.
This is why it would be a good idea for restaurants to set up demos: to filter out Interpretation #1 from Interpretation #2.