As is often the case, this will take root with young people first. A case in point, my 14 year old son. He discovered Linux earlier this year and is using it about 90% of the time. He just ordered a wireless adapter that is Linux compatible so that he can use his notebook (which is now running Linux) 100% of the time. He doesn't have the demands and requirements of a business user, but, he and other kids are the ones that will eventually change the IT world to what they like and are comfortable with. Most kids in his 8th grade class are conversant with and like or use Linux. Just my two cents.....
This point is more valid than most would think. For a lot of people who have office jobs and don't go to a gym or otherwise actively excercise, yard work and housework are their best chances of getting some excercise. If we get to the point that robots are ubiquitous, than we have to do something to prevent the majority of our population from dying from pressure sores from not moving. Okay, a bit of an exaggeration but it will still be a problem.
An album costs 25% of a week's pay. The problem may start there. They simply can't do that. Why don't the music publishers price music a little more closely to a country's economy?
Since cancer is essentially run-away cell growth, it wouldn't be surprising that gene splicing could lead to the same. I think that can and will be ameliorated over time as the technique is refined and more is learned.
Ever stood behind behind people using an ATM? It is astounding to see them read the instruction "Please insert card" and shake their head and stare at the machine and begin randomly pushing buttons. I can understand the difficulty in filling out an electronic ballot. Unfortunately.
These people need to learn some lessons in human relations. I am sure they have some valid points to be made, however, the way they went about it was condescending and insulting to the journalists. I mean, really, I cannot imagine telling journalists that I am going to "help journalists put election equipment-related snafus in context." Journalists feel that it is their job to collect info and put things into context themselves. The ITAA shot themselves in the foot.
Hollywood is claiming that SONICblue is guilty of contributory and vicarious copyright infringement. Hollywood's argument is that SONICblue is not violating copyrights itself, but encouraging and assisting others in doing so. In order to make this argument stick, Hollywood must argue that using ReplayTV is itself a crime. Unsurprisingly, the claim is clear in the original complaint:
Use of the ReplayTV 4000 to copy and distribute plaintiffs copyrighted works without authorization is a violation of plaintiffs exclusive rights under 17 U.S.C. 106. Among other things, and without limitation, this conduct amounts to (a) unauthorized reproduction of plaintiffs copyrighted works and (b) unauthorized distribution of copies of plaintiffs copyrighted works to the public.
I need to clarify a bit, they did touch on the FCC regulating some copyright issues but I was hoping that the interviewer would ask him about what TIVO is building into their units now, and it the near future, specifically to meet the MPAA (among others) demands.
I was surprised that the interviewer listened to this response:
Well, today one of the exciting things is the marriage of DVD recorders and TiVo.
Without asking about copyright, digital rights, copy protection, etc. It's a very big and contentious issue. It would have been great to hear his answer.
This is just short of driving to your house and holding you down while you read an ad. I wonder if this will effect usage of the games? I'm 46 so out of the demographic they are looking for, but, I am very ad-aversive so I know it would effect my usage. I'm not saying it's good or bad to have the ads, just saying it would effect how I use a web site.
While this is not exactly basic research, I think it is the kind of research that ends up contributing to something a little more realistic rather than being used itself. A lot of people here are very critical of the jet engine but keep in mind that new technologies do look a bit strange in the beginning and it may be that this engine is simply a step in the direction of something proves very useful.
I didn't work in the IS department, I worked in marketing. I was one of the user's that got locked down. I am sorry if my post conveyed otherwise. The IS people were in Colorado and I was in a remote office in Frederick, MD. However, I am always curious about IS so I learned what I could by talking them over the phone.
I agree. When I worked at CellularOne every user was issued a W2K workstation that was locked down squeaky tight. You had to make a very good case to get access to the web and, even then, there was a hellish long list of sites that were blocked. I didn't see any spyware/malware ever. Users were not allowed to install software nor even printers. You go the application suite that your job required and you were mapped to a printer or two. It worked well and nobody was being deprived with the possible exception of folks that like to use their computer to screw off all day.
I took a look at enterprise antispyware software for a client and particularly liked Webroot's Spy Sweeper Enterprise product. It provides centralized management and automatic deployment though you can do it manually as well. Definition upgrades as well as version upgrades of the sofware is also automated. Take a look at this page from their website. Lavasoft also has an enterprise product that is pretty good though I think Webroot has a slight edge.
Automotive telematics does not include areas of automotive computing that involve powertrain management (such as fuel-injection microcontrollers), or what Metrowerks terms "body/safety/chassis" computing applications. These applications are typically based on proprietary process-based real-time OSes such as QNX, VxWorks, AE, LynxOS and others.
I hadn't heard of Automotive Telematics before, nor did I know it was a $14 billion market and, even more surprising (to me), Microsoft has a version of CE that was released in 2002 and updated in 2003 that is specifically for that market. Well, you learn something new everyday within the hallowed halls of SlashDot. That said, I would think that Linux would be an ideal platform for this because it does meet the requirements for telematics as set forth in the article. I wonder how M$ will respond? Or, is it a big enough pie for everyone to have a slice?
I remember that as well though I couldn't find a reference via Google or CNN or Google News. It is interesting, though, that Sharp just made an announcement this past Friday about a PDA with a 4GB hard drive:
Today, Sharp is leapfrogging the competition again by announcing a Zaurus model with a built-in hard drive, something no Palm or Pocket PC offers yet.
The SL-C3000 will have a 1-inch hard drive that can hold 4 GB of data. It will also have 64 MB of RAM and 16 MB of Flash ROM.
The ISO standard for measuring resolution of "electronic still imaging"" cameras is 12233, available only from the International Standards Organization for only 116 Swiss Francs (about $US93 as of this writing)
Here's some more about the Apache as well as some folks that are worried about wildlife. These days anything will draw a protest. It's the American way . ..
I think that ground-based telescopes are always going to be at a disadvantage because they have to see through the earth's atmosphere. I think the scientists do a better and better job compensating for atmospheric effects but you still can't beat being in space. I believe there is infrared scope going up soon or it's already up.
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As is often the case, this will take root with young people first. A case in point, my 14 year old son. He discovered Linux earlier this year and is using it about 90% of the time. He just ordered a wireless adapter that is Linux compatible so that he can use his notebook (which is now running Linux) 100% of the time. He doesn't have the demands and requirements of a business user, but, he and other kids are the ones that will eventually change the IT world to what they like and are comfortable with. Most kids in his 8th grade class are conversant with and like or use Linux. Just my two cents.....
Not only is it nonsensical, there's not much to comment on. It's the kind of news bit that you listen to and move on.
This point is more valid than most would think. For a lot of people who have office jobs and don't go to a gym or otherwise actively excercise, yard work and housework are their best chances of getting some excercise. If we get to the point that robots are ubiquitous, than we have to do something to prevent the majority of our population from dying from pressure sores from not moving. Okay, a bit of an exaggeration but it will still be a problem.
An album costs 25% of a week's pay. The problem may start there. They simply can't do that. Why don't the music publishers price music a little more closely to a country's economy?
Since cancer is essentially run-away cell growth, it wouldn't be surprising that gene splicing could lead to the same. I think that can and will be ameliorated over time as the technique is refined and more is learned.
That's a reasonable idea, to have voters touch the face of a candidate to vote for that candidate. I wonder if any e-voting systems do that?
Ever stood behind behind people using an ATM? It is astounding to see them read the instruction "Please insert card" and shake their head and stare at the machine and begin randomly pushing buttons. I can understand the difficulty in filling out an electronic ballot. Unfortunately.
These people need to learn some lessons in human relations. I am sure they have some valid points to be made, however, the way they went about it was condescending and insulting to the journalists. I mean, really, I cannot imagine telling journalists that I am going to "help journalists put election equipment-related snafus in context." Journalists feel that it is their job to collect info and put things into context themselves. The ITAA shot themselves in the foot.
Hollywood is claiming that SONICblue is guilty of contributory and vicarious copyright infringement. Hollywood's argument is that SONICblue is not violating copyrights itself, but encouraging and assisting others in doing so. In order to make this argument stick, Hollywood must argue that using ReplayTV is itself a crime. Unsurprisingly, the claim is clear in the original complaint:
Use of the ReplayTV 4000 to copy and distribute plaintiffs copyrighted works without authorization is a violation of plaintiffs exclusive rights under 17 U.S.C. 106. Among other things, and without limitation, this conduct amounts to (a) unauthorized reproduction of plaintiffs copyrighted works and (b) unauthorized distribution of copies of plaintiffs copyrighted works to the public.
The rest of the article is here
I need to clarify a bit, they did touch on the FCC regulating some copyright issues but I was hoping that the interviewer would ask him about what TIVO is building into their units now, and it the near future, specifically to meet the MPAA (among others) demands.
Well, today one of the exciting things is the marriage of DVD recorders and TiVo.
Without asking about copyright, digital rights, copy protection, etc. It's a very big and contentious issue. It would have been great to hear his answer.
Targeting features must be agreed upon with game developers, and usually require players to provide opt-in registration.
Ad Age requires an address and more to access their articles, so, here is an alternate article that does a good job explaining what this is: Here
This is just short of driving to your house and holding you down while you read an ad. I wonder if this will effect usage of the games? I'm 46 so out of the demographic they are looking for, but, I am very ad-aversive so I know it would effect my usage. I'm not saying it's good or bad to have the ads, just saying it would effect how I use a web site.
While this is not exactly basic research, I think it is the kind of research that ends up contributing to something a little more realistic rather than being used itself. A lot of people here are very critical of the jet engine but keep in mind that new technologies do look a bit strange in the beginning and it may be that this engine is simply a step in the direction of something proves very useful.
I didn't work in the IS department, I worked in marketing. I was one of the user's that got locked down. I am sorry if my post conveyed otherwise. The IS people were in Colorado and I was in a remote office in Frederick, MD. However, I am always curious about IS so I learned what I could by talking them over the phone.
I agree. When I worked at CellularOne every user was issued a W2K workstation that was locked down squeaky tight. You had to make a very good case to get access to the web and, even then, there was a hellish long list of sites that were blocked. I didn't see any spyware/malware ever. Users were not allowed to install software nor even printers. You go the application suite that your job required and you were mapped to a printer or two. It worked well and nobody was being deprived with the possible exception of folks that like to use their computer to screw off all day.
I took a look at enterprise antispyware software for a client and particularly liked Webroot's Spy Sweeper Enterprise product. It provides centralized management and automatic deployment though you can do it manually as well. Definition upgrades as well as version upgrades of the sofware is also automated. Take a look at this page from their website. Lavasoft also has an enterprise product that is pretty good though I think Webroot has a slight edge.
For a neat one page history of the shirt-pocket sized transistor radio along with a picture of the TR-1, go here: transistor radio
What automotive telematics is not
Automotive telematics does not include areas of automotive computing that involve powertrain management (such as fuel-injection microcontrollers), or what Metrowerks terms "body/safety/chassis" computing applications. These applications are typically based on proprietary process-based real-time OSes such as QNX, VxWorks, AE, LynxOS and others.
I hadn't heard of Automotive Telematics before, nor did I know it was a $14 billion market and, even more surprising (to me), Microsoft has a version of CE that was released in 2002 and updated in 2003 that is specifically for that market. Well, you learn something new everyday within the hallowed halls of SlashDot. That said, I would think that Linux would be an ideal platform for this because it does meet the requirements for telematics as set forth in the article. I wonder how M$ will respond? Or, is it a big enough pie for everyone to have a slice?
Today, Sharp is leapfrogging the competition again by announcing a Zaurus model with a built-in hard drive, something no Palm or Pocket PC offers yet.
The SL-C3000 will have a 1-inch hard drive that can hold 4 GB of data. It will also have 64 MB of RAM and 16 MB of Flash ROM.
The ISO standard for measuring resolution of "electronic still imaging"" cameras is 12233, available only from the International Standards Organization for only 116 Swiss Francs (about $US93 as of this writing)
But not everyone is proud of the achievement. Controversy has swirled around plans for the Mount Graham International Observatory since it got its start 20 years ago atop the 10,700-foot mountain. Opponents contended the observatory would cause the demise of the endangered Mount Graham red squirrel. And the San Carlos Apache Tribe said development would desecrate a sacred mountain. Environmentalists and members of the tribe filed some 40 lawsuits - eight of which ended up before a federal appeals court - but the University of Arizona prevailed. The telescope and mountain observatory, about 125 miles northeast of Tucson, also survived two major forest fires in eight years, the most recent one this summer. "It's a sad day for anyone who believes that the University of Arizona cares about ethics, biology, cultural protection and religious freedom," said longtime project foe Robin Silver, conservation chairman for the Center for Biological Diversity.
I think that ground-based telescopes are always going to be at a disadvantage because they have to see through the earth's atmosphere. I think the scientists do a better and better job compensating for atmospheric effects but you still can't beat being in space. I believe there is infrared scope going up soon or it's already up.