When I got to over 300 spam a day was just about the time I tried gmail (google mail). So far this is the best spam protection I have come across. My spam folder is getting about 400 a day now but I can't remember the last time a "good" message went in there. I still get about five spam a day that I need to manually deal with.
The crime is tricking someone into giving up sensitive information such as bank account info so that their money can be stolen (as one example). Building the web site is a tool to accomplish the theft. I don't believe, however, that the legislation will outlaw websites in general.
I am wondering how particular the recognition software is. There could be some considerable day-to-day differences in a face if, say, one was ill, or had a bad fall, etc. Could I, for example, take a friends camera, take a pic of a good photo of my friend and then gain access to his phone/pda/device? The article didn't really address that though I don't think it was intended to be within it's scope. Still, it's something to think about.
I don't like any adware or spyware - period. I run three separate programs (AdAware, SpyBot, and a webroot program) to keep that stuff off of my computer. I understand folks have to make a living but do it differently. I don't mind google adsense ads within pages and stuff like that. It's upfront and a little more honest than some program hiding and collecting data or "helping" me by collecting key strokes and making sure I get the "right kind of ads." It's all bad. Period.
XP. Probably the only person here who feels the that way so I feel like I should vote. It does what I want it to do more often then anything else. I do use several flavors on Linux on several other machines at home. I gave on Apple many years ago when they just got to small to matter (to me).
Since this product is aimed at the mid-range market with its price-tag of $699...
I do understand that is a mid-range market price and card, but, damn, I just bought my son a very nice computer with a very servicable video card for less than that.
Here's a good working definition of wrongful death that helps differentiate it from murder:
Wrongful death is defined as "a tort law action which claims damages from any person who, through negligence or direct act or omission, caused the death of certain relatives (eg. spouse, children or parent)."
Look at their bottom line. Also, they are not trying to be all things to all people. They do an excellent job with most of the market and they make business decisions that provide reasonable products at good prices and maintain shareholder value.
Dell is a smart company that runs a lean & mean R&D machine. They seemingly put a lot of thought into new product introduction as well as price point. These folks are going to be hellish successful for a long time. It doesn't really matter much what product they are putting out, they seem to do it well. Hate 'em or love 'em, you gotta admire them.
They are particularly good about not reinventing the wheel, rather, working with other vendors or manufacturers who have already figured it out (so to speak) and then putting the Dell spin on it if needed. Once again, a pretty cool business process from my point of view.
As an aside, I don't work for Dell and I don't buy their products (I like Sony Vaio's and HP printers for some reason) but I do admire their business acumen and their business models. (I do, however, have extreme HDTV Plasma Display envy).
".....added that neither Microsoft nor anyone else "should be able to patent obvious, fundamental programming operations."
Somehow I think Microsoft is well aware of this but they do just love the gray areas no matter how light the hue. They have little to lose by going for the patent, little to lose if they are unsuccessful and a lot to gain in they win. It's just a cost of doing business, to overwork a cliche.
The folks that write the code to block the popups and popunders and popsideways are in a constant race with the marketers trying to sneak in an ad. The bottom line is, could you offer free Internet service without some sort of advertising and make money? Let me rephrase, could you offer a free service, take in no revenue, pay your staff and maintain your infrastructure and break even or turn a profit? Hell of a game, ain't it?
Carnegie has a research adjunct facility and profs that are loosely connected to the medical school and some of their positions actually give them a foot in both places. It can be confusing. Anyway, those folks do some tremendous stuff. That's why I put the/U of P in there. I know some of the staff and I highly recommend them.
Try to find a contact at the School of Medicine at Carnegie/U of P/ in PA. They have some folks there that can help you with this and some other areas as well. I sure hope you find what you need. You can start with
I have used Lexmark products on & off since they first came out (I worked for various dealers/VAR's/etc.) and their products were across-the-board awful. I am not surprised at their actions regarding their toner products. This is not a company interested in quality or customer loyalty. They do, however, have a talent for building junk that borders on admirable.
There are a lot of sites, shuttered or otherwise, that will automatically direct you to about.com and it has always looked like a giant sea of content-free advertising. I am amazed that it is worth nearly 1/2 billion dollars. When I land on it I bounce out as if someone has set my toes on fire.
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From congress.
When I got to over 300 spam a day was just about the time I tried gmail (google mail). So far this is the best spam protection I have come across. My spam folder is getting about 400 a day now but I can't remember the last time a "good" message went in there. I still get about five spam a day that I need to manually deal with.
The crime is tricking someone into giving up sensitive information such as bank account info so that their money can be stolen (as one example). Building the web site is a tool to accomplish the theft. I don't believe, however, that the legislation will outlaw websites in general.
Relax Bullwinkle, I think Apple will squelch the squeaky iPod. Apple doesn't much care for others innovation.
I am wondering how particular the recognition software is. There could be some considerable day-to-day differences in a face if, say, one was ill, or had a bad fall, etc. Could I, for example, take a friends camera, take a pic of a good photo of my friend and then gain access to his phone/pda/device? The article didn't really address that though I don't think it was intended to be within it's scope. Still, it's something to think about.
That's a good point. There will certainly be a group that simply won't quit. Should be interesting.
I don't like any adware or spyware - period. I run three separate programs (AdAware, SpyBot, and a webroot program) to keep that stuff off of my computer. I understand folks have to make a living but do it differently. I don't mind google adsense ads within pages and stuff like that. It's upfront and a little more honest than some program hiding and collecting data or "helping" me by collecting key strokes and making sure I get the "right kind of ads." It's all bad. Period.
But not to me, I did make that caveat. They do have some nice niches where they fit in nicely. But, they are too small (for me) to matter.
I "gave up" on Apple many years agon when they just got too small to matter (to me).
XP. Probably the only person here who feels the that way so I feel like I should vote. It does what I want it to do more often then anything else. I do use several flavors on Linux on several other machines at home. I gave on Apple many years ago when they just got to small to matter (to me).
Airfoil looks like a great product,however, I can't quite tell if it is something that Apple will dislike given how proprietary Apple can be.
I do understand that is a mid-range market price and card, but, damn, I just bought my son a very nice computer with a very servicable video card for less than that.
Wrongful death is defined as "a tort law action which claims damages from any person who, through negligence or direct act or omission, caused the death of certain relatives (eg. spouse, children or parent)."
Look at their bottom line. Also, they are not trying to be all things to all people. They do an excellent job with most of the market and they make business decisions that provide reasonable products at good prices and maintain shareholder value.
They are particularly good about not reinventing the wheel, rather, working with other vendors or manufacturers who have already figured it out (so to speak) and then putting the Dell spin on it if needed. Once again, a pretty cool business process from my point of view.
As an aside, I don't work for Dell and I don't buy their products (I like Sony Vaio's and HP printers for some reason) but I do admire their business acumen and their business models. (I do, however, have extreme HDTV Plasma Display envy).
Somehow I think Microsoft is well aware of this but they do just love the gray areas no matter how light the hue. They have little to lose by going for the patent, little to lose if they are unsuccessful and a lot to gain in they win. It's just a cost of doing business, to overwork a cliche.
The folks that write the code to block the popups and popunders and popsideways are in a constant race with the marketers trying to sneak in an ad. The bottom line is, could you offer free Internet service without some sort of advertising and make money? Let me rephrase, could you offer a free service, take in no revenue, pay your staff and maintain your infrastructure and break even or turn a profit? Hell of a game, ain't it?
Carnegie has a research adjunct facility and profs that are loosely connected to the medical school and some of their positions actually give them a foot in both places. It can be confusing. Anyway, those folks do some tremendous stuff. That's why I put the /U of P in there. I know some of the staff and I highly recommend them.
http://www.medschool.pitt.edu/
Good luck.
I have used Lexmark products on & off since they first came out (I worked for various dealers/VAR's/etc.) and their products were across-the-board awful. I am not surprised at their actions regarding their toner products. This is not a company interested in quality or customer loyalty. They do, however, have a talent for building junk that borders on admirable.
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We have a lame idea that borrows heavily from a former but robust lame idea.
We have an opportunity to litigate for revenue as oppose to actually, well , you know, EARNING IT.
Yes, everything seems to be in order here. Hand me the rubber stamp.
And, yes, go ahead and mark me Troll
Michael Jackson wears white socks with black shoes.
There are a lot of sites, shuttered or otherwise, that will automatically direct you to about.com and it has always looked like a giant sea of content-free advertising. I am amazed that it is worth nearly 1/2 billion dollars. When I land on it I bounce out as if someone has set my toes on fire.