The only special thing about 2008 I know of is that it is a leap year. That was the cause of the Zune problem. Could be the cause of other problems also.
Speaking of coincidences, many people said of the Z2K9 problem that it was a merely a coincidence that it happened on New Years and on a leap year--but they were wrong. One of an item (Zune, server, etc.) crashing at New Years is probably coincidence. Several probably is systemic.
Why not just deduct the rebate at the cash register?
One reason I can think of is that it is the best way to limit the number of discounts per person. Otherwise, a person could go through the line many times or go to different stores. I think a lot of "Free After Rebate" promotions are to get a certain number of units of a product out there. The manufacturer of the product wants to get these "promotional" items to as many people as possible, not just a few to get a lot each.
The old reason of "slippage", not having to pay all the rebates, would be much less significant for this new method.
BTW, Rite-Aid does this know. Just enter the receipt number at the website and it finds all the rebate products on the receipt.
Incidentally, if you don't think it is fair, or a good deal, then don't buy it. Don't try to make illegal just because you don't like it.
What do you think? Isn't it better to fight the good fight?
As the article clearly states, the question is not whether to "fight the good fight", but rather, who should fight the good fight. The article isn't inflammatory. It asks the legitimate question of whether the EFF should handle the Sony DRM case.
A good use of an ad-supported version of an operating system would be as a file server or an embedded controller.
I've done this with Windows, although not with an ad-supported version, for my church. I wrote a simple VBA program to show announcements by displaying PowerPoint slides (using the free viewer). It also ring bells on a schedule to signal the beginning and end of classes. It is still running on a 166 MHz clunker.
There is a certain force acceleration needed to move the asteroid. That multiplied by the mass of the asteroid gives the force needed. It doesn't matter whether the force comes from a thruster, gravity or a long rope hooked to earth. Multiple the force by the time needed to get the total energy needed.
Appling the force with gravity uses
f = (G * m1 * m2) / d^2
The force needed is determined by the orbit of the asteroid and Earth and the time available--it can't be changed. The mass of the asteroid is constant and it is unlikely that G will change. That leaves the mass of the spaceship and distance between the objects as variables. You can send a less massive spaceship if you keep it closer to the asteroid.
Note that you must keep the spaceship at a constant distance from the asteroid. If you fire the thrusters too fast, the spaceship moves away and the force is reduced. If you fire them too slow, the spaceship crashes. As the equation shows, you need just enough force to counteract the asteroid's gravity on the spaceship. A less massive spaceship would need a higher thrust because it was closer to the planet--the same as saying that the closer the spaceship is to the asteroid, the more force it can apply.
In the end, this is the same as putting a thruster on the planet. The only difference is that a thruster on the planet would rotate and so not be usable at all times. Also there are probably differences in the efficiency of the methods.
Another good reason to stay awake in Physics class. That lecture on Newton's laws just might same your life!
Disclaimer: I wrote this off the top of my head. Before sending an actual spacecraft, I suggest you double check my physics. If you don't and there is a problem, I won't be held liable for any damages caused by the extinction of life as we know it.
Some enclosures require external power from an AC adapter. Some get their power from the USB bus. How can you tell if a particular hard drive can work in a USB-powered enclosure?
The linked website does not provide information on how to work around the technology. It explains how to 'work with' the DRM software. This page on the website mentions the problem of playing their DRMed music on an iPod and directs you to this form that you are required to fill out to apparently be emailed instructions.
Now you're climbin' to the top of the company ladder
Hope it doesn't take too long
Can'tcha you see there'll come a day when it won't matter
Come a day when you'll be gone
Now everybody's got advice they just keep on givin'
Doesn't mean too much to me
Lot's of people out to make-believe they're livin'
Can't decide who they should be.
I understand about indecision
But I don't care if I get behind
People livin' in competition
All I want is to have my peace of mind.
The Library of Congress has collected a lot of old audio & video/film. Much of it is online. You may have to hunt around a bit to find the specific items, but a few good links are:
I have two ReplayTVs. I don't have any of the problems you read about with TiVo--and I can skip past commercials, not just fast-forward. I don't understand why TiVo is more popular that ReplayTV. It is certainly is not as good.
'Please note that at this time, Windows support is entirely experimental and is recommended only for experienced users.'
I've been running Apache, 1 & 2, on Windows NT Workstation & 2000, with and without PHP for years with no problems. I have found that using XAMPP is the easiest way to install it, but I have got it working the hard way too.
I've been trying to just "order" the software for 3-4 hours, not download it, but the shop site is S L O W. Just had to go and post on Slashdot, didn't you? Coundn't wait until I finally got my "order" in. Just great...
This is not exactly what you are looking for, but how about...
A big ZIP file on the drive.
+ It is encrypted. + It is cross platform if the underlying File System is. - The computer needs a ZIP file decrypter and a encrypter if you want read/write. - It acts like a file system, but really isn't. - Not the best encryption.
"Computer Mishaps" should be "Data Destruction Disasters". That is what the ZDNet article is about and that is why most of the examples are lame.
Proposed Slashdot Editor Checklist
1. Read the article referenced (or at least the headline). 2. Check to see if the submission is on the front page already. 3. Check spelling, grammer and style.
You are right that people should not jump to conclusions. But, since this is an appeal, he has already been convicted and therefore is guilty by the standards of law. However, so as not to jump to conclusions, I did not call the defendant a child pornographer or a pedophile or even infer that he is guilty in my comment.
The case is apparently not being appealed for any of the reasons you mentioned, but only on the "right to privacy".
My comments are on the "right to privacy" and not the guilt or innocence of the defendant.
I admit it. I did not include all the details in the 8 word title. I also admit that I did not quote the entire Slashdot article in the post and so omitted details that were in the article. I assume anyone reading a comment has at least read the Slashdot article. If that is being inaccurate, then 99% of all posts are inaccurate.
You said my title is misleading. I still say it is not. Even though I did not include every possible detail, nothing in the title or my post is incorrect.
I am sorry, does the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution say something about child pornography?
The First Amendment to the Constitution does not say anything about child pornography either, but court ruling show that it is not covered by "Freedom of Speech". The precedents show that where the constitution is not explicit, there is more to be considered than the words of the Constitution. Supreme Court ruling often refer to balancing the rights of one group vs. the other.
I did not say the EFF was right or wrong, I merely asked how the rights of the parties should be balanced.
The title is not misleading. I was careful not to say that the EFF was defending a child pronographer, a pedophile or even the right to keep child porn. My title, "EFF defends right to keep child porn private", is correct because the EFF is defending the right to keep information private and in this case the information is child porn. I did not detail the conditions under which the EFF thinks the information should be kept private, but that was stated in the original article and titles have a length limit.
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The only special thing about 2008 I know of is that it is a leap year. That was the cause of the Zune problem. Could be the cause of other problems also.
Speaking of coincidences, many people said of the Z2K9 problem that it was a merely a coincidence that it happened on New Years and on a leap year--but they were wrong. One of an item (Zune, server, etc.) crashing at New Years is probably coincidence. Several probably is systemic.
Fib
Poem
Art form
Based on math
Beauty meets reason
Or is it just a long haiku?
One reason I can think of is that it is the best way to limit the number of discounts per person. Otherwise, a person could go through the line many times or go to different stores. I think a lot of "Free After Rebate" promotions are to get a certain number of units of a product out there. The manufacturer of the product wants to get these "promotional" items to as many people as possible, not just a few to get a lot each.
The old reason of "slippage", not having to pay all the rebates, would be much less significant for this new method.
BTW, Rite-Aid does this know. Just enter the receipt number at the website and it finds all the rebate products on the receipt.
Incidentally, if you don't think it is fair, or a good deal, then don't buy it. Don't try to make illegal just because you don't like it.
As the article clearly states, the question is not whether to "fight the good fight", but rather, who should fight the good fight. The article isn't inflammatory. It asks the legitimate question of whether the EFF should handle the Sony DRM case.
Slashdot mentioned Pandora in October and linked to a good article in the WSJ that explains Pandora.
I've done this with Windows, although not with an ad-supported version, for my church. I wrote a simple VBA program to show announcements by displaying PowerPoint slides (using the free viewer). It also ring bells on a schedule to signal the beginning and end of classes. It is still running on a 166 MHz clunker.
F = ma
There is a certain force acceleration needed to move the asteroid. That multiplied by the mass of the asteroid gives the force needed. It doesn't matter whether the force comes from a thruster, gravity or a long rope hooked to earth. Multiple the force by the time needed to get the total energy needed.
Appling the force with gravity uses
f = (G * m1 * m2) / d^2
The force needed is determined by the orbit of the asteroid and Earth and the time available--it can't be changed. The mass of the asteroid is constant and it is unlikely that G will change. That leaves the mass of the spaceship and distance between the objects as variables. You can send a less massive spaceship if you keep it closer to the asteroid.
Note that you must keep the spaceship at a constant distance from the asteroid. If you fire the thrusters too fast, the spaceship moves away and the force is reduced. If you fire them too slow, the spaceship crashes. As the equation shows, you need just enough force to counteract the asteroid's gravity on the spaceship. A less massive spaceship would need a higher thrust because it was closer to the planet--the same as saying that the closer the spaceship is to the asteroid, the more force it can apply.
In the end, this is the same as putting a thruster on the planet. The only difference is that a thruster on the planet would rotate and so not be usable at all times. Also there are probably differences in the efficiency of the methods.
Another good reason to stay awake in Physics class. That lecture on Newton's laws just might same your life!
Disclaimer: I wrote this off the top of my head. Before sending an actual spacecraft, I suggest you double check my physics. If you don't and there is a problem, I won't be held liable for any damages caused by the extinction of life as we know it.
Some enclosures require external power from an AC adapter. Some get their power from the USB bus. How can you tell if a particular hard drive can work in a USB-powered enclosure?
The linked website does not provide information on how to work around the technology. It explains how to 'work with' the DRM software. This page on the website mentions the problem of playing their DRMed music on an iPod and directs you to this form that you are required to fill out to apparently be emailed instructions.
Now you're climbin' to the top of the company ladder
Hope it doesn't take too long
Can'tcha you see there'll come a day when it won't matter
Come a day when you'll be gone
Now everybody's got advice they just keep on givin'
Doesn't mean too much to me
Lot's of people out to make-believe they're livin'
Can't decide who they should be.
I understand about indecision
But I don't care if I get behind
People livin' in competition
All I want is to have my peace of mind.
Is that you Steve Jobs?
Nope. It's is me, William Safire.
I have two ReplayTVs. I don't have any of the problems you read about with TiVo--and I can skip past commercials, not just fast-forward. I don't understand why TiVo is more popular that ReplayTV. It is certainly is not as good.
I've been running Apache, 1 & 2, on Windows NT Workstation & 2000, with and without PHP for years with no problems. I have found that using XAMPP is the easiest way to install it, but I have got it working the hard way too.
I wonder if Cindy Sheehan and others will also blame this on the policies of the Bush administration, the way they did with Katrina.
they just don't have any money left, and bots are taking the rest
I suspect you are right and I am merely being optimistic. I did say "perhaps".
Perhaps people finally realized that gambling is a tax on greed and poor math skills.
I think it is more interesting to read it on Yahoo News.
Just great...
I've been trying to just "order" the software for 3-4 hours, not download it, but the shop site is S L O W. Just had to go and post on Slashdot, didn't you? Coundn't wait until I finally got my "order" in. Just great...
This is not exactly what you are looking for, but how about ...
A big ZIP file on the drive.
+ It is encrypted.
+ It is cross platform if the underlying File System is.
- The computer needs a ZIP file decrypter and a encrypter if you want read/write.
- It acts like a file system, but really isn't.
- Not the best encryption.
"Computer Mishaps" should be "Data Destruction Disasters". That is what the ZDNet article is about and that is why most of the examples are lame.
Proposed Slashdot Editor Checklist
1. Read the article referenced (or at least the headline).
2. Check to see if the submission is on the front page already.
3. Check spelling, grammer and style.
Well, I guess 1 out of 3 is the best to hope for.
You are right that people should not jump to conclusions. But, since this is an appeal, he has already been convicted and therefore is guilty by the standards of law. However, so as not to jump to conclusions, I did not call the defendant a child pornographer or a pedophile or even infer that he is guilty in my comment.
The case is apparently not being appealed for any of the reasons you mentioned, but only on the "right to privacy".
My comments are on the "right to privacy" and not the guilt or innocence of the defendant.
You said my title is misleading. I still say it is not. Even though I did not include every possible detail, nothing in the title or my post is incorrect.
The First Amendment to the Constitution does not say anything about child pornography either, but court ruling show that it is not covered by "Freedom of Speech". The precedents show that where the constitution is not explicit, there is more to be considered than the words of the Constitution. Supreme Court ruling often refer to balancing the rights of one group vs. the other.
I did not say the EFF was right or wrong, I merely asked how the rights of the parties should be balanced.
The title is not misleading. I was careful not to say that the EFF was defending a child pronographer, a pedophile or even the right to keep child porn. My title, "EFF defends right to keep child porn private", is correct because the EFF is defending the right to keep information private and in this case the information is child porn. I did not detail the conditions under which the EFF thinks the information should be kept private, but that was stated in the original article and titles have a length limit.