I'm seeing this... It could replace AC-130s, etc, especially if it could sustain a military laser. Even though fuel for a chem. might be a problem, there's also a chance it could support a solar panel array on the top. Even an anti personnel laser could be handy, if the range was there. Very effective as a low level satellite, and, as you mentioned, as a wide area guard system. A resupply system would need to be developed (maybe a helo landing pad on top, too? Or just a "drop pad" where heavy lift helos could dump pallets). But, with electricity from solar, water from the atmosphere (possible?) and steam heat even (water from atmospere + solar water heating possibly?), this is starting to seem like a fairly useful platform, in applications like military deployment in civilian areas (Eye in the Sky? I need the green car ahead of me lasered- they're not coming out for the checkpoint. Just heat them to about 150F so we can get them out).
I've never been on a safari, gone to Africa (or any other nation outside of North America, I admit), and don't feel uncomfortable with the whole notion of guns. With that said, I think a fast getaway is better than trying to stop a pissed off Gelaendewagen (OK, so it's 5400 lb.s, a rhino tops out at ~5000; how about a pissed-off Toyota Tundra @ 4900 or so?) heading for you. If you've never fired a weapon more than a few times when your life wasn't at stake, don't count on that weapon when your life is at stake! Pray that you can get to your vehicle quuickly, and that it's top speed over the terrain you're on is higher than the rhino's!
Along those lines, I went to a dollar store (US), and got a book stand that had "holders" just right for the tablet I use. It takes up very little desk space, and is fashionably flat black to match. If you have a tablet PC, spend a few minutes at dollar stores or discount store looking for one; it's worth it.
circa 2007: Well, I don't know why people say Microsoft killed off Linux- I can still run that crappy MSLinux system anytime I want. Although, it doesn't do much. I tried some of those other Linuxes, and they DO suck; they don't even run on my PC. 'Course, from what I've seen of MSLinux, why would I ever want to use those?
FYI, the magnifying glass on the camper is there for two main purposes; one common, the other still practical. 1. To find splinters. 2. To use to start a fire. Thank goodness, I've never had to use one to start a fire.
I've started playing a few BBS style games recently, and enjoy them a lot (of course, I also play Heroes of Might and Magic 3, Red Alert 1 & 2, and SimCity 2000; I'm not much for fast-twitch recently).
I think some very useful ideas for mainstream MMO gaming could come from each of these, especially BattleMaster's continuing efforts to keep gameplay balanced (including exploring the possibility of having an area where cheaters aren't banned; it gives the creator a chance to see what they'll do, and work against it in the regular areas.
With my tablet PC, the reason I rotate the screen is so I don't have to worry about the hard buttons being on the wrong side; what am I missing here? OK, I understand Nokia's prduct might be difficult, but with a true slate "Tablet PC", you just need to rotate the screen display.
They may not be the best for FPS but I love using a trackball for DiabloII, Red Alert, etc. Trackman Marble, all the way!
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Agreed. I got USB keyboards and mice from geeks.com once, and was peeved to realize that the only DEL key was in the num pad; still bothers me. I'm used to using the num pad for 10 key entry, and the standard location DEL key. Of course, it was $9 US for the keyboards, and $1.5 US per mouse- not too bad. Til I realized that I'm either having frequent strokes, or the U key repeats randomly. Shite.
Sadly, if Linux ever expands to cover even 10% of home desktops, there will be Linux equivalents to Comet Cursor, Bonzai Buddy, and MyScreensaverThatFksUpsMyPC. Will it be any easier to remove them?
Agreed- It may take some time to get a system set up just right, but it is easier to "ghost" them once you do. I just tweak the masters once a year, at least, and re-image the others. Of course, it can still be a pain to ghost dozens or hundres of machines, but if you have enough PCs to make it a hassle, you should have enough clout to be able to get a staff member (or even a student) to assist.
I've mentioned my views on MS vs. OpenSource in the classroom in the past;
http://ask.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=140414&cid =11769514
I think that there is a certain portion of the population that's familiar with using a different device to make parts of your body feel vibrations.
Of course, the point here was that a speaker putting out bass makes more than just your eardrum feel the vibration; as used in BassShakers
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=7 &Partnumber=299-028
The idea of using something other than a speaker to make your body feel variable levels of vibration has been around for a while, and in some cases went along with other forms of entertainment.
Agreed. I'm not a power-user, and I have a decent-enough PC when I have a lot of video to work with, but my 866 Mhz tablet does fine with DV over Firewire when I've used it. It plays fast-twitch 3D games OK (Q3, Cube), but my most demanding use is usually multitasking a Word doc, PowerPoint (we use it for our students to prepare promos for our in-school TV channels), and editing an audio or video clip. Once a year, I have large Publisher files (yearbook). So far this year, the yearbook is actually easier on the tablet than on our VAIO. Having a vertical page mode is handy for that, too.
Even though I don't need it, the people who work on the yearbook with me find it easier to visualize the finished product.
I agree that tablets are a niche market, but having longer battery life may help expand that niche. Having a tablet in hand for an 8 hour day could be very useful for the teachers (and others) who may not find time in their day to stop using their PC, so it can charge for a few hours.
Hi there, coward.
If A= "not impressive" and B= "not impressive"
Then A=B
Just because their impressiveness is nul, doesn't mean their impressiveness isn't equal. And if you're thinking "Geez, I was just being sarcastic", consider that my level of sarcasm may have been equal.
This could actually end a phase of human civilisation though, and supercede the copyright/patent issue. Don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting this to happen, but the push of rapid information transfer, massive info storage, and the ability to make things quickly (whether they are items or homes- see the inflatable concrete shelter post, and the robotic house builder), accurately, and repeatably, could approach the level of impact that the Industrial Revolution.
Gun control?
You could make a safe (?), accurate gun in your basement. Or 100 of them.
Third world nation?
Depending on the raw materials needed, moving up in the world could take months instead of decades. Make housing, plumbing, and all sorts of infrastructure, onsite.
Superpowers want to stop this? They need to stop the plans, stored on BitTorrents and DVD-RWs, from going out; wouldn't happen.
I know, it's very Philip K Dick, but who knows?
Back to the old days? Maybe it WAS a good idea...
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Well, next to the tablet I'm typing this in on, I have a Mac SE that I'm setting up for my school's PreK. It's sitting on top of it's external CD-Drive, which is of course caddy-based. Everybody thought it was so much more convenient to not need caddys, but we still have cases. Why not just make cases that function AS caddy(s).
If your time is too expensive for you to crimp 200 cables, it's probably too expensive for you to run and plug in 200 cables.
I haven't checked it out, but one poster mentioned a markup of 1000% for premade cables.
If you have a person on staff who will be installing cables (and, in most cases, going room to room, and probably installing switches, and plugging the cables into the equipment) that person should be the one to make cables up. Of course, they should also be the person who checks the "store-bought" cables to make sure they're good before installing. Or is that not cost-effective?
As far as to which Authority to make your excuse, it is you. If you feel that making cables is beneath you, or your time is too valuable, fine.
Sorry if I made you feel defensive, but I'm the type to voice my opinions, and I don't preface them with IMHO. That's just an apology in advance.
The real issue is; unlike unnamed software firms, will Google fix this before posting on this topic is closed? My bet is yes.
Of course, I'm only willing to stake an old install CD of Win95 on it...
The only real excuse for not making your own cables is not knowing the 568A/568B wiring patterns. And now I offer you a solution for that...
http://www.cafepress.com/568a568b
Glad to reply. I'm actually a computer teacher at a (very) small private school in the eastern USA. I'm personally pro-gun in general, but think our (American-USA) society is a long way from where it should be, for guns to be available easily.
The "American Dream" has gone from blazing through new territories (OK, we weren't doing that well even then, if you ask the buffalo and the Sioux), to working hard and maybe running your own business. I think that was our peak, when being your own boss was everbody's dream.
Now, we've moved on. For the past few decades, investing wisely and reaping rewards was "the dream" (no actual work involved, though, just monetary risk). Now, everybody seems to dream of cheating the system, winning some huge lawsuit, or hitting the lottery. Nobody looks forward to working and earning an honest income it seems.
I know this generalization isn't directly related to gun-control, but it illustrates why the gunissuue, and P2P are problematic; if something can be used for an illegal or downright dumb purpose, we will use it that way here in the US.
I would, definitely. And I would gladly give $20 gift cards to friends and family. Most importantly, I would have cheap, reliable access to decent versions of music (even if encoded at non-optimal rates; 128k or so).
If you could still pay more and get "full" quality, I think you could have a working double-tiered system.
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I'm seeing this... It could replace AC-130s, etc, especially if it could sustain a military laser. Even though fuel for a chem. might be a problem, there's also a chance it could support a solar panel array on the top. Even an anti personnel laser could be handy, if the range was there. Very effective as a low level satellite, and, as you mentioned, as a wide area guard system. A resupply system would need to be developed (maybe a helo landing pad on top, too? Or just a "drop pad" where heavy lift helos could dump pallets). But, with electricity from solar, water from the atmosphere (possible?) and steam heat even (water from atmospere + solar water heating possibly?), this is starting to seem like a fairly useful platform, in applications like military deployment in civilian areas (Eye in the Sky? I need the green car ahead of me lasered- they're not coming out for the checkpoint. Just heat them to about 150F so we can get them out).
Yeah, I had Pooyan (great name, I know), it took about that I think. Really made me determined to play it well, after waiting that long.
I've never been on a safari, gone to Africa (or any other nation outside of North America, I admit), and don't feel uncomfortable with the whole notion of guns. With that said, I think a fast getaway is better than trying to stop a pissed off Gelaendewagen (OK, so it's 5400 lb.s, a rhino tops out at ~5000; how about a pissed-off Toyota Tundra @ 4900 or so?) heading for you.
If you've never fired a weapon more than a few times when your life wasn't at stake, don't count on that weapon when your life is at stake!
Pray that you can get to your vehicle quuickly, and that it's top speed over the terrain you're on is higher than the rhino's!
Along those lines, I went to a dollar store (US), and got a book stand that had "holders" just right for the tablet I use. It takes up very little desk space, and is fashionably flat black to match. If you have a tablet PC, spend a few minutes at dollar stores or discount store looking for one; it's worth it.
circa 2007:
Well, I don't know why people say Microsoft killed off Linux- I can still run that crappy MSLinux system anytime I want. Although, it doesn't do much. I tried some of those other Linuxes, and they DO suck; they don't even run on my PC. 'Course, from what I've seen of MSLinux, why would I ever want to use those?
FYI, the magnifying glass on the camper is there for two main purposes; one common, the other still practical.
1. To find splinters.
2. To use to start a fire.
Thank goodness, I've never had to use one to start a fire.
Actually, combine either EV (which I love) or Freelancer (never played, but have seen) with something like...
p hp
http://www.comfortablydumb.net/aatrade/faq/index.
I've started playing a few BBS style games recently, and enjoy them a lot (of course, I also play Heroes of Might and Magic 3, Red Alert 1 & 2, and SimCity 2000; I'm not much for fast-twitch recently).
Others I've gotten into are... Legend of the Green Dragon http://lotgd.net/home.php?
and Battlemaster http://battlemaster.org/
I think some very useful ideas for mainstream MMO gaming could come from each of these, especially BattleMaster's continuing efforts to keep gameplay balanced (including exploring the possibility of having an area where cheaters aren't banned; it gives the creator a chance to see what they'll do, and work against it in the regular areas.
With my tablet PC, the reason I rotate the screen is so I don't have to worry about the hard buttons being on the wrong side; what am I missing here?
OK, I understand Nokia's prduct might be difficult, but with a true slate "Tablet PC", you just need to rotate the screen display.
They may not be the best for FPS but I love using a trackball for DiabloII, Red Alert, etc. Trackman Marble, all the way!
Agreed. I got USB keyboards and mice from geeks.com once, and was peeved to realize that the only DEL key was in the num pad; still bothers me. I'm used to using the num pad for 10 key entry, and the standard location DEL key. Of course, it was $9 US for the keyboards, and $1.5 US per mouse- not too bad. Til I realized that I'm either having frequent strokes, or the U key repeats randomly. Shite.
Sadly, if Linux ever expands to cover even 10% of home desktops, there will be Linux equivalents to Comet Cursor, Bonzai Buddy, and MyScreensaverThatFksUpsMyPC. Will it be any easier to remove them?
Those aren't moons; they're a giant cluster of modded Mac Minis!
At least I didn't put this as a reply to the original!
Agreed- It may take some time to get a system set up just right, but it is easier to "ghost" them once you do. I just tweak the masters once a year, at least, and re-image the others. Of course, it can still be a pain to ghost dozens or hundres of machines, but if you have enough PCs to make it a hassle, you should have enough clout to be able to get a staff member (or even a student) to assist. I've mentioned my views on MS vs. OpenSource in the classroom in the past; http://ask.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=140414&cid =11769514
I think that there is a certain portion of the population that's familiar with using a different device to make parts of your body feel vibrations.7 &Partnumber=299-028
The idea of using something other than a speaker to make your body feel variable levels of vibration has been around for a while, and in some cases went along with other forms of entertainment.
Of course, the point here was that a speaker putting out bass makes more than just your eardrum feel the vibration; as used in BassShakers http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/showdetl.cfm?&DID=
Agreed. I'm not a power-user, and I have a decent-enough PC when I have a lot of video to work with, but my 866 Mhz tablet does fine with DV over Firewire when I've used it. It plays fast-twitch 3D games OK (Q3, Cube), but my most demanding use is usually multitasking a Word doc, PowerPoint (we use it for our students to prepare promos for our in-school TV channels), and editing an audio or video clip. Once a year, I have large Publisher files (yearbook). So far this year, the yearbook is actually easier on the tablet than on our VAIO. Having a vertical page mode is handy for that, too.
Even though I don't need it, the people who work on the yearbook with me find it easier to visualize the finished product.
I agree that tablets are a niche market, but having longer battery life may help expand that niche. Having a tablet in hand for an 8 hour day could be very useful for the teachers (and others) who may not find time in their day to stop using their PC, so it can charge for a few hours.
Actually, I think my favorite was when he stuck his hand in molten lead. He winced a little when some got past the vaseline (no, not THERE!).
No, really, I liked that one.
Hi there, coward. If A= "not impressive" and B= "not impressive"
Then A=B Just because their impressiveness is nul, doesn't mean their impressiveness isn't equal. And if you're thinking "Geez, I was just being sarcastic", consider that my level of sarcasm may have been equal.
This could actually end a phase of human civilisation though, and supercede the copyright/patent issue. Don't get me wrong, I'm not expecting this to happen, but the push of rapid information transfer, massive info storage, and the ability to make things quickly (whether they are items or homes- see the inflatable concrete shelter post, and the robotic house builder), accurately, and repeatably, could approach the level of impact that the Industrial Revolution.
Gun control? You could make a safe (?), accurate gun in your basement. Or 100 of them.
Third world nation? Depending on the raw materials needed, moving up in the world could take months instead of decades. Make housing, plumbing, and all sorts of infrastructure, onsite.
Superpowers want to stop this? They need to stop the plans, stored on BitTorrents and DVD-RWs, from going out; wouldn't happen.
I know, it's very Philip K Dick, but who knows?
Well, next to the tablet I'm typing this in on, I have a Mac SE that I'm setting up for my school's PreK. It's sitting on top of it's external CD-Drive, which is of course caddy-based. Everybody thought it was so much more convenient to not need caddys, but we still have cases. Why not just make cases that function AS caddy(s).
Just a thought.
I find that the more pr0n I have, the more concerned I am about the size of my disc.
If your time is too expensive for you to crimp 200 cables, it's probably too expensive for you to run and plug in 200 cables.
I haven't checked it out, but one poster mentioned a markup of 1000% for premade cables.
If you have a person on staff who will be installing cables (and, in most cases, going room to room, and probably installing switches, and plugging the cables into the equipment) that person should be the one to make cables up. Of course, they should also be the person who checks the "store-bought" cables to make sure they're good before installing. Or is that not cost-effective?
As far as to which Authority to make your excuse, it is you. If you feel that making cables is beneath you, or your time is too valuable, fine.
Sorry if I made you feel defensive, but I'm the type to voice my opinions, and I don't preface them with IMHO. That's just an apology in advance.
The real issue is; unlike unnamed software firms, will Google fix this before posting on this topic is closed? My bet is yes.
Of course, I'm only willing to stake an old install CD of Win95 on it...
The only real excuse for not making your own cables is not knowing the 568A/568B wiring patterns. And now I offer you a solution for that... http://www.cafepress.com/568a568b
Glad to reply. I'm actually a computer teacher at a (very) small private school in the eastern USA. I'm personally pro-gun in general, but think our (American-USA) society is a long way from where it should be, for guns to be available easily.
The "American Dream" has gone from blazing through new territories (OK, we weren't doing that well even then, if you ask the buffalo and the Sioux), to working hard and maybe running your own business. I think that was our peak, when being your own boss was everbody's dream.
Now, we've moved on. For the past few decades, investing wisely and reaping rewards was "the dream" (no actual work involved, though, just monetary risk). Now, everybody seems to dream of cheating the system, winning some huge lawsuit, or hitting the lottery. Nobody looks forward to working and earning an honest income it seems.
I know this generalization isn't directly related to gun-control, but it illustrates why the gunissuue, and P2P are problematic; if something can be used for an illegal or downright dumb purpose, we will use it that way here in the US.
I would, definitely. And I would gladly give $20 gift cards to friends and family. Most importantly, I would have cheap, reliable access to decent versions of music (even if encoded at non-optimal rates; 128k or so). If you could still pay more and get "full" quality, I think you could have a working double-tiered system.