Wow, my first comment ever about it. I also thought my post was somewhat useful as I stated another use for it that others may not have. Guess I bring out the troll in people.
Yep, I'm using an 800MHz Compaq running winXP as my main computer, a whopping 2MB video memory. Hell, my PDA is 400MHz now. For games, I have an Xbox. (modded of course, no PS2 fanboys need to comment..) And I'm building a mini ITX system for a linux server.
Sometime this year I want to get a new 12" Powerbook. They look slick as hell.
Though having an XP desktop, a Linux server, and an Apple notebook.... I might explode or something...
Very intriguing... It seems a truly foolproof set of rules would very well be impossible. Even if the list was volumes, a robot (being a computer) could try them all quickly and find a loophole.
Going to be thinking about this one for a while, good use for my spare cerebrum cycles.
Is there a reason you did not get a debit card? They link to your checking account, and work exactly the same. Mine has a Visa logo, so it works pretty much everywhere. Had it since I was 17. I loves the debit plastic.
(Should be noted, I earned ALL my money at my job, never bounced a charge, and actually have a savings Acct. with money in it. No free rides from the parents here.)
But would creating more robots fall under the 4th law? OR would this be seen as a directive to make only an exact copy? Also, would the robots programming be considered as something to not modify? Otherwise the first bot could build a second just like it with no laws (just witholding them) and unleash it. It's very interesting to think about. (The laws thing, not our downfall by robotic overlords)
Personally, I use Quicken for my finances. (I know everyone does not, so spare me that line) And twice a week I have it sync with my bank, it downloads all the transactions and I can pair them with entries with ease. If I got a $24 charge I don't have in the checkbook, big flag would go up. As I enter my reciepts as soon as I get home every day, it would not take long to sort out if I just forgot one or if there was a problem. I feel rather safe about using my card, partly because I'm not liable and also because I can catch any strange charges rather quickly, making odds of disputing it better. (This does not mean I'm not paranoid about theft of my card, I take the usual precautions)
Would I use this wireless system? I probably would if it was offered. Right now it seems rather safe, you have to have it so close to the reader I doubt it would be stolen by walking down the street. Of course before I got it, I'd check up on them again, as if they go into production (years down the road, just think of how many readers need installed before it's practical to have one) more details would be put out, and more improvements made.
$5 ticket, $5 bucket of popcorn, (and a free refill) buy refill cup at start of the year and they are just $1 a fill= $11 Trick is to go during matinee prices.
Though managing to do that on a date without seeming cheap is a bit tougher.
Harkin's Theatres is where I go also.
Except it is much easier to program a whole week worth of shows on the Tivo and forget about it, with a VCR you have to set up each start time. With a Sat system, you also have to have it change the channel time, and keep in mind most have only 4 or 6 time slots to be able to record, oh, and the fact that a VCR tape is only 6 hours at best. Also, to get to a certain program you have to rewind to a certain spot.
Tivo wins.:)
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And how would they know what blue looks like? ;)
Aye, I hate fanboys as much as the next guy. ;)
Wow, my first comment ever about it. I also thought my post was somewhat useful as I stated another use for it that others may not have. Guess I bring out the troll in people.
Adblock truly is a tool of the gods. Even on broadband pages load so much faster.
Not just for ads either, I use it to take down the larger static images on some sites I go to, helps tho display time.
Yep, I'm using an 800MHz Compaq running winXP as my main computer, a whopping 2MB video memory. Hell, my PDA is 400MHz now. For games, I have an Xbox. (modded of course, no PS2 fanboys need to comment..) And I'm building a mini ITX system for a linux server. Sometime this year I want to get a new 12" Powerbook. They look slick as hell. Though having an XP desktop, a Linux server, and an Apple notebook.... I might explode or something...
Very intriguing... It seems a truly foolproof set of rules would very well be impossible. Even if the list was volumes, a robot (being a computer) could try them all quickly and find a loophole. Going to be thinking about this one for a while, good use for my spare cerebrum cycles.
Is there a reason you did not get a debit card? They link to your checking account, and work exactly the same. Mine has a Visa logo, so it works pretty much everywhere. Had it since I was 17. I loves the debit plastic. (Should be noted, I earned ALL my money at my job, never bounced a charge, and actually have a savings Acct. with money in it. No free rides from the parents here.)
Law 5 :P a protest is a political activity.
Not bein a smartass, this is all very interesting to me.
But would creating more robots fall under the 4th law? OR would this be seen as a directive to make only an exact copy? Also, would the robots programming be considered as something to not modify? Otherwise the first bot could build a second just like it with no laws (just witholding them) and unleash it. It's very interesting to think about. (The laws thing, not our downfall by robotic overlords)
I love that show, it always end up being something so absurd that we have something.
:)
So, because this monk had a cold in 1232 A.D. (snip) thus leads to the creation of the 2 stroke engine.
No that one is not real, but there are a few almost as crazy.
You could make a tidy profit if you offered the .avi of it to the right people.
There are lots of aftermarket head units that play MP3 CDs, many different ones around $150 even.
Wouldn't Bill Gates use MSN messenger? :P
Though I notice some versions of ME did not, and you could not install it either. My copy (OEM Compaq) did have zip support.
The photos are of a preproduction model.
Or maybe just a typo? Per square meter or yard makes more sense.
Personally, I use Quicken for my finances. (I know everyone does not, so spare me that line) And twice a week I have it sync with my bank, it downloads all the transactions and I can pair them with entries with ease. If I got a $24 charge I don't have in the checkbook, big flag would go up. As I enter my reciepts as soon as I get home every day, it would not take long to sort out if I just forgot one or if there was a problem. I feel rather safe about using my card, partly because I'm not liable and also because I can catch any strange charges rather quickly, making odds of disputing it better. (This does not mean I'm not paranoid about theft of my card, I take the usual precautions)
Would I use this wireless system? I probably would if it was offered. Right now it seems rather safe, you have to have it so close to the reader I doubt it would be stolen by walking down the street. Of course before I got it, I'd check up on them again, as if they go into production (years down the road, just think of how many readers need installed before it's practical to have one) more details would be put out, and more improvements made.
$5 ticket, $5 bucket of popcorn, (and a free refill) buy refill cup at start of the year and they are just $1 a fill= $11 Trick is to go during matinee prices. Though managing to do that on a date without seeming cheap is a bit tougher. Harkin's Theatres is where I go also.
That has to be one of the best definitions of theft I've ever read. Mod this up so more people see this. :)
What if it was a thinkgeek tie? That must count for something.
I dare say ye have not tried me pirate recipe for head casserole. Though we never be willin ta share it with the scurvy ninja!
Except it is much easier to program a whole week worth of shows on the Tivo and forget about it, with a VCR you have to set up each start time. With a Sat system, you also have to have it change the channel time, and keep in mind most have only 4 or 6 time slots to be able to record, oh, and the fact that a VCR tape is only 6 hours at best. Also, to get to a certain program you have to rewind to a certain spot. Tivo wins. :)
It has an optical sensor under it and the top is one giant button. It IS the mouse!
Has anyone used one of these Logitech MX1000 Laser Cordless Mice? http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/products/details /US/EN,CRID=2135,CONTENTID=9043
I'm thinking about one of these when my current RatShack mouse dies. But 5 years later it's not giving up...
Not saying Sirius' price is bad, a few bucks every month adds up though.