I can't RTFA because it's slashdotted but I've been a fan of LACIE hard drives for a while. My currebt 80Gb drive is supposed to be Porshe designed. That's as maybe, I just know that I get a very good bytes/bucks ratio and pretty fair performance.
I found the article on land mine arrows more interesting, more useful and more likely to make it into the real world.
What impact on UK ID cards
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If, and it's a big if, this is not vapourware and near instant (a few minutes in TFA) DNA testing is near it's going to add a certain spin to the UK ID card debate. The current use of DNA testing only for major crimes could be extended to practically any crime. And if your DNA profile is on your ID card then placing people at crime scenes will become a doddle.
Ok, so only those who have something to hide have somethng to fear - yeah right - but it's a significant step towards the Brave New World
A certain british PC vendor whom I won't name, but they're not huge (wink, wink) are notorious for boxes which do not contain their advertised contents. However they get away with it because Mum and Pop don't know how to check and are grateful that they got a 'bargain'.
I guess it confirms you total geek l33tness (and almost certainly your male gender) that you can compare unwanted AIM messages and rape. If ever you get in the real world and meet some women ask them if they're the same thing.
on a very basic level you can remove unwanted AIM bots with a simple click, a rapist's victim has no such option.
Ad man on phone:- Hey IBM/Redhat/EMC, you're featured as a top player. How's about a bit of sponsorship? IBM/Redhat/EMC Publicity guy:- Hmm, a survey that makes us look good - yes, we'll put out names along side that.
"People can share and spread opinions faster than ever before and that's accelerated the impact of public opinion on businesses"
I'm finding it difficult to hear myself think in the mad clamour of opinions rattling around the web. At least on/. most of us are techies who might know what were talking about but if you listen to every opinion - well, as the old saying goes, opinions are like assoles, everyone has got one and there mostly full of shit.
Whilst this has a large amount of vapourware about it they do at least have working prototypes. Given the high profile of windfarms in the UK I can see more efficient designs being taken up in a big way. It may be a bit early to bet the farm but I wouldn't be surprised to see these on an off shore site near you in the next few years.
From TFA Spallino was at the wheel of his silver Honda FCX, a car worth about $1 million that looks like a cross between a compact - say, a Volkswagen Golf - and a cinder block. For that sort of cash I'd like to get more that than a Volksie Golf, at least a Passat.
Your pinko-commie statement Don't we all know that freedom, rights, free speech etc
are totally limited to that glorious land called the United States of America? will be reported to various agencies under the Patiot act. You can expect to spend a plesant break in Guantalemo Bay where the full extent of your freemdoms will become aparent.
Disney has made a huge number of block buster movies. Just because you (and I) think that they lack any artistic merit doesn't mean that there isn't vast bucks to be made by pirating them. I'm not sure that Disney is that bothered about the pirates who just copy for their own personal use. It's the high quality copies that turn up at our local flea market that really hurt their profits.
During the 50s in the UK the rise in refrigerator ownership correlated perfectly with the rise in the crime rate. If correlation equals causation then this close correlation implies that purchasing a refrigerator makes you a criminal (or is it the other way round).
If you're using correlation to demonstrate causation you need to demonstrate the linkage as well. Correlation is never enough.
Tell friends #2 and #3 to go back to the shop and discuss the Sale Of Goods Act with regards to Merchandising Quality. Tell the shop that they're not allowed sell them with a certain amount of dead pixels by law. That normally makes them think again. If it doesn't try Citizens Advice or even a solicitor.
If enough people do this then shoddy salesmen will get the message
Scientists today revealed the molecular structure of DNA. It is theorised that this may revolutionise medical research and forensic science (and posibly Apple Pie).
And I bet someone said back then all they've done is describe the molecule.
The only thing I could see using this for might be for archiving or storing mass music/ video, but even then, is it really the best media for doing so?
In my case exactly so. One of my PCs is my MP3 server and *.avi cache. I find myself juggling files of ~1Gb on a regular basis every time I download another *.avi. I'd just love to upgrade my 80Gb to 300Gb and now I can afford to.
In my experience the amount of data we store is directly proportional to the size of the available storage media. When all you could get was 1.4Mb floppies and 20Mb hard drives everything fitted in just nicely. Now we have 80Gb hard drives and 512Mb Memory sticks and everythign fits in just nicely. Next year we'll have.......
This isn't a matter of fear - it's a matter of managing perceived risk/benefits. If the shuttle were to crash again it would be a massive PR disaster - as well as somewhat upsetting for the loved ones of those who would die who know and accept the risks
To give an analogy - if I drive around the block rather than make a dangerous turning then I'm a safe and carefull driver - not a coward.
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I can't RTFA because it's slashdotted but I've been a fan of LACIE hard drives for a while. My currebt 80Gb drive is supposed to be Porshe designed. That's as maybe, I just know that I get a very good bytes/bucks ratio and pretty fair performance.
I found the article on land mine arrows more interesting, more useful and more likely to make it into the real world.
If, and it's a big if, this is not vapourware and near instant (a few minutes in TFA) DNA testing is near it's going to add a certain spin to the UK ID card debate. The current use of DNA testing only for major crimes could be extended to practically any crime. And if your DNA profile is on your ID card then placing people at crime scenes will become a doddle.
Ok, so only those who have something to hide have somethng to fear - yeah right - but it's a significant step towards the Brave New World
A certain british PC vendor whom I won't name, but they're not huge (wink, wink) are notorious for boxes which do not contain their advertised contents. However they get away with it because Mum and Pop don't know how to check and are grateful that they got a 'bargain'.
I guess it confirms you total geek l33tness (and almost certainly your male gender) that you can compare unwanted AIM messages and rape. If ever you get in the real world and meet some women ask them if they're the same thing.
on a very basic level you can remove unwanted AIM bots with a simple click, a rapist's victim has no such option.
Ad man on phone:- Hey IBM/Redhat/EMC, you're featured as a top player. How's about a bit of sponsorship?
IBM/Redhat/EMC Publicity guy:- Hmm, a survey that makes us look good - yes, we'll put out names along side that.
Cause and effect are not always straightforward.
- from an ethnic minority
- Islamic
- wearing a 'hoody'
- living an 'altenative' lifestyle
- otherwise offending the police's Daily Mail prejudices
The distressing fact is that the more contact people have with the police the less they trust them."People can share and spread opinions faster than ever before and that's accelerated the impact of public opinion on businesses"
I'm finding it difficult to hear myself think in the mad clamour of opinions rattling around the web. At least on /. most of us are techies who might know what were talking about but if you listen to every opinion - well, as the old saying goes, opinions are like assoles, everyone has got one and there mostly full of shit.
Do what you want and do it as well as you can (with a little help from your friends)
Whilst this has a large amount of vapourware about it they do at least have working prototypes. Given the high profile of windfarms in the UK I can see more efficient designs being taken up in a big way. It may be a bit early to bet the farm but I wouldn't be surprised to see these on an off shore site near you in the next few years.
From TFA
Spallino was at the wheel of his silver Honda FCX, a car worth about $1 million that looks like a cross between a compact - say, a Volkswagen Golf - and a cinder block.
For that sort of cash I'd like to get more that than a Volksie Golf, at least a Passat.
Your pinko-commie statement Don't we all know that freedom, rights, free speech etc are totally limited to that glorious land called the United States of America? will be reported to various agencies under the Patiot act. You can expect to spend a plesant break in Guantalemo Bay where the full extent of your freemdoms will become aparent.
Marketing types always have to have the lates gadget, however costly.
Disney has made a huge number of block buster movies. Just because you (and I) think that they lack any artistic merit doesn't mean that there isn't vast bucks to be made by pirating them. I'm not sure that Disney is that bothered about the pirates who just copy for their own personal use. It's the high quality copies that turn up at our local flea market that really hurt their profits.
Lunchtime doubly so
- fun
- providers of the drivers for technological innovation
- fun
If all science was driving towards the market place then we'd never have reached the moon (and hence never had teflon!)Love it - love it - love it.
Thanks for the link. I'd mod you up if I had the points
During the 50s in the UK the rise in refrigerator ownership correlated perfectly with the rise in the crime rate. If correlation equals causation then this close correlation implies that purchasing a refrigerator makes you a criminal (or is it the other way round).
If you're using correlation to demonstrate causation you need to demonstrate the linkage as well. Correlation is never enough.
What do you do when your product already does everything a sensible user wants to do?
If you're M$ you release a new version incompatible with old versions to force the upgrade
If you're Logitech you just keep on adding features. I can't see any reason to upgrade here.
It may not be news as such but 312 (and counting) /.ers have felt it worthy of comment.
I didn't realise they were able to get away with any dead pixels. Prehaps I should have got my facts straight first.
Thanks for putting me right
Tell friends #2 and #3 to go back to the shop and discuss the Sale Of Goods Act with regards to Merchandising Quality. Tell the shop that they're not allowed sell them with a certain amount of dead pixels by law. That normally makes them think again. If it doesn't try Citizens Advice or even a solicitor.
If enough people do this then shoddy salesmen will get the message
Dateline 21st February 1953
Scientists today revealed the molecular structure of DNA. It is theorised that this may revolutionise medical research and forensic science (and posibly Apple Pie).
And I bet someone said back then all they've done is describe the molecule.
In my case exactly so. One of my PCs is my MP3 server and *.avi cache. I find myself juggling files of ~1Gb on a regular basis every time I download another *.avi. I'd just love to upgrade my 80Gb to 300Gb and now I can afford to.
In my experience the amount of data we store is directly proportional to the size of the available storage media. When all you could get was 1.4Mb floppies and 20Mb hard drives everything fitted in just nicely. Now we have 80Gb hard drives and 512Mb Memory sticks and everythign fits in just nicely. Next year we'll have.......
To give an analogy - if I drive around the block rather than make a dangerous turning then I'm a safe and carefull driver - not a coward.