So, how many people skip thier commerials by using Slo-Mo? That's what you'll have to be using to see the message. If you fast forward or 30 sec skip, you'll never see it.
"Yep, JavaHMO [sourceforge.net] can do basically everything that TiVo is adding already. Here's a list of what it can do from it's web site:"
And from the provided screenshots on the SourceForge site, it looks like JavaHMO will be available using the HME features instead of the hacks it has to use now.
Guess you haven't heard of TiVoToGo. It allows you to "legally" pull shows off you TiVo(s).
You'll have to let me know how your getting those shows off you Cox PVR. Wasn't aware you could do that and since you switched because of that reason, you must be able to right?
"Does anyone know if obtaining the SDK requires the agreement to an NDA or similar license agrement as some other SDKs do? It would be nice if the SDK does not preclude the writing of Free Software." The SDK is release under the Common Plublic License and is a free download from http://tivohme.sourceforge.net/.
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> I get laid everytime I fix my wife's PC:) > Unfortunately for me, she runs Linux./ba-da boom!
If that's not the perfect reason to switch from Linux to Windows...
> 1. More support for Linux USB devices across the board if this grill, er applicance gets popular.
This could be good. As long as Nokia releases those drivers.
> 2. People will start to trust Linux. I think that is one of the main things holding Linux back.
If it's known that Linux runs this thing, then yes.
> 3. More people in Linux users groups.
I doubt this will come true. Most of the users of this device won't know or care that Linux is running it. The hacker community is a small percentage of the people that would use this. How many people has the TiVo brought to user groups?
> 4. They may use this to push HDTV,
Not sure what the connection is here?
> 5. Finally we will be able to trade our favorite sitcom episodes.
This would defiantly turn into a negative. The networks would make sure of that. This is one of the stumbling blocks for DTV.
Check out this camera from SmartHome.Com. It runs on a 9-volt battery and can transmit to a 900 MHz base or to channel 59 UHF. It has a 200' range. Kinda expensive, but very cool.
Unfair in the sense that 4 populous states (CA, FL, NY, and TX) can't impose their will on the rest of the country, yes. You have to have AT LEAST a dozen states to win under an electoral system, but under a popular system you can basically promise every federal dollar to those four states and the rest fo the country can go to hell...
You're assuming that those four states population would vote 100% for a candidate. That's not a valid assumption. The vote would most likely be split. Look at the "strong" states that Gore or Bush carried to see the percentages. Also look at the vote counts for the 4 states you mention.
Using your argument above, don't you think that ALL the candidates would be promising those 4 states every federal dollar? So they would split the votes in those states and it would come down to the other states. It would definitely take more than 4 states to win the election.
Using a popular vote would also help the other parties. People would worry less about "wasting" their vote because their state is a close race.
I guess it depends on how you define "Rock". I know people who don't consider Led Zepplen Rock, but do concider Buddy Holly Rock. They are, of course, older people.
Newer music tends to sound crappy the older you get. It probably has to do with what you're used to.
Nope, more like you have a lock installed on your door made by a manufacturer who ships all locks keyed to the same key, and expects you to re-key the lock when you install it. You do lock the door behind you (but haven't rekeyed the lock) and somebody else using his copy of the key breaks into your house
Your example doesn't really compare properly. Re-keying a lock is basically buying a new lock. A manufacturer would never ship a lock with all locks keyed same (it defeats the purpose of a lock). Your analogy doesn't make since.
Try this one instead.
You have a keypad lock installed on your door made by a manufacturer who ships all locks set to the same PIN (9999), but states in the instructions to change the PIN. You lock the door behind you, but didn't change the PIN. Someone uses the default PIN (9999) to break in.
What would Slashdot do if someone posted the text to Jon Katz book "Geeks" (not just a chapter, the whole thing)? Would they remove those comments? What if he (Jon Katz) asked that they be removed?
I know that this is different than the Microsoft situation, but Slashdot is making this out to be a freedom of speech issue. I don't know that it is. I'm against Microsoft as much as anyone, but there sometimes seems to be a double standard here. Where do we draw the line for what can be posted? Or is there no line?
When I clicked on the live web cam there wasn't anything interesting. After a few reloads though, someone had strategically placed some attractive women in from of the camera. I wasn't listening to the audio, so I'm not sure who they are. Anyone know? Here are some of the pictures. Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3
I'm at work where I'm required to use Windoze95 and Internet Exploder (no Linux isn't an option here). I've tried to view that page three times now. I get a little bit of it and then IE5 freezes (locked solid). I end-tasked it twice and it did the same thing. The third time, it brought down the whole OS. Luckily everything was saved (you learn to do that alot on Win95).
In my experience, contract workers are not a better choice than full time employees. Contractors are usually short term and therefore don't really care about the long term. They're going to be working on a new project a year from now while the full time employees clean up the mess. If I sound a little bitter it's because I've had to clean up after one to many consultants. I've finally talked senior management into hiring fulltime employees instead using contract employees or a consulting company.
I'm hiring motivated employees that I can mold and train. Experience is nice, but being about to "create" the employees you need is even better. It takes more time, but the outcome is worth it.
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So, how many people skip thier commerials by using Slo-Mo? That's what you'll have to be using to see the message. If you fast forward or 30 sec skip, you'll never see it.
John
"Yep, JavaHMO [sourceforge.net] can do basically everything that TiVo is adding already. Here's a list of what it can do from it's web site:"
And from the provided screenshots on the SourceForge site, it looks like JavaHMO will be available using the HME features instead of the hacks it has to use now.
http://tivohme.sourceforge.net/?page=screenshots
Guess you haven't heard of TiVoToGo. It allows you to "legally" pull shows off you TiVo(s).
You'll have to let me know how your getting those shows off you Cox PVR. Wasn't aware you could do that and since you switched because of that reason, you must be able to right?
John
"Does anyone know if obtaining the SDK requires the agreement to an NDA or similar license agrement as some other SDKs do? It would be nice if the SDK does not preclude the writing of Free Software."
The SDK is release under the Common Plublic License and is a free download from http://tivohme.sourceforge.net/.
> I get laid everytime I fix my wife's PC :) /ba-da boom!
> Unfortunately for me, she runs Linux.
If that's not the perfect reason to switch from Linux to Windows...
There's a switch-commercial here...
I'm surprised no one asked the question:
So what is it?
( ) Boxers
( ) Briefs
( ) Commando
( ) CowboyNeal
> 1. More support for Linux USB devices across the board if this grill, er applicance gets popular.
This could be good. As long as Nokia releases those drivers.
> 2. People will start to trust Linux. I think that is one of the main things holding Linux back.
If it's known that Linux runs this thing, then yes.
> 3. More people in Linux users groups.
I doubt this will come true. Most of the users of this device won't know or care that Linux is running it. The hacker community is a small percentage of the people that would use this. How many people has the TiVo brought to user groups?
> 4. They may use this to push HDTV,
Not sure what the connection is here?
> 5. Finally we will be able to trade our favorite sitcom episodes.
This would defiantly turn into a negative. The networks would make sure of that. This is one of the stumbling blocks for DTV.
> 6. Create jobs for Linux Gurus.
See answer to 3 above.
>I'm from the Philly suburbs as well. What town has this? Nobody I know of voted that way? I actually used lever machines. (Doylestown.)
Same here. Lever machines in Warwick (Jamison). Wonder what town that was?
John
Check out this camera from SmartHome.Com. It runs on a 9-volt battery and can transmit to a 900 MHz base or to channel 59 UHF. It has a 200' range. Kinda expensive, but very cool.
I wonder if Apple will go after JellyBelly next? That candy is pretty close to Apple's innovative buttons.
Unfair in the sense that 4 populous states (CA, FL, NY, and TX) can't impose their will on the rest of the country, yes. You have to have AT LEAST a dozen states to win under an electoral system, but under a popular system you can basically promise every federal dollar to those four states and the rest fo the country can go to hell...
You're assuming that those four states population would vote 100% for a candidate. That's not a valid assumption. The vote would most likely be split. Look at the "strong" states that Gore or Bush carried to see the percentages. Also look at the vote counts for the 4 states you mention.
Using your argument above, don't you think that ALL the candidates would be promising those 4 states every federal dollar? So they would split the votes in those states and it would come down to the other states. It would definitely take more than 4 states to win the election.
Using a popular vote would also help the other parties. People would worry less about "wasting" their vote because their state is a close race.
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Not much in the way of details.
Newer music tends to sound crappy the older you get. It probably has to do with what you're used to.
Yeah, it says that you're getting old...My father doesn't like "current" music either.
Apple Cube, N-Cube...
What's next? Rubik's Cube?
And, of course, they are best run from a cubicle!
Nope, more like you have a lock installed on your door made by a manufacturer who ships all locks keyed to the same key, and expects you to re-key the lock when you install it. You do lock the door behind you (but haven't rekeyed the lock) and somebody else using his copy of the key breaks into your house
Your example doesn't really compare properly. Re-keying a lock is basically buying a new lock. A manufacturer would never ship a lock with all locks keyed same (it defeats the purpose of a lock). Your analogy doesn't make since.
Try this one instead.
You have a keypad lock installed on your door made by a manufacturer who ships all locks set to the same PIN (9999), but states in the instructions to change the PIN. You lock the door behind you, but didn't change the PIN. Someone uses the default PIN (9999) to break in.
Whos fault is it? I'd say it's your fault.
What would Slashdot do if someone posted the text to Jon Katz book "Geeks" (not just a chapter, the whole thing)? Would they remove those comments? What if he (Jon Katz) asked that they be removed?
I know that this is different than the Microsoft situation, but Slashdot is making this out to be a freedom of speech issue. I don't know that it is. I'm against Microsoft as much as anyone, but there sometimes seems to be a double standard here. Where do we draw the line for what can be posted? Or is there no line?
John
When I clicked on the live web cam there wasn't anything interesting. After a few reloads though, someone had strategically placed some attractive women in from of the camera. I wasn't listening to the audio, so I'm not sure who they are. Anyone know? Here are some of the pictures. Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3
Here the link to that article.
I'm at work where I'm required to use Windoze95 and Internet Exploder (no Linux isn't an option here). I've tried to view that page three times now. I get a little bit of it and then IE5 freezes (locked solid). I end-tasked it twice and it did the same thing. The third time, it brought down the whole OS. Luckily everything was saved (you learn to do that alot on Win95).
I'll look at it tonight on my Linux machine.
In my experience, contract workers are not a better choice than full time employees. Contractors are usually short term and therefore don't really care about the long term. They're going to be working on a new project a year from now while the full time employees clean up the mess.
If I sound a little bitter it's because I've had to clean up after one to many consultants. I've finally talked senior management into hiring fulltime employees instead using contract employees or a consulting company.
I'm hiring motivated employees that I can mold and train. Experience is nice, but being about to "create" the employees you need is even better. It takes more time, but the outcome is worth it.
The only problem is keeping those employees...