The problem for the average American isn't necesarily that liberties are being taken with regard to surveillance of fringe elements who might be prone to terrorism. The real problem is in defining what is a fringe element and who might be prone to become a terrorist. The recent news that groups like Greenpeace and PETA are being investigated leads me to believe that the authorities consider anyone with an opinion about anything as being involved in a fringe element. Strangely, the NSA, FBI and other institutions harbor people who think like this regardless of the current administration and political climate. It seems that we have to clarify to them what is acceptable every couple of decades or so.
If Windows wants to get in the HPC market, they should start by offering a fortran compiler. Lahey has one for Windows, but for a native UNIX user, the instructions on how to use it on Windows were just about incomprehensible. Strangely, for HPC, Linux, AIX and other UNIX systems are probably much easier to use. And I doubt windows binaries would be as fast anyhow.
the guy who left that organization was a meteorologist. They are not scientists 'of the highest order.' And yes these are the guys you listen to after the sports on your local news.
Here is why you shouldn't panic too much. Atmospheric and physical chemists (like myself) are just starting to kick around ideas on how to negate the effects of greenhouse gases. These might have other nasty side effects, like permanent, global rain acidification, but they might be more survivable than the alternatives. Okay, never mind, go ahead and panic.
Global warming can be explained in a very detailed way. Its first year quantum chemistry stuff. Let me know if you want me to clue you in. You should be able to read postscript files.
I wish the story would include references to the works that they are describing. There are more than a couple of groups involved in this research, and they all deserve credit. In particular, I know that chemists at JHU are working with Khanna on these clusters with atomic like angular electronic behavior. In fact, I was at first a little incredulous when they described the properties of these clusters at a meeting. Its pretty cool stuff though!
The question is how much will be reinvested so that this distribution can really compete with Mircosoft. They need to invest in linux "public education" and they need to develop better communication with hardware companies. Maybe then the masses will learn how truly pitiful MS operating systems are.
I enjoyed your post. However, you are incorrect about there being a multitude of theories about why global warming is occurring. I mean, there might be multiple theories, but the actual mechanics of it are straight forward. I mean, straight forward after a couple years of quantum chemistry. Yeah, so there you go.
Is there a way to filter out these 'filler' stories? I have tried to configure the homepage so that it doesn't tell me crap about consumer electronics like WALKIE-TALKIE-MP3-CELL-PHONE-WITH CAMERA. It doesn't have that option, though.
This precludes the possibility that you'll get off the computer to make kids in order to turn them into 'build monkeys.' That way they can work on your porting issues while you actually program.
>>My God, what is the suicide rate in this country?
I see that we were trying to make some sort of social commentary, but unfortunately, it didn't fit the discussion at all. I'm confused about what you even intended to imply. You're an idiot. Thanks
I got one of these Opteron/Sun machines and I installed SuSE linux on it without a problem. I only have the single processor version, but its the fast computer that I've ever used. Granted, I'm not doing any computation on it, but it works well for day to day stuff like paper writing and procrastination activities (web surfing and game playing.) I picked it up at their EBay sale for about $1140. There are a couple of programs that run in 32 bit on SuSE9.1 that won't run in 64 bits. Most notably is TEXMACS, which I use for paper writing.
I don't see why the Europeans want to go out looking for space aliens when they are already here. I'd say that the new conventional thought is that you are in a some sort of fugue-denial state if you don't believe that they have been swinging by regularly.
The difference between common skepticism (the kind that the soccer mom next door might give you) and scientific skepticism has now been recognized by the average joe. Scientific skeptics say that the common skeptics now have a great deal of explaining to do. AND BALL LIGHTENING AIN'T GONNA CUT IT! www.nuforc.org
The U.S. government pays me to do research on reactive chemistry. I am required to move very large files across networks. I am afraid that this movement of files might be misconstrued as illegal file sharing by corporations that can put me in jail. Is it important for me to continue doing research for the government that also may allow corporations to accuse me of file sharing based solely on large amounts of local area network traffic? The answer is that I should probably quit using a computer in order to preserve my status as a non-felon.
Mathematical Physicists tend to apply solutions to differential equations like the 2-body Shrodinger's equation as if they know how to solve an arbitrary differential equation. This type of posturing is probably the kind that you see in this book. The problem being described is actually found in just about every undergraduate modern physics textbook and every physical chemistry textbook. The way mathematical physics is delivered to an audience usually sends them as far away from the subject as possible.
It is really possible for somebody to write the "kinder, gentler" textbook of mathematical physics. The subject is a pain in the ass, but not as much a pain in the ass as those who teach and practice it.
This brings to mind the satan character in Time Bandits who blew up one of his minions after it told him that "The Supreme Being couldn't be all bad because he created you, sire." The satan character retorted "Don't ever talk to me that way again, I compiled myself."
Anyhow, they seem to be missing the point. This isn't actually related to true quantum computing at all!
Quantum computing would use states of atoms or molecules where the multiplicty would allow for many more states. In other words, switching spin states in a single electron gives you up or down (binary.) Switching states in an atom can give you different values depending on the particular atom. A typical small atom could give you 3 or 4 distinct states. This might let you do arithmetic in some base other than 2!
This free library really sounded like great news. I enjoy browsing nonfiction in my field of study without shelling out >= $60 for a book. But there didn't seem to be any non fiction on that website. Also, the website has links to free EBOOK readers, but none seem to be set up for konqueror or mozilla.
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The problem for the average American isn't necesarily that liberties are being taken with regard to surveillance of fringe elements who might be prone to terrorism. The real problem is in defining what is a fringe element and who might be prone to become a terrorist. The recent news that groups like Greenpeace and PETA are being investigated leads me to believe that the authorities consider anyone with an opinion about anything as being involved in a fringe element. Strangely, the NSA, FBI and other institutions harbor people who think like this regardless of the current administration and political climate. It seems that we have to clarify to them what is acceptable every couple of decades or so.
If Windows wants to get in the HPC market, they should start by offering a fortran compiler. Lahey has one for Windows, but for a native UNIX user, the instructions on how to use it on Windows were just about incomprehensible. Strangely, for HPC, Linux, AIX and other UNIX systems are probably much easier to use. And I doubt windows binaries would be as fast anyhow.
The following is an acceptable question to ask:
"Should we really be attaching electronics to monkey neurons?"
You are the dumbest human being on the planet.
the guy who left that organization was a meteorologist. They are not scientists 'of the highest order.' And yes these are the guys you listen to after the sports on your local news.
Here is why you shouldn't panic too much. Atmospheric and physical chemists (like myself) are just starting to kick around ideas on how to negate the effects of greenhouse gases. These might have other nasty side effects, like permanent, global rain acidification, but they might be more survivable than the alternatives.
Okay, never mind, go ahead and panic.
Global warming can be explained in a very detailed way. Its first year quantum chemistry stuff. Let me know if you want me to clue you in. You should be able to read postscript files.
I wish the story would include references to the works that they are describing. There are more than a couple of groups involved in this research, and they all deserve credit. In particular, I know that chemists at JHU are working with Khanna on these clusters with atomic like angular electronic behavior. In fact, I was at first a little incredulous when they described the properties of these clusters at a meeting. Its pretty cool stuff though!
The question is how much will be reinvested so that this distribution can really compete with Mircosoft. They need to invest in linux "public education" and they need to develop better communication with hardware companies. Maybe then the masses will learn how truly pitiful MS operating systems are.
I enjoyed your post. However, you are incorrect about there being a multitude of theories about why global warming is occurring. I mean, there might be multiple theories, but the actual mechanics of it are straight forward. I mean, straight forward after a couple years of quantum chemistry. Yeah, so there you go.
Is there a way to filter out these 'filler' stories? I have tried to configure the homepage so that it doesn't tell me crap about consumer electronics like WALKIE-TALKIE-MP3-CELL-PHONE-WITH CAMERA. It doesn't have that option, though.
This story could actually kill you from boredom, the surgeon general reports.
Commander Taco needs to let somebody else post stuff.
But 100% of the complaints about the PTC come from Cowboy Neal.
This precludes the possibility that you'll get off the computer to make kids in order to turn them into 'build monkeys.' That way they can work on your porting issues while you actually program.
>>My God, what is the suicide rate in this country?
I see that we were trying to make some sort of social commentary, but unfortunately, it didn't fit the discussion at all. I'm confused about what you even intended to imply. You're an idiot.
Thanks
I got one of these Opteron/Sun machines and I installed SuSE linux on it without a problem. I only have the single processor version, but its the fast computer that I've ever used. Granted, I'm not doing any computation on it, but it works well for day to day stuff like paper writing and procrastination activities (web surfing and game playing.) I picked it up at their EBay sale for about $1140. There are a couple of programs that run in 32 bit on SuSE9.1 that won't run in 64 bits. Most notably is TEXMACS, which I use for paper writing.
I don't see why the Europeans want to go out looking for space aliens when they are already here. I'd say that the new conventional thought is that you are in a some sort of fugue-denial state if you don't believe that they have been swinging by regularly.
The difference between common skepticism (the kind that the soccer mom next door might give you) and scientific skepticism has now been recognized by the average joe. Scientific skeptics say that the common skeptics now have a great deal of explaining to do. AND BALL LIGHTENING AIN'T GONNA CUT IT!
www.nuforc.org
The U.S. government pays me to do research on reactive chemistry. I am required to move very large files across networks. I am afraid that this movement of files might be misconstrued as illegal file sharing by corporations that can put me in jail. Is it important for me to continue doing research for the government that also may allow corporations to accuse me of file sharing based solely on large amounts of local area network traffic?
The answer is that I should probably quit using a computer in order to preserve my status as a non-felon.
Mathematical Physicists tend to apply solutions to differential equations like the 2-body Shrodinger's equation as if they know how to solve an arbitrary differential equation. This type of posturing is probably the kind that you see in this book. The problem being described is actually found in just about every undergraduate modern physics textbook and every physical chemistry textbook. The way mathematical physics is delivered to an audience usually sends them as far away from the subject as possible. It is really possible for somebody to write the "kinder, gentler" textbook of mathematical physics. The subject is a pain in the ass, but not as much a pain in the ass as those who teach and practice it.
Hi JHutch,
I cannot find anything on the project page linking to "mathematicians sign up here for proof reading."
Maybe you can post a link?
This brings to mind the satan character in Time Bandits who blew up one of his minions after it told him that "The Supreme Being couldn't be all bad because he created you, sire." The satan character retorted "Don't ever talk to me that way again, I compiled myself."
I agree! This article is ridiculous.
Anyhow, they seem to be missing the point. This isn't actually related to true quantum computing at all!
Quantum computing would use states of atoms or molecules where the multiplicty would allow for many more states. In other words, switching spin states in a single electron gives you up or down (binary.) Switching states in an atom can give you different values depending on the particular atom. A typical small atom could give you 3 or 4 distinct states. This might let you do arithmetic in some base other than 2!
We already have binary.
Thank you Drunken Terror! You made my night! Gutenburg text search seems to work very nicely.
The website you posted in your signature is funny. I can see that you were deprived of oxygen during birth.
This free library really sounded like great news. I enjoy browsing nonfiction in my field of study without shelling out >= $60 for a book. But there didn't seem to be any non fiction on that website. Also, the website has links to free EBOOK readers, but none seem to be set up for konqueror or mozilla.