At my school (in the US), my required math courses for my CS major were enough to be a minor, but of course didn't get credit for the minor. I think I was 3 math courses shy of a double major in CS and Math, but I had enough of math by that point that it was not going to happen. I thought most of the math was useless, though I'm sure some of it rubbed off into various problem solving skills. I can't tell you how other schools are in the US, but at mine, I definitely was given a big emphasis on math.
You really think the hatred is directed at YOU? When you make posts like "I'm taking my ball and going home cause I don't like you anymore", well, you've got to expect people replying to you. You didn't have to tell anyone you work for Sony. Anti-Sony posts or articles are not directed at you. Stop feeling like you're so damn important that the world is talking about you. Trust me, they're not.
Possibly. If you look at the clip, though, the actual start of the clip starts at 12 seconds into the 57-second clip. The end of the actual clip stops at 34 seconds. That's 22 seconds worth of clip. So either the card was full, or someone has clipped it.
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Did the World Wildlife Fund sue the World Wrestling Federation? No, they simply put a link on their site pointing people to the other site if they mistakingly stumbled across it. utube and youtube should just do the same.
Is simple fact-checking really that hard? Try reading this wikipedia article about the world wildlife fund, and be sure to read the section labeled "Lawsuit". Yes, the World Wildlife Fund did sue the World Wrestling Federation, leading to the name change to World Wrestling Entertainment. It happened in British courts.
I'm sure there are some hacks... But one thing I'm thinking about doing if I do the upgrade is to sell my TiVo Series 2 and advertise it as coming with a 12-month free service... Depending on what people would be willing to pay for the device itself (assume $100), then anything more than that they pay you that's less than $155.40 (12*12.95) is savings for them and extra for you...
Of course, I'm sure TiVo could put restrictions -- they have to be on the same network, or call home from your phone line or something, but if there are no restrictions, and it's just "12 months free", then sell it and try to make some of the money back.
You have a TiVo Series 1 and you didn't buy a lifetime subscription??? When I bought my Series 2 (Nov 2003), I immediately purchased the lifetime package and have been past the break-even point for almost 10 months now.
TiVo will allow all lifetime subscribers for TiVo Series 1 and Series 2 models to convert their subscription to a lifetime subscription on the TiVo Series 3 by Jan 31, 2007 for all Series 3 purchases before Dec 31, 2006, for $199. $199 / 12.95 is 16 months before it breaks even. Considering I've now had my TiVo going on 3 years, it sounds reasonable.
I personally think that $799 for a Series 3 is too expensive, and I was going to use my Series 2 until it ran into the ground and never buy TiVo again because I wasn't going to be able to purchase a lifetime subscription, but now I have to re-think that.
Right, because scientists in the field of study who are stumped couldn't possibly have already looked into that and discounted it? You Google'd it, that suddenly means you have all the knowledge to tell the experts what is going on?
Yes, they were, but WAY before it started. The lawsuit was filed March 6, 2003. If you don't believe me, go check your favorite source -- wikipedia. The 60 cents per share was back in 2002. When the lawsuit was filed, they were somewhere between $1.85 (Feb 28, 2003) and $3.10 (March 7, 2003 closing price). I got that information from Google finance. They don't have daily listings for prices, but I figure a range is good.
In the US, minors can enter into contracts. However, they are granted the right to void a contract in it's entirety if they choose. Certain types of contracts cannot be voided at will, though. As for licenses, they can enter into the license agreement/contract and then void it later, but that just means that they are now infringing on the copyright.
... and this is exactly why Win98/ME losing support does not mean there will be an increased demand for Linux systems. The latest versions of the distros are going to be the only thing supported. And these distros are going to run slowly compared to what the users are used to with Win98 on their old systems.
Solution: buy a new machine with XP, which has support, is common, required no thought (unlike determining which of the 500 distros is right for your needs), and maintains the same interface, backwards compatibility with your apps, and any number of other reasons.
1. His contract/employment agreement is with Microsoft in Washington, not California. The laws of Washington apply here, not California.
2. Google has offices in Washington.
3. Even if Google is not directly required to enforce it, Microsoft can get an injunction against the former exec, and can win a case suing Google for knowingly and willfully encouraging someone to break his contract. In most states, this is a crime. (Note: IANAL, and I have no sources to back this up. It's possible I heard it on slashdot, which is anyone's guess if it's true. I'm willing to bet that it is though.)
Seriously, I can't imagine that with the amount of heat from that fire that they would be in any usable form. I would think that the box would be burned to a crisp from the fire itself, or the interior would have gotten hot enough to melt/etc... I mean, if the fuel burns so hot it melts steel beams, I don't see how a black box would survive.
Or if they found them and they still work, I agree. They should be released.
No. You can have XML "blobs" that you don't understand but just insert into a section of other XML that you do understand (assuming it's all well-formed, etc...).
A "blob" is just something that you don't understand but still use. Binary or text, it doesn't matter.
This is why stuff should compile *without warnings*. It drives me nuts to compile something and see hundreds of warnings spit out.
(And yes, gcc will throw a warning if you compare a function pointer with 0 instead of NULL)
You said:
Here's an idea: fix your code and then it'll compile without warnings!
That's exactly what he said! He said he's sick of code spitting out hundreds of warnings when you compile. In other words, FIX THE CODE so that it doesn't spit out warnings. The point here is that not only did the developers of this code allow it to compile with warnings, but they didn't even check what those warnings were to verify that they were benign! And let's face it, if you take the time to check on a warning, it doesn't take too much extra time to make it so there is no longer a warning.
or on other pricing schemes (such as, pay 500 dollars get TiVo for life--or until we go Bankrupt--as well as cheap upgrades to future boxes/software updates) or no cost for the units, can get an upgrade free every two years, and a minimal monthly cost (as in 10 dollars--120 a year is reasonable).
I'm not sure I understand what you're saying. TiVo already offers lifetime subscription -- $300. The only problem is that the subscription is linked to the TiVo box, instead of to me, and is not transferable. I got my TiVo back in October 2003, purchased the lifetime service in Nov (or maybe Dec), and at $12.95 per month for subscription fees, I am now past the break-even point ($300/$12.95 = 24 months).
That said, when TiVo came out with the Series 2, they originally planned to have the Series 1 people have to pay full costs to upgrade to the Series 2, but later on backed down with a "1-time deal". If there's enough stink, they may have another "1-time deal" to get Series 1 or 2 owners to convert to a Series 3. If they give a reasonable way of transferring my lifetime membership over to a Series 3 (maybe say $100-$150, which is 1/3 to 1/2 the price of a lifetime membership) I'd be willing to do it.
I really would like to have dual tuners, but if TiVo doesn't give me a special incentive to upgrade to a Series 3, I might end up going with some other brand/build my own. Then I'll keep my current TiVo (since it's completely paid for) unless that new one has dual tuners.
I'm just pulling this from deep, but I don't think that copyright infringement is a criminal offense. This link indicates what is required to be considered "criminal", which means copyright infringment is normally a civil matter.
Assuming this is true, I don't think that intent is enough for a judgement. In a criminal case, intent to steal, intent to murder, intent to deal drugs, etc... are all crimes in and of themselves, and have penalties associated with them. I don't think that intent in this case is on the books as being against the law in any way, it's just the act itself.
Of course, I could have a misunderstanding of what is required for "intent" to be illegal, but it's just an idea. Feel free to poke holes in this argument, people.:)
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At my school (in the US), my required math courses for my CS major were enough to be a minor, but of course didn't get credit for the minor. I think I was 3 math courses shy of a double major in CS and Math, but I had enough of math by that point that it was not going to happen. I thought most of the math was useless, though I'm sure some of it rubbed off into various problem solving skills. I can't tell you how other schools are in the US, but at mine, I definitely was given a big emphasis on math.
Nice job reading the article! That's exactly what they did -- rolled back to Dapper Drake's artwork and polished it up a bit.
You really think the hatred is directed at YOU? When you make posts like "I'm taking my ball and going home cause I don't like you anymore", well, you've got to expect people replying to you. You didn't have to tell anyone you work for Sony. Anti-Sony posts or articles are not directed at you. Stop feeling like you're so damn important that the world is talking about you. Trust me, they're not.
Possibly. If you look at the clip, though, the actual start of the clip starts at 12 seconds into the 57-second clip. The end of the actual clip stops at 34 seconds. That's 22 seconds worth of clip. So either the card was full, or someone has clipped it.
Microsoft IS supporting XP. It's called Service Pack 2.
If you had a TiVo, you could recover the deleted show. It's a great feature.
I'm sure there are some hacks... But one thing I'm thinking about doing if I do the upgrade is to sell my TiVo Series 2 and advertise it as coming with a 12-month free service... Depending on what people would be willing to pay for the device itself (assume $100), then anything more than that they pay you that's less than $155.40 (12*12.95) is savings for them and extra for you...
Of course, I'm sure TiVo could put restrictions -- they have to be on the same network, or call home from your phone line or something, but if there are no restrictions, and it's just "12 months free", then sell it and try to make some of the money back.
You have a TiVo Series 1 and you didn't buy a lifetime subscription??? When I bought my Series 2 (Nov 2003), I immediately purchased the lifetime package and have been past the break-even point for almost 10 months now. TiVo will allow all lifetime subscribers for TiVo Series 1 and Series 2 models to convert their subscription to a lifetime subscription on the TiVo Series 3 by Jan 31, 2007 for all Series 3 purchases before Dec 31, 2006, for $199. $199 / 12.95 is 16 months before it breaks even. Considering I've now had my TiVo going on 3 years, it sounds reasonable. I personally think that $799 for a Series 3 is too expensive, and I was going to use my Series 2 until it ran into the ground and never buy TiVo again because I wasn't going to be able to purchase a lifetime subscription, but now I have to re-think that.
Right, because scientists in the field of study who are stumped couldn't possibly have already looked into that and discounted it? You Google'd it, that suddenly means you have all the knowledge to tell the experts what is going on?
Right...
Don't forget about Windows + L = Lock Computer.
Actually, Wal-mart will be sued, not helping him to sue.
Yes, they were, but WAY before it started. The lawsuit was filed March 6, 2003. If you don't believe me, go check your favorite source -- wikipedia. The 60 cents per share was back in 2002. When the lawsuit was filed, they were somewhere between $1.85 (Feb 28, 2003) and $3.10 (March 7, 2003 closing price). I got that information from Google finance. They don't have daily listings for prices, but I figure a range is good.
In the US, minors can enter into contracts. However, they are granted the right to void a contract in it's entirety if they choose. Certain types of contracts cannot be voided at will, though. As for licenses, they can enter into the license agreement/contract and then void it later, but that just means that they are now infringing on the copyright.
I never knew how to write the sound that a whip makes. Now I know. Thanks!
... and this is exactly why Win98/ME losing support does not mean there will be an increased demand for Linux systems. The latest versions of the distros are going to be the only thing supported. And these distros are going to run slowly compared to what the users are used to with Win98 on their old systems.
Solution: buy a new machine with XP, which has support, is common, required no thought (unlike determining which of the 500 distros is right for your needs), and maintains the same interface, backwards compatibility with your apps, and any number of other reasons.
He didn't say he BOUGHT 4, only that he OWNED 4. Maybe they were warranty replacements.
1. His contract/employment agreement is with Microsoft in Washington, not California. The laws of Washington apply here, not California.
2. Google has offices in Washington.
3. Even if Google is not directly required to enforce it, Microsoft can get an injunction against the former exec, and can win a case suing Google for knowingly and willfully encouraging someone to break his contract. In most states, this is a crime. (Note: IANAL, and I have no sources to back this up. It's possible I heard it on slashdot, which is anyone's guess if it's true. I'm willing to bet that it is though.)
Dumb question: do they even exist?
Seriously, I can't imagine that with the amount of heat from that fire that they would be in any usable form. I would think that the box would be burned to a crisp from the fire itself, or the interior would have gotten hot enough to melt/etc... I mean, if the fuel burns so hot it melts steel beams, I don't see how a black box would survive.
Or if they found them and they still work, I agree. They should be released.
No. You can have XML "blobs" that you don't understand but just insert into a section of other XML that you do understand (assuming it's all well-formed, etc...).
A "blob" is just something that you don't understand but still use. Binary or text, it doesn't matter.
You said:
That's exactly what he said! He said he's sick of code spitting out hundreds of warnings when you compile. In other words, FIX THE CODE so that it doesn't spit out warnings. The point here is that not only did the developers of this code allow it to compile with warnings, but they didn't even check what those warnings were to verify that they were benign! And let's face it, if you take the time to check on a warning, it doesn't take too much extra time to make it so there is no longer a warning.
It just means that when the article DOES come out, and the article is posted on Slashdot, everyone will complain about it being a dupe.
or on other pricing schemes (such as, pay 500 dollars get TiVo for life--or until we go Bankrupt--as well as cheap upgrades to future boxes/software updates) or no cost for the units, can get an upgrade free every two years, and a minimal monthly cost (as in 10 dollars--120 a year is reasonable).
I'm not sure I understand what you're saying. TiVo already offers lifetime subscription -- $300. The only problem is that the subscription is linked to the TiVo box, instead of to me, and is not transferable. I got my TiVo back in October 2003, purchased the lifetime service in Nov (or maybe Dec), and at $12.95 per month for subscription fees, I am now past the break-even point ($300/$12.95 = 24 months).
That said, when TiVo came out with the Series 2, they originally planned to have the Series 1 people have to pay full costs to upgrade to the Series 2, but later on backed down with a "1-time deal". If there's enough stink, they may have another "1-time deal" to get Series 1 or 2 owners to convert to a Series 3. If they give a reasonable way of transferring my lifetime membership over to a Series 3 (maybe say $100-$150, which is 1/3 to 1/2 the price of a lifetime membership) I'd be willing to do it.
I really would like to have dual tuners, but if TiVo doesn't give me a special incentive to upgrade to a Series 3, I might end up going with some other brand/build my own. Then I'll keep my current TiVo (since it's completely paid for) unless that new one has dual tuners.
I'm just pulling this from deep, but I don't think that copyright infringement is a criminal offense. This link indicates what is required to be considered "criminal", which means copyright infringment is normally a civil matter.
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Assuming this is true, I don't think that intent is enough for a judgement. In a criminal case, intent to steal, intent to murder, intent to deal drugs, etc... are all crimes in and of themselves, and have penalties associated with them. I don't think that intent in this case is on the books as being against the law in any way, it's just the act itself.
Of course, I could have a misunderstanding of what is required for "intent" to be illegal, but it's just an idea. Feel free to poke holes in this argument, people.