Wow, now how do we convert this to a boolean algebra? Instead of 1 and 0, we also have -1.
1 AND -1 = ? 1 OR -1 = ? 1 XOR -1 = ? NOT -1 = ? etc.
Seriously; this discovery can lead to a whole new way of creating a CPU architecture. The -1 bit can be used for a whole new array of calculation possibilities, none of which have probably been thought of seriously. Architectures might possibly be able to be simpler, or they might turn out to be magnitudes higher in complexity due to the addition of a destructor bit.
I find it likely that a whole new branch of mathematics could be made from studying 3-point comparison. We are so used to having only 2 sides to an equation (look at the pre-QED standard model for instance; quarks having three sides to balance out really messes with your mind) that this can help in more than one way.
Okay, a party it is. We'll seize the cabinets, vaults, and servers that hold all the current patents, and we dump them into the Boston Harbor! Now, all we need to figure out is how to get the required documents...
Well, I think it's a good thing to happen because of the massive irony it introduces. Now, the US Government itself can be sued due to a vague and shitty patent! If this doesn't introduce any sort of patent reform, then someone will need to patent "the act of patenting something".
sometimes there are just no "publicly" accessible data to publish:)
Then why install Apache in the first place? I'm sure you can use something else for Intranet applications and whatnot, or at least configure the server to only accept connections from the LAN.
It's so that it's hidden from the normal users! We don't want anyone to mess with that timezone a la the US Government is doing right now, so we prefix with the dot and chmod it to 0700
*insert the typical "Time of day is relative to the sun's relative position to your area" and "noon is supposed to be when the sun is overhead" and "work schedules would be confusing" and "knowing when things like breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc. are would be confusing" and "business hours would be erratic" et al.*
That's the sound of a Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy series reference (more specifically, from Life, the Universe, and Everything, where Trillian has the hots for Thor for a little while) going right over your head and nailing that guy behind you in the face. You insensitive bastard!
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Uh, this was regarding a desktop that was located on Microsoft's campus, not your typical remote desktop...
Yeah, and they aren't fitted with some sort of anti-me code that doesn't let me read their articles due to some arbitrary reason.
Erm, I take that back.
What the fuck is up with these shitty sites that don't display the article if you have javascript disabled or are using Firefox or something?
Wow, now how do we convert this to a boolean algebra? Instead of 1 and 0, we also have -1.
1 AND -1 = ?
1 OR -1 = ?
1 XOR -1 = ?
NOT -1 = ?
etc.
Seriously; this discovery can lead to a whole new way of creating a CPU architecture. The -1 bit can be used for a whole new array of calculation possibilities, none of which have probably been thought of seriously. Architectures might possibly be able to be simpler, or they might turn out to be magnitudes higher in complexity due to the addition of a destructor bit.
I find it likely that a whole new branch of mathematics could be made from studying 3-point comparison. We are so used to having only 2 sides to an equation (look at the pre-QED standard model for instance; quarks having three sides to balance out really messes with your mind) that this can help in more than one way.
Sorry, I'm an insensitive clod.
I hear that God has prior art on that particular one, and he's got unlimited cash and lawyers nonetheless.
Sorry, but "A Method of Attaining Monetary Funds to Support a Cause" has also been patented. Damn!
Not only would you get to sue the USPTO, but you'd also be able to sue the FCC and the people involved in the DMCA. Hell, that's a great idea!
Nah, that's patented as well. "A Method of Inducing Forced Combustion on a Substance"
You just made me realise that every single porn site on the 'net is vulnerable to this patent!
*quickly runs off to download all the porn contained on the Internet*
Well, they were the first to trademark the name "Amazon" in reference to something digital, that's something, isn't it?
Okay, a party it is. We'll seize the cabinets, vaults, and servers that hold all the current patents, and we dump them into the Boston Harbor! Now, all we need to figure out is how to get the required documents...
And CNet in 1995.
There are thousands of wide-known examples of prior art in this inane patent.
Well, I think it's a good thing to happen because of the massive irony it introduces. Now, the US Government itself can be sued due to a vague and shitty patent! If this doesn't introduce any sort of patent reform, then someone will need to patent "the act of patenting something".
http://slashcode.com/
Whoa!
Are you saying non-free OSes don't require maintenance? What's your IP address?
:)
127.0.0.1
sometimes there are just no "publicly" accessible data to publish :)
Then why install Apache in the first place? I'm sure you can use something else for Intranet applications and whatnot, or at least configure the server to only accept connections from the LAN.
It's so that it's hidden from the normal users! We don't want anyone to mess with that timezone a la the US Government is doing right now, so we prefix with the dot and chmod it to 0700
I know, but I've seen this exact discussion happen at least 5 times in the past 2 weeks on /.
Here we go again...
*insert the typical "Time of day is relative to the sun's relative position to your area" and "noon is supposed to be when the sun is overhead" and "work schedules would be confusing" and "knowing when things like breakfast, lunch, dinner, etc. are would be confusing" and "business hours would be erratic" et al.*
Intel machines I'd assume...
Not only that, but the use of Mac OS9 and earlier really gives Apple a bad name...
That is true; Feynman is the shiznit.
No, but it justifies me not buying or owning anything Sony...
*whiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiz*
That's the sound of a Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy series reference (more specifically, from Life, the Universe, and Everything, where Trillian has the hots for Thor for a little while) going right over your head and nailing that guy behind you in the face. You insensitive bastard!
$2.25 a gallon? That's cheap compared to the $2.70+ prices in California. I swear, sometimes I think they use Canadian money or something.