You are correct in the typical sense of a musician reading sheet music playing a piece they've never practiced before. However, I could see this useful for someone learning a new song. In addition, there are some interesting technologies for blind people, such as the tongue sensor.
Yea a quote like this "My agenda is to build the coolest game possible." is nice in theory, but deadlines with budget constraints have an effect of pushing products to market. I'm assuming the Duke Nukem Forever team had similar goals.
I don't really count a credit as a full refund. They still keep my money. But I guess you can use your credit to buy the second half of the season, so they delivered the promised goods.
"Of course, Gorham’s ideas will need to be tested by actually measuring the charge on gossamer spider silk as it is generated. That’s an experiment for an enterprising biologist to take on."
I believe the difference they are pointing out is that FM / AM, police, fire, etc. are broadcasting out and are 'readily available', whereas with WiFi is broadcasting but is not readily available to the general public, most of the time it is encrypted and meant just for yourself. This ruling is saying people who want to sue Google, are allowed to, because they were not broadcasting for the same purpose as the other technologies mentioned above.
From the actual summary of the court ruling: Wiretap Act The panel affirmed the district court's order denying a motion to dismiss claims that Google, Inc., violated the Wiretap Act when, in the course of capturing its Street View photographs, it collected data from unencrypted Wi-Fi networks. The panel held that Google's data collection did not fall within a Wiretap exemption set forth in 18 U.S.C. ? 2511(2)(g)(i) because data transmitted over a Wi-Fi network is not an "electronic communication" that is "readily accessible to the general public." Under 18 U.S.C. ? 2510(16)(A), a "radio communication" is by definition "readily accessible to the general public" so long as it is not scrambled or encrypted. The panel held that the Wi-Fi network data collected by Google was not a radio communication, and thus was not by definition readily
It's early and I still need coffee. Anyway, I don't really disagree with you, this stuff stomps on the constitution blatantly. I just don't think the president will or should be impeached over it, considering the way it came to fruition. Any real change needs to go through congress first, or possibly the judicial branch overturning legislation. It should not come from the executive branch.
Not exactly, then the same goes for congress and the judges too. Impeachment starts with congress, and since they create the legislator and expected the president to do his job and enforce it, your argument doesn't make sense. Our current surveillance system is not the cause of one person.
As far as I can tell, this was all approved by congress through various legislation after Sep. 11 and then (rubber-stamped) approval by FISA courts. What are you saying is grounds for impeachment?
*note - I am NOT a supporter of the massive surveillance of U.S. citizens.
I appreciate all the responses, they are well informed and made me smarter:) I was too lazy to research myself and appreciate the additional insight. Your comments are the main reason I keep coming back to slashdot and participating in discussions.
In addition, (according to wikipedia) the first fictional reference was E. E. Smith's Lensman series in 1937, although devices were being built before then.
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You are correct in the typical sense of a musician reading sheet music playing a piece they've never practiced before. However, I could see this useful for someone learning a new song. In addition, there are some interesting technologies for blind people, such as the tongue sensor.
Probably planning ahead, operating drones & killer robots will basically be a video game.
e. soylent coli, it's made from people!
FTA: " Google could be fined a maximum of €150,000 (US$202,562), or €300,000 for a second offense"
Yea a quote like this "My agenda is to build the coolest game possible." is nice in theory, but deadlines with budget constraints have an effect of pushing products to market. I'm assuming the Duke Nukem Forever team had similar goals.
I don't really count a credit as a full refund. They still keep my money. But I guess you can use your credit to buy the second half of the season, so they delivered the promised goods.
Similar to why batman only fights crime at night; How can he see the bat signal in the sky?
"Of course, Gorham’s ideas will need to be tested by actually measuring the charge on gossamer spider silk as it is generated. That’s an experiment for an enterprising biologist to take on."
Why not offer it to everyone, regardless of their current OS, if they want it?
And the winners are the lawyers on both sides.
Here is a direct link to the map if you are wondering where you'll be the lightest :)
Thanks for slashdot stalking me dude! It made my day to have you go through my comments.
Anyway, my post on this topic was meant to be funny, although I realize it's not that funny.
Oh first world problems.
I believe the difference they are pointing out is that FM / AM, police, fire, etc. are broadcasting out and are 'readily available', whereas with WiFi is broadcasting but is not readily available to the general public, most of the time it is encrypted and meant just for yourself. This ruling is saying people who want to sue Google, are allowed to, because they were not broadcasting for the same purpose as the other technologies mentioned above.
From the actual summary of the court ruling:
Wiretap Act
The panel affirmed the district court's order denying a
motion to dismiss claims that Google, Inc., violated the
Wiretap Act when, in the course of capturing its Street View
photographs, it collected data from unencrypted Wi-Fi
networks.
The panel held that Google's data collection did not fall
within a Wiretap exemption set forth in 18 U.S.C.
? 2511(2)(g)(i) because data transmitted over a Wi-Fi
network is not an "electronic communication" that is "readily
accessible to the general public." Under 18 U.S.C.
? 2510(16)(A), a "radio communication" is by definition
"readily accessible to the general public" so long as it is not
scrambled or encrypted. The panel held that the Wi-Fi
network data collected by Google was not a radio
communication, and thus was not by definition readily
* since they created the legislation
It's early and I still need coffee. Anyway, I don't really disagree with you, this stuff stomps on the constitution blatantly. I just don't think the president will or should be impeached over it, considering the way it came to fruition. Any real change needs to go through congress first, or possibly the judicial branch overturning legislation. It should not come from the executive branch.
Not exactly, then the same goes for congress and the judges too. Impeachment starts with congress, and since they create the legislator and expected the president to do his job and enforce it, your argument doesn't make sense. Our current surveillance system is not the cause of one person.
As far as I can tell, this was all approved by congress through various legislation after Sep. 11 and then (rubber-stamped) approval by FISA courts. What are you saying is grounds for impeachment?
*note - I am NOT a supporter of the massive surveillance of U.S. citizens.
This isn't exactly shocking news.
Note, check out the date on Bruce's article about the NSA creating a backdoor - 11.15.07
I have to admit I didn't know much about the controversy so I went and found some articles.
Here is an article showing some weaknesses in Linux's random generation: Analysis of the Linux Random Number Generator
As reported by Bruce Schneier for this Wired article: http://www.wired.com/politics/security/commentary/securitymatters/2007/11/securitymatters_1115
If the price is $3 per episode, why bother paying $23 for 8 episodes... to save $1?
Here is her story and app.
I appreciate all the responses, they are well informed and made me smarter :) I was too lazy to research myself and appreciate the additional insight. Your comments are the main reason I keep coming back to slashdot and participating in discussions.
Can you provide a better link? I'm curious what safety measures are in place, considering the recent disaster in Spain.
Actually, both were beat out by real devices! Powered Exoskeletons
In addition, (according to wikipedia) the first fictional reference was E. E. Smith's Lensman series in 1937, although devices were being built before then.