As long as the government uses these cameras to scan for people in PUBLIC places, I don't see a problem. Instead of a person familiar with wanted criminals spotting a known felon in a crowd, a camera is doing it.
Obviously, mistakes will be made, and people will be upset and inconvenienced. All this means is that the government is doing their job, for once. Interested in weather forecasting?
Sure, computer games kick ass, but there's nothing quite like getting together with a bunch of friends and playing Starfleet Battles, Shadowrun, MERP, or TMNT.
It's a totally different gaming experience with paper RPGs. Lots of imagination goes into these games, and the gameplay is much better than on a computer. You aren't bound to the strict rules of a computer game (as long as you have a good GM running things, at least).
Bah... Before I moved halfway across the country (USA), I had friends and family at my house every Wednesday night to play an RPG into the night... Much fun, much fun. I'm now trying to figure out a way to play from my remote location.:-)
You have to be a pretty developed nation already, to have TVs and be able to buy playsations and satellite phones. You'd need to have good electrical infastructure already in place, so this probably wouldn't work in really under developed regions.
A good idea for somewhat developed places, though.
Now, why did that get modded down? It's actually quite logical!
And what if our "garbage" is faster than what they currently have?
Sure, recycle all the XTs, 286s, 386s, and the low end 486s... Anything better than that can be used for SOMETHING.
A 486DX2-66 w/16Megs of RAM can be a whole hell of a lot more useful than a PS2 "workstation". How many NICs can you stick on a PS2? Can it be used as a router, or a firewall? How much memory can you stick in a PS2? How about SCSI peripherals?
It makes no sense for anyone to quickly dismiss our "garbage" as viable computing hardware.
Why don't they just get some super cheap PCs, or even buy up USED PCs and ship them off to these people who are in desperate need of computers? I would think that an actual PC would be more useful, and easier to maintain/set up than a hacked PS2.
Hacking the PS2 is very neat, don't get me wrong. It just doesn't seem to be the obvious choice in this case for cheap and easy computing power.
They list the type of IBM cluster they're using on that main page... So far they've been doing more with less, and are more accurate than other weather forecasting agencies to boot.
If you're interested in the latest techniques in weather forcasting for short and long term, check these guys out. They're based out of Boulder, CO, USA. Interested in weather forecasting?
RedHat is impossible for me to use. Nothing makes sense to me when it comes to why everything has dependancies on the most obscure stuff. It's just annoying to have to deal with all the linking and the horrible arrangement of configuration files.
Slackware, for me, is much easier to deal with. I don't need X running to configure my system. I don't need GTK for every application. Hell, on my servers, I don't even have X installed.
RedHat is too much. If I wanted that much bloat, I'd just run Windows 2000. Interested in weather forecasting?
Oh yes. Computers shouldn't be made easier to use. What a stupid idea. I long for the days when "programming a computer" actually meant rewiring the thing..... not.
We're talking about computers here, people, not a toaster or curling iron. There are people running RedHat who have VCRs flashing 12:00!
If you want to turn a PC into an internet appliance, that's just fine and dandy with me. Those machines SHOULD be made easy to use for all kinds of people. We're talking about a distro of Linux that ISN'T easy, because it's meant to be a platform to do MORE than just your average every day crap on the internet.
Slackware is a great base to do nearly anything you want with Linux. Yes, it is more complicated to get some things set up, but it's complicated because it's more flexible. There's no "workstation" install, or "server" install. No cross-dependancies for EVERY single application.
Yes, instead you'll need to go download some gay source distribution of a dependent package, compile it in true gay fashion, and then install it in some gay location such as "/usr/local".
What's GAY about source? Where do you think your RPMs come from, you idiot?
Again, it all comes down to getting what you need to do what you need to do, and doing it your way. If you need to feel homophobic about source code, that's your problem.
That is assuming of course that Slackware doesnt already have a Slackware package for that dependent package. And if it did, and you decide to install that instead of compiling the source, how would that be any different from using an RPM or DEB?
I don't know, you tell me? What's your point? If the package exists, I'll use it if it's what I need. Otherwise I'd compile my own version of whatever I needed. Is there a problem with having a choice?
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There's a certian amount of ignorance that most people who use Linux have about Slackware. I wouldn't call Linux "not modern", but it certianly isn't bleeding edge. Just because it's stable doesn't mean it's outdated, people. Interested in weather forecasting?
Slackware is a great distro if you need to do a custom setup for a server. It's really easy to strip an install of Slack down to the bare essentials and secure it. It's great for older hardware too... Less daemons to worry about, less system resources taken.
Keep up the good work, Patrick V. and developers of Slackware! Interested in weather forecasting?
I mean, this place is run by people who can't manage their own installations of Linux themselves, they have to have packages for every little thing.
Hooray for Slackware! If you want Linux done right, this is the distro for you. Interested in weather forecasting?
I normally respond to spam with a message similar to yours, but in addition to that, I also try to contact every admin who's machine the offending message bounced through. Sure, it takes a while, but I also get less and less SPAM as I do this more and more. I'm actually seeing an improvement.
Contacting the ISP the SPAM originates from also works wonders.
Well, now that they've been tossed out by Wind River (those bastards), from what I've heard they ARE in the process of forming their own company.
Read about it on the Slackware forums if you're interested... http://www.slackware.com
Now, wheter or not they'll got IPO, that's another story.;-)
You didn't look at those benchmarks very closely, did you? That overclocked "Tualatin-256" running at 1.4gig (with an overclocked FSB, mind you) didn't exactly beat the pants off that Athlon running at its rated FSB. Another 256K of cache might help it, but I don't think it's going to catch up to the Athlon MP procs any time soon.
Another thing to consider is the fact that those new Intel procs came rated at 1.13Ghz... When Intel can get those procs to run at 1.4/1.5Ghz from the factory, I'll be interested in some test scores.
Uh, it's not an ATX motherboard, it's WTX, which has different standards.
Don't worry, I'm sure once the 760MPX is released we'll see some very consumer oriented motherboards hit the market. MSI has already announced that they want to do a sub-$200 motherboard... Wait for that one!:-)
Yes, it sucks. There is no shortage of diesel pumps. Or does everyone think all those big rigs on the freeways run on gasoline? See that huge black cloud that erupts every time they accelerate? Gasoline doesn't do that.
Oh, gasoline engines can spew just as much black smoke as diesel engines. You must not know anyone who races gasoline powered cars... I've seen plenty of tiny four-cylinder turbo cars that would put a small semi to shame with the amount of black smoke rolling out from under the car at the track.
A properly tuned diesel engine won't spew black smoke, even under moderate acceleration/load. It's when the really get on the accelerator pedal that the smoke starts rolling, especially under load. It can't be helped, but fortunately lasts only for a short time while accelerating.
Another thing to consider is the HUGE difference in power output between the diesel in a semi and most cars. 600ft/lbs of torque on up compared to less than 100ft/lbs of torque in most econo-cars these days. You're gonna have some smoke.
Diesel engines have their place. They're more reliable, more efficient, and less polluting than gasoline engines of equivalent power. They are horribly misunderstood in this country (USA), mostly due to the crappy diesel engines GM introduced in the late 70s and early 80s. Today's diesel engines are GREAT, import or domestic.
Now, finding a fuel station with a diesel pump in a major metropolitan area, AWAY from the highways might be a problem. That needs to be addressed.
Diesel is hideous. Yeah, you don't need spark plugs in the engines so you can slap a 300,000 mile warranty. Yippee. You just have to put up with the nasty fumes. *COUGH*
Diesel will eventually replace our gas engines, specifically for use with bio-diesel style fuels.
Diesel engines are much easier to maintain, due to less moving parts and no ignition system. Diesel engines are built heavier than gasoline engines, but they do tend to last longer because they generally don't run at high RPMs like gas engines do. Diesel engines work very well with turbos, which boost power and efficiency for relatively little money.
What flavor fumes you prefer is a personal choice, I suppose.
I welcome the thought of the rebirth of diesel passenger cars in the USA. We need more economic cars and trucks.
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...while opening software packages, I'm not bound to the license?
SWEET!
I love the courts sometimes.
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As long as the government uses these cameras to scan for people in PUBLIC places, I don't see a problem. Instead of a person familiar with wanted criminals spotting a known felon in a crowd, a camera is doing it.
Obviously, mistakes will be made, and people will be upset and inconvenienced. All this means is that the government is doing their job, for once.
Interested in weather forecasting?
Sure, computer games kick ass, but there's nothing quite like getting together with a bunch of friends and playing Starfleet Battles, Shadowrun, MERP, or TMNT.
:-)
It's a totally different gaming experience with paper RPGs. Lots of imagination goes into these games, and the gameplay is much better than on a computer. You aren't bound to the strict rules of a computer game (as long as you have a good GM running things, at least).
Bah... Before I moved halfway across the country (USA), I had friends and family at my house every Wednesday night to play an RPG into the night... Much fun, much fun. I'm now trying to figure out a way to play from my remote location.
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Now, why did that get modded down? It's actually quite logical!
Come on, people...
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And what if our "garbage" is faster than what they currently have?
Sure, recycle all the XTs, 286s, 386s, and the low end 486s... Anything better than that can be used for SOMETHING.
A 486DX2-66 w/16Megs of RAM can be a whole hell of a lot more useful than a PS2 "workstation". How many NICs can you stick on a PS2? Can it be used as a router, or a firewall? How much memory can you stick in a PS2? How about SCSI peripherals?
It makes no sense for anyone to quickly dismiss our "garbage" as viable computing hardware.
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Since when did game consoles become network computers?
It's a GAME CONSOLE. A toy that hooks to your TV and plays games. It doesn't matter how much crap you throw on it, it's still a game console.
When the PS2 can boot off the 'net and fire up X, it might be an NC.
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Why don't they just get some super cheap PCs, or even buy up USED PCs and ship them off to these people who are in desperate need of computers? I would think that an actual PC would be more useful, and easier to maintain/set up than a hacked PS2.
Hacking the PS2 is very neat, don't get me wrong. It just doesn't seem to be the obvious choice in this case for cheap and easy computing power.
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Check out http://www.homepower.com for more information on realistic costs and solar/battery setups.
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Stupid lameness filters!
Here's my prompt: $
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http://www.foresightwx.com
They list the type of IBM cluster they're using on that main page... So far they've been doing more with less, and are more accurate than other weather forecasting agencies to boot.
If you're interested in the latest techniques in weather forcasting for short and long term, check these guys out. They're based out of Boulder, CO, USA.
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That was pretty funny. Too bad people like Taco wouldn't see the humor behind that post.
Oh, that's right. Debian is the king of all Linux distros. They are too good to be part of humor. Their distro is SERIOUS.
Buncha commie bastards.
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The final final beta testing can begin for Debian, which will have a moment of stability.
Ten minutes later, everyone will be back on the unstable track again, because the stable version of Debian is obsolete.
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RedHat is impossible for me to use. Nothing makes sense to me when it comes to why everything has dependancies on the most obscure stuff. It's just annoying to have to deal with all the linking and the horrible arrangement of configuration files.
Slackware, for me, is much easier to deal with. I don't need X running to configure my system. I don't need GTK for every application. Hell, on my servers, I don't even have X installed.
RedHat is too much. If I wanted that much bloat, I'd just run Windows 2000.
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There's a certian amount of ignorance that most people who use Linux have about Slackware. I wouldn't call Linux "not modern", but it certianly isn't bleeding edge. Just because it's stable doesn't mean it's outdated, people.
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Slackware is a great distro if you need to do a custom setup for a server. It's really easy to strip an install of Slack down to the bare essentials and secure it. It's great for older hardware too... Less daemons to worry about, less system resources taken.
Keep up the good work, Patrick V. and developers of Slackware!
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I mean, this place is run by people who can't manage their own installations of Linux themselves, they have to have packages for every little thing. Hooray for Slackware! If you want Linux done right, this is the distro for you.
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I second that suggestion. There's probably better content in the battery than what's normally found here.
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I normally respond to spam with a message similar to yours, but in addition to that, I also try to contact every admin who's machine the offending message bounced through. Sure, it takes a while, but I also get less and less SPAM as I do this more and more. I'm actually seeing an improvement. Contacting the ISP the SPAM originates from also works wonders.
Well, now that they've been tossed out by Wind River (those bastards), from what I've heard they ARE in the process of forming their own company. Read about it on the Slackware forums if you're interested... http://www.slackware.com Now, wheter or not they'll got IPO, that's another story. ;-)
You didn't look at those benchmarks very closely, did you? That overclocked "Tualatin-256" running at 1.4gig (with an overclocked FSB, mind you) didn't exactly beat the pants off that Athlon running at its rated FSB. Another 256K of cache might help it, but I don't think it's going to catch up to the Athlon MP procs any time soon.
Another thing to consider is the fact that those new Intel procs came rated at 1.13Ghz... When Intel can get those procs to run at 1.4/1.5Ghz from the factory, I'll be interested in some test scores.
Well, the new core is supposed to run with something like 20% less power / 20% less heat.
Uh, it's not an ATX motherboard, it's WTX, which has different standards.
:-)
Don't worry, I'm sure once the 760MPX is released we'll see some very consumer oriented motherboards hit the market. MSI has already announced that they want to do a sub-$200 motherboard... Wait for that one!
A properly tuned diesel engine won't spew black smoke, even under moderate acceleration/load. It's when the really get on the accelerator pedal that the smoke starts rolling, especially under load. It can't be helped, but fortunately lasts only for a short time while accelerating.
Another thing to consider is the HUGE difference in power output between the diesel in a semi and most cars. 600ft/lbs of torque on up compared to less than 100ft/lbs of torque in most econo-cars these days. You're gonna have some smoke.
Diesel engines have their place. They're more reliable, more efficient, and less polluting than gasoline engines of equivalent power. They are horribly misunderstood in this country (USA), mostly due to the crappy diesel engines GM introduced in the late 70s and early 80s. Today's diesel engines are GREAT, import or domestic.
Now, finding a fuel station with a diesel pump in a major metropolitan area, AWAY from the highways might be a problem. That needs to be addressed.
Diesel will eventually replace our gas engines, specifically for use with bio-diesel style fuels.Diesel engines are much easier to maintain, due to less moving parts and no ignition system. Diesel engines are built heavier than gasoline engines, but they do tend to last longer because they generally don't run at high RPMs like gas engines do. Diesel engines work very well with turbos, which boost power and efficiency for relatively little money.
What flavor fumes you prefer is a personal choice, I suppose.
I welcome the thought of the rebirth of diesel passenger cars in the USA. We need more economic cars and trucks.
We really need diesel engines in all the SUVs! :-)