Actually, theres probably a lot more global laws out there than we currently know...
Im sure you have all read about swarm style ai taken from nature. Google boids if you haven't. Its a relatively good model. It isnt too hard to imagine emergent behaviour used in future technological issues... Certainly copying nature is a valid method of problem solving. No point trying to reinvent what already works.
I'll agree with many of the points here... All too often I or other programmers get handed some vague specifications and an unreasonable deadline for a project. Requests for more information usually get met with blank stares... And testing? Testing can take a nice chunk of development time, and its often the first thing to get cut when a project starts going late.
However, I do take issue with the following quote:
"Another common theme in failures lies in the ranks of employees who actually must use the systems.
Often they're not given proper training. There's also a chance that they don't want the project to succeed, especially if they see it as a threat to employment."
Never give the credit so quickly to evil intent if you can chalk it up to simple laziness instead. I doubt many employees conciously try to cause software crashes, in comparison with the number who just dont have a clue what they're doing.
And, naturally, programmer error will always cause a certain amount of crashes...we are human too. Testings just a way of minimizing that.
Heck, I dont expect the main canidates to actually answer the questions... Most likely, a subordinate will type something along the lines of...
Q: What will you do in Iraq?
Bush: We will be strong and free in supporting freedom from the terrorists for the good of all freedom and starting a free democracy in the middle east. Oh yeah, and I support the soldiers over there fighting the terrorists. Must fight terror. Terror Bad. Terror.
Kerry: Slightly more intelligently worded version of above.
Nader, Oh, right, hed actually have to win to do anything..
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers...
Expecting all religious people to be consistent, even with their own religion is futile. However, death penalty does mesh with a traditional interpretation of the bible, though.
Anti spyware software? So quick of MS! Heck, everyones already done it...its about time they jumped on the bandwagon, and do what they do best...copy working software. Forgive my bitterness...
Only linux and windows eventually? Of course. What else is there...mac, which we all know is becoming a less unique os(not a bad thing, tho)...and what, suns os? I just dont see any other major os besides linux and windows at the moment...its an easy prophesy to make.
On the other hand, one could make the arguement that copyright is at least as descriptive as copywrite. Hell, its nothing more than a right to copy. But hey, I didnt make the english language.
As a member of the US military, I can assure you that you can get in immense trouble for anything that can be construed as, well, negative torward the president. Im fairly certain that speaking out against the un-constitutional war would be considered such.
AFPAM36-2241V1 part 11.40.1 Specifically, each Air Force member is responsible for obtaining the nessessary review and clearance, starting with ppublic affairs, before releasing any proposed statement, text, or imagery to the public. This includes digital products being loaded on an unrestricted web site.yadda, yadda....
Im sue other services have similar rules of conduct as well.
Im fairly happy to see this, and not just because of my dislike of diebolds massive security issues with the voting machines.
This is a relatively clear instance of attempted legal intimidation, a common tactic used by companies with the financial and legal clout.
I really love the part where they describe "encouraging and assisting in the circumvention of copywrite protection systems". Seems like quite a stretch to me.
Used this once at college...one person drove a truck with a keg of beer up the admin steps, and everyone, notified via cell-phones(warned via internet), drank it dry and ran before the cops made it there...
Heck, I believe our politicians might be better off if they carried bombs strapped to them. If a given percentage of the population electronically registers their discontent via our trusty voting system in a given time, well, time for new elections.
I predict this would bring about very secure election systems, and a tendancy not to ignore large minorities of the population.
I believe that people are far too paranoid about security...Every possible advance in communications could help "dangerous" people as well as serve useful purposes. And apparently Britian treats protesters different if they have a cell phone...
Im pretty sure those are all against explicit state and federal laws.
I for one feel that requiring people to vote is both ineffective and pointless. If they didnt care enough to vote, why would they care enough to research before voting? Enter more random votes chosen via 30 sec sound bites.
Id agree with this assessment, but IMO the main problem is managers failure to understand the nature of security. Most dont even realize the need to update software, let alone "complex" things like firewalls. Ive been told to install an antivirus to keep hackers out. (Yes, I know, antiviruses are good, but this was the sole protection method)
Until our managers become more technically adept, how can they understand if the security ppl are doing an adequate job?
Independant bands are all well and good, but Id like to see the major bands signing on with these. Wait, you say the major bands are crap, and are only popular because the labels cram them down our necks?
Partially true indeed, but at least some popular or semi-popular songs are quite good. This product does however appear to be cheap enough to supplement kaaza and cd ripping. Why steal when you can buy cheaply?
Im reading this as questioning the purpose of space exploration as a whole, rather than a question of the viability of the project, but please correct me if I assumed poorly.
The reasons for space exploration range from scientific discoveries, to pure curiosity, to commercial developments. As an example of the latter for the fiscally minded among you, such an elevator could greatly decrease the cost of satellite launches.
Not at all... It may prove that its just not possible. Theres been several previous/. articles about this topic, and the issues such as space debris, storms, lack of material strong enough, micro-meteorites, inherent fragility, etc are a substantial jump from anything we can do with current technology.
Someday perhaps, but DOD, cost effective? Please... Giving something this to the government would probably ruin any efficiency in it, and a private company financing this...could happen, but most likely not for some time.
Once upon a time, in a land not far away, would-be casino owners realized they didnt need to hire people, since a programmed tool, or "bot", if you will, could take the place of the dealers, and in fact, most other employees, leaving more money for the greedy owners.
Then came the Age of the Geek, when many learned the arcane ways of the code, and some even chose to make "bots" of their own. Some of these were so well made that they could indeed play the complicated games better than other humans who had not yet adjusted to this new age. And none could tell the difference, and many accusations were made. Yet, though the casino owners did try with all their might to stop them, the bots did take over all. And then they destroyed the world, and they all lived happily ever after.
A data stream so large that no-one could record it all? Bs, I say... I know people that are constantly recording television, just because they can. I have no doubt that the same people would gladly do the same for a text stream, and the size of the pipe required to make an effort to record the data futile is immense.
Not to mention...a distributed method of storage for it would be rather simple.
This is straight from the news wires, posted minutes ago. We'll have pictures for you shortly.
Tokyo, September 21, 2004 - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), announced today a completely new look for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system (SCPH-70000), which will become available in Japan, North America and Europe for the year-end peak selling season. The new model will be available in stores on November 3rd in Japan, and on November 1st in North America and Europe.
While inheriting the basic functions and design philosophy of the current PlayStation 2, the internal design architecture has been completely overhauled, resulting in a slimmer and more lightweight design. Internal volume has been reduced by 75%, overall weight has been halved, and thickness trimmed down to 2.8 cm (thickness of current model is 7.8 cm). Its size is almost as small as a hardcover book, making it easier to carry around and enjoy games and DVD videos anytime, anywhere.
Equipped with an integrated Ethernet port for network gaming, the new PlayStation 2 sets new standards in the fusion of design and functionality. In North America, approximately 40% (*1) of the PlayStation 2 on-line game users connect their PlayStation 2 to the networks through analog modem and reflecting the American users' preference, North American model is equipped with both Ethernet and modem ports. During the year-end peak-selling season, about 80 on-line game titles are expected for release in Japan, and 120 titles and 65 titles respectively for North America and Europe. With the launch of the new network ready(*2) PlayStation 2, the further expansion of the world of on-line gaming is accelerated.
Gaining an overwhelming support from a wide range of users from all over the world, more than 72 million units of PlayStation 2 have been shipped as of today. Strongly supported by software developers and publishers, PlayStation 2 is indisputably the most popular computer entertainment system in the world and the new design will position it for ever greater success over the next half of its life. In the run-up towards the launch, the new PlayStation 2, will be displayed at Sony Computer Entertainment Japan's booth during the Tokyo Game Show 2004, held from Friday, September the 24th to Sunday, the 26th, 2004, at Makuhari Messe, together with a rich number of exciting and attractive new titles scheduled for release towards the end of the year.
With the new PlayStation 2, together with the lineup of forthcoming new game titles, SCEI will continue to contribute to expand the market and to create a new world of computer entertainment.
(*1) According to SCEI's DNAS (Dynamic Network Authentication System) data.
(*2) Internet Service Provider and appropriate Internet access (e.g. ADSL, cable, fiber, etc.) required. For further details regarding network connection, on-line games and peripherals supported with the new model (SCPH-70000 CB), please visit our customer support website (http://www.playstation.jp/info/).
What does all this mean? Here's a summary:
PStwo will release on November 1st in America
It will be 25% smaller than the current model
It will also be half the weight of the current model
The system will have an included Ethernet port, no need for a peripheral device
Also, Sony claims there will be 120 new PS2 games with online play by the year's end
One hundred-twenty new online games before January? That equates to 30 games per month, or over one game per day until the end of 2004.
"Internal volume has been reduced by 75%, overall weight has been halved, and thickness trimmed down to 2.8 cm (thickness of current model is 7.8 cm)."
I think all of us agree this is a good thing from a gamers perspective. After all, we all agree smaller is generally better and what not, and dialup is evil.
However, on the flip side, how many people will buy them? Most people I know who enjoy using consoles already have a PS2, and are not likely to go buy a new one just because its a bit cooler. Even me being an addict, owning ever semi-modern console, I doubt I'll purchase anything that doesnt allow me to play more games.
And 120 games! By the end of the year? Do they realize what kind of a task that is? I realize its probably been planned for a while, but we all know that game developers have a hard enough time meeting deadlines without attempting to coordinate with a console release. They'll be lucky to clear 50.
Slashdot Mirror
"I think Im lost"
"Don't worry, Ghost, just check your cell phone!"
Im sure you have all read about swarm style ai taken from nature. Google boids if you haven't. Its a relatively good model. It isnt too hard to imagine emergent behaviour used in future technological issues... Certainly copying nature is a valid method of problem solving. No point trying to reinvent what already works.
However, I do take issue with the following quote:
"Another common theme in failures lies in the ranks of employees who actually must use the systems. Often they're not given proper training. There's also a chance that they don't want the project to succeed, especially if they see it as a threat to employment."
Never give the credit so quickly to evil intent if you can chalk it up to simple laziness instead. I doubt many employees conciously try to cause software crashes, in comparison with the number who just dont have a clue what they're doing.
And, naturally, programmer error will always cause a certain amount of crashes...we are human too. Testings just a way of minimizing that.
Q: What will you do in Iraq?
Bush: We will be strong and free in supporting freedom from the terrorists for the good of all freedom and starting a free democracy in the middle east. Oh yeah, and I support the soldiers over there fighting the terrorists. Must fight terror. Terror Bad. Terror.
Kerry: Slightly more intelligently worded version of above.
Nader, Oh, right, hed actually have to win to do anything..
Expecting all religious people to be consistent, even with their own religion is futile. However, death penalty does mesh with a traditional interpretation of the bible, though.
Only linux and windows eventually? Of course. What else is there...mac, which we all know is becoming a less unique os(not a bad thing, tho)...and what, suns os? I just dont see any other major os besides linux and windows at the moment...its an easy prophesy to make.
So we MUST go make war with unrelated countries.
On the other hand, one could make the arguement that copyright is at least as descriptive as copywrite. Hell, its nothing more than a right to copy. But hey, I didnt make the english language.
AFPAM36-2241V1 part 11.40.1
Specifically, each Air Force member is responsible for obtaining the nessessary review and clearance, starting with ppublic affairs, before releasing any proposed statement, text, or imagery to the public. This includes digital products being loaded on an unrestricted web site.yadda, yadda....
Im sue other services have similar rules of conduct as well.
This is a relatively clear instance of attempted legal intimidation, a common tactic used by companies with the financial and legal clout.
I really love the part where they describe "encouraging and assisting in the circumvention of copywrite protection systems". Seems like quite a stretch to me.
Now, any ideas on how to get that advance warning on a bomb delivered via van, etc?
Used this once at college...one person drove a truck with a keg of beer up the admin steps, and everyone, notified via cell-phones(warned via internet), drank it dry and ran before the cops made it there...
I predict this would bring about very secure election systems, and a tendancy not to ignore large minorities of the population.
I believe that people are far too paranoid about security...Every possible advance in communications could help "dangerous" people as well as serve useful purposes. And apparently Britian treats protesters different if they have a cell phone...
Im pretty sure those are all against explicit state and federal laws. I for one feel that requiring people to vote is both ineffective and pointless. If they didnt care enough to vote, why would they care enough to research before voting? Enter more random votes chosen via 30 sec sound bites.
Until our managers become more technically adept, how can they understand if the security ppl are doing an adequate job?
Partially true indeed, but at least some popular or semi-popular songs are quite good. This product does however appear to be cheap enough to supplement kaaza and cd ripping. Why steal when you can buy cheaply?
The reasons for space exploration range from scientific discoveries, to pure curiosity, to commercial developments. As an example of the latter for the fiscally minded among you, such an elevator could greatly decrease the cost of satellite launches.
Not that the goverment couldnt reuse it...they like things complicated like that.
Someday perhaps, but DOD, cost effective? Please... Giving something this to the government would probably ruin any efficiency in it, and a private company financing this...could happen, but most likely not for some time.
Then came the Age of the Geek, when many learned the arcane ways of the code, and some even chose to make "bots" of their own. Some of these were so well made that they could indeed play the complicated games better than other humans who had not yet adjusted to this new age. And none could tell the difference, and many accusations were made. Yet, though the casino owners did try with all their might to stop them, the bots did take over all. And then they destroyed the world, and they all lived happily ever after.
The End.
Not to mention...a distributed method of storage for it would be rather simple.
I tried it...it was slow, often down, and required special software. None of which my cable connection is subject to.
This is straight from the news wires, posted minutes ago. We'll have pictures for you shortly.
Tokyo, September 21, 2004 - Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCEI), announced today a completely new look for the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system (SCPH-70000), which will become available in Japan, North America and Europe for the year-end peak selling season. The new model will be available in stores on November 3rd in Japan, and on November 1st in North America and Europe.
While inheriting the basic functions and design philosophy of the current PlayStation 2, the internal design architecture has been completely overhauled, resulting in a slimmer and more lightweight design. Internal volume has been reduced by 75%, overall weight has been halved, and thickness trimmed down to 2.8 cm (thickness of current model is 7.8 cm). Its size is almost as small as a hardcover book, making it easier to carry around and enjoy games and DVD videos anytime, anywhere.
Equipped with an integrated Ethernet port for network gaming, the new PlayStation 2 sets new standards in the fusion of design and functionality. In North America, approximately 40% (*1) of the PlayStation 2 on-line game users connect their PlayStation 2 to the networks through analog modem and reflecting the American users' preference, North American model is equipped with both Ethernet and modem ports. During the year-end peak-selling season, about 80 on-line game titles are expected for release in Japan, and 120 titles and 65 titles respectively for North America and Europe. With the launch of the new network ready(*2) PlayStation 2, the further expansion of the world of on-line gaming is accelerated.
Gaining an overwhelming support from a wide range of users from all over the world, more than 72 million units of PlayStation 2 have been shipped as of today. Strongly supported by software developers and publishers, PlayStation 2 is indisputably the most popular computer entertainment system in the world and the new design will position it for ever greater success over the next half of its life. In the run-up towards the launch, the new PlayStation 2, will be displayed at Sony Computer Entertainment Japan's booth during the Tokyo Game Show 2004, held from Friday, September the 24th to Sunday, the 26th, 2004, at Makuhari Messe, together with a rich number of exciting and attractive new titles scheduled for release towards the end of the year.
With the new PlayStation 2, together with the lineup of forthcoming new game titles, SCEI will continue to contribute to expand the market and to create a new world of computer entertainment.
(*1) According to SCEI's DNAS (Dynamic Network Authentication System) data. (*2) Internet Service Provider and appropriate Internet access (e.g. ADSL, cable, fiber, etc.) required. For further details regarding network connection, on-line games and peripherals supported with the new model (SCPH-70000 CB), please visit our customer support website (http://www.playstation.jp/info/).
What does all this mean? Here's a summary:
PStwo will release on November 1st in America It will be 25% smaller than the current model It will also be half the weight of the current model The system will have an included Ethernet port, no need for a peripheral device Also, Sony claims there will be 120 new PS2 games with online play by the year's end One hundred-twenty new online games before January? That equates to 30 games per month, or over one game per day until the end of 2004.
-Aaron Dunlap [POSTED: 9/20/04]
I think all of us agree this is a good thing from a gamers perspective. After all, we all agree smaller is generally better and what not, and dialup is evil.
However, on the flip side, how many people will buy them? Most people I know who enjoy using consoles already have a PS2, and are not likely to go buy a new one just because its a bit cooler. Even me being an addict, owning ever semi-modern console, I doubt I'll purchase anything that doesnt allow me to play more games.
And 120 games! By the end of the year? Do they realize what kind of a task that is? I realize its probably been planned for a while, but we all know that game developers have a hard enough time meeting deadlines without attempting to coordinate with a console release. They'll be lucky to clear 50.