I have an old machine with a removeable IDE drive bay in it and a fair number of ide disks in removeable caddys. I simply backup to that disk (scripts that tar/gzip the data) and when the week is over, shut the machine down and swap in a new disk. I could probably even hot swap it, but I would rather make really sure everything got written to disk. Once nice advantage of this is I can read my backups on any machine with an IDE controller, plus when I need more space I just upgrade to bigger disks and use the smaller disks in machines elsewhere. More expensive than tape, but boatloads faster and easier to verify and restore backups. Plus I don't end up later with a big box of useless tapes when I need more backup space. A nice padded lunchbox sized carrier keeps the disk protected while I take it offsite.
Good news for where I work. I can finally get everyone to upgrade, and since a fair chunk of new viruses don't run on NT now everyone won't feel left out anymore.
I liked the photo of the Intel booth, which had the tagline "Upgrade your senses". For the life of me I can't figure out what that means. Are they planning on offering upgrades to give me better vision and sight? Perhaps a socket for the back of my head too? Or maybe their new cpu can now smell me and indicate when I need to shower?
Isn't lubrication one of the big problems with artificial joints these days? They wear out, while natural joints are practically magic (containing fluid that is replenished that keeps everything moving smoothly).
...exceed the force generation, contraction and speed of their natural counterpart.
Strong muscles without the need to exercise. Sounds like a geek's dream come true huh? Except that one must keep in mind certain dangly appendages that could be torn off if you aren't careful with those new bulging biceps. And what about joints, could they handle the extra stress of markedly increased muscle strength? Like you go to pick up your car and your arms pop out of their sockets. Ouch.
P2P apps are really easy to write, don't have to be complicated, and thus banning them (a la the INDUCE Act) is pointless and silly.
Umm, if I publish a recipe for crack that uses 2 less ingredients than the normal recipe and takes only half the time to make, why would that be a valid argument for making crack legal? Don't get me wrong I think the act is idiotic, but I don't follow Mr. Felton's reasoning here.
If you have a need for speed and a fat wallet, this might be the PDA for you.
Yep, the phrase "fat wallet" always makes me instantly want to buy something. Which is probably why my wallet is so fat: all those reciepts for crap I don't need.:-)
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I figure the loud swooshing noise made by the tires would actually be a bonus, since it would drown out all the weird rattling noises my car normally makes. Plus I can only imagine how cool the water would look flying out the sides of the tires after a big rainstorm.
I would be more worried that the hospital will hire some untrained minimum wage slave to refill the robot instead of a more expensive nurse. Somehow I doubt the robot would know it is dispensing medication that has been loaded in the wrong place.
"The Internet? We are not interested in it" -- Bill Gates, 1993
I am very thankful he had this attitude (apparently for at least a few years?):-) If Microsoft had jumped on the web bandwagon and started offering a cheap web server with one of their server products, life on the web would probably be sucky indeed. Or if the web hadn't caught on for a few more years. They obviously clued in when they started including explorer with the OS though huh?
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With all the hooplah last year about the mars meteorite that was found on earth, it would be ironic if this is a meteorite from earth.
I have an old machine with a removeable IDE drive bay in it and a fair number of ide disks in removeable caddys. I simply backup to that disk (scripts that tar/gzip the data) and when the week is over, shut the machine down and swap in a new disk. I could probably even hot swap it, but I would rather make really sure everything got written to disk. Once nice advantage of this is I can read my backups on any machine with an IDE controller, plus when I need more space I just upgrade to bigger disks and use the smaller disks in machines elsewhere. More expensive than tape, but boatloads faster and easier to verify and restore backups. Plus I don't end up later with a big box of useless tapes when I need more backup space. A nice padded lunchbox sized carrier keeps the disk protected while I take it offsite.
Whew, it is a good thing they included that advice. I am sure most airline pilots figured that the best way to deflect a laser is with their eyeball.
What better name for a mission to test the technology they will use to deflect a real comet that unbeknownst to us will strike earth in a few years?
How about a pen that screams, "Help, I am being stolen" when someone else takes it off my desk?
Good news for where I work. I can finally get everyone to upgrade, and since a fair chunk of new viruses don't run on NT now everyone won't feel left out anymore.
I guess there are advantages to having a horrible credit rating after all!
But how much are all of his body parts worth at auction? Kidneys, corneas, heart, etc. Seems fair to me. Sadly still not enough I am sure.
Wow I could have sworn I typed vision and hearing. Stupid brain, maybe I do need an upgrade after all.
The best part is if your cable craps out, unless you have a cell phone you have to go somewhere else to call in the problem.
But before I bid, I was wondering if anyone could tell me if a logo that said "Idiot inside" would infringe on Intel's trademark?
I liked the photo of the Intel booth, which had the tagline "Upgrade your senses". For the life of me I can't figure out what that means. Are they planning on offering upgrades to give me better vision and sight? Perhaps a socket for the back of my head too? Or maybe their new cpu can now smell me and indicate when I need to shower?
Isn't lubrication one of the big problems with artificial joints these days? They wear out, while natural joints are practically magic (containing fluid that is replenished that keeps everything moving smoothly).
Strong muscles without the need to exercise. Sounds like a geek's dream come true huh? Except that one must keep in mind certain dangly appendages that could be torn off if you aren't careful with those new bulging biceps. And what about joints, could they handle the extra stress of markedly increased muscle strength? Like you go to pick up your car and your arms pop out of their sockets. Ouch.
Advantages: can be held in one hand
Disadvantages: only for people who like really tiny naked people (naked Thumbalina anyone?)
Great, now people can not only talk on the phone, but also watch tv on their cell phone while they drive.
Umm, if I publish a recipe for crack that uses 2 less ingredients than the normal recipe and takes only half the time to make, why would that be a valid argument for making crack legal? Don't get me wrong I think the act is idiotic, but I don't follow Mr. Felton's reasoning here.
Or boxen.
Finally, a beowolf cluster of something that I can afford and might actually want.
Yep, the phrase "fat wallet" always makes me instantly want to buy something. Which is probably why my wallet is so fat: all those reciepts for crap I don't need. :-)
I figure the loud swooshing noise made by the tires would actually be a bonus, since it would drown out all the weird rattling noises my car normally makes. Plus I can only imagine how cool the water would look flying out the sides of the tires after a big rainstorm.
I would be more worried that the hospital will hire some untrained minimum wage slave to refill the robot instead of a more expensive nurse. Somehow I doubt the robot would know it is dispensing medication that has been loaded in the wrong place.
The space savings in the clockless CPUs is worth it, plus you don't have to keep winding them up all the time.
My way is free, I just use the card that you lost and keep recharging :-)
-- Bill Gates, 1993
I am very thankful he had this attitude (apparently for at least a few years?) :-) If Microsoft had jumped on the web bandwagon and started offering a cheap web server with one of their server products, life on the web would probably be sucky indeed. Or if the web hadn't caught on for a few more years. They obviously clued in when they started including explorer with the OS though huh?