I just read about 200 comments on this story. Not a single libertarian saying that "Free market Capitolism" will fix any problem. Where are you guys when we need you? This is the storybook case for freedom from government interference and letting the free marketplace do its magic work!
I really expected an uproar from the Libertarians about this but they are strangely silent. Maybe they don't really believe what they say about things they are against and actually support the monoply/oligopoly form of capitalism we have now with government controls of free trade. I am really dissapointed with the non-response from the Libertarians. They must be "only if it benifits me" hypocrites!
> Actually, a random number generator isn't really random unless it is possible > for it to generate the number 42 a thousand times in a row...
> Not so.
> A random number generator might generate numbers in the range 0x10000000 to > 0xfffffff0 (and thus never generate 42 (0x0000002a) as a result). As long as > the distribution within that range is uniform, non-periodic, and lacking in > underlying structure, it's random. If it meets the first and last requirement > but is periodic, then it's pseudo-random.
Actually so!
Your range theory is a misunderstanding of RNG (true or pseudo). To restrict the range of values output is simply a matter of interpreting the bitsream in whatever way you choose.
I could take any bitstream and get numbers either integer 1 and integer 2, and no other values allowed, but that doesn't mean the RNG is limited. Thats just my algorithm stripping all but the last bit and adding one, or whatever way I choose to restrict the range of numbers. That process has nothing to do with the underlying RNG and its randomness.
Better come up with a better compression algorithm because Windows Updates alone already overflows 500MB. But here's an idea, how about using some of that 500GB disk drive you have in your computer. Maybe you could use Linux to access everything over 32GB or whatever the Microsoft limit is.
Not really. PC means Personal Computer; a computer used by an individual for personal use as opposed to a computer owned by a university or corporation and used by many individuals. To say "tools for managing MACs and PCs" is like saying "Motor Oil for GM cars and automobiles." The usage is not clear or consise or useful, its just plain stupid and people who talk that way, (whether in print or spoken language), are announcing their stupidity for all the world to see. PC stands for "Personal Computer" and "Personal Computer" does not mean "Microsoft" in any way shape or form. It's as if some people don't understand one or both parts of "Personal Computer." If you mean "Microsoft Computer" you could easily say that, but the term "Personal Computer" includes all kinds of personal computers, not just Microsoft OS machines.
All he has to do is go to court and say "I agree, now fix my dammed computer" There is no way they can say that's not agreeing to the EULA because he's doing it in court, in front of witnesess, and presumably under oath. So now you live up to your end of the EULA, "not responsible for any loss of hardware, software, data, life, or anything else that might go wrong." Dohh!
I keep seeing guys like you say "Linux and other Open Source software projects almost unquestionably transgress patents owned both by Microsoft and others." but I never see you name a single patent. Whats going on here? Is it just a "mountain of patents" or is it some real patents that have patent numbers? Look, all we want is just a single example of one patent infringment! Is that so hard if you have the evidence? Just tell us one single patent that Linux infringes. C'mon, it's not that hard. You type in a 64 digit license key just to install Microsoft, what's so hard about typing a 9 digit patent number. You can't even come up with one, or maybe they don't exist. Maybe all those patents are safely tucked away in Gregory Blepp's briefcase. But seriously, why not just give us one tiny example? What's the matter, cat got your tounge, or did the dog eat it? C'mon, we're anxiously waiting for your answer. And it'd better be good because we're going to taunt you some more and fart in your general direction if it isn't.
Lets carry this to its logical conclusion
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Give away your product and more people will buy it. Hmmm, yeah. Lower taxes and you'll get more revenue. Right. Lower your price and you'll make more profit. Sure! Ask for a pay cut and your paycheck will be bigger. Soooh, get laid off, and your paycheck will rise to infinity! Naaahhhhh. Somebody's full-o-shit here. If you can't figure this one out, here's a hint. It's not Economics 101, its Economics 102. All the smart people switched majors already, only the idiots are left.
Now Osama knows all the details of this "Attack-Proof" power supply! Why don't you publish the secret self destruct code "1234" while you're at it?
-- ydra
Folks, the narus 9000 runs on linux. Some federal judge vetted by Alberto Gonzales will have to decide whether to shut down the federal phone tapping program because Microsoft is not amused, or, to shut down Microsoft's Worthless, Meritless, Patent, (WMP), case against Linux. How would you decide if you were a federal judge working for Gonzales? How do you think the great "decider" would want you to decide? I suspect if it goes to court we'll find that Microsoft truely does have Worthless Meritless Patents, (WMP). "It's a slam dunk!"
-- ydra
The article doesn't mention what kind of people the high testosterone group was but we have a pretty good idea. To boil it all down for you nerds, if he looks like a badass, you'd better smile. If he looks wimpy, you can risk a frown. If it's a she you're probably Ok either way.
So next time a big guy bullies you, just laugh it all away and keep smiling while he pounds you into submission.
I guess I should have said "That was a joke!" Please don't kill anything except cockroaches. Cockroaches don't need help surviving humans, but most other life forms do.
-- ydra
A database that will get smaller over time instead of always growing out of it's disk space! Do your part to help by killing everything you don't recognize as a member of your family.
"Two things changed: personal computers are now vastly interconnected. Lots more people have them. Result? Bad guys can attack random machines on the other side of the planet using automated tools. Security is now a major priority."
Yeah but those two things changed over ten years ago! And security has been a major priority for every other OS for twenty years. Even Microsoft went on a big security binge three years ago. So how many more years will it be before Microsoft gets security?
" But of course it can be read that way. And it is read that way. That is exactly what mathematically-challenged people do when they think that anything to the right side of the decimal point is called 'cents' instead of 'dollars'. "
Wrongo! Consumers never see a $ sign and think cents. They think dollars and cents. But that's not what he was quoted. He was quoted "cents." He never says that he saw a dollar symbol anywhere on a website or in any text communication, and the word "dollar" was never spoken any of the multiple times he was told the rate. It was always given as.002 cents. Any normal consumer would think "cents" = "pennies" = 100th of a dollar.
Your misunderstanding is that they did not say ".002 dollars", they said ".002 cents." Over and over when asking the rate, the word "dollar" was never used by the Verizon reps, it was always "cents." The point is, they quoted.002 cents and charged 100 times more on the bill.
That's not just plain stupidity, it's maliciously hoping the consumer is too stupid to notice.
Never attribute to stupidity what can be easily explained by corporate greed. Learn this simple fact and save yourself a lot of grief. You are not paranoid, they really are out to squeeze every dollar out of you. That's what corporations are all about. It's called "unregulated free market" and it's the system we have. Caveat Emptor now and forever.
Let me guess. You are from Texas. Well Texas is bigger than all the rest of the world put together aint it? 265 miles by 265 would fit right nicely in Texas and Texas gets lots of sunlight. So how about it Texans? Y'all wanna move out so we can build the biggest goddam solar plant this planet's ever seen? It'd be one mighty feather in your 10,000 gallon hat. And, owning all the worlds energy supply you could say "Don't mess with Texas" and we wouldn't.
Well I've been avoiding ads to the hilt since I started using adblocker 2100, and you can too. Just call 800 555 1234 and order yours now. Now you can watch a football game with no ads; just the color commentary. Without ads you learn lots of interesting things about the players, like Eldon Smith is from Akron Ohio, home of Goodyear Tires. For a ride that's always smooth, get Goodyear Tires.
Since I've been blocking ads I've had the time to actually pay attention to the shows I'm watching (with the help of Atennucal, ask your doctor about Atennucal if you feel a bit less attentive lately). You can really see all the little things the movie directors put in the latest blockbuster, like the hand reaching for an icy cold Pepsi that fills up the screen and satisfies you on those thirsty days. Oh BTW, for a great selection of movies, check out your local Blockbuster. They have tons of great previewed movies for sale at low, low prices. And for prices that can't be beat, you just have to go to Walmart. Walmart, where America shops. And speaking of shops, yours isn't complete until you get the full 2068 piece Craftsman toolbox. Craftsman, built in America for Americans.
America is the best place to avoid ads on earth because we Americans just won't stand for over advertized products. We choose our products on their merits and not on their advertising budget. Thats why Microsoft has a big lead over competitors, and the MSN portal is the place to be. Because Microsoft will take you there today. Microsoft is working hard so you don't have to.
Where was I at? Oh yeah, the adblocker 2100! It's the best add blocker I've found. Run out and get it now!
'"Copyright owners often use street-value estimates to calculate losses, but this assumes that every person who bought pirated goods would otherwise have paid for a legitimate item, the report notes."'
Baloney! The only reason for piracy is to get somthing you're not willing to pay for. If they were willing to pay for it then they would have paid for it, BUT THEY DIDN'T because THEY WERENT!
Duhhh!
'"There is a perception among some rights holders that they are in competition with each other over limited federal government resources," the report says.'
'"They fear that if they reveal the nature of their relationships with government, such as the placement of well-connected Canberra lobbyists, they will jepordise their advantage."'
Such advantage being "relationships with government, such as the placement of well-connected Canberra lobbyists."
Well, duhhh!!
Call me stupid but if your advantage is legalized EXTORTION wouldn't you want to keep it too?
Well Duhhh!!!
It's too stupid to comment on. The real issue is that some politicians buy into it, or, should I say, get paid into it. And yes even the honest ones get paid one way or another. Stock options, board of directors, cushy jobs for inept sons, various "deals," and on and on.
I take exception to this quote because in my experience, it's not the generation that makes the attitude, its the user. The current attitude is almost always, "I don't care!" As long as the web browser works they just don't care. I say let them lose everything to identity theft first. Then say "I told you so." Leave it at that. I've argued with family members until they shout at me "I DONT CARE!!!" It's a losing cause. Give it up and keep yourself safe. And have as little to do with them as possible (computerwise that is).
"As an aside, I do remember reading about code systems where double encryption acutally made the result encryption less secure. I don't remember the details, but now my brain is itching and I will have to do some research."
I've had good results double encrytpting with the XOR method. ROT13 is another good candidate for double encrytpion.... Doggonit! Somebody got my root password again! I'm not settling for anything less than quadruple encrytpion from now on.
Maybe you didn't read the article but the police took the evidence away by ripping the camera off the wall and taking the tapes. There was no way he could publisize his case by going to the media because the police had all the evidence.
One other thing, they thought they wouldn't win in court because why? Was it against the law? No, if that's the case every gas station and 7/11 store in the state is violating the law. Have you ever see a big sign telling you that you are being videotaped at any store you've ever walked into? No you haven't and the reason is that it's not illegal in the first place. All that crap about videotaping being wiretapping is all bullshit. If it was true they would prosecute every gas station and convenience store in the whole state.
That's why they decided not to prosecute. They knew they would have to face the law and it was not on their side. The police fucked up royal in the first place with the prosecution for wiretapping thing and had to make a face saving exit.
Viola, drop charges and insist that a crime was committed but that reasonable jurors would not convict even though it was a crime. I have news for you, police or prosecutors don't drop charges even when they have no evidence. In this case they indisputable evidence, but only if it really was illegal. Otherwise all they had was evidence of a citizen acting perfectly legally and within the law. After all, if videotaping really was a crime, and they had the tape, and the equipment that made the tape, then they had an open and shut case.
The only explanation is that there is no law against security cameras.
You could escalate the conflict by using high tech countermeasures which will piss him off and turn his relatives and friends against you, or make peace and have a nice quiet neighborhood. Hmmm, which way to go, never ending warfare on the one hand, or peace and quiet on the other?
If you go with high tech warefare then you will stimulate the economy by propping up the companies selling sonic noise cancelling systems. And he will of course provide even more stimulation to the economy when he installs an infra-red insect repellent that fries your border plants. And then you have to invest in a cryogenic thermal redirection unit to protect your flowers, after which he will escalate with a plastic dissolving mist spray device, all great news for the high tech neighborhood armament corporations, aka, the militarized neighborhood complex.
This will be fraught with unforseen complications and collateral damage. Your paper boy will refuse delivery, the water meter reader will not dare enter the property, causing an unpaid bill, and various charges about maliciously killing pets will pop up. You can stay the course until he gives up, but just make sure you understand that you may be liable for accidents caused by radio frequency interference with passing vehicle's electronics.
Or you could just walk up to the guy and say "Hi neighbor, is there a problem, and if so, lets work it out."
Naahh, not a chance. Get out the mini trebouchet and carpet bomb the hell out of him with marbles, eggs, and anything else you have handy! Screw the bastard more than he ever thought of screwing you! Worry about the consequences later, after all you don't have to pay for it, or at least not most of it.
It's just another annoyance of using computers, like viruses and spyware. All computers have these problems. It's just the nature of computers. The only reason Linux doesn't have WGA is because the WGA writers only target the most common computers. Just wait and see, Linux will have WGA and viruses and spyware and everything else as soon as it gets popular.
Now take one of the 1100 scientists and the paid shill and put them on Fox news to argue it out, fair and balanced. See, the scientists are still arguing with themselves over global warming so nothing is proven yet.
The one thing you'll never see in the media is the overwhelming numbers of scientists who agree that global warming is real and mostly caused by human activity.
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I just read about 200 comments on this story. Not a single libertarian saying that "Free market Capitolism" will fix any problem. Where are you guys when we need you? This is the storybook case for freedom from government interference and letting the free marketplace do its magic work!
I really expected an uproar from the Libertarians about this but they are strangely silent. Maybe they don't really believe what they say about things they are against and actually support the monoply/oligopoly form of capitalism we have now with government controls of free trade. I am really dissapointed with the non-response from the Libertarians. They must be "only if it benifits me" hypocrites!
> Actually, a random number generator isn't really random unless it is possible
> for it to generate the number 42 a thousand times in a row...
> Not so.
> A random number generator might generate numbers in the range 0x10000000 to
> 0xfffffff0 (and thus never generate 42 (0x0000002a) as a result). As long as
> the distribution within that range is uniform, non-periodic, and lacking in
> underlying structure, it's random. If it meets the first and last requirement
> but is periodic, then it's pseudo-random.
Actually so!
Your range theory is a misunderstanding of RNG (true or pseudo). To restrict the range of values output is simply a matter of interpreting the bitsream in whatever way you choose.
I could take any bitstream and get numbers either integer 1 and integer 2, and no other values allowed, but that doesn't mean the RNG is limited. Thats just my algorithm stripping all but the last bit and adding one, or whatever way I choose to restrict the range of numbers. That process has nothing to do with the underlying RNG and its randomness.
Better come up with a better compression algorithm because Windows Updates alone already overflows 500MB. But here's an idea, how about using some of that 500GB disk drive you have in your computer. Maybe you could use Linux to access everything over 32GB or whatever the Microsoft limit is.
Not really. PC means Personal Computer; a computer used by an individual for personal use as opposed to a computer owned by a university or corporation and used by many individuals. To say "tools for managing MACs and PCs" is like saying "Motor Oil for GM cars and automobiles." The usage is not clear or consise or useful, its just plain stupid and people who talk that way, (whether in print or spoken language), are announcing their stupidity for all the world to see. PC stands for "Personal Computer" and "Personal Computer" does not mean "Microsoft" in any way shape or form. It's as if some people don't understand one or both parts of "Personal Computer." If you mean "Microsoft Computer" you could easily say that, but the term "Personal Computer" includes all kinds of personal computers, not just Microsoft OS machines.
All he has to do is go to court and say "I agree, now fix my dammed computer" There is no way they can say that's not agreeing to the EULA because he's doing it in court, in front of witnesess, and presumably under oath. So now you live up to your end of the EULA, "not responsible for any loss of hardware, software, data, life, or anything else that might go wrong." Dohh!
I keep seeing guys like you say "Linux and other Open Source software projects almost unquestionably transgress patents owned both by Microsoft and others." but I never see you name a single patent. Whats going on here? Is it just a "mountain of patents" or is it some real patents that have patent numbers? Look, all we want is just a single example of one patent infringment! Is that so hard if you have the evidence? Just tell us one single patent that Linux infringes. C'mon, it's not that hard. You type in a 64 digit license key just to install Microsoft, what's so hard about typing a 9 digit patent number. You can't even come up with one, or maybe they don't exist. Maybe all those patents are safely tucked away in Gregory Blepp's briefcase. But seriously, why not just give us one tiny example? What's the matter, cat got your tounge, or did the dog eat it? C'mon, we're anxiously waiting for your answer. And it'd better be good because we're going to taunt you some more and fart in your general direction if it isn't.
Give away your product and more people will buy it. Hmmm, yeah. Lower taxes and you'll get more revenue. Right. Lower your price and you'll make more profit. Sure! Ask for a pay cut and your paycheck will be bigger. Soooh, get laid off, and your paycheck will rise to infinity! Naaahhhhh. Somebody's full-o-shit here. If you can't figure this one out, here's a hint. It's not Economics 101, its Economics 102. All the smart people switched majors already, only the idiots are left.
Now Osama knows all the details of this "Attack-Proof" power supply! Why don't you publish the secret self destruct code "1234" while you're at it? -- ydra
Folks, the narus 9000 runs on linux. Some federal judge vetted by Alberto Gonzales will have to decide whether to shut down the federal phone tapping program because Microsoft is not amused, or, to shut down Microsoft's Worthless, Meritless, Patent, (WMP), case against Linux. How would you decide if you were a federal judge working for Gonzales? How do you think the great "decider" would want you to decide? I suspect if it goes to court we'll find that Microsoft truely does have Worthless Meritless Patents, (WMP). "It's a slam dunk!" -- ydra
The article doesn't mention what kind of people the high testosterone group was but we have a pretty good idea. To boil it all down for you nerds, if he looks like a badass, you'd better smile. If he looks wimpy, you can risk a frown. If it's a she you're probably Ok either way. So next time a big guy bullies you, just laugh it all away and keep smiling while he pounds you into submission.
I guess I should have said "That was a joke!" Please don't kill anything except cockroaches. Cockroaches don't need help surviving humans, but most other life forms do. -- ydra
A database that will get smaller over time instead of always growing out of it's disk space! Do your part to help by killing everything you don't recognize as a member of your family.
-- ydra
"Windows 2k does what I need it to, so I see no point in "upgrading" to either XP or Vista."
Dont upgrade. W2K also does everything your botmasters need too, so don't risk breaking a perfectly functional zombie.
"Two things changed: personal computers are now vastly interconnected. Lots more people have them. Result? Bad guys can attack random machines on the other side of the planet using automated tools. Security is now a major priority."
Yeah but those two things changed over ten years ago! And security has been a major priority for every other OS for twenty years. Even Microsoft went on a big security binge three years ago. So how many more years will it be before Microsoft gets security?
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.002 cents. Any normal consumer would think "cents" = "pennies" = 100th of a dollar.
.002 cents and charged 100 times more on the bill.
But of course it can be read that way. And it is read that way. That is exactly what mathematically-challenged people do when they think that anything to the right side of the decimal point is called 'cents' instead of 'dollars'.
"
Wrongo! Consumers never see a $ sign and think cents. They think dollars and cents. But that's not what he was quoted. He was quoted "cents." He never says that he saw a dollar symbol anywhere on a website or in any text communication, and the word "dollar" was never spoken any of the multiple times he was told the rate. It was always given as
Your misunderstanding is that they did not say ".002 dollars", they said ".002 cents." Over and over when asking the rate, the word "dollar" was never used by the Verizon reps, it was always "cents." The point is, they quoted
That's not just plain stupidity, it's maliciously hoping the consumer is too stupid to notice.
Never attribute to stupidity what can be easily explained by corporate greed. Learn this simple fact and save yourself a lot of grief. You are not paranoid, they really are out to squeeze every dollar out of you. That's what corporations are all about. It's called "unregulated free market" and it's the system we have. Caveat Emptor now and forever.
Let me guess. You are from Texas. Well Texas is bigger than all the rest of the world put together aint it? 265 miles by 265 would fit right nicely in Texas and Texas gets lots of sunlight. So how about it Texans? Y'all wanna move out so we can build the biggest goddam solar plant this planet's ever seen? It'd be one mighty feather in your 10,000 gallon hat. And, owning all the worlds energy supply you could say "Don't mess with Texas" and we wouldn't.
Well I've been avoiding ads to the hilt since I started using adblocker 2100, and you can too. Just call 800 555 1234 and order yours now. Now you can watch a football game with no ads; just the color commentary. Without ads you learn lots of interesting things about the players, like Eldon Smith is from Akron Ohio, home of Goodyear Tires. For a ride that's always smooth, get Goodyear Tires.
Since I've been blocking ads I've had the time to actually pay attention to the shows I'm watching (with the help of Atennucal, ask your doctor about Atennucal if you feel a bit less attentive lately). You can really see all the little things the movie directors put in the latest blockbuster, like the hand reaching for an icy cold Pepsi that fills up the screen and satisfies you on those thirsty days. Oh BTW, for a great selection of movies, check out your local Blockbuster. They have tons of great previewed movies for sale at low, low prices. And for prices that can't be beat, you just have to go to Walmart. Walmart, where America shops. And speaking of shops, yours isn't complete until you get the full 2068 piece Craftsman toolbox. Craftsman, built in America for Americans.
America is the best place to avoid ads on earth because we Americans just won't stand for over advertized products. We choose our products on their merits and not on their advertising budget. Thats why Microsoft has a big lead over competitors, and the MSN portal is the place to be. Because Microsoft will take you there today. Microsoft is working hard so you don't have to.
Where was I at? Oh yeah, the adblocker 2100! It's the best add blocker I've found. Run out and get it now!
'"Copyright owners often use street-value estimates to calculate losses, but this assumes that every person who bought pirated goods would otherwise have paid for a legitimate item, the report notes."'
Baloney! The only reason for piracy is to get somthing you're not willing to pay for. If they were willing to pay for it then they would have paid for it, BUT THEY DIDN'T because THEY WERENT!
Duhhh!
'"There is a perception among some rights holders that they are in competition with each other over limited federal government resources," the report says.'
'"They fear that if they reveal the nature of their relationships with government, such as the placement of well-connected Canberra lobbyists, they will jepordise their advantage."'
Such advantage being "relationships with government, such as the placement of well-connected Canberra lobbyists."
Well, duhhh!!
Call me stupid but if your advantage is legalized EXTORTION wouldn't you want to keep it too?
Well Duhhh!!!
It's too stupid to comment on. The real issue is that some politicians buy into it, or, should I say, get paid into it. And yes even the honest ones get paid one way or another. Stock options, board of directors, cushy jobs for inept sons, various "deals," and on and on.
It's bribery for them and extortion for us.
Shuttle: "Houston, we have a problem. It's blinking 00:00 again."
Houston: "You must be mistaken, it's bug free code."
Shuttle: "Uhh, well... can you put your kid on here so we can get this fixed?"
"They, like many people of their generation"
I take exception to this quote because in my experience, it's not the generation that makes the attitude, its the user. The current attitude is almost always, "I don't care!" As long as the web browser works they just don't care. I say let them lose everything to identity theft first. Then say "I told you so." Leave it at that. I've argued with family members until they shout at me "I DONT CARE!!!" It's a losing cause. Give it up and keep yourself safe. And have as little to do with them as possible (computerwise that is).
"As an aside, I do remember reading about code systems where double encryption acutally made the result encryption less secure. I don't remember the details, but now my brain is itching and I will have to do some research."
I've had good results double encrytpting with the XOR method. ROT13 is another good candidate for double encrytpion.... Doggonit! Somebody got my root password again! I'm not settling for anything less than quadruple encrytpion from now on.
Maybe you didn't read the article but the police took the evidence away by ripping the camera off the wall and taking the tapes. There was no way he could publisize his case by going to the media because the police had all the evidence.
One other thing, they thought they wouldn't win in court because why? Was it against the law? No, if that's the case every gas station and 7/11 store in the state is violating the law. Have you ever see a big sign telling you that you are being videotaped at any store you've ever walked into? No you haven't and the reason is that it's not illegal in the first place. All that crap about videotaping being wiretapping is all bullshit. If it was true they would prosecute every gas station and convenience store in the whole state.
That's why they decided not to prosecute. They knew they would have to face the law and it was not on their side. The police fucked up royal in the first place with the prosecution for wiretapping thing and had to make a face saving exit.
Viola, drop charges and insist that a crime was committed but that reasonable jurors would not convict even though it was a crime. I have news for you, police or prosecutors don't drop charges even when they have no evidence. In this case they indisputable evidence, but only if it really was illegal. Otherwise all they had was evidence of a citizen acting perfectly legally and within the law. After all, if videotaping really was a crime, and they had the tape, and the equipment that made the tape, then they had an open and shut case.
The only explanation is that there is no law against security cameras.
You could escalate the conflict by using high tech countermeasures which will piss him off and turn his relatives and friends against you, or make peace and have a nice quiet neighborhood. Hmmm, which way to go, never ending warfare on the one hand, or peace and quiet on the other?
If you go with high tech warefare then you will stimulate the economy by propping up the companies selling sonic noise cancelling systems. And he will of course provide even more stimulation to the economy when he installs an infra-red insect repellent that fries your border plants. And then you have to invest in a cryogenic thermal redirection unit to protect your flowers, after which he will escalate with a plastic dissolving mist spray device, all great news for the high tech neighborhood armament corporations, aka, the militarized neighborhood complex.
This will be fraught with unforseen complications and collateral damage. Your paper boy will refuse delivery, the water meter reader will not dare enter the property, causing an unpaid bill, and various charges about maliciously killing pets will pop up. You can stay the course until he gives up, but just make sure you understand that you may be liable for accidents caused by radio frequency interference with passing vehicle's electronics.
Or you could just walk up to the guy and say "Hi neighbor, is there a problem, and if so, lets work it out."
Naahh, not a chance. Get out the mini trebouchet and carpet bomb the hell out of him with marbles, eggs, and anything else you have handy! Screw the bastard more than he ever thought of screwing you! Worry about the consequences later, after all you don't have to pay for it, or at least not most of it.
It's just another annoyance of using computers, like viruses and spyware. All computers have these problems. It's just the nature of computers. The only reason Linux doesn't have WGA is because the WGA writers only target the most common computers. Just wait and see, Linux will have WGA and viruses and spyware and everything else as soon as it gets popular.
Now take one of the 1100 scientists and the paid shill and put them on Fox news to argue it out, fair and balanced. See, the scientists are still arguing with themselves over global warming so nothing is proven yet.
The one thing you'll never see in the media is the overwhelming numbers of scientists who agree that global warming is real and mostly caused by human activity.