My understanding is that Gerrold has no intention of finishing the Chtorr series. IIRC, the interview I read said he was bored with the series and would likely not finish it.
I can answer some of these questions, as I have a 3.2kw PV system on my roof now. But, I am in Southern California, so some might not apply...
1. Total cost of system $26K, my cost after rebates, tax incentives, etc $14k
2. No maintenance whatsoever, with the exception of hosing the dust off the panels once a month in the summer.
3. No idea, never get snow or ice here.
4. My panels are located on a south facing slope of my roof. No moving necessary. But better production can be had if you can move them. They do make trackers that will move the panels for you.
5. I got a substantial rebate from the electric company itself, a state tax credit, property tax credit, and a federal tax deduction.
My payback for the system is a little over 8 years. But that is with the incredibly high prices we pay for electricity here in So Cal. Also, my system is net metered. That means that any excess electricity produced by the array is fed into the grid, spinning my meter backwards. Basically, my meter spins backwards during the day, forwards at night.
The panels themselves have a 25 year warranty with only a 10% drop in output during that time. The inverter has a 5 year warranty. Both generally last well beyond those times.
Based on my costs for the system, and present electricity prices, I am looking at an 8 year payback.
My understanding is that the panels are produced from the silicon wafers that the chip plants reject, therefore there is no real energy cost in the silicon at least, since they are using wafers that would have been throw away anyway.
Ahh, so only a parent who is an "Adult of God as well as a Child of God" can properly supervise their children?
Typical Christian attitude that if you are not Christian, you are automatically immoral, evil and stupid. But at least we aren't intolerant!
I am not so sure that Tivo's clock is so stable. With my Tivo, a DirecTivo series 2, the guide data is at least 30 seconds to a minute off from "real" time. I am constantly seeing the beginning of a show when the Tivo clock reads *:58 or *:59, as well as missing the first minute or so of recordings.
"but if you buy software it will happen"
As opposed to copying the software and infriging on the copyright? Then it won't happen? Tell that to the people who infringed the copyright on HL2.
Those are bad examples.
Talk to your city about tearing down your house. They might have a problem with it. Actually, ask them if you can do anything you want to your house, since you own it.
Talk to your local DMV about your car, ask them whether or not you can do anything you want to the car cause you own it.
Again, don't like it, don't buy it.
To paraphrase every post in this topic by IgnoramusMaximus, "The world revolves around me! Everyone pay attention to me! I am the most important person in the world!"
That is some funny shit.
Look, why don't you just go complain to mommy and daddy, and maybe they will listen to your "The world revolves around me" crusade.
Asshat.
Guess you have never created "intellectual property" yourself. I can't wait till you do. Lets us know when you do, so we can take it, and laugh at you when you start bitching about someone stealing your "idea."
You must work in some industry that doesn't create anything, otherwise you would be concerned with someone taking your IP.
Since when is the ability to play a game a "Right"?
Valve has the right to release the game. You have the right to buy it or not buy it. You don't have the right to play it regardless of whether or not you bought it.
And when did anyone in this entire thread say "game coporations are Gods!" or "onnly coporations have rights?"
Do you scream at the auto dealer for compensation when your car breaks down?
Guess you don't fly much, since the TSA won't treat you like "the law-abiding citizen" you are. Guess you don't frequent to many stores, since they put those security cameras up and security tags on the items, because you want to be treated like "the law-abiding citizen" you are. Guess you never go to the bank, with that security guard, and cameras not treating you like "the law-abiding citizen" you are.
Do you ever leave the house?
Ok, there are thousands of people playing the game successfully on their computers, but yours crashes so it is Valve's fault? Have you downloaded the latest drivers for all your hardware?
Have you ever had to download a patch to play a new installed game? Happens all the time. So it is Valve's fault you have a modem and the large download took a long time?
So, did you not buy Windows out of spite because of the online activation?
Man, you would think they are asking for your left nut or something. It is simple activation! Once activated, you don't need to be online!
Don't buy it then. Deny yourself some enjoyment, you are the only one to suffer.
Why the fuck would I be crying the blues? Do you normally cry when downloading? Valve closes shop, I download crack, end of story. I don't see a reason to cry.
It is only a game, no need to get so emotional.
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Ok, you found a "controversial founder" of a pretty extreme group who said that in a "journal promoting radical environmentalism."
I stand corrected.
My understanding is that Gerrold has no intention of finishing the Chtorr series. IIRC, the interview I read said he was bored with the series and would likely not finish it.
uhhhh, take a look at your electricity bill sometime, I am SURE you will see plenty of taxes already included.
Care to provide a little more information to back up such a ludicrous claim?
I can answer some of these questions, as I have a 3.2kw PV system on my roof now. But, I am in Southern California, so some might not apply... 1. Total cost of system $26K, my cost after rebates, tax incentives, etc $14k 2. No maintenance whatsoever, with the exception of hosing the dust off the panels once a month in the summer. 3. No idea, never get snow or ice here. 4. My panels are located on a south facing slope of my roof. No moving necessary. But better production can be had if you can move them. They do make trackers that will move the panels for you. 5. I got a substantial rebate from the electric company itself, a state tax credit, property tax credit, and a federal tax deduction. My payback for the system is a little over 8 years. But that is with the incredibly high prices we pay for electricity here in So Cal. Also, my system is net metered. That means that any excess electricity produced by the array is fed into the grid, spinning my meter backwards. Basically, my meter spins backwards during the day, forwards at night.
I have a 3.2 kw PV array on the roof of my home.
The panels themselves have a 25 year warranty with only a 10% drop in output during that time. The inverter has a 5 year warranty. Both generally last well beyond those times.
Based on my costs for the system, and present electricity prices, I am looking at an 8 year payback.
My understanding is that the panels are produced from the silicon wafers that the chip plants reject, therefore there is no real energy cost in the silicon at least, since they are using wafers that would have been throw away anyway.
Ahh, so only a parent who is an "Adult of God as well as a Child of God" can properly supervise their children? Typical Christian attitude that if you are not Christian, you are automatically immoral, evil and stupid. But at least we aren't intolerant!
I am not so sure that Tivo's clock is so stable. With my Tivo, a DirecTivo series 2, the guide data is at least 30 seconds to a minute off from "real" time. I am constantly seeing the beginning of a show when the Tivo clock reads *:58 or *:59, as well as missing the first minute or so of recordings.
Exactly! At that time, I will install the no-CD patch and be good to go! No worries about getting my Steam account banned, cause Steam won't exist.
"but if you buy software it will happen" As opposed to copying the software and infriging on the copyright? Then it won't happen? Tell that to the people who infringed the copyright on HL2.
Those are bad examples. Talk to your city about tearing down your house. They might have a problem with it. Actually, ask them if you can do anything you want to your house, since you own it. Talk to your local DMV about your car, ask them whether or not you can do anything you want to the car cause you own it. Again, don't like it, don't buy it.
Why not? The State has no problem punishing me for violating the terms of my drivers license, as well as revoke it.
Not too condescending...
Will you grow up and stop assuming the world revolves around you?
"consoles where activation isn't an issue"
At least it isn't an issue FOR NOW.
Just wait.
Yes, my car will not start without a key.
To paraphrase every post in this topic by IgnoramusMaximus, "The world revolves around me! Everyone pay attention to me! I am the most important person in the world!"
That is some funny shit. Look, why don't you just go complain to mommy and daddy, and maybe they will listen to your "The world revolves around me" crusade. Asshat.
Guess you have never created "intellectual property" yourself. I can't wait till you do. Lets us know when you do, so we can take it, and laugh at you when you start bitching about someone stealing your "idea." You must work in some industry that doesn't create anything, otherwise you would be concerned with someone taking your IP.
Since when is the ability to play a game a "Right"? Valve has the right to release the game. You have the right to buy it or not buy it. You don't have the right to play it regardless of whether or not you bought it. And when did anyone in this entire thread say "game coporations are Gods!" or "onnly coporations have rights?" Do you scream at the auto dealer for compensation when your car breaks down?
Guess you don't fly much, since the TSA won't treat you like "the law-abiding citizen" you are. Guess you don't frequent to many stores, since they put those security cameras up and security tags on the items, because you want to be treated like "the law-abiding citizen" you are. Guess you never go to the bank, with that security guard, and cameras not treating you like "the law-abiding citizen" you are. Do you ever leave the house?
Ok, there are thousands of people playing the game successfully on their computers, but yours crashes so it is Valve's fault? Have you downloaded the latest drivers for all your hardware? Have you ever had to download a patch to play a new installed game? Happens all the time. So it is Valve's fault you have a modem and the large download took a long time?
Wow, so now it is Valve's fault for not plugging in your CPU fan? Those bastards!
So, did you not buy Windows out of spite because of the online activation? Man, you would think they are asking for your left nut or something. It is simple activation! Once activated, you don't need to be online! Don't buy it then. Deny yourself some enjoyment, you are the only one to suffer.
Why the fuck would I be crying the blues? Do you normally cry when downloading? Valve closes shop, I download crack, end of story. I don't see a reason to cry. It is only a game, no need to get so emotional.