I believe it's much more than 'checks' some of the core functionality of the game is run on their servers.
I'm guessing that's why the city sizes are so small, it's based upon the amount of CPU/RAM they are willing to dedicate on their servers per-user, which is far less than your own sweet gaming rig can provide.
Or it's limited to what an XBox 360/PS3 can handle if there is/will be a port.
Loser pays, capped at the cost of the side that spent the least.
Corp and (natural) Person appear in court (file sharing), Corp spends $5,000,000, Person spends $5,000; Corp wins, awarded legal fees are capped at $5,000. Person wins, Corp pays all their legal fees.
Mega-Corp vs. Mega-Corp (Samsung/Apple) both spend $10,000,000; loser pays the winners lawyers $10,000,000.
If you don't bother to defend yourself (default judgement...) no legal fees, but you just automatically won, so don't complain.
If you're in the US and you don't pay your taxes in US Dollars, the government will seize your land and other property, like the computer your bitcoins are stored on.
Barter transactions count as taxable income.
Bitcoin is in a position like state-level legalized pot, the feds will tax you on everything you gain; but you will be unable to deduct any expenses.
even something automatic like a small version of the ship missile defense systems? instead of using flares/chaff/jamming to distract a missle, just shoot it directly.
For code signing, if you could sign everything yourself, what stops malware (or an attacker with temporary physical access) with the same privileges as the user from doing the exact same operations, and signing itself to install a rootkit?
The problem is most owners have no clue how to do code signing, and would rather their equipment/software vendor take care of it.
My car door/ignition lock came from the factory; I have no idea how to fix it if something goes wrong, but that's fine by me, since for more than 10 years it has just worked.
The best encryption is transparent to the user; most people won't notice if a link uses HTTP or HTTPS, a bright red bar might get their attention, but that's about it.
... and what are the odds that the response from their lawyers will be the threat of a lawsuit against you for disclosing, extortion, charged with being the hacker...
I wouldn't send a 'legal letter' to a company in a potential advesary position, without having my own lawyer in on it.
A few days ago I was wondering if having a few empty ammo boxes in view, a couple shell casings in the driveway, and maybe a used shooting target with a nice clustering of shots would have an effect. (there is the whole 'break in to steal the guns themselves' angle)
If you government were to pay people to dig ditches all day to eliminate unemployment, it would lead to soil erosion, dust pollution, on the job injuries, digs into fiber optic cables, etc. etc.
So, does Google allow a middleman to sell apps on their market?
Sounds like an enterprising person could have a good business just taking care of the taxes, etc. for small developers using the android marketplace; if Google doesn't want to fill that roll like Apple does.
also, what does Microsoft and RIM/BlackBerry do in this regard?
They think making a reality show for $100,000 that makes $200,000 (100% margin) is better than a professionally written/acted show that costs $1,000,000 making $1,500,000. (50% margin). When in reality they are giving up $400,000 to other media.
As the old saying goes, it takes money to make money. The typical MBA knows how to cut costs, but not how to build a business.
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I believe it's much more than 'checks' some of the core functionality of the game is run on their servers.
I'm guessing that's why the city sizes are so small, it's based upon the amount of CPU/RAM they are willing to dedicate on their servers per-user, which is far less than your own sweet gaming rig can provide.
Or it's limited to what an XBox 360/PS3 can handle if there is/will be a port.
I have the easy solution to that.
Loser pays, capped at the cost of the side that spent the least.
Corp and (natural) Person appear in court (file sharing), Corp spends $5,000,000, Person spends $5,000; Corp wins, awarded legal fees are capped at $5,000. Person wins, Corp pays all their legal fees.
Mega-Corp vs. Mega-Corp (Samsung/Apple) both spend $10,000,000; loser pays the winners lawyers $10,000,000.
If you don't bother to defend yourself (default judgement...) no legal fees, but you just automatically won, so don't complain.
Was this 3rd belt caused by Fukashima or Global Warming?
I was 'eh until the helicopter over the vegetation bit. That much geometry changing at once looked great.
But I was unimpressed with Crysis 1/2 gameplay, who's signed up to license the engine so far?
If you're in the US and you don't pay your taxes in US Dollars, the government will seize your land and other property, like the computer your bitcoins are stored on.
Barter transactions count as taxable income.
Bitcoin is in a position like state-level legalized pot, the feds will tax you on everything you gain; but you will be unable to deduct any expenses.
So, um, why don't fighters have rear guns?
even something automatic like a small version of the ship missile defense systems? instead of using flares/chaff/jamming to distract a missle, just shoot it directly.
(maybe they do, but it's super-secret?)
The US military has detailed plans already drawn up for the invasion of Canada.
They say it's just an 'exercise'.
But Canada also has it's defense plans as well.
Yep, just as if a convicted murderer saved the life of a guard in a prison riot; dosn't mean he gets to go free.
But it should reflect on sentancing.
Drones have a pretty good target/collateral ratio.
Compare to Hiroshima/Nagasaki.
After 9/11 I heard the words "Glass Parking Lot" quite a bit.
For code signing, if you could sign everything yourself, what stops malware (or an attacker with temporary physical access) with the same privileges as the user from doing the exact same operations, and signing itself to install a rootkit?
The problem is most owners have no clue how to do code signing, and would rather their equipment/software vendor take care of it.
My car door/ignition lock came from the factory; I have no idea how to fix it if something goes wrong, but that's fine by me, since for more than 10 years it has just worked.
The best encryption is transparent to the user; most people won't notice if a link uses HTTP or HTTPS, a bright red bar might get their attention, but that's about it.
... and what are the odds that the response from their lawyers will be the threat of a lawsuit against you for disclosing, extortion, charged with being the hacker...
I wouldn't send a 'legal letter' to a company in a potential advesary position, without having my own lawyer in on it.
A few days ago I was wondering if having a few empty ammo boxes in view, a couple shell casings in the driveway, and maybe a used shooting target with a nice clustering of shots would have an effect. (there is the whole 'break in to steal the guns themselves' angle)
Or renting a Great Dane to crap on your lawn.
Also, 'doing more' isn't always good.
If you government were to pay people to dig ditches all day to eliminate unemployment, it would lead to soil erosion, dust pollution, on the job injuries, digs into fiber optic cables, etc. etc.
Sometimes, it's best to do nothing.
I was thinking the relevance of experience in technical fields decays over time, like a radioactive half life.
I worked with a guy that tested software for missiles in the 60's... and didn't know you could use modifier keys (shift, ctrl...) with mouse clicks.
On the conservative side, trying to kick Piers Morgan out of the US for expressing opinions.
The general opinion that only Americans have 'rights' not every human being.
And then the police will love it when your conviction get overturned for ineffective council, as they denied your access to effective council...
Just like the pesky advising you of your rights thing.
Nope, just killing the competition to YouTube.
Three words:
Two Factor Authentication.
A little bit of eavesdropping should not allow unlimited remote access to others medical records.
4 Dmmensional, you also get the current Time as a bonus =)
So, does Google allow a middleman to sell apps on their market?
Sounds like an enterprising person could have a good business just taking care of the taxes, etc. for small developers using the android marketplace; if Google doesn't want to fill that roll like Apple does.
also, what does Microsoft and RIM/BlackBerry do in this regard?
How much of that is in retailation for the US sugar tariffs, corn subsidies, etc?
As a consumer, less bug parts in my beans sounds like a good thing.
True, I did have the insight recently, that advertizing is targeted at people who are influenced by advertizing.
I think a lot of TV accountants have it wrong.
They think making a reality show for $100,000 that makes $200,000 (100% margin) is better than a professionally written/acted show that costs $1,000,000 making $1,500,000. (50% margin). When in reality they are giving up $400,000 to other media.
As the old saying goes, it takes money to make money. The typical MBA knows how to cut costs, but not how to build a business.