Because this information is easily found if you know where to look, which would assist someone in finding/stalking/whatever some kid if they so desired. Not cool.
IMO, it's up to the parents to supervise, and kids SHOULD be taught techniques for retaining anonyminity online. We have safe sex courses in school, why not safe web surfing? Unfortunately, most parents need a clue-by-four across the forehead when it comes to the web. Public schools aren't gonna be much better. Any other ideas?
I've been running and upgrading Mandrake 8.1 -> Redhat 7.2 -> Mandrake 8.2 -> Redhat 7.3 and I have to say that I like Redhat better. It's less polished, sure, but it's more stable, and gives me the power and control I want. I see Mandrake starting to "wrap" everything for the Windows crowd. That's great, if you're a relatively clueless newbie who is used to the Windows routine of crashes, segfaults, reboots, wizards, and hold-my-hand stuff, but for stability and flexibility, Redhat wins. 7.3 is definately a step up in the "polish" department, and I have to say that with KDE3, it's very slick, and as usable, if not moreso, than a windows box.
Of course, this is coming from a guy who edits his sendmail.cf files by hand...
I'm actually working on a business/service that aims to do just this. It's an entertainment guide aimed at teens here in the Phoenix area, but it's also designed to build a community and help foster the community offline as well as online. The point of the site is to help people find things that help them get off their butts and go have fun with other people in their community.
I'd give a URL, but the server's struggling as it is, and a little/.-ing definately won't be good for it's health.
Why not? It's a great use of the web. The trick is certainly getting people using it, but just let people know about it, and if they like it, they'll tell their friends, who will tell their friends, etc. Internet popularity is as much viral as anything - you just have to plant the seed.
I live in Phoenix, and IIRC, there was a big blowup here a few months ago where one suburb (Gilbert, I think) dropped their yellow times by half a second. A lot of tickets got issued, and the ticketed people successfully fought the case in court, citing differences between yellows over the valley leading them to believe that they could safely cross intersections in Gilbert when in reality the light snapped red before they entered the intersection.
Yes, it's happening, but also yes, there are courts out there that will agree it's not fair to the driver.
Don't forget Two Towers (To be released late 2002, but running time will spill into 2003) and Return of the King. Of all geek movies to be excited about, I'd expect those to top the list...
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DMV security is a joke. I have a friend who is 19. At 17, she went down to the DMV, told them that she was her 23 year-old cousin (Who looks nothing like her), and she got a nice 23-year old's license with her picture on it. The DMV essentially created her bar-hopping fake for her.
What's scary is how little checking the DMV does on who you really are. Biometrics would definately prevent this kind of thing. What scares me is that anyone could, upon procuring my SSN, walk into the DMV, say they're me, get a license, proceed to get points on said license, and get me arrested next time I get pulled over because according to my record, I have 4 DUIs, a slew of speeding tickets, etc.
And then there's the issue of using said ID for loans, cars, various purchases, etc. Scary.
Yeah, it makes you more identifiable. This is a Good Thing (tm) as far as I can see. It's not like the card is transmitting your stats to anyone within 15 feet - it just provides an extra layer of security.
Well, I like java, but it's still special purpose to me. It excels in ecommerce and dynamic web stuff. It may someday excel at distributed systems since it will be easy to move code around various devices on a network.
I bought a server from Dell that's been locking up once every 5 days or so. I've run the diags and all, and I called Dell today. They're sending out a tech with a new mobo, processor, DIMMs, HD, cables, etc. No mess, no fuss.
You pay Dell prices to get Dell service. If the service isn't too important to you, build them yourself.
I've built 3 AMD-based systems in the past few months for dirt cheap prices. Currently, I'm rebuilding my girlfriend's computer, recycling only the HD, RAM, floppy, and a CDROM. So far, I'm at $180 in costs, and she's gonna have a 1GHz Duron system w/ 128 MB RAM, new case, all that jazz.
If you know where to get stuff, it can be cheap. Definately check Pricewatch for your stuff. You'll even get discounts on shipping if you buy in bulk from most places!
I hear you. I recently bought a Dell Powedge 1400SC for use as a company webserver. The thing will randomly lock up. I've gone through 2 different flavors of Mandrake, as well as RedHat 7.2, and it still likes to freeze every so often.
Support likes to say it "must be a software problem."
3 OSes later, I don't think so. I ended up pulling one of the DIMMs, and that got rid of a lot of my segfaults (I was having a TON), but it still locks up.
I've got an Wacom Intuos 6x8 and it works great. I wouldn't recommend it for daily mouse usage, but it's awesome for graphics work.
I got a refurbished tablet when they were available - I ended up paying something like 40% of the regular price, and it's worked great for over a year now.
What about trackballs? I haven't seen those mentioned yet. True, it isn't "hands-free" but it is an alternative to a mouse. Can't use one myself, but the people that do use them swear by them.
I hear you. My outlook on most new hardware is that its immediate usefulness is in driving down the prices of the currently average hardware. At the time, I'm still running on a 3dfx Voodoo 3 2000, and it can handle most games just fine. Some of the newer ones cause it to choke at times (Jedi Outcast, Yavin) but it has served me quite faithfully.
That said, I'm upgrading to a low-end GeForce4 tomorrow. The Voodoo just doesn't cut it for more heavy-duty stuff, and it has no native MPEG decompression abilities, rendering DVDs a bit choppy at times. Also, it has no TV out - a feature "standardized" in cards just recently, and IMO, a necessary feature when used in conjunction with a DVD drive. Hence, an upgrade. There will always be people who have a) the money, and b) the desire to have the "latest and greatest", and they are the ones who fuel these new products, although at $200 it's not a bad price. I'm sure that companies take the fact that second and third generation hardware sells better...but it's not second or third generation if there isn't new hardware to succeed it.
nVidia continues to impress me. They continue to raise the bar for hardware, and they are enabling programmers to beef up their poly counts, particle systems, etc.
I run a VERY large online art gallery for a friend. She's fairly HTML-incompetent, and uploads 10-15 pictures a week. Automatic thumbnail generation + caching RULES.:)
I'm on University broadband, so even HTML-resized images don't bother me too much, but it's the PRINCIPLE of the matter...
Oh, and I use those fancy-schmancy compressed JPEG thingies as the thumbnails, too.
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IMO, it's up to the parents to supervise, and kids SHOULD be taught techniques for retaining anonyminity online. We have safe sex courses in school, why not safe web surfing? Unfortunately, most parents need a clue-by-four across the forehead when it comes to the web. Public schools aren't gonna be much better. Any other ideas?
Nice rack.
*dodges hurled items*
Enjoy.
Here's an idea...
Take every piece of spam in your inbox today. Go to their unsubscribe page. Type in rmercado37@yahoo.com. We might as well annoy the prick.
Double (or triple, quadruple, whatever) the spam, double the fun!
Of course, this is coming from a guy who edits his sendmail.cf files by hand...
Well, now Carmack's giving new meaning to the term "rocket jumping" isn't he?
If you play Unreal Tournament, get the Lazy Matrix and the Matrix Moves mutators. Pure Matrix gaming deathmatch that works suprisingly well.
:)
Enjoy
I'm actually working on a business/service that aims to do just this. It's an entertainment guide aimed at teens here in the Phoenix area, but it's also designed to build a community and help foster the community offline as well as online. The point of the site is to help people find things that help them get off their butts and go have fun with other people in their community.
/.-ing definately won't be good for it's health.
I'd give a URL, but the server's struggling as it is, and a little
Why not? It's a great use of the web. The trick is certainly getting people using it, but just let people know about it, and if they like it, they'll tell their friends, who will tell their friends, etc. Internet popularity is as much viral as anything - you just have to plant the seed.
I live in Phoenix, and IIRC, there was a big blowup here a few months ago where one suburb (Gilbert, I think) dropped their yellow times by half a second. A lot of tickets got issued, and the ticketed people successfully fought the case in court, citing differences between yellows over the valley leading them to believe that they could safely cross intersections in Gilbert when in reality the light snapped red before they entered the intersection.
Yes, it's happening, but also yes, there are courts out there that will agree it's not fair to the driver.
No, just give you a speeding ticket.
Thanks, I'll be here all week.
Don't forget Two Towers (To be released late 2002, but running time will spill into 2003) and Return of the King. Of all geek movies to be excited about, I'd expect those to top the list...
DMV security is a joke. I have a friend who is 19. At 17, she went down to the DMV, told them that she was her 23 year-old cousin (Who looks nothing like her), and she got a nice 23-year old's license with her picture on it. The DMV essentially created her bar-hopping fake for her.
What's scary is how little checking the DMV does on who you really are. Biometrics would definately prevent this kind of thing. What scares me is that anyone could, upon procuring my SSN, walk into the DMV, say they're me, get a license, proceed to get points on said license, and get me arrested next time I get pulled over because according to my record, I have 4 DUIs, a slew of speeding tickets, etc.
And then there's the issue of using said ID for loans, cars, various purchases, etc. Scary.
Yeah, it makes you more identifiable. This is a Good Thing (tm) as far as I can see. It's not like the card is transmitting your stats to anyone within 15 feet - it just provides an extra layer of security.
Nah - just sneak in, or get your theater-working buddy to get you through.
Either that, or pay, then just don't watch the commercials/previews beforehand. Since that's stealing, the price evens out nicely to $0!
I dunno. I can do the same without having to recompile every time I make a change.
And it's open source :)
I bought a server from Dell that's been locking up once every 5 days or so. I've run the diags and all, and I called Dell today. They're sending out a tech with a new mobo, processor, DIMMs, HD, cables, etc. No mess, no fuss.
You pay Dell prices to get Dell service. If the service isn't too important to you, build them yourself.
a) She uses it mostly for AOL, Quicken, and the occassional Winamp. Definately NOT a power user.
:). Recycle.
b) She already has the 128 in her 200MHz box - I'm trying to cut costs as much as possible
If you know where to get stuff, it can be cheap. Definately check Pricewatch for your stuff. You'll even get discounts on shipping if you buy in bulk from most places!
I hear you. I recently bought a Dell Powedge 1400SC for use as a company webserver. The thing will randomly lock up. I've gone through 2 different flavors of Mandrake, as well as RedHat 7.2, and it still likes to freeze every so often.
Support likes to say it "must be a software problem."
3 OSes later, I don't think so. I ended up pulling one of the DIMMs, and that got rid of a lot of my segfaults (I was having a TON), but it still locks up.
Just gimme hardware that works.
Get the Proxomitron (search for it) and you can filter popups, flash, and just dern near anything you want on any browser.
I got a refurbished tablet when they were available - I ended up paying something like 40% of the regular price, and it's worked great for over a year now.
What about trackballs? I haven't seen those mentioned yet. True, it isn't "hands-free" but it is an alternative to a mouse. Can't use one myself, but the people that do use them swear by them.
I hear you. My outlook on most new hardware is that its immediate usefulness is in driving down the prices of the currently average hardware. At the time, I'm still running on a 3dfx Voodoo 3 2000, and it can handle most games just fine. Some of the newer ones cause it to choke at times (Jedi Outcast, Yavin) but it has served me quite faithfully.
That said, I'm upgrading to a low-end GeForce4 tomorrow. The Voodoo just doesn't cut it for more heavy-duty stuff, and it has no native MPEG decompression abilities, rendering DVDs a bit choppy at times. Also, it has no TV out - a feature "standardized" in cards just recently, and IMO, a necessary feature when used in conjunction with a DVD drive. Hence, an upgrade. There will always be people who have a) the money, and b) the desire to have the "latest and greatest", and they are the ones who fuel these new products, although at $200 it's not a bad price. I'm sure that companies take the fact that second and third generation hardware sells better...but it's not second or third generation if there isn't new hardware to succeed it.
Pfeh...I need sleep.
nVidia continues to impress me. They continue to raise the bar for hardware, and they are enabling programmers to beef up their poly counts, particle systems, etc.
Yummy. I want one.
PHP + GD.
:)
I run a VERY large online art gallery for a friend. She's fairly HTML-incompetent, and uploads 10-15 pictures a week. Automatic thumbnail generation + caching RULES.
I'm on University broadband, so even HTML-resized images don't bother me too much, but it's the PRINCIPLE of the matter...
Oh, and I use those fancy-schmancy compressed JPEG thingies as the thumbnails, too.
Screw competing, I'm going to find something completely useless to sell to the government for millions.
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