What other possible shapes were theorized for an electron? What are these theories based on? What difference would an egg-shaped electron make in the grand scheme of things?
I know why we should care, but I wouldn't mind knowing what theories exist to justify different shapes.
How many Slashdot readers don't know that Io is the most volcanically active body in the solar system?
I just thought it was kinda frustrating reaching Io at the end of the description. I was hoping it was another of Jupiter's moons because I figured if it were Io, Io would've been stated.
Yes, but bear in mind that Microsoft classifies UAC as only being a security "feature" despite the fact that it's actually a user-imposed security boundary.
When you send a physical note through a fax machine and tell the person on the other end of the line to hold onto it, does it belong to you or to the person/company that actually owns the safety deposit box?
It could be argued that while the concept you submitted to the person/company is yours, it's using that entity's toner, paper, etc. and that if he's asked for that specific sheet of paper, it's up to him what he does with it.
That's not a valid implication.The installer would and does do SKU checks, not just kernel version checks, so it's easily possible that it can still be installed on Server 2008 and that it can be tweaked to be installed on Vista as well.
What Microsoft is announcing is effectively a lack of support for Vista, so even if it can be tweaked to be installed on Vista, Microsoft wouldn't offer any support for it.
To an identity thief, the credit status of an individual is arguably irrelevant. All that matters is whether a line of credit or a loan can be opened in that person's name. Details such as the interest rate, credit limit, etc. don't matter at all. If the difference between someone with a subprime score and someone with a good or excellent score is merely the type of account the thief can open, and a thief can easily open an account under a subprime identity with a credit shop that has ridiculous interest rates.
I mean, are we expecting the thief to pay this stuff back? Of course not, so why would the interest rate matter? Why would the credit limit matter when an account opening can still score a thief at least 1,000USD?
Actually, I don't mean like the Newton interface. The Newton UI is just like the iPhone UI: it's a presentation layer for applications which accomplish different tasks, nothing more.
Metro UI in Windows Phone 7 is data-centric because of the fact that data is prioritized, meaning that applications supply data to central access points where the user can see what he/she wants to see.
The UI model is literally completely different from that of the iPhone. Whereas the iPhone is function-centric (you have to run an app to see data relating to that app), Windows Phone 7 is data-centric (apps pool data under categories which the user can access. For instance, Contacts would have twitter, facebook, and standard contact info along with info plugged into it by other applications.
It's a completely different approach to user interfaces, so calling Windows Phone 7 a copy of the iPhone is quite literally false in every possible sense.
Microsoft banned the GPL, not open source overall.
It's standard operating procedure for many companies to prohibit licenses which propagate themselves. Licenses such as BSD and Creative Commons are not prohibited.
I also think that MS might successfully argue that "Windows" is not a generic term for operating systems, but is descriptive of an attribute of the goods, thereby opening the door for acquired distinctiveness -- an undoubtedly easy showing.
That says nothing of the argument that "Windows" for operating systems has "ceased to have current generic meaning," and is therefore susceptible to trademark protection. See the dicta of Harley-Davidson, Inc. v. Grottanelli, 164 F.3d 806, 49 U.S.P.Q.2d 1458 (2d Cir. 1999). Does anyone in common usage call OS-X or Linux based GUI's "Windows"? I think the answer is they call them "Operating Systems" or "GUI's" or the like, even if these OS's/GUI's utilize "windows" (lower case "w").
a significant minority of their clientèle used linux distros as their main or media center operating systems.
Since when were companies obligated to cater to groups which hardly bring any revenue? It's all about the bottom line, and anyone who doesn't understand this likely isn't running a highly successful business right now.
I should've probably explained that it's a perfect example because that pass was one I used for sites such as these three (gizmodo, slashdot, digg) where losing the account wouldn't be terribly detrimental. Every other site for which I have an account uses a different pass per site.
One of my disposable passwords was exposed in the leak. (you can search the cracked list. my username is listed, along with a pass circa 2007)
and today after checking my lists, I realized that I used the same password on both Slashdot (frequented!) and Digg (haven't visited since v4). Whatever, I changed it on both of these sites. I didn't bother touching it on Gawker now that I know I can't trust them to actually understand password security.
This is new functionality.
The claim to fame here is using multiple input devices, not just one. If it were just one, I'm sure iClicker would already have a patent on it. Does anyone have examples of an application where students can answer through iClickers, OneNote, etc. at the same time to answer a prompt thrown by a professor in an auditorium?
You kidding? That has absolutely everything to do with the hash function used!
SHA1 is highly vulnerable to brute force through optimized attacks. That's why NIST (among others) are recommending moving away from SHA1. Ditto for MD5.
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What other possible shapes were theorized for an electron? What are these theories based on? What difference would an egg-shaped electron make in the grand scheme of things?
I know why we should care, but I wouldn't mind knowing what theories exist to justify different shapes.
How many Slashdot readers don't know that Io is the most volcanically active body in the solar system?
I just thought it was kinda frustrating reaching Io at the end of the description. I was hoping it was another of Jupiter's moons because I figured if it were Io, Io would've been stated.
Yes, but bear in mind that Microsoft classifies UAC as only being a security "feature" despite the fact that it's actually a user-imposed security boundary.
When you send a physical note through a fax machine and tell the person on the other end of the line to hold onto it, does it belong to you or to the person/company that actually owns the safety deposit box?
It could be argued that while the concept you submitted to the person/company is yours, it's using that entity's toner, paper, etc. and that if he's asked for that specific sheet of paper, it's up to him what he does with it.
That explains everything.
I was wondering why the Boston Yankees were winning by 4 runs. This never happens.
That's not a valid implication.The installer would and does do SKU checks, not just kernel version checks, so it's easily possible that it can still be installed on Server 2008 and that it can be tweaked to be installed on Vista as well.
What Microsoft is announcing is effectively a lack of support for Vista, so even if it can be tweaked to be installed on Vista, Microsoft wouldn't offer any support for it.
I beg to differ.
To an identity thief, the credit status of an individual is arguably irrelevant. All that matters is whether a line of credit or a loan can be opened in that person's name. Details such as the interest rate, credit limit, etc. don't matter at all. If the difference between someone with a subprime score and someone with a good or excellent score is merely the type of account the thief can open, and a thief can easily open an account under a subprime identity with a credit shop that has ridiculous interest rates.
I mean, are we expecting the thief to pay this stuff back? Of course not, so why would the interest rate matter? Why would the credit limit matter when an account opening can still score a thief at least 1,000USD?
So, we're allowed to be politically incorrect?
I wonder how much they would make by launching DNF in Arab League states.
Actually, I don't mean like the Newton interface. The Newton UI is just like the iPhone UI: it's a presentation layer for applications which accomplish different tasks, nothing more.
Metro UI in Windows Phone 7 is data-centric because of the fact that data is prioritized, meaning that applications supply data to central access points where the user can see what he/she wants to see.
The UI model is literally completely different from that of the iPhone. Whereas the iPhone is function-centric (you have to run an app to see data relating to that app), Windows Phone 7 is data-centric (apps pool data under categories which the user can access. For instance, Contacts would have twitter, facebook, and standard contact info along with info plugged into it by other applications.
It's a completely different approach to user interfaces, so calling Windows Phone 7 a copy of the iPhone is quite literally false in every possible sense.
I smell a conflict of interest.
Welcome to the world of tired mornings, I guess.
Microsoft banned the GPL, not open source overall.
It's standard operating procedure for many companies to prohibit licenses which propagate themselves. Licenses such as BSD and Creative Commons are not prohibited.
It's probably fitting that one of China's foes is doing this.
"Guess that we can't have those IPv4 address back after all then."
Okay, that was good.
How about I cite one?
Source: SonnabendLaw, via this forum post.
literally insane.
Last I checked, the US could make all of the North's soil uninhabitable with just a handful of bombs.
a significant minority of their clientèle used linux distros as their main or media center operating systems.
Since when were companies obligated to cater to groups which hardly bring any revenue? It's all about the bottom line, and anyone who doesn't understand this likely isn't running a highly successful business right now.
Check TPB for Gawker.
I should've probably explained that it's a perfect example because that pass was one I used for sites such as these three (gizmodo, slashdot, digg) where losing the account wouldn't be terribly detrimental. Every other site for which I have an account uses a different pass per site.
One of my disposable passwords was exposed in the leak. (you can search the cracked list. my username is listed, along with a pass circa 2007)
and today after checking my lists, I realized that I used the same password on both Slashdot (frequented!) and Digg (haven't visited since v4). Whatever, I changed it on both of these sites. I didn't bother touching it on Gawker now that I know I can't trust them to actually understand password security.
This is new functionality. The claim to fame here is using multiple input devices, not just one. If it were just one, I'm sure iClicker would already have a patent on it. Does anyone have examples of an application where students can answer through iClickers, OneNote, etc. at the same time to answer a prompt thrown by a professor in an auditorium?
Holy shit, they're actually seriously considering MD5. This is embarrassing.
Guys, there's a reason for why I'm saying that MD5 is a Very Bad Idea.
You kidding? That has absolutely everything to do with the hash function used!
SHA1 is highly vulnerable to brute force through optimized attacks. That's why NIST (among others) are recommending moving away from SHA1. Ditto for MD5.
They didn't hash the passwords with something decent like SHA2? Really?
I mean if they encrypted them weakly or used SHA1 or MD5, that's about as bad as going plaintext. I'd expect far better from them.