You can set up your PayPal account to always carry a zero balance, and to charge your CC for every transaction and for only the exact amount of the transaction. Last time I used PayPal, they didn't charge anything for the transaction, although I heard it's different now. --
RoadRunner in Austin, TX has a "no public server" policy. You can run a server, as long as it's password protected. I have had an ftp server running for months, but it doesn't allow anonymous access. I have not received any complaints from RR. I also run an SMTP server, but it only allows access from internal PC's. Plus, my firewall blocks all unused ports. --
Haven't yet got a
TiVo 'cuz I don't like them collecting info on my viewing habits
They only do this to a limited extent (i.e. no one can personally identify you from the data), and only to give you personalized features, namely having them guess what kind of shows you'd like. You can always turn this feature off, or even just leave the unit unconnected to the phone line. --
My religous beliefs were never an issue when I was in the BSA. I never had to perform any religious activity, never went to any religious location (e.g. church), and I never had to listen to anyone talk about anything religious. --
This is one of those times I wish I could moderate my own posts down. I also wish "stupid" was a moderation option.
Please completely disregard my previous post. However, I do want to add that just because a company does some good things, it doesn't mean that their bad things should be ignored. Should a doctor who saves lives every day be allowed to get away with the occasional murder? --
What's wrong with having lots of telephones to give you connectivity options? If you run a home-based business, you'll probably need more than two phone lines into the house (personal calls, business calls, fax, internet, etc). This used to cost an arm and a leg under the old AT&T. Today, I can get additional lines for about $15/month each. Or I can do it via ISDN.
True, no one will really know whether these products and/or low prices would be available today if AT&T were never broken up, but I seriously doubt they would be - especially the prices.
And for that matter, what's wrong with Unix? It is the OS that powers the Internet, you know! --
The ability to have any Windows application use the browser like any other Windows API. I can create an app that includes a browser window as seemlessly as if I wrote the browser myself (well, as seemless as anything is in Windows).
No third party has ever been able to create an API that's pervasive in Windows. Even OpenGL is nowhere near as popular as DirectX. By having the browser integrated into Windows, all Windows programmers can be assured that its API is available, regardless of what features the user installed or didn't install.
I'm not saying that MS shouldn't be punished. From a pure technical point of view, they did nothing wrong. No, MS should be punished because of their underhanded schemes to keep competitors from gaining a foothold in the Windows market. --
Someone please moderate the above post as Troll, because only a moron would think that the AT&T breakup was a bad thing. The only thing that has died was an illegal monopoly that overcharged for everything and didn't offer any new services.
Here are some of the new technologies and products that have come out since the break up:
cell phones
caller ID
5 cents/minute long distance
international calls that sound like they're from next door
the ability to choose which long distance company you want
The Consumer Pack (CP) is supposed to be the next version of OS/2 from IBM. After January, you won't be able to purchase OS/2 Warp 4 from IBM directly. You'll still be able to buy copies from eBay or other retailers, at least until stock runs out. However, it would not be unheard of for IBM to change their mind at the last minute and continue to offer it for sale, at least in a limited degree. --
Sci-fi isn't about the "sci" or the "fi", but about what it means to be human.
I wish more people realized this. It frustrates me when I come across people who think that science fiction is only about laser guns and space ships. It's almost impossible to convince them that sci-fi is about "what it means to be human".
For example, the people who created the TV show "Dark Angel" often deny that the show is sci-fi because they think it will turn people off. But after watching one episode, no one would claim it to be anything but sci-fi. I wonder how many of those people would be able to see past the "science" of the show and see the human side of it. --
Provides several methods for notifying me of an impending event. Examples: making my computer beep, sending email, paging me, even calling me.
Methods for importing data from other calendar services. I use Netscape's online calendar.
Cross platform. I have Mac and OS/2 clients which would need to use it.
Ability to email appointments in some standard cross-platform format to other people, so that they can update their calendar (even if they use a different service) with the appointment. I've always found this to be a sorely missing feature. For instance, often I would email my friends about upcoming events, like a party. It would be great if I could attach some kind of file which would be known to any calendar application. Then the recipient could update his calendar with the schedule if he wanted.
And, it's worth noting that it used to be called "Microsoft OS/2"
Not quite. Microsoft took IBM's OS/2 1.2 and re-released it as "Microsoft OS/2". That was the only version that was officially by Microsoft alone. IBM went on to create IBM OS/2 1.3 and successive versions (2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and of course the upcoming versions). --
b.) Non-dirty. As an example, this means using more expensive, better- built, "clean" motherboards without built-in sound and
video.
What's wrong with having built-in sound and video on the motherboard? It makes slots available, reduces power consumption, and reduces the overall size of the computer. A lot of people would be more than happy with standard video/audio offerings, but this article makes it sound as if those people are losers. --
No one needs to
work in a dangerous factory, when there are 50 other jobs available to that person.
That's not true. In many regions, there aren't that many jobs, or one company holds a monopoly in a particular industry in the region you live in. You can't just tell people, "Sorry, you'll need to uproot your family and move to another state if you want to work in a safe environment." That's absurd.
Sooner or later, we'll have another recession. And when we do, it may be impossible for some people to find other jobs.
Look at developers! We pick our employers
based on many factors. Imagine a startup having to comply with these rediculous ergonomic laws!
What's wrong with that? If a startup can't afford to purchase proper chairs and desks, then they have bigger problems.
In Austin, TX, there is a Goodwill Computer Works which takes hardware/software donations and resells them. It's also a great place to pick up a 15" monitor and keyboard, among other things. --
A lot of Microsoft developers use Visual SlickEdit, which is made by Microedge. I would not be surprised in the least if there were several pirated copies floating around. It's very easy to pirate this editor. --
This must be something unique to Linux user group meetings. At OS/2 user group meetings, newcomers are definitely noticed and welcomed. Of course, as much as I hate to admit it, the reason is mostly because all OS/2 users know there aren't enough of us. But I've heard from people who attend OS/2 and Linux conferences that the OS/2 ones are generally friendlier. --
True neutrals aren't really neutral. They just always fight to keep a balance
between good and evil, and between law and chaos.
Not in Third Edition. Or at least, in the 3rd Edition Player's Handbook, they clarify this situation. Basically, they say that a true neutral character can be EITHER a) someone who chooses the middle ground, or b) someone who intentionally tries to balance the forces of good and evil. The true neutral character needs to choose which of these definitions of neutrality he will use. It doesn't go into any details like whether he has to declare this choice or anything like that, but apparently both definitions are valid. --
Since when would an evil character give money to anyone, except to have that person perform an evil act on his behalf? Time Warner itself is evil, but their creation of the D&D movie is not evil. If it were, good characters would not want to see it at all, free or otherwise.
I think a lawful evil character would have to decide whether he's more lawful or more evil. If the former, he'll pay. If the latter, he won't. --
Road Runner in Austin, TX is not bad. There were lots of problems up front, but after a while they all seemed to go away. Sure, the bandwith isn't really as fast as they want you to believe ("up to 50 times faster" than an analog modem?!?!?) but it's definitely not slow. And the great thing is that I don't need to use any funky technologies like PPPoE to get my connection. It's pure TCP/IP with DHCP.
In fact, last year they even removed the requirement to run some funky login program, probably because they realized it wasn't necessary (after all, you still need their hardware and their service activated to use it), and that it was probably causing too many tech support calls. --
If your laptop runs OS/2, you can install ZipStream Secure by Carbon Based Software. ZSS uses OS/2's installable file system (IFS) capabilities to create an encrypted and/or compressed partition, which is perfect for laptops. I won't go into details, but it's a very good implementation of this technology, and it offers several levels of encryption and compression. --
I would be very surprised if any of the Slashdot editors have any formal schooling in journalism. Therefore, I propose that Andover, since they own Slashdot, pay for journalism classes. Ideally, Rob, CmdrTaco, and/or Hemos should get a degree in journalism.
To me, that's the only sure-fire way that Slashdot will get any journalistic integrity. They already have the real-world experience, but obviously it's not enough. What they need is some good academic learning in order to really understand what it takes to be a journalist. --
Slashdot Mirror
You can set up your PayPal account to always carry a zero balance, and to charge your CC for every transaction and for only the exact amount of the transaction. Last time I used PayPal, they didn't charge anything for the transaction, although I heard it's different now.
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RoadRunner in Austin, TX has a "no public server" policy. You can run a server, as long as it's password protected. I have had an ftp server running for months, but it doesn't allow anonymous access. I have not received any complaints from RR. I also run an SMTP server, but it only allows access from internal PC's. Plus, my firewall blocks all unused ports.
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They only do this to a limited extent (i.e. no one can personally identify you from the data), and only to give you personalized features, namely having them guess what kind of shows you'd like. You can always turn this feature off, or even just leave the unit unconnected to the phone line.
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My religous beliefs were never an issue when I was in the BSA. I never had to perform any religious activity, never went to any religious location (e.g. church), and I never had to listen to anyone talk about anything religious.
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This is one of those times I wish I could moderate my own posts down. I also wish "stupid" was a moderation option.
Please completely disregard my previous post. However, I do want to add that just because a company does some good things, it doesn't mean that their bad things should be ignored. Should a doctor who saves lives every day be allowed to get away with the occasional murder?
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True, no one will really know whether these products and/or low prices would be available today if AT&T were never broken up, but I seriously doubt they would be - especially the prices.
And for that matter, what's wrong with Unix? It is the OS that powers the Internet, you know!
--
No third party has ever been able to create an API that's pervasive in Windows. Even OpenGL is nowhere near as popular as DirectX. By having the browser integrated into Windows, all Windows programmers can be assured that its API is available, regardless of what features the user installed or didn't install.
I'm not saying that MS shouldn't be punished. From a pure technical point of view, they did nothing wrong. No, MS should be punished because of their underhanded schemes to keep competitors from gaining a foothold in the Windows market.
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Someone please moderate the above post as Troll, because only a moron would think that the AT&T breakup was a bad thing. The only thing that has died was an illegal monopoly that overcharged for everything and didn't offer any new services.
Here are some of the new technologies and products that have come out since the break up:
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The Consumer Pack (CP) is supposed to be the next version of OS/2 from IBM. After January, you won't be able to purchase OS/2 Warp 4 from IBM directly. You'll still be able to buy copies from eBay or other retailers, at least until stock runs out. However, it would not be unheard of for IBM to change their mind at the last minute and continue to offer it for sale, at least in a limited degree.
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I wish more people realized this. It frustrates me when I come across people who think that science fiction is only about laser guns and space ships. It's almost impossible to convince them that sci-fi is about "what it means to be human".
For example, the people who created the TV show "Dark Angel" often deny that the show is sci-fi because they think it will turn people off. But after watching one episode, no one would claim it to be anything but sci-fi. I wonder how many of those people would be able to see past the "science" of the show and see the human side of it.
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Not quite. Microsoft took IBM's OS/2 1.2 and re-released it as "Microsoft OS/2". That was the only version that was officially by Microsoft alone. IBM went on to create IBM OS/2 1.3 and successive versions (2.0, 3.0, 4.0, and of course the upcoming versions).
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All I can hope for is that he goes up on February 26! Yeah, baby!
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b.) Non-dirty. As an example, this means using more expensive, better- built, "clean" motherboards without built-in sound and video.
What's wrong with having built-in sound and video on the motherboard? It makes slots available, reduces power consumption, and reduces the overall size of the computer. A lot of people would be more than happy with standard video/audio offerings, but this article makes it sound as if those people are losers.
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That's not true. In many regions, there aren't that many jobs, or one company holds a monopoly in a particular industry in the region you live in. You can't just tell people, "Sorry, you'll need to uproot your family and move to another state if you want to work in a safe environment." That's absurd.
Sooner or later, we'll have another recession. And when we do, it may be impossible for some people to find other jobs.
Look at developers! We pick our employers based on many factors. Imagine a startup having to comply with these rediculous ergonomic laws!
What's wrong with that? If a startup can't afford to purchase proper chairs and desks, then they have bigger problems.
BTW, you misspelled "ridiculous".
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In Austin, TX, there is a Goodwill Computer Works which takes hardware/software donations and resells them. It's also a great place to pick up a 15" monitor and keyboard, among other things.
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A lot of Microsoft developers use Visual SlickEdit, which is made by Microedge. I would not be surprised in the least if there were several pirated copies floating around. It's very easy to pirate this editor.
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Poor people don't buy as much stuff as rich people do, and so they don't pay as much sales tax.
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This must be something unique to Linux user group meetings. At OS/2 user group meetings, newcomers are definitely noticed and welcomed. Of course, as much as I hate to admit it, the reason is mostly because all OS/2 users know there aren't enough of us. But I've heard from people who attend OS/2 and Linux conferences that the OS/2 ones are generally friendlier.
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Not in Third Edition. Or at least, in the 3rd Edition Player's Handbook, they clarify this situation. Basically, they say that a true neutral character can be EITHER a) someone who chooses the middle ground, or b) someone who intentionally tries to balance the forces of good and evil. The true neutral character needs to choose which of these definitions of neutrality he will use. It doesn't go into any details like whether he has to declare this choice or anything like that, but apparently both definitions are valid.
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I think a lawful evil character would have to decide whether he's more lawful or more evil. If the former, he'll pay. If the latter, he won't.
--
In fact, last year they even removed the requirement to run some funky login program, probably because they realized it wasn't necessary (after all, you still need their hardware and their service activated to use it), and that it was probably causing too many tech support calls.
--
If your laptop runs OS/2, you can install ZipStream Secure by Carbon Based Software. ZSS uses OS/2's installable file system (IFS) capabilities to create an encrypted and/or compressed partition, which is perfect for laptops. I won't go into details, but it's a very good implementation of this technology, and it offers several levels of encryption and compression.
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Why bother? Office 2001 is already available for the Mac, and MS has already stated that they'll support OS X.
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To me, that's the only sure-fire way that Slashdot will get any journalistic integrity. They already have the real-world experience, but obviously it's not enough. What they need is some good academic learning in order to really understand what it takes to be a journalist.
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