There was a really nice article in Maximum PC, which is about building a linux box, which plays mp3s in your car. They tell you specifically what to get though, and they also put more thought into the logistics of it. It's $1500, but even without voice support, I feel its much better than this thing made by a Junior High Student - Network Admin (I've found that student network admins know nothing - they're just trying to get attention )
When I first read this quote in the article, it startled me. (the full quote) "We have a regular process of reviewing sites that are submitted, and if they meet our criteria they are added," she said. "If some sites are included, it's probably because someone submitted them."
It seems as if the "criteria" is very simple, as in, they probably block all sites, or many sites that are requested. Think how many sites must be submitted for this, I mean, there are millions upon millions of AOL users. I mean, the last sentence of the quote, it sounds like she is trying to blame the sites that were unjustified in being added, since they were added purely due to the fact that someone added them, and they went through no review. The reason they probably block these sites are bad site review proccesses, or an inability to review them.
Let's submit AOL as an inappropriate site. I mean, have you ever used the search engine on there, it's so full of porn sites.... i mean, as in almost every site on any search results.
Not only does pollution lower your intelligence, but it has been recently discovered the cell phones and power lines cause cancer!
Seriously, this is one of the claims, that until there is in-depth research, and proof, that I wouldn't worry too much about. I mean, yes, it's possible, even probable that this is true, yet the extent of this has yet to be proven. Some people are just not intelligent, and there are other factors to consider first.
If this is true, I'm guessing all the "first post"ers are living in Gary, Indiana.
I take most of you haven't seen the episode Mach 5 vs. Mach 5, but in that episode Dr. Nightcall malicously makes a Copy Mach 5! Of course, this is an attempt to do the same thing.
We're at a time where there is an increased amount of buying going on, in general. (Chicago tribune). Seeing that AMD will not have enough to meet demand, and Intel is delaying the launch of certain, chips... isn't it possible that more people are buying computers?
For the average consumer, who just wants a simple camera, that works well and doesn't take much to use it, but still wants to be guaranteed good photos, get a normal "film camera".
Although, if your willing to invest time and money in a digital camera, that's high enough quality, then i'd say go for it. You'd need a high quality printer and paper too though, which may cost you a lot also.
Most people say the benefit of having a digital camera is not having to go to the store to have your pictures processed. Altough, with all the work you have to do, the one hour photo might be easier. Its all a matter of opinoin.
Sure, this in concept sounds a little scary. As intimidating as that privacy article is, the truth is that this probably won't be much of a problem. Usually when there is a large revolutionary technology, which plans to change the whole industry, it fails. A perfect example is Iridium. It was a perfect concept, yet it failed. Why? Because they set their sights too high. "Success come to those who are too busy to think about it." People who work very hard, but do not necesarily try to change the world, are the ones who are succesful. This goes for businesses, and technologies, such as the Predictive network.
The Predictive Network is trying to solve the problem of advertising. This, although, I predict, will not happen.
I've heard of IPV6, SDMI, and other Orwellian scenarios, yet, I have a dynamic IP, and mp3 is a household name.
Hmmm, yeah... that would work... It's only what $66 Million dollars?
Not only is it expensive, the concept of the US Government "selling services to phone companies around the world", doesn't sound right. I'm not sure on the legality of it, but it isn't right for the government to get involved in business in such a way.
Yes, I'll give you that, there are some very high quailty bootlegs out there, which I have seen. The majority that I've encountered are pretty cheap, such as the quailty which was described in my post.
And for the record, anything called DIVX can't be good. Don't people learn?
Right now I can go on IRC and download any movie I want for free. Even if they are still in theaters.
Hmm, yeah, I love watching home-video style recordings of movies. Don't you love the noises of the teenagers making out, and the old man coughing up a lung, who were in the movie theater? I also love the overall crappy quality of the videos.
Not to mention, the joyous hours I would spend downloading these movies, on my 56k modem.
*Insert "Hahaha, I have a t3 at my college" reply here*
You have to realize that rumors are... just that, rumors. Earlier this year, another site also rumored that Lucas would be releasing it on DVD early. Then, they retracted their statement....
If there's one thing about Lucas, if he says he's going to do something, he does, and he doesn't go back on it. Just as he said he's going to release it in 2005, he most likely will not release it anytime sooner. Even if he did release it early, do you think these guys would know about it?... I don't think so.
By the way, you've heard of redundant posts... this is a redundant story...
Even though this will help, short-term, people will also find vulnerabilties to this type of setup, and actually, the system which tries to anaylze the packet's source, could make the system more vulnerable. This, does not seem that it is a good solution, since, like the war on many things, the solution is one that just pushes the people to find other ways around the prevention. A good theory, but it doesn't seem easily implemented, or the best way to stop attacks.
So, you've heard of the year 2001 bug haven't you? You see, computers were originaly progragrammed to recognize basic things, to save memory. Then, one day, this evil thing called microsoft came along. Then, computers were incapabale of using any potential they had. Now, in the year 2001, or soon after, there will be this thing called windows millenium edition, which will be the end of PCs as we know it. Be afraid. Be very very afraid. Disclaimer The opinoins expressed above belong to BMIComp, except when mentioned in a lawsuit, and is then not valid. If you read this, you will be forced into buying windows 98. Cows can moo on the weekends.
I don't really watch much TV, but when I do, I don't like to sit around and wait for the show to come on. TiVo has been the solution to this problem. I don't have any major complaints, except for the fact that it freezes every once and a while. It feels like I'm using my mac again. You can't restart it also... you have to unplug it. Oh well, maybe it'll be fixed in those o-so-useful automatic software updates.
Have you ever heard of Ameritech (i'm sure other Telco's offer similar offers) Privacy Manager? If you don't have Caller ID info sent, it'll make you record your voice (like when calling collect), and it'll ask if you'd like to accept the call from the person.
My paranoid conspiracy theory: Sprint purposely is doing this so that they can offer similar services on their cell phones.
"We're delighted to offer employees and their families the ability to take advantage of the education and e-Commerce opportunities on the Internet," said Patty Murray, Intel vice president and director, human resources.
E-commerce and education...? we all know they're going to be playing q2 and looking at porn.
No, actually, Intel has said for quite a while now that they would be releasing one gigahertz at the end of the first quarter. Although, as you said, this will only be in small quantities (which is in fact true). Don't expect these in stores until the end of the year.
My whole feeling on the processor war, is that Intel/AMD could release the chips now, they just don't, to make their businesses thrive. Like, this way, you have to keep upgrading... and therefore they get more money. Well, I don't know about my reasoning, but I'm pretty sure that my hypothesis is true.
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There was a really nice article in Maximum PC, which is about building a linux box, which plays mp3s in your car. They tell you specifically what to get though, and they also put more thought into the logistics of it. It's $1500, but even without voice support, I feel its much better than this thing made by a Junior High Student - Network Admin (I've found that student network admins know nothing - they're just trying to get attention )
When I first read this quote in the article, it startled me. (the full quote) "We have a regular process of reviewing sites that are submitted, and if they meet our criteria they are added," she said. "If some sites are included, it's probably because someone submitted them."
It seems as if the "criteria" is very simple, as in, they probably block all sites, or many sites that are requested. Think how many sites must be submitted for this, I mean, there are millions upon millions of AOL users. I mean, the last sentence of the quote, it sounds like she is trying to blame the sites that were unjustified in being added, since they were added purely due to the fact that someone added them, and they went through no review. The reason they probably block these sites are bad site review proccesses, or an inability to review them.
Let's submit AOL as an inappropriate site. I mean, have you ever used the search engine on there, it's so full of porn sites.... i mean, as in almost every site on any search results.
Not only does pollution lower your intelligence, but it has been recently discovered the cell phones and power lines cause cancer!
Seriously, this is one of the claims, that until there is in-depth research, and proof, that I wouldn't worry too much about. I mean, yes, it's possible, even probable that this is true, yet the extent of this has yet to be proven. Some people are just not intelligent, and there are other factors to consider first.
If this is true, I'm guessing all the "first post"ers are living in Gary, Indiana.
I take most of you haven't seen the episode Mach 5 vs. Mach 5, but in that episode Dr. Nightcall malicously makes a Copy Mach 5! Of course, this is an attempt to do the same thing.
This page has links to many of the systems, most of which are computer controlled, aboard the aircraft.
While installing the software, and monitors, and throughout all the comotion, let's just hope we DON'T USE THE METRIC SYSTEM!!!
As to what software it's running... it's software version OI-27. (According to the specs)
Now, I don't know exactly what it means.. but oh well. Maybe they just loaded one of the crays on there.. hehe.
We're at a time where there is an increased amount of buying going on, in general. (Chicago tribune). Seeing that AMD will not have enough to meet demand, and Intel is delaying the launch of certain, chips... isn't it possible that more people are buying computers?
I somewhat agree with you.
For the average consumer, who just wants a simple camera, that works well and doesn't take much to use it, but still wants to be guaranteed good photos, get a normal "film camera".
Although, if your willing to invest time and money in a digital camera, that's high enough quality, then i'd say go for it. You'd need a high quality printer and paper too though, which may cost you a lot also.
Most people say the benefit of having a digital camera is not having to go to the store to have your pictures processed. Altough, with all the work you have to do, the one hour photo might be easier. Its all a matter of opinoin.
Sure, this in concept sounds a little scary. As intimidating as that privacy article is, the truth is that this probably won't be much of a problem. Usually when there is a large revolutionary technology, which plans to change the whole industry, it fails. A perfect example is Iridium. It was a perfect concept, yet it failed. Why? Because they set their sights too high. "Success come to those who are too busy to think about it." People who work very hard, but do not necesarily try to change the world, are the ones who are succesful. This goes for businesses, and technologies, such as the Predictive network.
The Predictive Network is trying to solve the problem of advertising. This, although, I predict, will not happen.
I've heard of IPV6, SDMI, and other Orwellian scenarios, yet, I have a dynamic IP, and mp3 is a household name.
Actually the USGOVT cant sell anything like that to anyone
Well, I agree with you on this. I'm sure if the rest made sense, i'd agree with that too.
Hmmm, yeah... that would work... It's only what $66 Million dollars?
Not only is it expensive, the concept of the US Government "selling services to phone companies around the world", doesn't sound right. I'm not sure on the legality of it, but it isn't right for the government to get involved in business in such a way.
Yes, I'll give you that, there are some very high quailty bootlegs out there, which I have seen. The majority that I've encountered are pretty cheap, such as the quailty which was described in my post.
And for the record, anything called DIVX can't be good. Don't people learn?
Right now I can go on IRC and download any movie I want for free. Even if they are still in theaters.
Hmm, yeah, I love watching home-video style recordings of movies. Don't you love the noises of the teenagers making out, and the old man coughing up a lung, who were in the movie theater?
I also love the overall crappy quality of the videos.
Not to mention, the joyous hours I would spend downloading these movies, on my 56k modem.
*Insert "Hahaha, I have a t3 at my college" reply here*
You know, you should never say "I told you so," but...
One rule of thumb for life... don't trust everything you read.
That goes hand and hand with "if its too good to be true, it probably is"
I asked it "What is the meaning of life, the universe and everything?"
It answered "Life insurance.."
I think Jeeves is a little depressed...
You have to realize that rumors are... just that, rumors. Earlier this year, another site also rumored that Lucas would be releasing it on DVD early. Then, they retracted their statement....
If there's one thing about Lucas, if he says he's going to do something, he does, and he doesn't go back on it. Just as he said he's going to release it in 2005, he most likely will not release it anytime sooner. Even if he did release it early, do you think these guys would know about it?... I don't think so.
By the way, you've heard of redundant posts... this is a redundant story...
Star Wars: TPM NOT on DVD in 2000
No Star Wars TPM on DVD
Rick McCallum Answers "Why No Star Wars DVD?"
Even though this will help, short-term, people will also find vulnerabilties to this type of setup, and actually, the system which tries to anaylze the packet's source, could make the system more vulnerable. This, does not seem that it is a good solution, since, like the war on many things, the solution is one that just pushes the people to find other ways around the prevention. A good theory, but it doesn't seem easily implemented, or the best way to stop attacks.
So, you've heard of the year 2001 bug haven't you? You see, computers were originaly progragrammed to recognize basic things, to save memory. Then, one day, this evil thing called microsoft came along. Then, computers were incapabale of using any potential they had. Now, in the year 2001, or soon after, there will be this thing called windows millenium edition, which will be the end of PCs as we know it. Be afraid. Be very very afraid. Disclaimer The opinoins expressed above belong to BMIComp, except when mentioned in a lawsuit, and is then not valid. If you read this, you will be forced into buying windows 98. Cows can moo on the weekends.
I don't really watch much TV, but when I do, I don't like to sit around and wait for the show to come on. TiVo has been the solution to this problem. I don't have any major complaints, except for the fact that it freezes every once and a while. It feels like I'm using my mac again. You can't restart it also... you have to unplug it. Oh well, maybe it'll be fixed in those o-so-useful automatic software updates.
If your in the entertainment business, the paparazzi follows your life.
If your any type of political figure, the government follows your life.
Its one of those things you just kind of have to accept.
Have you ever heard of Ameritech (i'm sure other Telco's offer similar offers) Privacy Manager? If you don't have Caller ID info sent, it'll make you record your voice (like when calling collect), and it'll ask if you'd like to accept the call from the person.
My paranoid conspiracy theory: Sprint purposely is doing this so that they can offer similar services on their cell phones.
"We're delighted to offer employees and their families the ability to take advantage of the education and e-Commerce opportunities on the Internet," said Patty Murray, Intel vice president and director, human resources.
E-commerce and education...? we all know they're going to be playing q2 and looking at porn.
You know, if you want to correct someone, don't do it as an anonymous coward. You can't really get a point across if post w/ AC.
Also, don't tell people how/what to moderate, they can handle it.
No, actually, Intel has said for quite a while now that they would be releasing one gigahertz at the end of the first quarter. Although, as you said, this will only be in small quantities (which is in fact true). Don't expect these in stores until the end of the year.
My whole feeling on the processor war, is that Intel/AMD could release the chips now, they just don't, to make their businesses thrive. Like, this way, you have to keep upgrading... and therefore they get more money. Well, I don't know about my reasoning, but I'm pretty sure that my hypothesis is true.