1. Open Start Menu
2. When the UAC dialogue comes up, click continue
3. Click Control Panel
4. When the UAC dialogue comes up, click continue
5. Double click Administrative Tools
6. When the UAC dialogue comes up, click continue
7. etc. . . .
42. Profit! (Cancel or Allow)
Who cares unless it is a serious threat to WINDOWS.
I'm getting tired of the Linux wars... the fight to be the best distro... and still very few people you run into every day have even heard of Linux and want you to figure out why the wireless doesn't work on Vista. Until Microsoft gets some REAL competition, it will be this way, and they won't get real competition if the distros feel it best to fight one another.
The Apple commercial has Mac vs. PC... not Mac vs. Penguin or Mac vs. Solaris, because nobody would care.
A good example that fits the category for me is the iPhone... it has two buttons and a switch that are context-free, and two volume buttons and a touch screen that are context-sensitive. Even if you don't care for Apple, it's hard to argue against the usability provided by such a simple interface.
Apple's interface design team realized that most people aren't looking to learn a 30+ button computer in their hand. They decided on a drag-based interface that multitouch technology now allows. And it works... ask everyone who has picked up my iPhone. They have had absolutely no problem figuring out how to pull up and use YouTube videos, the iPod, and even maps and the web browser.
Agreed. Wikipedia is often my source for mathematical explanations, proofs, and algorithms. It is very useful since the community has the ability to correct mistakes, as well as add valuable insight that can help people who don't have a math degree.
There are other useful websites detailing the same information, but I just like Wikipedia best.
practicing law without a license, because you just did. Practicing law requires an agreement between the attorney and the party being advised for legal services rendered. The attorney usually gets money in exchange for those services. No such agreement exists.
This is Slashdot after all... using your logic, half of all posts should be prefixed with "IANAL but...".
The MSDNAA allows volume licensing of Windows, but alot of colleges have signed a deal with Dell for equipment. CS departments (and maybe others) tend to double-up on Windows licenses since they usually wipe the machines and install an image with the volume license.
Dell needs to sell all their machines without requiring a Windows license... especially since Vista isn't necessary and will cost more than XP.
1) Dog owners eat dog food in an effort to understand the dog. 2) Microsoft developers use Vista everyday in an effort to understand the end-user. 3) Microsoft proudly labels the above practice "dogfooding".
So, according to Microsoft, end-users must be dogs.
Such cameras are not a new invention, and neither is the ability to view them on local cable. Here's an interesting scenario that has caused controversy in Tuscaloosa, AL, where a few dozen traffic cameras have been broadcasting to a local channel for some time. These cameras are meant to monitor traffic conditions, as well as give home viewers information on traffic flow and congestion.
In this case in September of 2003, the camera was remotely controlled to move around and zoom in on people walking down the strip near bars in close proximity to the campus of the University of Alabama. FTA: "Footage broadcast citywide on a cable TV channel showed several people, and the camera zoomed in on the breasts and buttocks of several young women walking past." Those videos led to the arrest of a few individuals for public lewdness, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication.
The state trooper was not reprimanded, according to the article, but now troopers are not able to control the movement or zooming of the cameras.
So, back to the parent's point... in this case, an officer on dinner break noticed the images on TV. If not for the public broadcast, the trooper who controlled the camera would not have been caught and possibly be doing the same thing today. So, it's a good thing that the public could view these cameras. I doubt that they will ever be taken off the streets, and since they only can see what is in public view, I am inclined to believe that the public should be able to view these cameras to prevent exactly this from happening.
Agreed. If I move or my service otherwise expires, I should be able to pull up previously recorded programs any time I wish. I doubt any cable provider will let me plug up to their service after I disconnect and freely watch my recorded movies or shows.
Please understand that macroevolution is fact, no "if"s, "and"s, or "but"s about it. If you don't understand it, don't say that its flawed or wrong or unbiblical or whatever; just say that you don't understand it yet.
Again, as I said, I'm not going to argue whether evolution is true. Microevolution is a fact and I definitely believe in it (it would be very closed-minded not to). Macroevolution is the part of the theory that really ever comes into question. When creationists or others say, "Evolution is just a theory," or "Evolution hasn't been proven any more than God has," the word evolution should be substituted with macroevolution (or so I hope that is what they mean).
Macroevolution is, and probably always will be, the "theory" part of the "theory of evolution". From there, I make no claim in this post to its truth because quite frankly, it will make no difference to the fundamental views of anyone reading it. And please, don't make assumptions about how much I do or don't understand. That's what most non-Christians hate about many Christians, is it not?
disproving evolution would be much more important than disproving aether
Well, no. The problem is that evolution as a theory has many different forms accepted by today's biologists and scientists. Evolution has been molded from its original versions back in the 17th and 18th centuries into what we see today. When certain aspects have either been proven wrong or shown quite improbable, most of the accepted theories of evolution change to account for it. It almost reminds me of the formation of denominations in Christianity.
I'm going to assume that you believe in God, from your post. If not, please by all means disregard what I'm about to say. Trying to score a point for God will never happen at the creation vs. evolution table. Like you said, it's impossible to prove or disprove the existence of God, unless God proves himself. If the theory of evolution is ever completely debunked by man, those who "convert" from evolutionism will likely find some other theory to put force behind that still doesn't affirm God's existence.
And yes, I'm a Christian and I'm not here to get into the creation/evolution debate. I used to be a firm believer in evolution, so I know many of its weaknesses and not once have I been successful in sharing the news of Christ by attempting to disprove evolution. I can vouch that the general concept of macroevolution is fundamentally flawed at most every level. But that's like declaring a problem without offering a fix... it comes down gracelessly and makes it less likely for a person I'm conversing with to actually come to me for answers.
Sharing Christ effectively means putting behind such useless debate. God proves himself without our help, so all we can do is share his word in a loving manner and tell those we care about what He has done in our lives. And if that's hard, we can point them to useful Bible reading. Take for instance the book of Romans, where Paul debunks some of the myths about God which are sadly still believed by very many Christians today and have become the unloving face of Christianity that repels non-believers.
They should just make the motherboard have a physical switch on it that stops your bios from getting written to.
Also, the BIOS-flashing process should have a user confirmation screen on the next boot. I don't only want to stop potential malicious writes to my BIOS, but to know when they happen.
what is inherently wrong about an "IP holding company" trying to profit off of the use of its inventions?
The patent system was created to help inventors make a profit off of their ideas before large corporations could step in, mass produce, and put the inventor out of business. It was not created so the "inventor" could think up something obvious, as is the case here, and sit on it until major corporations have made it incredibly profitable. And it certainly was not intended that the inventor could sue those infringing corporations for part or all of the profit made off the idea, but only losses presented by overwhelming competition.
Nobody should be able to successfully sue for patent infringement when they have no intention on marketing the patented idea.
The examples presented typically are irrelevant because they don't have a large need for representation to college students.
Microsoft... already represented on most campuses with official OS support, and CS departments tend to buy into their MSDN volume licensing.
JetBlue Airways... some college students may fly, but most universities cater mostly to local students with in-state tuition.
The Cartoon Network... the post suggests that TV is out and other things are in. Maybe they should instead push cable and satellite companies to cater to the college group more?
Victoria's Secret... college students find this store easily enough on their own.
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1. Open Start Menu
2. When the UAC dialogue comes up, click continue
3. Click Control Panel
4. When the UAC dialogue comes up, click continue
5. Double click Administrative Tools
6. When the UAC dialogue comes up, click continue
7. etc. .
42. Profit! (Cancel or Allow)
Who cares unless it is a serious threat to WINDOWS.
I'm getting tired of the Linux wars... the fight to be the best distro... and still very few people you run into every day have even heard of Linux and want you to figure out why the wireless doesn't work on Vista. Until Microsoft gets some REAL competition, it will be this way, and they won't get real competition if the distros feel it best to fight one another.
The Apple commercial has Mac vs. PC... not Mac vs. Penguin or Mac vs. Solaris, because nobody would care.
A good example that fits the category for me is the iPhone... it has two buttons and a switch that are context-free, and two volume buttons and a touch screen that are context-sensitive. Even if you don't care for Apple, it's hard to argue against the usability provided by such a simple interface.
Apple's interface design team realized that most people aren't looking to learn a 30+ button computer in their hand. They decided on a drag-based interface that multitouch technology now allows. And it works... ask everyone who has picked up my iPhone. They have had absolutely no problem figuring out how to pull up and use YouTube videos, the iPod, and even maps and the web browser.
Agreed. Wikipedia is often my source for mathematical explanations, proofs, and algorithms. It is very useful since the community has the ability to correct mistakes, as well as add valuable insight that can help people who don't have a math degree. There are other useful websites detailing the same information, but I just like Wikipedia best.
"And I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express."
Back before computers, we called that toilet paper. But it wasn't transparent glass toilet paper, and it came off the roll faster.
The MSDNAA allows volume licensing of Windows, but alot of colleges have signed a deal with Dell for equipment. CS departments (and maybe others) tend to double-up on Windows licenses since they usually wipe the machines and install an image with the volume license.
Dell needs to sell all their machines without requiring a Windows license... especially since Vista isn't necessary and will cost more than XP.
Or a plot to keep us in the bathroom and out of the way...
Thanks for ruining my dissertation, you jerks!
"eating their own dogfood"
1) Dog owners eat dog food in an effort to understand the dog.
2) Microsoft developers use Vista everyday in an effort to understand the end-user.
3) Microsoft proudly labels the above practice "dogfooding".
So, according to Microsoft, end-users must be dogs.
In this case in September of 2003, the camera was remotely controlled to move around and zoom in on people walking down the strip near bars in close proximity to the campus of the University of Alabama. FTA: "Footage broadcast citywide on a cable TV channel showed several people, and the camera zoomed in on the breasts and buttocks of several young women walking past." Those videos led to the arrest of a few individuals for public lewdness, disorderly conduct, and public intoxication.
The state trooper was not reprimanded, according to the article, but now troopers are not able to control the movement or zooming of the cameras.
So, back to the parent's point... in this case, an officer on dinner break noticed the images on TV. If not for the public broadcast, the trooper who controlled the camera would not have been caught and possibly be doing the same thing today. So, it's a good thing that the public could view these cameras. I doubt that they will ever be taken off the streets, and since they only can see what is in public view, I am inclined to believe that the public should be able to view these cameras to prevent exactly this from happening.
Am I missing something? Maybe theodp needs some sleep?
Agreed. If I move or my service otherwise expires, I should be able to pull up previously recorded programs any time I wish. I doubt any cable provider will let me plug up to their service after I disconnect and freely watch my recorded movies or shows.
Macroevolution is, and probably always will be, the "theory" part of the "theory of evolution". From there, I make no claim in this post to its truth because quite frankly, it will make no difference to the fundamental views of anyone reading it. And please, don't make assumptions about how much I do or don't understand. That's what most non-Christians hate about many Christians, is it not?
Well, no. The problem is that evolution as a theory has many different forms accepted by today's biologists and scientists. Evolution has been molded from its original versions back in the 17th and 18th centuries into what we see today. When certain aspects have either been proven wrong or shown quite improbable, most of the accepted theories of evolution change to account for it. It almost reminds me of the formation of denominations in Christianity.
I'm going to assume that you believe in God, from your post. If not, please by all means disregard what I'm about to say. Trying to score a point for God will never happen at the creation vs. evolution table. Like you said, it's impossible to prove or disprove the existence of God, unless God proves himself. If the theory of evolution is ever completely debunked by man, those who "convert" from evolutionism will likely find some other theory to put force behind that still doesn't affirm God's existence.
And yes, I'm a Christian and I'm not here to get into the creation/evolution debate. I used to be a firm believer in evolution, so I know many of its weaknesses and not once have I been successful in sharing the news of Christ by attempting to disprove evolution. I can vouch that the general concept of macroevolution is fundamentally flawed at most every level. But that's like declaring a problem without offering a fix... it comes down gracelessly and makes it less likely for a person I'm conversing with to actually come to me for answers.
Sharing Christ effectively means putting behind such useless debate. God proves himself without our help, so all we can do is share his word in a loving manner and tell those we care about what He has done in our lives. And if that's hard, we can point them to useful Bible reading. Take for instance the book of Romans, where Paul debunks some of the myths about God which are sadly still believed by very many Christians today and have become the unloving face of Christianity that repels non-believers.
Sorry, that's what I meant...
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Parent is flamebait? Come on, now... 'rg3' should probably be hired as a Slashdot admin to keep up with such things.
I'm quite impressed he or she can remember so far back. The current posters often miss dupes within the same day.
I'm assuming the bank and its software is running on a closed operating system, like Windows. Does this bank require source code from Microsoft?
The system will fail security at its weakest link, whether it be your banking software or the operating system it runs on.
Is China evil enough for you?
... really should have more flexible security.
Also, the BIOS-flashing process should have a user confirmation screen on the next boot. I don't only want to stop potential malicious writes to my BIOS, but to know when they happen.
The patent system was created to help inventors make a profit off of their ideas before large corporations could step in, mass produce, and put the inventor out of business. It was not created so the "inventor" could think up something obvious, as is the case here, and sit on it until major corporations have made it incredibly profitable. And it certainly was not intended that the inventor could sue those infringing corporations for part or all of the profit made off the idea, but only losses presented by overwhelming competition.
Nobody should be able to successfully sue for patent infringement when they have no intention on marketing the patented idea.
The examples presented typically are irrelevant because they don't have a large need for representation to college students. Microsoft... already represented on most campuses with official OS support, and CS departments tend to buy into their MSDN volume licensing. JetBlue Airways... some college students may fly, but most universities cater mostly to local students with in-state tuition. The Cartoon Network... the post suggests that TV is out and other things are in. Maybe they should instead push cable and satellite companies to cater to the college group more? Victoria's Secret... college students find this store easily enough on their own.