Pain can be nasty but if you know it's not harming you and it's not going to last, then why not do it?
More like why do it, than why not do it? I don't mind a little masochism here and there, but in general, people don't like to experience pain. The whole point in pain is that it's unpleasant, otherwise it would have little benefit when it comes to natural selection because you'd actively seek out painful activities.
Unfortunately there is no such option in the power preferences at the moment. You can only choose whether to display the icon or not in different situations (battery present, battery charging/discharging, etc)
Not really, it seems more like going from 2000->XP in this case. It seems like more of the same, but with a slightly prettier interface.
I just pointed out the Vista fiasco because either through poor memory, ignorance or pure trolling, some posters were already acting like commercial OSes never have any serious issues in their final builds. Another high profile case is PS3 firmware updates, there have been a couple of them that ended up bricking or at least requiring a reformat of some PS3s. And there is a LOT more variation in Ubuntu software and hardware than across the PS3 range.
I live in the UK yep. The only thing that I've thought is an indicator of any kind of rat problem here recently is that some of the cabling at this end of the building has deteriorated over the years - but whether that's from rats chewing up the cables, or for other reasons (we test turbines right outside, sometimes there's a lot of vibration) I don't know.
I just did a complete reinstall, since I was having a couple of weird issues on my 9.04 install.. things like the update manager being set to update every day, but all that would happen is once a week I'd get a little notification in my system tray. The sound was also a little messed up and I had to uninstall pulse. I still was getting stuttering with my startup noise but everything was fine after that.
9.10 has sorted everything out, no issues at all so far. Music playback is fine, flash plugin working fine in Firefox. Evolution seems to be working better too, though I don't know how much that has to do with Canonical. If it all stays stable (and if I can run VPN successfully, I haven't tested it out yet in 9.10) I'll finally feel able to seriously recommend Ubuntu as a viable alternative for our offshore workers and even a few office positions where Windows specific apps (3D CAD and the like) aren't required.
Vista had some really pathetic issues for *months* after it was released. I expect at least these issues will be cleared up pretty quickly. And as others have pointed out, this isn't an LTS release.
People are justified in trotting out their own experience because the summary asks for it.
For me KK is awesome, because I finally have accelerated graphics on my Dell Mini 9. I tried setting it up on jaunty a couple of times before but just assumed that my netbook didn't have the right chipset or enough graphics memory to run compiz. Now my netbook has all the benefits of the Ubuntu installation on my MBP (avant window navigator being one of my favourite things about it, 3D desktop cube and wibbly windows next), and more.
The only backwards step I've noticed so far is that the battery app in the system tray now just gives charge level as a percentage, with no time remaining or time to charge info. I don't think I had to install a custom app for that before. Strange.
To me, it's very simple. When the experiment is over, slaughter the rats. Conduct the experiments in a secure enough facility that the rats can;t escape from it.
I was thinking something similar, but if we've learned anything from cartoons and b-movies it's that it's not a simple matter to contain genetically enhanced super-animals/diseases/viruses/super-intelligent-rodents.
I just don't get why people are focusing on the whole rat part of the story rather than the cool part. I didn't see people complaining about the glow in the dark mice, or the ones with ears growing out of their backs etc. or any of the other horrible things we've done to rodents. As soon as we give them something that is actually beneficial, everyone starts whining..
Probably exaggerating a bit there, but that's my style.
I've never even seen any rats outside of a petstore, sorry, let alone know of any "rat-infested" areas.. I've seen one live mouse and plenty of dead mice and voles caught by our cats over the years, but no rats.
I still think it's stupid to let paranoia get in the way of scientific progress. Yes, if one of them escapes then we could have slightly smarter rats in some places. Oh noes..
We've dealt with rat problems before. and we can do it again if necessary:P It's one of the things that scientific progress is good for.
It would be a very different direction for the show sure (IMO it would be what the fourth film should have been), but it still had all the main characters and the unusual premise of John not even being a famous leader in their universe. If they released the plot as a book I'd definitely get it..
I thought the first series was great. Summer Glau was a nice bonus of course. Second series got a bit slow in the middle, but it was picking up again towards the end.
I hope whoever buys up the rights continues TTSCC..
I wasn't trying to infer that there is anything wrong with it, I think it's a great system. I was replying to a post claiming that "there was nothing like" the iPhone store before it appeared. Steam is similar, but existed long before the app store.
How exactly is it a scam? By not elaborating I think you're actually just doing them a favour, because 1) it is possible to crack encryption incredibly fast with quantum computers, and 2) they are developing quantum computers. So all you've made me think is "cool".
Many computers play DVDs and have TV tuners, but the DVD and television markets are still pretty strong too.
Of course, things are converging slowly.
But IMO devices like GPSes need larger screens than you typically want for your phone, so until we get roll-up or HUD type displays then it's still better to have separate devices for everyday use.
Sounds like this guy is "quite a bit better than average" when it comes to speech technologies too. I don't see what's so hard to believe, it's a lot more handy having something like this on your phone than it would be on a desktop or even a laptop.
I don't find that offensive either, but it is obviously intended as more offensive than simply a convenient shortening or simplifying of the nationality.
Spottswoode: From what I.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.N.C.E has gathered, it would be 9/11 times 1000. Gary Johnston: 9/11 times a thousand? Jesus, that's... Spottswoode: Yes, 911,000. Chris: Basically, all the worst parts of the bible.
Note to quote Nazis: Yes, this quote has been modified by an order of magnitude for increased relevance.
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Pain can be nasty but if you know it's not harming you and it's not going to last, then why not do it?
More like why do it, than why not do it? I don't mind a little masochism here and there, but in general, people don't like to experience pain. The whole point in pain is that it's unpleasant, otherwise it would have little benefit when it comes to natural selection because you'd actively seek out painful activities.
Unfortunately there is no such option in the power preferences at the moment. You can only choose whether to display the icon or not in different situations (battery present, battery charging/discharging, etc)
Not really, it seems more like going from 2000->XP in this case. It seems like more of the same, but with a slightly prettier interface.
I just pointed out the Vista fiasco because either through poor memory, ignorance or pure trolling, some posters were already acting like commercial OSes never have any serious issues in their final builds. Another high profile case is PS3 firmware updates, there have been a couple of them that ended up bricking or at least requiring a reformat of some PS3s. And there is a LOT more variation in Ubuntu software and hardware than across the PS3 range.
I live in the UK yep. The only thing that I've thought is an indicator of any kind of rat problem here recently is that some of the cabling at this end of the building has deteriorated over the years - but whether that's from rats chewing up the cables, or for other reasons (we test turbines right outside, sometimes there's a lot of vibration) I don't know.
I just did a complete reinstall, since I was having a couple of weird issues on my 9.04 install.. things like the update manager being set to update every day, but all that would happen is once a week I'd get a little notification in my system tray. The sound was also a little messed up and I had to uninstall pulse. I still was getting stuttering with my startup noise but everything was fine after that.
9.10 has sorted everything out, no issues at all so far. Music playback is fine, flash plugin working fine in Firefox. Evolution seems to be working better too, though I don't know how much that has to do with Canonical. If it all stays stable (and if I can run VPN successfully, I haven't tested it out yet in 9.10) I'll finally feel able to seriously recommend Ubuntu as a viable alternative for our offshore workers and even a few office positions where Windows specific apps (3D CAD and the like) aren't required.
Vista had some really pathetic issues for *months* after it was released. I expect at least these issues will be cleared up pretty quickly. And as others have pointed out, this isn't an LTS release.
People are justified in trotting out their own experience because the summary asks for it.
For me KK is awesome, because I finally have accelerated graphics on my Dell Mini 9. I tried setting it up on jaunty a couple of times before but just assumed that my netbook didn't have the right chipset or enough graphics memory to run compiz. Now my netbook has all the benefits of the Ubuntu installation on my MBP (avant window navigator being one of my favourite things about it, 3D desktop cube and wibbly windows next), and more.
The only backwards step I've noticed so far is that the battery app in the system tray now just gives charge level as a percentage, with no time remaining or time to charge info. I don't think I had to install a custom app for that before. Strange.
To me, it's very simple. When the experiment is over, slaughter the rats. Conduct the experiments in a secure enough facility that the rats can;t escape from it.
I was thinking something similar, but if we've learned anything from cartoons and b-movies it's that it's not a simple matter to contain genetically enhanced super-animals/diseases/viruses/super-intelligent-rodents.
I just don't get why people are focusing on the whole rat part of the story rather than the cool part. I didn't see people complaining about the glow in the dark mice, or the ones with ears growing out of their backs etc. or any of the other horrible things we've done to rodents. As soon as we give them something that is actually beneficial, everyone starts whining..
Probably exaggerating a bit there, but that's my style.
I've never even seen any rats outside of a petstore, sorry, let alone know of any "rat-infested" areas.. I've seen one live mouse and plenty of dead mice and voles caught by our cats over the years, but no rats.
I still think it's stupid to let paranoia get in the way of scientific progress. Yes, if one of them escapes then we could have slightly smarter rats in some places. Oh noes..
We've dealt with rat problems before. and we can do it again if necessary :P It's one of the things that scientific progress is good for.
I wish there was a "-1, pathetically paranoid party pooper" mod..
Damnit, my password is all vowels again!
It would be a very different direction for the show sure (IMO it would be what the fourth film should have been), but it still had all the main characters and the unusual premise of John not even being a famous leader in their universe. If they released the plot as a book I'd definitely get it..
I thought the first series was great. Summer Glau was a nice bonus of course. Second series got a bit slow in the middle, but it was picking up again towards the end.
I hope whoever buys up the rights continues TTSCC..
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I wasn't trying to infer that there is anything wrong with it, I think it's a great system. I was replying to a post claiming that "there was nothing like" the iPhone store before it appeared. Steam is similar, but existed long before the app store.
How exactly is it a scam? By not elaborating I think you're actually just doing them a favour, because 1) it is possible to crack encryption incredibly fast with quantum computers, and 2) they are developing quantum computers. So all you've made me think is "cool".
prior to the most evil hideous oppressive App Store there was nothing like it...
What about Steam? And all those lame ringtone download systems for phones that wouldn't let you make/use your own? :/
Many computers play DVDs and have TV tuners, but the DVD and television markets are still pretty strong too.
Of course, things are converging slowly.
But IMO devices like GPSes need larger screens than you typically want for your phone, so until we get roll-up or HUD type displays then it's still better to have separate devices for everyday use.
Well, you could have people's letters appear as they type.. or go around to their house and talk face to face.
I'm sorry, are you flirting with me?
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Sounds like this guy is "quite a bit better than average" when it comes to speech technologies too. I don't see what's so hard to believe, it's a lot more handy having something like this on your phone than it would be on a desktop or even a laptop.
I don't find that offensive either, but it is obviously intended as more offensive than simply a convenient shortening or simplifying of the nationality.
"Controversy" already settled by being tagged "BS" by major physicists
Indeed - any self respecting Physicist should have at least an MSc.
Spottswoode: From what I.N.T.E.L.L.I.G.N.C.E has gathered, it would be 9/11 times 1000.
Gary Johnston: 9/11 times a thousand? Jesus, that's...
Spottswoode: Yes, 911,000.
Chris: Basically, all the worst parts of the bible.
Note to quote Nazis: Yes, this quote has been modified by an order of magnitude for increased relevance.
Lighten up, eh?