I know the comment was meant to be funny. But Canadians have some of the highest connectivity rates in the world. In 2003 approx 64% of households in Canada were connected.
On another note, using the same link there is a subsection on decline of Music Downloading in Canada. Since this was published in 2003, I can only say that this slashdot article is old news.
Ironically, that is the point of hacking the WGA. If you hacked it in such a way where you could make the WGA turn on the system, then the computer would not be able to update itself and MS would have to figure out some way to re-authenticate all the systems AND would likely be forced to patch all systems in the process. Not only that, but every system that was unable to patch could be exploited by bots and other viruses.
Sure, if you turned WGA on users through a exploit, MS would lose massive credibility. In that case, the only people who are protected have been able to patch before being exploited OR aren't running genuine systems.
The previous poster did in fact respond to what you said. Picture quality is the noticable difference in the technology, I am sure the manufacturer wasn't comparing energy usage between the two TVs.
The posters' argument was the fact that it may not have been a Laser TV beside a plasma. It may have been a poorly configured Plasma beside a new Plasma giving off the appearance of a new TV technology. If the second was the case, then one could argue that no such TV exists and hence we have vapourware.
This means any activation has to happen over the phone, waiting on hold for a microsoft represenative.
.. and the last time I had to do this, I couldn't because the computer systems at the activation centre were down.
Side note on the unintended consequence of this: I removed the windows software on the box and moved to a linux based solution because I couldn't activate. I am sure I am not the only one who has done so.
Great! Now instead of advertising, to thieves, that I have a laptop to steal by having a laptop bag. Now I can advertise the make, model, and amount of sensitive data on it. If we go one step further, we may as well just put a little message on the screen saying "Steal Me".
I can see it now: ROBOT BAILIFF:
Uh-oh! He froze up again! ROBOT MAYOR:
Try control alt delete. ROBOT #1:
Jiggle the cord. ROBOT #2:
Turn him off and on. ROBOT #3:
Clean the gunk out of the mouse. FRY:
Call technical support. ROBOT BAILIFF:
OK, OK, he's back online.
One thing I want to know... how well does it support smart "season passes" like TiVo? (I've never used myth, sorry)
It works very well in this way. You can set fine grained priority settings to each individual recording or entire season recordings. In my experience (and I haven't seen a setting otherwise) the application stores information on shows within the next 2 weeks. If the first conflict arose as described: the high level one would be postponed to a later viewing IFF it has a later viewing (within 2 weeks) and the low priority did not.
I only run a single tuner, but I find it enough for my tv habits. I _think you can run as many as physically possible in your box. I can't give you examples of every single recording conflict an how it handles it - there is likely some documentation on it (site is slashdotted though).
I have been extremely happy with the season recording features and once the system is configured MythTV runs like a charm.
Make the whole world watch somewhere else and then just invade Canada. We've got Oil, Snow (going to be rare when the World heats up), Fresh Water, and the Hacker Hellstorm. Just FYI, we don't have Mule Bombs -- but watch out for our Ski-doos (if you catch my snow-drift).
The server may not be fast (nor cheap)---in fact, it may not even work at all---but it will be the cutest server in the whole datacenter
It doesn't have to be fast or cheap - it just has to look good. Think about it, having a whole bunch of strong, muscular, servers in the room trying to impress some cute thing. It could only work to improve productivity in the server room.
Of course this solves the problem with being asked to increase the amount of flare. If ever confronted, you would just have to connect your vest and update to include more. To futher increase the tackiness: include the menu on the vest as well.
The average tester should expect it by the end of September.
Here is the problem with Windows. Microsoft only uses average testers for their release candidates. Hire some "super-testers" or better yet - An infinite number of monkeys on an infinite number of PCs will eventually discover all your b.. Wait a second -- You? Me?... we ARE the monkeys.
*hunches over and arches wrists -- picks at a few keys*
Don't tell them that there are computers out there with more power. The way they have been designing Windows so far they will consum^H^H^H^H^H^Hutilize all resources available.
I can just see the minimum requirements for the UI in 20 years.
- Beowulf of Quantum Computing Devices
- 20TB of Memory
- 2MB of HDD (We don't trust you so the OS will run off a Blue-Vinyl(TM) disc)
Maybe this will be the last release from MS of its kind. They are looking to achieve perfection in the UI and it's about the only thing you can guarantee that MS doesnt have on the chop-block for Vista.
I'll just extend you idea and suggest that you distribute it over the Internet. It's a modified approach and wasn't explicitly stated: therefore I can sue if you use your idea over the Internet.
Laugh all you want (or not at all), unfortunately this is what the new law could potentially do.
True enough, but the question has to be asked why Joe "Annnymous Coward" Sixpack was talking to Fanny Jones in the first place. I do realize that a lot of abuse comes from trusted people - but isn't this feature's target Joe "AC" Sixpack hence breaking down the thin veil of anonymity?
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Will the DRM benefit the artist(s) in this case?
I know the comment was meant to be funny. But Canadians have some of the highest connectivity rates in the world. In 2003 approx 64% of households in Canada were connected.
On another note, using the same link there is a subsection on decline of Music Downloading in Canada. Since this was published in 2003, I can only say that this slashdot article is old news.
.. where no man has gone before.
They may be onto something.
Ironically, that is the point of hacking the WGA. If you hacked it in such a way where you could make the WGA turn on the system, then the computer would not be able to update itself and MS would have to figure out some way to re-authenticate all the systems AND would likely be forced to patch all systems in the process. Not only that, but every system that was unable to patch could be exploited by bots and other viruses.
Sure, if you turned WGA on users through a exploit, MS would lose massive credibility. In that case, the only people who are protected have been able to patch before being exploited OR aren't running genuine systems.
Ahh.. Truthiness. You rear your ugly head again.
Did you know that the population of African Elephants has tripled in the past four months?
The previous poster did in fact respond to what you said. Picture quality is the noticable difference in the technology, I am sure the manufacturer wasn't comparing energy usage between the two TVs.
The posters' argument was the fact that it may not have been a Laser TV beside a plasma. It may have been a poorly configured Plasma beside a new Plasma giving off the appearance of a new TV technology. If the second was the case, then one could argue that no such TV exists and hence we have vapourware.
Side note on the unintended consequence of this: I removed the windows software on the box and moved to a linux based solution because I couldn't activate. I am sure I am not the only one who has done so.
Great! Now instead of advertising, to thieves, that I have a laptop to steal by having a laptop bag. Now I can advertise the make, model, and amount of sensitive data on it. If we go one step further, we may as well just put a little message on the screen saying "Steal Me".
I can see it now:
ROBOT BAILIFF: Uh-oh! He froze up again!
ROBOT MAYOR: Try control alt delete.
ROBOT #1: Jiggle the cord.
ROBOT #2: Turn him off and on.
ROBOT #3: Clean the gunk out of the mouse.
FRY: Call technical support.
ROBOT BAILIFF: OK, OK, he's back online.
Fear of a Bot Planet -- Futurama
I can't wait to Metamoderate the comment:
Fair [ ][ ][ ] Unfair --- [ ] Contextually Hilarious.
I only run a single tuner, but I find it enough for my tv habits. I _think you can run as many as physically possible in your box. I can't give you examples of every single recording conflict an how it handles it - there is likely some documentation on it (site is slashdotted though).
I have been extremely happy with the season recording features and once the system is configured MythTV runs like a charm.
What? Too soon?
So this has been the plan all along?
Make the whole world watch somewhere else and then just invade Canada. We've got Oil, Snow (going to be rare when the World heats up), Fresh Water, and the Hacker Hellstorm. Just FYI, we don't have Mule Bombs -- but watch out for our Ski-doos (if you catch my snow-drift).
Fake Left, go Right. Kansas City Style. Gotcha.
I think dotslash is broken. Both EI and raope render your website and browser names weirdly.
Proud Canadians, we need to fight this.
Of course this solves the problem with being asked to increase the amount of flare. If ever confronted, you would just have to connect your vest and update to include more. To futher increase the tackiness: include the menu on the vest as well.
*hunches over and arches wrists -- picks at a few keys*
I personally hope she doesn't nag the pilot to death.
- You're going to fast,
- Watch out for that satellite
- Meteors these days, No respect anymore
I kidd and I for one welcome our space visiting overlord. Everyone practice now - "Yes, Dear".
Don't tell them that there are computers out there with more power. The way they have been designing Windows so far they will consum^H^H^H^H^H^Hutilize all resources available.
I can just see the minimum requirements for the UI in 20 years.
- Beowulf of Quantum Computing Devices
- 20TB of Memory
- 2MB of HDD (We don't trust you so the OS will run off a Blue-Vinyl(TM) disc)
Maybe this will be the last release from MS of its kind. They are looking to achieve perfection in the UI and it's about the only thing you can guarantee that MS doesnt have on the chop-block for Vista.
I'll just extend you idea and suggest that you distribute it over the Internet. It's a modified approach and wasn't explicitly stated: therefore I can sue if you use your idea over the Internet.
Laugh all you want (or not at all), unfortunately this is what the new law could potentially do.
Phew.. So did I.
I think we can safely assume that if every Slashdotter practiced the same soft/light clicking on this server it will probably be safe.
Or Until Dick Cheney attacks Ted Stevens.
He's a 10th Level Vice President you know.
I see a VW Pigeon coming on.
"High Bandwitdh, High Latency, Transport for Today's Information Hungry Society"
True enough, but the question has to be asked why Joe "Annnymous Coward" Sixpack was talking to Fanny Jones in the first place.
I do realize that a lot of abuse comes from trusted people - but isn't this feature's target Joe "AC" Sixpack hence breaking down the thin veil of anonymity?