No need for a second RJ-45, that'd just waste space. There's enough connectors in a single RJ-45 to run 2 ethernet cables out of it. On the other hand, having two separate connectors would probably be easier to manage (physically) and would allow those spare wires to be used for power over ethernet, which this thing is just screaming out for.
On one hand we have Sony whinging about modchips, on the other we have hundreds of new region-free multi-dvd/video push-button-to-copy devices appearing each month.
This is because the ACCC ruled (as it did in the modchip case) that region coded DVD players created trade barriers. The difference is, there are companies willing to make region-free DVD players, but Sony isn't willing to do similar with it's PS2 (which has no competition from other companies).
Hmmm, one of the main reasons I switched TO Firefox is because IE crashes every time I try to close it. It then pops up its "I've crashed" window, with a click OK to restart IE button. Means closing IE is a multi-stage process for me.
Yes, I have all the latest service packs/updates etc.
They could well be targeting customers. They are simply targetting those sharing files, it is quite possible that those sharing the files have purchased a CD, ripped it, and shared the result. Chances are this isn't the case, but it's certainly possible. I for one make mp3/ogg copies of every CD I buy.
I run a LAN party here in Australia every 6 weeks, I have a permanently setup venue, and charge AUD$20 for entry. We usually have 100-120 people come along, sometimes more, sometimes less, but the $20 entry fee covers costs quite adequately. It has taken a while to build to this level however, and having only one event a year would be like trying to start from scratch every time.
Usually we run a 24 hour event, although last week we had our 5th anniversary, so we did a 43 hour event instead for the same price. I find that if you have a good event, people are more than happy to pay the entry fee. Use some of it to pay for a decent door prize, I find that always encourages extra people to come along, as they have the idea that they might actually come out on top with a $100+ piece of computer hardware.
I also offer prizes for games etc. and have built up a good relationship with a few local businesses who let us put up flyers and posters, as well as donating prizes for us. We have sold t-shirts in the past, but the costs of getting them made up means you can't actually make much money on them, people don't actually want to spend as much for a LAN t-shirt as they would for a designer label.
As for insurance, I've now run 35 LANs without ever needing it, but it's that one time you do need it that it matters.
This is EXACTLY what I think is wrong with Lego these days. You buy a vehicle for example, and the chassis section is made for you, even though it is exactly the same shape as a number of "normal" blocks stuct together. It means you can't do anything very different from just following the instruction sheet.
I'd buy more Lego if I could get the right stuff, but the "model kit" style approach just annoys me.
The problem you would face with a faraday cage however is that the power cables etc. would need to exit it, and this reduces the effectiveness quite dramatically. If you put an electromagnetic field inside a faraday cage, it will insulate it perfectly, but stick another wire through the side of the cage, and you've effectively turned off the cage.
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No need for a second RJ-45, that'd just waste space. There's enough connectors in a single RJ-45 to run 2 ethernet cables out of it. On the other hand, having two separate connectors would probably be easier to manage (physically) and would allow those spare wires to be used for power over ethernet, which this thing is just screaming out for.
This is because the ACCC ruled (as it did in the modchip case) that region coded DVD players created trade barriers. The difference is, there are companies willing to make region-free DVD players, but Sony isn't willing to do similar with it's PS2 (which has no competition from other companies).
I didn't say you couldn't find any, I said *I* couldn't find any. :)
That's a really good point you have there. It shouldn't be about bashing someone else's choice, but saying, "here, try this, you might just like it".
Hmmm, one of the main reasons I switched TO Firefox is because IE crashes every time I try to close it. It then pops up its "I've crashed" window, with a click OK to restart IE button. Means closing IE is a multi-stage process for me.
Yes, I have all the latest service packs/updates etc.
Apart from Slashdot, I can't find a page that doesn't render just fine in Firefox
They could well be targeting customers. They are simply targetting those sharing files, it is quite possible that those sharing the files have purchased a CD, ripped it, and shared the result. Chances are this isn't the case, but it's certainly possible. I for one make mp3/ogg copies of every CD I buy.
I run a LAN party here in Australia every 6 weeks, I have a permanently setup venue, and charge AUD$20 for entry. We usually have 100-120 people come along, sometimes more, sometimes less, but the $20 entry fee covers costs quite adequately. It has taken a while to build to this level however, and having only one event a year would be like trying to start from scratch every time.
Usually we run a 24 hour event, although last week we had our 5th anniversary, so we did a 43 hour event instead for the same price. I find that if you have a good event, people are more than happy to pay the entry fee. Use some of it to pay for a decent door prize, I find that always encourages extra people to come along, as they have the idea that they might actually come out on top with a $100+ piece of computer hardware.
I also offer prizes for games etc. and have built up a good relationship with a few local businesses who let us put up flyers and posters, as well as donating prizes for us. We have sold t-shirts in the past, but the costs of getting them made up means you can't actually make much money on them, people don't actually want to spend as much for a LAN t-shirt as they would for a designer label.
As for insurance, I've now run 35 LANs without ever needing it, but it's that one time you do need it that it matters.
http://www.blamlan.com/
This is EXACTLY what I think is wrong with Lego these days. You buy a vehicle for example, and the chassis section is made for you, even though it is exactly the same shape as a number of "normal" blocks stuct together. It means you can't do anything very different from just following the instruction sheet.
I'd buy more Lego if I could get the right stuff, but the "model kit" style approach just annoys me.
The difference is, this scheme is patentable because of the statistical approach, that is the only benefit, and that's only a benefit to Rivest
The problem you would face with a faraday cage however is that the power cables etc. would need to exit it, and this reduces the effectiveness quite dramatically.
If you put an electromagnetic field inside a faraday cage, it will insulate it perfectly, but stick another wire through the side of the cage, and you've effectively turned off the cage.