The key sticking issue is not an "urban myth". It was designed with a two-fold purpose by Remmington in the late 1800's.
Firstly, it was designed to reduce key-sticking (which we've already discussed). Secondly, it was designed so that the salespeople could demonstrate it's use without actually needing to know how to type. Thus "typewriter" can be written using only the first row.
Actually, I did a science fair project, a few years ago (when I was in high school... It went to internationals, but anyways). It invloved producing a keyboard layout that had the most commonly used letters immediately below the fingers (I suppose it probably would be less effective for non-english speakers... but that's another issue). In comparisons with randomly laid out keyboards (it's hard to find adults without/any/ exposure to a QWERTY keyboard), people were able to type about 40% faster.
Additionally the layout place commonly used digraphs (double letter combos) in easy to reach places (ie "th" is a mere finger roll, etc). While I'm not saying that my keyboard was the be-all-end-all, the results were conclusive enough to prove that "non-QWERTY" layouts may provide a faster alternative.
While it may be illegal to intentionally _cause_ interference, I don't think passive methods are illegal. If your resturant/store/whatever happens to be built with enough electo-magnetic sheilding that cellular devices can't effectively communicate within your establishment, I think you'd be in the clear. Of course it may cost you an arm and a leg. There are probably better alternatives, but it's just a thought.
thttpd claims that it'll smoke the crap out of apache. I haven't had the time to test it, but I wouldn't be surprised. Apache is a busy program... it has a lot to do.
I agree fully, a parent, older sibling, neighbor, teacher, etc. is great for a child. I think the most important issue is to let the child get involved and let them build/design what the want. Help them with things they don't understand and try to let them figure things out on their own. But always, always encourage safety by example!! Always keep safety in mind around children and make sure they know what to do if something goes wrong.
In regards to Java being a usefule teaching language... I agree and disagree. If it didn't take about 80 characters to open a file (among many other things), I think it'd be great.
my ISP would crucify me on the telephone pole outside my house
That reminds me of a part in A Case of Need by Micheal Crichton where one character is describing another (ill-tempered) character. He says something along the lines of... "I hear that he carries around a bag of nails and a hammer in case he ever gets the chance to crucify someone"
The respectible thing would be to make arrangements with some other (perhaps larger) ISP (such a Mindspring, etc.). Ideally, the users' accounts would be transfered to the larger ISP. Perhaps some of the equipment might go too.
I suppose a larger ISP might be able to provide some sort of re-imbersement package for the user accounts/equipment... maybe not... I dunno..
it's hooked up to Internet2... so those of use with the fortune to be on a campus with I2 access get REALLY fast d/l's.... "damn.. that took me 20 seconds to d/l the 18Mb kernel source... must be a heavy load..." =)
I have a florescent torchiere lamp like you are talking about. It also provides the nice ambient lighting/compact size/etc. I enjoy it because it burns cool and looks nice too. I got mine at Lowe's hardware... I think it was like $20-$25.
Just a suggestion... might save you a few bucks on a/c bills (of course if you live in a cold place, perhaps the halogen's are better) =]
This is similar to akamai's setup. Akamai (for those who don't know) is a cache that a lot of bigger sites use (Yahoo, etc). The way it basically works is as follows:
ISPs are part of Akamai's network. They maintain a certain amount of cache for the websites involved and, in turn, provide fast content to thier users (dial-up, etc) and others
Something similar to this would work. Multiple distributed, _independant_ machines would be responsible for maintaining some segment of the the library. They would provide this content to their users (and everybody else) and everybody should be happy.
The objects would be fast for the local users, the objects would be permanenent (because it's distributed).
Of course it would need to be more complicated than this... but the idea is there
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Another good source is "Securing and Optimizing Linux: Red Hat Edition" (4Mb PDF). It's actually a book... you can buy it online too. It covers shutting down services, firewalling, reconfiging the kernel, and a number of other things.
The key sticking issue is not an "urban myth". It was designed with a two-fold purpose by Remmington in the late 1800's.
/any/ exposure to a QWERTY keyboard), people were able to type about 40% faster.
Firstly, it was designed to reduce key-sticking (which we've already discussed). Secondly, it was designed so that the salespeople could demonstrate it's use without actually needing to know how to type. Thus "typewriter" can be written using only the first row.
Actually, I did a science fair project, a few years ago (when I was in high school... It went to internationals, but anyways). It invloved producing a keyboard layout that had the most commonly used letters immediately below the fingers (I suppose it probably would be less effective for non-english speakers... but that's another issue). In comparisons with randomly laid out keyboards (it's hard to find adults without
Additionally the layout place commonly used digraphs (double letter combos) in easy to reach places (ie "th" is a mere finger roll, etc). While I'm not saying that my keyboard was the be-all-end-all, the results were conclusive enough to prove that "non-QWERTY" layouts may provide a faster alternative.
-Andy
While it may be illegal to intentionally _cause_ interference, I don't think passive methods are illegal. If your resturant/store/whatever happens to be built with enough electo-magnetic sheilding that cellular devices can't effectively communicate within your establishment, I think you'd be in the clear. Of course it may cost you an arm and a leg. There are probably better alternatives, but it's just a thought.
-Andy
Look at busybox. It's a small version of ls and friends.
dude... that's so sweet... I could handle looking like an FBI agent at times... BIGGG pimpin'
-andy
I remember reading that... it certainly sounded like an amusing thing to do... =)
-andy
thttpd claims that it'll smoke the crap out of apache. I haven't had the time to test it, but I wouldn't be surprised. Apache is a busy program... it has a lot to do.
I agree fully, a parent, older sibling, neighbor, teacher, etc. is great for a child. I think the most important issue is to let the child get involved and let them build/design what the want. Help them with things they don't understand and try to let them figure things out on their own. But always, always encourage safety by example!! Always keep safety in mind around children and make sure they know what to do if something goes wrong.
-Andy
not to confuse it with the ny times, or the [insert you're own reasonably large city here] times, etc.
just like they call it the "new york times", except in ny... where it's just "the times"
this isn't a tough concept...
Alright... i'm gonna go find all the spray-cans I can and blast away.... it'll heal.
-Andy
I'm getting the same here... perhaps you DNS is awry?? Maybe in that server re-location things got a bit jumbled....
-Andy
Does this mean we can all drink more?? Who cares if they die... they'll grow back!!!
-andy
also,
Anytime there was purple, elijah was around. And he had a glass cane. I wonder if Willis had any similar traits.
-andy
In regards to Java being a usefule teaching language... I agree and disagree. If it didn't take about 80 characters to open a file (among many other things), I think it'd be great.
-Andy
on an added note... the link you provided also has a 1200 CD holder version for $400. Save some money... it's the same as 2 of the 600's.
http://www.boltz.com/default-cdsystems.htm
at the bottom of the page
-andy
my ISP would crucify me on the telephone pole outside my house
That reminds me of a part in A Case of Need by Micheal Crichton where one character is describing another (ill-tempered) character. He says something along the lines of... "I hear that he carries around a bag of nails and a hammer in case he ever gets the chance to crucify someone"
The respectible thing would be to make arrangements with some other (perhaps larger) ISP (such a Mindspring, etc.). Ideally, the users' accounts would be transfered to the larger ISP. Perhaps some of the equipment might go too.
I suppose a larger ISP might be able to provide some sort of re-imbersement package for the user accounts/equipment... maybe not... I dunno..
just a thought
it's hooked up to Internet2... so those of use with the fortune to be on a campus with I2 access get REALLY fast d/l's.... "damn.. that took me 20 seconds to d/l the 18Mb kernel source... must be a heavy load..." =)
-andy
reporters are scared of people like kernel hackers...
if larry speeks half as well as he did at the Atlanta Linux Showcase this year, this is well worth listening to.
-andy
i _think_ the offset is +6 hours... so, should be about 23:00 GMT
I have a florescent torchiere lamp like you are talking about. It also provides the nice ambient lighting/compact size/etc. I enjoy it because it burns cool and looks nice too. I got mine at Lowe's hardware... I think it was like $20-$25.
Just a suggestion... might save you a few bucks on a/c bills (of course if you live in a cold place, perhaps the halogen's are better) =]
-andy
can you downgrade the os on a palm device?
worth a try
-andy
Agreed...
This is similar to akamai's setup. Akamai (for those who don't know) is a cache that a lot of bigger sites use (Yahoo, etc). The way it basically works is as follows:
ISPs are part of Akamai's network. They maintain a certain amount of cache for the websites involved and, in turn, provide fast content to thier users (dial-up, etc) and others
Something similar to this would work. Multiple distributed, _independant_ machines would be responsible for maintaining some segment of the the library. They would provide this content to their users (and everybody else) and everybody should be happy.
The objects would be fast for the local users, the objects would be permanenent (because it's distributed).
Of course it would need to be more complicated than this... but the idea is there
-andy
sleepiness impaires memory??
right.... and the next thing you know they're gonna say that drunkedness impairs my processor.
=)