Moderation constantly pushing stuff to the bottom, and a disclaimer stating that the content is that of the general public, not of the site owner should solve most issues
However, even slashdot has removed stories under threat of legal action I believe. It's just a matter of cost. Unfortunate, but true.
It's worth noting that the center of the galaxy is 26,000 lightyears from us, see: space.com. So 40,000 LY is not exactly nearby, as the story seems to imply.
So, don't worry about being sucked into infinitely long strings of goo just yet.
What effects have the recent (relatively) discoveries of extra-solar planets, and now atmospheres, done to change the results that one can get from the drake equation?
Obviously, it's still highly contraversial. However, now that it seems very likely that there are thousands, millions and billions of planets out there everywhere... we must assume many earth like planets as well, IMHO.
Anyone care to submit their suggestions as to the number of (potentially) intelligent civilizations lurking around?
Mod me down if you want. BUT. DOS WAS the last stable OS. Helluva lot better than windows... and let's face it, linux/unix simply was not there. If you knew what you were doing, you could make it dance. It didn't care about the novice user... you just used it, and it did what it was told.
What's the mtbf on Solid state drives? What about power loss? I assume that the memory would have to be non-volitile to meet most needs... that's perhaps where the added expense comes from.
Remember when there was no comercial web? When people were free to collaborate and converse. Before CEO's and Presidents even knew it existed. It amazes me how many people think the internet is one big electronic shopping mall, run by companies. Gawd, it was years before any of the big corps even knew it existed. NO NO NO Mr. User, Microsoft did not make the internet, and neither did Dan Quale. It was a collaborative effort by 100's of people, working together for the bennifit of all. Not a cheap way to suck more money out of the naive consumer.
Sure, couldn't order pizza online then, but at least it was an escape from the ads on TV.
I think that the open source community should make a concerted effort to support the attitude. Specifically that the modification, use of open standards, and reuse of materials is not a crime, but a bennifit to many companies. "Coding is not a crime".
Why does the electronic copy require more (inhibiting) protection than the paper? Of course, it's because the electronic copy is much more easily transmitted, changed and reformatted than the paper. But still, if you're going to charge a premium price, and only let me read it using propritary hardware/software... then I'll take the paper. Thanks anyway.
Perhaps if we all write, and ask real nice... they'll change their minds. I do believe that it's important for Dell to ship linux with their desktops... so what if it's not ready for your mother to use... It will be someday.
Isn't it interesting that all this technology is being used to create paper based products. We all know that the feel of a book is generally unsurpassed... but isn't this like pointing a webcam at a piece of paper that says "Gone Fish'n" (Instead of a graphic that says the same thing).
What do you think it will take for people to move from paper based to "ebook" type devices?
One of the first things I look for in a keyboard is it's tactile feedback. The feel, the sound... I'm not sure, but I'd bet it would take a lot of getting used to to use such a device.
Being a touch typist is one thing. Even an experienced typist feels the keys, get's immediate feedback that the keystroke was successful... and moves to the next. How can that be replace with, what is essentially, a flat piece of plastic? I like the technology, but I'm betting it has more practical uses than a keyboard.
"the United States still the best choice of a place to live for safety, freedom, and quality of life?"
It hasn't been for many years. Everyone knows Canada is the best country in the world in which to live. Sure, they have their problems, but the UN can't be wrong 7 years in a row can they? (Well, they probably can, but it's still a nice gesture).
Simple. If you don't conform to basic standards, you don't get to talk to anybody else. Unless you're Microsoft, and consequently only need to talk to yourself anyway. In that case, it really does not matter.;)
We shall fight in France. We shall fight on the seas and oceans. We shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air. We shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!" - Winston Churchill, to the House of Commons on Dunkirk, 4 June 1940.
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However, even slashdot has removed stories under threat of legal action I believe. It's just a matter of cost. Unfortunate, but true.
I can't even imagine the heat produced, and electricity consumed. Anyone have numbers?
So, don't worry about being sucked into infinitely long strings of goo just yet.
Obviously, it's still highly contraversial. However, now that it seems very likely that there are thousands, millions and billions of planets out there everywhere... we must assume many earth like planets as well, IMHO.
Anyone care to submit their suggestions as to the number of (potentially) intelligent civilizations lurking around?
Mod me down if you want. BUT. DOS WAS the last stable OS. Helluva lot better than windows... and let's face it, linux/unix simply was not there. If you knew what you were doing, you could make it dance. It didn't care about the novice user... you just used it, and it did what it was told.
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Authors exclude = JonKatz. You are outta here.
What's the mtbf on Solid state drives? What about power loss? I assume that the memory would have to be non-volitile to meet most needs... that's perhaps where the added expense comes from.
Sure, couldn't order pizza online then, but at least it was an escape from the ads on TV.
Nice vulcan chick. Obvious, but nice.
Theme song's horrible. IT's GOTTA GO.
Interesting characters. Has potential.
Technology correct for period.
Really wish they would get a truly non-emotional vulcan. I've not seen one yet.
I think that the open source community should make a concerted effort to support the attitude. Specifically that the modification, use of open standards, and reuse of materials is not a crime, but a bennifit to many companies. "Coding is not a crime".
Why would I buy a $200.00 text reader?
Why does the electronic copy require more (inhibiting) protection than the paper? Of course, it's because the electronic copy is much more easily transmitted, changed and reformatted than the paper. But still, if you're going to charge a premium price, and only let me read it using propritary hardware/software... then I'll take the paper. Thanks anyway.
Perhaps if we all write, and ask real nice... they'll change their minds. I do believe that it's important for Dell to ship linux with their desktops... so what if it's not ready for your mother to use... It will be someday.
What do you think it will take for people to move from paper based to "ebook" type devices?
Being a touch typist is one thing. Even an experienced typist feels the keys, get's immediate feedback that the keystroke was successful... and moves to the next. How can that be replace with, what is essentially, a flat piece of plastic? I like the technology, but I'm betting it has more practical uses than a keyboard.
Available in both Canadian official languages of course!
It hasn't been for many years. Everyone knows Canada is the best country in the world in which to live. Sure, they have their problems, but the UN can't be wrong 7 years in a row can they? (Well, they probably can, but it's still a nice gesture).
It's still available, but the orig. link does not work. It can be found here.
Simple. If you don't conform to basic standards, you don't get to talk to anybody else. Unless you're Microsoft, and consequently only need to talk to yourself anyway. In that case, it really does not matter. ;)
We shall fight in France. We shall fight on the seas and oceans. We shall fight with growing confidence and growing strength in the air. We shall defend our Island, whatever the cost may be. We shall fight on the beaches. We shall fight on the landing grounds. We shall fight in the fields, and in the streets, we shall fight in the hills. We shall never surrender!" - Winston Churchill, to the House of Commons on Dunkirk, 4 June 1940.
22 Minutes is better IMHO....