You can tie the mac address to the device that connects to the broadband provider. For example, I am a Comcast subsriber and I have a cable modem device. When it was activated, the mac address was entered into the Comcast database. This allows me to pull a dynamic IP from their system over the cable modem "bridge". This mac address cannot be spoofed or I would not get service. This address is tied to my home address.now, here is the fun part. If I am commiting a "crime" using my broadband connection, my house can be siezed, the same as if I was running a crackhouse or making meth. It only takes a little creativity on the part of the police and DA. Here is the really fun part. I may be cleared of all wrongdoing by a slick lawyer but the house has to go to a "hearing" in which it can be proved that illegal activity was taking place. The house is then transfered to the local law enforcement for disposal in an auction or other sale. This happens every day in america. Car, boats, houses all siezed during criminal busts. Now, the RIAA claims that what downloaders are doing is a felany and the courts agree due to the nature of the huges costs associated with the "crime". All the RIAA has to do to deter the downloaders is to start having the homes seized. The hearing over the seizure is pretty cut and dried and very hard to win, for the citizen. Before you start claiming "BS", check the us code and search the web for property siezaures by the feds.
battery life. 3G sucks the life right out of a battery. I belive there is a 3G hardware vendor that is close to solving the power issue, then iPhone will likely get 3G support.
"If you remove the laser razor is it "House Of The Future Lite"? I'll bet you can only use Microsoft Light Bulbs and Microsoft Lamps because the bulb screws, light sockets, and wall plugs are all nonstandard and proprietary."
That would be Apple...
Um, how about a hive mind...like Bees. Giant killer Bees. Also, I agree with the opinions that they would be hyper advanced. Maybe so advanced we look like insects to them and will be beneath their notice as they discover our world. The American indians who were our own species did not stop us from claiming the "West" and killing whatever we had to kill to get the land. I think it will be a lot like "Independance Day" but without the "Good Ol American Spirit" Rallying at the end. At least let us hope their computer systems are ASCII compatable.
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Hello! England!!!! The are still refered to as SUBJECTS. They have no rights.
EXACTLY!
Your Kungfu is weak, old man.
The massive amount of IT staff that would be required to support so called "Free" software.
You can tie the mac address to the device that connects to the broadband provider. For example, I am a Comcast subsriber and I have a cable modem device. When it was activated, the mac address was entered into the Comcast database. This allows me to pull a dynamic IP from their system over the cable modem "bridge". This mac address cannot be spoofed or I would not get service. This address is tied to my home address.now, here is the fun part. If I am commiting a "crime" using my broadband connection, my house can be siezed, the same as if I was running a crackhouse or making meth. It only takes a little creativity on the part of the police and DA. Here is the really fun part. I may be cleared of all wrongdoing by a slick lawyer but the house has to go to a "hearing" in which it can be proved that illegal activity was taking place. The house is then transfered to the local law enforcement for disposal in an auction or other sale. This happens every day in america. Car, boats, houses all siezed during criminal busts. Now, the RIAA claims that what downloaders are doing is a felany and the courts agree due to the nature of the huges costs associated with the "crime". All the RIAA has to do to deter the downloaders is to start having the homes seized. The hearing over the seizure is pretty cut and dried and very hard to win, for the citizen. Before you start claiming "BS", check the us code and search the web for property siezaures by the feds.
Information wants to be free yo!
battery life. 3G sucks the life right out of a battery. I belive there is a 3G hardware vendor that is close to solving the power issue, then iPhone will likely get 3G support.
Contempt of Congress...WTF! I hold nothing but contempt for Congress, guess i better start packing.
"If you remove the laser razor is it "House Of The Future Lite"? I'll bet you can only use Microsoft Light Bulbs and Microsoft Lamps because the bulb screws, light sockets, and wall plugs are all nonstandard and proprietary." That would be Apple...
"GILA will also help Air Force planners use and retain the skills of expert operators, especially as they rotate out of the Air Force"
The experts in question are leaving the air force and taking knowledge with them. The AI is not replacing a person being layed off.
Nero works fine with Vista for me.
Um, how about a hive mind...like Bees. Giant killer Bees. Also, I agree with the opinions that they would be hyper advanced. Maybe so advanced we look like insects to them and will be beneath their notice as they discover our world. The American indians who were our own species did not stop us from claiming the "West" and killing whatever we had to kill to get the land. I think it will be a lot like "Independance Day" but without the "Good Ol American Spirit" Rallying at the end. At least let us hope their computer systems are ASCII compatable.
I would pay for 10 mbs both ways just for online gaming. With my machine speed and a fast connection lag would be non existent.