What do you mean "untrusted." He just sent me an email detailing how he is the caretaker of the Nigerian's former king's fortune. It sounds official too.
No kidding. I got an email a few weeks ago from Kofi Annan that talked about how he and some "big wigs at the UN" (his words, not mine) were looking for ways to split up some money, and he was wondering if I would be interested in receiving a share. I've heard of Kofi Annan and know that he was associated with the UN at one point, so it doesn't get any more official sounding than that.
Does it strike anybody else as strange that this device wouldn't have power line networking built in?
Yes and no. It would make sense for it to be capable of powerline networking, but you'll still need to ran a patch cable from the main network (be it router, cable modem/dsl box, whatever) to either this device (if it were powerline network capable) or another powerline network plugin device.
Kinda funny that in 1-1/2 hours, your post has been modded up to +5 Insightful (as it should have), yet there isn't a single comment or discussion about it (at least not directly in response to your comment).
I tried the closed beta, too. Signup was a PITA (had to create 3 different logins, and then login to each of those to play). And then I couldn't play against other players. It would force me to go through the "training" mode (this is how you move, this is how you jump, etc) which took about 5 minutes, then after that I could play a 1-on-1 match against a bot. After the match was done, it would force me to go through the training mode again. After going through that rigamarole a few times I gave up on it. Not sure if this was a bug or if that's all it was supposed to let me do. If they actually let me play against other people this time around, I might give it a try.
Oh, and let the big movie studios use their expensive equipment and processing power to make it 60fps rather than letting everybody's bluray player magically turn 24fps into 60
So you want them to create frames that previously didn't exist? I'd rather stick with the current methods of either repeating a frame for X interval or, better yet, using a display that operates in multiples of 24 (72Hz and 120Hz work quite well).
I'm glad that someone has already pointed this out (and that it got modded up to +5). This is EXACTLY what technical writers do. They document technical procedures and write them in as unambiguous a way as possible. However, many companies and people don't understand how valuable an asset a GOOD technical writer can be. Just because there are tons of badly written technical documents out there (most likely not even written by someone with actual writing abilities, let alone technical skills) doesn't mean you should immediately discount the entire field.
That's the thing though. They're trying hard to maintain the context and stratigraphy given the circumstances. Every single one of them would tell you that they'd much rather be working with the material in place in the ground rather than out of crates in the back lot.
Yes, but if you discontinue use and disagree with the current terms, can you get them to delete you like they would under the old ones?
Good question. For some reason the cynic in me says that you'd need to contact them or fill out a special form requesting it. Of course, that contact info or form would only be accessible after you've logged in, thereby triggering the acceptance of the new TOS.
I'm curious how they can be sure it is you in the picture given the look of the full costume.
That's where the power of social networking comes into play. If a bunch of other people have pictures of him in the KKK costume and tag it with his name, it verifies that he was the one running around in the costume. Now, apparently there are ways you can try to remove your name from other people's pictures, but I don't know the specifics of it or how much of a pain it is. (I've managed to avoid using Facebook so far--I started to sign up once about a year ago but was instantly turned away when they said "Give us your email name/password so we can go through your address book". Yes, I realize it was optional, but I just didn't like the fact that they were asking in the first place.)
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Where can I get one of these "fuck computers"?
I was wondering how long it would be until someone pointed this out (I was waiting for my 2-minute timeout from the lame joke I made elsewhere).
I think the more important thing that every is missing here is that Steve Guttenberg seems to have found employment again!
It says Jobs passed on Tuesday! : o
I would think an android that gathered methane from would have more of a job to do, especially in the open source community.
Whoever created this is still working on it. He's hoping to perfect it soon, and then we'll have Conficker A+.
What do you mean "untrusted." He just sent me an email detailing how he is the caretaker of the Nigerian's former king's fortune. It sounds official too.
No kidding. I got an email a few weeks ago from Kofi Annan that talked about how he and some "big wigs at the UN" (his words, not mine) were looking for ways to split up some money, and he was wondering if I would be interested in receiving a share. I've heard of Kofi Annan and know that he was associated with the UN at one point, so it doesn't get any more official sounding than that.
200 Mbps? Meh. I'll take the GigE. OTOH, a 6-port powerline network hub is pretty cheap.
True. But what kind of bandwidth is available with powerline networking?
Does it strike anybody else as strange that this device wouldn't have power line networking built in?
Yes and no. It would make sense for it to be capable of powerline networking, but you'll still need to ran a patch cable from the main network (be it router, cable modem/dsl box, whatever) to either this device (if it were powerline network capable) or another powerline network plugin device.
No way man. I only buy in bulk. I'm not gonna get excited until I can get a $100 Sam's Club.
Kinda funny that in 1-1/2 hours, your post has been modded up to +5 Insightful (as it should have), yet there isn't a single comment or discussion about it (at least not directly in response to your comment).
Rarely do you actually use a sound that you recorded on set (aside from dialog).
And even a lot of dialog is either redone or touched up in post.
A voltswagen? Is that some new electric car I haven't heard about?
I tried the closed beta, too. Signup was a PITA (had to create 3 different logins, and then login to each of those to play). And then I couldn't play against other players. It would force me to go through the "training" mode (this is how you move, this is how you jump, etc) which took about 5 minutes, then after that I could play a 1-on-1 match against a bot. After the match was done, it would force me to go through the training mode again. After going through that rigamarole a few times I gave up on it. Not sure if this was a bug or if that's all it was supposed to let me do. If they actually let me play against other people this time around, I might give it a try.
"We do not use the expression IRL. We use 'ACK! THBBBT!'"
Oh, and let the big movie studios use their expensive equipment and processing power to make it 60fps rather than letting everybody's bluray player magically turn 24fps into 60
So you want them to create frames that previously didn't exist? I'd rather stick with the current methods of either repeating a frame for X interval or, better yet, using a display that operates in multiples of 24 (72Hz and 120Hz work quite well).
I'm glad that someone has already pointed this out (and that it got modded up to +5). This is EXACTLY what technical writers do. They document technical procedures and write them in as unambiguous a way as possible. However, many companies and people don't understand how valuable an asset a GOOD technical writer can be. Just because there are tons of badly written technical documents out there (most likely not even written by someone with actual writing abilities, let alone technical skills) doesn't mean you should immediately discount the entire field.
And here I am worrying about whether I should see my doctor after 4 hours of uptime.
That's the thing though. They're trying hard to maintain the context and stratigraphy given the circumstances. Every single one of them would tell you that they'd much rather be working with the material in place in the ground rather than out of crates in the back lot.
Uh, that's exactly what he wrote.
Are you honestly saying you can't see any difference between "The Tar the Tar Pits" and "The The Tar Tar Pits"?!?
Sad thing is that's exactly what I read when I glanced at the front page.
Well, this was bound to happen. I hear things are getting pretty cramped down there in the ocean.
Yes, but if you discontinue use and disagree with the current terms, can you get them to delete you like they would under the old ones?
Good question. For some reason the cynic in me says that you'd need to contact them or fill out a special form requesting it. Of course, that contact info or form would only be accessible after you've logged in, thereby triggering the acceptance of the new TOS.
I'm curious how they can be sure it is you in the picture given the look of the full costume.
That's where the power of social networking comes into play. If a bunch of other people have pictures of him in the KKK costume and tag it with his name, it verifies that he was the one running around in the costume. Now, apparently there are ways you can try to remove your name from other people's pictures, but I don't know the specifics of it or how much of a pain it is. (I've managed to avoid using Facebook so far--I started to sign up once about a year ago but was instantly turned away when they said "Give us your email name/password so we can go through your address book". Yes, I realize it was optional, but I just didn't like the fact that they were asking in the first place.)