I am very curious as to the possibilities of nano-technology being used within living organisms such as ourselves. Likewise, I am very concerned.
Aiding the healing of ourselves does and has lead to overpopulating this Earth. You think we are really innovative, don't you? Well we are destroying rainforrests and burning more fuel at an alarming rate each day.
If I die of some common disease, leave me be. I might change my mind, but I am sure that I don't want to contribute to more a problem.
I'm probably just typing anything on my mind but at least I am thinking!
I advise everybody to think of the consequenses, as well!
I have a nifty keyboard that came with my compaq computer. It has buttons for email apps, audio cd control , volume, print button, etc. It's quite useful -- just need to get it working with linux;).. one touch allows me to do simple things. It's VERY convenient!
We like to think of all of the possibly good uses that would help society to be more productive, but neglect to realize the impact of these tools falling into the hands of those who wish to use it for other than its intended purpose.
Ok, so this might not be a great analogy, but look at Netpliance. They created a product and then people found out they could take advantage of the product's capabilities by modifying it.
The I-openers may be a "toy" but such exonic skeletons certainly are not. Let's imagine an inventor of such a tool envisions studying volcanos or building skyscrapers -- all by remote control.. If the inventor believes he is the only one who would be able to control the droid, he is wrong. If one person can do it, ANYONE can do it. Think of the implications of military applications, from either foreign or domestic governments. If the "good guy" has these tools, the "bad guy" would want it and will get it. If the "bad guy" has it, then the "good guy" should seek the destruction of these tools and manufacturing plants.
In conclusion: economically and politically driven people are not necessarilly intelligent, as their mind is their innovation
I should think that not many companies would support the selling of "older" technology. I dislike how many companies sell the latest and greatest without supporting any "older" models. Heck, all i want is a 2.5G hard drive and a NEW one is very difficult to find anywhere:(
Linux promotes diversity due to its open-sourcedness. There is not and ought not to be any "standard desktop" system but, rather, a standard desktop protocol whereby any desktop system my interoperate with another. Also, to anybody who should complain about GNOME offering tools too similar to Microsoft's: what is the problem with copying features? Linux copied many of the features of UNIX, CORRECT?. All creative and new (or old) ideas are based on even older ones. Is "Computer" another word for super-calculator? of course not -- a computer can do more. I encourage such projects to do more not only by copying but adding their own unique features -- of which others may copy from. If we did not copy there would be many non-standard protocols. I certainly subscribe to the idea that if something works -- leave it; if something doesn't work -- fix it up yourself: something open source licenses promote.
Legally obtaining something is not the same as legally distributing. If one downloads an mp3 of a copyrighted work that is not freely distributed, it is one's own responsibility to make sure one owns that album prior to listening..
After speaking with the Circuit City representative, I had been told that I would buy the unit from them and sign up with the internet provider. Circuit City only makes the transaction.
MP3.com is not about pirating! MP3.com, if you've ever been there, and i believe you have implied that you haven't due to your lack of knowledge of the subject.
MP3.com offers individual artists a forum through which they can distribute their electronic music (mp3s)... sort of an artist community
Well, it seems as though everybody is patenting things that clearly have prior art to disprove the patent. I have applied for a patent on patents. You must give me your money for all patents filed (royalty)!
I don't think Linux needs any standard GUI.. but what Linux needs is a standard protocol of interoperability between many guis -- such as kde's desktop and gnome's desktop. I believe there was some sort of agreed upon standard for drag and drop a while back in 1997 or 1998.
have you read http://oreally.net/? It allows those all across the world to speak out against how they've been wronged so that they may generate discussion that would better help them prove their case!
Well, let's say the US and France are part of the UN, which i believe they are. Obviously both countries would very much like to be part of the UN, as they are, already. If the UN were to rule a verdict, the consequence for not honoring the verdict could likely be removal of membership from the UN. But this would make the UN suffer. So, we must be sure both parties actually care about being involved with the UN, which i should hope they are.
In my opinion, the UN is a very powerful organization and i can see no reason the US or France should not wish to say a member of it. The benefits outweigh the risks..
Well, this was a joke my US History teacher told the class.. I refuse to take credit for this ill-humored joke;).. I give credit to my US History teacher and disclaim all heart attacks due to yourself not having a sense of humor below-sea-level.
Heck, this is the teacher that told the class Eli Whitney's friends used to hide his licquor in his fields on his plantation. And he would come out and say "Hey, where's my cotton pickin gin?"
He's also the same guy that told us: Thomas Jefferson was ALL FOR THE FARMER.. yes, that's right, he felt they were outstanding in their fields (out standing in their fields):)
This tax-free day brought to you by the number 2, the letter P, and the word POLITICS!
Politics (pa-li-ticks) adv. Taking advantage of voter support by helping yourself only, or helping yourself by helping others.
This is peace of mind that there _ARE_ politicians (just one?) in this world that care about people other than themselves! Somebody send him a thank you note for this proposal!;)... of course, there will be many politicians who will strike this proposal six-feet into the ground -- all in an attempt to gather support for their "cause" (whatever that may be, no matter how selfish)
I imagine there are many politicians doing political favors for large corporations and businesses.. the chief goal is $$$$ ( money )
The political system of government the founding fathers of the USA has worked to create a system of government that would work for them -- and it has worked great! Apparently it's not working for us! Corporations and Big Businesses are seizing control of our great government -- no thanks to the many corrupt politicians that have flooded our governmental bodies.
I have installed the AOL 5.0 software and the following is what occurs to "take over" your hard drive:
Message box pops up asking if you'd like to 1. Use AOL for EVERYTHING (ie. mailto: http: ftp: news: urls..etc..) 2. No Changes 3. Further customize these settings.
When option 3 is selected, another box pops up allowing the User to CHOOSE what protocols are assigned to the AOL software. I have been using AOL for a few years now (don't ask why;) and their software doesn't provide the greatest interface, particularly to ftp:// and news://.. when in Windows I use WS_FTP-LE for ftp and Netscape or MS Outlook for reading my mail and checking my news. For those of you who haven't used aol's Mail tool, it is VERY restrictive. You must experience it to know how bad it really is.. hey, and they give you a free month to decide -- just install windows.. http://www.aol.com/
Many of you may not know that the norwegian government had signed a deal with many involved with the MPAA to allow translations of American movies to be made in.no . This was about ten years back. I can find no information other than the newspaper clipping i had saved, since i am heavily into music recording, myself.
Could the recording of such information for use by anybody be considered wiretapping? If your phone uses a virtual wire (wireless) to send and receive this information, couldn't it be considered illegal without a court order?
Think about it. Would you like to visit fart.com and smell -- well.. you know???
Hmm.. banner advertising serves its purpose. and sometimes it offends people, as does SPAM. Is anybody offended by the rotten smell of fart.com?
MMMmmmm! No longer is there a slogan or jingle! Corporate big wigs will now need to hire a special smell analyst and scientist to devise a smell to represent the company! THINK OF ALL THE JOBS THIS WOULD CREATE!
There are good points and bad points. Think ONLY positive thoughts!
"Smell ya later" --Nelson, The Simpsons
Is the RIAA interested in this market?
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Is it possible that somebody of the RIAA is interested in exploiting this market later on "legally" by stopping all competition before anybody of the RIAA starts covering this market? (Assuming i am correct in saying that the RIAA is an organization funded by a bunch of Recording Industry Professionals.
Face it, there is no easy to achieve copy protection.. they have tried the security by obscurity method, however.. and failed.. *SIGH*
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I am very curious as to the possibilities of nano-technology being used within living organisms such as ourselves. Likewise, I am very concerned.
Aiding the healing of ourselves does and has lead to overpopulating this Earth. You think we are really innovative, don't you? Well we are destroying rainforrests and burning more fuel at an alarming rate each day.
If I die of some common disease, leave me be. I might change my mind, but I am sure that I don't want to contribute to more a problem.
I'm probably just typing anything on my mind but at least I am thinking!
I advise everybody to think of the consequenses, as well!
I have a nifty keyboard that came with my compaq computer. It has buttons for email apps, audio cd control , volume, print button, etc. It's quite useful -- just need to get it working with linux ;) .. one touch allows me to do simple things. It's VERY convenient!
We like to think of all of the possibly good uses that would help society to be more productive, but neglect to realize the impact of these tools falling into the hands of those who wish to use it for other than its intended purpose.
Ok, so this might not be a great analogy, but look at Netpliance. They created a product and then people found out they could take advantage of the product's capabilities by modifying it.
The I-openers may be a "toy" but such exonic skeletons certainly are not. Let's imagine an inventor of such a tool envisions studying volcanos or building skyscrapers -- all by remote control.. If the inventor believes he is the only one who would be able to control the droid, he is wrong. If one person can do it, ANYONE can do it. Think of the implications of military applications, from either foreign or domestic governments. If the "good guy" has these tools, the "bad guy" would want it and will get it. If the "bad guy" has it, then the "good guy" should seek the destruction of these tools and manufacturing plants.
In conclusion: economically and politically driven people are not necessarilly intelligent, as their mind is their innovation
END OF MESSAGE, THAT IS ALL!
ironically, this is where i purchased my hard drive for my brand new i-opener :)
I should think that not many companies would support the selling of "older" technology. I dislike how many companies sell the latest and greatest without supporting any "older" models. Heck, all i want is a 2.5G hard drive and a NEW one is very difficult to find anywhere :(
Linux promotes diversity due to its open-sourcedness. There is not and ought not to be any "standard desktop" system but, rather, a standard desktop protocol whereby any desktop system my interoperate with another. Also, to anybody who should complain about GNOME offering tools too similar to Microsoft's: what is the problem with copying features? Linux copied many of the features of UNIX, CORRECT?. All creative and new (or old) ideas are based on even older ones. Is "Computer" another word for super-calculator? of course not -- a computer can do more. I encourage such projects to do more not only by copying but adding their own unique features -- of which others may copy from. If we did not copy there would be many non-standard protocols. I certainly subscribe to the idea that if something works -- leave it; if something doesn't work -- fix it up yourself: something open source licenses promote.
Legally obtaining something is not the same as legally distributing. If one downloads an mp3 of a copyrighted work that is not freely distributed, it is one's own responsibility to make sure one owns that album prior to listening ..
After speaking with the Circuit City representative, I had been told that I would buy the unit from them and sign up with the internet provider. Circuit City only makes the transaction.
MP3.com is not about pirating! MP3.com, if you've ever been there, and i believe you have implied that you haven't due to your lack of knowledge of the subject.
MP3.com offers individual artists a forum through which they can distribute their electronic music (mp3s) ... sort of an artist community
Could this possibly be material covered under the DMCA? This is not unlike the DVD encryption issue !
Well, it seems as though everybody is patenting things that clearly have prior art to disprove the patent. I have applied for a patent on patents. You must give me your money for all patents filed (royalty)!
I know I've received a few AOL CDs at this size, formatted with 40M of data.
I don't think Linux needs any standard GUI .. but what Linux needs is a standard protocol of interoperability between many guis -- such as kde's desktop and gnome's desktop. I believe there was some sort of agreed upon standard for drag and drop a while back in 1997 or 1998.
have you read http://oreally.net/? It allows those all across the world to speak out against how they've been wronged so that they may generate discussion that would better help them prove their case!
Well, let's say the US and France are part of the UN, which i believe they are. Obviously both countries would very much like to be part of the UN, as they are, already. If the UN were to rule a verdict, the consequence for not honoring the verdict could likely be removal of membership from the UN. But this would make the UN suffer. So, we must be sure both parties actually care about being involved with the UN, which i should hope they are.
In my opinion, the UN is a very powerful organization and i can see no reason the US or France should not wish to say a member of it. The benefits outweigh the risks..
I hope you see my point.
Ok, why must you all play this game? "We like apple, we don't like apple, we like apple, we don't like apple."
Apple may not be all open but they produce quality products!
Nobody's doing anything but bitching Apple out.
I'd argue a point but I'm tired
So take your childish complaints elsewhere. Maybe your mother might be able to offer you a sucker -- but only if you're good!
And to those who shall moderate this post: If you must, mark it down. I don't care. Slashdot is getting to my nerves, anyways!
Well, this was a joke my US History teacher told the class .. I refuse to take credit for this ill-humored joke ;) .. I give credit to my US History teacher and disclaim all heart attacks due to yourself not having a sense of humor below-sea-level.
Heck, this is the teacher that told the class Eli Whitney's friends used to hide his licquor in his fields on his plantation. And he would come out and say "Hey, where's my cotton pickin gin?"
He's also the same guy that told us: Thomas Jefferson was ALL FOR THE FARMER .. yes, that's right, he felt they were outstanding in their fields (out standing in their fields) :)
If Virginia wore Maryland's New Jersey , what did Della Wear?
I donno, Alaska? (I'll - ask - ya)
This tax-free day brought to you by the number 2, the letter P, and the word POLITICS!
Politics (pa-li-ticks) adv. Taking advantage of voter support by helping yourself only, or helping yourself by helping others.
This is peace of mind that there _ARE_ politicians (just one?) in this world that care about people other than themselves! Somebody send him a thank you note for this proposal! ;) ... of course, there will be many politicians who will strike this proposal six-feet into the ground -- all in an attempt to gather support for their "cause" (whatever that may be, no matter how selfish)
Blah.. blah .blah..
?I imagine there are many politicians doing political favors for large corporations and businesses .. the chief goal is $$$$ ( money )
The political system of government the founding fathers of the USA has worked to create a system of government that would work for them -- and it has worked great! Apparently it's not working for us! Corporations and Big Businesses are seizing control of our great government -- no thanks to the many corrupt politicians that have flooded our governmental bodies.
Does such not contribute to a monopoly? In certain cases, this may be true -- sad :(
I have installed the AOL 5.0 software and the following is what occurs to "take over" your hard drive:
Message box pops up asking if you'd like to 1. Use AOL for EVERYTHING (ie. mailto: http: ftp: news: urls ..etc..) 2. No Changes 3. Further customize these settings.
When option 3 is selected, another box pops up allowing the User to CHOOSE what protocols are assigned to the AOL software. I have been using AOL for a few years now (don't ask why ;) and their software doesn't provide the greatest interface, particularly to ftp:// and news:// .. when in Windows I use WS_FTP-LE for ftp and Netscape or MS Outlook for reading my mail and checking my news. For those of you who haven't used aol's Mail tool, it is VERY restrictive. You must experience it to know how bad it really is.. hey, and they give you a free month to decide -- just install windows .. http://www.aol.com/
Many of you may not know that the norwegian government had signed a deal with many involved with the MPAA to allow translations of American movies to be made in .no . This was about ten years back. I can find no information other than the newspaper clipping i had saved, since i am heavily into music recording, myself.
Could the recording of such information for use by anybody be considered wiretapping? If your phone uses a virtual wire (wireless) to send and receive this information, couldn't it be considered illegal without a court order?
Think about it. Would you like to visit fart.com and smell -- well .. you know???
Hmm.. banner advertising serves its purpose. and sometimes it offends people, as does SPAM. Is anybody offended by the rotten smell of fart.com?
MMMmmmm! No longer is there a slogan or jingle! Corporate big wigs will now need to hire a special smell analyst and scientist to devise a smell to represent the company! THINK OF ALL THE JOBS THIS WOULD CREATE!
There are good points and bad points. Think ONLY positive thoughts!
"Smell ya later" --Nelson, The Simpsons
Is it possible that somebody of the RIAA is interested in exploiting this market later on "legally" by stopping all competition before anybody of the RIAA starts covering this market? (Assuming i am correct in saying that the RIAA is an organization funded by a bunch of Recording Industry Professionals.
Face it, there is no easy to achieve copy protection .. they have tried the security by obscurity method, however .. and failed .. *SIGH*