So while they aren't giving up, it isn't inconceivable that they would.
Felt the need to point out that at least Elon disagrees. Check out the end of his latest message from their website, emphasis mine.
As a precautionary measure to guard against the possibility of flight 3 not reaching orbit, SpaceX recently accepted a significant investment. Combined with our existing cash reserves, that ensures we will have more than sufficient funding on hand to continue launching Falcon 1 and develop Falcon 9 and Dragon. There should be absolutely zero question that SpaceX will prevail in reaching orbit and demonstrating reliable space transport. For my part, I will never give up and I mean never.
Thanks for your hard work and now on to flight four.
I have not read TFA to check your facts, but are you seriously saying that a backup rate of ~ 333GB/hr is too slow for daily use? Just what exactly are you expecting to back up?
Another example:: (50GB) / (100 (MB/s)) = 8.53333333 minutes - Am I incorrect to think that is not so bad?
In response to your initial question: "are we becoming slashdot addicts?"
Here's the acid test. If you found the GP (It Was a Bad Morning) post funny, probably you are fine. If you actually found it insightful- seek professional help.
That is likely true, but right up there at the top is "one way ticket"... Because you know, the terrorists can't figure out that is a flag and buy round trip.
Well, I RTFAs (the whole two paragraphs of each). It certainly seems like you've hit the nail on the head and I would have to agree - at least without having heard an argument for the other side.
That said, I would wonder a few things: 1. How hard would it be to get a permit? (For instance I have no need for (nor do I own) a class 3 or 4... but I always thought it sounded fun, and I consider myself responsible enough to own one - the same as I feel about guns. 2. Punishable by up to 14 years in jail. Um, Wtf?
Weird... I'm using FF 3 Beta 5 with NoScript and Adblock (not Adblock plus) on Vista. All the crap on the sides is blocked, but the strip itself is in a more readable format [without white listing or disabling anything] than in IE (imho)... For the Sunday strip It displays in one block instead of forcing me to scroll to see the other panels.
I love the added archives past 30 days, just wish there were nav buttons instead of forcing the use of the 'back' button to the search page after every strip.
Pardon me if I don't give a shit if it is or not. If it gets to THAT point, the swat team has already seized your computer and you've been accused of some crime.
Sorry, you didn't fix anything. I never said anything about common methods of making commercial products.
My brother makes his with a variety of methods. In my personal opinion, the most promising method will likely involve algae. Saw a cool website of a company selling kits that grow the stuff in large self contained transparent tubes.
No kidding. The first thing I thought was "wow I live like 5 miles from this guy and damn, there must be a lot of./ readers in silicon valley" I don't think I would post my address.
But then, maybe he DOES piss off a lot of crazy people, it's just that the address he linked is of that asshole neighbor that's always running the leaf blower at 7am.
I know it's not what you asked for, but the only decent one I've seen so far:
And for those of you who have google.com/ig as your homepage (and thus initially missed it) there is a much more elaborate one on the standard google.com
any such tiny black holes are far more likely to evaporate almost instantly than launch into a positive feedback state.
Yeah, I'm inclined to agree with you. I mean, I read something similar to that a while back in some science article or another, so it's most likely true, right?
In all seriousness, I do not think they will end the world, but am I supposed to take your 'word' for it, or the word of whatever think tank even? Last I heard, there was still great debate among top scientists as to the nature of existing black holes. Call me a bit skeptical, but I think I'll wait to see what happens instead of predicting.
I love this show and have no other way to view it. The inability of their (admittedly beta) website to actually work causes reactions ranging from: "That was annoying, but at least I got to see it" to: "Holy crap, I've seen that damn deodorant commercial 12 times now and still the correct clip won't play! arrg!"
May I suggest some great archives to peruse for your enjoyment. (Zombies don't appear until chapter four, as I recall, but all quite entertaining nonetheless).
Has anyone heard any news on the LA ones, success or failure?
Personally, I'm not a big fan of more surveillance, though it seems inevitable. What politician (local or national) would stand up and say more cameras in (fill in the blank - schools, roads, public places, etc) is a bad idea. I mean it's all for our safety right? Think of the children and all that?
At least with the stationary cameras you know when you are being monitored.
Thank you for replying to that AC so I didn't have to; not sure what he was smoking.:)
Just a few things to note:
which is why a lot of places advertise a minimum purchase to use a credit card
I see that often, but out here (in CA) I've been told it is illegal (though I've never confirmed it so that may be BS)
Debit cards are a little more favorable to the merchant, the fees aren't quite so high... but just as many people, if not more, swipe a credit card...
Exactly, but the places I might like to use my debit card (which can also be used as a Visa) and have seen these signs they have no pin pad anyway, so it has to be processed as a CC. Perhaps the equipment for debit card processing is more expensive, or is just too much of a hassle for them?
...if I have to split the bill for lunch with friends, use PayPal to send them the money.
Seriously? I remember when that idea was first proposed by PayPal (years ago). Like hell am I going to pay a transaction fee to give my friends money (and then have them pay another fee to receive). It's the principal of the thing.
As far as getting cash, my banks ATMs are everywhere. I also use my debit card for any larger purchases and most places offer cash back nowadays. I personally hate the idea of walking around without some paper currency... for things like lunch with friends.
Somewhat related, I hate using my debit card for small transactions at local businesses (like the $5.00 burrito down the street from my work); otherwise they get screwed out of their profit margin with transaction fees, and it makes tipping a pain.
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So while they aren't giving up, it isn't inconceivable that they would.
Felt the need to point out that at least Elon disagrees. Check out the end of his latest message from their website, emphasis mine.
Just get a Honda Fit.
Yes I know it was a joke, no I don't work for Honda.
;-)
Another example:: (50GB) / (100 (MB/s)) = 8.53333333 minutes - Am I incorrect to think that is not so bad?
Here's the acid test. If you found the GP (It Was a Bad Morning) post funny, probably you are fine.
If you actually found it insightful- seek professional help.
http://hardware.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=529370&cid=23142950
It was posted by some douche that registered as Jack B. Nimple (1275372)
That is likely true, but right up there at the top is "one way ticket"... Because you know, the terrorists can't figure out that is a flag and buy round trip.
That said, I would wonder a few things:
1. How hard would it be to get a permit? (For instance I have no need for (nor do I own) a class 3 or 4... but I always thought it sounded fun, and I consider myself responsible enough to own one - the same as I feel about guns.
2. Punishable by up to 14 years in jail. Um, Wtf?
All the crap on the sides is blocked, but the strip itself is in a more readable format [without white listing or disabling anything] than in IE (imho)... For the Sunday strip It displays in one block instead of forcing me to scroll to see the other panels.
I love the added archives past 30 days, just wish there were nav buttons instead of forcing the use of the 'back' button to the search page after every strip.
1.Get a warrant to find his claim ticket from the pawn shop where he hocked his computer.
2.Wait till the guy gets his IRS refund.
3.Profit!
My brother makes his with a variety of methods. In my personal opinion, the most promising method will likely involve algae. Saw a cool website of a company selling kits that grow the stuff in large self contained transparent tubes.
But then, maybe he DOES piss off a lot of crazy people, it's just that the address he linked is of that asshole neighbor that's always running the leaf blower at 7am.
And for those of you who have google.com/ig as your homepage (and thus initially missed it) there is a much more elaborate one on the standard google.com
What browser do you use? FF gave me that after the first 8.
But the more I think about it, I'm not sure I can name a legitimate religion, so I guess I'm biased.
So Scientology could be a legit religion in 50 years? Not bloody likely, IMHO.
In all seriousness, I do not think they will end the world, but am I supposed to take your 'word' for it, or the word of whatever think tank even? Last I heard, there was still great debate among top scientists as to the nature of existing black holes. Call me a bit skeptical, but I think I'll wait to see what happens instead of predicting.
I love this show and have no other way to view it. The inability of their (admittedly beta) website to actually work causes reactions ranging from: "That was annoying, but at least I got to see it" to: "Holy crap, I've seen that damn deodorant commercial 12 times now and still the correct clip won't play! arrg!"
http://drmcninja.com/index.html
May I suggest some great archives to peruse for your enjoyment. (Zombies don't appear until chapter four, as I recall, but all quite entertaining nonetheless).
Has anyone heard any news on the LA ones, success or failure?
Personally, I'm not a big fan of more surveillance, though it seems inevitable. What politician (local or national) would stand up and say more cameras in (fill in the blank - schools, roads, public places, etc) is a bad idea. I mean it's all for our safety right? Think of the children and all that?
At least with the stationary cameras you know when you are being monitored.
Just a few things to note:
I see that often, but out here (in CA) I've been told it is illegal (though I've never confirmed it so that may be BS)Exactly, but the places I might like to use my debit card (which can also be used as a Visa) and have seen these signs they have no pin pad anyway, so it has to be processed as a CC. Perhaps the equipment for debit card processing is more expensive, or is just too much of a hassle for them?Umm... the same link is in the summary?
As far as getting cash, my banks ATMs are everywhere. I also use my debit card for any larger purchases and most places offer cash back nowadays. I personally hate the idea of walking around without some paper currency... for things like lunch with friends.
Somewhat related, I hate using my debit card for small transactions at local businesses (like the $5.00 burrito down the street from my work); otherwise they get screwed out of their profit margin with transaction fees, and it makes tipping a pain.