It's interesting to note that guns work fine underwater as well, although in that case they would not cycle correctly as the viscosity of the water prevents the parts of the action from moving at the right speed.
This is interesting... do you have sources to back that up? Assuming that the gun is completely immersed (including inside the barrel), the viscosity of the water would prevent the bullet from leaving the barrel quick enough, and would eliminate most if not all of the power... that is, of course, if the sustained pressure within the chamber and barrel did not cause it to just explode.
Of course, if you are not talking about water in the barrel itself, then my comments are void.
While I agree with most of what you say, I do question your premise of loss of pilot life. I was under the (possibly mistaken) impression that being a pilot was relatively safe; it is the ground infantry which are in danger (I am a Canadian, and find it very sad that we have lost so many of our soldiers in Afghanistan; of course, that is only a small fraction of what the US has lost in Iraq). (To clarify: I don't agree with the war in general, and feel that we should not be in Afghanistan / US should not have ever been in Iraq; however, it is not the troop's fault that they have been ordered there, and I don't feel that they should suffer for corrupt government's mistakes. Send over Bush / Harper into the combat zone, and see how long the war lasts!)
As for the large discussion here, I am not sure of my position; while of course I would love to keep our troops safer, I can also see how this could potentially make the US more aggressive, as it is seen as 'we have nothing to lose'.
Off topic, but what program did you use to replace Finder? I am looking for a nice simple elegant replacement, but the only one I have found so far is Path Finder (which I personally dislike, as I feel that it stuffs too many features where they shouldn't be).
If you're not worried about privacy, by all means, use google. If you are, don't. It's that simple.
While this is true, there is obviously more to it than just that. If you are concerned about privacy, encrypt your emails, period. If you use a proper encryption scheme, then you don't have to worry about the mail provider, or anyone who happens to see the bytes as they flow down the wire, eavesdropping on you.
If you are concerned about Google's (or other's) ability to store your email over a long term, and you feel that you can do better, *then* you have a justifiable need for your own mail server.
How do you figure this? There is nothing wrong with selling GPL software (especially an OS on top of hardware). The sources are available via the Ubuntu web site, and possibly from Dell.com in the future. What's wrong with that?
And then there's stuff where humans deliberately mess with the balance there. E.g., some wise guy decided to introduce rabbits to Australia, but without predators they multiplied like rabbits (if you pardon the pun), and squeezed the native equivalent (the Bilby) into near-extinction. E.g., then some wise guy introduced foxes, but then these multiplied like rabbits too because the native fauna just hadn't evolved the instincts to run away from a predator. So whole species were nothing but fox chow suddenly. And the rabbits just proved a little extra meal, helping the foxes pretty much overrun Australia.
LISA
But aren't the [foxes] even worse?
SKINNER
Yes, but we're prepared for that. We've lined up a fabulous type of gorilla that thrives on [fox] meat.
LISA
But then we're stuck with gorillas!
SKINNER
No, that's the beautiful part. When wintertime rolls around, the gorillas simply freeze to death.
To clarify: they are still LCD screens (as are the new MBP's), but the backlight is LED instead of Cold Cathode. But yes, the iPods do appear to have LED backlights, and apparently have for some time. See this page - scroll down to "Table of iPod Specifications", about half way down the page.
Having said that -/etc could certainly be better and more logically organised!
Try Debian. The excellent organization is one reason why I love this as a server OS. Ubuntu is decent as well, and good enough for desktop use, although I still prefer the Real Thing for servers.
Any ideas if it can address more than that? I know it won't matter for a while, but when 4GB ram modules come out, can I throw two of those in there for 8GB total?
I can't seem to find any specs on the Santa Rosa chipset which specify this... granted, it could also be affected by Apple's hardware (how many address lines to the RAM, etc, but at least it would be a start).
I am very interested in this as well, and have been looking around various photo forums for the past few weeks (in expectation of this announcement). The general consensus seems to be that the color gamut is superior on LED displays than traditional ones; whether this first generation one will work this way we'll have to wait and see...
However, from what I understand, the iPod screens have been LED based for some time; while I don't have one myself, from what I've seen the colors are very nice on them.
Thanks for this. I guess I must have subconciously modified my workflow to avoid some of these issues. For instance, I almost never minimize windows, instead preferring to hide them; I don't include any programs in the dock that are not essentially always running (Web browser, Mail, Terminal, etc). All the other applications I launch as needed via Quicksilver.
What do you not like about the Dock? I personally find it very intuitive, more so than Window's task bar or the KDE / Gnome equivalents. The fact that it is application based, instead of window based, is a big plus to me and my personal workflow.
The biggest problem I have with it is the lack of easy program launching, although I think that this is more of a Finder issue than the Dock. Even that is not critical; I use Quicksilver (which I love, BTW), and all is well.
This is not a fan-boi trolling post; speaking as a UI designer for a few OSS projects, I am seriously curious about what you find so wrong with the Dock. I understand that people's workflows are different, and that what fits me may not fit you, but please share your concerns with me.
While it has not crashed (i.e., blue screened) the system that I have seen, Adobe Acrobat reader has on multiple occasions for me (Windows Server 2003) brought the system to a crawl, and forced a reboot.
That being said, I do agree that 2003 / XP are much much nicer than previous versions. Of course, I run OS X / Linux at home, as I personally like them better for what I mostly use there. I only run 2003 at work since I have to support it...
Could you please post the computer (model, additions, etc) that you purchased? I am in the market for a new laptop myself, and am looking for one like you mentioned here (similar requirements, for VM's, etc). While the Ubuntu Dell laptop is too underpowered for my liking, I am considering a Dell to support them for their Linux support...
If you use OS X, why don't you use the Keychain? Seriously, this is a valid question, and not a troll. In addition to your login keychain (which will log you in automatically to sites, etc), you can create other keychains with separate passwords. You can store text notes, passwords, etc in it. It's secure (128 bit AES encryption, IIRC), and easy to use. The only downside is lack of cross platform-ness, which I suppose can be a problem for some.
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Wow, very cool. Thanks to both comments about that - I am very surprised!
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This is interesting... do you have sources to back that up? Assuming that the gun is completely immersed (including inside the barrel), the viscosity of the water would prevent the bullet from leaving the barrel quick enough, and would eliminate most if not all of the power... that is, of course, if the sustained pressure within the chamber and barrel did not cause it to just explode.
Of course, if you are not talking about water in the barrel itself, then my comments are void.
Cheers
Yep, that's pretty much the same. 10ft^2 is approximately equal to 1m^2 (10.7 according to Google).
While I agree with most of what you say, I do question your premise of loss of pilot life. I was under the (possibly mistaken) impression that being a pilot was relatively safe; it is the ground infantry which are in danger (I am a Canadian, and find it very sad that we have lost so many of our soldiers in Afghanistan; of course, that is only a small fraction of what the US has lost in Iraq). (To clarify: I don't agree with the war in general, and feel that we should not be in Afghanistan / US should not have ever been in Iraq; however, it is not the troop's fault that they have been ordered there, and I don't feel that they should suffer for corrupt government's mistakes. Send over Bush / Harper into the combat zone, and see how long the war lasts!)
As for the large discussion here, I am not sure of my position; while of course I would love to keep our troops safer, I can also see how this could potentially make the US more aggressive, as it is seen as 'we have nothing to lose'.
Cheers
Microsoft actually has a screensaver which does just this: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/sysinternals/Util ities/BlueScreen.mspx
Kudos for them for making a joke out of it!
Brownies? As in the chocolate cake, or the girl guides?
I'd be surprised if any blender couldn't do the first without problems; the second may be a little more trouble...
I kid, I kid!
Off topic, but what program did you use to replace Finder? I am looking for a nice simple elegant replacement, but the only one I have found so far is Path Finder (which I personally dislike, as I feel that it stuffs too many features where they shouldn't be).
Cheers
While this is true, there is obviously more to it than just that. If you are concerned about privacy, encrypt your emails, period. If you use a proper encryption scheme, then you don't have to worry about the mail provider, or anyone who happens to see the bytes as they flow down the wire, eavesdropping on you.
If you are concerned about Google's (or other's) ability to store your email over a long term, and you feel that you can do better, *then* you have a justifiable need for your own mail server.
Cheers
How do you figure this? There is nothing wrong with selling GPL software (especially an OS on top of hardware). The sources are available via the Ubuntu web site, and possibly from Dell.com in the future. What's wrong with that?
Cheers
Some interesting links regarding this. I doubt that these are authentic, but hey, who knows? 8-)
http://www.solarhealing.com/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hira_Ratan_Manek
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sungazing
LISA
But aren't the [foxes] even worse?
SKINNER
Yes, but we're prepared for that. We've lined up a fabulous type of gorilla that thrives on [fox] meat.
LISA
But then we're stuck with gorillas!
SKINNER
No, that's the beautiful part. When wintertime rolls around, the gorillas simply freeze to death.
To clarify: they are still LCD screens (as are the new MBP's), but the backlight is LED instead of Cold Cathode. But yes, the iPods do appear to have LED backlights, and apparently have for some time. See this page - scroll down to "Table of iPod Specifications", about half way down the page.
Cheers
Try Debian. The excellent organization is one reason why I love this as a server OS. Ubuntu is decent as well, and good enough for desktop use, although I still prefer the Real Thing for servers.
Cheers
Any ideas if it can address more than that? I know it won't matter for a while, but when 4GB ram modules come out, can I throw two of those in there for 8GB total?
I can't seem to find any specs on the Santa Rosa chipset which specify this... granted, it could also be affected by Apple's hardware (how many address lines to the RAM, etc, but at least it would be a start).
Cheers
I personally find that easier (PB G4 with iScroll software) than using the right button on the trackpad (on my work Dell). YMMV.
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I am very interested in this as well, and have been looking around various photo forums for the past few weeks (in expectation of this announcement). The general consensus seems to be that the color gamut is superior on LED displays than traditional ones; whether this first generation one will work this way we'll have to wait and see...
However, from what I understand, the iPod screens have been LED based for some time; while I don't have one myself, from what I've seen the colors are very nice on them.
Take that as you will 8-)
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That's for the stable version, which has always been used via X11. This announcement is for an alpha version, which does not require X11.
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Thanks for this. I guess I must have subconciously modified my workflow to avoid some of these issues. For instance, I almost never minimize windows, instead preferring to hide them; I don't include any programs in the dock that are not essentially always running (Web browser, Mail, Terminal, etc). All the other applications I launch as needed via Quicksilver.
Anyways, thanks again for the reply.
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What do you not like about the Dock? I personally find it very intuitive, more so than Window's task bar or the KDE / Gnome equivalents. The fact that it is application based, instead of window based, is a big plus to me and my personal workflow.
The biggest problem I have with it is the lack of easy program launching, although I think that this is more of a Finder issue than the Dock. Even that is not critical; I use Quicksilver (which I love, BTW), and all is well.
This is not a fan-boi trolling post; speaking as a UI designer for a few OSS projects, I am seriously curious about what you find so wrong with the Dock. I understand that people's workflows are different, and that what fits me may not fit you, but please share your concerns with me.
Cheers
While it has not crashed (i.e., blue screened) the system that I have seen, Adobe Acrobat reader has on multiple occasions for me (Windows Server 2003) brought the system to a crawl, and forced a reboot.
That being said, I do agree that 2003 / XP are much much nicer than previous versions. Of course, I run OS X / Linux at home, as I personally like them better for what I mostly use there. I only run 2003 at work since I have to support it...
Cheers
Oh, I misunderstood you - I thought that was for a laptop w/ 4GB. I thought it was too good to be true! 8-)
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Could you please post the computer (model, additions, etc) that you purchased? I am in the market for a new laptop myself, and am looking for one like you mentioned here (similar requirements, for VM's, etc). While the Ubuntu Dell laptop is too underpowered for my liking, I am considering a Dell to support them for their Linux support...
Thanks
If you use OS X, why don't you use the Keychain? Seriously, this is a valid question, and not a troll. In addition to your login keychain (which will log you in automatically to sites, etc), you can create other keychains with separate passwords. You can store text notes, passwords, etc in it. It's secure (128 bit AES encryption, IIRC), and easy to use. The only downside is lack of cross platform-ness, which I suppose can be a problem for some. Cheers
Hah! Where's mod points when you need them!