They can take our lives, but they'll never take our MySpace? They can have them both, to this day I still have not found a use for either of them.
This social networking craze absolutely nothing to offer beyond what I can already accomplish through e-mail, without getting "poked", "super buddied", or asked to join a "who hates XXXX, YYYY, or ZZZZ group"
I could care less if his +$500 million tuned into another priceline.com (as long as they don't get the same guy to do the same retarded commercials)
I'm with you on the global warming bandwagon (as in, standing behind it and laughing at Al Gore) But I look at it in a different light, and hope something good will come out of it in the terms of energy efficiency. It doesn't matter how you slice it, the energy we are consuming is finite, and anything we can do to reduce our need for this finite resource is a good thing. I think the fear-mongering that is happening is the wrong way to go about it. And throwing billions and billions of dollars at a "problem" that hasn't even been proven to be a problem is not the way to go.
That being said, I would not agree that all environmentalists are bad. Look at the ever-so-recent acid rain/NOx/SOx issue with burning coal. That was a REAL environmental problem that was brought to light by activists pushing the issues.
I want to qualify the following statement(s) by the fact that I currenty have both an Alltel and a Verizon Razr. One is my work phone. (one is a v3c, other is a v3m)
I love my Alltel Razr. I can change the function of all the softkeys, re-order the menus, download my pictures thru bluetooth, the UI is fast, responsive, and intuitive.
As far as I'm concerned, Verizon can keep their phone and their service. Take everything I listed above about my Alltel phone and throw it in the trash. Their UI is complete shit, nothing is where you would think to look for it, it's slow as hell, I can't change the functions of any of the softkeys, etc, etc, etc. (no, I dont want to get pix and flix. I want to know where my fucking pictures are, and I want to be able to download them without having a text message plan)
I would agree, everything has it's price, and making it a requirement of obtaining a supplier contract would certainly coerce Cisco into coughing up the info. The amazing thing about how our government works: If you could convince Cisco to let the government build their own equipment you know damn well they would just contract it out to one of their defense contract mfgs. to build, which is more then likely the same company that builds them for Cisco right now.
Sorry, not going to happen. I've personally built and troubleshot their competitors (Juniper) equipment and we didn't even have access to the VHDL, Boot Prom, OS, or any other software documentation. There is now way in hell that they are going to hand this information over to the government.
Besides, the issue is not within the design itself. (I know, this point is arguable... but that is a different thread) the issue is non-trustworthy people building unauthorized reproductions of Cisco equipment.
As far as I know, high end products like Cisco are still manufactured in the United States. So if you want to ensure that you are getting domestically produced product you need to take over the delivery chain, not the production chain.
Leave the production to the experts, thats what they do. it is time to begin building robotic factories What do you think builds them? The only thing hand built is the high level assembly and inspection.
This can only happen if they are using web connected and unsecured Windows machines to format them.
All you have to do is throw in the human element. The first factory worker that plugs his ipod or flash drive full of music into the computer he is using to test/verify/format these devices you are finished.
I've worked as a technician in an electronics manufacturer, the human element is a huge one to contend with.
Somebody like Jay-Z might have a point do this, but he's actually making music that people listen to.
I like your point. But I can't, in good conscience, agree with your example.
While you are correct (presumably) that people out there are currently listening to Jay-z (why they are doing so is beyond me, but thats another discussion for a different day) His music is no more durable then Prince, Abba, or the Village People. 10 years from now (5, if I have any luck) he will be just as obscure as the others, and the only place we will have to hear his "music" is in some oldies bar, played right after "Walk Like and Egyptian" by the Bengals.
But as you are the one that brought it up; Since you value life so much wouldn't your time be better spent blowing up clinics and killing doctors rather then posting as a coward on a tech website?
Apparently you failed to read my post before you made your comment.
I am not discounting alternative energy sources, I am merely calling bullshit to all of the gloom and doom "coal is the end of the planet" crap. I simply invite you to do some research into current and upcoming pollution controls for coal fired power plants.
How about a process that takes the flue gas from a coal fired boiler and turns EVERY pollutant in it into a viable resource? (fertilizers, raw metals, etc) Where the only thing coming out of stack is nitrogen, water, and oxygen. Just do the research.
Burn that in a crappy Bush-endorsed power station, and utilities can print money at $0.07/KWh.
They wouldn't burn the shit if you didn't use the product. Next time you want to bitch about coal power, try doing it in the dark without your electricity consuming computer.
I'm not saying that there isn't a market for alternative energy sources, but why don't you coal bashers take some time out of your busy granola eating life to do some research into what has been done, or is being pursued in the coal-burning plants so you piss-ants can quit whining about pollution?
Do me a favor, pull you head out of (the sand) and be realistic.
BTW, Bush does suck, there is no contention to that on my part.
I was waiting for someone to make the comment about a tinfoil hat, you guys took too long so I have to do it myself.
a wireless keyboard really doesn't provide enough of an improvement over a wired one to justify the security implications from using it.
Come on! There aren't people beating down your doors to find out your password for slashdot! And there are far easier ways to get your financial information. Take the old adage about outrunning a bear, you don't have to run faster then the bear, you just have to run faster then 1 other person. If you go out of your way to make sure your financial information is well protected, shredding your mail, paying attention to where your credit card is used online, chances are you are not going to get your information stolen. Its the dumb person next door that is going to loose his.
If you work in a business environment where you share private information, I think the 10-foot range you get with a STANDARD wireless mouse and keyboard is the least of your problems. What is more likely? That you have a rouge agent in your office that is going to get their keyboard hacked? Or that the dolt sitting behind that computer is going to download that latest and greatest toolbar for IE?
Call me an optimist, but everybody is not out to get you.
While I agree with you, there are a lot of instances where a wireless keyboard/mouse is overkill. It gets annoying having someone call me in to their office first thing in the morning because they can't log into their computer, only to find they haven't replaced their batteries in 6 months.
I do believe there are many instances where they are useful. Just remember, that even though your employees aren't always the smartest people in the world, they are still more productive whey they are happy. If all I have to "risk" is using a wireless keyboard to accomplish that, then I have had a good day.
my 2c
-Adam
I think you missed the point of his post. I would assume (hopefully correctly) that the majority of the people here know the difference between CDMA and GSM.
If you don't already know the difference, maybe this article could be of some use. How to jump from a moving car [wikihow.com]
Have you even compared different BIOS systems from different mfgs? Nothing better then looking at a bios that presents you with 3 options, change boot order, load default settings, and exit...
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This social networking craze absolutely nothing to offer beyond what I can already accomplish through e-mail, without getting "poked", "super buddied", or asked to join a "who hates XXXX, YYYY, or ZZZZ group"
I could care less if his +$500 million tuned into another priceline.com (as long as they don't get the same guy to do the same retarded commercials)
I'm with you on the global warming bandwagon (as in, standing behind it and laughing at Al Gore) But I look at it in a different light, and hope something good will come out of it in the terms of energy efficiency. It doesn't matter how you slice it, the energy we are consuming is finite, and anything we can do to reduce our need for this finite resource is a good thing. I think the fear-mongering that is happening is the wrong way to go about it. And throwing billions and billions of dollars at a "problem" that hasn't even been proven to be a problem is not the way to go.
That being said, I would not agree that all environmentalists are bad. Look at the ever-so-recent acid rain/NOx/SOx issue with burning coal. That was a REAL environmental problem that was brought to light by activists pushing the issues.
DISCLAIMER: I am not smart enough to offer a solution.
I love my Alltel Razr. I can change the function of all the softkeys, re-order the menus, download my pictures thru bluetooth, the UI is fast, responsive, and intuitive.
As far as I'm concerned, Verizon can keep their phone and their service. Take everything I listed above about my Alltel phone and throw it in the trash. Their UI is complete shit, nothing is where you would think to look for it, it's slow as hell, I can't change the functions of any of the softkeys, etc, etc, etc. (no, I dont want to get pix and flix. I want to know where my fucking pictures are, and I want to be able to download them without having a text message plan)
Argh. Sorry Verizon, you loose.
Maybe the AC is Patton Oswald! After all, he could be a closet /. fan.
I would agree, everything has it's price, and making it a requirement of obtaining a supplier contract would certainly coerce Cisco into coughing up the info. The amazing thing about how our government works: If you could convince Cisco to let the government build their own equipment you know damn well they would just contract it out to one of their defense contract mfgs. to build, which is more then likely the same company that builds them for Cisco right now.
Besides, the issue is not within the design itself. (I know, this point is arguable... but that is a different thread) the issue is non-trustworthy people building unauthorized reproductions of Cisco equipment.
As far as I know, high end products like Cisco are still manufactured in the United States. So if you want to ensure that you are getting domestically produced product you need to take over the delivery chain, not the production chain.
Leave the production to the experts, thats what they do. it is time to begin building robotic factories What do you think builds them? The only thing hand built is the high level assembly and inspection.
All you have to do is throw in the human element. The first factory worker that plugs his ipod or flash drive full of music into the computer he is using to test/verify/format these devices you are finished.
I've worked as a technician in an electronics manufacturer, the human element is a huge one to contend with.
I like your point. But I can't, in good conscience, agree with your example.
While you are correct (presumably) that people out there are currently listening to Jay-z (why they are doing so is beyond me, but thats another discussion for a different day) His music is no more durable then Prince, Abba, or the Village People. 10 years from now (5, if I have any luck) he will be just as obscure as the others, and the only place we will have to hear his "music" is in some oldies bar, played right after "Walk Like and Egyptian" by the Bengals.
Just my 2 cents.
This is slashdot, nobody wants to hear it.
But as you are the one that brought it up;
Since you value life so much wouldn't your time be better spent blowing up clinics and killing doctors rather then posting as a coward on a tech website?
Bring on the flamebait.
I stand corrected, I guess that makes me the asshole.
Turn off your lights and eat some more granola.
Apparently you failed to read my post before you made your comment.
I am not discounting alternative energy sources, I am merely calling bullshit to all of the gloom and doom "coal is the end of the planet" crap. I simply invite you to do some research into current and upcoming pollution controls for coal fired power plants.
How about a process that takes the flue gas from a coal fired boiler and turns EVERY pollutant in it into a viable resource? (fertilizers, raw metals, etc) Where the only thing coming out of stack is nitrogen, water, and oxygen. Just do the research.
They wouldn't burn the shit if you didn't use the product. Next time you want to bitch about coal power, try doing it in the dark without your electricity consuming computer. I'm not saying that there isn't a market for alternative energy sources, but why don't you coal bashers take some time out of your busy granola eating life to do some research into what has been done, or is being pursued in the coal-burning plants so you piss-ants can quit whining about pollution?
Do me a favor, pull you head out of (the sand) and be realistic.
BTW, Bush does suck, there is no contention to that on my part.
-A
Maybe the appropriate response should be:
"Even if you divide it by 1000 it's still a big number."
Oh well, missed opportunity.
a wireless keyboard really doesn't provide enough of an improvement over a wired one to justify the security implications from using it.
Come on! There aren't people beating down your doors to find out your password for slashdot! And there are far easier ways to get your financial information. Take the old adage about outrunning a bear, you don't have to run faster then the bear, you just have to run faster then 1 other person. If you go out of your way to make sure your financial information is well protected, shredding your mail, paying attention to where your credit card is used online, chances are you are not going to get your information stolen. Its the dumb person next door that is going to loose his.
If you work in a business environment where you share private information, I think the 10-foot range you get with a STANDARD wireless mouse and keyboard is the least of your problems. What is more likely? That you have a rouge agent in your office that is going to get their keyboard hacked? Or that the dolt sitting behind that computer is going to download that latest and greatest toolbar for IE?
Call me an optimist, but everybody is not out to get you.
While I agree with you, there are a lot of instances where a wireless keyboard/mouse is overkill. It gets annoying having someone call me in to their office first thing in the morning because they can't log into their computer, only to find they haven't replaced their batteries in 6 months.
I do believe there are many instances where they are useful. Just remember, that even though your employees aren't always the smartest people in the world, they are still more productive whey they are happy. If all I have to "risk" is using a wireless keyboard to accomplish that, then I have had a good day. my 2c -Adam
I think you missed the point of his post. I would assume (hopefully correctly) that the majority of the people here know the difference between CDMA and GSM. If you don't already know the difference, maybe this article could be of some use. How to jump from a moving car [wikihow.com]
Have you even compared different BIOS systems from different mfgs? Nothing better then looking at a bios that presents you with 3 options, change boot order, load default settings, and exit...
That is the funniest thing I have read on slashdot in quite a while. Kind of sad about how true it rings though...