I somehow doubt you've the capacity to enforce such. Therein lies the problem. But, if you want to hope for the unlikely then I'm not gonna stop you. You can pretend it is otherwise but that's probably not healthy.
Then don't install it with the Play Store to begin with. Tada! (Seriously, I wouldn't want it - somebody else might but I'd not want it in there nor would I want any of the Google Play Services.) Why have 'em? It's an e-ink device. 'Snot like I'm gonna game on it.
Nice. I am not alone. I want 19 - 24" as I said above. I want to be able to split view in horizontal mode. I want a stand and a hard case - ruggedized is preferred. I don't want it to have fancy shit. I don't need WiFi with it but that's fine. I'd rather just hook it to USB and treat it like a dumb USB file share, mounted as an EXT4 file system. I don't need or want bluetooth. I don't need a cellular connection nor do I need a web browser but one might be cool if done right - then throw in WiFi of course. I might even take one up to 30" honestly. It'd get mounted vertically next to my monitor. It needs to be backlit. It should handle vector graphics well and zooming. In split view, I need to be able to scroll up and down on either side and have it change only one book at a time. It needs to remember where it was opened and support bookmarks and notes - notes in a few ways would be good - including being able to edit them on the computer and push the edits back to the device.
I'll buy ten. Two for me, two for backups, and the rest as gifts. I might even go with 16. Make them 30" and I'll pay $1200 for it. I expect quality, longevity, replaceable batteries, and some level of ability to repair it. Open source is preferred but not a requirement - if it works well. It should probably have a decent API and extension ecosystem so that others can add to it. They might be more creative than I and I might want to use their extensions without needing to use a whole new ROM. Yeah, I'll buy 10 to start with. Let me know before you get it built and I'll give you what input I have, if you want. I can probably sell them out at $1400 to $1600. I know where the market is for these. It's definitely an untapped market, I'm not sure how much it's worth but if you make something like that available for me, I'll buy it and I know a hell of a lot of others who will buy it too.
If you can make it stand up well in fairly rough environments then it's even better. Input should be with stylus, finger, though I guess being able to plug a keyboard in would work. I don't want bluetooth but it might work - it's gonna eat battery though. I'd make that optional and make sure to make a version without it. I can see it in places like retail, academia, factories, automotive repair shops, etc... Someone mentioned GPS earlier. GPS (it sits in a halter most of the time) and you've given UPS a new toy to aspire to. There are all sorts of ways to use something like this, if it's well done.
Hell, if someone really knows what they're doing and has some idea and history with it and wants some capital to get a business started... Well, no... Actually, I just might - depending on who the person was. There's some smart people here. Here's your million dollar idea (or more). You need startup costs. I've done similar things for friends but not with this. Maybe I should put this out to some of my friends? I think I will. If something comes through, should I let you know? If you find anything, my email is available.
I'd like something in the 19" to 24" range. I want to be able to mount it on its side and have it backlit with variable lighting. I want it to sit on a stand both vertically and horizontally. I want to be able to put two texts side-by-side on it when it is in horizontal mode. I want it to set securely in its stand and be easy to take with me - with a hard case. I'm fully aware of the size it would be. I'm also cognizant of the weight factor. If someone wants to build them, let me know. I'll probably take ten. No, I am not kidding. I have some other things that I want with it and some rules. That's basically it, however.
I'd no more rely on that than I would rely on anything else. Security is a process, not an application. You'll note the first one was patched and I'm thinking that SELinux isn't the same as firejail. I don't actually have an Intel NIC, at least not in this box. That's happenstance, not an objective.
But, you're right. Don't rely on it. Absolutely not. If you're relying on one thing then you're damned stupid, regardless of what operating system you use. I'd like to think that I might be stupid but that I'm not damned stupid.
Good god, if people tried to reply to 'em all they'd get nothing done - nor would I. I've actually had that problem - I spent almost all my posts answering replies from the day before. I had to stop answering 'em all. Sorry but, alas, it is so.
I don't think they're adoring fans, by the way. No, no... I get some interesting replies at times. Fans is definitely not the word I'd use. *sighs* I've really gotta start putting some of this word salad online somewhere at some point. I've multiple reasons to do so but I'm really picky and I've got to prove a point (and win a bet) with it. The good news is that the other party in this bet keeps putting it off and I keep letting him. I've changed my mind several times. Unfortunately, I can not disclose the details of this bet, per our agreement. Yes, yes it is funny.
Si, mi habla en Español. Err... I can't write it. I did not learn in school. I learned from spending a bunch of time south of the border and having traveled a lot. Mí neccito mucho cervasa en Mexico y Peru. Mi Espanol es muy mierda. En Ingles por favor? Gracias! Jajaja!;-)
Err... Sorry. I have no idea if I spelled a damned thing correctly. But, I manage. My son's now living in Peru, he's got a native girlfriend. We've only met twice but she lies to me and tells me my Spanish is very good. I like her.
I wanted to wait to give this a reply that it deserves. Thus it is delayed longer than it would normally have been. I had to make sure I set aside time and mindset to reply. I almost said something but I realized if I'd said something then I'd never get back to reply. So, I left it unread until now.
If anyone doesn't think Akido is effective then they're really dumb. Much of my training was MCT. I'm going to skip the official martial arts and just resort to this, it's for the sake of brevity. MCT is Marine Corps Combat training. There are varied levels. This was a lot of years ago and the program has changed. Wow has it changed.
The program has changed a lot...
MCT was actually changed and is now taught differently. Why? It's too rough, seriously. They toned it down because it's not very useful in situations where you don't necessarily want to cause serious bodily injury or death. I'm thinking English is not your native language and I'm not sure what you know but it's a bit like you'd see the USSR Spetzna use or like you might see the Israeli special forces would use. I don't know what words you'd know so that's the best way to describe it.
However, it was also a bit like Okinawan Karate, Judo, Akido and Jiu-Jitsu. Avoid, grab, break, kill. There are multiple levels that you go up in and the training is very rough. It's rougher than anything I faced in the civilian world. It expands, as you go up, into a variety of weapons, weapons techniques, and things like that. We carry a small fold-out shovel. It's called an entrenching tool or an e-tool. It's kept sharp on one side for a reason. There is no competition fighting.
If I I had to put it on a civilian term - I'd say that, with a fairly good civilian instructor, say in Jui-Jitsu, just your first level MCT would put you at about a brown-belt level assuming it's the Western-style 5 belt system. If they use strikes/stripes then it's probably in the first strike category. After five full courses, I'd probably say, depending on the student, a good 4 to 6th degree in black. But, that's going to vary a whole lot depending on the instructor. I don't know any of the people you mentioned.
I only played around a bit after the Marines and for the four years while I was between the two enlistments. Other than that, I really don't consider the civilian stuff very similar at all - at least not as instructed here in the West. There are some good dojos out there - some great masters and instructors. They're fairly rare. For example, if I were about 20 years younger - I'd go get in the ring with that new silly televised fighting - UFC and MMA? Yeah, I'd go play there but they have rules.
I don't think I'd do well with rules. I'm big enough that I can take a hit, just come in past it, and take out the throat, sweep, and then stomp on their sternum with my heel. I'm not really sure how to fight another way - nor am I sure why I'd want to? So, I'd go get in the ring but I don't think they'd let me. Even if they're bigger than I am, I'm certainly faster - even at my age. I do stay in shape.
I've also had special protection detail and escort training - including asset protection driving school. LOL It's what I did in the military. I'm not some bad ass or anything. I'm pretty harmless. Someone would really have to piss me off to make me fight them. I'm not fond of it. Someone always ends up getting hurt, often times it's both of you - even if it's just a broken hand.
The links above give some information about what it looked like. I didn't find anything (I didn't look for long) really good otherwise. It was pretty dynamic and changed a bit depending o
The pendulum goes both ways and it will return. The Earth continues to revolve and time continues to pass. I've neither tools nor inclination to fix society. I didn't break it nor did I make the rules. I exist within them because it is in my interest to do so. Your path is your path to walk alone. I've no way to help nor directions on how to get there. Have fun with that.
I gave a detailed starting list. It's in this thread - it's from a guy saying stuff about airplanes. Rather than type it out, I encourage you to give it a look. I am distinctly not the echo chamber - I've been expressing this for a very, very long time. If anything, I'm the one with the odd-ball view. See my other post for details. It's a bit long but you might like it.
I'm thinking things that need to be programmed like embedded stuff. Some of those ports aren't going to be working all that well via a Mac, they may not have the communications stack already done for them, they may have to do it over the odd ports that Apple includes, so it might be problematic.
It really does matter, I should think. More so in a VM where you're dealing with virtualized ports. It's very much an edge case area but it does negate the premise that it's always the case. I don't think any other OS is going to be easy (or even doable) with any other OS entirely either. There's stuff out there that simply isn't going to work on a Mac. It's not important - it just negates that the rule is always true. (Though I suppose one could almost always start wiring and patching new hardware in - but I think it's no longer a Mac at that point.)
It's not smug, it's you asserting that you paid for something that was not part of the agreement and now claiming you're entitled to it. That's smug. Not me.
You had (and have) the power to cease your relationship with the company. You had an obligation to know what you signed. You've been taught since childhood to know what you're signing before you sign it. You opted to neglect that or to find someone to aid you in understanding the verbiage. You now feel that you get to set the terms to something they did not agree to. You now assert that you're continue to consume the content but will not pay for it.
> Again, I have no problem with people having fun at their own events. But this was a *CORPORATE EVENT*.
*sighs* You don't see that, do you?
I'm going to try to help you out. I'm going to give you the benefit of doubt. Take it for what you will. Hate me, judge me, call me names - it's okay. But, try to read this with an open mind, okay? I'll do my best to articulate it - I'm not always as good at that as I'd like and I'm often more verbose than needed. I'll try. Seriously.
A long time ago, my brother dated this woman. They later married. They're together to this day. They're... Different... They'll go off on each other, vulgar as can be, in the middle of grocery shopping, a restaurant, anywhere. Oh, it's a riot.
Anyhow, way back when I was still really young she and my brother were having it out. My brother, being a dumbass, wasn't paying attention. When he said, something like this, "I'm sorry, but I..."
She went right off on him. Oh, it was a riot. There is no stopping this, by the way. My brother also served as a Marine - as did my father, etc, etc, etc. I have mentioned all that before. Anyhow... We call it "The Wrath of ****" because her name is ****. (I'm not kidding. It is something to behold. You do NOT get in between this.)
The gist of her message was this. "No, ***." That's his name - it's really not asterisks but I figured I'd edit that out and add this. "An apology stops at sorry. If you keep talking after that, it means there's conditions. That means you're really not sorry, now doesn't it?"
Find one person that got hurt. Just one. Outrage doesn't count as hurt.
Now, I'd give it to you if it wasn't something like an after-event. It was. If they'd done this while they're holding a talk or something then yeah, outrage away. Well, still... I'd say it was them being stupid if they did it during a talk but I don't think I'd be outraged. I'm not sure how to describe that. I'd probably laugh and call them idiots. I don't think I'd be outraged.
I dunno, who was hurt? I mean really? People where there of their own volition, making money, enjoying themselves, and this was not the only form of entertainment. Now that would be really, really stupid. If they had no other entertainment then that would be stupid but I just can't picture them having a room of nothing but skimpy clothed ladies. They call those strip clubs. This was not a strip club. They had all sorts of things to entertain folks. If they didn't, I guess that's almost into outrage territory? Yeah, that's gonna piss some people off.
But, I'd probably laugh about that and call them idiots. That'd be really friggen stupid of them. I mean, seriously... That'd be stupid as all hell. I wouldn't even complain if people were outraged - I'd expect you to be right livid. No, I really do. I'd understand. I'd not even fault you for it. You being livid wouldn't even remotely surprise me. Given your perspective, from what you typically post, I would put that past your rightfully indignant point. You just couldn't not be outraged. I'd understand and expect it - I'd even be telling Microsoft they're getting what they deserve for that sort of thing. But, that wasn't this and you don't just have it in you to laugh like hell. For some reason, you seem inclined to think that outrage helps. You're gonna blow a vein in your head or something.
At any rate, the important thing is that it wasn't that. It was mild. It's nothing. There were other things to do. This is just being pissed that it's not someone's preference. If they'd had gay guys dancing and all oiled up, and people were bitching about that, you'd probably be supporting them. Well, maybe not... You're doing better lately. When you can just laugh like hell, maybe you won't blow a gasket and die at the age of 50, angry and really alone.
When was the last time you went a whole week without getting outraged? Seriously, who was hurt? If they were hurt, they opted to be hurt. Seriously, this is not the only thing, even the only officially sponsored thing, for them to do. They had other things to do than to sit there, staring angrily at the ladies, and being mad at it. I don't know what's worse, they and that behavior or Microsoft apologizing for it.
I don't think I'd have made a good PR person. I'd have told the people who didn't like it, "Alright. Fine. Boycott us." There's probably a good reason that I'm not a PR person. "Give us your name and email address and we can ensure you're not invited to the next one. Thank you for bringing your displeasure to our attention. Have a nice day." Yeah, I'm getting fired from that job pretty quickly.
So, what say you? When was the time you went a whole week without getting outraged? 'Cause, you know... You've really got it pretty good. I'm pretty sure there's no real good reason to be outraged all the time. I seriously hope you don't blow a fuse or something. That much stress sure as shit can't be good for you. Hell, when was the last time you didn't worry about anything - and didn't care what other people were doing?
If nothing else, you do inspire me to think and to write. I appreciate that.
An automobile not only has many, many more variables but it has variables that apply to it as well as variables that apply to other vehicles and terrain types. Call me back when your AV can get me to my home, in a snowstorm, without having been there before. Then, it needs to be safer than I am.
My home is in NW Maine, near the edge of cellular connection but there are actually two towers to work with, it's on the side of a mountain, the driveway is paved, it's about a half-mile long. It's steep but not too steep. The road to get there varies, it's in the mountains and foothills. It's not unknown to have 12" of snow. Your best bet would be something in a ruggedized SUV if you want to make this work.
I need to be private, completely private. The vehicle has some serious drawbacks due to the required size and resistance so it's inherently less efficient than it can be so that's a serious concern. The house is 24 miles from the village, the village is Rangeley, Maine if you want to see it on a map. I've actually needed to put a vehicle into reverse to keep from continuing forward - it was ice on the side of a mountain and hadn't been sanded yet.
I need to be able to operate this vehicle in the city as well. It has to meld with and ensure it does not interfere with local traffic, shipping traffic, and conditional traffic for those who might drive for the purpose of enjoying the trip and not just getting from one location to another. I want to do this privately. I can travel, with relative anonymity, currently - I do not live in an area where this is tracking - I do not want to.
When I am at my home, I can go through the woods and be in Canada. It'd be against the law but I will not cross a routed highway to get there. I have vehicles that will accomplish this task. It is a mere 40 miles, it's on logging roads, a old dirt road (without power lines or anything - some dude does live up there though and he's gonna need one too), and then I'm on snowmobile and ATV trails all the way into Canada. It crosses the border just above the actual border crossing. You can actually see it on the map - just use the address I mentioned and Google.
I don't want to be tracked. That's a requirement. I'd go so far as to say it is a right. More so considering I'd be needing to use it in areas where I have ever expectation of privacy - I'm quite frequently on private property. I should not be mandated to use it to the exclusion of all other vehicles. Access to the federal highway system should not be restricted for me - nor should state highway systems - even if tracking occurs on those sections.
There are many others who are in more interesting situations than I. I've not even begun to get into some of the many, many difficulties that need to be overcome in order to make this happen and happen in a reasonable manner. Hand-waving it away with airplanes, things that land under limited conditions, with limited surfaces, in limited places, and with limited locations, doesn't cut it. Let me know when the plane picks up passengers, departs, taxis, and makes it over to the mechanic's shop on its own - without human intervention. 'Cause having humans drive at the beginning and at the end is not autonomous, it's partially autonomous and that's not what we're discussing here.
Full autonomy is going to be needed, otherwise you end up with idiots who don't know how to drive and they're operating it only under conditions where computer is able to deal with it. Do you know where the largest number of accidents occur? In parking lots. They're not serious but, as a percentile, they're something crazy like more than twice as many - and that's not even extending it out to roads that are less than 10 miles from the destination. That's where, that and parking lots, crash - and those are often the areas where people live - or not far from them. You can't just go, "Your turn now!" and expect it to work out well in the end. That's just retarded.
So, sure... Make me one. Make me one that's affordable. Hop right on it Go
They certainly do if you're properly equipped and know what you're doing with them. Yes, yes you can put me into an unknown area with just a map and a compass and I will shortly tell you where I am. I can then give you an estimate as to how long it will take me to reach the destination, plot a route, follow that route, and check to make sure that I am on that route. I can probably even accomplish this after dark but that will slow me down a bit.
A map does, when it's a decent map, tell you many things - including where you are. It's not always instant. You may have to move to find a place where you can say you know for certain where you are - in other words, if you magically appear somewhere and didn't look at the map to get there then you may need to move, find something you can pinpoint, and then you'll know where you are as well as where you were when you didn't know where you are. Fortunately, the world is not magical and it's unlikely that you'll just magically appear somewhere.
Given the content of your comment... It's obvious that you haven't a clue how to use a map and a compass. A good compass is important. A good compass will enable you to quickly shoot a rather precise azimuth and, from there, you can figure out a lot of things - you may need to get to a point of elevation. Once I can see, or even feel - in the case of elevation differences, I can figure out where I am and the route I need to take to reach my destination.
Don't let it smash your ego - most people don't have a clue. They probably won't ever need to. They don't know how to properly read a map. They don't know how to navigate with a map - except, maybe, a route map. So long as they stay in their safe spaces and everything works out then they'll never need to know. Chances are really good that they'll never need to know.
And no, don't argue... Really, don't... Unless you've got some contrived situation then maps and a compass are all the navigational tools one needs assuming you're not retarded in the first place. Yes, that includes a featureless desert. It even includes the North Pole or Magnetic North where the compass is of less value. A good map, some knowledge, a little effort, and you'll know exactly where you are soon enough. Don't panic and turn the map right-side up.
Hmm... I'm not entirely sure how to type out how to properly use a compass. I'm not that articulate. So, go take a course with the Cub Scouts or something. They could use an adult's help and attention. In return, they'll teach you how to use a map. No, I'm not kidding. Give it a shot, you'll like it. It's obvious you've no idea what you're talking about. You can make-do without a compass, usually. That's not recommended. If you know where you are, you needn't a map nor a compass - depending on your goal. But, a map be used to figure out where you are - often within a few feet if you've got adequate maps.
You know... What do you think we did before GPS? Have you ever heard of "orienteering?" Good maps AND knowing how to use them are great. A real compass, one with which you can shoot azimuths, is a great tool in the right hands. I've mentioned this before, I'll mention it again... The first half of my first four years enlisted were in infantry. Yup... I was nothing more than a straight-up rifleman. Things like navigation are essential tools and reliance on technology without the basics was not considered good form. Then again, we didn't actually have GPS. It was there, we didn't have it. I'm not actually sure how much of it was in place at the time. It didn't matter, we didn't have it. I do still have my compass. It's somewhere packed away unless one of my kids absconded with it.
Hmm... I refreshed the thread. I half-way expected them to reply with something like, "If you don't know, I'm not telling you. You're too stupid to understand."
No, I really was expecting that. In short, as near as I can tell, they mostly spouted gibberish, shit in their pants, and then donned their Burger King crown and sat there looking proud as if they'd accomplished greatness.
Actually... Err... No. No, I don't. To be a bit more clear, I don't really want to do a bunch of things with my phone. But there are plenty of apps. I don't see a bunch of repeats in there like I see with Google and Apple.
I believe that it's safe to say, "I understand." As an aside, lots of people seem to say that - even when they don't. When my mother died, that was one of the stupidest things people said to me. "Oh, I am so sorry. I understand." Like fuck they do, they still had a mother. Another one, seeing as I'm here, "How are you doing?" Err... That's the absolute stupidest question, morons. I'm doing pretty damned shitty - my mother just died, stupid shits, how the fuck did they think I was doing? Dumb bastards.
Anyhow... On that note...;-) I think this is one of those situations where I do understand. This might be a bit long. (You have been warned.)
The Benz you have is not a dime a dozen but not really entirely rare. I've got a buddy and he's going to network with a few of his. I might be able to do something with it. It's embarrassing but I'll take some pics when I get home in the spring. Err... I've a rather extensive collection of cars - I had a special barn built and it is fast approaching space constraints. It doesn't even hold all of them - I have a six bay garage*, only four can be used for storage for cars. One has two motorcycles in it as it's on the side that has a hydraulic lift. Yes, yes I have my own lift. I did mention that it's mildly embarrassing, right? The total is 33 if you don't count a tractor, a couple of ATVs, and two snowmobiles. It is counting an RV and several vehicles that are not actually road-worthy, they get used to haul wood, plow, and things like that. Yes, yes it is a bit embarrassing. However, they all (except for a few) are in excellent condition and run. I don't have any rusted hulks or anything.
That said...
How sad will you be to let it go? If you're not going to get back out of it what you put into it, and you're not hurting for money, why let it go? Are you absolutely certain that you want to sell it? Only once, just one time, have I allowed someone to buy back a car that I'd purchased from them. In that case, it was a regretful seller and I'd already put the car into the shop and had some work done. I sold it back to her and her son at cost, including the work* that went into it. If you're curious, it was a 1971 (or '72?) Plymouth Road Runner. They really *did* want the car back and didn't want it back just to turn around and sell it for more. I paid them a fair market value. As I recall, it was quite a bit. I want to say that I paid ~$85k for it. I had it tuned, rubber put under it, and was getting ready to do the interior when I got a call asking to buy it back. They actually offered me *more* than it was worth to buy it back - I did not charge them that.
That is the ONLY time I've sold an automobile back to the person who sold it to me. I did not charge them extra. They wanted it back so that her son could have it and work on it and keep it in the family with his son. I've had a couple of others that wanted me to sell the car back to them - including one who thought I should just give it back to them. (Not kidding but that's an even longer bunch of typing than this already is.) So, chances are really low that you'll be able to buy it back - they get even lower for every bit of time I spend driving it or having it fixed or doing the work on it myself.
The car will be taken down to the frame and rebuilt. It will start with making sure the frame is completely straight and in good shape. The parts will be cleaned and blasted. If the part looks like it will be breaking in the near future, it gets tossed and replaced. The goal is OEM but to-spec after-market would be the goal. There would be no engine swap or anything - though there are some nice turbo-diesels that will drop into it just nicely. It doesn't need extra power - keeping it original would be the goal. Even the transmission will be overhauled, turbo will be rebuilt (I should have all the tools necessary), and then it will be reassembled. At that point, it goes out and gets partially assembled and everything
LOL I'm glad I don't drink alcohol any more. I didn't quite spit it up but I *did* have to swallow awkwardly.
Hmm... That sentence should not be taken out of context. It was just coffee. There's a whole lot of really strange optimism with this. People seem to think they're going to be able to get drunk, hop in the back, and say, "Home, James." They seem to think this is right around the corner - and that it will be done while respecting privacy. Oh my... They've never seen the big picture that is traffic and, trust me, one can not really model it (well) in their head - there are too many variables.
What they're getting is advanced lane maintenance and adaptive cruise control with automated braking and stability control. Half of 'em seem to think they're getting Star Trek teleporting machines. It takes longer to model your commute, on some really big iron, than it does for you to make that commute. I know... Obviously we don't need to go to those extremes but the closer one can get to that then the closer one can get to having a utopia (sans privacy). Some people seem to believe we're almost there.
I envision kids in the back my car. "Are we there yet, Dad?" My standard reply was, "Has the car stopped and I said it's time to get out?" Fortunately, my children are grown, health, and intelligent. As I look around, I feel like I've been blessed with good fortune. Thanks, FSM. I'm glad my children aren't retarded.
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I somehow doubt you've the capacity to enforce such. Therein lies the problem. But, if you want to hope for the unlikely then I'm not gonna stop you. You can pretend it is otherwise but that's probably not healthy.
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I am hot grits, you insensitive clod!
Then don't install it with the Play Store to begin with. Tada! (Seriously, I wouldn't want it - somebody else might but I'd not want it in there nor would I want any of the Google Play Services.) Why have 'em? It's an e-ink device. 'Snot like I'm gonna game on it.
Nice. I am not alone. I want 19 - 24" as I said above. I want to be able to split view in horizontal mode. I want a stand and a hard case - ruggedized is preferred. I don't want it to have fancy shit. I don't need WiFi with it but that's fine. I'd rather just hook it to USB and treat it like a dumb USB file share, mounted as an EXT4 file system. I don't need or want bluetooth. I don't need a cellular connection nor do I need a web browser but one might be cool if done right - then throw in WiFi of course. I might even take one up to 30" honestly. It'd get mounted vertically next to my monitor. It needs to be backlit. It should handle vector graphics well and zooming. In split view, I need to be able to scroll up and down on either side and have it change only one book at a time. It needs to remember where it was opened and support bookmarks and notes - notes in a few ways would be good - including being able to edit them on the computer and push the edits back to the device.
I'll buy ten. Two for me, two for backups, and the rest as gifts. I might even go with 16. Make them 30" and I'll pay $1200 for it. I expect quality, longevity, replaceable batteries, and some level of ability to repair it. Open source is preferred but not a requirement - if it works well. It should probably have a decent API and extension ecosystem so that others can add to it. They might be more creative than I and I might want to use their extensions without needing to use a whole new ROM. Yeah, I'll buy 10 to start with. Let me know before you get it built and I'll give you what input I have, if you want. I can probably sell them out at $1400 to $1600. I know where the market is for these. It's definitely an untapped market, I'm not sure how much it's worth but if you make something like that available for me, I'll buy it and I know a hell of a lot of others who will buy it too.
If you can make it stand up well in fairly rough environments then it's even better. Input should be with stylus, finger, though I guess being able to plug a keyboard in would work. I don't want bluetooth but it might work - it's gonna eat battery though. I'd make that optional and make sure to make a version without it. I can see it in places like retail, academia, factories, automotive repair shops, etc... Someone mentioned GPS earlier. GPS (it sits in a halter most of the time) and you've given UPS a new toy to aspire to. There are all sorts of ways to use something like this, if it's well done.
Hell, if someone really knows what they're doing and has some idea and history with it and wants some capital to get a business started... Well, no... Actually, I just might - depending on who the person was. There's some smart people here. Here's your million dollar idea (or more). You need startup costs. I've done similar things for friends but not with this. Maybe I should put this out to some of my friends? I think I will. If something comes through, should I let you know? If you find anything, my email is available.
I'd like something in the 19" to 24" range. I want to be able to mount it on its side and have it backlit with variable lighting. I want it to sit on a stand both vertically and horizontally. I want to be able to put two texts side-by-side on it when it is in horizontal mode. I want it to set securely in its stand and be easy to take with me - with a hard case. I'm fully aware of the size it would be. I'm also cognizant of the weight factor. If someone wants to build them, let me know. I'll probably take ten. No, I am not kidding. I have some other things that I want with it and some rules. That's basically it, however.
A few things...
I'd no more rely on that than I would rely on anything else. Security is a process, not an application.
You'll note the first one was patched and I'm thinking that SELinux isn't the same as firejail.
I don't actually have an Intel NIC, at least not in this box. That's happenstance, not an objective.
But, you're right. Don't rely on it. Absolutely not. If you're relying on one thing then you're damned stupid, regardless of what operating system you use. I'd like to think that I might be stupid but that I'm not damned stupid.
Good god, if people tried to reply to 'em all they'd get nothing done - nor would I. I've actually had that problem - I spent almost all my posts answering replies from the day before. I had to stop answering 'em all. Sorry but, alas, it is so.
I don't think they're adoring fans, by the way. No, no... I get some interesting replies at times. Fans is definitely not the word I'd use. *sighs* I've really gotta start putting some of this word salad online somewhere at some point. I've multiple reasons to do so but I'm really picky and I've got to prove a point (and win a bet) with it. The good news is that the other party in this bet keeps putting it off and I keep letting him. I've changed my mind several times. Unfortunately, I can not disclose the details of this bet, per our agreement. Yes, yes it is funny.
Si, mi habla en Español. Err... I can't write it. I did not learn in school. I learned from spending a bunch of time south of the border and having traveled a lot. Mí neccito mucho cervasa en Mexico y Peru. Mi Espanol es muy mierda. En Ingles por favor? Gracias! Jajaja! ;-)
Err... Sorry. I have no idea if I spelled a damned thing correctly. But, I manage. My son's now living in Peru, he's got a native girlfriend. We've only met twice but she lies to me and tells me my Spanish is very good. I like her.
LOL Still no approval. *sighs* It could take a while and, if it does, then I will not have time to go. But, I'm hopeful.
I wanted to wait to give this a reply that it deserves. Thus it is delayed longer than it would normally have been. I had to make sure I set aside time and mindset to reply. I almost said something but I realized if I'd said something then I'd never get back to reply. So, I left it unread until now.
If anyone doesn't think Akido is effective then they're really dumb. Much of my training was MCT. I'm going to skip the official martial arts and just resort to this, it's for the sake of brevity. MCT is Marine Corps Combat training. There are varied levels. This was a lot of years ago and the program has changed. Wow has it changed.
The program has changed a lot...
MCT was actually changed and is now taught differently. Why? It's too rough, seriously. They toned it down because it's not very useful in situations where you don't necessarily want to cause serious bodily injury or death. I'm thinking English is not your native language and I'm not sure what you know but it's a bit like you'd see the USSR Spetzna use or like you might see the Israeli special forces would use. I don't know what words you'd know so that's the best way to describe it.
Here's what it is:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
It's a bit nicer. I was in before they toned it down the first time. The first time they toned it down, it went to the LINE system in the late 1980s.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
However, it was also a bit like Okinawan Karate, Judo, Akido and Jiu-Jitsu. Avoid, grab, break, kill. There are multiple levels that you go up in and the training is very rough. It's rougher than anything I faced in the civilian world. It expands, as you go up, into a variety of weapons, weapons techniques, and things like that. We carry a small fold-out shovel. It's called an entrenching tool or an e-tool. It's kept sharp on one side for a reason. There is no competition fighting.
If I I had to put it on a civilian term - I'd say that, with a fairly good civilian instructor, say in Jui-Jitsu, just your first level MCT would put you at about a brown-belt level assuming it's the Western-style 5 belt system. If they use strikes/stripes then it's probably in the first strike category. After five full courses, I'd probably say, depending on the student, a good 4 to 6th degree in black. But, that's going to vary a whole lot depending on the instructor. I don't know any of the people you mentioned.
I only played around a bit after the Marines and for the four years while I was between the two enlistments. Other than that, I really don't consider the civilian stuff very similar at all - at least not as instructed here in the West. There are some good dojos out there - some great masters and instructors. They're fairly rare. For example, if I were about 20 years younger - I'd go get in the ring with that new silly televised fighting - UFC and MMA? Yeah, I'd go play there but they have rules.
I don't think I'd do well with rules. I'm big enough that I can take a hit, just come in past it, and take out the throat, sweep, and then stomp on their sternum with my heel. I'm not really sure how to fight another way - nor am I sure why I'd want to? So, I'd go get in the ring but I don't think they'd let me. Even if they're bigger than I am, I'm certainly faster - even at my age. I do stay in shape.
I've also had special protection detail and escort training - including asset protection driving school. LOL It's what I did in the military. I'm not some bad ass or anything. I'm pretty harmless. Someone would really have to piss me off to make me fight them. I'm not fond of it. Someone always ends up getting hurt, often times it's both of you - even if it's just a broken hand.
The links above give some information about what it looked like. I didn't find anything (I didn't look for long) really good otherwise. It was pretty dynamic and changed a bit depending o
The pendulum goes both ways and it will return. The Earth continues to revolve and time continues to pass. I've neither tools nor inclination to fix society. I didn't break it nor did I make the rules. I exist within them because it is in my interest to do so. Your path is your path to walk alone. I've no way to help nor directions on how to get there. Have fun with that.
I gave a detailed starting list. It's in this thread - it's from a guy saying stuff about airplanes. Rather than type it out, I encourage you to give it a look. I am distinctly not the echo chamber - I've been expressing this for a very, very long time. If anything, I'm the one with the odd-ball view. See my other post for details. It's a bit long but you might like it.
I'm thinking things that need to be programmed like embedded stuff. Some of those ports aren't going to be working all that well via a Mac, they may not have the communications stack already done for them, they may have to do it over the odd ports that Apple includes, so it might be problematic.
It really does matter, I should think. More so in a VM where you're dealing with virtualized ports. It's very much an edge case area but it does negate the premise that it's always the case. I don't think any other OS is going to be easy (or even doable) with any other OS entirely either. There's stuff out there that simply isn't going to work on a Mac. It's not important - it just negates that the rule is always true. (Though I suppose one could almost always start wiring and patching new hardware in - but I think it's no longer a Mac at that point.)
It's not smug, it's you asserting that you paid for something that was not part of the agreement and now claiming you're entitled to it. That's smug. Not me.
You had (and have) the power to cease your relationship with the company. You had an obligation to know what you signed. You've been taught since childhood to know what you're signing before you sign it. You opted to neglect that or to find someone to aid you in understanding the verbiage. You now feel that you get to set the terms to something they did not agree to. You now assert that you're continue to consume the content but will not pay for it.
And you call me smug?
We can, huh?
How about we start with this: Who gets to decide fair?
They won't tell you where you are if you're an idiot, that is correct.
> Again, I have no problem with people having fun at their own events. But this was a *CORPORATE EVENT*.
*sighs* You don't see that, do you?
I'm going to try to help you out. I'm going to give you the benefit of doubt. Take it for what you will. Hate me, judge me, call me names - it's okay. But, try to read this with an open mind, okay? I'll do my best to articulate it - I'm not always as good at that as I'd like and I'm often more verbose than needed. I'll try. Seriously.
A long time ago, my brother dated this woman. They later married. They're together to this day. They're... Different... They'll go off on each other, vulgar as can be, in the middle of grocery shopping, a restaurant, anywhere. Oh, it's a riot.
Anyhow, way back when I was still really young she and my brother were having it out. My brother, being a dumbass, wasn't paying attention. When he said, something like this, "I'm sorry, but I..."
She went right off on him. Oh, it was a riot. There is no stopping this, by the way. My brother also served as a Marine - as did my father, etc, etc, etc. I have mentioned all that before. Anyhow... We call it "The Wrath of ****" because her name is ****. (I'm not kidding. It is something to behold. You do NOT get in between this.)
The gist of her message was this. "No, ***." That's his name - it's really not asterisks but I figured I'd edit that out and add this. "An apology stops at sorry. If you keep talking after that, it means there's conditions. That means you're really not sorry, now doesn't it?"
It was great.
It's kind of my point about your comment.
Find one person that got hurt. Just one. Outrage doesn't count as hurt.
Now, I'd give it to you if it wasn't something like an after-event. It was. If they'd done this while they're holding a talk or something then yeah, outrage away. Well, still... I'd say it was them being stupid if they did it during a talk but I don't think I'd be outraged. I'm not sure how to describe that. I'd probably laugh and call them idiots. I don't think I'd be outraged.
I dunno, who was hurt? I mean really? People where there of their own volition, making money, enjoying themselves, and this was not the only form of entertainment. Now that would be really, really stupid. If they had no other entertainment then that would be stupid but I just can't picture them having a room of nothing but skimpy clothed ladies. They call those strip clubs. This was not a strip club. They had all sorts of things to entertain folks. If they didn't, I guess that's almost into outrage territory? Yeah, that's gonna piss some people off.
But, I'd probably laugh about that and call them idiots. That'd be really friggen stupid of them. I mean, seriously... That'd be stupid as all hell. I wouldn't even complain if people were outraged - I'd expect you to be right livid. No, I really do. I'd understand. I'd not even fault you for it. You being livid wouldn't even remotely surprise me. Given your perspective, from what you typically post, I would put that past your rightfully indignant point. You just couldn't not be outraged. I'd understand and expect it - I'd even be telling Microsoft they're getting what they deserve for that sort of thing. But, that wasn't this and you don't just have it in you to laugh like hell. For some reason, you seem inclined to think that outrage helps. You're gonna blow a vein in your head or something.
At any rate, the important thing is that it wasn't that. It was mild. It's nothing. There were other things to do. This is just being pissed that it's not someone's preference. If they'd had gay guys dancing and all oiled up, and people were bitching about that, you'd probably be supporting them. Well, maybe not... You're doing better lately. When you can just laugh like hell, maybe you won't blow a gasket and die at the age of 50, angry and really alone.
When was the last time you went a whole week without getting outraged? Seriously, who was hurt? If they were hurt, they opted to be hurt. Seriously, this is not the only thing, even the only officially sponsored thing, for them to do. They had other things to do than to sit there, staring angrily at the ladies, and being mad at it. I don't know what's worse, they and that behavior or Microsoft apologizing for it.
I don't think I'd have made a good PR person. I'd have told the people who didn't like it, "Alright. Fine. Boycott us." There's probably a good reason that I'm not a PR person. "Give us your name and email address and we can ensure you're not invited to the next one. Thank you for bringing your displeasure to our attention. Have a nice day." Yeah, I'm getting fired from that job pretty quickly.
So, what say you? When was the time you went a whole week without getting outraged? 'Cause, you know... You've really got it pretty good. I'm pretty sure there's no real good reason to be outraged all the time. I seriously hope you don't blow a fuse or something. That much stress sure as shit can't be good for you. Hell, when was the last time you didn't worry about anything - and didn't care what other people were doing?
If nothing else, you do inspire me to think and to write. I appreciate that.
An automobile not only has many, many more variables but it has variables that apply to it as well as variables that apply to other vehicles and terrain types. Call me back when your AV can get me to my home, in a snowstorm, without having been there before. Then, it needs to be safer than I am.
My home is in NW Maine, near the edge of cellular connection but there are actually two towers to work with, it's on the side of a mountain, the driveway is paved, it's about a half-mile long. It's steep but not too steep. The road to get there varies, it's in the mountains and foothills. It's not unknown to have 12" of snow. Your best bet would be something in a ruggedized SUV if you want to make this work.
I need to be private, completely private. The vehicle has some serious drawbacks due to the required size and resistance so it's inherently less efficient than it can be so that's a serious concern. The house is 24 miles from the village, the village is Rangeley, Maine if you want to see it on a map. I've actually needed to put a vehicle into reverse to keep from continuing forward - it was ice on the side of a mountain and hadn't been sanded yet.
I need to be able to operate this vehicle in the city as well. It has to meld with and ensure it does not interfere with local traffic, shipping traffic, and conditional traffic for those who might drive for the purpose of enjoying the trip and not just getting from one location to another. I want to do this privately. I can travel, with relative anonymity, currently - I do not live in an area where this is tracking - I do not want to.
When I am at my home, I can go through the woods and be in Canada. It'd be against the law but I will not cross a routed highway to get there. I have vehicles that will accomplish this task. It is a mere 40 miles, it's on logging roads, a old dirt road (without power lines or anything - some dude does live up there though and he's gonna need one too), and then I'm on snowmobile and ATV trails all the way into Canada. It crosses the border just above the actual border crossing. You can actually see it on the map - just use the address I mentioned and Google.
I don't want to be tracked. That's a requirement. I'd go so far as to say it is a right. More so considering I'd be needing to use it in areas where I have ever expectation of privacy - I'm quite frequently on private property. I should not be mandated to use it to the exclusion of all other vehicles. Access to the federal highway system should not be restricted for me - nor should state highway systems - even if tracking occurs on those sections.
There are many others who are in more interesting situations than I. I've not even begun to get into some of the many, many difficulties that need to be overcome in order to make this happen and happen in a reasonable manner. Hand-waving it away with airplanes, things that land under limited conditions, with limited surfaces, in limited places, and with limited locations, doesn't cut it. Let me know when the plane picks up passengers, departs, taxis, and makes it over to the mechanic's shop on its own - without human intervention. 'Cause having humans drive at the beginning and at the end is not autonomous, it's partially autonomous and that's not what we're discussing here.
Full autonomy is going to be needed, otherwise you end up with idiots who don't know how to drive and they're operating it only under conditions where computer is able to deal with it. Do you know where the largest number of accidents occur? In parking lots. They're not serious but, as a percentile, they're something crazy like more than twice as many - and that's not even extending it out to roads that are less than 10 miles from the destination. That's where, that and parking lots, crash - and those are often the areas where people live - or not far from them. You can't just go, "Your turn now!" and expect it to work out well in the end. That's just retarded.
So, sure... Make me one. Make me one that's affordable. Hop right on it Go
They certainly do if you're properly equipped and know what you're doing with them. Yes, yes you can put me into an unknown area with just a map and a compass and I will shortly tell you where I am. I can then give you an estimate as to how long it will take me to reach the destination, plot a route, follow that route, and check to make sure that I am on that route. I can probably even accomplish this after dark but that will slow me down a bit.
A map does, when it's a decent map, tell you many things - including where you are. It's not always instant. You may have to move to find a place where you can say you know for certain where you are - in other words, if you magically appear somewhere and didn't look at the map to get there then you may need to move, find something you can pinpoint, and then you'll know where you are as well as where you were when you didn't know where you are. Fortunately, the world is not magical and it's unlikely that you'll just magically appear somewhere.
Given the content of your comment... It's obvious that you haven't a clue how to use a map and a compass. A good compass is important. A good compass will enable you to quickly shoot a rather precise azimuth and, from there, you can figure out a lot of things - you may need to get to a point of elevation. Once I can see, or even feel - in the case of elevation differences, I can figure out where I am and the route I need to take to reach my destination.
Don't let it smash your ego - most people don't have a clue. They probably won't ever need to. They don't know how to properly read a map. They don't know how to navigate with a map - except, maybe, a route map. So long as they stay in their safe spaces and everything works out then they'll never need to know. Chances are really good that they'll never need to know.
And no, don't argue... Really, don't... Unless you've got some contrived situation then maps and a compass are all the navigational tools one needs assuming you're not retarded in the first place. Yes, that includes a featureless desert. It even includes the North Pole or Magnetic North where the compass is of less value. A good map, some knowledge, a little effort, and you'll know exactly where you are soon enough. Don't panic and turn the map right-side up.
Hmm... I'm not entirely sure how to type out how to properly use a compass. I'm not that articulate. So, go take a course with the Cub Scouts or something. They could use an adult's help and attention. In return, they'll teach you how to use a map. No, I'm not kidding. Give it a shot, you'll like it. It's obvious you've no idea what you're talking about. You can make-do without a compass, usually. That's not recommended. If you know where you are, you needn't a map nor a compass - depending on your goal. But, a map be used to figure out where you are - often within a few feet if you've got adequate maps.
You know... What do you think we did before GPS? Have you ever heard of "orienteering?" Good maps AND knowing how to use them are great. A real compass, one with which you can shoot azimuths, is a great tool in the right hands. I've mentioned this before, I'll mention it again... The first half of my first four years enlisted were in infantry. Yup... I was nothing more than a straight-up rifleman. Things like navigation are essential tools and reliance on technology without the basics was not considered good form. Then again, we didn't actually have GPS. It was there, we didn't have it. I'm not actually sure how much of it was in place at the time. It didn't matter, we didn't have it. I do still have my compass. It's somewhere packed away unless one of my kids absconded with it.
Hmm... I refreshed the thread. I half-way expected them to reply with something like, "If you don't know, I'm not telling you. You're too stupid to understand."
No, I really was expecting that. In short, as near as I can tell, they mostly spouted gibberish, shit in their pants, and then donned their Burger King crown and sat there looking proud as if they'd accomplished greatness.
> So you own every app in the store, then?
Oh yes, all three of them!
Actually... Err... No. No, I don't. To be a bit more clear, I don't really want to do a bunch of things with my phone. But there are plenty of apps. I don't see a bunch of repeats in there like I see with Google and Apple.
> I could yak about this car all day
I believe that it's safe to say, "I understand." As an aside, lots of people seem to say that - even when they don't. When my mother died, that was one of the stupidest things people said to me. "Oh, I am so sorry. I understand." Like fuck they do, they still had a mother. Another one, seeing as I'm here, "How are you doing?" Err... That's the absolute stupidest question, morons. I'm doing pretty damned shitty - my mother just died, stupid shits, how the fuck did they think I was doing? Dumb bastards.
Anyhow... On that note... ;-) I think this is one of those situations where I do understand. This might be a bit long. (You have been warned.)
The Benz you have is not a dime a dozen but not really entirely rare. I've got a buddy and he's going to network with a few of his. I might be able to do something with it. It's embarrassing but I'll take some pics when I get home in the spring. Err... I've a rather extensive collection of cars - I had a special barn built and it is fast approaching space constraints. It doesn't even hold all of them - I have a six bay garage*, only four can be used for storage for cars. One has two motorcycles in it as it's on the side that has a hydraulic lift. Yes, yes I have my own lift. I did mention that it's mildly embarrassing, right? The total is 33 if you don't count a tractor, a couple of ATVs, and two snowmobiles. It is counting an RV and several vehicles that are not actually road-worthy, they get used to haul wood, plow, and things like that. Yes, yes it is a bit embarrassing. However, they all (except for a few) are in excellent condition and run. I don't have any rusted hulks or anything.
That said...
How sad will you be to let it go? If you're not going to get back out of it what you put into it, and you're not hurting for money, why let it go? Are you absolutely certain that you want to sell it? Only once, just one time, have I allowed someone to buy back a car that I'd purchased from them. In that case, it was a regretful seller and I'd already put the car into the shop and had some work done. I sold it back to her and her son at cost, including the work* that went into it. If you're curious, it was a 1971 (or '72?) Plymouth Road Runner. They really *did* want the car back and didn't want it back just to turn around and sell it for more. I paid them a fair market value. As I recall, it was quite a bit. I want to say that I paid ~$85k for it. I had it tuned, rubber put under it, and was getting ready to do the interior when I got a call asking to buy it back. They actually offered me *more* than it was worth to buy it back - I did not charge them that.
That is the ONLY time I've sold an automobile back to the person who sold it to me. I did not charge them extra. They wanted it back so that her son could have it and work on it and keep it in the family with his son. I've had a couple of others that wanted me to sell the car back to them - including one who thought I should just give it back to them. (Not kidding but that's an even longer bunch of typing than this already is.) So, chances are really low that you'll be able to buy it back - they get even lower for every bit of time I spend driving it or having it fixed or doing the work on it myself.
The car will be taken down to the frame and rebuilt. It will start with making sure the frame is completely straight and in good shape. The parts will be cleaned and blasted. If the part looks like it will be breaking in the near future, it gets tossed and replaced. The goal is OEM but to-spec after-market would be the goal. There would be no engine swap or anything - though there are some nice turbo-diesels that will drop into it just nicely. It doesn't need extra power - keeping it original would be the goal. Even the transmission will be overhauled, turbo will be rebuilt (I should have all the tools necessary), and then it will be reassembled. At that point, it goes out and gets partially assembled and everything
LOL I'm glad I don't drink alcohol any more. I didn't quite spit it up but I *did* have to swallow awkwardly.
Hmm... That sentence should not be taken out of context. It was just coffee. There's a whole lot of really strange optimism with this. People seem to think they're going to be able to get drunk, hop in the back, and say, "Home, James." They seem to think this is right around the corner - and that it will be done while respecting privacy. Oh my... They've never seen the big picture that is traffic and, trust me, one can not really model it (well) in their head - there are too many variables.
What they're getting is advanced lane maintenance and adaptive cruise control with automated braking and stability control. Half of 'em seem to think they're getting Star Trek teleporting machines. It takes longer to model your commute, on some really big iron, than it does for you to make that commute. I know... Obviously we don't need to go to those extremes but the closer one can get to that then the closer one can get to having a utopia (sans privacy). Some people seem to believe we're almost there.
I envision kids in the back my car. "Are we there yet, Dad?" My standard reply was, "Has the car stopped and I said it's time to get out?" Fortunately, my children are grown, health, and intelligent. As I look around, I feel like I've been blessed with good fortune. Thanks, FSM. I'm glad my children aren't retarded.