It seems like DNA already is a fairly unique method of hashing.
This actually seems easy to do. Combining various biological inputs to derive a unique identitfier.
It doesn't seem like a GOOD idea quite yet, but it certainly seems like something that companies will pursue since I'm sure there are people willing to pay money for it.
A laser printer seems like a much more useful tool than a paper shredder. That is considering that they have shredders at my local office store for next to nothing.
Hacks are wonderful things... but this is like turning a 911 into a Chevette.:-)
A topic like this will never be resolved to anyone's satisfaction. The simple fact of the matter is that many huge corporations are using linux corporate wide, and many users on this blog use linux daily with an incredibly low TCO, and a huge satisfaction factor.:-)
I find that many times they really have less understanding in the area that they are certified in than I'm looking for, and they have tended to make passing a test rather than working with and understanding the subject their priority.
Isn't that true of our education system in general? Testing is done more to rate the teachers that the students. This is a BIG problem with education as I (and others) see it.
My friend David is working on methods of adaptive teaching which adresses these problems to some degree. In fact, he sees teaching no differently than a jazz musician seese music... improvisation.
I agree. We really do need a revolutionary development in rocket design. That would make single-stage-to-orbit craft really doable, and significantly lower the cost of getting into LEO.
I too am curious to see what sort of heat shield he uses. I suspect it will be elegant and to the point, like many of his designs.
Some sort of high altitude Concorde replacement is necessary.
My choice would be a spaceplane of sorts that takes parabolic trajectories. I've been hearing about plans of a craft of this type that would get you from NY to Tokyo in 45 minutes.
My Palm is never hooked to a network, so I never really considered the need for securing it. But I have a friend with a Zaurus, and this should be a huge consideration for him considering he installed a wireless router in his apartment just to be able to use his Zaurus from the bathroom.:-)
This is just another reminder of how vigilant we must always be.
I used to be a very angry person, but due to an unusual epiphany 3 years ago, I've learned to deal with it. But what this experience taught me is that there are a LOT of angry people in this country.
I think a better study would try to get to the bottom of that. I saw a film that touched on this topic briefly a year or two ago, but didn't delve deeply enough.
That being said however:
Angry people are going to commit acts of violence whether there are video games or not.
This sounds like another time when we're treating the symptom, and not the disease.
I don't think there's any question that the net is the new radio. Whether it be talk or music, Podcasts have shown that they can get REAL ratings.
Like with so many things, either the dissemintation of information, music, or software, the internet is a great delivery mechanism with a ridiculously huge distribution potential.
Let's take advantage of it. Speaking of which, check out my sig.
I remember hearing that they were going to integrate DRM at the BIOS level in some way. If they do that, then it seems like they might be able to have control in some (perhaps small) way no matter which OS you're running.
I have no idea how they would implement this, but I do recall hearing it.
I suspect all current encryption schemes have weaknesses that will be epxloitable in the future. It's just a question of when. Is the NSA still 10 years ahead of the state of the art?
Civilian crypto has come a long way and that's a good thing.
That has to be total downloads, right? Now unique downloads.
I talked my boss at work into installing Firefox on every machine, and he's thrilled with the results so far. If you have any influence at your job, do the same.
But that only counts as ONE download, since we installed that over the network.:-)
I agree that NASA does do some great development work, and this will no doubt lead to many new and interesting discoveries.
What I am really waiting for is the latest advance in materials science. Yes we have some cool alloys, and other composite metals (aluminum and ceramic composites, for example) but when are we truly going to develop or discover the really cool materials that are super light weight, and super strong, and exhibit properties like the materials that are occasionally, and allegedly discovered at UFO crash sites?:-)
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It seems like DNA already is a fairly unique method of hashing.
This actually seems easy to do. Combining various biological inputs to derive a unique identitfier.
It doesn't seem like a GOOD idea quite yet, but it certainly seems like something that companies will pursue since I'm sure there are people willing to pay money for it.
A laser printer seems like a much more useful tool than a paper shredder. That is considering that they have shredders at my local office store for next to nothing.
:-)
Hacks are wonderful things... but this is like turning a 911 into a Chevette.
Yeah.... they're all blogs to me.
A topic like this will never be resolved to anyone's satisfaction. The simple fact of the matter is that many huge corporations are using linux corporate wide, and many users on this blog use linux daily with an incredibly low TCO, and a huge satisfaction factor. :-)
That's all that matters.
Isn't that true of our education system in general? Testing is done more to rate the teachers that the students. This is a BIG problem with education as I (and others) see it.
My friend David is working on methods of adaptive teaching which adresses these problems to some degree. In fact, he sees teaching no differently than a jazz musician seese music... improvisation.
I agree. We really do need a revolutionary development in rocket design. That would make single-stage-to-orbit craft really doable, and significantly lower the cost of getting into LEO.
I too am curious to see what sort of heat shield he uses. I suspect it will be elegant and to the point, like many of his designs.
Time will tell!
It definitely should be enough for anyone.
I use my 6 hour VHS recorder to record the one or two shows per week that I bother to watch (when I have the time) and that's plenty.
If it isn't enough space (or time) for the user, then I suspect it's because the user is lazy and spoiled.
Didn't AOL disable other internet service providers on your computer a few years back if you installed AOL 5.0?
I seem to remember something like that.
Once again showing that entities in power will do almost anything to stay in power.
Some sort of high altitude Concorde replacement is necessary.
:-)
My choice would be a spaceplane of sorts that takes parabolic trajectories. I've been hearing about plans of a craft of this type that would get you from NY to Tokyo in 45 minutes.
Burt Rutan WHERE ARE YOU?!
Sign me up.
Hey, won't these new patent law changes fix this? Oh wait, that's something else. ;-)
My Palm is never hooked to a network, so I never really considered the need for securing it. But I have a friend with a Zaurus, and this should be a huge consideration for him considering he installed a wireless router in his apartment just to be able to use his Zaurus from the bathroom. :-)
This is just another reminder of how vigilant we must always be.
Does anyone have any idea who sponsored this bill?
I don't have a problem with advertising a Podcast, as long as it's a good one. ;-)
How about a general study on family environments?
I used to be a very angry person, but due to an unusual epiphany 3 years ago, I've learned to deal with it. But what this experience taught me is that there are a LOT of angry people in this country.
I think a better study would try to get to the bottom of that. I saw a film that touched on this topic briefly a year or two ago, but didn't delve deeply enough.
That being said however:
Angry people are going to commit acts of violence whether there are video games or not.
This sounds like another time when we're treating the symptom, and not the disease.
I don't think there's any question that the net is the new radio. Whether it be talk or music, Podcasts have shown that they can get REAL ratings.
Like with so many things, either the dissemintation of information, music, or software, the internet is a great delivery mechanism with a ridiculously huge distribution potential.
Let's take advantage of it. Speaking of which, check out my sig.
Rich...
I remember hearing that they were going to integrate DRM at the BIOS level in some way. If they do that, then it seems like they might be able to have control in some (perhaps small) way no matter which OS you're running.
I have no idea how they would implement this, but I do recall hearing it.
Good, now AMD can get on that Terminator "Liquid Metal" technology.
Who needs to enter the country? That's what PDF's and the internet are for.
Things like this are inevitable. Crypto is an evolving science, and this kind of thing is healthy.
I for one am very excited about the future of crypto.
All of the hardcore Apple users I know hate Intel. I wonder how this will ultimately fly. I'm excited about this new venture.
Yes, of course that's true.
I suspect all current encryption schemes have weaknesses that will be epxloitable in the future. It's just a question of when. Is the NSA still 10 years ahead of the state of the art?
Civilian crypto has come a long way and that's a good thing.
Rich...
I agree completely. The single most important factor in research (and it can't be controlled) is SERENDIPITY.
All areas of research must be funded, because they often yield interesting stuff not sought for. I can not express this strongly enough.
Rich...
That product will never be the same until Kiki starts promoting it, again. ;-)
Or IS she?
Rich...
That has to be total downloads, right? Now unique downloads.
:-)
I talked my boss at work into installing Firefox on every machine, and he's thrilled with the results so far. If you have any influence at your job, do the same.
But that only counts as ONE download, since we installed that over the network.
So maybe that number is actually LOW.
Rich...
I agree that NASA does do some great development work, and this will no doubt lead to many new and interesting discoveries.
:-)
What I am really waiting for is the latest advance in materials science. Yes we have some cool alloys, and other composite metals (aluminum and ceramic composites, for example) but when are we truly going to develop or discover the really cool materials that are super light weight, and super strong, and exhibit properties like the materials that are occasionally, and allegedly discovered at UFO crash sites?
Rich...