The brain is like random access memory, not a hard drive. If there is no charge of SOME kind, the information is lost. If there is a weak charge, the information could stay, but is probably going to get a little screwed up.
If suspended animation did work, the brain would still have to be charged, perhaps in an artificial coma of some sort. If there is no charge, the information just ceases to be, like in RAM. I'm almost willing to bet a years worth of salary on that.
Since I'm as asshole, I probably would've responded with "Well, if you're going to make us do this, then in all fairness you'll have to charge us exactly ZERO dollars to broadcast, because doesn't that essentially eliminate the threat to you from internet-radio?"
Hehe, this kind of attitude is probably why I don't own any kind of (legal) business...:P
In other news, 2,000,000 people firebomb the RIAA headquarters.
Perhaps the French people are being "represented" by violent fuckers like our administration, too? Perhaps the French/.ers posting here against violence aren't the same people who supplied the killers back in the 90s? Are you RETARDED?
There should be a requirement that states "you must be somewhat intelligent to post comments, KTHXBYE" on slashdot.
That's not going to stop straight couples, much less gay couples. It's not that unhealthy, and if you're especially worried about it, us a damn condom.
Let's face it, the fact that you could get a yeast infection from anal is not the issue here, nor is it what conservatives are worried about.
We all know the real reason why they're "concerned" about homosexual activity, and frankly, it doesn't fucking matter what they think, because they have no right to control two consenting adults and what they do together.
They have the money and technology to do it, they just don't want to. They're in this for the money, and they're going to try to get as much money out of us as they can.
CEO needs another mansion, look out!
Even if god were real, and it was the kind of god you're speaking of, I'd find it and punch it in the face for being a douche-bag.
If power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, what would god power do? We must kill it.
That's why I carry a gun in my car, so I can shoot RIAA pigs who try to chase me down while playing my music in my car.
Just kidding. But if I did have a gun, and RIAA agents really did chase you down for blasting music that may or may not even be under their thumb from your car stereo, I'd shoot them.
... Now my nerd paranoia is taking over... I may have to pay a visit to my local gun shop.
Sure, he is questioning whether or not global warming is caused by humans NOW. A while ago? He was probably questioning whether or not global warming was even happening. That's how these people work. He doesn't want to agree, but he has to seem like he's considering the opposition and it's views. Most of the people who are questioning our part in global warming were at one time questioning the very existence of global warming.
Anyway, he's most obviously in league with the other politicians and cronies. They get a hard-on from covering up stories, lying, and being generally bad people. Why should be believe a damn word he says?
No, I don't like government workers. I'm not a troll, I swear.
I'm pretty pissed off about this whole CPU company deal lately. I don't want to give my money to either company.
I wish AMD would surprise us all and release a 3.5ghz quad core Phenom this week, or something. That would deserve our attention. Neither company has "WOWed" me since AMD released their X2 line. It's just disappointing, is all.. They're supposed to be competitive, but I don't see any busting of their asses to get sales. Intel hasn't impressed me since the p4EE. Even that was only okay...
Now there is all this talk about AMD not releasing anything worthwhile until Q1 2008. That is disturbing. D:
Why the tag "greedybastards" is on this story? Unless the greedybastards tag is referring to the gas companies.
If they're going to screw us from behind every chance they get, why shouldn't we get to do it back? This is a legitimate claim, IMO. There really is less coming out of the pump when the liquid is hotter. Gasoline as a liquid is especially susceptible to this.
I'm not a greedy asshole.. I'm pissed off because I don't really believe that the gas price should be as high as it is, at all. Not just in the USA, either. Something is awry.
I'd just like to say that I find the entire Second Life universe to be laughable. I'm aware that most of my fellow/.ers feel the same way, but I think it needed to be said out loud.
It's not even the furry BS that goes on in it. (Don't lie to me, I know it's a rampant part of SL, I downloaded and played it). It's something far deeper, more annoying, and sinister. I feel dirty after logging into my account. This is coming from a person who frequents certain... Image boards on the internet. So that's saying a lot.
Why don't you go back to your cave and buy more crappy products like a good little consumer whore.
If you're going to support the mafIAA, at least make sure you've got a signature saying something about how much of a tool you are, so we know who to ignore. Do you work for them? Did they pay you money to insult people into paying for shitty inferior products and music?
By the way, I do pay for products and music. Nearly every game I have was paid for. I own about 100 CDs of independent musicians, whether it be punk rock or electronic. I also pirate some titles when I'm stuck with them as the only option. Bad business practices does not demand my respect, much less my hard earned money. Why would I pay 400 +/- USD for a photo editing program to which there is a free clone of available on Linux?
This isn't about legality anymore, I don't care anymore. This is about right and wrong, good and evil.
You're all loosing sight of this whole situation. I've noticed a lot of arguing and bickering about technicalities and loopholes, rather than the fact that Libby is an asshole, and so is the president.
Who cares what the DEFINITION of his crime is, he's a douche.
There are those of us who believe that piracy is an appropriate way of obtaining software, music, and other files, depending on the situation.
For myself, it's not so much that I believe stealing is acceptable, because I don't. It's a form of disrespect, showing my complete disgust for companies who dare to charge money for their crappy products, or for companies who hold monopolies on certain markets.
I paid for vista upgrade, and did a full install with it. It'll be a cold day in hell that I'll pay extra to get the same thing. I paid for some of my music CDs, the one's that are worth it (they actually need my money), and the ones I could actually find at stores. If they're only mediocre, or they're completely not existent in record stores, I download it. If the software is crappy, but I need it because of a monopoly, I pirate it. If there is any reason why I believe the company is inherently evil, I pirate their products. If they charge 400 dollars for a simple photo editing suit, I pirate it.
Stop shitty business practices, and the piracy will slow, I guarantee it. It won't stop, because there are greedy people out there, but I'm sure it will slow down.
I'm lucky that I don't download any music that is actually under the RIAAs thumb. I tend to stick to electronic artists and punk artists who literally want you to copy and share their music. That's a true musician anyway, IMO. Ironically, I give these people money for their products if possible.
I'm not one to be muscled out of my money, not by a mugger, and not by a corporation. I'd rather go down fighting and stabbing back.
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I don't believe that's how it happens.
The brain is like random access memory, not a hard drive. If there is no charge of SOME kind, the information is lost. If there is a weak charge, the information could stay, but is probably going to get a little screwed up.
If suspended animation did work, the brain would still have to be charged, perhaps in an artificial coma of some sort. If there is no charge, the information just ceases to be, like in RAM. I'm almost willing to bet a years worth of salary on that.
Here comes the W.I.A.A. The Writing Industry's Association of America.
Since I'm as asshole, I probably would've responded with "Well, if you're going to make us do this, then in all fairness you'll have to charge us exactly ZERO dollars to broadcast, because doesn't that essentially eliminate the threat to you from internet-radio?"
:P
Hehe, this kind of attitude is probably why I don't own any kind of (legal) business...
In other news, 2,000,000 people firebomb the RIAA headquarters.
It... It was..? Dude, I have to get out of here.
They're not even upset, nor do they feel guilty that they've screwed over consumers. They're only upset that they got caught.
That's why they're suing, because the software wasn't hidden well enough to let them get away with it.
ATTENTION SONY BMG: SUCK IT UP
Perhaps the French people are being "represented" by violent fuckers like our administration, too? Perhaps the French /.ers posting here against violence aren't the same people who supplied the killers back in the 90s? Are you RETARDED?
There should be a requirement that states "you must be somewhat intelligent to post comments, KTHXBYE" on slashdot.
Wow. I MEAN FUCKING WOW.
That's not going to stop straight couples, much less gay couples. It's not that unhealthy, and if you're especially worried about it, us a damn condom. Let's face it, the fact that you could get a yeast infection from anal is not the issue here, nor is it what conservatives are worried about. We all know the real reason why they're "concerned" about homosexual activity, and frankly, it doesn't fucking matter what they think, because they have no right to control two consenting adults and what they do together.
They kind of piss me off, too. It's always a waste of a good device/product. Also, it's like an advertisement. No thanks.
They have the money and technology to do it, they just don't want to. They're in this for the money, and they're going to try to get as much money out of us as they can. CEO needs another mansion, look out!
Even if god were real, and it was the kind of god you're speaking of, I'd find it and punch it in the face for being a douche-bag. If power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely, what would god power do? We must kill it.
This cocky pro-DRM talk only makes us work harder on cracking it. I give it 2 months, tops. :D
Why was this marked as off topic? I thought it was funny. JERKFACES D:
Time for me to grab my crowbar and go camera hunting. Screw their anti-terrorism surveillance.
Funny you should bitch about trolling. Go back to church. 3
That's why I carry a gun in my car, so I can shoot RIAA pigs who try to chase me down while playing my music in my car.
... Now my nerd paranoia is taking over... I may have to pay a visit to my local gun shop.
Just kidding. But if I did have a gun, and RIAA agents really did chase you down for blasting music that may or may not even be under their thumb from your car stereo, I'd shoot them.
Sure, he is questioning whether or not global warming is caused by humans NOW. A while ago? He was probably questioning whether or not global warming was even happening. That's how these people work. He doesn't want to agree, but he has to seem like he's considering the opposition and it's views. Most of the people who are questioning our part in global warming were at one time questioning the very existence of global warming.
Anyway, he's most obviously in league with the other politicians and cronies. They get a hard-on from covering up stories, lying, and being generally bad people. Why should be believe a damn word he says?
No, I don't like government workers. I'm not a troll, I swear.
I'm pretty pissed off about this whole CPU company deal lately. I don't want to give my money to either company.
I wish AMD would surprise us all and release a 3.5ghz quad core Phenom this week, or something. That would deserve our attention. Neither company has "WOWed" me since AMD released their X2 line. It's just disappointing, is all.. They're supposed to be competitive, but I don't see any busting of their asses to get sales. Intel hasn't impressed me since the p4EE. Even that was only okay...
Now there is all this talk about AMD not releasing anything worthwhile until Q1 2008. That is disturbing. D:
Long live the moral majority.
Seriously for a moment, the people trying to ban this are pigs. Through and through.
Why the tag "greedybastards" is on this story? Unless the greedybastards tag is referring to the gas companies.
If they're going to screw us from behind every chance they get, why shouldn't we get to do it back? This is a legitimate claim, IMO. There really is less coming out of the pump when the liquid is hotter. Gasoline as a liquid is especially susceptible to this.
I'm not a greedy asshole.. I'm pissed off because I don't really believe that the gas price should be as high as it is, at all. Not just in the USA, either. Something is awry.
It has begun. Next they're going to start deciding which memories we're allowed to have.
::tinfoil hat::
It won't matter if you find some top secret information, anymore. They'll just give you a medication!
I'd just like to say that I find the entire Second Life universe to be laughable. I'm aware that most of my fellow /.ers feel the same way, but I think it needed to be said out loud.
::shudders::
It's not even the furry BS that goes on in it. (Don't lie to me, I know it's a rampant part of SL, I downloaded and played it). It's something far deeper, more annoying, and sinister. I feel dirty after logging into my account. This is coming from a person who frequents certain... Image boards on the internet. So that's saying a lot.
I'd be curious to see if there are tags built into the files from this site.
Again, I'd like to say... If you downloaded anything from this site, delete the files immediately. They could be tainted beyond help.
Please, wont someone think of the pirates?
Arrrr matey.
This is a terrible post, and a troll to boot.
Why don't you go back to your cave and buy more crappy products like a good little consumer whore.
If you're going to support the mafIAA, at least make sure you've got a signature saying something about how much of a tool you are, so we know who to ignore. Do you work for them? Did they pay you money to insult people into paying for shitty inferior products and music?
By the way, I do pay for products and music. Nearly every game I have was paid for. I own about 100 CDs of independent musicians, whether it be punk rock or electronic. I also pirate some titles when I'm stuck with them as the only option. Bad business practices does not demand my respect, much less my hard earned money. Why would I pay 400 +/- USD for a photo editing program to which there is a free clone of available on Linux?
This isn't about legality anymore, I don't care anymore. This is about right and wrong, good and evil.
Blow it our your ass.
You're all loosing sight of this whole situation. I've noticed a lot of arguing and bickering about technicalities and loopholes, rather than the fact that Libby is an asshole, and so is the president. Who cares what the DEFINITION of his crime is, he's a douche.
There are those of us who believe that piracy is an appropriate way of obtaining software, music, and other files, depending on the situation.
For myself, it's not so much that I believe stealing is acceptable, because I don't. It's a form of disrespect, showing my complete disgust for companies who dare to charge money for their crappy products, or for companies who hold monopolies on certain markets.
I paid for vista upgrade, and did a full install with it. It'll be a cold day in hell that I'll pay extra to get the same thing. I paid for some of my music CDs, the one's that are worth it (they actually need my money), and the ones I could actually find at stores. If they're only mediocre, or they're completely not existent in record stores, I download it. If the software is crappy, but I need it because of a monopoly, I pirate it. If there is any reason why I believe the company is inherently evil, I pirate their products. If they charge 400 dollars for a simple photo editing suit, I pirate it.
Stop shitty business practices, and the piracy will slow, I guarantee it. It won't stop, because there are greedy people out there, but I'm sure it will slow down.
I'm lucky that I don't download any music that is actually under the RIAAs thumb. I tend to stick to electronic artists and punk artists who literally want you to copy and share their music. That's a true musician anyway, IMO. Ironically, I give these people money for their products if possible.
I'm not one to be muscled out of my money, not by a mugger, and not by a corporation. I'd rather go down fighting and stabbing back.
- A Pirate. ARRRRRRRRRRR!