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Comment Re:oldest original digital computer? (Score 1) 65

by prpplague on Tuesday November 20, 2012 @01:51PM (#42043931) Attached to: The World's Oldest Original Digital Computer Springs Back Into Action At TNMOC

there are replicas of older digital computers such as the Colossus(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colossus_computer), but they are not the original. The Harwell Computer is all of the original equipment....

Submission + - 42% Of Windows Users Plan To Switch To Apple (businessinsider.com) 2

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walterbyrd

on Monday November 19, 2012 @11:42PM

walterbyrd writes: "Anti-virus company Avast conducted a survey of Windows-based PC users the day before Windows 8 was released. The results were devastating for Microsoft and non-Apple PC makers. They were excellent, meanwhile, for Apple."

Submission + - The world's oldest original digital computer springs back into action at TNMOC (tnmoc.org) 1

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prpplague

on Monday November 19, 2012 @08:32PM

prpplague writes: "After a three-year restoration project at The National Museum of Computing, the Harwell Dekatron (aka WITCH) computer will rebooted on 20 November 2012 to become the world's oldest original working digital computer.
Now in its seventh decade and in its fifth home, the computer with its flashing lights and clattering printers and readers provides an awe-inspiring display for visiting school groups and the general public keen to learn about our rich computer heritage."

Submission + - Young Students Hiding Academic Talent to Avoid Bullying

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jones_supa

on Monday November 19, 2012 @03:00PM

jones_supa writes: "The recent anti-bullying survey conducted by ABA brings up some interesting findings. According to it, more than 90% of the 1,000 11-16 year-olds surveyed said they had been bullied or seen someone bullied for being too intelligent or talented. Almost half of children and young people (49.5%) have played down a talent for fear of being bullied, rising to 53% among girls. One in 10 (12%) said they had played down their ability in science and almost one in five girls (18.8%) and more than one in 10 boys (11.4%) are deliberately underachieving in maths – to evade bullying. Worryingly, this means our children and young people are shying away from academic achievement for fear of victimisation."

Comment Re:And the Beagleboard, Samsung Products, et al (Score 1) 108

by prpplague on Monday October 15, 2012 @04:08PM (#41662499) Attached to: Amazon Considering Buying Texas Instrument's Chip Business

right, forgot DM is with DSP and AM is without.....

Comment Re:And the Beagleboard, Samsung Products, et al (Score 1) 108

by prpplague on Monday October 15, 2012 @03:41PM (#41662043) Attached to: Amazon Considering Buying Texas Instrument's Chip Business

just FYI, the BeagleBoard uses an OMAP derivative, not an actual OMAP. The DM335x series is based on the OMAP but is not considered an OMAP.
the PandaBoard however is based on the OMAP44xx series....

Comment Re:Japan: legally required to have an ID at all ti (Score 1) 380

by prpplague on Wednesday June 13, 2012 @10:25AM (#40308669) Attached to: I typically carry X many forms of photo ID; X =

the link to the school has the quoted relevant sections of the law that are required, just figured you would read the relevant sections. the references to "registration" paperwork include the passport as it is a necessary part of the paperwork. i'll admit the pdf is vague about the drivers license, i'll locate the exact phrasing of the law for you, which does state that a state issue ID is required...

Comment Re:Japan: legally required to have an ID at all ti (Score 1) 380

by prpplague on Tuesday June 12, 2012 @04:10PM (#40300211) Attached to: I typically carry X many forms of photo ID; X =

here is a great FAQ written by Duke University for foreign students:

http://www.visaservices.duke.edu/TravelWithinUS.html

and for details about LPR you can view this introductory document from USCIS:

http://www.uscis.gov/files/nativedocuments/M-618.pdf

Comment Re:Japan: legally required to have an ID at all ti (Score 1) 380

by prpplague on Tuesday June 12, 2012 @03:40PM (#40299823) Attached to: I typically carry X many forms of photo ID; X =

The immigration laws and regulations disagree with you.....

Comment Re:Japan: legally required to have an ID at all ti (Score 1) 380

by prpplague on Tuesday June 12, 2012 @10:43AM (#40295519) Attached to: I typically carry X many forms of photo ID; X =

actually that is the same in the US....

if you are only temporarily in the US, you are required to carry your passport and I-94 form. if you are a "Legal Permanent Resident", you are required to carry your passport, I-551 (a.k.a Green Card), and a state issue ID(or drivers license).......

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