Please create an account to participate in the Slashdot moderation system

 



Forgot your password?
typodupeerror
×

Comment Re:Use public DNS (Score 1) 181

Looks like they have 3 different sets. https://dns.norton.com/dnsweb/huConfigureRouter.do -- link shows up after clicking on home user; configure router etc. the 3 sets differ in that they attempt to help with malware, malware+pornography, and malware+porn+non-family-friendly. .10, .20, .30 for the last octet, respectively.

Comment Re:So make the power reliable... (Score 2) 293

The only problem with this methodology - and I'm all about repairing and not replacing - is that a poorly engineered inexpensive power supply can actually take out other more expensive parts (motherboard, SSD/HDD.. video card) if it fails spectacularly. Then your cost to repair just went up over the cost of a decent power supply. I've been a fan of Corsair power supplies in my last several builds. They're mild (500 watts) but I haven't had one fail on me yet.

Comment Re:While they're at it: Integrate with tow/haul mo (Score 1) 112

That's not "Adaptive" in the sense that they're talking about here in my opinion. That's just an offshoot of what some companies will call radar cruise, to where the car maintains a set position behind the car in front of you. I like the premise though, I'm sure it works rather well - and on long highway drives, I wish I had it.

In my personal opinion, I would think an adaptive cruise would work similar to what I do to attempt to get a leg up on milage. I have a car with a pretty healthy v6 in it - and it also has an instantaneous MPG gauge. The hills around here aren't many, but if I control my speed +/- 10 mph to the limit (up to -10 on a long uphill, +10 on a downhill) I can keep my milage in a much better range than the cruise control attempting to limit me to +/-2 mph when set. Over the course of a tank, I've seen a 2-3mpg gain, which translates into real (albeit a small amount of) money back into my pocket.

Comment Re:Build a business case (Score 1) 383

Another serious problem is short term thinking... Your existing IT system may be slow, unreliable, clunky, but it limps along and the staff are familiar with it... If you replace it, users will have to get used to the new system, a new way of working and probably a new set of bugs to work around. A new system may cost a lot to implement, may result in a long period of reduced efficiency as staff get used to it etc.
**********

I still consider this thinking to be very short term as well. At some point, the upgrade will have to happen; either on your own time table (now or soon) or on the system's time table (when it breaks and isn't recoverable.) I'm personally of the mind - even though I make good coin when it happens the bad way - to put a replacement plan into action before the devices hit the crapper. Replacing it after it breaks still causes the same headaches and is more of an expense due to the unexpectedness of the upgrade.

Comment Re:Play store? (Score 1) 82

This is extremely similar to wanting to play MP3s on a linux box. The various distributors of linux cannot include this capability in the distribution, but it can be installed somewhat easily. Same with Cyanogenmod; after installing the rom you install the google apps bundle for that android version - and wham, google play (and all the other goodies.)

This might be something to where the handset manufacturer would pay (and charge the customer?) to distribute it on the phone the day of purchase. In addition, I would imagine that the license would allow those apps to be updated as Cyanogenmod is updated; time will tell.

Comment Re:Queue The Anarchist & Druggie Comments In.. (Score 0) 318

The bigger problem though, is if synthetic drugs are cheaper and easier to make - they'll still appear and be sold, perhaps even disguised as the "real thing". Then there's all sorts of issues with that happening, from improper doses as well as potential issues with style of dosing (inhaling vs injecting etc.)

I agree that legalization might help in some conditions, but ultimate regulation would be key in that you'd know what you're getting. The unknown of some random guy selling you something isn't an issue if you have the means. Of course, the random guy selling might be cheaper - and that would still not stop it completely.

Comment Re:No need for cameras. (Score 1) 732

Let's imagine that you have a hill that goes straight down. 100%. If a GPS didn't take elevation into account, your speed (in 2d) between point a and b on the earth is 0; however the vehicle speed is 70mph (or faster - since you're falling!)

Even at moderate inclines, changes in elevation can impact the vehicle speed relative to the road. Granted, probably not much - but the effect is there.

Slashdot Top Deals

The optimum committee has no members. -- Norman Augustine

Working...