JerryQ - Slashdot User

One giant leap for Big Brother-> 0

Submitted by JerryQ on Monday October 11 2010, @05:37AM

JerryQ writes "It is a simple step from this new technology to record sounds in public places, including stadiums, the microphones will not need to be in a circle, and, after the event, replay any conversation within range. The scope for intrusion is truly terrifying. At least here in the UK the government would never sanction it. mmmph."
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Where is the International in ISS-> 0

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JerryQ

on Wednesday June 24 2009, @05:50AM

JerryQ writes "NASA are sticking to imperial measurements for the next shuttle. It reminds me of Digital Vax parameter 'timepromptwait' which was in the units 'microfortnight'

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn17350-nasa-criticised-for-sticking-to-imperial-units.html

Is it two firkins of oxygen to 3 groats of kerosene?"
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Giving up programming-> 0

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JerryQ

on Monday March 30 2009, @05:37AM

JerryQ writes "I have spent my life building business systems (and cameras). Over that time I have developed techniques to almost remove programming entirely between application definition and delivery. I have written a paper to outline the technique.
What would the slashdot panel say was the best way to get these techniques circulated, appraised, and made commonly and freely available?
See http://www.2di2d.com/"
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