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by jgrowl 12y ago
It is strange how fast things can change. I remember thinking 10 years ago that even decriminalization was an impossibility. I am not sure if I am willing to say that legalization is an inevitability yet though.
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by jgrowl 12y ago
That's hilarious. Classic Linus.
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by jgrowl 12y ago
I find arguments against Bitcoin by talking about scams and illegal transactions completely baffling. The same thing happens with cash simply because it is a medium for exchanging value. It is an inherent property of currency.
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by jgrowl 12y ago
There is plenty of blame to go around on all sides. Personally I feel like our entire system is antiquated and is due for a modern update. Unfortunately, it would probably take a complete collapse to ever get real change and it would be a r
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by jgrowl 12y ago
Would it be possible to just have the editor display to the user whatever style they prefer but keep the underlying representation consistent? I guess it would just add complexity and make it harder to just edit the files as plain text thou
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by jgrowl 12y ago
Asking for every IP address that accessed a public gist seems like a bit of an overreach to me. Github should also have the responsibility to protect its lawful users' data. It seems reasonable though to request some user data for a sp
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by jgrowl 12y ago
My apologies. Another commenter posted a part 2 link, and I assumed it was by the original author. It was from someone else: http://waitbutwhy.com/2015/01/artificial-intelligence-revolu... The original part 1 was
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by jgrowl 12y ago
An alternative view: Development of superhuman machine intelligence is the only way anything resembling humanity will be preserved. We are much more likely to be wiped out by natural disaster, asteroid impact, a dying sun, etc... Unless we
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by jgrowl 12y ago
I took this course about a year ago. It was my real exposure to a functional language. I had a lot of fun!
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by jgrowl 12y ago
(WINDOWS ONLY) :(
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by jgrowl 12y ago
I live in the US and was able to go to college almost for free. There were a few caveats though: 1. I waited until I was 24. This meant that my parents income did not affect my federal assistance so that I could get the maximum amount. 2. I
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by jgrowl 12y ago
The thing is though that with something like opium, making heroin is more potent but provides an even better feeling. With THC, you'll be more likely to reach a threshold of total discomfort and/or unconsciousness before you reach
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by jgrowl 12y ago
Any more information on privacy/security/anonymity?
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by jgrowl 12y ago
Can we assume their firmware is safe though?
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by jgrowl 12y ago
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Draper_Fisher_Jurvetson
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by jgrowl 12y ago
The Dell Precision M3800 can come with ubuntu preloaded (which actually subtracts ~$100) It's more comparable to a macbook pro than the air though. Also this 20% off coupon works: MXPX2T1N9HGH12
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by jgrowl 12y ago
Seems like Linus agrees with you to an extent. He thinks it is sad to have to statically link libraries and create huge binaries but it is what you currently have to do to ensure things don't break. Be aware of typical Linus swearing:
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by jgrowl 12y ago
Cool! I was looking for an easy way to create a sequence diagram just yesterday, but I did not see anything I was happy with. I will have to give this a shot.
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by jgrowl 12y ago
This is the real reason. You can go to any article that is linked on drudge and you will see the exact same kind of comments.
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by jgrowl 12y ago
I think you're right. If I'm home alone, I don't mind wearing something on my head that covers my eyes. I don't want that if I'm out and about with other people.
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by jgrowl 12y ago
I think a lot of people would agree that being able to target a vm in the browser would be really nice. The problem comes down to getting a consensus. You run into the catch-22 of people only wanting plugin-less browser support but browser
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by jgrowl 12y ago
"(3) cases in which the technology is used in public places or other locations at which the FBI deems there is no reasonable expectation of privacy." How could they ensure people not in public places would not be targeted? Or do t
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Latest ThinkPad X1 Carbon does away with unpopular design(engadget.com)
8 points by jgrowl 12y ago|0 comments
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by jgrowl 12y ago
Well, when do the trials begin? Remember, 'Just following orders' is not a defense.
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by jgrowl 12y ago
I just tried eclipse last week after having stayed away from it for a couple of years. You're right, you really feel the difference immediately. Eclipse was great for what it was at one time though.
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by jgrowl 12y ago
That's your prerogative, but doesn't more exposure mean more potential future contributors?
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by jgrowl 12y ago
Yeah, it would take a browser vulnerability for sites to just take control without the user accepting access to the camera. In chrome, there isn't even a way for you to accept camera access indefinitely to non-https sites. You will be
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by jgrowl 12y ago
Yes, this. You beat me to it.
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by jgrowl 12y ago
Aren't WPS Pins completely flawed in their design anyway? I seem to remember being able to use an exploit to break into my own router that had WPS enabled about a year ago using a program called reaver. The exploit had something to do
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by jgrowl 12y ago
I had no idea pass existed. I will have to check it out. Thanks!

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