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by kxrm 6y ago
I've been in tech for a while, and I am very reluctant to jump in on "smart" appliances. Having said that, I have dipped my toe into things by tackling things I can fully control and maintain. I also make sure it is simple
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Converting Utzoo-Wiseman Usenet Tapes to PostgreSQL Back End Using Python(joe0.com)
41 points by kxrm 6y ago|3 comments
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by kxrm 6y ago
foobar2000 is my go to when I'd like to use something that supports Windows 10 properly. https://www.foobar2000.org/ Happy to see Winamp isn't completely done, been using it since 1999
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Olc: PixelGameEngine(community.onelonecoder.com)
2 points by kxrm 6y ago|0 comments
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by kxrm 6y ago
I disagree with the idea that this is being "pushed down people's throats". It's another protocol and nothing has been published stating that HTTP/1.1 support is going anywhere. A protocol format violation notice c
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by kxrm 6y ago
I am not sure I understand your concern, couldn't someone just develop a console app that can traverse the protocol? I am with you in the enjoyment of the simplicity of HTTP/1.1 but I don't agree that this particular concern
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by kxrm 6y ago
Cool project, I keep getting booted but seems like it would be a fun little toy for a secret dev community or an interesting way to converse with your more tech oriented users who would like to report bugs. Would love IRC like capabilities
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by kxrm 6y ago
I think it is far too complicated to define what ethical behaviors a company should be pushed into. This particular situation has multiple sides so defining one side as ethical implies that the other sides of the debate are not.
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by kxrm 6y ago
Video is slow this is a better article https://time.com/longform/portugal-drug-use-decriminalizatio...
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Converting Utzoo-Wiseman Usenet Tapes to PostgreSQL Back End Using Python(joe0.com)
3 points by kxrm 6y ago|0 comments
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by kxrm 6y ago
It would not surprise me to find out that telco lobbyists had a lot to do with this. It's not shocking that this whole movement to break up FAANG started after the Net Neutrality loss. Telcos have largely been able to avoid breakups a
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by kxrm 6y ago
Just an fyi, it's good to setup firewall redirection from suspicious devices as well. For my Roku I have setup a redirection for all DNS port queries to my pihole as some app developers are getting wise to this and using their own DNS.
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by kxrm 6y ago
Anecdotally, when I was younger (80s) the concern was biodegradability. There were a lot of fears of plastics never really being re-absorbed into the environment. So the idea that your yogurt cup would live on unhindered for centuries was
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by kxrm 6y ago
Target doesn't have exclusive rights to control the the way I accessorize products I buy from them.
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by kxrm 6y ago
Strange, I only ever saw this happen on 20 year old dishwashers. Every modern dishwasher I have used, so long as your have correct plumbing and use a solid detergent requires no pre-washing. I put my dishes in caked in pasta and sauce and
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by kxrm 6y ago
Not the person you asked, but Cascade dry powder detergent is all I need. No pre-washing necessary. If you use a modern dishwasher and your plumbing is up to spec your dishwasher will be far more efficient then hand washing.
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by kxrm 6y ago
Add to that list 3:2 displays. Surface devices have been using this ratio since Surface 3. [1] Now it's the only device that appeals to me because the ratio feels just right. I wish there were more options for ratios in the stand-alo
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by kxrm 6y ago
In the US, it's true https://www.uspto.gov/sites/default/files/documents/BasicFac... USPTO is largely a negotiating, registration and notification apparatus. It has no ability to enforce your trade
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by kxrm 6y ago
Well I was contacted before my plaintiff filed an extension for opposition. I am sure there is automation that flags it to the lawyers as these kind of filings are published in a monthly gazette. I find it very unlikely that the oppositio
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by kxrm 6y ago
Nope this is actually very common when a trademark is filed that even hints at a large company's trademark. Apple has been very busy fighting any fruit logos. [1] [1] https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pnam=Apple%
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by kxrm 6y ago
For more perspective, here is their answer to the opposition suit. https://tsdr.uspto.gov/caseviewer/pdf?caseId=87315348&docInd...
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by kxrm 6y ago
You can search the USPTO database https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pnam=Apple%20Inc.%20%20 Edit: found the prosecution history here https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=87315348&caseType=SERIAL_...
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by kxrm 6y ago
So it is a requirement that when you have a trademark, you must defend that mark. Oftentimes they contract a law firm specifically to monitor the trademark. If anything even hints at their mark, they file opposition. Filing opposition is
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by kxrm 6y ago
I can give a perspective. I was filing a trademark (US) for an application that I am developing on the side. A gaming market place company opposed the trademark claiming possibility of confusion. They filed the opposition, I was determin
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by kxrm 6y ago
I think they are referring to something like this: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WhH0B8mnGhw/UZhL9ehVa8I/AAAAAAAAAH...
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by kxrm 7y ago
What about small promos or jingles or a ringtone? Would they just not be copyrightable? I think this is harder to define when you consider that "music" expands further than just the traditional 5 minute song on Spotify or the ra
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by kxrm 7y ago
I think it depends, banks can have an established relationship with a utility or service that will accept bill pay as an ACH. At least with my bank, I can setup a bill pay for anybody. I just need to provide a name, address and account nu
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by kxrm 7y ago
It was a matter of time. I don't know why anyone thought this would last long. Hopefully Apple will see the value of this archive and release it officially.
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by kxrm 7y ago
Just for clarity, iPhone browsers all use Safari, so Edge on iPhone will just be an Edge skinned Safari.
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by kxrm 7y ago
Quite right, forgive me. I meant to comment to the non-smartphone user. Having a phone at all (at least in the US) means your details are shared.

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