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From: MassiveProng on 28 Feb 2007 20:54 On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:01:40 -0600, "nonsense(a)unsettled.com" <nonsense(a)unsettled.com> Gave us: > Believe it or not, an error may be >introduced. You're an idiot. Consider yourself the error that got introduced into Usenet.
From: MassiveProng on 28 Feb 2007 20:55 On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:01:40 -0600, "nonsense(a)unsettled.com" <nonsense(a)unsettled.com> Gave us: > some >significant number will end up introducing an error. You're an idiot.
From: MassiveProng on 28 Feb 2007 20:56 On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:01:40 -0600, "nonsense(a)unsettled.com" <nonsense(a)unsettled.com> Gave us: >"Reliable" systems are defined by a threshold in the number >of errors/some_number of operations. But you knew that, no? File writes to hard drive volumes get checked, dumbass. The error is you.
From: MassiveProng on 28 Feb 2007 20:58 On Wed, 28 Feb 2007 12:01:40 -0600, "nonsense(a)unsettled.com" <nonsense(a)unsettled.com> Gave us: >Also, check out "real time reliable" systems. You're an idiot. I can say reliably that you are clueless.
From: Eeyore on 28 Feb 2007 21:10
Dirk Bruere at NeoPax wrote: > Eeyore wrote: > > Dirk Bruere at NeoPax wrote: > >> Eeyore wrote: > >>> Ken Smith wrote: > >>>> Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelations(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > >>>>> jmfbahciv(a)aol.com wrote: > >>>>> > >>>>>> Doesn't it bother you that electronic checks can be applied against > >>>>>> your account without any physical permission written by you? > >>>>> You mean a debit ? > >>>>> > >>>>> I could hardly live without it. > >>>> Even if you did try, at the bank the check causes an electronic transfer > >>>> of money. These days, the checks don't travel. It has been a long time > >>>> since physical money went from bank to bank in reaction to a check. > >>> Back in 1971 when I opened my first bank account, they still posted you the paid > >>> cheques. That soon disappeared. > >>> > >>> Electronic debits are invaluable. I just signed up to a telecoms provider whose > >>> call charges are insanely cheap. They won't accept cheques and stuff. It all has > >>> to be done electronically. > >>> > >>> http://www.call1899.co.uk/index2.php# > >>> > >>> I'm still having some trouble believing this. Landline calls inside the UK are 4 > >>> pence regardless of duration ! Calling the USA / Canada / France / Germany / > >>> Singapore even ! costs 1p per minute plus 4p connection charge. > >> > >> I use Skype for all international and local calling these days. > >> 1.2p anywhere. > >> It's esp valuable for business calling those 800 numbers in the US - > >> they're free. > > > > I've given it a whirl but the voice quality is seriously inferior to standard > > telephony. > > I have found it greatly superior. > I wonder why we have a different experience? > We both have the same ISP and you have a better connection speed (I get > 4Mb connection with a real 3Mb) Are you using the PC's sound card (that's all I'm doing right now) or a USB phone ? That might explain some differences. Mind you this outfit makes it all seem rather irrelevant 1899.com Graham |