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Buffistechnology 3: "Press Some Buttons, See What Happens."

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Dana - Dec 31, 2007 8:29:04 am PST #4057 of 25501
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.

You may have turned off the SSID as a security measure. If you know the name of your network you should be able to manually tell your computer to connect.

I tried that, though it's entirely possible I got the name of the network wrong. I'll definitely check the SSID in the router configuration.

It's also very amusing to see what other people name their networks. One of the ones around me is called "peanut." I'm also kind of impressed that none of them are unsecured.


tommyrot - Dec 31, 2007 8:33:33 am PST #4058 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

It's also very amusing to see what other people name their networks. One of the ones around me is called "peanut." I'm also kind of impressed that none of them are unsecured.

I've been tempted to call my network "theguyin406istotallyhotyoushouldgooutwithhim".


tommyrot - Dec 31, 2007 9:13:53 am PST #4059 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

OK, this makes more sense: RIAA Not Suing Over CD Ripping, Still Calling Rips 'Unauthorized'

An Engadget article notes that the Washington Post RIAA article we discussed earlier today may have been poorly phrased. The original article implied that the Association's suit stemmed from the music ripping. As it actually stands the defendant isn't being sued over CD ripping, but for placing files in a shared directory. Engadget notes that the difference here is that the RIAA is deliberately describing ripped MP3 backups as 'unauthorized copies' ...

"something it's been doing quietly for a while, but now it looks like the gloves are off. While there's a pretty good argument for the legality of ripping under the market factor of fair use, it's never actually been ruled as such by a judge -- so paradoxically, the RIAA might be shooting itself in the foot here."


Steph L. - Dec 31, 2007 10:00:07 am PST #4060 of 25501
I look more rad than Lutheranism

It's also very amusing to see what other people name their networks. One of the ones around me is called "peanut." I'm also kind of impressed that none of them are unsecured.

I've been tempted to call my network "theguyin406istotallyhotyoushouldgooutwithhim".

At my old apartment, one of the networks was called "Pimpsdomain." It was secured, which made me sad, because just once, I wanted to use it, and then when my co-workers asked me what I did the night before, I could tell them I went to Pimps Domain.


le nubian - Dec 31, 2007 11:51:12 am PST #4061 of 25501
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."

tommy, that does make more sense. I couldn't understand the previous position as stated in the Wash Post article.


tommyrot - Dec 31, 2007 11:52:26 am PST #4062 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

That Wash Post article apparently has caused a lot of confusion.


Kevin - Jan 01, 2008 6:03:41 am PST #4063 of 25501
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.

One of the wireless networks at my work's building is called "FUCKOFFYOUNOSEYBASTARD".


tommyrot - Jan 01, 2008 9:31:46 am PST #4064 of 25501
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.

Check out today's google logo: [link]

Jan. 1, 1983 is the anniversary of TCP/IP being established as an ARPANET standard.


§ ita § - Jan 02, 2008 11:17:02 am PST #4065 of 25501
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

Online favicon editor.


tiggy - Jan 02, 2008 11:21:40 am PST #4066 of 25501
I do believe in killing the messenger, you know why? Because it sends a message. ~ Damon Salvatore

so i upgraded to the Blackberry Pearl and now AT&T is telling me that in order to use the internet browser, i have to have an unlimited data bundle to use it. the unlimited data bundle? costs as much as my minutes plan. WTFF? why can't they be like every other phone and allow you to pay as you use?