Cmdr Nova

It's sorta kinda located here, but it's been idle for some time. (Early January, to be exact. ) Life sorta got in the way of things. (That's my excuse, at least. )

I remember seeing that on another forum. It's an art thing. Look really closely, and try to figure out what's wrong with the picture. Also, there's some sound in the background; turn up your speakers some to hear it. When you look close enough and figure out what it is, you'll figure out why it's scary. Don't anyone give it away! [ 03-12-2002, 19:19: Message edited by: Cmdr Nova ]

Yea. Last night on Fox, it premiered. Looks schweet. It's very hard to describe... Um, GET IT NOW. You won't forgive yourself if you don't.

quote:Originally posted by JJ: damn...minako and rattler in the same thread! i must be seeing things :-)!I know. I thought half these people were MIA.... Good to see everyone back.

Damn... You beat me to it. I had some images of Cats ingame (used him as mcmdr image to get him ingame), and 'doctored' the pics to make it look like it was real game communication. It was funny, but I think I lost it all in January when my HD gave out. If I find it, I'll post it here. Good work, Cadet Wilco. [ 03-11-2002, 17:29: Message edited by: Cmdr Nova ]

LMAO! Nice...

Thanks, guys. Blades: I started the handbook up again about 2 weeks ago, after those harddrive troubles I've had in the early year. Eh, but life's been such a ***** to me lately--and I've heard it's been the same with you. But don't sweat it. IRWIRARNIAR (It's ready when it's ready, and right now, it ain't ready!---Yet.) Trust me. And Rattler-don't sweat it. Good to see you back, nontheless. Man, I'm young (just turned 15), and I may not be slow, but I'm sure as hell forgetful.

Yeah, I've been reading a bit about this little php_gd.dll thing that you can use to instantly generate pictures from php..... Really spiffy stuff. Never knew of any practical uses for it, until now. That's a damn cool page there. Me likes. And my brother's Runescape Clan likes it too. I posted there about it right after I saw this thread pop up, and all of a sudden, half the posts since then have consisted of one-line messages generated by that. Ph331 d4 l0v3.....

Good to have you back, Rattler. Looks like you've got quite a bit to catch up on. The action's gonna get started soon. *sneaks away from Insurgent controlled area*

I found this cool article over at Winamp.com today. Sure, it's a bit out-dated news but it's pretty cool. Here's a snippet: quote:The Linux (for PlayStation 2) kit is reported to retail for $199 will include the following: [*]Internal hard disk drive for PlayStation 2 (HDD) with 40 GB capacity [*]Network Adaptor (Ethernet) (for PlayStation 2) with 100 Base T Ethernet interface [*]Linux Kernel version 2.2.1 (with USB device support) [*]Linux (for PlayStation 2)'' Version 1.0 software distribution on two DVDs [*]gcc 2.95.2 and glibc 2.2.2 with VU assemblers [*]XFree86 3.3.6 with PlayStation 2 GS support [*]Computer monitor adaptor (for PlayStation 2) (with audio connectors) [*]USB Keyboard and mouse (for PlayStation 2) Even though it's expensive, it looks like a pretty cool idea, because it really hasn't been done before. (A PC OS being put onto a console.) And people were pissed at first about the X-Box being based off of DirectX technology. I'm interested in seeing how this all turns out. (Oh and the official PS2-Linux site is here.) [ 03-08-2002, 16:50: Message edited by: Cmdr Nova ]

To replace a fighter once you've bought the asset, go to Tactical->Loadout->FCx and there should be a button to press. (Where x is the fighter number.)

Hm... I didn't even know it was coming out until I saw it at Target last night. Looks like a decent game, though. I don't know what to say. I'll probably try a demo some time. And a 55%? That's even worse that BCM! Worse than Daikatana, according to one of those VE diehard guys on that comment sheet. Think about it: a game that's rated worse than Daikatana--the game that took John Romero down. Heh.

Lol, a perfect tie in the carrier division. Except for the Nightstar, that is. Pretty good poll so far.

Mirrors hosted on Orion Fleet RP Source server. Pretty fast in the Eastern Hemisphere. (I know this because it's pretty fast to me here in the West. ) I also have the updated Playmod, dated today (3-7-02). Playmod: http://www.rp.orionfleet.com/downloads/playmod.zip (316 kb) BCM 1.0.07 FULL: http://www.rp.orionfleet.com/downloads/bcm1007.exe (8.12 MB) BCM 1.0.07 Update: http://www.rp.orionfleet.com/downloads/bcm1007_update.exe (3.89 MB) Hopefully Blades won't kill me for using up more bandwith and disk space. It's his sever after all. [ 03-07-2002, 18:23: Message edited by: Cmdr Nova ]

quote:Originally posted by Duncan Idaho: I'm just curious, there are a few members that cannot be 'rated', (at least, it doesn't offer me the option here), was just curious if that's supposed to be, or a quirk? Along with that, some members ratings don't show.You can choose not to be rated, or not to show your rating in your profile. If you want to be rated and don't show your rating, then only yourself and board moderators/admins can see your rating. But really--I don't think anyone here's that sensitive....

Uh.... Why didn't I get anything? (Mine's tomorrow, March 7.) I wouldn't know what to get from EA... Hm.. Sorry. BTW, happy (early) birthday!

quote:Originally posted by XenoZohar: I think the section to worry about is 104. The "private sector" has to come up with the standards, or the Secretary of Commerce would step in. Who knows what kind of whacked out standards would be in place with big names like Microsoft and Intel pushing people around. Might be something like limiting the amount of bandwidth that network cards can use, or even limiting the processing power of consumer PC's. See what I mean now? Heck, it might even make it so that Windows would be the only OS one could use, as it would be the most "secure"(laugh with me ).What you're talking about would be a monopoly. The private sector would never do that as a whole. Even if they did, it'd probably be rejected by the Sec. of Commerce. Personally, I would like to see more security measures enacted. I really would. And that manufacturers did all the main implementing would be nice, so I wouldn't have to handle the trouble of that myself. quote:with that the Sec. 101 means you cant use any interactive digital device that doesnt have security or alters security on a machine unless its upgrading it. also you wont be able to burn CDs, download mp3, or anything like that No it doesn't. MP3/WMA can already contain copyright information and stuff. Some CD Burners and/or MP3 players also have some of that anti-copyright theft stuff. DVD players and VCRs also have that kind of thing. I hate the idea of Big Brother. But tell me--is someone actually going to care when they find out you go to 3000ad.com three times a day? And if they do care about something you do (like "conspire" with competitors), they can't do a sh** about it. In my point of view, I doubt that they'll actually ever utilize any ID tracking systems a la Pentium 3. Too many people would cry invasion of privacy. My big stake here is copyright protection of all kinds. And has anyone actually looked at "the scene" (warez) lately? Safedisk is one of the most attacked protection schemes on the market. It works--until someone finds a way to remove it. (aka "crack" it) Our best bet if this kind of thing is passed, is to try to sway the "private sector voice" toward lenient schemes. Warez must go, MP3 must stay, "Big Brother" must never come to be, and our freedom to grow and expand should not be hampered. I think that's the general idea out there, and if this thing passes, that's the kind of regulation I'd like to have. The software's already here, and it's getting to the point where it should be commonplace. This snippet is from Title 2 of that proposal: quote: Creates 25-member federal "Computer Security Partnership Council." Funds NIST computer security program at $50 million starting in FY2001, increasing by $10 million a year through FY2006. Funds computer security training program starting at $15 million in FY2001. Creates federal "computer security awards." Requires NIST to encourage P3P and similar privacy standardsP3P is already here. It's already working. Making it common would be nice. And finally, making security measures like that (or making existing tech better) for other technologies like CD software would be nice. *choke* *gasp for air* *whew* So, long post..... In conclusion (not really): I've had enough of the controversy of security policies already... Wouldn't it be great if it was still just "nerds" and AOL users on the internet? It'd make the net soooo much easier. Looonng post. I think this is one of my longest... Pretty good political post on my end, too. (Not bad for a 14 year, 364 day old optimistic naive guy with minimal legal knowledge. ) [ 03-06-2002, 21:14: Message edited by: Cmdr Nova ]

It's member number in that box. Not user name. Yours would be 3528 (as from under your name in all of your posts). See if that works. And if it doesn't, just come back for more!

quote:Originally posted by XenoZohar: Hm..well, like I said, I'm not sure what the heck it means. I hope you're more right than I am, Nova. Ditto. Cause if I ain't, then I'm gonna be very pissed, and I won't be alone.

quote:Originally posted by XenoZohar: No problem. From what I can tell, it means three things: 1. It essentially makes it illegal to build your own computer. 2. Makes it illegal to upgrade certain parts(like motherboard and hard disc) of so-called "secure" systems. 3. Allows the government to essentially control the Internet, since this law would apply to net servers, as well. Comon, we need some of the political thinkers of the board to read this! I don't know about how you're looking at this. I don't see how you wouldn't be able to build your own computer even with this implemented. All that's going to change is what goes into the motherboard/cpu/hard drive/memory/whatnot. If those already have their security measures up to par, then all should be well. If you juggle around different interpretations of 103(a-1), and see that it just says "remove or alter" those security techs from that device, then you can still upgrade hardware. You're replacing a device with security measures with a different one with the same measures. I also don't see anything that hints at the government controlling the internet. I'd like to hear your interpretation. (Sidenote, I'm horrible at reading legal crap..... )

Section 101: Any interactive digital device (laymans term: electronics) that doesn't have or use certified security technologies that follow current standards (section 104) are illegal to manufacture, import, provide, etc. except if they were sold or owned before the effective date of those standards or regulations or whatnot. Section 102: A computer service is going to keep all security measures associated with copyright stuff or other protected stuff under security, and those measures will be "transmitted with integrity". Section 103: You can't (1) remove or alter any security technology in any electronics or (2) transmit or otherwise make available to the public any copyrighted material or other protected stuff where a security measure was removed or altered. "[summary: Personal TV/cable/satellite time-shifting copies normally must be allowed by certified security technologies]" (laymans terms: I also guess that this could be considered under the said section, because this is what I interpret from it: "Crack"-ing a copyrighted software program or any piece of hardware is illegal and so is releasing it.... But I'm not a lawyer.) Section 104: Undefined--"The private sector has 12 months to agree on a (security) standard, or the Secretary of Commerce will step in." 108 is foggy to me, because I don't really know 1201 or 1202 of title 17 is. Penalties might be something to look at: quote:Penalties summarized (by Declan): Criminal penalties apply to violations of sec. 102 or 103(a)(2). That includes the "interactive computer service shall store and transmit" without removal section, and the distribute "any copyrighted material or other protected content where the security measure associated with a certified security technology has been removed or altered." The criminal penalties are: "(1) shall be fined not more than $500,000 or imprisoned for not more than 5 years, or both, for the first offense; and (2) shall be fined not more than $1,000,000 or imprisoned for not more than 10 years, or both, for any subsequent offense." Only someone who violates the law "willfully and for purposes of commercial advantage or private financial gain" can be convicted. Civil penalties apply to violations of sec. 101 or 103(a)(1). That includes the section talking about how it's unlawful to make systems without security measures, and how nobody may "remove or alter any certified security technology in an interactive digital device." The civil penalties include injunctions in federal court, actual damages, and statutory damages. Naturally existing civil and criminal penalties would continue to apply. The No Electronic Theft Act, enacted in December 1997, makes not-for-profit copyright infringement (reaching a certain value) a federal crime. I don't really see much bad here. Sure, businesses might suffer, but it'll take a big bite out of the black market of the modern age. Not very good at interpreting law and political crap, though, but this is how I see it.

Hm... I need to be reading the appendix more. And whats this? $ilk's popped in? Good to see you.

Indeed. Until any clarification is given, I think it should be changed to "The Empirian Military" or "Empirian Military". Even though they may mean the same thing to some, Empirian Starforce hints at an actual organization thing, while Empirian Military gives a broader point of view. Fleets/Organizations have to be made official by TacOps before being used in sigs. Remember that. And BTW, it's good to see another non-human character pop up. Nice to see some brave souls heading into that uncharted region of our RP writings. Hope you keep with us and keep RPing, Castor.

quote:ROAM AND EXPLORE SCENARIO FOR WIMPSLOL! I like the stations the way they are right now. I love a challenge.... Unlike some people.