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78,785 | I have seen both of the following formats used:
Copyright © Some Company 2021-2022
Copyright © 2021-2022 Some Company
Which one of these is correct? Which should go first? If both are valid, are there situations in which one is preferred? | 2022/03/23 | [
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] | In the US, the relevant law is [17 USC 401](https://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap4.html) which provides in relevant part:
>
> (a) General Provisions.—Whenever a work protected under this title is published in the United States or elsewhere by authority of the copyright owner, a notice of copyright as provided by t... | The law does not mandate giving such a statement, and does not mandate what such a statement can or must contain. From the legal perspective, there is no preference. Whether or not there is a statistical tendency to observe one order versus another is purley outside the domain of law. |
78,785 | I have seen both of the following formats used:
Copyright © Some Company 2021-2022
Copyright © 2021-2022 Some Company
Which one of these is correct? Which should go first? If both are valid, are there situations in which one is preferred? | 2022/03/23 | [
"https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/78785",
"https://law.stackexchange.com",
"https://law.stackexchange.com/users/10462/"
] | The law does not mandate giving such a statement, and does not mandate what such a statement can or must contain. From the legal perspective, there is no preference. Whether or not there is a statistical tendency to observe one order versus another is purley outside the domain of law. | At one time leaving off the circle with the c meant that if you had to sue for copyright infringement, that you could not recover court and legal costs even if you won the case. This may have changed. |
78,785 | I have seen both of the following formats used:
Copyright © Some Company 2021-2022
Copyright © 2021-2022 Some Company
Which one of these is correct? Which should go first? If both are valid, are there situations in which one is preferred? | 2022/03/23 | [
"https://law.stackexchange.com/questions/78785",
"https://law.stackexchange.com",
"https://law.stackexchange.com/users/10462/"
] | In the US, the relevant law is [17 USC 401](https://www.copyright.gov/title17/92chap4.html) which provides in relevant part:
>
> (a) General Provisions.—Whenever a work protected under this title is published in the United States or elsewhere by authority of the copyright owner, a notice of copyright as provided by t... | At one time leaving off the circle with the c meant that if you had to sue for copyright infringement, that you could not recover court and legal costs even if you won the case. This may have changed. |
19,205,180 | I have used backbone boilerplate on the past
<https://github.com/backbone-boilerplate/backbone-boilerplate>
I want to use marionette on my next project and I have found this
<https://github.com/BoilerplateMVC/Marionette-Require-Boilerplate>
My question is if it's a good idea to go with the marionette boilerplate or s... | 2013/10/06 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/19205180",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/650690/"
] | As an aside, I'd like to suggest you give Yeoman a shot for scaffolding your first Marionette app. Yeoman works via what are called "generators", and provide much more than the the above Boilerplate MVC can offer you (Chai and Sinon for testing, Bower for client-side package management, etc...). Plus, Addy Osmani, who ... | I haven't used BoilerPlate, but glancing through it, it certainly seems like a valid approach to writing Marionette apps. If you're just getting started it will certainly help you see how the various pieces are supposed to be used. One gripe I've got is the folder structure. I prefer to break my applications down into ... |
19,205,180 | I have used backbone boilerplate on the past
<https://github.com/backbone-boilerplate/backbone-boilerplate>
I want to use marionette on my next project and I have found this
<https://github.com/BoilerplateMVC/Marionette-Require-Boilerplate>
My question is if it's a good idea to go with the marionette boilerplate or s... | 2013/10/06 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/19205180",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/650690/"
] | As an aside, I'd like to suggest you give Yeoman a shot for scaffolding your first Marionette app. Yeoman works via what are called "generators", and provide much more than the the above Boilerplate MVC can offer you (Chai and Sinon for testing, Bower for client-side package management, etc...). Plus, Addy Osmani, who ... | I agree with others here: it is a useless limitation to imitate a folder structure that follows the 'old mvc model for server-side code'. You will remain more flexible further down the road if you think of your application strictly as completely self-containing modules, i.e. they contain their own controller/router/vie... |
13,619 | I had a cat that urinated on the landing of my stairs a few years ago. I removed the carpet and wipe it down when I vacuum the steps. I am wondering if the vinegar and baking soda combo and then a product like [Kilz](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjD-JmQ2oT... | 2016/07/21 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13619",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
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] | >
> When I am using my laptop for more than 30 min
>
>
>
I would suggest to see a doctor and check your vision first. It may be as simple as dry eyes but IMHO worth checking.
A separate note on reducing the brightness.. In very rare cases it is actually dimming that causes a very rare type of photophobia where a ... | Practice this simple but effective **20-20-20** exercise.
It's really *EASY* to do and a good habit to adopt.
Every TWENTY minutes,
look at something TWENTY feet away
for TWENTY seconds. |
13,619 | I had a cat that urinated on the landing of my stairs a few years ago. I removed the carpet and wipe it down when I vacuum the steps. I am wondering if the vinegar and baking soda combo and then a product like [Kilz](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjD-JmQ2oT... | 2016/07/21 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13619",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15923/"
] | It's ***your diet*** that's the problem.
In almost every case of eye strain the problem is ***a lack of vitamin A (Retinol) and or "vitamin" D***. (Vitamin D is a *hormone* and not a *vitamin* in the conventional sense although it is called "the sunshine vitamin." Vitamin D *aids* the absorption of vitamin A as well a... | Make sure the lighting is right. Turning the screen on, have a check if you can see your surrounding or not. If you can, it's too light in the room and this will cause quicker eye strain. But on the other hand, if the screen is brighter than your surrounding it will also cause quicker strain. |
13,619 | I had a cat that urinated on the landing of my stairs a few years ago. I removed the carpet and wipe it down when I vacuum the steps. I am wondering if the vinegar and baking soda combo and then a product like [Kilz](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjD-JmQ2oT... | 2016/07/21 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13619",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15923/"
] | Make sure you monitor is at eye level. Every 15 minutes focus at least 4 things far away without moving your head. Tension headaches may be due to lack of magnesium 80% of people are deficient in magnesium. If you have painful eye strain rinsing your eye with cold water can do wonders. | Practice this simple but effective **20-20-20** exercise.
It's really *EASY* to do and a good habit to adopt.
Every TWENTY minutes,
look at something TWENTY feet away
for TWENTY seconds. |
13,619 | I had a cat that urinated on the landing of my stairs a few years ago. I removed the carpet and wipe it down when I vacuum the steps. I am wondering if the vinegar and baking soda combo and then a product like [Kilz](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjD-JmQ2oT... | 2016/07/21 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13619",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15923/"
] | If you are using a computer late at night, it is recommended to download an application like F.Lux. It reduces the brightness of the screen on sundown, and removes the light band that produces eye strain/keeps people awake. | If you have some money, you might consider buying a pair of [Gunnar Glasses](http://www.gunnars.com), which are:
>
> specifically engineered to reduce digital eyestrain
>
>
> |
13,619 | I had a cat that urinated on the landing of my stairs a few years ago. I removed the carpet and wipe it down when I vacuum the steps. I am wondering if the vinegar and baking soda combo and then a product like [Kilz](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjD-JmQ2oT... | 2016/07/21 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13619",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15923/"
] | Make sure you monitor is at eye level. Every 15 minutes focus at least 4 things far away without moving your head. Tension headaches may be due to lack of magnesium 80% of people are deficient in magnesium. If you have painful eye strain rinsing your eye with cold water can do wonders. | Lower screen brightness. Theres also this program that changes the color of your screen based on daytime and such. |
13,619 | I had a cat that urinated on the landing of my stairs a few years ago. I removed the carpet and wipe it down when I vacuum the steps. I am wondering if the vinegar and baking soda combo and then a product like [Kilz](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjD-JmQ2oT... | 2016/07/21 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13619",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15923/"
] | When my eyes become strained from looking at screens I often use eye drops. "Artificial tears" tend to work well, although there are more expensive alternatives.
Also, dimming the brightness delays the symptoms for me. Also, a dimmer screen in my opinion is easier on the eyes. When I have a text document open, or anot... | Make sure you monitor is at eye level. Every 15 minutes focus at least 4 things far away without moving your head. Tension headaches may be due to lack of magnesium 80% of people are deficient in magnesium. If you have painful eye strain rinsing your eye with cold water can do wonders. |
13,619 | I had a cat that urinated on the landing of my stairs a few years ago. I removed the carpet and wipe it down when I vacuum the steps. I am wondering if the vinegar and baking soda combo and then a product like [Kilz](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjD-JmQ2oT... | 2016/07/21 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13619",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15923/"
] | It's ***your diet*** that's the problem.
In almost every case of eye strain the problem is ***a lack of vitamin A (Retinol) and or "vitamin" D***. (Vitamin D is a *hormone* and not a *vitamin* in the conventional sense although it is called "the sunshine vitamin." Vitamin D *aids* the absorption of vitamin A as well a... | I am using special glasses for computers. It is without dioptress. Helps for me |
13,619 | I had a cat that urinated on the landing of my stairs a few years ago. I removed the carpet and wipe it down when I vacuum the steps. I am wondering if the vinegar and baking soda combo and then a product like [Kilz](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjD-JmQ2oT... | 2016/07/21 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13619",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15923/"
] | It's ***your diet*** that's the problem.
In almost every case of eye strain the problem is ***a lack of vitamin A (Retinol) and or "vitamin" D***. (Vitamin D is a *hormone* and not a *vitamin* in the conventional sense although it is called "the sunshine vitamin." Vitamin D *aids* the absorption of vitamin A as well a... | Lower screen brightness. Theres also this program that changes the color of your screen based on daytime and such. |
13,619 | I had a cat that urinated on the landing of my stairs a few years ago. I removed the carpet and wipe it down when I vacuum the steps. I am wondering if the vinegar and baking soda combo and then a product like [Kilz](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjD-JmQ2oT... | 2016/07/21 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13619",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15923/"
] | Make sure you monitor is at eye level. Every 15 minutes focus at least 4 things far away without moving your head. Tension headaches may be due to lack of magnesium 80% of people are deficient in magnesium. If you have painful eye strain rinsing your eye with cold water can do wonders. | Make sure the lighting is right. Turning the screen on, have a check if you can see your surrounding or not. If you can, it's too light in the room and this will cause quicker eye strain. But on the other hand, if the screen is brighter than your surrounding it will also cause quicker strain. |
13,619 | I had a cat that urinated on the landing of my stairs a few years ago. I removed the carpet and wipe it down when I vacuum the steps. I am wondering if the vinegar and baking soda combo and then a product like [Kilz](https://www.google.co.in/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjD-JmQ2oT... | 2016/07/21 | [
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/questions/13619",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com",
"https://lifehacks.stackexchange.com/users/15923/"
] | If you are using a computer late at night, it is recommended to download an application like F.Lux. It reduces the brightness of the screen on sundown, and removes the light band that produces eye strain/keeps people awake. | I am using special glasses for computers. It is without dioptress. Helps for me |
59,571 | I'm planning to setup a Windows Home Server at home.
However, since I'm also working as an ISV at home, I have a strong need for a Windows 2008 R2 Hyper-V server that hosts my virtual development/testing servers.
The problem is that I'm not so keen on having 2 servers running 24/7 at home ( a Home Server and a "Real"... | 2009/08/27 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/59571",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/3253/"
] | Why not run the Home Server as a guest VM within Win2k8, and just beef up "real server" with more RAM/disk space? If all you're looking to do is eliminate one physical box, just use Hyper-V. Your ISV for your clients will be up and running for your backup functionality while your Home Server will be shut down until you... | i've tried, homeserver hates VMs, though it IS possible with vmware.
My solutions are these:
**Homeserver** does media streaming - Install ORB on server 2008 r2.
**Homeserver** does file serving with drive extender - Just when you add a second drive to server2008, and in Disk Manager right click your existing 'file s... |
276,097 | I am currently trying to free up a tape unit within my removable storage tape drive. However I continue to get the Data error (cyclic redundancy check) error. Any suggestions as to what this means or how to avoid getting this error?
I am receiving the error from Windows Backup utility on a windows 2003 server. I am us... | 2011/06/01 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/276097",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/82001/"
] | Looking at your previous questions, can I assume you are using your new tapes? If so, the CRC errors are probably caused by failing hardware, most likely the drive itself.
If you haven't already, throw a new cleaning tape at it, but bear in mind that DDS4 is quite an old technology, so I'm guessing your tape drive is ... | Is it one tape or multiple tapes? If it's only one tape then it's probably bad. If it's multiple tapes then it may mean that the drive needs cleaning. It may also mean that the drive itself is failing. |
259,745 | coming to the experts because I can't figure out what's going on and why.
**Goal**
Install a smart 3-way dimmer switch that allows 8 recessed LED lights to turn on/off and dim correctly.
**Background**
* In my living room, I have 8 recessed LED lights that were previously on a Lutron dimmer light switch that worked ... | 2022/11/01 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/259745",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/158472/"
] | Well, I never figured out the real answer, but I ended up having to remove and replace all 8 recessed lights and replace them with new ones. Once I did that, all 8 new lights started dimming on the new switch.
Thanks for all the tips! | I am suspecting that the new LED fixtures do not have their electronic drivers grounded. since they are just wired to hot and neutral through the plug in connection that is screwed into the old bulb socket. The new smart switch runs electronics through circuits that have built in resistance using the ground. ( we are t... |
259,745 | coming to the experts because I can't figure out what's going on and why.
**Goal**
Install a smart 3-way dimmer switch that allows 8 recessed LED lights to turn on/off and dim correctly.
**Background**
* In my living room, I have 8 recessed LED lights that were previously on a Lutron dimmer light switch that worked ... | 2022/11/01 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/259745",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/158472/"
] | LED dimming is a tricky business. While there are some general standards, compatibility is not complete, as you know, between all brands/types of lights and all brands/types of dimmers.
I know this is a little late here, but it is *possible* that an equivalent smart switch from the same brand that worked as a simple d... | I am suspecting that the new LED fixtures do not have their electronic drivers grounded. since they are just wired to hot and neutral through the plug in connection that is screwed into the old bulb socket. The new smart switch runs electronics through circuits that have built in resistance using the ground. ( we are t... |
259,745 | coming to the experts because I can't figure out what's going on and why.
**Goal**
Install a smart 3-way dimmer switch that allows 8 recessed LED lights to turn on/off and dim correctly.
**Background**
* In my living room, I have 8 recessed LED lights that were previously on a Lutron dimmer light switch that worked ... | 2022/11/01 | [
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/questions/259745",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com",
"https://diy.stackexchange.com/users/158472/"
] | Well, I never figured out the real answer, but I ended up having to remove and replace all 8 recessed lights and replace them with new ones. Once I did that, all 8 new lights started dimming on the new switch.
Thanks for all the tips! | LED dimming is a tricky business. While there are some general standards, compatibility is not complete, as you know, between all brands/types of lights and all brands/types of dimmers.
I know this is a little late here, but it is *possible* that an equivalent smart switch from the same brand that worked as a simple d... |
6,841 | Does VPN Service on a "Standard" OS X Server use L2TP or PP2P? | 2009/05/10 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/6841",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/2318/"
] | I strongly recommend Drive Snapshot (www.drivesnapshot.de). I've used this for several years, and I have the current version installed on around 200 servers. I have done many test restores and a few real life restores under high stress conditions, and Drive Snapshot has never let me down.
You can run Drive Snapshot as... | The installation checks wether it is running on a server-version of windows. It is possible, and not to hard, to edit the msi-file, to run on all versions of Windows. The easiest way is to use a msi-editor with a nice gui, but the free tool from MS, Orca, should work too.
You can download it [here](http://www.microsof... |
6,841 | Does VPN Service on a "Standard" OS X Server use L2TP or PP2P? | 2009/05/10 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/6841",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/2318/"
] | I strongly recommend Drive Snapshot (www.drivesnapshot.de). I've used this for several years, and I have the current version installed on around 200 servers. I have done many test restores and a few real life restores under high stress conditions, and Drive Snapshot has never let me down.
You can run Drive Snapshot as... | With respect to the price of Acronis, it is worth what they charge. The latest versions are, in the experience of the businesses we service, extremely stable and very efficient. |
6,841 | Does VPN Service on a "Standard" OS X Server use L2TP or PP2P? | 2009/05/10 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/6841",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/2318/"
] | The installation checks wether it is running on a server-version of windows. It is possible, and not to hard, to edit the msi-file, to run on all versions of Windows. The easiest way is to use a msi-editor with a nice gui, but the free tool from MS, Orca, should work too.
You can download it [here](http://www.microsof... | With respect to the price of Acronis, it is worth what they charge. The latest versions are, in the experience of the businesses we service, extremely stable and very efficient. |
22,121 | You need to add a single line and make the statement true
>
> $5+5=5$
>
>
>
All the numbers are made by matchsticks. | 2015/09/12 | [
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/questions/22121",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com",
"https://puzzling.stackexchange.com/users/-1/"
] | Trivial Answer.
If they are made by matchsticks, then:
>
> Add a single matchstick obliquely on equal sign to make it non-equality sign. After all 5 + 5 is not equal to 5
>
> $$5+5\ne5$$
>
>
> | An alternative solution:
>
> $$5+5⩾5$$
>
>
>
Excuse the fact that there's a rotation issue - the markup for equations doesn't appear to permit rotations to fix it. |
165,590 | I would like to configure 2 MX records :
- One MX record that identifies an email server to the domain @mycompany.com that will handle all of the emails except one email
- Another MX Record that will redirect to another email server if the address email is: me@mycompany.com
Is it possible? If yes, how can I achieve i... | 2010/07/30 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/165590",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/-1/"
] | You can't do this by indicating multiple the MX records for the same (sub)domain. The mail will be delivered to the server(s) defined by your MX record regardin **only** the (sub)domain, without any look at the user@... Mail routing is done on the (sub)domain part only.
Possible solutions :
* You can use subdomains, ... | No. The MX record for a domain designates the SMTP server/s which are responsible for receiving mail for the whole domain. |
165,590 | I would like to configure 2 MX records :
- One MX record that identifies an email server to the domain @mycompany.com that will handle all of the emails except one email
- Another MX Record that will redirect to another email server if the address email is: me@mycompany.com
Is it possible? If yes, how can I achieve i... | 2010/07/30 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/165590",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/-1/"
] | No. The MX record for a domain designates the SMTP server/s which are responsible for receiving mail for the whole domain. | No, but you *can* designate an alternate MX record for subdomain.mycompany.com to handle mail sent to you@subdomain.mycompany.com.
If you are trying to establish a secondary e-mail address for specific messages/alerts to be delivered if/when your primary mail server is down, this may meet your needs. But, I'm just spe... |
165,590 | I would like to configure 2 MX records :
- One MX record that identifies an email server to the domain @mycompany.com that will handle all of the emails except one email
- Another MX Record that will redirect to another email server if the address email is: me@mycompany.com
Is it possible? If yes, how can I achieve i... | 2010/07/30 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/165590",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/-1/"
] | You can't do this by indicating multiple the MX records for the same (sub)domain. The mail will be delivered to the server(s) defined by your MX record regardin **only** the (sub)domain, without any look at the user@... Mail routing is done on the (sub)domain part only.
Possible solutions :
* You can use subdomains, ... | No, but you *can* designate an alternate MX record for subdomain.mycompany.com to handle mail sent to you@subdomain.mycompany.com.
If you are trying to establish a secondary e-mail address for specific messages/alerts to be delivered if/when your primary mail server is down, this may meet your needs. But, I'm just spe... |
224,561 | I am build a website in Angular which communicates over my REST API on my backend server.
I have managed to auto-generate the code (TypeScript) for my client and now I need it to be available on deployment.
There are several ways to do this and the, in my oppinion, easiest way would be to just publish the client to ... | 2020/01/21 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/224561",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/70899/"
] | If you are providing a public API already, the security concern should be focused with the server side endpoints and not the client.
Yes, providing a public client to your API will allow any one to investigate your API, but anyone can already do that. The API will just make it easier to determine what endpoints exist ... | >
> I am build a website in Angular which communicates over my REST API on my backend server.
>
>
> I have managed to auto-generate the code (TypeScript) for my client and now I need it to be available on deployment.
>
>
>
It sounds like this is a public website, and the code in question is already going to be s... |
7,656 | It is well known that Allen Hatcher has created a free textbook for algebraic topology that is high enough quality to be used in a large number of graduate courses in the united states, saving students a large amount of money.
Calculus is one of the most-taught courses in the united states; as such, many high-quality,... | 2015/03/20 | [
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com/questions/7656",
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] | To directly address your question, I would venture the major obstruction to universities developing their own textbooks is the publishing industry lobbying. You can read more about this [in Educause Review](http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/ten-years-later-why-open-educational-resources-have-not-noticeably-affected-h... | I am the author of a number of Free texts, for instance one on Linear Algebra that has some reasonable exposure. There are a fair number of such works and more are appearing. Check out the the [Open Mathbook blog](http://www.openmathbook.org/) for some start at a community for authors. I see that the current entry refe... |
7,656 | It is well known that Allen Hatcher has created a free textbook for algebraic topology that is high enough quality to be used in a large number of graduate courses in the united states, saving students a large amount of money.
Calculus is one of the most-taught courses in the united states; as such, many high-quality,... | 2015/03/20 | [
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com/questions/7656",
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com",
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] | To directly address your question, I would venture the major obstruction to universities developing their own textbooks is the publishing industry lobbying. You can read more about this [in Educause Review](http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/ten-years-later-why-open-educational-resources-have-not-noticeably-affected-h... | I use [Active Calculus](http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/books/10/) by Matt Boelkins et al, and like it a lot. It is very good and totally open source (the author provided me the LaTeX files, which are licensed under Creative Commons, so that I could modify at will!) I also use and like (though they are less traditionally ... |
7,656 | It is well known that Allen Hatcher has created a free textbook for algebraic topology that is high enough quality to be used in a large number of graduate courses in the united states, saving students a large amount of money.
Calculus is one of the most-taught courses in the united states; as such, many high-quality,... | 2015/03/20 | [
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com/questions/7656",
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com",
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com/users/78/"
] | To directly address your question, I would venture the major obstruction to universities developing their own textbooks is the publishing industry lobbying. You can read more about this [in Educause Review](http://www.educause.edu/ero/article/ten-years-later-why-open-educational-resources-have-not-noticeably-affected-h... | 1. I agree very much with Hefferon but his Linear Algebra is not a very good example. Rather, it is too good an example. To write a book like this requires an immense amount of work.
2. Re crowdsourcing. It seems to me that this would be extremely difficult because between the moment you start writing and the moment wh... |
7,656 | It is well known that Allen Hatcher has created a free textbook for algebraic topology that is high enough quality to be used in a large number of graduate courses in the united states, saving students a large amount of money.
Calculus is one of the most-taught courses in the united states; as such, many high-quality,... | 2015/03/20 | [
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com/questions/7656",
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com",
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com/users/78/"
] | I am the author of a number of Free texts, for instance one on Linear Algebra that has some reasonable exposure. There are a fair number of such works and more are appearing. Check out the the [Open Mathbook blog](http://www.openmathbook.org/) for some start at a community for authors. I see that the current entry refe... | 1. I agree very much with Hefferon but his Linear Algebra is not a very good example. Rather, it is too good an example. To write a book like this requires an immense amount of work.
2. Re crowdsourcing. It seems to me that this would be extremely difficult because between the moment you start writing and the moment wh... |
7,656 | It is well known that Allen Hatcher has created a free textbook for algebraic topology that is high enough quality to be used in a large number of graduate courses in the united states, saving students a large amount of money.
Calculus is one of the most-taught courses in the united states; as such, many high-quality,... | 2015/03/20 | [
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com/questions/7656",
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com",
"https://matheducators.stackexchange.com/users/78/"
] | I use [Active Calculus](http://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/books/10/) by Matt Boelkins et al, and like it a lot. It is very good and totally open source (the author provided me the LaTeX files, which are licensed under Creative Commons, so that I could modify at will!) I also use and like (though they are less traditionally ... | 1. I agree very much with Hefferon but his Linear Algebra is not a very good example. Rather, it is too good an example. To write a book like this requires an immense amount of work.
2. Re crowdsourcing. It seems to me that this would be extremely difficult because between the moment you start writing and the moment wh... |
418,119 | This mostly relates to how some users blatantly break rules, as in posting a question and expecting the whole code to be given to them (usually a rep 1 user and others who want their homework solved.
If certain other users, who wish to help others (so pretty much the whole community), are a bit fed up and give a rash/... | 2022/05/17 | [
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com/questions/418119",
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com",
"https://meta.stackoverflow.com/users/14196135/"
] | It is still unclear to me what is the main problem that you wish to expose here, but let's go piece by piece.
>
> This mostly relates to how some users blatantly break rules, as in posting a question and expecting the whole code to be given to them (usually a rep 1 user and others who want their homework solved.
>
>... | This question was asked as a combination of three things that I have seen on this website, and it caused a wave of confusion which hit me and I didn't understand how to deal with it.
* The wave of new users who post low quality questions ("unending flood of "new contributors" and their often lazy/rude questions."[1](h... |
307,118 | I've been interested in porting Ubuntu to my Apple hardware for quite some time and I'm coming to the conclusion that I'm going to have to do the port myself but I have no idea how to complete such a task.
Please advise me on how to port an OS to another device, steps involved, and what I need to teach myself to be su... | 2013/06/12 | [
"https://askubuntu.com/questions/307118",
"https://askubuntu.com",
"https://askubuntu.com/users/166512/"
] | Honestly, you probably can't do this on your own.
That being said, Ubuntu Touch, IIRC, is based in part on Android. So you'd need to take or make a build of Android that runs on iPhone and port Ubuntu Touch to it using [these instructions](https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Touch/Porting). | There was an attempt to get android to run on iOS devices called [iDroid](http://www.idroidproject.org/). The project is officially dead and I have tried numerous times to contact the original dev to see if he had plans on trying again but to no avail.
They do have a [GitHub for the last attempt at it](https://github... |
1,644 | These attributes could be character archetypes or traits, attributes of the setting, characteristics of plot or pacing, and broader themes. Essentially, I'd like to build a definition of the genre by identifying its basic components.
Please provide examples to back up your claims. | 2011/02/16 | [
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/1644",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com",
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/users/296/"
] | Generally speaking, Steampunk concerns itself with Victorian characters, themes, and technology level, while taking the technology available and creating devices that, if not impossible, are impractical. The spider vehicle in the film Wild Wild West.
For technology, Steampunk typically cannot use internal combustion e... | Steampunk is a romantic sub genre of science fiction/fantasy. The types of device typically found in Steampunk are enumerated in Ernest's answer as are the outward behaviours of steampunk characters within their universe.
As to the why of it all. The modern age is one where visions of utopian empire building are frown... |
6,018 | Is there a good replacement for my trackpad driver? I have the latest Synaptics one and its crap. It has its helper processes set to Above Normal which cause a lockup when doing video or a game. I have an Asus G50vt.
I would like to maintain the scroll area. | 2009/07/16 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/6018",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/2066/"
] | You should always stick to your manufacture-specific synaptics driver. As shown in [my answer here](https://superuser.com/questions/13429/get-side-scroll-area-back-on-laptop-trackpad/13457#13457). Synaptics states that:
>
> *The Synaptics device driver is customized to meet the specific requirements of your device ma... | i usually just go with the default one that windows installs. it doesn't have all the fancy bells\*whistles but i find it more reliable. You can try a rollback on the driver? |
6,018 | Is there a good replacement for my trackpad driver? I have the latest Synaptics one and its crap. It has its helper processes set to Above Normal which cause a lockup when doing video or a game. I have an Asus G50vt.
I would like to maintain the scroll area. | 2009/07/16 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/6018",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/2066/"
] | I asked a [similar question](https://superuser.com/questions/13429/get-side-scroll-area-back-on-laptop-trackpad) which might have an answer you could be interested in:
>
> Try downloading the latest touchpad drivers (manufacturer specific) from the [Toshiba website](http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp... | i usually just go with the default one that windows installs. it doesn't have all the fancy bells\*whistles but i find it more reliable. You can try a rollback on the driver? |
6,018 | Is there a good replacement for my trackpad driver? I have the latest Synaptics one and its crap. It has its helper processes set to Above Normal which cause a lockup when doing video or a game. I have an Asus G50vt.
I would like to maintain the scroll area. | 2009/07/16 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/6018",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/2066/"
] | OP, i agree that one should always be cautious when choosing from where to obtain updates, but, at least in my personal experience, many computer manufacturers abandon putting recent driver updates for older models. heck, my HP site is still trying to get me to put windows vista back on my computer and i'm on 7 (yay).
... | i usually just go with the default one that windows installs. it doesn't have all the fancy bells\*whistles but i find it more reliable. You can try a rollback on the driver? |
6,018 | Is there a good replacement for my trackpad driver? I have the latest Synaptics one and its crap. It has its helper processes set to Above Normal which cause a lockup when doing video or a game. I have an Asus G50vt.
I would like to maintain the scroll area. | 2009/07/16 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/6018",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/2066/"
] | You should always stick to your manufacture-specific synaptics driver. As shown in [my answer here](https://superuser.com/questions/13429/get-side-scroll-area-back-on-laptop-trackpad/13457#13457). Synaptics states that:
>
> *The Synaptics device driver is customized to meet the specific requirements of your device ma... | I have small hands and the tap-2-click was killing me, as I am always typing commands on the servers I support remotely. I heard the same answer from Asus and Synaptic, "stick with the manufacturer's driver"
If the driver is impacting the functionality of something so essential as typing or simply utilizing the laptop... |
6,018 | Is there a good replacement for my trackpad driver? I have the latest Synaptics one and its crap. It has its helper processes set to Above Normal which cause a lockup when doing video or a game. I have an Asus G50vt.
I would like to maintain the scroll area. | 2009/07/16 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/6018",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/2066/"
] | I asked a [similar question](https://superuser.com/questions/13429/get-side-scroll-area-back-on-laptop-trackpad) which might have an answer you could be interested in:
>
> Try downloading the latest touchpad drivers (manufacturer specific) from the [Toshiba website](http://www.csd.toshiba.com/cgi-bin/tais/support/jsp... | I have small hands and the tap-2-click was killing me, as I am always typing commands on the servers I support remotely. I heard the same answer from Asus and Synaptic, "stick with the manufacturer's driver"
If the driver is impacting the functionality of something so essential as typing or simply utilizing the laptop... |
6,018 | Is there a good replacement for my trackpad driver? I have the latest Synaptics one and its crap. It has its helper processes set to Above Normal which cause a lockup when doing video or a game. I have an Asus G50vt.
I would like to maintain the scroll area. | 2009/07/16 | [
"https://superuser.com/questions/6018",
"https://superuser.com",
"https://superuser.com/users/2066/"
] | OP, i agree that one should always be cautious when choosing from where to obtain updates, but, at least in my personal experience, many computer manufacturers abandon putting recent driver updates for older models. heck, my HP site is still trying to get me to put windows vista back on my computer and i'm on 7 (yay).
... | I have small hands and the tap-2-click was killing me, as I am always typing commands on the servers I support remotely. I heard the same answer from Asus and Synaptic, "stick with the manufacturer's driver"
If the driver is impacting the functionality of something so essential as typing or simply utilizing the laptop... |
23,495 | I have seen a few bikes marketed as "Expedition Bikes". They seem to be designed for the purpose of touring off-the-beaten-track. Typically they have 26 inch wheels and either butterfly or flat bars, though I have seen a couple with drops. Some even have internal hub gears. The one defining characteristic seems to be t... | 2014/07/08 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/23495",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/12861/"
] | You should find that on those bikes **everything is a bit stronger** and heavier than a standard touring bike. Not only are they expected to carry more weight, they're designed to be ridden into places where failures are more difficult to recover from. As well, because they're designed to be ridden off road they'll usu... | But expedition bikes are not limited 26".
Salsa makes two:
[Vaya](http://salsacycles.com/bikes/2014_vaya_2)
[Fargo](http://salsacycles.com/bikes/2014_fargo_2)
I see no advantage to a 26" wheel
* 700 / 29 is more efficient (both 622 iso)
* 29 off roads better than 26
* They are making very strong 700 / 29 now... |
23,495 | I have seen a few bikes marketed as "Expedition Bikes". They seem to be designed for the purpose of touring off-the-beaten-track. Typically they have 26 inch wheels and either butterfly or flat bars, though I have seen a couple with drops. Some even have internal hub gears. The one defining characteristic seems to be t... | 2014/07/08 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/23495",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/12861/"
] | You should find that on those bikes **everything is a bit stronger** and heavier than a standard touring bike. Not only are they expected to carry more weight, they're designed to be ridden into places where failures are more difficult to recover from. As well, because they're designed to be ridden off road they'll usu... | Expedition bikes
----------------
You will see "expedition" bike at manufacturers who are specialized in touring bikes, and have many models. The marketing department needs to differentiate somehow, so the common groups are called trekking, touring, expedition. But this can vary, and for me the expedition is usually t... |
23,495 | I have seen a few bikes marketed as "Expedition Bikes". They seem to be designed for the purpose of touring off-the-beaten-track. Typically they have 26 inch wheels and either butterfly or flat bars, though I have seen a couple with drops. Some even have internal hub gears. The one defining characteristic seems to be t... | 2014/07/08 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/23495",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/12861/"
] | You should find that on those bikes **everything is a bit stronger** and heavier than a standard touring bike. Not only are they expected to carry more weight, they're designed to be ridden into places where failures are more difficult to recover from. As well, because they're designed to be ridden off road they'll usu... | I've put up an extensive article on the subject here - <http://www.bretonbikes.com/generalarticles/700cvs26inch.html>
It's typically opinionated and I don't expect everyone to agree, but it is written from huge (unique?) experience and I hope will encourage people to at least think about the subject |
23,495 | I have seen a few bikes marketed as "Expedition Bikes". They seem to be designed for the purpose of touring off-the-beaten-track. Typically they have 26 inch wheels and either butterfly or flat bars, though I have seen a couple with drops. Some even have internal hub gears. The one defining characteristic seems to be t... | 2014/07/08 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/23495",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/12861/"
] | You should find that on those bikes **everything is a bit stronger** and heavier than a standard touring bike. Not only are they expected to carry more weight, they're designed to be ridden into places where failures are more difficult to recover from. As well, because they're designed to be ridden off road they'll usu... | It's no myth that decent 700s are hard to come by. I'm in Huaraz, Peru trying to find a wider tire for my Fargo to get off pavement. There are no Schwalbes to be found anywhere in this country. Mail order is unreliable as customs may or may NOT impose an incredibly high import tax. OR they might just not release a mail... |
23,495 | I have seen a few bikes marketed as "Expedition Bikes". They seem to be designed for the purpose of touring off-the-beaten-track. Typically they have 26 inch wheels and either butterfly or flat bars, though I have seen a couple with drops. Some even have internal hub gears. The one defining characteristic seems to be t... | 2014/07/08 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/23495",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/12861/"
] | Expedition bikes
----------------
You will see "expedition" bike at manufacturers who are specialized in touring bikes, and have many models. The marketing department needs to differentiate somehow, so the common groups are called trekking, touring, expedition. But this can vary, and for me the expedition is usually t... | But expedition bikes are not limited 26".
Salsa makes two:
[Vaya](http://salsacycles.com/bikes/2014_vaya_2)
[Fargo](http://salsacycles.com/bikes/2014_fargo_2)
I see no advantage to a 26" wheel
* 700 / 29 is more efficient (both 622 iso)
* 29 off roads better than 26
* They are making very strong 700 / 29 now... |
23,495 | I have seen a few bikes marketed as "Expedition Bikes". They seem to be designed for the purpose of touring off-the-beaten-track. Typically they have 26 inch wheels and either butterfly or flat bars, though I have seen a couple with drops. Some even have internal hub gears. The one defining characteristic seems to be t... | 2014/07/08 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/23495",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/12861/"
] | But expedition bikes are not limited 26".
Salsa makes two:
[Vaya](http://salsacycles.com/bikes/2014_vaya_2)
[Fargo](http://salsacycles.com/bikes/2014_fargo_2)
I see no advantage to a 26" wheel
* 700 / 29 is more efficient (both 622 iso)
* 29 off roads better than 26
* They are making very strong 700 / 29 now... | I've put up an extensive article on the subject here - <http://www.bretonbikes.com/generalarticles/700cvs26inch.html>
It's typically opinionated and I don't expect everyone to agree, but it is written from huge (unique?) experience and I hope will encourage people to at least think about the subject |
23,495 | I have seen a few bikes marketed as "Expedition Bikes". They seem to be designed for the purpose of touring off-the-beaten-track. Typically they have 26 inch wheels and either butterfly or flat bars, though I have seen a couple with drops. Some even have internal hub gears. The one defining characteristic seems to be t... | 2014/07/08 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/23495",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/12861/"
] | It's no myth that decent 700s are hard to come by. I'm in Huaraz, Peru trying to find a wider tire for my Fargo to get off pavement. There are no Schwalbes to be found anywhere in this country. Mail order is unreliable as customs may or may NOT impose an incredibly high import tax. OR they might just not release a mail... | But expedition bikes are not limited 26".
Salsa makes two:
[Vaya](http://salsacycles.com/bikes/2014_vaya_2)
[Fargo](http://salsacycles.com/bikes/2014_fargo_2)
I see no advantage to a 26" wheel
* 700 / 29 is more efficient (both 622 iso)
* 29 off roads better than 26
* They are making very strong 700 / 29 now... |
23,495 | I have seen a few bikes marketed as "Expedition Bikes". They seem to be designed for the purpose of touring off-the-beaten-track. Typically they have 26 inch wheels and either butterfly or flat bars, though I have seen a couple with drops. Some even have internal hub gears. The one defining characteristic seems to be t... | 2014/07/08 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/23495",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/12861/"
] | Expedition bikes
----------------
You will see "expedition" bike at manufacturers who are specialized in touring bikes, and have many models. The marketing department needs to differentiate somehow, so the common groups are called trekking, touring, expedition. But this can vary, and for me the expedition is usually t... | I've put up an extensive article on the subject here - <http://www.bretonbikes.com/generalarticles/700cvs26inch.html>
It's typically opinionated and I don't expect everyone to agree, but it is written from huge (unique?) experience and I hope will encourage people to at least think about the subject |
23,495 | I have seen a few bikes marketed as "Expedition Bikes". They seem to be designed for the purpose of touring off-the-beaten-track. Typically they have 26 inch wheels and either butterfly or flat bars, though I have seen a couple with drops. Some even have internal hub gears. The one defining characteristic seems to be t... | 2014/07/08 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/23495",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/12861/"
] | It's no myth that decent 700s are hard to come by. I'm in Huaraz, Peru trying to find a wider tire for my Fargo to get off pavement. There are no Schwalbes to be found anywhere in this country. Mail order is unreliable as customs may or may NOT impose an incredibly high import tax. OR they might just not release a mail... | Expedition bikes
----------------
You will see "expedition" bike at manufacturers who are specialized in touring bikes, and have many models. The marketing department needs to differentiate somehow, so the common groups are called trekking, touring, expedition. But this can vary, and for me the expedition is usually t... |
23,495 | I have seen a few bikes marketed as "Expedition Bikes". They seem to be designed for the purpose of touring off-the-beaten-track. Typically they have 26 inch wheels and either butterfly or flat bars, though I have seen a couple with drops. Some even have internal hub gears. The one defining characteristic seems to be t... | 2014/07/08 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/23495",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/12861/"
] | It's no myth that decent 700s are hard to come by. I'm in Huaraz, Peru trying to find a wider tire for my Fargo to get off pavement. There are no Schwalbes to be found anywhere in this country. Mail order is unreliable as customs may or may NOT impose an incredibly high import tax. OR they might just not release a mail... | I've put up an extensive article on the subject here - <http://www.bretonbikes.com/generalarticles/700cvs26inch.html>
It's typically opinionated and I don't expect everyone to agree, but it is written from huge (unique?) experience and I hope will encourage people to at least think about the subject |
109,553 | I have a Windows Server 2008 that has a single network interface configured with a public IP address. My business partner has a private network. From my server, I need to access all the devices on his private network, and those devices must be able to access my server.
My business partner has a standard solution for t... | 2010/02/04 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/109553",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/346/"
] | You didn't specify what your partner's end of the tunnel is (unless I missed it). I spent a lot of time on a tunnel between Windows Server **2003** and a Cisco Router. It is supposed to be possible, but I failed in doing it, and am not the only one. You can read about [here](https://serverfault.com/questions/85838/site... | Cisco's implementation of IPSec is not compatible with anything else then Cisco. I know IPSec is a standard but Cisco has a specific implementation that will keep you from connecting anything else then their equipements.
*Is it possible to configure this tunnel on my Windows Server 2008? Can it be done using only Wind... |
109,553 | I have a Windows Server 2008 that has a single network interface configured with a public IP address. My business partner has a private network. From my server, I need to access all the devices on his private network, and those devices must be able to access my server.
My business partner has a standard solution for t... | 2010/02/04 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/109553",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/346/"
] | After weeks of problems unrelated to the tunnel itself, my admin configured the tunnel to end on a separate Linux box running Openswan. The decrypted and unpacked traffic is then routed to our Windows box and back.
There are no problems with compatibility with the Cisco router on the other end.
So we successfully we... | You didn't specify what your partner's end of the tunnel is (unless I missed it). I spent a lot of time on a tunnel between Windows Server **2003** and a Cisco Router. It is supposed to be possible, but I failed in doing it, and am not the only one. You can read about [here](https://serverfault.com/questions/85838/site... |
109,553 | I have a Windows Server 2008 that has a single network interface configured with a public IP address. My business partner has a private network. From my server, I need to access all the devices on his private network, and those devices must be able to access my server.
My business partner has a standard solution for t... | 2010/02/04 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/109553",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/346/"
] | You didn't specify what your partner's end of the tunnel is (unless I missed it). I spent a lot of time on a tunnel between Windows Server **2003** and a Cisco Router. It is supposed to be possible, but I failed in doing it, and am not the only one. You can read about [here](https://serverfault.com/questions/85838/site... | Openswan or Libreswan to Cisco works fine.
I use it as a hub a spoke arrangment, the Cisco is the hub, the linux and Digi routers are the spokes. I use GRE tunnels inside the IPsec, works great.
On the Cisco end some tips:
You do NOT need an ACL to define interesting traffic on the hub,
You need a route map to stop th... |
109,553 | I have a Windows Server 2008 that has a single network interface configured with a public IP address. My business partner has a private network. From my server, I need to access all the devices on his private network, and those devices must be able to access my server.
My business partner has a standard solution for t... | 2010/02/04 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/109553",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/346/"
] | After weeks of problems unrelated to the tunnel itself, my admin configured the tunnel to end on a separate Linux box running Openswan. The decrypted and unpacked traffic is then routed to our Windows box and back.
There are no problems with compatibility with the Cisco router on the other end.
So we successfully we... | Cisco's implementation of IPSec is not compatible with anything else then Cisco. I know IPSec is a standard but Cisco has a specific implementation that will keep you from connecting anything else then their equipements.
*Is it possible to configure this tunnel on my Windows Server 2008? Can it be done using only Wind... |
109,553 | I have a Windows Server 2008 that has a single network interface configured with a public IP address. My business partner has a private network. From my server, I need to access all the devices on his private network, and those devices must be able to access my server.
My business partner has a standard solution for t... | 2010/02/04 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/109553",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/346/"
] | Cisco's implementation of IPSec is not compatible with anything else then Cisco. I know IPSec is a standard but Cisco has a specific implementation that will keep you from connecting anything else then their equipements.
*Is it possible to configure this tunnel on my Windows Server 2008? Can it be done using only Wind... | Openswan or Libreswan to Cisco works fine.
I use it as a hub a spoke arrangment, the Cisco is the hub, the linux and Digi routers are the spokes. I use GRE tunnels inside the IPsec, works great.
On the Cisco end some tips:
You do NOT need an ACL to define interesting traffic on the hub,
You need a route map to stop th... |
109,553 | I have a Windows Server 2008 that has a single network interface configured with a public IP address. My business partner has a private network. From my server, I need to access all the devices on his private network, and those devices must be able to access my server.
My business partner has a standard solution for t... | 2010/02/04 | [
"https://serverfault.com/questions/109553",
"https://serverfault.com",
"https://serverfault.com/users/346/"
] | After weeks of problems unrelated to the tunnel itself, my admin configured the tunnel to end on a separate Linux box running Openswan. The decrypted and unpacked traffic is then routed to our Windows box and back.
There are no problems with compatibility with the Cisco router on the other end.
So we successfully we... | Openswan or Libreswan to Cisco works fine.
I use it as a hub a spoke arrangment, the Cisco is the hub, the linux and Digi routers are the spokes. I use GRE tunnels inside the IPsec, works great.
On the Cisco end some tips:
You do NOT need an ACL to define interesting traffic on the hub,
You need a route map to stop th... |
5,985 | [TUG 2015](http://tug.org/tug2015/), this years meeting of the [TeX Users Group](http://tug.org/) will be in Darmstadt, Germany, from July 20 to 22.
Who would like to go there? Does anybody plan to make a presentation?
>
> * April 10 - bursary application deadline.
> * May 1 - deadline for abstracts for presentation... | 2015/02/26 | [
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/5985",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/users/11002/"
] | I plan to attend, to put faces to names of many of the wonderful people here on this site (and elsewhere too), and also to learn about new, exciting developments in the world of TeX and Friends!
I submitted an abstract with the title:
>
> Pretty-printing Git commit history graphs with PGF/Ti*k*Z
>
>
>
**Update:*... | I'd like to go as well but am not sure if it fits my schedule. |
5,985 | [TUG 2015](http://tug.org/tug2015/), this years meeting of the [TeX Users Group](http://tug.org/) will be in Darmstadt, Germany, from July 20 to 22.
Who would like to go there? Does anybody plan to make a presentation?
>
> * April 10 - bursary application deadline.
> * May 1 - deadline for abstracts for presentation... | 2015/02/26 | [
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/5985",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/users/11002/"
] | Me too planning to come for TUG-15. :)
There is a mailing list for TUG-15 possible attendees.
[TUG-15 mailing list](http://tug.org/mailman/listinfo/tug2015-attendees)
It will be great to discuss travels plans on mailing list. So that one can refer back to the information specially about travel plans etc. of others to... | I'll be there; arriving on Sunday and departing on Thursday. We should organize a TeX.SE [BoF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_of_a_feather_%28computing%29) session. |
5,985 | [TUG 2015](http://tug.org/tug2015/), this years meeting of the [TeX Users Group](http://tug.org/) will be in Darmstadt, Germany, from July 20 to 22.
Who would like to go there? Does anybody plan to make a presentation?
>
> * April 10 - bursary application deadline.
> * May 1 - deadline for abstracts for presentation... | 2015/02/26 | [
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/5985",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/users/11002/"
] | I'm planning to go. And I don't plan to submit a paper. | I plan to arrive Sunday and to stay for the whole conference. Luckily my job projects will allow it, even better, I can do it as a business travel. At work people saw my TikZ generated network architecture drawings. |
5,985 | [TUG 2015](http://tug.org/tug2015/), this years meeting of the [TeX Users Group](http://tug.org/) will be in Darmstadt, Germany, from July 20 to 22.
Who would like to go there? Does anybody plan to make a presentation?
>
> * April 10 - bursary application deadline.
> * May 1 - deadline for abstracts for presentation... | 2015/02/26 | [
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/5985",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/users/11002/"
] | Guess the answer in my case is going to be yes (might even cycle there) and yes (I plan to give a talk) -- see you there folks | I plan to arrive Sunday and to stay for the whole conference. Luckily my job projects will allow it, even better, I can do it as a business travel. At work people saw my TikZ generated network architecture drawings. |
5,985 | [TUG 2015](http://tug.org/tug2015/), this years meeting of the [TeX Users Group](http://tug.org/) will be in Darmstadt, Germany, from July 20 to 22.
Who would like to go there? Does anybody plan to make a presentation?
>
> * April 10 - bursary application deadline.
> * May 1 - deadline for abstracts for presentation... | 2015/02/26 | [
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/5985",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/users/11002/"
] | Me too planning to come for TUG-15. :)
There is a mailing list for TUG-15 possible attendees.
[TUG-15 mailing list](http://tug.org/mailman/listinfo/tug2015-attendees)
It will be great to discuss travels plans on mailing list. So that one can refer back to the information specially about travel plans etc. of others to... | I plan to arrive Sunday and to stay for the whole conference. Luckily my job projects will allow it, even better, I can do it as a business travel. At work people saw my TikZ generated network architecture drawings. |
5,985 | [TUG 2015](http://tug.org/tug2015/), this years meeting of the [TeX Users Group](http://tug.org/) will be in Darmstadt, Germany, from July 20 to 22.
Who would like to go there? Does anybody plan to make a presentation?
>
> * April 10 - bursary application deadline.
> * May 1 - deadline for abstracts for presentation... | 2015/02/26 | [
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/5985",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/users/11002/"
] | I'm planning to go. And I'll probably submit a paper.
Not traveling by train, like Joseph, but by motorbike, of course. `;-)` | I plan to be there and I plan to submit an abstract, too, with the preliminary title:
>
> Creating university journal and theses LaTeX classes/templates.
>
>
>
(As a note, it seems that I have currently one empty seat for anybody on the axis Prague--Nuremberg--Darmstadt, probably Sunday overnight in and Thursday ... |
5,985 | [TUG 2015](http://tug.org/tug2015/), this years meeting of the [TeX Users Group](http://tug.org/) will be in Darmstadt, Germany, from July 20 to 22.
Who would like to go there? Does anybody plan to make a presentation?
>
> * April 10 - bursary application deadline.
> * May 1 - deadline for abstracts for presentation... | 2015/02/26 | [
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/5985",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/users/11002/"
] | I will try to attend just for the lolz and of course a little bit of autobahn naughtiness...
I don't have any idea for an abstract yet and probably I won't anyways. So it depends on how much I can spare. | me ................................................................ |
5,985 | [TUG 2015](http://tug.org/tug2015/), this years meeting of the [TeX Users Group](http://tug.org/) will be in Darmstadt, Germany, from July 20 to 22.
Who would like to go there? Does anybody plan to make a presentation?
>
> * April 10 - bursary application deadline.
> * May 1 - deadline for abstracts for presentation... | 2015/02/26 | [
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/5985",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/users/11002/"
] | I plan to attend, to put faces to names of many of the wonderful people here on this site (and elsewhere too), and also to learn about new, exciting developments in the world of TeX and Friends!
I submitted an abstract with the title:
>
> Pretty-printing Git commit history graphs with PGF/Ti*k*Z
>
>
>
**Update:*... | Me too planning to come for TUG-15. :)
There is a mailing list for TUG-15 possible attendees.
[TUG-15 mailing list](http://tug.org/mailman/listinfo/tug2015-attendees)
It will be great to discuss travels plans on mailing list. So that one can refer back to the information specially about travel plans etc. of others to... |
5,985 | [TUG 2015](http://tug.org/tug2015/), this years meeting of the [TeX Users Group](http://tug.org/) will be in Darmstadt, Germany, from July 20 to 22.
Who would like to go there? Does anybody plan to make a presentation?
>
> * April 10 - bursary application deadline.
> * May 1 - deadline for abstracts for presentation... | 2015/02/26 | [
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/5985",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/users/11002/"
] | I plan to be there and I plan to submit an abstract, too, with the preliminary title:
>
> Creating university journal and theses LaTeX classes/templates.
>
>
>
(As a note, it seems that I have currently one empty seat for anybody on the axis Prague--Nuremberg--Darmstadt, probably Sunday overnight in and Thursday ... | I'll be there; arriving on Sunday and departing on Thursday. We should organize a TeX.SE [BoF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_of_a_feather_%28computing%29) session. |
5,985 | [TUG 2015](http://tug.org/tug2015/), this years meeting of the [TeX Users Group](http://tug.org/) will be in Darmstadt, Germany, from July 20 to 22.
Who would like to go there? Does anybody plan to make a presentation?
>
> * April 10 - bursary application deadline.
> * May 1 - deadline for abstracts for presentation... | 2015/02/26 | [
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/questions/5985",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com",
"https://tex.meta.stackexchange.com/users/11002/"
] | I'd like to go as well but am not sure if it fits my schedule. | I'll be there; arriving on Sunday and departing on Thursday. We should organize a TeX.SE [BoF](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birds_of_a_feather_%28computing%29) session. |
18,994,049 | I have SQL Server 2012 developer edition installed. I'm looking for an equivalent to MySql's Workbench where I can view databases, configurations, test sql queries, etc. I dont see anything in the Configuration Tools folder in the Start Menu that falls into this category though. | 2013/09/24 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/18994049",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/697004/"
] | It's called Sql Server Management Studio: Install the 'Management Tools - Complete'
Installation -> Add New Features to Existing installation
 | Here is a step-by-step guide to install SQL Server Management Studio.
<http://blogs.msdn.com/b/bethmassi/archive/2011/02/18/step-by-step-installing-sql-server-management-studio-2008-express-after-visual-studio-2010.aspx> |
54,166 | I understand that dissociation is when something dissolve. I heard this mostly only happen in liquids. But now I heard it can also happen in gases. Is this true? If so, when and why does this happen, and does it only happen to certain gases? I tried to do research but didn't find too much information. The only real inf... | 2016/06/24 | [
"https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/54166",
"https://chemistry.stackexchange.com",
"https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/users/29988/"
] | There are stronger oxidization agents than fluorine gas. I can name two in particular. But I don't think either would actually oxidize fluorine gas in it's pure state, for obvious reasons that you'll see shortly.
Dioxygen Difluoride. Affectionately named 'FOOF'. This is an extremely, extremely potent oxidizer. It also... | I'm not sure, but I think krypton difluoride is the strongest oxidizing agent I know of that's fairly stable at normal temperatures and pressures. (It decomposes at ~10% per hour at ~25°C, but is stable at dry ice temperature or below. Wikipedia claims it is "the most powerful known oxidizing agent known" and "more pow... |
86,552 | This is my first time playing Pathfinder (or any D&D-related for that matter) so I'm still learning (we'll start next week). I already asked a ton of things to the GM and this one was a 'first' so he didn't know how to reply. He said he'll look into it but before that (and to help him) I decided to ask here. Sorry for ... | 2016/08/12 | [
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/86552",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com",
"https://rpg.stackexchange.com/users/30732/"
] | A typical creature that lacks the feat [Thunder and Fang](http://www.d20pfsrd.com/feats/combat-feats/thunder-and-fang-combat) or similar *can't* employ simultaneously a typical [earth breaker](http://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipment---final/weapons/weapon-descriptions/earth-breaker) and [klar](http://www.d20pfsrd.com/equipme... | Being a two-handed weapon means that you will not be able to dual wield an earth breaker without the Thunder and Fang feat.
The feat is *mostly* about using the two weapons together (earth breaker and klar) *but* the first sentence of the Benefit section...
>
> You can use an earth breaker as though it were a one-ha... |
10,069 | My company uses Websense, when someone goes to youtube by directly hitting url from browser
it says it's blocked due to category :Entertainment.
When someone searches for a video in google and clicks it , they can see the video , how is this possible?
If someone could say how its possible, i could make a work-around... | 2011/12/25 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/10069",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/6583/"
] | If it is open source than it is probably free (as in "free beer"). If it is free, you are much more likely to get your money worth out of it.
A piece of software, especially one as complex and network-oriented as a Web browser, will be secure only insofar as it is *maintained*: there must be people somewhere, patientl... | For closed source:
Q: is this safe?
A: I don't know
Q: how can I find out?
A: You can't. You have to trust Microsoft (or whomever).
For open source:
Q: is this safe?
A: I don't know
Q: how can I find out
A: ask an expert's opinion, Google for a list, ... |
10,069 | My company uses Websense, when someone goes to youtube by directly hitting url from browser
it says it's blocked due to category :Entertainment.
When someone searches for a video in google and clicks it , they can see the video , how is this possible?
If someone could say how its possible, i could make a work-around... | 2011/12/25 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/10069",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/6583/"
] | Open source software is not necessarily better or more secure.
Where open source has an advantage is the potential for independant security minded individuals to examine the source code and hopefully the conceptual model for a given software project. This advantage is contingent on:
* review by qualified individuals... | If it is open source than it is probably free (as in "free beer"). If it is free, you are much more likely to get your money worth out of it.
A piece of software, especially one as complex and network-oriented as a Web browser, will be secure only insofar as it is *maintained*: there must be people somewhere, patientl... |
10,069 | My company uses Websense, when someone goes to youtube by directly hitting url from browser
it says it's blocked due to category :Entertainment.
When someone searches for a video in google and clicks it , they can see the video , how is this possible?
If someone could say how its possible, i could make a work-around... | 2011/12/25 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/10069",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/6583/"
] | The reason they should use chrome vs IE does not boil down to open source vs proprietary. Chrome is a modern browser. IE6&7 aren't, IE8 is *almost* a modern browser, and IE9 is not going to be released on Win XP, but Chrome will periodically update itself to the latest stable version. By not using a modern browser that... | If it is open source than it is probably free (as in "free beer"). If it is free, you are much more likely to get your money worth out of it.
A piece of software, especially one as complex and network-oriented as a Web browser, will be secure only insofar as it is *maintained*: there must be people somewhere, patientl... |
10,069 | My company uses Websense, when someone goes to youtube by directly hitting url from browser
it says it's blocked due to category :Entertainment.
When someone searches for a video in google and clicks it , they can see the video , how is this possible?
If someone could say how its possible, i could make a work-around... | 2011/12/25 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/10069",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/6583/"
] | Open source software is not necessarily better or more secure.
Where open source has an advantage is the potential for independant security minded individuals to examine the source code and hopefully the conceptual model for a given software project. This advantage is contingent on:
* review by qualified individuals... | I like @this.josh's answer where he says Open Source is not automatically better or more secure. It's the development process and the QA that matters most, the rest is a matter of personal preference.
Here are a few thoughts that come to mind when I consider using IE that was created with a proprietary development pr... |
10,069 | My company uses Websense, when someone goes to youtube by directly hitting url from browser
it says it's blocked due to category :Entertainment.
When someone searches for a video in google and clicks it , they can see the video , how is this possible?
If someone could say how its possible, i could make a work-around... | 2011/12/25 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/10069",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/6583/"
] | If it is open source than it is probably free (as in "free beer"). If it is free, you are much more likely to get your money worth out of it.
A piece of software, especially one as complex and network-oriented as a Web browser, will be secure only insofar as it is *maintained*: there must be people somewhere, patientl... | I've never framed it as an open-source is better than proprietary question.
Internet Explorer hooks into the operating system and therefore increases the surface area that can be attacked when exploitable vulnerabilities are found. Some of these can be lower level hooks into the operating system allowing compromise at... |
10,069 | My company uses Websense, when someone goes to youtube by directly hitting url from browser
it says it's blocked due to category :Entertainment.
When someone searches for a video in google and clicks it , they can see the video , how is this possible?
If someone could say how its possible, i could make a work-around... | 2011/12/25 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/10069",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/6583/"
] | Measuring the security of a specific piece of software is not an easy task. There are tools which do this, however mostly depend on access to the source code. In the case of a browser the situation is a bit simpler since it is easier to test against fuzzing tools - however this will be part of standard testing for main... | For closed source:
Q: is this safe?
A: I don't know
Q: how can I find out?
A: You can't. You have to trust Microsoft (or whomever).
For open source:
Q: is this safe?
A: I don't know
Q: how can I find out
A: ask an expert's opinion, Google for a list, ... |
10,069 | My company uses Websense, when someone goes to youtube by directly hitting url from browser
it says it's blocked due to category :Entertainment.
When someone searches for a video in google and clicks it , they can see the video , how is this possible?
If someone could say how its possible, i could make a work-around... | 2011/12/25 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/10069",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/6583/"
] | Measuring the security of a specific piece of software is not an easy task. There are tools which do this, however mostly depend on access to the source code. In the case of a browser the situation is a bit simpler since it is easier to test against fuzzing tools - however this will be part of standard testing for main... | I've never framed it as an open-source is better than proprietary question.
Internet Explorer hooks into the operating system and therefore increases the surface area that can be attacked when exploitable vulnerabilities are found. Some of these can be lower level hooks into the operating system allowing compromise at... |
10,069 | My company uses Websense, when someone goes to youtube by directly hitting url from browser
it says it's blocked due to category :Entertainment.
When someone searches for a video in google and clicks it , they can see the video , how is this possible?
If someone could say how its possible, i could make a work-around... | 2011/12/25 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/10069",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/6583/"
] | The reason they should use chrome vs IE does not boil down to open source vs proprietary. Chrome is a modern browser. IE6&7 aren't, IE8 is *almost* a modern browser, and IE9 is not going to be released on Win XP, but Chrome will periodically update itself to the latest stable version. By not using a modern browser that... | Measuring the security of a specific piece of software is not an easy task. There are tools which do this, however mostly depend on access to the source code. In the case of a browser the situation is a bit simpler since it is easier to test against fuzzing tools - however this will be part of standard testing for main... |
10,069 | My company uses Websense, when someone goes to youtube by directly hitting url from browser
it says it's blocked due to category :Entertainment.
When someone searches for a video in google and clicks it , they can see the video , how is this possible?
If someone could say how its possible, i could make a work-around... | 2011/12/25 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/10069",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/6583/"
] | I like @this.josh's answer where he says Open Source is not automatically better or more secure. It's the development process and the QA that matters most, the rest is a matter of personal preference.
Here are a few thoughts that come to mind when I consider using IE that was created with a proprietary development pr... | For closed source:
Q: is this safe?
A: I don't know
Q: how can I find out?
A: You can't. You have to trust Microsoft (or whomever).
For open source:
Q: is this safe?
A: I don't know
Q: how can I find out
A: ask an expert's opinion, Google for a list, ... |
10,069 | My company uses Websense, when someone goes to youtube by directly hitting url from browser
it says it's blocked due to category :Entertainment.
When someone searches for a video in google and clicks it , they can see the video , how is this possible?
If someone could say how its possible, i could make a work-around... | 2011/12/25 | [
"https://security.stackexchange.com/questions/10069",
"https://security.stackexchange.com",
"https://security.stackexchange.com/users/6583/"
] | The reason they should use chrome vs IE does not boil down to open source vs proprietary. Chrome is a modern browser. IE6&7 aren't, IE8 is *almost* a modern browser, and IE9 is not going to be released on Win XP, but Chrome will periodically update itself to the latest stable version. By not using a modern browser that... | I like @this.josh's answer where he says Open Source is not automatically better or more secure. It's the development process and the QA that matters most, the rest is a matter of personal preference.
Here are a few thoughts that come to mind when I consider using IE that was created with a proprietary development pr... |
10,489 | I am in need of a new bicycle helmet and have been exploring some alternative options. One possibility I am considering is visiting my local Army Surplus store and getting a helmet there. I only use my bike for commuting, 3-4 miles in a single trip, tops. So the weight or lack of ventilation won't be a problem for me. ... | 2012/07/25 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/10489",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/4016/"
] | No. Military helmets are designed to protect your head against flying shrapnel, not absorb blunt force trauma. It's better than nothing, but that's not saying much. | In my country, cycle helmets are mandated by law for use on the road. It is illegal to sell a non-certified helmet for the purposes of riding on the road.
So any accident where you're not wearing an approved and certified helmet could result in insurance cover being refused, regardless of whether the helmet is a cause... |
10,489 | I am in need of a new bicycle helmet and have been exploring some alternative options. One possibility I am considering is visiting my local Army Surplus store and getting a helmet there. I only use my bike for commuting, 3-4 miles in a single trip, tops. So the weight or lack of ventilation won't be a problem for me. ... | 2012/07/25 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/10489",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/4016/"
] | Bicycle helmets contain crushable foam that works to [extend the duration of impact by about 6 ms](http://www.bhsi.org/general.htm) (milliseconds). This doesn't make the impact force disappear, instead it extends the duration of force experienced by the brain. By extending the duration, you reduce the peak force. The b... | I'm not an expert, but I would say it is probably not safe.
Things that are good at deflecting small fast moving objects aren't always good at absorbing crushing force. Bike helmets are designed to absorb most of the force from the impact as to protect your dome from it. I am not sure how well an army helmet will do i... |
10,489 | I am in need of a new bicycle helmet and have been exploring some alternative options. One possibility I am considering is visiting my local Army Surplus store and getting a helmet there. I only use my bike for commuting, 3-4 miles in a single trip, tops. So the weight or lack of ventilation won't be a problem for me. ... | 2012/07/25 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/10489",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/4016/"
] | I'm not an expert, but I would say it is probably not safe.
Things that are good at deflecting small fast moving objects aren't always good at absorbing crushing force. Bike helmets are designed to absorb most of the force from the impact as to protect your dome from it. I am not sure how well an army helmet will do i... | No. Military helmets are designed to protect your head against flying shrapnel, not absorb blunt force trauma. It's better than nothing, but that's not saying much. |
10,489 | I am in need of a new bicycle helmet and have been exploring some alternative options. One possibility I am considering is visiting my local Army Surplus store and getting a helmet there. I only use my bike for commuting, 3-4 miles in a single trip, tops. So the weight or lack of ventilation won't be a problem for me. ... | 2012/07/25 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/10489",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com",
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/users/4016/"
] | Bicycle helmets contain crushable foam that works to [extend the duration of impact by about 6 ms](http://www.bhsi.org/general.htm) (milliseconds). This doesn't make the impact force disappear, instead it extends the duration of force experienced by the brain. By extending the duration, you reduce the peak force. The b... | Old WWII helmets were basically the original motorcycle helmet. You might want to consider a newer military helmet if you got one, look fort the Kevlar helmets as they are designed to absorb the impact of small rounds and I know 9 mm rounds produce 467 joules of energy on impact and is designed to penetrate, a helmet a... |
10,489 | I am in need of a new bicycle helmet and have been exploring some alternative options. One possibility I am considering is visiting my local Army Surplus store and getting a helmet there. I only use my bike for commuting, 3-4 miles in a single trip, tops. So the weight or lack of ventilation won't be a problem for me. ... | 2012/07/25 | [
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] | I'm not an expert, but I would say it is probably not safe.
Things that are good at deflecting small fast moving objects aren't always good at absorbing crushing force. Bike helmets are designed to absorb most of the force from the impact as to protect your dome from it. I am not sure how well an army helmet will do i... | In my country, cycle helmets are mandated by law for use on the road. It is illegal to sell a non-certified helmet for the purposes of riding on the road.
So any accident where you're not wearing an approved and certified helmet could result in insurance cover being refused, regardless of whether the helmet is a cause... |
10,489 | I am in need of a new bicycle helmet and have been exploring some alternative options. One possibility I am considering is visiting my local Army Surplus store and getting a helmet there. I only use my bike for commuting, 3-4 miles in a single trip, tops. So the weight or lack of ventilation won't be a problem for me. ... | 2012/07/25 | [
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] | I'm not an expert, but I would say it is probably not safe.
Things that are good at deflecting small fast moving objects aren't always good at absorbing crushing force. Bike helmets are designed to absorb most of the force from the impact as to protect your dome from it. I am not sure how well an army helmet will do i... | It depends, if you get a WWII surplus helmet, then no, definitely not. They do not meet any safety regulations and have no cushioning to absorb the impact of a crash.
A modern combat helmet (i.e. MICH 2000s, PASGTs) work fine because they have a cushioned lair that can absorb the impact. In fact, many special forces u... |
10,489 | I am in need of a new bicycle helmet and have been exploring some alternative options. One possibility I am considering is visiting my local Army Surplus store and getting a helmet there. I only use my bike for commuting, 3-4 miles in a single trip, tops. So the weight or lack of ventilation won't be a problem for me. ... | 2012/07/25 | [
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] | It depends, if you get a WWII surplus helmet, then no, definitely not. They do not meet any safety regulations and have no cushioning to absorb the impact of a crash.
A modern combat helmet (i.e. MICH 2000s, PASGTs) work fine because they have a cushioned lair that can absorb the impact. In fact, many special forces u... | Old WWII helmets were basically the original motorcycle helmet. You might want to consider a newer military helmet if you got one, look fort the Kevlar helmets as they are designed to absorb the impact of small rounds and I know 9 mm rounds produce 467 joules of energy on impact and is designed to penetrate, a helmet a... |
10,489 | I am in need of a new bicycle helmet and have been exploring some alternative options. One possibility I am considering is visiting my local Army Surplus store and getting a helmet there. I only use my bike for commuting, 3-4 miles in a single trip, tops. So the weight or lack of ventilation won't be a problem for me. ... | 2012/07/25 | [
"https://bicycles.stackexchange.com/questions/10489",
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] | It depends, if you get a WWII surplus helmet, then no, definitely not. They do not meet any safety regulations and have no cushioning to absorb the impact of a crash.
A modern combat helmet (i.e. MICH 2000s, PASGTs) work fine because they have a cushioned lair that can absorb the impact. In fact, many special forces u... | In my country, cycle helmets are mandated by law for use on the road. It is illegal to sell a non-certified helmet for the purposes of riding on the road.
So any accident where you're not wearing an approved and certified helmet could result in insurance cover being refused, regardless of whether the helmet is a cause... |
10,489 | I am in need of a new bicycle helmet and have been exploring some alternative options. One possibility I am considering is visiting my local Army Surplus store and getting a helmet there. I only use my bike for commuting, 3-4 miles in a single trip, tops. So the weight or lack of ventilation won't be a problem for me. ... | 2012/07/25 | [
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] | Bicycle helmets contain crushable foam that works to [extend the duration of impact by about 6 ms](http://www.bhsi.org/general.htm) (milliseconds). This doesn't make the impact force disappear, instead it extends the duration of force experienced by the brain. By extending the duration, you reduce the peak force. The b... | It depends, if you get a WWII surplus helmet, then no, definitely not. They do not meet any safety regulations and have no cushioning to absorb the impact of a crash.
A modern combat helmet (i.e. MICH 2000s, PASGTs) work fine because they have a cushioned lair that can absorb the impact. In fact, many special forces u... |
10,489 | I am in need of a new bicycle helmet and have been exploring some alternative options. One possibility I am considering is visiting my local Army Surplus store and getting a helmet there. I only use my bike for commuting, 3-4 miles in a single trip, tops. So the weight or lack of ventilation won't be a problem for me. ... | 2012/07/25 | [
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] | No. Military helmets are designed to protect your head against flying shrapnel, not absorb blunt force trauma. It's better than nothing, but that's not saying much. | It depends, if you get a WWII surplus helmet, then no, definitely not. They do not meet any safety regulations and have no cushioning to absorb the impact of a crash.
A modern combat helmet (i.e. MICH 2000s, PASGTs) work fine because they have a cushioned lair that can absorb the impact. In fact, many special forces u... |
254,513 | [](https://i.stack.imgur.com/NTxZX.png)
I need help, how do I make it move the same way its rotated? The arrows are the same orientation as always, I need to make it accustomed to the orientation of the object itself. | 2022/02/22 | [
"https://blender.stackexchange.com/questions/254513",
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] | you will be pretty disappointed...but here you go:
[](https://i.stack.imgur.com/PnFG9.png) | >
> But I couldn't figure a way of taking the instances from a collection, picking a random one. If I use the collection it outputs all objects in that collection.
>
>
>
Besides Chris's way of using a single vert to use the Pick Instances on the **Instance on Points** node, you could pick children objects (in a ra... |
16,204 | I'm wondering whether I should go for a faster card (e.g. SanDisk Extreme series) or can do just fine with slower card (e.g. SanDisk Ultra series) for use with Canon EOS 7D. I'm not planning to record any movies with it, though I like to take continuous shots (using bracketing, or for panning) in RAW+JPEG mode.
Thanks... | 2011/10/05 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/16204",
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] | If you don't plan to do video, you should be fine with the SanDisk Ultra series cards. Just keep in mind that the single RAW files by themselves can be from 25MB-33MB. So your cards will fill up fast, and you may need a higher speed card then you might have used in an older camera. | My take is that if you can afford the extra speed, get it. In the end result you may not need it, but you most assuredly can't suddenly get faster if you don't have it and do need it. In any event, the 7D is a fast shooter, so you may find having that extra speed is advantageous for burst shooting in raw as it will all... |
16,204 | I'm wondering whether I should go for a faster card (e.g. SanDisk Extreme series) or can do just fine with slower card (e.g. SanDisk Ultra series) for use with Canon EOS 7D. I'm not planning to record any movies with it, though I like to take continuous shots (using bracketing, or for panning) in RAW+JPEG mode.
Thanks... | 2011/10/05 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/16204",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/users/5900/"
] | If you don't plan to do video, you should be fine with the SanDisk Ultra series cards. Just keep in mind that the single RAW files by themselves can be from 25MB-33MB. So your cards will fill up fast, and you may need a higher speed card then you might have used in an older camera. | So there are two main reasons to get a faster memory card:
* you fill up your camera's buffer when taking several pictures in quick succession (usually when you're using burst mode and saving lots of data, like in RAW+JPEG mode), and you want to get the pictures out of the buffer and onto the card faster (so you can t... |
16,204 | I'm wondering whether I should go for a faster card (e.g. SanDisk Extreme series) or can do just fine with slower card (e.g. SanDisk Ultra series) for use with Canon EOS 7D. I'm not planning to record any movies with it, though I like to take continuous shots (using bracketing, or for panning) in RAW+JPEG mode.
Thanks... | 2011/10/05 | [
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/questions/16204",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com",
"https://photo.stackexchange.com/users/5900/"
] | So there are two main reasons to get a faster memory card:
* you fill up your camera's buffer when taking several pictures in quick succession (usually when you're using burst mode and saving lots of data, like in RAW+JPEG mode), and you want to get the pictures out of the buffer and onto the card faster (so you can t... | My take is that if you can afford the extra speed, get it. In the end result you may not need it, but you most assuredly can't suddenly get faster if you don't have it and do need it. In any event, the 7D is a fast shooter, so you may find having that extra speed is advantageous for burst shooting in raw as it will all... |
1,173 | What do you put in the letter? What if you have no experience, or only very limited experience. Should you write about yourself in the third or first person when explaining your experience? | 2011/01/19 | [
"https://writers.stackexchange.com/questions/1173",
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] | There are multiple parts to a query letter. The first part is you. What kind of writing experience do you have? Have you published four books already? Do you have a dozen short stories in various magazines? Have you won any writing awards? Do you have any experience in the publishing world - editing, lit agent, etc. Th... | Different agents want different things. Some love innovative, chatty query letters. Others want "just the facts." Your best strategy is to find an agent you would like to have represent you and read their query letter guidelines.
If you're having trouble finding agents and agent information on the Internet, buy the mo... |
41,589,395 | im working on xamarin forms at the moment every time when i start a new xamarin form project i update the xamarin forms from the nuget package every things work fine until i started to work with maps and every time i install the xmarin.forms.maps after the install is finished i try to build my solution keeps throw 8 er... | 2017/01/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/41589395",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
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] | This is obviously not related to any SDK.The log clearly states the issue.
Your nuget packages are corrupted , this has happens when you try updating your xamarin forms to the latest version, along with other packages.
**First**
I would recommend starting a fresh project.
When installing Xamarin forms maps, ensure tha... | i think you must have to update your SDK. then give proper permission for the map related implementation i hope that it will work fine in my case it is working good. |
41,589,395 | im working on xamarin forms at the moment every time when i start a new xamarin form project i update the xamarin forms from the nuget package every things work fine until i started to work with maps and every time i install the xmarin.forms.maps after the install is finished i try to build my solution keeps throw 8 er... | 2017/01/11 | [
"https://Stackoverflow.com/questions/41589395",
"https://Stackoverflow.com",
"https://Stackoverflow.com/users/7335600/"
] | I ended up having to do it by hand... Here are the steps though
1. Download zip file (<https://dl-ssl.google.com/android/repository/google_m2repository_r22.zip>)
2. Extra zip file
3. Go to folder you need the library for (let's say play-services-base)
4. Go to version (example: 8.1.0)
5. Rename file ending in .aar to ... | i think you must have to update your SDK. then give proper permission for the map related implementation i hope that it will work fine in my case it is working good. |
466,916 | We know that the speed of light depends on the density of the medium it is travelling through. It travels faster through less dense media and slower through more dense media.
When we produce sound, a series of rarefactions and compressions are created in the medium by the vibration of the source of sound. Compressions... | 2019/03/17 | [
"https://physics.stackexchange.com/questions/466916",
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] | Actually this effect has been discovered in 1932 with light diffracted by ultra-sound waves.
In order to get observable effects you need ultra-sound
with wavelengths in the μm range (i.e. not much longer than light waves),
and thus sound frequencies in the MHz range.
See for example here:
* [On the Scattering of Ligh... | I have seen it with standing waves in water, a PhyWe demonstration experiment. The frequency 800 kHz, which gives a distance between nodes of about a millimeter. The standing wave is in a cuvette, between the head of a piezo hydrophone transducer and the bottom. When looking through the water, one sees the varying inde... |
466,916 | We know that the speed of light depends on the density of the medium it is travelling through. It travels faster through less dense media and slower through more dense media.
When we produce sound, a series of rarefactions and compressions are created in the medium by the vibration of the source of sound. Compressions... | 2019/03/17 | [
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] | Actually this effect has been discovered in 1932 with light diffracted by ultra-sound waves.
In order to get observable effects you need ultra-sound
with wavelengths in the μm range (i.e. not much longer than light waves),
and thus sound frequencies in the MHz range.
See for example here:
* [On the Scattering of Ligh... | A few factors contribute to this:
* Air has low index of refraction therefore optical effects arising from its mechanical pressure will be weak;
* Even loud sounds have low mechanical pressure. Wolfram Alpha database lists 200 pascals as pressure of jet airplane at 100 meters, which works out as ~0.5% pressure differe... |
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