Gaz6002 Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Surely this isn't a good thing? I can't imagine a world where this sort of thing is commonplace. Especially on planes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I've read about this a few weeks ago, Microsoft are involved somewhere along the lines and have filed a patent. I will see if I can dig it out, but the idea of it is rather frightening even for joe public at home. We are heading to a very network-centric age with regards IT and with everything becoming always-on-always-connected the amount of control we are handing over is getting scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 I've read about this a few weeks ago, Microsoft are involved somewhere along the lines and have filed a patent. I will see if I can dig it out, but the idea of it is rather frightening even for joe public at home. We are heading to a very network-centric age with regards IT and with everything becoming always-on-always-connected the amount of control we are handing over is getting scary. It mentions that in the article - they've filed for a patent for the technology. I'm reading a book by Ben Elton right now called Blind Faith and this reminds me of the book lol. It's about a world in the future where privacy is seen as perversion and everyone shares everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 It mentions that in the article - they've filed for a patent for the technology. I'm reading a book by Ben Elton right now called Blind Faith and this reminds me of the book lol. It's about a world in the future where privacy is seen as perversion and everyone shares everything. While we are talking about global domination... have you seen any of the google videos regarding their infrastructure.. VERY interesting considering google isn't actually a search engine but rather an application that runs on what is effectively the world's last supercomputing cluster farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 another big brother is watching scenario then:blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 another big brother is watching scenario then:blink: Nope.. big brother is already watching, this is about big brother turning off your telly when he thinks it is bed time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 While we are talking about global domination... have you seen any of the google videos regarding their infrastructure.. VERY interesting considering google isn't actually a search engine but rather an application that runs on what is effectively the world's last supercomputing cluster farm. I haven't, but I'm up for a bit of that. Do you have any specific links or should I google it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewOW Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'd love Microsoft to have a killswitch. Go on push that button! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I haven't, but I'm up for a bit of that. Do you have any specific links or should I google it? http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6682253938984655269&q=google+architecture&ei=ietkSLDpFo-AiwKj0ei3AQ As it was I was showing it to a few people at work, it is 2005, however some of the things they mention are rather awesome (if not scary, including the numerous DARPA references) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_aero Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 very interesting read and find gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Buses are getting the same capability, in case terrorists want to re-enact the movie Speed. So it would blow up and we wouldn't have to waste a couple of hours of our life watching it. I don't think that statement was thought out too well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 The Pentagon wants a kill switch installed on airplanes Hang on.... does this sound like a well thought out plan? That just means the terrorists can get into the control centre and, oh look, all our planes are dropping out of the sky... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRalphMan Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Sounds like a story from 24... Let's change it slightly.. Control device/Nuclear reactors... You think the US Gov would have learned from that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt H Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 If they lower prices because of it then.. Probably wont as companies don't just pass the savings on to the customer but imagine, if there was no copyright fraud whatsoever etc, surely thats a huge saving for distributors manufacturers and Companies involved with selling you your dvd for example? £4 dvd? i don't know, but sounds good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6682253938984655269&q=google+architecture&ei=ietkSLDpFo-AiwKj0ei3AQ I'm watching it now... some pretty eye-opening facts there! The guy may know his potatos but he isn't exactly Mr Charisma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 It'll never happen. Imagine trying to get every device manufacturer and software developer globally to agree on the standards necessary. FFS, they can't even agree on a mobile phone O/S or a standard document format. And if M$ are involved they'll want final say in everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkR Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 It'd be great if they could shut off mobile phone speakers on the train. Nothing more annoying than a group of chavs huddled around a mobile phone blaring out the latest hip-hop track so we can all enjoy it!!! Not that I have anything against music, but why subject the rest of us to it! Rant over. I think the kill switch idea sucks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 So who killed the Badgers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 So who killed the Badgers? Your sig is making me want to buy another turbo kit when I've already got a perfectly good one on my car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caseys Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Interesting stuff... *breaks out his tin-foil hat* but things like that have been around for ages in computing, you can power down systems remotely, cars, planes, any electrical appliance with a CPU/ECU/Program controlling it's most basic functions has this ability... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Interesting stuff... *breaks out his tin-foil hat* but things like that have been around for ages in computing, you can power down systems remotely, cars, planes, any electrical appliance with a CPU/ECU/Program controlling it's most basic functions has this ability... Its a good point, you can buy "switches" that sit between the plug and the wall plug. For example, a switch that sits between the power socket and kettle, so that you can text in getting the kettle to boil remotely... but imagine if someone else could do it Just as a joke they could turn on all your lights and electrical goods at 3am to see your reaction! TV at full volume, playing porn, the option are endless.... Thats it I am moving to the mountains, where there is no electricity........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Thats it I am moving to the mountains, where there is no electricity........... New forest for me actually, and fully self contained if I can do it... Hermit-gav is how I wish to retire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 New forest for me actually, and fully self contained if I can do it... Hermit-gav is how I wish to retire. I'm going to live on the moon. That should annoy some people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'm going to live on the moon. That should annoy some people Back lot at paramount it is then? (I personally think we did land btw ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garethr Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 [gullible idiot] But surely, if you have done nothing wrong, you have nothing to fear? [/gullible idiot] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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