Topic: I am an endless source of useless information.
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF started this discussion 15 years ago #13,246
Endless.
Ask me questions about useless topics, Minichan. :D
Ask me questions about useless topics, Minichan. :D
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 8 minutes later[^] [v] #237,938
Could you please list all the 1043-digit prime numbers?
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 10 minutes later, 18 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #237,942
Anonymous B replied with this 15 years ago, 10 minutes later, 29 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #237,947
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 30 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #237,949
@previous (B)
Oh. My apologies, good poster. While I'm not sure how feasible attempting to calculate that may be, please give me a bit so I can at least try.
Oh. My apologies, good poster. While I'm not sure how feasible attempting to calculate that may be, please give me a bit so I can at least try.
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LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 13 minutes later, 43 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #237,951
@237,947 (B)
I am, in fact, now running a program that will (hypothetically) give you at least 10 1043-digit prime numbers. Assuming it doesn't crash. :D I'll let you know which happens.
I am, in fact, now running a program that will (hypothetically) give you at least 10 1043-digit prime numbers. Assuming it doesn't crash. :D I'll let you know which happens.
Anonymous B replied with this 15 years ago, 54 seconds later, 44 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #237,952
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 48 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #237,953
@previous (B)
I regret to inform you that it did, in fact, crash. :(
However! I have still managed to discover an answer for you, thanks to an online project dedicated to finding the longest prime numbers. There are, unfortunately, no 1043-digit prime numbers. The list goes straight from 969-digits long to 1281-digits long. You can click on both of them and see exactly what they are, though. :D
http://isthe.com/chongo/tech/math/prime/mersenne.html#M4253
I regret to inform you that it did, in fact, crash. :(
However! I have still managed to discover an answer for you, thanks to an online project dedicated to finding the longest prime numbers. There are, unfortunately, no 1043-digit prime numbers. The list goes straight from 969-digits long to 1281-digits long. You can click on both of them and see exactly what they are, though. :D
http://isthe.com/chongo/tech/math/prime/mersenne.html#M4253
Anonymous B replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 52 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #237,954
@previous (LatestDude !!nEftABMoF)
OP delivers!
Edit: Oh, those are just the Mersenne primes. You still rock, though. Thanks for trying.
OP delivers!
Edit: Oh, those are just the Mersenne primes. You still rock, though. Thanks for trying.
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LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 54 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #237,956
@previous (B)
I always do my best. :D
Edit: oh. In my enthusiasm to post an answer for you, I overlooked that detail. Sorry. :( I have attempted to search for non-Mersenne primes, but I legitimately cannot find anything, and my computer is not nearly powerful enough to calculate the results on its own. Sorry!
I always do my best. :D
Edit: oh. In my enthusiasm to post an answer for you, I overlooked that detail. Sorry. :( I have attempted to search for non-Mersenne primes, but I legitimately cannot find anything, and my computer is not nearly powerful enough to calculate the results on its own. Sorry!
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Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 11 seconds later, 54 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #237,957
@237,953 (LatestDude !!nEftABMoF)
Source of the script?
@OP
What are some amusing websites to lurk on a semi-daily basis?
What are the advantages of Defraggler over Windows 7 built-in de-fragmentation?
How do you feel about http://www.kimmoa.se/Freddie_Trims_a_Tree/?
What are you wearing?
What is the last thing you ate?
What is your education/job?
Source of the script?
@OP
What are some amusing websites to lurk on a semi-daily basis?
What are the advantages of Defraggler over Windows 7 built-in de-fragmentation?
How do you feel about http://www.kimmoa.se/Freddie_Trims_a_Tree/?
What are you wearing?
What is the last thing you ate?
What is your education/job?
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 12 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #237,960
@previous (C)
> Source of the script?
http://www.rsok.com/~jrm/next_ten_primes.html
To be fair, it was Firefox that crashed, not the applet itself. I may try again later with the downloadable version.
> What are some amusing websites to lurk on a semi-daily basis?
I like TGWTG.com (and the sites related to it, listed at the bottom) and reddit.com. That's as far as "lurking" goes; I also enjoy a handful of other sites that require active participation.
> What are the advantages of Defraggler over Windows 7 built-in de-fragmentation?
http://www.piriform.com/defraggler/features
I like Defraggler, but I have since started using Auslogics Disk Defrag instead. I would check both out if you're looking to switch. :)
> How do you feel about http://www.kimmoa.se/Freddie_Trims_a_Tree/?
It seems like a fun little point-n-klick game, and I'm glad to see Sysop doing more positive things with his life after the demise of AT. I'll play it more fully at a later date. Perhaps Christmas!
> What are you wearing?
A t-shirt from DesignByHumans.com, underwear, and some cheap winter-themed sweatpants with polar bears on them.
> What is the last thing you ate?
After having fished out the bag from the trash for you:
"Birds [sic] Eye Steamfresh Chef's Favorites Lightly Sauced Rotini & Vegetables with Oven Roasted Garlic Butter Sauce."
> What is your education/job?
Student.
> Source of the script?
http://www.rsok.com/~jrm/next_ten_primes.html
To be fair, it was Firefox that crashed, not the applet itself. I may try again later with the downloadable version.
> What are some amusing websites to lurk on a semi-daily basis?
I like TGWTG.com (and the sites related to it, listed at the bottom) and reddit.com. That's as far as "lurking" goes; I also enjoy a handful of other sites that require active participation.
> What are the advantages of Defraggler over Windows 7 built-in de-fragmentation?
http://www.piriform.com/defraggler/features
I like Defraggler, but I have since started using Auslogics Disk Defrag instead. I would check both out if you're looking to switch. :)
> How do you feel about http://www.kimmoa.se/Freddie_Trims_a_Tree/?
It seems like a fun little point-n-klick game, and I'm glad to see Sysop doing more positive things with his life after the demise of AT. I'll play it more fully at a later date. Perhaps Christmas!
> What are you wearing?
A t-shirt from DesignByHumans.com, underwear, and some cheap winter-themed sweatpants with polar bears on them.
> What is the last thing you ate?
After having fished out the bag from the trash for you:
"Birds [sic] Eye Steamfresh Chef's Favorites Lightly Sauced Rotini & Vegetables with Oven Roasted Garlic Butter Sauce."
> What is your education/job?
Student.
(Edited 4 minutes later.)
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #237,961
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #237,962
sluggy joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 44 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #237,970
How will I meet my wife?
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 1 hour after the original post[^] [v] #237,971
@previous (sluggy)
"Useless information" does not include things it is literally impossible for me to know or make a reasonable effort to find out. I am not psychic. Besides, that information wouldn't be useless. :)
"Useless information" does not include things it is literally impossible for me to know or make a reasonable effort to find out. I am not psychic. Besides, that information wouldn't be useless. :)
sluggy replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,973
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,974
@previous (sluggy)
I am doing quite well! Thank you for asking. I am actually still a bit preoccupied on the 1043-digit prime number request. Just got this hacked together: http://pastebin.com/YhBW9nDu
If anyone would be willing to donate server resources (and fill in the proper variables at the top I couldn't be bothered to), it would be much appreciated.
I am doing quite well! Thank you for asking. I am actually still a bit preoccupied on the 1043-digit prime number request. Just got this hacked together: http://pastebin.com/YhBW9nDu
If anyone would be willing to donate server resources (and fill in the proper variables at the top I couldn't be bothered to), it would be much appreciated.
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LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 31 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,979
Also, it literally took me until just now to realize that I had broken the topic naming scheme I had dedicated myself to maintaining. :( I'm not even entirely sure how I would be able to mutilate the headline to fit in with the template, actually. "Let's test LatestDude's claim of being an endless..."? Meh.Anonymous E joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 9 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,980
@OP
Why did the US have a President for technically one day?
Why did the US have a President for technically one day?
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,981
Anonymous E replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,982
Anonymous E double-posted this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,983
@OP
Who was the favorite guitarist of Jimi Hendrix?
Who was the favorite guitarist of Jimi Hendrix?
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,984
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,985
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,986
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 2 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,987
@OP
Prior to the F-22 what was the only gas operated missile launcher in the US Air Force inventory?
Prior to the F-22 what was the only gas operated missile launcher in the US Air Force inventory?
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,988
@previous (Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ)
I have to admit, I know very little about the topic at hand. I'm going to have to make my best guess: the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.
I have to admit, I know very little about the topic at hand. I'm going to have to make my best guess: the General Dynamics F-16 Fighting Falcon.
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dreamworks !AUIkTW/L46 joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 16 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,990
How do you feel about Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot?
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,992
@previous (dreamworks !AUIkTW/L46)
I have a deep respect for what the Ubuntu project is trying - and, mostly, succeeding - to accomplish, but I've never particularly liked Linux, no matter how pretty a shell it's wrapped in. If I'm going to use an environment completely alien to me that's trying its hardest to replicate Windows, I would rather simply use Windows. While I haven't used a Ubuntu version since Maverick Meerkat, I don't think the change would be significant enough to warrant a sudden opinion change.
I have a deep respect for what the Ubuntu project is trying - and, mostly, succeeding - to accomplish, but I've never particularly liked Linux, no matter how pretty a shell it's wrapped in. If I'm going to use an environment completely alien to me that's trying its hardest to replicate Windows, I would rather simply use Windows. While I haven't used a Ubuntu version since Maverick Meerkat, I don't think the change would be significant enough to warrant a sudden opinion change.
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Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,994
@237,988 (LatestDude !!nEftABMoF)
Ah my apologies as my question was a little misleading. Allow me to rephrase. Prior to the introduction of the F-22, which I believe uses gas operated missile launchers in the internal bay, what was the only gas operated missile launcher, for air-to-air missiles, in the US Air Force inventory?
Ah my apologies as my question was a little misleading. Allow me to rephrase. Prior to the introduction of the F-22, which I believe uses gas operated missile launchers in the internal bay, what was the only gas operated missile launcher, for air-to-air missiles, in the US Air Force inventory?
Anonymous G joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 3 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,995
Have there been any even later dudes than you?
Anonymous B replied with this 15 years ago, 15 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #237,999
@237,974 (LatestDude !!nEftABMoF)
I wouldn't get too consumed with the problem. Instead, how about considering the number of prime checks you would have to perform. Assuming you had the computing power to check 1,000,000 numbers per second, how long would it take to perform all those checks?
I wouldn't get too consumed with the problem. Instead, how about considering the number of prime checks you would have to perform. Assuming you had the computing power to check 1,000,000 numbers per second, how long would it take to perform all those checks?
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,001
What was Emperor Justinian's wife best known for before marriage?
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,002
@237,994 (Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ)
Regretfully, I must bow down to your superior knowledge of antiquated Air Force equipment and forfeit on this particular question.
@237,995 (G)
One, I think.
@237,999 (B)
I have no idea. :( I'm bad at math. Luckily, math is a useful subject, so it does not conflict with the goals of this topic.
Regretfully, I must bow down to your superior knowledge of antiquated Air Force equipment and forfeit on this particular question.
@237,995 (G)
One, I think.
@237,999 (B)
I have no idea. :( I'm bad at math. Luckily, math is a useful subject, so it does not conflict with the goals of this topic.
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) double-posted this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,004
@238,001 (hamfist !!snnYcROO9)
Being an "actress"/prostitute, most known then for her performance of Leda and the Swan.
Being an "actress"/prostitute, most known then for her performance of Leda and the Swan.
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hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 15 years ago, 2 minutes later, 3 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,005
@previous (LatestDude !!nEftABMoF)
+1
Which Old Testament prophecy stated Jesus would live in Nazareth?
+1
Which Old Testament prophecy stated Jesus would live in Nazareth?
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,007
@238,002 (LatestDude !!nEftABMoF)
It's not antiquated. The LAU-106 gas operated, ejection type launcher is still in operation and still used by the F-15C/D/E aircraft to launch AIM-120 missiles. In the past it was used to launch both AIM-120 and AIM-7 missiles but the AIM-7 is no longer used by the USAF. Still though, you knew about Billy Gibbons.
It's not antiquated. The LAU-106 gas operated, ejection type launcher is still in operation and still used by the F-15C/D/E aircraft to launch AIM-120 missiles. In the past it was used to launch both AIM-120 and AIM-7 missiles but the AIM-7 is no longer used by the USAF. Still though, you knew about Billy Gibbons.
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,009
@previous (Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ)
That is a rather complete overview. May I ask what spurred your interest in the Air Force?
@238,005 (hamfist !!snnYcROO9)
Will answer this when I get back. I have to leave for a bit... could be an hour or until tomorrow. I have not quite had an opportunity to establish that yet. See you all later! (Feel free to leave questions in my absence.)
That is a rather complete overview. May I ask what spurred your interest in the Air Force?
@238,005 (hamfist !!snnYcROO9)
Will answer this when I get back. I have to leave for a bit... could be an hour or until tomorrow. I have not quite had an opportunity to establish that yet. See you all later! (Feel free to leave questions in my absence.)
hamfist !!snnYcROO9 replied with this 15 years ago, 45 seconds later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,010
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ replied with this 15 years ago, 4 minutes later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,015
Leo Vegas !gNoGoD5HzQ double-posted this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 4 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,016
floorboard !hbZVTk6JYc joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 5 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,025
How many ridges are on the edge of a quarter?
Anonymous J joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 hour later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,058
What is the third alternate ending to Freddie Trims A Tree?
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 30 minutes later, 7 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,071
@238,005 (hamfist !!snnYcROO9)
There is no direct Old Testament citation that says that.
@238,025 (floorboard !hbZVTk6JYc)
119, exactly.
@previous (J)
As mentioned in @237,960, (LatestDude !!nEftABMoF) I haven't really played the game to any significant degree. Ask me around Christmas. :)
There is no direct Old Testament citation that says that.
@238,025 (floorboard !hbZVTk6JYc)
119, exactly.
@previous (J)
As mentioned in @237,960, (LatestDude !!nEftABMoF) I haven't really played the game to any significant degree. Ask me around Christmas. :)
Anonymous K joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 24 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,112
To what does Buys Ballot's law refer? In two words. No Google cheating
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 19 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,125
@previous (K)
A: I have never claimed that I can answer these without Google. In fact, as you can see with the prime number question, it took a lot of searching to produce only meandering results.
B: How in the world would I condense this into two words to begin with?
> In meteorology, Buys Ballot's law may be expressed as follows: In the Northern Hemisphere, if a person stands with his back to the wind, the low pressure area will be on his left.[1] This is because wind travels counterclockwise around low pressure zones in the Northern Hemisphere. It is approximately true in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, and is reversed in the Southern Hemisphere, but the angle between the pressure gradient force and wind is not a right angle in low latitudes.
A: I have never claimed that I can answer these without Google. In fact, as you can see with the prime number question, it took a lot of searching to produce only meandering results.
B: How in the world would I condense this into two words to begin with?
> In meteorology, Buys Ballot's law may be expressed as follows: In the Northern Hemisphere, if a person stands with his back to the wind, the low pressure area will be on his left.[1] This is because wind travels counterclockwise around low pressure zones in the Northern Hemisphere. It is approximately true in the higher latitudes of the Northern Hemisphere, and is reversed in the Southern Hemisphere, but the angle between the pressure gradient force and wind is not a right angle in low latitudes.
ltamake !!onnLC5KY8 joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 7 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,127
To how many prime numbers can you count from zero?
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 51 seconds later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,128
@previous (ltamake !!onnLC5KY8)
Off the top of my head? 2, 3, 5, 7... 11, I think. That's it. I am horrible at math.
Off the top of my head? 2, 3, 5, 7... 11, I think. That's it. I am horrible at math.
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 12 minutes later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,134
@238,127 (ltamake !!onnLC5KY8)
Zero
@previous (LatestDude !!nEftABMoF)
I think it's a trick question seeing as prime numbers start with one.
Zero
@previous (LatestDude !!nEftABMoF)
I think it's a trick question seeing as prime numbers start with one.
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,135
@previous (C)
I parsed it as "list all the prime numbers you can, starting with the first prime number after zero." You may be correct, though.
I parsed it as "list all the prime numbers you can, starting with the first prime number after zero." You may be correct, though.
Anonymous C replied with this 15 years ago, 54 seconds later, 8 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,136
bobby2sox !!ztPBX/o0I replied with this 15 years ago, 32 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,163
@238,125 (LatestDude !!nEftABMoF)
Atmospheric Pressure. Important to pilots as it causes altimeters to misread. Well done. B2S
Atmospheric Pressure. Important to pilots as it causes altimeters to misread. Well done. B2S
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Anonymous N joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,166
What percentage of OPs are fags?
Anonymous O joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 1 minute later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,167
OP, tell me how to set up a RAID 50 array.
LatestDude !!nEftABMoF (OP) replied with this 15 years ago, 8 minutes later, 9 hours after the original post[^] [v] #238,175
@238,166 (N)
If I may grossly oversimplify complicated and region-specific demographics: around 10% of people are either gay or bisexual. Internet usage is also skewed towards younger demographics, which have a higher tendency to be "out" (important, since the only way of measuring that is self-identification). One out of every ten or so.
@previous (O)
RAID 5+0 isn't significantly different from any other form of RAID, as far as setting it up goes. https://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/132877/how_to_set_up_raid_on_your_pc.html
If I may grossly oversimplify complicated and region-specific demographics: around 10% of people are either gay or bisexual. Internet usage is also skewed towards younger demographics, which have a higher tendency to be "out" (important, since the only way of measuring that is self-identification). One out of every ten or so.
@previous (O)
RAID 5+0 isn't significantly different from any other form of RAID, as far as setting it up goes. https://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/132877/how_to_set_up_raid_on_your_pc.html
Armored Zombie !VoCaLoNunI joined in and replied with this 15 years ago, 6 days later, 6 days after the original post[^] [v] #242,385
In a fair and unbiased manner, who is best pony?