The LAN 0010: Legalese, Command and Conquer, and 1080 Ti and Ryzen

The LAN with special guest Oseyeris, along with @Tracer, myself, @kewldude007 and almost @jajone4 lol.

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Intro and brief overview with introductions


AMD Ryzen CPU: (also some cavemanthe0ne on the event)

https://www.pcper.com/reviews/Processors/AMD-Picks-Ryzen-brand-Zen-CPU-Reveals-34-GHz-clock-and-more-details

Important Legal Case that Could set a Legal Precedent for ISP Shutting Off the Internet for Illegal Downloads [Tracer]:

Whatever Happened to Command and Conquer [Tracer] :


Disclosure I was an alpha tester for the game but my NDA has finally expired on it. I thought it might be interesting to talk about what EA was trying to do , what the gameplay was like, and why it failed. -Tracer

Florida Court Denies Protection for iPhone Passcode [Tracer]:

http://courthousenews.com/florida-court-denies-protection-for-iphone-passcode/

Legal Motion to do this:
http://courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/iPhonePasscode.pdf

Fifth Amendment:

What is the test for self incrimination?
John L. Jr. Hines, Self-Incrimination and the Likelihood of Prosecution Test, 72 J. Crim. L. & Criminology 671 (1981) Page 672 1st Paragraph:
http://scholarlycommons.law.northwestern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=6234&context=jclc

Consumer Review Fairness Act of 2016 Signed Into Law:


makes certain clauses of a form contract void if it prohibits, or restricts, an individual from engaging in a review of a seller's goods, services, or conduct

Rare Earth Metal Mining Won’t Pan Out In the US: (jajone4) kewldude


Why the US can’t really get a significant chunk of the market with rare earth metal mining despite great abundance out west.

1080 Ti rumors (most everyone)

https://www.overclock3d.net/news/gpu_displays/nvidia_officially_reveals_their_gtx_1080ti/1

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Ooohhhh Command & Conquer information. I loved that series but with RA 3 and C&C 4 it was just wrong feeling. WIll have to watch this later to see whats up.

My last favourtie was RA2 and Generals was the last one I played and liked enough to keep playing.

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AK47s for Everyone!

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