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What allows users to experience macOS on non-Apple hardware?

Hackintosh systems

What is the primary function of youtube-dl?

Downloading videos from YouTube for personal use

What has been the subject of controversy surrounding youtube-dl?

Its potential for copyright infringement

What is the sentence given to Elizabeth Holmes?

11 years in prison Signup and view all the answers

What is the additional period of supervised release given to Elizabeth Holmes?

3 years Signup and view all the answers

How many victims were defrauded by Elizabeth Holmes, according to Judge Davila?

10 victims Signup and view all the answers

What was the total amount of money defrauded by Elizabeth Holmes, according to Judge Davila?

$121 million Signup and view all the answers

Why did Judge Davila give Elizabeth Holmes a harsher sentence?

Because she had refused to accept responsibility for the fraud Signup and view all the answers

What was the method used to make the truck move in the 'Nikola One in motion' video?

The truck was towed to the top of a shallow hill and let it roll down Signup and view all the answers

What did Nikola admit about the Nikola One prototype in December 2016?

It wasn't functional and didn't have a working hydrogen fuel cell Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason Nikola gave for not completing the process to make the Nikola One drive on its own propulsion?

The company pivoted to working on its next vehicle, the Nikola Two Signup and view all the answers

What did Nikola release in response to the Hindenburg report?

A press release titled 'Nikola Sets the Record Straight on False and Misleading Short Seller Report' Signup and view all the answers

What did Hindenburg report about the Nikola One in 2016?

The truck didn't have a working hydrogen fuel cell or motors to drive the wheels Signup and view all the answers

What did Nikola never claim about the truck in the video?

That the truck drove under its own propulsion Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of Nikola's attempt to make the Nikola One drive on its own propulsion?

It was unsuccessful and the truck never drove on its own propulsion Signup and view all the answers

What was Nikola's response to the claim that the truck was not functional in 2016?

Nikola tacitly conceded the claim and admitted the truck wasn't functional Signup and view all the answers

How many participants ratified the Outer Space Treaty in 1967?

63 Signup and view all the answers

What was banned by the Outer Space Treaty?

Deployment of weapons of mass destruction in space Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary obligation of contracting states according to the 1963 Tokyo Convention?

To take all appropriate measures to restore control of a hijacked aircraft to its lawful commander Signup and view all the answers

What is each state responsible for according to the Outer Space Treaty?

Its space projectiles and components Signup and view all the answers

What prompted the conclusion of the 1970 Hague Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft?

A wave of hijackings that began in 1968 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between the 1970 Hague Convention and the 1971 Montreal Convention?

The Hague Convention deals with unlawful seizure, while the Montreal Convention deals with unlawful acts Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the open observation and inspection of space activities and installations?

To ensure compliance with international space law Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the 1968 Agreement on the Rescue and Return of Astronauts and the Return of Objects Launched into Space?

The safety of humans in space Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern addressed by the 1971 Montreal Convention?

Unlawful acts against the safety of civil aviation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the 1972 Convention on International Liability for Damage Caused by Space Objects?

To set out detailed rules regarding the recovery of damages for losses caused by space objects Signup and view all the answers

What is the common goal of the 1963 Tokyo Convention and the 1970 Hague Convention?

To prevent hijackings and ensure safe air travel Signup and view all the answers

Why is there a need to establish regulations governing the apportionment of usable resources in space?

Because nations are prohibited from laying claim to space territories Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence for hijackers under the 1970 Hague Convention?

They are denied immunity in any contracting state Signup and view all the answers

What is the ongoing role of international diplomacy in the development of space law?

To codify acceptable space conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is referred to as 'surfaced vaporware'?

Products that were launched after their promised dates Signup and view all the answers

What was the codename for the OS Windows Vista?

Longhorn Signup and view all the answers

In what year was 3G technology launched?

2007 Signup and view all the answers

What was the approximate time period for Bluetooth technology to gain mainstream adoption?

Six years Signup and view all the answers

What is the current name of the OS that was previously known as Mac OS X?

macOS Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the door lock that was finally released in 2016?

Lockitron Signup and view all the answers

How much money did Lockitron raise in pre-orders via crowdfunding?

US$1.5 million Signup and view all the answers

What is vaporware referred to in the context of computing?

Hardware or software that is announced to the public but made available much later or never produced Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Hackintosh Systems

Allow users to experience macOS on non-Apple hardware
Can be more affordable or customizable than official Apple products

youtube-dl

A command-line tool for downloading videos from YouTube and other video-sharing sites
Allows users to download videos in various formats and qualities for offline viewing or archival purposes
Has been popular among users who want to save videos for personal use or backup
Has been subject to controversy due to its potential for copyright infringement

Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos

Founder and former CEO of Theranos
Sentenced to over 11 years in prison for defrauding investors
Will have to report to prison on April 27, 2023, and will have an additional three years of supervised release once out
Judge declared that the charges she was found guilty of made her responsible for defrauding 10 victims out of $121 million

Nikola and Hindenburg

Nikola admitted that the Nikola One prototype wasn't functional in December 2016 and still wasn't functional when the company released the "in motion" video 13 months later
Nikola doesn't claim that the truck had a working hydrogen fuel cell or motors to drive the wheels
Nikola now admits that it never got the truck to fully function
Nikola pivoted to working on its next vehicle, the Nikola Two

Vaporware

Refers to computing hardware or software whose manufacture gets announced to the public but is made available much later or never produced
Examples of vaporware that eventually launched include:
- 3G technology
- Bluetooth
- Windows Vista
- Mac OS X
- Lockitron

Aviation and Space Law

The 1963 Tokyo Convention obliges contracting states to take all appropriate measures to restore control of an aircraft hijacked in flight to its lawful commander
The 1970 Hague Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Seizure of Aircraft was concluded to prevent hijackers from finding immunity in any of the contracting states
The 1971 Convention for the Suppression of Unlawful Acts Against the Safety of Civil Aviation was concluded to prevent sabotage or violence committed against aircraft and civil aviation installations
The 1967 Outer Space Treaty was ratified by 63 participants in the United Nations
The treaty reasserted all earlier guidelines for international space conduct and established each state's ownership of and responsibility for its space projectiles and components

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