What's amazing is that in 20-30 years, it wouldn't be unreasonable to believe that consumer cameras would be capable of taking the same picture at the same 13 gigapixel resolution, and still have enough room left over to store 1000 similar pictures.
It's ironic that you say this and your signature reads "Say No to Crack";)
And now that the site has been Slashdotted (or "dugg to death", as 'they' call it), it's time for the obligatory mirror post.
http://duggmirror.com/
Sure, I know it's not going to work, but I just wanted to try it;)
I suppose so, but it seems like the vast majority of people with wireless keyboards have them on a regular desktop computer
I have a wireless keyboard/mouse on my regular PC, and it's the best thing I've bought in quite a while. For starters, corded mice are overrated - you really notice the "cord" part once you move away from it. Most of all, it's great to just quickly reorganize your workstation. Whenever I used to need to do homework, I'd slide the draw in and do it on the top part of my desk. Then, to use the keyboard and mouse (to answer a message, or heck, change the song), I had to get the draw back out again and slide out of its way. Now, I do homework (or put my dinner plate, when I'm late home) on the keyboard draw, keyboard and mouse on the desk - all accessible with absolutely no work.
The second part of this great purchase came last week, when I was in bed with the flu for 6 days. I didn't want to get up much, so I pointed the sensor the direction of my bed and voila - wireless entertainment center;). I could put TV episodes on, music, all that. Most of my apps are suprisingly readable for a distance, even if I did have to sit up, it was still better than hauling my sick arse out of bed and to the peripherals previously chained to my desk.
I seriously doubt it. I've used Linux, and I like it, however, I can never quite figure it all out.
For example, my Mum's computers Windows installation had shat itself yet again, so I thought Heh, time to go to Linux. I figured it'd be the easiest PC in the house to switch, mainly just used for web browsing and email. Then I realised I had no idea how I'd get the wireless to work with it. Or the printer/scanner combo, which, even if I could get working, would probably be with software that'd seem a hell of a lot more confusing to her.
I mean, I'm sure there are places I could find how to get the wireless to work, but as it stands it was easier to shove the XP CD in and walk off for an hour than spend ages online trawling through forum threads with people screaming "pwned n00b" at the people asking questions.
Even Ubuntu turned me off - running on my 900 mhz laptop with 128 mb of RAM, Firefox used to take close to 5 minutes to completely load, and would never actually run stablily. I never really looked into it, I just knew it was fine under Windows on the same PC.
All this being said, I'm no Windows/Microsoft fanboi. It's just, every time Microsoft shoots himself in the foot, the year they do it in becomes 'The Year of Linux on the Desktop!'. Perhaps this time you shall be right.
Well, they really can't. It's a portable device with no built in internet connectivity. I suppose the sync software could, theoretically.
and they list the removal of FM recording openly on their site
Hrm, that's debateable. I dont think they originally did. They didnt even HAVE release notes for my Creative Zen Vision M last time I checked, so I didn't upgrade because a lot of folk were sour about losing their FM recording on their device (I forget which player it was, happened awhile ago now). I don't think Creative offers the old versions for download though, and most people wouldn't have the old firmware readily available, probably just whatever came with there player.
Here in Australia, we do have a company (PIPE Networks) which provides basically a state-wide network in every state here (some of the better ISPs allow their customers access to other states by using their own backhaul as well to link up these segregated networks)
Anyway, the idea of PIPE Networks is basically to provide cheap (very cheap, your charged by the size of your pipe, not by data as far as I'm aware). There's still one problem though: Our monopoly, Telstra, gives us connections like 1500/256. People tried to set up local-only torrent tracks and DC++ Hubs, but the speeds were just crap. Ofcourse, it's still a good investment for ISPs but there's still that problem;)
Throw in the fact that you can borrow music from libraries
Not here you can't.
Everything else you purchase in life you get a brief chance to see if you'd like it
Which is basically what I said I do. I download their albums, give them a brief chance to impress me. As I stated, I brought albums by artists who did manage to impress me. I go to live shows - I don't see what more you want from me? Perhaps I should buy every album that looks like it could be good, you know, Just in case it is.
Oh, and don't suggest I try things like 30 second previews. These are no where near enough to gauge a song. I suppose you're the type of person who pays for all his music, movies, games and software, yes?
This sounds like a really clever idea. I'm suprised there's not more demand for it in school/colleges now, and it has taken a project like this to actual take steps to do it.
That being said, this project has been in the news for a LONG while now (at least it'd seem), are they any closer to actually reaching their goal?
We started off using AOL when they had all the free trials gear for dialup. When we'd get through a free trial, we'd just use another credit card.
Now, Dad pays for Unlimited Dialup (broadband not available at his house) with them. He knows there's cheaper, and in almost every other aspect he shops around. But they Woo'd him in the beginning, probably with the email account for everyone in the family and the "kid-safe" chatrooms. I don't know any other ISPs (atleast in Australia) that run their own (easy to access for the not-so-technically inclined fold) chatrooms, and I think it's a good idea - people are basically forced to behave by the fact their username is tied to a service they're paying for. I still think AOL are good in this respect.
Other than that, yes, AOL should "Die in a fire", as the OP states.
That's not at all the reason why.
The reason (at least for me) for getting MP3s 'illegally' is because I have such a varying taste of music and munch through it so quickly, it's not economically viable for me to buy the amount of albums I actually download just to try out an artist.
I'll download an artists discography and randomly insert their tracks into my regular playlist, usually as I go to sleep. If a track wins my attention, I'll remember it and it'll become part of my regular listening. However, most bands cannot capture me with more than a couple of songs.
For the bands who do, I don't want to buy low-quality DRM ridden MP3s via some crappy software. 3 bands have managed to "Woo" me enough for me to spend money on them, so I go to CDUniverse and use my Paypal account (doesn't require credit card) to get their albums (or DVDs) posted to me.
One local band (The Living End) has managed to get me as a fan, and I've bought all their releases bar one since I started liking them. I downloaded the one I didnt buy (illegally), and didnt like that much of it. But, I've gone 2 of their concerts based around that release, so theyve more than made their money back off what I "deprived" them of by downloading it. I bought their live version of the same album because I like the songs live.
So, no, we don't download illegally just because it's cool.
I remember on The Simpsons when Lionel Hutz did it for Lisa (AFAIK), and thinking Gee, that's a stupid system.
Didn't know it actually happened like that..
The conclusion is a bit odd. In the other pages, the reviewer states that the OLEDs show a slightly green, dull image.
Then in the conclusion, he says the images are "bright and clear", a complete backflip. He also goes from thinking the way the software is written is slightly wrong, to thinking it's even better than the hardware!
Slashdot Mirror
Why did that annoy you?
Most of my torrented 1-hour television shows run for 42-45 minutes commercial free. that includes credits on both end.
And now that the site has been Slashdotted (or "dugg to death", as 'they' call it), it's time for the obligatory mirror post. http://duggmirror.com/ Sure, I know it's not going to work, but I just wanted to try it ;)
Oh, how quickly the tables turn for Apple.
The second part of this great purchase came last week, when I was in bed with the flu for 6 days. I didn't want to get up much, so I pointed the sensor the direction of my bed and voila - wireless entertainment center
For example, my Mum's computers Windows installation had shat itself yet again, so I thought Heh, time to go to Linux. I figured it'd be the easiest PC in the house to switch, mainly just used for web browsing and email. Then I realised I had no idea how I'd get the wireless to work with it. Or the printer/scanner combo, which, even if I could get working, would probably be with software that'd seem a hell of a lot more confusing to her.
I mean, I'm sure there are places I could find how to get the wireless to work, but as it stands it was easier to shove the XP CD in and walk off for an hour than spend ages online trawling through forum threads with people screaming "pwned n00b" at the people asking questions.
Even Ubuntu turned me off - running on my 900 mhz laptop with 128 mb of RAM, Firefox used to take close to 5 minutes to completely load, and would never actually run stablily. I never really looked into it, I just knew it was fine under Windows on the same PC.
All this being said, I'm no Windows/Microsoft fanboi. It's just, every time Microsoft shoots himself in the foot, the year they do it in becomes 'The Year of Linux on the Desktop!'. Perhaps this time you shall be right.
Was it too much for you to even glance at the title of the ONLY Related Story - you know, right below the summary?
Hrm, that's debateable. I dont think they originally did. They didnt even HAVE release notes for my Creative Zen Vision M last time I checked, so I didn't upgrade because a lot of folk were sour about losing their FM recording on their device (I forget which player it was, happened awhile ago now). I don't think Creative offers the old versions for download though, and most people wouldn't have the old firmware readily available, probably just whatever came with there player.
Here in Australia, we do have a company (PIPE Networks) which provides basically a state-wide network in every state here (some of the better ISPs allow their customers access to other states by using their own backhaul as well to link up these segregated networks)
;)
Anyway, the idea of PIPE Networks is basically to provide cheap (very cheap, your charged by the size of your pipe, not by data as far as I'm aware). There's still one problem though: Our monopoly, Telstra, gives us connections like 1500/256. People tried to set up local-only torrent tracks and DC++ Hubs, but the speeds were just crap. Ofcourse, it's still a good investment for ISPs but there's still that problem
Agreed, same for me
Hell, my motherboard drivers are unsigned.
Besides, when did Microsoft get a grasp on the concept of 'stable', assuming that's what signed drivers are meant to be.
Oh, and don't suggest I try things like 30 second previews. These are no where near enough to gauge a song. I suppose you're the type of person who pays for all his music, movies, games and software, yes?
This sounds like a really clever idea. I'm suprised there's not more demand for it in school/colleges now, and it has taken a project like this to actual take steps to do it.
That being said, this project has been in the news for a LONG while now (at least it'd seem), are they any closer to actually reaching their goal?
We started off using AOL when they had all the free trials gear for dialup. When we'd get through a free trial, we'd just use another credit card. Now, Dad pays for Unlimited Dialup (broadband not available at his house) with them. He knows there's cheaper, and in almost every other aspect he shops around. But they Woo'd him in the beginning, probably with the email account for everyone in the family and the "kid-safe" chatrooms. I don't know any other ISPs (atleast in Australia) that run their own (easy to access for the not-so-technically inclined fold) chatrooms, and I think it's a good idea - people are basically forced to behave by the fact their username is tied to a service they're paying for. I still think AOL are good in this respect. Other than that, yes, AOL should "Die in a fire", as the OP states.
That's not at all the reason why. The reason (at least for me) for getting MP3s 'illegally' is because I have such a varying taste of music and munch through it so quickly, it's not economically viable for me to buy the amount of albums I actually download just to try out an artist. I'll download an artists discography and randomly insert their tracks into my regular playlist, usually as I go to sleep. If a track wins my attention, I'll remember it and it'll become part of my regular listening. However, most bands cannot capture me with more than a couple of songs. For the bands who do, I don't want to buy low-quality DRM ridden MP3s via some crappy software. 3 bands have managed to "Woo" me enough for me to spend money on them, so I go to CDUniverse and use my Paypal account (doesn't require credit card) to get their albums (or DVDs) posted to me. One local band (The Living End) has managed to get me as a fan, and I've bought all their releases bar one since I started liking them. I downloaded the one I didnt buy (illegally), and didnt like that much of it. But, I've gone 2 of their concerts based around that release, so theyve more than made their money back off what I "deprived" them of by downloading it. I bought their live version of the same album because I like the songs live. So, no, we don't download illegally just because it's cool.
I remember on The Simpsons when Lionel Hutz did it for Lisa (AFAIK), and thinking Gee, that's a stupid system. Didn't know it actually happened like that..
I hope the article makes more sense because the summary has me staring blankly at the screen
The conclusion is a bit odd. In the other pages, the reviewer states that the OLEDs show a slightly green, dull image. Then in the conclusion, he says the images are "bright and clear", a complete backflip. He also goes from thinking the way the software is written is slightly wrong, to thinking it's even better than the hardware!