Actually, the first generation of this technology was developed by Microsoft. It's not as nice as Google sattelite maps, but it is older. It's called TerraServer and it's still in operation now. If anything, Google copied this idea and refined it.
Microsoft TerraServer
I don't know if I'd describe Andy's books as "spellbinding", that's typical book review hyperbole. But I thought they were well written, entertaining and highly relevant since Kessler was a Wall Street technology analyst during a very important time in the history of the computer industry. I thought that both Wall Stree Meat and Running Money were worth reading.
"But I don't think Microsoft is investing as much testing / development efforts in it compared to what it did during the release of Windows 2000"
Well Parry, I think since you're running a BETA FRIGGING OPERATING SYSTEM, maybe a few crashes are to be expected. Do you remember how stable Beta versions of Windows 2000 were? I do, because I was desperate to get off Windows 98. The answer was pretty damn unstable, but I was still glad to move to the NT Kernel.
I do believe the cheapest 1600x1200 LCD is the Dell 2001fp, which can be had for as little as $600 is you are patient, and uses the same screen as the vastly more expensive Apple display.
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I don't know about how long ReplayTV has had this feature, but I do know that TiVO isn't charging extra for hardware or software to use TiVoToGo. It's a free feature that comes with normal service.
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can afford to use MythTV. For those of us who like using our entertainment devices instead of maintaining them, there is TiVo.
The problem with that argument is the assumption that US companies are hiring immigrants because they are more skilled or brighter. Realistically, the only reason most of them are hired is because they are cheap. So what we're really doing it devaluing IT work in the US.
Are you trying to dig on Microsoft Office? 2003 for Windows comes on one CD, that's for the ENTIRE office suite: Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Infopath, Publisher etc. Additionally, Word ships by default with only one row of 16x16 toolbar icons showing. And if you're not talking about Office, what are you talking about?
Compatibility mode? What are you talking about? The Athlon 64 executes 32-bit x86 code natively, and very, very fast. The Athlon 64 is pretty much the processor to buy regardless of which PC operating system you intend to run.
My company used WebEx recently to give a demo to BAESystems, and we were very impressed. While it does cost money (over time, it's a service not a piece of software), the performance was impressive and since it all goes over port 80, no unpleasant firewall issues to deal with. Your desktop can not only be remotely controlled by another user, it can also be viewed by multiple users in a broadcast/presentation fashion.
Dell uses only the LG electronics screens for their 2001fp. This is an excellent screen with very good pixel response times. I know it would be a lot to ask for a slashdot poster to do some fucking research before responding, but please try to try?
If you are interested in learning more about Avalon, consider reading this article and especially the comments at the end. The author discusses Avalon vs. Quartz in the comments.
The Cole bombing, African Embassy, WTC, Madrid, Tokyo Subway, Oklahoma City... what do all these acts of terrorism have in common? They didn't exactly require a good samaritan to report them over an emergency phone number, they were all sort of... high profile.
911 has nothing to do with terrorism, and won't protect us from terrorism. But talking about terrorism sounds very serious and makes a politician sound less clueless.
1. Windows computers can have multiple user accounts, each of which having a seperate profile.
2. Windows servers can have multiple users logged in simultaneously, each with their own user interface. This capability is included in all Windows Server operating systems.
So how is Windows not a multi-user operating system? Just because you haven't seen Windows servers with concurrent logins doesn't mean that it isn't common, it just means that you are very ignorant.
If your computer is starting out fast and getting progressively slower, it isn't your memory or HDD, it's a bug in some piece of software you are running. If you are using 500MB of memory for software, it should pretty much perform identically now or two days from now.
I still don't get why Linux people persist in trying to cram a square peg in a round hole. Linux is no better suited to the embedded market than Windows or MacOS X are. It's a resource hungry pig, and other than a few exceptions, nobody is using it. This is just more of the same dumb-linux user ignorance.
His numbers are an exaggeration, but the idea is basically correct, why cater to a very small minority of users, when you can make life more pleasant for the vast majority of users.
I've been running Windows NT operating systems for a several years and messing around with policy editing since Win2K, I have never locked myself out of anything accidentally and I am not even a professional sysadmin.
Perhaps you should look for a new line of work that involves using a much simpler computer that you can wrap your brain around such as a cash register at Burger King.
It seems like it would be easy enough to me. A script on the main page checks to see if the pop-up window is present and if not, redirects you away from the site. I don't see how they'd handle a javascript free browser though.
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Actually, the first generation of this technology was developed by Microsoft. It's not as nice as Google sattelite maps, but it is older. It's called TerraServer and it's still in operation now. If anything, Google copied this idea and refined it. Microsoft TerraServer
I don't know if I'd describe Andy's books as "spellbinding", that's typical book review hyperbole. But I thought they were well written, entertaining and highly relevant since Kessler was a Wall Street technology analyst during a very important time in the history of the computer industry. I thought that both Wall Stree Meat and Running Money were worth reading.
"But I don't think Microsoft is investing as much testing / development efforts in it compared to what it did during the release of Windows 2000" Well Parry, I think since you're running a BETA FRIGGING OPERATING SYSTEM, maybe a few crashes are to be expected. Do you remember how stable Beta versions of Windows 2000 were? I do, because I was desperate to get off Windows 98. The answer was pretty damn unstable, but I was still glad to move to the NT Kernel.
I haven't seen a blue screen or stop error in Windows XP in the two years I've been running it.
I do believe the cheapest 1600x1200 LCD is the Dell 2001fp, which can be had for as little as $600 is you are patient, and uses the same screen as the vastly more expensive Apple display.
I don't know about how long ReplayTV has had this feature, but I do know that TiVO isn't charging extra for hardware or software to use TiVoToGo. It's a free feature that comes with normal service.
can afford to use MythTV. For those of us who like using our entertainment devices instead of maintaining them, there is TiVo.
The problem with that argument is the assumption that US companies are hiring immigrants because they are more skilled or brighter. Realistically, the only reason most of them are hired is because they are cheap. So what we're really doing it devaluing IT work in the US.
Are you trying to dig on Microsoft Office? 2003 for Windows comes on one CD, that's for the ENTIRE office suite: Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Infopath, Publisher etc. Additionally, Word ships by default with only one row of 16x16 toolbar icons showing. And if you're not talking about Office, what are you talking about?
Compatibility mode? What are you talking about? The Athlon 64 executes 32-bit x86 code natively, and very, very fast. The Athlon 64 is pretty much the processor to buy regardless of which PC operating system you intend to run.
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My company used WebEx recently to give a demo to BAESystems, and we were very impressed. While it does cost money (over time, it's a service not a piece of software), the performance was impressive and since it all goes over port 80, no unpleasant firewall issues to deal with. Your desktop can not only be remotely controlled by another user, it can also be viewed by multiple users in a broadcast/presentation fashion.
Dell uses only the LG electronics screens for their 2001fp. This is an excellent screen with very good pixel response times. I know it would be a lot to ask for a slashdot poster to do some fucking research before responding, but please try to try?
which would be a hell of a deal for a HDD based iPod clone.
If you are interested in learning more about Avalon, consider reading this article and especially the comments at the end. The author discusses Avalon vs. Quartz in the comments.
Graphical Composition in Avalon
The Cole bombing, African Embassy, WTC, Madrid, Tokyo Subway, Oklahoma City... what do all these acts of terrorism have in common? They didn't exactly require a good samaritan to report them over an emergency phone number, they were all sort of... high profile.
911 has nothing to do with terrorism, and won't protect us from terrorism. But talking about terrorism sounds very serious and makes a politician sound less clueless.
1. Windows computers can have multiple user accounts, each of which having a seperate profile.
2. Windows servers can have multiple users logged in simultaneously, each with their own user interface. This capability is included in all Windows Server operating systems.
So how is Windows not a multi-user operating system? Just because you haven't seen Windows servers with concurrent logins doesn't mean that it isn't common, it just means that you are very ignorant.
This is simply not correct and betrays that while you may understand image file formats, you do not understand digital photography well at all.
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If your computer is starting out fast and getting progressively slower, it isn't your memory or HDD, it's a bug in some piece of software you are running. If you are using 500MB of memory for software, it should pretty much perform identically now or two days from now.
I still don't get why Linux people persist in trying to cram a square peg in a round hole. Linux is no better suited to the embedded market than Windows or MacOS X are. It's a resource hungry pig, and other than a few exceptions, nobody is using it. This is just more of the same dumb-linux user ignorance.
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All these companies got Microsoft to fight them, and it didn't work out so well.
His numbers are an exaggeration, but the idea is basically correct, why cater to a very small minority of users, when you can make life more pleasant for the vast majority of users.
actually I thought his replies were excellent. You on the other hand, are a god damned imbecile.
I've been running Windows NT operating systems for a several years and messing around with policy editing since Win2K, I have never locked myself out of anything accidentally and I am not even a professional sysadmin.
Perhaps you should look for a new line of work that involves using a much simpler computer that you can wrap your brain around such as a cash register at Burger King.
It seems like it would be easy enough to me. A script on the main page checks to see if the pop-up window is present and if not, redirects you away from the site. I don't see how they'd handle a javascript free browser though.