I've had two Microsoft Natural keyboards, they're both dead. One was killed by a few drops of coffee that caused the conductor foil to turn black and rendered the keyboard useless. Another one died because its rubber mat become useless after months of intensive typing.
Indeed, the keys are pitch black, there's no visible mark whatsoever on them, that's why it's ideal for situations when you need multiple keyboard layouts and don't want to get confused. There's a number of specially shaped keys though, that help in orientation. I.e. by touching such a key, you know what it is.
I've used a 105-key Das Keyboard II for over 1 1/2 years and I'm very impressed by its durability. Other keyboards died on me after a couple of months, but this one prevailed. The only criticism that I have is that if you type cryptic passwords frequently (especially with numbers), you almost always mistype a character (and I've been touch typing since 1983). I'm currently back to a more regular keyboard, but I do love my DKB II. BTW, it's not loud, it's about half-way between a regular keyboard and an IBM keyboard. The IBM keyboards can really put a strain on your hands if you type a lot, DKB II doesn't. And the price -- if I would need another one, I'd gladly shell out the 80 EUR again. A good keyboard is worth extra money, especially if you type a lot.
the das keyboard is just plain overprized, also it comes in only the us layout.
I have a "Das Keyboard II" with 105 keys, suitable for international keyboard layouts. I think it's worth every cent. Other keyboards usually die on me after couple of months, but that one still lives after over 1 1/2 years.
Why not just run "xdm" or other XDMCP compatible display manager on the box? Then you can log in remotely via Exceed , Cygwin/X (on Windows) or similar tools with built-in XDMCP browser. (See also: Linux XDMCP How-To) -- With XDMCP, you can have full access to a Linux (or other Unix) desktop.
Here in Germany, we use a chip card system for age verification on cigarette vending machines. Any EC bank card can be used, which are widespread in Europe. If the chip contains money, it can be used for payment. The chip cards can be obtained from banks at the age of 16. So, it's impossible to buy cigarettes when you're not 16, except when you borrow someone else's card.;-)
But Ballmer himself once said that Microsoft lacks good developers. Question is if the middle management would recognize one if they'd see one. The problem you describe exists for many companies nowadays. They shell out inferior code and expect it to be successful. No more investing in the good coder, it seems.
Reassembling the whole TCP stream for every flow would take a heap of memory and quite a bit of CPU,
Not necessarily. In a packet cache for instance, it would be easy to keep packets sorted, with minimal effort (a hash table). Scanning the packets for keywords is also very easy, by using a ring buffer. If this is done on the backbones or the routers, which have sufficient CPU power anyway, millions of streams can be handled easily.
Do you know that old song, "Write in C"? "Whisper words of wisdom, write in C...";-)
Ten people waiting at a bus stop. Ten other people get guided there by their cellphones. "Oh no, not a bus stop again!"
Weekend shopping in the stores. Droves of families gathering for the best bargains. People guided there by their cellphones. "Oh no, not Walmart again!"
Slow day at LAX. People waiting for their airplanes. Soon, droves of new arrivals. "Damn, not that f---ing airport again!"
There are many Islamic groupings which follow different goals. Here in Germany, Mr Schaeuble set up an Islamic council that tries to resolve the issues between groups, so that Islam can be taught at schools.
I've indeed known some extremists who were Muslims (from Morocco and other Islamic African countries). They hated all of Europe and the USA... and thought the Pope would rule the entire Christian world, and that the Jews would have major influence in Western politics and that we'd just be their puppets. I'm glad to hear it's the exception rather than the norm...
Muslim immigrants in Europe aggressively oppose the very societies they live in and seek to destroy or warp them. They have zero respect for the laws, customs and values of the native population, and actively work to subvert them.
Some of them, certainly. Indeed, I've met such people (especially from Morocco and a few other Islamic African nations).
Not quite sure where you got your information from, but AFAIK they don't go knocking door to door to get donations. Illicit activities provide the cash cow they need to survive including drug running and arms trading.
They run fundraising websites. It's as simple as that. A couple of years ago, here in Germany, some folks were arrested for operating such a site that raised funds directly for Al-Quaeda. I'm sure there's many more of them, here in Germany, and around the globe.
I don't know *anyone* (with the possible exception of that crazy lunatic in charge of Iran, who is about as representative of Iranians as the Saudi royals are of the Saudi people) who thinks the West is some evil regime that needs to be toppled. Heck, I live in a Western country quite happily. I've traveled extensively to Middle eastern countries and (remember I'm Muslim, with Muslim friends and relative and we all travel to Muslim countries, so I'm not pulling this out my backside) it's utter BS that Muslims have some kind of chip on their shoulder with regards to the West. The problem is Western interference in Muslim countries' politics, and that primarily is the propping up of the Saudi government.
Well, it's nice that you've never met any right-wing extremists that also happened to be Muslims. I've known some people (especially from Morocco) who claimed that Iran is their hero nation, and that they thought the Pope and the Jews were ruling the Western world. Perhaps they were only kidding me, but normally, after many such experiences, I could join the choir of people who claim that Islam caters to extremism. (I know they were not allowed to, but they still allowed me to read their version of the Koran for a while, and boy, it was much different from the friendly version I read at submission.org; how many versions of the Koran exist?) -- It's just because I believe the diverse nature of human beings, that I refuse to believe that all Muslims are extremists. And posts like yours truly lift my spirits! Because it means there are indeed people who do not think like that.:-)
It's not like they're underdeveloped countries. All Arabian countries do have an IT industry, and there's plenty of IT graduates as well. Also, some of these countries make lots of money on oil-related stuff. There's plenty of people who've become rich enough to afford just about any type of technology. "Organizations" like Al-Quaeda make money by fundraising. Many Islamic people with an extremist mindset are happy to make donations, because they want to break free from the "evil West" (which they see as being ruled by the Pope and the Jews, no kidding!!). I've known some of those folks. They seemed to have a very bizarre view of the world. So I guess, they'd have no trouble finding supporters, just like Western conspiracy theorists.
It came 10 years too late. Ten years after AmigaOS provided a similar (and sometimes, better) functionality in 1985 with far less system resources. Windows 3.1 already should've been 32 bit, with a pre-emptive multitasking, because the 286 and 386 had been on the market for years already (and compatibility could've been maintained by using V86 processes, just like in Win95 or NT). Why didn't Microsoft look at their competitors when they developed 3.x?
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Das Keyboard II and III are using Cherry MX keyboard switches. They're also available as 105-key international versions (unlabelled).
DKB III is now available with labelled keys (US 104-key only). I'm going to give it a try! :-)
BTW, DKB III is also available as unlabelled 104-key and 105-key variants.
I've had two Microsoft Natural keyboards, they're both dead. One was killed by a few drops of coffee that caused the conductor foil to turn black and rendered the keyboard useless. Another one died because its rubber mat become useless after months of intensive typing.
Indeed, the keys are pitch black, there's no visible mark whatsoever on them, that's why it's ideal for situations when you need multiple keyboard layouts and don't want to get confused. There's a number of specially shaped keys though, that help in orientation. I.e. by touching such a key, you know what it is.
I've used a 105-key Das Keyboard II for over 1 1/2 years and I'm very impressed by its durability. Other keyboards died on me after a couple of months, but this one prevailed. The only criticism that I have is that if you type cryptic passwords frequently (especially with numbers), you almost always mistype a character (and I've been touch typing since 1983). I'm currently back to a more regular keyboard, but I do love my DKB II. BTW, it's not loud, it's about half-way between a regular keyboard and an IBM keyboard. The IBM keyboards can really put a strain on your hands if you type a lot, DKB II doesn't. And the price -- if I would need another one, I'd gladly shell out the 80 EUR again. A good keyboard is worth extra money, especially if you type a lot.
the das keyboard is just plain overprized, also it comes in only the us layout.
I have a "Das Keyboard II" with 105 keys, suitable for international keyboard layouts. I think it's worth every cent. Other keyboards usually die on me after couple of months, but that one still lives after over 1 1/2 years.
Ah, poor ignorants! Bush talks directly to God Himself, not with lower minions, no kidding.
LOL!!
Thank you! :-)
Why not just run "xdm" or other XDMCP compatible display manager on the box? Then you can log in remotely via Exceed , Cygwin/X (on Windows) or similar tools with built-in XDMCP browser. (See also: Linux XDMCP How-To) -- With XDMCP, you can have full access to a Linux (or other Unix) desktop.
Here in Germany, we use a chip card system for age verification on cigarette vending machines. Any EC bank card can be used, which are widespread in Europe. If the chip contains money, it can be used for payment. The chip cards can be obtained from banks at the age of 16. So, it's impossible to buy cigarettes when you're not 16, except when you borrow someone else's card. ;-)
But Ballmer himself once said that Microsoft lacks good developers. Question is if the middle management would recognize one if they'd see one. The problem you describe exists for many companies nowadays. They shell out inferior code and expect it to be successful. No more investing in the good coder, it seems.
... though it's my understanding that Emacs comes close. :)
After all, much of it is written in LISP! ;-)
Reassembling the whole TCP stream for every flow would take a heap of memory and quite a bit of CPU,
Not necessarily. In a packet cache for instance, it would be easy to keep packets sorted, with minimal effort (a hash table). Scanning the packets for keywords is also very easy, by using a ring buffer. If this is done on the backbones or the routers, which have sufficient CPU power anyway, millions of streams can be handled easily.
;-)
Do you know that old song, "Write in C"? "Whisper words of wisdom, write in C..."
Dependency on oil is bad.
So, is there an English or German translation of the true Koran? One that you would approve of? I'd like to read it in its intended form.
know very few or perhaps even none
There are many Islamic groupings which follow different goals. Here in Germany, Mr Schaeuble set up an Islamic council that tries to resolve the issues between groups, so that Islam can be taught at schools. I've indeed known some extremists who were Muslims (from Morocco and other Islamic African countries). They hated all of Europe and the USA ... and thought the Pope would rule the entire Christian world, and that the Jews would have major influence in Western politics and that we'd just be their puppets. I'm glad to hear it's the exception rather than the norm ...
Muslim immigrants in Europe aggressively oppose the very societies they live in and seek to destroy or warp them. They have zero respect for the laws, customs and values of the native population, and actively work to subvert them.
Some of them, certainly. Indeed, I've met such people (especially from Morocco and a few other Islamic African nations).
You do realize that the hand-full of raving maniacs, that make up the Islamic terrorist movement is all most Americans and Europeans see of Muslims?
Indeed, they come to our countries for political asylum, because they're terrorists that are not wanted in their own country! ;-)
What role do the Mullahs play in Iran's government?
ROFL!!
Not quite sure where you got your information from, but AFAIK they don't go knocking door to door to get donations. Illicit activities provide the cash cow they need to survive including drug running and arms trading.
They run fundraising websites. It's as simple as that. A couple of years ago, here in Germany, some folks were arrested for operating such a site that raised funds directly for Al-Quaeda. I'm sure there's many more of them, here in Germany, and around the globe.
I don't know *anyone* (with the possible exception of that crazy lunatic in charge of Iran, who is about as representative of Iranians as the Saudi royals are of the Saudi people) who thinks the West is some evil regime that needs to be toppled. Heck, I live in a Western country quite happily. I've traveled extensively to Middle eastern countries and (remember I'm Muslim, with Muslim friends and relative and we all travel to Muslim countries, so I'm not pulling this out my backside) it's utter BS that Muslims have some kind of chip on their shoulder with regards to the West. The problem is Western interference in Muslim countries' politics, and that primarily is the propping up of the Saudi government.
Well, it's nice that you've never met any right-wing extremists that also happened to be Muslims. I've known some people (especially from Morocco) who claimed that Iran is their hero nation, and that they thought the Pope and the Jews were ruling the Western world. Perhaps they were only kidding me, but normally, after many such experiences, I could join the choir of people who claim that Islam caters to extremism. (I know they were not allowed to, but they still allowed me to read their version of the Koran for a while, and boy, it was much different from the friendly version I read at submission.org; how many versions of the Koran exist?) -- It's just because I believe the diverse nature of human beings, that I refuse to believe that all Muslims are extremists. And posts like yours truly lift my spirits! Because it means there are indeed people who do not think like that. :-)
It's not like they're underdeveloped countries. All Arabian countries do have an IT industry, and there's plenty of IT graduates as well. Also, some of these countries make lots of money on oil-related stuff. There's plenty of people who've become rich enough to afford just about any type of technology. "Organizations" like Al-Quaeda make money by fundraising. Many Islamic people with an extremist mindset are happy to make donations, because they want to break free from the "evil West" (which they see as being ruled by the Pope and the Jews, no kidding!!). I've known some of those folks. They seemed to have a very bizarre view of the world. So I guess, they'd have no trouble finding supporters, just like Western conspiracy theorists.
Windows 95 was 13 years ago.
It came 10 years too late. Ten years after AmigaOS provided a similar (and sometimes, better) functionality in 1985 with far less system resources. Windows 3.1 already should've been 32 bit, with a pre-emptive multitasking, because the 286 and 386 had been on the market for years already (and compatibility could've been maintained by using V86 processes, just like in Win95 or NT). Why didn't Microsoft look at their competitors when they developed 3.x?