One of my concerns with the new flat-panel iMac is that it looks less durable, but the eMac seems to solve that problem, and with a flat tube no less. Obviously this was most important to the educational settings, as this one looks more lab-friendly, but I can see it being a useful thing for students and families and the like.
I know that this seems like a terrible transgression against law-abiding citizens, and I don't want to get modded down for this, but I want to point out that this actually isn't so insane.
Obviously, the biggest objection to this is that it somehow violates our Constutional rights. But recall that in Article 3, section II, Congress is given "Anysuch powers as are found Necessary to Provide for the Security of said Lands." That's pretty much the Constitutional basis for the FBI, so you should be aware of it already. Of course, powers specified in the articles can be limited by the amendments. But then remember that in the Eighth Amendment we are granted "The Unencumbered Right to Privacy and Sovereignty, except in such Circumstances that the Impediment thereof is required for the Well-being of the Nation" (emphasis mine).
So, as much as we'd like to wish it weren't so, these new rulings actually make perfect sense.
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This is great. Hitachi has a proven track-record of Linux support on the hardware side, and IBM is notoriously lax about providing Linux drivers and so forth. This will give us the same cutting-edge products we've come to expect from IBM with the software support we get from Hitachi.
The best of both worlds!
Also, it will allow IBM to focus more on its Linux operations, which is a Good Thing (tm). I'm excited.
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This is technically interesting, mildly. I know, however, that my local cable ISP charges non–cable-TV customers an extra $10/mo for Internet access.
I'd imagine my DSL provider would do the same if they weren't my local phone company. But I guess not having a phone line is even less likely than not having cable TV. Not that I use the phone much more than I would use a TV...
In any case, I hope no one takes advantage of this. It'll just give hackers a bad name, and we've lost all the face we can stand since being blamed for 9/11.
Well, my first impression is I'm sure pretty similar to that of any obedient slashdroid: "Linus ownz, and another great platform for Linux!" I mean, you're talking small 'Net-enabled ePliances, then you're talking embedded systems, and there's one OS that excels in embedded systems, and it ain't WinCE.;)
But then I considered the fact that TransMeta, Linus, and Linux as a whole are generally European companies. SuSE, et al are based in Germany. And so while this product might be great for Linux and the related European economy, I can't help but feel a pang of guilt cheering for such a product, as thousands of my compatriots seek work here at home, in our foundering economy.
Micro$lop may be evil. They may make terrible products. They may even be a monopoly.
But they are an American company. In this post-9/11 world, I think it's time to stop worrying about petty OS wars, and focus on what matters.
Wow, we got 'em again! Sometimes I pity—yes, pity—Windblowz users. For all of their zealotry and blind worship of Master Gates, for all of their outlandish licensing fees, for all of their virus-proofing and fire-wallowing, they still have to put up with a product that's about 1000 sandwiches short of a picnic.
* shakes head in dumb disbelief *
This just goes to show how antiquated the closed source methedology is. While M$ customers struggle trying to get version after version to function at all without destroying their hard drives entirely, Linux users sit back smugly, and relax.
It is just more testimony to the effectiveness of open source (the bazaar rather than the cathedral) that Linux users have never felt it necessary to install a service patch for the hypothetical Linux office suite.
Like many of the other socially handicapped computer geeks here on slashdork, I was excited about this whole concept. The Universe as a giant computer is an extremely cool idea, IMO.
But then I reconsidered. After all, if the whole galactical starscape that spreads before us as we gaze into the night sky is in the end a really gigantor computer, then, well, the Athlon by my desk starts to look pretty puny.
All of a sudden, when faced with the sheer computatorial power represented by the glorious heavens above, things like "operating system," "information superhighway," and "porn" start to stop meaning so much.
In a world where we're all part of a gigantical computer, who gives a shooting starfuck about Linux?
Wow, I'm pretty psyched about this news. Combine IBM, the company with the best track record for Linux products with Germany, the European nation with a similar reputation, and only good can result.
I've used Linux solutions by both of these companies (IBM's Linux superclusters and Germany's excellent SuSe distro) both at home and in high-impact low-failure-rate enterprise contexts. I have not once been let down, ever. Contrast this with the closed source free-as-in-shit Winbloze ME95NT, which nearly brought my life to its knees.
I can't wait to see what comes out of this groundbreaking deal! Linux may finally be able to compete against the lesser operating systems.
I am as disenheartened by this news as any fellow slashbot. Napster was a shining star above the wasteland that is modern software, a nuculus of elegence and power. I guess open source just doesn't work.
Will it have a microphone? My girlfriend has a G4 Cube, and it doesn't have a microphone. I thought all Macs since like the Classic came with mics. She even got the Apple monitor that "goes with it" (the 17" CRT) and no mic.:( I consider a microphone essential.
My first thought is, great. We all love the environment, after all.
But a reduction in emissions in Europe will most likely mean fewer appliances, including computers. And we all know that Europe is an important Linux stronghold. This is going to hurt Linux's market share quite a bit, I'm afraid.
The Nokia 9290 combines crystal clear sound with text and voice messaging, "browsing," and the best technical support this side of the Atlantic.
My company recently switched from the old Motorola 362z to the 9290 for all of our inter-office and transcontinental communication, and the results have so far been superlative. These babies integrate seamlessly with Windows, Mac, and even Linux productivity apps, and transition costs were minimal.
Another strong point of these phones is data management. In that sense they function as PDAs. In our business we must gather and keep track of thousands of valid email addresses, and the 9290 offers best-of-breed features that make my life a breeze.
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...there were a CVS mailing list that could field questions like these. Or a site where you could search the web for answers to similar questions.
Well, I can dream, can't I?
Hey, it's cool to see Nader bashing Miro$oft.
Double bonus: maybe the gov't will listen to him and switch to Linux?!?
/me crosses fingers
Wow, this looks super-cool.
One of my concerns with the new flat-panel iMac is that it looks less durable, but the eMac seems to solve that problem, and with a flat tube no less. Obviously this was most important to the educational settings, as this one looks more lab-friendly, but I can see it being a useful thing for students and families and the like.
Go Apple!
Hey, maybe we'll see Tux Racer for the GBA? That'd be tight.
Actually, how low-level is the API? Any chance someone could get Linux running on one of these babies?
I know that this seems like a terrible transgression against law-abiding citizens, and I don't want to get modded down for this, but I want to point out that this actually isn't so insane.
Obviously, the biggest objection to this is that it somehow violates our Constutional rights. But recall that in Article 3, section II, Congress is given "Anysuch powers as are found Necessary to Provide for the Security of said Lands." That's pretty much the Constitutional basis for the FBI, so you should be aware of it already. Of course, powers specified in the articles can be limited by the amendments. But then remember that in the Eighth Amendment we are granted "The Unencumbered Right to Privacy and Sovereignty, except in such Circumstances that the Impediment thereof is required for the Well-being of the Nation" (emphasis mine).
So, as much as we'd like to wish it weren't so, these new rulings actually make perfect sense.
This is great. Hitachi has a proven track-record of Linux support on the hardware side, and IBM is notoriously lax about providing Linux drivers and so forth. This will give us the same cutting-edge products we've come to expect from IBM with the software support we get from Hitachi.
The best of both worlds!
Also, it will allow IBM to focus more on its Linux operations, which is a Good Thing (tm). I'm excited.
CmdrTaco?
This was pretty interesting to read about. But I'm afraid they are just giving real "hackers" a bad name again.
Slashdot does us all a disservice by running this. If Linux does indeed go bankrupt, I think we all will share in the blame.
This is technically interesting, mildly. I know, however, that my local cable ISP charges non–cable-TV customers an extra $10/mo for Internet access.
I'd imagine my DSL provider would do the same if they weren't my local phone company. But I guess not having a phone line is even less likely than not having cable TV. Not that I use the phone much more than I would use a TV...
In any case, I hope no one takes advantage of this. It'll just give hackers a bad name, and we've lost all the face we can stand since being blamed for 9/11.
Well, my first impression is I'm sure pretty similar to that of any obedient slashdroid: "Linus ownz, and another great platform for Linux!" I mean, you're talking small 'Net-enabled ePliances, then you're talking embedded systems, and there's one OS that excels in embedded systems, and it ain't WinCE. ;)
But then I considered the fact that TransMeta, Linus, and Linux as a whole are generally European companies. SuSE, et al are based in Germany. And so while this product might be great for Linux and the related European economy, I can't help but feel a pang of guilt cheering for such a product, as thousands of my compatriots seek work here at home, in our foundering economy.
Micro$lop may be evil. They may make terrible products. They may even be a monopoly.
But they are an American company. In this post-9/11 world, I think it's time to stop worrying about petty OS wars, and focus on what matters.
Is this the real Jon Katz on Tuesday? I thought you liked Linux?
:(
Wow, we got 'em again! Sometimes I pity—yes, pity—Windblowz users. For all of their zealotry and blind worship of Master Gates, for all of their outlandish licensing fees, for all of their virus-proofing and fire-wallowing, they still have to put up with a product that's about 1000 sandwiches short of a picnic.
* shakes head in dumb disbelief *
This just goes to show how antiquated the closed source methedology is. While M$ customers struggle trying to get version after version to function at all without destroying their hard drives entirely, Linux users sit back smugly, and relax.
It is just more testimony to the effectiveness of open source (the bazaar rather than the cathedral) that Linux users have never felt it necessary to install a service patch for the hypothetical Linux office suite.
Like many of the other socially handicapped computer geeks here on slashdork, I was excited about this whole concept. The Universe as a giant computer is an extremely cool idea, IMO.
But then I reconsidered. After all, if the whole galactical starscape that spreads before us as we gaze into the night sky is in the end a really gigantor computer, then, well, the Athlon by my desk starts to look pretty puny.
All of a sudden, when faced with the sheer computatorial power represented by the glorious heavens above, things like "operating system," "information superhighway," and "porn" start to stop meaning so much.
In a world where we're all part of a gigantical computer, who gives a shooting starfuck about Linux?
...as the Windows XP installer.
That was more of a joke than a troll. I would say that it is a contender for
BEST. JOKE. EVER.
I think corporatism is a huge threat to Linux enthusianados everywhere, not to mention Europeans.
We have to fight against the status quo, even if it means being jailed like Dmitry.
You'll note that even when Tux is trudging through the pounding rain he doesn't wear a suit or a helmet.
Wow, I'm pretty psyched about this news. Combine IBM, the company with the best track record for Linux products with Germany, the European nation with a similar reputation, and only good can result.
I've used Linux solutions by both of these companies (IBM's Linux superclusters and Germany's excellent SuSe distro) both at home and in high-impact low-failure-rate enterprise contexts. I have not once been let down, ever. Contrast this with the closed source free-as-in-shit Winbloze ME95NT, which nearly brought my life to its knees.
I can't wait to see what comes out of this groundbreaking deal! Linux may finally be able to compete against the lesser operating systems.
I am as disenheartened by this news as any fellow slashbot. Napster was a shining star above the wasteland that is modern software, a nuculus of elegence and power. I guess open source just doesn't work.
R.I.P. Napster. It was a great ride.
Will it have a microphone? My girlfriend has a G4 Cube, and it doesn't have a microphone. I thought all Macs since like the Classic came with mics. She even got the Apple monitor that "goes with it" (the 17" CRT) and no mic. :( I consider a microphone essential.
My first thought is, great. We all love the environment, after all.
But a reduction in emissions in Europe will most likely mean fewer appliances, including computers. And we all know that Europe is an important Linux stronghold. This is going to hurt Linux's market share quite a bit, I'm afraid.
Everyone, please note: BSD is not dying.
Pretty inflammatory.
The Nokia 9290 combines crystal clear sound with text and voice messaging, "browsing," and the best technical support this side of the Atlantic.
My company recently switched from the old Motorola 362z to the 9290 for all of our inter-office and transcontinental communication, and the results have so far been superlative. These babies integrate seamlessly with Windows, Mac, and even Linux productivity apps, and transition costs were minimal.
Another strong point of these phones is data management. In that sense they function as PDAs. In our business we must gather and keep track of thousands of valid email addresses, and the 9290 offers best-of-breed features that make my life a breeze.
Another home run, Nokia...keep up the great work!
I don't know, call me old fashioned, but I think gigantor robot bugs is a bad idea.
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