I think Apple has come to the conclusion that operating systems have become incredibly complex and that the average user experience can be greatly enhanced by hiding that complexity.
I completely agree with you. As an IT Technician, I see so many users having to figure out things that they shouldn't even need to know exist, to do their work. I think the iPad software keeping it simple is a great idea, and using the app store to install apps is much easier to understand than the current methods of installation used by Mac OS X and Windows.
The reason why so many people are complaining about it on/. is that they are not the intended audience.
Both boot time and load time are important. I turn the computer off at the wall at night, so suspend isn't possible. I've also had problems in the past with hibernate not working correctly, but I guess I could try it again.
My Mini draws 20W when idling (I tested it with a kill-a-watt).
According to the Apple website, the new mac mini server idles at less than 16 watts. They look like a pretty good choice for a low-powered server to me.
No, I very much dislike the fact that the USB plug is a rectangle, which makes me guess which way it has to go in each time. I will be happy when we get to use a plug that looks like it can only go in one way (I know you can check USB plugs visually to see how to plug them in, but it's not easy when your visibility is low, and it's still annoying)
I don't understand why many linux enthusiasts boast to other computer users that they haven't needed to reboot their computer in x days/months/years. Most people I know (including me) turn their computers off when they're not in use, making the uptime irrelevant.
I saw exactly those problems when I was watching the video. If they want to mass produce this and have it used by the general public, they need to do some serious usability testing (which it looks like they haven't done).
They are afraid we will no longer need authors to create audiobooks
I think text-to-speech software has a long way to go until that happens. I don't think I'd want to listen to a whole book with an unemotional electronic voice.
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That's a good point. How does the speed of Windows 7 compare to Windows XP? Can Windows 7 "make computers run faster" than XP?
Philip von Senftleben, an author and radio presenter who will teach the course, summed up his job as teaching how to "get someone else's heart beating fast while yours stays calm."
I think if you study in New Zealand as some sort of exchange student (not sure what they're called so exchange student will do), you pay the fees that you would normally pay to your home university.
I seem to remember something about that, don't quote me on it though! Do some searching around and find out who it is that offers it.
I watched it in linux, it never asked me to install the latest quicktime. I used the media player that came with ubuntu (with the appropriate codec installed)
Simcity 2000 was the first game I ever bought, I've still got it next to my computer and it's the game I've played the most out of my whole small collection!
You're comparing things that aren't even competing directly with each other. GP is talking about people preferring iPods over other portable media players, not preferring iPods over EVERYTHING with a bad interface.
I just can't see how your argument makes any sense...
That sort of thing has got me thinking. If you bought a two slice toaster and only one of the sides toasted, you WOULD return it, and I think (I haven't checked, but I seem to remember something about it) it's illegal for the store to refuse to give you a refund or replacement of the faulty item. Why does this not apply to software?
If I got some software, with my computer meeting the minimum requirements, and the piece of software was so buggy it was practically unusable, why am I not able to return it like I would return a faulty toaster?
That's a good point. Where I live we have frequent power cuts, and the wireless reception isn't the greatest. We have a phone that just uses the power provided by the phone line, so we always have a way of contacting people if we need to. If we weren't able to do that, it could cause a bit of inconvenience, or worse if we had an emergency.
The same people made a list about the top 10 off switches. #10 was a photo of a power socket, and they didn't realise it wasn't a button until someone informed them, so I don't think we can take this list very seriously:P
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I think Apple has come to the conclusion that operating systems have become incredibly complex and that the average user experience can be greatly enhanced by hiding that complexity.
I completely agree with you. As an IT Technician, I see so many users having to figure out things that they shouldn't even need to know exist, to do their work. I think the iPad software keeping it simple is a great idea, and using the app store to install apps is much easier to understand than the current methods of installation used by Mac OS X and Windows. The reason why so many people are complaining about it on /. is that they are not the intended audience.
Both boot time and load time are important. I turn the computer off at the wall at night, so suspend isn't possible. I've also had problems in the past with hibernate not working correctly, but I guess I could try it again.
Because most people turn their computers off when they're not in use.
Isn't that like watching sport on TV? I'm sure some people do that too often too...
I really REALLY want one of those. And I have a landline, so it can actually be used!
My Mini draws 20W when idling (I tested it with a kill-a-watt).
According to the Apple website, the new mac mini server idles at less than 16 watts. They look like a pretty good choice for a low-powered server to me.
No, I very much dislike the fact that the USB plug is a rectangle, which makes me guess which way it has to go in each time. I will be happy when we get to use a plug that looks like it can only go in one way (I know you can check USB plugs visually to see how to plug them in, but it's not easy when your visibility is low, and it's still annoying)
I don't understand why many linux enthusiasts boast to other computer users that they haven't needed to reboot their computer in x days/months/years. Most people I know (including me) turn their computers off when they're not in use, making the uptime irrelevant.
I saw exactly those problems when I was watching the video. If they want to mass produce this and have it used by the general public, they need to do some serious usability testing (which it looks like they haven't done).
They are afraid we will no longer need authors to create audiobooks
I think text-to-speech software has a long way to go until that happens. I don't think I'd want to listen to a whole book with an unemotional electronic voice.
That's a good point. How does the speed of Windows 7 compare to Windows XP? Can Windows 7 "make computers run faster" than XP?
Philip von Senftleben, an author and radio presenter who will teach the course, summed up his job as teaching how to "get someone else's heart beating fast while yours stays calm."
Looks to me like the teacher is a guy!
I think if you study in New Zealand as some sort of exchange student (not sure what they're called so exchange student will do), you pay the fees that you would normally pay to your home university. I seem to remember something about that, don't quote me on it though! Do some searching around and find out who it is that offers it.
I watched it in linux, it never asked me to install the latest quicktime. I used the media player that came with ubuntu (with the appropriate codec installed)
Simcity 2000 was the first game I ever bought, I've still got it next to my computer and it's the game I've played the most out of my whole small collection!
You're comparing things that aren't even competing directly with each other. GP is talking about people preferring iPods over other portable media players, not preferring iPods over EVERYTHING with a bad interface. I just can't see how your argument makes any sense...
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That sort of thing has got me thinking. If you bought a two slice toaster and only one of the sides toasted, you WOULD return it, and I think (I haven't checked, but I seem to remember something about it) it's illegal for the store to refuse to give you a refund or replacement of the faulty item. Why does this not apply to software?
If I got some software, with my computer meeting the minimum requirements, and the piece of software was so buggy it was practically unusable, why am I not able to return it like I would return a faulty toaster?
I went to your page. I think your tank is stuck on something.
Damn, I make a comment and THEN read that it's not DNF. Oh well... did anyone keep a list anyway?
Did anyone keep a list of what is supposed to happen after Duke Nukem is released?
And "Eeyore" in english!
That's a good point. Where I live we have frequent power cuts, and the wireless reception isn't the greatest. We have a phone that just uses the power provided by the phone line, so we always have a way of contacting people if we need to. If we weren't able to do that, it could cause a bit of inconvenience, or worse if we had an emergency.
Do they need to have anything more than dialup? Using mail clients through dialup isn't that bad.
The same people made a list about the top 10 off switches. #10 was a photo of a power socket, and they didn't realise it wasn't a button until someone informed them, so I don't think we can take this list very seriously :P
I read the title as "Microsoft Installer Develops a Heat-Driven Cooler". Was I only one?