"You use a free ISP and got a free dsl modem. This is why MS should offer Xbox Live for free, not the over-price $50. Nevermind that it is in competition with the PS2 and nothing else; the PS2 charges $50 for the actual hardware: equivlancy."
Not. The hardware purchase is one-time. Oh, and to the previous comment about the X-Box Live closedness being a good thing because of latency, it'd be real easy to lock out dialup users from broadband games. Some of the PS2 titles are broadband only.
NetFlix, as a friend of mine who is a subscriber has told me, has gotten amazing with turn around. Now, if THEY would just add games, I'd sign up in a heartbeat.
One side note. The local stores have turnaround that is great (immediate) IF it's not a new game. New games seem to fly off the shelves faster than they hit them. So, unless you're extrememly lucky, you're not going to get a new game for a couple of weeks anyway (Blockbuster doesn't do reservations and the locally owned places have all been driven out of business, but DID do reservations).
Okay, AOL I can understand. Online service is their sole business. There is no other way to access AOL except online. Southwest Airlines on the other hand is out of the question. This PC crap has got to go. Why doesn't blindy CALL THEM ON THE PHONE?!?!?!?!? This really torques me off. There is no guarantee of equal access to the net in the Constitution. And even if there were, I think the fact that they have alternative ways to book flights should cover that. I'm not sure what's involved in making a site comlpiant with screen reader software, but if it interferes in any way with the look, feel, or functionality of the site, I say screw the blind guy. This is almost like sueing a musician for not making his music accessible to deaf people. Or a visual artist for not making his paintings accessible to blind people.
IANAP, but the way I understand itis that you write to the kernel and libraries and then put packages together for the different distros (if'n you're nice and so inclined). Actually sounds like a good plan to me. It's not a lot different than writing for Windows. There are almost as many flavors of Windows as there are Linux distros.
I would be hesitant given the repricussions of the success of the chip. Remember, when you send the Chinese gov't your money, you're supporting a closed, murderous, freedom-hating regime.
I agree. You shouldn't support the US government's attack on Microsoft just because you don't like Microsoft. You should support the US government's attack on Microsoft because it's right.
"You can argue beyond that, but 28 is still impressive... No WinNT?"
I saw this guy on TechTV. He said that WinNT was too much of a pain in the ass to bother with. It didn't like the menu system or multiple partitions or something.
Does this mean that the DOI will be subject to the same EULAs that Joe Consumer is re M$ software. To wit, can M$ now alter DOI computer systems at whim?
"# Greater flexibility and management functionality from products that offer a broader range of management solutions that integrate with non-Microsoft environments"
Um, wouldn't using the non-Microsoft environments foster greater flexibility and functionality with the non-M$ environment?!?!?
There aren't fewer secretaries that I have noticed. If anything, they still do all the typing and more. By the same token, the sysadmin will still be dealing with server and network issues and all of the above mentioned things except for purchasing and the like because there are already people for that. Be it office managers or purchasing departments. The idea would be to reduce redundancy, not shuffle it around.
"In general, I tend to think that you're not really doing your job well, as a sysadmin, unless you're putting yourself out of a job every day. A really well-run network should run great whether or not you happen to show up that day -- or that week, or that month. That's sort of an abstract Holy Grail... real networks don't work like that, but it's a good goal. The closer you approximate it, the better you're doing. If you drop dead tomorrow and the company isn't terribly injured, you were doing a good job. (or you weren't doing anything:-) ) "
This is perfectly correct for the NETWORK, but doesn't take into account stupid applications. I administer several aeperate networks for several clients. The networks rarely have any trouble (and the one running off of a Red Hat server & Samba NEVER has any problems). What IS a problem is application software. Things like PCLaw, Outlook, etc... These things are a giant pain in the ass and are what keep me in business (well, that and upgrades and new installations). This also applies to Windows clients in general. Until Windows is stable (had a client call yesterday complaining that all of the text of his email messages had disappeared and that the Windows help system wouldn't allow him to enter any text. Had him reboot, all fixed), sysadmins will be necessary. There is also the question of configuring new options (email servers, ftp servers, VPNs, etc...).
I agree with everything you said except the Saddam thing. There's no comparison between our ability to watch DVDs on our computers and a madman that has used chemical and biological weapons on his own citizenship. Believe what you want, but Saddam Hussein is a VERY dangerous individual. And if you want to keep it in the media realm, I'm sure he's not all that supportive of freedom to watch what you want when you want either.
And starting with NW6, you don't even need client32. NetWare is a great server OS. And Novell has it all over MS in the directory services arena on Windows.
...by the Washington Times which is located in - duh - Washington. A rather large closed-source OS vendor is also located in Washington. Coincidence? Perhaps. I believe I will investigate this further.
I got one too. I had a problem installing it (the network drivers and sync software). Eventually, I reinstalled my Windows system and even then it took a few attempts before the drivers would install. Before I did all of that, though, I emailed Sharp's tech support. Over a month later (and well after I had it up and running - and loving it) I got an email back from tech support that basically pointed me to the install instructions on the Sharp web site. Unacceptable. Sharp REALLY needs some help in the support department. I also moved from a Palm III (The original III) and if it had had as many issues with the install I'd have taken it back. Being that I'm much more knowledgeable now and up for a challenge on occasion AND REALLY wanted the Zaurus to work, I stuck with it. Point being, if they don't fix some of the basic install/synch problems, many Joe Averages are just going to return it and get a Clie' or an iPaq.
Re:Hmm, interesting. - Here's a quick review.
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Okay, here you go.
The Calander application is thin, but adequate.
The synch software pretty much sucks and is the only piece of software that needs a complete overhaul.
The text editor is a functional text editor.
The address book, email, todo list, voice recorder, image viewer, and media player apps - ditto.
Asteroids is a pretty good asteroids clone.
I don't know how to play Go, so I can't comment on that.
Mindbreaker is like the Logic game on some Nokia phones.
Mine hunt is a good Minesweeper clone.
Patience is a reasonably good solitaire game, with one caveat. You can't double-click on the cards to send them home.
Snake is a much better version of the Nokia phone game.
Tetrix is a passable Tetris clone.
Word game is very fun once you figure out the UI eccentricities.
There are a couple of unnecessary Java demos that I can't understand why were included.
The appearance app doesn't allow for enough control over the appearance, but more than other handhelds that I've used.
Hancom Office is a totally usable, MS Office compatible office suite (though I admit to using the text editor more than Hancom Word).
Opera is - well, Opera. If you hit a site that tries to open more than one window, you're given the option of which one you want to open which is kind of nice. I think I'm going to try to track down a flash plug-in for it, though.
All that said it might sound like I don't like the Zaurus that much. Not so. I love it. The power of it being Linux based is all of the software available for it NOT included (oh, and I LOVE the keyboard). I immediately downloaded the terminal app so that I could get to a bash shell without having to reboot it. It's a nice terminal - has shortcuts to commonly used commands - very cool. I also installed a VNC client/server, ZIC for IRC, Sketches of Q - which is a nice little drawing app, FTP spftware (opie ftp), and even a nice version of PacMan.
The machine is snappy and has a great screen. Text input via the keyboard is much faster and more accurate than any handwriting recognition. On the other hand, the handwriting recognition on the Zaurus is outstanding. No grafiti to learn, just write normally in the appropriate section of the screen and it works. In addition, it has a predictive text input system, so as you're writing on the screen, it gives you several suggestions as to what word you're attempting to type. If it makes a hit, just clikc on the word and move on. Very nice.
I've also added a WAP (in my home office) and a Wireless CF card. Both are Linksys and the installation was basically non-existant. True plug and play (except for security on the WAP). I can surf the net, hang out on slashnet or #everything, ftp, vnc, whatever from the Zaurus. My next foray may be into a wireless modem. Still deciding whether it's worth it.
The cradle it USB and synching is easy (once you've got it set up), but lacking in options. You can synch to the proprietary app (Qtopia desktop) or Outlook. I use Eudora, and would like an option to synch my contacts to there, and the other stuff (calander, etc...) to elsewhere, but alas nothing yet exists to allow for this. Of course, that the system is Open Source, this probably is not far off.
Copying individual files to and from the Zaurus is also easy as the device works sort of like an external USB harddrive. No, it doesn't get a drive letter, but through QTopia Desktop, you upload and download files as if it were a drive. Simple and reasonably quick.
There are some areas that need work, but overall the Zaurus is a hell of a little handheld that is already very powerful because of its Linux roots and has a significant amount of potential.
Then God is not Omnipotent. It is either the case that God knows everything and, thus, we have no free will OR God is not omnipotent and we have free will. Any other combination is a logical contradiction.
Re:Not a troll, just a question ... Answer... Maya
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Maya. Until I can render a high resolution, ray-traced screen in an instant, I don't want to hear all of this " computers are too fast nowadays, when I was growing up, my computer was an abicus, AND I LOVED IT, IT WAS FINE!" crap.
I've been a fan of the TDK VeloCDs for a while now (currently have a 32x10x40) and all the head to head reviews I've seen of late have put the current VeloCD ahead of the rest of the pack.
"I.E. user: The compatibility with today's plugins and scripting languages is unparalled.
Mozilla/Opera user: We have pop-up killing!
I.E. user: The image renderer is awesome."
Mozilla/Opera user: We have the ability to open a blank page by default AND designate a home page.
I.E. user: Not to mention that while an open standard is best, you will find most webpages catered to users running I.E.
Mozilla/Opera user: We have the ability to open a new page without the current page having to reload in the new window.
We also have tabs (awesome advance in browsing - I currently have 10 tabs open - if I was using IE, I wouldn't be able to see any of the items in my taskbar). Tabs rule.
Also, while the margin is much closer on a really fast machine (like the Athlon 2100+ I'm on now), Mozilla (and Opera) are still faster than IE. It really shows itself on older hardware (like the machine I upgraded from). The only thing faster about IE is that it launches faster. Remove that (nigh-unfair) advantage and IE loses in the speed arena all around.
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"You use a free ISP and got a free dsl modem. This is why MS should offer Xbox Live for free, not the over-price $50. Nevermind that it is in competition with the PS2 and nothing else; the PS2 charges $50 for the actual hardware: equivlancy."
Not. The hardware purchase is one-time. Oh, and to the previous comment about the X-Box Live closedness being a good thing because of latency, it'd be real easy to lock out dialup users from broadband games. Some of the PS2 titles are broadband only.
NetFlix, as a friend of mine who is a subscriber has told me, has gotten amazing with turn around. Now, if THEY would just add games, I'd sign up in a heartbeat.
One side note. The local stores have turnaround that is great (immediate) IF it's not a new game. New games seem to fly off the shelves faster than they hit them. So, unless you're extrememly lucky, you're not going to get a new game for a couple of weeks anyway (Blockbuster doesn't do reservations and the locally owned places have all been driven out of business, but DID do reservations).
Okay, AOL I can understand. Online service is their sole business. There is no other way to access AOL except online. Southwest Airlines on the other hand is out of the question. This PC crap has got to go. Why doesn't blindy CALL THEM ON THE PHONE?!?!?!?!? This really torques me off. There is no guarantee of equal access to the net in the Constitution. And even if there were, I think the fact that they have alternative ways to book flights should cover that. I'm not sure what's involved in making a site comlpiant with screen reader software, but if it interferes in any way with the look, feel, or functionality of the site, I say screw the blind guy. This is almost like sueing a musician for not making his music accessible to deaf people. Or a visual artist for not making his paintings accessible to blind people.
IANAP, but the way I understand itis that you write to the kernel and libraries and then put packages together for the different distros (if'n you're nice and so inclined). Actually sounds like a good plan to me. It's not a lot different than writing for Windows. There are almost as many flavors of Windows as there are Linux distros.
I would be hesitant given the repricussions of the success of the chip. Remember, when you send the Chinese gov't your money, you're supporting a closed, murderous, freedom-hating regime.
I agree. You shouldn't support the US government's attack on Microsoft just because you don't like Microsoft. You should support the US government's attack on Microsoft because it's right.
"You can argue beyond that, but 28 is still impressive... No WinNT?"
I saw this guy on TechTV. He said that WinNT was too much of a pain in the ass to bother with. It didn't like the menu system or multiple partitions or something.
...is too similar to krautware.
Does this mean that the DOI will be subject to the same EULAs that Joe Consumer is re M$ software. To wit, can M$ now alter DOI computer systems at whim?
"# Greater flexibility and management functionality from products that offer a broader range of management solutions that integrate with non-Microsoft environments"
Um, wouldn't using the non-Microsoft environments foster greater flexibility and functionality with the non-M$ environment?!?!?
There aren't fewer secretaries that I have noticed. If anything, they still do all the typing and more. By the same token, the sysadmin will still be dealing with server and network issues and all of the above mentioned things except for purchasing and the like because there are already people for that. Be it office managers or purchasing departments. The idea would be to reduce redundancy, not shuffle it around.
Not to mention all of the revenue that Microsoft would lose from MCSE certs.
"In general, I tend to think that you're not really doing your job well, as a sysadmin, unless you're putting yourself out of a job every day. A really well-run network should run great whether or not you happen to show up that day -- or that week, or that month. That's sort of an abstract Holy Grail... real networks don't work like that, but it's a good goal. The closer you approximate it, the better you're doing. If you drop dead tomorrow and the company isn't terribly injured, you were doing a good job. (or you weren't doing anything :-) ) "
This is perfectly correct for the NETWORK, but doesn't take into account stupid applications. I administer several aeperate networks for several clients. The networks rarely have any trouble (and the one running off of a Red Hat server & Samba NEVER has any problems). What IS a problem is application software. Things like PCLaw, Outlook, etc... These things are a giant pain in the ass and are what keep me in business (well, that and upgrades and new installations). This also applies to Windows clients in general. Until Windows is stable (had a client call yesterday complaining that all of the text of his email messages had disappeared and that the Windows help system wouldn't allow him to enter any text. Had him reboot, all fixed), sysadmins will be necessary. There is also the question of configuring new options (email servers, ftp servers, VPNs, etc...).
I agree with everything you said except the Saddam thing. There's no comparison between our ability to watch DVDs on our computers and a madman that has used chemical and biological weapons on his own citizenship. Believe what you want, but Saddam Hussein is a VERY dangerous individual. And if you want to keep it in the media realm, I'm sure he's not all that supportive of freedom to watch what you want when you want either.
And starting with NW6, you don't even need client32. NetWare is a great server OS. And Novell has it all over MS in the directory services arena on Windows.
...by the Washington Times which is located in - duh - Washington. A rather large closed-source OS vendor is also located in Washington. Coincidence? Perhaps. I believe I will investigate this further.
I got one too. I had a problem installing it (the network drivers and sync software). Eventually, I reinstalled my Windows system and even then it took a few attempts before the drivers would install. Before I did all of that, though, I emailed Sharp's tech support. Over a month later (and well after I had it up and running - and loving it) I got an email back from tech support that basically pointed me to the install instructions on the Sharp web site. Unacceptable. Sharp REALLY needs some help in the support department. I also moved from a Palm III (The original III) and if it had had as many issues with the install I'd have taken it back. Being that I'm much more knowledgeable now and up for a challenge on occasion AND REALLY wanted the Zaurus to work, I stuck with it. Point being, if they don't fix some of the basic install/synch problems, many Joe Averages are just going to return it and get a Clie' or an iPaq.
Okay, here you go.
The Calander application is thin, but adequate.
The synch software pretty much sucks and is the only piece of software that needs a complete overhaul.
The text editor is a functional text editor.
The address book, email, todo list, voice recorder, image viewer, and media player apps - ditto.
Asteroids is a pretty good asteroids clone.
I don't know how to play Go, so I can't comment on that.
Mindbreaker is like the Logic game on some Nokia phones.
Mine hunt is a good Minesweeper clone.
Patience is a reasonably good solitaire game, with one caveat. You can't double-click on the cards to send them home.
Snake is a much better version of the Nokia phone game.
Tetrix is a passable Tetris clone.
Word game is very fun once you figure out the UI eccentricities.
There are a couple of unnecessary Java demos that I can't understand why were included.
The appearance app doesn't allow for enough control over the appearance, but more than other handhelds that I've used.
Hancom Office is a totally usable, MS Office compatible office suite (though I admit to using the text editor more than Hancom Word).
Opera is - well, Opera. If you hit a site that tries to open more than one window, you're given the option of which one you want to open which is kind of nice. I think I'm going to try to track down a flash plug-in for it, though.
All that said it might sound like I don't like the Zaurus that much. Not so. I love it. The power of it being Linux based is all of the software available for it NOT included (oh, and I LOVE the keyboard). I immediately downloaded the terminal app so that I could get to a bash shell without having to reboot it. It's a nice terminal - has shortcuts to commonly used commands - very cool. I also installed a VNC client/server, ZIC for IRC, Sketches of Q - which is a nice little drawing app, FTP spftware (opie ftp), and even a nice version of PacMan.
The machine is snappy and has a great screen. Text input via the keyboard is much faster and more accurate than any handwriting recognition. On the other hand, the handwriting recognition on the Zaurus is outstanding. No grafiti to learn, just write normally in the appropriate section of the screen and it works. In addition, it has a predictive text input system, so as you're writing on the screen, it gives you several suggestions as to what word you're attempting to type. If it makes a hit, just clikc on the word and move on. Very nice.
I've also added a WAP (in my home office) and a Wireless CF card. Both are Linksys and the installation was basically non-existant. True plug and play (except for security on the WAP). I can surf the net, hang out on slashnet or #everything, ftp, vnc, whatever from the Zaurus. My next foray may be into a wireless modem. Still deciding whether it's worth it.
The cradle it USB and synching is easy (once you've got it set up), but lacking in options. You can synch to the proprietary app (Qtopia desktop) or Outlook. I use Eudora, and would like an option to synch my contacts to there, and the other stuff (calander, etc...) to elsewhere, but alas nothing yet exists to allow for this. Of course, that the system is Open Source, this probably is not far off.
Copying individual files to and from the Zaurus is also easy as the device works sort of like an external USB harddrive. No, it doesn't get a drive letter, but through QTopia Desktop, you upload and download files as if it were a drive. Simple and reasonably quick.
There are some areas that need work, but overall the Zaurus is a hell of a little handheld that is already very powerful because of its Linux roots and has a significant amount of potential.
Eat what you want - eat less of it.
There is no evidence that organic foods are better or worse for you than processed foods. None. Refined sugars and flours are not going to kill you.
Just show up at the police station to collect your prize.
Then God is not Omnipotent. It is either the case that God knows everything and, thus, we have no free will OR God is not omnipotent and we have free will. Any other combination is a logical contradiction.
Maya. Until I can render a high resolution, ray-traced screen in an instant, I don't want to hear all of this " computers are too fast nowadays, when I was growing up, my computer was an abicus, AND I LOVED IT, IT WAS FINE!" crap.
-Sam
Sort of like the Super-Half Bright mode on the Amiga.
I've been a fan of the TDK VeloCDs for a while now (currently have a 32x10x40) and all the head to head reviews I've seen of late have put the current VeloCD ahead of the rest of the pack.
"I.E. user: The compatibility with today's plugins and scripting languages is unparalled.
Mozilla/Opera user: We have pop-up killing!
I.E. user: The image renderer is awesome."
Mozilla/Opera user: We have the ability to open a blank page by default AND designate a home page.
I.E. user: Not to mention that while an open standard is best, you will find most webpages catered to users running I.E.
Mozilla/Opera user: We have the ability to open a new page without the current page having to reload in the new window.
We also have tabs (awesome advance in browsing - I currently have 10 tabs open - if I was using IE, I wouldn't be able to see any of the items in my taskbar). Tabs rule.
Also, while the margin is much closer on a really fast machine (like the Athlon 2100+ I'm on now), Mozilla (and Opera) are still faster than IE. It really shows itself on older hardware (like the machine I upgraded from). The only thing faster about IE is that it launches faster. Remove that (nigh-unfair) advantage and IE loses in the speed arena all around.