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Is AMD Dead Yet?
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For the sake of competition, let's hope so, but it doesn't seem like it. The first Radeon card to support Direct3D 10 took way too long and their processors (both CPU and GPU) are all but impressive these days. Also, their CPUs' cost:performance ratio aren't what they used to be in the glory days which makes them less attractive.
The FX-60 was in my opinion the last exceptional AMD processor to hit the market, both quality and innovation wise. After Core 2 Duo, AMD kind of hit the ground burning.
Because the government also knows, that the cost and value of a product doesn't lie in its carrier. E.g.: The value of the United States' Constitution isn't $1.00 simply because it's written on a sheet of parchment with cheap ink.
Why are we still even talking about Vista? Is anybody really using Vista these days? Governments and Organizations have spoken out against Vista, Office 2007 and it lives in infamy everywhere else. Even Microsoft's Eric Traut has somewhat spoken out against Vista and Windows in general.
Everywhere I go people say I'll stick to XP for as long as I can, even in the Enterprise. These type of/. submissions are getting really old really fast since they all repeat the same message: stay the hell away from Vista.
Where's John Carmack's Armadillo Aerospace? I would think that these guys would jump at a chance like this since they could use some promotion after what happened last year.
Tried to download a legal P2P file? Yeah, right. All the time, yes.
I can't stand when people such as Mark Cuban and cohorts don't see the benefit of P2P in the enterprise just because at home their DSL connections might get capped. There are literally thousands of legally downloadable files on P2P networks, if you haven't seen them it simply means that you're looking for something else / less legal.
Keep in mind, I'm not a networking person, this is an honest question.
I don't really understand where this penny per minute comes from. Ok, the ISPs need to "order more pipes" but wouldn't the move to DOCSIS 3.0 solve this bandwidth problem?
To me, the story attached sounds like the ISPs who didn't move along with the changes fast enough got screwed.
"Nice to see the VW idea (small affordable car for The People) keeping on."
Yes, we're keeping Hitler's idea alive and well these days.
Anyway, what a horrible puny looking thing but I guess it doesn't really matter when you drive like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjrEQaG5jPM
I'd love to see any “threats” made by Microsoft that mandate you to update your Operating System. Also, Vista doesn't require you to upgrade your machine to “exotic levels,” look at this:
1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor
512 MB of system memory
20 GB hard drive with at least 15 GB of available space
Support for DirectX 9 graphics and 32 MB of graphics memory
DVD-ROM drive
Audio Output
Internet access (fees may apply)
I can hardly call this exotic, minimal at best. If you require an Operating System to run on a 386SX, you might want to consider Minix instead. These specs are those of a regular $350 Wal-Mart machine; The type you might find in your grand mother's home.
The link mentioned in the opening post is a sales pitch, hardly a “mandate” or a taxation. It was constructed to educate resellers and consultants on how to sell the Windows operating system to their clients.
I guess you've never read the “Intel Retail Edge” program manual or virtually any software's change-log/release notes.
It's been a long time since I've seen such crap on the frontpage of/. Almost every product out there gets released under these values, including the Linux kernel and MacOS. “It's more secure, upgrade now!”
Just a few years ago Microsoft was pitching the world on how secure and cool XP was. Now it's telling us largely the opposite
That's the point. XP came out years ago, and finally in 2007 a new version of Windows was released after much bitching by the market (us). Now that it's out, we're attacking its release because of the reasons we wanted a new version of Windows?
Excuse me if I don't see the point of this news...
PS, did you guys notice that the article was submitted by Red Gate Software, the makers of ANTS profiler? It wasn't even released by the guys from Princeton.
Some computers are play-toys, and some hold important data. They shouldn't be the same machine.
Though I agree and in a perfect world this should be the case, some people simply do not have the luxury to own multiple machines. Should these people - which I believe are a majority - simply stop using their computers for either gaming or business purposes?
You and I might have the luxury of owning several machines but regular Joe who buys his computer at Best Buy might very well not.
Civil liberites is a serious topic that should never be taken lightly.
I agree, and your post holds truth to it.
The simple difference being that I buy Norton's products to scan my computer willingly and specifically for that purpose. I buy video games to be entertained, not to be scanned for what I might do.
I agree with some of your points there but there's one difference between a malevolent program and a benign program and that is its ability to 'phone home' your personal information.
I wouldn't mind any company's software digging through my registry to detect certain settings or store a key for my start menu. I have no problem with that whatsoever. If it assures a better playability level I can understand it. But what I do when I'm not playing my video games is neither Blizzard's business nor concern.
Now that the data stream has been encrypted there is no way of telling what Blizzard is mining from your computer. You simply agree to the Terms of Service and Blizzard is not liable for any damage they may cause to you personally by gathering your personal information.
If Blizzard is concerned that people will abuse their systems, let them build better systems.
All of this has nothing to do with tin-foil hats, rather it directly deals with the privacy implications through a protocol-set that is mildly moderated to say the least. I'd rather be over-protective of my private information than handing it out to a group of people which I do not know.
Excellent set of resources. I knew about that whole deal since there was a massive media scandal but I didn't want to involve current affairs for the sake of repetition. Argentina sounded like a better example since it's over and done with.
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For the sake of competition, let's hope so, but it doesn't seem like it. The first Radeon card to support Direct3D 10 took way too long and their processors (both CPU and GPU) are all but impressive these days. Also, their CPUs' cost:performance ratio aren't what they used to be in the glory days which makes them less attractive.
The FX-60 was in my opinion the last exceptional AMD processor to hit the market, both quality and innovation wise. After Core 2 Duo, AMD kind of hit the ground burning.
That would only bring down the value of the current Government, not of the foundation it is built upon.
Because the government also knows, that the cost and value of a product doesn't lie in its carrier. E.g.: The value of the United States' Constitution isn't $1.00 simply because it's written on a sheet of parchment with cheap ink.
I know what comments are coming up but I will have to admit that this was a pretty clever marketing move to expose Silverlight.
I have to agree. Plus, the technology that Microsoft has displayed seems more appealing to purchase and develop for, IMO.
Why are we still even talking about Vista? Is anybody really using Vista these days? Governments and Organizations have spoken out against Vista, Office 2007 and it lives in infamy everywhere else. Even Microsoft's Eric Traut has somewhat spoken out against Vista and Windows in general.
Everywhere I go people say I'll stick to XP for as long as I can, even in the Enterprise. These type of /. submissions are getting really old really fast since they all repeat the same message: stay the hell away from Vista.
He found out that there were RFIDs hidden in the source, tried to wrap foil around it but ran when he failed.
Where's John Carmack's Armadillo Aerospace? I would think that these guys would jump at a chance like this since they could use some promotion after what happened last year.
Why do they have to make the friendly cars so damn ugly?
I can't stand when people such as Mark Cuban and cohorts don't see the benefit of P2P in the enterprise just because at home their DSL connections might get capped. There are literally thousands of legally downloadable files on P2P networks, if you haven't seen them it simply means that you're looking for something else / less legal.
I don't really understand where this penny per minute comes from. Ok, the ISPs need to "order more pipes" but wouldn't the move to DOCSIS 3.0 solve this bandwidth problem?
To me, the story attached sounds like the ISPs who didn't move along with the changes fast enough got screwed.
Even though they pulled out, infections were inevitable.
Now I know: it only takes one slashdotter to take the fun out of sex.
"Nice to see the VW idea (small affordable car for The People) keeping on." Yes, we're keeping Hitler's idea alive and well these days. Anyway, what a horrible puny looking thing but I guess it doesn't really matter when you drive like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjrEQaG5jPM
PS, I'd love to see Linux' support program, could you send me their phone number?
I'd love to see any “threats” made by Microsoft that mandate you to update your Operating System. Also, Vista doesn't require you to upgrade your machine to “exotic levels,” look at this:
I can hardly call this exotic, minimal at best. If you require an Operating System to run on a 386SX, you might want to consider Minix instead. These specs are those of a regular $350 Wal-Mart machine; The type you might find in your grand mother's home.
The link mentioned in the opening post is a sales pitch, hardly a “mandate” or a taxation. It was constructed to educate resellers and consultants on how to sell the Windows operating system to their clients.
I guess you've never read the “Intel Retail Edge” program manual or virtually any software's change-log/release notes.
It's been a long time since I've seen such crap on the frontpage of /. Almost every product out there gets released under these values, including the Linux kernel and MacOS. “It's more secure, upgrade now!”
That's the point. XP came out years ago, and finally in 2007 a new version of Windows was released after much bitching by the market (us). Now that it's out, we're attacking its release because of the reasons we wanted a new version of Windows?
Excuse me if I don't see the point of this news...
PS, did you guys notice that the article was submitted by Red Gate Software, the makers of ANTS profiler? It wasn't even released by the guys from Princeton.
If only we used ANTS profiler? Is this really news or a commercial block? Give me a break.
And why did they use C# for this project?
I was just about to say that.. Very awkward.
Though I agree and in a perfect world this should be the case, some people simply do not have the luxury to own multiple machines. Should these people - which I believe are a majority - simply stop using their computers for either gaming or business purposes?
You and I might have the luxury of owning several machines but regular Joe who buys his computer at Best Buy might very well not.
I agree, and your post holds truth to it.
The simple difference being that I buy Norton's products to scan my computer willingly and specifically for that purpose. I buy video games to be entertained, not to be scanned for what I might do.
Hi Dachannien,
I agree with some of your points there but there's one difference between a malevolent program and a benign program and that is its ability to 'phone home' your personal information.
I wouldn't mind any company's software digging through my registry to detect certain settings or store a key for my start menu. I have no problem with that whatsoever. If it assures a better playability level I can understand it. But what I do when I'm not playing my video games is neither Blizzard's business nor concern.
Now that the data stream has been encrypted there is no way of telling what Blizzard is mining from your computer. You simply agree to the Terms of Service and Blizzard is not liable for any damage they may cause to you personally by gathering your personal information.
If Blizzard is concerned that people will abuse their systems, let them build better systems.
All of this has nothing to do with tin-foil hats, rather it directly deals with the privacy implications through a protocol-set that is mildly moderated to say the least. I'd rather be over-protective of my private information than handing it out to a group of people which I do not know.
Excellent set of resources. I knew about that whole deal since there was a massive media scandal but I didn't want to involve current affairs for the sake of repetition. Argentina sounded like a better example since it's over and done with.
Simply stating that there's too much personal information floating around in companies' databases, no need to add to that by purchasing a video game.
You think it goes well with the wallpaper?