I find the animated GIFs that they produce to be creepy and unnatural. I would think that most people would respond negatively to partial animation as it is unnatural movement. This is one of the reasons why horror movies use these type of techniques. In addition, one of the stated reasons for not shooting video is because of the amount of effort involved. I'm not sure that I buy this argument as it seems that this technique would require more effort to get it right.
In my opinion either you shoot movies or you shoot stills. If you want to add animation to a scene, then you use a green screen.
The new Motorola ATRIX is an example of a smart phone that could use a Quad Core CPU. It has an add-on that acts like a netbook but it uses the phone as it's CPU. There are issues with pricing, etc., that makes the add-on impractical but it's where I see smart phones heading. At some point down the line I see the smart phone as your pimary computer. If you need to use it in a different format, such as a laptop, tablet, etc., you just plug it in to a slot and it becomes the CPU and storage for that device. In this scenario, having a quad-core CPU would be practical, even if only a single core is used when acting as a phone.
Determine what she wants and rank the features, then find what matches those features.
I just bought a new Windows Laptop, a HP DM4T, and this is the process that I used.
I was looking for a laptop for travel that supported HD MKV videos (light, long battery life, i5 processor, 500GB+ HD), graduate level school work (decent keyboard), photo editing (good screen), and the ability to play video through a TV (HDMI port). This narrowed down the list of laptops to the Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, HP DM4T, Sony Vio, a Dell, and a Thinkpad.
I ended up choosing the 14" LED HD widescreen, 4.5lbs, core i5, 8GB RAM, 640GB 7200 RPM hard drive DM4T. I took it recently on a two week vacation to Cancun and it worked perfectly with everything that I threw at it.
When looking at the video I see all of the color changes, even when the ring is in motion. Then again, I am also one of those who can see the cycle rate of flourescent lights. Perhaps my eyes are hyper sensitive or have a higher bandwidth path to my brain than most people. I was in Vegas in November and saw the David Copperfield show and was in the front row. I was able to see the slight of hand that was being used to swap objects and figure out how he was doing the tricks. Made it somewhat boring for me, but my sisters enjoyed the show.
... but not because of CGI or 3D. Long takes will become more commonplace as computerization improves to the point where directors can use virtual actors. This will make the long take much easier to film (i.e. no slipups).
I'm taking a couple of online class this fall towards a Masters degree. I just bought a Kindle and decided that it would be a cool experiment to buy the Kindle version of the text books. That way I could have them with me all the time without having to lug 150lbs of textbooks. Plus it would let me do some reading during down-times at work (the classes are work sponsored).
However, after only a week I found that the inability to see a whole page at a time and the inability to flip through the pages to find something quickly within the chapters that are part of the reading assignment for the week makes it much harder to learn. I've taught myself how to scan and read pages and paragraphs. I've also taught myself how to scan through pages to find relevent material. You just can't do that with an e-reader. As a result, I have ordered the physical text books. I'll still use the digital editions when I go on vacation later this fall, but my primary reading material will be in book form.
That being said, it's quite possible that someone starting out with an e-reader in school and continuing on through College would almost do as well as I do with text books. I still think that e-readers (Kindle or iPad) have a long way to go. To finally be usefull, you need to be able to copy and paste, search within a chapter range, etc.
That's not true. There are a large number of Slashdotters who value ease of use. Though, it is a feature that we only look for in certain areas of our lives.
It's just that most of us like to tinker with things. You can't do that with a buttoned down product.
So, while we may play with things that are less than user friendly, I'm willing to bet that the majority of Slashdotters have tech devices and software in their lives that are very user friendly, if for no other reason than to make it easy for the significant other, family, friends, etc. when they come over to visit. Plus, there are certain tech areas that we just want to work. For me, its digital Video and Photo editing and operating my A/V system (I'm a film buff).
For example, I highly recommend the Logitech Harmony Remotes. In fact, I have my sisters and parents using them. They all have full A/V setups. A single button push allows them to watch TV, a movie, etc. I have the exact same Harmony remote. This helps them to feel at home when they come over to visit.
This reminds me of a manager at one of the places that I once worked. He wasn't the best manager. One day he started sending out praise for accomplishments, something he had never done before. This was somewhat surprising and, we thought, somewhat nice of him. That was until we noticed that he was sending out praise for every little thing, no matter what it was or how un-important. Then it meant nothing, just more spam in the inbox. Something to make it look, to his boss, like he actually cared. Gamification strikes me as producing the same result, more spam...;-)
I expect Gamification to go the way of all business fads. Managers will see it as the next big thing to motivate employees. New processes will be developed, more paperwork will be filled out, but no extra pay, bonuses, time off, or anything else offered that will actually motivate employees to be more productive.
There are just too many hurdles to showing a movie, TV show, or sports to an audience larger than 1. Having to wear glasses every time you sit down to watch TV is just not going to cut it. Plus, there is a large percentage of the population that gets sick watching 3D. You'll see it used for special movies (Avatar) and events (Superbowl), but everyday TV and movies will be in 2D for at least the next decade. Only when we get hologram technology will 3D become usable in the home.
Will 3D TVs sell? Yes.
Will everyday 3D programming be successfull? No.
Will movies, special events, and games be developed and become successfull in 3D in the home? Yes.
From the point of view that people will buy 3D TVs (devices), 3D technology will eventually be in every home, but only because it will become a standard feature in TVs, much like closed captioning.
From the point of view of programming, 2D will be King for a long while to come. That is until we get hologram technology...
No, Powerpoint doesn't make you stupid nor does it assume that your audience is stupid...
The problem is when people try to cram too much information into a single session. When you have too much information to fit on the slides, it's time to break out your presentation into multiple sessions that builds on each other. Something like rocket science requires the dissemination of a ton of data. There are two ways to provide this data to the audience. The first, as I mentioned, is to break it up. The second would be to provide specific data as an attachement to the presentation and provide this information to the attendees for further study. You then need to hold a follow-up Q&A session to answer any questions.
The problem is the lack of presentation skills, not the tools....
Light Peak sounds promising but I can just imagine how many new cables I will need to buy each year. With a USB cable, you can twist it, bend it, roll over it with a chair, etc. and it will still function. A Light Peak cable is a fiber optics cable. Technology has come a long way with fiber optics, but the one area that has yet to be overcome is durability...
Perhaps people would sit more often are more likely to die sooner because when they do participate in activity they go all out and overdo it. Like everyone here, I work in IT (big surprise). I usually take two weeks off during the summer to hang out at the family camp on a lake. It usually takes me a week to get acclimatized to swimming a couple of times every day (I really need to get a house with a pool, but I digress), running around playing with my nephews, etc. I also find that, because there are few flat surfaces around the camp, that my balance is strengthened. By the end of the two weeks I am back to being able to run through the woods without tripping and to jump from rock to rock at full speed along the shore.
I guess the point that I am trying to make is that people who sit a lot are usually in a bubble. When they do participate in activiities, they get in over their heads. I'm curious if the researchers looked at the cause of death for groups with higher rates. I'm thinking that there may be a larger percentage related to accidents for those sitting for a long time vs those that are more active.
I do think that there are so many variables over and above those discussed in the article that a closer look would be required before drawing any life changing conclusions.
I hate to say this, but there is a reason why memories fade with time. It helps us through the grieving process and to look forward to the future.
My thought is that whatever you do, keep it simple. An audio recording is just as good as video, perhaps better, as it seems more intimate. Just tell stories, how you met, favorite places, etc. Don't get hung up on the technology, it only gets in the way. Also, try to stay away from recording advice. I know that this is hard to do as you both want the best for the kids, but good advice requires context, something that can't be anticipated.
...as long as you have a pin, a glass of water, and a map.
All cell phones have speakers, speakers contain magenets. You can use the magenet to magentize the pin. Place the pin in water and you have an instant compass. Use the compass and the map to determine where you are and where you need to go. It is recommended that you test rubbing the magnet in different directions to determine how to always make the point of the pin point North (rubbing it one way will cause it to point North, the other way South). http://www.flixya.com/video/129279/Water_%2B_Pin_Compass
Or, you could just get a real GPS that will stand up to the elements and have a longer battery life for a whole lot less money, time, and effort.
I applaud the spirit of wanting to roll your own. And it would be cool as a project for yourself. But you definitely do not want to do this with something that could be relied on when someone gets into trouble or that could put someone in a bad situation. Remember, you're not going to be there to troubleshoot this thing or with a spare battery pack should this thing fail. You're better off getting a dedicated reliable device in this case...
GNS3 lets you tie in external systems via ethernet interfaces as well as run virtual machines.
I am using a couple of network lab systems to simulate a WAN. GNS3 is running on one of them, VMWare is running on the other. I am tying the two together via a switch using VLANs to isolate the traffic. This way I can simulate a routed wan with a server on one end a client on the other. The only piece that I am missing, and am planning on acquiring, is a system that lets me introduce additional latency, jitter, and dropped packets.
I haven't done this in a while. I know that Powershell can do a lot of things, but I believe that VBScript + HTA or Perl (Activestate Perl) are much more powerfull for what you want to do. Both would allow you to create simple GUI prompts for your users without having to write a lot of code. Powershell, as I understand it, is more for systems administration than for generic scripting.
If your users are okay with the DOS program, why change?
If, as I did for several of my DOS programs, you want to use this as a learning opportunity to teach yourself a more powerfull and flexible scripting platform, then go for it. In fact, if you have the time, I would suggest you write it in both VBScript and Perl so that you have a better understanding of both environments. You'll then be able to pick and choose the scripting environment, depending on what functionality you are looking for. I've always believed in picking the right tool for the right job and each has their strengths and weaknesses.
First, the Cisco 2548 is a 48 x 100Mb + 2x 1Gb GBIC. Which means that it is old tech. My guess is that it may only support ISL and not Dot1q trunking, and likely only supports VTP 1.0. In other words, it's really old tech, has no support, and for which you likely can only find parts on eBay, time to upgrade. In fact, our company is in the middle of a hardware replacment cycle. Some of our guys didn't have the right cables for one site and tried to connect some 2924 C XL switches to a new 3750 stack. They just didn't want to talk. I'm guessing that a firmware upgrade would have fixed the problem (latest firmware was 8 years newer than what was on the box), but they decided not to bother and to get the right cables in the morning.
Second, it depends on what you call a medium size company. To me a medium size company would be 1000 to about 2500 users. In that case, you need a decent layer 3 switch at the core. This usually means a pair of 6500 switches for the core and 4500 switches for access.
And just to be clear, I am not a huge Cisco proponent. I believe in the right tool for the job. I also beleive that Juniper has better products in certain areas for 1/3 the price. In fact, I believe that Juniper will be eating Cisco's lunch in the small and medium size environments over the next few years. It is one of the reasons why Cisco has been working to diversify.
The only reason why Canada is in the top three is because the verious media copyright organizations in the US are trying to put political pressure on Canada to change the laws to match the US lasw. It's strictly a political thing and has nothing to do with reality. I really wish that one day Canada will have a Prime Minister with some backbone who will tell the US lobbyists to just shut up and go away.
I'm a fan of adding intelligence to our roadways, but given the condition of the infrastructure in the US, I would rather the added expense, in both implementation and support, be put towards fixing bridges, roads, electrical systems, etc. then on tech that will save a little bit of gas/oil. In fact, this is slowly taking care of itself with the development of hybrids and EVs, which uses battery power instead of gas.
I cry fowl. I seriously doubt that 1 in 8 are giving up TV. I know that there are a minority of techies here that have given up on TV and have switched to using the Internet and Netflix. But the majority still watch cable or satelite TV.
I do agree that there may be a trend of people dumping cable or satelite over the last few years as a result of the recession. After all, if you have lost your job, are just barely making payments on your mortgage, or are under water because of a financial situation, the first things people will do is cut back on non-essentials. However, these types of cuts are rarely permanent. People usually restore these services once they get jobs, get clear of debt, etc.
Like it or not, we are stuck with the cable and satelite companies for approximately the next decade. The internet infrastructure in the US just does not have the capacity to support HD streaming video. It would take a either major infrastructure upgrade or a breakthrough in compression technology to get us to that point.
Maybe some people should read the FAQ on Microsoft's site as this happens if System Restore does not have enough disk space or if the user turns off system protection for the hard-drive (i.e. the C: drive). Sounds like a PEBKAC problem to me...
I am a December baby and I went far in school (dual Bachelor's, working on a Master's degree) and I have been very healthy. My sister, who was born during the summer, had major allergies as a kid, though she too went far in school (Bachelor's). Maybe I wasn't born far enough into winter. After all, I started school when I was 4 (vs 5) as I was turning 5 before the end of the year. Maybe I won the genetic lottery for winter babies...
If we combine this with the efforts on artifical tress that generate energy from solar and kenetic motion (http://www.solarbotanic.com/) then we would have a perfect energy ecosystem.
My only concern would be how flammable these tress would be? Remember, only you can prevent forrest fires... (grin)
Like others, I seriously doubt that the cause of his symptoms have to do with Wi-Fi. One of the the the things not mentioned in the article is whether he has explored other possibilities. The highest concentration of Wi-Fi signals are in urban areas. By its very nature, there are environmental factors tied to urban areas that go hand-in-hand with Wi-Fi. For example, urban areas tend to have higher concentrations of pollution, noise, etc., any one of which, or in combination, could cause his symptoms.
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I find the animated GIFs that they produce to be creepy and unnatural. I would think that most people would respond negatively to partial animation as it is unnatural movement. This is one of the reasons why horror movies use these type of techniques. In addition, one of the stated reasons for not shooting video is because of the amount of effort involved. I'm not sure that I buy this argument as it seems that this technique would require more effort to get it right.
In my opinion either you shoot movies or you shoot stills. If you want to add animation to a scene, then you use a green screen.
David
The new Motorola ATRIX is an example of a smart phone that could use a Quad Core CPU. It has an add-on that acts like a netbook but it uses the phone as it's CPU. There are issues with pricing, etc., that makes the add-on impractical but it's where I see smart phones heading. At some point down the line I see the smart phone as your pimary computer. If you need to use it in a different format, such as a laptop, tablet, etc., you just plug it in to a slot and it becomes the CPU and storage for that device. In this scenario, having a quad-core CPU would be practical, even if only a single core is used when acting as a phone.
Thanks,
David
Determine what she wants and rank the features, then find what matches those features.
I just bought a new Windows Laptop, a HP DM4T, and this is the process that I used.
I was looking for a laptop for travel that supported HD MKV videos (light, long battery life, i5 processor, 500GB+ HD), graduate level school work (decent keyboard), photo editing (good screen), and the ability to play video through a TV (HDMI port). This narrowed down the list of laptops to the Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, HP DM4T, Sony Vio, a Dell, and a Thinkpad.
I ended up choosing the 14" LED HD widescreen, 4.5lbs, core i5, 8GB RAM, 640GB 7200 RPM hard drive DM4T. I took it recently on a two week vacation to Cancun and it worked perfectly with everything that I threw at it.
Thanks,
David
When looking at the video I see all of the color changes, even when the ring is in motion. Then again, I am also one of those who can see the cycle rate of flourescent lights. Perhaps my eyes are hyper sensitive or have a higher bandwidth path to my brain than most people. I was in Vegas in November and saw the David Copperfield show and was in the front row. I was able to see the slight of hand that was being used to swap objects and figure out how he was doing the tricks. Made it somewhat boring for me, but my sisters enjoyed the show.
... but not because of CGI or 3D. Long takes will become more commonplace as computerization improves to the point where directors can use virtual actors. This will make the long take much easier to film (i.e. no slipups).
David
I'm taking a couple of online class this fall towards a Masters degree. I just bought a Kindle and decided that it would be a cool experiment to buy the Kindle version of the text books. That way I could have them with me all the time without having to lug 150lbs of textbooks. Plus it would let me do some reading during down-times at work (the classes are work sponsored).
However, after only a week I found that the inability to see a whole page at a time and the inability to flip through the pages to find something quickly within the chapters that are part of the reading assignment for the week makes it much harder to learn. I've taught myself how to scan and read pages and paragraphs. I've also taught myself how to scan through pages to find relevent material. You just can't do that with an e-reader. As a result, I have ordered the physical text books. I'll still use the digital editions when I go on vacation later this fall, but my primary reading material will be in book form.
That being said, it's quite possible that someone starting out with an e-reader in school and continuing on through College would almost do as well as I do with text books. I still think that e-readers (Kindle or iPad) have a long way to go. To finally be usefull, you need to be able to copy and paste, search within a chapter range, etc.
David
I thought that these were called glow sticks... You'd just have to change the casing from plastic to some bio-degradable casing..
David
That's not true. There are a large number of Slashdotters who value ease of use. Though, it is a feature that we only look for in certain areas of our lives.
It's just that most of us like to tinker with things. You can't do that with a buttoned down product.
So, while we may play with things that are less than user friendly, I'm willing to bet that the majority of Slashdotters have tech devices and software in their lives that are very user friendly, if for no other reason than to make it easy for the significant other, family, friends, etc. when they come over to visit. Plus, there are certain tech areas that we just want to work. For me, its digital Video and Photo editing and operating my A/V system (I'm a film buff).
For example, I highly recommend the Logitech Harmony Remotes. In fact, I have my sisters and parents using them. They all have full A/V setups. A single button push allows them to watch TV, a movie, etc. I have the exact same Harmony remote. This helps them to feel at home when they come over to visit.
This reminds me of a manager at one of the places that I once worked. He wasn't the best manager. One day he started sending out praise for accomplishments, something he had never done before. This was somewhat surprising and, we thought, somewhat nice of him. That was until we noticed that he was sending out praise for every little thing, no matter what it was or how un-important. Then it meant nothing, just more spam in the inbox. Something to make it look, to his boss, like he actually cared. Gamification strikes me as producing the same result, more spam... ;-)
I expect Gamification to go the way of all business fads. Managers will see it as the next big thing to motivate employees. New processes will be developed, more paperwork will be filled out, but no extra pay, bonuses, time off, or anything else offered that will actually motivate employees to be more productive.
3D TV will not win... Hologram TV will...
There are just too many hurdles to showing a movie, TV show, or sports to an audience larger than 1. Having to wear glasses every time you sit down to watch TV is just not going to cut it. Plus, there is a large percentage of the population that gets sick watching 3D. You'll see it used for special movies (Avatar) and events (Superbowl), but everyday TV and movies will be in 2D for at least the next decade. Only when we get hologram technology will 3D become usable in the home.
Will 3D TVs sell? Yes.
Will everyday 3D programming be successfull? No.
Will movies, special events, and games be developed and become successfull in 3D in the home? Yes.
From the point of view that people will buy 3D TVs (devices), 3D technology will eventually be in every home, but only because it will become a standard feature in TVs, much like closed captioning.
From the point of view of programming, 2D will be King for a long while to come. That is until we get hologram technology...
David
No, Powerpoint doesn't make you stupid nor does it assume that your audience is stupid...
The problem is when people try to cram too much information into a single session. When you have too much information to fit on the slides, it's time to break out your presentation into multiple sessions that builds on each other. Something like rocket science requires the dissemination of a ton of data. There are two ways to provide this data to the audience. The first, as I mentioned, is to break it up. The second would be to provide specific data as an attachement to the presentation and provide this information to the attendees for further study. You then need to hold a follow-up Q&A session to answer any questions.
The problem is the lack of presentation skills, not the tools....
David
Light Peak sounds promising but I can just imagine how many new cables I will need to buy each year. With a USB cable, you can twist it, bend it, roll over it with a chair, etc. and it will still function. A Light Peak cable is a fiber optics cable. Technology has come a long way with fiber optics, but the one area that has yet to be overcome is durability...
David
Perhaps people would sit more often are more likely to die sooner because when they do participate in activity they go all out and overdo it. Like everyone here, I work in IT (big surprise). I usually take two weeks off during the summer to hang out at the family camp on a lake. It usually takes me a week to get acclimatized to swimming a couple of times every day (I really need to get a house with a pool, but I digress), running around playing with my nephews, etc. I also find that, because there are few flat surfaces around the camp, that my balance is strengthened. By the end of the two weeks I am back to being able to run through the woods without tripping and to jump from rock to rock at full speed along the shore.
I guess the point that I am trying to make is that people who sit a lot are usually in a bubble. When they do participate in activiities, they get in over their heads. I'm curious if the researchers looked at the cause of death for groups with higher rates. I'm thinking that there may be a larger percentage related to accidents for those sitting for a long time vs those that are more active.
I do think that there are so many variables over and above those discussed in the article that a closer look would be required before drawing any life changing conclusions.
David
My sympathies to you and your family.
I hate to say this, but there is a reason why memories fade with time. It helps us through the grieving process and to look forward to the future.
My thought is that whatever you do, keep it simple. An audio recording is just as good as video, perhaps better, as it seems more intimate. Just tell stories, how you met, favorite places, etc. Don't get hung up on the technology, it only gets in the way. Also, try to stay away from recording advice. I know that this is hard to do as you both want the best for the kids, but good advice requires context, something that can't be anticipated.
David
...as long as you have a pin, a glass of water, and a map.
All cell phones have speakers, speakers contain magenets. You can use the magenet to magentize the pin. Place the pin in water and you have an instant compass. Use the compass and the map to determine where you are and where you need to go. It is recommended that you test rubbing the magnet in different directions to determine how to always make the point of the pin point North (rubbing it one way will cause it to point North, the other way South). http://www.flixya.com/video/129279/Water_%2B_Pin_Compass
Or, you could just get a real GPS that will stand up to the elements and have a longer battery life for a whole lot less money, time, and effort.
I applaud the spirit of wanting to roll your own. And it would be cool as a project for yourself. But you definitely do not want to do this with something that could be relied on when someone gets into trouble or that could put someone in a bad situation. Remember, you're not going to be there to troubleshoot this thing or with a spare battery pack should this thing fail. You're better off getting a dedicated reliable device in this case...
David
GNS3 lets you tie in external systems via ethernet interfaces as well as run virtual machines.
I am using a couple of network lab systems to simulate a WAN. GNS3 is running on one of them, VMWare is running on the other. I am tying the two together via a switch using VLANs to isolate the traffic. This way I can simulate a routed wan with a server on one end a client on the other. The only piece that I am missing, and am planning on acquiring, is a system that lets me introduce additional latency, jitter, and dropped packets.
David
I haven't done this in a while. I know that Powershell can do a lot of things, but I believe that VBScript + HTA or Perl (Activestate Perl) are much more powerfull for what you want to do. Both would allow you to create simple GUI prompts for your users without having to write a lot of code. Powershell, as I understand it, is more for systems administration than for generic scripting.
If your users are okay with the DOS program, why change?
If, as I did for several of my DOS programs, you want to use this as a learning opportunity to teach yourself a more powerfull and flexible scripting platform, then go for it. In fact, if you have the time, I would suggest you write it in both VBScript and Perl so that you have a better understanding of both environments. You'll then be able to pick and choose the scripting environment, depending on what functionality you are looking for. I've always believed in picking the right tool for the right job and each has their strengths and weaknesses.
David
First, the Cisco 2548 is a 48 x 100Mb + 2x 1Gb GBIC. Which means that it is old tech. My guess is that it may only support ISL and not Dot1q trunking, and likely only supports VTP 1.0. In other words, it's really old tech, has no support, and for which you likely can only find parts on eBay, time to upgrade. In fact, our company is in the middle of a hardware replacment cycle. Some of our guys didn't have the right cables for one site and tried to connect some 2924 C XL switches to a new 3750 stack. They just didn't want to talk. I'm guessing that a firmware upgrade would have fixed the problem (latest firmware was 8 years newer than what was on the box), but they decided not to bother and to get the right cables in the morning.
Second, it depends on what you call a medium size company. To me a medium size company would be 1000 to about 2500 users. In that case, you need a decent layer 3 switch at the core. This usually means a pair of 6500 switches for the core and 4500 switches for access.
And just to be clear, I am not a huge Cisco proponent. I believe in the right tool for the job. I also beleive that Juniper has better products in certain areas for 1/3 the price. In fact, I believe that Juniper will be eating Cisco's lunch in the small and medium size environments over the next few years. It is one of the reasons why Cisco has been working to diversify.
David
The only reason why Canada is in the top three is because the verious media copyright organizations in the US are trying to put political pressure on Canada to change the laws to match the US lasw. It's strictly a political thing and has nothing to do with reality. I really wish that one day Canada will have a Prime Minister with some backbone who will tell the US lobbyists to just shut up and go away.
David
I'm a fan of adding intelligence to our roadways, but given the condition of the infrastructure in the US, I would rather the added expense, in both implementation and support, be put towards fixing bridges, roads, electrical systems, etc. then on tech that will save a little bit of gas/oil. In fact, this is slowly taking care of itself with the development of hybrids and EVs, which uses battery power instead of gas.
David
I cry fowl. I seriously doubt that 1 in 8 are giving up TV. I know that there are a minority of techies here that have given up on TV and have switched to using the Internet and Netflix. But the majority still watch cable or satelite TV.
I do agree that there may be a trend of people dumping cable or satelite over the last few years as a result of the recession. After all, if you have lost your job, are just barely making payments on your mortgage, or are under water because of a financial situation, the first things people will do is cut back on non-essentials. However, these types of cuts are rarely permanent. People usually restore these services once they get jobs, get clear of debt, etc.
Like it or not, we are stuck with the cable and satelite companies for approximately the next decade. The internet infrastructure in the US just does not have the capacity to support HD streaming video. It would take a either major infrastructure upgrade or a breakthrough in compression technology to get us to that point.
Maybe some people should read the FAQ on Microsoft's site as this happens if System Restore does not have enough disk space or if the user turns off system protection for the hard-drive (i.e. the C: drive). Sounds like a PEBKAC problem to me...
System Restore FAQ:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/System-Restore-frequently-asked-questions
System Restore Disk Space:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/How-much-disk-space-does-System-Restore-require
I am a December baby and I went far in school (dual Bachelor's, working on a Master's degree) and I have been very healthy. My sister, who was born during the summer, had major allergies as a kid, though she too went far in school (Bachelor's). Maybe I wasn't born far enough into winter. After all, I started school when I was 4 (vs 5) as I was turning 5 before the end of the year. Maybe I won the genetic lottery for winter babies...
David
If we combine this with the efforts on artifical tress that generate energy from solar and kenetic motion (http://www.solarbotanic.com/) then we would have a perfect energy ecosystem.
My only concern would be how flammable these tress would be? Remember, only you can prevent forrest fires... (grin)
David
Like others, I seriously doubt that the cause of his symptoms have to do with Wi-Fi. One of the the the things not mentioned in the article is whether he has explored other possibilities. The highest concentration of Wi-Fi signals are in urban areas. By its very nature, there are environmental factors tied to urban areas that go hand-in-hand with Wi-Fi. For example, urban areas tend to have higher concentrations of pollution, noise, etc., any one of which, or in combination, could cause his symptoms.
David