If you really want a wider view and to feel more "immersed" into the game, I suggest taking a look at the curved three-in-one seamless monitor that Alienware is working on. Something like this seems much more promising, especially because you don't have to twist your head all the way to see the sides of the screen like with this 180 degree "display"
Disclaimer: I just picked one of the first links off of google to offer decent pictures of it, I'm not affiliated with legitreviews.com.
With a real book, there's something magical about turning pages.
As you get closer to the end, you keep a mental track of where you are in the book by the thickness of either ends. Having a digit tell you what page out of the total pages you're at just isn't the same.
Especially as you get closer to the end- Having the second half of the book shrink as you go, getting excited about the end (Without knowing -exactly- how close you are). Sometimes it even surprises you; you get close to the end but you know you aren't there yet, and then it -does- end, with a thick index in the back.
But not just the turning and thickness of the book. Also the texture. That rough texture of paper vs. slick plastic.
That's just something that an eBook reader isn't going to replace.
However, I do think eventually next generations will get used to this. I don't dislike ebooks because of functionality or looks, I just don't like them because I'm not used to them.
Sort of comparable to Windows and Linux, where Linux is actually more functional and capable of more things, but at first it doesn't matter because you're just not used to it.
At any rate, I think there is definitely a market for them, and that it'll grow. It'll just take some time of people getting used to the new feelings.
Microsoft will come around, they just don't "get it" yet.
Letting users do what they want is what all the cool kids are doing now.
Microsoft is always slugging behind the current trends, and this is another one. Eventually the competition will crush them, and they'll be forced to get with the flow.
I predict that within 5 years they'll be pro open standards and talking trash about companies who are still controlling their users, trying to show the world how "open" they are now.
sudo apt-get update And then...
sudo upgrade-manager -c The -c argument says "Check for any and all updates".
If that doesn't work, go to System > Administration > Software Sources; make sure your repositories are correct.
The dots blink when the screen is refreshing. Like, if I click they blink. If a movie is playing they blink off and on. When I do the cube they blink. etc.
I guess I can live with PolicyKit. Having to just enter your password vs. having to push a button and then enter your password. I just hope they don't make it any more annoying than this- I don't want UAC for Linux...
I like the new compiz-fusion plugins it includes. Includes 3d windows for the cube (Where the windows stick off of the walls), this new "Shelf" plugin, that makes it able to shrink the size of windows to a thumbnail where you can dock them to the side of your desktop or wherever. They also have an "Error notification" plugin which is neat- Gives you an alert whenever any program has an error, and you can specify how serious an error has to be before it notifies you. The notification is just a little popup on your notification area.
In the new Gnome, I really really like the new VNC client. It has a "bookmark" section to the side, and it has tabs. Tabs for VNC! I love it. The other really useful thing it has is a "VNC scanner", which scans computers on the domain for VNC ports to connect to, and gives you a nice list. Besides that, there isn't really much else great about the new Gnome- They try to keep things "simple" (A.K.A., not much customization to be done.)
I've had a couple problems so far with Ubuntu 8.04, though. The first noticeable problem was that only one window on my desktop had a border. I.E, if I switched from one window to another, the window I switched to would lose it's border and title bar, and the new window would get borders and a title bar. I fixed this by installing Xgl, apparently I didn't have it.
The other issue is these odd black dots.. They consist of maybe four pixels making a block. There's about 10 of them in a row on my screen, even when I do the cube and other things, they stay on top of everything. Even in my log in window. I have no idea what's causing it.
And, finally, my sound isn't working now. But I see a lot of people are having this problem.
Oh, and one more con- The "Unlock" button for network manager is really annoying. I'm not sure why it was needed, maybe someone can enlighten me?
From plasma discharge, to omitting ozone, to collecting dust... This thing sounds like way too much trouble than it's worth. While the concept sounds amazing and I would love to be able to implement these into UMPCs and laptops, it's just going to do more harm than good.
Then there will be debates on what is "habit forming" and what isn't... Eventually, websites will have addiction disclaimers on the fronts; I.E, sites like Slashdot and 4chan.
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If you really want a wider view and to feel more "immersed" into the game, I suggest taking a look at the curved three-in-one seamless monitor that Alienware is working on. Something like this seems much more promising, especially because you don't have to twist your head all the way to see the sides of the screen like with this 180 degree "display"
Disclaimer: I just picked one of the first links off of google to offer decent pictures of it, I'm not affiliated with legitreviews.com.
With a real book, there's something magical about turning pages.
As you get closer to the end, you keep a mental track of where you are in the book by the thickness of either ends. Having a digit tell you what page out of the total pages you're at just isn't the same.
Especially as you get closer to the end- Having the second half of the book shrink as you go, getting excited about the end (Without knowing -exactly- how close you are). Sometimes it even surprises you; you get close to the end but you know you aren't there yet, and then it -does- end, with a thick index in the back.
But not just the turning and thickness of the book. Also the texture. That rough texture of paper vs. slick plastic. That's just something that an eBook reader isn't going to replace.
However, I do think eventually next generations will get used to this. I don't dislike ebooks because of functionality or looks, I just don't like them because I'm not used to them. Sort of comparable to Windows and Linux, where Linux is actually more functional and capable of more things, but at first it doesn't matter because you're just not used to it.
At any rate, I think there is definitely a market for them, and that it'll grow. It'll just take some time of people getting used to the new feelings.
Microsoft will come around, they just don't "get it" yet.
Letting users do what they want is what all the cool kids are doing now.
Microsoft is always slugging behind the current trends, and this is another one. Eventually the competition will crush them, and they'll be forced to get with the flow.
I predict that within 5 years they'll be pro open standards and talking trash about companies who are still controlling their users, trying to show the world how "open" they are now.
sudo apt-get update And then... sudo upgrade-manager -c The -c argument says "Check for any and all updates".
If that doesn't work, go to System > Administration > Software Sources; make sure your repositories are correct.
The dots blink when the screen is refreshing. Like, if I click they blink. If a movie is playing they blink off and on. When I do the cube they blink. etc.
I guess I can live with PolicyKit. Having to just enter your password vs. having to push a button and then enter your password. I just hope they don't make it any more annoying than this- I don't want UAC for Linux...
I upgraded from 7.10 to 8.04;
I like the new compiz-fusion plugins it includes.
Includes 3d windows for the cube (Where the windows stick off of the walls), this new "Shelf" plugin, that makes it able to shrink the size of windows to a thumbnail where you can dock them to the side of your desktop or wherever. They also have an "Error notification" plugin which is neat- Gives you an alert whenever any program has an error, and you can specify how serious an error has to be before it notifies you. The notification is just a little popup on your notification area.
In the new Gnome, I really really like the new VNC client. It has a "bookmark" section to the side, and it has tabs. Tabs for VNC! I love it. The other really useful thing it has is a "VNC scanner", which scans computers on the domain for VNC ports to connect to, and gives you a nice list. Besides that, there isn't really much else great about the new Gnome- They try to keep things "simple" (A.K.A., not much customization to be done.)
I've had a couple problems so far with Ubuntu 8.04, though. The first noticeable problem was that only one window on my desktop had a border. I.E, if I switched from one window to another, the window I switched to would lose it's border and title bar, and the new window would get borders and a title bar. I fixed this by installing Xgl, apparently I didn't have it.
The other issue is these odd black dots.. They consist of maybe four pixels making a block. There's about 10 of them in a row on my screen, even when I do the cube and other things, they stay on top of everything. Even in my log in window. I have no idea what's causing it.
And, finally, my sound isn't working now. But I see a lot of people are having this problem.
Oh, and one more con- The "Unlock" button for network manager is really annoying. I'm not sure why it was needed, maybe someone can enlighten me?
Hackers on steroids are a security risk. Luckily, if you buy curtains for your windows and a dog, you should be okay.
From plasma discharge, to omitting ozone, to collecting dust... This thing sounds like way too much trouble than it's worth. While the concept sounds amazing and I would love to be able to implement these into UMPCs and laptops, it's just going to do more harm than good.
Like Windows Server 2003, only now with a sexy aero theme!
Then there will be debates on what is "habit forming" and what isn't... Eventually, websites will have addiction disclaimers on the fronts; I.E, sites like Slashdot and 4chan.
Comment: Instead of attractive woman package contained bobcat. would not buy again.
The Japanese government will NOT be regulating Gundam content.