PTS is really only a bootstrapper to launch 3rd party benchmarks and compare the results. If the test it is running just so happens to be SYSmark, an open source bootstrapper won't help us evaluate the fairness of the test itself.
You completely misunderstand. Even the official Windows 8 first look video shows running legacy applications (seek to 3:02). Where did you hear (from Microsoft, not rumours) that existing stuff won't work?
Perhaps sue the bank for Trademark infringement through the use of unauthorised use of the name iPad in their marketing material? I'm sure their pesky lawyers will find some form of legal complication that they can use to apply pressure.
But then you're back to the same situation where (as per Pieroxy's scenario) if Windows crashes beyond recovery you may have data on the SSD that isn't yet on the HDD. Assuming the two options share the same cache writeback policy, there's little difference between this OCZ solution and a custom one where the SSD and HDD are separate units - negating Pieroxy's claim of it being "ONE DRIVE" being an advantage.
For all its pitfalls, OCZ's solution is ONE DRIVE, hence having the benefit of ONE DRIVE. You can take it out, bring it to a friend, put it in an USB enclosure, etc...
You can? I don't know of any PCIe x4 compatible USB enclosures...
Does this mean that I will be able to buy whatever the sequel to the Desire Z is and flash a new kernel and software without the need to use exploits to do it?
Yes, assuming a sequel that follows this policy is ever released.
I replaced my RAZR with an HTC Legend, and they aren't too different in size. The Legend is marginally wider due to the tapering, is about 1cm longer, but slightly thinner. Once in my pocket, I don't notice the size difference (although if I had a protective case for it, it would probably bulk up).
Looks like the Legend is marginally smaller than that Ascend as well.
They've tried and failed to get this policy in the normal way. In this case the emergency is the restoration of infrastructure in Christchurch after the earthquake and this policy is sneakily being tacked on the end of the bill...
I think the best way to draw attention to hardware that doesn't function without non-free drivers and firmware is to have a distribution that will take a principled stand against including such software.
The way I saw it, imperial speeds should be matched with imperial flux capacitors, and metric speeds matched with metric flux capacitors. To each their own.
Innovative gameplay. Yeah, it's supposed to be fun.
It is innovative, but the novelty of it wore off pretty quickly for me. It's supposed to be fun, but I didn't really enjoy it much.
If you just wanted a story, there are plenty of JRPGs for you, though you probably could get a better story still (with less work) by watching TV or reading a book.
Which is why I've stopped playing most modern games.
As for Portal's story, sorry you disagree, but it seems you are very much in the minority.
You don't have to apologise for having an opinion that differs to mine.
But if by "whizz-bang" you mean it relies on pretty graphics and gadgetry, and is entirely devoid of gameplay or story, much like Quake was, I don't think that's true
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PTS is really only a bootstrapper to launch 3rd party benchmarks and compare the results. If the test it is running just so happens to be SYSmark, an open source bootstrapper won't help us evaluate the fairness of the test itself.
unless I completely misunderstand
You completely misunderstand. Even the official Windows 8 first look video shows running legacy applications (seek to 3:02). Where did you hear (from Microsoft, not rumours) that existing stuff won't work?
Perhaps sue the bank for Trademark infringement through the use of unauthorised use of the name iPad in their marketing material? I'm sure their pesky lawyers will find some form of legal complication that they can use to apply pressure.
But then you're back to the same situation where (as per Pieroxy's scenario) if Windows crashes beyond recovery you may have data on the SSD that isn't yet on the HDD. Assuming the two options share the same cache writeback policy, there's little difference between this OCZ solution and a custom one where the SSD and HDD are separate units - negating Pieroxy's claim of it being "ONE DRIVE" being an advantage.
So again, I ask, why do I *need* one of these hybrid drives?
You probably don't. That doesn't mean others won't appreciate the option.
Solid state cache: yes. Flash based: no.
For all its pitfalls, OCZ's solution is ONE DRIVE, hence having the benefit of ONE DRIVE. You can take it out, bring it to a friend, put it in an USB enclosure, etc...
You can? I don't know of any PCIe x4 compatible USB enclosures...
That's a feature, not a bug.
Does this mean that I will be able to buy whatever the sequel to the Desire Z is and flash a new kernel and software without the need to use exploits to do it?
Yes, assuming a sequel that follows this policy is ever released.
I replaced my RAZR with an HTC Legend, and they aren't too different in size. The Legend is marginally wider due to the tapering, is about 1cm longer, but slightly thinner. Once in my pocket, I don't notice the size difference (although if I had a protective case for it, it would probably bulk up).
Looks like the Legend is marginally smaller than that Ascend as well.
You are already aware that your suggestion is insufficient for the needs of the hypothetical average Joe
My name is Joe, you insensitive clod!
We'll assume that you're an above average Joe ;)
They've tried and failed to get this policy in the normal way. In this case the emergency is the restoration of infrastructure in Christchurch after the earthquake and this policy is sneakily being tacked on the end of the bill...
As a programmer I must say that I can't stand the taste of coffee, but don't mind tea...
You don't have to own a Macbook to legitimately claim that Apple aren't alone with hardware issues.
It doesn't even work on XP, so it's highly unlikely.
I've seen many more round cakes than square cakes. Claiming that cakes can only be square is a lie.
So, how long will take google to trash the java stuff...
Wouldn't this trash the existing application base?
No. It will take years to deprecate. Said Qt as primary, all the rest something else.
You did say trash, don't try to deny it ;)
i thought the point was to build a new internet of meshed wireless devices...without using the current internet...
I'd like to see how such a mesh of wireless devices will be able to connect peers between continents...
They did so while the world was too busy with shock over the Nokia/Windows Phone 7 announcement.
Then KDE will be screwed.
Nope.
I think the best way to draw attention to hardware that doesn't function without non-free drivers and firmware is to have a distribution that will take a principled stand against including such software.
That distro is gNewSense.
Why is it that everything `new` for the general public has to be an apple invention lately?
It hasn't been invented until Apple reinvents it.
The way I saw it, imperial speeds should be matched with imperial flux capacitors, and metric speeds matched with metric flux capacitors. To each their own.
88km/h? If only they used a metric flux capacitor...
Innovative gameplay. Yeah, it's supposed to be fun.
It is innovative, but the novelty of it wore off pretty quickly for me. It's supposed to be fun, but I didn't really enjoy it much.
If you just wanted a story, there are plenty of JRPGs for you, though you probably could get a better story still (with less work) by watching TV or reading a book.
Which is why I've stopped playing most modern games.
As for Portal's story, sorry you disagree, but it seems you are very much in the minority.
You don't have to apologise for having an opinion that differs to mine.
But if by "whizz-bang" you mean it relies on pretty graphics and gadgetry, and is entirely devoid of gameplay or story, much like Quake was, I don't think that's true
That is what I meant.