This is only feesable when using very large values of '2'
Primarily if your using one of the original pentium processors that had the rounding error and your using very large values of 2
Instead of pointing out that there are systems that are primarily built for audio use (specialty audio systems used for recording, or even CD MP3 players)
However some systems (computer) are built around digital mixing. (ie. Avid (for Mac) and I suppose BeOS as well as others
Nothing against StickerBoys post, just bringing up alternate views and being perhaps a bit of an Arse.
...today, I came to the realization of how exactly M$ has hurt business. One of my additonal duties at my place of business is to install the new updates, service packs, patches that M$ releases. No big deal, just slow...very slow...( systems 200mhz and below should not be running NT 4.0 w/ SP6 and O2K IMHO).
But anyway....I'm installing the O2K SP1 fixes, or trying to....and it starts trying to find files that aren't there.
So I find out eventually, that of the 9 systems I maintian for my shop, all but one will have to have O2K uninstalled and reinstalled with all the default generic settings. Then run the SP1, and some other little patch.
3 Hours later I finally have 3 of the systems done. (I had a meeting in there too though).
If the millitary (who I work for) is as concerned about security and saving man hours as they say, why can't we get decent computers, and more importantly decent software?
How can we ever say how farther computing would be if M$ did not stifle competition?
This may get flamed but....
While I do not agree with many of M$'s practices nor do I particularly like there products, without Microsoft, how far would personal computing have evolved?
M$ did bring PCs more into the mainstream. Unfortunatly they also brought more (l)users in as well, but in doing so, look at the price comparisons (for hardware and such). M$ did make it easy for people of average intelligence and far below to use computers, and thus increased the damand. They were useful in their innoveate and embrace attitude *(unfortunatly that was followed by 'Extinguish')*.
Do I like m$ products? no
Do I like their business ethics? no
Did they help in revolutionizing the computer industry? Yes
No, not everyone is going to rise up and over through the corporate rule, but Sigsnal 11 has a point there...exagerated as it may be.
Look at the state of our country (I'm refering to the US, I can't speak for others). Could this country become anymore ignorant. There are many intelligent people in this country, but, well, "never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers". Personally I feel that the general population can only stay 'dummbed-down' for so long before something happens. Something big. Not nessecarily a revolution (at least not in a violent sense), but at least in an "intellectual awakening" for lack of a better term.
OK, I'm done babbaling. Gotta remember to drink *LESS* before posting on/.
Much Needed SouthPark Reference
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Does this mean we can now splice a pig's DNA with that of an Elephant? You know, like a pot bellied elephant you can keep in the house?
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Has nothing to do with the advance of "The Internet Revolution" The reason I gave up on "Commercial News" is simply because its commercial.
I can summerize it very simply:
War, Death, Crime, Violence, Politics, Stocks, Endorcments, War, Death, Crime, Disease, Money....(reapeat till end of broadcast).
Anyone else see my point or am I on my own on this one?
BTW sales of Win2K have been abysmal. A fact you don't hear much about, but which lies behind some of Microsoft's actions. (Trying to squeeze more revenue from existing streams...
Unfortunatly many of the millitary installations, AFAIK, are still going to be switching to Win2K. On a postiive note, I have also heard rumors floating about of certain "forces" pressing to get a more secure OS installed that will also run on the older systems...anyone dare to guess what OS that may be? (wink, wink; nudge nudge)
Well, maybe not, but in accordence with standard embrace, extend, extinguish philosiphy, I would have to say yes.
But my question is (aside from perhaps the stereo and tv) why does anything in my house besides my computer need to be networked? I don't need web access on my toaster, blender, microwave, refridgerator, washer, or dryer. If you can wire up my sink to automatically rinse the dishes and put them in the dishwasher for me, while having my Mindstorm's clear off the table I just ate from, then *maybe* and only maybe, will I feel that its necessary to have my appliances networked.
soon i'll be surfing the web from my toilet paper spindle
actually, my wifes computer crashed, and mine was in dire need of some new parts, so i had to comprimise with her.......damnable windows box... since she can't play her games under linux.....soon though...oh yes...very soon i will have my linux box back....
erm...sorry bout that. Little bit of frustration surfacing.
I Will definatly be checking out Helix then very soon as well...but first I have to get a linux box up again.
Desperate times call for desperate measures. I suppose since Sony, etc. are oh so frightened by the decreasing revenue stream caused by Napster and such, they are going to try to go to whatever lengths they can. I suppose its their way of keeping the current crap bands on top and protecting their 1 hit wonders who are keeping their wallets fat.
That sucks...I don't own a DVD player yet anyway, so it hasn't had any diret realivance on me yet...but the fact remains that I think the coding "feature" sucks.
so if your mom wants a copy of her Thesis, she has to pay $30 to $60? But they dont have yours yet so you don't have the rights too it, but you still can't buy back your own work either?
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I gots ta ding a ding dang my dang a long ling long
Am I tripping on something or is that a Ministry reference?
What would Al Jourgensen say about Napster?
In the words of Bill Hicks, "All governments are lying cocksuckers."
Damn you beat me to it. Too bad I saw your post After I posted mine.
Sorry
2+2=5
This is only feesable when using very large values of '2'
Primarily if your using one of the original pentium processors that had the rounding error and your using very large values of 2
Instead of pointing out that there are systems that are primarily built for audio use (specialty audio systems used for recording, or even CD MP3 players)
However some systems (computer) are built around digital mixing. (ie. Avid (for Mac) and I suppose BeOS as well as others
Nothing against StickerBoys post, just bringing up alternate views and being perhaps a bit of an Arse.
So how much does a full version cost? Or is that even an option, cuz i sure as hell don't see it.
but when does the Sony/Time Warner monoply-megaplex get its day in the ass end of the legal system?
has the (Sony)?-Aol-Time Warner group actually done anything notable (good or bad) yet?
Just curious
I would....however thanks to the whole millitary security thing, i don't have access to the SMS servers (or any other part of it for that matter
...today, I came to the realization of how exactly M$ has hurt business. One of my additonal duties at my place of business is to install the new updates, service packs, patches that M$ releases. No big deal, just slow...very slow...( systems 200mhz and below should not be running NT 4.0 w/ SP6 and O2K IMHO).
But anyway....I'm installing the O2K SP1 fixes, or trying to....and it starts trying to find files that aren't there.
So I find out eventually, that of the 9 systems I maintian for my shop, all but one will have to have O2K uninstalled and reinstalled with all the default generic settings. Then run the SP1, and some other little patch.
3 Hours later I finally have 3 of the systems done. (I had a meeting in there too though).
If the millitary (who I work for) is as concerned about security and saving man hours as they say, why can't we get decent computers, and more importantly decent software?
Ok that will way off topic...feel free to mod.
How can we ever say how farther computing would be if M$ did not stifle competition?
This may get flamed but....
While I do not agree with many of M$'s practices nor do I particularly like there products, without Microsoft, how far would personal computing have evolved?
M$ did bring PCs more into the mainstream. Unfortunatly they also brought more (l)users in as well, but in doing so, look at the price comparisons (for hardware and such). M$ did make it easy for people of average intelligence and far below to use computers, and thus increased the damand. They were useful in their innoveate and embrace attitude *(unfortunatly that was followed by 'Extinguish')*.
Do I like m$ products? no
Do I like their business ethics? no
Did they help in revolutionizing the computer industry? Yes
Do I still still think they're guilty? Yes
how does that work?
oh, i know...those pin things u press your face or hand into and it leaves the image, also allows for brail usage...
Disclaimer: This was not ment to be offensive to anyone.
No, not everyone is going to rise up and over through the corporate rule, but Sigsnal 11 has a point there...exagerated as it may be.
Look at the state of our country (I'm refering to the US, I can't speak for others). Could this country become anymore ignorant. There are many intelligent people in this country, but, well, "never underestimate the power of stupid people in large numbers". Personally I feel that the general population can only stay 'dummbed-down' for so long before something happens. Something big. Not nessecarily a revolution (at least not in a violent sense), but at least in an "intellectual awakening" for lack of a better term.
OK, I'm done babbaling. Gotta remember to drink *LESS* before posting on /.
Does this mean we can now splice a pig's DNA with that of an Elephant? You know, like a pot bellied elephant you can keep in the house?
Has nothing to do with the advance of "The Internet Revolution" The reason I gave up on "Commercial News" is simply because its commercial.
I can summerize it very simply:
War, Death, Crime, Violence, Politics, Stocks, Endorcments, War, Death, Crime, Disease, Money....(reapeat till end of broadcast).
Anyone else see my point or am I on my own on this one?
BTW sales of Win2K have been abysmal. A fact you don't hear much about, but which lies behind some of Microsoft's actions. (Trying to squeeze more revenue from existing streams...
Unfortunatly many of the millitary installations, AFAIK, are still going to be switching to Win2K. On a postiive note, I have also heard rumors floating about of certain "forces" pressing to get a more secure OS installed that will also run on the older systems...anyone dare to guess what OS that may be? (wink, wink; nudge nudge)
Made from 99.9% recycled Intel
Well, maybe not, but in accordence with standard embrace, extend, extinguish philosiphy, I would have to say yes.
But my question is (aside from perhaps the stereo and tv) why does anything in my house besides my computer need to be networked? I don't need web access on my toaster, blender, microwave, refridgerator, washer, or dryer. If you can wire up my sink to automatically rinse the dishes and put them in the dishwasher for me, while having my Mindstorm's clear off the table I just ate from, then *maybe* and only maybe, will I feel that its necessary to have my appliances networked.
soon i'll be surfing the web from my toilet paper spindle
actually, my wifes computer crashed, and mine was in dire need of some new parts, so i had to comprimise with her... ....damnable windows box... since she can't play her games under linux.....soon though...oh yes...very soon i will have my linux box back....
erm...sorry bout that. Little bit of frustration surfacing.
I Will definatly be checking out Helix then very soon as well...but first I have to get a linux box up again.
I think this classifies as news more-so than many of our "vaporware stories"...of course, would the concepts behind this classify as vaporious(sp)?
It sucks trying to get stories submitted....
whats the difference?
Desperate times call for desperate measures. I suppose since Sony, etc. are oh so frightened by the decreasing revenue stream caused by Napster and such, they are going to try to go to whatever lengths they can. I suppose its their way of keeping the current crap bands on top and protecting their 1 hit wonders who are keeping their wallets fat.
yah, my roommate keeps his Tarantella on top of my fridge...
...but why are we talking about pet spiders on slashdot?
That sucks...I don't own a DVD player yet anyway, so it hasn't had any diret realivance on me yet...but the fact remains that I think the coding "feature" sucks.
DVD drive that can't play movies....hmm...Nintendo afraid of MPAA perhaps?
which brings me to my next question, while slightly off topic....
Will the Playstation 2 be enforcing region codes?
Reality is the only word in the language that should always be used in quotes...
so if your mom wants a copy of her Thesis, she has to pay $30 to $60? But they dont have yours yet so you don't have the rights too it, but you still can't buy back your own work either?
I don't think i'm ever going to college now...
ok, so its illegal to share music over the net because we're supposed to pay for it blahaalalal...whatever...
NBC can *SELL* written works done by students and what not, *without* giving the writers a share of the profit....
...am I missing something here?
I set my homepage to pornsites so I don't have to keep opening browser windows