One theory behind the lack of C128 software was that the machine could run C64 software and that developers didn't bother writing software that most people couldn't run. Why write C128 software when you can write C64 software that can run on both new and old machines. The Atari STe line had the same problem with games, very few took advantage of the improved graphics and digital sound available on the newer machine.
The Apple IIc had 128k in 1984. Was the 1571 any faster than the 1541? Most Apple IIe systems were equipped with 2x5.25" drives, so it wasn't that big a deal. Apple did offer the Unidisk 3.5"+interface card for the Apple IIe for 800k worth of storage. The first revision of the Apple IIc had built in support for the drive as well.
Gigabit works fine with CAT-5. The IEEE 802.3ab standard specifically says its suitable cabling. Of course if its a new run, install the latest cable spec.
Which model Dell? I have been looking at getting a "new" 16:10 screen laptop eventually. The past few years saw the death of the genuine "mid range" laptop. Used to be $800 got you a machine with an optical drive, removable battery, ExpressCard, and Firewire, along with a high res 16:10 screen. Now all of that is pretty much gone. Its hard to find a $1000 laptop with those features now! People are scooping up off lease machines like the Dell Latitude D620 and D820 because they have stuff you can't find in brand new machines.
That is Comcast with the signal amplifiers, not Verizon (Fios is completely passive). Line power is needed for their hybrid fiber-coaxial network, particularly for the last mile where it switches to coax.
Verizon runs a passive fiber network. As long as the customer and the CO have power, you get service. Comcast and other cable companies run a system similar to what you propose. They have signal amplifiers and other powered equipment on the poles, but no backup generators. They will run a truck with a generator to power the equipment and keep the network up during localized outages. As a customer of both services, Fios has been far more reliable. Glass is cheaper to maintain than copper and more weather resistant.
The one advantage POTS has is that it does take a court order for them to tap the line. But, I am guessing that laws will be changing soon and some of our privacy and security concerns will get addressed. Again, sooner is always better than later.
If you are looking at desktop machines, there are motherboards being sold that still have the good old serial and parallel port headers. Laptops on the other hand...
It would be funny if the font was actually the Word 2007+ default of Calibri and not Arial. Most people can't tell the difference. If anything you know the person is using a newer version of Word since Microsoft is determined to banish serifed fonts like Times New Roman.
Does Mozilla do any TV advertising out of that $30m budget? TV spots are generally the most expensive form of advertising in the USA, if they aren't spending it on that, than where is all that cash going?
Ran into a similar problem in the past. The calls were legit, but they really should be telling customers to use the number on the back of the card since there is no way to verify that a random toll free number is 100% legit. Same goes if I happen to pick up the call. I tell the rep that I will call them back using the number on the back of the card because of security reasons which they have no problem with. Caller ID can be faked.
TOC was stripped down compared to OSCAR, but was an open and documented protocol. AOL made it available specifically for 3rd party developers to access their network.
USB ports are usually protected by a pico fuse on the motherboard. Back in the bad old days I had a 430VX chipset motherboard with a non-standard USB header. The manual documented the pinout so I wired in a port back plate Turned on the machine and the inside lit up like a Christmas tree. Somehow the fuse blew with just the USB header connected. Its likey that the manual's pinout was wrong and the back plate plug was dodgy. Its likely the metal back plate of the port (which is grounded to chassis) was connected to the USB port's power ground pin (are these supposed to be connected in any way?). The motherboard manual's pinout likely had the +5v labelled as the ground pin, so instant short.
Buried somewhere on Progressive's website is a sob story of how for every $1 in premiums the car insurance industry collects, $1.02 is paid out in claims. Yet, every company seems to have a large advertising budget to drill in that they can save you "XX or more" on car insurance.
On the opposite end of things, there are car insurance companies that solely insure high risk drivers in some states. A friend of mine was dropped by a company because he was "too safe a driver". Yes, that was the official reason. Not surprising, a few months later the company went bust.
Worse, I've seen him on Fox News. Yes, they really put him on TV to talk about something in the news. Whats funny is Fox News also runs commercials about buying real estate in Belize.
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Surface isn't Windows Phone though, its a tablet running Windows RT or 8.
One theory behind the lack of C128 software was that the machine could run C64 software and that developers didn't bother writing software that most people couldn't run. Why write C128 software when you can write C64 software that can run on both new and old machines. The Atari STe line had the same problem with games, very few took advantage of the improved graphics and digital sound available on the newer machine.
The Apple IIc had 128k in 1984. Was the 1571 any faster than the 1541? Most Apple IIe systems were equipped with 2x5.25" drives, so it wasn't that big a deal. Apple did offer the Unidisk 3.5"+interface card for the Apple IIe for 800k worth of storage. The first revision of the Apple IIc had built in support for the drive as well.
The Emotion Engine chip is apparently difficult to emulate in software.
Gigabit works fine with CAT-5. The IEEE 802.3ab standard specifically says its suitable cabling. Of course if its a new run, install the latest cable spec.
Which model Dell? I have been looking at getting a "new" 16:10 screen laptop eventually. The past few years saw the death of the genuine "mid range" laptop. Used to be $800 got you a machine with an optical drive, removable battery, ExpressCard, and Firewire, along with a high res 16:10 screen. Now all of that is pretty much gone. Its hard to find a $1000 laptop with those features now! People are scooping up off lease machines like the Dell Latitude D620 and D820 because they have stuff you can't find in brand new machines.
That is Comcast with the signal amplifiers, not Verizon (Fios is completely passive). Line power is needed for their hybrid fiber-coaxial network, particularly for the last mile where it switches to coax.
Verizon runs a passive fiber network. As long as the customer and the CO have power, you get service. Comcast and other cable companies run a system similar to what you propose. They have signal amplifiers and other powered equipment on the poles, but no backup generators. They will run a truck with a generator to power the equipment and keep the network up during localized outages. As a customer of both services, Fios has been far more reliable. Glass is cheaper to maintain than copper and more weather resistant.
The one advantage POTS has is that it does take a court order for them to tap the line. But, I am guessing that laws will be changing soon and some of our privacy and security concerns will get addressed. Again, sooner is always better than later.
It already changed nearly 20 years ago: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communications_Assistance_for_Law_Enforcement_Act
If you are looking at desktop machines, there are motherboards being sold that still have the good old serial and parallel port headers. Laptops on the other hand...
Windows 7 and 8 will fit on a 30GB drive without a problem.
It would be funny if the font was actually the Word 2007+ default of Calibri and not Arial. Most people can't tell the difference. If anything you know the person is using a newer version of Word since Microsoft is determined to banish serifed fonts like Times New Roman.
Corel still holds significant market share in the legal market, including government contracts.
Does Mozilla do any TV advertising out of that $30m budget? TV spots are generally the most expensive form of advertising in the USA, if they aren't spending it on that, than where is all that cash going?
Ran into a similar problem in the past. The calls were legit, but they really should be telling customers to use the number on the back of the card since there is no way to verify that a random toll free number is 100% legit. Same goes if I happen to pick up the call. I tell the rep that I will call them back using the number on the back of the card because of security reasons which they have no problem with. Caller ID can be faked.
Anyone archiving the database of skins and plug-ins?
I'd say the bigger loss will be the listings of 3rd party plug-ins. More than just WinAmp support the plug-in API.
TOC was stripped down compared to OSCAR, but was an open and documented protocol. AOL made it available specifically for 3rd party developers to access their network.
USB ports are usually protected by a pico fuse on the motherboard. Back in the bad old days I had a 430VX chipset motherboard with a non-standard USB header. The manual documented the pinout so I wired in a port back plate Turned on the machine and the inside lit up like a Christmas tree. Somehow the fuse blew with just the USB header connected. Its likey that the manual's pinout was wrong and the back plate plug was dodgy. Its likely the metal back plate of the port (which is grounded to chassis) was connected to the USB port's power ground pin (are these supposed to be connected in any way?). The motherboard manual's pinout likely had the +5v labelled as the ground pin, so instant short.
Wait a few years till somebody crunches the data to show that a crime ridden area is undeserved or that they are sped through and sues.
They already use the data. It is called "Intelligence Led Policing".
Relevant link: http://what-if.xkcd.com/48/
Buried somewhere on Progressive's website is a sob story of how for every $1 in premiums the car insurance industry collects, $1.02 is paid out in claims. Yet, every company seems to have a large advertising budget to drill in that they can save you "XX or more" on car insurance.
On the opposite end of things, there are car insurance companies that solely insure high risk drivers in some states. A friend of mine was dropped by a company because he was "too safe a driver". Yes, that was the official reason. Not surprising, a few months later the company went bust.
Try telling that to Steve Gibson....
I was under the impression it was a Linksys router with a sign on it that said "do not unplug".
Worse, I've seen him on Fox News. Yes, they really put him on TV to talk about something in the news. Whats funny is Fox News also runs commercials about buying real estate in Belize.