Is there some sort of database of Lego projects where you simply enter x amount of y type of Lego parts and you can get a list of the things you can build? I still have my Technic instructions, but my Lego instructions are long gone and I'm sure I don't have all of the blocks I used to have, but I still have a lot left over.
Archival may mean lossless file format or a media that preserves high fidelity and is not prone to damage. That means whatever is available at the time. I save all my CDs (as good as they can be) in FLAC in several locations. Then I use that FLAC resulting media file to make smaller files.
But the basic rule, for me at least, is archival first then a lossy format. And always keep the archival format safe and make backups.
Be ready to expect the source archival files or media to be damaged or obsoleted. This is why you make back ups and switch to non-obsolete open media when the times demand it.
And verify data. Nothing is more heart breaking than losing original archives when moving them to new media results in file corruption because of faulty hardware.
I leave this idea open because I don't know what the latest archival format or media is ultimately going to be. All I know is FLAC (or other lossless codec) and hard drives for now, but even they're subject to wear, faults, damage, obsoleting, etc. But I'm using audio formats as a basis for explanation here. For video maybe that 4K format (DVD is lossy, you do realize)? And maybe that'll be fine for the next 20 years? Who knows.
The key is to be on top of what's available at the time as much as you can afford it and if you're willing to follow through.
I hope you guys can forgive me on this, but it never occurred to me that they literally look like that. I always thought that the "waves" were too numerous and dense and the best way to describe it was to say they were waves. Thinking that was the layman's explanation and the actual scientific description was much more complicated.
It's a small footprint computer. These have been done before for the last few years in various forms. Usually with a laptop's guts inside. The whole point of the Eee PC was that it was a low cost portable computer "laptop-like" device that ran full OSes (not just WindowsCE or some other lightweight OS). Where before those types of devices were extremely expensive for the compactness.
It certainly is cool looking. The only thing I can think of that would make this stand out is a low price. But other than that it's like a lower end Mac Mini with the Diamondville CPU.
I dunno, I think desktops kinda lend to higher expectations when it comes to what wows people for this type of thing. I think what they should do is come out with a low cost, small footprint gaming console PC that runs a modified version of Windows Vista or Ubuntu (Wine) for gaming like they've been talking about in the industry. Now that would be interesting.
Not to mention actual technical support services from the company. Not just support in the area software/hardware compatibility. This is what Canonical does for Ubuntu. You install the OS and related software for free and buy the tech support services. I haven't needed to buy tech support services from Canonical yet, but if I need to I can rest assured it's there. Same for Dell, System76 and other companies supporting Linux.
So in that case you really aren't buying Linux pre-installed (you can do that all yourself anyway). You're just buying a guarantee that the company won't leave you high and dry for that particular model of computer when it comes to Linux and support services. A guarantee plus the hardware of course.
If a company can support Linux (or other OSS OSes) then I have more confidence in them with general all around support in other areas such as OSS standards. This is why I buy nVidia before I even consider ATI or other Windows/MacOS specific driver'ed hardware.
I have tons of Apple II and Commodore 64/128 softwares that I don't know what to do with. I recently cleaned out my own closet and put them all in new plastic tote boxes and I've been moving them around the house ever since. I'd hate to just throw them away. At least not without finding a way to back up the software and digitize the physical media quickly and efficiently.
Except it was women wearing nothing but those contraptions with tiny pieces of hardware to cover them. I just remember the silly picture of one with her butt up in the air. I think it was a magazine advertisement.
I find it unbelievable that people bought into this. Maybe some old ladies who believe in Nigerian 419 scams, but nobody starts saying "Heeeyyyy, wait a minute..." until just recently?
The company advertised on LATE NIGHT TELEVISION alongside other gray area advertisements and infomercials. Come ON! Even Kevin Trudeau is rolling his eyes.
Keep in mind that if you sell it people will buy it for whatever reason. I recently just bought a replacement power switch for an old Gateway P3 computer that I'm using as a media server. I bet that guy never thought that power switch would sell because it's such a specific or niche item.
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Is there some sort of database of Lego projects where you simply enter x amount of y type of Lego parts and you can get a list of the things you can build? I still have my Technic instructions, but my Lego instructions are long gone and I'm sure I don't have all of the blocks I used to have, but I still have a lot left over.
Anybody know of something like this? It'd be fun.
That's the rule I always use.
Archival may mean lossless file format or a media that preserves high fidelity and is not prone to damage. That means whatever is available at the time. I save all my CDs (as good as they can be) in FLAC in several locations. Then I use that FLAC resulting media file to make smaller files.
But the basic rule, for me at least, is archival first then a lossy format. And always keep the archival format safe and make backups.
Be ready to expect the source archival files or media to be damaged or obsoleted. This is why you make back ups and switch to non-obsolete open media when the times demand it.
And verify data. Nothing is more heart breaking than losing original archives when moving them to new media results in file corruption because of faulty hardware.
I leave this idea open because I don't know what the latest archival format or media is ultimately going to be. All I know is FLAC (or other lossless codec) and hard drives for now, but even they're subject to wear, faults, damage, obsoleting, etc. But I'm using audio formats as a basis for explanation here. For video maybe that 4K format (DVD is lossy, you do realize)? And maybe that'll be fine for the next 20 years? Who knows.
The key is to be on top of what's available at the time as much as you can afford it and if you're willing to follow through.
I hope you guys can forgive me on this, but it never occurred to me that they literally look like that. I always thought that the "waves" were too numerous and dense and the best way to describe it was to say they were waves. Thinking that was the layman's explanation and the actual scientific description was much more complicated.
It's a small footprint computer. These have been done before for the last few years in various forms. Usually with a laptop's guts inside. The whole point of the Eee PC was that it was a low cost portable computer "laptop-like" device that ran full OSes (not just WindowsCE or some other lightweight OS). Where before those types of devices were extremely expensive for the compactness.
It certainly is cool looking. The only thing I can think of that would make this stand out is a low price. But other than that it's like a lower end Mac Mini with the Diamondville CPU.
I dunno, I think desktops kinda lend to higher expectations when it comes to what wows people for this type of thing. I think what they should do is come out with a low cost, small footprint gaming console PC that runs a modified version of Windows Vista or Ubuntu (Wine) for gaming like they've been talking about in the industry. Now that would be interesting.
Not to mention actual technical support services from the company. Not just support in the area software/hardware compatibility. This is what Canonical does for Ubuntu. You install the OS and related software for free and buy the tech support services. I haven't needed to buy tech support services from Canonical yet, but if I need to I can rest assured it's there. Same for Dell, System76 and other companies supporting Linux.
So in that case you really aren't buying Linux pre-installed (you can do that all yourself anyway). You're just buying a guarantee that the company won't leave you high and dry for that particular model of computer when it comes to Linux and support services. A guarantee plus the hardware of course.
If there were any nomads or civilians caught in that explosion.
Certainly looks like the old Windows '95 interface.
I wonder... Why is that interface the preferred one for projects like these? Nobody thinks it's ugly, blocky and dated?
Is this enough of a Computer Stupidity to include in RinkWorks' Computer Stupidities site?
If a company can support Linux (or other OSS OSes) then I have more confidence in them with general all around support in other areas such as OSS standards. This is why I buy nVidia before I even consider ATI or other Windows/MacOS specific driver'ed hardware.
...forcibly taking away personal property. Yee ha! Let's go to the log flue ride and get rid of those long faces!
I have tons of Apple II and Commodore 64/128 softwares that I don't know what to do with. I recently cleaned out my own closet and put them all in new plastic tote boxes and I've been moving them around the house ever since. I'd hate to just throw them away. At least not without finding a way to back up the software and digitize the physical media quickly and efficiently.
Except it was women wearing nothing but those contraptions with tiny pieces of hardware to cover them. I just remember the silly picture of one with her butt up in the air. I think it was a magazine advertisement.
Been thinking about this ever since the story broke. Unless there's something in COS rules forbidding the joining of any other group...
I find it unbelievable that people bought into this. Maybe some old ladies who believe in Nigerian 419 scams, but nobody starts saying "Heeeyyyy, wait a minute..." until just recently?
The company advertised on LATE NIGHT TELEVISION alongside other gray area advertisements and infomercials. Come ON! Even Kevin Trudeau is rolling his eyes.
This story relates more to IT professionals rather than grandma (unless your grandma is an IT professional).
Keep in mind that if you sell it people will buy it for whatever reason. I recently just bought a replacement power switch for an old Gateway P3 computer that I'm using as a media server. I bet that guy never thought that power switch would sell because it's such a specific or niche item.
Developers at their worst it seems. I've uninstalled Pidgin and started looking into alternatives.