This is stupid. Just because most people who read slashdot are in their own little linux world doesn't mean that the rest of the world doesn't use Windows. Linux has barely made a dent in Microsoft's power, and MS continues to grow in the handheld/non-PC world. Linux, or any other OS, will never overtake MS until it's as easy to use as Windows. The majority of computer users do not have the expertise to even install linux, much less maintain it.
People spent money to create this "information" (music,etc.). I think they are justified in wanting some compensation for their work, considering it's people's method of earning a living. How would you like your employer to withold your paycheck because information should be "free"? Information should only be free if the author(s) consent to this.
What is the absolutely cheapest dual processor system that one could get? Where is this sold?
Try an Abit BP6 with dual celerons. There are even modification chips that let you use dual FC-PGA P3s. I don't know where you can buy a system, but it would be cheapest to build your own.
As an afterthought, most of the world uses metric units also. We Americans just seem to have the egotistical attitude that we're the best and everything should be done our way.
Actually, in the scientific world metric units are standard. Ever take a physics or chemistry course recently? What units do you normally deal with? Metric, of course.
Let's look closely at your precious meter or is that metre (lousy French)? Measure the distance from the north pole to the equator through Paris and divide by 10e6.
Actually, last I heard a meter is defined as the distance light travels in 1/299792458 of a second in a vacuum, which as far as I know doesn't really change. A liter is 1 cubic dm (meter/10), so that doesn't vary either.
Temperature? boiling / freezing point or pure water at exactly 1 atm? What's the barometric pressure today?
Actually, temperature does not vary that much with pressure. In the example of a gas, the universal gas law states that T=PV/(Rn)where R=0.08206 L*atm/(mol*K). Since pressure rarely differs too much from 1 atm in nature, the pressure won't change significantly. The same idea applies to liquids, as far as I know. The human body, on the other hand, varies in temperature anywhere from about 96 F to 100 F.
No I wasn't. I was "ironically pointing out" that just because something decreases entropy doesn't mean it's impossible, especially if this something is done by God who is omnipotent and thus is not affected by the laws of thermodynamics.
Of course, this also means that computers can control you! What if everyone gets wired like this and then somebody "hacks" into the "system" and decides to send messages to everyone's brains telling them what to do? Sounds like fun.
I agree completely. Personally, I only use e-mail when necessary and don't even enjoy phone conversations as much as actual physical contact with my friends.
What about the anti-terrorism act of 1996, which allows the government to use secret evidence against immigrants and to imprison them indefinitely without knowing the charges against them? This law is aimed specifically at Palestenian and other Arab immigrants and is a blatant violation of the 6th ammendment which guarantees due process of law. Maybe this *great* country does have some "evil" policies.
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This is stupid. Just because most people who read slashdot are in their own little linux world doesn't mean that the rest of the world doesn't use Windows. Linux has barely made a dent in Microsoft's power, and MS continues to grow in the handheld/non-PC world. Linux, or any other OS, will never overtake MS until it's as easy to use as Windows. The majority of computer users do not have the expertise to even install linux, much less maintain it.
People spent money to create this "information" (music,etc.). I think they are justified in wanting some compensation for their work, considering it's people's method of earning a living. How would you like your employer to withold your paycheck because information should be "free"? Information should only be free if the author(s) consent to this.
voice/sound recognition software, baby!
Looks like its time to upgrade the old brain to a dual P3 1 GHz. 6th generation architecture works wonders.
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
BOOM!
I've also seen quad pentium pros at ebay, but these chips are relatively slow: 200 MHz.
Try an Abit BP6 with dual celerons. There are even modification chips that let you use dual FC-PGA P3s. I don't know where you can buy a system, but it would be cheapest to build your own.
As an afterthought, most of the world uses metric units also. We Americans just seem to have the egotistical attitude that we're the best and everything should be done our way.
Let's look closely at your precious meter or is that metre (lousy French)? Measure the distance from the north pole to the equator through Paris and divide by 10e6.
Actually, last I heard a meter is defined as the distance light travels in 1/299792458 of a second in a vacuum, which as far as I know doesn't really change. A liter is 1 cubic dm (meter/10), so that doesn't vary either.
Temperature? boiling / freezing point or pure water at exactly 1 atm? What's the barometric pressure today?
Actually, temperature does not vary that much with pressure. In the example of a gas, the universal gas law states that T=PV/(Rn)where R=0.08206 L*atm/(mol*K). Since pressure rarely differs too much from 1 atm in nature, the pressure won't change significantly. The same idea applies to liquids, as far as I know. The human body, on the other hand, varies in temperature anywhere from about 96 F to 100 F.
No I wasn't. I was "ironically pointing out" that just because something decreases entropy doesn't mean it's impossible, especially if this something is done by God who is omnipotent and thus is not affected by the laws of thermodynamics.
According to what I learned in civics class, you must also prove there was intent to cause harm, which is extremely difficult to accomplish.
I cleaned up my desk a few minutes ago. Hmm, order out of disorder. Entropy seems to have decreased. There goes the Second Law.
KDE is not an OS, just a GUI (graphical user interface).
And how much would this cost? No one's going to pay more than a few hundred for this, even it's "PC-killer."
Of course, this also means that computers can control you! What if everyone gets wired like this and then somebody "hacks" into the "system" and decides to send messages to everyone's brains telling them what to do? Sounds like fun.
Whenever I download a new version of netscape, I use the "Download without SmartDownload" link. No SmartDownload, no ads.
I've used normal keyboards all my life and have had no problems. On the other hand, those "natural" keyboards feel anything but natural.
I agree completely. Personally, I only use e-mail when necessary and don't even enjoy phone conversations as much as actual physical contact with my friends.
What about the anti-terrorism act of 1996, which allows the government to use secret evidence against immigrants and to imprison them indefinitely without knowing the charges against them? This law is aimed specifically at Palestenian and other Arab immigrants and is a blatant violation of the 6th ammendment which guarantees due process of law. Maybe this *great* country does have some "evil" policies.
Linus Torvalds is a member of the very talented software team that created Transmeta's patented Code Morphing Software."
-the only mention of Linus I could find on Transmeta's website