The game itself has gotten quite predictable. I mean, every few months, they release a new set. 6th was the latest big announcement. Not much more to it then that..
Nothing back from GenCon regarding the new D&D movie coming out in the next few months? I'd say *THAT* was one of the best things to come out of there.. For those interested, check out www.dndmovie.com.
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Then it's an old one. Palm SDK's are available. CE SDK's are available. Heck, you can even develope for the NEWTON.
At first, I quickly went to the site, to see this beast, and *OH BOY* is it underwhelming.. s 2.25x3.25" screen, but only 160x240?? Blech, and only 16 greyscales.
And you have something wrong there. It's 8 MB *ROM*, 2 Meg flash *RAM*
And a 'speedy' 66 MHz processor..;-P
The newer palsm outperform this, with an equivilent price range. Thanks, but I'll go buy an iPaq first. (Well, as soon as they can save the CE image just in case it frags, so I don;t end up with a 500$ doorstop)
Apperently their lawyers should take some classes on basic WAN networking. You see, the issue here is, according to ComCast:
OR AS AN END-POINT ON A NON-COMCAST LOCAL AREA NETWORK OR WIDE AREA NETWORK, OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VPN (VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK) OR A VPN TUNNELING PROTOCOL;
So basically, you *CANNOT* surf the net. The Net, after all, is basically a WAN connecting many LANs together, and hence, while using the net, you are breaking the service agreement. Personally, I'd sue them like no tommorow, becouse they are placing a stipulation in the agreement that disallows the service to be used for what you're actually paying it to do..
Ok, I rephrase.. The X Server and the twm window manager consume less memory then the CE explorer. The Linux kernel also consumes less memory then that of the CE kernel, whcih leads to an overall reduction in memory usage over that of CE using CE's explorer..
That's my point. The existing WM can be configured to run in a low resolution environment, and even tweaked to use the smallest amount of memory as possible..
This is the biggest issue that worries the hell outa me with all this, and one of the ONLY reasons I'm not gonna go do this untill it's more mature..
If this installation fails then your iPAQ could become unusable. This procedure has been tested on less than a handful of units. This version, however, has a check sum code to validate that an uncorrupted bootlader is being installed, and is less likely than the previous installation process to result in an installation failure.
If you install Linux at this time then you can not return to WinCE. Work is underway to enable you to save your WinCE image before installing an operating system, but at this time implementation is not complete.
I'll wait at LEAST untill I have the failsafe to back to CE in worst case. Nothing would be worse then having to stare at a 500$ doorstop a few days after buying it..
X isn't nearly as 'bloated' as many people believe. XFree86 4.0 is even better at memory managment, and, while running under the iPaq, actually consumes *LESS* system resources then CE's explorer..
I'd say this is not the case. Many window managers actually look a whole lot like the CE interface. Look at wm, twm, olvwm, etc. Use a font size meant for the system, and it functions nearly exactly like CE. CE also has title bars, don't forget. Under CE, though, normally nearly all apps are considered full screen. Palm is the same way. All apps are full screen. Window bars are A) Not always required, and B) Can be made NOT to use the same realestate as on a desktop system.
I wish I hadn't already posted, so I could moderate you for all it's worth.
This personally hit a note with me, becouse I found myself just this morning fearing failure. Thank you for posting this, you actually helped me quite a bit putting it this way. The 3 things you posted where *exactly* what I'd started worrying as my project is about to go into production after being in a *WAY* to long test cycle..
There's actually several reasons why this is unlikely to be the case. One, the 4% of nodes that would be required to be taken out include locations such as Exodus, etc, which is *EXTREMELY* unlikely to happen. Long before the nodes where able to be taken out, the situation would be handled, and backup connections employed that *DO NOT NORMALLY SHOW UP*, becouse they are not always in existence. The second is that what may look like a 'node', could be much, much more on the inside. It's not like these 'nodes' are just one big computer systems. In many cases, there are many, parallel based systems which are load balancing between multiple communications lines..
As for perfomance, I can't say much because I'm not a developer for any of them, but the KDE team has been talking much about this "really cool pixmap cache" that is supposed to be really fast...
You mean what imlib has been doing for quite literally *YEARS*..;-P
'Gee, is *THAT* what imlib_config is for. Wow, who woulda knew.. Pixmap caching..'
Actually, MS is one of the *BETTER* players in the IM world. They publish their protocol spec, and ENCOURAGE people to write for it, to the extend of giving their blessing for anyone to *WRITE THEIR OWN SERVER* implementing the protocol.
It is a good thing (wow, that's scary) that they're involved in this.
Look at how many hacks and/or cheats that have been uncovered in Everquest. Nada.. Ziltch.. A few cheats that have been quickly 'repaired', but those that resided in the 'buisness logic' of the game.
One has to ask how they did it. And I can tell you one thing, it wasn't with client side logic.;-P
They do virtually *EVERYTHING* that this article says is a big nono, or simply not possible. Yet they are successfull. They take some addition precautions as well, such as not allowing the app to run minimized, therby making it a *little* harder to hack while running. They encrypt all local files, and do a CRC check on them. If they fail, they update them. All communications is encrypted, and yet they still maintain decent framerates..
Granted, their framerates aren;t their selling points, but the game is playable with *hundreds* of people in the same zone..
A library, yes. Goto Barns and Nobles and try it. See what they end up saying. A library holds up becouse in that particular case, yes, it *IS* a public access institution. A company, brick and morter or electrons, is a different story..
That is *NOT* true at all. A store has the legal right to kick anyone out that they choose. Go ahead and shoplift, see what happens. You'll be banned from the store, and if you go back in and are caught, you sure as hell will be prosecuted for trespassing.
I knew an unfortionate few individuals (Ok, STUPID individuals, but who's counting) who found this out the hard way..
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That's who it was.. FOX bought the series for Saterday morning..
They're bringing it back! I think it was on the cartoon network.. I'll look into it and post back..
I had forgotten about that already, tragic image as it was.. Thanks for reminding me, JUST what I needed.. ;-P
The game itself has gotten quite predictable. I mean, every few months, they release a new set. 6th was the latest big announcement. Not much more to it then that..
Nothing back from GenCon regarding the new D&D movie coming out in the next few months? I'd say *THAT* was one of the best things to come out of there.. For those interested, check out www.dndmovie.com.
Then it's an old one. Palm SDK's are available. CE SDK's are available. Heck, you can even develope for the NEWTON.
Then they musta corrected it, becouse it said ROM when I looked at it..
The iPaq is 500$, which I was refering to as the 500$ doorstop..
At first, I quickly went to the site, to see this beast, and *OH BOY* is it underwhelming.. s 2.25x3.25" screen, but only 160x240?? Blech, and only 16 greyscales.
;-P
And you have something wrong there. It's 8 MB *ROM*, 2 Meg flash *RAM*
And a 'speedy' 66 MHz processor..
The newer palsm outperform this, with an equivilent price range. Thanks, but I'll go buy an iPaq first. (Well, as soon as they can save the CE image just in case it frags, so I don;t end up with a 500$ doorstop)
Apperently their lawyers should take some classes on basic WAN networking. You see, the issue here is, according to ComCast:
OR AS AN END-POINT ON A NON-COMCAST LOCAL AREA NETWORK OR WIDE AREA NETWORK, OR IN CONJUNCTION WITH A VPN (VIRTUAL PRIVATE NETWORK) OR A VPN TUNNELING PROTOCOL;
So basically, you *CANNOT* surf the net. The Net, after all, is basically a WAN connecting many LANs together, and hence, while using the net, you are breaking the service agreement. Personally, I'd sue them like no tommorow, becouse they are placing a stipulation in the agreement that disallows the service to be used for what you're actually paying it to do..
Ok, I rephrase.. The X Server and the twm window manager consume less memory then the CE explorer. The Linux kernel also consumes less memory then that of the CE kernel, whcih leads to an overall reduction in memory usage over that of CE using CE's explorer..
Man, DREAM ON.. Perhaps a basic, stripped down theme, butcha ain't gonna be running any of the superflashy, gottaloadtheeyecandygraphics themes..
That's my point. The existing WM can be configured to run in a low resolution environment, and even tweaked to use the smallest amount of memory as possible..
This is the biggest issue that worries the hell outa me with all this, and one of the ONLY reasons I'm not gonna go do this untill it's more mature..
If this installation fails then your iPAQ could become unusable.
This procedure has been tested on less than a handful of units. This version, however, has a check sum code to validate that an uncorrupted bootlader is being installed, and is less likely than the previous installation process to result in an installation failure.
If you install Linux at this time then you can not return to WinCE.
Work is underway to enable you to save your WinCE image before installing an operating system, but at this time implementation is not complete.
I'll wait at LEAST untill I have the failsafe to back to CE in worst case. Nothing would be worse then having to stare at a 500$ doorstop a few days after buying it..
X isn't nearly as 'bloated' as many people believe. XFree86 4.0 is even better at memory managment, and, while running under the iPaq, actually consumes *LESS* system resources then CE's explorer..
I'd say this is not the case. Many window managers actually look a whole lot like the CE interface. Look at wm, twm, olvwm, etc. Use a font size meant for the system, and it functions nearly exactly like CE. CE also has title bars, don't forget. Under CE, though, normally nearly all apps are considered full screen. Palm is the same way. All apps are full screen. Window bars are A) Not always required, and B) Can be made NOT to use the same realestate as on a desktop system.
I wish I hadn't already posted, so I could moderate you for all it's worth.
;-P
This personally hit a note with me, becouse I found myself just this morning fearing failure. Thank you for posting this, you actually helped me quite a bit putting it this way. The 3 things you posted where *exactly* what I'd started worrying as my project is about to go into production after being in a *WAY* to long test cycle..
Anyway, thanks for the post..
Well, for one, stop reading slashdot and reloading it every 5 minutes.. ;-P I know, it's addictive, but keep away from it.. ;-P
There's actually several reasons why this is unlikely to be the case. One, the 4% of nodes that would be required to be taken out include locations such as Exodus, etc, which is *EXTREMELY* unlikely to happen. Long before the nodes where able to be taken out, the situation would be handled, and backup connections employed that *DO NOT NORMALLY SHOW UP*, becouse they are not always in existence. The second is that what may look like a 'node', could be much, much more on the inside. It's not like these 'nodes' are just one big computer systems. In many cases, there are many, parallel based systems which are load balancing between multiple communications lines..
So 4% quickly turns into a much bigger number.
As for perfomance, I can't say much because I'm not a developer for any of them, but the KDE team has been talking much about this "really cool pixmap cache" that is supposed to be really fast...
;-P
You mean what imlib has been doing for quite literally *YEARS*..
'Gee, is *THAT* what imlib_config is for. Wow, who woulda knew.. Pixmap caching..'
Already being done. 1.0 was actually released over a month ago now. http://www.jabber.org
Actually, MS is one of the *BETTER* players in the IM world. They publish their protocol spec, and ENCOURAGE people to write for it, to the extend of giving their blessing for anyone to *WRITE THEIR OWN SERVER* implementing the protocol.
It is a good thing (wow, that's scary) that they're involved in this.
Look at how many hacks and/or cheats that have been uncovered in Everquest. Nada.. Ziltch.. A few cheats that have been quickly 'repaired', but those that resided in the 'buisness logic' of the game.
;-P
One has to ask how they did it. And I can tell you one thing, it wasn't with client side logic.
They do virtually *EVERYTHING* that this article says is a big nono, or simply not possible. Yet they are successfull. They take some addition precautions as well, such as not allowing the app to run minimized, therby making it a *little* harder to hack while running. They encrypt all local files, and do a CRC check on them. If they fail, they update them. All communications is encrypted, and yet they still maintain decent framerates..
Granted, their framerates aren;t their selling points, but the game is playable with *hundreds* of people in the same zone..
A library, yes. Goto Barns and Nobles and try it. See what they end up saying. A library holds up becouse in that particular case, yes, it *IS* a public access institution. A company, brick and morter or electrons, is a different story..
That is *NOT* true at all. A store has the legal right to kick anyone out that they choose. Go ahead and shoplift, see what happens. You'll be banned from the store, and if you go back in and are caught, you sure as hell will be prosecuted for trespassing.
I knew an unfortionate few individuals (Ok, STUPID individuals, but who's counting) who found this out the hard way..