Exactly. All these predictions are just a load of crap designed to get attention. I hate this stuff. Remember that in the '60s we would have nuclear fusion power plants within ten years? I'm still waiting, just as I'm waiting for my affordable fuel-cell powered car (which has been coming 'within ten years' for the last 100 years or so). I didn't RTFA, now you know why.
The article is not very clear on details about the technology. Can someone tell me more about that, or point me to a scientific article in which this technology is described?
In this whole discussion it is forgotten that most blind people are not blind from birth. They would certainly benefit from the use of 'colours' in this way.
Linux is ready for the desktop, we just need software to run there.
People have been saying that for about ten years now. It takes an awfully long time to get this software. But I'm almost convinced that one day we will get there, maybe in 2007 when the next Windows version (due 2006 but you know how it goes) comes out. One can always hope...
Yeah, this tree in Niven's book solved that problem by bringing its seed in a stationary orbit and have it grow a root and a stem in opposite directions.
Everyone who is interested in space elevators may also be interested in the book Rainbow Mars by Larry Niven, which features a (sort of) organic space elevator; a tree that grows from a planet far into space. Nice story.
I want a better heart because mine doesn't work very well. So I hope to live to see the day this becomes reality. I wonder how much more difficult it is to make a whole heart using this tissue instead of just patches.
A few years ago I decided to only give to organizations that deal with people in need. So out went the WWF and Greenpeace. I now give to Amnesty International, the salvation Army, The Dutch heart Foundation (I have a heart desease myself so I feel I get the mony back when I go to hospital again), MSF and a Dutch foundation that helps people who are mentally handicapped.
"The technology could produce energy on a break-even basis in five years and enough net energy for electricity production in 10 years."
Yeah, that must be the day when hell freezes over. Seriously, these 'predictions' never become true so why do people always put them in articles like this? I find it really annoying. Think about it: the only time you can say something will be finished or ready in so many years is when all the necessary technology exists and has proven its usability and reliability already.
Thanks for the info, I will certainly try it. I did put Linux on my iMac, but I found that some things didn't really work as good as with Linux on a PC so I put OSX back on the 'Mac. I really love the way you can have the best of both words with OSX; it is a really well thought-out system (although with a few minor inconveniences, but nothing is ever perfect).
Hey that would be great because I also hate Aque, although I'm verty fond of my little iMac. But if I install, for instance, fvwm, am I still able to use the Finder and other typical Mac-stuff?
I find it incredible that only 3 years ago a Nokia 3310 was considered modern and hip, and now we already have phones with colour screens, TV, webbrowsers, good sound and whatnot. These developments are going really fast. There is one thing I miss though: a handy with an in-built answering machine. Leave it on in silent mode during meetings, and people can leave their messages directly on your machine so that you don't have to call your providers' expensive voice mail.
With Microsoft's deep pockets, can they effectively send a resounding message to spammers?"
I hope so. My penis is now 20 m long, I have about fifty Rolexes and don't get me started about the amount of MS software I have crammed in my closets!
Other than that the whole f***ing OS including SP2 takes about 2-3 GB diskspace(!!!) I have no problems with SP2. But I am a home user and use XP almost exclusively for playing games. I am actually quite content with Windows XP: it's relatively easy to install, boots fast, doesn't crash and if you configure it to show the 'old-fshioned' desktop it doesn't look too ugly. But I still don't understand that it has to occupy so much space on my HD. If I install everything on the latest Slackware distibution CD it takes about the same amount of space but I have soooo much more functionality!
The design is nice, and I also like this 'AirText' feature. The only problems with it I have are: - I couldn't find the microphone anywhere - You have to hold the keyboard to your ear. Does it lock the keyboard while you make a call? O well, I guess they have thought about that. Anyways I think it's a great design!
I like my iMac with OSX, but Aqua is an even worse interface than the Windows interface if you ask me. It is almost not configurable, which is a pity because OSX would be even more enjoyable with a good window manager. Which brings me to the question: does anyone know a usable substitute for Aqua?
This gut has shown that there are many programs that make a useable Linux environment. That's nice, but I think the main advantage Windows has over Linux is that in Windows it's very easy to transport data from one program to another using the Copy and Paste functions. In this way it's a breeze to copy a picture from ACDSee to Word, for instance. Now try to copy a picture from GQView to OpenOffice. As long as this doesn't work in Linux it will not take off. People need this kind of functionality. On the other hand, we Linux users have gpm which works a lot better for copying texts that the Copy/Paste system in Windows!
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Exactly. All these predictions are just a load of crap designed to get attention. I hate this stuff. Remember that in the '60s we would have nuclear fusion power plants within ten years? I'm still waiting, just as I'm waiting for my affordable fuel-cell powered car (which has been coming 'within ten years' for the last 100 years or so). I didn't RTFA, now you know why.
The article is not very clear on details about the technology. Can someone tell me more about that, or point me to a scientific article in which this technology is described?
In this whole discussion it is forgotten that most blind people are not blind from birth. They would certainly benefit from the use of 'colours' in this way.
Linux is ready for the desktop, we just need software to run there.
People have been saying that for about ten years now. It takes an awfully long time to get this software. But I'm almost convinced that one day we will get there, maybe in 2007 when the next Windows version (due 2006 but you know how it goes) comes out. One can always hope...
Yeah, this tree in Niven's book solved that problem by bringing its seed in a stationary orbit and have it grow a root and a stem in opposite directions.
Only 300K dollars for a big appartment like that! You can't get a decent house for that in Holland (if you want to live in a city like Amsterdam).
Everyone who is interested in space elevators may also be interested in the book Rainbow Mars by Larry Niven, which features a (sort of) organic space elevator; a tree that grows from a planet far into space. Nice story.
will not be the problem I think, but producing so much high-quality carbon nanotubes will be a real challenge.
I want a better heart because mine doesn't work very well. So I hope to live to see the day this becomes reality. I wonder how much more difficult it is to make a whole heart using this tissue instead of just patches.
A few years ago I decided to only give to organizations that deal with people in need. So out went the WWF and Greenpeace. I now give to Amnesty International, the salvation Army, The Dutch heart Foundation (I have a heart desease myself so I feel I get the mony back when I go to hospital again), MSF and a Dutch foundation that helps people who are mentally handicapped.
"The technology could produce energy on a break-even basis in five years and enough net energy for electricity production in 10 years."
Yeah, that must be the day when hell freezes over. Seriously, these 'predictions' never become true so why do people always put them in articles like this? I find it really annoying. Think about it: the only time you can say something will be finished or ready in so many years is when all the necessary technology exists and has proven its usability and reliability already.
Not Minime? Hopefully it's just as fierce. Smash the competition baby yeah!
Thanks for the info, I will certainly try it. I did put Linux on my iMac, but I found that some things didn't really work as good as with Linux on a PC so I put OSX back on the 'Mac. I really love the way you can have the best of both words with OSX; it is a really well thought-out system (although with a few minor inconveniences, but nothing is ever perfect).
Well, maybe elsewhere but not in Holland. I have to pay to listen to my voicemail.
Hey that would be great because I also hate Aque, although I'm verty fond of my little iMac. But if I install, for instance, fvwm, am I still able to use the Finder and other typical Mac-stuff?
I find it incredible that only 3 years ago a Nokia 3310 was considered modern and hip, and now we already have phones with colour screens, TV, webbrowsers, good sound and whatnot. These developments are going really fast. There is one thing I miss though: a handy with an in-built answering machine. Leave it on in silent mode during meetings, and people can leave their messages directly on your machine so that you don't have to call your providers' expensive voice mail.
With Microsoft's deep pockets, can they effectively send a resounding message to spammers?"
I hope so. My penis is now 20 m long, I have about fifty Rolexes and don't get me started about the amount of MS software I have crammed in my closets!
What are you going to do with that cluster? What made you suddenly realize you need it?
She had video of herself blowing some dude on her phone.
She must have some big psychological problems. I mean, how sick must you be before doing such a thing. And she showed it to you too! Shocking.
Other than that the whole f***ing OS including SP2 takes about 2-3 GB diskspace(!!!) I have no problems with SP2. But I am a home user and use XP almost exclusively for playing games. I am actually quite content with Windows XP: it's relatively easy to install, boots fast, doesn't crash and if you configure it to show the 'old-fshioned' desktop it doesn't look too ugly. But I still don't understand that it has to occupy so much space on my HD. If I install everything on the latest Slackware distibution CD it takes about the same amount of space but I have soooo much more functionality!
The design is nice, and I also like this 'AirText' feature. The only problems with it I have are:
- I couldn't find the microphone anywhere
- You have to hold the keyboard to your ear. Does it lock the keyboard while you make a call? O well, I guess they have thought about that. Anyways I think it's a great design!
I like my iMac with OSX, but Aqua is an even worse interface than the Windows interface if you ask me. It is almost not configurable, which is a pity because OSX would be even more enjoyable with a good window manager. Which brings me to the question: does anyone know a usable substitute for Aqua?
O come on, everybody knows that Linux is better. There's nothing to bicker about!
Now they can make even better-looking animation movies!
This gut has shown that there are many programs that make a useable Linux environment. That's nice, but I think the main advantage Windows has over Linux is that in Windows it's very easy to transport data from one program to another using the Copy and Paste functions. In this way it's a breeze to copy a picture from ACDSee to Word, for instance. Now try to copy a picture from GQView to OpenOffice. As long as this doesn't work in Linux it will not take off. People need this kind of functionality. On the other hand, we Linux users have gpm which works a lot better for copying texts that the Copy/Paste system in Windows!