A very interesting article at http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/000828/nm_lpth_ne.html reports how LightPath Technologies released its Optical Switch at the National Fiber Optics Engineers Conference in Denver, Colorado. Hmm, wonder what this will bring -- lower pricing or a law suit?
In the same vein as MS's argument, the gvn't today has announced a new set of regulations. Since having people run around nude is illegal, they are now requiring all doctors and potential mothers to dress their children before they are born.
A Government Spokesperson said that "Microsoft had a wonderful idea. If we dont clothe our children before they are born then there exists the possibility that they might break the law by walking around naked."
the computer makers are having trouble deciding whether to bulk up the case for the 2 pound heatsink and to allow car batteries to be used, or to get rid of the need for the heatsink by submerging it in nitrogen cooled flourinert.
Although it has not been verified, there is some talk that the computer makers have contacted octools.com for help with the nitrogen cooling.
According to the Register article at http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/1/12491.html, it is delayed for many reasons -- not the least of which is that motherboard firms are delaying shipments of products to support Good Ol' Wilma.
Also, not many people are REALLY happy about the fact that these new processers are going to have to be cooled by fans that are hard to implement -- 25 dollars for said fan.
I believe you may have missed the purpose of book reviews and the 'open source' movement many/.'ers enjoy.
The book review was to alert/.'ers to a book that they might find useful and enjoyable. It shouldn't matter if the book isn't "free." In college, you MUST purchase many (see MANY) books -- and occasionally your prof's might alert you to a 'very good book.' Whether or not it is 'free' says nothing to whether someone should have alerted you to that. Want to be "free FREE FREE" in everything -- Go to the store and demand your free meal.. they will escort you to the dumpster.
Well, I wasn't too impressed with it. It took a 'backwards' look at the success of linux and (it seemed) made up something to fit the information available. With a lot of his statements, the author was having to reach just to make things seem to 'fit' together. As for the statement where we should try to patent ourselves with this book -- it has some interesting ideas but they seem to far-fetched to trust your properity to (as of yet).
According to a report on Feb 17, 2000, Microsoft made over 5 Billion in stock last year. You can compare this to the 7.8 Billion it had in after-tax NET income.
5 Billion made in stock compared to 2.8 million it made by scre, err, writing software. You do the math.
For more information about this check out http://www.fool.com/portfolios/rulemaker/2000/rule maker000217.htm
With the LED display we can hope to see some quite interesting and useful new displays in the near future.
As an aside, the group that is continuing the development of the LED has already gotten a patent for transparent display also.
A few of the interesting uses could be as plastic role-up computer monitors and clear heads-up display in our armed forces fighter planes.
Even the Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency is interested in this new technology for obvious reasons. They have already contributed a 3 million dollar reward for continued research in this area -- along with new development of "smart battle helmets."
If anyone wants to read more about this and its history, check out http://www.wirednews.com/news/technology/0,1282,16 644,00.html
Now this article has an interesting spin on an article about 4 back -- about a good LCD display.
Now the person who was looking for a nice LCD display might want to wait a few years and pick up one of these babies. These are incredibly thin even in comparison to LCD's... only one-eighthundreths of an inch thick. That and the cost should be considerably less than LCD's.
It also brings up an interesting thought that we havent even picked up on -- Our monitors can keep growing in size --> to a point. Just like computer chips can only get SO small, the tubes needed in monitors will reach a point where it will not be useful to continue as we do presently. Just another incentive to get LED's. Where can I sign up? =)
When the MPAA was asked to comment on the current situation, they had this to say:
"It is our opinion that the DMCA is integral to the well being of corporations. Not only does this protect us from the evils of software/movie pirates, but his also presents an end to bankruptcy. We have talked this over and have thought of this wonderful (patented) plan: When a company is losing money and facing bankruptcy they will release a useful piece of software with A very weak encryption system. Once someone attempts to break it we will Sue under the DMCA for unspecified (see millions) of damages. And since this creates less bankruptcy -- it is better for the average consumer."
"Unless some exceptions are created, they argue, the entertainment industry will have more control than the Constitution allows. "
Now, excuse me if I just don't "get" this, but isn't the Constitution the Supreme Law of the Land?
Personally, I believe we can solve all of this corporate boldness fairly easily. Add a EULA to the Constitution:
"By use of this document, you hereby attest that you have not and will not attempt to bypass the civilian rights listed herein. If at any time this statement is no longer valid, the person and/or corporation that does so will lose all rights listed herein."
Now, I am against EULA's -- but who doesnt think that would make Corporations a little uneasy.. =)
I am wondering when we get to find out about the information that Cassini collected. The purpose of the close encounter with Jupiter was 2 fold--to get momentum in order to slingshot to saturn (its next stop) and to collect information about Jupiter and its magnetic sphere around it (and how the solar winds effect this).
We have found that the solar wind changes as it moves through and near Jupiters magnetic sphere, and this is the first chance we have really had to find more information about this.
So again I say: The pic is good but I want more.
BTW: More information about this Cassini/Jupiter project can be found at http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n0006/20galileo cassini/
Just to find out about where Cassini has headed and been check out http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/cassini/MoreInfo/faq.html.
I found some interesting information about LCD screens in whole. According to http://www.cybercomp.net/english/avantages.htm, the LCD screens are more energy efficient, truly flat displays, save more space, and have super crisp quality imaging.
All these are things that we know.. one thing that surprised me, however, is that LCD are optimal ONLY at their native resolution. This means that it can be viewed at a higher res than it was made for but would look 'strange' -- but even stranger -- if it is viewed at resolutions LOWER than its native it will also look strange. While this may not be a problem for most people who can afford high res. monitors, some people cannot (because of memory available or video card they have) keep their computer in the native resolution of the LCD -- that is it may not be too high for their monitor but it is WAY to high for their computer's vid card.
Because of rising demand for high quality hangable high resolution imaging, the new company known as ArtistInc has been formed.
ArtistInc has some very major selling points in their special project code-named Painting. It has an infinite maximum resolution, with the average being 6 feet wide by 4 feet long. When asked about Flicker the CEO demonstrated the project in front of a large group -- one person their commented that "It looked like it was real and right in front of my face."
One possible problem with this new technology is that it is incompatible with turpentine.
"Right now you can view an MPEG movie of the first clusters to be installed."
Translation: "The first 2 people to see this new topic can view an mpeg movie of the first clusters to be installed. After that, the server will stop responding due to the SlashDotDOS attack."
The Climate Research Unit has an interesting piece of reading at http://www.cru.uea.ac.uk/cru/info/causecc/ regarding the causes and expected climate changes over the next few (hundred) years. We (and Big Brother) can always regulate the use and buring of our fossil fuels, but who'd have thought we are threatened by something noone can regulate -- Sun Spots.
Its an interesting reading that details some of possible causes of the ice age and problems that sun spots could cause to our own climate -- very disturbing.
When Vivid Entertainment was asked to comment on the current situation, the CEO had this to say:
"I am outraged that consumers are even THINKING that we are targeting children. Every CD bought comes with a EULA that requires them to return the merchandise if they are not at least 21 years old."
When asked why Vivid Entertainment Group gives 5 packs of Pokemon Trading Cards with each purchase, he had no comment.
On the day that Microsoft reached an out of Court Settlement with Digital Divas, Microsoft's Stacy Elliot has her position announced as Digital Lifestyle Advisor. DLA Solicitors (http://www.dla.com/), knowing their intellectual property was in jeapordy, filed suit to restrain Elliot's title of Digital Lifestyle Advisor.
Microsoft has, as of yet, made no official comment, but sources close to Bill Gates were quoted as saying "What The Heck??"
Myself I am waiting to see how far this goes. Next, search engines WILL be went after so that they only show "vanilla" things.. searches that have already been checked and verified that no illegal data is there.
Scoff.. if you will --> but the times are changing all around us. SOMEONE will try this and they will get a judge who is either being fed money, or has no idea about the far reaching nature of his/her decisions.
After this has happened, then they will talk to Microsoft and the "other" OS makers and attempt to install software for "quality assurance purposes" that will make sure everything on your computer is legit. Heck, they might even check your bank account and information to make sure that you arn't "cheating" Uncle Sam.
And the thorn in the side at this time will be Linux Distros. If they put in these silly devices, how long will it take for the open source community to weed out these offending lines of code?
"We have found that the operating system known as 'linux' has been completely unregulated and is contributing to 95% of the piracy. We feel that in order to protect the consumer, and to curb piracy, this dangerous and illict technology must be banned."
If it ever goes this far, they will see EXACTLY why you shouldnt push around the 'geeks' who control the technology they use. That, and I cant wait for the "underground" internet.. pier to pier, modem to modem, communication.
When one considers the breakup of a major company, we must ask ourselves "How long could this possibly last?" Ma Bell was considered a monopoly and broken up into all the baby bells. This was difficult, but it had worked for the time being. Now we are seeing the baby bells start to jell back together and begin to work as one--> We even see the Bell company beginning (in seperate parts) to monopolize on the internet... That is all well and good, but how long and to what extent can microsoft be broken up? There are a lot of factors that arnt the same as Ma Bell. For one thing, Microsoft must still support all of its previous software releases.. this means that no matter what --> there will still be Big Microsoft supporting MS-DOS, Win 95, Win 98, and Win 2000. While they might be broken up from now on, they will still be together until there Operating Systems are FULLY unused... and how much market share are they now?? 80%+?? Ma Bell could be successfully broken up because it did not have a need to "support" as in the way Microsoft has to. Because Microsoft will not be FULLY broken up because of this, they will continue to dominate the vast market share and computer operating system use. And who is to say that their supporting a previous operating system doesnt include new "bug fixes" that could act as "upgrades in lieu." How this is handled will be EXTREMELY interesting to see as it will provide an example to follow when dealing with the breakup of software companies from now on. I for one will tune in. What are you guys take on all this? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= - Connecting at 300 makes you want to push =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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A very interesting article at http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/000828/nm_lpth_ne.html reports how LightPath Technologies released its Optical Switch at the National Fiber Optics Engineers Conference in Denver, Colorado. Hmm, wonder what this will bring -- lower pricing or a law suit?
In the same vein as MS's argument, the gvn't today has announced a new set of regulations. Since having people run around nude is illegal, they are now requiring all doctors and potential mothers to dress their children before they are born.
A Government Spokesperson said that "Microsoft had a wonderful idea. If we dont clothe our children before they are born then there exists the possibility that they might break the law by walking around naked."
the computer makers are having trouble deciding whether to bulk up the case for the 2 pound heatsink and to allow car batteries to be used, or to get rid of the need for the heatsink by submerging it in nitrogen cooled flourinert.
Although it has not been verified, there is some talk that the computer makers have contacted octools.com for help with the nitrogen cooling.
According to the Register article at http://www.theregister.co.uk/content/1/12491.html, it is delayed for many reasons -- not the least of which is that motherboard firms are delaying shipments of products to support Good Ol' Wilma.
Also, not many people are REALLY happy about the fact that these new processers are going to have to be cooled by fans that are hard to implement -- 25 dollars for said fan.
I believe you may have missed the purpose of book reviews and the 'open source' movement many /.'ers enjoy.
/.'ers to a book that they might find useful and enjoyable. It shouldn't matter if the book isn't "free." In college, you MUST purchase many (see MANY) books -- and occasionally your prof's might alert you to a 'very good book.' Whether or not it is 'free' says nothing to whether someone should have alerted you to that. Want to be "free FREE FREE" in everything -- Go to the store and demand your free meal.. they will escort you to the dumpster.
The book review was to alert
Well, I wasn't too impressed with it. It took a 'backwards' look at the success of linux and (it seemed) made up something to fit the information available. With a lot of his statements, the author was having to reach just to make things seem to 'fit' together. As for the statement where we should try to patent ourselves with this book -- it has some interesting ideas but they seem to far-fetched to trust your properity to (as of yet).
According to a report on Feb 17, 2000, Microsoft made over 5 Billion in stock last year. You can compare this to the 7.8 Billion it had in after-tax NET income.
e maker000217.htm
5 Billion made in stock compared to 2.8 million it made by scre, err, writing software. You do the math.
For more information about this check out http://www.fool.com/portfolios/rulemaker/2000/rul
With the LED display we can hope to see some quite interesting and useful new displays in the near future.
6 644,00.html
As an aside, the group that is continuing the development of the LED has already gotten a patent for transparent display also.
A few of the interesting uses could be as plastic role-up computer monitors and clear heads-up display in our armed forces fighter planes.
Even the Department of Defense's Advanced Research Projects Agency is interested in this new technology for obvious reasons. They have already contributed a 3 million dollar reward for continued research in this area -- along with new development of "smart battle helmets."
If anyone wants to read more about this and its history, check out http://www.wirednews.com/news/technology/0,1282,1
Now this article has an interesting spin on an article about 4 back -- about a good LCD display.
Now the person who was looking for a nice LCD display might want to wait a few years and pick up one of these babies. These are incredibly thin even in comparison to LCD's... only one-eighthundreths of an inch thick. That and the cost should be considerably less than LCD's.
It also brings up an interesting thought that we havent even picked up on -- Our monitors can keep growing in size --> to a point. Just like computer chips can only get SO small, the tubes needed in monitors will reach a point where it will not be useful to continue as we do presently. Just another incentive to get LED's. Where can I sign up? =)
When the MPAA was asked to comment on the current situation, they had this to say:
"It is our opinion that the DMCA is integral to the well being of corporations. Not only does this protect us from the evils of software/movie pirates, but his also presents an end to bankruptcy. We have talked this over and have thought of this wonderful (patented) plan: When a company is losing money and facing bankruptcy they will release a useful piece of software with A very weak encryption system. Once someone attempts to break it we will Sue under the DMCA for unspecified (see millions) of damages. And since this creates less bankruptcy -- it is better for the average consumer."
An interesting quote I saw was
"Unless some exceptions are created, they argue, the entertainment industry will have more control than the Constitution allows. "
Now, excuse me if I just don't "get" this, but isn't the Constitution the Supreme Law of the Land?
Personally, I believe we can solve all of this corporate boldness fairly easily. Add a EULA to the Constitution:
"By use of this document, you hereby attest that you have not and will not attempt to bypass the civilian rights listed herein. If at any time this statement is no longer valid, the person and/or corporation that does so will lose all rights listed herein."
Now, I am against EULA's -- but who doesnt think that would make Corporations a little uneasy.. =)
I am wondering when we get to find out about the information that Cassini collected. The purpose of the close encounter with Jupiter was 2 fold--to get momentum in order to slingshot to saturn (its next stop) and to collect information about Jupiter and its magnetic sphere around it (and how the solar winds effect this).
o cassini/
.
We have found that the solar wind changes as it moves through and near Jupiters magnetic sphere, and this is the first chance we have really had to find more information about this.
So again I say: The pic is good but I want more. BTW: More information about this Cassini/Jupiter project can be found at http://www.spaceflightnow.com/news/n0006/20galile
Just to find out about where Cassini has headed and been check out http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/cassini/MoreInfo/faq.html
I found some interesting information about LCD screens in whole. According to http://www.cybercomp.net/english/avantages.htm, the LCD screens are more energy efficient, truly flat displays, save more space, and have super crisp quality imaging.
All these are things that we know.. one thing that surprised me, however, is that LCD are optimal ONLY at their native resolution. This means that it can be viewed at a higher res than it was made for but would look 'strange' -- but even stranger -- if it is viewed at resolutions LOWER than its native it will also look strange. While this may not be a problem for most people who can afford high res. monitors, some people cannot (because of memory available or video card they have) keep their computer in the native resolution of the LCD -- that is it may not be too high for their monitor but it is WAY to high for their computer's vid card.
Because of rising demand for high quality hangable high resolution imaging, the new company known as ArtistInc has been formed.
ArtistInc has some very major selling points in their special project code-named Painting. It has an infinite maximum resolution, with the average being 6 feet wide by 4 feet long. When asked about Flicker the CEO demonstrated the project in front of a large group -- one person their commented that "It looked like it was real and right in front of my face."
One possible problem with this new technology is that it is incompatible with turpentine.
"Right now you can view an MPEG movie of the first clusters to be installed."
Translation: "The first 2 people to see this new topic can view an mpeg movie of the first clusters to be installed. After that, the server will stop responding due to the SlashDotDOS attack."
The Climate Research Unit has an interesting piece of reading at http://www.cru.uea.ac.uk/cru/info/causecc/ regarding the causes and expected climate changes over the next few (hundred) years. We (and Big Brother) can always regulate the use and buring of our fossil fuels, but who'd have thought we are threatened by something noone can regulate -- Sun Spots.
Its an interesting reading that details some of possible causes of the ice age and problems that sun spots could cause to our own climate -- very disturbing.
When Vivid Entertainment was asked to comment on the current situation, the CEO had this to say:
"I am outraged that consumers are even THINKING that we are targeting children. Every CD bought comes with a EULA that requires them to return the merchandise if they are not at least 21 years old."
When asked why Vivid Entertainment Group gives 5 packs of Pokemon Trading Cards with each purchase, he had no comment.
This Just In:
On the day that Microsoft reached an out of Court Settlement with Digital Divas, Microsoft's Stacy Elliot has her position announced as Digital Lifestyle Advisor. DLA Solicitors (http://www.dla.com/), knowing their intellectual property was in jeapordy, filed suit to restrain Elliot's title of Digital Lifestyle Advisor.
Microsoft has, as of yet, made no official comment, but sources close to Bill Gates were quoted as saying "What The Heck??"
This shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone here.
Myself I am waiting to see how far this goes. Next, search engines WILL be went after so that they only show "vanilla" things.. searches that have already been checked and verified that no illegal data is there.
Scoff.. if you will --> but the times are changing all around us. SOMEONE will try this and they will get a judge who is either being fed money, or has no idea about the far reaching nature of his/her decisions.
After this has happened, then they will talk to Microsoft and the "other" OS makers and attempt to install software for "quality assurance purposes" that will make sure everything on your computer is legit. Heck, they might even check your bank account and information to make sure that you arn't "cheating" Uncle Sam.
And the thorn in the side at this time will be Linux Distros. If they put in these silly devices, how long will it take for the open source community to weed out these offending lines of code?
"We have found that the operating system known as 'linux' has been completely unregulated and is contributing to 95% of the piracy. We feel that in order to protect the consumer, and to curb piracy, this dangerous and illict technology must be banned."
If it ever goes this far, they will see EXACTLY why you shouldnt push around the 'geeks' who control the technology they use. That, and I cant wait for the "underground" internet.. pier to pier, modem to modem, communication.
I see it as the "Second Coming"
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Smile like a Cheerio! >:O
check out http://www.hyperreal.org/~brian/
When one considers the breakup of a major company, we must ask ourselves "How long could this possibly last?" Ma Bell was considered a monopoly and broken up into all the baby bells. This was difficult, but it had worked for the time being. Now we are seeing the baby bells start to jell back together and begin to work as one--> We even see the Bell company beginning (in seperate parts) to monopolize on the internet... That is all well and good, but how long and to what extent can microsoft be broken up? There are a lot of factors that arnt the same as Ma Bell. For one thing, Microsoft must still support all of its previous software releases.. this means that no matter what --> there will still be Big Microsoft supporting MS-DOS, Win 95, Win 98, and Win 2000. While they might be broken up from now on, they will still be together until there Operating Systems are FULLY unused... and how much market share are they now?? 80%+?? Ma Bell could be successfully broken up because it did not have a need to "support" as in the way Microsoft has to. Because Microsoft will not be FULLY broken up because of this, they will continue to dominate the vast market share and computer operating system use. And who is to say that their supporting a previous operating system doesnt include new "bug fixes" that could act as "upgrades in lieu." How this is handled will be EXTREMELY interesting to see as it will provide an example to follow when dealing with the breakup of software companies from now on. I for one will tune in. What are you guys take on all this? =-=-=-=-=-=-=-= - Connecting at 300 makes you want to push =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=