The Ariane V accidentally got guidance software from its predecessor uploaded into its systems which caused the rocket overcorrect its trajectory
I remember this well, a real shame. I wonder how much this simple error put back the European space program.
The fact that the old software ran at all is weird, you'd think they would have updated all the computer hardware quite a bit since the Ariane IV is really quite old now.
Why would NASA (or the US for that matter) allow such an expensive and high profile mission to fly on the worlds most unreliable rocket, when better domestic alternatives are available?
Because in 7 years time, it will either be the most reliable rocket - or it will have been replaced. (Hopefully)
That and ESA is a partner in the project. More Info
Why don't hey ues the Hubble for satelite surveilance of the earth?
I don't believe Hubble could, because it lacks Adaptive Optics that ground-based (and probably orbital surveillance) telescopes have. Without them, the atmosphere makes everything much to blurry. From the ground this makes stars appear to twinkle, and from Hubbles point of view it would make everything appear to wobble - so pictures would end up a blurry mess.
Of course, you might be able to simulate Adaptive Optics in software... ?
Also, one of my hard-drives failed only a few days ago. You notice how close it failed to the 2nd anniversary of the WTC attacks? Coincidence? I think not!
Take a break from being paranoid. You'll feel much better.
Another thing I find annoying about Nautilus is its lack of feedback when double-clicking on icons.
Sometimes windows can take upto 10 seconds to open on my machine (2Ghz Athlon, go figure), and I find myself clicking on it a few times to make sure I got it, or right clicking and selecting 'Open' - then have three windows appear at once. Very annoying.
Nope! CF might not be blindingly fast, but it does seem to be faster than SD.
I can run a small Linux system directly from a CF without to much of a speed problem.
I don't even think you can boot a machine using an SD chip.
Tho the best feature IMHO is that you can get wireless (and wired) network cards for CF ports:)
Hi there soldier! You seem to have lost power to both engines secondary to a software malfunction, over hostile territory. Would you like me to help you reboot Windows?
F-22 Raptor has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you were in the middle of something, the information you were working on might be lost. Please tell Microsoft about this problem.
You'd also think that a PCI reciever would be cheaper because the computer can do the decoding, but the things are 90+. You can get complete digital TV recievers (and decoders) for less than that. Someone's making quite a nifty profit!
</annoyed mode>
When they hit about 40 for small portable players, I might get one. But any more than that isn't worth it. Radio in the UK just ain't that good!
(Why oh why won't slashcode accept the UK pound sign...)
Eh? No it isn't. It's been avaliable for years now, and despite the constant adverts for it I have yet to see anyone using one.
It's very expensive for all it does. Plus you can't recieve those 'unofficial' stations:)
Not to mention how awkward it would be to read it, there's just something great about a proper book over a computer display. And forget about printing it... be cheaper to buy the thing:)
Tho as you say, they'll probably blame it. Just be thankful they can't use DRM-type restrictions on books!
just plug it into a broadband Internet connection and you're ready to surf the Internet, send and receive email
If this thing has no hard-drive, wouldn't that make email a little difficult? Unless they mean web-based email or an IMAP client then people are gonna lose a lot of there email.
Or even better, it could be held in place by some kind of magnetic lock. It wouldn't actually have to be in physical contact with the ISS unless required (shuttle docking, thruster firing etc..)
Wouldn't it be better to have something like Hubble as a part of the ISS? That way people could be on-hand to repair/upgrade it as necessary, and would save having to have separate missions to both.
Or is the relatively low orbit of the ISS a problem? I know the Hubble is a lot higher than the ISS.
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I, for one, will welcome the day everyone stops using this line.
The Ariane V accidentally got guidance software from its predecessor uploaded into its systems which caused the rocket overcorrect its trajectory
I remember this well, a real shame. I wonder how much this simple error put back the European space program.
The fact that the old software ran at all is weird, you'd think they would have updated all the computer hardware quite a bit since the Ariane IV is really quite old now.
Why would NASA (or the US for that matter) allow such an expensive and high profile mission to fly on the worlds most unreliable rocket, when better domestic alternatives are available?
Because in 7 years time, it will either be the most reliable rocket - or it will have been replaced. (Hopefully)
That and ESA is a partner in the project. More Info
Why don't hey ues the Hubble for satelite surveilance of the earth?
... ?
I don't believe Hubble could, because it lacks Adaptive Optics that ground-based (and probably orbital surveillance) telescopes have. Without them, the atmosphere makes everything much to blurry. From the ground this makes stars appear to twinkle, and from Hubbles point of view it would make everything appear to wobble - so pictures would end up a blurry mess.
Of course, you might be able to simulate Adaptive Optics in software
Disclamer: IANAHSTE
Your absolutly right! What was I thinking?!
Also, one of my hard-drives failed only a few days ago. You notice how close it failed to the 2nd anniversary of the WTC attacks? Coincidence? I think not!
Take a break from being paranoid. You'll feel much better.
You know your a geek when your reading Slashdot during a power cut. :-D
You *can* configure for single click
;)
I find single click annoying
Keep clicking the wrong things....
Great news that there's some feedback on icon clicking now! That and the 'program startup' notification will make things much nicer!
I would say that the silent majority is behind SCO in this case
Ah-ha!! So it's revealed. Mimes are trying to bring down Linux!! It wasn't Microsoft at all!
Stupid pesky mimes!! *silently waves fist in the air*
Another thing I find annoying about Nautilus is its lack of feedback when double-clicking on icons.
Sometimes windows can take upto 10 seconds to open on my machine (2Ghz Athlon, go figure), and I find myself clicking on it a few times to make sure I got it, or right clicking and selecting 'Open' - then have three windows appear at once. Very annoying.
So much for having any integrity, Slashdot
I find your surprise at an anti-MS story on Slashdot quite disturbing, General.
Whatever you do, don't read the comments!!
If people start becoming immortals, a lot of people will start loosing there heads.
Also many people will develop a bad Scottish accent.
You see folks, this is the great thing about standards. There are so many to choose from!
You know what, FrostedWheat? *BSD is dying.
I use dead OS's. All the time. They don't know there dead.
In fact the death of *BSD is a good thing. It has given the system many new occult powers of which a living system like Linux/MacOS X can only dream.
Does it have a core system called the Red Queen? And cool lazer things (and no frickin' sharks either) protecting it?
ResidentBSD: No-one is immune.
Is it faster?
:)
Nope! CF might not be blindingly fast, but it does seem to be faster than SD.
I can run a small Linux system directly from a CF without to much of a speed problem.
I don't even think you can boot a machine using an SD chip.
Tho the best feature IMHO is that you can get wireless (and wired) network cards for CF ports
So say someone was gonna goto next years event, does anyone who was there this year have any good tips? What to expect, where to stay, drink, etc...
Hi there soldier! You seem to have lost power to both engines secondary to a software malfunction, over hostile territory. Would you like me to help you reboot Windows?
F-22 Raptor has encountered a problem and needs to close. We are sorry for the inconvenience. If you were in the middle of something, the information you were working on might be lost. Please tell Microsoft about this problem.
In the UK, DAB tuners start at 100 (and falling).
You'd also think that a PCI reciever would be cheaper because the computer can do the decoding, but the things are 90+. You can get complete digital TV recievers (and decoders) for less than that. Someone's making quite a nifty profit!
</annoyed mode>
When they hit about 40 for small portable players, I might get one. But any more than that isn't worth it. Radio in the UK just ain't that good!
(Why oh why won't slashcode accept the UK pound sign...)
DAB is starting to take off in a big way
:)
Eh? No it isn't. It's been avaliable for years now, and despite the constant adverts for it I have yet to see anyone using one.
It's very expensive for all it does. Plus you can't recieve those 'unofficial' stations
then slap all the pages together in a PDF
... be cheaper to buy the thing :)
Not to mention how awkward it would be to read it, there's just something great about a proper book over a computer display. And forget about printing it
Tho as you say, they'll probably blame it. Just be thankful they can't use DRM-type restrictions on books!
just plug it into a broadband Internet connection and you're ready to surf the Internet, send and receive email
If this thing has no hard-drive, wouldn't that make email a little difficult? Unless they mean web-based email or an IMAP client then people are gonna lose a lot of there email.
Downloading files would be a little tricky to...
11/9
If people must insist on refering to that event by it's date, then they should at least include the year.
Wouldn't that be a possible option?
Or even better, it could be held in place by some kind of magnetic lock. It wouldn't actually have to be in physical contact with the ISS unless required (shuttle docking, thruster firing etc..)
Wouldn't it be better to have something like Hubble as a part of the ISS? That way people could be on-hand to repair/upgrade it as necessary, and would save having to have separate missions to both.
Or is the relatively low orbit of the ISS a problem? I know the Hubble is a lot higher than the ISS.