There's no indication that this will be a reintroduction of e-Ink displays to the Kindle line.
This will be another Kindle Fire type device - a general use tablet running a crippled version of Android with Amazon's tracking and spying in place of Google's.
Unless it makes my coffee in the morning and is great in bed at night, I'm not really interested. I have the Kindle app on my tablet already so I don't need a crippled Kindle.
It sounds like your solution may be crippled in bright sunlight. Or crippled by short battery life. It's also likely crippled by its comparative weight. You're basically giving in to all the software/licensing drawbacks of using a hardware Kindle, but getting none of the benefits.
There are many possible "internets", networks of interlinked networks. The "Internet" is one of them, by far the largest. That is, "Internet" is a proper noun, in the same way that "Bill", "Associated Press", and "Monica" are.
Not anymore, not in common usage, and that is why the AP are changing their guide.
The only reasons people DON'T use Linux desktop are basically the inverse of the above: (a) it's not familiar to the tech-retarded who have a psychological block to learning anything new, and (b) it won't run legacy enterprise cruft.
Do decent A/V editing tools qualify as "legacy enterprise cruft?"
You seem to have a lot of time to post about how much you dislike VR. The logical response would be to not buy one and instead go read articles relevant to your interests.
I don't know, it seems like legit, mainstream artists are having no problem with extended sessions in the Vive using tiltbrush. I think the sickness thing is drastically reduced from the rift dk2.
For several years now, every single security analyst, including the FBI (https://securityledger.com/2015/10/fbis-advice-on-cryptolocker-just-pay-the-ransom/) I've come across has said the same thing about crypto-ransomware: pay them.
There is time to be idealistic later. Right now, you're being mugged: Do what you need to survive.
Unfortunately, even with a "PS 4.5" you'll be stuck with last-gen graphics within several years, while PC gamers will have access to affordable upgrades and, likely, to newer headsets that require them (not to mention all the user-created content that comes with PC games). I'm not a fanboy, I don't have a high end gaming PC. But when I get into VR, it's going to be on an upgradeable, user-moddable platform.
An aerospace startup is "meant to start test flights next year" of their supersonic jet prototype? The 1/3 scale prototype that doesn't yet exist? I'm more than a little skeptical.
And I'm sure there were people who would have lynched Rosa Parks if given the chance too. Just because you side with the bad guys on bad laws doesn't change the fact that civil disobedience can be a positive trait.
What a ridiculous argument. Reasonable people can disagree on whether Edward Snowden acted morally. If you don't think there is room for disagreement, you've been in the echo chamber too long.
There are too many people in California in general and too many people in San Francisco in particular. (Not as bad as LA, but anyway...) I
Huh? I assume you're talking about the size of the metropolitan area (sprawl) and not population density. San Francisco is far more crowded than Los Angeles because Los Angeles is massive in comparison. There are pockets of high population density within Los Angeles, but there's far more space in between.
Years ago, I remember hearing lots of disparaging remarks (here on/. mostly) about iPods, and how xyz brand was so much better because it could play Ogg Vorbis, and was hackable, had more storage for less cost, etc, etc. Where are all those players today?
Those people are using Android phones for their music now, much as you're probably using your iPhone. What is your point?
...to defense contractor making autonomous killing machines.
Am I missing something? Neither the summary nor TFA mentions anything about drones or him being a contractor. He has been appointed to an advisory committee. Or are you implying that the DoD has no use for computers that don't control drones?
I don't think it was "almost." That describes the landing when the first stage touched down then tipped over. This sounds like it was not even close to a soft landing.
. So apples and oranges, IMHO.
Yes, comparing a politician's primary campaign and a rocket launch is definitely "apples and oranges."
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There's no indication that this will be a reintroduction of e-Ink displays to the Kindle line. This will be another Kindle Fire type device - a general use tablet running a crippled version of Android with Amazon's tracking and spying in place of Google's.
I don't know, "8th generation Kindle" seems to indicate the e-ink lineage. https://www.amazon.com/gp/help...
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It's also likely crippled by its comparative weight.
So somehow carrying 2 devices is lighter than one ? Seriously dude, it's crippled? really? Grow the fuck up fan boy.
Dear AC,
When you read a book instead of just carrying it around on your person, you have to hold it. Other device(s) have no bearing on this.
Or yet another Android tablet with an LCD/TFT/IPS/light-shining display?
Where are the colour e-ink/e-paper displays?
If it's the "8th generation" as (pre-?) announced, it's definitely a Kindle and not a Fire, as you're implying.
Unless it makes my coffee in the morning and is great in bed at night, I'm not really interested. I have the Kindle app on my tablet already so I don't need a crippled Kindle.
It sounds like your solution may be crippled in bright sunlight. Or crippled by short battery life. It's also likely crippled by its comparative weight. You're basically giving in to all the software/licensing drawbacks of using a hardware Kindle, but getting none of the benefits.
I suspect that Rightscorp will not, in fact, be able to hijack browsers until a fine is paid due to myriad technological and legal issues.
There are many possible "internets", networks of interlinked networks. The "Internet" is one of them, by far the largest. That is, "Internet" is a proper noun, in the same way that "Bill", "Associated Press", and "Monica" are.
Not anymore, not in common usage, and that is why the AP are changing their guide.
The only reasons people DON'T use Linux desktop are basically the inverse of the above: (a) it's not familiar to the tech-retarded who have a psychological block to learning anything new, and (b) it won't run legacy enterprise cruft.
Do decent A/V editing tools qualify as "legacy enterprise cruft?"
You seem to have a lot of time to post about how much you dislike VR. The logical response would be to not buy one and instead go read articles relevant to your interests.
I don't know, it seems like legit, mainstream artists are having no problem with extended sessions in the Vive using tiltbrush. I think the sickness thing is drastically reduced from the rift dk2.
For several years now, every single security analyst, including the FBI (https://securityledger.com/2015/10/fbis-advice-on-cryptolocker-just-pay-the-ransom/) I've come across has said the same thing about crypto-ransomware: pay them.
There is time to be idealistic later. Right now, you're being mugged: Do what you need to survive.
They should have left it online. Weak move removing it. Let's see if it learns not to be racist.
It's some kind of Internet soup, not a sentient being.
Unfortunately, even with a "PS 4.5" you'll be stuck with last-gen graphics within several years, while PC gamers will have access to affordable upgrades and, likely, to newer headsets that require them (not to mention all the user-created content that comes with PC games). I'm not a fanboy, I don't have a high end gaming PC. But when I get into VR, it's going to be on an upgradeable, user-moddable platform.
Last week someone pointed out that Apple has far better lawyers than the DOJ. True. Tragic, sad, demoralizing as an American, but obviously true.
Why is that demoralizing? You really want all the best lawyers to work for the government?
Nothing keeps you poor like living beyond your means. There are plenty of poor people with iPhones.
Competition is why. Think about it. If `everyone` has to pay, the playing field is level.
Of course, by "everyone" you mean "everyone in New York."
An aerospace startup is "meant to start test flights next year" of their supersonic jet prototype? The 1/3 scale prototype that doesn't yet exist? I'm more than a little skeptical.
And suddenly, Amazon sending postcards to remind people about this update doesn't feel that wrong.
Who exactly felt that was wrong?
Lots of posts saying "Yeah, smart people understand me, but people I don't understand are dumb."
And I'm sure there were people who would have lynched Rosa Parks if given the chance too. Just because you side with the bad guys on bad laws doesn't change the fact that civil disobedience can be a positive trait.
What a ridiculous argument. Reasonable people can disagree on whether Edward Snowden acted morally. If you don't think there is room for disagreement, you've been in the echo chamber too long.
Should have mentioned: there is no alternative to keeping the currently captive Orcas. And just realized I called them whales. Double oops.
It was cruelity to be holding them captive. Cruelity I tells you boss!
Oh they're going to keep the whales they have until they die. They just won't be getting any new ones.
There are too many people in California in general and too many people in San Francisco in particular. (Not as bad as LA, but anyway...) I
Huh? I assume you're talking about the size of the metropolitan area (sprawl) and not population density. San Francisco is far more crowded than Los Angeles because Los Angeles is massive in comparison. There are pockets of high population density within Los Angeles, but there's far more space in between.
Years ago, I remember hearing lots of disparaging remarks (here on /. mostly) about iPods, and how xyz brand was so much better because it could play Ogg Vorbis, and was hackable, had more storage for less cost, etc, etc. Where are all those players today?
Those people are using Android phones for their music now, much as you're probably using your iPhone. What is your point?
...to defense contractor making autonomous killing machines.
Am I missing something? Neither the summary nor TFA mentions anything about drones or him being a contractor. He has been appointed to an advisory committee. Or are you implying that the DoD has no use for computers that don't control drones?
they still almost reached their stretch goals
I don't think it was "almost." That describes the landing when the first stage touched down then tipped over. This sounds like it was not even close to a soft landing.
. So apples and oranges, IMHO.
Yes, comparing a politician's primary campaign and a rocket launch is definitely "apples and oranges."