By the same token, I think it's a good thing they're not a company. That type of idealism typically doesn't keep a business afloat. Look at the commercial Debian-based distributions.
But what they've delivered is amazing. Debian is a home-baked pie, scratch baked by grandma, with tender-loving care put into it (and it shows). How can you be a commercial success this way? Just too inefficient.
We won't go into what some of the other OSes would be.;)
One thing that comes to mind is that Apple said in the past that they will no longer sell CRT monitors. They finally shipping only LCD monitors with one exception: the iMac.
Uhhhh... I don't know about you, but I pay for more than just fuel. After you factor in insurance, maintenance, and other miscellaneous expenses, it costs much more than a single dollar for gas.
However, I do agree with you that "it" is not very well suited to trips across town. But then again, I don't think it's designed to do that.
BTW, a single dollar for gas? 30 miles across town and back (60 miles), approximately $1.29-1.49 per gallon, and say 30 miles to the gallon... at least $2.50 or so, wouldn't you say?
Hardware specifications
Main Processor Hitachi H8S/2323 18MHz
Coprocessor Atmel AT90S2313 4MHz
Memory:
Parallel read-only flash 512Kb
Disk (electronic RAM-Disk) 500Kb
RAM 1.5Mb
LCD Grayscale screen 160x100 pixels, 54x35 mm
RF transceiver RF2915
Expansion cartridge slot 24-pin proprietary
PC/charging unit connection socket USB
Size 81 mm x 141mm x 19mm (3.2" x 5.6" x 0.8")
Weight 150 g (0.33 lbs.)
Software specifications
Operating System CyOSTM v.1.5
Software CyOSTM v.1.5 compatible applications
Communication Protocol CyDP x.30 (Cybiko RF Digital Protocol)
and Fast Communication Protocol
Dynamic Virtual Local Wireless Network Automatically provided by CyOSTM and CyDP
RF communication features
Frequency 902-928 MHz
Number of channels 30 digital channels
Communication Rate 19200 bps each channel
Chat Communication Range up to 150 ft indoor, up to 500 ft outdoor (environment dependent)
File Transfer/Multi-Player Game Range 65 ft
Max. on-line Cybiko computers 3000 (100 units on each of 30 channels)
And speaking of handling things graciously, I think calling them "bastards" shows little grace.
Uhhh, Qt is still at version 2.3.0 for Windows. I don't know if the changes will affect you. It's still mostly source compatible, but not 100%. Be sure to read the changes.
I definitely agree with you on this one. I have two laptops: a Sony PCG-F580 and a Toshiba Libretto 50ct. While I love the power and big screen of the Sony, it's hard on the shoulders (7 or so pounds!). The Toshiba goes anywhere. Also, with two extended life batteries, I can go for six hours without having to tether myself to a wall socket.
Well, honestly, a "game designer" in the strictest sense is NOT a programmer by trade usually. I don't know what the original poster is thinking, but a game designer is just what you're talking about. A game designer authors the games/concepts. They don't touch the code (usually). I've worked at two game companies, and the game designers have traditionally been English majors in college.
A 'faster' video card won't help much here, as modelers and animators typically work with flat-shaded or wireframe models-- not fully-rendered scenes like in Quake III.
Are you for real? You don't think that a faster video card would help here? You obviously don't work with serious 3d graphics. I work in Alias|Wavefront AutoStudio, and I use the fastest hardware out there (Intergraph Wildcat 4210, and I could still use more). Games like Quake III use low-poly count models. Trust me, serious modeling and animating requires MORE power than gaming.
If you don't believe me, I can send you one of the models we use at work, and you can try spinning it around with a gaming card like the GeForce 2.
I still remember my old 500. It was light years ahead of the PCs. Now, the PCs are light years ahead of Amiga. And they want to target that many hardware platforms?!! I think it would be better to target ONE processor in the beginning, then move on to the others.
"No legacy code" is the whole idea behind BeOS. Be doesn't pull any punches about it; BeOS is built fresh without the burden of outdated functionality. Look at how most of the OSes in use today are built on top of really old OSes (Windows on DOS, Unix on top of, well, Unix, etc.).
What are they going for here? Is it supposed to compete against the Palm? It seems too big for that. If its a laptop replacement, tablets have never been very popular. Or maybe its one of those internet appliances. We hear a lot about that but I don't see it.
I think it's definitely cool, but I don't see where they're going with it.
Have you checked out Freeform from Sensable? They have a 3d stylus (sort of like a 3d wacom tablet).
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Seriously though, I think that more people should try out the various OSes out there and form THEIR OWN opinions for each. I'm so tired of people talking trash about an OS they've never tried (read: nearly everybody who has posted to this story). Give AtheOS a chance!
Hey, don't you mean L33t? Actually, I just like playing with different OSes and seeing what they're about. And, I'm just too po' to afford more computers to play with! I admit it! I'm an OS SLUT!!! The Starving Geek
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Wow, they're going to need some amazing make-up artists! Old robots might rust, but they won't wrinkle! ;)
By the same token, I think it's a good thing they're not a company. That type of idealism typically doesn't keep a business afloat. Look at the commercial Debian-based distributions.
;)
But what they've delivered is amazing. Debian is a home-baked pie, scratch baked by grandma, with tender-loving care put into it (and it shows). How can you be a commercial success this way? Just too inefficient.
We won't go into what some of the other OSes would be.
One thing that comes to mind is that Apple said in the past that they will no longer sell CRT monitors. They finally shipping only LCD monitors with one exception: the iMac.
Uhhhh... I don't know about you, but I pay for more than just fuel. After you factor in insurance, maintenance, and other miscellaneous expenses, it costs much more than a single dollar for gas.
However, I do agree with you that "it" is not very well suited to trips across town. But then again, I don't think it's designed to do that.
BTW, a single dollar for gas? 30 miles across town and back (60 miles), approximately $1.29-1.49 per gallon, and say 30 miles to the gallon... at least $2.50 or so, wouldn't you say?
Look harder. The specs are right on the website.
CYBIKO XTREMETM MODEL CY44801.
Hardware specifications
Main Processor Hitachi H8S/2323 18MHz
Coprocessor Atmel AT90S2313 4MHz
Memory:
Parallel read-only flash 512Kb
Disk (electronic RAM-Disk) 500Kb
RAM 1.5Mb
LCD Grayscale screen 160x100 pixels, 54x35 mm
RF transceiver RF2915
Expansion cartridge slot 24-pin proprietary
PC/charging unit connection socket USB
Size 81 mm x 141mm x 19mm (3.2" x 5.6" x 0.8")
Weight 150 g (0.33 lbs.)
Software specifications
Operating System CyOSTM v.1.5
Software CyOSTM v.1.5 compatible applications
Communication Protocol CyDP x.30 (Cybiko RF Digital Protocol)
and Fast Communication Protocol
Dynamic Virtual Local Wireless Network Automatically provided by CyOSTM and CyDP
RF communication features
Frequency 902-928 MHz
Number of channels 30 digital channels
Communication Rate 19200 bps each channel
Chat Communication Range up to 150 ft indoor, up to 500 ft outdoor (environment dependent)
File Transfer/Multi-Player Game Range 65 ft
Max. on-line Cybiko computers 3000 (100 units on each of 30 channels)
And speaking of handling things graciously, I think calling them "bastards" shows little grace.
Uhhh, Qt is still at version 2.3.0 for Windows. I don't know if the changes will affect you. It's still mostly source compatible, but not 100%. Be sure to read the changes.
I definitely agree with you on this one. I have two laptops: a Sony PCG-F580 and a Toshiba Libretto 50ct. While I love the power and big screen of the Sony, it's hard on the shoulders (7 or so pounds!). The Toshiba goes anywhere. Also, with two extended life batteries, I can go for six hours without having to tether myself to a wall socket.
The story was so-so, but the eye candy was fabulous.
Two things come to mind:
1. Most of the artists I know are too lazy to learn how to write VRML code and even less motivated to learn Java.
2. The Macromedia and Adobe efforts have support from companies like Discreet and Alias|Wavefront.
It's about ease of use. To be fair, most 3d packages can export to VRML, but usually they're very basic (no animation, no materials, etc.).
Also of note, OpenGL implementations are available for Java. Two come to mind: GL4Java and Magician. I'm not too sure how popular they are.
Well, honestly, a "game designer" in the strictest sense is NOT a programmer by trade usually. I don't know what the original poster is thinking, but a game designer is just what you're talking about. A game designer authors the games/concepts. They don't touch the code (usually). I've worked at two game companies, and the game designers have traditionally been English majors in college.
A 'faster' video card won't help much here, as modelers and animators typically work with flat-shaded or wireframe models-- not fully-rendered scenes like in Quake III.
Are you for real? You don't think that a faster video card would help here? You obviously don't work with serious 3d graphics. I work in Alias|Wavefront AutoStudio, and I use the fastest hardware out there (Intergraph Wildcat 4210, and I could still use more). Games like Quake III use low-poly count models. Trust me, serious modeling and animating requires MORE power than gaming.
If you don't believe me, I can send you one of the models we use at work, and you can try spinning it around with a gaming card like the GeForce 2.
Now I don't have any bathroom material
Alias|Wavefront Maya has a similar architecture in it's node-based 3d package. Check out their Hypergraph and Hypershade to get an idea. :)
Ugh, I'll have to keep it OFF my keychain.
At Flashkit. It's meant to be a resource for Flash users, but of course you can use the free sounds and loops for your own maniacal projects. ;)
And we all know that if NPR says it, it must be true. Please, if anything, Japan loves Americans. When I went over, they treated me like a king.
The VIM (VI clone) author has a charity that needs donations. Click here if you're interested.
I still remember my old 500. It was light years ahead of the PCs. Now, the PCs are light years ahead of Amiga. And they want to target that many hardware platforms?!! I think it would be better to target ONE processor in the beginning, then move on to the others.
I've always admired Sony for their industrial design. But that "VAIO" in big letters is BAD.
What I'd really love is Illustrator for Linux. Anybody else with me?
"No legacy code" is the whole idea behind BeOS. Be doesn't pull any punches about it; BeOS is built fresh without the burden of outdated functionality. Look at how most of the OSes in use today are built on top of really old OSes (Windows on DOS, Unix on top of, well, Unix, etc.).
I think it's definitely cool, but I don't see where they're going with it.
Have you checked out Freeform from Sensable? They have a 3d stylus (sort of like a 3d wacom tablet).
Seriously though, I think that more people should try out the various OSes out there and form THEIR OWN opinions for each. I'm so tired of people talking trash about an OS they've never tried (read: nearly everybody who has posted to this story). Give AtheOS a chance!
Hey, don't you mean L33t? Actually, I just like playing with different OSes and seeing what they're about. And, I'm just too po' to afford more computers to play with! I admit it! I'm an OS SLUT!!! The Starving Geek