I'm still using my N900 for that, because it works so well. Even my N950 can't compare in terms of ease of multitasking. Also, stock N900 browser is far better than any other browser I've seen for *any* platform, with features like a selection mode for copying text or "dragging" elements of the webpage(like when you're using Google Maps), copy (link/image) address/save (link/image) as menus... it's great for appearing to be a desktop.
I've found the same thing - TrackPoint/clit mice are great. Touchpads are not. That being said, I find the scrolling feature of my touchpad to be far nicer than using the middle button on my TrackPoint to scroll. Actually, that sort of kinetic scrolling is quite nice, and is the one redeeming thing about touchscreens.
Or, people can go into the bank, and speak with an actual teller. Also, debit cards are the general solution, as they have lower fees than CCs, yet aren't cash.
Very true, but I'd go as far as to say you can charge money to/encode/ video, but should have no say over/decoding/ it. Therefor, the person encoding can choose to use a better, paid-for encoder, or a free one. The user won't care really, because they can decode it either way.
Actually, commercial power is usually cheaper than residential on a per-KWH basis, because they use more and get bumped into a lower cost bracket(if they aren't already there by being on a "commercial" account). The monthly cost, however, is much higher.
So, as a consumer I'm supposed to want to use a credit card because I'll spend more on overpriced crap, because I don't need to count my money as closely? Sounds more like I should/never/ use credit for that exact reason!
(That being said, as a consumer I know exactly what you're talking about - If I decide to use credit for a transaction, I'll buy more stuff. Especially at some place like Harbor Freight.)
I'd love to pay less for using cash at any retailer. As it is, plastic is easier(though I use debit most), but if it was sliightly cheaper, I'd be using cash.
Right now, I use Debit most, along with occasional Credit and Cash purchases. If any of the three options offered me a cheaper solution somewhere(even 1%), I'd use that one almost exclusively. I'm not too worried about my card being stolen - I take responsibility for my money. If it gets lost or stolen and someone empties my bank account, I will dispute it, but consider it a lesson learned. With cash, if it's gone, it's gone.
What I'd be most interested in is how merchants who run Debit transactions as a Credit(signature) will fair - will they all switch payment processors to someone who does (cheaper) debit transactions, or will they end up charging more for Debit as well? Only time will tell.
Only until you create rules for blocking that include it; it won't prevent the ad from/loading/, but it can stop it from displaying. And this sort of ad wouldn't allow for load tracking specifically, so it wouldn't matter - you're loading the mainpage anyway, right?
It would block proxy filters and adblockers,/if/ the ads were kept onsite(which is one of the main problems with most ads today - loading them from offsite takes ages). Otherwise, any browser-based tools will simply treat it like a image/object from the page which can then be blocked accordingly. It will be loaded, but the extra KB or so in the single main page request won't really affect load time on anything but dialup, and the time will be far less than if the image was seperate.
While not the best way of doing things, in the case of ODF spreadsheets, well, the code is available to be copied(or data extracted from) for use in a new implementation. I don't think anyone would have minded if MS gave out the source to that part of word, for reverse engineering purposes.
While your opinion may be true, and I'm not refuting it, there are a couple of considerations: One, in the real world, you have problems with students who *aren't* interested, and or *don't* try hard. Two, just because someone can pass an exam, doesn't mean they know the material or know it well enough to be creative with it.
Wait... we have Nvidia drivers with specific kernel headers built into them? Isn't that what DKMS is supposed to take care of? Just make sure you have headers for whatever reasonable kernel you want, let it handle the rest. So far, on my Debian box with Liquorix kernels, it's worked perfectly. Kernels get installed, modules get autobuilt, system works.
"did" well - it's a couple of years old now. It's a nice machine, though, and I use it for my portable tablet needs -- Including Slashdot posting(like now).
The modem/radio is a seperate chip, with it's own, locked firmware. It communicates with a userspace binary blob driver. It would be possible to create an open-source driver, but that still wouldn't be a problem - the modem should be able to enforce any radio restrictions and low-level protocol needed.
Think of it this way: Your windows PC has an unlocked bootloader, yet is allowed to have a USB cellmodem attached to it. Why couldn't you do the same with your phone?
And yes, the/cpu/ bootloader is unlocked in the N900 - you can install uboot without any hacking, and boot Ubuntu or Android natively... though they don't currently have any support for the cellmodem(so no calls).
Mod parent up. Of/course/ Desktop sales are on the decline - a P4 is "usable" still, and a C2D is a perfectly good main system. With computers lasting for a number of years, and there being no reason to upgrade...
Of course, mobile devices may be on the rise, but it's sort of a "comlimentary" device, not a replacement. Sure, some can use it to fully replace their desktop, but those are the people who could be switched to a shiny Linux distro as well.
Nokia N900 - Commercial, retailed phone, fully open bootloader.
But, your point still stands.
That being said, I fully expect the "unlocked" bios-emulation mode to be around for at least 8 years, if not more - corporate needs XP support. However, the lock would actially be a/good/ thing... if we can install our own keys. I'm hoping for that sort of support, so corporate IT could sign particular versions of files and/or bootloaders and lock things down. Seems like a step up, there, so long as the accepted key list is editable.
While I agree on the tech school part, most any tech field requires base-level algebra(solve for X), as well as being able to know enough to operate a calculator correctly. Trig is also useful, but the tech-trig you need can be contained on a single sheet of paper and taught in a week or less. I also know that tech school students often struggle with math, even lower level stuff... but it's kind of important in most fields.
In my case, I/decided/ to go to tech school so I didn't have to deal with a lot of the "background" crap you get in college, aced my program(Machining), and got a fun and challenging job at an aerospace supplier... But I was definitely the exception when it came to my fellow students, most of whom struggled at math(at least until a particular concept was explained in the correct manor).
Of course, to make a good argument, I think we should also look at the stuff learned/before/ algebra - She may have been taught more background before algebra than you did, despite having it at a younger age.
Personally, I think we'd all be better off with a more customized and compressed curriculum; customized for several different learning styles, and compressed into less time. I'd also like to see paid work programs being part of high school, to teach people more about the real world, possibly tied in with classes to teach how some of this stuff applies in the real world. (versus the usual psuedo-real questions from books)
It looks like an interesting device, but the low resolution kills it. 320x400's just too low, sadly. Heck, even 800x480's low - My optimum device would be 1024/1280x600 in a 4" screen, and a slightly larger form factor than the N900(plus dual/quad core, 1GB of ram). But I still don't see anything like that...
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I'm still using my N900 for that, because it works so well. Even my N950 can't compare in terms of ease of multitasking.
Also, stock N900 browser is far better than any other browser I've seen for *any* platform, with features like a selection mode for copying text or "dragging" elements of the webpage(like when you're using Google Maps), copy (link/image) address/save (link/image) as menus... it's great for appearing to be a desktop.
I've found the same thing - TrackPoint/clit mice are great. Touchpads are not.
That being said, I find the scrolling feature of my touchpad to be far nicer than using the middle button on my TrackPoint to scroll.
Actually, that sort of kinetic scrolling is quite nice, and is the one redeeming thing about touchscreens.
Or, people can go into the bank, and speak with an actual teller.
Also, debit cards are the general solution, as they have lower fees than CCs, yet aren't cash.
Very true, but I'd go as far as to say you can charge money to /encode/ video, but should have no say over /decoding/ it. Therefor, the person encoding can choose to use a better, paid-for encoder, or a free one. The user won't care really, because they can decode it either way.
Actually, commercial power is usually cheaper than residential on a per-KWH basis, because they use more and get bumped into a lower cost bracket(if they aren't already there by being on a "commercial" account). The monthly cost, however, is much higher.
So, as a consumer I'm supposed to want to use a credit card because I'll spend more on overpriced crap, because I don't need to count my money as closely? Sounds more like I should /never/ use credit for that exact reason!
(That being said, as a consumer I know exactly what you're talking about - If I decide to use credit for a transaction, I'll buy more stuff. Especially at some place like Harbor Freight.)
I'd love to pay less for using cash at any retailer. As it is, plastic is easier(though I use debit most), but if it was sliightly cheaper, I'd be using cash.
Right now, I use Debit most, along with occasional Credit and Cash purchases. If any of the three options offered me a cheaper solution somewhere(even 1%), I'd use that one almost exclusively. I'm not too worried about my card being stolen - I take responsibility for my money. If it gets lost or stolen and someone empties my bank account, I will dispute it, but consider it a lesson learned. With cash, if it's gone, it's gone.
What I'd be most interested in is how merchants who run Debit transactions as a Credit(signature) will fair - will they all switch payment processors to someone who does (cheaper) debit transactions, or will they end up charging more for Debit as well? Only time will tell.
Either way, I think this is a good thing.
Only until you create rules for blocking that include it; it won't prevent the ad from /loading/, but it can stop it from displaying. And this sort of ad wouldn't allow for load tracking specifically, so it wouldn't matter - you're loading the mainpage anyway, right?
It would block proxy filters and adblockers, /if/ the ads were kept onsite(which is one of the main problems with most ads today - loading them from offsite takes ages). Otherwise, any browser-based tools will simply treat it like a image/object from the page which can then be blocked accordingly. It will be loaded, but the extra KB or so in the single main page request won't really affect load time on anything but dialup, and the time will be far less than if the image was seperate.
Honestly, you're right. I wish I had mod points.
True. Calibre can do both, however: By default, convert unencrypted .azw's to your favorite format, and with a plugin, strip any DRM first.
Calibre, which is FOSS and cross-platform btw.
And you can get a drm-stripping plugin for it too.
Well, /yeah/.
While not the best way of doing things, in the case of ODF spreadsheets, well, the code is available to be copied(or data extracted from) for use in a new implementation. I don't think anyone would have minded if MS gave out the source to that part of word, for reverse engineering purposes.
While your opinion may be true, and I'm not refuting it, there are a couple of considerations: One, in the real world, you have problems with students who *aren't* interested, and or *don't* try hard.
Two, just because someone can pass an exam, doesn't mean they know the material or know it well enough to be creative with it.
Mod Parent Up. Simple as that.
Wait... we have Nvidia drivers with specific kernel headers built into them? Isn't that what DKMS is supposed to take care of? Just make sure you have headers for whatever reasonable kernel you want, let it handle the rest.
So far, on my Debian box with Liquorix kernels, it's worked perfectly. Kernels get installed, modules get autobuilt, system works.
"did" well - it's a couple of years old now.
It's a nice machine, though, and I use it for my portable tablet needs -- Including Slashdot posting(like now).
The modem/radio is a seperate chip, with it's own, locked firmware. It communicates with a userspace binary blob driver.
It would be possible to create an open-source driver, but that still wouldn't be a problem - the modem should be able to enforce any radio restrictions and low-level protocol needed.
Think of it this way: Your windows PC has an unlocked bootloader, yet is allowed to have a USB cellmodem attached to it. Why couldn't you do the same with your phone?
And yes, the /cpu/ bootloader is unlocked in the N900 - you can install uboot without any hacking, and boot Ubuntu or Android natively... though they don't currently have any support for the cellmodem(so no calls).
Mod parent up. Of /course/ Desktop sales are on the decline - a P4 is "usable" still, and a C2D is a perfectly good main system.
With computers lasting for a number of years, and there being no reason to upgrade...
Of course, mobile devices may be on the rise, but it's sort of a "comlimentary" device, not a replacement. Sure, some can use it to fully replace their desktop, but those are the people who could be switched to a shiny Linux distro as well.
Nokia N900 - Commercial, retailed phone, fully open bootloader.
But, your point still stands.
That being said, I fully expect the "unlocked" bios-emulation mode to be around for at least 8 years, if not more - corporate needs XP support. However, the lock would actially be a /good/ thing... if we can install our own keys.
I'm hoping for that sort of support, so corporate IT could sign particular versions of files and/or bootloaders and lock things down. Seems like a step up, there, so long as the accepted key list is editable.
While I agree on the tech school part, most any tech field requires base-level algebra(solve for X), as well as being able to know enough to operate a calculator correctly. Trig is also useful, but the tech-trig you need can be contained on a single sheet of paper and taught in a week or less.
I also know that tech school students often struggle with math, even lower level stuff... but it's kind of important in most fields.
In my case, I /decided/ to go to tech school so I didn't have to deal with a lot of the "background" crap you get in college, aced my program(Machining), and got a fun and challenging job at an aerospace supplier... But I was definitely the exception when it came to my fellow students, most of whom struggled at math(at least until a particular concept was explained in the correct manor).
Of course, to make a good argument, I think we should also look at the stuff learned /before/ algebra - She may have been taught more background before algebra than you did, despite having it at a younger age.
Personally, I think we'd all be better off with a more customized and compressed curriculum; customized for several different learning styles, and compressed into less time.
I'd also like to see paid work programs being part of high school, to teach people more about the real world, possibly tied in with classes to teach how some of this stuff applies in the real world. (versus the usual psuedo-real questions from books)
It looks like an interesting device, but the low resolution kills it. 320x400's just too low, sadly. Heck, even 800x480's low - My optimum device would be 1024/1280x600 in a 4" screen, and a slightly larger form factor than the N900(plus dual/quad core, 1GB of ram). But I still don't see anything like that...