If you're willing to pay a SIP provider ~$4/mo, I think you just need a softphone for your Linux box. If you want to setup asterisk yourself, look at nerdvittles.com, they have an easy step-by-step install. Works well in a VM for me, though I'm just playing with it. They include a lot of the security stuff that noobs like me would overlook; I'm still hesitant to open it up to the wide world, though.
The problem with your initial comment was that your idea of a sane home doesn't fit what 99%+ of people have. There is a huge stock of existing housing; it's impractical to imagine that they will be replaced anytime soon. My house is 70+ years old; I have made improvements in insulation etc, but it would not work with a 180 watt solar install. Most people are going to require over 4000 watts, but in my area that's cost prohibitive right now. A couple more 21 percent drops in cost however, and it might be worth it depending on the install costs (original slate roof is a problem here).
Most ebook torrents that I've seen contain hundreds of books; people may well be "stealing" your book but it's likely that a) they wouldn't have bought it, even for $.99, and b) they'll probably never read it. I'm sure it's annoying for you, but it's just the way it is. And if your book is one of the few that's in demand enough that people are downloading it deliberately, then hopefully a fair number are also buying it. I remember having this discussion about mp3s 10+ years ago with a friend who is a professional musician - I was of the opinion that he needed to go with the new reality, because the cat was out of the bag. I think it's the same with publishing.
NPR had one of the scientists on yesterday; he was saying that they were expecting it to be aspheric, as most theories predict. He was also saying that they had the computer hide the results until the end, to prevent any biases creeping in. They did something like 25 million measurements.
I downloaded about half the songs before it died on me; now it says it has been too long & I can't finish the download. I figured my kids would want it & for $0.99 it *should* have been easier than TPB. But no, now I have a ticket open with Amazon. I've had good luck buying their mp3s before, so I guess I'll let this one slide.
2) Why is this a DRM issue? It sounds like a (really bad) implementation issue. All the other projector models still have to deal with the same DRM (Hollywood is notoriously twitchy about this and there is no additional DRM on the Sony projectors that I've heard about...), but they don't have this issue when switching between 2D/3D films. The Sony 4K with Real D setup just isn't designed well from a usability point of view, and many modern multiplexes have shown they can screw up even the most basic of things.
From TFA: "Sony provides projectors to the chains for free in exchange for the theaters dedicating part of their preshow ads to Sony products. Unfortunately, the 3-D boom took off in late 2009 and Sony had to come up with a retrofitted solution." Sounds like the bad implementation is due to a quick hack that they've managed to push out to the theaters.
This is an issue as laptop manufacturers who want USB 3.0 have to throw in a separate chip (lots of $$$) and its support components, while Thunderbolt comes "for free". At least, if the laptop runs Intel chips with an Intel chipset.
TFA says the hardware is ~$90, compared to ~$3 for USB, so I don't think this is correct.
But if they used standard SIP technologies they wouldn't be where they are, because people would be having problems getting through their NAT routers. Skype took off because they made it easy to set up; SIP just doesn't have that.
I've got a vanity domain too (on an old PIII Linux box) and I'm always amazed at the number of attempts at attacking it. A server does have a lot less attack vectors, though; I'm not browsing from it, I'm not adding software to it, I'm not opening email attachments on it. So it's a less attractive target than a desktop machine from that point of view.
But the op says he has one, and thinks the ipad is better. Then geekoid says you can't compare them, that the 48 is better at 48 type things. So my question was, what exactly does it do better? Let's ignore the data, it's likely to only include 100 megabytes per month on 3G. Let's assume both are wifi - what's better about a Chrome netbook than a tablet?
Replying to myself - venturebeat.com says: "The Chrome laptops will likely feature the same mobile broadband capabilities as the CR-48. That computer shipped with built-in 3G access and included 100 megabytes of monthly internet free for two years. You could also opt for daily unlimited internet for $10, 1 gigabyte of mobile internet for $20 a month, 3 GB for $35 a month, and 5 GB for $50 a month." I'd say that 100 megabytes per month is worth $5 or so; it wouldn't be good as your only data, but for a student likely to be near wifi most of the time it might be enough.
Well, now that you mention it, I just assumed that 3G was what it meant. Since email, docs etc are free for most users, I couldn't see them being able to charge students much for those things. I guess we'll have to wait & see.
The Forbes article I read said "Google tomorrow will announce sales of the new Chrome laptop in a $20 a month “student package” that combines both hardware and online services, according to a senior Google executive." It wouldn't really make sense any other way.
So if I put an ipad in a $65 keyboard/case, what exactly is it that the 48 does that makes it better? I have a netbook, and I certainly think that for what I use it for a tablet would be better.
Yeah, the Xoom doesn't seem all that bad, but I'm not going to pay more for it. The fact is, the ipad is better than any of the Android tablets, and it's only the fact that it's too tied down for my taste that I'm even waiting for a decent option to come along. But I'm sure I'd be happy with a free Tab!
Ok, that one is a little tempting; when I last looked at it they were guessing it would be $500, but at $400 it's worth a visit to Best Buy to check it out.
If it's priced right, then I think it would be a good alternative to those other Android tablets.
It's not priced right ($600), Windows 7 runs very poorly on a low end Atom, and it's running Android 2.2 with no marketplace. So it's teh suck. Of course, most of the other Android tablets are too, which is a shame. I was hoping that by this time there'd be a decent selection of reasonably priced Android tablets out there, but so far there's nothing that's even remotely tempting me.
But with the least of four evils (T-Mobile USA) soon to be bought by arguably the greatest of them (AT&T), what do you recommend that smartphone customers who value their freedom do?
Get an Android phone from Virgin Mobile - no contract, "unlimited" data, no overage charges (speed reduced once you hit 5GB). If you're in a decent Sprint coverage area, check it out.
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If you're willing to pay a SIP provider ~$4/mo, I think you just need a softphone for your Linux box. If you want to setup asterisk yourself, look at nerdvittles.com, they have an easy step-by-step install. Works well in a VM for me, though I'm just playing with it. They include a lot of the security stuff that noobs like me would overlook; I'm still hesitant to open it up to the wide world, though.
Maybe the confusion crept in because they only have 100 out of a planned 200 built so far.
The problem with your initial comment was that your idea of a sane home doesn't fit what 99%+ of people have. There is a huge stock of existing housing; it's impractical to imagine that they will be replaced anytime soon. My house is 70+ years old; I have made improvements in insulation etc, but it would not work with a 180 watt solar install. Most people are going to require over 4000 watts, but in my area that's cost prohibitive right now. A couple more 21 percent drops in cost however, and it might be worth it depending on the install costs (original slate roof is a problem here).
Most ebook torrents that I've seen contain hundreds of books; people may well be "stealing" your book but it's likely that a) they wouldn't have bought it, even for $.99, and b) they'll probably never read it. I'm sure it's annoying for you, but it's just the way it is. And if your book is one of the few that's in demand enough that people are downloading it deliberately, then hopefully a fair number are also buying it. I remember having this discussion about mp3s 10+ years ago with a friend who is a professional musician - I was of the opinion that he needed to go with the new reality, because the cat was out of the bag. I think it's the same with publishing.
seriously though. These guys are what, 104 year old Germans?
This machine was built by Brits, to break the German codes.
Here's the link to the story:
http://www.npr.org/2011/05/25/136656087/what-shape-are-electrons-scientists-try-to-find-out
NPR had one of the scientists on yesterday; he was saying that they were expecting it to be aspheric, as most theories predict. He was also saying that they had the computer hide the results until the end, to prevent any biases creeping in. They did something like 25 million measurements.
I downloaded about half the songs before it died on me; now it says it has been too long & I can't finish the download. I figured my kids would want it & for $0.99 it *should* have been easier than TPB. But no, now I have a ticket open with Amazon. I've had good luck buying their mp3s before, so I guess I'll let this one slide.
2) Why is this a DRM issue? It sounds like a (really bad) implementation issue. All the other projector models still have to deal with the same DRM (Hollywood is notoriously twitchy about this and there is no additional DRM on the Sony projectors that I've heard about...), but they don't have this issue when switching between 2D/3D films. The Sony 4K with Real D setup just isn't designed well from a usability point of view, and many modern multiplexes have shown they can screw up even the most basic of things.
From TFA:
"Sony provides projectors to the chains for free in exchange for the theaters dedicating part of their preshow ads to Sony products. Unfortunately, the 3-D boom took off in late 2009 and Sony had to come up with a retrofitted solution."
Sounds like the bad implementation is due to a quick hack that they've managed to push out to the theaters.
This is an issue as laptop manufacturers who want USB 3.0 have to throw in a separate chip (lots of $$$) and its support components, while Thunderbolt comes "for free". At least, if the laptop runs Intel chips with an Intel chipset.
TFA says the hardware is ~$90, compared to ~$3 for USB, so I don't think this is correct.
But if they used standard SIP technologies they wouldn't be where they are, because people would be having problems getting through their NAT routers. Skype took off because they made it easy to set up; SIP just doesn't have that.
It's a $3000 a night suite, unless you're a French diplomat/VIP; they get an $800/night rate. Still pretty expensive.
I've got a vanity domain too (on an old PIII Linux box) and I'm always amazed at the number of attempts at attacking it. A server does have a lot less attack vectors, though; I'm not browsing from it, I'm not adding software to it, I'm not opening email attachments on it. So it's a less attractive target than a desktop machine from that point of view.
But the op says he has one, and thinks the ipad is better. Then geekoid says you can't compare them, that the 48 is better at 48 type things. So my question was, what exactly does it do better? Let's ignore the data, it's likely to only include 100 megabytes per month on 3G. Let's assume both are wifi - what's better about a Chrome netbook than a tablet?
Replying to myself -
venturebeat.com says:
"The Chrome laptops will likely feature the same mobile broadband capabilities as the CR-48. That computer shipped with built-in 3G access and included 100 megabytes of monthly internet free for two years. You could also opt for daily unlimited internet for $10, 1 gigabyte of mobile internet for $20 a month, 3 GB for $35 a month, and 5 GB for $50 a month."
I'd say that 100 megabytes per month is worth $5 or so; it wouldn't be good as your only data, but for a student likely to be near wifi most of the time it might be enough.
Well, now that you mention it, I just assumed that 3G was what it meant. Since email, docs etc are free for most users, I couldn't see them being able to charge students much for those things. I guess we'll have to wait & see.
The Forbes article I read said "Google tomorrow will announce sales of the new Chrome laptop in a $20 a month “student package” that combines both hardware and online services, according to a senior Google executive." It wouldn't really make sense any other way.
So if I put an ipad in a $65 keyboard/case, what exactly is it that the 48 does that makes it better? I have a netbook, and I certainly think that for what I use it for a tablet would be better.
I doubt that Google is going to let you have this thing for only 2 months at a time.
But you don't get 3G data included with your Thinkpad. That's gotta be worth at least $5-10/month.
Yeah, the Xoom doesn't seem all that bad, but I'm not going to pay more for it. The fact is, the ipad is better than any of the Android tablets, and it's only the fact that it's too tied down for my taste that I'm even waiting for a decent option to come along. But I'm sure I'd be happy with a free Tab!
Ok, that one is a little tempting; when I last looked at it they were guessing it would be $500, but at $400 it's worth a visit to Best Buy to check it out.
If it's priced right, then I think it would be a good alternative to those other Android tablets.
It's not priced right ($600), Windows 7 runs very poorly on a low end Atom, and it's running Android 2.2 with no marketplace. So it's teh suck. Of course, most of the other Android tablets are too, which is a shame. I was hoping that by this time there'd be a decent selection of reasonably priced Android tablets out there, but so far there's nothing that's even remotely tempting me.
The TT in "Isle of Man TT" stands for "Tourist Trophy". It's certainly one of the worlds great races.
But with the least of four evils (T-Mobile USA) soon to be bought by arguably the greatest of them (AT&T), what do you recommend that smartphone customers who value their freedom do?
Get an Android phone from Virgin Mobile - no contract, "unlimited" data, no overage charges (speed reduced once you hit 5GB). If you're in a decent Sprint coverage area, check it out.