The new Unity is highly usable, and I liked it so much I even moved my dock to the left. The current Unity is actually the closest on usability of a system I've found to Mac OS X, and it's actually free. I understand you're a diehard fan and that change is hard, but give it a minute or two and allow for the occasional bug (it was free after all) and you might be pleasantly surprised.
The problem is, if Portugal successfully pulls this off and adapts to free software, other countries might follow. I don't think there is a limit on how much it is worth...
Most linux distros have their older versions up for grabs.. It's not that hard not to install the cutting edge (and since this is meant for old computers, maybe that's even smart).
These are old work computers. You only need them to run an office distro and do basic Ethernet web browsing. No games or multimedia needed (sound, video, etc).
I never failed to get any of my computers to run well enough for that with any common linux distro...
The problem is, some badly coded websites will send session id's and/or even usernames/passwods in the URL (GET). Someone in china might have gotten your login information if you used a badly coded website.
If their sample says there is, they write that there is, if then another study finds no cancer when exposing things to cell phones, they write that there isn't.
What I think is that there is such a low incidence, even if it exists, that it'll be almost impossible to prove conclusively.
My old logitech keyboard allows encryption of the information sent.
And this could be useful when you don't have access to the system - A pair of sensors left under a monitor, or behind it, could be enough to gather information from a classified and locked down computer.
Galileo also provides two way communication when needed. It's also supposed to be more accurate than GPS, but I've yet to see that.
Also, why should Europe have to suffer when the American military decides to offset the GPS coordinates due to military exercises and whatnot? It makes perfect sense to have two.
I've had that problem when the browser needs to use the pagefile constantly (low RAM systems) but it happened in both Firefox and Chrome. But the latest firefox actually seems to use a lot less memory than chrome, and at the same time the animations run in separate processes, so both the supposed causes to your problem have been fixed.
Android doesn't require patents, technology around smartphone does. RIM already has licensing agreements with most of the big players and they also own a lot of patents required by anyone that wants to build a smartphone.
Legal problems would be the least of their worries.
Actually, you're mixing two things. Threads are supposed to have better performance, due to less cost when doing a context switch, but if the process crashes, everything goes. But performance and stability are two different things.
And nowadays I believe flash and things like that are run on another process, so it is less likely to crash... And having a process for each tab would require a full code rewrite, and I really don't believe it's worth it.
I'm quite sure that the patents Microsoft owns are already needed by RIM (they most likely have a licensing agreement where they share patents). Switching OS's would make little difference on how much they have to pay Microsoft.
they could simply port the encryption and infrastructure to Android... I still believe they make awesome hardware and it's a shame to see it go to waste because of the same mistake done over and over and over again:\
This is just an example. You SHOULD let the battery reach the end every once in a while. There are more devices that recommend this, and I doubt any company would be trying to ruin a battery that they actually replace for free if it goes under 80%
"Standard Maintenance For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. An ideal use would be a commuter who uses her notebook on the train, then plugs it in at the office to charge. This keeps the battery juices flowing. If on the other hand, you use a desktop computer at work, and save a notebook for infrequent travel, Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month. Need a reminder? Add an event to your desktop’s iCal. When your battery no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs, you may choose to replace it. If your notebook came with a built-in battery, you should have the battery replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider."
Those bastards at apple, trying to ruin the battery they'll replace for free if it goes under 80% on the first 2 years (europe).
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If I remember correctly, there was a similar speed boost from windows ME to XP. If you left ME on for too long it'd start to crawl.
The new Unity is highly usable, and I liked it so much I even moved my dock to the left. The current Unity is actually the closest on usability of a system I've found to Mac OS X, and it's actually free. I understand you're a diehard fan and that change is hard, but give it a minute or two and allow for the occasional bug (it was free after all) and you might be pleasantly surprised.
The problem is, if Portugal successfully pulls this off and adapts to free software, other countries might follow. I don't think there is a limit on how much it is worth...
Most linux distros have their older versions up for grabs.. It's not that hard not to install the cutting edge (and since this is meant for old computers, maybe that's even smart).
These are old work computers. You only need them to run an office distro and do basic Ethernet web browsing. No games or multimedia needed (sound, video, etc).
I never failed to get any of my computers to run well enough for that with any common linux distro...
Pff, dual Voodoo 2's all the way. Savage is for grannies that check their e-mail.
The problem is, some badly coded websites will send session id's and/or even usernames/passwods in the URL (GET). Someone in china might have gotten your login information if you used a badly coded website.
And since they won't be able to do it, the conclusion will be "busted" (even though it is actually possible).
I love the show, but when they conclude stuff because they can or can't do something it kind of pisses me off :(
Didn't the segway do this do something like this for a while now?
Or maybe in "lots of kids" someone would just have a genetic mutation, in which case you could conclude exactly nothing
If their sample says there is, they write that there is, if then another study finds no cancer when exposing things to cell phones, they write that there isn't.
What I think is that there is such a low incidence, even if it exists, that it'll be almost impossible to prove conclusively.
Do they have to pay to use them? My point stands.
My old logitech keyboard allows encryption of the information sent.
And this could be useful when you don't have access to the system - A pair of sensors left under a monitor, or behind it, could be enough to gather information from a classified and locked down computer.
Galileo also provides two way communication when needed. It's also supposed to be more accurate than GPS, but I've yet to see that.
Also, why should Europe have to suffer when the American military decides to offset the GPS coordinates due to military exercises and whatnot? It makes perfect sense to have two.
I've had that problem when the browser needs to use the pagefile constantly (low RAM systems) but it happened in both Firefox and Chrome. But the latest firefox actually seems to use a lot less memory than chrome, and at the same time the animations run in separate processes, so both the supposed causes to your problem have been fixed.
No NO NO!
Android doesn't require patents, technology around smartphone does. RIM already has licensing agreements with most of the big players and they also own a lot of patents required by anyone that wants to build a smartphone.
Legal problems would be the least of their worries.
Actually, you're mixing two things. Threads are supposed to have better performance, due to less cost when doing a context switch, but if the process crashes, everything goes. But performance and stability are two different things.
And nowadays I believe flash and things like that are run on another process, so it is less likely to crash... And having a process for each tab would require a full code rewrite, and I really don't believe it's worth it.
I'm quite sure that the patents Microsoft owns are already needed by RIM (they most likely have a licensing agreement where they share patents). Switching OS's would make little difference on how much they have to pay Microsoft.
Programming for the playbook was a nightmare. Where are you coming from with this?
they could simply port the encryption and infrastructure to Android... I still believe they make awesome hardware and it's a shame to see it go to waste because of the same mistake done over and over and over again :\
As I said before,
http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
This is just an example. You SHOULD let the battery reach the end every once in a while. There are more devices that recommend this, and I doubt any company would be trying to ruin a battery that they actually replace for free if it goes under 80%
http://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html
Damn, they want to ruin those batteries that are replaced for free if they go under 80% during the warranty period.
Read the replay to the first poster stating this.
"Standard Maintenance
For proper maintenance of a lithium-based battery, it’s important to keep the electrons in it moving occasionally. Apple does not recommend leaving your portable plugged in all the time. An ideal use would be a commuter who uses her notebook on the train, then plugs it in at the office to charge. This keeps the battery juices flowing. If on the other hand, you use a desktop computer at work, and save a notebook for infrequent travel, Apple recommends charging and discharging its battery at least once per month. Need a reminder? Add an event to your desktop’s iCal. When your battery no longer holds sufficient charge to meet your needs, you may choose to replace it. If your notebook came with a built-in battery, you should have the battery replaced only by an Apple Authorized Service Provider."
Those bastards at apple, trying to ruin the battery they'll replace for free if it goes under 80% on the first 2 years (europe).
That's not entirely true... You should do it about once a month, or every two months, to "clean" them.