Right, but that set of processes could be run at some higher nice level, which in theory would result in them preempting the runaway process. I'll shut up now because this is easy to test and I've never done it.
I'm far from knowledgeable about what's possible to do right now using various tuning knobs. I guess I'm surprised that the GUI doesn't get priority over this sort of runaway process, but I have to temper this with saying that I never played with adjusting the nice level of various relevant processes.
Increasing the RAM size is not a solution though, since the kind of runaway process that causes the freeze will allocate everything it can anyway.
help in the case when a process goes nuts allocating memory, and stops the GUI dead in its tracks? No Alt-Ctrl-Backspace, no switching to console, unbearably slow remote login...
Around the world, a handful of scientists are trying to create life from scratch and they're getting closer
Slashdotters are well practiced at creating life from scratch. I even believe the word "handful" applies somehow, not to mention the phase of "getting closer.";)
the summary writer's earnest effort to improve his use of the beg/raise pair of words. I hate to confuse things by complaining about the use of "raise" with "perspective!" Oh well, at least the perspective didn't end up begged.
Wouldn't it be fun if Verizon came along and got rights to offer channels a-la-carte over IP. You better believe cable would follow suit, and for less than $20/channel.
this sort of ligament-based actuation has not developed more? The principle of having a small deflecting force among the muscle fibers producing a large sum force at the joint seems very elegant. Are the alternatives (pneumatic, hydraulic, servo) that much better? Maybe this design will turn out to be far more energy efficient than those.
I didn't forget, actually inflation helps. Without inflation his account would overflow eventually, exponential growth being what it is. But this way, if the rates are exactly the same it can go on forever. I guess the government will need to denominate the dollar a bunch of times along the way. (I remember when they did this in ex-Yu, it was a riot and I mean the funny one).
much of the content on the Internet today is distributed free to end-users for an indirect exchange of advertisement revenue.
So does advertising really work? Do you know anyone who actually bought something through a banner ad, either directly or through subliminal suggestion? When I want to buy X, I either google it or walk into a store and pick out something reasonable.
That's why parents should let their kids go out side and play/eat the dirt, they'll be better for it in the long run.
I used to think so too, but what if you contract some nasty infection resulting in permanent damage?. And besides, don't only viruses build up immunity (via anti-bodies)?
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Yay for Big Government! \o/
Right, but that set of processes could be run at some higher nice level, which in theory would result in them preempting the runaway process. I'll shut up now because this is easy to test and I've never done it.
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll try some out.
I'm far from knowledgeable about what's possible to do right now using various tuning knobs. I guess I'm surprised that the GUI doesn't get priority over this sort of runaway process, but I have to temper this with saying that I never played with adjusting the nice level of various relevant processes.
Increasing the RAM size is not a solution though, since the kind of runaway process that causes the freeze will allocate everything it can anyway.
help in the case when a process goes nuts allocating memory, and stops the GUI dead in its tracks? No Alt-Ctrl-Backspace, no switching to console, unbearably slow remote login...
Then again, Japan does not have military bases in a bunch of Middle Eastern countries, or give billions in aid to a certain Mediterranean country...
It's not like ISO standard status makes something good; witness IS-IS or the 7-layer thing.
...Apple insisted on the $600 price tag!
the summary writer's earnest effort to improve his use of the beg/raise pair of words. I hate to confuse things by complaining about the use of "raise" with "perspective!" Oh well, at least the perspective didn't end up begged.
The letter vs. spirit of the law and all.
Wouldn't it be fun if Verizon came along and got rights to offer channels a-la-carte over IP. You better believe cable would follow suit, and for less than $20/channel.
this sort of ligament-based actuation has not developed more? The principle of having a small deflecting force among the muscle fibers producing a large sum force at the joint seems very elegant. Are the alternatives (pneumatic, hydraulic, servo) that much better? Maybe this design will turn out to be far more energy efficient than those.
Now the Japanese must develop the next version of their robot arm so it can beat this one.
The arms race begins!
*rimshot*
read the parent subject as "Easily defecated?"
it sounds good to me! Bring in the DEA squads!
-your friendly neighborhood AG
It's ok, it will respawn shortly.
I know, I'll upload a video with the ad XORed onto the lower 1/5th! *evil cackle*
Maybe we need a new word for the consumers who enjoy a particular activity and those who are fanatical about it.
But how do you name... that which has no life?
Brown fiber ;)
I didn't forget, actually inflation helps. Without inflation his account would overflow eventually, exponential growth being what it is. But this way, if the rates are exactly the same it can go on forever. I guess the government will need to denominate the dollar a bunch of times along the way. (I remember when they did this in ex-Yu, it was a riot and I mean the funny one).
1. Start a business
2. Open a no-fee savings account and deposit at least $10
3. Presto, your business is now growing exponentially!
Better add Agent Switcher to the list... you'll need it when the web site owners see this discussion ;)