"But can you get anything from my CC number shipped to you through this? "
Once they convince Amazon that they are you, they can give Amazon a new shipping address... Seems pretty obvious to me, but you apparently have a hard time with the obvious.
If they can convince Amazon that they are you, what is to prevent them from changing your info, such as your address? Now they're ordering 100 books to be shipped to their address, and you won't know till you get the bill...
Their patent is on the use of cookies (done before) with an on-line database (done before) to assist on-line shopping (done before). Seems pretty obvious to me.
"However, integrating this into an extensive ordering system, and using a cookie so that literally after everything is setup that you have the package at your door in a few days via a single click is novel."
Hardly... It seems like an obvious extension of cookies and on-line database to me.
You need *one* libGL for all the DRI cards... This means one libGL for ATI Rage 128, Matrox G400, Intel 810, and 3dfx Voodoo3/4/5. This is the libGL shipped with XFree86 4.0.* and up. nVidia requires a completely different libGL.
You are correct... They are not using the Direct Rendering Infrastructure from Precision Insight. Instead of needing a nvidia_dri library, you need a whole different libGL on your system.
"Want to upgrade to the newest kernel? Got the source? No problem! Binary only? You may have to wait for the vendor to release a version for that kernel.."
And that's exactly what happened between 2.2.* and the 2.4.0-test* for people using their drivers.
Let me clarify... The kernel tarball contains kernel source. Period. There is no source for the GL libraries or GLX extension anywhere in the linux download directories.
"You can DL the GLX source from ftp://ftp1.detonator.nvidia.com/pub/drivers/englis h/XFree86_40/NVIDIA_GLX 0.9-5.tar.gz"
Bullshit! None of the files in those directories contain the source. That particular tarball contains the libGL libraries, the glx extension, and a Makefile which installs them on your system. That's it. No Source.
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Re:3dfx's linux support is something of a myth
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"Funny how the GeForce2 GTS's Linux scores are within 99% of the Windows scores."
Funny how nVidia's drivers hard lock my machine, forcing me to hit the power. Funny how all queries sent to the e-mail address nVidia supplied went unanswered. Funny how the irc channel they suggest was quite useless for solving this problem... And funny how nVidia has lost my business since it obviously never meant anything to them in the first place.
There are a number of decent computers that could benefit from a Geforce2 or a Voodoo 5500 that don't have AGP slots. My computer, for example, came with an on board AGP SiS graphics chip... Not the greatest in the world.
Let me say that I did have a nice time hanging out
there. All the folks were extremely nice, and they
all tried to be quite helpful. Unfortunately,
though, it did no good.
Ranessin
Too bad their not as dedicated in supporting
their linux users. If you have any problems don't
expect any help from the e-mail address they
supply. And the irc channel they mention is
completely useless.
At least with 3dfx, you know who the developers are
and you have easy access to them.
Ranessin
Every installation I've done in the past year automatically configures and updates modules.conf (or conf.modules) for all new hardware (and the nVidia rpms add's the necessary line automatically as well).
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Just because something is obvious does not mean it had to be implemented (or even consciously thought of)
Ranessin
I don't have to show prior art. I just have to show that it was obvious.
Ranessin
"But can you get anything from my CC number shipped to you through this? "
Once they convince Amazon that they are you, they can give Amazon a new shipping address... Seems pretty obvious to me, but you apparently have a hard time with the obvious.
Ranessin
Once again, let me explain this to you. Amazon is now convinced that this person is you. Amazon will now let this person change the shipping address.
Ranessin
Again, unless they chage your e-mail address since they've already convinced Amazon that they are you.
Ranessin
If they can convince Amazon that they are you, what is to prevent them from changing your info, such as your address? Now they're ordering 100 books to be shipped to their address, and you won't know till you get the bill...
Ranessin
Their patent is on the use of cookies (done before) with an on-line database (done before) to assist on-line shopping (done before). Seems pretty obvious to me.
Ranessin
"So how is this cookie insecure? I really dont follow. It makes it easy for you to order. Thats all. Very very easy."
If anyone can read that cookie (as can be done if you are/were using IE) then anyone can pass themselves off as you to Amazon.
Ranessin
"However, integrating this into an extensive ordering system, and using a cookie so that literally after everything is setup that you have the package at your door in a few days via a single click is novel."
Hardly... It seems like an obvious extension of cookies and on-line database to me.
Ranessin
Actually, they have every intention of support Glide apps under the DRI. It's just not high on their priority list.
Ranessin
You need *one* libGL for all the DRI cards... This means one libGL for ATI Rage 128, Matrox G400, Intel 810, and 3dfx Voodoo3/4/5. This is the libGL shipped with XFree86 4.0.* and up. nVidia requires a completely different libGL.
Ranessin
OK... 3dfx is great.
Ranessin
You are correct... They are not using the Direct Rendering Infrastructure from Precision Insight. Instead of needing a nvidia_dri library, you need a whole different libGL on your system.
"Want to upgrade to the newest kernel? Got the source? No problem! Binary only? You may have to wait for the vendor to release a version for that kernel.."
And that's exactly what happened between 2.2.* and the 2.4.0-test* for people using their drivers.
Ranessin
Incorrect... The V5 needs to be plugged into the powersupply for the case. It does not need it's own.
Ranessin
Let me clarify... The kernel tarball contains kernel source. Period. There is no source for the GL libraries or GLX extension anywhere in the linux download directories.
Ranessin
You're just going to keep repeating this nonsense, aren't you? You do realize that the more you post it, the more you look like a moron.
That tarball that you've pointed out to us contains NO SOURCE!!! It contains the necessary libraries and a Makefile which installs those directories.
Ranessin
"You can DL the GLX source from ftp://ftp1.detonator.nvidia.com/pub/drivers/englis h/XFree86_40/NVIDIA_GLX 0.9-5.tar.gz"
Bullshit! None of the files in those directories contain the source. That particular tarball contains the libGL libraries, the glx extension, and a Makefile which installs them on your system. That's it. No Source.
Ranessin
"Funny how the GeForce2 GTS's Linux scores are within 99% of the Windows scores."
Funny how nVidia's drivers hard lock my machine, forcing me to hit the power. Funny how all queries sent to the e-mail address nVidia supplied went unanswered. Funny how the irc channel they suggest was quite useless for solving this problem... And funny how nVidia has lost my business since it obviously never meant anything to them in the first place.
Ranessin
There are a number of decent computers that could benefit from a Geforce2 or a Voodoo 5500 that don't have AGP slots. My computer, for example, came with an on board AGP SiS graphics chip... Not the greatest in the world.
Ranessin
They've started work, I believe.
"Can we actually get a DRI driver for *modern* hardware? Instead of two-year-old pieces of junk like the G400 and Voodoo3?"
How about the Voodoo 5500?
Ranessin
"What more does a male need?"
Guns, action, good graphics, a storyline, and perhaps most importantly, a hot guy in tight clothes, of course.
Ranessin
Let me say that I did have a nice time hanging out there. All the folks were extremely nice, and they all tried to be quite helpful. Unfortunately, though, it did no good. Ranessin
Too bad their not as dedicated in supporting their linux users. If you have any problems don't expect any help from the e-mail address they supply. And the irc channel they mention is completely useless. At least with 3dfx, you know who the developers are and you have easy access to them. Ranessin
Every installation I've done in the past year automatically configures and updates modules.conf (or conf.modules) for all new hardware (and the nVidia rpms add's the necessary line automatically as well).
Ranessin
Why in the world would someone configure modules.conf to run their Savage4 under Linux?
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