I read mail on Linux. If somebody sends me a Word doc, then I have to save the attachment somewhere accessible by Windows and reboot to read the file. This situation sucks. VMware makes things somewhat better, but I've got other problems with it thanks to the video card supplied by my employer and XFree86 4.0. A full functioning WINE will make my life easier, allow me to be more productive, and help me evangalize the wonders of Linux.
This is probably a minor point in the big picture (pun intended) but a CRT simply cannot produce the full color spectrum the way film can. Think about it. Every color you see on your computer or TV screen is a combination of three primary colors, good ole RGB. There are no three colors of phosphor which together can produce every possible color in the visible spectrum. Film does not have to make this compromise.
When you add in the cost of electricity for an always on computer, the Netwinder pays for itself in about two years compared to a Intel-based PC. It uses only about 7 watts average and 15 watts max.
I'm really curious how this will compare with a Crusoe-based Netwinder. No fan has to help. And no multimedia should mean that the Crusoe will run pretty cool.
We'll say or do just about anything to maximize our freedom and power. But once we've gotten it, we aren't interested in taking responsibility for our actions.
"It's a free country and I'll spend my money anyway I want. Other people's safty is not my concern. Pollution and waste don't really bother me."
Freedom and power are good things. But a reckless disregard of the greater good isn't. And, yes, you do have the right to define right and wrong for yourself, so do it and be honest about it.
From a marketing standpoint they are pretty evil yes. But from a community standpoint they give more money to charity then just about any other companies out there.
Big-time drug lords in South America are also known to be very generous in their communities.
For years I voted Republican because I thought they understood money and would probably do a better job running the economy. Now I realize that they just have a "fast buck" mentality. And it's cases like this that show that they are easily bought. Too bad.
This explains everything. They do everything they can to piss off the judge so that he gets mad and makes mistakes which gives the Appeals Court reason to overturn his judgement.
Ridiculous. Garbage collection alone is enough to make Java slower than C/C++. Then, there's the penalty of translating (compiling?) Java byte code into machine code. No matter what you claim, this is an extra step that takes extra time. "Compiled at run-time" means time spent compiling at run-time.
Java is a good language with an incredible library. It's easier and faster to write code in Java than in C/C++ but the tradeoff is run-time performance. It's ideal for business applications that need to run on multiple platforms. But it is not appropriate for performance-critical tasks. You will not see Java used to write operating systems, device drivers, and high-end 3D games. It's just too slow.
This should be obvious stuff. I only write it down here for readers who might not know that the quote above is just flat wrong.
I know you're being funny, but if your post is taken literally, I'd like to point out that I use Linux as my desktop at work and I shutdown my computer everyday. Therefore, for me, I DO boot with LILO everyday. Well, at least every working day.
VMware makes it possible for me to use Linux as my desktop OS at work. I have to run NT for things like Rational Rose and for reading/editing all those freakin' MS Word docs. But I can't recommend my setup to others because of setup hassles such as setting a second hardware profile on NT and replacing the default Xserver. (I haven't tried version 2.0 yet so I don't know if it's any less time consuming.) With VMware Ready to Run, I can now recommend Linux to a lot more people. It's still not perfect though because it won't be a dual boot system.
My understanding of ecomonics says the opposite. More education == higher productivity. Besides, low skill jobs are being replaced with mechanization. With more education, people on the lower rungs of the workforce have a way to climb up to better paying jobs. Without it, they will eventually be replaced.
And do the same for the students. The biggest crime committed by the current system is that schools teach children that learning is hell. This is contrary to human nature. And it's a disaster for the kids and society.
Did/Do you love going to school? Did/Do you look forward to constantly learning new ideas and facts? Why not?
First, $100 million is actually not that much when you realize that the total amount of money spent on primary and secondary education in the US is around $300 billion.
Second, while more money will probably help some, a restructuring of the system would probably do far more than could be done with merely more money. The current system has outcomes typical of any huge, centrally planned bureaucracy. Even school buildings look like they are the result of some failed socialist experiment.
Interesting point. Perhaps higher education was chosen because it's easier and doesn't create conflicts with the giant behemoth that is the US public education system(s).
Who's to say that the idea won't expand to cover primary and secondary education later. It certainly would be a tremendous boost to those parents who are attempting home schooling.
Finally, the target audience for this idea is "the world" and if, as I suspect, the program is initially set up in English, then there is less of a language barrier for adults.
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Actually, StrongARM is now an Intel chip.
Sounds to me like it's you who is biased.
Impressive. Most impressive. Indeed you are powerful.
On the Linux Sucks site,
through the Linux Slogans link,
in the Why Linux Sucks column,
at the fourth bullet
there is mention of a tool for viewing MS Word docs. Looks cool. Thought you should know.
http://www.wvware.com
I read mail on Linux. If somebody sends me a Word doc, then I have to save the attachment somewhere accessible by Windows and reboot to read the file. This situation sucks. VMware makes things somewhat better, but I've got other problems with it thanks to the video card supplied by my employer and XFree86 4.0. A full functioning WINE will make my life easier, allow me to be more productive, and help me evangalize the wonders of Linux.
This is probably a minor point in the big picture (pun intended) but a CRT simply cannot produce the full color spectrum the way film can. Think about it. Every color you see on your computer or TV screen is a combination of three primary colors, good ole RGB. There are no three colors of phosphor which together can produce every possible color in the visible spectrum. Film does not have to make this compromise.
When you add in the cost of electricity for an always on computer, the Netwinder pays for itself in about two years compared to a Intel-based PC. It uses only about 7 watts average and 15 watts max.
I'm really curious how this will compare with a Crusoe-based Netwinder. No fan has to help. And no multimedia should mean that the Crusoe will run pretty cool.
We'll say or do just about anything to maximize our freedom and power. But once we've gotten it, we aren't interested in taking responsibility for our actions.
"It's a free country and I'll spend my money anyway I want. Other people's safty is not my concern. Pollution and waste don't really bother me."
Freedom and power are good things. But a reckless disregard of the greater good isn't. And, yes, you do have the right to define right and wrong for yourself, so do it and be honest about it.
Hey! When will you KDE and GNOME guys finish the merge of your components? Soon I hope.
Big-time drug lords in South America are also known to be very generous in their communities.
I second the "That ruled" comment.
Have you considered writing for the Wall Street Journal?
What's the difference between a mercenary and a prostitute?
Yes it is. It's the ultimate form of documentation. That's the point.
Let's see. We've got:
- THE BIG LIE
- committees making decisions for the masses
- a cult of personality
Market capitalism is not what comes to my mind.
For years I voted Republican because I thought they understood money and would probably do a better job running the economy. Now I realize that they just have a "fast buck" mentality. And it's cases like this that show that they are easily bought. Too bad.
An idiot, maybe. Environmentally conscious, definitely.
This explains everything. They do everything they can to piss off the judge so that he gets mad and makes mistakes which gives the Appeals Court reason to overturn his judgement.
Ridiculous. Garbage collection alone is enough to make Java slower than C/C++. Then, there's the penalty of translating (compiling?) Java byte code into machine code. No matter what you claim, this is an extra step that takes extra time. "Compiled at run-time" means time spent compiling at run-time.
Java is a good language with an incredible library. It's easier and faster to write code in Java than in C/C++ but the tradeoff is run-time performance. It's ideal for business applications that need to run on multiple platforms. But it is not appropriate for performance-critical tasks. You will not see Java used to write operating systems, device drivers, and high-end 3D games. It's just too slow.
This should be obvious stuff. I only write it down here for readers who might not know that the quote above is just flat wrong.
I know you're being funny, but if your post is taken literally, I'd like to point out that I use Linux as my desktop at work and I shutdown my computer everyday. Therefore, for me, I DO boot with LILO everyday. Well, at least every working day.
Hey! I was hoping somebody would bring up XOSL. Has anybody tried it? Waddaya think?
VMware makes it possible for me to use Linux as my desktop OS at work. I have to run NT for things like Rational Rose and for reading/editing all those freakin' MS Word docs. But I can't recommend my setup to others because of setup hassles such as setting a second hardware profile on NT and replacing the default Xserver. (I haven't tried version 2.0 yet so I don't know if it's any less time consuming.) With VMware Ready to Run, I can now recommend Linux to a lot more people. It's still not perfect though because it won't be a dual boot system.
My understanding of ecomonics says the opposite. More education == higher productivity. Besides, low skill jobs are being replaced with mechanization. With more education, people on the lower rungs of the workforce have a way to climb up to better paying jobs. Without it, they will eventually be replaced.
Yes!
And do the same for the students. The biggest crime committed by the current system is that schools teach children that learning is hell. This is contrary to human nature. And it's a disaster for the kids and society.
Did/Do you love going to school? Did/Do you look forward to constantly learning new ideas and facts? Why not?
First, $100 million is actually not that much when you realize that the total amount of money spent on primary and secondary education in the US is around $300 billion.
Second, while more money will probably help some, a restructuring of the system would probably do far more than could be done with merely more money. The current system has outcomes typical of any huge, centrally planned bureaucracy. Even school buildings look like they are the result of some failed socialist experiment.
Interesting point. Perhaps higher education was chosen because it's easier and doesn't create conflicts with the giant behemoth that is the US public education system(s).
Who's to say that the idea won't expand to cover primary and secondary education later. It certainly would be a tremendous boost to those parents who are attempting home schooling.
Finally, the target audience for this idea is "the world" and if, as I suspect, the program is initially set up in English, then there is less of a language barrier for adults.
Still, it's an interesting point.