This'll only work for schools that have the money (those that have the fancy labs). Those are the exception, not the rule...and I think it'll be awhile before we come anywhere close to bringing most of the schools up to the level where they can both understand the need for technology education AND understand the need for an IT professional to administer their technology education program.
I completely see your point. However in my initial post I said that I have a library of MP3 files, and I convert these to WMA (in a lower bitrate) to send to my player--the only use for the WMA files. There is no use for the files beyond this. I don't "support" WMA in any meaningful way, I just use it because it offers decent quality audio for my nomad IIMG at low bitrate (64 kbps). If OGG was supported I'd much rather use that. I need that low bitrate because I don't feel like buying a SmartMedia card, and I'd rather have 2 hours of music than one on the player.
...but when people want to know why teachers (in general--some are quite adept) don't know jack about technology, they can start by looking at their superiors. How many people in positions of authority at high schools/middle schools (principals, "technology coordinators" for that matter) understand what the average student needs to learn about computers, and what computers are not fit to teach?
That's pretty much the point. Microsoft provides an encoder, so I can always encode my files to WMA to put them on the player...that's free and it's not a problem, other than being a waste of my time.
Aside from the tabbed browsing, new to Netscape, it doesn't seem like 7.0 is that great an upgrade. Here's a CNET review on the new version...as much as I generally distrust CNet's reviews of software, they're pretty much on the money with this one, it seems.
Doesn't seem so bad now that I know this...I assumed that they'd be charging AOL for all of its Winamp licenses, and this would prompt AOL to turn Winamp into a commercial program. I'm not going to look at Thomson the same way after hearing this...seems quite reasonable.
...I have to ask: does anyone know of standalone (meaning not a PDA) MP3 players that handle the OGG format as an alternative to MP3? That's the only thing holding me back from using exclusively OGG from now on. My Creative Nomad IIMG only has firmware to play WAV, MP3 and WMA. I suppose I could always use OGG and convert my files to WMA when I want to use them on the player, but that's really a pain. If anyone knows of a different firmware that can play OGG on the Nomad, that'd be even more appreciated.
Most hardware review sites I've read commented that upping the FSB speed was the best way AMD could reclaim the speed crown...Intel regularly uses much higher FSB clocks with their chips (in the neighborhood of 533 MHz). I may be missing some crucial aspect of AMD's strategy but that seems to be what is holding them back right now, from a high-level standpoint.
I dunno...I wouldn't want to buy a house designed by a company with a name like "The Integer Group"...sounds limiting.
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That's what I meant...just copy the disc to your hard drive (after it is "decrypted" for installation - this is probably the hardest step) and crack it. Cracking means removal of references to the smart chip. And there's no way it could "refuse to decrypt itself" since the data doesn't change on the disc, period. Now I believe, as with WinXP, the cracking will be done by a few, while the cracked ISOs will be used by many. Granted, the cracking is difficult, but once it's done, it will be freely distributed.
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Granted, Windows XP had nothing this advanced on the disc itself, but the methods of circumventing this new protection device will likely be the same as the ways WinXP's product activation was circumvented. Just reverse engineer the code, find the references to the smart chip, and remove those references. Granted, one won't be able to just "copy the disc", but cracked ISOs can still be theoretically distributed. It'll be interesting to watch.
Origin of the word "crapper": From Thomas Crapper, an Englishman, who developed and manufactured the modern toilet bowl, which was used by US soldiers in World War I and brought the word "crapper" back to America. His biography was entitled "Flushed with Pride".
I guess so. Personally I don't have many heart-rate elevating dreams that often, but if the wife does, and they're not a medical problem, this solution may do more harm than good (disrupting sleep cycles).
Sounds like a Rube Goldberg contraption to me, honestly...why would you feel the need to use a computer when the logic of the device only needs to be on the level of complexity of a flip-flop? I like the beam-interruption ideas that people are coming up with, myself.
This is a huge bluff--but they know that the other side (cable companies) will blink first. Without the MPAA's movies, most premium cable channels will be severely lacking in content. So the MPAA is putting the cable companies forcibly on their side in the bargaining with Congress.
Well, on the bright side we've got until 2006 before the shakedown begins. I'm still planning on going out and buying that ATI All-in-Wonder 8500DV to timeshift/record my analog TV while I still can.
I doubt they're looking for land right in Pittsburgh/near campus...in the article they mention strip mines/quarries...they'd have a hard time getting 600 acres in Pittsburgh, but like I say in another post, go 30 miles out and they've got plenty of space for testing grounds. Especially if they want rough terrain...there are a few abandoned coal mines about and my grandparents live near a strip mining region.
Go CMU. On the upside, they've got a lot better chance of getting their 600 acres than many other urban universities. There's tons of land out in Western PA, if you get 30 miles or so out of Pittsburgh (which I don't think would be too inconvenient). However, the suburbs are growing very quickly...especially Cranberry Township, which is one of the top 5 regions in the United States for growth in the past couple of years, from what I've heard.
Billy Madison: A simple no would've done just fine.... Also from the principal: Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I will probably just snap.
When this book comes out I think I will probably buy it. This and Penny Arcade are the two comics that, when intended to be funny, make me laugh on a consistent basis. And when not funny, Megatokyo is at least very good art. I'll admit the story isn't as fast-paced as many other webcomics, but this is a welcome change at times. I figure Fred needs the support and I appreciate his art...I would definitely like to see more manga webcomics.
When figuring cost, keep in mind that the PVRs are a device and subscription service wheras the PC solution is a one time investment.
YES, it IS a one-time investment. A few of the other replies to this parent said that a program listing isn't available with a PC PVR, while at least with TiVo you get it with a subscription. Check the ATI AIW 8500DV interface--it has FREE program listings that are downloaded from the internet. This, in my opinion, is vastly superior to having to pay for listings on a set-top box. However, the TiVo and other set-top PVRs certainly have their advantages, that may exceed PC solutions.
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This'll only work for schools that have the money (those that have the fancy labs). Those are the exception, not the rule...and I think it'll be awhile before we come anywhere close to bringing most of the schools up to the level where they can both understand the need for technology education AND understand the need for an IT professional to administer their technology education program.
I completely see your point. However in my initial post I said that I have a library of MP3 files, and I convert these to WMA (in a lower bitrate) to send to my player--the only use for the WMA files. There is no use for the files beyond this. I don't "support" WMA in any meaningful way, I just use it because it offers decent quality audio for my nomad IIMG at low bitrate (64 kbps). If OGG was supported I'd much rather use that. I need that low bitrate because I don't feel like buying a SmartMedia card, and I'd rather have 2 hours of music than one on the player.
...but when people want to know why teachers (in general--some are quite adept) don't know jack about technology, they can start by looking at their superiors. How many people in positions of authority at high schools/middle schools (principals, "technology coordinators" for that matter) understand what the average student needs to learn about computers, and what computers are not fit to teach?
That's pretty much the point. Microsoft provides an encoder, so I can always encode my files to WMA to put them on the player...that's free and it's not a problem, other than being a waste of my time.
Aside from the tabbed browsing, new to Netscape, it doesn't seem like 7.0 is that great an upgrade. Here's a CNET review on the new version...as much as I generally distrust CNet's reviews of software, they're pretty much on the money with this one, it seems.
Doesn't seem so bad now that I know this...I assumed that they'd be charging AOL for all of its Winamp licenses, and this would prompt AOL to turn Winamp into a commercial program. I'm not going to look at Thomson the same way after hearing this...seems quite reasonable.
...I have to ask: does anyone know of standalone (meaning not a PDA) MP3 players that handle the OGG format as an alternative to MP3? That's the only thing holding me back from using exclusively OGG from now on. My Creative Nomad IIMG only has firmware to play WAV, MP3 and WMA. I suppose I could always use OGG and convert my files to WMA when I want to use them on the player, but that's really a pain. If anyone knows of a different firmware that can play OGG on the Nomad, that'd be even more appreciated.
Most hardware review sites I've read commented that upping the FSB speed was the best way AMD could reclaim the speed crown...Intel regularly uses much higher FSB clocks with their chips (in the neighborhood of 533 MHz). I may be missing some crucial aspect of AMD's strategy but that seems to be what is holding them back right now, from a high-level standpoint.
I dunno...I wouldn't want to buy a house designed by a company with a name like "The Integer Group"...sounds limiting.
That's what I meant...just copy the disc to your hard drive (after it is "decrypted" for installation - this is probably the hardest step) and crack it. Cracking means removal of references to the smart chip. And there's no way it could "refuse to decrypt itself" since the data doesn't change on the disc, period. Now I believe, as with WinXP, the cracking will be done by a few, while the cracked ISOs will be used by many. Granted, the cracking is difficult, but once it's done, it will be freely distributed.
Granted, Windows XP had nothing this advanced on the disc itself, but the methods of circumventing this new protection device will likely be the same as the ways WinXP's product activation was circumvented. Just reverse engineer the code, find the references to the smart chip, and remove those references. Granted, one won't be able to just "copy the disc", but cracked ISOs can still be theoretically distributed. It'll be interesting to watch.
Origin of the word "crapper": From Thomas Crapper, an Englishman, who developed and manufactured the modern toilet bowl, which was used by US soldiers in World War I and brought the word "crapper" back to America. His biography was entitled "Flushed with Pride".
Incidentally, unless I'm really bad at math, isn't it ~72? 2002-1930...
...somebody call MacGyver and supply him with some gum wrappers, toothpicks and duct tape.
I guess so. Personally I don't have many heart-rate elevating dreams that often, but if the wife does, and they're not a medical problem, this solution may do more harm than good (disrupting sleep cycles).
Sounds like a Rube Goldberg contraption to me, honestly...why would you feel the need to use a computer when the logic of the device only needs to be on the level of complexity of a flip-flop? I like the beam-interruption ideas that people are coming up with, myself.
No, I doubt that's a good idea. What about when she dreams or has nightmares? Those still cause the heart rate to elevate, I believe.
This is a huge bluff--but they know that the other side (cable companies) will blink first. Without the MPAA's movies, most premium cable channels will be severely lacking in content. So the MPAA is putting the cable companies forcibly on their side in the bargaining with Congress.
Well, on the bright side we've got until 2006 before the shakedown begins. I'm still planning on going out and buying that ATI All-in-Wonder 8500DV to timeshift/record my analog TV while I still can.
I'm guessing that he was trying to be sarcastic but it came out horribly wrong. Probably because he wasn't over the top far enough.
I doubt they're looking for land right in Pittsburgh/near campus...in the article they mention strip mines/quarries...they'd have a hard time getting 600 acres in Pittsburgh, but like I say in another post, go 30 miles out and they've got plenty of space for testing grounds. Especially if they want rough terrain...there are a few abandoned coal mines about and my grandparents live near a strip mining region.
Go CMU. On the upside, they've got a lot better chance of getting their 600 acres than many other urban universities. There's tons of land out in Western PA, if you get 30 miles or so out of Pittsburgh (which I don't think would be too inconvenient). However, the suburbs are growing very quickly...especially Cranberry Township, which is one of the top 5 regions in the United States for growth in the past couple of years, from what I've heard.
Billy Madison: A simple no would've done just fine. ...
Also from the principal: Any attempt to cheat, especially with my wife, who is a dirty, dirty, tramp, and I will probably just snap.
This is only if you have no other use for your computer than as a TiVo replacement. I think we all are in agreement that this is blatantly false.
When this book comes out I think I will probably buy it. This and Penny Arcade are the two comics that, when intended to be funny, make me laugh on a consistent basis. And when not funny, Megatokyo is at least very good art. I'll admit the story isn't as fast-paced as many other webcomics, but this is a welcome change at times. I figure Fred needs the support and I appreciate his art...I would definitely like to see more manga webcomics.
YES, it IS a one-time investment. A few of the other replies to this parent said that a program listing isn't available with a PC PVR, while at least with TiVo you get it with a subscription. Check the ATI AIW 8500DV interface--it has FREE program listings that are downloaded from the internet. This, in my opinion, is vastly superior to having to pay for listings on a set-top box. However, the TiVo and other set-top PVRs certainly have their advantages, that may exceed PC solutions.