Her cell rang 4 times this morning before 6:30 AM, simply because someone *could* call her, they did. No emergency, no 5 alarm fire, just someone who had the number.
What does this have to do with new technology?
Unless you consider the telephone 'new technology.'
I suppose this is an unpopular opinion, but isn't the purpose of 'getting away' actually to avoiding talking to a co-worker? I mean I would love the bandwidth they talk about at home but it's just not here yet.
The last thing I want on the beach is some dweeb cellphone going off 'cos his download of the latest Britney video is done. Just enjoy your vacations and leave the office crap at home.
You're completely missing the point! Think outside the box, and imagine WORKING FROM [INSERT NICE LOCATION HERE] instead of from home!
What that article doesn't mention, and what people usually don't know when discussing 3G mobile is that the data rates quoted are PER CELL not PER USER (unless only one user per cell is active at a given moment).
Try reading the entire article. Page 3, near the bottom, does a nice job of explaining this, and why it's not such a big deal:
Which brings us to the next point: that 2.4 Mbps is shared among all users on a cell sector, just like cable bandwidth is shared by everyone in a neighborhood. What's a sector, then? Cell sites are generally divided into three sectors that each cover different parts of the surrounding area, so each site can have up to 7.2 Mbps of bandwidth to play with. In contrast to cable, bandwidth in 1xEV is intelligently scheduled to maximize throughput for everyone. The modems actively monitor signal strength and request the highest data rate they can handle without dropping too many packets. If the packet error rate gets too high, the system switches to a more reliable transmission scheme and the data rate is throttled down. The cell site uses a sophisticated scheduling algorithm that tracks the modem's average receive signal strength from millisecond to millisecond and takes advantage of local peaks in the signal conditions to send packets when they are most likely to get through. That way, bandwidth is not wasted on packets that will likely have to be retransmitted anyway, and one user with a bad connection can't cause a storm of retransmits that slows down service for everyone. Of course, if everybody on your sector is doing large downloads at the same time, the bandwidth will be divvied up among them, factoring in signal conditions. Of some consolation is that fact that your typical usage scenario is rather more sporadic: you download a web page for maybe 10 seconds, then stare at it for a minute, and so on. When you aren't actually downloading, the airwaves are free for someone else to surf. The likelihood of everyone clicking at once is very low, and the average response as seen by any particular user is pretty good; that's the miracle of statistical multiplexing.
Now perhaps I've been reading too much Neal Stephenson lately, but...
Do I foresee roving bands of samurai-warrior-programmers with laptops and wearable interfaces to the 'metaverse'?
Yes I do!
Well, maybe not Samurai Warriors, but pale geeks, surely! (And soon, perhaps not so pale?)
Could the stereotypical geek image change from pasty-faced teens languishing in a darkened computer room to well-traveled, olive-skinned men on beaches with laptops? (Oooh, look, live porn!... no wait, those are just real girls getting a suntan.)
How much will civilization change when high-tech commuters can work from anywhere -- literally?
Steve, do you really think it's that easy? If it was, companies would have done it already. Microsoft would point to it in trial and say, see, it can already be done without any extra help from us.
The main problem I see would be that Microsoft could make registry changes at any time that would break this hack. I'm sure there are other problems.
It seems that a major underground letter writing campaign has secured Wil Wheaton (ST:TNG's Wesley Crusher) a recurring role the current 'Enterprise' series.
Windows is HIGHLY modular and componentised which is EXACTLY why you can't remove certain components. It's all the component REUSE that causes windows depend on stuff like IE. You guys all think you're great software engineers but can't seem to understand that!
You don't need to install the entire browser and load it entirely into memory when the OS starts up. Just give access to the DLL's that are needed, when they are needed. Publish the API's for the DLL's so they can be replaced with 3rd party software (like Mozilla).
Although OpenBeOS is based in the BeOS spirit (and APIs), it *IS NOT* BeOS.
OBOS is aiming for binary compatability with BeOS R5, and is re-creating all aspects of the operating system. The only difference should be that it is BSD open source'd.
You're right, it's not BeOS, it can be even better, since it will have a future.
You are either trolling, or are very ignorant of OpenBeOS.
It was started many months ago, already has 150+ people working on it, already has a kernel in progress (based on NewOS kernel, written by an ex-Be engineer), and is aiming for BINARY COMPATABILITY with BeOS for the first release. Most of your argument doesn't make any sense if you know all the facts, so instead of just criticizing the project, why not read the website FAQ's.
P.S. Whoever said we are creating OpenBeOS to try and take over the OS world? We like BeOS, we want to re-create it in OpenBeOS, and then once we have something on par with R5 BeOS, we can go forward with new ideas (which are already being hashed out in a separate sourceforge project called The Glass Elevator).
This is one of several BeOS features that the Open Source community should reall consider stealing. But let's consider these features individually, with one eye on whether they're likely to achieve acceptance outside the ranks of BeOS enthusiasts. Let's not waste time on wholesale BeOS clones and compatibility layers. Those are exercises in denial. BeOS was a nice piece of work, but it's as dead as CP/M. Deal with it.
The SSSCA/CBDTPA will affect EVERYONE IN THIS COMMUNITY. It doesn't matter how diverse we are, what our varying interests are, it affects every last one of us.
You can protest SSSCA/CBDTPA and help prevent it from being passed without giving up the things you love. I wrote snail-mail to my congresswoman and senators the day I heard about CBDTPA.
One of these things is not like the other, one of these things does not belong. Hello kids, can YOU find the proof that slashdot is run by a bunch of hypocritical weenies?
Or is it proof that slashdot has more than one editor with more than one agenda?
Whenever a story is posted about the SSSCA, or Jack/Hilary talking about piracy killing their businesses, we all get up in arms and post hundreds of comments about the RIAA & MPAA being greedy cartels (which they are). But as soon as they release something that we geeks love (Star Trek DVDs, LOTR, etc.), we all jump for joy.
Repeat after me: SLASHDOT HAS MORE THAN ONE PERSON IN ITS COMMUNITY.
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Where in my post did I try to say geeks were or could become cool? (Other than the JOKE about samurai warriors.)
Her cell rang 4 times this morning before 6:30 AM, simply because someone *could* call her, they did. No emergency, no 5 alarm fire, just someone who had the number.
What does this have to do with new technology?
Unless you consider the telephone 'new technology.'
Video conferencing doesn't take 2.4Mbps. And you can always add more cells if an area is particularly busy...
I suppose this is an unpopular opinion, but isn't the purpose of 'getting away' actually to avoiding talking to a co-worker? I mean I would love the bandwidth they talk about at home but it's just not here yet.
The last thing I want on the beach is some dweeb cellphone going off 'cos his download of the latest Britney video is done. Just enjoy your vacations and leave the office crap at home.
You're completely missing the point! Think outside the box, and imagine WORKING FROM [INSERT NICE LOCATION HERE] instead of from home!
Try reading the entire article. Page 3, near the bottom, does a nice job of explaining this, and why it's not such a big deal:
Now perhaps I've been reading too much Neal Stephenson lately, but...
... no wait, those are just real girls getting a suntan.)
Do I foresee roving bands of samurai-warrior-programmers with laptops and wearable interfaces to the 'metaverse'?
Yes I do!
Well, maybe not Samurai Warriors, but pale geeks, surely! (And soon, perhaps not so pale?)
Could the stereotypical geek image change from pasty-faced teens languishing in a darkened computer room to well-traveled, olive-skinned men on beaches with laptops? (Oooh, look, live porn!
How much will civilization change when high-tech commuters can work from anywhere -- literally?
Interestingly, I noticed one story (about the retiring carrier pigeons) that was a true story posted today.
It must have been an accident.
Christ, don't give the slashdot editors any more April Fool's story ideas!
Steve, do you really think it's that easy? If it was, companies would have done it already. Microsoft would point to it in trial and say, see, it can already be done without any extra help from us.
The main problem I see would be that Microsoft could make registry changes at any time that would break this hack. I'm sure there are other problems.
Why search? Just go directly to Wil's slashdot page.
It seems that a major underground letter writing campaign has secured Wil Wheaton (ST:TNG's Wesley Crusher) a recurring role the current 'Enterprise' series.
Now we know what he does with all his free time.
An orgy of reverse karma whoring
... you know, someone that does it just because they like it, not for the money.
That would be a karma slut
Amazingly covered in the last slashdot story posted!
Windows is HIGHLY modular and componentised which is EXACTLY why you can't remove certain components. It's all the component REUSE that causes windows depend on stuff like IE. You guys all think you're great software engineers but can't seem to understand that!
You don't need to install the entire browser and load it entirely into memory when the OS starts up. Just give access to the DLL's that are needed, when they are needed. Publish the API's for the DLL's so they can be replaced with 3rd party software (like Mozilla).
Although OpenBeOS is based in the BeOS spirit (and APIs), it *IS NOT* BeOS.
OBOS is aiming for binary compatability with BeOS R5, and is re-creating all aspects of the operating system. The only difference should be that it is BSD open source'd.
You're right, it's not BeOS, it can be even better, since it will have a future.
You are either trolling, or are very ignorant of OpenBeOS.
It was started many months ago, already has 150+ people working on it, already has a kernel in progress (based on NewOS kernel, written by an ex-Be engineer), and is aiming for BINARY COMPATABILITY with BeOS for the first release. Most of your argument doesn't make any sense if you know all the facts, so instead of just criticizing the project, why not read the website FAQ's.
P.S. Whoever said we are creating OpenBeOS to try and take over the OS world? We like BeOS, we want to re-create it in OpenBeOS, and then once we have something on par with R5 BeOS, we can go forward with new ideas (which are already being hashed out in a separate sourceforge project called The Glass Elevator).
:-P
You must be in denial. This guy above you says BeOS is dead, and we should just move on.
This is one of several BeOS features that the Open Source community should reall consider stealing. But let's consider these features individually, with one eye on whether they're likely to achieve acceptance outside the ranks of BeOS enthusiasts. Let's not waste time on wholesale BeOS clones and compatibility layers. Those are exercises in denial. BeOS was a nice piece of work, but it's as dead as CP/M. Deal with it.
Yes, BeOS is dead. Long live OpenBeOS.
After all, they were bought by another company, OSDN.
Yeah...
All I told her was, "I wanna fig newton!"
Maybe we could find a way to make buying CDs uncool.
OK, what if we make it 'cool' to download music for free off the internet.
Oh wait...
The SSSCA/CBDTPA will affect EVERYONE IN THIS COMMUNITY. It doesn't matter how diverse we are, what our varying interests are, it affects every last one of us.
You can protest SSSCA/CBDTPA and help prevent it from being passed without giving up the things you love. I wrote snail-mail to my congresswoman and senators the day I heard about CBDTPA.
Could we, for a change, try slashdotting the spammers instead of those trying to fight them?
Do you understand what a slashdotting is? It means a shitload of people are viewing your page. So you'd rather send all this traffic to a spammer.
Gee, I bet they'd be so upset.
One of these things is not like the other, one of these things does not belong. Hello kids, can YOU find the proof that slashdot is run by a bunch of hypocritical weenies?
Or is it proof that slashdot has more than one editor with more than one agenda?
Whenever a story is posted about the SSSCA, or Jack/Hilary talking about piracy killing their businesses, we all get up in arms and post hundreds of comments about the RIAA & MPAA being greedy cartels (which they are). But as soon as they release something that we geeks love (Star Trek DVDs, LOTR, etc.), we all jump for joy.
Repeat after me: SLASHDOT HAS MORE THAN ONE PERSON IN ITS COMMUNITY.
Now think about it.