I think this was touched on by someone else, but it's worth repeating...any company that can afford to purchase and put into place 90,000 machines is going to have the capital necessary to staff a competent IT department to support said machines. Their IT department could also purchase software support contracts from any number of vendors. RedHat has a wide selection of Enterprise support services. Supplemental support contracts could also be put into place, such as the one from QuestionExchange. And if that's not enough, I can be had for a resonable hourly fee:o)
I found this link at the bottom of the linked page to be rather interesting as well. It lists many other "sharing" projects, several of which I was unfamiliar.
I'm not sure if I understand the need for this system. Routing voice traffic is already done on a daily basis (dialpad.com). Automatic reply to voicemail messages is certainly something that exists already, and it seems everybody I know has some sort of wireless content service on their cellphone or PDA already.
What a directory like this could more likely be used for is marketing. Every night of the week, right when I sit down for dinner, I get a pointless marketing call from some schmoe who wants to sell me aluminum siding, or give me a great deal on a home loan. Yeah, this is just what need, now all those marketing people will be able to page me and leave me voicemails as well.
Just saw this on the evening news last night. The segment I saw indicated that there is reason to believe that the power companies have artificially created this "power shortage" in order to increase their prices. This is a direct result of deregulation of the power industry, and has increased utility costs to some customers dramatically.
I have the pleasure of living within 10 miles of 3 powerplants. One is coal powered, the other gas, and the last one nuclear (yes that worries me). Anyhow, from what I understand, the powergrid in the US allows most any generating station to sell electricity to most parts of the US. However, I pass the gas powered generating station everyday on my way home, and it's only generating electricity 15% of the time (the turbines release lots of steam when it's generating). Funny thing, is that they are currently in the process of doing a $90 Million dollar upgrade to that plant, even though it seems to be rarely used.
Nice concept and all, but I did a search for "theindex" on theindex.com and here's what I got:
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There was a funny story I read a while back about a company in the US contracting out its electronics manufacturing to an electronics company in Asia. In the contract proposal, the US company specified a defect percentage of 5% for the manufacturing process. The Asia company shipped all of the required components off the the company in the US, and included was a box of broken parts with a note stating "We were not sure why you wanted 5% of the parts defective, but we shipped them to you anyway."
I don't remember the exact story, or where I first saw it, so I can't give proper credit, but that was the gist of it.
I contacted these guys about 3 weeks ago and asked if they had any connectivity in my location. They said they didn't have anything to offer me currently in Louisiana (my present location), so I asked about getting connectivity in Los Angeles instead (I have some servers there too). They took down my information and never called me back, when sales doesn't call you back, that is not a good sign. Could have been a fluke, but just thought I'd share my experience.
My mom says there's a lot of Penguins in Antarctica. The Linux Pimp
Heck, in 10 years, I may not even have a TV. Instead, I'll probably have a Gigabit connection to the "Frito's Internet". It's too bad I won't be able to watch the "Home Depot Olympics" on my "RCA" plasma display while sipping "Coca Cola" and eating "Kraft" macarroni and cheese dinners.
Yoda, a member of The Linux Pimp, featured a short review of Unbreakable sometime last week. To say his review differs from the one here would be an understatement. Now I'm just so confused, I feel the need to watch the movie, just so I can see who was right.
It's not how far you go, it's how go you far. The Linux Pimp
This thing looks pretty damn cool, like it came straight out of a 767 or something. I'd like to wrap my own grubby little paws around the thing to test the "erginomicon" factor for myself however.
The English language, and in fact, all languages are simply just "fads". They all constantly transform and mold themselves to the societies who use them. This is a wonderful thing, if human usage of language wasn't as flexible as it is, we probably wouldn't be able to discuss things like "Athlon" or "Coppermine" with each other.
I feel that if new inventions (the Internet) and thinking about the world on a global scale push everyone to speak a common tongue, in this case English, then I'm all for it (then again, I am already fluent in English, so my view may be jaded a bit).
I don't think Linux is as susceptible to fragmentation as others make it out to be. I tend to believe that the cream tends to rise to the top of the kernel, so to speak. There are definitely some nice new features that I would like to see make it into the kernel, things such as a journaling file system. But the benefit of Linux is that you can simply recompile your kernel to add the features you really need as well as remove the features you dont. In a sense, Linux is already fragmented and has been from day 1, but this is its most powerful asset.
I was just at TRUSTe's site, and I couldn't seem to find any information on their own Chief Privacy Officer, just a list of people on the Board of Directors. Shouldn't a company that exists solely to advocate privacy have a Chief Privacy Officer? Maybe I just didn't look hard enough.
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Found this, which is actually a very interesting read, as I wasn't aware of some of these facts:
Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about SDMI.
Q. What are the differences between current MP3 players and SDMI-compliant devices?
A. Current MP3 players can only play MP3 content. SDMI-compliant devices will play content originating from both SDMI-compliant and non-compliant sources.
Q. Can SDMI-compliant devices play MP3 files?
A. Yes. SDMI-compliant devices will be able to play both protected and unprotected formats; it is up to the manufacturer of each device to choose which particular formats to support. The only content SDMI-compliant devices will not play is illegally copied new music with SDMI technology (beginning in Phase 2). Unlike non-SDMI devices, SDMI devices can also be upgraded to play new music released in the future in new SDMI-compliant formats. And many SDMI portable devices will be able to play music that is digitally downloaded in new, protected formats right away.
Q. Is it true that, in order to play MP3 files, SDMI-compliant software and devices will disable MP3 files after converting them into SDMI-compliant files?
A. No. SDMI-compliant devices will translate MP3 files into a format acceptable for that device. The exact form will depend on the device. The original MP3 file will remain intact on the computer.
Q. Why does the SDMI framework allow both protected and unprotected formats?
A. SDMI members agree that protected formats enable the growth of electronic music distribution by protecting the rights of artists. Members also recognize that there are many legitimate uses for
unprotected formats. As a result, SDMI supports both.
Q. Will consumers still be able to copy their CDs onto their personal computers?
A. Yes. The specification allows consumers to copy (rip) their CDs onto their computers for personal
use (on their PC, on their portable devices, on their portable media, etc.). In fact, the specification enables consumers to do so as many times as they wish - as long as they have the original disk.
Q. Will it be possible to have content that plays on multiple platforms - PCs, car stereos,portable devices, etc.?
A. Yes. The 1.0 Specification is intended for portable devices and supporting PC software, but
future specifications will address other devices such as car stereos. Existing requirements that
relate to portable media (e.g. flash-RAM cards) were written with portability and multiple platform support in mind.
Q. Will it be possible to have content that plays on portable devices from multiple vendors?
A. Yes. The SDMI Portable Device specification is a framework for security that promotes interoperability and allows content to be converted from one format to another. The specification allows, but does not require, manufacturers to create systems that are interoperable. There are now a number of different music players and systems on the market that are not compatible with each other. And the initial SDMI offerings also will not offer widespread compatibility across devices at this time. Given the extremely short time frame for producing the portable device specification, it wasn't possible to achieve this goal now. But SDMI is working towards that goal and eventually, we hope that all SDMI-compliant devices will be able to play all SDMI-compliant content.
Does it bother you that you have to send your login name and password to Hotmail in cleartext, well that's not the case. They offer and SSL enabled login screen, it's just not advertised. You can do an SSL login to Hotmail right here.
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I have absolutely no idea why encrypted email has not taken off more than it has (ease of use maybe). Anyway, I have been using GnuPG for quite awhile with much success on my Linux boxes. A few of my Windows inclined counterparts use Verisign certificates however, and I must admit, that it's very easy to use, and plugs right into Netscape Communicator on Linux with no problems. They even offer a free 60 day trial certificate. You can also do quick and painless certificate lookups on their site.
The idea of using numerical sequences (such as phone numbers or IP addresses) as the main directory for the Internet, simply does not make sense. Sure, I have no problem remembering the IP addresses of machines on my network, but that's simply because I implemented them and use them everyday.
In order for this to somehow work, we would all have to be issued a "Internet Yellow Pages" book that mapped every website to its numerical equivalent, updates to this book would be so frequent, we'd probably run out of trees in a few years. What a pain it would be to have to grab the 50 pound "Internet Pages" that I'd have to keep next to my computer just to get to a specific sites numerical equivalent. Even if a complete "Internet Pages" directory was kept online, it would still be a pain to have to look up the numbers everytime I wanted to go to some site I didn't know the number for.
Certainly, the current DNS isn't perfect, but it is functional and preferable in my mind to this alternative. What I think does make pretty good sense, is the type of system that RealNames has implemented. Similar in concept to the AOL keyword (bear with me here), this actually works fairly well. For instance, in a recent version of Internet Explorer, type Madonna in the URL field. This will bring you directy to www.madonnamusic.com (nicely designed site BTW). If this type of system were to be implemented in an "open" fashion, it may actually work quite well.
One of the best things about having a new PS2: SSX, an amazing looking snowboarding game that's just a lot of fun to play.
One of the best things about not having a PS2: SEX, spending more time at this is just a lot more fun than SSX.
where people are not judged by their hair style or by the cloths they wear, or even by the type of car they drive. No my friends, I dream of a Utopia, where all men and women are treated as equals, equals that is, if they have an appropriately sized harddrive and watch Junkyard Wars, and fantasize about Beowulf Clusters.
I used to be really good at fuzzy math...I'd spend all night drinking Guinness and still make it to my Advanced Numerical Analysis class in the mornings.
Don't quite understand the reasoning for it, but the bulk pricing on the processors is always quite a bit higher than the "street" price. My guess would be that because chip cycles are so fast, companies need to dump their supplies in order to make room for the new chips that are always coming out. Having lots of yesterdays technology in stock that you can't get rid of, is not a good thing for companies, but it's a good deal for consumers.
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Would you like to pet my Penguin? The Linux Pimp
I'm not sure if I understand the need for this system. Routing voice traffic is already done on a daily basis (dialpad.com). Automatic reply to voicemail messages is certainly something that exists already, and it seems everybody I know has some sort of wireless content service on their cellphone or PDA already.
What a directory like this could more likely be used for is marketing. Every night of the week, right when I sit down for dinner, I get a pointless marketing call from some schmoe who wants to sell me aluminum siding, or give me a great deal on a home loan. Yeah, this is just what need, now all those marketing people will be able to page me and leave me voicemails as well.
Would you like to pet my Penguin? The Linux Pimp
I have the pleasure of living within 10 miles of 3 powerplants. One is coal powered, the other gas, and the last one nuclear (yes that worries me). Anyhow, from what I understand, the powergrid in the US allows most any generating station to sell electricity to most parts of the US. However, I pass the gas powered generating station everyday on my way home, and it's only generating electricity 15% of the time (the turbines release lots of steam when it's generating). Funny thing, is that they are currently in the process of doing a $90 Million dollar upgrade to that plant, even though it seems to be rarely used.
Would you like to pet my Penguin? The Linux Pimp
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Would you like to pet my Penguin? The Linux Pimp
Would you like to pet my Penguin? The Linux Pimp
I don't remember the exact story, or where I first saw it, so I can't give proper credit, but that was the gist of it.
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We won't say "Pig F#%!er" in front of Jesus, even if you step on our toes! The Linux Pimp
Would you like to pet my Penguin? The Linux Pimp
I feel that if new inventions (the Internet) and thinking about the world on a global scale push everyone to speak a common tongue, in this case English, then I'm all for it (then again, I am already fluent in English, so my view may be jaded a bit).
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A tuxedo is nothing without a purple, feathered hat. The Linux Pimp
Come one come all! (except you, the funny looking one) The Linux Pimp
Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about SDMI.
Q. What are the differences between current MP3 players and SDMI-compliant devices?
A. Current MP3 players can only play MP3 content. SDMI-compliant devices will play content originating from both SDMI-compliant and non-compliant sources.
Q. Can SDMI-compliant devices play MP3 files?
A. Yes. SDMI-compliant devices will be able to play both protected and unprotected formats; it is up to the manufacturer of each device to choose which particular formats to support. The only content SDMI-compliant devices will not play is illegally copied new music with SDMI technology (beginning in Phase 2). Unlike non-SDMI devices, SDMI devices can also be upgraded to play new music released in the future in new SDMI-compliant formats. And many SDMI portable devices will be able to play music that is digitally downloaded in new, protected formats right away.
Q. Is it true that, in order to play MP3 files, SDMI-compliant software and devices will disable MP3 files after converting them into SDMI-compliant files?
A. No. SDMI-compliant devices will translate MP3 files into a format acceptable for that device. The exact form will depend on the device. The original MP3 file will remain intact on the computer.
Q. Why does the SDMI framework allow both protected and unprotected formats?
A. SDMI members agree that protected formats enable the growth of electronic music distribution by protecting the rights of artists. Members also recognize that there are many legitimate uses for unprotected formats. As a result, SDMI supports both.
Q. Will consumers still be able to copy their CDs onto their personal computers?
A. Yes. The specification allows consumers to copy (rip) their CDs onto their computers for personal use (on their PC, on their portable devices, on their portable media, etc.). In fact, the specification enables consumers to do so as many times as they wish - as long as they have the original disk.
Q. Will it be possible to have content that plays on multiple platforms - PCs, car stereos,portable devices, etc.?
A. Yes. The 1.0 Specification is intended for portable devices and supporting PC software, but future specifications will address other devices such as car stereos. Existing requirements that relate to portable media (e.g. flash-RAM cards) were written with portability and multiple platform support in mind.
Q. Will it be possible to have content that plays on portable devices from multiple vendors?
A. Yes. The SDMI Portable Device specification is a framework for security that promotes interoperability and allows content to be converted from one format to another. The specification allows, but does not require, manufacturers to create systems that are interoperable. There are now a number of different music players and systems on the market that are not compatible with each other. And the initial SDMI offerings also will not offer widespread compatibility across devices at this time. Given the extremely short time frame for producing the portable device specification, it wasn't possible to achieve this goal now. But SDMI is working towards that goal and eventually, we hope that all SDMI-compliant devices will be able to play all SDMI-compliant content.
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In order for this to somehow work, we would all have to be issued a "Internet Yellow Pages" book that mapped every website to its numerical equivalent, updates to this book would be so frequent, we'd probably run out of trees in a few years. What a pain it would be to have to grab the 50 pound "Internet Pages" that I'd have to keep next to my computer just to get to a specific sites numerical equivalent. Even if a complete "Internet Pages" directory was kept online, it would still be a pain to have to look up the numbers everytime I wanted to go to some site I didn't know the number for.
Certainly, the current DNS isn't perfect, but it is functional and preferable in my mind to this alternative. What I think does make pretty good sense, is the type of system that RealNames has implemented. Similar in concept to the AOL keyword (bear with me here), this actually works fairly well. For instance, in a recent version of Internet Explorer, type Madonna in the URL field. This will bring you directy to www.madonnamusic.com (nicely designed site BTW). If this type of system were to be implemented in an "open" fashion, it may actually work quite well.
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All hail the mighty Penguin! The Linux Pimp
Twice the Pimp and all the Penguin! The Linux Pimp
When I first read this, I thought to myself, what a bunch of lazy bums! Why don't they support theirselves.
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Don't quite understand the reasoning for it, but the bulk pricing on the processors is always quite a bit higher than the "street" price. My guess would be that because chip cycles are so fast, companies need to dump their supplies in order to make room for the new chips that are always coming out. Having lots of yesterdays technology in stock that you can't get rid of, is not a good thing for companies, but it's a good deal for consumers.