Up until a year ago I warezed all my software(for Windows). Now, programs and games are becoming so sophisticated that it is useless to pirate something becasue you lose so many of the features that are included on the CD. Every once in a while I will warez a program or game to try it out, and then if I like it I'll definitely go pay for it - having the CD and all the material that comes with the app. is worth the money.
This would be a great way to bring high speed Internet connections to cities with large populations. By high speed I mean higher speed than current Cable/DSL connections. This would take us a step closer to being able to pipe audio/tv signals over the Internet.
This will be a good educational tool and also serve as a way for us younger geeks to take a look at the way things used to be a few decades ago. Very cool idea.
If I remember correctly, Sierra On-Line actually Remade Kings Quest I, Space Quest I, and Leisure Suit Larry I, all with spiffed up VGA graphics and [if memory serves] full speech.
This sounds like something that would be a great application for a Transmeta CPU. These will definitely need low power and cool-running chips. It's too bad the article didn't have many details.
I don't think one of the primary goals of Linux should be to replace Windows on the Desktop, but rather to offer an alternative Operating System to individuals and corporations who can't (or don't want to) afford the licensing fees and the cost of upgrades.
I wonder if Handspring will continue software development/upgrades for their rumored end of life for the Visor Handheld. I'd like to see OS 5 on my Visor.
Something like this would be excellent for having the phone embedded right in your head.
Now if they just had some kind of thought-based dialing system...
Honestly, I don't mind spending money on a good piece of software. I also don't mind having the option of using a good piece of software for free, as well as having access to the source code.(I also don't mind paying for the software and having the source code packaged with it, but that really isn't "open") I agree with your point that it would take a few man years to clean the code up and make it presentable to the masses. I think that being able to make any modifications to the code base is an awesome enhancement to any software application and could do no harm if Orcale were to open the source.
Oracle may be moving their backoffice to Linux but what about the database software itself? It is still a closed source proprietary application.
I want to know when they will be announcing that Oracle is Open Source!
While the Linux desktop movement has been a slow climb up a steep hill, I think that it really has progressed a lot farther than people let on. I know of a couple of business that are moving to Linux desktops, but only in instances where "core" Applications are being utilized, like StarOffice or KOffice.
In areas where no specilized Windows-based Apps are coming into play, I think the Linux Desktop is at a point where it can be used in a corporate environment.
Other types of files like video, text, etc. Doesn't this network have the same basic properties as every other p2p system?
The piggyback feature would be excellent for larger files types.
Actually, you are right. However, Tyan now manufactures a motherboard that is "approved" (not necessariyl by AMD) to work with Athlon XP Processors (not just XPs masquerading as MPs). The board is the Tyan Tiger MPX (S2466)
I am running Linux on Dual Athlon XPs. Does that make it Linux XP?
Does it really matter, though
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VeriSign Buys .tv
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Why should it matter to us that Verisign bought the thing in the first place? The only reason you might need to worry is if you feel like the TLD is some sort of hot commmodity that will increase VeriSign's market position. Then, you have to ask yourself if you even care about their market position.
Personally, I don't think that the ".tv" domain will make any kind of big splash without a major marketing push. People look for ".com", then ".net", then ".org". Anything beyond those major TLDs rarely crosses the mind of most surfers. Hell, most people (who don't deal with it every day) have to be *reminded* about ".gov", thus the success of www.whitehouse.com (link intentionally left un-linked.;-) )
it will be interesting to see if this new wireless will be capable of multiple standards (802.11a-b, bluetooth, etc.) or if this will just be another competing standard.
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Up until a year ago I warezed all my software(for Windows). Now, programs and games are becoming so sophisticated that it is useless to pirate something becasue you lose so many of the features that are included on the CD.
Every once in a while I will warez a program or game to try it out, and then if I like it I'll definitely go pay for it - having the CD and all the material that comes with the app. is worth the money.
Do I have to read this thread all day to find the reply? I hope she posts with a +2.
What better way to propose...well...except for maybe in person, with a ring? When I get married can I propose on /. too?
Well, the other day when I accidently baked my Visor, I had to call their support line....
This would be a great way to bring high speed Internet connections to cities with large populations. By high speed I mean higher speed than current Cable/DSL connections. This would take us a step closer to being able to pipe audio/tv signals over the Internet.
This will be a good educational tool and also serve as a way for us younger geeks to take a look at the way things used to be a few decades ago. Very cool idea.
If I remember correctly, Sierra On-Line actually Remade Kings Quest I, Space Quest I, and Leisure Suit Larry I, all with spiffed up VGA graphics and [if memory serves] full speech.
This sounds like something that would be a great application for a Transmeta CPU. These will definitely need low power and cool-running chips. It's too bad the article didn't have many details.
I don't think one of the primary goals of Linux should be to replace Windows on the Desktop, but rather to offer an alternative Operating System to individuals and corporations who can't (or don't want to) afford the licensing fees and the cost of upgrades.
I wonder if Handspring will continue software development/upgrades for their rumored end of life for the Visor Handheld. I'd like to see OS 5 on my Visor.
Something like this would be excellent for having the phone embedded right in your head.
Now if they just had some kind of thought-based dialing system...
Honestly, I don't mind spending money on a good piece of software. I also don't mind having the option of using a good piece of software for free, as well as having access to the source code.(I also don't mind paying for the software and having the source code packaged with it, but that really isn't "open") I agree with your point that it would take a few man years to clean the code up and make it presentable to the masses. I think that being able to make any modifications to the code base is an awesome enhancement to any software application and could do no harm if Orcale were to open the source.
Oracle may be moving their backoffice to Linux but what about the database software itself? It is still a closed source proprietary application.
I want to know when they will be announcing that Oracle is Open Source!
You've obviously never experienced the magic that is : TiVo. Besides, I only want to see the good commercials.
Is there such a thing?
I am glad to see someone is doing this. Since Ad Critic shut down, I have nowhere to view commercials anymore. Kudos to PBS.
When I see it. So far Microsofts security focus has been like looking through beer goggles.
While the Linux desktop movement has been a slow climb up a steep hill, I think that it really has progressed a lot farther than people let on. I know of a couple of business that are moving to Linux desktops, but only in instances where "core" Applications are being utilized, like StarOffice or KOffice.
In areas where no specilized Windows-based Apps are coming into play, I think the Linux Desktop is at a point where it can be used in a corporate environment.
Other types of files like video, text, etc. Doesn't this network have the same basic properties as every other p2p system?
The piggyback feature would be excellent for larger files types.
What about getting back home???
I try and purchase any Linux games I see on store shelves. I was surprised to see Railroad Tycoon II in my local Best Buy a few weeks ago.
I thought that *maybe* Linux gaming was starting to become more main stream. Truly a sad day for Linux gaming
Actually, you are right. However, Tyan now manufactures a motherboard that is "approved" (not necessariyl by AMD) to work with Athlon XP Processors (not just XPs masquerading as MPs).
The board is the Tyan Tiger MPX (S2466)
I am running Linux on Dual Athlon XPs. Does that make it Linux XP?
Why should it matter to us that Verisign bought the thing in the first place? The only reason you might need to worry is if you feel like the TLD is some sort of hot commmodity that will increase VeriSign's market position. Then, you have to ask yourself if you even care about their market position. ;-) )
Personally, I don't think that the ".tv" domain will make any kind of big splash without a major marketing push. People look for ".com", then ".net", then ".org". Anything beyond those major TLDs rarely crosses the mind of most surfers. Hell, most people (who don't deal with it every day) have to be *reminded* about ".gov", thus the success of www.whitehouse.com (link intentionally left un-linked.
it will be interesting to see if this new wireless will be capable of multiple standards (802.11a-b, bluetooth, etc.) or if this will just be another competing standard.
Google as their search engine anyway?