Dual core processors might help, but with the exception of cost they are no better than multiple-cpu systems. Most systems are not cpu-bound, so they spend their idle time waiting on (1) you to make up your mind, (2) the internet, local net, or something that communicates via IP to actually deliver a packet, or (3) that put-lightning-to-sleep 7200 rmp ata drive. Dual-core processors in most cases, like multiple CPU systems, simply wait faster for something to do. Spend your money on something really usefull - like a good book to read while you wait on your cable-modem.....
I've been in both of there cities, and you _ABSOLUTELY_ _MUST_ bring mosquito replellant and very good sunscreen. You should also bring a snake bite kit (Water Mocasins outnumber humans significantly).
Good luck, take care of yourself while there, and help those special people. Don't feed the gators....
If you have ever priced one of the EMC boxes that large databases love, $100 for 4/8 GB of solid state storage is a bargain! Use it to cache small reference tables or indexes and you will gain a fair amount of responsiveness. It's also price competitive with adding a lot of memory or upgrading the processor.
2 years ago (or so) Siemens showed a prototype wireless keyboard that displayed an image of a keyboard wherever you pointed it. A motion sensor determined which key you pressed. It was intended for ultra clean environments (bio hazard labs, infectious disease clinics, etc) and the device was about the size of 2 pez dispensors back-to-back.
I havent seen anything more on the product since the prototype was shown, but it seems like that could be the real "personal" keyboard.
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Dual core processors might help, but with the exception of cost they are no better than multiple-cpu systems. Most systems are not cpu-bound, so they spend their idle time waiting on (1) you to make up your mind, (2) the internet, local net, or something that communicates via IP to actually deliver a packet, or (3) that put-lightning-to-sleep 7200 rmp ata drive.
Dual-core processors in most cases, like multiple CPU systems, simply wait faster for something to do. Spend your money on something really usefull - like a good book to read while you wait on your cable-modem.....
That Eric Schmit was involved with Google. Is this the man who tanked Novell? Goggle erred in bringing Him on board if he is the same one.
I've been in both of there cities, and you _ABSOLUTELY_ _MUST_ bring mosquito replellant and very good sunscreen. You should also bring a snake bite kit (Water Mocasins outnumber humans significantly).
Good luck, take care of yourself while there, and help those special people. Don't feed the gators....
If you have ever priced one of the EMC boxes that large databases love, $100 for 4/8 GB of solid state storage is a bargain! Use it to cache small reference tables or indexes and you will gain a fair amount of responsiveness. It's also price competitive with adding a lot of memory or upgrading the processor.
This is a good idea.
2 years ago (or so) Siemens showed a prototype wireless keyboard that displayed an image of a keyboard wherever you pointed it. A motion sensor determined which key you pressed. It was intended for ultra clean environments (bio hazard labs, infectious disease clinics, etc) and the device was about the size of 2 pez dispensors back-to-back.
I havent seen anything more on the product since the prototype was shown, but it seems like that could be the real "personal" keyboard.