Microsoft already implemented fading menus on Windows 2000 (sysfader.exe; you see it pop up on the Task Manager [taskmgr.exe] whenever you pop down a menu). And that was back in September 1999, way before 2.2.16 was decently stable. Yes, it does take some CPU power to do, but, most importantly, it does not disrupt other processes which are running.
Can KDE perform its alpha blending without instigating a segfault? Only time will tell.
"The restriction, which is being imposed by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is designed to protect the substantial investments made by national broadcasters who do not want their television and radio audiences undermined by internet coverage."
In other words, to secure Bill Costas' job for the next ten years as the official heckler of Olympic athletes. Gee, I wonder how much NBC "funding" the IOC is receiving right now.
You're only saying that because the SciFi version doesn't portray the worms as big di... whoa, caught myself there.
Anyway, I like the De Laurentiis/Lynch version(s) because their mantra was "It's the storyline, stupid!" Sure, the 2-hour version left out some details of the original, but that's why I first watched it with my mother, because she read the book. When I first watched the 4-hour version in its entirety, I was disappointed; it had revealed too much. I own the 2-hour version on DVD, and I'm looking forward to viewing it on my SBLive card with 4-point surround enabled.
As for your complaint of the De Laurentiis/Lynch production being "half-assed", keep in mind that the first portrayals of William Shakespeare's plays were just as improvised (probably "one-eighth-assed" using your stringent standards). I don't look for stunning effects in movies, as I said before, it's the storyline, stupid!
For me, Kyle MacLaclan perfectly represents Paul Atreides, and Patrick Stewart shines in his role as Gurney. Also, Sting is hilarious in his role as Feyd; however, I could do without the steambath scene; I didn't really want to see more than 20% of Sting's uncovered body.
To watch this series would be blasphemy, and I do not wish to discredit the masterpiece from Dino De Laurentiis and David Lynch.
Yeah, in the same way that the qc from Quake 1 wasn't C. As far as Q3A goes, Carmack is sticking with the qvm because of their security. However, he's definitely doing C for the next DOOM project. Did I mention that Id will be developing the next doom on Windows 2000 with NVidia hardware? [watches the faces of the bible thumpers cringe]
What Kevin Mitnick did was the equivalent of grafitti. And why the hell was Shapeshifter held on $1,000,000 bail for disturbing the peace?
Come on. That's the kind of bail set for something more serious than aggravated assault, but less serious than rape or murder (which usually have no bail). Perhaps the judicial [quota] system is being corrupted by the corporate status quo. Sure, the things that Mitnick and Shapeshifter did weren't too serious, but they put in jeopardy the revenue flow for companies and campaigns. In the corporate world, that's considered treason. And you know the punishment for treason...
Geeze, did someone mess up while rewiring the nerves to Rob's finger muscles? You'd have to be pretty stupid/disturbed/startled to spell the word "virus" as "vrisu." It's too hard for me to misspell it.
Then maybe we could have a unique, permanent place where we could express our anger regarding the Java(TM) follies, and Javalag(TM), and Javacrashes(TM) (or JavaGPFs(TM), or Javasegfaults(TM), and so on).
"Java(TM)", "Javalag(TM)", "Javacrash(TM)", "JavaGPF(TM)", and "Javasegfault(TM)" are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., LLC, CRAP, etc.
The actual code looks strikingly similar to C/C++, except for the obvious syntax conventions and whatnot. However, the similarity stops there. Bloated Java(TM) classes are required on the user's computer; if the user doesn't have them, then his web browser freezes up for a little while just to download the class. And for something that looks so similar to C, it's a downright disgrace that it has so much lag.
By far the worst part of Java(TM) is how Sun marketed it. Their goal was to make an API that was cross-platform and would unite programmers everywhere. Unfortunately, with Netscape's Java(TM) follies and Microsoft's performance-tweaking of the VM to make their libraries, Java(TM) became a nuisance, and later, an abomination. Nowadays, just the mentioning of Java(TM) in a program's specifications conjures up images of having to terminate the stuck process. Hell, even some programmers took the source code to the Q3 vm files and recompiled them into x86 DLLs, and there was a framerate boost and a 50% UI navigation speed boost.
However, by far the worst implementation of Java(TM) is for those stupid applets. The infamous "Punch/Shock the monkey and win $20!*" banner ad springs to mind; the ironic thing is that the applet seems to run faster on slower systems; my mother's P5 233MMX with 64MB of RAM runs it faster than my P3 500 with five times the RAM. Also, there's those online casino applets; every day I see this one person seem to spend hours on end clicking on those stupid things. The Java(TM) applet, and therefore Sun Microsystems itself, is responsible for the "moronification" of hundreds of thousands of Internet users.
...and we, the consumers, should be responsible for yanking on the leash when something like this happens. This is probably the worst thing for musical freedom since the DMCA was passed by Congress behind closed doors via an anonymous voice vote. Despite what Al Gore is saying, I think that the entire "consent of the governed" concept is being quietly ushered out of existence.
Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it. It seems that everyone's forgotten about the French Revolution, and now it's happening all over again. Right now, the wealthiest 10% have more money per capita than the entirety of the remainder of the people. Gee, sounds a lot like the late 18th century French aristocracy. Maybe it's time for another revolution.
Check it out at Ace's Hardware. The reviewer wanted to test the system with a non-T&L card, but he couldn't insert the V5 into the AGP slot! There's two notches in the standard AGP connector design, and the V5 is missing one, and it just so happens that the AGP slot on the i850 board has a notch which aligns with the missing notch. Therefore, either 3dfx is in a big bind, or V5 0w|\|3Rs everywhere will whip out a Dremel and saw the notch themselves!
Seriously. I've had customers complaining that their laptop is broken because it won't play DVD movies on their TV, and I've had to tell them that it's because of an overzealous company which claims to "protect the intellectual property of the movie producers." The only sure-fire solution I can offer is the TView Micro XGA which runs through the VGA port (at $150, it's not cheap!).
Does anyone know of a hack to get past this thing? Although it says that it will block the playback when connected to a VCR and it won't when connected to a TV, I can't see how it can differentiate between the two. DMCA be damned, I don't want some Rambus-esque company controlling what I can and can't do in the comfort of my own home (no, I'm not "makin' copieeees!!", but I hate fumbling behind the TV when there's a Line In triplet on the front of my VCR).
The first Pavilion with the P4 has already run into some trouble. Retailers have been told to flash the BIOS with a new revision. The exact problem encountered was not mentioned, and the technicians can't look into it; all they are authorized to do is flash the BIOS.
Still, there's the cardinal P4 caveat: Don't get one until Intel makes a DDR chipset. I'll try to convince them to give it the model number 82510QX or something.
Smashing Pumpkins did, and they published their most recent full album over the Internet in MP3 from their website.
As for Metallica, I just don't understand why they're whining. Back in the middle of recording "Ride The Lightning", they had enough money to buy Dave Mustaine a one-way bus ticket and send him packing. They had enough money to rebuild after the tragic bus crash that took Cliff Burton's life. They had enough money to go out and get a haircut after "Load." They had enough patience to grow their hair back out after "Reload" bombed, and enough money to hook up with an orchestra for an entire album. So why can't they withstand the "loss of revenue" from a throng of audiophiles? Metallica survived among the death of other 80's metal bands, and rignt now each member is a millionaire, yet they're whining like babies about this.
Lars, maybe you should stop beating on the batter head of the snare drum and start pounding on your forehead. It'd sure make us consumers feel a lot better.
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Can KDE perform its alpha blending without instigating a segfault? Only time will tell.
He was eating the wrong cereal.
Kyle MacLachlan did a much better job as Paul. Due to the pathetic actor in this series, I am abstaining from watching it.
Oh, so now 4GB of RAM is considered "small"? What planet did you come from, mister "caviar-for-breakfast"?
In other words, to secure Bill Costas' job for the next ten years as the official heckler of Olympic athletes. Gee, I wonder how much NBC "funding" the IOC is receiving right now.
Anyway, I like the De Laurentiis/Lynch version(s) because their mantra was "It's the storyline, stupid!" Sure, the 2-hour version left out some details of the original, but that's why I first watched it with my mother, because she read the book. When I first watched the 4-hour version in its entirety, I was disappointed; it had revealed too much. I own the 2-hour version on DVD, and I'm looking forward to viewing it on my SBLive card with 4-point surround enabled.
As for your complaint of the De Laurentiis/Lynch production being "half-assed", keep in mind that the first portrayals of William Shakespeare's plays were just as improvised (probably "one-eighth-assed" using your stringent standards). I don't look for stunning effects in movies, as I said before, it's the storyline, stupid!
To watch this series would be blasphemy, and I do not wish to discredit the masterpiece from Dino De Laurentiis and David Lynch.
Yeah, in the same way that the qc from Quake 1 wasn't C. As far as Q3A goes, Carmack is sticking with the qvm because of their security. However, he's definitely doing C for the next DOOM project. Did I mention that Id will be developing the next doom on Windows 2000 with NVidia hardware? [watches the faces of the bible thumpers cringe]
I've seen that one already, and it's pathetic. I want something similar to this, or this, or perhaps even this.
Come on. That's the kind of bail set for something more serious than aggravated assault, but less serious than rape or murder (which usually have no bail). Perhaps the judicial [quota] system is being corrupted by the corporate status quo. Sure, the things that Mitnick and Shapeshifter did weren't too serious, but they put in jeopardy the revenue flow for companies and campaigns. In the corporate world, that's considered treason. And you know the punishment for treason...
Geeze, did someone mess up while rewiring the nerves to Rob's finger muscles? You'd have to be pretty stupid/disturbed/startled to spell the word "virus" as "vrisu." It's too hard for me to misspell it.
"Java(TM)", "Javalag(TM)", "Javacrash(TM)", "JavaGPF(TM)", and "Javasegfault(TM)" are trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc., LLC, CRAP, etc.
Oh yeah? Well when someone creates and lets loose a file descriptor-hogging trojan, you'll stop laughing.
Wait a minute, someone already did release that! It was rhnsd in RedHat 7!
By far the worst part of Java(TM) is how Sun marketed it. Their goal was to make an API that was cross-platform and would unite programmers everywhere. Unfortunately, with Netscape's Java(TM) follies and Microsoft's performance-tweaking of the VM to make their libraries, Java(TM) became a nuisance, and later, an abomination. Nowadays, just the mentioning of Java(TM) in a program's specifications conjures up images of having to terminate the stuck process. Hell, even some programmers took the source code to the Q3 vm files and recompiled them into x86 DLLs, and there was a framerate boost and a 50% UI navigation speed boost.
However, by far the worst implementation of Java(TM) is for those stupid applets. The infamous "Punch/Shock the monkey and win $20!*" banner ad springs to mind; the ironic thing is that the applet seems to run faster on slower systems; my mother's P5 233MMX with 64MB of RAM runs it faster than my P3 500 with five times the RAM. Also, there's those online casino applets; every day I see this one person seem to spend hours on end clicking on those stupid things. The Java(TM) applet, and therefore Sun Microsystems itself, is responsible for the "moronification" of hundreds of thousands of Internet users.
Actually, Jon, it isn't. It's just the umpteenth story in one long, never-ending line of JonKatzDrivel(TM).
Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it. It seems that everyone's forgotten about the French Revolution, and now it's happening all over again. Right now, the wealthiest 10% have more money per capita than the entirety of the remainder of the people. Gee, sounds a lot like the late 18th century French aristocracy. Maybe it's time for another revolution.
Check it out at Ace's Hardware. The reviewer wanted to test the system with a non-T&L card, but he couldn't insert the V5 into the AGP slot! There's two notches in the standard AGP connector design, and the V5 is missing one, and it just so happens that the AGP slot on the i850 board has a notch which aligns with the missing notch. Therefore, either 3dfx is in a big bind, or V5 0w|\|3Rs everywhere will whip out a Dremel and saw the notch themselves!
So that's the key. New VCR's cause the problem. Good thing I have that 1997 Sony from back before Sony turned rogue.
Maybe you're right. Perhaps we are too late. Oh well, if Linux does split, then I hope it splits into the practical Linux and the T\/\/34K3R'5 L1NUX.
An ounce of prevention...
Does anyone know of a hack to get past this thing? Although it says that it will block the playback when connected to a VCR and it won't when connected to a TV, I can't see how it can differentiate between the two. DMCA be damned, I don't want some Rambus-esque company controlling what I can and can't do in the comfort of my own home (no, I'm not "makin' copieeees!!", but I hate fumbling behind the TV when there's a Line In triplet on the front of my VCR).
If you can't differentiate between the Transmeta twirlie and the Debian curl, you're a moron.
Still, there's the cardinal P4 caveat: Don't get one until Intel makes a DDR chipset. I'll try to convince them to give it the model number 82510QX or something.
As for Metallica, I just don't understand why they're whining. Back in the middle of recording "Ride The Lightning", they had enough money to buy Dave Mustaine a one-way bus ticket and send him packing. They had enough money to rebuild after the tragic bus crash that took Cliff Burton's life. They had enough money to go out and get a haircut after "Load." They had enough patience to grow their hair back out after "Reload" bombed, and enough money to hook up with an orchestra for an entire album. So why can't they withstand the "loss of revenue" from a throng of audiophiles? Metallica survived among the death of other 80's metal bands, and rignt now each member is a millionaire, yet they're whining like babies about this.
Lars, maybe you should stop beating on the batter head of the snare drum and start pounding on your forehead. It'd sure make us consumers feel a lot better.
I like that sig too much. At least it's not as vulgar as UID#7608's signature, or for that matter, the body of your post.