While I agree with you, this is not the point. The point is that the grand-parent was frightened by a new format making his actual burner obsolete. That is not going to happen, as his already burned DVD are readable in all (most) DVD players. The fact that the media will die is irrelevant, the new media will die even faster anyways.
New formats are not really an issue. Seeing how things are going, you will throw away whatever burning device you buy today in 3-4 years anyways. So why bother? Blank media will always be around in this time span. And your media burned in the meantime is compatible with 100% of the DVD players that are released since a few years now, so it will be readable.
I'm having a hard time trying to figure out if that is supposed to be funny... Just from dvdrhelp.com (Site is down right now), DVD+ is weaker in compatibility. It has always been, AFAIK.
IIRC, region codes against the newer EU directives
That's what I thought also. Up until I talked with a friend down there that told me that these things have been more and more strict in the past few years. When I still lived in France, I remember you could just go to the store (Good Guys equivalent) and buy a region-free DVD player. It was just more expensive. This is not possible anymore apparently.
The problem with ogg, is that all of its 4 fans are here posting on slashdot, so no one even tried to promote it. I doubt they could have had any kind of significant impact down there anyways...
I have your comment in metamod, with a +1 insightful. I will metamod it unfair, because although it is informative, your comment is at best Offtopic in the context of this story.
What you are describing is multichannel, what the story is talking about is surround sound, or simulating the fact that the sound comes from a spacial source without adding extra channels.
That means that Mozilla is now competative with so called "lightweight" browsers such as Opera
If you really believe that, just try installing Opera and use it for a full week. You will notice why everyone is calling Mozilla slow at the end of the week when you get back to it. That's what I call a noticeable difference.
Note: I haven't been using 1.7 yet, but let me assure you that if it is less than a 10% achievement, the above still stand true by a long shot.
If you can do it in any language, you can do it in Java
Hmmm, let's think over something here. I want to do a simple project: A time sychronization client. Well, I connect to a trusted time source, and I set the system clock to that.
Can't do that in Java, because there is no API to set the system date. Pretty stupid, if you want my feeling.
Re:Readers might also enjoy ... other numbers
on
Everything and More
·
· Score: 0, Flamebait
How much money are you getting for these referalls? For God's sake, DON'T CLICK on these links, just go there and search for the books!
On a more serious note, not ALL of the GUIs out there use a floppy disk icon. jEdit for example use a pen for the save (third icon from the left). This did raise a lot of issue when it was changed.
I sure do. So let's say they invest 50% of their ressources on security, and 50% on new features.
Now what if they just dropped it and spend 100% of their time on the security of FreeBSD. That we we could have a secure OS (imagine, 100% of their time to making the whole thing secure) and a lot of features (Imagine again, the core of the FreeBSD can now focus on new features).
Let's just not fake it. They are two different OS because their respective maintainers cannot stand working together. This is really a personnality problem, not a technical one.
Of course, when they started OpenBSD they chose the "Security" niche, because there already was so many mainstream OSes around.
Well, to be honest, it is informative, though a little obvious I must concede. But more seriously, I'm sure 50% of the people out there pick their noses/ears and then their keyboard. I would be surprised if none would pick their ass before typing something.
Slashdot Mirror
While I agree with you, this is not the point. The point is that the grand-parent was frightened by a new format making his actual burner obsolete. That is not going to happen, as his already burned DVD are readable in all (most) DVD players. The fact that the media will die is irrelevant, the new media will die even faster anyways.
Well, I am running Windows. However, I refuse categorically to install any ADWare/CrapWare/BloatWare. Hence my inability to view the Real Media links.
I however have a QuickTime player installed. But for some reason, it wouldn't play the video either.
Open formats: Anyone can view it
Closed formats: Screw it, I won't see it.
One player. I guess we can draw some pretty obvious and broad conclusions from it then. Even statistics. Thanks.
Guerrilla marketing gone overzealous? Or an attempt to seize the credit without paying for it?
Or just plain stupid old-style mistake?
Not everything has to be a conspiracy...
New formats are not really an issue. Seeing how things are going, you will throw away whatever burning device you buy today in 3-4 years anyways. So why bother? Blank media will always be around in this time span. And your media burned in the meantime is compatible with 100% of the DVD players that are released since a few years now, so it will be readable.
There we go, site is up - but damn slow:
93% of the players tested play DVD-R
87% of the players tested play DVD+R
I'm having a hard time trying to figure out if that is supposed to be funny... Just from dvdrhelp.com (Site is down right now), DVD+ is weaker in compatibility. It has always been, AFAIK.
Do you have any source?
You'll tell me that in 10 years when 50% of your disks will be as good as dead.
Seriously, the quality-longevity of the media is a great concern for some people that wants to use it as back-ups. Any numbers over there anyone?
DVD+ has always had a weaker compatibility with older players. Will that stand true for Dual Layer? Does anyone has any infos?
IIRC, region codes against the newer EU directives
That's what I thought also. Up until I talked with a friend down there that told me that these things have been more and more strict in the past few years. When I still lived in France, I remember you could just go to the store (Good Guys equivalent) and buy a region-free DVD player. It was just more expensive. This is not possible anymore apparently.
The problem with ogg, is that all of its 4 fans are here posting on slashdot, so no one even tried to promote it. I doubt they could have had any kind of significant impact down there anyways...
talking about MS: As long as they stick to the rules of fair-play
Still believe in Santa Claus huh? Guys, don't spoil the surprise for him!
I have your comment in metamod, with a +1 insightful. I will metamod it unfair, because although it is informative, your comment is at best Offtopic in the context of this story.
What you are describing is multichannel, what the story is talking about is surround sound, or simulating the fact that the sound comes from a spacial source without adding extra channels.
That means that Mozilla is now competative with so called "lightweight" browsers such as Opera
If you really believe that, just try installing Opera and use it for a full week. You will notice why everyone is calling Mozilla slow at the end of the week when you get back to it. That's what I call a noticeable difference.
Note: I haven't been using 1.7 yet, but let me assure you that if it is less than a 10% achievement, the above still stand true by a long shot.
Yes, I remember the thing. 95% java + 1 dll to install. Not pure Java. There is no ntp server 100% java, for the very reason I mentionned.
If you can do it in any language, you can do it in Java
Hmmm, let's think over something here. I want to do a simple project: A time sychronization client. Well, I connect to a trusted time source, and I set the system clock to that.
Can't do that in Java, because there is no API to set the system date. Pretty stupid, if you want my feeling.
How much money are you getting for these referalls? For God's sake, DON'T CLICK on these links, just go there and search for the books!
Slashdot is not an advertisement placeholder!
Congratulations. You now have officially no sense of humour.
Kid, don't do anything stupid! I'm sure you'll get over it sooner or later. Keep it up in the meantime!
/.er.
As I said, I was just trying to help. You might be in a bad phase right now, but have a look at the bright part: You'll get out of it even stronger!
Goodnight to you too, fellow
On a more serious note, not ALL of the GUIs out there use a floppy disk icon. jEdit for example use a pen for the save (third icon from the left). This did raise a lot of issue when it was changed.
I sure do. So let's say they invest 50% of their ressources on security, and 50% on new features.
Now what if they just dropped it and spend 100% of their time on the security of FreeBSD. That we we could have a secure OS (imagine, 100% of their time to making the whole thing secure) and a lot of features (Imagine again, the core of the FreeBSD can now focus on new features).
Let's just not fake it. They are two different OS because their respective maintainers cannot stand working together. This is really a personnality problem, not a technical one.
Of course, when they started OpenBSD they chose the "Security" niche, because there already was so many mainstream OSes around.
Not to be a grammar Nazi or something, but you meant of course "... and hopefully learn their lesson", right?
Just trying to help
Is google /.ed? I didn't know that could be!
Here is what I saw:
Server Error
The server encountered a temporary error and could not complete your request.
Please try again in a minute or so.
I always suspected that size did matter after all. But smaller is better? Who would have thought???
Well, to be honest, it is informative, though a little obvious I must concede. But more seriously, I'm sure 50% of the people out there pick their noses/ears and then their keyboard. I would be surprised if none would pick their ass before typing something.