The TX does allow you to write anywhere on the screen, but I've found that more annoying than helpful; maybe it's just that I've got a habit now of writing in a little box:)
Anyways, the way I see it, improving my writing from a sloppy mess to a somewhat-legible mess makes things easier for me to read later. And that's a double win in my book.
One thing to think about though, regarding threading.
Just because you have critical sections in one thread that may have to hang out waiting for another thread, doesn't mean that at some point in time the two threads can't execute simultaneously while not needing data from one another. At times like that, you get speedup (especially since you have seperate cores/processing units/whatever)
there are many ways of 'crossing', ie exchanging of genetic material - through viruses (transduction0, by free DNA(transformation), cell-to-cell contact + plasmid(conjugation).
Me gettin' my groove on(copulation), makin' love in the bedroom(ejaculation), etc.
Same with UT2004. Hardly anyone playing that either.
Actually, as a member of a clan and an active UT2k4 player (>1 hour per night), I'd have to say you're probably not in a UT2k4 clan. For quick pick-me-ups, there aren't a whole lot of pickins to choose from in UT (check out our RTO n00b assault server- there's always someone there!), but once you get into a clan (be it assault, DM, TAM etc) you get a chance to get in on scrims and pugs and all sorts of fun.
Yea, for the casual gamer, it's frustrating (UT2K7 around the corner tho!) but if you are dedicated enough to be in a clan (and I'm really just an average player) there's so much more to play:)
That's the 2nd time I've seen that joystick mentioned. If I recall, I was in a computer game store - must have been 10 or so - and picked one of those up.
I don't know why my parents bought me that, but it improved my scores in Parsec (TI99/4a) massively over the crappy standard TI joys...
And I liked the clickety-clickety-click. Annoyed my siblings though. CLICLKLCKCIECLICKLCLIk..
Bigger and better things now though, got the MX1000. Pining for a G5 or a G7...
The whole point of using memory instead of a hdd is because of speed; the long time for your mp3 player to fill is due to the transfer rate of whatever you're hooking it up to (ie usb).
That's not entirely correct.
While if you hook up a flash memory to the USB 1 spec, it will be painfully slow, even with a connection to a high-speed USB 2.0 hub, you'll still run into slowdowns. Why? Because most flash (which is most, if not all non-disk related MP3 players) write speeds are averaging around 5-10MB/sec. And even then, that's being generous.
So, for 10MB/sec, that would be at least 1 minute to fill up a 512MB mp3 player. Of course, real world is never the same as rated specs, so I'd be happy with 2 minutes, to be honest....
Another neat trick to try with Flash drives is to fill them with a bunch of itty bitty files - it literally takes forever to do so! Maybe someone more insightful than I can enlighten me as to why that is....
I know some people have an issue with "copying" DVDs.... but, I figure, the movies I bought (40$+ on LD) can be copied to enjoy... and the easiest way to do that is sign up for netflix and rent them.
Yea, it's probably technically wrong, but to be honest, whether I use the LD or the DVD, I don't really see the difference.
Plasma TV's are 488 lines, which is less than standard definition that you get with a DVD.
DVD's are 720x480, which fits nicely into what is considered "ED".
I'm still considering buying a projector for my theater, which is 848x480something. While it doesn't even begin to extend into what's considered "HD", I'm not overly concerned with HD right yet. Plus, the infocus4805 is usually on sale, and sometimes you can find it (refurbed) with a warranty for 600 or less....(infocus' site has it for 729$ with a free 76" screen!)
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The TX does allow you to write anywhere on the screen, but I've found that more annoying than helpful; maybe it's just that I've got a habit now of writing in a little box :)
Anyways, the way I see it, improving my writing from a sloppy mess to a somewhat-legible mess makes things easier for me to read later. And that's a double win in my book.
Isn't tsunami the default cisco wireless access point SSID? or is it Extreme?
I forget....
Archaic scribbles? Jeeesh. My handwriting has improved since I started using my Palm Pilot more (once a Vx, now a TX)...
I want it inside me.
You may want to buy a waterproof case for it if you.... want it.. "inside you"...
650MB CDs? Those are so 1990's....
This isn't a flame... but you do realize that most people nowadays haven't ever driven a car with a "rod"?? :)
I'm gonna cringe when I have to change out the timing CHAINS (2) on my Grand Marquis.... Pushrods are so much easier...
Chicago is kinda near Michigan, but it isn't Detroit :)
So if my memory holds it's contents for more than 4 hours after "powering off", do I need to call my doctor?
Then you take them to Sears where they'll replace them for free. As long as they're unmotorized hand tools....
Oh yea? At least you had it that good. Where I had to walk, there was snow! Don't get me started about not having clothes, either, or shoes......
One thing to think about though, regarding threading.
Just because you have critical sections in one thread that may have to hang out waiting for another thread, doesn't mean that at some point in time the two threads can't execute simultaneously while not needing data from one another. At times like that, you get speedup (especially since you have seperate cores/processing units/whatever)
But then you'd want to put some chalk on the string and snap it to the board to make your straight line!!!
there are many ways of 'crossing', ie exchanging of genetic material - through viruses (transduction0, by free DNA(transformation), cell-to-cell contact + plasmid(conjugation).
Me gettin' my groove on(copulation), makin' love in the bedroom(ejaculation), etc.
Same with UT2004. Hardly anyone playing that either.
:)
Actually, as a member of a clan and an active UT2k4 player (>1 hour per night), I'd have to say you're probably not in a UT2k4 clan. For quick pick-me-ups, there aren't a whole lot of pickins to choose from in UT (check out our RTO n00b assault server- there's always someone there!), but once you get into a clan (be it assault, DM, TAM etc) you get a chance to get in on scrims and pugs and all sorts of fun.
Yea, for the casual gamer, it's frustrating (UT2K7 around the corner tho!) but if you are dedicated enough to be in a clan (and I'm really just an average player) there's so much more to play
Raid 0+1 means that you have 4 disks (at least), with 2 stripe sets that are mirrored.
So, you've got drive 1 and 2 in a stripe set, and drive 3 and 4 in a stripe set.
Now you mirror the stripe sets.
Supposedly gives you better performance than just a mirrored set, but with a doubling of your cost (although, you do get 2x the storage too...)
Did someone just ask for a VOLTAGE REGULATOR? :)
Some people enjoy going to school and getting a degree; even without knowing a majority of what they'll be taught in school.
Just because you didn't find any value in school (which I'm "reading" from your post) doesn't mean that you're the norm.
You forgot the classic "I'm gonna have to put my bike in your trunk!"
You know what's awesome?
That's the 2nd time I've seen that joystick mentioned. If I recall, I was in a computer game store - must have been 10 or so - and picked one of those up.
I don't know why my parents bought me that, but it improved my scores in Parsec (TI99/4a) massively over the crappy standard TI joys...
And I liked the clickety-clickety-click. Annoyed my siblings though. CLICLKLCKCIECLICKLCLIk..
Bigger and better things now though, got the MX1000. Pining for a G5 or a G7...
You'd spend 2000$+ on a new monitor, and not toss 200-300$ on a decent card to drive it?
Wow. Can I have some of your money?
The whole point of using memory instead of a hdd is because of speed; the long time for your mp3 player to fill is due to the transfer rate of whatever you're hooking it up to (ie usb).
That's not entirely correct.
While if you hook up a flash memory to the USB 1 spec, it will be painfully slow, even with a connection to a high-speed USB 2.0 hub, you'll still run into slowdowns. Why? Because most flash (which is most, if not all non-disk related MP3 players) write speeds are averaging around 5-10MB/sec. And even then, that's being generous.
So, for 10MB/sec, that would be at least 1 minute to fill up a 512MB mp3 player. Of course, real world is never the same as rated specs, so I'd be happy with 2 minutes, to be honest....
Another neat trick to try with Flash drives is to fill them with a bunch of itty bitty files - it literally takes forever to do so! Maybe someone more insightful than I can enlighten me as to why that is....
I know some people have an issue with "copying" DVDs.... but, I figure, the movies I bought (40$+ on LD) can be copied to enjoy... and the easiest way to do that is sign up for netflix and rent them.
Yea, it's probably technically wrong, but to be honest, whether I use the LD or the DVD, I don't really see the difference.
My vcr is an hour off, since I can't be bothered to switch the input over to it to reset the clock.
Ever since I built my PVR, I've been wanting to throw it away to be honest.
Plasma TV's are 488 lines, which is less than standard definition that you get with a DVD.
DVD's are 720x480, which fits nicely into what is considered "ED".
I'm still considering buying a projector for my theater, which is 848x480something. While it doesn't even begin to extend into what's considered "HD", I'm not overly concerned with HD right yet. Plus, the infocus4805 is usually on sale, and sometimes you can find it (refurbed) with a warranty for 600 or less....(infocus' site has it for 729$ with a free 76" screen!)
No, but you'll need to freeze it in carbonite to make sure it doesn't overheat.