Maybe they can start at the backbones by converting to IPv6 and NAT to the rest of the world. Then, they can implement IPv6 as they reach out and keep pushing the NAT farther and farther out until it's at the ISP level (where hopefully they've been starting to work on their own IPv6 implementation).
What we really should do it have a cut off day, like digital TV, for the switch to IPv6. It worked great for TV!:)
SP1 will be out soon, most everything has been working up until now. 99% of business apps are approved for 7. Corporates need new desktops anyway, as their XP ones are most likely 5+ years old and dying.
Xcel energy gives you a discount on your summer electricity bill if you participate in the program and they install it for free. I've only seem them shut off the AC a handful of times during typical summer. When it's off, it's not off for very long, maybe 15-30 minutes max. I believe they call it the Super Saver Switch or something like that.
It's so humid up here in the summer you gotta run your AC a lot. In AZ it's drier and maybe not as big of an issue to keep houses cool (the architecture differences also help too).
I naturally didn't RTFA but it sounds like a diesel to me. Diesel engine already have greater economy from less volatile fuel. The fuel itself isn't heated, the cylinders are heated via glow plugs at start, and then by the combustion itself afterwards. More gas engine should go to direct injection first.
Or just skip all these "inventions" and keep refining the diesel engine. The latest iteration of the Mercedes diesel is very smooth and incredibly quiet (rivaling gas engines in the same model car) with greater output.
Exactly. Sounds more like you should me sending resumes then trying to convince the bosses of something they do not care about. Typically, something bad has to happen until everyone is on board. And it has to affect the bottom line.
I would approach with a very automated backup system. Something that requires no interaction on their part, that is invisible to them. Like a CrashPlan or Data Deposit Box account. Set it to backup all their main folders and some other places where files might land by accident. It's cheap protection. They even send you e-mail alerts if the backup agent hasn't communicated in a week so you know something is not working, without having to take their laptop from them all the time.
No backup system is perfect, but there are certain tools for certain situations that make it better. And no one will sign anything to release you of liability, you're an employee. Besides, that's hurting the company, not helping it.
I've taken similar herbals expecting the same or better results and not realized any.
I take a 90mg gelcap and the effect lasts for about 3 hours every time.
It's pretty predictable to be placebo.
Again, from what I've learned it's a circulation issue. Ginkgo increases circulation to the brain and other extremities and that helps your cognitive function. I don't have any issues with my extremities so I can't comment about that.
My wife tried some (she is typically very focused already) and she said it had no effect. So I'd agree that it doesn't work for everyone but does for some.
I take it regularly throughout the day, every day, and it makes a huge difference for me in memory and calmness of thought. I get so worked up sometimes trying to multitask everything.. it really helps focus. I can definitely tell when I've taken it and when I haven't.
Too bad it doesn't help the dementia patients. Their circulatory system may be too weak to provide the increased blood flow to the brain that ginkgo enhances.
This sounds like an Apple move. Create an OS you control on (mostly) controlled hardware.. but then add the kicker of then controlling the other end of the internet as well.
It works, sure. It's just as annoying though--you're stuffed into their box instead of Apple's. Open source or not, Google is at the head.
I think if I had to change from a Microsoft environment I'd switch to a full Linux distro (I've done it before). More flexibility.
When was a robbery of a retail store news? Maybe because they got footage of the whole thing it became sensational--so naturally to have to air it then.
Real story should be "Security guard fired when robbers smash large glass door just as he leaves the room." How could the guard not hear that? Sounds like an inside job to me.
My handwriting has never been that great, and I print 100% of the time to this day, so I've never been really encouraged to improve it. Typing everything ends up being an enabler for poor handwriting.
For spelling, being reminded by the red squiggly line that it thinks I've misspelled something makes me take instant action to find the correct spelling--something paper and pen cannot do. Otherwise, I find my spelling no different when written vs typed. My spelling has always been pretty good.
It's just one less variable in the equation when something is not working.
I've had good and bad luck making my own cables over the years. I just decided it's not worth the monkeying around to make your own. I have a few cables of varying lengths in my car which gets over any major problems that I encounter.
Besides I'm not insured to be poking around in client's commercial properties walls and ceilings so I leave that to the pros.
There are many lower-cost SSL certs out there. GoDaddy has standard SSL certs for $29.99/year. Is that cheap enough for you? Or is there some new functionality that FF3 has that no cert now has? (I'm not talking green bar/EV certs either)...
The hard drive is the most time-consuming part to replace, as you have to reinstall your OS and applications at the same time. Always go the best/fastest on it. I threw a 7200rpm in my X31 and it's a noticible difference in speed, while not much different on battery life. Good stuff.
Seems to me there are a few ways to help with power savings. Many small businesses do not think about the power they are using as often they don't think it is that big of a factor. Every little bit helps, IMHO.
-During equipment upgrades, buy more energy efficient models, like HP's new desktops with the 80 PLUS power supply. Select dc5700 business desktops have an enhanced power supply to save power while on, and I think save even more while sleeping. I'm sure other brands have or will come out with similar units. Replace CRT monitors with LCD as well. -Use those power management features. The monitor (less so now with LCD) and hard drive are big power drains--set them to power down after 30 minutes or so. Turn off those GL screen savers as well so they don't crank up the system when they come on. Overnight patching can still occur. -Don't forget your server power as well. Virtualize and consolidate servers to reduce the computer of physical computers you have. Dump that old PIII box that's "still running" for (dare I suggest) even a new Celeron if funds are tight. -Use colocation hosting, if possible. Often large ISP's have more efficient UPS and cooling systems saving some resources in the grand scheme of things. You may be able to double-up on a server with another customer, too. -Utilize thin clients wherever possible. No hard drives and minimal other parts mean less power usage. -Patching only on certain nights. Only over the weekend or just during weekday nights. Instruct users to turn off computers on the non-patch nights. -Deploy more laptops. Laptops require less power then desktop machines. This creates a different maintenance headache, however.
Hope some of these weren't mentioned already, but might help someone out there...
The headline has some uncertainty to it with the question mark at the end. I believe 100% there is bribing, etc, happening, mainly because it is a Microsoft-backed format.
My opinion would be Sony is "less-evil" in their intentions then Microsoft is.
As another poster mentioned, BluRay players are made by many vendors--HD DVD seems to only be Toshiba. This also gives me the feeling of unnecessary vendor lock-in.
Linux is still a second-class citizen in the eyes of many vendors that claim to support it. Google apps, Novell apps, drivers, HP/Lenovo programs, etc. It's about time things start to catch up.
Keep them coming and think "simultaneous releases" !!
Novell's iFolder is great for laptops that travel in and out of the office. Has an open-source version as well as a commercial--so management can pick their comfort level. Clients run on Windows, Mac (better support coming soon), and Linux. Setup some automated methods of dumping your MSDE data.
I have the Kensington Expert Mouse trackball. Much more comfortable and easier to control then the smaller Logitech ones. You roll the ball with your fingers instead of just your thumb, bug difference. The scroll ring around the ball is fantastic as well--I flick it around with my ring finger without having to move my hand at all. Can work for hours on this thing, whereas a mouse or touchpad only about 20-30 minutes until my wrist/arm/fingers start to hurt.
The only problem is it's not portable at all! I bought one of those old school clip-on trackballs back from the 486 laptop days and it kinda stays on my HP nc2400--it's bearable.
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Maybe they can start at the backbones by converting to IPv6 and NAT to the rest of the world. Then, they can implement IPv6 as they reach out and keep pushing the NAT farther and farther out until it's at the ISP level (where hopefully they've been starting to work on their own IPv6 implementation).
What we really should do it have a cut off day, like digital TV, for the switch to IPv6. It worked great for TV! :)
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SP1 will be out soon, most everything has been working up until now. 99% of business apps are approved for 7. Corporates need new desktops anyway, as their XP ones are most likely 5+ years old and dying.
Go go go!
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http://www.invisik.com/
Xcel energy gives you a discount on your summer electricity bill if you participate in the program and they install it for free. I've only seem them shut off the AC a handful of times during typical summer. When it's off, it's not off for very long, maybe 15-30 minutes max. I believe they call it the Super Saver Switch or something like that.
It's so humid up here in the summer you gotta run your AC a lot. In AZ it's drier and maybe not as big of an issue to keep houses cool (the architecture differences also help too).
-m
I naturally didn't RTFA but it sounds like a diesel to me. Diesel engine already have greater economy from less volatile fuel. The fuel itself isn't heated, the cylinders are heated via glow plugs at start, and then by the combustion itself afterwards. More gas engine should go to direct injection first.
Or just skip all these "inventions" and keep refining the diesel engine. The latest iteration of the Mercedes diesel is very smooth and incredibly quiet (rivaling gas engines in the same model car) with greater output.
-m
Exactly. Sounds more like you should me sending resumes then trying to convince the bosses of something they do not care about. Typically, something bad has to happen until everyone is on board. And it has to affect the bottom line.
I would approach with a very automated backup system. Something that requires no interaction on their part, that is invisible to them. Like a CrashPlan or Data Deposit Box account. Set it to backup all their main folders and some other places where files might land by accident. It's cheap protection. They even send you e-mail alerts if the backup agent hasn't communicated in a week so you know something is not working, without having to take their laptop from them all the time.
No backup system is perfect, but there are certain tools for certain situations that make it better. And no one will sign anything to release you of liability, you're an employee. Besides, that's hurting the company, not helping it.
-m
I've taken similar herbals expecting the same or better results and not realized any.
I take a 90mg gelcap and the effect lasts for about 3 hours every time.
It's pretty predictable to be placebo.
Again, from what I've learned it's a circulation issue. Ginkgo increases circulation to the brain and other extremities and that helps your cognitive function. I don't have any issues with my extremities so I can't comment about that.
My wife tried some (she is typically very focused already) and she said it had no effect. So I'd agree that it doesn't work for everyone but does for some.
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I take it regularly throughout the day, every day, and it makes a huge difference for me in memory and calmness of thought. I get so worked up sometimes trying to multitask everything.. it really helps focus. I can definitely tell when I've taken it and when I haven't.
Too bad it doesn't help the dementia patients. Their circulatory system may be too weak to provide the increased blood flow to the brain that ginkgo enhances.
-m
This sounds like an Apple move. Create an OS you control on (mostly) controlled hardware.. but then add the kicker of then controlling the other end of the internet as well.
It works, sure. It's just as annoying though--you're stuffed into their box instead of Apple's. Open source or not, Google is at the head.
I think if I had to change from a Microsoft environment I'd switch to a full Linux distro (I've done it before). More flexibility.
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Finally. Too bad even that can't save the company. Not that anyone cares.
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Isn't that what the new vSphere or some up-and-coming release from VMware supposed to do?
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When was a robbery of a retail store news? Maybe because they got footage of the whole thing it became sensational--so naturally to have to air it then.
Real story should be "Security guard fired when robbers smash large glass door just as he leaves the room." How could the guard not hear that? Sounds like an inside job to me.
-m
My handwriting has never been that great, and I print 100% of the time to this day, so I've never been really encouraged to improve it. Typing everything ends up being an enabler for poor handwriting.
For spelling, being reminded by the red squiggly line that it thinks I've misspelled something makes me take instant action to find the correct spelling--something paper and pen cannot do. Otherwise, I find my spelling no different when written vs typed. My spelling has always been pretty good.
-m
My 802.11b notebook can't go as fast as my 22MB cable, but I'm not about to rip it all out and upgrade just for that.
The speeds are not consistently fast enough to support line of business apps on a daily basis for many cases over wireless.
Besides, who wants to be bathed in that much RF from close sources for 8 hours a day? We get enough from other sources.
I want 10GB ethernet!
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It's just one less variable in the equation when something is not working.
I've had good and bad luck making my own cables over the years. I just decided it's not worth the monkeying around to make your own. I have a few cables of varying lengths in my car which gets over any major problems that I encounter.
Besides I'm not insured to be poking around in client's commercial properties walls and ceilings so I leave that to the pros.
-m
Arguably RH is the authority on the subject... See their documentation here.
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There are many lower-cost SSL certs out there. GoDaddy has standard SSL certs for $29.99 /year. Is that cheap enough for you? Or is there some new functionality that FF3 has that no cert now has? (I'm not talking green bar/EV certs either)...
-m
The hard drive is the most time-consuming part to replace, as you have to reinstall your OS and applications at the same time. Always go the best/fastest on it. I threw a 7200rpm in my X31 and it's a noticible difference in speed, while not much different on battery life. Good stuff.
-m
Seems to me there are a few ways to help with power savings. Many small businesses do not think about the power they are using as often they don't think it is that big of a factor. Every little bit helps, IMHO.
-During equipment upgrades, buy more energy efficient models, like HP's new desktops with the 80 PLUS power supply. Select dc5700 business desktops have an enhanced power supply to save power while on, and I think save even more while sleeping. I'm sure other brands have or will come out with similar units. Replace CRT monitors with LCD as well.
-Use those power management features. The monitor (less so now with LCD) and hard drive are big power drains--set them to power down after 30 minutes or so. Turn off those GL screen savers as well so they don't crank up the system when they come on. Overnight patching can still occur.
-Don't forget your server power as well. Virtualize and consolidate servers to reduce the computer of physical computers you have. Dump that old PIII box that's "still running" for (dare I suggest) even a new Celeron if funds are tight.
-Use colocation hosting, if possible. Often large ISP's have more efficient UPS and cooling systems saving some resources in the grand scheme of things. You may be able to double-up on a server with another customer, too.
-Utilize thin clients wherever possible. No hard drives and minimal other parts mean less power usage.
-Patching only on certain nights. Only over the weekend or just during weekday nights. Instruct users to turn off computers on the non-patch nights.
-Deploy more laptops. Laptops require less power then desktop machines. This creates a different maintenance headache, however.
Hope some of these weren't mentioned already, but might help someone out there...
-m
I do agree with you.
The headline has some uncertainty to it with the question mark at the end. I believe 100% there is bribing, etc, happening, mainly because it is a Microsoft-backed format.
So, remove the question mark from the headline!
-m
My opinion would be Sony is "less-evil" in their intentions then Microsoft is.
As another poster mentioned, BluRay players are made by many vendors--HD DVD seems to only be Toshiba. This also gives me the feeling of unnecessary vendor lock-in.
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There is no doubt that Microsoft is bribing and making deals behind the screens to make HD DVD come out on top.
I did buy a BluRay player anyway, but we'll see how it goes. Consumers can still vote with their wallets, and I hope they do.
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Linux is still a second-class citizen in the eyes of many vendors that claim to support it. Google apps, Novell apps, drivers, HP/Lenovo programs, etc. It's about time things start to catch up.
Keep them coming and think "simultaneous releases" !!
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Just don't change the company logo to the little Java guy that waves at you. Now that would lower sales for sure! Kinda reminds me of Clippy.
-m
Novell's iFolder is great for laptops that travel in and out of the office. Has an open-source version as well as a commercial--so management can pick their comfort level. Clients run on Windows, Mac (better support coming soon), and Linux. Setup some automated methods of dumping your MSDE data.
Check it out: http://www.novell.com/products/ifolder/
-m
I have the Kensington Expert Mouse trackball. Much more comfortable and easier to control then the smaller Logitech ones. You roll the ball with your fingers instead of just your thumb, bug difference. The scroll ring around the ball is fantastic as well--I flick it around with my ring finger without having to move my hand at all. Can work for hours on this thing, whereas a mouse or touchpad only about 20-30 minutes until my wrist/arm/fingers start to hurt.
The only problem is it's not portable at all! I bought one of those old school clip-on trackballs back from the 486 laptop days and it kinda stays on my HP nc2400--it's bearable.
Try one if you have wrist issues with a mouse!
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