There just isn't enough people commenting on GiS now that it's 'dissapeared' to a subpage. I miss the days where everyone would complain about how much it sucked.
It's really funny though:) Well, except for the bits that aren't.
Don't know if this is the best place to ask this, in fact it probably isn't, but it'll do:)
Is the USB support in the 2.4 kernel going to be 'complete' enough to allow the use of USB modems? I've noticed that they're the same price as serial modems or even slightly cheaper these days and I need a new modem.:)
This is probably because, from memory, Google works by basing the relevance of a link on how many other pages link to that. This is why it's hard to find obscure stuff on Google, but if it's something you know that is quite popular it's the best way to find the most popular sites about it.
Remember that most programmers aren't working on software for companies that 'sell' software, but rather on internal systems That's interesting claim... Do you have any proof, some sort of statistics? Or it's just your personal observation?
It's just a personal opinion, with no facts to back them up (since when have facts been important in/. forums?).
If you think about it however there are likely to be a lot more proprietary internal systems in companies like Banks, manufacturing, etc, that don't use off the shelf software (or customise off the shelf software) and so still require programmers to keep it all running.
I could be wrong of course, i'm just sharing my opinion:)
its scary, how are programmers going to make any money if everyone just uses free software
Remember that most programmers aren't working on software for companies that 'sell' software, but rather on internal systems. They still get paid (apparently:) ).
Free software can't cover all the needs of the many different industries out there.
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"Our Dumb Century" is brilliant. I use it as a history reference.. well, not for assignments or anything like that but when I just want to find out when something happened or a little more about it. Sure I may be nuts, but.. well.. err, can't really say anything to that.:)
I just wish it was cheaper to subscribe to the hardcopy version internationally.. actually, the site only mentions Europe so I doubt I could even get it here in Australia. Grr.
I'm sure you could probably find a better answer by searching somewhere, but in essence IPv5 DID exist, it was just a test thing they played with.
Actually, I just did because I was curious:) "Both ST2 and ST2+ have been given the Internet Protocol Version 5(IPv5) designation. In fact, ST2+ is an updated version of ST2. Both protocols are origin-oriented reservation and multicast protocols that provide bandwidth and QoS guarantees through internets."
The ST bit is "Internet Stream Protocol".. It's RFC1946 if you're still interested, I didn't read the whole thing;)
Yerk.. I can just imagine when everything is networked and all the 'scr1pt k1ddi3s' have toolz to hack into your waffle iron. (Model 2?;))
Especially since, unfortunately, a lot of these things will be running Wince. Maybe they'll realise there's a problem once all these houses start getting burnt down by hacked kitchen appliances.:) Anyway..
We haven't quite got the ability to 'surf' from the payphone, but there are a couple (as in one or two) phones in places like the Airport and the City area that have touch screens and are connected to the 'net so you have the ability to search the web based phone directories and stuff. From what I've seen (but haven't tried) if you've got a smartcard phone card (which all of the new ones are) you can store 'quick dial' numbers on the card.
Seems pretty convenient, though from what I saw of the one I tried at the airport last year it's a bit slow (probably just a normal modem connection to the 'net or something). This is in Sydney by the way, I don't know what it's like in other areas of Australia but from the looks of it it's just a small pilot for now.
"Actually, it would be quite cool if it adapted to the wearers voice and made it sound like them with a foreign accent.."
I doubt this one does that. Though I can envision how that could be done technologically, it would take a lot more processing power than would be available in such a situation.
Oh, I wasn't implying that this one does that, chances are it doesn't.. just that it would be cool if it did:) Like someone else mentioned though, it is all probably 'too good to be true'. I mean, look how much trouble Babelfish has at times and that doesn't even have to do speech -> text first (not to mention text -> speech after translation). After reading enough of these things on the 'net you learn to treat them with skepticism until proven otherwise I guess:)
I'm sure once you got used to a fish stuck in your ear it would be a lot more pleasant than lugging around a translator. Well, i'm sure they'd get smaller eventually, but you know what I mean! At least you can't lose the fish and get stuck in Paris asking where "le crapper" is.
This is pretty impressive, but nothing too surprising I guess. I wonder how customisable the 'voice' of the translator is.. wouldn't want a big bunch of tourists walking around sounding the same:)
Actually, it would be quite cool if it adapted to the wearers voice and made it sound like them with a foreign accent..
This is a bit of a "Premier Alert" Microsoft sent out regarding BO2K.
"What is Microsoft doing about BO2K? Microsoft is closely monitoring the situation, and is committed to helping customers have a safe, enjoyable computing experience.
I don't understand why they don't just fix their Swiss Cheese Security Model;) It's probably a bit late to post this, but it's very funny (at least I thought so)
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Speaking of bloated easter eggs, I seem to recall that the one in Windows 95 had lots of images, and played about a 30 second WAV file.. that sucker would have at least taken 5 - 10MB of disk space and was probably installed on every machine no matter how 'lean and trim' you made your custom installation.
I guess that would suck if you were trying to fit as much as you could on a smaller hard drive.
What if someone stole yours? All you're private thoughts, gone public..
Then you just go home, look at your database, and work out where they've taken your factoid:) After all, it'd still be transmitting it's data back to YOUR home. Hmm, it'd probably even tell you the address of the person who had it when they walked into their house..
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[...] and apart from wanting someway to hear it when I'm listening to my Rio, these two units don't need to be merged.
I listen to my discman a lot on the train so I got a vibrating battery for my phone. Simple and yet effective.
Why not just rip the insides out of an iMac you don't need (any iMac really) and fill it up with Jello, freeze, and serve with a side of fruit (apples anyone?)
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Maybe we should be asking how many IRC servers are running NT4 ;)
It's really funny though :) Well, except for the bits that aren't.
I am also bored. ;)
Easy. Win2K is up and down like a yo-yo because of it's IP stack on the test site. :)
Then again, it could just be the 'optimisations' the MS developers put into it. ;) Security through unavailability rules.
Is the USB support in the 2.4 kernel going to be 'complete' enough to allow the use of USB modems? I've noticed that they're the same price as serial modems or even slightly cheaper these days and I need a new modem. :)
I hope that made some sense :)
It's just a personal opinion, with no facts to back them up (since when have facts been important in /. forums?).
If you think about it however there are likely to be a lot more proprietary internal systems in companies like Banks, manufacturing, etc, that don't use off the shelf software (or customise off the shelf software) and so still require programmers to keep it all running.
I could be wrong of course, i'm just sharing my opinion :)
Remember that most programmers aren't working on software for companies that 'sell' software, but rather on internal systems. They still get paid (apparently :) ).
Free software can't cover all the needs of the many different industries out there.
I just wish it was cheaper to subscribe to the hardcopy version internationally.. actually, the site only mentions Europe so I doubt I could even get it here in Australia. Grr.
Actually, I just did because I was curious :) "Both ST2 and ST2+ have been given the Internet Protocol Version 5(IPv5) designation. In fact, ST2+ is an updated version of ST2. Both protocols are origin-oriented reservation and multicast protocols that provide bandwidth and QoS guarantees through internets."
The ST bit is "Internet Stream Protocol".. It's RFC1946 if you're still interested, I didn't read the whole thing ;)
Especially since, unfortunately, a lot of these things will be running Wince. Maybe they'll realise there's a problem once all these houses start getting burnt down by hacked kitchen appliances. :) Anyway..
Seems pretty convenient, though from what I saw of the one I tried at the airport last year it's a bit slow (probably just a normal modem connection to the 'net or something). This is in Sydney by the way, I don't know what it's like in other areas of Australia but from the looks of it it's just a small pilot for now.
I doubt this one does that. Though I can envision how that could be done technologically, it would take a lot more processing power than would be available in such a situation.
Oh, I wasn't implying that this one does that, chances are it doesn't.. just that it would be cool if it did :) Like someone else mentioned though, it is all probably 'too good to be true'. I mean, look how much trouble Babelfish has at times and that doesn't even have to do speech -> text first (not to mention text -> speech after translation). After reading enough of these things on the 'net you learn to treat them with skepticism until proven otherwise I guess :)
I'm sure once you got used to a fish stuck in your ear it would be a lot more pleasant than lugging around a translator. Well, i'm sure they'd get smaller eventually, but you know what I mean! At least you can't lose the fish and get stuck in Paris asking where "le crapper" is.
Actually, it would be quite cool if it adapted to the wearers voice and made it sound like them with a foreign accent..
Bah, seemed funny at the time! ;)
"What is Microsoft doing about BO2K? Microsoft is closely monitoring the situation, and is committed to helping customers have a safe, enjoyable computing experience.
I don't understand why they don't just fix their Swiss Cheese Security Model ;) It's probably a bit late to post this, but it's very funny (at least I thought so)
I guess that would suck if you were trying to fit as much as you could on a smaller hard drive.
Then you just go home, look at your database, and work out where they've taken your factoid :) After all, it'd still be transmitting it's data back to YOUR home. Hmm, it'd probably even tell you the address of the person who had it when they walked into their house..
I listen to my discman a lot on the train so I got a vibrating battery for my phone. Simple and yet effective.
Also probably because it's not just in Kentucky anymore and it's not chicken. (mmm.. rat meat) :)
Why not just rip the insides out of an iMac you don't need (any iMac really) and fill it up with Jello, freeze, and serve with a side of fruit (apples anyone?)