I would like to see one operating system become integrated with another.
What, like IBM's OS/2 did with Windows 3.1? Or how IBM's z/OS (a mainframe OS) integrated AIX into its Unix System Services environment? In both cases, we're talking about system-level interaction, not merely emulation.
I'm sure future historians will mark this day as the offical turning point of the fall and decline of the American empire. We had a good run; good luck to the next guy.
The problem with HSQL is that it lives completely in memory
Not entirely true. Yes, HSQL can run as a non-persistent, entirely-in-memory database. However, this is not the only mode, nor is it even the default mode. The standalone server and servlet modes both connect to physical database files, and therefore do perform real disk I/O.
REXX is still alive and kicking on the mainframe (z/OS) platform. I use it every day. It is the primary scripting language for mainframe OSes. Many MF applications come with a REXX API that allows REXX scripts to interact with them. One product in particular (Computer Associates' OPS/MVS) is a complete system automation tool based around a compiled variant of REXX.
Unfortunately, the language is dead on most other platforms, and hasn't really had anything new introduced to it on the MF for years.
You forgot to pluralize platform. Your sentence should read, It allows for XAML development on supported Windows platforms.
Grammatically, you can't possibly list supported operating systems in the article by date without explaining yourself, so you should have linked to a page [xamlon.com] that would show the supported operating system.
Neither of them are billionaires. And as far as personal wealth goes, GWB's still got more bucks. A prenup agreement keeps his hands off of the Heinz money. What keeps GWB from big daddy's money, or his former business partners, the Bin Ladens? http://www.bushwatch.net/binladens.htm
#2 - GWB doesn't pretend that he understands the plight of the poor. He doesn't call himself an enviromentalist while driving an Exposition, either.
Are you kidding me? You'd judge a candidate's environemental record based on what he drives??? It takes a fleet of limos to accomodate GWB and his entourage every time he wants a latte from Starbucks!
How about judging their environmental record on, oh, let's say... their environmental record?
Get hit with the Ad Cannon and you'll be incapacitated for several seconds while your avatar stops and conspicuously consumes: - a bag of Doritos - a can of Red Bull - a bottle of Tums - a tube of Preperation-H
Having said that, you'd be even better off if you could find a way to let your application run on a bunch of PC Linux boxes that together meet the scalability and reliability of z900 systems.
Just to clear up some misconceptions about the mainframe:
Mainframes don't just get their power from having faster CPUs:
- The z/Series I/O architecture is far more efficient, requiring significantly less CPU overhead than x86 designs.
- IBM implements bleeding-edge tech into their hardware designs, things that are a good 2-5 years ahead of the consumer market. Of course, you wind up paying a premium for the priviledge...
- The most recent designs are geared toward grid computing and server-farm-in-a-box implementations. Sysplex and the coupling facility (think Beowulf clusters), shared kernels, and so on.
...the IBM Mainframe product running Linux is a complete waste of money because the typical user needs only a typical PC worth of resources on their server.
The true benefit of Linux on the mainframe comes from server consolidation. Using an entire z900 mainframe to run just one Linux image at a time is a huge waste of resources. Running 16 images at the same time (native, so as not to incur a performance penalty from a VM) is far more efficient and cost effective.
Using a $1M(USD) CPU for a desktop replacement is indeed a waste. Using it as a server-farm-in-a-box isn't.
The real cost savings in running Linux on a zSeries mainframe comes from consolidating multiple server images under one box - either 16 servers running in native LPARs or 20+ under z/VM virtual machines.
I was just thinking the exact same thing. This seems like it's perfect for P2P. Query the trackers for a feed aged X minutes or less; if no matching feed is available, go to the original feed site and seed a new copy.
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With postal mail, you can send mail anonymously (just don't include your address). When you want to receive mail anonymously, rent a mailbox (either at the post office or at a Mailboxes, etc, for example).
If every IP device gets its own address, but you want to send or receive something anonymously, use a public terminal.
For both snail mail and IP traffic, neither solution is convenient. However, the fact remains that it is still possible.
I think he was referring to the conspiracy theory that MS is holding off on the official release of 64-bit Windows as a courtesy to Intel. Supposedly, they'll release it once Intel's consumer-grade 64-bit CPUs start hitting the shelves, thus levelling out any advantage AMD might have had in getting their 64-bit CPU to market first.
Of course, those who have downloaded the 64-bit Windows demo from MS report that it isn't ready for prime time yet, mainly because of the lack of 3rd party drivers...
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I would like to see one operating system become integrated with another.
What, like IBM's OS/2 did with Windows 3.1? Or how IBM's z/OS (a mainframe OS) integrated AIX into its Unix System Services environment? In both cases, we're talking about system-level interaction, not merely emulation.
RTFA - PC Magazine's review
Only land-huggers will need a self-driving car in 2044!
From the bottom of our collective hearts:
We're sorry.
I'm sure future historians will mark this day as the offical turning point of the fall and decline of the American empire. We had a good run; good luck to the next guy.
The problem with HSQL is that it lives completely in memory
Not entirely true. Yes, HSQL can run as a non-persistent, entirely-in-memory database. However, this is not the only mode, nor is it even the default mode. The standalone server and servlet modes both connect to physical database files, and therefore do perform real disk I/O.
SQLite isn't written in Java; it's C++. The code may be platform-independent, but the binaries it produces aren't.
A fairer comparison would be Hypersonic SQL, a free, open-source small (~100K) database server.
REXX is still alive and kicking on the mainframe (z/OS) platform. I use it every day. It is the primary scripting language for mainframe OSes. Many MF applications come with a REXX API that allows REXX scripts to interact with them. One product in particular (Computer Associates' OPS/MVS) is a complete system automation tool based around a compiled variant of REXX.
Unfortunately, the language is dead on most other platforms, and hasn't really had anything new introduced to it on the MF for years.
You forgot to pluralize platform. Your sentence should read, It allows for XAML development on supported Windows platforms.
Grammatically, you can't possibly list supported operating systems in the article by date without explaining yourself, so you should have linked to a page [xamlon.com] that would show the supported operating system.
Mr. Pot, meet Mr. Kettle.
Since when does MTV play music videos? I thought they were strictly about reality shows.
What's next? Objective reporting on Fox News?
Will 128mb still be enough space for useful storage in 15 years, will we still have USB?
Considering we still have 3.5" floppies that hold only 1.4mb in use after 20+ years, I'd say it's a safe bet 128mb USBs will still be around in 2019.
GWB isn't a billionaire - Kerry has married into CONSIDERABLY more money than GWB will ever have.
e ndorsement/factsheet_kerry.asp
Check your facts -
http://ask.yahoo.com/ask/20040823.html
Neither of them are billionaires. And as far as personal wealth goes, GWB's still got more bucks. A prenup agreement keeps his hands off of the Heinz money. What keeps GWB from big daddy's money, or his former business partners, the Bin Ladens? http://www.bushwatch.net/binladens.htm
#2 - GWB doesn't pretend that he understands the plight of the poor. He doesn't call himself an enviromentalist while driving an Exposition, either.
Are you kidding me? You'd judge a candidate's environemental record based on what he drives??? It takes a fleet of limos to accomodate GWB and his entourage every time he wants a latte from Starbucks!
How about judging their environmental record on, oh, let's say... their environmental record?
GWB's record - http://www.sierraclub.org/wwatch/
JK's record -
http://www.sierraclub.org/pressroom/presidential_
That, and the billionaire has somehow convinced people he cares for the poor person's plight.
Hey, it worked for GWB...
You're kidding, right?
Get hit with the Ad Cannon and you'll be incapacitated for several seconds while your avatar stops and conspicuously consumes:
- a bag of Doritos
- a can of Red Bull
- a bottle of Tums
- a tube of Preperation-H
Having said that, you'd be even better off if you could find a way to let your application run on a bunch of PC Linux boxes that together meet the scalability and reliability of z900 systems.
d ex.asp?id=252
Just to clear up some misconceptions about the mainframe:
Mainframes don't just get their power from having faster CPUs:
- The z/Series I/O architecture is far more efficient, requiring significantly less CPU overhead than x86 designs.
- IBM implements bleeding-edge tech into their hardware designs, things that are a good 2-5 years ahead of the consumer market. Of course, you wind up paying a premium for the priviledge...
- The most recent designs are geared toward grid computing and server-farm-in-a-box implementations. Sysplex and the coupling facility (think Beowulf clusters), shared kernels, and so on.
For an interesting overview of the benefits of using a z/Series mainframe as a server farm, I'd suggest reading this article -
http://eservercomputing.com/mainframe/articles/in
...the IBM Mainframe product running Linux is a complete waste of money because the typical user needs only a typical PC worth of resources on their server.
The true benefit of Linux on the mainframe comes from server consolidation. Using an entire z900 mainframe to run just one Linux image at a time is a huge waste of resources. Running 16 images at the same time (native, so as not to incur a performance penalty from a VM) is far more efficient and cost effective.
Using a $1M(USD) CPU for a desktop replacement is indeed a waste. Using it as a server-farm-in-a-box isn't.
The real cost savings in running Linux on a zSeries mainframe comes from consolidating multiple server images under one box - either 16 servers running in native LPARs or 20+ under z/VM virtual machines.
We're both obscure AND poorly-paid!
I was just thinking the exact same thing. This seems like it's perfect for P2P. Query the trackers for a feed aged X minutes or less; if no matching feed is available, go to the original feed site and seed a new copy.
With postal mail, you can send mail anonymously (just don't include your address). When you want to receive mail anonymously, rent a mailbox (either at the post office or at a Mailboxes, etc, for example).
If every IP device gets its own address, but you want to send or receive something anonymously, use a public terminal.
For both snail mail and IP traffic, neither solution is convenient. However, the fact remains that it is still possible.
I think he was referring to the conspiracy theory that MS is holding off on the official release of 64-bit Windows as a courtesy to Intel. Supposedly, they'll release it once Intel's consumer-grade 64-bit CPUs start hitting the shelves, thus levelling out any advantage AMD might have had in getting their 64-bit CPU to market first.
Of course, those who have downloaded the 64-bit Windows demo from MS report that it isn't ready for prime time yet, mainly because of the lack of 3rd party drivers...
Fools! I used the name 'Andy' instead of my real name so you wouldn't suspect it was me! ...did I just say that out loud? Damn....
Laugh while you can, Monkeyboy.... I'm goin' home !
Have book reviews on slashdot become about who can get the earliest links to their amazon.com partner site?
No - it's about mis-representing a advertisement for Barnes & Noble as 'news' instead of as a paid commercial.