It's an anti-spam technique that allows non-members time to read before responding, and members time to watch for the article to actually go live-live. Presumably, it helps cut down on the "First Post!" trolling. The period only lasts about a minute or two, so it's not really a big deal. I'm sure it's semi-documented in the Slashcode somewhere.
...that there *was* something behind the Internet boom, otherwise it never would have happened. If investors (Venture and otherwise) make more informed decisions this time, there's a far better chance at a sustainable market.
In other words, you need a product (*bang* no more Pets.com), you need a business plan (*bang* no more SimDesk), and you need an idea that isn't terrible from the outset (*bang* there goes "MyLackey.com").
Blue ray can die in a fire. It's expensive because it's proprietary crap.
Whoa there, Silver! Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water. At least not yet.
We all have a lot of reasons to be displeased with Sony, and the debacle that is the PS3 probably isn't helping anything. But that doesn't mean that Bluray is a bad technology. In fact, it's superior to HD-DVD in many ways; not the least of which is greater storage capacity over HD-DVD. It also has greater capabilities for interactivity and better support for 24FPS content. The only difference at the moment is that HD-DVD has a slight edge in media cost. An edge which could disappear as production ramps up.
Unlike the BetaMax issue (where VHS was superior in recording time), BluRay has a real shot at the market. One which I would *hope* Sony doesn't screw up. Unfortunately, their insistence on using BluRay in the PS3, combined with their gross mismanagement of the rest of their markets has me less than confident in their ability to pull it off.:(
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Waste time? Nah, it was the highlight of the thread!;):P
Don't stop. I think you'll find that there are a lot more greedy companies out there than just Microsoft. For example, what is Intel (primarily a hardware manufacturer) doing on that list?
I wouldn't take it too personally. Anyone who's ever been in the consulting business can tell you that the government is the bread and butter of many-a-company. Anything - and I do mean *anything* - that threatens that revenue stream is considered bad. The companies that have managed to survive through government contracts become quite good at playing the political game. So you can be sure that they're the force behind the lobbying group.
The scary part is that a lot of these companies simply can't survive on the open market, so they turn to the government looking for a "me-too" handout. Unfortunately, they often get it. All they need to do is promise high and deliver low. For a humorous example of this, check out the Virtudyne sage over on The Daily WTF:
Do you mean airdropped or just airlifted (parachute vs slingload under a helo)? I saw plenty slingloaded, but never saw anything but "soft" material airdropped.
I have been told that the machines were airdropped, but I don't have any personal experience with this, so take it with a grain of salt. A helicopter airlift would make a rather juicy target, so you'd have to make sure the area was secure before you tried to airlift anything in.
FYI, the military does airdrop some rather hard items, including construction machinary, tanks, humvees, etc. Most of these are dropped using a low-level extraction airdrop vs. the far rougher high-altitude airdrops.
I love this. First some idiot steals my joke. Then he gets modded up to +5 Funny while I sit at +3 Funny. Then *I* get the Redundant because *he* replied to the first post.
In the context of Microsoft's proven anti-competitive behaviour this is an issue that attacks at the heart of consumer choice.
A judge would ask you pointedly, "If you make a choice in an Operating System other than Windows, than why are you keeping Windows around?"
You'd probably go into a long spiel about needing it for games and stuff, but that wouldn't impress the judge. He'd simply think you're looking to make a mountain out of a molehill and dismiss the case.
An ISO container datacenter would fit in nicely with this. I wouldn't recommend air dropping anything like this though. Airdrops are extremely harsh, impact wise.
The existing datacenters are already air-dropped piecemeal, then setup in a battlefield tent on the ground. I guess it's all about the packing.
There's this nut with a website (how unusual, right?) that details the idea of completely ISO containerizing the Army for deployments instead of using tents and building makeshift shacks, bunkers, and guard towers out of plywood like they do now.
It looks like a good idea to me. Our campaigns in Afganistan and Iraq really showed off how lax we've gotten in our deployments. We did an absolutely horrible job of getting the boots on the ground, then following up with the supply chain. The sandbagging was outright stupid (I guess several shelters collapsed from it), and the AC equipment was always on the fritz. Something like these containers could be factory checked for good operation ahead of time, then shipped and/or airlifted into place. Thus the GIs would have equipment that works, and they'd be well-protected. Now if only this guy knew how to properly present that.:(
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I'm a bit surprised that they're not considering OpenSolaris. Linux is nice, but Oracle has been supporting Sun Solaris for far longer. Using Solaris as their base kernel would allow them to provide a large number of enterprisey (lt;-technical term) features out of the box.
Not to say that 2.6 doesn't have bunches of enterprisey (<-technical term again) features, but Solaris is still a leader in that space.
Continuity Of OPerations... also known as your disaster plan.
I suppose that really would work well with the whole "borg cube in the desert" thing. You configure your container, and the COOP provider slots it into place at their disaster site.
I have this vision of a giant, square hole being dug in the ground, the walls being covered with borg-like equipment, then dozens of cargo containers being stacked and slotted into place as if they were large battery cells. It will be, the DATA CENTER OF THE FUTURE... (echo echo echo echo)
*shudder*
Seriously, I could see this being useful for the military. You simply air-drop the container, and *BAM* instant command and control. It would save the Army IT guys tons of time in getting the field systems deployed. It seems like it would also be good for portable sites like construction work. Unfortunately, I can't really figure out what you would need that much horsepower for. We're talking about a datacenter capable of supporting massive web server, remote application, and database needs.
Those sorts of applications are usually fixed at secure locations. Why would you want to deploy them onsite? Laptops are usually sufficient for the work, and a collaboration server or two can easily be deployed in the existing office trailers. Wifi solves the wiring problem, soooo.... I'm not really getting this.
On the bright side, the cargo container looks cool.:P
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It's an anti-spam technique that allows non-members time to read before responding, and members time to watch for the article to actually go live-live. Presumably, it helps cut down on the "First Post!" trolling. The period only lasts about a minute or two, so it's not really a big deal. I'm sure it's semi-documented in the Slashcode somewhere.
...that there *was* something behind the Internet boom, otherwise it never would have happened. If investors (Venture and otherwise) make more informed decisions this time, there's a far better chance at a sustainable market.
In other words, you need a product (*bang* no more Pets.com), you need a business plan (*bang* no more SimDesk), and you need an idea that isn't terrible from the outset (*bang* there goes "MyLackey.com").
The Phantom has been out for a LONG while now. It's invisible, can't you see it?
Whoa there, Silver! Let's not throw the baby out with the bath water. At least not yet.
We all have a lot of reasons to be displeased with Sony, and the debacle that is the PS3 probably isn't helping anything. But that doesn't mean that Bluray is a bad technology. In fact, it's superior to HD-DVD in many ways; not the least of which is greater storage capacity over HD-DVD. It also has greater capabilities for interactivity and better support for 24FPS content. The only difference at the moment is that HD-DVD has a slight edge in media cost. An edge which could disappear as production ramps up.
Unlike the BetaMax issue (where VHS was superior in recording time), BluRay has a real shot at the market. One which I would *hope* Sony doesn't screw up. Unfortunately, their insistence on using BluRay in the PS3, combined with their gross mismanagement of the rest of their markets has me less than confident in their ability to pull it off.
Waste time? Nah, it was the highlight of the thread! ;) :P
Good one! :)
Don't stop. I think you'll find that there are a lot more greedy companies out there than just Microsoft. For example, what is Intel (primarily a hardware manufacturer) doing on that list?
And the plot thickens...
s/sage/saga/g
I wouldn't take it too personally. Anyone who's ever been in the consulting business can tell you that the government is the bread and butter of many-a-company. Anything - and I do mean *anything* - that threatens that revenue stream is considered bad. The companies that have managed to survive through government contracts become quite good at playing the political game. So you can be sure that they're the force behind the lobbying group.
The scary part is that a lot of these companies simply can't survive on the open market, so they turn to the government looking for a "me-too" handout. Unfortunately, they often get it. All they need to do is promise high and deliver low. For a humorous example of this, check out the Virtudyne sage over on The Daily WTF:
Virtudyne: The Founding
Virtudyne: The Gathering
Virtudyne: The Savior Cometh
Virtudyne: The Digital Donkey
BTW, I love this line: "The limited window with which we and others have had to comment clearly has hampered a more comprehensive reply."
Translation: "You didn't give us enough time to buy off the politicians."
I'm just venting about the futility of life, the universe, and everything. Don't pay too much attention. ;)
I have been told that the machines were airdropped, but I don't have any personal experience with this, so take it with a grain of salt. A helicopter airlift would make a rather juicy target, so you'd have to make sure the area was secure before you tried to airlift anything in.
FYI, the military does airdrop some rather hard items, including construction machinary, tanks, humvees, etc. Most of these are dropped using a low-level extraction airdrop vs. the far rougher high-altitude airdrops.
My name is Inigo Montoya. You stole my joke. Prepare to die! :P
I love this. First some idiot steals my joke. Then he gets modded up to +5 Funny while I sit at +3 Funny. Then *I* get the Redundant because *he* replied to the first post.
*sigh*
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Save money on $0.00 software? Okaaaay...
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A judge would ask you pointedly, "If you make a choice in an Operating System other than Windows, than why are you keeping Windows around?"
You'd probably go into a long spiel about needing it for games and stuff, but that wouldn't impress the judge. He'd simply think you're looking to make a mountain out of a molehill and dismiss the case.
You're late.
Not to mention that your meter is screwed up.
The existing datacenters are already air-dropped piecemeal, then setup in a battlefield tent on the ground. I guess it's all about the packing.
It looks like a good idea to me. Our campaigns in Afganistan and Iraq really showed off how lax we've gotten in our deployments. We did an absolutely horrible job of getting the boots on the ground, then following up with the supply chain. The sandbagging was outright stupid (I guess several shelters collapsed from it), and the AC equipment was always on the fritz. Something like these containers could be factory checked for good operation ahead of time, then shipped and/or airlifted into place. Thus the GIs would have equipment that works, and they'd be well-protected. Now if only this guy knew how to properly present that.
I'm a bit surprised that they're not considering OpenSolaris. Linux is nice, but Oracle has been supporting Sun Solaris for far longer. Using Solaris as their base kernel would allow them to provide a large number of enterprisey (lt;-technical term) features out of the box.
Not to say that 2.6 doesn't have bunches of enterprisey (<-technical term again) features, but Solaris is still a leader in that space.
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I suppose that really would work well with the whole "borg cube in the desert" thing. You configure your container, and the COOP provider slots it into place at their disaster site.
Still, a borg cube? *shudder*
I have this vision of a giant, square hole being dug in the ground, the walls being covered with borg-like equipment, then dozens of cargo containers being stacked and slotted into place as if they were large battery cells. It will be, the DATA CENTER OF THE FUTURE... (echo echo echo echo)
:P
*shudder*
Seriously, I could see this being useful for the military. You simply air-drop the container, and *BAM* instant command and control. It would save the Army IT guys tons of time in getting the field systems deployed. It seems like it would also be good for portable sites like construction work. Unfortunately, I can't really figure out what you would need that much horsepower for. We're talking about a datacenter capable of supporting massive web server, remote application, and database needs.
Those sorts of applications are usually fixed at secure locations. Why would you want to deploy them onsite? Laptops are usually sufficient for the work, and a collaboration server or two can easily be deployed in the existing office trailers. Wifi solves the wiring problem, soooo.... I'm not really getting this.
On the bright side, the cargo container looks cool.
Hmmm... wrong link on the blog. It looks like the copy/paste failed and I ended up with a second link to YouTube. Oops. Here's the right link:
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http://akaimbatman.intelligentblogger.com/wordpre
Found some WAV files of the commericals. Getting closer. :)
Here's a transcript.
:)
Better than nothing.