Shame- it won't be until my grand-kids generation that Makerbots become really good and common cheap house-hold appliances.
I'm officially not going to heaven/hell/land of 16 virgins/nirvana whatever when I die. I demand to be reincarnated so that I get to play with stuff built with 3D printers and get to have these type of adapters whilst still a kid.
Problem being that if the customer buys something else to work w/ that PC, be it a new printer, stereo speaker or so on, and it doesn't work w/ the Linux PC, while it's not a problem for the vendor, the result is an unhappy customer. With Windows, this is never an issue
Whereas I agree with most of what you said- the above quote I don't. Windows Vista is an example of that. I "upgraded" to Vista and none of my peripherals worked. I didn't blame the vendor- I blamed Microsoft.
It is possible Windows could do "another Vista" with Windows 8. Granted most hardware these days does get tested for compatibility with Windows- and usually gets "approved" for them- this doesn't always happen with Linux.
If Linux wants to become a major player on desktops it needs to appeal... to me. Well, me and my kind first.
What is "my kind" - I am a technically minded person (programmer) but still an everyday person. I don't buy all the latest gadgets and tech trimmings- but I wait to see what I need, what is good etc. The kind that try every thing new- and want all the latest tech gadgets have probably already tried various flavours of Linux.
So... why am I not a Linux user- why haven't I tried it? I have been curious... I have been tempted- twice I've almost installed it on my desktop. I did actually buy my wife a cheapo eeePC for doing web/e-mail 5 or 6 years ago- the flavour of Linux that came with it was fine for simple tasks- probably not a "REAL" linux though with all the bells and whistles.
For me to buy Linux- I have to be able to run whatever software I want on it. I want to be able to walk into a store- pick a Software title off the shelf- stick it in my computer and run it. Yes, I know most software is available in stores now- and I do buy more online than in stores myself... increasingly so as time goes by.
Even online though- it is different software usually- I can't buy the same Linux titles that I can Windows usually. Yes, I know I can do a dual boot with Windows... but why- if I have to have Windows anyway- why not just use Windows?
It's a case of chicken and egg. In order for me to install Linux- software vendors have to make it standard to create a Linux version of most of what they write. In order for Linux to do that - they need more market share.
There are two things Linux could do to make it have more appeal to the "me" of the world (and once they've got me- they'll get critical mass and be able to sell to the hoi-polloi).
1) They need the ability to run full windows titles straight from Linux without having to install windows. Yeah- I know not an easy option probably with legal problems.
2) Android. Android is getting more and more traction with tablets/phones. It is being brought back into the Linux family- if Android could make it into the desktop market- it could probably inspire software companies to consider Linux more seriously because of the mass-market already available. If Android gets a foothold- it would benefit other Linux flavours to get a proper foothold.
A third option would be for another "big player" to sponsor a Linux variety and aggressively advertise it and champion it.
I want Linux to succeed and become a major factor in desktops... but I'm not willing to switch sides until it gains more traction.
Ender kills two kids in Enders Game (and then proceeds to wipe out an entire planet).
Sure, he never intends violence- but he is the cause for much worse than a broken nose. Nonetheless, I find the book completely appropriate for teenagers- it in no way glorifies violence.
You can buy "temporary" cards and charge them. Not completely anonymous- but adds a layer of complexity that would put off all but the most determined crooks that track you.
We had those "krechunk" machines at Waldenbooks back in college - 15 years or so ago. I was manager on duty when the connection/power to those credit card machines died... we did whip out our "krechunk"ers and use them.
Wouldn't want to on a regular basis... I honestly don't remember what we did afterwards... but it didn't stop us then.
Super virus that could cross platforms and evade all detetction could do it too... and although very unlikely, is probably more likely than global thermonuclear war.
Some idiot genius with a computer hell bent on destroying civilization and bringing it to anarchy. There are one or two of those on slash dot.
I just plan on trading use of my body for goods and services should the electronic web collapse. Figure someone would be willing to provide monetary equivalence for an electrifying time with a balding mid-thirty-something.
1) It is well documented that women subconsciously detect in odor the signature of the immune system of men- and this is one of those "chemical" signals that women look for in men.
2) Are women now suddenly going to be attracted to mice?
3) Is this going to be a marketing ploy- carry a mouse of a based on a chick-magnet around and get women to sniff it so that they'll turn to you.
4) If we start giving mice human DNA- are we not worried they'll start getting smarter and plan world domination?
Do you have a link to the statistics of suicide rate of employed individuals in China? Same could be said of any country/company- suicide rates tend to be hiring amongst the unemployed and the convicted.
This weekend saw a killer deal for a cheap HTPC barebones kit. The only reason I didn't buy it was because it was Foxconn made. I can't be sure about other electronics- who knows if they were built in similar bad conditions- but when a box is branded Foxconn I know it is safe to avoid.
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Shame- it won't be until my grand-kids generation that Makerbots become really good and common cheap house-hold appliances.
I'm officially not going to heaven/hell/land of 16 virgins/nirvana whatever when I die. I demand to be reincarnated so that I get to play with stuff built with 3D printers and get to have these type of adapters whilst still a kid.
Problem being that if the customer buys something else to work w/ that PC, be it a new printer, stereo speaker or so on, and it doesn't work w/ the Linux PC, while it's not a problem for the vendor, the result is an unhappy customer. With Windows, this is never an issue
Whereas I agree with most of what you said- the above quote I don't. Windows Vista is an example of that. I "upgraded" to Vista and none of my peripherals worked. I didn't blame the vendor- I blamed Microsoft.
It is possible Windows could do "another Vista" with Windows 8. Granted most hardware these days does get tested for compatibility with Windows- and usually gets "approved" for them- this doesn't always happen with Linux.
If Linux wants to become a major player on desktops it needs to appeal... to me. Well, me and my kind first.
What is "my kind" - I am a technically minded person (programmer) but still an everyday person. I don't buy all the latest gadgets and tech trimmings- but I wait to see what I need, what is good etc. The kind that try every thing new- and want all the latest tech gadgets have probably already tried various flavours of Linux.
So... why am I not a Linux user- why haven't I tried it? I have been curious... I have been tempted- twice I've almost installed it on my desktop. I did actually buy my wife a cheapo eeePC for doing web/e-mail 5 or 6 years ago- the flavour of Linux that came with it was fine for simple tasks- probably not a "REAL" linux though with all the bells and whistles.
For me to buy Linux- I have to be able to run whatever software I want on it. I want to be able to walk into a store- pick a Software title off the shelf- stick it in my computer and run it. Yes, I know most software is available in stores now- and I do buy more online than in stores myself... increasingly so as time goes by.
Even online though- it is different software usually- I can't buy the same Linux titles that I can Windows usually. Yes, I know I can do a dual boot with Windows... but why- if I have to have Windows anyway- why not just use Windows?
It's a case of chicken and egg. In order for me to install Linux- software vendors have to make it standard to create a Linux version of most of what they write. In order for Linux to do that - they need more market share.
There are two things Linux could do to make it have more appeal to the "me" of the world (and once they've got me- they'll get critical mass and be able to sell to the hoi-polloi).
1) They need the ability to run full windows titles straight from Linux without having to install windows. Yeah- I know not an easy option probably with legal problems.
2) Android. Android is getting more and more traction with tablets/phones. It is being brought back into the Linux family- if Android could make it into the desktop market- it could probably inspire software companies to consider Linux more seriously because of the mass-market already available. If Android gets a foothold- it would benefit other Linux flavours to get a proper foothold.
A third option would be for another "big player" to sponsor a Linux variety and aggressively advertise it and champion it.
I want Linux to succeed and become a major factor in desktops... but I'm not willing to switch sides until it gains more traction.
Ender kills two kids in Enders Game (and then proceeds to wipe out an entire planet).
Sure, he never intends violence- but he is the cause for much worse than a broken nose. Nonetheless, I find the book completely appropriate for teenagers- it in no way glorifies violence.
They do try to ban portions of biology class already.
No... I know I didn't do that. I would have remembered if I had.
I'm sure someone had to... but it wasn't during my shift... I think we sent them to home office actually.
Who knows... within a few thousand years we might have civilization here in North America too.
Screw the cats.
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I've tried... got badly scratched.
You can buy "temporary" cards and charge them. Not completely anonymous- but adds a layer of complexity that would put off all but the most determined crooks that track you.
We had those "krechunk" machines at Waldenbooks back in college - 15 years or so ago. I was manager on duty when the connection/power to those credit card machines died... we did whip out our "krechunk"ers and use them.
Wouldn't want to on a regular basis... I honestly don't remember what we did afterwards... but it didn't stop us then.
OK- you've got 1 hour to get money to the bad guys. They're holding your kitty cat hostage for $20 - or Krona - or Simoleans- whatever they use.
What would you do? A suitcase full of penny coins... OR wire them.... ... oh and the internet is down.
No cash- your kitty cat gets it.
If you love cats you'll be against getting rid of currency.
Super virus that could cross platforms and evade all detetction could do it too... and although very unlikely, is probably more likely than global thermonuclear war.
Some idiot genius with a computer hell bent on destroying civilization and bringing it to anarchy. There are one or two of those on slash dot.
I just plan on trading use of my body for goods and services should the electronic web collapse. Figure someone would be willing to provide monetary equivalence for an electrifying time with a balding mid-thirty-something.
Your grandchildren will probably think clouds are quaint archaic tech too.
I go weeks without charging my smart phone sometimes...
true... my smart phone isn't really a smart phone... it's actually a dumb phone- about as dumb as they come.
OK... my phone is an ancient flip phone... but still... point in tact... I go at least a week without charging usually (unless I'm talking alot).
You can get angry birds easily on any platform.
1) Place phone on birdfeeder.
2) Fill birdfeeder with catfood.
Yes, stories about products that you need to go buy... right now... go on... it will make you life better.
Could always use lard or suet instead of butter.
Try lobster... at least chickens are killed first... they boil the poor lobsters alive.
Or cat. I think I read once that cats are boiled alive too to make it easier to remove the skin.
As Danger Mouse would say "Good grief Penfold!"
Heart attacks don't have much to do with the immune system. So PETA mouse wouldn't have saved them.
/ I miss Danger Mouse- when are they going to make that into a 3D film?
We have mice running with human immune system = more oppurtunities for micro organisms to adapt in all kinds of conditions.
Yes- we could see more rodent disease making the leap to mankind.
Hmmmm... I have a few thoughts.
1) It is well documented that women subconsciously detect in odor the signature of the immune system of men- and this is one of those "chemical" signals that women look for in men.
2) Are women now suddenly going to be attracted to mice?
3) Is this going to be a marketing ploy- carry a mouse of a based on a chick-magnet around and get women to sniff it so that they'll turn to you.
4) If we start giving mice human DNA- are we not worried they'll start getting smarter and plan world domination?
Of course they do. The government just doesn't want you to know- so they made this bit up about being written in C.
Do you have a link to the statistics of suicide rate of employed individuals in China? Same could be said of any country/company- suicide rates tend to be hiring amongst the unemployed and the convicted.
This weekend saw a killer deal for a cheap HTPC barebones kit. The only reason I didn't buy it was because it was Foxconn made. I can't be sure about other electronics- who knows if they were built in similar bad conditions- but when a box is branded Foxconn I know it is safe to avoid.