You do realise that OpenGL is an Application Programming Interface, not a hardware spec don't you?
You can't just make a "generic OpenGL capable drivers that will run only any compatable video card irregardless of make or model." The hardware interface is different. The driver is used to translate between OpenGL and the hardware. It must be different for each card that has a different hardware interface.
Multi-desktops don't do a thing for me. What is the use of a graphical application running in a window I can't see? Multi-desktops with a useable preview window might be worthwhile, but the way it's done in KDE/Gnome right now is worthless.
Just had a thought... what do you think about being able to hold down a key and have the contents of another `desktop' displayed over the top of your current desktop, with adjustable transparency. Maybe even a toggle key.
So, you'd have say code up on the screen, with the docs on another desktop. Hit say caps lock and the docs are displayed over the top, but you are still interacting with the first desktop. Type in what you need, then hit caps lock again when you're done and back to normal.
Or maybe use the F-keys for multiple desktops. You could bring up an overlay with some key press, then another to switch to it, or remove and go back to where you were. It would need a good usable set of key bindings to make it worthwhile.
I don't know if it would actually be useful, but it might be in some circumstances.
I've got an ADSL modem/router/access point at home that supports SNMP, specifically the PPPSecurity MIB. In its default configuration, wireless is enabled with no security. So, you can associate to the access point, issue a simple snmpget command and have the owner's ADSL username/password.
(Apparently it's not much use, since most ISPs tie the username to the port at the exchange, but anyway)
I emailed the manufacturers, and their stance was: 1. They support the SNMP standard as specified (which is reasonable); and 2. The device has to be supplied in a very open state because otherwise users won't be able to get it to work.
So it all comes back to people being stupid, as usual.
(Needless to say, my wireless lan has WEP enabled, the default login/password changed on the router, MAC address filtering, etc.)
*Map being turned sideways/upside down* "You need to turn left..." *Looking out the window for street signs* ".....here!" (as we pass the street) "That street back there?" "Yes"
$2.95 to rent the DVD, $1.95 if I have a coupon lying around.
I don't buy DVDs because I usually only watch a movie once - why would I want to sit and do nothing for 2 hours watching something I've already seen?
The cinemas cost too much to go all the time ($14 x 2 + whatever), but we'll go once in a while. Sometimes we go to the drive-in up the road (2 or 3 movies for $15/car) but then you're stuck in a car or course.
Another option is to allow users to flag a post as being inappropriate. This puts the post into a queue to be looked at by someone who can then remove posts as neccessary.
This is used on http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/ and it seems to work ok.
The few people I know in wheelchairs have withered legs but very strong arms from all that extra arm exercise. They can crush cans with their finger tips like most folks can crush paper cups.
One day when I was working at a petrol station a few years back, I looked outside after serving someone, and there was this guy with no legs filling up his car.
He only just came up to about level with the top of the boot, so it looked a bit weird at first.
Then, when he was done, he just `walked' inside using his arms like crutches (ie. put them in front a bit, swing the body through, repeat), paid (I had to take the credit card receipt around the counter for him to sign, he couldn't reach it) and left. Pulled himself up into the car and drove off.
A receiver does one thing really: - Route signals through an amplifier and optionally a DSP
They are generally useless without external components (unless you only want to listen to the radio, and for that you need speakers or headphones anyway).
Not exactly an all-in-one device.
Maybe parts of this used to be considered separate, but as long as its function can be described in one simple sentence, I don't consider it an all-in-one device.
Consider a game console like the PS2: - Allows you to play games, and other compatible media
Compared with: - Allows you to play games, other compatible media, records television for later playback and makes breakfast until half past four
Yeah, I booted my PC while it was on once when it wouldn't boot. It then started working again.
Shortly after one of the hard disks started to show up with bad sectors though. The other three (random assortment of IDE and SCSI full-height 300 MB disks that had somehow come into my posesssion) survived intact
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Just look at the PS2 controller in its third generation, look at the N64's, Gamecube and even the SNES pads, they ooze polishness and innovation at the beginning of each console's life-cycle.
I thought Nintendo was a Japanese company, not Polish.
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You do realise that OpenGL is an Application Programming Interface, not a hardware spec don't you?
You can't just make a "generic OpenGL capable drivers that will run only any compatable video card irregardless of make or model." The hardware interface is different. The driver is used to translate between OpenGL and the hardware. It must be different for each card that has a different hardware interface.
Multi-desktops don't do a thing for me. What is the use of a graphical application running in a window I can't see? Multi-desktops with a useable preview window might be worthwhile, but the way it's done in KDE/Gnome right now is worthless.
Just had a thought... what do you think about being able to hold down a key and have the contents of another `desktop' displayed over the top of your current desktop, with adjustable transparency. Maybe even a toggle key.
So, you'd have say code up on the screen, with the docs on another desktop. Hit say caps lock and the docs are displayed over the top, but you are still interacting with the first desktop. Type in what you need, then hit caps lock again when you're done and back to normal.
Or maybe use the F-keys for multiple desktops. You could bring up an overlay with some key press, then another to switch to it, or remove and go back to where you were. It would need a good usable set of key bindings to make it worthwhile.
I don't know if it would actually be useful, but it might be in some circumstances.
Welcome to the place I'm going to drain my lizzurrrrd!
I've got an ADSL modem/router/access point at home that supports SNMP, specifically the PPPSecurity MIB. In its default configuration, wireless is enabled with no security. So, you can associate to the access point, issue a simple snmpget command and have the owner's ADSL username/password.
(Apparently it's not much use, since most ISPs tie the username to the port at the exchange, but anyway)
I emailed the manufacturers, and their stance was:
1. They support the SNMP standard as specified (which is reasonable); and
2. The device has to be supplied in a very open state because otherwise users won't be able to get it to work.
So it all comes back to people being stupid, as usual.
(Needless to say, my wireless lan has WEP enabled, the default login/password changed on the router, MAC address filtering, etc.)
Worse is being given directions by a woman:
*Map being turned sideways/upside down*
"You need to turn left..."
*Looking out the window for street signs*
".....here!" (as we pass the street)
"That street back there?"
"Yes"
$2.95 to rent the DVD, $1.95 if I have a coupon lying around.
I don't buy DVDs because I usually only watch a movie once - why would I want to sit and do nothing for 2 hours watching something I've already seen?
The cinemas cost too much to go all the time ($14 x 2 + whatever), but we'll go once in a while. Sometimes we go to the drive-in up the road (2 or 3 movies for $15/car) but then you're stuck in a car or course.
There's free beer at Wikipedia now?
I remember seeing a billboard with an AMD logo and the words `NEED TO SPEED' on it.
Someone had painted over a couple of letters so it said `NEED TO PEE' instead.
Another option is to allow users to flag a post as being inappropriate. This puts the post into a queue to be looked at by someone who can then remove posts as neccessary.
This is used on http://forums.whirlpool.net.au/ and it seems to work ok.
The few people I know in wheelchairs have withered legs but very strong arms from all that extra arm exercise. They can crush cans with their finger tips like most folks can crush paper cups.
One day when I was working at a petrol station a few years back, I looked outside after serving someone, and there was this guy with no legs filling up his car.
He only just came up to about level with the top of the boot, so it looked a bit weird at first.
Then, when he was done, he just `walked' inside using his arms like crutches (ie. put them in front a bit, swing the body through, repeat), paid (I had to take the credit card receipt around the counter for him to sign, he couldn't reach it) and left. Pulled himself up into the car and drove off.
That guy had some serious arm muscles.
I'm not sure which way the tits point on a wine glass.
If you use enough, you can generally get them pointing any way you want.
P = NP
Divide both sides by P.
1 = N
Clearly, N = 1. Next?
I'm gonna go smash something open, post a couple of pictures and see if anyone can guess what it is!
A receiver does one thing really:
- Route signals through an amplifier and optionally a DSP
They are generally useless without external components (unless you only want to listen to the radio, and for that you need speakers or headphones anyway).
Not exactly an all-in-one device.
Maybe parts of this used to be considered separate, but as long as its function can be described in one simple sentence, I don't consider it an all-in-one device.
Consider a game console like the PS2:
- Allows you to play games, and other compatible media
Compared with:
- Allows you to play games, other compatible media, records television for later playback and makes breakfast until half past four
What exactly is it for?
But it's no match for my script-fu!
Ctrl-F is not find in Notepad on Windows NT 4. It's F3 for some reason.
hmm... considering these are used mostly in digital cameras... is that your homebrew porn???
Yeah. Your wife was more than happy to oblige.
I love linux, but, go Telstra :) Way to use the free market to your advantage.
Wow. You obviously aren't from Australia.
I'd prefer GNU Narf! Unix
Sincerely,
Pinky.
Yeah, I booted my PC while it was on once when it wouldn't boot. It then started working again.
Shortly after one of the hard disks started to show up with bad sectors though. The other three (random assortment of IDE and SCSI full-height 300 MB disks that had somehow come into my posesssion) survived intact
Apart from being a bit unstable, it works fine.
Yeah, great.
You forgot to set the default action on folders to explore, not open.
Just look at the PS2 controller in its third generation, look at the N64's, Gamecube and even the SNES pads, they ooze polishness and innovation at the beginning of each console's life-cycle.
I thought Nintendo was a Japanese company, not Polish.
http://www.pioneeraus.com.au/multimedia/software/s oftware_files.htm#Utility_Programs
"I'll rip off your head and shit down your neck (throat?)" was always my favourite.