No, XAML doesn't do any of that. XAML is a markup language that simply describes objects. Nothing more. Being that, it can be used to describe User Interfaces, Application Workflows, you name it. If it can be described in code, then it can also be described in XAML.
Here is the definition right from the web site you mentioned.
XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language, pronounced, 'ZAML') is an XML based Markup language developed by Microsoft. XAML (A serialization format) allows one to express an object model using XML. XAML, combined with Microsoft's Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF), is one of the primary pillars in WinFX; the next generation of Graphics and Internet Services Technology.
Now, if you replace XAML in your comment with WPF (Avalon) then you'd be closer.
Maybe their experience was like mine. I've had my 6100 for a while (2+ years) now and I've never had a single problem with it. In fact, it's been just as reliable as any other Toshiba notebook that I've owned in the past... and I've owned a lot of them, starting with the Toshiba T1000 I bought in the late eighties. I've dabbled in other brands, like WinBook and Compaq, but none have ever lived up to how good these Toshibas have been - and besides, these things still have the eraser head mouses that I love!
What I'm thinking about is that this "new" Ion engine has a higher thrust and/or a higher specific impusle than a standard Ion engine (like the one on Deep Space 1.) But how does it actually rate against the VASIMR style engine and does it have the flexibility of it? (That is, can it adjust it's SI/Thrust depending on the situation - orbital maneauvering vs. cruising.)
Right... let's do that... we'll end up with software that gets to use only the common functionality between systems instead of taking advantage of the system's true capabilites. That's utter nonsense.
If my system has a particular peice of hardware, then I should be able to take advantage of it. The same is true with system software. True cross platform software really doesn't exist except for maybe...
printf ("Hello, World!");
But then again, that isn't even a true cross platform app... because it requires a some type of display for the standard output and not all machines have display capabilities.
Maybe...
void main();
Yep... that'll work on just about any machine... how useful is that?
I find the diatribe about the encoding close minded. Some of us don't just listen to music... some of us use them for listening to other types of audio media which sounds OK at 64kpbs - like PodCasts, etc. At least with the Dell, I have the option to use a lower encoding bitrate.
One word... Attitude. In normal mode, it uses "Reaction Wheels" or gyroscopes. These are electrically powered instead of the reaction control thrusters which use fuel. The fuel is then only needed to "speed up" to maintain orbit. When the spacecraft goes into safe mode, the reaction wheels are shut down and the system uses the reaction control system instead.
There are two reasons why you would see x-rays from a black hole.
The first source and most obvious to the observer is that they don't come from the black hole at all, but rather the accretion disk of hot gas around the black hole. As the accretion disk is heated by the black hole (as it approaches) all wavelengths of light are given off, x-rays being one of the "last" based on the spectra.
The second source of x-rays is from what is called Hawking Radiation, named after Stephen Hawking. Hawking Radiation is a Quantummechanical radiation, as opposed to a "visible" radiation, is a very "rare" type of radiation in that such a small amount of the black hole is reradiated back out that it would be very hard to detect - but none the less, it is there. The wavelength of the Hawking Radiation depends on the mass of the black hole.
If I type in my home address in Google map, it simply states that that address is incorrect... and suggest an address that is across the street, and to top it off, it isn't even a real address! Yet, if I select it, Google map happily me a picture of MY HOUSE! In the correct location.
Now, I just checked MSN and it's exactly right. I know which one I'll be using from now on. Now, who said this world wouldn't be a better place without Apple in it, anyway?:-o Mallards.
I'm sorry, but I fail to see how having a 'blackbox' on an airplane is doomed to failure. Blackboxes are standard equipment on larger/complex commercial craft and I think all aircraft should be equipped with one... so that if an accident ever occurs, we can analyze what went wrong. It's always better to have more information than not enough in an accident investigation. And yes, I am a pilot. The state of technology is now available to equip all aircraft at a very resonable cost (including GA.)
Now, I completely disagree with having the data in a encyrypted format. There is abolutly no reason to do that. A checksum/hash should be good enough to ensure the integrety of the data. They are choosing to encrypt the data for their own (financial?) reasons.
You do not have to be an MSDN Subscriber. I am one of the MSDN Developer Community Champions, they guys (and gal) who go around and speak about developer topics at free events in the US. We give a copy of the beta software away to every attendee at our events as well. No MSDN Subscription required.
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Let's see... does the phrase "The Pot Calling the Kettle Black" ring a bell???
You see, I'm not afraid to flame you behind curtains... MY NAME IS WILLIAM J. STEELE AND I AM NOT AN ANONYMOUS COWARD!
Bill
Here is the definition right from the web site you mentioned.
Now, if you replace XAML in your comment with WPF (Avalon) then you'd be closer.
Bill
Wrong! You don't need Vista to run it. WPF (Avalon) will also run on Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Here are the system requirements
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You can download the bits now and play around with it.
Bill
if this ion engine is any more efficient than the one posted on Slashdot last month. Let me check... nope!
It's simply amazing how many posts get duplicated on this site... it must be part of a plan to drive that advertising revenue stream up a little more.
Bill
Jeez, if it's $1000 US, I guess that's like, what, $57,000 CAN???
Just Kidding... I know it's around $1160 CAN.
Bill
Maybe their experience was like mine. I've had my 6100 for a while (2+ years) now and I've never had a single problem with it. In fact, it's been just as reliable as any other Toshiba notebook that I've owned in the past... and I've owned a lot of them, starting with the Toshiba T1000 I bought in the late eighties. I've dabbled in other brands, like WinBook and Compaq, but none have ever lived up to how good these Toshibas have been - and besides, these things still have the eraser head mouses that I love!
Bill
Of course, runway numbers are based on Magnetic north, which moves. That's why Runway numbers periodically change.
Bill
To Quote The Great Peter Griffin.
"He he he... he said 'Doodie!'"
Bill
In case anybody is interested... Wild is pronounced "Vild" or "Vilt" after the Swiss astronomer who discovered it.
Bill
Wow... I guess that explains it's bad behavior. It'll never be a real database if it can't do a simple ACID transaction.
Bill
Now, I don't know anything about MySQL, but it seems that this is just a simple matter of changing the Transaction Isolation level.
Bill
to the Variable specific impulse magnetoplasma rocket?
What I'm thinking about is that this "new" Ion engine has a higher thrust and/or a higher specific impusle than a standard Ion engine (like the one on Deep Space 1.) But how does it actually rate against the VASIMR style engine and does it have the flexibility of it? (That is, can it adjust it's SI/Thrust depending on the situation - orbital maneauvering vs. cruising.)
Bill
Right... let's do that... we'll end up with software that gets to use only the common functionality between systems instead of taking advantage of the system's true capabilites. That's utter nonsense.
If my system has a particular peice of hardware, then I should be able to take advantage of it. The same is true with system software. True cross platform software really doesn't exist except for maybe...
printf ("Hello, World!");
But then again, that isn't even a true cross platform app... because it requires a some type of display for the standard output and not all machines have display capabilities.
Maybe...
void main();
Yep... that'll work on just about any machine... how useful is that?
Bill
ROTFL... Good one. I wish I could mod this up, too!
Bill
Maybe because we invented the damn thing!
I find the diatribe about the encoding close minded. Some of us don't just listen to music... some of us use them for listening to other types of audio media which sounds OK at 64kpbs - like PodCasts, etc. At least with the Dell, I have the option to use a lower encoding bitrate.
Bill
One word... Attitude. In normal mode, it uses "Reaction Wheels" or gyroscopes. These are electrically powered instead of the reaction control thrusters which use fuel. The fuel is then only needed to "speed up" to maintain orbit. When the spacecraft goes into safe mode, the reaction wheels are shut down and the system uses the reaction control system instead.
Bill
There are two reasons why you would see x-rays from a black hole.
The first source and most obvious to the observer is that they don't come from the black hole at all, but rather the accretion disk of hot gas around the black hole. As the accretion disk is heated by the black hole (as it approaches) all wavelengths of light are given off, x-rays being one of the "last" based on the spectra.
The second source of x-rays is from what is called Hawking Radiation, named after Stephen Hawking. Hawking Radiation is a Quantummechanical radiation, as opposed to a "visible" radiation, is a very "rare" type of radiation in that such a small amount of the black hole is reradiated back out that it would be very hard to detect - but none the less, it is there. The wavelength of the Hawking Radiation depends on the mass of the black hole.
Bill
If I type in my home address in Google map, it simply states that that address is incorrect... and suggest an address that is across the street, and to top it off, it isn't even a real address! Yet, if I select it, Google map happily me a picture of MY HOUSE! In the correct location.
:-o Mallards.
Now, I just checked MSN and it's exactly right. I know which one I'll be using from now on. Now, who said this world wouldn't be a better place without Apple in it, anyway?
Bill
Ok... now that's what I call a /.ing!
Bill
New York is full of them. Just use the Shift-Arrow combinations to tilt the view.
Bill
I bet you can't do that to get back home! :-)
Bill
It's not a dupe... it's for the OTHER eye.
Bill
I'm sorry, but I fail to see how having a 'blackbox' on an airplane is doomed to failure. Blackboxes are standard equipment on larger/complex commercial craft and I think all aircraft should be equipped with one... so that if an accident ever occurs, we can analyze what went wrong. It's always better to have more information than not enough in an accident investigation. And yes, I am a pilot. The state of technology is now available to equip all aircraft at a very resonable cost (including GA.)
Now, I completely disagree with having the data in a encyrypted format. There is abolutly no reason to do that. A checksum/hash should be good enough to ensure the integrety of the data. They are choosing to encrypt the data for their own (financial?) reasons.
Bill
You do not have to be an MSDN Subscriber. I am one of the MSDN Developer Community Champions, they guys (and gal) who go around and speak about developer topics at free events in the US. We give a copy of the beta software away to every attendee at our events as well. No MSDN Subscription required.
You can sign up at http://www.msdnevents.com.
I'm sure there are a lot of other ways you can get it without being an MSDN subscriber, too.
Bill