First of all, I commend everyone on slashdot for not having a whole slew of porn jokes. Then again, I must just be browsing at +4.
If this isn't a joke, wouldn't Apple jump down their throats for using the the lowercase "i" before words? They seem to get up in arms with any other company doing it.
Remember jokes about clueless newbies trying to fax documents by holding them up to the monitor? Perhaps they were just ahead of their time.
So the joke about the lady who turns on her van's cruise control then goes back to check on her baby and ends up in a ditch is ahead of her time? We already have the rudimentary technology to do this (GPS, Optical recognization, smart highways) but I would still say that she's clueless.
We must understand what technology can and can't do for us, then try to overcome what it can't. Anyone who doesn't bother to understand is clueless by definition.
The GP32 has been out for well over a year now. I wouldn't hold your breath for a US release though.
The next time this makes the/. front page, you might want to include the standard legal emu disclaimer. Support legal emulation! Only emulate those games that you own.
Although the TiVo units are built around a PPC Linux kernel, it is not an open system. Everything that runs on top of the kernel (myworld, etc.) is not GPL and definitely not open.
I like to compare TiVo to the Apple Macintosh. Both are closed systems with a very large user dev/hack community. The fact that they have an underlying open source base doesn't change anything.
There are certain files that will not fit on a memory unit. There are others which will not copy to a memory unit. The DOA3 save file is one that comes to mind. It just doesn't have an option to transfer.
Yes there are devices to transfer to a PC. It just doesn't solve every file backup problem.
Offtopic, The Xbox manual also talks about MS not being responsible for virus attacks. Does this mean that they will release a virus scanner? Probably not. Once someone writes virii that exploit some hole in networked Xboxes, there will be problems.
People are asking "Why Xbox Linux?" and others are responding with "Why not?", well I have a legitimate reason for wanting Linux on an unmodded Xbox.
My Xbox is going back to MS as they have attempted to fix a problem several times and have so far been unsuccessful. This time, they're considering swapping systems for a new one, which I'm fine with except for one thing: Loss of saved games.
They will not just swap drives as it would save them at least 5 minutes of work, so I will lose all of my info on the HD.
With Linux running on my unmodded Xbox, I could possibly FTP the data elsewhere and restore it on the new system. This makes so much sense to me that I wonder why there is no way of doing it by default.
Microsoft's idea is to purchase their Memory Units and backup this way. Problem is, since each Xbox comes with a hard drive, no developer tries to make the smallest possible size save file. I would need several MUs to backup my data. Plus, some files cannot even be copied to a MU which means they cannot be backed up at all.
Some form of backup should exist to relieve this problem. I think that this could be it.
First off, Mexico has not signed this into law yet, but since everyone is concerned wther the US would follow suit let me point out something.
This proposed law grants the government the ability to charge for public domain works. This would not be in the best interest of the **AA which routinely uses PD works as they like.
The government would also have an interest in letting copyrighted works expire into the public domain so they could make their money, hence no more copyright extensions. The **AA certainly wouldn't like that.
Nintendo moved away from 64-bit (Nintendo 64) back to 32-bit (Gamecube, Gameboy Advance) and Atari's 64-bit Jaguar failed in the market. This is what they're probably basing their predictions on./joke
Seriously though, I don't think that the move towards a 64-bit desktop needs to happen tomorrow but it is going to be soon. When Apple starts showing systems with >4GB RAM, graphic designers will flock to them... wait, never mind.
This wouldn't be the first time that the Mac has changed processors. (680x0 -> PPC) It's unlikely that Apple would keep the crappy PC style architechture though. Take a look at the base 1 MB and the terrible interrupt controller cascade. Apple wouldn't want to inherit this, plus if they stay far enough outside the PC, they can maintain their individuality.
I can picture geeks buying x86Mac hardware to run Linux on as it should be more stable than current x86 hardware. I can also picture x86 virtualization software (VirtualPC) being useful. Apple no longer has to deal with the low clock speed stigma.
Consider this: most linux users have a static IP but a large fraction of MS users will have a dynamic IP. So if they are counting unique IPs it will have a heavy windows bias.
Making a broad generalization, then using this "fact" to support an incorrect statement is just wrong.
First: Of the GNU/Linux using folks that I know, every one of them has a dynamicly assigned IP. OTOH every static IP address that I know of/deal with points to a Windows box. This is my personal experience and doesn't disprove your statement but I would like to see where you get your numbers from.
Second: Going by your statement, If they counted unique IP addresses, the single GNU/Linux system would count as much as the 300+ Windows 98 users connecting to AOL. This would give a huge bias against Windows. This is what is wrong with your statement
The story is about developers switching to GNU/Linux, not users. Google Zeitgeist counts all users that search with Google. This stat is thus meaningless in this argument.
Development shifts to GNU/Linux means more applications, more applications means more users.
If the story is correct then there will be a higher percentage of GNU/Linux users in the future. Problem is that I don't believe their statistics either.
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I seriously considered the Archos until I found out that it won't play WMA files.
This is a joke, right? If I had mod points I would certainly give you a +1 Funny.
First of all, I commend everyone on slashdot for not having a whole slew of porn jokes. Then again, I must just be browsing at +4.
If this isn't a joke, wouldn't Apple jump down their throats for using the the lowercase "i" before words? They seem to get up in arms with any other company doing it.
Especially when we're still using a PC Architecture that's over two decades old.
Or as Tycho said, EB will let you reserve a unicorn if you put $5 down.
Remember jokes about clueless newbies trying to fax documents by holding them up to the monitor? Perhaps they were just ahead of their time.
So the joke about the lady who turns on her van's cruise control then goes back to check on her baby and ends up in a ditch is ahead of her time? We already have the rudimentary technology to do this (GPS, Optical recognization, smart highways) but I would still say that she's clueless.
We must understand what technology can and can't do for us, then try to overcome what it can't. Anyone who doesn't bother to understand is clueless by definition.
The GP32 has been out for well over a year now. I wouldn't hold your breath for a US release though.
/. front page, you might want to include the standard legal emu disclaimer. Support legal emulation! Only emulate those games that you own.
The next time this makes the
Although the TiVo units are built around a PPC Linux kernel, it is not an open system. Everything that runs on top of the kernel (myworld, etc.) is not GPL and definitely not open.
I like to compare TiVo to the Apple Macintosh. Both are closed systems with a very large user dev/hack community. The fact that they have an underlying open source base doesn't change anything.
There are certain files that will not fit on a memory unit. There are others which will not copy to a memory unit. The DOA3 save file is one that comes to mind. It just doesn't have an option to transfer.
Yes there are devices to transfer to a PC. It just doesn't solve every file backup problem.
Offtopic, The Xbox manual also talks about MS not being responsible for virus attacks. Does this mean that they will release a virus scanner? Probably not. Once someone writes virii that exploit some hole in networked Xboxes, there will be problems.
What do you think the RIAA and MPAA are? They're a group of companies cooperating to make *standards*. They've created the DMCA. That counts, right?
In Capitalist America, companies control YOU!
People are asking "Why Xbox Linux?" and others are responding with "Why not?", well I have a legitimate reason for wanting Linux on an unmodded Xbox.
My Xbox is going back to MS as they have attempted to fix a problem several times and have so far been unsuccessful. This time, they're considering swapping systems for a new one, which I'm fine with except for one thing: Loss of saved games.
They will not just swap drives as it would save them at least 5 minutes of work, so I will lose all of my info on the HD.
With Linux running on my unmodded Xbox, I could possibly FTP the data elsewhere and restore it on the new system. This makes so much sense to me that I wonder why there is no way of doing it by default.
Microsoft's idea is to purchase their Memory Units and backup this way. Problem is, since each Xbox comes with a hard drive, no developer tries to make the smallest possible size save file. I would need several MUs to backup my data. Plus, some files cannot even be copied to a MU which means they cannot be backed up at all.
Some form of backup should exist to relieve this problem. I think that this could be it.
And all files/mp3s/email attachments can be compressed using lzip.
They could really have something here, but I'll wait for a KaZaA version implementing this technology before I sign up.
First off, Mexico has not signed this into law yet, but since everyone is concerned wther the US would follow suit let me point out something.
This proposed law grants the government the ability to charge for public domain works. This would not be in the best interest of the **AA which routinely uses PD works as they like.
The government would also have an interest in letting copyrighted works expire into the public domain so they could make their money, hence no more copyright extensions. The **AA certainly wouldn't like that.
The Jaguar was advertised as a 64-bit system just like the Neo*Geo was a 24-bit system.
Nintendo moved away from 64-bit (Nintendo 64) back to 32-bit (Gamecube, Gameboy Advance) and Atari's 64-bit Jaguar failed in the market. This is what they're probably basing their predictions on. /joke
Seriously though, I don't think that the move towards a 64-bit desktop needs to happen tomorrow but it is going to be soon. When Apple starts showing systems with >4GB RAM, graphic designers will flock to them... wait, never mind.
This wouldn't be the first time that the Mac has changed processors. (680x0 -> PPC) It's unlikely that Apple would keep the crappy PC style architechture though. Take a look at the base 1 MB and the terrible interrupt controller cascade. Apple wouldn't want to inherit this, plus if they stay far enough outside the PC, they can maintain their individuality.
I can picture geeks buying x86Mac hardware to run Linux on as it should be more stable than current x86 hardware. I can also picture x86 virtualization software (VirtualPC) being useful. Apple no longer has to deal with the low clock speed stigma.
This sounds like it would be a good thing.
Farscape's last episode is tonight? Thanks for spoiling it for me.
BTW, The Lone Gunmen are dead!
I like the disclaimer at the end but I do have to know one thing.
Would you have recovered and properly disposed of the monitor had it sunk?
I'd like to see them do a piece on the great GORF designer!
/hero_worship_mode
Consider this: most linux users have a static IP but a large fraction of MS users will have a dynamic IP. So if they are counting unique IPs it will have a heavy windows bias.
Making a broad generalization, then using this "fact" to support an incorrect statement is just wrong.
First: Of the GNU/Linux using folks that I know, every one of them has a dynamicly assigned IP. OTOH every static IP address that I know of/deal with points to a Windows box. This is my personal experience and doesn't disprove your statement but I would like to see where you get your numbers from.
Second: Going by your statement, If they counted unique IP addresses, the single GNU/Linux system would count as much as the 300+ Windows 98 users connecting to AOL. This would give a huge bias against Windows. This is what is wrong with your statement
The story is about developers switching to GNU/Linux, not users. Google Zeitgeist counts all users that search with Google. This stat is thus meaningless in this argument.
Development shifts to GNU/Linux means more applications, more applications means more users.
If the story is correct then there will be a higher percentage of GNU/Linux users in the future. Problem is that I don't believe their statistics either.These are touch screen LCDs. Here is a 15" desktop model for the low price of $597. Imagine the costs of making it portable, then doubling it.
Dell introduces laptop with 2.3 Megapixel display.
or my favorite: Dell introduces laptop with really wide display. This works best if you picture salesperson with outstretched arms.
Some guy from Transmeta badmouths Intel's new processor and Slashdot files this under AMD?
I know that AMD has something to gain here but shouldn't this be under a different topic? Maybe when it gets reposted it'll be correct.
It is nice to see people making an effort to expand the reach of the Internet to a broader audience.
Yet we complain about AOL being the downfall of the net.
Why didn't this make it in the list. It was a dismal failure... so much that it never even existed.
At least there is an emulator for it though. People can see what they're missing.
You're right. My mistake... I was a Commodore owner myself and we hated Apple and other users. We hates them filthy other computer users.