You are correct. I have this and do use it on occassion. Its certainly not a tektronix, but its really great for tinkering. A real nice perk with this unit is that although it connects to a serial port, near the connector it transfers the signal optically, so you dont have any ground loop problems to worry about, nor do you have to worry about nuking your mobo - which lets you poke around freely without worrying (except about the board you are poking around on)...
It's really a nice quality geek toy, and it does have a small silly lcd display right on the unit so it does not always require a computer unless you want to look at something other than a semi accurate representation of the waveform.
Im all for the infrared headphones *BUT* heres a caveat for you: If theres flourescent lighting overhead, they are probably "energy-saving" flourescent tubes. Some brands of these tubes emit light along the infrared spectrum, which can cause interference and add noise between the transmitter and the headphones. My set worked great at my last corporate job, but not here - except if I stay late and turn the lights off.
Actually, I am usually against this kind of crap....But I have a very large extended family who live in close proximity to myself and big holiday gatherings are unavoidable. For the last two years we have "played" this "game" at the christmas get-together and it has been great. The more diverse the gifts the better...
I disagree with the argument that translating and distribution Civ 3 is not the same as translating and distributing Harry Potter. A better analogy would be the translation and distribution of only the first chapter of Harry Potter:
Thats seems to me to be closer to distributing a demo of some sort. And definately a copyright violation.
I think an even better analogy would be distributing free glare-reducing transparencies to lay over the pages and reduce eye strain and a free bookmark to help enjoy your purchase. If patches are being distributed that require the game already be installed, there should be no problem (IMHO). But the entire game with reworked languages should not be distibuted, as that would imply that every user already PAID for the game and thats just not reasonable.
Hey there, I was being sarcastic...I really do love capitalism! All systems have their inherent problems and it's not my fault that capitalism's problems end up being so damn funny sometimes. (anyways, its at least a lot funnier laughing at capitalism's problems than a bunch of people standing in 5 hour lines for bread...methinks)
I love the fact that patent wars might erupt between the PVR folks while at the same time theyre battling copyright wars with everyone else....Damn, I love capitalism;)
actually, i beleive that if you decide to put in a pool table, your main concern should not be lighting, but rather how to position the table and the arcade games so that after a few beers your friends dont start popping holes through the drywall or games....pool tables are space hogs! Since this sounds like it will be a space limited room (after some of the suggestions) I think I would go with an air hockey table, better yet, a good solid foosball table...my 2cents
If they would just use 32 bit pointers, they could address all infrared up to 4 gigabytes
Sweet! Then we could build a beowulf cluster of these and have the worlds largest universal remote! You ould change an entire country's channel at once!
An "Ask Slashdot" with an actual resolution? This must be a sure sign of the apocalypse! I dont think I've ever seen anything like this...Mad props to pwagland!!!
Yes, I guess I needed clarification of the question as well...If you do rule out format benefits and and are discussing this in relationship to content only - I think a CDrom subscription would probably be better *BUT* only if it is layed out exactly the same as the dead tree mag, adverts and all. (and of course in a printer friendly and non proprietary format - plain html would be best - and no pdf's please!)
But if you add back in the benefits of the format (especially in addition to having the material (some or all) available online)...I will definately subscribe to a dead tree version for a mag i enjoy, I would be even more likely if the subscription included the mag on CD as well(or had an option for a little more money to add the CD to the subscription)...
Geez, what the hell XFree86 are you getting? Last I did it, I could easily fit it on a ~650 MB CD
Probably the top directory on the ftp site named "XFree86"....heh heh, I did that once over a modem, it took damn near forever and a dozen disconnects...
You bought that issue for Linux Schtuff. Right? The publishers know this. MS wants to advertise to you. Advertisements cost money. Publisher takes money (almost thinking this must be some sort of trojan horse). Can you think of any more hillariously ironic way for MS to advertise than in a niche magazine purchased mostly by software zealots? Props to MS for having the balls to think their ads will sway people who just PAID for a mag about FREE software! Its not to often that the community makes money DIRECTLY from the pockets of MS!
heh.
What does any paper-based journal covering Linux offer that I'm missing online?
Well,
1)my first thought is reading material for the john.
2)Something to read while compiling.
3)Something to give to a newbie who wants more info...
4)Something to use in case you run out of something else while in the john (if the paper isnt too rough...)
5)An old issue under the leg keeps this unstable desk from wobbling too much.
6)Something I can leave on my desk at work for visitors to see and leaf through.
7)If you find something useful, you can always go back to it later (provided that #4 didnt get to it first), but theres no telling how long the website or archives will be up.
8)Some people like to curl up and read about stuff they like sometimes, and for me, paper is easier to stare at than little beams of radiation blasting at my dome.
None of these may appeal to you, but apparently they do to some subscribers. But by the same token, there are a few newsletters/zines/sites that I read exclusively online, precisely because they don't appeal to me enough to subscribe to a dead tree version.
And I fear the answers I would get if I dial up the local tourist office and ask for hotels with internet access ("yes, all the hotels have phones..").
So...you fear the answers you'd get from the tourist offices *but* you think you'll get better answers if you post an Ask Slashdot? Can anyone here really say that any of the responses so far are unexpected in an Ask Slashdot like this? This topic interests me alot, but I think that not posting enough info in the first place and then not checking resources....thats like someone posting an "technical" Ask Slashdot question and not checking google first!
As an aside, I think that most major resorts do in fact have what they like to call a "business center" that usually consists of a fax, photocopier, and 1-3 computers with broadband access, and I dont think access at the room level in resorts will improve much in the next few years due to the dot.com bust and the unwillingness to spend money on things that wont have much *perceived* benefit as far as the resorts bottom line is concerned.
I think your best plan of action would be to decide on your desired destination, (since you like warmer climates, how about say palm springs, california for example) then, look at resorts, then after youve got an idea of what resorts are acceptable and offer the vacation you want - THEN find out which is the most wired. And dont be afraid to call the concierge desk of the resorts you are considering and asking specifically what they can do for you and your situtation.
Yes, I know this comment doesnt magically answer the questions you posed. But, I can say that I have never stayed anywhere outside of a business suites type place that had decent access, and although Im sure they exist, Im sure they cost just as much as a business suite somewhere. (i hope im wrong!)
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On the bridge are numerous PCs, which (amongst other things) allow the ship's manuals to be read in Adobe e-Book format *and* PDF format.
This is mearly to assist the *blind* crewmen. (whether legitametely blind, OR blinded by vodka and glasnost)
but for all those people who were running Windows 95, I couldn't see anything in Windows 98 worth the price of upgrading
Gee, maybe semi-decent USB support and better gaming....how about a better shell....how about better power management on my laptop...etc...etc..
Actually, most new projector lamps are mercury halide lamps.
You are correct. I have this and do use it on occassion. Its certainly not a tektronix, but its really great for tinkering. A real nice perk with this unit is that although it connects to a serial port, near the connector it transfers the signal optically, so you dont have any ground loop problems to worry about, nor do you have to worry about nuking your mobo - which lets you poke around freely without worrying (except about the board you are poking around on)...
It's really a nice quality geek toy, and it does have a small silly lcd display right on the unit so it does not always require a computer unless you want to look at something other than a semi accurate representation of the waveform.
Hmmmm....so I suppose we shouldn't ever have to think for ourselves again after we learn where the navigational buttons in our browser are....
c'mon, flash IS different than html, if it wasnt, then it wouldnt be FLASH. Lots of people appreciate the fact that it is something a bit different.
Im all for the infrared headphones *BUT* heres a caveat for you: If theres flourescent lighting overhead, they are probably "energy-saving" flourescent tubes. Some brands of these tubes emit light along the infrared spectrum, which can cause interference and add noise between the transmitter and the headphones. My set worked great at my last corporate job, but not here - except if I stay late and turn the lights off.
Actually, I am usually against this kind of crap....But I have a very large extended family who live in close proximity to myself and big holiday gatherings are unavoidable. For the last two years we have "played" this "game" at the christmas get-together and it has been great. The more diverse the gifts the better...
I disagree with the argument that translating and distribution Civ 3 is not the same as translating and distributing Harry Potter. A better analogy would be the translation and distribution of only the first chapter of Harry Potter:
Thats seems to me to be closer to distributing a demo of some sort. And definately a copyright violation.
I think an even better analogy would be distributing free glare-reducing transparencies to lay over the pages and reduce eye strain and a free bookmark to help enjoy your purchase. If patches are being distributed that require the game already be installed, there should be no problem (IMHO). But the entire game with reworked languages should not be distibuted, as that would imply that every user already PAID for the game and thats just not reasonable.
What's funny is how people seem to believe that capitalism or bread lines are the only 2 options.
whats even funnier is how some people just have no sense of humor at all....
Long Live Capitalism!!!!
(yes, I am being serious here)
Hey there, I was being sarcastic...I really do love capitalism! All systems have their inherent problems and it's not my fault that capitalism's problems end up being so damn funny sometimes. (anyways, its at least a lot funnier laughing at capitalism's problems than a bunch of people standing in 5 hour lines for bread...methinks)
I love the fact that patent wars might erupt between the PVR folks while at the same time theyre battling copyright wars with everyone else....Damn, I love capitalism ;)
convert to run on quarters? why? why not jsut add a "credit" button so you dont have to make change for all your friends/kids...
Also, a link with pictures would be great when youre finished!
actually, i beleive that if you decide to put in a pool table, your main concern should not be lighting, but rather how to position the table and the arcade games so that after a few beers your friends dont start popping holes through the drywall or games....pool tables are space hogs! Since this sounds like it will be a space limited room (after some of the suggestions) I think I would go with an air hockey table, better yet, a good solid foosball table...my 2cents
You probably have 30 amp service (in the States) which gives you two hot wires and one ground.
30 amp service? I've never lived in any house that didn't have a 100 amp main coming into the box....Most all of my breakers are 30 amp though..
I don't think I could have my network powered up and cook dinner at the same time with only 30 amps coming in...
If they would just use 32 bit pointers, they could address all infrared up to 4 gigabytes
Sweet! Then we could build a beowulf cluster of these and have the worlds largest universal remote! You ould change an entire country's channel at once!
Quad Rot13 is cool and portable, but a little lossy......; )
Holy Cow Batman!!!!!!!!!!!
An "Ask Slashdot" with an actual resolution? This must be a sure sign of the apocalypse! I dont think I've ever seen anything like this...Mad props to pwagland!!!
Yes teacher, I will write:
"I will close all tags and I will not submit before hitting preview"
100 times
Yes, I guess I needed clarification of the question as well...If you do rule out format benefits and and are discussing this in relationship to content only - I think a CDrom subscription would probably be better *BUT* only if it is layed out exactly the same as the dead tree mag, adverts and all. (and of course in a printer friendly and non proprietary format - plain html would be best - and no pdf's please!)
But if you add back in the benefits of the format (especially in addition to having the material (some or all) available online)...I will definately subscribe to a dead tree version for a mag i enjoy, I would be even more likely if the subscription included the mag on CD as well(or had an option for a little more money to add the CD to the subscription)...
Geez, what the hell XFree86 are you getting? Last I did it, I could easily fit it on a ~650 MB CD
Probably the top directory on the ftp site named "XFree86"....heh heh, I did that once over a modem, it took damn near forever and a dozen disconnects...
heh heh ;)
What, no pictures of natalie portman in a beowulf cluster vignette?
Ok heres the deal...
You bought that issue for Linux Schtuff. Right? The publishers know this. MS wants to advertise to you. Advertisements cost money. Publisher takes money (almost thinking this must be some sort of trojan horse). Can you think of any more hillariously ironic way for MS to advertise than in a niche magazine purchased mostly by software zealots? Props to MS for having the balls to think their ads will sway people who just PAID for a mag about FREE software! Its not to often that the community makes money DIRECTLY from the pockets of MS!
heh.
What does any paper-based journal covering Linux offer that I'm missing online?
Well,
1)my first thought is reading material for the john.
2)Something to read while compiling.
3)Something to give to a newbie who wants more info...
4)Something to use in case you run out of something else while in the john (if the paper isnt too rough...)
5)An old issue under the leg keeps this unstable desk from wobbling too much.
6)Something I can leave on my desk at work for visitors to see and leaf through.
7)If you find something useful, you can always go back to it later (provided that #4 didnt get to it first), but theres no telling how long the website or archives will be up.
8)Some people like to curl up and read about stuff they like sometimes, and for me, paper is easier to stare at than little beams of radiation blasting at my dome.
None of these may appeal to you, but apparently they do to some subscribers. But by the same token, there are a few newsletters/zines/sites that I read exclusively online, precisely because they don't appeal to me enough to subscribe to a dead tree version.
Actually, Somalis can't surf an uncensored Internet; the US shut it off like a light switch.
But, the rest of your comment's sarcasm is enjoyed, thanks.
And I fear the answers I would get if I dial up the local tourist office and ask for hotels with internet access ("yes, all the hotels have phones..").
So...you fear the answers you'd get from the tourist offices *but* you think you'll get better answers if you post an Ask Slashdot? Can anyone here really say that any of the responses so far are unexpected in an Ask Slashdot like this? This topic interests me alot, but I think that not posting enough info in the first place and then not checking resources....thats like someone posting an "technical" Ask Slashdot question and not checking google first!
As an aside, I think that most major resorts do in fact have what they like to call a "business center" that usually consists of a fax, photocopier, and 1-3 computers with broadband access, and I dont think access at the room level in resorts will improve much in the next few years due to the dot.com bust and the unwillingness to spend money on things that wont have much *perceived* benefit as far as the resorts bottom line is concerned.
I think your best plan of action would be to decide on your desired destination, (since you like warmer climates, how about say palm springs, california for example) then, look at resorts, then after youve got an idea of what resorts are acceptable and offer the vacation you want - THEN find out which is the most wired. And dont be afraid to call the concierge desk of the resorts you are considering and asking specifically what they can do for you and your situtation.
Yes, I know this comment doesnt magically answer the questions you posed. But, I can say that I have never stayed anywhere outside of a business suites type place that had decent access, and although Im sure they exist, Im sure they cost just as much as a business suite somewhere. (i hope im wrong!)