URL schemes that involve the direct use of an IP-based protocol to a specified server on the Internet use a common syntax for the server component of the URI's scheme-specific data:
<userinfo>@<host>:<port>
where may consist of a user name and, optionally, scheme-specific information about how to gain authorization to access the server. The parts "@" and ":" may be omitted.
Note that the password portion is not recommended. From the same section:
Some URL schemes use the format "user:password" in the userinfo field. This practice is NOT RECOMMENDED, because the passing of authentication information in clear text (such as URI) has proven to be a security risk in almost every case where it has been used.
Sage advice, I'd say.
BTW, The RFC Index Search Engine at rfc-editor.org returns links to obsoleted and updated RFCs. It's probably a good idea to check for updates prior to providing advice.
CD-ROM isn't a random-access read-write medium. Even packet-mode CD-RW will never be an adequate replacement for random-access r/w media.
CD-RW or DVD+RW drives which support Philips' Mount Rainier specification can be treated just like a floppy. The standard has been out for about a year and a half, but there are very few compatible drives in existence (HP DVD+RW, Teac and Yamaha CD, there may be others by this time), but AFAIK, Windows does not support it in the OS, though there is a kernel patch for Linux support.
An 8cm form factor DVD+RW (announced a month or two ago) with Mount Rainier support would be perfect companion for a sub-notebook. Something like the Imation RipGo! recast as a DVD+RW would be OK too. 1.4GB (less ~25% overhead for the Mt. Rainier filesystem) on something that works like a floppy would be very nice.
In the current political climate, every time I see a new optical technology proposed, I become suspicious that it's going to turn out to be an avenue for the introduction of new hardware DRM, i.e. if you want our shiny new storage medium, you must accept reduced utility.
...I can't see many uses for something of that size.
AFAICS, the screen resolution is what makes it unique. A 6.4 inch (diagonal) screen at XGA resolution gives a dot pitch of ~.127mm, comparable to that of the huge (and expensive) IBM T221. Any application that requires high resolution with high portability would be a good fit for the Vaio.
I suspect that pdfs would look very good on this screen. That said, it's much too expensive for an e-book reader.
All those companies mentioned don't give free ISO's just like RedHat
I don't know what would lead you to believe this. All four vendors named in the article, among many others, have downloadable ISO images available (see, for example LinuxISO). Granted, the commercial CDs often contain many more goodies than the free (as in beer) versions, but at least one can get an indication of what each distribution has to offer prior to making a purchase.
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This has been updated. See RFC 2396, sec. 3.2.2
Note that the password portion is not recommended. From the same section:
Sage advice, I'd say.
BTW, The RFC Index Search Engine at rfc-editor.org returns links to obsoleted and updated RFCs. It's probably a good idea to check for updates prior to providing advice.
Dennis Ritchie runs NT4?! GAK. It's like finding out your parents are supplementing their pension incomes by making porn.
*Shudder*
So...um...this would be called LANs Across America?
/me ducks and runs for cover.
If you remember doing DOS programming (I do), you know why this 64-bits is good, while 32-bit segmented access isn't.
Heh. Here's an old joke.
Q: What's the difference between an IBM PC and a boat anchor?
A: Segment registers.
If you know what this means, shouldn't you be off playing shuffleboard or something?
CD-ROM isn't a random-access read-write medium. Even packet-mode CD-RW will never be an adequate replacement for random-access r/w media.
CD-RW or DVD+RW drives which support Philips' Mount Rainier specification can be treated just like a floppy. The standard has been out for about a year and a half, but there are very few compatible drives in existence (HP DVD+RW, Teac and Yamaha CD, there may be others by this time), but AFAIK, Windows does not support it in the OS, though there is a kernel patch for Linux support.
An 8cm form factor DVD+RW (announced a month or two ago) with Mount Rainier support would be perfect companion for a sub-notebook. Something like the Imation RipGo! recast as a DVD+RW would be OK too. 1.4GB (less ~25% overhead for the Mt. Rainier filesystem) on something that works like a floppy would be very nice.
In the current political climate, every time I see a new optical technology proposed, I become suspicious that it's going to turn out to be an avenue for the introduction of new hardware DRM, i.e. if you want our shiny new storage medium, you must accept reduced utility.
Time will tell, I guess.
AFAICS, the screen resolution is what makes it unique. A 6.4 inch (diagonal) screen at XGA resolution gives a dot pitch of ~.127mm, comparable to that of the huge (and expensive) IBM T221. Any application that requires high resolution with high portability would be a good fit for the Vaio.
I suspect that pdfs would look very good on this screen. That said, it's much too expensive for an e-book reader.
this seems awful similar to the Debian Multimedia Distribution slashdot covered a awhile ago?
From the link you provided in your post:
DeMuDi is now part of a project funded by the European Community, called AGNULA, www.agnula.org
So, they're not similar, they're identical.
The Scientific Applications on Linux site has a few entries for spreadsheets and many more for data processing and visualization.
If memory serves, palladium was the element used by Pons and Fleischmann to generate cold fusion.
Strangely evocative, innit?
All those companies mentioned don't give free ISO's just like RedHat
I don't know what would lead you to believe this. All four vendors named in the article, among many others, have downloadable ISO images available (see, for example LinuxISO). Granted, the commercial CDs often contain many more goodies than the free (as in beer) versions, but at least one can get an indication of what each distribution has to offer prior to making a purchase.