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  1. Re:Win2k on Distributed Data Storage on a LAN? · · Score: 1

    Nope -- DFS is used to distribute your data accross multiple servers but have it accessible from one location.

    For example, say you have a DFS root of \\domain\dfs, with multiple children, like \\domain\dfs\mp3 and \\domain\dfs\games. mp3 and games can be shares on two different servers, but they're accessible via the same virtual \\domain\dfs share.

    It's useful nonetheless.

  2. Re:Operating system license pricing? on AMD to debut multi-core CPUs in 2005 · · Score: 1

    the same way they handle hyperthreading, no doubt. One physical CPU = one license.

  3. real high quality service ya got there on Puretracks.com Enters The Online Music Fray · · Score: 2, Funny

    HTTP 403.9 - Access Forbidden: Too many users are connected
    Internet Information Services

    And I think you mean .wma, not .wmv... unless they're serving up video as well, but since I can't get to the site, I don't know ;)

  4. Re:That's nice of them... on RedHat Starts "Open Source Now" Fund · · Score: 1

    So do they get to report this fund as money in the bank?

  5. That's nice of them... on RedHat Starts "Open Source Now" Fund · · Score: 1, Interesting

    who keeps the interest earned from the fund?

  6. The question I haven't seen asked on SCO Announces Final Termination of IBM's Licence · · Score: 1

    So what happens if SCO has a legitimate claim and IBM really did steal some code? What happens?

  7. Re:Dead hard drive? on In-Dash DIN-form-factor Car PC · · Score: 1

    Yeah, but don't forget that instantaneous G forces like you'd experience when hitting a pot hole (i.e. dropping a hard drive) can cause very high G forces for a short period of time. In fact, if you look at the datasheet for a hard drive, it will show operating shock over a period of a couple of milliseconds.

  8. Poor name choice? on TV Brick - Open Source TV Streaming? · · Score: 4, Informative

    How long until they get sued by these guys:
    VBrick Systems

    Seems like it's essentially doing the same thing and, to me, the name seems awfully similar...

  9. RTFA on Three Enterprise Operating Systems Compared · · Score: 5, Insightful

    This isn't a Red Hat vs. UnitedLinux vs. Windows review. The declare Red Hat the victor over UnitedLinux. The compare some things, such as max tcp connections and file transfer times against Windows, but never do they declare that Red Hat has better hardware support or is easier to configure than Windows.

  10. Re:Hygiene?? on Microsoft Rolls Out iLoo · · Score: 5, Funny

    Not to mention after Spanky 'uses' the bathroom with the world's largest porno mag at his fingertips...

  11. Oh... and they're using RC1 too. on Windows 2003 Going Gold · · Score: 1

    Forgot to mention that they're using RC1. I'd say that qualifies as pre-SP1.

  12. microsoft.com critical enough for you? on Windows 2003 Going Gold · · Score: 1

    Microsoft is running microsoft.com on it. See here.

  13. I bet Microsoft bought these guys... on Digital Restrictions Management in Office 11 · · Score: 1
    ...or will put them out of business.


    Check out their mailrecall and pagerecall products


    I evaluated them once. You need to install a plugin in your mail client. When you open a protected document, it contacts your server to determine what can be done with the document. Pretty neat technology actually. Really good if you send an email you shouldn't have :)

  14. What's the point? on Nicotine-Free Cigs, Genetically Engineered · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Obviously this will be good for smoker's trying to quit needing to keep something in their mouths, but for regular smokers?

    I've been known to have the occasional cigarette, and I know it's not for the great taste. I don't see this going very far.

  15. What's 100mil between friends? on IBM Working on Brain-Rivaling Computer · · Score: 1

    That's 184 million pounds not dollars. It's really about 290 million bucks.

  16. Re: amateur rocketry on Amateur Rocket Heads Into Space · · Score: 1

    err.... I think you're supposed to glue the nosecone on the mosquito. If I remember correctly, it was light enough to just tumble down. I think you are supposed to put a hole in the tube to vent the ejection charge gasses (or maybe use a motor that doesn't have an ejection charge?)

  17. Re:well and good, but... on Towards an Internet-Scale Operating System · · Score: 1

    Well, assuming that this would use spare CPU cycles instead of just detecting when the computer hasn't been touched for a while, then what would it matter if people turn their computers off at night? There will always be a great number of computers connected to the Internet at any time of the day.

  18. Re:Has to do with XP and beating out Apple on DVD Player Chipsets To Support Windows Media Files · · Score: 1

    Assuming that the DVD player would be able to read CDs, this would allow XP users to burn their videos to CD instead of DVD. They'd get MPEG-4 quality, which, for the average consumer, is just as good as DVD, and they'd have it on media which is dramatically less expensive.

    I have neither a DVD-R drive or the money to spend on the media. I think this would be great for viewing my videos on a TV, and the quality, and video length, would be much better than VCD.

  19. Re:What is SOE on Can Developers Work in a 'Locked-Down' Environment? · · Score: 1

    Standard Operating Environment... and no it won't work. Trust me, I've tried. Developers get admin access to their own machines. COM objects and the like can not be created without that level of permission.

    James

  20. Re:Duh! on Security - Logitech Wireless Mice & Keyboards Can Be Sniffed · · Score: 1

    what about solvents? assuming you get past the switch, couldn't you just dissolve the epoxy away?

  21. Re:Glad someone pointed this out before I had to on Laughs: Down To Earth & Monkeybone · · Score: 1

    This is not always true. Most films shot in widescreen (ie 1.85:1, 2.35:1, etc.) are shot with an anamorphic lens. This lens stretches the picture vertically to use all the area on the film. It is then projected through a similar lens to 'squish' the image back to it's intended size. No vertical resolution is lost with this method.

  22. I'm putting one together as we speak on What Audio System Powers Your Home Theater? · · Score: 1

    I'm going through this right now, so I can tell you that this is the best I could come up with a $10,000 budget:

    Toshiba 65H80 65" Widescreen HDTV

    Onkyo TX-DS989 THX Ultra Certified THX EX, DTS, DD 5.1, Upgradable receiver

    Sony DVP-9000ES DVD / SACD player

    Paradigm Monitor 7 front speakers, 370-series center and surrounds, and PW-2200 subwoofer.

    Comes in a hair under $10K!

    I can't wait until it all gets here :)

  23. a 3000MHz Hyper Cube Game Console just ain't fun on Nintendo GameCube Preview · · Score: 1

    I miss the old games. With the advent of 3d gaming, we get super-realistic games, but I really miss the simple, FUN, side scrollers such as my personal favoite Super Mario Bros. 2. Chances are, we'll never see a non-3d mario again. And every one remembers Metroid as being a great game -- which it was -- but I can guarantee the next Metroid will be 3d. The only thing that will make it Metroid is the characters -- the gameplay is totally different.

    I haven't bought a console since the Genesis / SNES, and I don't plan on it. 3d stuff just isn't that appealing to me (flame away -- I know you'll tell me about all the great games out there).

  24. Re:why such a fast RAMDAC? on Nvidia's NV20 · · Score: 1

    of course, by the time he could take advantage of the 32MB RAM or the 4MB video card, the computer was so outdated, he had to just go out and buy a whole new box as his non-EDO RAM and VLB video card were no longer supported ;)

  25. This is great for network admins on Whistler MAY Refuse To Run All Unsigned Code UPDATED · · Score: 1

    Consider this -- combine this feature with active directory, and then, domain- (well, forest or whatever you want to call it) wide, administrators will have control over which applications are allowed on the desktops. No more users downloading screen savers, solitaire clones, etc. to screw up their computer. And as new applications come in, no problem -- add their signature to the list of approved apps before you roll it out. I can't wait for this.