An old trick for speeding up unix systems has been to use memory for the/tmp directory (and symlink/usr/tmp to/tmp, or vice-versa).
This was because SunOS had a dog-slow filesystem; even today,/tmp is usually backed by ram. Linux (and probably BSD) has a fast enough filesystem that this isn't an issue
Now say just 20 people want to watch Star Wars on a given night, using VOD (Video on Demand). Since its VOD, they won't all be choosing to start the movie at the exact same time, so you're running 20 seperare 3 Mbps streams, for a total of 60Mbps.
Why not fix VOD to 15 minute intervals for stuff that's high demand? that way, you have a maximum of about 8 concurrent streams for a given movie.
I was under the impression that the span of an RF cable TV data link was limited more by the attenuation and the noise level than by cable distortion
I thought that this was the same thing - the cable propagates different frequencies at different speeds - hence the distortion, but this is more correctly termed attenuation. Better cable gives more range and better shielding combats noise.
In both cases (excluding windows users from your message, or excluding those who do exclude windows users) it comes down the the right of free association, which I think is a Good Thing.
Not really. You don't get the right to freely associate in my living room.
Personally, I think what he is doing is kind of funny.
You are correct, but they have one thing in common. Anyone has the right to do either one
No they don't. They can try, but they have no right to post to somebody else's mailing list and expect it to be accepted. That would presume an obligation on the list owner's part to take all comers. Like it or not, but some people like to run small clubs
You're forgetting #4 - petty revenge. Ask them to stop on a newsgroup. Be sure to add their home phone number so they know you're referring to them specifically.
Sony licensed games for the territory that they were issued, the licensing of these games did not allow for their use in other territories
Heh. Sony can license games for sale in any region they want to, but they have no right to dictate use by region (at least in the US - sorry, UK). The usual reasoning is that since the games are sold as objects with no contract or recurring charge, exactly like music CDs, then they are covered by copyright law. That means that i can buy a Japanese game from Tokyo and play it in DC and there's fuck all Sony can do about it.
Evolution will select for those people that can thrive under fluorescent light, surrounded by electrical devices, and generally bathed in ever increasing amounts of radiation
Yes, we humans aren't cut out for days filled with radiation. Well, except for the Sun that puts out ~1KW/M^2 during a clear summer day. And the Earth's magnetic field. Yes, this pales before a 50W microwave transmitter or a pole 5 miles away.
But if IQ is not much of a measure, why do you mention the "mental gifts of genius"?
IQ attempts to measure genius. Just because it does an imperfect job deson't mean that genius is unimportant. Also, genius makes things somewhat easier, but you still have to work.
wow. you totally missed the point. Bettering yourself is more about dedication than smarts. The stuff with IQs is there to show you that, even without the mental gifts of genius, you can do a lot.
As for the IQ thing, it is very good at measuring your performance on IQ tests. Aside from that, it does have some correlation with intelligence, but it's just one of many factors in success
The type of people who tend to register *sucks.com sites are generally not those who are interested in providing constructive criticism to a company in the hopes of improving it.
So what? Do I only get freedom to criticize a corp if it's constructive?
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An old trick for speeding up unix systems has been to use memory for the /tmp directory (and symlink /usr/tmp to /tmp, or vice-versa).
This was because SunOS had a dog-slow filesystem; even today, /tmp is usually backed by ram. Linux (and probably BSD) has a fast enough filesystem that this isn't an issue
RAM is a mechanical device
Ram is an electronic device. It has no mechanical parts, save for the junction between it and the motherboard.
fiber is cheaper than copper
This is a fairly extreme claim. Do you have anything to back this up?
Now say just 20 people want to watch Star Wars on a given night, using VOD (Video on Demand). Since its VOD, they won't all be choosing to start the movie at the exact same time, so you're running 20 seperare 3 Mbps streams, for a total of 60Mbps.
Why not fix VOD to 15 minute intervals for stuff that's high demand? that way, you have a maximum of about 8 concurrent streams for a given movie.
I was under the impression that the span of an RF cable TV data link was limited more by the attenuation and the noise level than by cable distortion
I thought that this was the same thing - the cable propagates different frequencies at different speeds - hence the distortion, but this is more correctly termed attenuation. Better cable gives more range and better shielding combats noise.
but in most first-degree murders and sexual abuse (or at least sexual abuse ) cases, the victim knew and trusted the perpetrator
This is more like a marauding band of vikings that you had thought long dead razing your town
Joshu answered, "Mu!" (No)
I think you mistranslated 'Woof' ;)
Laser light isnt that usefull in a car as an energy source
On the other hand, it's one more annoying way to mod your car - goes well with neon underbody lights
Go to SuperMicro and look at their Xeon boards.
They could even say it's illegal to be Afghani
Well they could, but only after getting the Constitution completely out of the picture. Currently, such a law is illegal
In both cases (excluding windows users from your message, or excluding those who do exclude windows users) it comes down the the right of free association, which I think is a Good Thing.
Not really. You don't get the right to freely associate in my living room.
Personally, I think what he is doing is kind of funny.
Yes, I quite enjoyed it.
You are correct, but they have one thing in common. Anyone has the right to do either one
No they don't. They can try, but they have no right to post to somebody else's mailing list and expect it to be accepted. That would presume an obligation on the list owner's part to take all comers. Like it or not, but some people like to run small clubs
info on Athlon XP mobos with backwards compatable PCI slots that work with non-ECC DRAM.
That's some seriously confused info - You don't put memory in PCI slots.
You're forgetting #4 - petty revenge. Ask them to stop on a newsgroup. Be sure to add their home phone number so they know you're referring to them specifically.
Wouldn't it be helpful to have documentation of the comment *and the context* to support your argument that he remembers it wrong?
The point is that getting the context is a major hassle and not always possible. Better to avoid the problem entirely
That means that i can buy a Japanese game from Tokyo and play it in DC and there's fuck all Sony can do about it.
Except, of course, they can.
DC is in the USA - I'd like to see them sue me for buying one of their games.
Sony licensed games for the territory that they were issued, the licensing of these games did not allow for their use in other territories
Heh. Sony can license games for sale in any region they want to, but they have no right to dictate use by region (at least in the US - sorry, UK). The usual reasoning is that since the games are sold as objects with no contract or recurring charge, exactly like music CDs, then they are covered by copyright law. That means that i can buy a Japanese game from Tokyo and play it in DC and there's fuck all Sony can do about it.
depends if you actually think one of those "unix thingies" belongs on a desktop computer
Well, Microsoft is reimplementing VMS and calling it 'Userfriendly', so it's not like they have any room to bitch.
Evolution will select for those people that can thrive under fluorescent light, surrounded by electrical devices, and generally bathed in ever increasing amounts of radiation
Yes, we humans aren't cut out for days filled with radiation. Well, except for the Sun that puts out ~1KW/M^2 during a clear summer day. And the Earth's magnetic field. Yes, this pales before a 50W microwave transmitter or a pole 5 miles away.
since very few people who actually get a check from Knuth cash it
Yeah. I'd frame mine.
Children who kill people in cold blood without cause are barely more than animals
Children are barely more than animals. Parenting is about making them into humans.
If you happen to be a veteran and under 21, the VFW bars will serve you (so I hear from Desert storm veterans).
But if IQ is not much of a measure, why do you mention the "mental gifts of genius"?
IQ attempts to measure genius. Just because it does an imperfect job deson't mean that genius is unimportant. Also, genius makes things somewhat easier, but you still have to work.
wow. you totally missed the point. Bettering yourself is more about dedication than smarts. The stuff with IQs is there to show you that, even without the mental gifts of genius, you can do a lot.
As for the IQ thing, it is very good at measuring your performance on IQ tests. Aside from that, it does have some correlation with intelligence, but it's just one of many factors in success
The type of people who tend to register *sucks.com sites are generally not those who are interested in providing constructive criticism to a company in the hopes of improving it.
So what? Do I only get freedom to criticize a corp if it's constructive?