If you had read the article you would have seen that the Blu-Ray format IS backwards compatible. NEC's solution combines the red and blue lasers into one lens assembly, while the Blu-Ray system uses two separate laser assemblies. Both will be capable of playing current-generation DVDs and CDs.
One might say that their previous effort in this area, UltimateTV was a failure. However, if you've played with any of the new Media Center Edition PCs you'd know that they've made some significant progress towards a Tivo-like Windows box. Sure, as of yet it can't compare to Tivo or ReplayTV. MCE 2004 was a vast improvement over the first version, so the product seems to be progressing rather rapidly. The simple fact that they're currently giving away the guide data might be enough to gain significant market share. People hate subscriptions, especially when there's a free alternative.
In any case, I'd have to agree. MS is manuvering to make a move on Tivo.
Check out the Marware Sportfolios and bags. I have a Sportfolio II for my 12" PowerBook. Great bag. 1/4" Neoprene, rubber-band like shoulder strap (very comfortable), and form-fitted to your PowerBook. Worth a look.
I don't think its all that surprising, really. I'd have to believe the biggest reason most only listen to their music on their computer is because the entire library is available at any given time. You don't need to swap CDs. To most, that's a very attractive option.
So sure, by a dictionary definition its an emulator. However, the fact remains that no one cares what the dictionary says. Wine does not consist of an emulation layer, a necessary feature of what most people would consider an emulator.
So while Wine does emulate Windows as your textbook definition says, Wine does not fit the definition of an emulator.
Sure, that'd help you for the time you're out of sight of the satellites, but what happens when the buffer catches up... Yup, that's right, the buffer has no signal for the length of time you had no signal.
Simply moving the gap to a different time is not a solution...
It was said when the first Matrix came out that the film was loosely based on a few separate novels. One being David F. Galouye's "Simulacron-3". If you haven't read it, its extremely interesting. It's a tough one to find, though, its been out of print for 30-some years. Anyway, the final plot twist of the book is that the reader discovers that the "real world" is actually a simulation. Thus, two simulations are layered on top of one another.
(If you don't like reading, watch "The Thirteenth Floor", it came out months after the Matrix and is a direct interpretation of "Simulacron-3")
You are, actually, a bit cynical. Since XM was started, they have actually taken away more and more control from CC. CC used to have upwards of 5 channels. Now they are only in control of a single channel, a rebroadcast of KissFM from LA. In fact, there are calls from the XM community to ditch that channel as well. And you know what? They listen...
Unfortunately, your opinion seems to be prevalent in those who have little experience with the satellite radio companies.
You truly don't know what you're missing until you check it out. I've had XM for about a year now... I've had 7 friends sign up after some extensive listening. Mind you, in the beginning all of these people swore they'd never pay for radio.
Coincidently, they have 12 months until they're profitable... though they have enough funding to operate through the end of 2004. Sirius is in a similar situation...
Eh... I've had XM for about a year and have nothing but the highest praise for the company. I travel quite a lot, so I liked the idea of not losing radio stations as I drove.
XM is great. I've only lost signal one time... in the tunnel from Cincinnati to Kentucky. The programming on the dance channels is beyond excellent, and ever request I've made has been played within half an hour.
Not so long ago my girlfriend imported an Epoch Indoor Racer from Japan. While a little bigger than the cars talked about here, they're a whole lot neater. Real suspension, proportional steering, limited slip differential, and charge up in about 20 seconds. Extremely cool. It's built on a 1/42 scale, making them slightly larger than matchbox cars, but smaller than a CD.
Also, if you're more the tinkering type, check out Tyco's Canned Heats. I have four of those things lying around in varying states of completeness. They're really easy to modify, so you can make then go faster and whatnot. Pretty fun.
I have to disagree. No matter what definition the industry assigns to them, kilo, mega, and giga, etc. all have previously defined definitions. Just because we want to call a kilo byte 1,024 bytes does not in fact make the prefix kilo equal 1,024.
And even if I did accept your definitions, my original post still stands because the terms were not backwords. A MiB is in fact a power of 2, not a power of 10.
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I do the same thing to my new 12" PowerBook, so don't worry, you're not alone. There are others who need therapy.
If you had read the article you would have seen that the Blu-Ray format IS backwards compatible. NEC's solution combines the red and blue lasers into one lens assembly, while the Blu-Ray system uses two separate laser assemblies. Both will be capable of playing current-generation DVDs and CDs.
One might say that their previous effort in this area, UltimateTV was a failure. However, if you've played with any of the new Media Center Edition PCs you'd know that they've made some significant progress towards a Tivo-like Windows box. Sure, as of yet it can't compare to Tivo or ReplayTV. MCE 2004 was a vast improvement over the first version, so the product seems to be progressing rather rapidly. The simple fact that they're currently giving away the guide data might be enough to gain significant market share. People hate subscriptions, especially when there's a free alternative.
In any case, I'd have to agree. MS is manuvering to make a move on Tivo.
Check out the Marware Sportfolios and bags. I have a Sportfolio II for my 12" PowerBook. Great bag. 1/4" Neoprene, rubber-band like shoulder strap (very comfortable), and form-fitted to your PowerBook. Worth a look.
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Ah yes, you are correct. I was too busy chuckling to myself to notice. Nevermind, all. :)
The poster, DMCBOSTON, likes New York better than Boston?!? How amusing!
I don't think its all that surprising, really. I'd have to believe the biggest reason most only listen to their music on their computer is because the entire library is available at any given time. You don't need to swap CDs. To most, that's a very attractive option.
So sure, by a dictionary definition its an emulator. However, the fact remains that no one cares what the dictionary says. Wine does not consist of an emulation layer, a necessary feature of what most people would consider an emulator.
So while Wine does emulate Windows as your textbook definition says, Wine does not fit the definition of an emulator.
Which is exactly what the parent said. Woz did all the work, made some cash, and got out...
Hey, an SCO customer! ;-)
Sure, that'd help you for the time you're out of sight of the satellites, but what happens when the buffer catches up... Yup, that's right, the buffer has no signal for the length of time you had no signal.
Simply moving the gap to a different time is not a solution...
And I would say the "Simple facts" are that none of the other networks claim unbiased news. Fox does. That's the difference.
I'd figure if you thought they were that important you could at least get their titles right. :)
It was said when the first Matrix came out that the film was loosely based on a few separate novels. One being David F. Galouye's "Simulacron-3". If you haven't read it, its extremely interesting. It's a tough one to find, though, its been out of print for 30-some years. Anyway, the final plot twist of the book is that the reader discovers that the "real world" is actually a simulation. Thus, two simulations are layered on top of one another.
(If you don't like reading, watch "The Thirteenth Floor", it came out months after the Matrix and is a direct interpretation of "Simulacron-3")
I dunno, I've always preferred Ohio's Big Bone Lick state park.
So true. I have an original 1x drive that works to this day. Ah, the memories...
You are, actually, a bit cynical. Since XM was started, they have actually taken away more and more control from CC. CC used to have upwards of 5 channels. Now they are only in control of a single channel, a rebroadcast of KissFM from LA. In fact, there are calls from the XM community to ditch that channel as well. And you know what? They listen...
Unfortunately, your opinion seems to be prevalent in those who have little experience with the satellite radio companies.
You truly don't know what you're missing until you check it out. I've had XM for about a year now... I've had 7 friends sign up after some extensive listening. Mind you, in the beginning all of these people swore they'd never pay for radio.
Coincidently, they have 12 months until they're profitable... though they have enough funding to operate through the end of 2004. Sirius is in a similar situation...
Wrong again. Sirius's 60 music channels are commercial free. There are still commercials on the news channels.
Eh... I've had XM for about a year and have nothing but the highest praise for the company. I travel quite a lot, so I liked the idea of not losing radio stations as I drove.
XM is great. I've only lost signal one time... in the tunnel from Cincinnati to Kentucky. The programming on the dance channels is beyond excellent, and ever request I've made has been played within half an hour.
I don't know what more you could ask for...
Loaded quick for me... I don't get it...??
Not so long ago my girlfriend imported an Epoch Indoor Racer from Japan. While a little bigger than the cars talked about here, they're a whole lot neater. Real suspension, proportional steering, limited slip differential, and charge up in about 20 seconds. Extremely cool. It's built on a 1/42 scale, making them slightly larger than matchbox cars, but smaller than a CD.
Also, if you're more the tinkering type, check out Tyco's Canned Heats. I have four of those things lying around in varying states of completeness. They're really easy to modify, so you can make then go faster and whatnot. Pretty fun.
Yes, it would cause a catastrophic implosion destroying my poor gaming partition. It would be great!
I have to disagree. No matter what definition the industry assigns to them, kilo, mega, and giga, etc. all have previously defined definitions. Just because we want to call a kilo byte 1,024 bytes does not in fact make the prefix kilo equal 1,024.
And even if I did accept your definitions, my original post still stands because the terms were not backwords. A MiB is in fact a power of 2, not a power of 10.