No, really, they shouldn't. Even the fish ones. The "fishy" taste parent is talking about is the same taste you get when you reheat 3 day old catfish. Most people (at least where I live) think that's what fish is supposed to taste like.
It isn't
Seriously, next time you're in a port town, try some fresh Sashimi, I guarantee it won't taste like "fish" at all - or at least it won't taste like what most people seem to think fish tastes like (that is to say, f'in nasty).
I think it would be cool if the link(s) to the actual article were a different color or style than the other links, that way it would be clear at a glance which link is the main article and which are supplementary.
...no single 'sign-on system' giving reference to Microsoft's foundering.Net passport program.
IMO I don't think they are referring to Microsoft's Passport technology, rather they are referring to the Microsoft mandate that the only point of sign-on to a workstation be the Ctrl-Alt-Delete login screen. After that point all applications trust the credential information given to them by the OS.
Intersting point, but if it is all this direct and simple, why can't we replicate it in machines yet?
Because your body is doing all of those things (and billions more) in parallel. It's called emergence. Unfortunately, even the fastest of today's CPUs can only do 1 to 4 things at a time. That may be enough to simulate multitasking between a word processor and a web browser, but it's not gonna work for the human brain, let alone the rest of the human body.
Mr Kutaragi - known as the "Father of the PlayStation" for making the game machine a pillar of Sony's business - said the new PSP, or PlayStation Portable, handheld will grow into a global platform for enjoying music and movies as well as games.
Ummm, no it won't. Movies maybe, but not music. It's too big. Why don't these companies understand that people are looking for three things in music players:
1) Useful 2) Small 3) Beautiful
So far the only company (IMHO) who seems to have this figured out is apple.
The aircraft is said to have "relaxation space, bars, duty free shops"
Funny, that's what they said when the double decker 747 came out. Of course, we all know what really happened: they converted that space into more passenger seating as fuel costs skyrocketed. Something tells me the same thing's going to happen this time around, too.
Don't automatically assume "cheaper" = "less profit". If I sell a car for $20000 but it cost $19995 to make, and on the other hand I sell a t-shirt for $20.00 that cost $10.00 to make, I've made twice as much money selling the t-shirt than I have selling the car.
What might end up happening though, is this: OLEDs are cheaper to manufacture than LCDs, so a company markets one and prices it (say) 10% cheaper than an equivalent LCD. But if the manufacturing process is 50% cheaper, they're still making MUCH more profit than the LCD guys are. They might also take advantage of the "gee-wiz" factor and actually price them 10% MORE than the LCDs, knowing full-well that early adopters will jump all over it.
Next, other companies will respond with their own OLED offerings. Once competition is introduced, the LARGE profit margin will result in a price war and the prices will drive down close to cost. This will be partially benefitial to all manufacturers as long as the increase in volume makes up for the lost single-sale profit, but it will of course be nothing but good for consumers who will continue getting better and better displays for lower and lower prices.
Isn't that also the year we all get our pink Mattel Hoverboards? Is that gonna be a cool year or what?!
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I guarantee if you can duplicate R2's projector, they will catch on.
The problem is, that's hard to accomplish. I would really love to see the same thing (i.e., a real holographic projector, just like in Sci-fi), but the problem is this: how do you tell the light when to stop?
If you'll remember, R2's style actually projected the image in mid-air. So in order for a viewer to see that image, it meant that the light from the projector had to be sent to the viewer's eyes. Now a normal stream of photons from a projector would hit the floor, then bounce every which way. But no, what happened with the projector is that the photon stream somehow STOPPED in midair and then started radiating everywhich way so that your eye could see it. Not only that, but the light from the OTHER side of the image (relative to the viewer) somehow didn't interfere with the light on this side (or else you could see, for example, both sides of her face at once).
Now as soon as you can figure out how to make THAT happen (not counting cheating by using fog or spinning mirrors), then you've got something.
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No, really, they shouldn't. Even the fish ones. The "fishy" taste parent is talking about is the same taste you get when you reheat 3 day old catfish. Most people (at least where I live) think that's what fish is supposed to taste like.
It isn't
Seriously, next time you're in a port town, try some fresh Sashimi, I guarantee it won't taste like "fish" at all - or at least it won't taste like what most people seem to think fish tastes like (that is to say, f'in nasty).
And we're supposed to look up to this cancer-merchant?
If you're a free-market capitalist, then yes, that's exactly what you're supposed to do.
Hey, I didn't say it was right, just being honest.
I think it would be cool if the link(s) to the actual article were a different color or style than the other links, that way it would be clear at a glance which link is the main article and which are supplementary.
As for me, I'll take an Almighty God (as long as he lets me)
You forgot to capitalize "He." You are obviously not a True Believer. Go directly to Hell; do NOT pass Go, do NOT collect 200 sheep.
...no single 'sign-on system' giving reference to Microsoft's foundering .Net passport program.
IMO I don't think they are referring to Microsoft's Passport technology, rather they are referring to the Microsoft mandate that the only point of sign-on to a workstation be the Ctrl-Alt-Delete login screen. After that point all applications trust the credential information given to them by the OS.
But doesn't Linux do the same damn thing?
Anyway, just my $.02, I could be wrong.
Intersting point, but if it is all this direct and simple, why can't we replicate it in machines yet?
Because your body is doing all of those things (and billions more) in parallel. It's called emergence. Unfortunately, even the fastest of today's CPUs can only do 1 to 4 things at a time. That may be enough to simulate multitasking between a word processor and a web browser, but it's not gonna work for the human brain, let alone the rest of the human body.
So, what kind of porn is it?
From TFA:
Mr Kutaragi - known as the "Father of the PlayStation" for making the game machine a pillar of Sony's business - said the new PSP, or PlayStation Portable, handheld will grow into a global platform for enjoying music and movies as well as games.
Ummm, no it won't. Movies maybe, but not music. It's too big. Why don't these companies understand that people are looking for three things in music players:
1) Useful
2) Small
3) Beautiful
So far the only company (IMHO) who seems to have this figured out is apple.
I think Prospect Magazine's web server just escaped into another universe.
Pay for booze and hookers with a credit card.
Hookers take credit cards? Where would you swipe it?
Yes, I want to be able to control my oven from work
The fire department called, they want your SSID.
Try making a joke in XML, you're screwed
:)
If you're trying to make a joke in XML, I'm guessing you're screwed to begin with.
The aircraft is said to have "relaxation space, bars, duty free shops"
Funny, that's what they said when the double decker 747 came out. Of course, we all know what really happened: they converted that space into more passenger seating as fuel costs skyrocketed. Something tells me the same thing's going to happen this time around, too.
iT :)
... (Score:-1, Stuck in a Time Warp)
I guess the coffee at your house is pretty damn good.
Don't automatically assume "cheaper" = "less profit". If I sell a car for $20000 but it cost $19995 to make, and on the other hand I sell a t-shirt for $20.00 that cost $10.00 to make, I've made twice as much money selling the t-shirt than I have selling the car.
:)
What might end up happening though, is this: OLEDs are cheaper to manufacture than LCDs, so a company markets one and prices it (say) 10% cheaper than an equivalent LCD. But if the manufacturing process is 50% cheaper, they're still making MUCH more profit than the LCD guys are. They might also take advantage of the "gee-wiz" factor and actually price them 10% MORE than the LCDs, knowing full-well that early adopters will jump all over it.
Next, other companies will respond with their own OLED offerings. Once competition is introduced, the LARGE profit margin will result in a price war and the prices will drive down close to cost. This will be partially benefitial to all manufacturers as long as the increase in volume makes up for the lost single-sale profit, but it will of course be nothing but good for consumers who will continue getting better and better displays for lower and lower prices.
Ahh, the joys of capitalism
How would you fake hydrogen?
...but the real question is can it teach me to understand this headline?
Mr. Schare? Is that you?
Ahh yes. The infamous "Proof by dictionary links." A much underused technique IMO.
...and since the pictures make this story, this link is useless.
:)
The proper way to word this is: "This thread is worthless without pics."
Wait a minute... I have to DO something to get clear fonts? I don't have to do that with Windows.
That's the problem.
... by 2015
Isn't that also the year we all get our pink Mattel Hoverboards? Is that gonna be a cool year or what?!
I guarantee if you can duplicate R2's projector, they will catch on.
The problem is, that's hard to accomplish. I would really love to see the same thing (i.e., a real holographic projector, just like in Sci-fi), but the problem is this: how do you tell the light when to stop?
If you'll remember, R2's style actually projected the image in mid-air. So in order for a viewer to see that image, it meant that the light from the projector had to be sent to the viewer's eyes. Now a normal stream of photons from a projector would hit the floor, then bounce every which way. But no, what happened with the projector is that the photon stream somehow STOPPED in midair and then started radiating everywhich way so that your eye could see it. Not only that, but the light from the OTHER side of the image (relative to the viewer) somehow didn't interfere with the light on this side (or else you could see, for example, both sides of her face at once).
Now as soon as you can figure out how to make THAT happen (not counting cheating by using fog or spinning mirrors), then you've got something.