It bothers me how people always say that time is the 4th dimention. Looking at the first 3 dimentions, you would think that the forth dimention would simply be perpendicular to the 3rd, as the 3rd dimention is perpendicular to the 2nd... (or many 2D's aligned perpendicularly to eachother)
Why is it that the first 3 dimentions are considered spatial, but not the forth? Just because we cannot imagine it, doesn't mean it cannot be.
Time is NOT the 4th dimention
That's interesting, actually. I always thought that an optical CPU/mobo would be faster just because it's light.... How fast does electricity travel anyway? does it travel at the speed of light or does it depend on the medium it's traveling on?
Yeah, versus "Your honor, the defendant's CAR was SEEN ON TRAFIC CAMS half an hour after the crime was committed, heading away from the crime scene along I-85 doing 65MPH. Clearly, he was speeding to try to get away from the crime scene
"How much would you pay to go to a movie? How much would you pay for a concert?"
I think the better comparison would be between a concert and a theater play, since both are live...
If you want to compare to movies, then compare those in-theater concerts, which I'm not sure how much they cost, but i bet it's $10-15...
Yes, you can. you can change registry settings from the command line. Yes, you have to know the exact location, but that's like saying 'you have to know how to use a computer to use a computer'.
Yes you can install ALL programs from the command line... expecially the ones designed to use the standard windows installer (.MSI). It has some powerful commandline options, which are universal across all apps that use it. Search for msiexec.exe
You can do everything and anything from the command line. WSH/WMI add a great deal more functionality as well, and you can still keep it at the command line.
I'm not sure what HD-DVD or BluRay has to do with Xbox? MS announced that the xbox360 will use a standard 9GB DVD... and untill the Xbox720 comes out, i'm sure a lot will change by then.
I just bought an '05 Toyota Avalon that has the "smart key" system, which is very simliar to what you're saying. Don't think it's RFID, but it works the same. i keep the keys in my pocket at all times, when i'm near the car, it knows it and allows me to unlock just by touching the handle. When i'm inside the car, i can start it with a push of a button.
I love it.
Rather than chasing clock speeds, Intel is focusing on lowering power consumption with its new architecture. Exactly what we've all been waiting for. Is Intel Good(tm) now?
Should they be suing the company that made the server software, instead of the client who purchased it? Unless eHarmony developed they're on webserver, in which case, how did they find out??
" happened between 1990 and 2000 that turned Microsoft from hero to goat?"
They became really popular, and we all know what happens in our society when too many people start liking something... all of a sudden it's not cool anymore and we look for reasons to hate them. We all try to distinguish ourselves from the rest. When everyone else likes microsoft, all of a sudden we feel the need to be 'different'. It's funny how it's cool for everyone to hate something, but not for everyone to love something.
I bet my watch and warrant on this: Let's say in 5-20 years, some linux distro finally 'gets it right' and every mom and pop and grandma out there all of a sudden starts using linux, everyone here on slashdot who is pro-linux, will suddently find something wrong with this and turn.
Just look at what happens with indy artists when they go big.
we're so f8cked up.
viruses and denial-of-service attacks the moment they are launched, and dissuading malefactors from injuring it again
This is stupid. Ofcourse 2015 technology will be amazing against 2005 attacks and nuances, but i'm sure there will just as much PITA as there is now with 2015 hacks and attacks.
Man, I don't know what you're smoking. programmers like to develop for an open source system. Oh yeah?? How do you know? Just because you do?
It's easier that way It's easier??? How is it easier? If I write a program in C++ it'll be easier to write if I make it Open Source, versus if I charge for it?
The windows equivilent, on the other hand, takes the afternoon I don't know about you, but for me, between WSH and WMI, i can write some pretty complex things in no time.... and don't get me started on the ease of developing on MS's IDE.
What exactly is substandard about Windows?? sure there may be a few things here and there but over all, it's a very complex OS that fits perfectly for average users, enterprises, servers, etc..
If you take the time to think about the sheer complexity of the OS and everything it can do with minimal fuss, it's quite amazing. I wonder how stable MacOS would be if every Joe Co. was making hardware for it and every Joe Other was writing software. I don't know about you guys, but since Win 98, I haven't had ANY problems with Windows. It NEVER crashes, It's fast, Easy to configure and install new devices and software, security has never been an issue as long as I don't blindly click OK just make dialog boxes go away... I don't get it!! Windows is a great OS... i wish people would stop bitch and realize that at the level of complexity that MS has to support, they're doing a pretty damn good job. Show me an OS that is as compatible and easy to use as windows and i'll shut up.
As a side note, I think MacOS is also a great OS, but I'm curious how that would change if Apple made a MacOS install CD that I can pop into any piece of hardware from 5, even 10, years ago,and have it run (ingoring speed). Linux may do this, but it looses in compatibility and ease of use.
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It bothers me how people always say that time is the 4th dimention. Looking at the first 3 dimentions, you would think that the forth dimention would simply be perpendicular to the 3rd, as the 3rd dimention is perpendicular to the 2nd... (or many 2D's aligned perpendicularly to eachother) Why is it that the first 3 dimentions are considered spatial, but not the forth? Just because we cannot imagine it, doesn't mean it cannot be. Time is NOT the 4th dimention
No. If you add more things, you could easily make it worse....
Have you tried Fusion Frenzy?
"who knows how much it would costed if they used there Windows."
$10,000,199??
For 8 bucks they better include at least 20 min of previews before the movie
What a blatent rip. I read this exact comment a while ago.... (and it case that was you who posted the original, then what a blatent karma whore)
That's interesting, actually. I always thought that an optical CPU/mobo would be faster just because it's light.... How fast does electricity travel anyway? does it travel at the speed of light or does it depend on the medium it's traveling on?
So is it or isn't it enough for a lawsuit? Anyone know of any developments in this area?
Yeah, versus "Your honor, the defendant's CAR was SEEN ON TRAFIC CAMS half an hour after the crime was committed, heading away from the crime scene along I-85 doing 65MPH. Clearly, he was speeding to try to get away from the crime scene
"How much would you pay to go to a movie? How much would you pay for a concert?"
I think the better comparison would be between a concert and a theater play, since both are live... If you want to compare to movies, then compare those in-theater concerts, which I'm not sure how much they cost, but i bet it's $10-15...
Yes, you can. you can change registry settings from the command line. Yes, you have to know the exact location, but that's like saying 'you have to know how to use a computer to use a computer'.
Yes you can install ALL programs from the command line... expecially the ones designed to use the standard windows installer (.MSI). It has some powerful commandline options, which are universal across all apps that use it. Search for msiexec.exe
You can do everything and anything from the command line. WSH/WMI add a great deal more functionality as well, and you can still keep it at the command line.
I'm not sure what HD-DVD or BluRay has to do with Xbox? MS announced that the xbox360 will use a standard 9GB DVD... and untill the Xbox720 comes out, i'm sure a lot will change by then.
Despite everything, it looks quite impressive... almost as good as OWA2003, which is saying a lot.
I just bought an '05 Toyota Avalon that has the "smart key" system, which is very simliar to what you're saying. Don't think it's RFID, but it works the same. i keep the keys in my pocket at all times, when i'm near the car, it knows it and allows me to unlock just by touching the handle. When i'm inside the car, i can start it with a push of a button.
I love it.
what you fail to realize is that all those games you just mentioned, WERE innovative on their first version.
Has anyone considered that maybe all those awsome games back int he day, were awsome just because gaming was relativelly new?
Maybe, we are reaching the point where there simply aren't any more new ideas to do.
Is it just me that thinks the parent should have been marked +5 Funny... or cynical, or is everyone on slashdot a republican?
You should neuter him if his urine smell is bad.
Rather than chasing clock speeds, Intel is focusing on lowering power consumption with its new architecture.
Exactly what we've all been waiting for. Is Intel Good(tm) now?
Except neither of the two you mentioned work with windows
Should they be suing the company that made the server software, instead of the client who purchased it? Unless eHarmony developed they're on webserver, in which case, how did they find out??
" happened between 1990 and 2000 that turned Microsoft from hero to goat?"
They became really popular, and we all know what happens in our society when too many people start liking something... all of a sudden it's not cool anymore and we look for reasons to hate them. We all try to distinguish ourselves from the rest. When everyone else likes microsoft, all of a sudden we feel the need to be 'different'. It's funny how it's cool for everyone to hate something, but not for everyone to love something. I bet my watch and warrant on this: Let's say in 5-20 years, some linux distro finally 'gets it right' and every mom and pop and grandma out there all of a sudden starts using linux, everyone here on slashdot who is pro-linux, will suddently find something wrong with this and turn. Just look at what happens with indy artists when they go big. we're so f8cked up.
can someone please explain what this is. Neither the description, nor the linked article/page actually define what this is.
viruses and denial-of-service attacks the moment they are launched, and dissuading malefactors from injuring it again
This is stupid. Ofcourse 2015 technology will be amazing against 2005 attacks and nuances, but i'm sure there will just as much PITA as there is now with 2015 hacks and attacks.
Man, I don't know what you're smoking. programmers like to develop for an open source system. Oh yeah?? How do you know? Just because you do?
It's easier that way It's easier??? How is it easier? If I write a program in C++ it'll be easier to write if I make it Open Source, versus if I charge for it?
The windows equivilent, on the other hand, takes the afternoon I don't know about you, but for me, between WSH and WMI, i can write some pretty complex things in no time.... and don't get me started on the ease of developing on MS's IDE.
What exactly is substandard about Windows?? sure there may be a few things here and there but over all, it's a very complex OS that fits perfectly for average users, enterprises, servers, etc..
If you take the time to think about the sheer complexity of the OS and everything it can do with minimal fuss, it's quite amazing. I wonder how stable MacOS would be if every Joe Co. was making hardware for it and every Joe Other was writing software. I don't know about you guys, but since Win 98, I haven't had ANY problems with Windows. It NEVER crashes, It's fast, Easy to configure and install new devices and software, security has never been an issue as long as I don't blindly click OK just make dialog boxes go away... I don't get it!! Windows is a great OS... i wish people would stop bitch and realize that at the level of complexity that MS has to support, they're doing a pretty damn good job. Show me an OS that is as compatible and easy to use as windows and i'll shut up.
As a side note, I think MacOS is also a great OS, but I'm curious how that would change if Apple made a MacOS install CD that I can pop into any piece of hardware from 5, even 10, years ago,and have it run (ingoring speed). Linux may do this, but it looses in compatibility and ease of use.