The main reason for suggesting multiple drives was for maintainability and redundancy, not because of any issues with data throughput.
Separate drives for the OS and streaming video is a good idea since the constant reading and writing of video data will most likely result in it failing first. If it fails, you just replace it and you only lose any unarchived video, and there is no need to reinstall the OS or apps.
"These hard drives don't have to be fast since you won't normally be writing a live stream to them but just using them as a slow storage"
Since the article is about building an HTPC, then you will indeed be writing a live stream to them all the time. That's how you can pause and rewind live TV.
But your idea has merit. Perhaps it would be a good idea (since drives are so cheap) to have a dedicated drive for the software/OS, one for live recordings, and a RAID5 for archives.
"leasing is a straight-forward writeoff for tax purposes while buying will involve amortizing the cost over multiple tax years."
What are the tax implications of leasing and then purchasing at the end of the lease, as the parent suggested? One would assume they'd be more complex (glad I'm not an accountant)
"eFax numbers are free, provided you don't mind one outside your local area code, and provide voicemail services. "
Care to elaborate? I've used the free efax fax # for a few years but wasn't aware they offered voicemail as well. A cursory look around their website turned up nothing about voicemail services.
If you (not *you* specifically) are the type who cannot be trusted with "free" money, then a debit card is the way to go.
If, OTOH, you are fiscally responsible and don't treat your credit card as a ticket to instant gratification, there are definitely benefits to using it over a debit card.
1) Cash back, airline miles or both. 2) 25 day grace period on payments (earn more interest on your money) 3) Detailed log of your what you bought. 4) Build a credit history (useful if you plan to buy a house, since higher credit ratings get lower rates) 5) No PIN required for purchases (ok, some might see that as a negative)
That's just off the top of my head. I'm sure someone else can think of more.
A registered or licensed cabler must follow the rules set out by the Australian Communications Authority (ACA). The rules make sure the cabling is done safely and that the cabler has the skills to do the job.
Cabling that is installed incorrectly can result in your phones, faxes, Internet or alarm systems not working properly. Faulty cabling can also increase the risk of safety hazards such as electrocution.
Phones not working properly... Oh, the horrors!
And the risk of electrocution??? Sure, if you wired your network into the electrical panel.
I see nothing wrong with requiring a licensed electrician to do the AC wiring in your house, but phone/network wiring is a bit extreme.
If the original quote was high, the OP should get a few more quotes for comparison.
For music CDs/DVDs, Sony makes a nice 400 disc carousel unit that plays CDs and DVDs (not sure about R/RW). A shame they left MP3/JPG capability off. It lets you connect a standard PS/2 keyboard for titling too. For $400, it's an ultra cheap version of the $27000 Kaleidescape system, and holds more movies to boot.
For data CDs, there are a number of carousel devices available (check cyberguys.com) for about $100, though none I've come across include the CDROM, which seems to be a major oversight. I'm sure there are some high-end models designed with businesses in mind, but it seems a shame there are no consumer grade models in the $200-300 range.
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The main reason for suggesting multiple drives was for maintainability and redundancy, not because of any issues with data throughput.
Separate drives for the OS and streaming video is a good idea since the constant reading and writing of video data will most likely result in it failing first. If it fails, you just replace it and you only lose any unarchived video, and there is no need to reinstall the OS or apps.
There's more info on the 8K filing here
"These hard drives don't have to be fast since you won't normally be writing a live stream to them but just using them as a slow storage"
Since the article is about building an HTPC, then you will indeed be writing a live stream to them all the time. That's how you can pause and rewind live TV.
But your idea has merit. Perhaps it would be a good idea (since drives are so cheap) to have a dedicated drive for the software/OS, one for live recordings, and a RAID5 for archives.
"It's not a bank. You can't deposit some daylight for a rainy day."
Sure it is. You deposit your hour of sleep in the spring, and retrieve it in the fall.
What I want to know is, WHERE THE HELL IS MY INTEREST.
"leasing is a straight-forward writeoff for tax purposes while buying will involve amortizing the cost over multiple tax years."
What are the tax implications of leasing and then purchasing at the end of the lease, as the parent suggested?
One would assume they'd be more complex (glad I'm not an accountant)
"Whoosh!"
ROTFL! Best AC post ever.
Could it be the way you always leave a room saying
"Oh, by the way - YOU'RE WELCOME!!!"
"Road Construction Projects? or Pentagon Contracts?"
Those are 50% overbudget to boot.
"Film at 11"
Actually, it won't be until 11:30
We're running late
"She was caught because the university had a feedback system."
Stupid criminal: "Dammit, how the hell did Ferris Bueller get away with it then."
"No conspiracy"
Sure. That's just what they *want* you to think.
Tinfoil........lots of tinfoil.
"Has got to be hard drives." .... with Microsoft Windows installed on them.
"Guess the rest reinstalled the OS and called it a day..."
1/2 did, the other 1/2 bought new computers.
"For for the dupe..."
Dupe!
"Is it just me or does this guy not make sense?"
No just you. I think it has little to do with his English-speaking skills however.
Nevermind. Just found the answer to my own question.
Looks like eVoice is the free voice mail service.
Both efax and evoice are owned by the same company (j2 global communications)
"eFax numbers are free, provided you don't mind one outside your local area code, and provide voicemail services. "
Care to elaborate? I've used the free efax fax # for a few years but wasn't aware they offered voicemail as well. A cursory look around their website turned up nothing about voicemail services.
If you (not *you* specifically) are the type who cannot be trusted with "free" money, then a debit card is the way to go.
If, OTOH, you are fiscally responsible and don't treat your credit card as a ticket to instant gratification, there are definitely benefits to using it over a debit card.
1) Cash back, airline miles or both.
2) 25 day grace period on payments (earn more interest on your money)
3) Detailed log of your what you bought.
4) Build a credit history (useful if you plan to buy a house, since higher credit ratings get lower rates)
5) No PIN required for purchases (ok, some might see that as a negative)
That's just off the top of my head. I'm sure someone else can think of more.
So that's what they're calling it now.
I guess "Next Generation Secure Computing Base" was too much of a mouthful.
FTFA:
Phones not working properly... Oh, the horrors!
And the risk of electrocution??? Sure, if you wired your network into the electrical panel.
I see nothing wrong with requiring a licensed electrician to do the AC wiring in your house, but phone/network wiring is a bit extreme.
If the original quote was high, the OP should get a few more quotes for comparison.
Likewise, you could say, "look at everything I did yesterday", and turn up emails, website visits, documents, etc.
How about an example Slashdotters can relate to...
"Delete all website history and cache between 10:30 and 11:30 pm last night"
Someone submitted the leaked Windows source code.
Microsoft has been declared the winner.
Is it gas lit, or do you have that new-fangled "lectricity" they're all talkin' about these days.
Or, if you want to go a little more high tech...
For music CDs/DVDs, Sony makes a nice 400 disc carousel unit that plays CDs and DVDs (not sure about R/RW). A shame they left MP3/JPG capability off. It lets you connect a standard PS/2 keyboard for titling too. For $400, it's an ultra cheap version of the $27000 Kaleidescape system, and holds more movies to boot.
For data CDs, there are a number of carousel devices available (check cyberguys.com) for about $100, though none I've come across include the CDROM, which seems to be a major oversight. I'm sure there are some high-end models designed with businesses in mind, but it seems a shame there are no consumer grade models in the $200-300 range.