Actually, the conversion for data storage is 1024 bits per kilobit, but generally speaking 1000 bits per kilobit is used for data transmission.
So, a refinement is in order...
3 Megabits = 3000 kilobits
3000 kilobits / (8 bits/1 byte) = 375 kiloBytes
So, you are getting an additional 375 kiloBytes per second extra. NOT, 3000 kiloBytes per second extra...
Now, diverting a bit...
According to IEEE (38.5K.doc), (if you really want your mind blown) our term for a kilobyte on a disk, should really be kibibyte (kih-bee). We have megabytes (10^6) and then there are mebibytes(2^20)... Wierd, considering I've never heard those terms... And of course there are more...
What are they talking about?? First of all, to stick with SAE notation, it should technically be kbps, not Kbps (although they are the same, but still, both are bits, not bytes). We are *technically* supposed to use a little 'k' to note a decimal number... Anyway...
If we really wanted to say bytes and not bits, we'd have to use the KBps notation, although that's not too common to see. Bits per second is the more common notation. Users just need to be educated as to PC terms and measurements. (That might even include certain ISPs as well.)
No. You are allowed to make a backup copy of your media. With some of the copy-protection schemes, how is that possible for the average-joe user?? If it takes a crack to be able to copy your media, then so be it. The DMCA and the feds can go to hell if they want to enforce that. It is your right to make a backup for archival purposes - period.
What exactly is a fast PCI modem??? What is the need to have a "fast PCI" modem??? You aren't going to throw any more data through a fast PCI pipe than a regular PCI pipe with a modem, now are you??
Network cards, SCSI cards, etc..., now that'd be a different story.
Automatic conversion tools??? According to Larry, that won't be a problem per se... That is you'll still be able to code in the "old way."
Quote from Apocalypse 5:
Given all this, I need to warn you that this Apocalypse is going to be somewhat radical. We'll be proposing changes to certain "sacred" features of regex culture, and this is guaranteed to result in future shock for some of our more conservative citizens. Do not be alarmed.
We will provide ways for you to continue programming in old-fashioned regular expressions if you desire. But I hope that once you've thought about it a little and worked through some examples, you'll like most of the changes we're proposing here.
If you don't have service with them, we'll say it costs $50... If you do have service with them, then they'll cut you a $10/month discount because you are a loyal subscriber, or so that's how they want you to feel...
Cost for cable modem service:
If you don't have any other cable services: $50
If you have other cable services: $40
That's how they justify it.
Yes, but if Gateway did that, their PC sales would go down. I should be able to copy whatever I want on my machine. My computer is a tool that I should be able to use at my disposal. If I break a law, then that is my responsibility - not the person who sold me the computer.
I hunt with my shotgun - that's legal. But the minute that I turn around and blast my hunting partner in the chest, I've all of a sudden broke a law. Is the store that sold me the shotgun liable?
They've been doing this sort of thing for a long time now. They'd sit on the street in another vehicle while watching the bait car. When someone stole the vehicle, the cops would hit a button on a remote thereby disabling the vehicle. Then the cops gingerly stroll up to the car, arrest the guy, and repeat the process...
Of course, now, maybe they don't have to watch the vehicle with the GPS and other equipment they have...
Perhaps, but up2date doesn't require you to update your kernel. There are always updated kernel packages out there, it's just a matter of letting up2date update them. But, you are right, after a kernel upgrade, you'll need to reboot.
But, comparing to Microsoft, a kernel upgrade is akin to upgrading the OS, yes? In the Microsoft world, you have to reboot after any patch that's installed - or at least that's what they tell you to do.
The point I'm trying to make is that the reboots are slim to none in the Linux world - which allows a person to run a production webserver with very little non-scheduled downtime due to reboots (if any).
Too bad you have to reboot. That must suck for a production webserver, considering the number of security releases that are sent out by Microsoft.
Now, over in my world, it's kinda nice (since I'm a RH user) to execute the up2date command. It'll download everything, and guess what?! No reboot! Hell, I don't even have to wait for a late security e-mail to show up in my mailbox. I can even schedule the thing via cron...
This is complete BS. Yes, people do speak loudy with their money, but when the only vendor out there is Microcrap (and it is to the uneducated computer user), where else are they going to spend the money? The way Micro$oft markets to the uneducated consumer is ridiculous, it's like brainwashing.
Oh, and by the way, perceptions are more of a reality than anything in the world. They are more meaningful than any other measurement, aside from money. If 90% of the people perceive that M$ is doing dirty business, you can guarantee MSFT will feel the impact. And, perceptions are never incorrect. You can't tell me that I've perceived something wrong. It's just not possible.
I'm tired of the Microcrap way of doing PR business. It's mis-information, and their bluff should be called. We need a good, respectable venue that people will look to, to get the facts...
Hmm... Scenario:
You have 5 minutes left on the "battery" that's in your laptop. Can't shut down now, you're in too deep with whatever it is that you are working on. Are you *sure* you want to go shaking that laptop?
You're not concerned about the harddrive heads crashing into the platters?? Or do we need to address that problem at the same time?? Perhaps we need to get rid of the harddrive altogether??
So, who will get the home.com domain?!? If everyone is moving to their own networks? I think I'll start an e-mail farm to keep people's @home e-mail accounts live... Charge the new broadband companies to access the new accounts...
Phil
"Plus, senior IT execs need reliable support..."
Isn't that what newsgroups and the www are for? I've never had a problem supporting my Linux installations via those methods. AND, I've actually learned more with those methods than if I would've had to call "tech support"...
It's a GAMING console!!! I've NEVER had my original Sega crash. Or my Sega Genesis, or my N64, or my Sony Playstation, or my Sony Playstation 2 for that matter. Hell, Atari was kick ass too! The original Sega machine came with a cool hidden game as well. Them were the days. Now, I get to be smoking some fool in an X-box game, and BAM! The B.S.of.D. HA! So, yes, I'll take a shit on Microsoft, and then I'll clean up using an EULA document from them.
This all works well, but the FCC, RIAA, et al will all step in and crush those networks. Don't ya think? They have vested interests in local bell cos and won't let them die because we have taken matters into our own hands.
Phil
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Actually, the conversion for data storage is 1024 bits per kilobit, but generally speaking 1000 bits per kilobit is used for data transmission.
.doc), (if you really want your mind blown) our term for a kilobyte on a disk, should really be kibibyte (kih-bee). We have megabytes (10^6) and then there are mebibytes(2^20)... Wierd, considering I've never heard those terms... And of course there are more...
So, a refinement is in order... 3 Megabits = 3000 kilobits
3000 kilobits / (8 bits/1 byte) = 375 kiloBytes
So, you are getting an additional 375 kiloBytes per second extra. NOT, 3000 kiloBytes per second extra...
Now, diverting a bit...
According to IEEE (38.5K
Phil
What are they talking about?? First of all, to stick with SAE notation, it should technically be kbps, not Kbps (although they are the same, but still, both are bits, not bytes). We are *technically* supposed to use a little 'k' to note a decimal number... Anyway...
If we really wanted to say bytes and not bits, we'd have to use the KBps notation, although that's not too common to see. Bits per second is the more common notation. Users just need to be educated as to PC terms and measurements. (That might even include certain ISPs as well.)
Phil
Yes, you are correct...
8 bits in 1 byte
3 Megabits = 3072 Kilobits
3072 Kilobits / (8 bits/1 byte) = 384 Kilobytes
So, you are getting an additional 384 Kilobytes per second extra. NOT, 3072 Kilobytes per second extra...
Phil
No. You are allowed to make a backup copy of your media. With some of the copy-protection schemes, how is that possible for the average-joe user?? If it takes a crack to be able to copy your media, then so be it. The DMCA and the feds can go to hell if they want to enforce that. It is your right to make a backup for archival purposes - period.
What exactly is a fast PCI modem??? What is the need to have a "fast PCI" modem??? You aren't going to throw any more data through a fast PCI pipe than a regular PCI pipe with a modem, now are you??
Network cards, SCSI cards, etc..., now that'd be a different story.
So take your Linux smackdown out of here.
Quote from Apocalypse 5:
Phil
If you don't have service with them, we'll say it costs $50... If you do have service with them, then they'll cut you a $10/month discount because you are a loyal subscriber, or so that's how they want you to feel... Cost for cable modem service: If you don't have any other cable services: $50 If you have other cable services: $40 That's how they justify it.
Here's my summary of the Spider Man Myth (AKA The Human Spider)
5 minutes action, 115 minutes love story.
Too many inaccuracies between frames...
Yes, but if Gateway did that, their PC sales would go down. I should be able to copy whatever I want on my machine. My computer is a tool that I should be able to use at my disposal. If I break a law, then that is my responsibility - not the person who sold me the computer.
I hunt with my shotgun - that's legal. But the minute that I turn around and blast my hunting partner in the chest, I've all of a sudden broke a law. Is the store that sold me the shotgun liable?
or gal as Hilary is in this case. She's not a guy, that's for sure.
They've been doing this sort of thing for a long time now. They'd sit on the street in another vehicle while watching the bait car. When someone stole the vehicle, the cops would hit a button on a remote thereby disabling the vehicle. Then the cops gingerly stroll up to the car, arrest the guy, and repeat the process...
Of course, now, maybe they don't have to watch the vehicle with the GPS and other equipment they have...
If the server doesn't exist, then that's exactly what will happen. The links will magically die. What a waste of time this suit will be.
Perhaps, but up2date doesn't require you to update your kernel. There are always updated kernel packages out there, it's just a matter of letting up2date update them. But, you are right, after a kernel upgrade, you'll need to reboot.
But, comparing to Microsoft, a kernel upgrade is akin to upgrading the OS, yes? In the Microsoft world, you have to reboot after any patch that's installed - or at least that's what they tell you to do.
The point I'm trying to make is that the reboots are slim to none in the Linux world - which allows a person to run a production webserver with very little non-scheduled downtime due to reboots (if any).
Too bad you have to reboot. That must suck for a production webserver, considering the number of security releases that are sent out by Microsoft. Now, over in my world, it's kinda nice (since I'm a RH user) to execute the up2date command. It'll download everything, and guess what?! No reboot! Hell, I don't even have to wait for a late security e-mail to show up in my mailbox. I can even schedule the thing via cron...
This is complete BS. Yes, people do speak loudy with their money, but when the only vendor out there is Microcrap (and it is to the uneducated computer user), where else are they going to spend the money? The way Micro$oft markets to the uneducated consumer is ridiculous, it's like brainwashing. Oh, and by the way, perceptions are more of a reality than anything in the world. They are more meaningful than any other measurement, aside from money. If 90% of the people perceive that M$ is doing dirty business, you can guarantee MSFT will feel the impact. And, perceptions are never incorrect. You can't tell me that I've perceived something wrong. It's just not possible.
How do we publicize this rebuttal? http://www.wehavethewayin.com?
I'm tired of the Microcrap way of doing PR business. It's mis-information, and their bluff should be called. We need a good, respectable venue that people will look to, to get the facts...
Hmm... Scenario: You have 5 minutes left on the "battery" that's in your laptop. Can't shut down now, you're in too deep with whatever it is that you are working on. Are you *sure* you want to go shaking that laptop? You're not concerned about the harddrive heads crashing into the platters?? Or do we need to address that problem at the same time?? Perhaps we need to get rid of the harddrive altogether??
So, who will get the home.com domain?!? If everyone is moving to their own networks? I think I'll start an e-mail farm to keep people's @home e-mail accounts live... Charge the new broadband companies to access the new accounts... Phil
Yeah, well, NASA will encounter much resistance to builing flying weapons... Anyone remember Sept 11th?
"Plus, senior IT execs need reliable support..." Isn't that what newsgroups and the www are for? I've never had a problem supporting my Linux installations via those methods. AND, I've actually learned more with those methods than if I would've had to call "tech support"...
It's a GAMING console!!! I've NEVER had my original Sega crash. Or my Sega Genesis, or my N64, or my Sony Playstation, or my Sony Playstation 2 for that matter. Hell, Atari was kick ass too! The original Sega machine came with a cool hidden game as well. Them were the days. Now, I get to be smoking some fool in an X-box game, and BAM! The B.S.of.D. HA! So, yes, I'll take a shit on Microsoft, and then I'll clean up using an EULA document from them.
This all works well, but the FCC, RIAA, et al will all step in and crush those networks. Don't ya think? They have vested interests in local bell cos and won't let them die because we have taken matters into our own hands. Phil
What I want to know, is when did Macs get removed from the PC category? Aren't most of the Macs sold today PCs?