Do you really think that IBM is going to crank out these chips just for the PS3??
If this processor is as powerful as they claim it is, then IBM is going to look for some ROI by using this to build supercomputers.
So... What IBM has to do is hook up with a company that'll crank out some cheap workstations using this chip. Then when they get ready to roll out their 2^256 node supercomputer they'll already be compilers and all that happy stuff ready to go.
Because the universal remote doesn't come with the software update which fixed a couple of bugs that the inital DVD software for the PS2 had, which would cause menus and stuff to munge.
As for the programming thing, Sony figured out with the PS2 that they need to help the programmers along a bit. The positive is that now, all of those programmers who know how to effectively use both of the PS2's vector units will be a leg up when it comes to using all X of the PS3's vector units...
As for the DRM point you made, DRM has been in the PS2 from the beginning.
Case in point. Go out and buy the PS2 DVD remote control. What that you got a disk that lets you update the DVD software (by putting an alternative version of the software on your memory card).
Now, take that memory card and your remote control to your friends house...
You'll get a nice message reminding you that this software wasn't installed for this PS2 and that it'll revert to the ROM version.
I'm suspecting it's probably not 3 distinct cores, but something akin to intels hyperthreading. It's really like 2.5 processors. They've got 2 or 3 logic units and 6 fpu but they share bus lines and address space and have probably some common registers.
Guess I'm walking and keeping my money in a jar buried out in the woods... Along with a supply of rubber gloves so when I pay for something, it won't have my fingerprints on it.
Oh come on, we all know that this super computer will really be used as a listening post by the government to ensure that nobody is pirating any of Tennessee Williams works...
They should just drop the guise and name the array "Harold".
This is the same (and in my eyes right) argument that's been made about nanomanufacturing for a long time.
The moment that everything can be reproduced for merely the cost of it's raw materials, the individuality of an object will make it worth something.
When a nanomanufacturing engine can churn out a flawless dining room table set in 5 minutes, suddenly a handmade dining room table will be a priceless treasure. Then suddenly having (Napolean Dynomite voice) "skills" will be more important than having money. Money is useless when everything is infinitely obtainable. If you want a Ferrari, you just buy or find the raw materials and presto, you've got a molecuarly prefect Ferrari.
Though when your sitting in the waiting room looking at the glossy for the pair of cybereyes your about to get, make sure to read the fine print:
Zoom feature: 1x to 40x digitally enhanced optical zoom. This feature can be integrated with a smartlink and tactical system for auto tracking of targets. NOTE: Field trials have shown this feature is best used while head is kept gyroscopically stable, otherwise extreme neaseua will occur!
What? If I'm in Gnome and I right click on the background and choose "Change Wallpaper" I can pick any JPG/PNG/etc I want and it'll set that as my background.
I don't remember root privlages getting involved at all.
Actually it would be much funnier if it went something like this:
Manager: Can you fix all of these security holes? You: Actually, we just updated our internal router rules and rolled out some additional policies, everything should be all set. Manager: Hey, I can't seem to get to the internet or my email. You: Well, during the audit it was found the biggest security risk turned out to be YOU! Your computer was so loaded with [spy/mal]ware we had to unplug it from the network and do a complete reinstall. Manager: Yeah, I noticed my screen was faster, though I miss my comet cursors...
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Here's my take on the whole situation.
Do you really think that IBM is going to crank out these chips just for the PS3??
If this processor is as powerful as they claim it is, then IBM is going to look for some ROI by using this to build supercomputers.
So... What IBM has to do is hook up with a company that'll crank out some cheap workstations using this chip. Then when they get ready to roll out their 2^256 node supercomputer they'll already be compilers and all that happy stuff ready to go.
Then...
"Nuke the site from orbit, it's the only way to be sure"...
Or if your running linux, you can use http://www.rdesktop.org
I have no less than 10 of these open to servers all over. W2k, W2k03, etc.
It works as good as the client that comes bundled with XP.
Because the universal remote doesn't come with the software update which fixed a couple of bugs that the inital DVD software for the PS2 had, which would cause menus and stuff to munge.
As for the programming thing, Sony figured out with the PS2 that they need to help the programmers along a bit. The positive is that now, all of those programmers who know how to effectively use both of the PS2's vector units will be a leg up when it comes to using all X of the PS3's vector units...
As for the DRM point you made, DRM has been in the PS2 from the beginning.
Case in point. Go out and buy the PS2 DVD remote control. What that you got a disk that lets you update the DVD software (by putting an alternative version of the software on your memory card).
Now, take that memory card and your remote control to your friends house...
You'll get a nice message reminding you that this software wasn't installed for this PS2 and that it'll revert to the ROM version.
I'm suspecting it's probably not 3 distinct cores, but something akin to intels hyperthreading. It's really like 2.5 processors. They've got 2 or 3 logic units and 6 fpu but they share bus lines and address space and have probably some common registers.
As a resident and tax payer of Massachusetts, I'm glad to see my tax money going to something good.
Now Mit just needs to bring back the death penalty for these bastards.
That would be wicked cool.
You too?
I purchased 40, Barracuda 7200, 160GB Drives.
In 3 months I've had 5 of them go bad!
I don't know what the exact number should be, however I know for sure that a 12.5% failure rate is unacceptable.
Luckily all of these drives were in raid5 cabinets, so we didn't lose any data
Guess I'm walking and keeping my money in a jar buried out in the woods... Along with a supply of rubber gloves so when I pay for something, it won't have my fingerprints on it.
I didn't see the Sahara movie, and partly the reason was that the preview and a Jeep commerial were pretty indistiguishable.
http://stuffo.howstuffworks.com/a-team-finding.htm /
Though I've found some of their other stuff really interesting. It's obvious they guys/gals are just huge starwars fans and wanted to have some fun.
Microsoft spends 7 billion dollars a year on research and all they have to show for it is Longhorn and MSN...
Guess I just proved your point... MS *is* acting like a government agency!
Don't forget to tint the windows and then have some phrase or word stenciled in bright white on either the back or front windshield...
On a serious note. 500 bucks for a 1.5mbit link?
I thought the whole idea of this emerging technology was to drive the price down?!?
Note: I am the Walrus...
Oh come on, we all know that this super computer will really be used as a listening post by the government to ensure that nobody is pirating any of Tennessee Williams works...
They should just drop the guise and name the array "Harold".
This is the same (and in my eyes right) argument that's been made about nanomanufacturing for a long time.
The moment that everything can be reproduced for merely the cost of it's raw materials, the individuality of an object will make it worth something.
When a nanomanufacturing engine can churn out a flawless dining room table set in 5 minutes, suddenly a handmade dining room table will be a priceless treasure. Then suddenly having (Napolean Dynomite voice) "skills" will be more important than having money. Money is useless when everything is infinitely obtainable. If you want a Ferrari, you just buy or find the raw materials and presto, you've got a molecuarly prefect Ferrari.
Though when your sitting in the waiting room looking at the glossy for the pair of cybereyes your about to get, make sure to read the fine print:
Zoom feature: 1x to 40x digitally enhanced optical zoom. This feature can be integrated with a smartlink and tactical system for auto tracking of targets. NOTE: Field trials have shown this feature is best used while head is kept gyroscopically stable, otherwise extreme neaseua will occur!
He doesn't mince his words and he clearly gets his point across.
Personally, I agree with him. It makes NO sense to lock open source software up into propietary closed source control systems.
I guess that's the difference between you weekend crazies and us total wackjobs.
We don't need to go home and clean the guns, they're already cleaned, oiled and ready to go!
I swear I'm going out into the middle of the Atlantic (or pacific) and I'm going to start my own Jeffersonian Demoncracy!
Need I say more? http://www.tshirthell.com/store/product.php?produc tid=286
Oh phew...
So, I wasn't the only one who threw popcorn at the TV the first time the enterprise encounted a "temporal distortion" and howled at the screen:
"NO!!! NOT ANOTHER FUCKING TIME TRAVEL PLOT LINE!!!"
You should make up some stickers that say "Ignorance funds Tyranny" and modify their signs a bit!
What? If I'm in Gnome and I right click on the background and choose "Change Wallpaper" I can pick any JPG/PNG/etc I want and it'll set that as my background.
I don't remember root privlages getting involved at all.
Actually it would be much funnier if it went something like this:
Manager: Can you fix all of these security holes?
You: Actually, we just updated our internal router rules and rolled out some additional policies, everything should be all set.
Manager: Hey, I can't seem to get to the internet or my email.
You: Well, during the audit it was found the biggest security risk turned out to be YOU! Your computer was so loaded with [spy/mal]ware we had to unplug it from the network and do a complete reinstall.
Manager: Yeah, I noticed my screen was faster, though I miss my comet cursors...