That column was BS.
First, as has been pointed out, that was not a true windows install - it was some propiatory backup system that probably has numerous checks to make sure that its not running on a non sony system, etc. Secondly, I started off as a windows user myself, and still use it for most of my time. Linux Mandrake/Redhat installations have become a lot easier, but compared to windows, they still require a bit of knowledge about your PC.
What was the real point of this article? How often does one really install systems? It's the day to day usage that counts. The number of minutes it took to install have next to nil importance in the long run.
"...and reasonable fair-use rights"
Right. give the industry a better way to ebforce its draconian copyright measures, and off course it going to help the consumer more. errr...
I'd think that in 6,000 years' time that people would have fancy devices to detect radiation. Maybe they could call these futeristic devices "GEIGER COUNTERS":)
I had a discussion with someone that manufactures phones, and what he told me was very interesting.
The current "bomb cost" of producing a phone is close to $100 for the manufacturer. The markup the manufacturer gets is sometimes less than 5-10% - considering the risks, thats not good money.
The way that they usually get the money is through the accessories - the case, headset, etc.
The markup on these - sometimes as high as 500%, helps make up for the disapointing phone cost.
How someone can make a phone for $30 is beyond me - sounds like another dot-com idea to me.
Right.
Thousands of hackers with no life haven't really improved the worm - its still in one form or another.
The Fbi's idea is gonna fall flat on its face - What makes them think that they will be able to create a worm that will be undetectable?
Once someone deiscovers it and posts it's signiture on the 'net its gonna be useless.
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That column was BS. First, as has been pointed out, that was not a true windows install - it was some propiatory backup system that probably has numerous checks to make sure that its not running on a non sony system, etc. Secondly, I started off as a windows user myself, and still use it for most of my time. Linux Mandrake/Redhat installations have become a lot easier, but compared to windows, they still require a bit of knowledge about your PC. What was the real point of this article? How often does one really install systems? It's the day to day usage that counts. The number of minutes it took to install have next to nil importance in the long run.
now if only we could build an anonymous-friendly slashdot, that doesn't place posts at 0.
With the millions of tons of old TV's that are going to be thrown into landfill sites, I doubt that they will be collectors items any time soon.
"...and reasonable fair-use rights" Right. give the industry a better way to ebforce its draconian copyright measures, and off course it going to help the consumer more. errr...
I'd think that in 6,000 years' time that people would have fancy devices to detect radiation. Maybe they could call these futeristic devices "GEIGER COUNTERS" :)
oops - typo :-)
I had a discussion with someone that manufactures phones, and what he told me was very interesting. The current "bomb cost" of producing a phone is close to $100 for the manufacturer. The markup the manufacturer gets is sometimes less than 5-10% - considering the risks, thats not good money. The way that they usually get the money is through the accessories - the case, headset, etc. The markup on these - sometimes as high as 500%, helps make up for the disapointing phone cost. How someone can make a phone for $30 is beyond me - sounds like another dot-com idea to me.
I d/l'ed Beos litrally last night - the ftp site was still up, not a whiff of closing down on the site.
Right. Thousands of hackers with no life haven't really improved the worm - its still in one form or another. The Fbi's idea is gonna fall flat on its face - What makes them think that they will be able to create a worm that will be undetectable? Once someone deiscovers it and posts it's signiture on the 'net its gonna be useless.