Since they're using the IBM processor, it's pretty much guaranteed not to be backwards compatible. I seriously doubt they will emulate the old platform, and if so, do you really think it would be fast enough? I doubt it.
What you have to realize is the cost of developing a proprietary system versus being able to use COTS (consumer off the shell) parts and a FREE OS. The testing procedures are the same as with a proprietary system, but you have the benefit of a OS that has been thoroughly tested by MANY people over 5 years or so. Bundle this with a modern, fast Intel processor and you don't have to worry about designing a gigahertz system yourself--certainly a fair design challenge.
The bottom line is cost. This has opened up many doors for experimental aircraft as well.
Not many people realize that a lot of us in the aerospace community rely on older versions of the kernel due to its "nimbleness" for fly-by-wire systems, etc. A lot of us don't need the newer features of more recent kernels, and having something that does the bare minimum--fast-- is optimal.
We really have to be thankful that people maintain the older versions!
Given the massive amount of resources it takes to put a man in space, I think we as a community should really focus on encouraging cooperation between these different organizations. Not only would it allow us to make the problem more tractible, it would also be more efficient and safer. We all share one world, and if one party should introduce a biological danger it would affect ALL of us. Let's hope the beurocrats will use their heads--or at least listen to the reason of scientists!
like, 32-bit is so cliche. and more to the point, who really cares about a 32bit x86 emu? i mean, for a small number of folks that might be useful, but for the vast majority of us, that is not "newsworthy".
The real reason this will be useful is because it would be SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper/easier to cover more area without the need to run a wired service to each subscriber's house. In America there are already wires in most houses, but think of rural China, Vietnam, Nicaragua, etc. where there might be no infrastructure. Not only that, but going wireless means the service can be useful in ways wired services aren't.
if this is not a more effective form of economic terrorism, I don't know what is. These worms seem to cost US companies millions if not billions of dollars, and they're probably not so difficult to develop either.
With such a hugely damaging effect for such little cost, wouldn't you say that is almost the perfect weapon?
I've used this in the past and I'll have to try the latest version, but what has really been the nail in the coffin to KOffice and OO has been being able to open and save MS Office files. I know they say there are filters, but how often do they REALLY work?
Seriously, I have my dobuts about this one.
Everyone knows that when the next version of MS Office comes out it will likely break even the latest versions of KOffice and OO
Do you really think this should be patented? Look at the following link and decide for yourself. http://www.mit.edu/afs/athena/org/v/vis ion/courses.html
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Some of us forget that "new" is not necessarily "better".
Since they're using the IBM processor, it's pretty much guaranteed not to be backwards compatible. I seriously doubt they will emulate the old platform, and if so, do you really think it would be fast enough? I doubt it.
I think I just heard Lawrence Lessig's battle cry: "Creative Commons? EAAAAAAAAARRRRGHHH"
What you have to realize is the cost of developing a proprietary system versus being able to use COTS (consumer off the shell) parts and a FREE OS. The testing procedures are the same as with a proprietary system, but you have the benefit of a OS that has been thoroughly tested by MANY people over 5 years or so. Bundle this with a modern, fast Intel processor and you don't have to worry about designing a gigahertz system yourself--certainly a fair design challenge.
The bottom line is cost. This has opened up many doors for experimental aircraft as well.
Not many people realize that a lot of us in the aerospace community rely on older versions of the kernel due to its "nimbleness" for fly-by-wire systems, etc. A lot of us don't need the newer features of more recent kernels, and having something that does the bare minimum--fast-- is optimal.
We really have to be thankful that people maintain the older versions!
Given the massive amount of resources it takes to put a man in space, I think we as a community should really focus on encouraging cooperation between these different organizations. Not only would it allow us to make the problem more tractible, it would also be more efficient and safer. We all share one world, and if one party should introduce a biological danger it would affect ALL of us. Let's hope the beurocrats will use their heads--or at least listen to the reason of scientists!
hilarity!
seriously.
Now I can fit my geekiness in my pants pocket and take it to parties and pick up girls and . . .
/me wakes up from another ridiculous dream
... of a pre-emptive nuclear strike, the enemy would likely destroy any broadcast satellites. They can't get your coax so easily...
The Russkies have had anti-satellite tech. since the 60's.
Just a thought.
like, 32-bit is so cliche. and more to the point, who really cares about a 32bit x86 emu? i mean, for a small number of folks that might be useful, but for the vast majority of us, that is not "newsworthy".
you might have better luck finding this sort of job or education in Bangalore, Madras, Dehli, or Bombay.
The cost of education/living will be much more economical for you. Plus this is where all the US companies are hiring these days!!!
The real reason this will be useful is because it would be SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper/easier to cover more area without the need to run a wired service to each subscriber's house. In America there are already wires in most houses, but think of rural China, Vietnam, Nicaragua, etc. where there might be no infrastructure. Not only that, but going wireless means the service can be useful in ways wired services aren't.
To minimize labor costs of your small business, outsource yourself to India.
Umm that wouldn't fly. Then I couldn't pay my linux licensing fee.
if this is not a more effective form of economic terrorism, I don't know what is. These worms seem to cost US companies millions if not billions of dollars, and they're probably not so difficult to develop either.
With such a hugely damaging effect for such little cost, wouldn't you say that is almost the perfect weapon?
i would be interested to know what is the oldest electronic technical manual, though.
I've used this in the past and I'll have to try the latest version, but what has really been the nail in the coffin to KOffice and OO has been being able to open and save MS Office files. I know they say there are filters, but how often do they REALLY work?
Seriously, I have my dobuts about this one.
Everyone knows that when the next version of MS Office comes out it will likely break even the latest versions of KOffice and OO
my 2c.
Does anybody know what happened here?
This really is the future
Do you really think this should be patented? Look at the following link and decide for yourself.s ion/courses .html
http://www.mit.edu/afs/athena/org/v/vi
The real question is will the developers of Linux and other open source software be retroactively paid for contributions?
Probably unlikely but in all fairness it owuld make sense
then why is my karma terrible?
fool.
Here is how a heat pipe works
A. Heat is absorbed in the evaporating section.
B. Fluid boils to vapor phase.
C. Heat is released from the upper part of cylinder to the environment; vapor condenses to liquid phase.
D. Liquid returns by gravity to the lower part of cylinder (evaporating section).
mod parent up funny.
man, moderators today are nazis about ANY anti-prc posts, regardless of humor
mod parent up funny.