>> The software in question will never see the public Internet because it's all classified Secret and above.
This is incorrect. I've worked on FCS / SOSCOE. Specifically, integrating the current FBCB2 systems into FCS. Nothing was classified Secret. It was all just FOUO.
His computer sent out a DHCP *REQUEST*. His computer said: "Can I have an IP address on this network? Can I have the information I need to get online from this access point?"
To which the access point replied: "Yes, you can have X.X.X.X. You can route your traffic through X.X.X.X."
He *asked* to use the network, and the network said *yes*.
The article says that the "new technology" uses an accelerometer, yet states: "This technology will do away with the need for complex keypads on mobile phones".
Clearly, they are jumping the gun. What about people on bumpy trains, busses, etc? Granted, it might be an easier means of input for people walking or standing, but for people in cars, trains, etc, etc, It won't work, and clearly won't "do away with" a standard "complex" input keypad.
Though, it is kind of cool to see components like accelerometers finding their way into everything. With modern mobile phones, maybe they'll be programmable for use as a bluetooth wireless "air mouse"? One would only hope the spec would be at least open to mainstream programmers.
This is a legitimate problem. Not that I would ever own one, but being from Maine, I would require snow tires/chains. Also, what about beach use? Can you get huge sand tires on it? If I put out $$$ for a product, I want it to meet my needs now, and in a few years. Which means that it will have to expand. I need a modular design. For me, it'll have to wait until they are more user moddable.
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>> The software in question will never see the public Internet because it's all classified Secret and above.
This is incorrect. I've worked on FCS / SOSCOE. Specifically, integrating the current FBCB2 systems into FCS. Nothing was classified Secret. It was all just FOUO.
His computer sent out a DHCP *REQUEST*. His computer said: "Can I have an IP address on this network? Can I have the information I need to get online from this access point?"
To which the access point replied: "Yes, you can have X.X.X.X. You can route your traffic through X.X.X.X."
He *asked* to use the network, and the network said *yes*.
Hey, hey, hey! That kind of actualy usefull and intelligent comment has no place on Slashdot today!
Damn noob, thinks he's supposed to post like he's intelligent! hah!
oh yea...
LOL PONIES!
The article says that the "new technology" uses an accelerometer, yet states: "This technology will do away with the need for complex keypads on mobile phones".
Clearly, they are jumping the gun. What about people on bumpy trains, busses, etc? Granted, it might be an easier means of input for people walking or standing, but for people in cars, trains, etc, etc, It won't work, and clearly won't "do away with" a standard "complex" input keypad.
Though, it is kind of cool to see components like accelerometers finding their way into everything. With modern mobile phones, maybe they'll be programmable for use as a bluetooth wireless "air mouse"? One would only hope the spec would be at least open to mainstream programmers.
This is a legitimate problem.
Not that I would ever own one, but being from Maine, I would require snow tires/chains. Also, what about beach use? Can you get huge sand tires on it? If I put out $$$ for a product, I want it to meet my needs now, and in a few years. Which means that it will have to expand. I need a modular design. For me, it'll have to wait until they are more user moddable.