The only things from BSD are the simple TCP/IP tools like ftp, telnet, finger, nslookup, chargen, MOTD, etc... TelnetD might be, but if it was, Microsoft modified it to encrypt the authentication, and to authenticate against NT domain passwords.
BZZZZT! The 1st amendment and/or whatever you construe to be "free speech" ceases to exist the moment you step foot on private property. Free speech is only guaranteed on public property.
The reason for this thinking is that I worked for a company that used WinCE in their radios, and the radios actually worked -- we didn't produce crap and then sell that, I know that for a fact! They mention weird problems with the radio (I watched the videos), and this car looks like an all around engineering disaster -- I mean, the guy's transmission slips for gods sake!
Actually, I'm kind of happy in a way -- the guy making the videos seems like a Starbucks-drinking look-at-me-I-have-a-super-expensive-car yuppie prick. Why would a car require such complicated software anyway?!? It takes you from point A to point B, and I can guarantee you I'd prefer a normal potentiometer controlling my temperature than a Windows application. And one that's crappiliy written at that.
Point I'm trying to make is even if they used something like QNX, judging from the oodles of problems this vehicle has, the software would have been just as much crap as it is under CE.
Anyway... ever think that this could be the result of shitty programmers and not the OS's fault? I.E., the functionality to do various things in an automobile are NOT built into Windows last time I checked...
Um, no, in fact, Windows IS VERY scriptable. In fact, I've gotten quite a bit of use out of VBS that does some really cool things. For example, I have a machine that runs Windows Media Encoder 24 hours a day. Well, in case of power outage, system reboot, etc, I want it to automatically log in as a user, start Encoder, select the appropriate settings, click the "Start Encoding" button, then lock the machine using NT's workstation lock command (usually ctrl-alt-del, then click Lock Workstation). Sound impossible? One might think that, but with the super coolness of the Win32 API, I have a script that does just that. It 'talks" to the application, and virtually clicks all the buttons necessary. Totally automated.
All right, who's the asshole that's been modding all these level-headed posts down as "Troll?"
My 12X burner can burn a whole CD in just over 6 minutes. This one is up to.... 2.5?!?! I can hardly contain myself!!
Yeah, right.
Let's realize that they haven't factored in the cost of 52X certified media. Thanks but no thanks, I can spare the extra 4 minutes. Plus, at those speeds, God knows what the failure rate of burning is --- ever heard a 52X screamer CD-Rom go up to speed? You can keep this, Asus.
I can't imagine any decent DJ having the balls to get up in front of 5000 people and press the big red "mix" button on some CD rig.
If you think that's how is works.... well.... you don't know how it works! Works just like turntables cept you're using different media! Trust me, I can't stand that "mixing software" as much as the next guy, but if you've ever seen anyone perform on a Pioneer CDJ1000 (fully hardware, with a turntable-like touch sensitive wheel -- it's all manual, dude) then you'd think twice. Please read up on the subject. Also, greats like Paul Oakenfold actually do about 20% of their sets on CDs, so that that at face value.
Actually recent CD decks give you extremely precise control. You mention time. My Pioneer cd player allows me to start within 0.01 ms, plus, speed the cd up/down +/- 100% while keeping the pitch locked. A Technics SL1200 can't do that.
The only reason that vinyl is still alive is because most dance/underground/techno is released on vinyl FIRST. That's why.
Have you seen Denon's DN-S5000? Spins like a platter like a record, plays digital. Of course I distrust Denon anyway (anyone that's been in the DJ industry knows their entire goddamn 2x00 series leaves scratches on your CD's over time due to a poor drawer design) so I wouldn't buy one anyway.
That's the farthest thing from the truth I've ever seen. You obviously haven't seen a DJ cd player in oh, the last 3-5 years. With my Pioneer CD decks I can do not only everything I can do on vinyl, but do tricks that are near impossible on a turntable.
Windows Solitaire was written by the well-noted eccentric Wes Cherry when he was an intern at MS in the 80s. He wrote it while goofing off one day, a manager spotted it, and said "we've got to put this thing in Windows!"
Well, the sheep *do* outnumber the people. And if not them, why not the hippies protesting for "equal sheep rights" because "animals have feelings and need to express them, too!"
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You're so full of crap that it's not funny.
That is all.
BTW "M$" really shows your maturity level.
I have a .NET server beta RC1 version that runs Windows Media Server that I built last month... haven't had to restart it yet.
The only things from BSD are the simple TCP/IP tools like ftp, telnet, finger, nslookup, chargen, MOTD, etc... TelnetD might be, but if it was, Microsoft modified it to encrypt the authentication, and to authenticate against NT domain passwords.
I can download some GNU utilities and copy them to C:\WINNT, now is my OS based on GNU?
According to RMS it is.
BZZZZT! The 1st amendment and/or whatever you construe to be "free speech" ceases to exist the moment you step foot on private property. Free speech is only guaranteed on public property.
The reason for this thinking is that I worked for a company that used WinCE in their radios, and the radios actually worked -- we didn't produce crap and then sell that, I know that for a fact! They mention weird problems with the radio (I watched the videos), and this car looks like an all around engineering disaster -- I mean, the guy's transmission slips for gods sake!
Actually, I'm kind of happy in a way -- the guy making the videos seems like a Starbucks-drinking look-at-me-I-have-a-super-expensive-car yuppie prick. Why would a car require such complicated software anyway?!? It takes you from point A to point B, and I can guarantee you I'd prefer a normal potentiometer controlling my temperature than a Windows application. And one that's crappiliy written at that.
Point I'm trying to make is even if they used something like QNX, judging from the oodles of problems this vehicle has, the software would have been just as much crap as it is under CE.
Yeah, I guess the obvious Slashdot solution would be "use Linux on the car!" Then we'd have to install a little keyboard to do stuff like this:
/sbin/unlock /dev/trunk
dd if=/dev/gastank of=/dev/engine bs=1024k count=100
Anyway... ever think that this could be the result of shitty programmers and not the OS's fault? I.E., the functionality to do various things in an automobile are NOT built into Windows last time I checked...
Um, no, in fact, Windows IS VERY scriptable. In fact, I've gotten quite a bit of use out of VBS that does some really cool things. For example, I have a machine that runs Windows Media Encoder 24 hours a day. Well, in case of power outage, system reboot, etc, I want it to automatically log in as a user, start Encoder, select the appropriate settings, click the "Start Encoding" button, then lock the machine using NT's workstation lock command (usually ctrl-alt-del, then click Lock Workstation). Sound impossible? One might think that, but with the super coolness of the Win32 API, I have a script that does just that. It 'talks" to the application, and virtually clicks all the buttons necessary. Totally automated.
And that's just one example.
I can use 'em. Can you?
Always use one of these when installing a hard drive. That's sure to keep it sanitary.
If you're mass producing CDs, you *won't* be using a consumer CD burner anyway.
All right, who's the asshole that's been modding all these level-headed posts down as "Troll?"
.... 2.5?!?! I can hardly contain myself!!
My 12X burner can burn a whole CD in just over 6 minutes. This one is up to
Yeah, right.
Let's realize that they haven't factored in the cost of 52X certified media. Thanks but no thanks, I can spare the extra 4 minutes. Plus, at those speeds, God knows what the failure rate of burning is --- ever heard a 52X screamer CD-Rom go up to speed? You can keep this, Asus.
And tell me how many times I've been to SF and it told me "Sorry the search doesn't work right now"
I can't imagine any decent DJ having the balls to get up in front of 5000 people and press the big red "mix" button on some CD rig.
If you think that's how is works.... well.... you don't know how it works! Works just like turntables cept you're using different media! Trust me, I can't stand that "mixing software" as much as the next guy, but if you've ever seen anyone perform on a Pioneer CDJ1000 (fully hardware, with a turntable-like touch sensitive wheel -- it's all manual, dude) then you'd think twice. Please read up on the subject. Also, greats like Paul Oakenfold actually do about 20% of their sets on CDs, so that that at face value.
Plus, let's hear some scratching on those CDs... ;-)
I suggest you watch this video. Make sure you look for the guy that did his set upside down hanging from the ceiling!
Actually recent CD decks give you extremely precise control. You mention time. My Pioneer cd player allows me to start within 0.01 ms, plus, speed the cd up/down +/- 100% while keeping the pitch locked. A Technics SL1200 can't do that.
The only reason that vinyl is still alive is because most dance/underground/techno is released on vinyl FIRST. That's why.
Have you seen Denon's DN-S5000? Spins like a platter like a record, plays digital. Of course I distrust Denon anyway (anyone that's been in the DJ industry knows their entire goddamn 2x00 series leaves scratches on your CD's over time due to a poor drawer design) so I wouldn't buy one anyway.
So hard, that such a device has existed for at least a year now! :)
That's the farthest thing from the truth I've ever seen. You obviously haven't seen a DJ cd player in oh, the last 3-5 years. With my Pioneer CD decks I can do not only everything I can do on vinyl, but do tricks that are near impossible on a turntable.
If you think Word is slow and has an "aggravating" user interface, I don't know WHAT you'd say about it's redhead stepchild OpenOffice.
You could, however, use Citrix ICA on Linux.
Make sure that you have the latest hardware drivers from Compaq. I hibernate my Dell all the time and it always works.
Windows Solitaire was written by the well-noted eccentric Wes Cherry when he was an intern at MS in the 80s. He wrote it while goofing off one day, a manager spotted it, and said "we've got to put this thing in Windows!"
And I've found that calling myself a geek doesn't hurt my interaction with the opposite sex at all.
It hasn't helped much either, right? Don't forget that your Real Doll doesn't count.
Well, the sheep *do* outnumber the people. And if not them, why not the hippies protesting for "equal sheep rights" because "animals have feelings and need to express them, too!"