I can't believe that the C64's keyboard was given a worse rating than the Atari 400? If I remember well enough, wasn't there a model that had a keyboard grid that overlayed the plastic pressure keys?
All I can remember of the Atati 400 was having not having a natural feel while typing on it. It seemed I spent more time holding a single key down until the keyboard registered that I was pressing the key.
It was the Atari 400's keyboard that kept me away from that thing.
When I was younger, my father wouldn't let me have an electronic calculator until I proved to him that I could do long division and I knew my times tables. He wouldn't let me have a scientific calculator until I could explain square roots, the basic trig functions, and the idea of logarithms.
Heh. I know what you mean. Circa 1985 I was writing a program to complete my trig homework. My father walked in and started chiding me on how I'd learn nothing by having my computer do my homework. I turned around and told him, "Well, the only way to program the computer to do the work is by already knowing the underlying mathematics of the problems I'm trying to solve. So really, I'm learning two things - 1) how to accurately complete my trig homework. 2) How to program computers."
That is still the only time I ever counter-argued a point with him and he just walked away without saying a word.
I wrote diagnostic software for SNAP-ON a while back. I was completely amazed on how high-tech the trucks are these days. It seemed every physical switch had some sort of digital representation through the CAN bus.
I was reading the article then I spotted this little gem:
The gPC was slapped together to sell to Web-savvy people who have very little pocket money. My advice to these people? Save up for just a little longer and buy something for at least $450 that runs Windows Vista,...
All stop! This is the point where "follow the money" entered my head.
This isn't a review. It's an attack on a competing OS where PC Mag can affect the mind of their readers. Put linux in a negative light to thier readership and the readership won't move to it (and, thusly, continue to pay for PC Magazine). "Reviews" like this one serve to keep the people in doubt about switching to linux in the Microsoft world.
Apple Guy: Hey, PC. Whatcha doing? PC Guy: Backing up my files. AG: Wow. That's a lot of stuff - sure you can handle it all? PC: Oh, sure. I'm using Vista Home Server. It allows me to back up my files by placing them securely in here. AG: Whoa! What's the noise!? PC: It's my backup appliance! AG: Dude! That's a shredder! PC: What!? Can't hear you! AG:
I often find passing the function name itself as a parameter helps with loop re-use. That way you only need to create a single do loop and allow your cx(...) sub (result passed back in the 14th argument unless the 3rd is "E" or above in which case its pushed onto the reference you passed as arg[19 + val(arg4)].
You're absolutely correct! My statement was slightly, *just slightly*, me oriented.;)
It was a blast back in the day to see everyone's set up. Indeed, everyone did talk fondly of their equipment.
That whole era was *amazing* to live through no matter what camp you defended! It was pretty much uncharted territory and there were few artificial limits. War dialers, BBSs of various nature, game hacking, the infamous '5 1/4 notch'.
The C64 was my third computer. I loved that thing. I was 9 when I got a CPM/Pet and was programming it within 6 months. Later I moved on to the venerable Vic-20. Then I got the PC that changed my life - the C64. The article got it right - no PC will ever elicit the same emotions that a C64 did for the owners of them of the time.
In addition, with the Internet you can basically walk to your computer and email the person you just talked to halfway around the world.
Email is so old-skool. Kids these days are using free voip services such as http://www.ventrilo.com./ Looking at it from my perspective kids don't even have to know how to type!
We're doomed. DOOMED, I tells ya! Now get off lawn.;)
I made a complaint to the officer in charge at an Indiana State Trooper Post about the bad driving habits of one of their officers.
The officer made several turns without using proper traffic signals. The officer was *not* in pursuit nor did they have their emergency lights on.
I asked why the officer, who consistantly *never* uses turn signals, isn't charged with a traffic violation. He dismissively responded, "People make traffic violations all the time. We don't stop them all."
To which I replied, "Really? Which laws do you expect your officers to enforce on a day-to-day basis?"
He looked away, kindly excused himself and stated, "I have a post to run, excuse me" and walked out.
Police only enforce laws when it pleases them or they are under the microscope.
The VA is far more than just another hospital. It is supposed to aid US Veterans of all service branchs to see to the needs of them from educational loans, purchasing a home, medical care/assitance and others. See their site: http://va.gov./
If any one hospital or chain of hospitals peformed as consistantly lousey as the VA has that hospital would have been sued into oblivion decades ago. Hundreds of thousands of vets who've used the VA's services can attest. But, we can't neccessarily sue the VA because they're part of the government. Go to any VA hospital in the US. Odds are that after you pass through the pretty facade they've set up you'll find patient after patient sitting in a wheel chair or bed lined along some wall waiting for some over-worked, over-stressed and under-staffed doctor and not getting the care they deserve.
The VA needs to take a lesson from the corporate world and change it's face. Rename itself, start fresh. AND START DOING THEIR G-D JOB! That's the best dismal chance they've got to make things right. As it is right now there isn't a Vet in the US or abroad that thinks highly of the VA. And if there is, I'd find 100 that would refute any positive statement made about the VA.
And, yes - I'm a Vet. My Father is a Vet. My Grandfather is a Vet. My Uncle is a Vet. I don't recall them looking forward to communicating with the VA, either.
In closing, if the VA *did* do their job the homeless wouldn't consist of 25% US Veterans that couldn't re-adjust to civilian life after witnessing the horrors of war!
Once again, the VA shows its true colors and mucks up another project funded by taxpayers for the well-being of our nations Veterans. A more screwed up organization one will not find.
Most of the employees that use the equipment still don't know jack about setting up their systems. Some would argue, "Why should they?" Others will counter with, "Why *shouldn't* they?" Personally, I think the users need enough training to understand the major underpinning of today's technology and how being able to properly configure their network settings (at a minimum) will make their life and the lives of their sysadmins better. There is a happy medium out there for each organization - training is the route.
Hi there. Ex-Submariner myself. And, no, I didn't miss your point, either.
However, those Trident Missile class submarines are pretty much nothing more than 16/24 huge political statements. Add a few MIRVs for good measure.
As for electric boats? they're quite. Scary quite. They run on batteries while submerged which is far quieter than nuclear reactors. Granted their range is rather limited; but, that's beside the point. When you're running within the 12 NM national coastline, who do you think has the advantage?
I'd put money on a diesel sub any day.
On your other points, I think you are correct. The US needs an electric boat division - one devoid of nuclear reactors for inner coastline defense. These aren't the platforms that are going to do intel gathering but hunter-killer packs like the German U-Boat tactics of WWII. American technology in this field is unsurpassed; though I'd lay bets the chicoms are right behind us.
Why? Their recent statements suggest they've been attacking our networks for years. I'm not going to dig up the link but it's out there if you search the net. One of their leaders recently stated that the next war with China's involvement will be a technological war which, according to them, no country can protect against.
Besides, a statement like a sub popping up in the middle of an exercise say a few things: 1) We're good enough to sneak up on you both. 2) We're good enough to sneak *our* missile subs close to your shores, too. (Remember them Trident class subs from above?) 3) Sleight of hand, if you will, maneuvering. The chicoms *want* you to see them and focus your energies elsewhere while they, perhaps, focus on placing a new satellite/orbiter in orbit for the start of our new space race with Asia. 4) or, the boat was simply having an emergency and had to surface. (*very* un-likely - I just threw this in for the pacifists.)
Choose your conspiracy. However, keep this in mind - no power shows a card as powerful as detailing how vulnerable you are to their attack without drawing you toward a conclusion they'd *like* you to draw or spend your energies trying to figure out. Meanwhile, they're out getting or doing what they think needs getting done.
No spammer is going to lay out 5 million dollars to scrape up a million email addresses.
They will if they're using someone else's credit card illegally. Most of us/.'rs believe that spammers are not of the highest moral calibre - I'm sure that a little identity theft isn't going to deter their activities for long while we spammees incur the cost of their activities.
In Indiana, the state had companies selling Diesel fuel and drugs (that could be used to manufacture Meth) have their customers sign forms before the sale of the item was completed (diesel) or before they handed over said drugs.
Buying Diesel one day and in no mood for this being accused of being criminally minded, I accepted the clipboard and wrote my name like Thomas Jefferson on our Constitution - BIG, BOLD, and in no fear of the 'powers that be.' I used the rest of the entire sheet - roughly 20 lines to write my name and address.
I don't think the clerk really understood why I did it. I actually think they were a little annoyed. If I had had a sharpie at the time I would have written my name across the remaining 8 pages or so, too.
The GP implied (e.g.: "inexplicably still working") they're using older hardware; therefore, I'd imagine that PCI-E isn't being used on his system. AGP is possible; but, from the tone of the article, I'm leaning more toward his system using PCI.
What would be the bottlenecks if he was using PCI video RAM?
That's exactly what I was going to say. That fellow got very lucky indeed. The worst part about it is that it forms a "second skin" on top of your skin and kinda wants to stay there.
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hehe. Yeah, I noticed that after I posted.
I can't believe that the C64's keyboard was given a worse rating than the Atari 400? If I remember well enough, wasn't there a model that had a keyboard grid that overlayed the plastic pressure keys?
All I can remember of the Atati 400 was having not having a natural feel while typing on it. It seemed I spent more time holding a single key down until the keyboard registered that I was pressing the key.
It was the Atari 400's keyboard that kept me away from that thing.
Heh. I know what you mean. Circa 1985 I was writing a program to complete my trig homework. My father walked in and started chiding me on how I'd learn nothing by having my computer do my homework. I turned around and told him, "Well, the only way to program the computer to do the work is by already knowing the underlying mathematics of the problems I'm trying to solve. So really, I'm learning two things - 1) how to accurately complete my trig homework. 2) How to program computers."
That is still the only time I ever counter-argued a point with him and he just walked away without saying a word.
I wrote diagnostic software for SNAP-ON a while back. I was completely amazed on how high-tech the trucks are these days. It seemed every physical switch had some sort of digital representation through the CAN bus.
Fuel flow rate, engine temp, etc,...
Learn More (YMMV): (PDF Warning for bottom one)
http://www.specifications.nl/can/protocol/can_UK_protocol.php
http://www.freescale.com/files/microcontrollers/doc/data_sheet/BCANPSV2.pdf
All stop! This is the point where "follow the money" entered my head.
This isn't a review. It's an attack on a competing OS where PC Mag can affect the mind of their readers. Put linux in a negative light to thier readership and the readership won't move to it (and, thusly, continue to pay for PC Magazine). "Reviews" like this one serve to keep the people in doubt about switching to linux in the Microsoft world.
Apple Guy: Hey, PC. Whatcha doing?
PC Guy: Backing up my files.
AG: Wow. That's a lot of stuff - sure you can handle it all?
PC: Oh, sure. I'm using Vista Home Server. It allows me to back up my files by placing them securely in here.
AG: Whoa! What's the noise!?
PC: It's my backup appliance!
AG: Dude! That's a shredder!
PC: What!? Can't hear you!
AG:
Oh, shit! I understood that!
You're absolutely correct! My statement was slightly, *just slightly*, me oriented. ;)
It was a blast back in the day to see everyone's set up. Indeed, everyone did talk fondly of their equipment.
That whole era was *amazing* to live through no matter what camp you defended! It was pretty much uncharted territory and there were few artificial limits.
War dialers, BBSs of various nature, game hacking, the infamous '5 1/4 notch'.
Good times!
The C64 was my third computer. I loved that thing. I was 9 when I got a CPM/Pet and was programming it within 6 months. Later I moved on to the venerable Vic-20. Then I got the PC that changed my life - the C64. The article got it right - no PC will ever elicit the same emotions that a C64 did for the owners of them of the time.
Email is so old-skool. Kids these days are using free voip services such as http://www.ventrilo.com./ Looking at it from my perspective kids don't even have to know how to type!
We're doomed. DOOMED, I tells ya! Now get off lawn.
Yeah, that base price is pretty wild. ~$4500 (US)
I clicked through and selected the upgrades to the laptop itself *with* all the warrenties I could locate and it came to ~$8200 (US).
I can't see anyone paying this except for the recluse who sits in his/her mother's basement.
To me, this seems like nothing more than DELL feeding off of someone's addiction.
To the War Room!
My father once quipped, "If Indiana didn't suck so bad it'd be hurled into space!"
I made a complaint to the officer in charge at an Indiana State Trooper Post about the bad driving habits of one of their officers.
The officer made several turns without using proper traffic signals. The officer was *not* in pursuit nor did they have their emergency lights on.
I asked why the officer, who consistantly *never* uses turn signals, isn't charged with a traffic violation. He dismissively responded, "People make traffic violations all the time. We don't stop them all."
To which I replied, "Really? Which laws do you expect your officers to enforce on a day-to-day basis?"
He looked away, kindly excused himself and stated, "I have a post to run, excuse me" and walked out.
Police only enforce laws when it pleases them or they are under the microscope.
Back at ya.
Read the comments that were attached to that article. They don't give as glowing a review as the article.
1 Article - followed by many more jaded Veterans or the family members who had to assist their Veteran to get there.
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAOMGTOOFUNNNY!!!!!11!!!!!!!!one!
May I remind you of Walter Reed Medical Hospital travesty that *recently* made headlines?
http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1G1-161076682.html
http://akaka.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=newsarticles.home&month=3&year=2007&release_id=1570
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2007-03-21-va-review_N.htm
The VA is far more than just another hospital. It is supposed to aid US Veterans of all service branchs to see to the needs of them from educational loans, purchasing a home, medical care/assitance and others. See their site: http://va.gov./
If any one hospital or chain of hospitals peformed as consistantly lousey as the VA has that hospital would have been sued into oblivion decades ago. Hundreds of thousands of vets who've used the VA's services can attest. But, we can't neccessarily sue the VA because they're part of the government. Go to any VA hospital in the US. Odds are that after you pass through the pretty facade they've set up you'll find patient after patient sitting in a wheel chair or bed lined along some wall waiting for some over-worked, over-stressed and under-staffed doctor and not getting the care they deserve.
The VA needs to take a lesson from the corporate world and change it's face. Rename itself, start fresh. AND START DOING THEIR G-D JOB! That's the best dismal chance they've got to make things right. As it is right now there isn't a Vet in the US or abroad that thinks highly of the VA. And if there is, I'd find 100 that would refute any positive statement made about the VA.
And, yes - I'm a Vet. My Father is a Vet. My Grandfather is a Vet. My Uncle is a Vet. I don't recall them looking forward to communicating with the VA, either.
In closing, if the VA *did* do their job the homeless wouldn't consist of 25% US Veterans that couldn't re-adjust to civilian life after witnessing the horrors of war!
http://www.cnn.com/2007/US/11/08/homeless.veterans/
http://www.cnn.com/HEALTH/blogs/paging.dr.gupta/2007/05/mia-in-plain-sight.html
Business as usual for the VA.
Once again, the VA shows its true colors and mucks up another project funded by taxpayers for the well-being of our nations Veterans. A more screwed up organization one will not find.
You forgot one:
11) PEBKAC.
Most of the employees that use the equipment still don't know jack about setting up their systems. Some would argue, "Why should they?" Others will counter with, "Why *shouldn't* they?" Personally, I think the users need enough training to understand the major underpinning of today's technology and how being able to properly configure their network settings (at a minimum) will make their life and the lives of their sysadmins better. There is a happy medium out there for each organization - training is the route.
Hi there. Ex-Submariner myself. And, no, I didn't miss your point, either.
However, those Trident Missile class submarines are pretty much nothing more than 16/24 huge political statements. Add a few MIRVs for good measure.
As for electric boats? they're quite. Scary quite. They run on batteries while submerged which is far quieter than nuclear reactors. Granted their range is rather limited; but, that's beside the point. When you're running within the 12 NM national coastline, who do you think has the advantage?
I'd put money on a diesel sub any day.
On your other points, I think you are correct. The US needs an electric boat division - one devoid of nuclear reactors for inner coastline defense. These aren't the platforms that are going to do intel gathering but hunter-killer packs like the German U-Boat tactics of WWII. American technology in this field is unsurpassed; though I'd lay bets the chicoms are right behind us.
Why? Their recent statements suggest they've been attacking our networks for years. I'm not going to dig up the link but it's out there if you search the net. One of their leaders recently stated that the next war with China's involvement will be a technological war which, according to them, no country can protect against.
Besides, a statement like a sub popping up in the middle of an exercise say a few things:
1) We're good enough to sneak up on you both.
2) We're good enough to sneak *our* missile subs close to your shores, too. (Remember them Trident class subs from above?)
3) Sleight of hand, if you will, maneuvering. The chicoms *want* you to see them and focus your energies elsewhere while they, perhaps, focus on placing a new satellite/orbiter in orbit for the start of our new space race with Asia.
4) or, the boat was simply having an emergency and had to surface. (*very* un-likely - I just threw this in for the pacifists.)
Choose your conspiracy. However, keep this in mind - no power shows a card as powerful as detailing how vulnerable you are to their attack without drawing you toward a conclusion they'd *like* you to draw or spend your energies trying to figure out. Meanwhile, they're out getting or doing what they think needs getting done.
They will if they're using someone else's credit card illegally. Most of us /.'rs believe that spammers are not of the highest moral calibre - I'm sure that a little identity theft isn't going to deter their activities for long while we spammees incur the cost of their activities.
In Indiana, the state had companies selling Diesel fuel and drugs (that could be used to manufacture Meth) have their customers sign forms before the sale of the item was completed (diesel) or before they handed over said drugs.
Buying Diesel one day and in no mood for this being accused of being criminally minded, I accepted the clipboard and wrote my name like Thomas Jefferson on our Constitution - BIG, BOLD, and in no fear of the 'powers that be.' I used the rest of the entire sheet - roughly 20 lines to write my name and address.
I don't think the clerk really understood why I did it. I actually think they were a little annoyed. If I had had a sharpie at the time I would have written my name across the remaining 8 pages or so, too.
(26 terabytes) / (4 gigabytes) = 6 656
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=26+terabytes+%2F+4+gigabytes+%3D&btnG=Search
Which equates to ~6600 DVDs, not CD-ROMs.
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=26+terabytes+%2F+720+megabytes+%3D&btnG=Search
(26 terabytes) / (720 megabytes) = 37 865.2444
That's 38000 CD-ROMs.
The GP implied (e.g.: "inexplicably still working") they're using older hardware; therefore, I'd imagine that PCI-E isn't being used on his system. AGP is possible; but, from the tone of the article, I'm leaning more toward his system using PCI.
What would be the bottlenecks if he was using PCI video RAM?
That's exactly what I was going to say. That fellow got very lucky indeed. The worst part about it is that it forms a "second skin" on top of your skin and kinda wants to stay there.