MSN is too commercial. The search technology doesn't matter. The reason why Google is attractive is because it's:
1) Simple 2) Simple 3) Simple 4) Ad Free 5) Accurate
MSN (and Microsoft) has none of these. If they get #5, they are still down 4 in my book. They can't get 1-4 done, they've already buried themselves knee-deep in editorials, audio, video, and syndicated content.
Moving away from their current setup will alienate their coveted "AOL types", and improving search technology will do nothing to gain the attention of "Google types".
It's not about the results alone, it's the atmosphere and the confidence!
Well, First you had to setup a "frame" around your TV (I can only assume to calibrate it during use). Second, it had about 100 buttons on top, all in a 5"x5" square. And these are what you use to program it, as well as even to play games w/ it. Oh, and it never worked.;)
When I saw this movie as a kid (which I enjoyed at the time), I bought the PowerGlove shortly after. After less than an hour attempting to get it to work, it went into the closet. Aside form the 2 or 3 times I've broken it out in worthless attempts at playing with it, it's stayed there for the last 10 years, until I realized its worth $50 on eBay, and out the door it went.
This was the first time that several things happened:
1) I bought something that was of horrible quality, thinking it would be of excellent quality 2) I spent a lot of money (+/- $100?) on something that was really "throw-away" 3) I realized that I was a sucker to marketing 4) My expectations of items that I purchase were lowered forever
You've only begun to redeem yourself. The good games you've given me over the last 7 or so years have been working away at your debt. The way I see it, you still owe me four Mario's, three Zelda's and a Metroid. Otherwise, we may find out how much a childs innocence is worth in court!!
P.S. As a favor, I expect to see Mario set on fire much more in the next Mario.
Isn't SCO a public company? Are any of their shareholders happy with all of this stuff? I think SCO is clearly a mismanaged and untrustworthy company, and should be treated as equally hostile as it is treating it's business, investor and customer interests.
Where's the mafia when you need them? Let's all pitch in our $0.02 and take a contract out on these guys.
When, in Windows mind you, if I drag a random file (probably one over 1GB) into BitTorrent's sub EXE (or right-click, send-to), it not only tries to read the entire thing, but:
1) Won't exit nicely 2) Won't exit forcefully 3) Won't stop reading my hard disk after I delete or move the file 4) Won't let me reboot or logoff
The only way I can get it to stop reading my hard disk at all is wait until i get so mad that I forcefully pull the battery out of my notebook and scream "DAMN YOU Bram Cohen!!!"
What I'm getting at... why did you decide to write BT in Python? From the splash page of the BT website, it seems like you're eventual target are companies, or rather, the customers of companies. I can't help but think that Java would have been a better choice, not only for better platform support, but since it's already mass-deployed, and it's superior browser integration, not to mention it would be a much smaller download (currently ~= 3MB for Python-based BT). Are there any benefits of using Python (other than it's refusal to exit when killed via task manager... heh)?
If kids in America arent watching cartoons on Saturday mornings (I did!), what are they doing?
My guess is that they're sleeping a lot more due to increasingly hectic schedules. For those who arent sleeping, god knows! And, what age of kids still watch cartoons to begin with?
Disclaimer: I have no idea what I'm talking about!
Come to think about it, maybe we should reserve this name for a while. I think it would work much better as a piece of database software, or perhaps a web browser...
The primary install kernel (RAMDISK) does not have support for USB Human Interface Devices (HID). Use PS/2. I know it's a limitation, I've run up against it too. Once you get the OS installed, it will work with the USB KVM fine.
Or, you could add USB HID support to the RAMDISK kernel on a spare box, and cd/usr/src/distrib && make, and install using the new floppy image.
Re:OpenBSD = Coordinated Innovation
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· Score: 4, Interesting
I dont think it's a matter of whats easier, but what fits your need, and what you're used to. I prefer OpenBSD to any other OS. Configuration is a snap, easier for me than any other OS.
Between/etc/rc.conf and pkg_add, IMO it can't get any easier. I get lost in the myriad of configuration files present in current Linux distributions.
Also, the source where you will get information on OpenBSD (for example, setting up X) is VERY different from what you'd expect for Linux.
Namely, OpenBSD has EXCELLENT manual pages. Also, the online documentation is very helpful for new users, as it clearly explains the basics of the system, and where to start if you're unfamiliar with it.
I believe Darwin is based upon FreeBSD. While they share the same name, the same roots, and a lot of the same code, the BSD's (Free|Net|Open) are very different.
Of all the BSD's, NetBSD and OpenBSD are the most similar, and share the most code, primarily because OpenBSD forked from NetBSD not so long ago. FreeBSD has taken quite a different path to be more mainstream.
Improvements to OpenBSD should not be impossible to merge into FreeBSD/Darwin, but it's an easy or painless task either - not to mention that FreeBSD and Darwin are quite different. This isn't saying that a fair share of code isn't shared, indeed it is, but it's not a trivial task.
OpenBSD = Coordinated Innovation
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· Score: 5, Insightful
I'm continually impressed by the amount of improvements in each new release of OpenBSD, the frequency of the releases (6 months), and the sheer amount of value that each new release brings.
If anyone hasn't tried OpenBSD yet, give it a shot - you're certain to appreciate the quality that goes into it.
OpenBSD does not secure by limiting or removing functinality. Instead, it secures through proper programming, working as a team, and tackling issues in sequence.
I understand your joking, but point the next one towards the right area:)
Actually, it looks like Valve is hoping to do its publisihg internally (at least its online sales), with the advent of Steam, their content delivery system. It's quite neat actually.
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That is the Spyware on your computer. I've never had a popup from Google.
MSN.COM: 42KB HTML, 48KB Images.
GOOGLE.COM: 5KB HTML, 8KB Images.
MSN is too commercial. The search technology doesn't matter. The reason why Google is attractive is because it's:
1) Simple
2) Simple
3) Simple
4) Ad Free
5) Accurate
MSN (and Microsoft) has none of these. If they get #5, they are still down 4 in my book. They can't get 1-4 done, they've already buried themselves knee-deep in editorials, audio, video, and syndicated content.
Moving away from their current setup will alienate their coveted "AOL types", and improving search technology will do nothing to gain the attention of "Google types".
It's not about the results alone, it's the atmosphere and the confidence!
Well, First you had to setup a "frame" around your TV (I can only assume to calibrate it during use). Second, it had about 100 buttons on top, all in a 5"x5" square. And these are what you use to program it, as well as even to play games w/ it. Oh, and it never worked. ;)
Thanks for lowering my consumer expectations.
When I saw this movie as a kid (which I enjoyed at the time), I bought the PowerGlove shortly after. After less than an hour attempting to get it to work, it went into the closet. Aside form the 2 or 3 times I've broken it out in worthless attempts at playing with it, it's stayed there for the last 10 years, until I realized its worth $50 on eBay, and out the door it went.
This was the first time that several things happened:
1) I bought something that was of horrible quality, thinking it would be of excellent quality
2) I spent a lot of money (+/- $100?) on something that was really "throw-away"
3) I realized that I was a sucker to marketing
4) My expectations of items that I purchase were lowered forever
You've only begun to redeem yourself. The good games you've given me over the last 7 or so years have been working away at your debt. The way I see it, you still owe me four Mario's, three Zelda's and a Metroid. Otherwise, we may find out how much a childs innocence is worth in court!!
P.S. As a favor, I expect to see Mario set on fire much more in the next Mario.
That adds to making it even worse ;)
Worst.... Pun.... EVER!
Isn't SCO a public company? Are any of their shareholders happy with all of this stuff? I think SCO is clearly a mismanaged and untrustworthy company, and should be treated as equally hostile as it is treating it's business, investor and customer interests.
Where's the mafia when you need them? Let's all pitch in our $0.02 and take a contract out on these guys.
<end HYPOTHETICAL rant>
When, in Windows mind you, if I drag a random file (probably one over 1GB) into BitTorrent's sub EXE (or right-click, send-to), it not only tries to read the entire thing, but:
1) Won't exit nicely
2) Won't exit forcefully
3) Won't stop reading my hard disk after I delete or move the file
4) Won't let me reboot or logoff
The only way I can get it to stop reading my hard disk at all is wait until i get so mad that I forcefully pull the battery out of my notebook and scream "DAMN YOU Bram Cohen!!!"
What I'm getting at... why did you decide to write BT in Python? From the splash page of the BT website, it seems like you're eventual target are companies, or rather, the customers of companies. I can't help but think that Java would have been a better choice, not only for better platform support, but since it's already mass-deployed, and it's superior browser integration, not to mention it would be a much smaller download (currently ~= 3MB for Python-based BT). Are there any benefits of using Python (other than it's refusal to exit when killed via task manager... heh)?
"The CEOs of Eastman-Kodak are in a nearly identical economic situation as the RIAA, yet do not have the luxury of blaming digital piracy."
Just Announced: Online Photo Sharing Prevalent, Photo Lab Revenue Down, Kodak Blames Kazaa!
Can Hollywood Learn From ______________.
No.
Nah, it's still relevant. ATI software still sucks.
I've got 4 machines I use for multimedia purposes, two have nvidia and two have ATI.
The NVIDIA's work with everything. Games, Videos of all types, everything.
The ATI's... well, dont.
I have a Laptop with an ATI 3D chip in it. For windows it works, until I try to play a divx movie and I get abnormalities up the yang.
Or my HTPC with a newer ATI all in wonder. It works for divx, but not xvid (3fps). And quicktime? It just crashes quicktime.
These are all with ATI's "Latest Recommended Drivers". NONE of these problems happen until ATI's shitty drivers get installed.
ATI might get 5 more fps, but NVIDIA saves me hours in troubleshooting, and they actually support their products.
Jake Gyllenhaal is a much better actor, and this is exactly what he needs to become a household name.
If kids in America arent watching cartoons on Saturday mornings (I did!), what are they doing?
My guess is that they're sleeping a lot more due to increasingly hectic schedules. For those who arent sleeping, god knows! And, what age of kids still watch cartoons to begin with?
Disclaimer: I have no idea what I'm talking about!
If you try to login as root, and your home dir cannot be found, there are bigger problems than the filesystem layout (read: screwed up login process)
;)
For the most part, the root home directory is worthless.. I know on most boxes it's just a storage for source tarballs
Come to think about it, maybe we should reserve this name for a while. I think it would work much better as a piece of database software, or perhaps a web browser...
Better yet, lets just be more descriptive and call it "Phoenix".. Yeah, that's never been used before!
The primary install kernel (RAMDISK) does not have support for USB Human Interface Devices (HID). Use PS/2. I know it's a limitation, I've run up against it too. Once you get the OS installed, it will work with the USB KVM fine.
/usr/src/distrib && make, and install using the new floppy image.
Or, you could add USB HID support to the RAMDISK kernel on a spare box, and cd
I dont think it's a matter of whats easier, but what fits your need, and what you're used to. I prefer OpenBSD to any other OS. Configuration is a snap, easier for me than any other OS.
/etc/rc.conf and pkg_add, IMO it can't get any easier. I get lost in the myriad of configuration files present in current Linux distributions.
Between
Also, the source where you will get information on OpenBSD (for example, setting up X) is VERY different from what you'd expect for Linux.
Namely, OpenBSD has EXCELLENT manual pages. Also, the online documentation is very helpful for new users, as it clearly explains the basics of the system, and where to start if you're unfamiliar with it.
I believe Darwin is based upon FreeBSD. While they share the same name, the same roots, and a lot of the same code, the BSD's (Free|Net|Open) are very different.
Of all the BSD's, NetBSD and OpenBSD are the most similar, and share the most code, primarily because OpenBSD forked from NetBSD not so long ago. FreeBSD has taken quite a different path to be more mainstream.
Improvements to OpenBSD should not be impossible to merge into FreeBSD/Darwin, but it's an easy or painless task either - not to mention that FreeBSD and Darwin are quite different. This isn't saying that a fair share of code isn't shared, indeed it is, but it's not a trivial task.
I'm continually impressed by the amount of improvements in each new release of OpenBSD, the frequency of the releases (6 months), and the sheer amount of value that each new release brings.
If anyone hasn't tried OpenBSD yet, give it a shot - you're certain to appreciate the quality that goes into it.
So, in 1997, Donald Norman of Apple bashes UNIX...
And now all Apple Systems ship with it!
I [heart] Irony
From the Preface:
Modern Unix is a catastrophe. It's the "Un-Operating System": unreliable, unintuitive, unforgiving, unhelpful, and underpowered.
Now, who has the URL to that Microsoft company picture from the 70's where everyone looks high?
Well, I WOULD post a source example if Slashdot's "whitespace filter" and "lameness filter" wouldent prevent it...
What's a guy gotta do to post whitespace source code around here?
OpenBSD does not secure by limiting or removing functinality. Instead, it secures through proper programming, working as a team, and tackling issues in sequence.
:)
I understand your joking, but point the next one towards the right area
Actually, it looks like Valve is hoping to do its publisihg internally (at least its online sales), with the advent of Steam, their content delivery system. It's quite neat actually.