Would you chance it? I submit this query before you: "I'm not a fan of Windows, and never have been, but I am a fan of the PPC architecture. I really like Windows, but there is still a few issues that is keeping me from switching completely. I LIKE Windows but I don't want to drop 2k on a comparatively configured Dell, a computer that is only as fast as an x86 processor, at twice the price. Linux and Darwin's unix-ish core, has been ported to PPC and Microsoft's past OS, NT, seems to be disliked by everyone but Microsoft. If Microsoft released a Mac OS compatible OS to compete with OS X, would you switch?"
I did, and it brought up an obscure post (circa 1996) I made to some alt.linux.* newsgroup about re-formatting Linux text files so they would be readable in Windows.
Does anyone know if PPC chips have "Trusted Computing" components built into them? With the G5 becoming more prevalent in Apple's product line, and being manufactured by IBM, I wonder if Apple would hop aboard. My PowerBook is fairly new and I won't have to upgrade for a few more years but this worries me a bit. Hell, I started using a Mac to get away from Windows Activation and all that crap in the first place.
"Im sure it will be mentioned alot, but what is the real purpose of doing that. Competition is always a good thing but wouldn;t it be better if they backed a certain browser we all know and love;) instead?
Why settle for Firefox? What *if* Google provided a web browser that was 10x better than Firefox? Isn't that essentially the whole spirit of Open Source? To build upon what is successful, and provide better solutions? As far as I am concerned, Firefox is not the be all, end all of web browsing. Microsoft took that exact same approach with IE. "Eh, it's good enough." There is still much room for improvement.
"Yet another waste of resources that could of gone in to making the technology better."
Who's to say it won't? Seriously, before you mod this as funny, think about it second...
I don't consider research of anything a hinderance. What if the research group who invented airbags said "Ah, fuck it, it'll set the car industry back 10 years just so they can make cars that'll conform to our standards"? Yeah, it was a pain in the ass for car makers to comply with afterward, but looking back, I think it was worth it.
What if this technology would allow us, at the press of a button, to browse the entire Blockbuster catalog (or, since this is Slashdot, everything from Vivid Videos) and rent the movie for 3 nights on our PVR for $2.99? Sure, I can probably pirate whatever I'm looking for, but it'll take me 2 days to download it from a decent source, and even then I can't be sure of its quality. Using my example, I'd know what I was downloading was exactly what I ordered. And it's instant gratification. That's big deal.
"If you have a plan for military intervention in North Korea that doesn't lead to the virtual annihilation of Seoul within hours of the start of the war, please, we're all ears."
I know this is probably too late to get modded up, but I spent a year in Osan, Make no mistake, we weren't there to to protect South Korean. In fact, after arriving at Osan, we were briefed that we were, literally, nothing more than speed bumps, preventing the North's troops from advancing too quickly through the South. We were there to hold off the North's attack until reinforcements could arrive from Japan.
To get an idea how large their army was, they gave us a rough estimate that we would be outnumbered 100 to 1. Needless to say, during exercises, we would be laden down with about 15 pounds of ammo; Not because we didn't need it, but because it made us aware of what we were up against.
"But go look at how he's presented it. Most recipes are designed for women, and their funny way of looking at the world."
"Designed for women and their funny way of looking at the world." I, honestly, can not even think of something remotely humorous to respond to this post. People wonder why we can't get laid? This statement effectively sets us back to the Stone Ages. Cro-Magna Phi Epsilon, represent!
It ain't so funny when you consider the thing you want the most, their uterus, falls under the "funny way of looking at the things" category.
I whispered that very same phrase into my wife's ear last night while I attempted to force myself upon her.
She slapped me.
I kinda liked it.
Why 100CDN denominations?
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I've been talking about this with my coworkers over the last couple of days... Why do counterfeiters ALWAYS pick huge denominations? I understand there is a "cost" involved when producing fake money; I understand they all want to get rich quick. What if a counterfeiter stuck with small denominations? Who here (referencing anyone who handles money on a regular basis) gives $1s, $5s, or $10s a second glance? Usually cashiers will shove those bills into the drawer without thinking twice.
"I've held Nirvana in my hand before. The entire discography fit on one cdr, in fact!"
You think that's a horrible joke, the radio station where I lived at the time of Kurt Cobain's death played two Nirvana songs in a row all weekend long to "mourn" his death. They called it the "Nirvana Double-Shot Weekend."
I keep seeing iPod competitors coming out with video playback devices and I have to wonder... WHY?
The reason the iPod does so well is because of one principle: K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Want to play a song? Mash the huge button on the front of the iPod. That's it.
Other than people riding a train to work (or other stationary activity), who would actually use their device for video playback? I can't use it when I run, I can't use it when I do household chores (vacuuming, cleaning, etc), I can't use it when I draw or paint... What exactly is the point?
It would really surprise me if Apple released a video iPod.
Actually, after reading this story, I started wondering how much disk space Apple uses on the iTMS? They supposedly have around 750,000 songs + 750,000 30 second previews, movie trailers, audiobooks, etc. How much space are they using? How much disk space is Real using? Napster?
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Using Linux as a file server at home: Free.
Using Solaris in our data-center: Pricey.
Not having to put up with viruses, zero-day exploits and assorted other bullshit: Priceless.
Apple, Sun & IBM make Microsoft look like the Red Sox, a lot of talk with zero action backing it up.
Now, I have to wonder, how much would it cost to pay Microsoft to GPL their Office product file formats?
Think it'll get picked?
I did, and it brought up an obscure post (circa 1996) I made to some alt.linux.* newsgroup about re-formatting Linux text files so they would be readable in Windows.
Spooky.
Any hints on how to hack the model D83 Swedish sure-grip suck machine yet? /naked gun 2 1/2
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Actually, with the various stooges behind Microsoft and stupid, preventable exploits, it should be Asp.Nyuck, Nyuck, Nyuck.
iTMS and FairPlay.
AAC is the codec, FairPlay is the DRM mechanism.
Does anyone know if PPC chips have "Trusted Computing" components built into them? With the G5 becoming more prevalent in Apple's product line, and being manufactured by IBM, I wonder if Apple would hop aboard. My PowerBook is fairly new and I won't have to upgrade for a few more years but this worries me a bit. Hell, I started using a Mac to get away from Windows Activation and all that crap in the first place.
Where ever you are, whoever you are, thank you.
About a lucky company, who made the grade...
Why settle for Firefox? What *if* Google provided a web browser that was 10x better than Firefox? Isn't that essentially the whole spirit of Open Source? To build upon what is successful, and provide better solutions? As far as I am concerned, Firefox is not the be all, end all of web browsing. Microsoft took that exact same approach with IE. "Eh, it's good enough." There is still much room for improvement.
[aol mail voice] "OMGWTF L4m3r! W4||h4ck f4gz!" [aol mail voice]
Who's to say it won't? Seriously, before you mod this as funny, think about it second...
I don't consider research of anything a hinderance. What if the research group who invented airbags said "Ah, fuck it, it'll set the car industry back 10 years just so they can make cars that'll conform to our standards"? Yeah, it was a pain in the ass for car makers to comply with afterward, but looking back, I think it was worth it.
What if this technology would allow us, at the press of a button, to browse the entire Blockbuster catalog (or, since this is Slashdot, everything from Vivid Videos) and rent the movie for 3 nights on our PVR for $2.99? Sure, I can probably pirate whatever I'm looking for, but it'll take me 2 days to download it from a decent source, and even then I can't be sure of its quality. Using my example, I'd know what I was downloading was exactly what I ordered. And it's instant gratification. That's big deal.
On second thought, just mod me up as funny.
Depending on what was "cut-out", it could double as a mail drop too. Even oversized packages could easily fit. *shudder*
I know this is probably too late to get modded up, but I spent a year in Osan, Make no mistake, we weren't there to to protect South Korean. In fact, after arriving at Osan, we were briefed that we were, literally, nothing more than speed bumps, preventing the North's troops from advancing too quickly through the South. We were there to hold off the North's attack until reinforcements could arrive from Japan.
To get an idea how large their army was, they gave us a rough estimate that we would be outnumbered 100 to 1. Needless to say, during exercises, we would be laden down with about 15 pounds of ammo; Not because we didn't need it, but because it made us aware of what we were up against.
"Designed for women and their funny way of looking at the world." I, honestly, can not even think of something remotely humorous to respond to this post. People wonder why we can't get laid? This statement effectively sets us back to the Stone Ages. Cro-Magna Phi Epsilon, represent!
It ain't so funny when you consider the thing you want the most, their uterus, falls under the "funny way of looking at the things" category.
She slapped me.
I kinda liked it.
Any thoughts?
You think that's a horrible joke, the radio station where I lived at the time of Kurt Cobain's death played two Nirvana songs in a row all weekend long to "mourn" his death. They called it the "Nirvana Double-Shot Weekend."
Actually, they released it in 1997 at $7499.
20th Anniversary Mac.
Actually, I was thinking the top song would've been along the lines of "Developers, Developers, Developers, Developers."
The reason the iPod does so well is because of one principle: K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Want to play a song? Mash the huge button on the front of the iPod. That's it.
Other than people riding a train to work (or other stationary activity), who would actually use their device for video playback? I can't use it when I run, I can't use it when I do household chores (vacuuming, cleaning, etc), I can't use it when I draw or paint... What exactly is the point?
It would really surprise me if Apple released a video iPod.
Actually, after reading this story, I started wondering how much disk space Apple uses on the iTMS? They supposedly have around 750,000 songs + 750,000 30 second previews, movie trailers, audiobooks, etc. How much space are they using? How much disk space is Real using? Napster?
Inquiring nerds want to know.