This is vastly different than what you need/want, but you might find it interesting, I got nine 10/100 ports on a Sun Ultra 1, and the bandwidth is very nice:
This article sums up my thoughts very accurately. People in developing nations want shelter, they want warmth, clean water, and ample food. They do not care about wikipedia, webcams, and LCD's.
It is elitist programmers like myself that get caught up in bringing 'my' work to those less fortunate, and we are totally out of touch with the reality of the situation.
And besides, give people these laptops or whatever they are, and you can bet the ruling paramilitary force in the area will confiscate every single one.
Oh, and good thing it runs OSS, that way these tribes can audit the source code.
You make a lot of good points. I've heard some similar stories too.
The thing with cell phones is the output power is *really* small. Even if you place your tongue directly on the output terminal, your absorption would be very small. I've also heard that the radiation emitted by humans is far greater (though at higher frequencies, obviously).
At any rate, I think we (FCC and OSHA included) all agree that some RF is very dangerous.
Even if you were a so-called "informed" voter, chances are nearly 100% that whomever you vote for will disagree with you on something. Probably quite a few things.
By conventional logic, you would vote republican if you tend to side with 'conservative' ideas, and the converse of voting for democrats, etc. And although your vote goes towards someone you agree with on what is hopefully a majority of the time, you know, you *absolutely know* you will disagree with some of their ideas. And you will certainly disagree with some of their decisions made if they are elected. Heck, I disagree with myself about five times a day...
Because volts times amps equals watts, at 120 volts a 500-watt PSU consumes about 4.167 amps. At 110 volts, the 500-watt PSU consumes 4.55 amps.
The point is, if you lower the voltage, you raise the amperage. And when you multiply the two together, you still get the same amount of watts.
Hell, take a 500 watt PC to Europe and run it off 220v. It's still a 500 watt PC. Draws half the amps, but still the same amount of power (watts).
If the electric company sent you "4% fewer electrons", your devices would still consume the same amount of power. Only, they'd probably do it less efficiently, because they're designed for the standard flow of electrons:p But that's an entirely separate bag of beans.
Back in this day, distress signals were transmitted at, I believe, 500KHz. That is, EVERY distress signal was transmitted here. And not only that, but these signals were definitely capable of global range. Furthermore, it was morse code. So imagine trying to pick out details sent via morse code on an international frequency. I'll buy it.
I wasn't aware though that this had anything to do with the creation of the FCC.
So you've never installed the GIMP, Firefox (MLP and GPL), OpenOffice.org...
Most GUI oss apps these days make you agree to their licenses on the first run.
But even if OSS didn't have "I agree" buttons, the first line of the README file should contain something like "By using this software, you agree to the terms of the GNU GPL license, which is provided in the file LICENSE. If this software did not come with the terms of the GNU GPL license, you may write to..."
If OSS software wasn't licensed in any way, I'd have to agree that they're different. But the fact is, a software license is a software license.
I do not want Bill Gates or anyone else using my work to make anyone else check a box saying "I agree" to not helping their neighbor.
Uhh... ever install anything that's GPL or similar? You almost always have to click "I Agree" to something. As for not helping your neighbor, how about considering that, from a purely commercial point of view, if a company is considering using your source code, it might help them not to reveal that they do, much less their contributions to the code. And if you consider the place you work, your friend's business, etc to be 'neighbors', than your statement would be a double standard.
Based on your previous use of "M$", I could draw some obvious conclusions. But I won't, for the same reason I don't wish to have conclusions drawn from my slashdot username.
That's the way non most non free software works. It's non free because the author wants you to do as they say in one way or another
An hour later:
I'd hate for some dork like Bill Gates to use my software to make money and prop up his little Windoze empire.
So, you, the author, want people with your code to do as you say in one way or another?
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re-reading your comment, twitter, I have to reply again...
That's the way non most non free software works. It's non free because the author wants you to do as they say in one way or another
If you consider gnu gpl software to be 'free software', by your reasoning, than you're seriously mistaken. GPL licensed works have very specific license requirements. If I'm to distribute my GPL'd app, you better believe it absolutely has to include the source code. And, if anyone wants to use it for their own purposes, their works have to be covered by the same license. And I have to include an obvious copy of the GPL license. I'd say this certainly falls under your thesis of DRM being bad because the author requires one to "do as they say in one way or another".
In a way, this is a form of DRM. Digital Rights Management. Use our code, and your code from this must be under our (GPL) license. (The analogy is, use our song or video material, and you must have it licensed by our publisher, etc.)
Consider how GPL advocates cry 'code theft' whenever a company sells a product with embedded linux, and doesn't offer up the source code. Have they really stolen anything? Is this not similar to copying a music cd? Why is a restrictive software license much different than a restrictive music or video license?
By contrast, yes, I do prefer BSD-style licenses. And probably LGPL, though I haven't sat down and read it yet.
And also, I much prefer a license that allows for copying (though with restrictions) to one that doesn't.
My slashdot username is simply to point out that there are other OSS licenses. I dig gnu, but it has its share of shortcomings.
Also, IBM doesn't make money selling free software. They make money installing it, and coming up with creative solutions. Not to mention support. By proxy, free software has made them some money for sure. But not the sale directly.
Still, at 500 cd's, say you can import them at 10x (a reasonable estimate, given the slower speeds of dvd-compatible drives, and the encoding process), that's 50 hours of labor. Plus the overhead of opening cd cases and those annoying things in the middle of a cd that either cause them to crack or be released. Then there's the UI of your software or box. And finding the cd's. Remembering which cd's you have and haven't ripped.
Then again, if you're satisfied with the quality of mp3, you could take the stash to a used cd store and pay yourself:p.
Hey, I agree with you completely, and if I'm forced to use windows, I prefer 2k as well.
The thing is, XP is the most recent 'operating system' for windows users (yes, I know it's basically 2k minus a few things, plus a few others).
So, of course they support the most recent OS. And the next-to-most-recent OS is either Win 'Me' (UG!) or Win 2k. Both of which are ancient by most 'os' standards.
Your point about the age of win XP is well taken -- no wonder the reds are busting ass to get Vista out the door. Furthermore, even the most recent 'SP' of XP is probably older than I'd imagine.
Apple's smart though, in supporting 2k SP4, XP, and Mac OS X 10.2-10.4. I just think it's unfair to expect other companies to do this.
obviously i wan't talking about people who need that carrying force, I was referring to the idiots driving Hummers in the flat city of MIAMI, instead of showing off how cool they are (to the environment) with a hybrid car... or dunno improving public transportation...
Boy. The language of your original post didn't make that clear. Now I understand though. And I agree, I freakin' hate seeing suburban land tanks driving to the grocery store. Just madness. They only cost around $.50/mile... (versus 3 cents with a hybrid, counting fuel only of course)
But hey, I got modded troll, probably i just made the mistake of posting when all the bored US kids are wathing TV about the evil powers daring to make clean energy, having their daily does of fox channel brainwashing...
You were probably modded troll because you weren't clear on your intent, and made absurd blanket statements. Has nothing to do with main-stream media.
I think there is too much energy going into the air for no reason, and the US is making a big fuss about IRAN making it's own nuclear energy.... while it should focus on developing an alternate dource itself and educating its people about how to save energy instead of promoting bigger engine cars...
You might be right, but this is about a nation determined to destroy the jews developing technology useful in the creation of nuclear weapons. So there's a little urgency here. Certainly more than a 'fuss' is warranted, wouldn't you agree?
I remember calling my great grandmother collect once, and it was in the days where you could hear the other person accept or decline charges. It went like this:
"Hello. You have a collect call from SAY YES ITS ME. Do you wish to accept charges?" "I'm sorry what'd you say hun?"::click::
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This is vastly different than what you need/want, but you might find it interesting, I got nine 10/100 ports on a Sun Ultra 1, and the bandwidth is very nice:
http://lfnet.net/blog/?p=41
This article sums up my thoughts very accurately. People in developing nations want shelter, they want warmth, clean water, and ample food. They do not care about wikipedia, webcams, and LCD's.
It is elitist programmers like myself that get caught up in bringing 'my' work to those less fortunate, and we are totally out of touch with the reality of the situation.
And besides, give people these laptops or whatever they are, and you can bet the ruling paramilitary force in the area will confiscate every single one.
Oh, and good thing it runs OSS, that way these tribes can audit the source code.
I mean, WTF?!?!
You make a lot of good points. I've heard some similar stories too.
The thing with cell phones is the output power is *really* small. Even if you place your tongue directly on the output terminal, your absorption would be very small. I've also heard that the radiation emitted by humans is far greater (though at higher frequencies, obviously).
At any rate, I think we (FCC and OSHA included) all agree that some RF is very dangerous.
http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/Engineering_Technology/ Documents/bulletins/oet56/oet56e4.pdf (see page 17)
RF Radiation is absolutely dangerious. Radiation from <i>cell phones</i> isn't likely to be though, because of the extremely low power.
If you disagree, climb the antenna tower to a local radio station and hang out near the radiating element... (don't actually do this).
Yeah ok J Kerry. Or did you screw up the 'joke' too?
Even if you were a so-called "informed" voter, chances are nearly 100% that whomever you vote for will disagree with you on something. Probably quite a few things.
By conventional logic, you would vote republican if you tend to side with 'conservative' ideas, and the converse of voting for democrats, etc. And although your vote goes towards someone you agree with on what is hopefully a majority of the time, you know, you *absolutely know* you will disagree with some of their ideas. And you will certainly disagree with some of their decisions made if they are elected. Heck, I disagree with myself about five times a day...
I think a better question is:
What if nobody is running I want to vote for?
Because volts times amps equals watts, at 120 volts a 500-watt PSU consumes about 4.167 amps. At 110 volts, the 500-watt PSU consumes 4.55 amps.
:p But that's an entirely separate bag of beans.
The point is, if you lower the voltage, you raise the amperage. And when you multiply the two together, you still get the same amount of watts.
Hell, take a 500 watt PC to Europe and run it off 220v. It's still a 500 watt PC. Draws half the amps, but still the same amount of power (watts).
If the electric company sent you "4% fewer electrons", your devices would still consume the same amount of power. Only, they'd probably do it less efficiently, because they're designed for the standard flow of electrons
It's not FUD at all.
Back in this day, distress signals were transmitted at, I believe, 500KHz. That is, EVERY distress signal was transmitted here. And not only that, but these signals were definitely capable of global range. Furthermore, it was morse code. So imagine trying to pick out details sent via morse code on an international frequency. I'll buy it.
I wasn't aware though that this had anything to do with the creation of the FCC.
So you've never installed the GIMP, Firefox (MLP and GPL), OpenOffice.org...
Most GUI oss apps these days make you agree to their licenses on the first run.
But even if OSS didn't have "I agree" buttons, the first line of the README file should contain something like "By using this software, you agree to the terms of the GNU GPL license, which is provided in the file LICENSE. If this software did not come with the terms of the GNU GPL license, you may write to..."
If OSS software wasn't licensed in any way, I'd have to agree that they're different. But the fact is, a software license is a software license.
I do not want Bill Gates or anyone else using my work to make anyone else check a box saying "I agree" to not helping their neighbor.
Uhh... ever install anything that's GPL or similar? You almost always have to click "I Agree" to something. As for not helping your neighbor, how about considering that, from a purely commercial point of view, if a company is considering using your source code, it might help them not to reveal that they do, much less their contributions to the code. And if you consider the place you work, your friend's business, etc to be 'neighbors', than your statement would be a double standard.
Based on your previous use of "M$", I could draw some obvious conclusions. But I won't, for the same reason I don't wish to have conclusions drawn from my slashdot username.
That's the way non most non free software works. It's non free because the author wants you to do as they say in one way or another
An hour later:
I'd hate for some dork like Bill Gates to use my software to make money and prop up his little Windoze empire.
So, you, the author, want people with your code to do as you say in one way or another?
re-reading your comment, twitter, I have to reply again...
That's the way non most non free software works. It's non free because the author wants you to do as they say in one way or another
If you consider gnu gpl software to be 'free software', by your reasoning, than you're seriously mistaken. GPL licensed works have very specific license requirements. If I'm to distribute my GPL'd app, you better believe it absolutely has to include the source code. And, if anyone wants to use it for their own purposes, their works have to be covered by the same license. And I have to include an obvious copy of the GPL license. I'd say this certainly falls under your thesis of DRM being bad because the author requires one to "do as they say in one way or another".
In a way, this is a form of DRM. Digital Rights Management. Use our code, and your code from this must be under our (GPL) license. (The analogy is, use our song or video material, and you must have it licensed by our publisher, etc.)
Consider how GPL advocates cry 'code theft' whenever a company sells a product with embedded linux, and doesn't offer up the source code. Have they really stolen anything? Is this not similar to copying a music cd? Why is a restrictive software license much different than a restrictive music or video license?
By contrast, yes, I do prefer BSD-style licenses. And probably LGPL, though I haven't sat down and read it yet.
And also, I much prefer a license that allows for copying (though with restrictions) to one that doesn't.
Ohh, you took the bait.
My slashdot username is simply to point out that there are other OSS licenses. I dig gnu, but it has its share of shortcomings.
Also, IBM doesn't make money selling free software. They make money installing it, and coming up with creative solutions. Not to mention support. By proxy, free software has made them some money for sure. But not the sale directly.
Still, at 500 cd's, say you can import them at 10x (a reasonable estimate, given the slower speeds of dvd-compatible drives, and the encoding process), that's 50 hours of labor. Plus the overhead of opening cd cases and those annoying things in the middle of a cd that either cause them to crack or be released. Then there's the UI of your software or box. And finding the cd's. Remembering which cd's you have and haven't ripped.
:p.
Then again, if you're satisfied with the quality of mp3, you could take the stash to a used cd store and pay yourself
Amazon is clearly catering to a single party -- motion picture copyright holders.
I've outlined my opinions here (warning: web site plug).
But it's pretty simple. Costs too much, doesn't provide value, intentionally confuses customers, and doesn't support the right hardware.
If this software has blatant spyware in it, I wouldn't be surprised a bit.
And some people play loud music from their car as a status thing. But I guess that's allowed.
Isn't saying windows has basically never crashed for you kind of like saying you've never waited in line at the post office?
;-)
(therefore, I suspect you've never been to the post office)
Hey, I agree with you completely, and if I'm forced to use windows, I prefer 2k as well.
The thing is, XP is the most recent 'operating system' for windows users (yes, I know it's basically 2k minus a few things, plus a few others).
So, of course they support the most recent OS. And the next-to-most-recent OS is either Win 'Me' (UG!) or Win 2k. Both of which are ancient by most 'os' standards.
Your point about the age of win XP is well taken -- no wonder the reds are busting ass to get Vista out the door. Furthermore, even the most recent 'SP' of XP is probably older than I'd imagine.
Apple's smart though, in supporting 2k SP4, XP, and Mac OS X 10.2-10.4. I just think it's unfair to expect other companies to do this.
I entirely see your point though.
several *months* of work? And you could have spent $100 on ebay and got a few multi-disc players?
Not to mention the loss in quality.
I bill by the hour man, and several months of work, with a lower quality result just doesn't compute.
that said, I ripped most of my cd's (PCM, not mp3)... And I do own a lot. So I understand the flexibility arguments.
So then you'd pay the shipping and normal DVD price, plus a download premium. Doubt that'b be a bargin...
It gets better:
Unfortunately, our Amazon Unbox video downloads are not compatible with Apple / MacIntosh hardware and computer systems.
MacIntosh. Yeah.
I also found this funny:
One hour of programming is roughly equal to one gigabyte (1 GB) of file space on your computer... 1-hour TV episode=1.2GB
And the finale:
Some videos encoded with 5.1 surround sound do not sound as good as possible if your PC's sound settings are not configured properly.
Ya think!?!?
Not running on win2k shouldn't surprise anyone.. that's over 6 years old now.
Well guess what. Harvard has a course in analyzing the simpsons, or so I've heard.
obviously i wan't talking about people who need that carrying force, I was referring to the idiots driving Hummers in the flat city of MIAMI, instead of showing off how cool they are (to the environment) with a hybrid car ... or dunno improving public transportation ...
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Boy. The language of your original post didn't make that clear. Now I understand though. And I agree, I freakin' hate seeing suburban land tanks driving to the grocery store. Just madness. They only cost around $.50/mile... (versus 3 cents with a hybrid, counting fuel only of course)
But hey, I got modded troll, probably i just made the mistake of posting when all the bored US kids are wathing TV about the evil powers daring to make clean energy, having their daily does of fox channel brainwashing
You were probably modded troll because you weren't clear on your intent, and made absurd blanket statements. Has nothing to do with main-stream media.
I think there is too much energy going into the air for no reason, and the US is making a big fuss about IRAN making it's own nuclear energy.... while it should focus on developing an alternate dource itself and educating its people about how to save energy instead of promoting bigger engine cars
You might be right, but this is about a nation determined to destroy the jews developing technology useful in the creation of nuclear weapons. So there's a little urgency here. Certainly more than a 'fuss' is warranted, wouldn't you agree?
I remember calling my great grandmother collect once, and it was in the days where you could hear the other person accept or decline charges. It went like this:
::click::
"Hello. You have a collect call from SAY YES ITS ME. Do you wish to accept charges?"
"I'm sorry what'd you say hun?"