or, look at how OSX handles this issue. If an aplication being installed requires root privledges it requires a preset root password. There is no need to run root, it runs it for you with the password. As for complexity, on OSX there are drag and drop installations off of disk images, and there are double click installers. So easy my mother could do it, and she cannot even get on the internet on our gateway/win98!
the other issue i see is installing from source. unless you can make this a double click graphical process, people wont do it. its as simple as that.
i think what linux needs is something to complete this equation...
Aqua enables Unix like...
XXXX enables Linux.
just look at what Aqua and OSX are doing for Unix, theyre getting real people(pun intended) to use it, after it being around for decades.
that and users dont want to hear about kernals or CLIs or anything remotely tech related. they want to poke at pretty buttons and make things 'magicly' happen.
im stil waiting for a reason to get an x box. i havent seen a game that i just must have. to tell you the truth im content with my Dreamcast, because frankly it has better games than any of the three "current" systems, although there are a few exceptions. as for "h4x0r" add ons go to dcemulation.com. the only reason im getting a PS2 this weekend is so i can have a DVD player other than my computer.
the xbox hasnt sold me yet, let me know when theres something game related that comes up that might change my mind.
getting the iPod to work on Win, why didnt they spend their time making their own version. the concept isnt to dificult, HDD/BATT/CONTROLLER. Toshiba managed to do it, possibly better (the inline remote.
oh, wait, you want the iPod because it looks cool, is trendy and fashionable, and youll impress the slut three cubes down, oh, my bad. Damn jealous windows users.
PPC chips are generally more efficient than their x86 counterparts, which makes tham a low tco option for universitys. i wonder what benefit they would have had if they used Motorolas newer mobile G3 processors. and already efficient chip designed for an ultra efficient environment.
making it external as well, USB2 or Firewire, and adding Mac and *nix support. Although i wouldnt be supprised to see some free hacks of this soon, now that the idea is out there.
you need to go here. Ive had not one problem in 20 years discerning the value of currency, on the fly. I was so good at it, they even ley ne tend the cash drawer at the hardware store, but i digress.
I know the programming contest winner gets a tour of your facility, but I think I speak for all of us when I say, I wanna see it too!
It would be great if you did a documentary feature with TechTv or someone, because its one thing to read about your facility, but it would be another to see it.
Thanks for all of the help I've gotten from Google.com, I don't think I'd still be in schol without it.
Paradesign
PS, even just a photo feature on the site would be nice.
the DATAPLAY does come in case. my buddys dad recieved a sample one, and it looks just like a mini minidisk. its literally the size of a bottle cap. truly cool
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...why good operating systems have strong user interface guidelines. Apple is a notable example, its what makes them so easy to use. every joe blow windows programmer thinks he can revolutionize the UI, which makes running windows so god damn frustrating.
no, these processors/architechtures are just not cost effective for desktop use. its not there is little need it is that the need does not justift the cost.
the greatist part of the iPod is the seamless software/hardware integration. where is that here?
with the iPod had the in line remote though:( oh well maybe soon, if you inspect the headphone jack there appears to be three unused contacts arround it. rumors have been on the iPod sites that apple will release an external control for it but nothing official yet. maybe this will bring it to market sooner.
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Java = (-)
Wireless = (-)
Wireless(Java)= -(-) = +
this could be a Good Thing(tm).
(/sarcastic tone)
the other issue i see is installing from source. unless you can make this a double click graphical process, people wont do it. its as simple as that.
i think what linux needs is something to complete this equation...
Aqua enables Unix like...
XXXX enables Linux.
just look at what Aqua and OSX are doing for Unix, theyre getting real people(pun intended) to use it, after it being around for decades.
that and users dont want to hear about kernals or CLIs or anything remotely tech related. they want to poke at pretty buttons and make things 'magicly' happen.
the xbox hasnt sold me yet, let me know when theres something game related that comes up that might change my mind.
how do you update your iPod?
oh, wait, you want the iPod because it looks cool, is trendy and fashionable, and youll impress the slut three cubes down, oh, my bad. Damn jealous windows users.
PPC chips are generally more efficient than their x86 counterparts, which makes tham a low tco option for universitys. i wonder what benefit they would have had if they used Motorolas newer mobile G3 processors. and already efficient chip designed for an ultra efficient environment.
in # 3, those arent Aliens, theyre Elians
making it external as well, USB2 or Firewire, and adding Mac and *nix support. Although i wouldnt be supprised to see some free hacks of this soon, now that the idea is out there.
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you need to go here. Ive had not one problem in 20 years discerning the value of currency, on the fly. I was so good at it, they even ley ne tend the cash drawer at the hardware store, but i digress.
people would do it for the novelty alone!
It would be great if you did a documentary feature with TechTv or someone, because its one thing to read about your facility, but it would be another to see it.
Thanks for all of the help I've gotten from Google.com, I don't think I'd still be in schol without it.
Paradesign
PS, even just a photo feature on the site would be nice.
what makes you think well still be using headphones and not peizoelectric implants? either way plugging in is the way of the past.
the DATAPLAY does come in case. my buddys dad recieved a sample one, and it looks just like a mini minidisk. its literally the size of a bottle cap. truly cool
...why good operating systems have strong user interface guidelines. Apple is a notable example, its what makes them so easy to use. every joe blow windows programmer thinks he can revolutionize the UI, which makes running windows so god damn frustrating.
shes wired, shes in a choke hold and turning blue, help her get air, aaarrrgh!
is whether Lindows OS or Mandrake will sell better. It will show which OS is more appealing to the non-geek (i use that term lovingly) consumer.
how would it work? eye implants? or would it have a built in speech synathasizer?
no, these processors/architechtures are just not cost effective for desktop use. its not there is little need it is that the need does not justift the cost.
now there spamming /.! there needs to be a spam filter in the slashcode!
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OS X and VPC, solves all of your puny OS problems on the best hardware!
SGI at least tempts us with stuff that will fit on a desk, Cray needs to too cause i want one god damn it!
with the iPod had the in line remote though:( oh well maybe soon, if you inspect the headphone jack there appears to be three unused contacts arround it. rumors have been on the iPod sites that apple will release an external control for it but nothing official yet. maybe this will bring it to market sooner.
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