I'm really offended by the way women are being spoken of here, it's really sexist and primitive. Besides, what make you think that women would not be there first anyhow?
I searched a bit and
even the libc (GNU C library) docs sayso. From Edition 0.10, last updated 2001-07-06, of The GNU C Library Reference Manual, for Version 2.2.x of the GNU C Library:
void bzero (void *block, size_t size)
This is a partially obsolete alternative for memset, derived from BSD. Note that it is not as general as memset, because the only value it can store is zero.
Residents of the former United States are chained to benches while being forced to eat poutine and watch curling competitions.
Hey don't 'dis the poutine man, you'll never have a sweeter slow death! mmmmh poutine..... fries, cheese, gravy...mmmmmmmmmh.......
and oh yeah, curling is reserved for those who go to hell only!
maybe you are refering to the word size or 'type' of processor on the card such as the current 256 bit GPUs. Example: ATI's Mach 64 had a 64 bit word to 'eat' data, however the color depth where a seperate thing.
16bit = 64k colors
24 bit = 16 million
32 bit was 24bit color + 8 bits for other attributes (transparency, etc..)
I have a TV-Wonder PCI in my new Linux box. It works flawlessly with the kernel drivers (V4L's bttv). I use tvtimes as the tuner software. Both of these beat ATI's drivers and software. Really, tvtimes supports a buttload of features that ATI's MMC does not have (XDS (channel/show information), fine tuning, output filters, etc...), and no licensing bullshit. As for the drivers, I guess since they are already in the kernel, they didn't bother writing any. They even recommend it!
I'm sorry to disagree with the last line.
I just built myself an awesome Linux box: A XP 2500+, 512 MB, 80 GB, yadiyada... and an Asus GeForce FX5200 card. All running on Slackware 9.1 and kernel 2.6.x. I didn't need that much grahic power for my linux needs, as I have a seperate machine for games. I just bought what was available and cheapest in the stores. Now, I also said to myself: Well nVidia made their own drivers for X, they must be better then the open source ones. Theoriticaly, yes, in reality, no. Their drivers are shit, google "PCI badness nvidia" you'll see (yes badness, in kernel talk it seems to be a word). It's NOT the kernel, as I've had 2.4.20, 2.6.5, 2.6.6 with their drivers, my box locked up, X died. Use stock nv drivers, it's fine. However I had no H/W acceleration. I removed my GF FX card and plopped in my old ATI AIW 7500 and it works beautifuly with stock Xf86 drivers AND I have 2D and 3D H/W accel (GLtron is cool). It even works with my ATI TV wonder (2 tuners, hmmmm....), it uses the kernel's bttv, whereas you need seperate GATOS module for AIW on board tuner (TVtimes is just the best TV tuner app btw, better than ATI's even (XDS support, fine tunning, etc...).
So in my experience, at least for Linux, nVidia bad, ATI good. Besides nVidia has only closed source drivers, whereas ATI provides much info to help the X guys.
But a car, which has a internal combustion engine, just like software/OS ("the computer") need maintenance: oil change every 3 months, flush radiator every 24 months, etc... The owner still has to bring it to the lube guys/garage, he/she still has a responsibility to it.
Same thing with computers: check for OS updates every month, update antivirus defs, update software, get patches, etc...
Computer can even auto-maintenance themselves. Id like to see my car change its oil, or gas up by itself!
Same thing with use, if you want to keep your car for a while and/or not be a public danger, their are certain things you do and not do with it. It's the same with computers.
Dihydrogen monoxyde is everywhere too!
The most widespread chemical in the world. It gets in your body, the atmosphere is full of it. In its liquid state, hydric acid, it even dissolves Sodium Chloride!!!. Terrible, just terrible!!
For 'anonymous' identity on the web, I always use 90210 for US zip code and Santa's postal code for Canada: H0H 0H0 (zeros not 'oh's). It is a valid code btw, special, but valid.
Canadian postal codes are always LNL NLN (L=letter, N=number).
Slashdot Mirror
SCORE!!
It's all in the middle way: sensitively condescending.
[voice="wheel chair guy in Family Guy"]YEAH, GO ME!!!!![/voice]
I'm really offended by the way women are being spoken of here, it's really sexist and primitive. Besides, what make you think that women would not be there first anyhow?
A guy...
Thanks for the tip!
I searched a bit and even the libc (GNU C library) docs sayso. From Edition 0.10, last updated 2001-07-06, of The GNU C Library Reference Manual, for Version 2.2.x of the GNU C Library:
void bzero (void *block, size_t size)
This is a partially obsolete alternative for memset, derived from BSD. Note that it is not as general as memset, because the only value it can store is zero.
that's quite extensive. I mean going to all this trouble to nul terminate a nul filled string... haha!
check out bzero instead
really that bad?
from eweek: here:
And in July, DoubleClick Inc.'s DNS (domain name system) was attacked and unable to serve ads for a similar time frame.
oh, boo-hoo people can't get their poor little ads...
Residents of the former United States are chained to benches while being forced to eat poutine and watch curling competitions.
Hey don't 'dis the poutine man, you'll never have a sweeter slow death! mmmmh poutine..... fries, cheese, gravy...mmmmmmmmmh.......
and oh yeah, curling is reserved for those who go to hell only!
Sorry but french for 'computer' is 'ordinateur' which is 'masculin' (male). check it out (just search for ordinateur)
However I do agree that little logic goes into deciding the a lot of grammar rules for french.
I'm not sure, but maybe he ment FUD: Fscked Up Data (information)?
Intersting, thanks for the info! I guess I'll go to sleep less stupid tonight.
The linux kernel is not an OS, you are comparing the seed of an apple to an entire watermelon.
-What's our vector Victor
-What?
-Roger
-What?
-You have clearence Clarence
-What?
-Roger
-What?
-What Victor?
-Our takeoff vector
-Roger...
-What Clarence?
and so on....
(someone correct me if I'm wrong)
who cares about the bottles, it's what's inside that counts: the best beer in the world! or at least in the Americas.
I have a TV-Wonder PCI in my new Linux box. It works flawlessly with the kernel drivers (V4L's bttv). I use tvtimes as the tuner software. Both of these beat ATI's drivers and software. Really, tvtimes supports a buttload of features that ATI's MMC does not have (XDS (channel/show information), fine tuning, output filters, etc...), and no licensing bullshit. As for the drivers, I guess since they are already in the kernel, they didn't bother writing any. They even recommend it!
I say ATI is the one that hasn't a chance.
I'm sorry to disagree with the last line. I just built myself an awesome Linux box: A XP 2500+, 512 MB, 80 GB, yadiyada... and an Asus GeForce FX5200 card. All running on Slackware 9.1 and kernel 2.6.x. I didn't need that much grahic power for my linux needs, as I have a seperate machine for games. I just bought what was available and cheapest in the stores. Now, I also said to myself: Well nVidia made their own drivers for X, they must be better then the open source ones. Theoriticaly, yes, in reality, no. Their drivers are shit, google "PCI badness nvidia" you'll see (yes badness, in kernel talk it seems to be a word). It's NOT the kernel, as I've had 2.4.20, 2.6.5, 2.6.6 with their drivers, my box locked up, X died. Use stock nv drivers, it's fine. However I had no H/W acceleration. I removed my GF FX card and plopped in my old ATI AIW 7500 and it works beautifuly with stock Xf86 drivers AND I have 2D and 3D H/W accel (GLtron is cool). It even works with my ATI TV wonder (2 tuners, hmmmm....), it uses the kernel's bttv, whereas you need seperate GATOS module for AIW on board tuner (TVtimes is just the best TV tuner app btw, better than ATI's even (XDS support, fine tunning, etc...).
So in my experience, at least for Linux, nVidia bad, ATI good. Besides nVidia has only closed source drivers, whereas ATI provides much info to help the X guys.
my 0.02 $
But a car, which has a internal combustion engine, just like software/OS ("the computer") need maintenance: oil change every 3 months, flush radiator every 24 months, etc... The owner still has to bring it to the lube guys/garage, he/she still has a responsibility to it.
Same thing with computers: check for OS updates every month, update antivirus defs, update software, get patches, etc...
Computer can even auto-maintenance themselves. Id like to see my car change its oil, or gas up by itself!
Same thing with use, if you want to keep your car for a while and/or not be a public danger, their are certain things you do and not do with it. It's the same with computers.
Dihydrogen monoxyde is everywhere too!
The most widespread chemical in the world. It gets in your body, the atmosphere is full of it. In its liquid state, hydric acid, it even dissolves Sodium Chloride!!!. Terrible, just terrible!!
It's full of hot air!
This thing blows.
and it doesn't even talk, pffff!
hmmmmmm, CARAMMMU.....arghllghghlh!
For 'anonymous' identity on the web, I always use 90210 for US zip code and Santa's postal code for Canada: H0H 0H0 (zeros not 'oh's). It is a valid code btw, special, but valid.
Canadian postal codes are always LNL NLN (L=letter, N=number).
2^31 maybe
Ahhhh, Spaceballs, where would we be without it!
"May the Swartchz be with you!"
Voilà!
On a more serious note: wouldn't this be great to compare GFX cards and settle the 'nVidia Vs. ATI' wars?
This brings computers to be more human-like, since we have 2 eyes (most of us), soon every desktop will have to monitors!
Mouhahahah!!!