I don't think Windows fully supports Rendezvous (or ZeroConf as the rest of the world calls it)... but if I have 2 or more ZeroConf machines, with no network settings at all... on the same physical network (ie a simple hub or switch) they will all be able to connect to each other on an IP level with NO setting up.
Rendezvous/ZeroConf isn't just a fancy way of sharing stuff, its a way of automatically configuring networks... so no, you havn't HAD to spend time getting your machines on a network.
As soon as Windows gets true ZeroConf support you'll see a lot more of this.
While I have no need to keep addresses or phone numbers (my girlfriend knows all the important addresses and my phone knows all the numbers I need) I use my Zaurus for a multitude of things including reading Slashdot and Livejournal while sitting on the toilet (what?, stop looking at me like that!) and in fact right now I have NFS mounted my Laptop hard drive and am using the Zaurus to play MP3s through the stereo.
I don't think of my Zaurus as a PDA... its more like a full spec Linux box with a VERY small footprint.
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I don't think Windows fully supports Rendezvous (or ZeroConf as the rest of the world calls it)... but if I have 2 or more ZeroConf machines, with no network settings at all... on the same physical network (ie a simple hub or switch) they will all be able to connect to each other on an IP level with NO setting up.
Rendezvous/ZeroConf isn't just a fancy way of sharing stuff, its a way of automatically configuring networks... so no, you havn't HAD to spend time getting your machines on a network.
As soon as Windows gets true ZeroConf support you'll see a lot more of this.
Good point, well presented... if anyone needs me I'll be out playing in the traffic. d'oh
Do you even read the stories before replying?!
While I have no need to keep addresses or phone numbers (my girlfriend knows all the important addresses and my phone knows all the numbers I need) I use my Zaurus for a multitude of things including reading Slashdot and Livejournal while sitting on the toilet (what?, stop looking at me like that!) and in fact right now I have NFS mounted my Laptop hard drive and am using the Zaurus to play MP3s through the stereo.
I don't think of my Zaurus as a PDA... its more like a full spec Linux box with a VERY small footprint.
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You touch hand rails, keypads and all sorts of surfaces that are touched by who knows how many hands every day.
And then you eat, chips, crisps fries whatever. your still using the same fingers you used to open the door/hold onto the handrail with.