Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the bacteria/microbe have to be properly suited for conditions inside the human body before it could do damage? It's not exactly a friendly place for most invaders, especially those that are not grown in our environment.
Certainly, there's a chance with older Earth-bound microbes, but I wonder if 'space-faring' organisms would even survive (much less thrive) in our rather rare environment.
Multi-beam Kenwoods are where things were supposed to go. 7 beams, faster reading, and a much lower CD speed. Unforunately, they screwed up compatibility, and there was a much longer initial access time.
...at least get a laptop WITHOUT the bells and whistles. Be practical. By avoiding the frivolous details, I've graduated with a 4 year old laptop that still runs great.
Try to balance processing power with graphical ability. You do *not* want to be caught playing games in class.
A manual volume knob is a big plus if you don't like drawing attention with your latest sound scheme during class.
General advice: make sure you don't skimp on the keyboard! Whether the laptop has a large onboard or you opt for a compact external, make absolutely certain it won't be hell on your wrists after a few hours of typing. This goes double if you plan to take notes.
Finally, be sure it's light and durable. Plan to do plenty of traveling with it on campus, especially if you're going to live in a dorm. Don't get something so small it'll be crushed if you put it in your backpack or satchel. The last thing you want is pulling out your beloved laptop smashed by an AI or Calculus hardback, with a month's worth of notes gone.
I did some research at the time, and the best investment I could come up with was a Dragon Orb 3. It's a two-stage cooling system. The portion that actually attaches to the processor is a passive cooling heatsink with air channels. The second stage is a 7000 RPM fan, with it's own air flow plus the distribution thereof to the lower stage. At the time of it's purchase, it was considered one of the better cooling systems for AMD processors.
The fan is still functional. I plan to pop a cheap duron in the MB soon enough for a Linux box. Until then, I'm going to find creative ways to use my defunct athlons. Perhaps they'll make a nice pair of earrings, as a belated Mother's Day gift.... : /
I hate to say it, but after removing the second smoldering AMD processor from my chasis, I don't think I'll be swaying from Intel anytime soon. And I thought I was getting a deal with the KT133A chipset... *shrug*
Sans the liquid varients, there doesn't seem to be any such thing as 'adequate' cooling on an AMD T-Bird in Texas during the summer. Sure, the last few AMD processor generations seem relatively bug-free, but what's the point of a 'flawless' processor if it only lasts me a year?
It's obviously not a stupid thing to do with printers, just not necessarily a good idea with run-of-the-mill models and their standard cartrdiges. Printing code at a standard resolution is one thing; printing a full-page image at maximum resolution is a completely different animal.
Plus, image printing on an inkjet typically requires thicker paper to insure the sheer amount of ink doesn't warp the page. The heavier papers can jam the cheaper printers (like mine) pretty easily.
...this could just be a dastardly plot to lure all of those P2P execs in one building...then BAM! 'Accident' involves gas leak mixed with suspicious DRM-compatible audio equipment.
What exactly do you and these people you know use the printer for? Images?
Just yesterday, I used my four-year-old Cannon BJC-2000 to print out nearly one hundred pages of code. No jams, fast feeding, and consistent quality. Cartridge replacement I used costs me ~ 7$ + tax.
Could you elaborate on what type of printer you were using?
UML is a worthy idea, and it can be saved. But people will have to realize "there is no silver bullet for software development". It won't make the problems go away, but hey, at least it's a starting point for software development more than two people can agree on.
Plus, it's rooted in object-oriented design. That, at the very least, is a step in the right direction (i.e. away from the long-term logistics nightmare of functional decomposition) . Keep in mind, however, it's not a method. What you do with it determines it's effectiveness.
Yup. I've got a 500c still operational after all these years. Still going, despite a paper loading issue, but I get those despicable lines too. No idea what's causing them. Brushing the contacts helps a little, but those streaks never seem to completely go away.
And, definately, the cost of those cartridges over the years is probably running in the range of two to three times what we originally paid for the printer itself.
There isn't a technology out there that can't be abused. As you pointed out, there's plenty of benefits *when things are done properly*. Democracy works when done properly, as does Communism. We can sit around all day and theorize about the proper use of things if we want.
But the truth of the matter remains: the end result of technology is what people use it for, not necessarily what it was intended to do.
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2] ^H^H^H^H is NOT cool.
Agreed. However, there are certain sacrifices one must make to remain tactful while making a point.
There are better ways to be clever that don't clutter up the screen....
Forgive me if I seem rude, but I think the best example of clutter here would be your post.
Did you have anything constructive to say?
Better yet, if you're not a fan of my writing style, feel free to create an account and add me to your 'foes' list.
Golly. You're right. I guess all of those newsgroups, message boards, and e-mailing lists are useless.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to call Microsoft to help me find out why their software isn't functioning right. I'm sure the pricing plans are reasonable.
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If I recall properly, the sound files are all VOC encoded at slightly abnormal sampling rates (i.e. 8000, 9000). They're a pain in the a^H^H to playback properly. It'd probably be easier converting them to reasonable WAV files. I imaigne a scipt couples with a GRP file reader would work, but I don't know how difficult that would actually be to pull off.
Most of the conversion I tried back then (VOC to WAV) were rarely done properly, though. The programs I tried seemed to presume my original sampling rate was a multiple of 11025.:/
I can testify to the effective heating properties of a toster oven. On a particular night, I had placed some rather innocent Mia-Rosa (sp?) tortilla chips in the oven for a warm snack. Leaving the kitchen momentarily, I joked around with my roommate until we noticed an odd smell.
We returned to the kitchen to find the heating element was an unwholesome shade of orange, and the chips were already black.
An oven mit, a concrete floor, and half a box of baking soda later, the flames were extenguished.
We all get out fill of Fox News, CNN, etc., but for those of you willing to keep an open mind and a salt shaker handy, I suggest poking around this news site.
I can't say it's one of my favorites, but it's certainly a different perspective.
...a towel is one of the most useful things for a galatic hitchhiker. Trust me: when you're in -63C weather on that planet, the last thing you want to be is wet.
The real title should be along the lines of what's wrong with Non-Sony game development.
I'm not talking about PC vs. Console flame wars, nor PS2 vs. XBox, but it is important to point out that the first article mentions NOTHING about Sony and it's relationship with developers. Or, for that matter, the sales of PS2 gaming consoles and games vs. those of X-Box and Nintendo.
It's not contested that Microsoft and Nintendo need to get their act together. PC makers have it the hardest, given the wide variety of hardware out there (and the combinations thereof).
But Sony isn't exactly hurting in this economy. In fact, they quadrupled their profits just last year.
Plus, Sony wants to eliminate any charge for development on the PS3, adding a freedom that PC developers have enjoyed for some time.
The Playstation 2 is technically inferior to the GameCube, XBox, and most modern PCs, yet it continues to net a more than substantial share of the market. This alone, if anything, is a sign that graphic/hardware superiority in games isn't "all that".
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If their OS runs on as many computers as they say it does, I think that outnumbers all of the iPods in use by a fair bit...
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wouldn't the bacteria/microbe have to be properly suited for conditions inside the human body before it could do damage? It's not exactly a friendly place for most invaders, especially those that are not grown in our environment.
Certainly, there's a chance with older Earth-bound microbes, but I wonder if 'space-faring' organisms would even survive (much less thrive) in our rather rare environment.
Sounds great. Let's just hope junior doesn't mix up 'touch screen' with 'crayola-responsive'.
I'd hate to come home and find my Toshiba notebook was turned into Little Billy's coloring book.
You can find a little info on them here.
I have a 52X that still works well. Quietest freakin' drive I've ever used.
...at least get a laptop WITHOUT the bells and whistles. Be practical. By avoiding the frivolous details, I've graduated with a 4 year old laptop that still runs great.
Try to balance processing power with graphical ability. You do *not* want to be caught playing games in class.
A manual volume knob is a big plus if you don't like drawing attention with your latest sound scheme during class.
General advice: make sure you don't skimp on the keyboard! Whether the laptop has a large onboard or you opt for a compact external, make absolutely certain it won't be hell on your wrists after a few hours of typing. This goes double if you plan to take notes.
Finally, be sure it's light and durable. Plan to do plenty of traveling with it on campus, especially if you're going to live in a dorm. Don't get something so small it'll be crushed if you put it in your backpack or satchel. The last thing you want is pulling out your beloved laptop smashed by an AI or Calculus hardback, with a month's worth of notes gone.
The fan is still functional. I plan to pop a cheap duron in the MB soon enough for a Linux box. Until then, I'm going to find creative ways to use my defunct athlons. Perhaps they'll make a nice pair of earrings, as a belated Mother's Day gift.... : /
Sans the liquid varients, there doesn't seem to be any such thing as 'adequate' cooling on an AMD T-Bird in Texas during the summer. Sure, the last few AMD processor generations seem relatively bug-free, but what's the point of a 'flawless' processor if it only lasts me a year?
Sigh.....*waits for the new P4 and MB to arrivde*
Plus, image printing on an inkjet typically requires thicker paper to insure the sheer amount of ink doesn't warp the page. The heavier papers can jam the cheaper printers (like mine) pretty easily.
...this could just be a dastardly plot to lure all of those P2P execs in one building...then BAM! 'Accident' involves gas leak mixed with suspicious DRM-compatible audio equipment.
Just yesterday, I used my four-year-old Cannon BJC-2000 to print out nearly one hundred pages of code. No jams, fast feeding, and consistent quality. Cartridge replacement I used costs me ~ 7$ + tax.
Could you elaborate on what type of printer you were using?
*shrudder*
Plus, it's rooted in object-oriented design. That, at the very least, is a step in the right direction (i.e. away from the long-term logistics nightmare of functional decomposition) . Keep in mind, however, it's not a method. What you do with it determines it's effectiveness.
And, definately, the cost of those cartridges over the years is probably running in the range of two to three times what we originally paid for the printer itself.
There isn't a technology out there that can't be abused. As you pointed out, there's plenty of benefits *when things are done properly*. Democracy works when done properly, as does Communism. We can sit around all day and theorize about the proper use of things if we want.
But the truth of the matter remains: the end result of technology is what people use it for, not necessarily what it was intended to do.
Agreed. However, there are certain sacrifices one must make to remain tactful while making a point.
There are better ways to be clever that don't clutter up the screen....
Forgive me if I seem rude, but I think the best example of clutter here would be your post.
Did you have anything constructive to say?
Better yet, if you're not a fan of my writing style, feel free to create an account and add me to your 'foes' list.
Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to call Microsoft to help me find out why their software isn't functioning right. I'm sure the pricing plans are reasonable.
Most of the conversion I tried back then (VOC to WAV) were rarely done properly, though. The programs I tried seemed to presume my original sampling rate was a multiple of 11025. :/
Three Dead Trolls in a Baggie(free registration required to listen)
Look for the song entitled 'Behind the Scenes at Microsoft'. Wish they'd let me link the song directly... :/
An oldie, but goodie.
We returned to the kitchen to find the heating element was an unwholesome shade of orange, and the chips were already black.
An oven mit, a concrete floor, and half a box of baking soda later, the flames were extenguished.
I can't say it's one of my favorites, but it's certainly a different perspective.
Take one of these balls in a smaller form and place it within your computer. Have it's color be entirely temperature based.
As the heat rises, it shifts from an electric blue to a horrifying shade of red.
...a towel is one of the most useful things for a galatic hitchhiker. Trust me: when you're in -63C weather on that planet, the last thing you want to be is wet.
Allow me to bring you up to speed:
Nintendo's future
The X-Box's woes, and the price of Microsoft's sacrifices.
Heck, a quick search on Google has yielded this, and that's just scratching the surface.
As for relationships, this is a good article to start.
I'm certain a bit more hunting around Google News will yield what you're looking for.
The real title should be along the lines of what's wrong with Non-Sony game development.
I'm not talking about PC vs. Console flame wars, nor PS2 vs. XBox, but it is important to point out that the first article mentions NOTHING about Sony and it's relationship with developers. Or, for that matter, the sales of PS2 gaming consoles and games vs. those of X-Box and Nintendo.
It's not contested that Microsoft and Nintendo need to get their act together. PC makers have it the hardest, given the wide variety of hardware out there (and the combinations thereof).
But Sony isn't exactly hurting in this economy. In fact, they quadrupled their profits just last year.
Plus, Sony wants to eliminate any charge for development on the PS3, adding a freedom that PC developers have enjoyed for some time.
The Playstation 2 is technically inferior to the GameCube, XBox, and most modern PCs, yet it continues to net a more than substantial share of the market. This alone, if anything, is a sign that graphic/hardware superiority in games isn't "all that".
All rebuffs/criticism welcome.