I hope this extends to their Sun Ray line. I've been looking a various thin client solutions for a company a couple of friends and I are planning. I really like their thin client platform, but the custom protocol and closed server app (though it runs on both linux and solaris) give me pause. For example, I would like the flexibility to boot a PC as a Sun Ray client - not that I'd want to on a permanent basis, but in a pinch - say until I could order more Sun Ray terminals - it would be nice. With more open standards out there, I'm stuck between choosing the solution I really want - and tying myself to one provider - and one that leaves me the freedom of choice and the ability to support the platform whether or not the company is in business.
True, but the typical CF-M34 isn't (commonly) available in anything more powerful than a P3-700M - and I only have a P3-400M. However, for a slight increase in computational power, say, on the order of a 1Ghz PIII, I should save on battery life. Additionally, I would get a graphical kick in the pants - I'm not looking to play Quake 4, but having *no* 3D acceleration is a pain. Finally, and I haven't seen anyone post about this, but as a result of the Intel/VIA patents settlement, this board can support an Intel Pentium M, which opens interesting possibilities (at the cost of greater battery use than a C7).
You know, I love the format and ruggedness of my CF-M34, but the performance kind of sucks. Since all I really want is the case, perhaps this is a solution - albeit one requiring a bit of hardware hacking.
The verb meaning for effect (to bring about, accomplish, produce - commonly used in the phrase "to effect change") is hardly uncommon in literature aimed at people with at least a high school education - though perhaps that literature itself is uncommon. While an 8th grade standard is typically used when writing for the general population, papers like the NY Times and Wall St. Journal - often the target of links from Slashdot articles - are written to a higher level and pointing out that effect is a verb is not irrelevant to readers of this site, some of whom are not native speakers.
Affect as a noun is a fairly technical term, restricted to academic and psychological literature, and while I would never argue against having more knowledge, it can be safely forgotten until needed.
About the brown thing? It's the only unique thing about the player (that is worthwhile).
Incidentally, for what its worth, the sales folks at the local Radio Shack (Upper West Side, Manhattan) have told me that the Zune is flying off their shelves. When I told them that I was shocked... they admitted that they were too.
Considering that Denmark, Finland, and I think Sweden (just to name a few) have official religions and that everyone born in the country becomes a memeber of that church, AND that church recieves tax monies. I don't think you have the nonreligious highground.
America- where religion is opt-in, not opt-out.
Amen. Add Germany to that list as well. And you have to be 18 to opt-out. And there is compulsory religious education in the south (sorry for the partisan link, it was the quickest thing I could find. Having lived in and visited many places, as a not-very-practicing member of a religious minority, no where have I found a Western democracy that handles the separation better than the US. The illusion of Western Europe is created by the same level of apathy that most share when it comes to the state religion (and there usually is a preferred one out of the list of *sanctioned* relgions (strike two)), but that religion maintains a nominal *and* pervasive presence in people's behavior. To wit, a conversation I had with a couple in Berlin (early 20's as was I at the time), typical of the sentiment expressed to me:
Me:Uh, no, I don't do Christmas, I'm not Christian.
Them:Ah, but we aren't Christians.
Me:Uh, you aren't Christians. You pay Church tax?
Them:Oh, sure.
Me:But you aren't Christians. You are old enough to opt-out.
Them:Yes, but everyone in my family does so, and it's cheap to have your funeral there.
Me:The difference is less than paying these taxes (with the accrued interest) over your entire life?
Them:...
So tell me, who is more disingenuous and religiously chauvinistic? Those who pay for private worship in place of their choosing, representing what they believe? Or those who elect governments to establish laws enumerating "preferred" religious affiliations, and then charge taxes to fund them, appoint local clergy, and in some cases not just allow, but mandate religious education in state schools?
Truth is, Europe is most Free if you are part of the majority. The rest are either symbols of diversity to make the majority feel good, or cheap labor, to uh... make the majority feel good.
There was a young lady named Bright
Whose speed was far faster than light;
She set out one day,
In a relative way
And returned on the previous night.
followed by:
To her friends said the Bright one in chatter,
"I have learned something new about matter:
My speed was so great,
Much increased was my weight,
Yet I failed to become any fatter!"
I believe GP was referring to this admin posting, which, while not exactly describing her as a phony, describes her at the very least as a difficult person to deal with, and after several temporary bans from their board, is persona non grata there.
Oh, and for the most ridiculous of stuff: Linux is not an option for critical shuttle systems; it is not a reliable RTOS - when you are orbiting at 18,000mph, a 1 second error puts you miles off course, though Debian was used at least once in monitoring an onboard experiment.
Then let me give you the full version- I'd rather have a free bottle in front of me,
than a prefrontal lobotomy.
Now, Wikipedia claims this quote (in your version) originated with Tom Waits. I got this version from my grandfather, who I can assure you never listened to Tom Waits. Actually, when Tom Waits was a kid, he was finishing his medical degree and starting a 30+ year career in neurosurgery. Back when these things were in fashion. But hey, Wikipedia and Wikiquotes say its true, so it must be.
Slashdot Mirror
No kidding. Mod GP down for general stupidity. DEC Alpha support was maintained until the RC stage for Windows 2000, not NT 3.5. In fact, some people do jump through some minor hoops to run W2K on Alphas.
It is also well known to be a remedy for separating oneself from black gooey alien symbiotes.
'Cause I love non-visible light photography - but quartz lenses are a fortune - if you can find one.
I hope this extends to their Sun Ray line. I've been looking a various thin client solutions for a company a couple of friends and I are planning. I really like their thin client platform, but the custom protocol and closed server app (though it runs on both linux and solaris) give me pause. For example, I would like the flexibility to boot a PC as a Sun Ray client - not that I'd want to on a permanent basis, but in a pinch - say until I could order more Sun Ray terminals - it would be nice. With more open standards out there, I'm stuck between choosing the solution I really want - and tying myself to one provider - and one that leaves me the freedom of choice and the ability to support the platform whether or not the company is in business.
Short or long pianists?
Or after typing "yahoo" you just hit control+enter to append www. and .com
.net (shift+enter)
and .org (control+shift+enter).
That works in all major browsers, but firefox will also append
True, but the typical CF-M34 isn't (commonly) available in anything more powerful than a P3-700M - and I only have a P3-400M. However, for a slight increase in computational power, say, on the order of a 1Ghz PIII, I should save on battery life. Additionally, I would get a graphical kick in the pants - I'm not looking to play Quake 4, but having *no* 3D acceleration is a pain. Finally, and I haven't seen anyone post about this, but as a result of the Intel/VIA patents settlement, this board can support an Intel Pentium M, which opens interesting possibilities (at the cost of greater battery use than a C7).
You know, I love the format and ruggedness of my CF-M34, but the performance kind of sucks. Since all I really want is the case, perhaps this is a solution - albeit one requiring a bit of hardware hacking.
The verb meaning for effect (to bring about, accomplish, produce - commonly used in the phrase "to effect change") is hardly uncommon in literature aimed at people with at least a high school education - though perhaps that literature itself is uncommon. While an 8th grade standard is typically used when writing for the general population, papers like the NY Times and Wall St. Journal - often the target of links from Slashdot articles - are written to a higher level and pointing out that effect is a verb is not irrelevant to readers of this site, some of whom are not native speakers.
Affect as a noun is a fairly technical term, restricted to academic and psychological literature, and while I would never argue against having more knowledge, it can be safely forgotten until needed.
Cute :-). But they went on to bash the product, particularly the 3 strikes and you're out wireless.
About the brown thing? It's the only unique thing about the player (that is worthwhile). Incidentally, for what its worth, the sales folks at the local Radio Shack (Upper West Side, Manhattan) have told me that the Zune is flying off their shelves. When I told them that I was shocked... they admitted that they were too.
...that DARPA has a division researching /. trolling.
Careful with the encryption feature. Using it is an FCC violation.
Lots of people dislike the FCC content regulations, like this ham, for example.
When it was called Andromeda...
Actually, this is part of Nintendo's ad targeting of women.
Considering that Denmark, Finland, and I think Sweden (just to name a few) have official religions and that everyone born in the country becomes a memeber of that church, AND that church recieves tax monies. I don't think you have the nonreligious highground.
America- where religion is opt-in, not opt-out.
Amen. Add Germany to that list as well. And you have to be 18 to opt-out. And there is compulsory religious education in the south (sorry for the partisan link, it was the quickest thing I could find. Having lived in and visited many places, as a not-very-practicing member of a religious minority, no where have I found a Western democracy that handles the separation better than the US. The illusion of Western Europe is created by the same level of apathy that most share when it comes to the state religion (and there usually is a preferred one out of the list of *sanctioned* relgions (strike two)), but that religion maintains a nominal *and* pervasive presence in people's behavior. To wit, a conversation I had with a couple in Berlin (early 20's as was I at the time), typical of the sentiment expressed to me:
Me:Uh, no, I don't do Christmas, I'm not Christian.
Them:Ah, but we aren't Christians.
Me:Uh, you aren't Christians. You pay Church tax?
Them:Oh, sure.
Me:But you aren't Christians. You are old enough to opt-out.
Them:Yes, but everyone in my family does so, and it's cheap to have your funeral there.
Me:The difference is less than paying these taxes (with the accrued interest) over your entire life?
Them:...
So tell me, who is more disingenuous and religiously chauvinistic? Those who pay for private worship in place of their choosing, representing what they believe? Or those who elect governments to establish laws enumerating "preferred" religious affiliations, and then charge taxes to fund them, appoint local clergy, and in some cases not just allow, but mandate religious education in state schools?
Truth is, Europe is most Free if you are part of the majority. The rest are either symbols of diversity to make the majority feel good, or cheap labor, to uh... make the majority feel good.
Funny, I learned this as:
There once was a lady named Bright,
who traveled much faster than light.
She left one day, in a relative way,
and returned on the previous night.
But the original is so:
There was a young lady named Bright
Whose speed was far faster than light;
She set out one day,
In a relative way
And returned on the previous night.
followed by:
To her friends said the Bright one in chatter,
"I have learned something new about matter:
My speed was so great,
Much increased was my weight,
Yet I failed to become any fatter!"
Ah, synoptic limericks!
Ballmer squirts at kids?
Industry really is too deeply in bed with Congress.
I believe GP was referring to this admin posting, which, while not exactly describing her as a phony, describes her at the very least as a difficult person to deal with, and after several temporary bans from their board, is persona non grata there.
Linux vs. Minix is resolved.
Take that Andy Tanenbaum!
Thanks to TIMEeurope for resolving that.
Funny, I thought the leading bittorrent client was written in C++.
All kidding aside, you can't beat optimized C++.
Yup. Especially since I just loaded this page immediately after a FF 2.0 crash.
Maybe someone should tag this story not-a-firefox?
It's got to suck to be a developer of a useful project and have another one start up and steal some of your thunder (err... no pun intended).
It's a DUUUUPE.
So, to forestall any of the previous idiotic comments;
Oh, and for the most ridiculous of stuff: Linux is not an option for critical shuttle systems; it is not a reliable RTOS - when you are orbiting at 18,000mph, a 1 second error puts you miles off course, though Debian was used at least once in monitoring an onboard experiment.
Can we all move on?
Hire Brian Eno to help you?
Why not? He has experience in just this field. (see the middle of this page)
Then let me give you the full version-
I'd rather have a free bottle in front of me,
than a prefrontal lobotomy.
Now, Wikipedia claims this quote (in your version) originated with Tom Waits. I got this version from my grandfather, who I can assure you never listened to Tom Waits.
Actually, when Tom Waits was a kid, he was finishing his medical degree and starting a 30+ year career in neurosurgery. Back when these things were in fashion.
But hey, Wikipedia and Wikiquotes say its true, so it must be.