So let them try Linux, Unix, Windows, BSD, OSX, and let them find the best for each task.
Kind of off topic, I know, but still; My high school IT book described the functions of an os and went on saying "Examples of operating system are Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows NT".
I never could decide if that was ignorance, sensorship or propaganda. Or all of the above.
As Wiggins said: 'Everyone likes to drop things from planes.'
God, I wish I had this guy's job.
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Cashless Society
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I know they're french, but they're not stupid enough to store the amount on the card. They'd use accounts.
And no, you wouldn't be able to give someone 5 bucks out back. You could probably walk 60m to the nearest ATM machine or do a transfer over the internet or something. And if you forgot your card? Well, you can't give people money if you forget your money, card or cash.
And as for a central authority, oh come on! Most of the money in the world is digital already, banks don't keep their money Uncle Scrooge style, and I still trust my bank with my life savings. And as for synch problems...do they use carrier pigeons or something?
I pay for everything with my ATM card. Doesn't cost anything, and every store in the country accepts it. If I need cash, I can get it from any store or atm. If I want to transfer from one account to another, I'll do it over the net. Or over phone, if need be.
Sun's Wireless Toolkit have been available for linux for a long time. I've used it for writing midlets for my Motorola (including motorola specific libs). Does Nokia use some sick, twisted implementation?
I doubt this will revolutionize anything...
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Why? Because nothing revolutionary has ever had given me the message "Flash error: version 6 or better required."
ARM is also bringing secure solutions to market for its digital audio customers. In conjunction with its partners, ARM is working to ensure DRM solutions from companies including Liquid Audio, Intertrust and Microsoft are supported to enable OEMs to develop solutions that manage rights-protected content.
Just remember not to piss off your userbase with too many nags/copy protections/long serials/spyware etc.
There's the key. Analogy:
"Hey, I'm John"
"Charlotte"
"Can I buy you a drink?"
"Sure."
"If I do, will I get to shag you?"
"Uhm.. So, what do you do?"
"I'm an accountant. Can I do you now?"
"Really.. ehh.. Any hobbies?"
"I'll show you my stamp collection if I can do you."
A bit more seriously though, nagging makes me feel like the company's just trying to screw me over rather than making my life easier for a small fee. And I won't even get started on spyware. Just remind me, occationally, that I can get new and nifty features if I register.
These new "features" scare me. From what I gather, it's a roll of duct tape to further seal the black box computer. I've never liked devices that function according to ye olde proprietary model:
1. Input
2...499. None of your your damn business
500. Output
"Trusted computing", hah! Sure, the apps might trust each other and the system, but I won't!
Moore's law has never been anything but an observation. I guess after calling it a law for thirty years, people start confusing it with a foundation of the computing industry.
I mean, most people have started thinking Windows is an OS right? (sorry.. after all, this is slashdot)
Another thing is that when people go to a search engine, they know exactly what they're looking for, and are less likely to wander astray because of a banner.
Slashdot Mirror
Another example, "kodak" is malaysian for a "roll of film".
It's not "vs", it's "+".
Kind of off topic, I know, but still; My high school IT book described the functions of an os and went on saying "Examples of operating system are Windows 95, Windows 2000 and Windows NT".
I never could decide if that was ignorance, sensorship or propaganda. Or all of the above.
*cough* Gameboy!*cough*
What? Oohhhh....
Mirror!
You're quite right. I read 'you' as 'one'. Sorry about that.
God, I wish I had this guy's job.
And no, you wouldn't be able to give someone 5 bucks out back. You could probably walk 60m to the nearest ATM machine or do a transfer over the internet or something. And if you forgot your card? Well, you can't give people money if you forget your money, card or cash.
And as for a central authority, oh come on! Most of the money in the world is digital already, banks don't keep their money Uncle Scrooge style, and I still trust my bank with my life savings. And as for synch problems...do they use carrier pigeons or something?
I pay for everything with my ATM card. Doesn't cost anything, and every store in the country accepts it. If I need cash, I can get it from any store or atm. If I want to transfer from one account to another, I'll do it over the net. Or over phone, if need be.
I've always thought people said that to justify their copyright violations.. well, now's your chance to prove me, and more importantly WB, wrong.
My phone doesn't have encryption either. How is this different?
When you've just finished Mario and don't have anything else to do on the bus.....
You're probably right.
The worst part isn't that they'll do it to "prevent more deaths", it's that people won't even flinch at the idea.
With the CD costs today, $250,000 is the amount stolen!
Isn't that what Disney on Ice is?
More here
Sun's Wireless Toolkit have been available for linux for a long time. I've used it for writing midlets for my Motorola (including motorola specific libs). Does Nokia use some sick, twisted implementation?
Why? Because nothing revolutionary has ever had given me the message "Flash error: version 6 or better required."
SECURITY AND DIGITAL RIGHTS MANAGEMENT (DRM)
ARM is also bringing secure solutions to market for its digital audio customers. In conjunction with its partners, ARM is working to ensure DRM solutions from companies including Liquid Audio, Intertrust and Microsoft are supported to enable OEMs to develop solutions that manage rights-protected content.
There's the key. Analogy:
"Hey, I'm John"
"Charlotte"
"Can I buy you a drink?"
"Sure."
"If I do, will I get to shag you?"
"Uhm.. So, what do you do?"
"I'm an accountant. Can I do you now?"
"Really.. ehh.. Any hobbies?"
"I'll show you my stamp collection if I can do you."
A bit more seriously though, nagging makes me feel like the company's just trying to screw me over rather than making my life easier for a small fee. And I won't even get started on spyware. Just remind me, occationally, that I can get new and nifty features if I register.
1. Input
2...499. None of your your damn business
500. Output
"Trusted computing", hah! Sure, the apps might trust each other and the system, but I won't!
Allright. I'll go see if Blockbuster has it on video.
Moore's law has never been anything but an observation. I guess after calling it a law for thirty years, people start confusing it with a foundation of the computing industry.
I mean, most people have started thinking Windows is an OS right? (sorry.. after all, this is slashdot)
Another thing is that when people go to a search engine, they know exactly what they're looking for, and are less likely to wander astray because of a banner.
Hey now, let's not waste a perfectly good chimp!!