Don't forget NAB, Las Vegas April 16-21. Not high odds that Apple would announce a PB there, but they have announced broadcast related technology there on a regular basis. And a G5 PB would be of great interest to people in broadcast.
Personally, I think this is where we'll finally see "asteroid", the breakout box that some believe is specifically for Garage Band. IIRC, it had two XLR plugs, which should be proof that it will be pitched at a market a bit higher than the home user/hobbyist. I don't know of anyone other than a serious musician or pro (or a really serious amateur videographer) that would have equipment (mics, mixing boards) with XLR connects.
Every time they resurrect that infamous "G5 PowerBooks next Tuesday" rumor hundreds of geeks start having wet dreams, just to get their hopes dashed when it never comes true.
The way I heard the rumor was "G5 PowerBooks on Tuesday", and when Tuesday came and went, my source of the rumor said, "I didn't say which Tuesday."
What's funny is that I don't think I read any of your posts. I got disgusted with just a lot of the usual slashdot bullshit. Yeah, I know. I must be new here. But it looks like I hit a nerve? =)
Sure, I can think of examples of immoral science. Nazi experiments on people in concentration camps, for one (Godwin forgive me). But there is nothing unethical with what those scientists in China did, nor in Minnesota, nor what the Stanford scinetists propose to do.
As far as the ethical opinions expressed in the article go, I think they can be summed up thusly:
Rifkin: Free the lab mice. They are our brothers! Let's play Civ III instead.
Magnus: While there is potential for ethical abuse in how such chimeras might be used, we don't know of anyone contemplating research that might cross this line.
Cohen: Direct quote: "It would deny that there is something distinctive and valuable about human beings that ought to be honored and protected." Translation: The purity and essence of our natural fluids will be diminished and corrupted by unclean beasts and this should be banned.
Weissman: Oh shit! Here comes the God Squad!
Cheshire: We might try to set a limit, then not realize we passed that limit until it's too late. [He's part of the God Squad, but he's engaged in these types of experiments, so he either knows he's already going to hell, or he wants to be able to say that what he did is OK, but that others might go to hell if they " violate the integrity of humanity or of animal life".]
Well, isn't a digital satellite a type of digital equipment? And before anyone mods me down, think about it. Samzenpus and chipset really might be that stupid.
You said it in your first sentence. Satellites. Satellites are in space, right? And what could be more scientific than space. It's like science fiction, but without the fiction, right? Isn't that science? Spaceships and stuff?
Thanks for replying. I was just ranting because the knee jerk reactions from ignorant people pisses me off. Then I remember, this is slashdot, and that's just how it is. If there is going to be any interesting discussion it's going to be buried. Of course, the editorial stance of slashdot, which tends to distort a story, makes the situation worse. They're obviously only interested in page hits.
However, in this case, It's National Geographic that seems to be going for the page hits with cheap sensationalism, so the slashdot editors are off the hook on this one.
OK, I'm still ranting. ..
Peer review is a pretty good idea, and it's a system that used to be in place for federal funding of scientific research here in the US prior to 2000. My guess is that a scientist wouldn't necessarily see this research as "blurring the distinction between human and animal", because a scientist (or at least a biologist) would know that there isn't a clear, distinct line separating us from all other animals. That the distinction itself is manmade.
That's because there are a number of people on slashdot that don't really understand science or its underpinnings. Sure, they can plug a CPU into a motherboard, install a service pack, perhaps even a linux distro. But they're incapable of critical thought (especially reflective critical thought, but that's another story), and have difficulty applying reason or logic.
Engineers with rigorous formal training are usually the first to admit that they are not scientists. Engineers with sloppy minds and little formal training think they know it all, or think that what they know in one area is easily transfered to another completely different area.
If you the thought occurred to you that these words might apply to you, then they probably don't. If you're sure that they don't apply to you, then perhaps they do apply.
But the G5's 64 bit architecture would allow the Mini to address more than 2 Gb of RAM, which would come in handy if anyone ever manufactures 4 GB sticks of PC 2700 RAM.
Obviously, they're taking a cut in profit in the US, so they're just passing on some of the pain to you in the UK! Thanks for subsidizing our discount! =)
I'm sure it's really an unintentional mistake and that it will be sorted out soon enough. Have you contacted them to complain about the discrepancy?
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I think this would pretty effectively sew up the ADHD market.
Don't forget NAB, Las Vegas April 16-21. Not high odds that Apple would announce a PB there, but they have announced broadcast related technology there on a regular basis. And a G5 PB would be of great interest to people in broadcast.
Personally, I think this is where we'll finally see "asteroid", the breakout box that some believe is specifically for Garage Band. IIRC, it had two XLR plugs, which should be proof that it will be pitched at a market a bit higher than the home user/hobbyist. I don't know of anyone other than a serious musician or pro (or a really serious amateur videographer) that would have equipment (mics, mixing boards) with XLR connects.
Every time they resurrect that infamous "G5 PowerBooks next Tuesday" rumor hundreds of geeks start having wet dreams, just to get their hopes dashed when it never comes true.
The way I heard the rumor was "G5 PowerBooks on Tuesday", and when Tuesday came and went, my source of the rumor said, "I didn't say which Tuesday."
So, I'm convinced he's right.
You're in bigger trouble than you imagine. This story was crossposted in homosexuals.slashdot.org!
You got it, Tator!
You must be a scientist or something, doing science and stuff!
Is unbreakable encryption even theoretically possible? Someone who is a mathematician must be reading this. Possible? Why or why not?
I was pointing out the horible design of the cases as compared to something that someone actually spent time to design.
WTF? Didn't you see that sweet little iBook ripoff from Asus? Jonathon Ives put a lot of time and effort into that design.
If you're listening to pr0n, that should leave both hands free so you can beat yourself to it.
I think the sound would be similar to the sound of one hand clapping.
I hear what your. . . uh. . . I see what you mean. . . uh.. . . .
Smell ya later!
I've got the George of the Jungle theme song stuck in my head now.
You probably thought that post was about you. =)
What's funny is that I don't think I read any of your posts. I got disgusted with just a lot of the usual slashdot bullshit. Yeah, I know. I must be new here. But it looks like I hit a nerve? =)
Sure, I can think of examples of immoral science. Nazi experiments on people in concentration camps, for one (Godwin forgive me). But there is nothing unethical with what those scientists in China did, nor in Minnesota, nor what the Stanford scinetists propose to do.
As far as the ethical opinions expressed in the article go, I think they can be summed up thusly:
Rifkin: Free the lab mice. They are our brothers! Let's play Civ III instead.
Magnus: While there is potential for ethical abuse in how such chimeras might be used, we don't know of anyone contemplating research that might cross this line.
Cohen: Direct quote: "It would deny that there is something distinctive and valuable about human beings that ought to be honored and protected." Translation: The purity and essence of our natural fluids will be diminished and corrupted by unclean beasts and this should be banned.
Weissman: Oh shit! Here comes the God Squad!
Cheshire: We might try to set a limit, then not realize we passed that limit until it's too late. [He's part of the God Squad, but he's engaged in these types of experiments, so he either knows he's already going to hell, or he wants to be able to say that what he did is OK, but that others might go to hell if they " violate the integrity of humanity or of animal life".]
I hate to be the one to break this to you, but your thumb is digital.
Well, isn't a digital satellite a type of digital equipment? And before anyone mods me down, think about it. Samzenpus and chipset really might be that stupid.
You said it in your first sentence. Satellites. Satellites are in space, right? And what could be more scientific than space. It's like science fiction, but without the fiction, right? Isn't that science? Spaceships and stuff?
I don't want to alarm you but there are some people who believe he is Jesus, second coming. They haven't come out and said it, but they hint it.
Wait. A moment after I posted that I figured it out. It's because of the satellites, which are in space. And space is all scientific and stuff.
And why for fuck's sake is this in science.slashdot?
That's the most insightful thing I've read in the last 24 hours. Thank you, Anonymous Coward.
Thanks for replying. I was just ranting because the knee jerk reactions from ignorant people pisses me off. Then I remember, this is slashdot, and that's just how it is. If there is going to be any interesting discussion it's going to be buried. Of course, the editorial stance of slashdot, which tends to distort a story, makes the situation worse. They're obviously only interested in page hits.
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However, in this case, It's National Geographic that seems to be going for the page hits with cheap sensationalism, so the slashdot editors are off the hook on this one.
OK, I'm still ranting. .
Peer review is a pretty good idea, and it's a system that used to be in place for federal funding of scientific research here in the US prior to 2000. My guess is that a scientist wouldn't necessarily see this research as "blurring the distinction between human and animal", because a scientist (or at least a biologist) would know that there isn't a clear, distinct line separating us from all other animals. That the distinction itself is manmade.
Uh, dude. . . It's supposed to be a surprise. You don't want us to ruin a surprise, do you?
Celsius or Fahrenheit?
That's because there are a number of people on slashdot that don't really understand science or its underpinnings. Sure, they can plug a CPU into a motherboard, install a service pack, perhaps even a linux distro. But they're incapable of critical thought (especially reflective critical thought, but that's another story), and have difficulty applying reason or logic.
Engineers with rigorous formal training are usually the first to admit that they are not scientists. Engineers with sloppy minds and little formal training think they know it all, or think that what they know in one area is easily transfered to another completely different area.
If you the thought occurred to you that these words might apply to you, then they probably don't. If you're sure that they don't apply to you, then perhaps they do apply.
But the G5's 64 bit architecture would allow the Mini to address more than 2 Gb of RAM, which would come in handy if anyone ever manufactures 4 GB sticks of PC 2700 RAM.
Uh, nevermind.
Obviously, they're taking a cut in profit in the US, so they're just passing on some of the pain to you in the UK! Thanks for subsidizing our discount! =)
I'm sure it's really an unintentional mistake and that it will be sorted out soon enough. Have you contacted them to complain about the discrepancy?