Where were the physics/chem majors? In my undergraduate days we outnumbered the math majors in any calc course.
Amen to that. As a recent B.S. Chemistry graduate I had to take Calculus 1, 2, and Differential Equations just to qualify to take Physical Chemistry (basically calc. based physics of chemistry).
The physics, chemistry, and CS majors definitely outnumbered the math majors in those classes.
ABC (Another BitTorrent Client) has a global upload setting that allows you to limit your uploading to a specific value (ie 15 KB/s) as well as discontinue uploading automatically at a set time after file download completion. You can also queue downloads. Well worth the download, in my opinion.
A lot of the features in Tiger seem like they require a lot of power; 64 bit processes, spotlight(eats disk I would imagine)
I have been using Tiger on my 800Mhz Titanium Powerbook since WWDC, and I must point out that Spotlight does not thrash the hard drive. Not being a programmer, I'm not sure how Apple accomplished this, but Spotlight gives instantaneous results without slowing the system down.
What we really need to do is figure out how to disable wireless phones in an area about the size of a movie theatre or concert hall.
Actually, that isn't that hard, you just have to plan for it in the consruction. Before attaching drywall to the studs, put a layer of this mesh on the studs. That will block pretty much all RF based devices from reaching their towers.
BWM was gettng up to 1560 horsepower out of their Formula 1 engine, a 1.5 liter inline 4.
You are absolutely right. Purebread racing engines can produce tremendous bhp/Liter ratios such as that BMW one. This thread, though, is refering to mass produced, sand cast block based engines, which just don't have the strength to be reliable at the aformentioned power levels.
That being said, thanks for your reference to BMWs amazing engine building talents! I myself drive a beautiful 1986 635CSi that I wouldn't trade for a new M5...it just is that wonderful.;-)
Unless I'm mistaken, even half of a modern dragster engine would have well over the 1000 HP of that W-16
You are not mistaken...the issue is, as I have mentioned in an earlier post (might have been after yours, though) is reliability. Dragster engines have a lifespan between rebuilds of just a few seconds. That's right, they are run once, then rebuilt. That is the cost of tremendous horsepower out of small engines. The trick in supercars is creating 100k+ mile engines that still put out 500+ bhp.
A developer in my office has a Honda that cranks out well over 400hp from a 1.6L engine and with a different camshaft will hit 500.
Whole different ballpark here. You can make 1200bhp out of that 1.6L with enough money. The problem is that is will only last a few seconds. I'm willing to bet that the 400bhp your coworker is making won't last 100,000 miles since the rebuild before there some major things start breaking. The trick on a McLaren F1, Mercedes SLR, Carrera GT, or a Veyron is making 500+ bhp reliably. Very tricky (i.e. expensive) indeed.
I would replace it but the Taurus doesn't do standard DIN due to the way the stereo is integrated into the central dash
There are some great adapters out there ti fit DIN equipment into oddball dashes. Here is just such an adapter for your Taurus! You'll find it blends in quite well. I used their adapter for a Focus a few months ago. It works quite well.
I've read in several other news sites (albiet in the comments, not the story itself) that GMail is running on massive banks of XServe G5s? Any corroboration (with links) to this rumor? Any hard evidence to the contrary?
"Any musician worth his weight should be able to tune by ear within 10% at the very, very least."
At the very, very least is a bit of an understatement. As a classical musician (horn, not classical guitar) I am expected to be able to tune on the fly to within...say...+/- 0 cents. I am expected to be dead on, all the time. Only a bit of skill and practice is required. I just don't get all this talk of "well, 2 cents ought to be close enough"!
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Thank you for expressing why so many of us use Macs. We enjoy platforms that do what they are advertised to do, and they do it well.
Amen to that. As a recent B.S. Chemistry graduate I had to take Calculus 1, 2, and Differential Equations just to qualify to take Physical Chemistry (basically calc. based physics of chemistry).
The physics, chemistry, and CS majors definitely outnumbered the math majors in those classes.
Well, I've passed the first semester (Physical Chem) with a B+, embarking upon the second semester January 9. Wish me luck ;-) Honk, honk...
So you're saying they need Miles?
Perhaps you should check out the Microsoft Digital Pants
I have been using Tiger on my 800Mhz Titanium Powerbook since WWDC, and I must point out that Spotlight does not thrash the hard drive. Not being a programmer, I'm not sure how Apple accomplished this, but Spotlight gives instantaneous results without slowing the system down.
Actually, that isn't that hard, you just have to plan for it in the consruction. Before attaching drywall to the studs, put a layer of this mesh on the studs. That will block pretty much all RF based devices from reaching their towers.
You are absolutely right. Purebread racing engines can produce tremendous bhp/Liter ratios such as that BMW one. This thread, though, is refering to mass produced, sand cast block based engines, which just don't have the strength to be reliable at the aformentioned power levels.
That being said, thanks for your reference to BMWs amazing engine building talents! I myself drive a beautiful 1986 635CSi that I wouldn't trade for a new M5...it just is that wonderful. ;-)
You are not mistaken...the issue is, as I have mentioned in an earlier post (might have been after yours, though) is reliability. Dragster engines have a lifespan between rebuilds of just a few seconds. That's right, they are run once, then rebuilt. That is the cost of tremendous horsepower out of small engines. The trick in supercars is creating 100k+ mile engines that still put out 500+ bhp.
Whole different ballpark here. You can make 1200bhp out of that 1.6L with enough money. The problem is that is will only last a few seconds. I'm willing to bet that the 400bhp your coworker is making won't last 100,000 miles since the rebuild before there some major things start breaking. The trick on a McLaren F1, Mercedes SLR, Carrera GT, or a Veyron is making 500+ bhp reliably. Very tricky (i.e. expensive) indeed.
"For best results, please remove cap."
Really? I was just going to bang it on the table until it exploded, then lick all the 'cheese' up!
There are some great adapters out there ti fit DIN equipment into oddball dashes. Here is just such an adapter for your Taurus! You'll find it blends in quite well. I used their adapter for a Focus a few months ago. It works quite well.
That logic is just as flawed as "Cars have buttons, therefore anything with buttons must be a car!"
Sheesh...
Truly one of the best quotes from the best Star Trek movie ever made. The Undiscovered Country
Here's a pretty neat little trick...in the google search bar type in...
"french military victories" and click the 'I'm feeling lucky' button!
BVMjets is a place where you can purchase the engine.
"Any musician worth his weight should be able to tune by ear within 10% at the very, very least."
At the very, very least is a bit of an understatement. As a classical musician (horn, not classical guitar) I am expected to be able to tune on the fly to within...say...+/- 0 cents. I am expected to be dead on, all the time. Only a bit of skill and practice is required. I just don't get all this talk of "well, 2 cents ought to be close enough"!
Stupid me! Here's