isn't the Compact Flash card I have sitting on my desk considered solid state?
Why not just make a larger Flash card to replace a hard drive? Seems like the easier (and cheaper) way to go...
I'm not sure about Open Source virtual machines, but my solution is to have a second computer and a KVM switch.
I've tried wine over and over, and it just doesn't seem to do it for me. I've almost always found an application in Linux that can do the same or better. Just look at their Gold List, it doesn't seem too useful.
All the big time applications seem to work in limited ways, like Quicken. I keep hearing how they (codeweavers) are getting close with Quicken, only to read that certain parts of the program (web connect) don't work. I'd rather have a cross-platform replacement.
Do you think we will need this much space in the future?
If the Music and Movie industries have their way, they'll be deleting stuff off our harddrives every other day or so. It will be a feature called the "Desktop Cleanup Wizard".
Maybe they will combine Ximian and SuSE into 2 different product offerings: SuSE, and SuSE Plus (for example). Regardless, it's clear that Novell is trying to realign themselves under Linux.
I don't understand what they are trying to accomplish by charging so much per song ($150,000?). Who in their right mind has that sort of money. They are counting on an out of court settlement, anything else would bankrupt the common person.
At this rate, I might as well start breaking into cars and stealing CDs. If I got caught, I'm sure the fine would be no where near $150,000 dollars.
You would think having people pay for the songs they have ($1 or 2 dollars per song), then sign some "promise not to file share again" form would be most beneficial.
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I'm posting late, so I doubt anyone will read this:
.NET might be the best thing to happen to Java. Finally, there is some competition to Java. Sun and MS will try to make their baby the easiest / most powerful to use.
Java has needed this for a long time. Ever noticed how long it took to get a For...Each statement in Java?
I wonder what Microsoft would have thought if Turbo C/C++ had a EULA like that. If I remember correctly, Turbo C/C++ was what Windows was originally coded on.
Now this is what I like about Linux; every time I think some annoying little thing about the interface/OS is really starting to annoy me, a new version comes out and something get tweaked to the way I like it.
It's really the reason I have grown to like Linux so much: I can actually see the progress of its development moving forward. It seems in the past few years that Windows has just been moving backwards.
My roommate has a Photo Journal on his web site. While some days are really cool, and he is a really talented amature photographer, most days consist on what he ate for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
I generally use it to figure out what I was doing on a particular day. His girlfriend gets a bit embarrased - she must feel like a rock star at times.
I'm wondering if in the long run this is work Yahoo's time and money. If it is cheap to implement, then why not.
Actually, it is the size that counts. CNET News ran an article on the limits of hard drive size. They mentioned that the future business for these companies could be to work towards making hard drives that are smaller (and smaller, and smaller...)
Does Open Source always equal free? I know it is nice to have the source code, but I must admit I have never really looked at it for the apps I use. In some ways, I really could care less.
But if I wanted a application that I knew needed some maintence, support, etc - I don't see any reason not to pay the money. Examples being mySQL, StarOffice, a Linux distro, etc.
I think Open Source's biggest gain is that it has a "nice to know" feature - the source code. Suppose someone offered a product for $50 dollars, and it came with the source code. You may never need it, but it's nice to know that it is there.
A business person wants to find the easiest, cheapest, way into the market that will give them the most exposure. I have a hard time beliving joe regular will walk away from MP3 for a long time.
No one will care about Ogg until it gets more exposure, and this device will hopefully help with that process. My guess would be to get a major brand to support Ogg along with MP3 and the others.
Re:always room for more competition.
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New Linux PVR Box
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I have to agree with the TiVo comment. I have DirecTV TiVo, and I simply love the interface. I only wish that it could use that interface to play DVDs (10 second replay, progress indicator, remote).
Another DVR would have to go a long way to pull me away.
I wonder if we are going the way of the retail clothing industry. Companies that import clothing using cheap labor and selling it for higher prices. I can't see that business model as NOT being attractive for a business person.
I wonder if Microsoft will eventually ditch all the "die hard" believers they have working for them.
There is nothing new here. This article just gives me a history lesson on what has occured in the past few years. I feel like I wasted my time reading it.
At this pace, I'll never be able to enjoy the History Channel's version!
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isn't the Compact Flash card I have sitting on my desk considered solid state? Why not just make a larger Flash card to replace a hard drive? Seems like the easier (and cheaper) way to go...
I'd think a sensible printer would just use 802.11 instead of USB. Just plug it into the wall and it's done.
I'm not sure about Open Source virtual machines, but my solution is to have a second computer and a KVM switch.
I've tried wine over and over, and it just doesn't seem to do it for me. I've almost always found an application in Linux that can do the same or better. Just look at their Gold List, it doesn't seem too useful.
All the big time applications seem to work in limited ways, like Quicken. I keep hearing how they (codeweavers) are getting close with Quicken, only to read that certain parts of the program (web connect) don't work. I'd rather have a cross-platform replacement.
Do you think we will need this much space in the future? If the Music and Movie industries have their way, they'll be deleting stuff off our harddrives every other day or so. It will be a feature called the "Desktop Cleanup Wizard".
Maybe they will combine Ximian and SuSE into 2 different product offerings: SuSE, and SuSE Plus (for example). Regardless, it's clear that Novell is trying to realign themselves under Linux.
I don't understand what they are trying to accomplish by charging so much per song ($150,000?). Who in their right mind has that sort of money. They are counting on an out of court settlement, anything else would bankrupt the common person.
At this rate, I might as well start breaking into cars and stealing CDs. If I got caught, I'm sure the fine would be no where near $150,000 dollars.
You would think having people pay for the songs they have ($1 or 2 dollars per song), then sign some "promise not to file share again" form would be most beneficial.
I'm posting late, so I doubt anyone will read this:
Java has needed this for a long time. Ever noticed how long it took to get a For...Each statement in Java?
I wonder what Microsoft would have thought if Turbo C/C++ had a EULA like that. If I remember correctly, Turbo C/C++ was what Windows was originally coded on.
Now this is what I like about Linux; every time I think some annoying little thing about the interface/OS is really starting to annoy me, a new version comes out and something get tweaked to the way I like it.
It's really the reason I have grown to like Linux so much: I can actually see the progress of its development moving forward. It seems in the past few years that Windows has just been moving backwards.
My roommate has a Photo Journal on his web site. While some days are really cool, and he is a really talented amature photographer, most days consist on what he ate for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
I generally use it to figure out what I was doing on a particular day. His girlfriend gets a bit embarrased - she must feel like a rock star at times.
I'm wondering if in the long run this is work Yahoo's time and money. If it is cheap to implement, then why not.
Arghh... there is too much posting about this, and there is no response from Gaim yet. I'm going to wait and see.
Guess this thing won't fit into my Shuttle PC...
Hey, it's not the size that counts!
Actually, it is the size that counts. CNET News ran an article on the limits of hard drive size. They mentioned that the future business for these companies could be to work towards making hard drives that are smaller (and smaller, and smaller...)
Does Open Source always equal free? I know it is nice to have the source code, but I must admit I have never really looked at it for the apps I use. In some ways, I really could care less.
But if I wanted a application that I knew needed some maintence, support, etc - I don't see any reason not to pay the money. Examples being mySQL, StarOffice, a Linux distro, etc.
I think Open Source's biggest gain is that it has a "nice to know" feature - the source code. Suppose someone offered a product for $50 dollars, and it came with the source code. You may never need it, but it's nice to know that it is there.
I'm sort of shocked that they mentioned going after someone who downloaded 5 songs.
5 SONGS?!?!
I thought they were going after HEAVY traders?
Maybe I'll consider it after they add the cell phone capability
A business person wants to find the easiest, cheapest, way into the market that will give them the most exposure. I have a hard time beliving joe regular will walk away from MP3 for a long time.
No one will care about Ogg until it gets more exposure, and this device will hopefully help with that process. My guess would be to get a major brand to support Ogg along with MP3 and the others.
I have to agree with the TiVo comment. I have DirecTV TiVo, and I simply love the interface. I only wish that it could use that interface to play DVDs (10 second replay, progress indicator, remote).
Another DVR would have to go a long way to pull me away.
From the article: "...Mozilla, a Web browser that can perform basic workplace tasks"
How about: "Mozilla, a web browser with more features than Internet Explorer"
I have to disagree; I wouldn't blame Unions
I believe that the balance of power is the most important factor.
Any company that has too much power, ends up really hurting their workforce. Any Union that has too much power, ends up hurting the industry.
I wonder if we are going the way of the retail clothing industry. Companies that import clothing using cheap labor and selling it for higher prices. I can't see that business model as NOT being attractive for a business person.
I wonder if Microsoft will eventually ditch all the "die hard" believers they have working for them.
There is nothing new here. This article just gives me a history lesson on what has occured in the past few years. I feel like I wasted my time reading it. At this pace, I'll never be able to enjoy the History Channel's version!
Yeah, my company uses NT Authorization to validite my login. I couldn't use Mozilla with it (Outlook webmail) until now. No matter...
Wow, sitting here using Mozilla to check my MS Outlook webmail. How nice it is...