You're missing the point.
The point is that you need *less* servers, and *less* hyper-expensive Oracle and BEA licenses.
If you have a big enough server pool, the numbers start to make sense.
Wrong I think.
This site's been live for months now - I spotted the first news story about it in September I think, and I've occasionally checked on it - it started off empty and now it's nearly full. The media's been aware of it since September at least.
Polymer Vision does not intend to commercialize this concept as a product in the market. Instead, it is demonstrating the fitness of its rollable displays for use in future mobile devices.
Pressure sensitive - The harder you press the faster you scroll?
Or maybe a short press moves one track, longer press one album?
Or a combination of the two...
So partition it.
I've played with a Sun box running dual core processors, and each core seems to be roughly equaivalent to a normal CPU. So the Oracle licensing scheme DOES make sense.
The solutoin is to use the built-in software capability to partition into processor sets, and lock applications to processor sets.
So you might have a 32-core box, but only 4 of them are running Oracle.
Also prevent you from copying banknotes.
There's a pattern of dots in a specific shad of yellow on banknotes which is recognised by the photocopier (and presumably also by PhotoShop), which rejects the copy. A mate of mine did some research into it, and it's possible to draw a picture using a yellow(ish) pen that'll be refused, if you know the dot pattern.
OK, but this assumes that you believe the stated motives for the current bout of US expansionism.
I tend more to the belief that rather than protecting freedom, the US Govt. is protecting the Americn way of life.
The two are not necessarily synonymous, and to think that they are is sheer, dangerous arrogance.
Not at all.
This license is for the whole product - including proprietary software, graphics, artworks, sounds etc.
This is largely the same deal as distros that bundle (eg) StarOffice - it's a commercial product, your license fee includes that of the office suite, but the distro vendor can't permit copying of the proprietary code they bundle.
If this information is linked to anything personally identifiable, you should be able to get at it under the Data Protection Act for a small fee.
(UK only)
The difference is that MS has a monopoly - moving to a rental type license will force millions of users to go that way whether they want to or not.
Don't like Windows/MS? Tough shit.
Don't like Red Hat? Use SuSE.
Take anything David Icke writes with a pinch of salt. He's a loony ex-footballer who believes that the world is controlled by a cartel of alien lizards . Google for "David Icke" and see what you get.
There's no parallelism here. Mad hatter is a desktop environment - it's basically repackaged GNOME.
StarOffice is an office suite.
Related, yes.
Parallel, no.
Actually, I don't see much of a point in Java at all
You've missed a few things.
Security constraints inbuilt in the language - great for things like applets, which need to run in a sandbox
PORTABILITY - this is the big one, and basically the main reason for Javas popularity.
"Write once, run anywhere" may be more myth than reality, but it's a sight better than C/C++, whilst retaining the other advantages inherent in the language.
Java is an excellent example of a language that is jack of all trades, master of none.
The thing about Java is that it's QUITE good at just about everything, without being fantastic at any one particular them.
Basically, one of the points made is that it takes a lot of exercise to lose weight. Although John Walker (the author) does suggest exercise, he recommends using a 10-15 minute a day program based off that of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Personally I'd be very very careful with the exercises in this programme, and would consider talking to a doctor before doing them if I'm out of shape or have any back problems.
The method of doing sit-ups described is somewhat suspect (straight leg situps? Noooo! You'll bugger your lumbar!) and as for the bend-and-bounce (bouncing to-touches) exercise, you've REALLY got to watch out with ballistic stretching like this.
If you don't know what you're doing, DON'T blindly follow these instructions.
No no no.
You've been misled - you've actually installed Linux....
Why is it that MS is only now catching up with what's been available in UN*X-based (and other) systems for many years?
I can do all this stuff on a Linux network, without paying onerous annual dues to Microsoft.
To us, these aren't benefits, they're what we're used to. Why pay more (TM)?
This would have instant cool uses for designs on bedspreads or sheets, custom car paint jobs, walls, etc. etc.
You'd have a problem using this device on a car - it's only for painting in 2D. Cars are 3D - just overlaying a flat image won't work.
But if you added a third axis of movement and a ratational axis, ie have a X-track on the ceiling so the rig can move to any location in the horizontal plane, combined with up & down and spinning round, then you could paint on just about anything.
Obviously you'd need 3D painting software too though. Does such a package exist?:)
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The point is that some 'phones have a vulnerability which allows virii to spread without the confirmation dialog.
You're missing the point.
The point is that you need *less* servers, and *less* hyper-expensive Oracle and BEA licenses.
If you have a big enough server pool, the numbers start to make sense.
This site's been live for months now - I spotted the first news story about it in September I think, and I've occasionally checked on it - it started off empty and now it's nearly full. The media's been aware of it since September at least.
Once again Slashdot catches on late in the game.
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Pressure sensitive - The harder you press the faster you scroll?
Or maybe a short press moves one track, longer press one album?
Or a combination of the two...
Have him killed.
And North Korea have nukes, btw. That makes them dangerous if nothing else does.
I've played with a Sun box running dual core processors, and each core seems to be roughly equaivalent to a normal CPU. So the Oracle licensing scheme DOES make sense.
The solutoin is to use the built-in software capability to partition into processor sets, and lock applications to processor sets.
So you might have a 32-core box, but only 4 of them are running Oracle.
Ditch Linux and use VMS. It's always done this. :-)
Also prevent you from copying banknotes. There's a pattern of dots in a specific shad of yellow on banknotes which is recognised by the photocopier (and presumably also by PhotoShop), which rejects the copy. A mate of mine did some research into it, and it's possible to draw a picture using a yellow(ish) pen that'll be refused, if you know the dot pattern.
OK, but this assumes that you believe the stated motives for the current bout of US expansionism. I tend more to the belief that rather than protecting freedom, the US Govt. is protecting the Americn way of life.
The two are not necessarily synonymous, and to think that they are is sheer, dangerous arrogance.
This license is for the whole product - including proprietary software, graphics, artworks, sounds etc.
This is largely the same deal as distros that bundle (eg) StarOffice - it's a commercial product, your license fee includes that of the office suite, but the distro vendor can't permit copying of the proprietary code they bundle.
If this information is linked to anything personally identifiable, you should be able to get at it under the Data Protection Act for a small fee. (UK only)
Brings a new meaning to the phrase "a pound of flesh" though...
The difference is that MS has a monopoly - moving to a rental type license will force millions of users to go that way whether they want to or not.
Don't like Windows/MS? Tough shit.
Don't like Red Hat? Use SuSE.
Take anything David Icke writes with a pinch of salt. He's a loony ex-footballer who believes that the world is controlled by a cartel of alien lizards . Google for "David Icke" and see what you get.
There's no parallelism here. Mad hatter is a desktop environment - it's basically repackaged GNOME. StarOffice is an office suite.
Related, yes.
Parallel, no.
A very large supply of Kleenex and pr0n mags?
You've missed a few things.
- Security constraints inbuilt in the language - great for things like applets, which need to run in a sandbox
- PORTABILITY - this is the big one, and basically the main reason for Javas popularity.
"Write once, run anywhere" may be more myth than reality, but it's a sight better than C/C++, whilst retaining the other advantages inherent in the language.
Java is an excellent example of a language that is jack of all trades, master of none.The thing about Java is that it's QUITE good at just about everything, without being fantastic at any one particular them.
Personally I'd be very very careful with the exercises in this programme, and would consider talking to a doctor before doing them if I'm out of shape or have any back problems.
The method of doing sit-ups described is somewhat suspect (straight leg situps? Noooo! You'll bugger your lumbar!) and as for the bend-and-bounce (bouncing to-touches) exercise, you've REALLY got to watch out with ballistic stretching like this.
If you don't know what you're doing, DON'T blindly follow these instructions.
You've been misled - you've actually installed Linux....
Why is it that MS is only now catching up with what's been available in UN*X-based (and other) systems for many years?
I can do all this stuff on a Linux network, without paying onerous annual dues to Microsoft. To us, these aren't benefits, they're what we're used to. Why pay more (TM)?
You'd have a problem using this device on a car - it's only for painting in 2D. Cars are 3D - just overlaying a flat image won't work. But if you added a third axis of movement and a ratational axis, ie have a X-track on the ceiling so the rig can move to any location in the horizontal plane, combined with up & down and spinning round, then you could paint on just about anything.
Obviously you'd need 3D painting software too though. Does such a package exist? :)
Sign On San Diego article.