Back when Informix wasn't part of IBM, their Portland building had a "lego station" on every one of their floors. This was a small enclave near the kitchen with a huge mindstorms kit and about 15 board games. Everytime you went in there, there would be this huge lego creation that was absolutely amazing!
Even though this is in the context of an OS' UI, I'll put this into terms with a single application's UI.
I'm not a programmer, so what I'm saying is 100% from the end-user standpoint...
There are a few main points I really evaluate when I look at a program for the first time:
1. Can I use it right off the bat? (not expert level) - does it make sense without having to read documentation. Obviously, when I would have trouble using some of the advanced features, or just want clarification of a feature, I'll go look at it.
2.Does the program serve its main intent? there are many programs which do serve their main purpose well, but for some reason, the devs get really excited and put in waaay too many features - this isn't bad if it doesn't slow down the use of the program and the program itself. It is bad if this clutters the UI to the point that its an eyesore - but on the other hand, if those extra 'buttons' to access the feature on default, it isn't intimidating for a first time user.
What it comes down to for me is this: does the UI provide easy access to what I want to do, and is it easily customizable to get rid of/add what I want to do (power features) WITHOUT bloating the software, hence slowing it down...
I have no idea if any of that made any sense, but I'm clicking Submit now.
Yes, but with their supported netrworking method, you have to buy additional IP addresses and use a switch, rather than a NAT box. So in order to comply with their "supported equipment", you must pay an extra $5(?) per added IP address.
I would still use a NAT box - you don't have to buy additional IP's, and also you get a pretty good firewall!
Read on... Notice the Wireless AP they provide isn't NAT.
What You Need
------------- A Wireless Network Access Point for your home network. This point will act as the central point for your new home network.
One Ethernet (CAT5) cable to connect your cable modem to the Wireless Network Access Point(UTP510).
A wireless network adapter for each additional computer you are adding to your home network.
(The computer hooked up to your existing high-speed Internet service already has one.) There are three different types of network adapters - the type you need depends on whether the additional PCs are desktops or laptops and how you want to connect to them.
Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter - this external adapter connects to a computer's USB connector on the front or back panel of your computer. Check your computer to see if this is an option for you (model#: WUSB11-AT).
Instant Wireless Network PC Card- this adapter is specially designed for laptop computers. It slides into the side of your laptop through the PCMCIA slot (model#:WPC11-AT).
Instant Wireless Network PCI Card and Instant Wireless Network PC Card - these adapters are designed to work together in desktop computers. They are installed inside of your computer (model#s: WDT11-AT and WPC11-AT)
IP Addresses (Internet Protocol Addresses) for each additional computer that you are adding to your home network. This service is necessary to expand your high-speed cable Internet service to more than one computer. (One computer access service is included with the service you already have.) You will be prompted to order the IP addresses after you purchase your home networking equipment
The last copy protection scheme was broken using a simple sharpie marker. I wonder how this one will be broken,
I can bet you one thing though. There'll be a 'fix' for this one week before the protected cds come out.
Sputnik was the first satellite ever. DUH. Thus, any satellite, commerical or not, could not have been launched. At that point is time I don't even believed that they concieved the idea...
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next thing you know these will be running trojans designed for roller-bots...
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Sorry, here's a clickable link to paypass
http://www.paypass.com/ Currently beta testing in Florida...
Back when Informix wasn't part of IBM, their Portland building had a "lego station" on every one of their floors. This was a small enclave near the kitchen with a huge mindstorms kit and about 15 board games. Everytime you went in there, there would be this huge lego creation that was absolutely amazing!
Even though this is in the context of an OS' UI, I'll put this into terms with a single application's UI. I'm not a programmer, so what I'm saying is 100% from the end-user standpoint... There are a few main points I really evaluate when I look at a program for the first time: 1. Can I use it right off the bat? (not expert level) - does it make sense without having to read documentation. Obviously, when I would have trouble using some of the advanced features, or just want clarification of a feature, I'll go look at it. 2.Does the program serve its main intent? there are many programs which do serve their main purpose well, but for some reason, the devs get really excited and put in waaay too many features - this isn't bad if it doesn't slow down the use of the program and the program itself. It is bad if this clutters the UI to the point that its an eyesore - but on the other hand, if those extra 'buttons' to access the feature on default, it isn't intimidating for a first time user. What it comes down to for me is this: does the UI provide easy access to what I want to do, and is it easily customizable to get rid of/add what I want to do (power features) WITHOUT bloating the software, hence slowing it down... I have no idea if any of that made any sense, but I'm clicking Submit now.
JC Penny has all stocked jeans on sale... Looks like my plain old denim jeans are obsolete :(
Yes, but with their supported netrworking method, you have to buy additional IP addresses and use a switch, rather than a NAT box. So in order to comply with their "supported equipment", you must pay an extra $5(?) per added IP address.
I would still use a NAT box - you don't have to buy additional IP's, and also you get a pretty good firewall!
Read on... Notice the Wireless AP they provide isn't NAT.
What You Need
-------------
A Wireless Network Access Point for your home network. This point will act as the central point for your new home network. One Ethernet (CAT5) cable to connect your cable modem to the Wireless Network Access Point(UTP510).
A wireless network adapter for each additional computer you are adding to your home network. (The computer hooked up to your existing high-speed Internet service already has one.) There are three different types of network adapters - the type you need depends on whether the additional PCs are desktops or laptops and how you want to connect to them. Instant Wireless USB Network Adapter - this external adapter connects to a computer's USB connector on the front or back panel of your computer. Check your computer to see if this is an option for you (model#: WUSB11-AT). Instant Wireless Network PC Card- this adapter is specially designed for laptop computers. It slides into the side of your laptop through the PCMCIA slot (model#:WPC11-AT). Instant Wireless Network PCI Card and Instant Wireless Network PC Card - these adapters are designed to work together in desktop computers. They are installed inside of your computer (model#s: WDT11-AT and WPC11-AT)
IP Addresses (Internet Protocol Addresses) for each additional computer that you are adding to your home network. This service is necessary to expand your high-speed cable Internet service to more than one computer. (One computer access service is included with the service you already have.) You will be prompted to order the IP addresses after you purchase your home networking equipment
The last copy protection scheme was broken using a simple sharpie marker. I wonder how this one will be broken, I can bet you one thing though. There'll be a 'fix' for this one week before the protected cds come out.
Isn't XVID a totally free (opensource) MP4 codec? It performs better than DivX for me...
Sputnik was the first satellite ever. DUH. Thus, any satellite, commerical or not, could not have been launched. At that point is time I don't even believed that they concieved the idea...
next thing you know these will be running trojans designed for roller-bots...