Exactly. Sony would be the obvious choice. PS3 will be cell based, and cell will support the PowerPC ISA. Why would Apple put out a G4 or G5 gaming box to have sony come out with a 4 cell gaming box.
Apple maybe be able to partner with Sony to help create a toolset and dev kit that could be installed on OSX and linux boxes, but IBM will probably help Sony with that anyway.
-t
To everyone saying this is ridiculous. Yes it is, but most gov't interference with business is. MS has taken advantage of all kinds of patent, dmca, and copyright law. They lobby governments all of the time, and in some cases us tax dollars pay to support MS sales over-seas.
Now this it-political game they support has bitten them. And I'm expected to sympathize?
-t
anybody remember the ROTJ arcade game that you had to pilot the M. Falcon through the second deathstar to beat? I only ever saw it one place, but it was pretty good.
-t
It's a good blog, and he may have a point. It seems to center around the argument that these apps are enabling people to stay on windows, and so they have no reason to look for a new os.
It's a long-shot, but here's how I can see porting to windows as good for gpl/os software. Suppose a period of time before MS can sabotage those apps at the system level, and people are using and liking the apps. And it's time for them to buy a new computer. Or they buy a new one and it includes a hefty fee for windows. And someone tells them, or it occurs to them... 'Hey, I use applications all available on gnu/bsd platforms, why am I paying for windows?'
That being said, I think a good demo with a knoppix cd is less risky and more effective. You let someone use it, see what it has to offer, and then point out that it's running of a cd... imagine it installed.
Increased adoption of Asianux in Asia-Pacific may give software and hardware companies a good reason to certify their wares on Linux, as they will not need to support multiple versions of the open-source operating system (OS).
"A large percentage [of the vendors] are of a Hispanic nature," Langley said. "Today he's Jose Rodriguez, tomorrow he's Raul something or other, and tomorrow after that he's something else. These people change their identity all the time. A picture's worth a thousand words."
Wow, I hope that quote gets plastered in the paper all around the country. How they let this joker talk to anybody in the press is beyond me. 'These people'... America is not real tolerant of those kinds of statements these days.
Interesting article, but I take it with a grain of salt.
First, All tests done on Windows. Yes, it's the only platform that all those languages run on, but of course M$ languages are going to have an inside track on optimizing for their OS libraries.
Regardless, programming should be done with the right tool for the job. If you were looking to write a utility that did heavy file i/o, I would stay away from an interpreted language. But if I were trying to write a cross-platform utility, I would certainly consider interpreted languages like Python or Java.
Summary: No news here: Some languages are better at some taks then others. The developer has to figure out which fits the task and his/her own skills the best.
Keep in mind too that these benchmarks were all run on windows. I think gcc plays a lot nicer with glibc compared to the windows native libraries. Also, as pointed out, it's about being portable, not the most optimized compiler.
Burns: "I'm looking for something in an attack dog. One who likes the sweet gamey tang of human flesh. Hmmm, why here's the fellow... Wiry, fast, firm, proud buttocks. Reminds me of me."
I remember reading excerpts of a report last year (I believe from a marketing firm to Microsoft) basically stating that the ethical attacks on GNU/Linux were actually hurting Microsoft, while people were responding to the TCO arguments.
Taking one look at that site, M$ sure took notice of that report. -t
This shouldn't be too hard. Let's look at the issues:
PC (FOR CONTROL) - the owner probably already has one. spreadsheets for payroll etc. Many ap's can be controlled with just a browser.
TECH SUPPORT (FOR CUSTOMERS) - don't do it. free internet access, but customers must set themselves up. Besides, if someone is lost, they could always ask someone else with a laptop to give a hand. SECURITY - two options. As many have pointed out, WEP Key on receipt. Or, just have open access (sounds crazy, but so is anybody who submits sensitive information to a non SSL page). Either way, have a disclaimer posted.
QUOTAS (referencing the Kazaa statemnt) - port blocking would be easier. Still, I would wait and see if this is really an issue. MONTHLY COST OF INTERNET ACCESS - That's the real cost that matters to the owner. That and whatever you charge him to support the thing.
-t
about the roof...
on
Cube House
·
· Score: 5, Funny
as if cubes don't trap the smell of a fart already enough...
Novell should have a pretty powerful position in this. Having formerly possessed the code, they could site a lot of examples of exposing the code to various companies and members of the public. Thus negating the strength of SCO's claims that these things are trade secrets or other types of information that *in legal eyes* deserves special protection. But, with as many companies as there are involved, who knows how this will shake down.
Thanks for using logic and points as opposed to abusive language and blanket statements in your argument.
The problem with the federal law is that it doesn't do nearly enough.
Yes, because the government has done so well with education, substance abuse, border protection, corporate abuse, and the economy. With a record like that, I can see why you would want more involvement.
This seems like another useless law around here. As others have pointed out, off-shore spam won't change a bit from this. Also, this won't affect the most annoying spam I get, the junk email from companies that I have an account with. No matter how many times I check my privacy preferences they send me email about how I can pay my bill online.
Technology could have solved this problem a better way. But leave it to the federal gov't to reign over another portion of our lives. -t
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After seeing Van Wilder, I wouldn't accept any baked good delivered to me.
the anti-DDoS company doesn't want to see these people go away. If so, they'd see there business go away.
Exactly. Sony would be the obvious choice. PS3 will be cell based, and cell will support the PowerPC ISA. Why would Apple put out a G4 or G5 gaming box to have sony come out with a 4 cell gaming box.
Apple maybe be able to partner with Sony to help create a toolset and dev kit that could be installed on OSX and linux boxes, but IBM will probably help Sony with that anyway.
-t
To everyone saying this is ridiculous. Yes it is, but most gov't interference with business is. MS has taken advantage of all kinds of patent, dmca, and copyright law. They lobby governments all of the time, and in some cases us tax dollars pay to support MS sales over-seas. Now this it-political game they support has bitten them. And I'm expected to sympathize? -t
anybody remember the ROTJ arcade game that you had to pilot the M. Falcon through the second deathstar to beat? I only ever saw it one place, but it was pretty good. -t
It's a good blog, and he may have a point. It seems to center around the argument that these apps are enabling people to stay on windows, and so they have no reason to look for a new os. It's a long-shot, but here's how I can see porting to windows as good for gpl/os software. Suppose a period of time before MS can sabotage those apps at the system level, and people are using and liking the apps. And it's time for them to buy a new computer. Or they buy a new one and it includes a hefty fee for windows. And someone tells them, or it occurs to them... 'Hey, I use applications all available on gnu/bsd platforms, why am I paying for windows?' That being said, I think a good demo with a knoppix cd is less risky and more effective. You let someone use it, see what it has to offer, and then point out that it's running of a cd... imagine it installed.
"When 900 years old you are, look as good you will not"
"The markings match those of a ship that blasted it's way out of Mos Eisley"
"I regret nothing"
What about using this as a security tool? Kind of like a 'this message will self distruct in...' kind of thing.
If you could burn and package your own. It would be a cool way for sneaker-net to hid any evidence of data transfer...
-t
imagine the possibilites for your shower door...
Increased adoption of Asianux in Asia-Pacific may give software and hardware companies a good reason to certify their wares on Linux, as they will not need to support multiple versions of the open-source operating system (OS).
/me uncorks champagne
"A large percentage [of the vendors] are of a Hispanic nature," Langley said. "Today he's Jose Rodriguez, tomorrow he's Raul something or other, and tomorrow after that he's something else. These people change their identity all the time. A picture's worth a thousand words."
Wow, I hope that quote gets plastered in the paper all around the country. How they let this joker talk to anybody in the press is beyond me. 'These people'... America is not real tolerant of those kinds of statements these days.
-t
Interesting article, but I take it with a grain of salt.
First, All tests done on Windows. Yes, it's the only platform that all those languages run on, but of course M$ languages are going to have an inside track on optimizing for their OS libraries.
Regardless, programming should be done with the right tool for the job. If you were looking to write a utility that did heavy file i/o, I would stay away from an interpreted language. But if I were trying to write a cross-platform utility, I would certainly consider interpreted languages like Python or Java.
Summary: No news here: Some languages are better at some taks then others. The developer has to figure out which fits the task and his/her own skills the best.
-t
Keep in mind too that these benchmarks were all run on windows. I think gcc plays a lot nicer with glibc compared to the windows native libraries. Also, as pointed out, it's about being portable, not the most optimized compiler.
-t
Burns: "I'm looking for something in an attack dog. One who likes the sweet gamey tang of human flesh. Hmmm, why here's the fellow ... Wiry, fast, firm, proud buttocks. Reminds me of me."
I found the article...
It's Halloween 7
-t
I remember reading excerpts of a report last year (I believe from a marketing firm to Microsoft) basically stating that the ethical attacks on GNU/Linux were actually hurting Microsoft, while people were responding to the TCO arguments.
Taking one look at that site, M$ sure took notice of that report.
-t
I can safely live in a world running
ps -waux
instead of
ps -ef
-t
This shouldn't be too hard. Let's look at the issues:
PC (FOR CONTROL) - the owner probably already has one. spreadsheets for payroll etc. Many ap's can be controlled with just a browser.
TECH SUPPORT (FOR CUSTOMERS) - don't do it. free internet access, but customers must set themselves up. Besides, if someone is lost, they could always ask someone else with a laptop to give a hand.
SECURITY - two options. As many have pointed out, WEP Key on receipt. Or, just have open access (sounds crazy, but so is anybody who submits sensitive information to a non SSL page). Either way, have a disclaimer posted.
QUOTAS (referencing the Kazaa statemnt) - port blocking would be easier. Still, I would wait and see if this is really an issue.
MONTHLY COST OF INTERNET ACCESS - That's the real cost that matters to the owner. That and whatever you charge him to support the thing.
-t
as if cubes don't trap the smell of a fart already enough...
Novell should have a pretty powerful position in this. Having formerly possessed the code, they could site a lot of examples of exposing the code to various companies and members of the public. Thus negating the strength of SCO's claims that these things are trade secrets or other types of information that *in legal eyes* deserves special protection. But, with as many companies as there are involved, who knows how this will shake down.
-t
Off-shore support works...
And "640K should be enough for anybody"
-t
Thanks for using logic and points as opposed to abusive language and blanket statements in your argument.
The problem with the federal law is that it doesn't do nearly enough.
Yes, because the government has done so well with education, substance abuse, border protection, corporate abuse, and the economy. With a record like that, I can see why you would want more involvement.
-t
This seems like another useless law around here. As others have pointed out, off-shore spam won't change a bit from this. Also, this won't affect the most annoying spam I get, the junk email from companies that I have an account with. No matter how many times I check my privacy preferences they send me email about how I can pay my bill online.
Technology could have solved this problem a better way. But leave it to the federal gov't to reign over another portion of our lives.
-t