Re:Actually, it's an ARM7 in FBGA
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The OP probably meant FPGA as Field Programmable Gate Array.
Re:Maybe its just me but....
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Don't think of it as a product part, think of it more as a BASIC Stamp for people who want something more than a BASIC Stamp can manage.
BASIC Stamps are good for when you only want to do one, and don't want to lay out a board with crystal, peripherals, etc. Although I have a tendency to do my own boards, I can see that BASIC Stamps are good for some projects.
What I've been waiting for so I can reinstall the old alpha and sparcstation I have sitting around doing nothing! Ever since 2.0 went into RC, I've been waiting for it to be finalised to setup these old machines. I just need to get the isos, or better, a multi-iso with alpha and sparc + pmax would be nice for the decstation that's floating around somewhere.
Now I'll be just Waiting for the mirrors to catch up with isos.
I thought exactly this approach when I skimmed the article (some 3 hours before it appeared on slashdot, mind). However, I was thinking more along the lines of alleging copyright abuse on government sites, rather than companies'.
(Rant: On the other hand who would trust a site that contain links that automaticly opens a new window? Oh wait people do that all the time. And I hate it. If I want to open the link in a new window I would tell it to my browser!)
Someone else who agrees with me on this one. If I wanted a new window, I would have asked for it! Let the user make the decision.
I almost agree with you, but the qualifier should be that (I speculate) MS will custom-write a version of their OS *for free*, or at least less than anyone else will do a Linux version. MS can afford to do this to as a strategy to prevent Linux gaining mass acceptance, while a Linux company will need to make a profit on the software writing to do it.
All speculation, but I can imagine this is the case - the MS solution is actually *cheaper* than the corresponding Linux solution.
Yes, it is the case, but it is only on a block. CF cards have some wear-levelling technology inside them that dynamically maps actual flash memory addresses to the addresses the CF interface sees, so it is really not an issue unless you're writeing a lot of data.
We've done the math here, as we have a data logger that uses CF.
The 8088 was a version of the 8086 with an 8-bit external bus, while being 16-bit inside. It came after the 8086, and was used in the original IBM PC, most likely due to the cheaper cost of making peripherals to interface to the 8-bit bus.
As an aside, I think it's fine for high-schoolers to use something other than the latest-and-greatest to learn on; The idea behind teaching computers in school is to teach principles, not specifics.
The CPU clock in your computer will very likely not be exactly 666.66MHz, for the simple reason that crystals drift with temperature and age. So my 667MHz PIII will be a (ever-so) slightly differnent speed to your 667MHz PIII.
So, remind me again where CVS fits in to this "base system". And then you can let me know why they take exception to CVS's license, but not GCC's license...
I agree with this totally. I have two smallish boys (now 6 and 8); I have never had a problem with them playing with my stuff. And if it does become a problem, make it not a problem by teaching the kid to use the computer! Children are not these little things that get in the way of the rest of your life, they *are* the rest of your life. Embrace and extend, in the best MS philosophy!
Can I just say a big "Me, too"? I also came to gentoo from slackware (via redhat and then mandrake), hiccupped on a early version I installed on a dial-up connected computer, back to slack, now well and truly committed to gentoo. I love it - have it installed on 3 machines at home, soon to be 4 when I get my act together and install my MAME machine. I love it for all the reasons you cite.
Not to argue with you at all, but what's with the business of a Makefile not being very portable?? I'd say that a Makefile would be one of the most portable solutions; I guess it will depend on what tools the Makefile calls, but these could be wrapped in some conditionals, surely?
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The OP probably meant FPGA as Field Programmable Gate Array.
BASIC Stamps are good for when you only want to do one, and don't want to lay out a board with crystal, peripherals, etc. Although I have a tendency to do my own boards, I can see that BASIC Stamps are good for some projects.
What about octave (free Matlab clone)?
But conversely, in Korea only old people use Linux.
Double w00t!! Checked my local mirror - isos are already there! Downloading even now...
Now I'll be just Waiting for the mirrors to catch up with isos.
Oh, yes it is. It's an iPod Photo. I think what the GP wanted though was a Photo iPod, which is something completely different...
I thought exactly this approach when I skimmed the article (some 3 hours before it appeared on slashdot, mind). However, I was thinking more along the lines of alleging copyright abuse on government sites, rather than companies'.
Here ya go. You're welcome.
Someone else who agrees with me on this one. If I wanted a new window, I would have asked for it! Let the user make the decision.
All speculation, but I can imagine this is the case - the MS solution is actually *cheaper* than the corresponding Linux solution.
We've done the math here, as we have a data logger that uses CF.
No mention of AVR or 8051? Shame on you.
My firewall: PII-400
My print server: PII-266
My file server: PII-400
I don't see why I'd want or need anything faster for these purposes. Even the firewall and print server are overkill, but they were cheap...
The 8088 was a version of the 8086 with an 8-bit external bus, while being 16-bit inside. It came after the 8086, and was used in the original IBM PC, most likely due to the cheaper cost of making peripherals to interface to the 8-bit bus.
As an aside, I think it's fine for high-schoolers to use something other than the latest-and-greatest to learn on; The idea behind teaching computers in school is to teach principles, not specifics.
The CPU clock in your computer will very likely not be exactly 666.66MHz, for the simple reason that crystals drift with temperature and age. So my 667MHz PIII will be a (ever-so) slightly differnent speed to your 667MHz PIII.
Foget I wrote the above. Looking at the other comments, it seems I am wrong on a number of fronts...
So, remind me again where CVS fits in to this "base system". And then you can let me know why they take exception to CVS's license, but not GCC's license...
1. Yes. My DNS server at home does exactly this. It is a linux machine, running ipcop
2. Yes, it is done. IPCop is commercial quality. You just need to supply your own computer :).
I agree with this totally. I have two smallish boys (now 6 and 8); I have never had a problem with them playing with my stuff. And if it does become a problem, make it not a problem by teaching the kid to use the computer! Children are not these little things that get in the way of the rest of your life, they *are* the rest of your life. Embrace and extend, in the best MS philosophy!
Can I just say a big "Me, too"? I also came to gentoo from slackware (via redhat and then mandrake), hiccupped on a early version I installed on a dial-up connected computer, back to slack, now well and truly committed to gentoo. I love it - have it installed on 3 machines at home, soon to be 4 when I get my act together and install my MAME machine. I love it for all the reasons you cite.
Obviously you never tried this on RedHat 8.0.
...from hot grits in their business plans?
Yeah, and what a, erm, cyan, too. And he's a bit of a magenta, methinks.
Not to argue with you at all, but what's with the business of a Makefile not being very portable?? I'd say that a Makefile would be one of the most portable solutions; I guess it will depend on what tools the Makefile calls, but these could be wrapped in some conditionals, surely?