I mean really... Does anyone with a lick of sense actually give their real name to a free web-based service?
It's not about a 'lick of sense' as such - it's about knowledge of technology - specifically the internet, and a lack of education with regard to the internet. I know individuals with a hell of a lot of sense who would give their real names in such a situation.
Just because you and I have a reasonable working knowledge of the ins and outs of the internet, it doesn't mean everyone else does.
...except the kicker is that I don't have to buy Apple's idea of a
quad core system in order to get an effective quad core system.
Instead of the only bundle that Apple is willing to sell me, I can
get the mini equivalent of a Quad Core system.
So your issue isn't with value per se, but with the lack of options then?
Going back to what I said - If Apple do have what you're after, then the price will be similar to the same hardware from other manufacturers. If they don't have what you want, then the argument has moved to a different arena.
Luxury maybe, but their machines aren't any more expensive than equally equipped machines from other manufacturers (cue the 50 Dell/Apple comparisons, and the 500 replies why they're not fair comparisons - from both sides)
After reading several Pystar reviews I think it's safe to say that the Pystar machines undercut Apple on price and quality.
Naturally the stealth bomber's software has to be rewritten for the new platform, in particular the operational flight program (OFP) - the app which lets the ungainly plane fly, rather than lurching out of control as it would without constant computer assistance. (A recent B-2 crash shortly after takeoff at the Pacific island of Guam was caused by a false sensor data feed into the OFP, resulting from an airspeed measuring device being affected by tropical moisture. The duff data fooled the OFP app into wrecking the $2bn bomber - while the pilots were unable to do anything to stop it.)
Sadly what will happen is they will be slated for the final product and fail to make it in.
I was really looking forward to Winfs. It design specs and features looked like a big benefit to Windows Vista.
I'm still kinda bummed it was never included.:-/
Since WinFS failed to make the cut for Vista, and ZFS (gotta be better - 'Z' comes after 'W' in the alphabet!) failed to make the cut for OS X 10.5, I'm going to go out on a limb here and hazard to guess that changing a file system in a desktop OS ain't that easy.
Speaking of which - how would WinFS and ZFS compare?
(OT) If I wasn't using Macs already, and ZFS arrived, that'd probably be enough to sway me. Awesome doesn't even start to describe it...
I've never had a Firefox or Safari issue toast my machine. I've had IE updates do it twice before (on different machines).
I just don't see how a browser can cause such mayhem to the OS - considering it's the browser that supposedly runs inside the OS, and not the other way around.
Well ok, I can. To rephrase: I don't see how a browser should cause such mayhem to the OS.
I should have mentioned I went to university in NZ (which is very much based upon the British education system - for example our Head of Department, Dean of the School and Vice Chancellor were all British).
The majority of cost for me to go to a community college here in California is the books, and it is such a scam by the book companies, which also left me wondering "does the teacher get a kick back?"
Yes, teachers do get a kick back. One of my professors told our post grad class (during one of the much loved 'pub lectures') how they could stand to make $1000s from recommending the 'right' books.
Our Introduction to Finance course in uni had a decent approach to the textbook issue. We had the option to purchase the text book, but were also given free access to a PDF version of the book online through our uni intranet, which was locked to prevent printing or saving.
Yes, having to view it online was slightly inconvenient, but for many cash strapped students it was less convenient than having to fork out wads of cash for the print version.
Before anyone says it - yes, I mean 'free' as in we didn't have to specifically pay to access it - of course there's fees and such forth that cover the cost.
Ok, I'm reasonably technical, but not savvy with the intimate workings of a file system. What will this mean for the average user with an iMac or MacbookPro, when ZFS finally appears as the default FS of OS X? Will it be faster, more error-resistant, or...?
We offer it here in NZ, complete with two phone lines, and the feedback from clients has been overwhelmingly positive (possibly due to the fact connectivity here is expensive). It's not comparable with fibre, but is definitely better than frame, ADSL, and T1/T3.
As long as you go in with reasonable expectations, you shouldn't be disappointed.
Do Asus sell computers without Windows pre-installed in France?
My French isn't good enough to find out, so if you could provide the link to this, it would be much appreciated for the rest of us/. readers not au fait with French.
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I mean really... Does anyone with a lick of sense actually give their real name to a free web-based service?
It's not about a 'lick of sense' as such - it's about knowledge of technology - specifically the internet, and a lack of education with regard to the internet. I know individuals with a hell of a lot of sense who would give their real names in such a situation.
Just because you and I have a reasonable working knowledge of the ins and outs of the internet, it doesn't mean everyone else does.
I think someone forgot a critical link...
I think someone forgot they're on /.
To be fair, between him and Darl, it's something of a toss-up."
"Toss up"? You got that right.
...except the kicker is that I don't have to buy Apple's idea of a quad core system in order to get an effective quad core system.
Instead of the only bundle that Apple is willing to sell me, I can get the mini equivalent of a Quad Core system.
So your issue isn't with value per se, but with the lack of options then?
Going back to what I said - If Apple do have what you're after, then the price will be similar to the same hardware from other manufacturers. If they don't have what you want, then the argument has moved to a different arena.
Luxury maybe, but their machines aren't any more expensive than equally equipped machines from other manufacturers (cue the 50 Dell/Apple comparisons, and the 500 replies why they're not fair comparisons - from both sides)
After reading several Pystar reviews I think it's safe to say that the Pystar machines undercut Apple on price and quality.
Naturally the stealth bomber's software has to be rewritten for the new platform, in particular the operational flight program (OFP) - the app which lets the ungainly plane fly, rather than lurching out of control as it would without constant computer assistance. (A recent B-2 crash shortly after takeoff at the Pacific island of Guam was caused by a false sensor data feed into the OFP, resulting from an airspeed measuring device being affected by tropical moisture. The duff data fooled the OFP app into wrecking the $2bn bomber - while the pilots were unable to do anything to stop it.)
Brilliant!
Sadly what will happen is they will be slated for the final product and fail to make it in. I was really looking forward to Winfs. It design specs and features looked like a big benefit to Windows Vista. I'm still kinda bummed it was never included. :-/
Since WinFS failed to make the cut for Vista, and ZFS (gotta be better - 'Z' comes after 'W' in the alphabet!) failed to make the cut for OS X 10.5, I'm going to go out on a limb here and hazard to guess that changing a file system in a desktop OS ain't that easy.
Speaking of which - how would WinFS and ZFS compare?
(OT) If I wasn't using Macs already, and ZFS arrived, that'd probably be enough to sway me. Awesome doesn't even start to describe it...
Often by digging through Akamai's (who are Apple's infrastructure provider) servers, using common strings and hoping to strike it rich.
What do you do with your spare time at work? :p
Dunno. Whatcha smokin'?
Firmware?
It's rational fear of the unknown.
I've never had a Firefox or Safari issue toast my machine. I've had IE updates do it twice before (on different machines).
I just don't see how a browser can cause such mayhem to the OS - considering it's the browser that supposedly runs inside the OS, and not the other way around.
Well ok, I can. To rephrase: I don't see how a browser should cause such mayhem to the OS.
I never got a kickback when I was a professor (what was I doing wrong?)
That's called 'integrity'. It's not wrong - just rare in this day and age.
I should have mentioned I went to university in NZ (which is very much based upon the British education system - for example our Head of Department, Dean of the School and Vice Chancellor were all British).
The majority of cost for me to go to a community college here in California is the books, and it is such a scam by the book companies, which also left me wondering "does the teacher get a kick back?"
Yes, teachers do get a kick back. One of my professors told our post grad class (during one of the much loved 'pub lectures') how they could stand to make $1000s from recommending the 'right' books.
Our Introduction to Finance course in uni had a decent approach to the textbook issue. We had the option to purchase the text book, but were also given free access to a PDF version of the book online through our uni intranet, which was locked to prevent printing or saving.
Yes, having to view it online was slightly inconvenient, but for many cash strapped students it was less convenient than having to fork out wads of cash for the print version.
Before anyone says it - yes, I mean 'free' as in we didn't have to specifically pay to access it - of course there's fees and such forth that cover the cost.
We'll wait for Apple to come along and supply these.
No I'm not an Apple basher - I'm an avid Apple user, but even I look at some of their benchmarks and shake my head in amusement.
Ok, I'm reasonably technical, but not savvy with the intimate workings of a file system. What will this mean for the average user with an iMac or MacbookPro, when ZFS finally appears as the default FS of OS X? Will it be faster, more error-resistant, or...?
You picture Ballmer?
Your therapy bill must be astronomical
Probably not too far off the truth, but still...you think they'd learn.
We offer it here in NZ, complete with two phone lines, and the feedback from clients has been overwhelmingly positive (possibly due to the fact connectivity here is expensive). It's not comparable with fibre, but is definitely better than frame, ADSL, and T1/T3.
As long as you go in with reasonable expectations, you shouldn't be disappointed.
They were high when they developed it?
That would explain Windows ME.
Dedly
..and that'd be the closest anyone's mouth would be getting to down there.
Do Asus sell computers without Windows pre-installed in France? My French isn't good enough to find out, so if you could provide the link to this, it would be much appreciated for the rest of us /. readers not au fait with French.
How long before some smart kids come up with a script to automatically complete the quiz? (and possibly sell it to fellow students)
The article didn't say if he was wearing a cap - you don't it would effect reception do you?