Klaymen:) welcome to/.
You make a valid point about your friends, sofar thats the only source of spam on my main account (i've had about 15-20 in total in 4 years).
Small point about the message you replied to - they were an Anonymous Coward, as such replying directly to them is futile unless you are making a point to the rest of us as well:)
Thankx greg - At 1st glance CPU2000 may indeed answer my question. I'll take a proper look this evening.
btw, I'm doing this for no other reason then its to confirm that an extra few mhz wont make the slightest bit of difference in the larger scheme of things:)
just out of interest, can we get the benchmark program for these top500 scores?
I would want to relate their very impressive score with my miniscule AMD Athlon 2600:)
I just did a bit of digging myself, and it appears as though the benchmark is called Linpack, and they have a Java version of it available. Definately doesn't appear point and click, could anyone help me out with some figures on consumer class hardware - or is it simply not available?
errrrrrrrrrrr dont mean to burst your bubble, but this link is ancient - it was published in 2001.
It involves the MSN Messenger crash and chaos that caused:
MSN Messenger Restored, But Some Buddies Lost
Service is running after a week of intermittent problems, but some data destroyed.
Jennifer DiSabatino, Computerworld
Tuesday, July 10, 2001
I believe the grand-parent was referring to learning from those who succeed.
There is nothing wrong with following and learning from our ancestors.
Google have given a great deal of thought into their filesystem, and most likely made some huge mistakes along the way. In the end they have a stable workable system that still gives me the shivers occasionally.
I would see these as guidelines for a further next generation filesystem rather than ripping the code from underneath them and calling it our own.
Sun paid a little more, AND microsoft ARE giving them more money:
The license agreement with Sun provides for an additional $2,500,000 to be paid to us by November 2003. On July 31, 2003, Microsoft exercised an option to acquire expanded licensing rights. Upon delivery, we expect to recognize additional revenue related to this option.
Please wait opening Page....
Would you like to Run XYZ1(Flash) [*Yes]/[No]
Would you like to Run XYZ2(Flash) [*Yes]/[No]
Would you like to Run XYZ3(Flash) [*Yes]/[No]
Would you like to Run XYZ4(Flash) [*Yes]/[No]Would you like to Run XYZ5(Flash) [*Yes]/[No]
Would you like to Run XYZ6(Flash) [*Yes]/[No]
Would you like to Run XYZ7(Flash) [*Yes]/[No]
and so on ad nausium - It took a while before I could get rid of the annoying "This webpage may not display correctly because of your security settings" dialog, simply because I removed flash and disabled Automatic downloads.
Thats ok then - i was concerned about code versions and differences, I'm not against this on the revenue side, as it is practically impossible to get away from. Now you have explained the process, it seems like an effective way for them to boost their coffers:)
Whats bugging me about this is the following:
Does this break the GPL by having different versions of the software, or is the code scattered with "if(!subcribed) {... }" ????
If it is the 2nd option, then can you "Activate" your copy of Mandrake with a simple phone call?
I do not want a shareware version of GPL code.
It is a slippery slope, and I can already see the SCO at the end of the tunnel.
My realtime virus scanner manages to scan files in realtime. Back in days of old, I wouldnt run a scanner because of the sluggishness, now they are an accepted, invisible filter to the filesystem.
I realise this is a server and its going flatout at busy periods, but surely this is where multiprocessors help.
I would not want to ban based upon email address, there would be no way to identify the fake from the real.
No, the AV companies need to start working on an effecient mailserver (or simply hook into the existing ones), and prevent sucessful transmission of viral contents.
Because it would be on an upstream server away from the users, Virus definition files will be updated quicker, and protection will be automatic.
The problem then becomes one of localised ISP traffic only, and this can be cured by the ISP themselves. Another benfit of this, the ISP can send a single "You are infected" mail to the Account holder of the source IP.
For Unknown IP addresses - simply block relay access:)
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Walk up and down the highstreet, going in and out of shops. You probably dont notice it, but across EVERY doorway is an electronic scanning zone.
Currently this zone is checking for those little anti-theft tags.
In future, this field could be configured to scan for products, not just on exit, but on entry as well.
After purchasing something in a rival store you walk across the street and into another shop.....
Would you trust that shop NOT to make use of the marketting information that would bring?
It is not just about somebody chasing you with a microwave dish. It's monitoring everywhere you go, everything you buy.
The Government won't miss an oportunity like this.
Klaymen :) welcome to /.
:)
You make a valid point about your friends, sofar thats the only source of spam on my main account (i've had about 15-20 in total in 4 years).
Small point about the message you replied to - they were an Anonymous Coward, as such replying directly to them is futile unless you are making a point to the rest of us as well
tell that to the ppl who build entire sites out of flash.
On that note, would a small compiled flash element allow a visible encoded, clickable email address to be used for the majority of people?
Thankx greg - At 1st glance CPU2000 may indeed answer my question. I'll take a proper look this evening.
:)
btw, I'm doing this for no other reason then its to confirm that an extra few mhz wont make the slightest bit of difference in the larger scheme of things
just out of interest, can we get the benchmark program for these top500 scores? :)
I would want to relate their very impressive score with my miniscule AMD Athlon 2600
I just did a bit of digging myself, and it appears as though the benchmark is called Linpack, and they have a Java version of it available. Definately doesn't appear point and click, could anyone help me out with some figures on consumer class hardware - or is it simply not available?
errrrrrrrrrrr dont mean to burst your bubble, but this link is ancient - it was published in 2001.
It involves the MSN Messenger crash and chaos that caused:
MSN Messenger Restored, But Some Buddies Lost Service is running after a week of intermittent problems, but some data destroyed.
Jennifer DiSabatino, Computerworld Tuesday, July 10, 2001
"Seating is limited so register for this FREE* opportunity today!"
*by FREE we mean $699 per seat if you order now
*Hurry Hurry, step right up*
See the wonders of the world as the McBride circus comes to town.
Theres fun for the whole family, Magicians, cunjurers and clowns
Special Opening night treat, watch our ringmaster McBride walk the tightrope. 150foot above an IBM covered floor without a safety net!!
I believe the grand-parent was referring to learning from those who succeed.
There is nothing wrong with following and learning from our ancestors.
Google have given a great deal of thought into their filesystem, and most likely made some huge mistakes along the way. In the end they have a stable workable system that still gives me the shivers occasionally.
I would see these as guidelines for a further next generation filesystem rather than ripping the code from underneath them and calling it our own.
The major ISP from the Ukraine today announced it was upgrading from a single, to a cluster of Bongo switches.
Pigmy wage levels are still being examined.
money talks......
Microsoft have just done the same thing
He might be a subscriber :P
I think you've slightly misquoted that one - they are gonna send Celene Dion and other "major stars" on a tour of the galaxy :)
unfortunately what they dont know is its a one way mission ending up smashing into Jupiter.
The upshot of this - even if they miss and crash into Europa, they can still say theres no intelligent life out there
This is the recovery pill after Shoemaker-Levy 9 left it with a monster of a hangover. lol
So HE's the guy responsable for all the penis enlargment emails lol
Sun paid a little more, AND microsoft ARE giving them more money:
The license agreement with Sun provides for an additional $2,500,000 to be paid to us by November 2003. On July 31, 2003, Microsoft exercised an option to acquire expanded licensing rights. Upon delivery, we expect to recognize additional revenue related to this option.
Wow!!! :P
2 days per filename, just think by the end of the year you might have finished indexing the files in my car cd player
Hang on tho? i already have to accept(cancel mainly) plugin downloads, so wots the difference?
ooops, hopefully you get the point of that.
It would get very tiresome to have to click for EVERY plugin.
Please wait opening Page.... Would you like to Run XYZ1(Flash) [*Yes]/[No] Would you like to Run XYZ2(Flash) [*Yes]/[No] Would you like to Run XYZ3(Flash) [*Yes]/[No] Would you like to Run XYZ4(Flash) [*Yes]/[No]Would you like to Run XYZ5(Flash) [*Yes]/[No] Would you like to Run XYZ6(Flash) [*Yes]/[No] Would you like to Run XYZ7(Flash) [*Yes]/[No] and so on ad nausium - It took a while before I could get rid of the annoying "This webpage may not display correctly because of your security settings" dialog, simply because I removed flash and disabled Automatic downloads.
Thats ok then - i was concerned about code versions and differences, I'm not against this on the revenue side, as it is practically impossible to get away from. :)
Now you have explained the process, it seems like an effective way for them to boost their coffers
Whats bugging me about this is the following: ... }" ????
Does this break the GPL by having different versions of the software, or is the code scattered with "if(!subcribed) {
If it is the 2nd option, then can you "Activate" your copy of Mandrake with a simple phone call?
I do not want a shareware version of GPL code.
It is a slippery slope, and I can already see the SCO at the end of the tunnel.
Excellent, thank you - I'm gonna get my head round this tomorrow and see about uploading it to our testserver :)
My realtime virus scanner manages to scan files in realtime. Back in days of old, I wouldnt run a scanner because of the sluggishness, now they are an accepted, invisible filter to the filesystem.
I realise this is a server and its going flatout at busy periods, but surely this is where multiprocessors help.
I would not want to ban based upon email address, there would be no way to identify the fake from the real.
:)
No, the AV companies need to start working on an effecient mailserver (or simply hook into the existing ones), and prevent sucessful transmission of viral contents.
Because it would be on an upstream server away from the users, Virus definition files will be updated quicker, and protection will be automatic.
The problem then becomes one of localised ISP traffic only, and this can be cured by the ISP themselves. Another benfit of this, the ISP can send a single "You are infected" mail to the Account holder of the source IP.
For Unknown IP addresses - simply block relay access