I can't believe I haven't read a single post yet in favor of this. If you get in a car crash, you can tell if you were speeding. If you were doing 100 in a 35 and hit a kid, you should be in jail, and the black box can make that happen.
I suppose one benefit of a closed source / company controled system is that they get to choose one file system and stick with it for a while. Linux on the other hand has several to choose from.
I remember my first linux install, I didn't really know anything at all about it. when it came time to choose my file system, i was like, huh?
Seriously, if something like this is going to happen, there will have to be a mutual cooperation between the linux distros. Either that or a DB style file system will be so compelling that everyone will rush to use it, and a Darwin style evolution will take place:)
You can't exactly be selective about trying to get people on board when you have small numbers to begin with. Microsoft can say, "we'll pass on dean" but a small community of niche users don't really have that luxury.
Well they worked on it till they had a browser monopoly, then due to simple economics, stopped working on it. I believe that is one of the fundamental problems with monopolies, sort of like communism.
Because there's nothing more secure then travelling with a laptop now is there. It gets stolen or falls off the table and your f*cked. That's kind of the same mentality as saying I will never buy anything online because it's not secure, yet you feel perfectly safe handing over your card to anyone to physically swipe.
Please try to actually read my post before responding. I didn't say it was the most secure thing ever, i just said I have a preference. I would rather not check my bank account on a random computer, or my personal documents, or anything for that matter.
I would think that there is a simple formula...
#1. Someone figures out how to do something
#2. Someone does it better
#3. People kill each other
Anytime you create a technology that is powerful, it will get abused. duh
Maybe the average Joe won't care but I would rather have everything stored on my laptop that I physically carry with me. Why would I trust a random computer? Boo these men.
One small step forward for Microsoft, one giant leap backwards for mankind?"
No. Not a step back. It's retarded to think that you could possibly keep legacy code from windows 98 working and expect things to be secure. I dispise M$ and even I can see this is a step in the right direction.
If you think that the improvements that have been added are only worthy of a "service pack" version number, then it shouldn't bother you to not buy it. However, from 10.2 to 10.3 we got fast user switching, better finder, better network browser, expose, file vault, font book....
I'd say it's worth it. We'll see with Tiger.
I would say the benefit of such laws is that if the person is caught who wrote the spyware they can be punished. I know i would love to see someone brought up on charges for spyware, assuming it's a legit charge and not checking for updates or something like that.
since there are a variety of different phone operating systems there shouldn't be any viruses that completely overwhelm phones like with windows/outlook. i'm not worried.
Well, first you should check out the iPod Site which doesn't mention apple being the first. Nor does it anywhere in the meta tags or is hidden in a comment. In fact, the word "first" does not appear on the page at all. Just so be sure, I did a quick google for ipod first hard drive and nothing came up that would support your claim. Granted, it was quick, maybe not the best search, but it certainly demerits your claim a little. It was cutting edge because mp3 players sucked ass before the iPod came out.
I think if you look back you'll find a lot of people cared, especially here on/. and other early adopter sites
Which unfortunately make up a very small percentage of people. For ever you or me that cared about the archos there's a few hundred that didn't. Dont' mod this insightful, cause its obvious.
I just want some of my existing stuff to work together. Wirelessly. My iPod, my phone, and my computer should be doing that already, but they don't. I would like to control my TV with my laptop but I can't. How about the damn lights, or turn on the stove? I don't think we really need to be afraid of your fridge freaking out and kicking your ass when the milk spoils, I think security needs to be kicked up a few notches and you should have constant, easy access to your stuff. That's it. I'm coming home, turn up the heat, or turn on the air conditioning. Have my lights shut off when i leave the room. How about having an automatic inventory of your cupboards, and a grocery list that builds itself based on what you're out of? It's really not to hard to think of useful stuff - I can't believe how much/. complains about this stuff.
I agree - at no point have I cared about a clearer picture from my movies. It just means they'll take longer to make and be more expensive. (activate RDF) Two things consumers NEED!
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I can't believe I haven't read a single post yet in favor of this. If you get in a car crash, you can tell if you were speeding. If you were doing 100 in a 35 and hit a kid, you should be in jail, and the black box can make that happen.
Have you tried it? You actually have to set up the exchange server to allow it.
You can't just type in your exchange server and get it to work.
I suppose one benefit of a closed source / company controled system is that they get to choose one file system and stick with it for a while. Linux on the other hand has several to choose from.
:)
I remember my first linux install, I didn't really know anything at all about it. when it came time to choose my file system, i was like, huh?
Seriously, if something like this is going to happen, there will have to be a mutual cooperation between the linux distros. Either that or a DB style file system will be so compelling that everyone will rush to use it, and a Darwin style evolution will take place
Also Off topic - i changed my iPod battery in 1/2 hour for $40. First generation. It was even refurbished and was a bitch to open.
You can't exactly be selective about trying to get people on board when you have small numbers to begin with. Microsoft can say, "we'll pass on dean" but a small community of niche users don't really have that luxury.
Cannot harm an officer of this company.
The g4 cube had the price tag of an imac. it needs to be a sub $1000 g5 box, preferably around $800.
I love pico for the very reason that the commands are on the sccreen. trying to edit a crontab and having to look up the vi commands is the worst.
One thing I've noticed is that slashdot doesn't quite load right with firefox. the menu runs into the text.
Well they worked on it till they had a browser monopoly, then due to simple economics, stopped working on it. I believe that is one of the fundamental problems with monopolies, sort of like communism.
you are correct - but the parent to my post had suggested a more interesting matchup might have been Linux vs MacOS X.
Linux runs on the PowerPC too.
And also the scientist throwing up his hands, crying, screaming, "I didn't mean for this to happen!"
I would think that there is a simple formula... #1. Someone figures out how to do something #2. Someone does it better #3. People kill each other Anytime you create a technology that is powerful, it will get abused. duh
Maybe the average Joe won't care but I would rather have everything stored on my laptop that I physically carry with me. Why would I trust a random computer? Boo these men.
One small step forward for Microsoft, one giant leap backwards for mankind?" No. Not a step back. It's retarded to think that you could possibly keep legacy code from windows 98 working and expect things to be secure. I dispise M$ and even I can see this is a step in the right direction.
If you think that the improvements that have been added are only worthy of a "service pack" version number, then it shouldn't bother you to not buy it. However, from 10.2 to 10.3 we got fast user switching, better finder, better network browser, expose, file vault, font book.... I'd say it's worth it. We'll see with Tiger.
I would say the benefit of such laws is that if the person is caught who wrote the spyware they can be punished. I know i would love to see someone brought up on charges for spyware, assuming it's a legit charge and not checking for updates or something like that.
since there are a variety of different phone operating systems there shouldn't be any viruses that completely overwhelm phones like with windows/outlook. i'm not worried.
Well, first you should check out the iPod Site which doesn't mention apple being the first. Nor does it anywhere in the meta tags or is hidden in a comment. In fact, the word "first" does not appear on the page at all. Just so be sure, I did a quick google for ipod first hard drive and nothing came up that would support your claim. Granted, it was quick, maybe not the best search, but it certainly demerits your claim a little. It was cutting edge because mp3 players sucked ass before the iPod came out.
/. and other early adopter sites
I think if you look back you'll find a lot of people cared, especially here on
Which unfortunately make up a very small percentage of people. For ever you or me that cared about the archos there's a few hundred that didn't. Dont' mod this insightful, cause its obvious.
I just want some of my existing stuff to work together. Wirelessly. My iPod, my phone, and my computer should be doing that already, but they don't. I would like to control my TV with my laptop but I can't. How about the damn lights, or turn on the stove? I don't think we really need to be afraid of your fridge freaking out and kicking your ass when the milk spoils, I think security needs to be kicked up a few notches and you should have constant, easy access to your stuff. That's it. I'm coming home, turn up the heat, or turn on the air conditioning. Have my lights shut off when i leave the room. How about having an automatic inventory of your cupboards, and a grocery list that builds itself based on what you're out of? It's really not to hard to think of useful stuff - I can't believe how much /. complains about this stuff.
It doesn't claim to be the first one. Before apple did it no one cared.
I agree - at no point have I cared about a clearer picture from my movies. It just means they'll take longer to make and be more expensive. (activate RDF) Two things consumers NEED!
The extra power is because of wasted electrons that leak.