... as long as they can run linux. Then you have the many and varied linux apps available for precisely your purpose.
Oh, and I'd go for a prism2 based card, if that's an option.
From my experience, in your kind of environment the only way you're ever going to get thin clients to save money is if you start pirating software (Or use free software, but you say that isn't an option). Stick with what you already have (early pentiums/late 486s running win95 OSR2 are more flexible than you might think, especially for the kind of jobs you require them to do) and only buy new hardware for the power users. Yes, linux/*BSD would be an ideal option, but if you have to run Windows and be reasonably cost effective, thin clients aren't really an option.
I once changed around the number keys at the top of the keyboard so that they went 0123456789 instead of 1234567890... it took the IT support staff weeks to figure out what was going on:)
Does Nero 6 Ultra Edition burn to DVD all the files in a directory that is included in a compilation, or just the files that were there when the compilation was made?
--SNIP-- Nero is a powerful program it will backup all files.
Well, they seem to be answering your question, albeit in few words.
Fast forward 20 years, and take a look at major console manufacturers bitching if we exploit the hardware or software to install something they didn't intend.
Yyyyesss, but the difference with the C64 is that it's an actual personal computer, rather than a console. I doubt many PC manufacturers would complain about you doing crazy ASM hacks on their product.
Except that wouldn't work on a sony console now, would it?
True, true... but I was referring to the part in the article where it speculates on what this would mean for the Xbox. Sorry, I should have made that more clear.
And in that case you still need a way to get the buffer-overflow files on your xbox - which requires a mega x-key (read: circumvention device) or some jiggery-pokery swapping IDE cables around while your hard drive is on.
The mega x-key isn't a circumvention device, it has FAR more legal uses than illegal ones. And swapping around IDE cables is (IMHO) a lot easier than soldering dozens of wires to an easily-damaged motherboard.
You don't really NEED a modchip these days anyway. Solder a couple of points on the motherboard (MUCH easier than soldering in a modchip) and use the 007/Mechassault/Whatever hack to flash the TSOP. Worked for me, worked for my friends, worked for (probably) hundreds of other people.
Anyone under 25 or most Americans will have no idea what it is. I can't remember much about it myself. So it is just playing on the sentimentality of a few.
I dunno, my parents introduced it to me when I was about 15 and I've been hooked ever since (I'm 19 now btw). Personally, I think that more Blake's Seven can't be a bad idea, as long as the writing is up to the same standard (And hopefully Paul Darrow will make sure of that!)
Buncha commie pinko leftie bastards deserve it.
Oh, wait. The UK's still part of Europe, isn't it?
This is easily the most oppressive legislation ever, and is an insult to all those in the free world!
...accepting 3rd-party solutions isn't just a preference, it's a POLICY. With all the money we spend on licensing fees, we could afford to hire another programmer, not to mention the fact that we could sell the software to other organisations for quite a large profit.
And that's not all - open source stuff has been banned (the result of one of Microsoft's visits to the boss) and we once calculated OSS would slash our licensing prices by nearly 75%. We have plenty of OSS-savvy IT staff, so it's not like we couldn't maintain it.
Basically, my (somewhat cynical) advice is to implement the solution with or without permission from management, and chances are they'll be so impressed that they'll agree to keep it. You REALLY need a nice gui (even if you're never going to use it in practice), if possible even prettier than any of the 3rd party solutions. Perhaps even get a demonstration copy of the 3rd party solution and show it not doing what you need it too, or better yet, crash it.
This is the way I got Apache installed instead of IIS.
What would be cool is if this could be implanted inside the infertile man... then there would be no need for invertility clinics, just a relatively simple operation (unless it could be injected, in which case not even that would be needed).
I also wonder if the chip could be reversed... i.e, stops "able" sperm in it's tracks. This could be an interesting contraception method (and could be inserted in either a man or a woman, presumably)
"Being" is the operative word here. CDMA2000 is a new, relatively unproven non-standard (at the time of speaking) whereas GSM is a reliable, proven standard, used in most parts of the world. GSM equipment is far more widespread and easily available, and the phones are cheaper. It just makes more sense for Iraq to implement GSM.
You're forgetting one thing (and it's possibly the most important)... implementing CDMA in Iraq would effectively kill roaming between it and nearby countries. I think that's a significant enough reason to warrant a GSM mobile network.
Besides, the so called "advantages" of CDMA are useless to Iraqis (High data rates? Most people in Iraq don't even have a computer, let alone a portable one). GSM offers some unique features (such as SIM cards) which almost certainly would be useful.
Just because a technology is technically better in the US doesn't neccesarily mean it's well suited for a completely different country.
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... as long as they can run linux. Then you have the many and varied linux apps available for precisely your purpose. Oh, and I'd go for a prism2 based card, if that's an option.
From my experience, in your kind of environment the only way you're ever going to get thin clients to save money is if you start pirating software (Or use free software, but you say that isn't an option). Stick with what you already have (early pentiums/late 486s running win95 OSR2 are more flexible than you might think, especially for the kind of jobs you require them to do) and only buy new hardware for the power users. Yes, linux/*BSD would be an ideal option, but if you have to run Windows and be reasonably cost effective, thin clients aren't really an option.
A similar story -
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I once changed around the number keys at the top of the keyboard so that they went 0123456789 instead of 1234567890... it took the IT support staff weeks to figure out what was going on
Does Nero 6 Ultra Edition burn to DVD all the files in a directory that is included in a compilation, or just the files that were there when the compilation was made?
--SNIP--
Nero is a powerful program it will backup all files.
Well, they seem to be answering your question, albeit in few words.
Sonic the hedgehog? Anyone else sick of these crappy 3d versions they keep pumping out?
Fast forward 20 years, and take a look at major console manufacturers bitching if we exploit the hardware or software to install something they didn't intend.
Yyyyesss, but the difference with the C64 is that it's an actual personal computer, rather than a console. I doubt many PC manufacturers would complain about you doing crazy ASM hacks on their product.
He's porting a web browser to the Xbox? Finally something useful...
Except that wouldn't work on a sony console now, would it?
True, true... but I was referring to the part in the article where it speculates on what this would mean for the Xbox. Sorry, I should have made that more clear.
And in that case you still need a way to get the buffer-overflow files on your xbox - which requires a mega x-key (read: circumvention device) or some jiggery-pokery swapping IDE cables around while your hard drive is on.
The mega x-key isn't a circumvention device, it has FAR more legal uses than illegal ones. And swapping around IDE cables is (IMHO) a lot easier than soldering dozens of wires to an easily-damaged motherboard.
You don't really NEED a modchip these days anyway. Solder a couple of points on the motherboard (MUCH easier than soldering in a modchip) and use the 007/Mechassault/Whatever hack to flash the TSOP. Worked for me, worked for my friends, worked for (probably) hundreds of other people.
Have you already forgot who signed the DMCA into law?
That doesn't really matter, as it appears to be standard political practice to automatically disagree with anything the opposition party says.
I dunno, my parents introduced it to me when I was about 15 and I've been hooked ever since (I'm 19 now btw). Personally, I think that more Blake's Seven can't be a bad idea, as long as the writing is up to the same standard (And hopefully Paul Darrow will make sure of that!)
Well surely if mplayer can play it, then mencoder can, too? Presumably, you could just re-encode it to DivX or whatever your favourite codec is.
Although, to be honest, I doubt mplayer could play DRM'd files...
You stole Anonymous Coward's password?? You inconsiderate clod!
With a selectable choice of pr0n! "You selected Asian Babes!"
A good chunk of Discovery Channel programs don't need pictures to be able to understand. There are quite a few other places you can record from too.
Yeah, actually. Just flash the TSOP as described and it should work fine (plus you'll be able to play all other "homebrew" XBOX apps too).
Buncha commie pinko leftie bastards deserve it. Oh, wait. The UK's still part of Europe, isn't it? This is easily the most oppressive legislation ever, and is an insult to all those in the free world!
...accepting 3rd-party solutions isn't just a preference, it's a POLICY. With all the money we spend on licensing fees, we could afford to hire another programmer, not to mention the fact that we could sell the software to other organisations for quite a large profit.
And that's not all - open source stuff has been banned (the result of one of Microsoft's visits to the boss) and we once calculated OSS would slash our licensing prices by nearly 75%. We have plenty of OSS-savvy IT staff, so it's not like we couldn't maintain it.
Basically, my (somewhat cynical) advice is to implement the solution with or without permission from management, and chances are they'll be so impressed that they'll agree to keep it. You REALLY need a nice gui (even if you're never going to use it in practice), if possible even prettier than any of the 3rd party solutions. Perhaps even get a demonstration copy of the 3rd party solution and show it not doing what you need it too, or better yet, crash it.
This is the way I got Apache installed instead of IIS.
What would be cool is if this could be implanted inside the infertile man... then there would be no need for invertility clinics, just a relatively simple operation (unless it could be injected, in which case not even that would be needed).
I also wonder if the chip could be reversed... i.e, stops "able" sperm in it's tracks. This could be an interesting contraception method (and could be inserted in either a man or a woman, presumably)
You're forgetting one thing (and it's possibly the most important)... implementing CDMA in Iraq would effectively kill roaming between it and nearby countries. I think that's a significant enough reason to warrant a GSM mobile network. Besides, the so called "advantages" of CDMA are useless to Iraqis (High data rates? Most people in Iraq don't even have a computer, let alone a portable one). GSM offers some unique features (such as SIM cards) which almost certainly would be useful. Just because a technology is technically better in the US doesn't neccesarily mean it's well suited for a completely different country.