Headline: Intel Invest 3.5 billion Dollars into Sales.
Body: It Seems that Intel is up to their old tricks. Just when we all thought that Intel was beaten by the AMD Operton, they announce that there will be a another 3.5 Billion dollars poured into sales.
Amoungst the top supports we have Dell, Gateway, and IBM headlining the top 3 supporters of Intel Chips. HP and Compaq say "they offer both chip in their line of products to give the user the choice... Read more, Click Here.
I have 2 Mp3 players, one is the ChromeX150 from Iriver CD Based (http://www.iriveramerica.com/products/iMP-150.asp x) and the MPIO DMG (Flash Based) I notice alot of features like playable formats, boot up time, and well storage capacities. I for one which they would start adopting the Spdif audio, so you can incorporate the MP3 player into your home theatre, I know what you are going to say, why not use your DVD Player for that?
Well that is a valid point, and if I were ranting on a DVD player, I would. I think that dispite that technology has come far, and fast over the past few year, I am still curious why ever Car Audio players aren't capable of accepting spdif, and creating a surround sound experience.
I think it would be sweet to have the tweeters, speakers, and sub, all accepting the nice crisp sounds of surround sound either in 5.1, 6.1, or even 7.1...
The only mp3 player I found that has spdif as a feature is Archos Gmini 120 MP3 & WMA Player (http://www.directron.com/gmini120.html)
This reminds of the Movie "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0205000/) the chick with wooden leg does this.. But Movies only explore ideas, and good to see the MAN is not done inventing:)
It's great to see that MS is exploring new ways to get into markets that are over crowded. I still can't wait to see if MS will release a version of Xp Pro / Home that the media has codenamed "Xp Reloaded" but as for myself, I will stick with Slipstreaming.
But MS has nerve to try to undercut Linux. Altho they don't specify which linux distro is being attach, it still reminds me of the attacks MS took on Lindows (www.linspire.com) and having to block Europe domains from accessing their product.
If MS was smart, they should prolly put more time and effort into developing their products, and try to release on schedule, instead of being corupt american business.
Although you have successfully switched over to Linux, the lesser evil of the Two (MS, Linux) You should note that your friends are still using Microsoft, and all documents will have to Neutrel when sending your files. Oh, BTW most of your Peer to Peer Networks won't run.. Good Luck!
I think that dispite the fact that many manufactures can not decide where technology is going, they should be making the standard.
Good example is DVD formats, DVD+R, -R, -RW, +RW, RAM (2x 4x 8x... I havent seen much development in 8x media, tho the drives have been out for about 4 months). In order for any format to survive, we need the pioneers to force the standard to be adapted, and only then can the industry move forward.
Hard Drives are the same way, I haven't seen any drive trying to change from the "standard" magnetic technology. Sure some are Trying different ideas, to reach that 1 terabyte drive and some trying holographic technology. (Story is dated back in 1996 -- http://www.businessweek.com/1996/16/b347193.htm)
People are relying on the Push of technology to drive their home computers, office computers, and Heck, most cars come with a better computer then what I am running.. So why not push all this new technology.
I hope this is not another Napster / Metalica problem.. Oh wait it was the same thing. I think that if they want to sue us canadians they should do what was done when napster was sueing people.. Block their access to the networks or even the Subnet. General Netwroking could solve their problems.
Other Downloading Means:
Mirc, edonkey, bit Torrent.. and the list continues..
I think the article is good and basic for a newbie. Most people who use linux or a windows Power user , will prolly know how to search for Music, and export their email settings.. or just use web basd e-mail. On thing they could have mentioned in the article are the ever growing Live CD Distros (knoppix) which have all the free software and basic harware detection already built in. I know the article is for a user transfer.
I think that they should have mentioned knoppix and using a shared drive, for a time before 100% switching over. One thing to mention are they intending to install on a Fat32 drive, because they mention about creating a Folder,
Migration folder
1. Make a folder to hold all of your files to be migrated. a. Make subfolders
b. Use all lower-case names
c. No spaces
But thru my knowledge of newbie users, and Linux, Most will Format the drive to RiserFS, EXT2, and EXT3 and usually want to parttion the drive for "/" "Swap" "/Home" and more advantced "/Etc" "/src" etc..// Distros like Xandros will auto partition a drive so data is saved, but they need to inform people about how dangerous a linux installer can be, by doing things without prompt. But if later, the article mentions this, all will be forgotten.. \\
-- Information, for the Digital age,
Canadian, Iam.
Old Story -- Time to move on
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PC In An XP Box
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Sup all
This story is old. Time to move on.
I think the mini-itx's are cool box's but horrible expensive. 239 $ US for a M/B with a soldered CPU, 2 RAM slots, an AGP, and 1 PCI (32 Bit).. A bit rediculus don't you think
When the heck will SCO learn that they are fighting and already lose the game. I mean they are sueing over Code similarities.... It's the Same thing as bill gates patent of binary Numbers (0,1) it's not going to happen. I guess SCO is in a losing battle, If they let things slide, they will be bankrupt, and not have a leg to stand on. On the other hand, if they don't Fight, there is going to some pee'd off Share Holders.
IMO - I think they should just give up, and distribute what $ they have left, and go away from the world of computing.
I have read the review, and all the other ones that are floating around on the net, and yes, beside Knoppix (www.knoppix.net) Xandros is stepping in the right direction to complete the bridge for Home Linux users.
Not to say Xandros doesn't have flaws (Slow Loading, No 2.6 Kernel, And it didnt get all my hardware). Then again Windows Xp didn't get all my hardware either.
Either case, they have pretty much made a seamless gap for people looking try linux, and have the ability of dual booting. One of the features I enjoyed was their File Browers. It has been re-written to make it appear as tho you are in Windows, and don't have the evil Linux (*nx) file system Structure.
Flaws with it:
* Any game you play with a game pad - Need to
download, and install modules.
* Sometime when accessing your CDRom, it will say
it doesn't exist, and has an error about
mounting/var/.../../.. ?
* Slow booting, and Shutdown
* I have to manually force it to use ACPI 4 Not
ACPI 3, 2,1 or APM 4,3,2,1.. Why all the
choices?
* Xandros Networks has a button called "Update
All" don't seem to work, or at least the 4 time
I tried it.
* And last but not least, Not a aXandros Only
problem, some windows games will not work under
WineX.
Final Comment: -> Very stable, Using RiserFS works flawlessly, and you get one of everything.. (Browers, text editor, chat program)
If you want a Windows like desktop - Choose Windows; If you want a linux os, Go all Linux, none of this propriety (spelling?) software distros..
I mean it is great that they are trying to make is easier for the average user (Click-n-Run) but if you want change, download a distro - install.. OH No! not a 0.25$ cd.. what will I ever do.
Plus if it is debian based -- Shouldn't they just use apt-get...
---:) ---
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Headline:
Intel Invest 3.5 billion Dollars into Sales.
Body:
It Seems that Intel is up to their old tricks. Just when we all thought that Intel was beaten by the AMD Operton, they announce that there will be a another 3.5 Billion dollars poured into sales.
Amoungst the top supports we have Dell, Gateway, and IBM headlining the top 3 supporters of Intel Chips. HP and Compaq say "they offer both chip in their line of products to give the user the choice... Read more, Click Here.
-- :)
I have 2 Mp3 players, one is the ChromeX150 from Iriver CD Based (http://www.iriveramerica.com/products/iMP-150.asp x) and the MPIO DMG (Flash Based) I notice alot of features like playable formats, boot up time, and well storage capacities. I for one which they would start adopting the Spdif audio, so you can incorporate the MP3 player into your home theatre, I know what you are going to say, why not use your DVD Player for that?
Well that is a valid point, and if I were ranting on a DVD player, I would. I think that dispite that technology has come far, and fast over the past few year, I am still curious why ever Car Audio players aren't capable of accepting spdif, and creating a surround sound experience.
I think it would be sweet to have the tweeters, speakers, and sub, all accepting the nice crisp sounds of surround sound either in 5.1, 6.1, or even 7.1 ...
The only mp3 player I found that has spdif as a feature is Archos Gmini 120 MP3 & WMA Player (http://www.directron.com/gmini120.html)
This reminds of the Movie "Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0205000/) the chick with wooden leg does this.. But Movies only explore ideas, and good to see the MAN is not done inventing :)
But MS has nerve to try to undercut Linux. Altho they don't specify which linux distro is being attach, it still reminds me of the attacks MS took on Lindows (www.linspire.com) and having to block Europe domains from accessing their product.
If MS was smart, they should prolly put more time and effort into developing their products, and try to release on schedule, instead of being corupt american business.
2 pennies ..
My Worst interaction was when I turned a computer on for the first time ... mmmm Apple II
And to this day I wonder why I love computers.
Here is a comment that should be written ..
Although you have successfully switched over to Linux, the lesser evil of the Two (MS, Linux) You should note that your friends are still using Microsoft, and all documents will have to Neutrel when sending your files. Oh, BTW most of your Peer to Peer Networks won't run.. Good Luck!
Good example is DVD formats, DVD+R, -R, -RW, +RW, RAM (2x 4x 8x... I havent seen much development in 8x media, tho the drives have been out for about 4 months). In order for any format to survive, we need the pioneers to force the standard to be adapted, and only then can the industry move forward.
Hard Drives are the same way, I haven't seen any drive trying to change from the "standard" magnetic technology. Sure some are Trying different ideas, to reach that 1 terabyte drive and some trying holographic technology. (Story is dated back in 1996 -- http://www.businessweek.com/1996/16/b347193.htm)
People are relying on the Push of technology to drive their home computers, office computers, and Heck, most cars come with a better computer then what I am running.. So why not push all this new technology.
Other Downloading Means:
Mirc, edonkey, bit Torrent .. and the list continues..
Have a good one
I think the article is good and basic for a newbie. Most people who use linux or a windows Power user , will prolly know how to search for Music, and export their email settings.. or just use web basd e-mail. On thing they could have mentioned in the article are the ever growing Live CD Distros (knoppix) which have all the free software and basic harware detection already built in. I know the article is for a user transfer. I think that they should have mentioned knoppix and using a shared drive, for a time before 100% switching over. One thing to mention are they intending to install on a Fat32 drive, because they mention about creating a Folder, Migration folder 1. Make a folder to hold all of your files to be migrated. a. Make subfolders b. Use all lower-case names c. No spaces But thru my knowledge of newbie users, and Linux, Most will Format the drive to RiserFS, EXT2, and EXT3 and usually want to parttion the drive for "/" "Swap" "/Home" and more advantced "/Etc" "/src" etc.. // Distros like Xandros will auto partition a drive so data is saved, but they need to inform people about how dangerous a linux installer can be, by doing things without prompt. But if later, the article mentions this, all will be forgotten.. \\
-- Information, for the Digital age,
Canadian, Iam.
Sup all This story is old. Time to move on. I think the mini-itx's are cool box's but horrible expensive. 239 $ US for a M/B with a soldered CPU, 2 RAM slots, an AGP, and 1 PCI (32 Bit) .. A bit rediculus don't you think
IMO - I think they should just give up, and distribute what $ they have left, and go away from the world of computing.
My Two Pennies..
-- Have a good day --
Programs that should be more aware to peer to peer network users.
:)
1: Peer Guardian -> Block ip address Ranges of Riaa
2: Firewall -> obvious one
3: Anonymous Proxy -> Tons of free on on the Net
--
I have read the review, and all the other ones that are floating around on the net, and yes, beside Knoppix (www.knoppix.net) Xandros is stepping in the right direction to complete the bridge for Home Linux users. Not to say Xandros doesn't have flaws (Slow Loading, No 2.6 Kernel, And it didnt get all my hardware). Then again Windows Xp didn't get all my hardware either. Either case, they have pretty much made a seamless gap for people looking try linux, and have the ability of dual booting. One of the features I enjoyed was their File Browers. It has been re-written to make it appear as tho you are in Windows, and don't have the evil Linux (*nx) file system Structure. Flaws with it: * Any game you play with a game pad - Need to download, and install modules. * Sometime when accessing your CDRom, it will say it doesn't exist, and has an error about mounting /var/.../../.. ?
* Slow booting, and Shutdown
* I have to manually force it to use ACPI 4 Not
ACPI 3, 2,1 or APM 4,3,2,1 .. Why all the
choices?
* Xandros Networks has a button called "Update
All" don't seem to work, or at least the 4 time
I tried it.
* And last but not least, Not a aXandros Only
problem, some windows games will not work under
WineX.
Final Comment: -> Very stable, Using RiserFS works flawlessly, and you get one of everything.. (Browers, text editor, chat program)
If you want a Windows like desktop - Choose Windows; If you want a linux os, Go all Linux, none of this propriety (spelling?) software distros.. I mean it is great that they are trying to make is easier for the average user (Click-n-Run) but if you want change, download a distro - install.. OH No! not a 0.25$ cd.. what will I ever do. Plus if it is debian based -- Shouldn't they just use apt-get... --- :) ---