Since console makers typically sell consoles at a loss on hardware, and make it up on the software (games) and accessories, any game console that's running linux is going to end up being a money-loser.
The PS2 linux kit is an add-on accessory, so Sony might actually break even on it. But Xbox linux just uses the existing hardware, so Microsoft almost definitely loses money on it.
If you read the article (ha!), it says that UV rays are not affected, just visible and IR parts of the spectrum. The leaky ozone layer problem hasn't gone away.
The one question I wanted to see an answer to was whether I could designate myself as a signing authority and get the motherboard to only run code I had signed, or whether there was a fixed list of signing authorities.
As I read the responses, that's not a BIOS or motherboard issue, but rather an OS/application issue. So sure, if you want to write your own OS that designates you as your computer's god and master, feel free.:)
How can a technology whose only purpose is to take away from us control of our own computers, and thus in a very real sense our control of ourselves, EVER, concievably, have good uses?
First of all, you're starting from what I think is a flawed assumption. How can this technology (assuming you're talking about TCPA) take away control of your computer? It's WRITTEN INTO THE SPEC that it's an opt-in system, with the owner of the computer being the one in control.
Second, TCPA will only be in the computer/BIOS/motherboard if you buy a computer/BIOS/motherboard with TCPA in it. Duh. So if you don't want it, let them know you don't want it.
Third, man, you need to get out more if your sense of self is so tied to your computer.:)
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The PS2 linux kit is an add-on accessory, so Sony might actually break even on it. But Xbox linux just uses the existing hardware, so Microsoft almost definitely loses money on it.
Whoops, now you can't use 'em on this thread. Oh well. :)
> There are already hitachi CF cards with 4 GB capacity and
> don't be surprized to see 32GB CF cards in a year or so.
for what it's worth, the Hitachi CF cards are actually hard drives, not flash memory.
If you read the article (ha!), it says that UV rays are not affected, just visible and IR parts of the spectrum. The leaky ozone layer problem hasn't gone away.
As I read the responses, that's not a BIOS or motherboard issue, but rather an OS/application issue. So sure, if you want to write your own OS that designates you as your computer's god and master, feel free. :)
First of all, you're starting from what I think is a flawed assumption. How can this technology (assuming you're talking about TCPA) take away control of your computer? It's WRITTEN INTO THE SPEC that it's an opt-in system, with the owner of the computer being the one in control.
Second, TCPA will only be in the computer/BIOS/motherboard if you buy a computer/BIOS/motherboard with TCPA in it. Duh. So if you don't want it, let them know you don't want it.
Third, man, you need to get out more if your sense of self is so tied to your computer. :)