Check out this submerged rig . The first attempt is using Florinert and Liquid Nitrogen, and there is a second attempt using Florinert and dry ice. They get some CRAZY temperatures, and apparently are currently working towards a third attempt. From what I've read, Florinert is used by 3M for testing electronics, and will dry off of components and leave no residue, so no damage will be done to your components. The stuff is pretty damn expensive though...
Liquid nitrogen has already been used a couple of years ago for a submersed system. Great article, and there is a second attempt which uses dry ice if you click all the way through it...These guys are crazy!
Although I don't have a time table, the project to send humans to mars IS currently being worked on. My sister is an environmental engineer working for NASA on waste managment/recycling issues for a trip to mars, and she routinely has meetings where numerous national research teams meet up to discuss progress towards this goal.
Proof of alien life was captured on film; much to the surprise of the people at NASA, a careless martian forgot to throw away his bottle of Aquafina...
Does anyone know if there are any requirements as far as software, or if certain vendors are "certified" as being good enough?
This argument has been around for a long time, and I don't think it's a bad idea to require a filter, I just think there needs to be a better filter out there before this should be legally enforced...
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It will actually make cars MORE fuel efficient by replacing bulky mechanical systems with electrical ones that would draw too much power on the current 12v systems. Not only will they be more efficient due to being electrical systems, but also weight will be improved for vehicles as well. The new standard was partly chosen to be 42v because the amperage levels would still be safe enough for people, but more than enough to compensate for the increase in vehicle electronics...
Also people's stereos won't necessarily be louder, but the equiptment will be smaller, more efficient and cheaper to manufacture, thus saving money.
In my eyes, this can only be a good thing, but it's too bad we'll all have to wait until 2020 for complete conversion...
Microsoft's decision creates a conundrum for Mac users seeking maximum compatibility. Many Web sites are designed to work best or, in some cases, only with Internet Explorer.
However, I work at a Big 10 university where we've upgraded our Macs to OS X and I checked this morning and my simple homepage with some basic CSS tags won't even work correctly in IE. I think this is a good thing, and Safari will help out Mac users much more as far standards compliance than Microsoft ever would...
When I started programming, I was 8 years old, and worked with what I had available. I made simple GW-BASIC programs and have moved on from there. Maybe OS's should think about the next generation of devlopers and include some sort of learning language to get the kids hooked when they are young. At least they could learn the concepts, and grow up moving on to bigger and better languages as I did...
This only effect's their new product line, but the article says that it's older models will be produced with those features still in tact. It sounds like they are just trying to please the networks, and not the customers. If you ask me, they are setting themselves up for a big let-down in the number of sales, but by the same token, Tivo doesn't have these features to start with, and is doing extremely well...
Correct...most users that want encryption probably do so after the fact, and thus the mainstream application of using zips shouldn't be effected. The only issue here that I see is if people, or more specifically companies agree to encrypt zip files for security purposes, they must make sure that a standard program is choosen/used to prevent corrupt file confusion.
"...came to Earth with the promise to solve the world's problems through their high technology, but after gaining control of the planet through subterfuge and media manipulation, began to methodically kill their hosts."
Sounds suspiciously like V could have been predicting Microsoft's rise to power...I think I may go live in a cave
You are correct that the Intel 4004 was the first CPU designed and manufactured by Intel in November, 1971.
However the chip (limited by its 16 pin DIP packaging) had a single 4-bit bus was originally designed for Busicom for use in their calculators.
For calculator and controller use this was a very effective design. There are even a few older traffic light control systems in use built with these chips, but I still think we're talking about different frame of references here as far as the article is concerned...
I'm talking in practical terms what has lead to the "modern" chip architechture. The 8008 was acceptable for controller and CRT terminal use, but was too difficult to use for most other tasks. A few early computer designs were based on it, but most would use the later and greatly improved Intel 8080 instead (how's that for youngster?).
The intel family of PC processors actually started with the 8080. It was released in April 1974 running at 2MHz, and is generally considered to be the first truly usable microprocessor design. It was used in many early computers, and formed the basis for machines running CP/M. The first single-board microcomputer was built on the basis of the 8080. The 8088 was actually released before the 8086, but as the article states the 8086 was developed first.
"Like other Xiph.org Foundation codec projects such as Vorbis or Tarkin, Theora is named after a fictional character. Theora Jones was the name of Edison Carter's 'controller' on the television series Max Headroom. She was played by Amanda Pays."
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Check out this submerged rig . The first attempt is using Florinert and Liquid Nitrogen, and there is a second attempt using Florinert and dry ice. They get some CRAZY temperatures, and apparently are currently working towards a third attempt. From what I've read, Florinert is used by 3M for testing electronics, and will dry off of components and leave no residue, so no damage will be done to your components. The stuff is pretty damn expensive though...
Liquid nitrogen has already been used a couple of years ago for a submersed system. Great article, and there is a second attempt which uses dry ice if you click all the way through it...These guys are crazy!
Although I don't have a time table, the project to send humans to mars IS currently being worked on. My sister is an environmental engineer working for NASA on waste managment/recycling issues for a trip to mars, and she routinely has meetings where numerous national research teams meet up to discuss progress towards this goal.
Proof of alien life was captured on film; much to the surprise of the people at NASA, a careless martian forgot to throw away his bottle of Aquafina...
AirDefense Software Screenshot
There is some good basic WLAN security info on AirDefense's knowledge center section of their website...
Does anyone know if there are any requirements as far as software, or if certain vendors are "certified" as being good enough?
This argument has been around for a long time, and I don't think it's a bad idea to require a filter, I just think there needs to be a better filter out there before this should be legally enforced...
It will actually make cars MORE fuel efficient by replacing bulky mechanical systems with electrical ones that would draw too much power on the current 12v systems. Not only will they be more efficient due to being electrical systems, but also weight will be improved for vehicles as well. The new standard was partly chosen to be 42v because the amperage levels would still be safe enough for people, but more than enough to compensate for the increase in vehicle electronics...
Also people's stereos won't necessarily be louder, but the equiptment will be smaller, more efficient and cheaper to manufacture, thus saving money.
In my eyes, this can only be a good thing, but it's too bad we'll all have to wait until 2020 for complete conversion...
The article states that an issue for Mac owners:
Microsoft's decision creates a conundrum for Mac users seeking maximum compatibility. Many Web sites are designed to work best or, in some cases, only with Internet Explorer.
However, I work at a Big 10 university where we've upgraded our Macs to OS X and I checked this morning and my simple homepage with some basic CSS tags won't even work correctly in IE. I think this is a good thing, and Safari will help out Mac users much more as far standards compliance than Microsoft ever would...
When I started programming, I was 8 years old, and worked with what I had available. I made simple GW-BASIC programs and have moved on from there. Maybe OS's should think about the next generation of devlopers and include some sort of learning language to get the kids hooked when they are young. At least they could learn the concepts, and grow up moving on to bigger and better languages as I did...
This only effect's their new product line, but the article says that it's older models will be produced with those features still in tact. It sounds like they are just trying to please the networks, and not the customers. If you ask me, they are setting themselves up for a big let-down in the number of sales, but by the same token, Tivo doesn't have these features to start with, and is doing extremely well...
Correct...most users that want encryption probably do so after the fact, and thus the mainstream application of using zips shouldn't be effected. The only issue here that I see is if people, or more specifically companies agree to encrypt zip files for security purposes, they must make sure that a standard program is choosen/used to prevent corrupt file confusion.
"...came to Earth with the promise to solve the world's problems through their high technology, but after gaining control of the planet through subterfuge and media manipulation, began to methodically kill their hosts."
Sounds suspiciously like V could have been predicting Microsoft's rise to power...I think I may go live in a cave
Wow...did I get reamed for that one :-). Notice that I did say "considered to be the first truly usable microprocessor design"
You are correct that the Intel 4004 was the first CPU designed and manufactured by Intel in November, 1971. However the chip (limited by its 16 pin DIP packaging) had a single 4-bit bus was originally designed for Busicom for use in their calculators. For calculator and controller use this was a very effective design. There are even a few older traffic light control systems in use built with these chips, but I still think we're talking about different frame of references here as far as the article is concerned...
I'm talking in practical terms what has lead to the "modern" chip architechture. The 8008 was acceptable for controller and CRT terminal use, but was too difficult to use for most other tasks. A few early computer designs were based on it, but most would use the later and greatly improved Intel 8080 instead (how's that for youngster?).
The intel family of PC processors actually started with the 8080. It was released in April 1974 running at 2MHz, and is generally considered to be the first truly usable microprocessor design. It was used in many early computers, and formed the basis for machines running CP/M. The first single-board microcomputer was built on the basis of the 8080. The 8088 was actually released before the 8086, but as the article states the 8086 was developed first.