I agree on the other advantages, and I think they should be brought to the forefront more, instead of just saying "we're cheaper", as effective as that may be.
Yes, switching IS always a hassle, but there should be tools like those available for OS X (yes, I know, user, not enterprise level), but you get the idea.
Linux needs to offer more than just lower costs to successfully compete (I would probably point to the lower costs last - it's not like it's a good idea to run your systems on something just because it's cheap). So instead of taking how much they've saved and will save on future licenses it would probably be more beneficial to look at what the problems are and how they can be solved. Not least because similar problems are likely to arise in other organizations switching to Linux.
You'll need to buy quite a few for them to price up a custom option for you. Even in that case a better bet would be a put on SCOX (with a sufficiently long maturity - also check what the exercise conditions are for puts on insolvent / delisted companies)
It's an economic thing, someone is willing to pay for a jammer in order to block calls around themselves - the amount they pay is less then the value they place on a quite train ride. Other people have the right to pay for a satellite phone which will not be affected - if it's cost is less than the value they place on the conversation they are having on the train:P
"just about every solution I find on the local shelves all require Windows 2000 or Windows XP"
Is it just wording, or have you found something out there that doesn't (or by chance has drivers for OS X)?
Yes, looking for a compatible player as well, can't really see a reason for one not being out since all it needs to do is copy (ok stream) the file from the computer to the device.
"Maglev relies on the aerodynamic flow between train and track to generate a "cushion" on which the train rides. At low speeds, this cushion is inadequate or nonexistant.
At low speeds, the power consumption skyrockets as the same coils remain energized for longer periods of time rather than rapidly cycling to the next zone. Resistance grows with heat and more power is required to do the same thing."
Actually they have wheels, which they use up to about 100km/h - solving the inefficiency at low speeds problem. Obviously the issue of many stops being inefficient remains.
The magnetic fields and metal implants issue sounds like FUD unless you can provide a source. Reason being that the infront/behind fields are probably far enough, and the track is behind a (plastic:) fence. Also keep in mind that it's likely that the train itself has metal parts other than the coils - and it works without processors/wiring being torn apart.
Put in a failsafe switch, which, when tripped (automatically if anything has gone wrong), reverses the electromagnets and the train stops in a very short distance - since it's not attracted to the track.
What do you mean, suspended? They are 4 inches off the ground inside a concrete track - not floating 20 feet in mid air. Arguably harder to derail than a normal train which essentially has an inch, if that, overlap with a comparatively thin metal track. And no, force fields are not going to be built in to counter the RPG threat.
I guess the burden of proof would be on the accuser in this case. And there are precedents for what kind of proof is required - phonebooks and classifieds have fake entries (i.e. could not have come from anywhere else) which can easily be checked for to prove that the database / large portion was copied. If there is not proof like this (read: it was not implemented but the records match 100%, it was implemented, and everything except those records matches) the case would have little to stand on.
I'm not dismissing the fact that an individual has less money for lawyers, and who knows, in the US it may be enough to have a bigger legal budget to get a decision in your favor even if there is no proof.
Consider this, your analog TV will still work - it's just there won't be any signal that it can receive (you can always get together with like minded individuals build a digital-analog converter get a hobby license and re-broadcast - humor, please don't bring up FCC rule 1437.45...)
The law is for broadcasters - that THEY have to broadcast in digital. Your 'future expectations' of having equipment you purchased from one party pickup free signals broadcast by another party are quite ridiculous.
I realize you are using this as an example of a small group that will be pissed off about the changeover, there are always people like this, but the reality is - with cheap equipment the small minority not willing to purchase it, for whatever reason, simply does not matter (if not willing to spend $50, chances are not likely to spend a lot on advertised products, so no value to advertisers, so no value as an audience).
Just how long do you keep a TV? If you bought a TV in the last year or so it's digital (unless you have a good reason for analog - anyone care to give an example?).
So that's 4 years, so what are the chances of buying a converter for a 4 year old TV? It would be cheaper to buy a 2nd hand digital TV by that point, if 'people can't afford' argument comes up.
Also, on a unicycle you are pretty much standing still when you turn (by shifting your body-weight around). How do you turn on a one wheeled thing when going at 35mph, or am I missing something?
Bloomberg (the financial terminals) has a massaging (queued messages, not chat) system/e-mail hybrid that also works with external e-mail (coming in / going out). This is actually quite popular on the trading floors etc., so potentially there is room for a solution that extends e-mail, this would however require close integration with your e-mail client, and you know what that means...
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I agree on the other advantages, and I think they should be brought to the forefront more, instead of just saying "we're cheaper", as effective as that may be.
Yes, switching IS always a hassle, but there should be tools like those available for OS X (yes, I know, user, not enterprise level), but you get the idea.
No, really...
Linux needs to offer more than just lower costs to successfully compete (I would probably point to the lower costs last - it's not like it's a good idea to run your systems on something just because it's cheap). So instead of taking how much they've saved and will save on future licenses it would probably be more beneficial to look at what the problems are and how they can be solved. Not least because similar problems are likely to arise in other organizations switching to Linux.
You'll need to buy quite a few for them to price up a custom option for you. Even in that case a better bet would be a put on SCOX (with a sufficiently long maturity - also check what the exercise conditions are for puts on insolvent / delisted companies)
A couple of more points: if it goes wrong and causes an accident (and the following lawsuit) who is going to pay?
:)
Transmision of disease (rental cars) lawsuits...
Let me think of a few more
Cut to end scene:
Being an engineer he's built in some additional functionality too.
Zap!
Que the credits...
Did it look anything like this model by chance?
It's an economic thing, someone is willing to pay for a jammer in order to block calls around themselves - the amount they pay is less then the value they place on a quite train ride. Other people have the right to pay for a satellite phone which will not be affected - if it's cost is less than the value they place on the conversation they are having on the train :P
Either:
It was the Canadian arm of GE
The programmer was Canadian
See - it still works!
So, how much just for the sticker then?
All the plugins are:
BasicAndSci.calcview - which is built in
ExpressionSheet.calcview
Graphing-2D.calcview
Hexadecimal.calcview
The problem you are getting with sin(1/x) is because of the "X-Step" being set to 0.1, try setting it to 0.05, 0.01 etc. to get a more detailed graph.
But true, I'll be impressed when it does what "Graphing Calculator" did back in the day - is there anything like that for OS X ?
True, true, even the original site is gone already courtesy of fark:
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Whole server actually
Other links though (as mentioned there):
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?s=
http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comments.pl?IDLin
http://www.spyderchat.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?p=1
http://www.cultofthejedi.com/funforum/showthread.
http://www.honda-acura.net/forums/showthread.php?
http://www.automotivetech.org/forum/showthread.ph
http://wraggy.com/barryboys/forum/phpbb/phpBB2/vi
http://www.scoobynet.co.uk/bbs/thread.asp?threadi
"just about every solution I find on the local shelves all require Windows 2000 or Windows XP"
Is it just wording, or have you found something out there that doesn't (or by chance has drivers for OS X)?
Yes, looking for a compatible player as well, can't really see a reason for one not being out since all it needs to do is copy (ok stream) the file from the computer to the device.
Well, as long as it's not a circular city :)
There is no stable solution with three carts, which explains why it's a two party system.
Never though that the economics of selling hot dogs on the beach applied to politics, did you?
To address any concerns he may have - just tell him that he'll be going at night.
"Maglev relies on the aerodynamic flow between train and track to generate a "cushion" on which the train rides. At low speeds, this cushion is inadequate or nonexistant.
:) fence. Also keep in mind that it's likely that the train itself has metal parts other than the coils - and it works without processors/wiring being torn apart.
At low speeds, the power consumption skyrockets as the same coils remain energized for longer periods of time rather than rapidly cycling to the next zone. Resistance grows with heat and more power is required to do the same thing."
Actually they have wheels, which they use up to about 100km/h - solving the inefficiency at low speeds problem. Obviously the issue of many stops being inefficient remains.
The magnetic fields and metal implants issue sounds like FUD unless you can provide a source. Reason being that the infront/behind fields are probably far enough, and the track is behind a (plastic
Put in a failsafe switch, which, when tripped (automatically if anything has gone wrong), reverses the electromagnets and the train stops in a very short distance - since it's not attracted to the track.
What do you mean, suspended? They are 4 inches off the ground inside a concrete track - not floating 20 feet in mid air. Arguably harder to derail than a normal train which essentially has an inch, if that, overlap with a comparatively thin metal track. And no, force fields are not going to be built in to counter the RPG threat.
"Unless you're in London, of course, where the tube is pretty good..."
Constant delays, regular derailments, yep... pretty good...
I agree though, much better (comparatively cleaner mainly) than the trains (except eurostar and the Heathrow Express).
Sonic booms at ground level will be very hard to sell to the population in urban areas, also how will the track/etc handle the shock?
I guess the burden of proof would be on the accuser in this case. And there are precedents for what kind of proof is required - phonebooks and classifieds have fake entries (i.e. could not have come from anywhere else) which can easily be checked for to prove that the database / large portion was copied. If there is not proof like this (read: it was not implemented but the records match 100%, it was implemented, and everything except those records matches) the case would have little to stand on.
I'm not dismissing the fact that an individual has less money for lawyers, and who knows, in the US it may be enough to have a bigger legal budget to get a decision in your favor even if there is no proof.
Consider this, your analog TV will still work - it's just there won't be any signal that it can receive (you can always get together with like minded individuals build a digital-analog converter get a hobby license and re-broadcast - humor, please don't bring up FCC rule 1437.45...)
The law is for broadcasters - that THEY have to broadcast in digital. Your 'future expectations' of having equipment you purchased from one party pickup free signals broadcast by another party are quite ridiculous.
I realize you are using this as an example of a small group that will be pissed off about the changeover, there are always people like this, but the reality is - with cheap equipment the small minority not willing to purchase it, for whatever reason, simply does not matter (if not willing to spend $50, chances are not likely to spend a lot on advertised products, so no value to advertisers, so no value as an audience).
Just how long do you keep a TV? If you bought a TV in the last year or so it's digital (unless you have a good reason for analog - anyone care to give an example?).
So that's 4 years, so what are the chances of buying a converter for a 4 year old TV? It would be cheaper to buy a 2nd hand digital TV by that point, if 'people can't afford' argument comes up.
Also, on a unicycle you are pretty much standing still when you turn (by shifting your body-weight around). How do you turn on a one wheeled thing when going at 35mph, or am I missing something?
Bloomberg (the financial terminals) has a massaging (queued messages, not chat) system/e-mail hybrid that also works with external e-mail (coming in / going out). This is actually quite popular on the trading floors etc., so potentially there is room for a solution that extends e-mail, this would however require close integration with your e-mail client, and you know what that means...