Similarly, some hardware manufacturers want to, but cannot. Many wireless cards allow software control of the transmission frequency. If they released source code, it would be possible to modify it to work outside of the FCC's designated spectrum. This would cause the device to be in violation of the FCC, and cause all sorts of pain for the manufacturer.
More importantly than sales or production, there is really no more R&D money going into CRTs. There will probably not be new breakthroughs in CRT technology ever again. Any CRT you buy in the next few years will have the same circuit board as today.
Correct in theory, but not exactly in practice. Though the LEDs themselves don't take much power to light up, he has also said that he uses an LM317 voltage regulator -- there aren't schematics but being familiar with the part, he's probably using them in a current source configuration.
LM317 are LDO devices -- low drop off -- but if you have a 5V voltage source (probably from a power source or something) then your power becomes ~20 mA * 5V because there will be a voltage drop across the voltage regulator.
Not a huge difference certainly, but it's important to consider all components when calculating power, not just the end component.
Quick note: I'm decidedly not a graphic designer. I always here that Photoshop >> GIMP in many ways but I've never heard some features. I'm not disagreeing that there probably is quite a difference, but the relatively simple graphic editing I've done could be easily done with either program. Someone who's used both extensively -- what are the benefits of Photoshop over GIMP?
there are more important issues regarding PCs and the evironment. Why don't PC manufacturers make computers that use less power? Nvidia's new graphic card needs a 450 watt power supply - so what if the mobo is lead free? The thing still draws enough power to burn twice as much oil as needed.
It just shows you how good a job microsoft has done. They've made it costly and difficult to switch from their products. Since interoperability isn't supported from the microsoft end, Munich essentially has had to switch all computers over simultaneously.
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You're right. But no one has opened a similar business because of...lack of a sustainable market.
Similarly, some hardware manufacturers want to, but cannot. Many wireless cards allow software control of the transmission frequency. If they released source code, it would be possible to modify it to work outside of the FCC's designated spectrum. This would cause the device to be in violation of the FCC, and cause all sorts of pain for the manufacturer.
Result? No open source drivers.
>>Moved my girl to Ubuntu just a few weeks ago, and she only boots dual-boots into windos for games by now.
At first I thought you meant your girlfriend...but then I remmbered the audience, and realized you probably call your second computer your 'girl'
The efficiency of that transfer is far below 50 %.
Modern Gas turbines in a combined cycle plant regularly get about 55% efficiency. Some new systems even break the 60% mark.
OpenOffice runs faster and has fewer bugs
Sounds like someone hasn't actually ever used OpenOffice.
More importantly than sales or production, there is really no more R&D money going into CRTs. There will probably not be new breakthroughs in CRT technology ever again. Any CRT you buy in the next few years will have the same circuit board as today.
But those sites don't have nearly as many pretty pictures as the article...
Also, we find it best to fire people on Fridays. Studies have shown there's less of a chance of an incident.
That might only work while it's snowing...
Besides...I couldn't imagine watching reality TV without 5.1 24 bit audio. Project Runway can only get better!
In addition, it doesn't say how much current it needs -- only that it needs .25 volts. About as vague a press release as possible.
Correct in theory, but not exactly in practice. Though the LEDs themselves don't take much power to light up, he has also said that he uses an LM317 voltage regulator -- there aren't schematics but being familiar with the part, he's probably using them in a current source configuration.
LM317 are LDO devices -- low drop off -- but if you have a 5V voltage source (probably from a power source or something) then your power becomes ~20 mA * 5V because there will be a voltage drop across the voltage regulator.
Not a huge difference certainly, but it's important to consider all components when calculating power, not just the end component.
Oh common -- he even tells you that you're entering a 'No Spin Zone'
Did you see GhostBusters II?
Hope you really mean ad infinitum
Quick note: I'm decidedly not a graphic designer. I always here that Photoshop >> GIMP in many ways but I've never heard some features. I'm not disagreeing that there probably is quite a difference, but the relatively simple graphic editing I've done could be easily done with either program. Someone who's used both extensively -- what are the benefits of Photoshop over GIMP?
But without the laugh track, how are you supposed to know when to laugh?
Anyone know how efficient this is relative to normal refrigeration techniques? Seems like that would better measure the practicality of this device.
there are more important issues regarding PCs and the evironment. Why don't PC manufacturers make computers that use less power? Nvidia's new graphic card needs a 450 watt power supply - so what if the mobo is lead free? The thing still draws enough power to burn twice as much oil as needed.
It just shows you how good a job microsoft has done. They've made it costly and difficult to switch from their products. Since interoperability isn't supported from the microsoft end, Munich essentially has had to switch all computers over simultaneously.