Since it has been shown time after time (sorry Ms. Lauper) that EU != US, will MS get smacked here? Probably the only outcome would be a forced disclaimer like the fast talking legal-speak in car commercials: 'Whencomparedbetweendislikesystemsbypaidresearchco nsultants.realresultsmayvarybasedonuseandhardwarep urchases.notresponsibleforvirusesandothersoftwarem alfunctions.seeresellersfordetails'
The whole reason we're able to record and watch/listen to something later doesn't imply a right to be able to watch/listen more than once.
Unless re-view is explicity limited by a broadcast, it does imply multiple viewings are allowed. Kinda like the 'rebroadcast of this NFL event is prohibited'
When DRM becomes a reality, it'd be up to Congress to determine whether or not we have a right to multiple uses of recorded content, in my opinion
If you are talking 'multiple uses' in the on PC/on CD/on Mp3/in car multiple usage that is one thing and Congress will probably keep it (via INDUCE) the way the **AAs want it (1 device). If you once again mean 1 time viewing, Congress will not mandate that either - the **AAs may try, but that (DIVx) model will fail (or be minimal) for almost every offering ('cept PPV, which is by definition meant to be 1 time).
There are Java pundits, and LAMP lovers. Not to mention.Net-sters.
The real issue is use what works, regardless of 'cool' (hell, COBOL was probably cool once and is still used in some places).
As the story points out, Java is not used for low-level (device) programming. And Assembler is rarely used for data movement (ETL).
I say, for QuADs (Quick And Dirties), use a slower coding language that allows for quick development. For Enterprise-level Web/XML apps use something like Java or.Net (MONO). For low-level use C++/C/Asm.
So by delivering content on Hard Drives rather than DVDs, we will be able to continue to increase the picture quality for years to come. This is true in one aspect, but the HD storage medium is one that may not hold up to these increased picture qualities. Seemingly endless in capacity, there may be a faster transfer mechanism on a new storage medium (bio-organic?) that would be necessary to transfer the larger data stream for these pictures.
That sais, portable media will always be more about small footprints than highest quality (ex. - MP3 vs DVD-Audio).
A Spanish-language version of Windows XP, destined for Latin American markets, asked users to select their gender between "not specified," "male" or "bitch," because of an unfortunate error in translation.
This would only seem to be detrimental to MS, therfore beneficial to competing products (Linux, Mac, etc.).
This is the core focus for applications. The End-User must always be factored in, regardless of who that is.
For example, I may develop a quick little utility that let's me interface w/all the X10 in the house. I make it text-based commands, since I need no fancy interface.
Now, change that to Ma and Pa Kettle. Try to sell them the text interface and they call it crap. Add a whiz-bang interface showing all the connections in the house as the appliances/rooms they reflect and M&P buy it.
More IT apps fail from lack of interaction with the end-users.
Seems Apple likes to incorporate many Linux traits. Now they should reciprocate and port (or allow importation) of OSX apps to Linux. Especially a direct connect for iTunes (or iPod).
Someday, when wireless has permeated the remote locations, dial-up connections may be thrown away (or 1%).
The next wave will be the fiber networks that can push Gigs. Then the existing (slow?) broadband will go to the light users (dial-uppers now), and the business/power users/media hogs will grab the Broader-band.
The Spanish version of Windows used the word Hembra - meaning "woman" in Spain - for choosing gender. But in some Central American republics, notably Nicaragua, the word is an insult meaning "bitch". The programme was changed.
This is one area that all vendors intending international release MUST pay attention. Although unintentional, these linguistic translations will kill sales. GM had this w/the Chevy Nova, which means 'No Go', and the Mexican market suffered.
When marketing to other countries, the culture needs to be factored in.
That said, other countries being offended by offerings in the USA (like the Koran chant in the video game) need to be scoffed at. Their culture is not the US culture and should not be considered.
People not getting shot when they go to the shops is AN EVEN BIGGER ISSUE, and for more people
That is what the military personnel are supposed to be stopping (and the true continuing failure of this thing).
I can see there are enough flag-waving fanboys here to make this debate one big cry-in
If you think supporting the personnel putting their lives on the line, regardless of the validity of the war action itself, you are a sad individual indeed - and we are better off w/o you. Go jazzercise w/Jane Fonda.
One last thing - the Army IS supposed to rebuild Iraq...The contractors are the muscle.
Backwards. Contractor rebuilds, military secures (and gov't oversees - or is supposed to, HALIBURTON).
Troop morale is an important issue - especially since many of these great people have been forced to be away from their families longer than originally planned.
If more frequent contact can be made, their morale will increase, and this leads to more effective troops.
If YOU wish to start a Rebuild Iraq fund, feel free to do so. Like a Habitat for Iraq-ity.
Our military is not supposed to rebuild Iraq (they are demolition/enforcement, not construction). The rebuilding is supposed to be done by the 'contractors' already hired (and a fine job they are doing, too).
Although to some pundits the lower price signals a weaker offering, some of this could be to GOOGs benefit.
The lower per share value was followed by a lowering of shares available. This could generate more interest in the shares, which will drive prices up (or keep them constant longer).
It does, however, mean the cap has gone down by over 25% (36B to 26B). Still bigger than my bank account, though.
I love how the article on embedded advertising has embedded advertising - great way to prove your own point.
There will probably be more of this type of marketing, as pop-ups get deflated and the up-front sign-up gets 'spoofed' (i.e.- false) user data.
This could spark the return of text-only browsers, or even web text readers that spawn on user-directed sites and remove the graphical content themselves.
I'm not so much a leader, I'm more of a shepherd. Now all the kernel developers will read that and say, "He's comparing us to sheep." It's more like herding cats.
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My distro has diabetes (Type 2).
Gotta diet (removes KDE, Gnome GUIs...)
Since it has been shown time after time (sorry Ms. Lauper) that EU != US, will MS get smacked here?o nsultants.realresultsmayvarybasedonuseandhardwarep urchases.notresponsibleforvirusesandothersoftwarem alfunctions.seeresellersfordetails'
Probably the only outcome would be a forced disclaimer like the fast talking legal-speak in car commercials: 'Whencomparedbetweendislikesystemsbypaidresearchc
The whole reason we're able to record and watch/listen to something later doesn't imply a right to be able to watch/listen more than once.
Unless re-view is explicity limited by a broadcast, it does imply multiple viewings are allowed. Kinda like the 'rebroadcast of this NFL event is prohibited'
When DRM becomes a reality, it'd be up to Congress to determine whether or not we have a right to multiple uses of recorded content, in my opinion
If you are talking 'multiple uses' in the on PC/on CD/on Mp3/in car multiple usage that is one thing and Congress will probably keep it (via INDUCE) the way the **AAs want it (1 device). If you once again mean 1 time viewing, Congress will not mandate that either - the **AAs may try, but that (DIVx) model will fail (or be minimal) for almost every offering ('cept PPV, which is by definition meant to be 1 time).
Ya wouldn't have teenagers
Spray Freon into Beer, Beer gets colder. This is no longer feasible due to the limited availability of Freon.
If I ignore the VG, will she die like the Virtual Pets did?
Why not ship the keyboard with software that detects the OS, and configures 'hot' keys based on said OS?
AFA the 'Windows' key, charge a few pennies more and ship w/iconic keys for all 'major' OS-es.
Or ship with spiffy EOTD (emoticon of the day) that the fashionistas can buy and traded (Pokeyboardmon).
There are Java pundits, and LAMP lovers. Not to mention .Net-sters.
.Net (MONO). For low-level use C++/C/Asm.
The real issue is use what works, regardless of 'cool' (hell, COBOL was probably cool once and is still used in some places).
As the story points out, Java is not used for low-level (device) programming. And Assembler is rarely used for data movement (ETL).
I say, for QuADs (Quick And Dirties), use a slower coding language that allows for quick development. For Enterprise-level Web/XML apps use something like Java or
Or try Bison...
So by delivering content on Hard Drives rather than DVDs, we will be able to continue to increase the picture quality for years to come.
This is true in one aspect, but the HD storage medium is one that may not hold up to these increased picture qualities. Seemingly endless in capacity, there may be a faster transfer mechanism on a new storage medium (bio-organic?) that would be necessary to transfer the larger data stream for these pictures.
That sais, portable media will always be more about small footprints than highest quality (ex. - MP3 vs DVD-Audio).
A Spanish-language version of Windows XP, destined for Latin American markets, asked users to select their gender between "not specified," "male" or "bitch," because of an unfortunate error in translation.
This would only seem to be detrimental to MS, therfore beneficial to competing products (Linux, Mac, etc.).
This is the core focus for applications. The End-User must always be factored in, regardless of who that is.
For example, I may develop a quick little utility that let's me interface w/all the X10 in the house. I make it text-based commands, since I need no fancy interface.
Now, change that to Ma and Pa Kettle. Try to sell them the text interface and they call it crap. Add a whiz-bang interface showing all the connections in the house as the appliances/rooms they reflect and M&P buy it.
More IT apps fail from lack of interaction with the end-users.
Well, it would help them sell iPods to me, since I have no Mac and refuse to use Windows.
Seems Apple likes to incorporate many Linux traits. Now they should reciprocate and port (or allow importation) of OSX apps to Linux. Especially a direct connect for iTunes (or iPod).
Why is half of Texas so dim?
Someday, when wireless has permeated the remote locations, dial-up connections may be thrown away (or 1%).
The next wave will be the fiber networks that can push Gigs. Then the existing (slow?) broadband will go to the light users (dial-uppers now), and the business/power users/media hogs will grab the Broader-band.
(Repeat until the Teranet/Petanet is reached)
This seems to be adding a previewer to existing photo capabilities, since the camera does not get used again.
Hopefully the processed cameras are just repackaged (with new cardboard shell). Otherwise, what a horrible way to increase trash output.
If it is pure throw-away why not trap the image, allow a Y/N selection, and open the iris to the film medium if 'Y'.
The Spanish version of Windows used the word Hembra - meaning "woman" in Spain - for choosing gender. But in some Central American republics, notably Nicaragua, the word is an insult meaning "bitch". The programme was changed.
This is one area that all vendors intending international release MUST pay attention. Although unintentional, these linguistic translations will kill sales. GM had this w/the Chevy Nova, which means 'No Go', and the Mexican market suffered.
When marketing to other countries, the culture needs to be factored in.
That said, other countries being offended by offerings in the USA (like the Koran chant in the video game) need to be scoffed at. Their culture is not the US culture and should not be considered.
People not getting shot when they go to the shops is AN EVEN BIGGER ISSUE, and for more people
That is what the military personnel are supposed to be stopping (and the true continuing failure of this thing).
I can see there are enough flag-waving fanboys here to make this debate one big cry-in
If you think supporting the personnel putting their lives on the line, regardless of the validity of the war action itself, you are a sad individual indeed - and we are better off w/o you. Go jazzercise w/Jane Fonda.
One last thing - the Army IS supposed to rebuild Iraq...The contractors are the muscle.
Backwards. Contractor rebuilds, military secures (and gov't oversees - or is supposed to, HALIBURTON).
Troop morale is an important issue - especially since many of these great people have been forced to be away from their families longer than originally planned.
If more frequent contact can be made, their morale will increase, and this leads to more effective troops.
If YOU wish to start a Rebuild Iraq fund, feel free to do so. Like a Habitat for Iraq-ity.
Our military is not supposed to rebuild Iraq (they are demolition/enforcement, not construction). The rebuilding is supposed to be done by the 'contractors' already hired (and a fine job they are doing, too).
Although to some pundits the lower price signals a weaker offering, some of this could be to GOOGs benefit.
The lower per share value was followed by a lowering of shares available. This could generate more interest in the shares, which will drive prices up (or keep them constant longer).
It does, however, mean the cap has gone down by over 25% (36B to 26B). Still bigger than my bank account, though.
I love how the article on embedded advertising has embedded advertising - great way to prove your own point.
There will probably be more of this type of marketing, as pop-ups get deflated and the up-front sign-up gets 'spoofed' (i.e.- false) user data.
This could spark the return of text-only browsers, or even web text readers that spawn on user-directed sites and remove the graphical content themselves.
It is sad when a salient point is ruined by vulgarity.
The fuckers.
Or, put another way: Why not the faster 11g?
Using the faster protocol would appeal the power users, and the early adopters that go for the hi-speed buzzwords.
I'm not so much a leader, I'm more of a shepherd. Now all the kernel developers will read that and say, "He's comparing us to sheep." It's more like herding cats.
So I'm a pussy instead?
Given the inaccessibility of the site:
RPOW/rMIA (break out the black flags w/web server silhouette)...