Is a program that monitors activity really what you want? Is providing relevant information a service or a distraction? And what of privacy? What if users become dependent on the service and require it on another machine-- would there be a way to migrate? If so, what guarantee do we have that Google is secure (after all, GDS1 had severe cache serving problems)?
It's reported that the Yahoo toolbar accounts for half of all toolbar search traffic. Is GDS a corporate pissing match or does the tool really allign with Google's mission?
"Assuming an 11 per cent switching rate, our model has these users purchasing over 1.2 million Macs in calendar 2006, about 700,000 more than in 2005."
Some year, it seems, we'll have 121% of the population using Macs. The analysis fails to take bulk business and academic purchases into account. In addition, the numbers are artificially inflated by Apple devotees' propensity for buying several machines each generation. Purchases may increase linearly, but users do not!
Will this tool bar replace the default Firefox Google homepage? Sponsorship is what it's all about, after all, no? Do you really think that Firefox developers will tolerate such redundancy? My bet is on the discontinuation of the homepage paired with a default Google Toolbar installation.
Hire this guy and redesign your console to meet expectations. The research done for this video was meticulous. Nintendo's patents showed so much promise. But the original Mario Brothers in high(er)-definition? I don't see that as a "revolution" in anything other than deceptive marketing. NintendON, while unbelievable, restored my confidence in Nintendo as an innovative company.
I know. I was the original poster, you know. The post I was replying to said the following:
"what do you mean? are you making some sort of obtuse double-entendre? or are you just blindingly ignorant of the fact that a case with 70 fans would be both physically and ironically cool?"
I was telling THIS person (^) to RTFA.
"One thing that's clear is that Criterion is going to finally break with its 'action-only' tradition and furnish Black with the requisite back-story and cast and spin a narrative around the game." - TFA
Does anyone else interpret this as meaning "cutscenes galore?" Or, has the industry learned from Final Fantasy?
"You can now access the current GDCTV streaming lecture for 'The Future Of Content' (a brief, free registration process is required if you have not previously registered.)"
Nevermind . . .
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...and still not receive the charging benefits of Firewire. Most casual computer users, like those most aggresively targeted by Apple, do not know how to install a PCI card. You can add another $20, at least, for someone to do this for them.
These are a lot of compromises. Removing features is not equivalent to simplifying a product.
USB 2.0 charges the iPod more slowly than Firewire. With the removal of both the Firewire and AC Adapter accessories, charging speeds will take a hit. The difference will be more dramatic for people using computers with USB 1.1 (older Macintosh computers, for example). These users are forced to buy the AC Adapter cable, Firewire cable, and cable splitter accessory at a cost of $80 to achieve the same functionality as their PC and New Mac peers (who must pay only $50 now).
Of course, I don't have a laptop either. So when I am away from the house, the AC Adapter is my only charging option.
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Moog:
mOgh (hard "o" and "guh" sounds compressed into one syllable).
Just fyi. . .
Is a program that monitors activity really what you want? Is providing relevant information a service or a distraction? And what of privacy? What if users become dependent on the service and require it on another machine-- would there be a way to migrate? If so, what guarantee do we have that Google is secure (after all, GDS1 had severe cache serving problems)?
It's reported that the Yahoo toolbar accounts for half of all toolbar search traffic. Is GDS a corporate pissing match or does the tool really allign with Google's mission?
*shrug*
Just some food for thought.
What archaic technology will be employed next? Telegraph? Snail mail? Birthday bard? Just kidding, folks. We all know that nostalgia died in the 80s.
"Assuming an 11 per cent switching rate, our model has these users purchasing over 1.2 million Macs in calendar 2006, about 700,000 more than in 2005."
Some year, it seems, we'll have 121% of the population using Macs. The analysis fails to take bulk business and academic purchases into account. In addition, the numbers are artificially inflated by Apple devotees' propensity for buying several machines each generation. Purchases may increase linearly, but users do not!
Please, no more grits. She's a nice, Northeastern, Jewish girl who deserves better. I propose matzoh meal.
.
Natalie Portman petrified in hot matzoh meal. .
Has a nice ring to it, neh?
Will this tool bar replace the default Firefox Google homepage? Sponsorship is what it's all about, after all, no? Do you really think that Firefox developers will tolerate such redundancy? My bet is on the discontinuation of the homepage paired with a default Google Toolbar installation.
Hire this guy and redesign your console to meet expectations. The research done for this video was meticulous. Nintendo's patents showed so much promise. But the original Mario Brothers in high(er)-definition? I don't see that as a "revolution" in anything other than deceptive marketing. NintendON, while unbelievable, restored my confidence in Nintendo as an innovative company.
Oh well. Dreams die hard.
Yarrr, she doesn't blow!
Such behavior is known as the tenure track.
I know. I was the original poster, you know. The post I was replying to said the following: "what do you mean? are you making some sort of obtuse double-entendre? or are you just blindingly ignorant of the fact that a case with 70 fans would be both physically and ironically cool?" I was telling THIS person (^) to RTFA.
RTFA. The core temperature is barely reduced by the case.
I pity the fool who builds his/her case out of ice.
The case isn't very cool. It's neat, though.
Looks like the jobs may be moving to India but they might require the original people to do some of the jobs!
Ah, the joys of documenting others' code.
"One thing that's clear is that Criterion is going to finally break with its 'action-only' tradition and furnish Black with the requisite back-story and cast and spin a narrative around the game." - TFA
Does anyone else interpret this as meaning "cutscenes galore?" Or, has the industry learned from Final Fantasy?
Resistance is futile, you will be assimilated!
What's the problem? IPv6? Qr5as! Just get a bigger, longer, string.
"You can now access the current GDCTV streaming lecture for 'The Future Of Content' (a brief, free registration process is required if you have not previously registered.)" Nevermind . . .
Will this compromise hackability?
Dear Bill,
Thanks to Windows, my kitchen table doesn't stain.
Yours forever,
Steve Jobs
[the following is a faux advertisement for pen, paper, and your dear brain]
Ancient technology rediscovered for your business' convenience!
This computer is manufactured using the most ancient techniques known to man. We at Saminger & Splenor Co. have combined these amazing processes with cutting edge technology to produce the most powerful mobile computing platform ever made!
FEATURES:
The screen alone is a worthy investment for your small business:
13.9 inch viewable display that is only nanometers thick!
Crisp viewing at any angle, even in bright sunlight!
Can be rolled up or even folded lightly for convenient storage!
Consumes no energy and emanates no heat
A zero latency screen refresh rate allows for instantaneous feedback!
The display also functions as a small scale topographical scanner!
Stylus based input system allows for minute movements to be recorded
Tip of stylus allows text and images to be rapidly entered
Included stylus attachment functions as a non-linear and instantaneous undo function
Optional stylus sets allow for thousands of tip shapes and thicknesses to be emulated
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Interestingly enough, The WayBack Machine can can also be used to find when Slashdot last posted this story.
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...and still not receive the charging benefits of Firewire. Most casual computer users, like those most aggresively targeted by Apple, do not know how to install a PCI card. You can add another $20, at least, for someone to do this for them.
These are a lot of compromises. Removing features is not equivalent to simplifying a product.
USB 2.0 charges the iPod more slowly than Firewire. With the removal of both the Firewire and AC Adapter accessories, charging speeds will take a hit. The difference will be more dramatic for people using computers with USB 1.1 (older Macintosh computers, for example). These users are forced to buy the AC Adapter cable, Firewire cable, and cable splitter accessory at a cost of $80 to achieve the same functionality as their PC and New Mac peers (who must pay only $50 now).
Of course, I don't have a laptop either. So when I am away from the house, the AC Adapter is my only charging option.