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  1. Re:Summary of posts on Microsoft Finally up for Distributed Computing? · · Score: 1

    True. I mean MS does actually make sense in at least *attempting* a porject that may result in somthing good for the community. Ok Linux has done it before, but soem apps only work well in Windows, and if you can make them moerpowerful, why the hell not do it?

  2. Re:Windows clusters don't make sense on Microsoft Finally up for Distributed Computing? · · Score: 1

    I've used the IIS 6.0 web application bundled with Windows Servers [2003 that is]. I have to admin that it is rather nice. Similar to webmin, but still a bit better in some respects...

  3. Re:Windows clusters don't make sense on Microsoft Finally up for Distributed Computing? · · Score: 1

    That's called power down. Or back in Windows 98 "Restart in MS-DOS Mode". Ah, DOS, the anti-BSOD OS...

  4. Parallel Computing it is... on Microsoft Finally up for Distributed Computing? · · Score: 1

    My bad. It did even say it right in the article. Guess I better fix that coffee machine so I am awake next time I write the article...

  5. Re:Windows clusters don't make sense on Microsoft Finally up for Distributed Computing? · · Score: 1

    Microsoft's incredibly expensive and anal licensing makes a Windows cluster not worth the effort or money. I mean, Linux's licensing cost is 0, and 0 scales infinitely Good quote. Goes along with the bullshit info they sent me on Windows Server 2003 and why it is better and *cheaper* than Linux. 0 to any extent is still zero with alot of public support and free updates and patches [did I mention patches are made ASAP]. Linux always dominates. HEll, when I ran my server on WinServer2003, it crashed almost everyday without intervention. Linux has been stable until I have had a power outage!

  6. Re:Nothing to worry about here... on Microsoft Finally up for Distributed Computing? · · Score: 1

    Yes those licences will get you every time. MS will probably even make you pay extra for each slave computer especially beacuse its part of a cluster. That's why I will pirate my copy!

  7. Re:Well.. on Inside the Shadow Internet · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Somehow I doubt that was the toplevel site. Those used encryption and were "super secret." If the MPAA got in there, somehow I doubt it fit those categories. That is like them dishing out the files from insiders and then their buddies busting you. Does not make logic sense to be a top-site that you got busted from... IRC is not very secret though compared to other concievable methods.

  8. Re:Well.. on Inside the Shadow Internet · · Score: 3, Interesting

    Damned MPAA. Surprised they even knew about the IRC channels stuff back then and still have not done much about it until recently...

  9. Monitoring instead of beacons on Smart Car-to-Car Navigation Network in Japan · · Score: 1

    If they made the beacons monitor the conditions of the driver, they could eliminate alot of traffic patrols as well. Tickets for speeding and other computable offenses between beacons [if close enought] could be issued automatcially and hopefully reduce aggressive driving as well.

  10. Re:Small Problem... on Smart Car-to-Car Navigation Network in Japan · · Score: 1

    It is a dynamic situation. It would not be the same route for everyone all the time. Since the system monitors the conditions, it may suggest 3 routes to different people all going the same way...

  11. Re:We're heard this line before on Microsoft Not Worried about FireFox · · Score: 1

    That's why Microsoft has panicked and recently started this "Linux vs Microsoft" Server panic. They actually were willing to send me "information" on why it costs less to run Windows and a trial of Windows Server 2003 [which I already have]. Of course I was expecting a huge magazine type of document with support and research. All I get was 3 lousy pages of mostly opinions from others. Anyway, Windows Server has licenses whcih cost money. So right out of the box open-source software wins. That just goes to show you the Microsoft egg-heads being oblivious to anything. Especially with FireFox, which is gaining alot of publicity and conversion among users. I have converted several people myself...

  12. /. Rating... on How Can I Trust Firefox? · · Score: 1

    Can we rate Peter's blog a 5:Flamebait? Despite the few good points he makes, he has tunnel vision on slight problems that his computer have [dialogs], his lack of knowledge [plugins], and open-source [hates mirrors and does not seem to get the concept of community oriented programs such as FireFox]...

  13. Re:who else? on TorrentBits.org and SuprNova.org Go Dark · · Score: 1

    Would DDoS be a consideration? Not too long ago, such servers were beign attacked for no apparent reason, and now with one, why not attack again?

  14. Software company purpose... on Microsoft May Charge for Security Tools · · Score: 1

    The ideal software company would create a package that does not nag the end-user but rather assists him as much as possible in the original suite. An OS has the intent to work optimally under its circumstances with limited bugs. Yet, Microsft deems this untrue by giving security software to users for free because of insecuity panics of these end-users. [Yes, MS, Firewalls and Automatic Patching count as security measures] They may not be optimally incorperated into all packages, however, tehy should be at least functional to an extent, maybe with a paid upgrade for them to perform better [in regard to anti-virus or firewalls, etc] Microsoft has misconcieved its presence in the software market once again... When will it stop? When will they realize that stupid, simple mistakes like this can comprimise the "Windows experience" for everyone.

  15. Re:cheap? on Nanotech Brings Cheap Flat TVs From Diamond Dust · · Score: 1

    There was a show dedicated to the making of real diamonds on either Dateline or Discovery a while back. It went over how carbon can be converted into diamonds through the heating and pressure process taking several days as mentioned somewhat above. The diamonds are less than natural diamonds but significantly more than $50. In addition to that, however, the synthetic ones are completely decieving to jewlers, lust, purity, and every other aspect [including molecular composition]. The only way to tell it to get a test that can tell how much time it took to compress into that molecular compound. Rather interesting and here is one good use for it...

  16. Well... on FCC to Allow Wireless Access on Planes · · Score: 1

    At least there will not be any RF interferance or anything of that sort. Sure beats configuring that modem to connect to the phone jack in the back of the seat!

  17. MY school situation... on What Interests High-School Students? · · Score: 1

    I am fortunate in that my school has county vocational and technical schools that I attend [the technical school]. Called Bergen County Academies, we are recognized and specialize in certain technology areas such as science, medical, telecomm, visual arts, etc. I know for a fact many groups have tried to model this image and it is very open to ideas on classes offered and student ideas [as does not seem in your earlier situation]. What we are offered throughout various technology classes, electives, and projects are Science Fair type competitions for electronics and futuristic inventions that we develop throughout the year and display at places like Rutgers. Also are web design competitions [World of Webmasters, Tech xPlore] and other robotic and concepual projects [Panasonic Robitic Compeition, BattleBotsIQ, Chrysler Vehicle Design]. Not many other schools offer opportunities such as these but they may be ideas to consider teaching. I would particularly like to develop more of an advanced technical program related to Database Management, Network Security [I see why they may NOT offer this], and web-programming. For example, I also helped design the backend of our school's online magazine FreshAngles.com after the techs converted everything from UNIX to Windows and somehow fried our data in the process. It would be excellent to learn how to secure this in a real world situation as it is in and optimize it.

  18. Virtual Real Estate on Virtual Island Sells For $26,500 · · Score: 1

    Wouldn't it be so cool to own land online? Think about it, in any MMORPG for example. Lets use World of Warcraft. If you paid $10,000 for a storefront there that you can expand, build on, and do whatever you want that would add to the challenge and the excitement of the game. Many rules where everyone has to figuree them out. It is somewhat a survival of the fittest as wel....

  19. Re:Well, don't use iTunes on New iPod Firmware Locks Out RealNetworks Music · · Score: 1

    Texas does border on a coast too. Ever hear of the Gulf of Mexico?

  20. Re:Curious name clash on ACS Sues Google Over Use of 'Scholar' · · Score: 1

    I'm not sure it is so much the name but the technology and what it searches for. Take a look at each site, one is more scientific where the other is everything [literature, science, etc]. I do not see the problem here. Anyway, they employ different search technologies I am sure!

  21. Re:Legally on BitTorrent Gives Hollywood a Headache · · Score: 1

    Why don't you just download through several anonomous proxies. Sure it may be possible for the drunks in Hollywood to track you but at least it will be much harder. Can you say migrane?

  22. Re:server made of lego too? on Man Builds 7-foot Grandfather Clock from Lego · · Score: 1

    What happens when it overheats? Also, does this bring a new meaning to the server is "broken"?

  23. :Ok..++ on "Dream Team" to Create Gigapixel Photo System · · Score: 1

    Plus the only way you can get "you are there" images, is if we developed some kind of 3-d system. That is what we need more. Think about how cool that would be to truly remember a moment...

  24. Ok.. on "Dream Team" to Create Gigapixel Photo System · · Score: 1

    It's a great advance, but traditional users will never really need that much. unless they do panoramic shots. The only way something like this would be used is possibly in government tracking satellites for super picture quality...

  25. Re:Sure, that's fine... on De-spamming Your Inbox The Hard Way · · Score: 1

    Most servers retain unsucesful messages and retry sedning them for 3-7 days. So you may get them later but remeber it is only going down once. You can tell people to send you the emails to another address for the meantime...