User: marvin_pa

Re:Manufacturing Energy Costs?

On: Avalanche Effect Demonstrated In Solar Cells

And of course we should not forget that at least part of the energy that goes into the manufacturing could come from clean sources as well like solar.

Then the argument that solar cells cost more energy to produce loses all validity.

A new home computer paradigm

On: The PlayStation 3 Launches In the U.S.

Some thoughts:

A brand new central processing unit (cell), one that is, at least theoretically, able to circumvent the RAM access lag existing in multicore chips.

A brand new disc format which is both larger and faster

Of course: 1080p 60fps image quality

A quiet ventilation system for the living room.

Unlike some other console online services, direct web access via a top-notch web 2.0 browser (probably rebranded firefox).

In a few weeks, a free version of Yellow Dog Linux with Firefox, Openoffice and built on Enlightenment.

Easy plugging in usb mouse and keyboard.

Oh yeah, and games of course...

I, for one, am looking forward to March when we poor Europeans will be served.

ps3 = linux pc we are all dreaming of

On: How the PS3 Hit $600

I know that sony bashing is very trendy these days on slashdot, but is it not possible that the ps3 is going to be exactly what we have all been waiting for the last ten years: an energy-efficient state of the art multiprocessor system running linux, hard drive, high density disc drive, powerful wifi capabilities etc etc.

And how about standard java vm? Firefox xul platform? Maybe a contract or two with search engine / online ad companies? Google anyone?

I for one am looking forward to some competition for the pc.

Re:uh ..

On: Can Microsoft Beat Google?

try search.msn.com: 3.2 kb

rtfa

On: McDonald's Germany Moves to SuSE Linux

it also says: "Apache as web server and JRun or Tomcat enable the implementation of static HTML contents as well as dynamic Java-based applications without having to resort to overly large solutions. The utilized Oracle9i database is certified for SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server." and management of stock is core business for fast food restaurants.

this sig is trying not to get too fat.

Re:Microsoft linux offerings

On: Bob Muglia on Longhorn Server, Linux and Blackcomb

As far as I know the gpl says they cannot take gpl'ed code and use it in other products, say windows, because then they would have to open source it.

They can, however, create some sort of linux distribution with open (kernel) and proprietary software and sell it (which would be a great thing, in my opinion)

Microsoft linux offerings

On: Bob Muglia on Longhorn Server, Linux and Blackcomb

This is a first step towards Microsoft deeming open source solutions ready for the market place.

No doubt that Microsoft will start using the linux kernel once they think it will make them more profitable.

Lindows files to go public

On: LinSpire LPhoto and LSongs: bring on the lawsuits!

http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/040420/tech_lindows_ipo_1. html

Reuters
Software maker Lindows files to go public
Tuesday April 20, 8:47 am ET

WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - Software maker Lindows Inc. on Tuesday filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (News - Websites) for an initial public offering of as much as $57.5 million in common stock.

The San Diego, California-based company, which said it was changing the name of its Linux-based operating system after a trademark dispute with Microsoft Corp.(NasdaqNM:MSFT - News), did not provide details as to the size and price of the proposed IPO.

Lindows to go public

On: LinSpire LPhoto and LSongs: bring on the lawsuits!

http://biz.yahoo.com/rf/040420/tech_lindows_ipo_1. html Reuters Software maker Lindows files to go public Tuesday April 20, 8:47 am ET WASHINGTON, April 20 (Reuters) - Software maker Lindows Inc. on Tuesday filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (News - Websites) for an initial public offering of as much as $57.5 million in common stock. The San Diego, California-based company, which said it was changing the name of its Linux-based operating system after a trademark dispute with Microsoft Corp.(NasdaqNM:MSFT - News), did not provide details as to the size and price of the proposed IPO.

Illegal sharing

On: MPAA Puts Words in Mouth of CA Attorney General

I would say the document was "shared illegally".

opening windows update

On: Microsoft Facing European Sanctions

Has anyone ever thought about making MS open their windows update functions to their competitors?

Unbundling is useless if you are forced to download eleven and twenty patches after installation and media player looks like one of them.

Re:firefox

On: Making IE Standards Compliant

This is interesting: "Retooling Slashdot with Web Standards"

The author even adds a discussion on how much bandwidth would be saved.

This is a joke, right?

On: The Command Line - Best Newbie Interface?

I see a sysadmin speaking. Nobody else in their right mind would dare to call the command line a user interface.