And now some more words: Yes, it'll dick all over the audio quality, but the reality of it is most people don't care about high fidelity audio. Those that do would rather now download losslessly encoded audio anyway.
My point is it doesn't matter if AAC becomes the de-facto standard, because transcoding it isn't that much of a chore if you need to put said files onto an incompatible player.
The hardware of a typical autopilot is a set of five 80386 CPUs, each on its own printed circuit board. The 80386 is an inexpensive, well-tested design that can implement a true virtual computer. New versions are being implemented that are radiation-resistant and hardened for aerospace use, but this aged computer design is intentionally favored because it is inexpensive and its reliability and software behavior are well-characterized.
Obviously I do have some negative feelings towards "web 2.0", parts of "it" more than others, but always the buzzwords. I disagree that I'm closed minded, however. The community spirit that the Internet can foster is fantastic. Alas, I am also a cynical person.
My worry is that people who don't appreciate the spirit in which content it published onto social networking sites might take that information and use it against people. That's a cynical and perhaps pessimistic view, but not a closed-minded one.
Coincidentally, I have long-ish hair, so I'm glad we're beyond only giving jobs to short-haired men.:)
Reading through many of the comments here, it's good to see so many people identifying both the potential problems <i>and</i> the reasons why many of them <i>shouldn't</i> be a problem, provided society and culture continue to "open up".
Still, I do think that some people don't realise just how much information they give away to potentially anybody, and while certain people should think a little more about what they write/post, I'm not saying they should quit participating; just because I don't like the things doesn't mean I think people shouldn't use them. As for the idiots, let's leave them to it. As somebody has said on here somewhere, it'll make it easier for us to identify them and ignore them.
I see your point, but like I said in TFA, if somebody can write a script to seek out predators on myspace, so too can somebody write a script to profile somebody based on their social networking posting, saving them the trouble of reading the boring (i.e. most) bits.
They help keep the immune system strong. If there's nothing for it to fight off... well... it'll just get lazy. Stay dirty; exercise that immune system!
The reviewer, in person, here. Yes, you certianly could build a cheaper solution and whack Linux on it (the N5200 uses Linux too, incidentally). Of course, it depends on what features you long, how much you like fiddling, and what sort of case you fancy building it into.
Indeed, this thing isn't for everyone, but doesn't it look lovely?
Steve K (submitter) here. You're right, it was the E6400 not the E6300 that was tested. My apologies... 5am is not a friendly time for the brain. Neverhtheless, $40 more still makes for a CPU that's far cheaper than the FX-62.
There was a time when you got CANED for even breathing out of turn. Having someone take your phone and program alarms into it is far less painful, and still a good way to teach them a lesson, without physical violence.
The school rules will say they're not allowed mobile phones. If they bring a phone into school, then, they'll face the consequences, which in this case includes some humerous retaliation.
You seem to forget that while random alarms are annoying, so too is a teacher's entire lesson being distrupted by the crazy frog.
Nobody's rights have been broken, no felony committed (especially as it's a UK school and felony isn't a word over here); the kid who broke the rules is just being taught a lesson.
Wow, I really didn't expect the Slashdot editors to accept my submission of this. Still, this is what happens when you can't be arsed to go out and buy some proper cooling.
Take it at face value folks, it's just a bit of light humour! I'll just sit here staying cool.
The article in question wasn't a review... it was a news story. Furthermore, those two pictures were more than anybody else had at the time. Indeed we've had a few stories linked. I submit quite a few if I think readers will be interested (otherwise I don't bother). However, at the end of the day it's up to the Slashdot team as to whether it gets posted or not, just like every other submission... we've had a good run during CES, thanks to the work the team has put in.
Of course, you don't personally have to find it interesting. Our site cannot cater to everybody's interests, but neither can Slashdot. I read Slashdot daily, but I don't read every story linked because some of them quite simply don't interest me.
It must be hard for the Slashdot editors to pick the right stories sometimes, but it's also hard for me to not respond to posts like this.
Plus the fact that noise is less of an issue in a rack. Sure, air cooling isn't effective as watercooling, but whack the fans on high in a server rack and you keep it cool(ish), and the only person that cares is the poor peon working in the same room.
As for the Corsair Nautilus, it is news because it's a seemingly very easy to install watercooling kit, better than anything else that springs to mind.
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And now some more words: Yes, it'll dick all over the audio quality, but the reality of it is most people don't care about high fidelity audio. Those that do would rather now download losslessly encoded audio anyway.
My point is it doesn't matter if AAC becomes the de-facto standard, because transcoding it isn't that much of a chore if you need to put said files onto an incompatible player.
DRM was the real barrier, not the file format.
It's called /dev/null
/dev/null isn't technically a hard drive, but then I'd have no joke, so work with me here!)
Granted, getting data back is a bit, erm, difficult, but write only memory? That's pretty damn secure.
(And anticipating witty responses... I will accept that
Hi, Steve Kerrison here.
:)
Obviously I do have some negative feelings towards "web 2.0", parts of "it" more than others, but always the buzzwords. I disagree that I'm closed minded, however. The community spirit that the Internet can foster is fantastic. Alas, I am also a cynical person.
My worry is that people who don't appreciate the spirit in which content it published onto social networking sites might take that information and use it against people. That's a cynical and perhaps pessimistic view, but not a closed-minded one.
Coincidentally, I have long-ish hair, so I'm glad we're beyond only giving jobs to short-haired men.
Reading through many of the comments here, it's good to see so many people identifying both the potential problems <i>and</i> the reasons why many of them <i>shouldn't</i> be a problem, provided society and culture continue to "open up".
Still, I do think that some people don't realise just how much information they give away to potentially anybody, and while certain people should think a little more about what they write/post, I'm not saying they should quit participating; just because I don't like the things doesn't mean I think people shouldn't use them. As for the idiots, let's leave them to it. As somebody has said on here somewhere, it'll make it easier for us to identify them and ignore them.
Hi, I'm the article's author.
I see your point, but like I said in TFA, if somebody can write a script to seek out predators on myspace, so too can somebody write a script to profile somebody based on their social networking posting, saving them the trouble of reading the boring (i.e. most) bits.
The problem with satirical articles about the MPAA is that they have to get well beyond the realms of reality before they stop being believable.
Don't forget that here in the UK we have TV licensing. Home Theatre licensing isn't so far fetched from that.
Satire? Looks like they're just giving the MPAA more great ideas... We're doomed!
Does it not signify how at least a segment of the market perceives the company and its products?
They help keep the immune system strong. If there's nothing for it to fight off... well... it'll just get lazy. Stay dirty; exercise that immune system!
BWALA (Because We All Love Acronyms)!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_Keeping_Unit
Clearly they do, heh :)
Here's HEXUS's review.
Loads more reviews out there too. Anyone feel like making a list?
Hi there,
The reviewer, in person, here. Yes, you certianly could build a cheaper solution and whack Linux on it (the N5200 uses Linux too, incidentally). Of course, it depends on what features you long, how much you like fiddling, and what sort of case you fancy building it into.
Indeed, this thing isn't for everyone, but doesn't it look lovely?
Steve K (submitter) here. You're right, it was the E6400 not the E6300 that was tested. My apologies... 5am is not a friendly time for the brain. Neverhtheless, $40 more still makes for a CPU that's far cheaper than the FX-62.
TDP of Core 2 Duo E6400: 65W
TDP of Athlon FX-64: 125W
Whoops!
There was a time when you got CANED for even breathing out of turn. Having someone take your phone and program alarms into it is far less painful, and still a good way to teach them a lesson, without physical violence.
The school rules will say they're not allowed mobile phones. If they bring a phone into school, then, they'll face the consequences, which in this case includes some humerous retaliation. You seem to forget that while random alarms are annoying, so too is a teacher's entire lesson being distrupted by the crazy frog. Nobody's rights have been broken, no felony committed (especially as it's a UK school and felony isn't a word over here); the kid who broke the rules is just being taught a lesson.
I am humbled.
Wow, I really didn't expect the Slashdot editors to accept my submission of this. Still, this is what happens when you can't be arsed to go out and buy some proper cooling. Take it at face value folks, it's just a bit of light humour! I'll just sit here staying cool.
Had I technical knowledge to press submit AFTER finishing my reply completely, I'd have finished with:
Regards,
Steve Kerrison, from HEXUS.
Oh well, guess I've missed my chance to now!
The article in question wasn't a review... it was a news story. Furthermore, those two pictures were more than anybody else had at the time. Indeed we've had a few stories linked. I submit quite a few if I think readers will be interested (otherwise I don't bother). However, at the end of the day it's up to the Slashdot team as to whether it gets posted or not, just like every other submission... we've had a good run during CES, thanks to the work the team has put in.
Of course, you don't personally have to find it interesting. Our site cannot cater to everybody's interests, but neither can Slashdot. I read Slashdot daily, but I don't read every story linked because some of them quite simply don't interest me.
It must be hard for the Slashdot editors to pick the right stories sometimes, but it's also hard for me to not respond to posts like this.
It's not, that's just the design of that particular Lian Li case.
Not when a Corsair is a type of pirate ship... sails on water and all that.
Plus the fact that noise is less of an issue in a rack. Sure, air cooling isn't effective as watercooling, but whack the fans on high in a server rack and you keep it cool(ish), and the only person that cares is the poor peon working in the same room.
Unts (Steve from Hexus)
Incidentally we now have more pictures of the XBox cooler taken at CES, showing just how invasive it is.
As for the Corsair Nautilus, it is news because it's a seemingly very easy to install watercooling kit, better than anything else that springs to mind.
Regards,
Steve from Hexus.