But sometimes, even numbers = stable release, one that is fit for production use.
Odd numbers = development release, for testing potentially unstable new features and drivers.
"Prior to the Linux 2.6.x series, even numbers indicate a stable release, i.e. one that is deemed fit for production use, such as 1.2, 2.4 or 2.6. Odd numbers have historically been development releases, such as 1.1 or 2.5. They were for testing new features and drivers until they became sufficiently stable to be included in a stable release." -Wikipedia
I've heard that OnStar installed in cars will be able to shut down cars. For instance, if the police are chasing a vehicle, they can have OnStar disable it, which turns it down to idling speed, forcing (or allowing) it to pull off the road. Of course, they plan to have some common sense restrictions: police cars will need to be near the vehicle before they cut the gas.
So, I'm basically paying to have my trash back? WTF? Why can't I just install a trash plasma zapper under the sink and skip the expensive middle-man? My trash + electricity a month is $200+, I'd love to keep the money in my pocket.
According to the article, the facility will cost $425 million, funded by bonds, and Geoplasma only expects to recoup that amount in 20 years through the sale of electricity and slag. It's not exactly affordable. Also, I really don't think you want one of these under your sink. You trash would be vaporized at temperatures hotter than the sun-- over 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Try convincing your neighbor to allow that:)
Not all users hate the News Feed. The first group in favor of the changes, I like the Facebook Facelift, was created about 30 minutes after the new features were added and uses the tagline: "Web 2.0 is cool."
Since this has already been clarified in other comments, I hesitate to reply. But since the post was rated "Score:5, Informative", I feel an obligation to point out that it is COMPLETELY WRONG. This has been a feature of Gmail since April 2004, and it was worked as intended.
If you get email for someone else, it is not because there is a problem. It is due to an unrelated issue, most likely simple human error (a typo in the email address). To be clear, THERE IS NO TECHNICAL PROBLEM, no has there ever been. This story is completely false.
Microsoft may be the king of bloatware, but it wouldn't take all that much effort for them to quickly turn their approach around. If new design is what they want, they will take a minimalistic approach, similar to that which has become so popular across many CSS-based web styles. This clean, elegant design technique should clean up their image, but, more importantly, make computers less intimidating for new users. At the same time, who isn't used to Microsoft's established user interfaces already? I consider their primary target market, with regards to design, to be new users.
Why normal people are catapulted into a spotlight they didn't ask for will always be a question of concern. If you want to be famous, you can be. But think about it. If you want to be famous, you're not thinking straight. As small site owners are plummeled with traffic and legal issues, how can we help them survive? This reminds me of the blogosphere, which recently experienced growing pains with the servers and datacenters struggling to cope with demand.
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But sometimes, even numbers = stable release, one that is fit for production use. Odd numbers = development release, for testing potentially unstable new features and drivers. "Prior to the Linux 2.6.x series, even numbers indicate a stable release, i.e. one that is deemed fit for production use, such as 1.2, 2.4 or 2.6. Odd numbers have historically been development releases, such as 1.1 or 2.5. They were for testing new features and drivers until they became sufficiently stable to be included in a stable release." -Wikipedia
I've heard that OnStar installed in cars will be able to shut down cars. For instance, if the police are chasing a vehicle, they can have OnStar disable it, which turns it down to idling speed, forcing (or allowing) it to pull off the road. Of course, they plan to have some common sense restrictions: police cars will need to be near the vehicle before they cut the gas.
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I think the site will be fine: it's hosted by Google's BlogSpot, which uses static pages and doesn't crumble under pressure.
I should've put this as the subject for my original post. Oh well. Hopefully you'll find it interesting anyway.
So, I'm basically paying to have my trash back? WTF? Why can't I just install a trash plasma zapper under the sink and skip the expensive middle-man? My trash + electricity a month is $200+, I'd love to keep the money in my pocket.
:)
According to the article, the facility will cost $425 million, funded by bonds, and Geoplasma only expects to recoup that amount in 20 years through the sale of electricity and slag. It's not exactly affordable. Also, I really don't think you want one of these under your sink. You trash would be vaporized at temperatures hotter than the sun-- over 10,000 degrees Fahrenheit. Try convincing your neighbor to allow that
Not all users hate the News Feed. The first group in favor of the changes, I like the Facebook Facelift, was created about 30 minutes after the new features were added and uses the tagline: "Web 2.0 is cool."
Since this has already been clarified in other comments, I hesitate to reply. But since the post was rated "Score:5, Informative", I feel an obligation to point out that it is COMPLETELY WRONG. This has been a feature of Gmail since April 2004, and it was worked as intended.
If you get email for someone else, it is not because there is a problem. It is due to an unrelated issue, most likely simple human error (a typo in the email address). To be clear, THERE IS NO TECHNICAL PROBLEM, no has there ever been. This story is completely false.
Microsoft may be the king of bloatware, but it wouldn't take all that much effort for them to quickly turn their approach around. If new design is what they want, they will take a minimalistic approach, similar to that which has become so popular across many CSS-based web styles. This clean, elegant design technique should clean up their image, but, more importantly, make computers less intimidating for new users. At the same time, who isn't used to Microsoft's established user interfaces already? I consider their primary target market, with regards to design, to be new users.
Why normal people are catapulted into a spotlight they didn't ask for will always be a question of concern. If you want to be famous, you can be. But think about it. If you want to be famous, you're not thinking straight. As small site owners are plummeled with traffic and legal issues, how can we help them survive? This reminds me of the blogosphere, which recently experienced growing pains with the servers and datacenters struggling to cope with demand.
Should've used the 'Preview' button, as Slashdot tells me...