I just installed Ubuntu on my 4-year-old ThinkPad (P-III 700MHz, 192MB RAM) and yeah, it runs a tad slow, but it's still usable. What kind of hardware are you using? EVERYTHING worked perfectly for me... USB, audio, video... the only roadblock I've had is getting my wireless card to work with ndiswrapper.
Prior to this, I've never used Linux before. No "guru" skills necessary, at least in my case. Perhaps you shouldn't complain to much when trying to run it on stone-age hardware (yes, I'm running it on old hardware, too.. but at least I didn't EXPECT it to run as fast as a brand-new machine)
Ubuntu is a distro that seems to focus on the eye candy stuff. Since you don't seem to care for that stuff, you chose the wrong distro. Not Ubuntu's fault.
By your logic, a car manufacturer sells a car for $12,000. However, seat belts are an $8,000 option.
It's the consumer's fault that they're not buying the option package?
Since nobody has disclosed the prices of these voting machines, I'm going to assume that they charge some ridiculous amount of money for them to begin with, say $20,000. And I'd also assume that they do indeed charge a ridiculous amount for the paper-trail package, probably something to the tune of $5,000. Gee, what do you think a cash-strapped city/county/district is going to do?
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That's my annoyance with Gmail, too.
For example, I took 5 pictures of my cat and sent them to my sister. A few days later, I forwarded that message to my girlfriend. Then, I forwarded it to my mother.
Even though these messages are grouped in the same conversation, it created a "copy" of the original message each time I forwarded it. Instead of taking up 3 MB like the original message, the conversation is now 9 MB.
How would this affect Keyhole's Earthviewer program?
It's a Windows (DirectX/OpenGL) app that maps 2D satellite images on to 3D terrain, allowing you to zoom in/out and "fly" around.
I subscribe to their service, and IIRC, their imagery is purchased from many different sources, probably businesses that also sell to the Government. I take it Keyhole and its customers would be shut out if the gov't goes ahead with this?
I don't understand the logic behind it. It's not like you can't see the things the satellite images show you in real life.
Regarding software for the iPod... although iTunes is the only software officially supported by Apple, there are several other programs (free/shareware) like Anapod Explorer, Ephpod, XPlay, and even RealPlayer that will transfer and manage your iPod's music collection.
As another poster points out, the iPod WILL play any MP3 you put on there. It will also play MPEG-4/AAC, which IS a standard format, licensed from Dolby. It will even play plain-old WAV files, too. The iPod doesn't support Windows Media files, but if you're using iTunes, WMA files will automatically be converted to MP3 or AAC when you import them to your library.
Maybe you're not familiar with Audible, which is an online store for Audiobooks. Audible has its own DRM-protected format which only a few portable players support, one of which is the iPod.
As far as pricing is concerned, the iPod is probably the most expensive in terms of $$/gigabyte, but not by much. Last time I checked, other 20GB players were in the $250-300 range, too. (A 20GB iPod sells for $299 or less)
Hey, it's great you like your big old Archos jukebox. But, I wanted a portable music player that was small and light enough to strap to my arm while I go out bicycling and to the gym. And I wanted one that would play Audible's audiobooks, too. The iPod was my only choice.
I'll admit, my biggest frustration with my iPod is with the software; I wish I could just plug it in and drag-and-drop my music via Windows Explorer. But it's a pretty minor complaint; Aside from being a memory hog, iTunes really is a great media player and organizer. And I still feel that the iPod is the best MP3 player for me.
Mod parent DOWN.
I don't know what city he lives in, but the Crown Victorias/Police Interceptors are most certainly NOT capable of running CNG in MOST of the United States.
Could YOU get the cluestick? Creative has NOTHING to do with this, we're talking about the RIO Karma and the APPLE iPod!
Secondly, the Karma plays normal MP3s just fine, no need to convert them to any other format, just like the iPod (and, for sake of your odd argument, the Creative players as well).
BRITNEY: OMG, I found the car I'm going to buy.
JESSICA: OMG, that's totally good. OMG what is it?
BRITNEY: OMG I don't know, but it's RED. OMG!
fixed.
Or, buy an Alpine headunit ($199) with Ai-Net, a 40GB iPod ($399), and the Ai-Net - iPod cable ($99).
You'll fit "a heck of alot more MP3s" on that iPod than on a DVD, and you'll still be able to change songs/albums/playlists from the headunit's controls.
Or, find a headunit with a regular AUX-IN, get a 1/8" patch cable, and use your MP3 player of choice.
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On second thought, WTF are you doing? This is Slashdot. Don't tell me you were considering spending $1000+ on an off-the-shelf in-dash DVD system... 6" LCD + MiniPC + Inverter, DUH!
Most of them around here (Minneapolis, MN) are Diebold machines.
That said, I've never had any trouble with them... and I use them at least once a week (deposits). And yeah, they do have some useful features... I've never seen any other banks' ATMs that let you buy postage stamps:)
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Are you kidding me?
I just installed Ubuntu on my 4-year-old ThinkPad (P-III 700MHz, 192MB RAM) and yeah, it runs a tad slow, but it's still usable. What kind of hardware are you using? EVERYTHING worked perfectly for me... USB, audio, video... the only roadblock I've had is getting my wireless card to work with ndiswrapper.
Prior to this, I've never used Linux before. No "guru" skills necessary, at least in my case. Perhaps you shouldn't complain to much when trying to run it on stone-age hardware (yes, I'm running it on old hardware, too.. but at least I didn't EXPECT it to run as fast as a brand-new machine)
Ubuntu is a distro that seems to focus on the eye candy stuff. Since you don't seem to care for that stuff, you chose the wrong distro. Not Ubuntu's fault.
Who do those Cuban people think they are, telling American companies what to do!?
That has already been posted SEVERAL times. Why bother posting?
By your logic, a car manufacturer sells a car for $12,000. However, seat belts are an $8,000 option.
It's the consumer's fault that they're not buying the option package?
Since nobody has disclosed the prices of these voting machines, I'm going to assume that they charge some ridiculous amount of money for them to begin with, say $20,000. And I'd also assume that they do indeed charge a ridiculous amount for the paper-trail package, probably something to the tune of $5,000. Gee, what do you think a cash-strapped city/county/district is going to do?
That's my annoyance with Gmail, too.
For example, I took 5 pictures of my cat and sent them to my sister. A few days later, I forwarded that message to my girlfriend. Then, I forwarded it to my mother.
Even though these messages are grouped in the same conversation, it created a "copy" of the original message each time I forwarded it. Instead of taking up 3 MB like the original message, the conversation is now 9 MB.
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How would this affect Keyhole's Earthviewer program?
It's a Windows (DirectX/OpenGL) app that maps 2D satellite images on to 3D terrain, allowing you to zoom in/out and "fly" around.
I subscribe to their service, and IIRC, their imagery is purchased from many different sources, probably businesses that also sell to the Government. I take it Keyhole and its customers would be shut out if the gov't goes ahead with this?
I don't understand the logic behind it. It's not like you can't see the things the satellite images show you in real life.
Regarding software for the iPod... although iTunes is the only software officially supported by Apple, there are several other programs (free/shareware) like Anapod Explorer, Ephpod, XPlay, and even RealPlayer that will transfer and manage your iPod's music collection.
As another poster points out, the iPod WILL play any MP3 you put on there. It will also play MPEG-4/AAC, which IS a standard format, licensed from Dolby. It will even play plain-old WAV files, too. The iPod doesn't support Windows Media files, but if you're using iTunes, WMA files will automatically be converted to MP3 or AAC when you import them to your library.
Maybe you're not familiar with Audible, which is an online store for Audiobooks. Audible has its own DRM-protected format which only a few portable players support, one of which is the iPod.
As far as pricing is concerned, the iPod is probably the most expensive in terms of $$/gigabyte, but not by much. Last time I checked, other 20GB players were in the $250-300 range, too. (A 20GB iPod sells for $299 or less)
Hey, it's great you like your big old Archos jukebox. But, I wanted a portable music player that was small and light enough to strap to my arm while I go out bicycling and to the gym. And I wanted one that would play Audible's audiobooks, too. The iPod was my only choice.
I'll admit, my biggest frustration with my iPod is with the software; I wish I could just plug it in and drag-and-drop my music via Windows Explorer. But it's a pretty minor complaint; Aside from being a memory hog, iTunes really is a great media player and organizer. And I still feel that the iPod is the best MP3 player for me.
You don't trust sponsored "research", period.
You LIE! The m100 used disposable AA batteries, not a rechargeable NiMH/LiIon pack!
Mod parent DOWN. I don't know what city he lives in, but the Crown Victorias/Police Interceptors are most certainly NOT capable of running CNG in MOST of the United States.
Could YOU get the cluestick? Creative has NOTHING to do with this, we're talking about the RIO Karma and the APPLE iPod!
Secondly, the Karma plays normal MP3s just fine, no need to convert them to any other format, just like the iPod (and, for sake of your odd argument, the Creative players as well).
BRITNEY: OMG, I found the car I'm going to buy. JESSICA: OMG, that's totally good. OMG what is it? BRITNEY: OMG I don't know, but it's RED. OMG! fixed.
Or, buy an Alpine headunit ($199) with Ai-Net, a 40GB iPod ($399), and the Ai-Net - iPod cable ($99).
You'll fit "a heck of alot more MP3s" on that iPod than on a DVD, and you'll still be able to change songs/albums/playlists from the headunit's controls.
Or, find a headunit with a regular AUX-IN, get a 1/8" patch cable, and use your MP3 player of choice.
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On second thought, WTF are you doing? This is Slashdot. Don't tell me you were considering spending $1000+ on an off-the-shelf in-dash DVD system... 6" LCD + MiniPC + Inverter, DUH!
Hey, how about a BRIDGE!?
Uh-huh... and here's a brand-new 1 GHz x86 laptop that sells for $800 MORE than the 1 GHz iBook...
Silver trim in a beige interior? Ack!
Ford needs some Queer Eye, ASAP!
Most of them around here (Minneapolis, MN) are Diebold machines.
:)
That said, I've never had any trouble with them... and I use them at least once a week (deposits). And yeah, they do have some useful features... I've never seen any other banks' ATMs that let you buy postage stamps