That has been known to happen.
I don't think so in this case, but I'll will admit I was overly flip about it.
The issue is that memory protection is nice, but in some OS's (like NT and OS/X) launching a new process is more expenisve than launching a new thread.
But Isn't one of the things that makes threads cheaper than processes on these systems the fact that you don't have to set up as much VM stuff when launching a new thread? If so wouldn't threads become more expensive?
Apple will not risk retaliation from MSFT's possibly killing off the MS Office Product for OSX by spiking their endusers' need for MSFT VirtualPC.
Why would MS care? If the Mac hardware can run Windows, or if OS/X supports virtualization to the degree that you can run Windows over Mac OS, you still need Windows. MS would welcome more places for Windows to run. MS only cares about VirtualPC because it means another place to run Windows. If VirtualPC became irrelevent because the platform could run Windows out of the box, then MS would happily let VirtualPC die.
std::sort() in the C++ library might be a better choice
Yes, but not because qsort() is such a poor implementation, but becuase the comparison functor for std::sort will nearly always be inlined (for sure by g++ 3+ and msvc6+) while the function pointer compare callback for standard C qsort is never inlined (at least not by any implementation I've seen).
Bingo
I might agree that Linux enthusiasts... must rethink the concept of Desktop has we know it today
Mac OSX might be a threat, but no more so on Intel than it was on PPC. No way does Apple want to become an OS vendor. They'll do all they can to prevent OS X from running on non-Apple PCs using both legal and technical approaches.
Some hackers might figure out out to get it working 90%, most of the time, if you sacrifice the correct rooster on a full moon, but OS/X on PCs will not become mainstream.
Intel plans to provide industry leading development tools support for Apple later this year, including the Intel C/C++ Compiler for Apple, Intel Fortran Compiler for Apple, Intel Math Kernel Libraries for Apple and Intel Integrated Performance Primitives for Apple.
Does using DRAM for swap seem counterprodutive to anybody else? Why not use the DRAM for system memory and disable swap?
I suppose if it were significantly cheaper than the system memory...
Seems that a lot of commenters think that Google is publishing entire copyrighted books:
From "about Google Print"
Just do an ordinary Google search. When we find a book whose content contains a match for your search terms, we'll link to it in your search results. Click a book title and you'll see the page of the book that has your search terms, along with other information about the book and "Buy this Book" links to online bookstores (you can view the entirety of public domain books or, for books under copyright, just a few pages or in some cases, only the title's bibliographic data and brief snippets).
"countering the notion that the workers today are not overloaded with information"
I think he is countering the notion that workers areoverloaded with info
I've been an Apple non-believer for most of my life. Since day one I considered the Apple IIe to be overrated (Commodores were better), Mac's lacked the flexibility and software that the IBM PC/AT/XT/386/486+ did. For the 1990s, Macs were overpriced and lacked software to compete realistically for an PC market share. And don't get me started on games.
That describes me to a tee (except that I never owned a commodore).
When OS X came out I finally got curious.
When the Mini came out... I bought one!
I have a rabid Mac fan friend (who I have to see every day) who will no doubt never let me live it down. C'est la vie
If for some reason I don't like it, I'll throw Yellow Dog Linux on it and use it just like a cuter version of my other boxen...
You are right.
I was misremembering an an older version of FCC Part 15 that allowed 100mw into an antenna+feedline that was less than 10 feet combined.
The new rules have exceptions for different frequencies. For the FM broadcast band it is 250mv/meter at 3 meters, which as you state is a very weak signal.
The other reply is right too. Even if it is illegal, the FCC probably will never find out unless somebody complains. If you don't interfere with a real station and don't broadcast offensive material, it is likely that nobody will complain.
100mw is legal with a 1 meter piece of wire as your antenna.
Once you plugged it into your discone antenna you voilated the 250mv/meter at 3 meters.
From radio-info.com (emphasis mine):
Watts are the units used to describe the amount of power generated by a transmitter. Microvolts per meter (ìV/m) are the units used to describe the strength of an electric field created by the operation of a transmitter.
A particular transmitter that generates a constant level of power (Watts) can produce electric fields of different strengths (ìV/m)
depending on, among other things, the type of transmission line and antenna connected to it. Because it is the electric field that causes interference to authorized radio communications, and since a particular electric field strength does not directly correspond to a particular level of transmitter power, most of the Part 15 emission limits are specified in field strength.
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I recall that article. I don't remember the date, but it was Al Steven's "C programming" column.
I'm a big fan of Al Steven's writings, but even though I had never heard of Qt at the time I thought he was overreacting.
Years later, now that I've actually used Qt, I can see that the techinique is well documented, useful and even goof-proof.
Yes the parent will take over the component that you create, but if you explicitly delete the subcomponent yourself the framework "does the right thing" and removes it from the parent for you -- very nice.
Slashdot Mirror
Yes (mod parent up, etc.)
That has been known to happen. I don't think so in this case, but I'll will admit I was overly flip about it.
The issue is that memory protection is nice, but in some OS's (like NT and OS/X) launching a new process is more expenisve than launching a new thread.
But Isn't one of the things that makes threads cheaper than processes on these systems the fact that you don't have to set up as much VM stuff when launching a new thread? If so wouldn't threads become more expensive?
Memory protection between threads?
Good idea, let's call it "processes"
Should have gotten an iPod Nano...
My guess is that this guy didn't get his job because he's an idiot :)
Of course not. He got his job despite being an idiot.
Why would MS care? If the Mac hardware can run Windows, or if OS/X supports virtualization to the degree that you can run Windows over Mac OS, you still need Windows. MS would welcome more places for Windows to run. MS only cares about VirtualPC because it means another place to run Windows. If VirtualPC became irrelevent because the platform could run Windows out of the box, then MS would happily let VirtualPC die.
who else read as 'attack monkey' ?
Yes, if you stop reading there ...
The next lines
+ if ((host_found == NULL) ||
+ ((host_found + strlen(allowed_host)) !=
+ (p_sys->url.psz_host + strlen(p_sys-url.psz_host)))) {
however make sure that the allowed_host was found at the end of the host being checked (in typicall terse "C").
Yes, but not because qsort() is such a poor implementation, but becuase the comparison functor for std::sort will nearly always be inlined (for sure by g++ 3+ and msvc6+) while the function pointer compare callback for standard C qsort is never inlined (at least not by any implementation I've seen).
If god is omnipotent, can he make a rock so heavy he can't lift it?
:-)
As my nephew used to say:
He makes it...
then he lifts it.
Bingo ... must rethink the concept of Desktop has we know it today
I might agree that Linux enthusiasts
Mac OSX might be a threat, but no more so on Intel than it was on PPC. No way does Apple want to become an OS vendor. They'll do all they can to prevent OS X from running on non-Apple PCs using both legal and technical approaches.
Some hackers might figure out out to get it working 90%, most of the time, if you sacrifice the correct rooster on a full moon, but OS/X on PCs will not become mainstream.
http://www.intel.com/pressroom/archive/releases/2
essentially a runway carved out of a mountainside
That was describing the base camp...
They didn't build a runway atop Everest!
Anybody remember the "DOS isn't done until Lotus won't run" attitude of MS in the late 80's?
I'd say IE deserves it
Does using DRAM for swap seem counterprodutive to anybody else? Why not use the DRAM for system memory and disable swap?
I suppose if it were significantly cheaper than the system memory...
From "about Google Print"
"countering the notion that the workers today are not overloaded with information"
I think he is countering the notion that workers areoverloaded with info
HOMER: Musn't crush, musn't kill! (he sits on a fish, killing it) Oh, i wish i wish i hadn't killed that fish
I bought a Sceptre 20.1" 1600x1200 for $680 6 months ago at Sam's Club.
It is now available for $550 (post rebate) from Costco.
The brightness, contrast, and resolution are all good. It supports DVI (has built in speakers and USB hub, which I haven't used).
The only downside is the speed (claimed 25ms).
I can watch video OK, but playing Quake 3 sucks.
Otherwise a greate monitor for software development and general use for a great price.
When OS X came out I finally got curious.
When the Mini came out
I have a rabid Mac fan friend (who I have to see every day) who will no doubt never let me live it down. C'est la vie
If for some reason I don't like it, I'll throw Yellow Dog Linux on it and use it just like a cuter version of my other boxen...
You are right. I was misremembering an an older version of FCC Part 15 that allowed 100mw into an antenna+feedline that was less than 10 feet combined. The new rules have exceptions for different frequencies. For the FM broadcast band it is 250mv/meter at 3 meters, which as you state is a very weak signal. The other reply is right too. Even if it is illegal, the FCC probably will never find out unless somebody complains. If you don't interfere with a real station and don't broadcast offensive material, it is likely that nobody will complain.
From radio-info.com (emphasis mine):
See following link for a 2001 scientific paper from a Univ. California and Univ. College London geologists regarding La Palma collapse and resulting tsunami: http://www.es.ucsc.edu/~ward/papers/La_Palma_grl.p df
I recall that article. I don't remember the date, but it was Al Steven's "C programming" column. I'm a big fan of Al Steven's writings, but even though I had never heard of Qt at the time I thought he was overreacting. Years later, now that I've actually used Qt, I can see that the techinique is well documented, useful and even goof-proof. Yes the parent will take over the component that you create, but if you explicitly delete the subcomponent yourself the framework "does the right thing" and removes it from the parent for you -- very nice.