It requires SP2 for Windows 2000, not XP. I've installed it on some pre-SP1 XP computers here with no problems. I've also noticed no speed problems with the auto update tool on my mother's PC using dial up. It downloads in the background and doesn't seem to be noticable at all until the download is done.
Ah...well drivers are small, I would have found a way to get online and get the driver on a floppy. I've been in the same situation countless times and there's always some way whether it's at a friend's house, a school lab, or the library.
http://www.pazsaz.com/cancel.html has a list of a ton of canceled shows...John Doe included. I hope some other network picks it up, it was getting really good.
I could have sworn that TiVo did this already. I can only see it as a good thing though especially since some of my favorite new shows (John Doe) were canceled and reality crap is still going strong. TiVo doing this is a good alternative to nielson ratings IMHO.
If this were my company, I'd make sure the previews played smoothly. I don't know the format of the full movies, but the previews use real player and the trailers were like watching a bunch of still pictures in a slide show on my DSL. They might have had a buyer, at least to try it out, but I'm not going to waste my money if I can't be assured of a problem free viewing.
"The stock of TiVo, meanwhile, is down 95% from 2000; its star has faded on Wall Street even as it's risen on Madison Avenue"
Give me one tech stock that's near what it was in 2000. I notice the article doesn't say a thing about whether Tivo has actually made money or is making money right now. As it is, they're getting $12/month from me and I'm looking to add another Tivo soon.
That does make some sense. From Amendment 14 section 1, first sentence: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."
Still, I don't see what that has to do with "Just like capitalizing Citizen of the United States of America signed our rights away to what was once the greatest country on Earth(TM)"
What most of the/. and *nix community in general tend to forget is that for the rest of the world free software is just that, software they don't pay money for. So for example, while AnalogX's programs are 100% free for me to use, they don't fall under a small minority's definition of "free software" just because it's not open source. Everyone needs to realize that software isn't free because it fits under the GNU "perfect world," It really is "free software" because the end user wasn't charged anything for it and that is not degraded in any way. I would say a good definition of free software is any software that's free to use and has no ads.
Windows Media Player 6.4 is more than just for playing the WM* formats. It's the only player I use for everything but RealMedia and Quicktime under Windows. Any WiMP after 6.4 is trash though IMHO.
I've had problems with Dell for almost a year and finally screamed loud enough and got a manager's direct line. I had an Inspiron 8000 and had problems from the day I got it. From last December when I got the laptop to this august I had at least one piece of hardware replaced a month. Finally in Sept. I just called and asked for a manager callback. The tech tried to talk me out of it and I said "Screw you, I wanna talk to a manager." Well, not in those words, but I was pissed and was going to talk to someone that could make me a happy customer.
I finally got someone that reviewed my laptop's history and said I could get a refurb replacement with the same specs. That was fine with me. When I got the PC it was a much faster Inspiron 8100 so I was very happy...until 2 days later my keyboard didn't work. The Dell Tech I talked to said my warranty was on hold until they got the 8000 back, to which I said "I'm not giving you anything until I have a working pc. Let me talk to a manager." FINALLY, I got a manager that gave me his direct extension and sent a tech out to replace the keyboard. Once I was satisfied I wiped the HD on the 8000 and sent it back. I haven't had any issues with the 8100 since. =)
The people (who do still work for AOL) that created GNUtella are the same folks that created an obscure MP3 player called Winamp. They might have a future.
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It only downloads when you're online, and doesn't automatically dial. So no, It wouldn't be noticable.
It requires SP2 for Windows 2000, not XP. I've installed it on some pre-SP1 XP computers here with no problems. I've also noticed no speed problems with the auto update tool on my mother's PC using dial up. It downloads in the background and doesn't seem to be noticable at all until the download is done.
Ah...well drivers are small, I would have found a way to get online and get the driver on a floppy. I've been in the same situation countless times and there's always some way whether it's at a friend's house, a school lab, or the library.
Did you check out Dell's website? As horrible as I think their support is, their website has a huge driver area.
http://www.pazsaz.com/cancel.html has a list of a ton of canceled shows...John Doe included. I hope some other network picks it up, it was getting really good.
I could have sworn that TiVo did this already. I can only see it as a good thing though especially since some of my favorite new shows (John Doe) were canceled and reality crap is still going strong. TiVo doing this is a good alternative to nielson ratings IMHO.
I've never seen it stated more clearly. For all the people like me that have to support non-technical computer users, I thank you.
If this were my company, I'd make sure the previews played smoothly. I don't know the format of the full movies, but the previews use real player and the trailers were like watching a bunch of still pictures in a slide show on my DSL. They might have had a buyer, at least to try it out, but I'm not going to waste my money if I can't be assured of a problem free viewing.
"The stock of TiVo, meanwhile, is down 95% from 2000; its star has faded on Wall Street even as it's risen on Madison Avenue"
Give me one tech stock that's near what it was in 2000. I notice the article doesn't say a thing about whether Tivo has actually made money or is making money right now. As it is, they're getting $12/month from me and I'm looking to add another Tivo soon.
Winamp3 supports streaming video. I've played Windows Media streaming video files, and they're developing their own format called NSV as well.
Southern Americans as in the South US or South America?
:)
I guess a case could be made for both.
*note* I am in the US South, and while I admit we can be hard to understand, y'all just gotta listen up better.
That does make some sense. From Amendment 14 section 1, first sentence:
"All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside."
Still, I don't see what that has to do with "Just like capitalizing Citizen of the United States of America signed our rights away to what was once the greatest country on Earth(TM)"
I didn't see a capital C in the amendment.
I'm sorry, I've never heard the "Citizen" thing you've mentioned before. Could you elaborate?
And I'm talking about the perspective from the general public. To them Free = free.
Your post echoed my sentiments almost exactly. Free means just that to the general public.
What most of the /. and *nix community in general tend to forget is that for the rest of the world free software is just that, software they don't pay money for. So for example, while AnalogX's programs are 100% free for me to use, they don't fall under a small minority's definition of "free software" just because it's not open source. Everyone needs to realize that software isn't free because it fits under the GNU "perfect world," It really is "free software" because the end user wasn't charged anything for it and that is not degraded in any way. I would say a good definition of free software is any software that's free to use and has no ads.
CN Aired voltron as part of the original Toonami block. I'd love to see an 80s block with Voltron, He-Man, Transformers, GI Joe, and a few others.
Windows Media Player 6.4 is more than just for playing the WM* formats. It's the only player I use for everything but RealMedia and Quicktime under Windows. Any WiMP after 6.4 is trash though IMHO.
I've had problems with Dell for almost a year and finally screamed loud enough and got a manager's direct line. I had an Inspiron 8000 and had problems from the day I got it. From last December when I got the laptop to this august I had at least one piece of hardware replaced a month. Finally in Sept. I just called and asked for a manager callback. The tech tried to talk me out of it and I said "Screw you, I wanna talk to a manager." Well, not in those words, but I was pissed and was going to talk to someone that could make me a happy customer.
I finally got someone that reviewed my laptop's history and said I could get a refurb replacement with the same specs. That was fine with me. When I got the PC it was a much faster Inspiron 8100 so I was very happy...until 2 days later my keyboard didn't work. The Dell Tech I talked to said my warranty was on hold until they got the 8000 back, to which I said "I'm not giving you anything until I have a working pc. Let me talk to a manager." FINALLY, I got a manager that gave me his direct extension and sent a tech out to replace the keyboard. Once I was satisfied I wiped the HD on the 8000 and sent it back. I haven't had any issues with the 8100 since. =)
I tried installing the latest VNC on WinXP Pro tonight and the installer won't even run. Not even in compatibility mode.
The people (who do still work for AOL) that created GNUtella are the same folks that created an obscure MP3 player called Winamp. They might have a future.