I was aware of the economic downturn since 2004, not because of the global crisis, but because of the local housing bubble. That's because I've been cautious, saving a bit, when possible (I have not automobile, and I live in a small apartment).
I forgot to mention that where I live (Spain), there is a unemployment insurance, that would allow me to get almost 1000 euro/month during two years in case of being fired (after 8 or more continuous worked years -we pay huge taxes here-, the 1000 €/month is the maximum you can get, it depends on your previous salary and paid taxes). In extremis, I think that with savings it could be possible to survive for 4 years with no other additional income (unemployment insurance + savings). Life is very expensive here, despite of the currency exchange, I'm sure you can get more for 1000 USD in the US than in Spain with 1000 euro.
Sun can support also Linux, much in the same way as IBM supports Linux and mainframes. There is no excuse, and there are reasons that make Sun as a viable company in the near future: services and engine for the 21th century Open Source!
In my opinion we are in the transition to a change in the business model, similar to the musicians that make money with concerts (services) but not with CDs, in the software arena I expect something somewhat similar: software will be free and open source, and the bucks will be in parallel services (adaptation, support, etc.).
Economy is getting terrible where I live, Spain (Europe), in case of losing my job during 2009 (crossed fingers), in the worse case, I would have plenty time for open source projects (I have savings for 2-3 years, if after deflation don't come hiperinflation, I expect to survive without major problems).
Microsoft's 512MB memory runs at a very slow speed compared to the 3ghz frequency the PS3 cpu memory runs on. It's not a surprise why this is: the bus is shared: display hardware, video chip, main cpu, all have to utilize a bus to the same memory. To schedule all these requests, you have to use even/odd cycle schemes or similar, you can't use the bus all for one chip.
RAM access cycle interleaving works for pre-burst memories (e.g. DRAM, SRAM). Current synchronous RAMs (since late nineties SDRAM) operate in bursts, i.e., the address is set in the bus, and then, at every clock a read (or write) operation is performed, being the next address is increased implicetely (burst transfer). So my bet is that there is not RAM cycle interleaving for modern synchronous DRAMs, as it would be very complex and nonsens to add a "interleaving logic" in between the DRAM controller and the CPUs or DMA controllers.
Sice one year ago, I almost don't play "hardcore games" in my PC, simply because I replaced my main desktop with a integrated graphics laptop (now I have two laptops, the main one, docked with a bigger screen and normal keyboard and mouse).
The point is that I have no intention at all to return to "desktop PC", nor "dedicated graphics", because the integrated graphics (Intel, but ATI/AMD is also OK, if not better) are just enough -cheap, and with longer battery time-. If the PC game runs OK, good, if not, I have a Playstation 3 for more fun (that also run Linux).
Four years ago, I had some problems porting POSIX (from LynxOS, RTOS UNIX) application that did signaling, because of not fully Linux compliance (I'm not sure if it is already corrected the case of sending a signal to the PID and be able to handle it from any of their threads, instead of having to do it in the main one, because of the Linux thread setup as processes).
As additional need/desirable, I would enjoy the possibility to enable hard (or soft) realtime OS capabilities on the fly, just like: "echo 1>/proc/rtos"
Well, and in your opinion, how are americans? (rethoric)
Having working with both USA and Europe people (being european-spaniard), there is no such huge difference, at least, programmers/geeks are pretty similar around (despite "regular people" is a bit different, your point), and most of the good ones are brainwashed dayly at Slashdot;-)
Welcome to Europe, not a great place to make big money, but it is OK in the sense of lower differences between people (universal medical coverage in most countries, etc.). It is very similar to Canada, don't expect miracles, just normal people here:-)
You're right, it's done that way because the transponder is "the contract", similar to a credit card. Using just the vehicle identification plate, you should have a contract for every car you drive, while with the transponder you're able to use your own/lover^Wwife/renting car, etc.
Old wireless toll systems didn't event use encryption, such as the case of old Amtech 2.4GHz systems, which are limited to store information similar to a typical ISO Track #2 credit card (PAN, and some other info). However, modern system, such as the CESARE european standard (public information, no revealing secrets here, of course), includes modern security (realtime generated derivate key negotiation, etc.).
It could be very difficult to scale it above 500MHz frequencies, because of clock signal propagation assumptions. More complex processors, to achieve higher frequencies, have to propagate data and clock together, without having a omnipresent "main clock" signal.
In my opinion, very close to any RISC CPU, like back in the day. 486 IPC was about 0.8, similar to contemporaneous MIPS and ARM processors (also in-order execution CPUs).
Not only in the US. Were I live, Spain, we have also an enormous debt (2.5x one year GDP), huge trade deficit, and bursting housing bubble. It looks terrible.
I'm almost 33, and despite having a computer science engineering degree, love for the CS... I'm also thinking about studying nursery, because of the aging population and the demographic problem happening in Spain. In Spain (Europe), where I live, we're entering into an ugly economic downturn, showing no problems for the IT in the beginning, but I expect labor problems for 2010, as the economy contraction gets worse (similar to the previous 1993-1996 spanish recession).
It's not just for the money, but for survive. Also, nursery jobs have 6h shifts, instead of the 9h+ of the IT field (including 1h for lunch time, so 40h became 45 or more), with by far, greater life quality! (in Spain a 30h/week nursery job is paid similar to a 40h/week IT job).
$5-$10 US an hour? That seems pretty low, also for non US salary standards. In Spain, where I live, entering in recession, many unemployed people make 10 euro/hour for unqualified cleaning/brushing, while qualified black market (without paying taxes) is between 15 and 30 euro/hour.
The prosecution is nonsense and will result in a null case, but their intention is to stop actions not by legal reason, but by legal intimidation (in Spain there is *fear* about speaking against the SGAE in public media, because of you can be sued easily). Many people do google bombing refering "http://www.sgae.es/?ladrones" as a measure to protest against these "kind and polite organizations", so when you look for "ladrones", they appear in the first place.
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But when in Long Mode, the processor can't do 16-bit Virtual Mode at all.
Not in hardware, but it is already done in software (e.g. DOSBox). It should be for Microsoft to do something similar back in 2004, or sooner.
I was aware of the economic downturn since 2004, not because of the global crisis, but because of the local housing bubble. That's because I've been cautious, saving a bit, when possible (I have not automobile, and I live in a small apartment).
I forgot to mention that where I live (Spain), there is a unemployment insurance, that would allow me to get almost 1000 euro/month during two years in case of being fired (after 8 or more continuous worked years -we pay huge taxes here-, the 1000 €/month is the maximum you can get, it depends on your previous salary and paid taxes). In extremis, I think that with savings it could be possible to survive for 4 years with no other additional income (unemployment insurance + savings). Life is very expensive here, despite of the currency exchange, I'm sure you can get more for 1000 USD in the US than in Spain with 1000 euro.
Sun can support also Linux, much in the same way as IBM supports Linux and mainframes. There is no excuse, and there are reasons that make Sun as a viable company in the near future: services and engine for the 21th century Open Source!
In my opinion we are in the transition to a change in the business model, similar to the musicians that make money with concerts (services) but not with CDs, in the software arena I expect something somewhat similar: software will be free and open source, and the bucks will be in parallel services (adaptation, support, etc.).
Economy is getting terrible where I live, Spain (Europe), in case of losing my job during 2009 (crossed fingers), in the worse case, I would have plenty time for open source projects (I have savings for 2-3 years, if after deflation don't come hiperinflation, I expect to survive without major problems).
Microsoft's 512MB memory runs at a very slow speed compared to the 3ghz frequency the PS3 cpu memory runs on. It's not a surprise why this is: the bus is shared: display hardware, video chip, main cpu, all have to utilize a bus to the same memory. To schedule all these requests, you have to use even/odd cycle schemes or similar, you can't use the bus all for one chip.
RAM access cycle interleaving works for pre-burst memories (e.g. DRAM, SRAM). Current synchronous RAMs (since late nineties SDRAM) operate in bursts, i.e., the address is set in the bus, and then, at every clock a read (or write) operation is performed, being the next address is increased implicetely (burst transfer). So my bet is that there is not RAM cycle interleaving for modern synchronous DRAMs, as it would be very complex and nonsens to add a "interleaving logic" in between the DRAM controller and the CPUs or DMA controllers.
Sice one year ago, I almost don't play "hardcore games" in my PC, simply because I replaced my main desktop with a integrated graphics laptop (now I have two laptops, the main one, docked with a bigger screen and normal keyboard and mouse).
The point is that I have no intention at all to return to "desktop PC", nor "dedicated graphics", because the integrated graphics (Intel, but ATI/AMD is also OK, if not better) are just enough -cheap, and with longer battery time-. If the PC game runs OK, good, if not, I have a Playstation 3 for more fun (that also run Linux).
It is Aho, not "Avo", from Alfred Aho (I read the book a decade ago).
Four years ago, I had some problems porting POSIX (from LynxOS, RTOS UNIX) application that did signaling, because of not fully Linux compliance (I'm not sure if it is already corrected the case of sending a signal to the PID and be able to handle it from any of their threads, instead of having to do it in the main one, because of the Linux thread setup as processes).
As additional need/desirable, I would enjoy the possibility to enable hard (or soft) realtime OS capabilities on the fly, just like: "echo 1>/proc/rtos"
Steve B.: Fuck everything, we're doing 7 windows! (1)
Linus T.: Put your chair where your mouth is, if you dare!
Hard times are coming for the world, but working hard, with joy and passion, we can build a great world to live in.
Kudos, american people, and thank you.
They have GNU/Jail, you insensitive and free clod!
Well, and in your opinion, how are americans? (rethoric)
;-)
:-)
Having working with both USA and Europe people (being european-spaniard), there is no such huge difference, at least, programmers/geeks are pretty similar around (despite "regular people" is a bit different, your point), and most of the good ones are brainwashed dayly at Slashdot
Welcome to Europe, not a great place to make big money, but it is OK in the sense of lower differences between people (universal medical coverage in most countries, etc.). It is very similar to Canada, don't expect miracles, just normal people here
It is paradoxical, I said almost the same four months ago (@20080417)... and partially taken also as "funny", however, I was also speaking seriously.
...to buy Nvidia? Problem solved.
You're right, it's done that way because the transponder is "the contract", similar to a credit card. Using just the vehicle identification plate, you should have a contract for every car you drive, while with the transponder you're able to use your own/lover^Wwife/renting car, etc.
Old wireless toll systems didn't event use encryption, such as the case of old Amtech 2.4GHz systems, which are limited to store information similar to a typical ISO Track #2 credit card (PAN, and some other info). However, modern system, such as the CESARE european standard (public information, no revealing secrets here, of course), includes modern security (realtime generated derivate key negotiation, etc.).
Let your song be your password...
It could be very difficult to scale it above 500MHz frequencies, because of clock signal propagation assumptions. More complex processors, to achieve higher frequencies, have to propagate data and clock together, without having a omnipresent "main clock" signal.
In my opinion, very close to any RISC CPU, like back in the day. 486 IPC was about 0.8, similar to contemporaneous MIPS and ARM processors (also in-order execution CPUs).
... the solar wind blows, Zodiacal Dust doesn't really matter to me... but I perceive maese May as a huge merit human, clearly and distinctly!
We mey be heading for another depression.
Not only in the US. Were I live, Spain, we have also an enormous debt (2.5x one year GDP), huge trade deficit, and bursting housing bubble. It looks terrible.
I'm almost 33, and despite having a computer science engineering degree, love for the CS... I'm also thinking about studying nursery, because of the aging population and the demographic problem happening in Spain. In Spain (Europe), where I live, we're entering into an ugly economic downturn, showing no problems for the IT in the beginning, but I expect labor problems for 2010, as the economy contraction gets worse (similar to the previous 1993-1996 spanish recession).
It's not just for the money, but for survive. Also, nursery jobs have 6h shifts, instead of the 9h+ of the IT field (including 1h for lunch time, so 40h became 45 or more), with by far, greater life quality! (in Spain a 30h/week nursery job is paid similar to a 40h/week IT job).
$5-$10 US an hour? That seems pretty low, also for non US salary standards. In Spain, where I live, entering in recession, many unemployed people make 10 euro/hour for unqualified cleaning/brushing, while qualified black market (without paying taxes) is between 15 and 30 euro/hour.
The difference between the two Cells it is not "abysmal", let's do some comparisons:
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a) PS3 "Classic Cell" 1 PPC64 w/ 2 threads and 7 SPEs (8, but one disabled, defective or not):
GFLOPS 32-bit (float): 3.2GHz * 8 FLOPS/Hz * 7 SPEs = 179.2 GFLOPS
GFLOPS 64-bit (double): 3.2GHz * 1 FLOPS/Hz * 7 SPEs = 22.4 GFLOPS (huge penalty, because of simulation via unoptimized simple precission operation)
GFLOPS 64-bit (double) a optimized 32-bit operation: 3.2GHz * 3.9 FLOPS/Hz * 7 SPEs = 87.36 GFLOPS
b) Roadrunner "New Cell" 1 PPC64 w/ 2 threads and 8 SPEs:
GFLOPS 32-bit (float): 4GHz * 8 FLOPS/Hz * 8 SPEs = 256 GFLOPS
GFLOPS 64-bit (double): 4GHz * 4 FLOPS/Hz * 8 SPEs = 128 GFLOPS
P.S. ad hoc rewrite, based on my own Journal at Barrapunto (spanish
Thief plural is thieves, you insensitive clod!
Spanish RIAA-like associations (SGAE and subsidiaries like Promusicae, etc.), are being investigated right now because of lack of transparency, illegal politic finantiation, blackmail ("chantaje").
The prosecution is nonsense and will result in a null case, but their intention is to stop actions not by legal reason, but by legal intimidation (in Spain there is *fear* about speaking against the SGAE in public media, because of you can be sued easily). Many people do google bombing refering "http://www.sgae.es/?ladrones" as a measure to protest against these "kind and polite organizations", so when you look for "ladrones", they appear in the first place.