The above poster is correct, and emulation is also coming along. Gameboy and GBC emulation is already working, though with some speed increases needed for GBC. Other emulators are also coming along, though not every author is being that public yet.
One thing that is worth pointing out, I think - most of the PSP emulators are ports of open source emulators - SNES9X, etc.
There's nothing wrong with this, but most of the DS emulation projects seem to be written from the ground up for the DS - like I said, both are certainly fine, but my guess would be that DS emulators, when done, will be better optimized and designed to fit the system.
The GBA is actually considerably more powerful than the SNES - it's by no means certain that GBA emulation is possible.
They have a similar feature set in some respects, which is probably why so many people seem to think the GBA is basically just an SNES in portable form.
Agreed - I think the grandparent would be quite suprised at just how many normal people needs are fit perfectly by things like the Mac Mini.
And while he talks down its abilities, really, unless you're a gamer or you need a windows only program for work, it can probably handle what you need.
I've seen some movies on this rig, and it actually works pretty well. Obviously, it's not quite 100% what a permanent theatre could produce, but it's suprizingly decent.
The "Elephant in the Room" is something no one wants to talk about.
I don't see anyone not wanting to talk about Sun's future or their ties to Microsoft - it seems to be a pretty popular topic here.
And is losing a freakin' boatload in the process.
It's only money, but all it takes is for Windows or Office to underperform a couple of quarters and all of their other, non-profitable ventures are facing serious longevity questions.
1.) They don't have a trademark on Tiger, while Apple does.
2.) Trademarks for a computer reseller and a computer OS are in different domains and in most cases wouldn't conflict anyway.
3.) Timing is suspicious to say the least.
Personally, I see no case here whatsoever - just the hope of a quick settlement rather than a delayed launch or a court case.
Not only that, but they're fast to ship. I had to order a PCI-Ex video card as a new motherboard I bought wouldn't boot from PCI video (don't laugh, it's not for gaming). I ordered it on Monday, paid $2.95, and it got here today (Thursday).
Well, that's fine; really, if you're new, it'd probably serve you better to get mplayer set up anyway, as properly configured it can play just about anything.
Well, it depends; not everyone needs that level of knowledge.
I know, it's amazing, but some people really don't like mucking about at the kernel level.
I'm one of those tinkerers that wants to know how everything works, but some people just need a working computer - and with this, Gentoo takes a step towards also being a solution for them.
You and I still have the manual option, and for people who want to really learn about linux, it can continue to be recommended.
I stayed with the RedHat and Fedora distros when I first moved to Linux, but a little over a year ago I switched to Gentoo - Fedora is a great distro, but some of their changes to included software had me looking to switch to something where I knew exactly what patches were included.
Moving to Gentoo was quite the learning process - virtually everything is done by hand, though the documentation is very good at guiding you through it.
You'll definitely learn more getting a Gentoo system up than you will running through Anaconda.
It was well worth it, though. I used to consider myself pretty good with Linux; I could always get what I wanted out of it. Gentoo, though, really allows you to get down low if you want - really just a couple steps above something like Linux from Scratch.
I certainly wouldn't recommend it as an easy OS for new Linux users with no command line experience (though once it's set up, it's easy), but it's great if you're interested in learning more about how a system works.
The next step is to remove some of the subsidies that some telecom companies get and further deregulate the industry so the barriors of entry are lower so smaller firms can compete.
Dream on.
Actually, I don't mean to be that cynical; I'm actually fairly optimistic - but it's incredibly difficult to do this.
Anyone who's delt with the Bells knows that there probably isn't a stronger lobby in the country.
I'm actually serious about that - other "special interests" get various support that they shouldn't, but the Bells are amazing - all major parties, local to federal, seem to play into their hands.
It's insane how much pull they have - and it's pretty much automatic when it comes time to vote - the stuff they want usually gets passed almost unanimously.
Generally I'm fairly libertarian in my views, but I support this. Why?
For one, they're most likely going to end up using local companies to do the backend internet connection - an existing local ISP, or group of them - which keeps the money in the community.
Another is that, while wifi like this is great for when you're out and have your laptop, it's not so great for serious gamers or downloaders - the people who already have Cable Internet or DSL aren't likely to stop paying for it - unless they're just browsing and using email, at which point a $35+ monthly cost is absurd anyway, and wouldn't endure with or without a wireless alternative.
Then there are the economic benefits to consider - Corpus has a VERY low cost of living, but even so much of the population can't afford to pay $30-50 for a net connection each month. Having a method of at least browsing and keeping in touch with email may have long term positive economic benefits, and certainly can be a boon to low-income students.
As I've already mentioned, the actual cost to the city really wasn't that high; given that, I really have no qualms about this.
Crosstown Expressway is a state project, not a city one; they have virtually no control over it.
Yes, Corpus is a tad backwards sometimes, but this will have no impact on how quickly a state road project gets done - and the only major one I know of in the city (Crosstown) is on schedule, anyway.
Honestly, I can't get into the debate, because my company may potentially be involved in this, but no - very little public money went into this; Intel and some other companies are using this as a testbed for some stuff, so our cost was not nearly as bad as you'd expect.
Actually, in my city, the wifi network was rolled out to save money on various city services - meter readers and other roving city employees.
The public getting to use it was originally just a bonus, though without a doubt a really cool one.
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The screen may have seemed good compared to the Gameboy, but try it today - it's incredibly blurry. Sonic is essentially unplayable.
The TurboExpress was better, but neither of them compare to the screens on a DS or PSP - or even a GBA SP, really.
And of course, the battery life on both of them sucks.
One thing that is worth pointing out, I think - most of the PSP emulators are ports of open source emulators - SNES9X, etc.
There's nothing wrong with this, but most of the DS emulation projects seem to be written from the ground up for the DS - like I said, both are certainly fine, but my guess would be that DS emulators, when done, will be better optimized and designed to fit the system.
The GBA is actually considerably more powerful than the SNES - it's by no means certain that GBA emulation is possible. They have a similar feature set in some respects, which is probably why so many people seem to think the GBA is basically just an SNES in portable form.
I'm assuming it's been a while since you looked at PSX emulation - saying that it's not well-emulated on the PC hasn't been true for a while.
Because I can't use it at all. It's in WMA format. It's not legally compatible with my OS (linux), and it won't work in my MP3 player.
And while he talks down its abilities, really, unless you're a gamer or you need a windows only program for work, it can probably handle what you need.
I saw all of Red Vs. Blue's first season there, and it truly was a hilarious event. I don't think I've ever been to the Drafthouse and not had fun.
I've seen some movies on this rig, and it actually works pretty well. Obviously, it's not quite 100% what a permanent theatre could produce, but it's suprizingly decent.
The "Elephant in the Room" is something no one wants to talk about. I don't see anyone not wanting to talk about Sun's future or their ties to Microsoft - it seems to be a pretty popular topic here.
And is losing a freakin' boatload in the process. It's only money, but all it takes is for Windows or Office to underperform a couple of quarters and all of their other, non-profitable ventures are facing serious longevity questions.
You could always actually read the statements from the (former) editors. They make their reasons pretty clear.
And that's not even mentioning what Anakin does to Dooku.
I did read the article. But I also checked. They don't have a trademark on Tiger.
I mean, the whole pop-art movement and everything?
1.) They don't have a trademark on Tiger, while Apple does. 2.) Trademarks for a computer reseller and a computer OS are in different domains and in most cases wouldn't conflict anyway. 3.) Timing is suspicious to say the least. Personally, I see no case here whatsoever - just the hope of a quick settlement rather than a delayed launch or a court case.
Not only that, but they're fast to ship. I had to order a PCI-Ex video card as a new motherboard I bought wouldn't boot from PCI video (don't laugh, it's not for gaming). I ordered it on Monday, paid $2.95, and it got here today (Thursday).
Well, that's fine; really, if you're new, it'd probably serve you better to get mplayer set up anyway, as properly configured it can play just about anything.
I know, it's amazing, but some people really don't like mucking about at the kernel level.
I'm one of those tinkerers that wants to know how everything works, but some people just need a working computer - and with this, Gentoo takes a step towards also being a solution for them.
You and I still have the manual option, and for people who want to really learn about linux, it can continue to be recommended.
Moving to Gentoo was quite the learning process - virtually everything is done by hand, though the documentation is very good at guiding you through it.
You'll definitely learn more getting a Gentoo system up than you will running through Anaconda.
It was well worth it, though. I used to consider myself pretty good with Linux; I could always get what I wanted out of it. Gentoo, though, really allows you to get down low if you want - really just a couple steps above something like Linux from Scratch.
I certainly wouldn't recommend it as an easy OS for new Linux users with no command line experience (though once it's set up, it's easy), but it's great if you're interested in learning more about how a system works.
Certainly that was the case the last time I tried to install it in Windows, but I've actually been fairly impressed by their current Linux client.
I still use Totem for most of my A/V needs, but RealPlayer is actually fairly competent on Linux, without being overblown.
Dream on.
Actually, I don't mean to be that cynical; I'm actually fairly optimistic - but it's incredibly difficult to do this.
Anyone who's delt with the Bells knows that there probably isn't a stronger lobby in the country.
I'm actually serious about that - other "special interests" get various support that they shouldn't, but the Bells are amazing - all major parties, local to federal, seem to play into their hands.
It's insane how much pull they have - and it's pretty much automatic when it comes time to vote - the stuff they want usually gets passed almost unanimously.
For one, they're most likely going to end up using local companies to do the backend internet connection - an existing local ISP, or group of them - which keeps the money in the community.
Another is that, while wifi like this is great for when you're out and have your laptop, it's not so great for serious gamers or downloaders - the people who already have Cable Internet or DSL aren't likely to stop paying for it - unless they're just browsing and using email, at which point a $35+ monthly cost is absurd anyway, and wouldn't endure with or without a wireless alternative.
Then there are the economic benefits to consider - Corpus has a VERY low cost of living, but even so much of the population can't afford to pay $30-50 for a net connection each month. Having a method of at least browsing and keeping in touch with email may have long term positive economic benefits, and certainly can be a boon to low-income students.
As I've already mentioned, the actual cost to the city really wasn't that high; given that, I really have no qualms about this.
Crosstown Expressway is a state project, not a city one; they have virtually no control over it. Yes, Corpus is a tad backwards sometimes, but this will have no impact on how quickly a state road project gets done - and the only major one I know of in the city (Crosstown) is on schedule, anyway.
Honestly, I can't get into the debate, because my company may potentially be involved in this, but no - very little public money went into this; Intel and some other companies are using this as a testbed for some stuff, so our cost was not nearly as bad as you'd expect.
Actually, in my city, the wifi network was rolled out to save money on various city services - meter readers and other roving city employees. The public getting to use it was originally just a bonus, though without a doubt a really cool one.