Personally I don't:
a) have the fridge next to the computer
b) use bad printouts as toilet paper
c) have wireless keyboards nor mice
d) fall asleep at the computer
Television is basically full of crap unless you subscribe to cable and then you get even more crap with at least some decent content. My TV is 13", my monitor 19".
It sounds like your friend had a shitty TV-out device... You can have you movies accessabled over the lan (what? you don't have a linux-based samba server?).
Going to the movies here is about $8-$10 bucks (Chicago).
That going in to the fight with a "fuck you" attitude might not be the best approach? I don't think they had many other options but the outcome was obvious to all the bystanders.
If a commercially backed standard emerges you'll be able to buy PCI boards that can decode the output with minimal (1-3%) load on the cpu. See the Hollywood+ DVD decoder board for an example of what can be done...
The studios probably don't think it is too soon to avoid an mp3 like onslaught of their market. Obviously the number of users would be low compared to theatre/tape rentals but that is perfect - a tech savvy market to start the project with... I'd be happy to buy downloadable releases that were compressed to the size of an 80m CD with quality that is almost, if not as good, as DVD. And I would want to pay about the cost of going to the movies - the cost saving should be passed on to the consumer... With DVD and CD the end user never saw the cost savings of the new medium. Maybe the threat of piracy will make the cost of downloadable movies reasonable!
Quality has a bigger role than obscurity. The qaulity of the average DivX release is pretty bad compared to a DVD. Some of this is due to a lack of experience on the part of the person encoding the DVD but the fact remains that squeezing a DVD down to 700mb with DivX reduces the quality to the point where it can be easily pointed out...
I fully expect the quality problem to be fixed but distribution won't be fixed. Who wants to download 700mb to find that the movie freezes, the voices are not synced properly, etc. I for one would gladly pay $5 for a decent release from a studio that was in a better format than DivX;).
I'd hate to be the admin on a mail server with users passing around 700mb files via email. Most of the trading is done on IRC, usenet, and P2P applications...
DivX;) has nothing to do with the old Circuit City DivX "buy and watch once in 24hr, pay to watch again"* system. DivX;) is a hack of a Microsoft codec that makes it possible to compress a DVD down to about the size of a 80m CD (700mb) with semi-decent quality and the size of two 80m CDs with great quality.
Open DivX;) (with some other crap attached to the name, go check it out to find out the details) is a open source version of a new DivX;) protocol which is incompatible with the old one - basically the DivX codec released before and in widespread use is an illegal binary hack of the Microsoft codec so even if the DivX group wanted to release the code they could not as they don't have the code.
What would really help this situation would be a guide written for hackers that focuses on producing packages from tar.gz files. I know the packagers guide is there and I'm going to read it but on initial viewing it appears to be much larger than it has to be for merely a non-releasing packagers objective.
Even if you have the chops you might prefer installing.debs over.tar.gz simply because it is easier to remove the.debs with dpkg then to go out and remove a ton of files installed by a tar.gz "make install". I've been dealing with this for mgetty simply because the package in debian is behind the current release and I have to have the current release (else the modem won't function properly). Would I rather make a.deb out of my mgetty source and install it? Hell yeah...
If there happens to be such a guide please point it out! Maybe the packagers guide isn't so bad though - I'm off to find out.
Why the rip on garage dreams?
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Why the rip on garage dreams? We all know a lot of useful things have come out of a pipe dream and a garage. Witness Apple, etc...
If there is going to be support it is pretty much always release date + ~6 months. Developers have to get the card, figure out how to write a driver for it (if the company want release specs), and then write the driver... Unless this company is linux friendly don't expect a driver right away.
The Windows drivers for the G200 improved dramtically - you can even play Half-Life (Counter-Strike) with a Matrox G200 (system specs: celeron 366@550mhz, 128mb, G200 AGP). Unfortunately they fixed their OpenGL drivers *WAY* too late as competition had passed them by (on the G200 at least). 4 fps sounds horrible - was this a G400?
1) You'd need 2 PCMCIA network cards if you wanted real firewall, etc.. (or 1 nic, 1 modem).
2) PCMCIA cards suck juice and two of them running constantly will suck more especially on an older laptop (so the benefit of working without power might be minimal - plus you need a UPS for the DSL/Cable equipement too unless you're doing dialup).
3) Laptops aren't built for 24x7x365 service - problems like heat dispertion, power supply meltdown (wall bricks), etc...
4) How hard is it to put a little 486 or lowly pentium in the corner and let it do it's job. You can even remove the hard drive and simply use a boot floppy or cd-rom.
If you really want to do it why listen to any of us though! The nics are NOT expensive - just go look for dlink or linksys 10mbps PCMCIA nics - they are like $20-$30 shipped. You can get Intel 10mbps PCMCIA nics for $15-$30 (pulls) without the $5 cord. Just have to look around... The only reason I wouldn't do it is the "laptops aren't made for 365x7x24" angle. But you could give it a shot...
(sorry about the other post, forgot to put in my P's)
1) You'd need 2 PCMCIA network cards if you wanted real firewall, etc.. (or 1 nic, 1 modem).
2) PCMCIA cards suck juice and two of them running constantly will suck more especially on an older laptop (so the benefit of working without power might be minimal - plus you need a UPS for the DSL/Cable equipement too unless you're doing dialup).
3) Laptops aren't built for 24x7x365 service - problems like heat dispertion, power supply meltdown (wall bricks), etc...
4) How hard is it to put a little 486 or lowly pentium in the corner and let it do it's job. You can even remove the hard drive and simply use a boot floppy or cd-rom.
If you really want to do it why listen to any of us though! The nics are NOT expensive - just go look for dlink or linksys 10mbps PCMCIA nics - they are like $20-$30 shipped. You can get Intel 10mbps PCMCIA nics for $15-$30 (pulls) without the $5 cord. Just have to look around...
The only reason I wouldn't do it is the "laptops aren't made for 365x7x24" angle. But you could give it a shot...
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Argh, I just reread my comment - I meant to give an example of a seemingly often occurance - a Windows users first experience with *nix. I wasn't aiming at you but talking about things in general. More of a "for example"... (/me notes to reread comments before hitting submit).
You can login once at eBay - just go to "my eBay" and you can set the preferences so that once you login there you only have to login to enter new auctions, etc... I agree that the pricing delayed is annoying but this is a recent occurance (within the last 6-12 months). It probably has to do with server load. Hopefully they'll bring real time pricing back but it's doubtful (considering the benefits for them with the current system).
Did you read what I wrote? Other companies estimate the cost of replacement of their batteries at $15-$20k. OF COURSE $3k is chump change... $15-20k is not.
$3,000 for replacement batteries every 15-20k miles isn't bad but HOW MUCH DOES THE DAMN THING COST! Would be nice if they actually had some FAQs in the FAQ. Another one would be - when is this thing purchaseable?
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a) have the fridge next to the computer
b) use bad printouts as toilet paper
c) have wireless keyboards nor mice
d) fall asleep at the computer
Television is basically full of crap unless you subscribe to cable and then you get even more crap with at least some decent content. My TV is 13", my monitor 19".
It sounds like your friend had a shitty TV-out device... You can have you movies accessabled over the lan (what? you don't have a linux-based samba server?).
Going to the movies here is about $8-$10 bucks (Chicago).
I make no assumptions on /. :).
Personally I'd recommend the P2P file sharing services. Just search for "divx", "dvd", "avi", etc...
That going in to the fight with a "fuck you" attitude might not be the best approach? I don't think they had many other options but the outcome was obvious to all the bystanders.
ProjectMayo.com
If a commercially backed standard emerges you'll be able to buy PCI boards that can decode the output with minimal (1-3%) load on the cpu. See the Hollywood+ DVD decoder board for an example of what can be done...
The studios probably don't think it is too soon to avoid an mp3 like onslaught of their market. Obviously the number of users would be low compared to theatre/tape rentals but that is perfect - a tech savvy market to start the project with... I'd be happy to buy downloadable releases that were compressed to the size of an 80m CD with quality that is almost, if not as good, as DVD. And I would want to pay about the cost of going to the movies - the cost saving should be passed on to the consumer... With DVD and CD the end user never saw the cost savings of the new medium. Maybe the threat of piracy will make the cost of downloadable movies reasonable!
I fully expect the quality problem to be fixed but distribution won't be fixed. Who wants to download 700mb to find that the movie freezes, the voices are not synced properly, etc. I for one would gladly pay $5 for a decent release from a studio that was in a better format than DivX ;).
Some of us have larger monitors than TV sets.
I'd hate to be the admin on a mail server with users passing around 700mb files via email. Most of the trading is done on IRC, usenet, and P2P applications...
Open DivX ;) (with some other crap attached to the name, go check it out to find out the details) is a open source version of a new DivX ;) protocol which is incompatible with the old one - basically the DivX codec released before and in widespread use is an illegal binary hack of the Microsoft codec so even if the DivX group wanted to release the code they could not as they don't have the code.
projectmayo.com
mydivx.com etc...
I'm with you cyberdonny - I don't know what kind of crack sharkey is smoking...
Even if you have the chops you might prefer installing .debs over .tar.gz simply because it is easier to remove the .debs with dpkg then to go out and remove a ton of files installed by a tar.gz "make install". I've been dealing with this for mgetty simply because the package in debian is behind the current release and I have to have the current release (else the modem won't function properly). Would I rather make a .deb out of my mgetty source and install it? Hell yeah...
If there happens to be such a guide please point it out! Maybe the packagers guide isn't so bad though - I'm off to find out.
Why the rip on garage dreams? We all know a lot of useful things have come out of a pipe dream and a garage. Witness Apple, etc...
er, sorry, "won't release specs" not "want.."
If there is going to be support it is pretty much always release date + ~6 months. Developers have to get the card, figure out how to write a driver for it (if the company want release specs), and then write the driver... Unless this company is linux friendly don't expect a driver right away.
The Windows drivers for the G200 improved dramtically - you can even play Half-Life (Counter-Strike) with a Matrox G200 (system specs: celeron 366@550mhz, 128mb, G200 AGP). Unfortunately they fixed their OpenGL drivers *WAY* too late as competition had passed them by (on the G200 at least). 4 fps sounds horrible - was this a G400?
http://www.watch.impress.co.jp/akiba/hotline/20010 310/etc_ib750.html
2) PCMCIA cards suck juice and two of them running constantly will suck more especially on an older laptop (so the benefit of working without power might be minimal - plus you need a UPS for the DSL/Cable equipement too unless you're doing dialup).
3) Laptops aren't built for 24x7x365 service - problems like heat dispertion, power supply meltdown (wall bricks), etc...
4) How hard is it to put a little 486 or lowly pentium in the corner and let it do it's job. You can even remove the hard drive and simply use a boot floppy or cd-rom.
If you really want to do it why listen to any of us though! The nics are NOT expensive - just go look for dlink or linksys 10mbps PCMCIA nics - they are like $20-$30 shipped. You can get Intel 10mbps PCMCIA nics for $15-$30 (pulls) without the $5 cord. Just have to look around... The only reason I wouldn't do it is the "laptops aren't made for 365x7x24" angle. But you could give it a shot...
(sorry about the other post, forgot to put in my P's)
1) You'd need 2 PCMCIA network cards if you wanted real firewall, etc.. (or 1 nic, 1 modem). 2) PCMCIA cards suck juice and two of them running constantly will suck more especially on an older laptop (so the benefit of working without power might be minimal - plus you need a UPS for the DSL/Cable equipement too unless you're doing dialup). 3) Laptops aren't built for 24x7x365 service - problems like heat dispertion, power supply meltdown (wall bricks), etc... 4) How hard is it to put a little 486 or lowly pentium in the corner and let it do it's job. You can even remove the hard drive and simply use a boot floppy or cd-rom. If you really want to do it why listen to any of us though! The nics are NOT expensive - just go look for dlink or linksys 10mbps PCMCIA nics - they are like $20-$30 shipped. You can get Intel 10mbps PCMCIA nics for $15-$30 (pulls) without the $5 cord. Just have to look around... The only reason I wouldn't do it is the "laptops aren't made for 365x7x24" angle. But you could give it a shot...
Argh, I just reread my comment - I meant to give an example of a seemingly often occurance - a Windows users first experience with *nix. I wasn't aiming at you but talking about things in general. More of a "for example"... (/me notes to reread comments before hitting submit).
You can login once at eBay - just go to "my eBay" and you can set the preferences so that once you login there you only have to login to enter new auctions, etc... I agree that the pricing delayed is annoying but this is a recent occurance (within the last 6-12 months). It probably has to do with server load. Hopefully they'll bring real time pricing back but it's doubtful (considering the benefits for them with the current system).
Where did you get the $80k figure for the car?
Tweak UI is free and from MS: http://www.microsoft.com/ntworkstation/downloads/P owerToys/Networking/NTTweakUI.asp
$3,000 for replacement batteries every 15-20k miles isn't bad but HOW MUCH DOES THE DAMN THING COST! Would be nice if they actually had some FAQs in the FAQ. Another one would be - when is this thing purchaseable?