If end users are requesting that they get XP instead of Vista? What does that tell you? When so many people ask for XP over Vista that dell starts to offer it. Let me clarify this: "Don't know nothing" end users are asking for something else. That just speaks volumes for the resistance against Vista.
A company I used to work for, would have rebates and do them internally. The lady that handle rebates was bonus based on redemption rate. So she would constantly hold rebates or not fund them depending on what time of the month/quarter it was.
You get five minute clips of your show, followed by 30 seconds of commercials. Overall the pace of life in America is a very go go go go go! So, things have to be short and sweet. But unfortunately it's spilling over into all types of content and collectively ruining our children. But I suppose parents could get rid of the TV and lock the kids outside in the sun.
Colonel Sandurz: Sir, do you think we're being too literal? Dark Helmet: No you fool, we're following orders. We were told to comb the desert so we're combing it.
I don't think this will be the case. The number of PC's connected to the TV are pretty small. The number of consoles are pretty small compared to overall TV usage. The broadband adoption rate/current technologies are pretty slow in the USA. I don't honestly think that it is "around the corner."
a) Bandwidth - The USA is really slow on the bandwidth wagon, I'm still stuck on 6mb cable(after living in Germany, where you can get 20mb cable/100mb Fiber) This is slow.
b) Data size vs. Bandwidth - You keep shoving more and more data down my 6mb/sec throat. With 500gb hard drives on the cheap, Blu-ray, HD-DVD, HD content in general. Storage is increasing the fastest I think, and then the size of data. See a).
c) Performance of web applications suck. It's slow slow slow. You could cache the files locally for faster access, but then, whats the point? Just install an application.
d) Lack of features - While I use vim to type up just about everything, lot's of people out there use a lot of features in office(hence their dependency on it). Matching all of these up to their local software counterparts first won't work(data size issues).
e) Data storage - I like google, but now I'm starting to get worried about how much of my data they have through email. Now office files? And I'm not just going to point out google, but Microsoft, and every other large data mining company that wants to get their hands on my data to sell to marketers?
Solution?
We need faster bandwidth. We need smart developers that can make fast web apps(if that's even possible). What might be better is a remote desktop setup where you access your local things remotely. Like webex, rdesktop, mstsc...
Ok... This isn't quite the same because our scientific knowledge is much greater but...
Remember back in the day... Everybody thought the world was flat? And a few people disagreed and where "frowned" upon?
We know infinitely more about science, but doesn't our understanding of climate models still lack? I'm just saying...
My final opinion though, before people think I'm a witch or something: We are causing harm, we need to back off. Even if it isn't our fault, we should follow our understanding. Maybe at a later date will we truly understand, or we may be right now.(Which I hope we are)
The online OS will never really take off, IMHO... Browser apps are slow.
But, while I use gmail, and didn't have any issues... -
I'm leery about one company having all my data.
You KNOW google is a massive data center with all of our personal information.
Who says they can't bought? Or the government can't twist google's arm?
And why do I want marketing execs knowing when I use my computer and how exactly I use it.
PRIVACY is my number one concern. Which is probably why I'll stop using gmail. It's a great service, don't get me wrong, and the google products are functional and work well. I will continue to use privoxy/tor and try to find a more anonymous email server. Or, ignore email all together and go back to tin cans and a string.
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If end users are requesting that they get XP instead of Vista? What does that tell you? When so many people ask for XP over Vista that dell starts to offer it. Let me clarify this: "Don't know nothing" end users are asking for something else. That just speaks volumes for the resistance against Vista.
Make sure your tray table is in it's locked position.
Because you don't want that thing to fall and bonk you in the head as you slam into a mountain at 600 miles per hour.
I bet they do. 2008 is the year of the FreeBSD desktop!
A company I used to work for, would have rebates and do them internally. The lady that handle rebates was bonus based on redemption rate. So she would constantly hold rebates or not fund them depending on what time of the month/quarter it was.
I bet Ballmer put a chair together when he got this decision approved.
There is always the iTouch myself() function if you get bored
You get five minute clips of your show, followed by 30 seconds of commercials. Overall the pace of life in America is a very go go go go go! So, things have to be short and sweet. But unfortunately it's spilling over into all types of content and collectively ruining our children. But I suppose parents could get rid of the TV and lock the kids outside in the sun.
Moonlight will block all use of the word linux! It's trademarked and you're probably a terrorist.
Colonel Sandurz: Sir, do you think we're being too literal?
Dark Helmet: No you fool, we're following orders. We were told to comb the desert so we're combing it.
So, it's ok for big corporations to off shore things like manufacturing + tech support to cheaper countries.
But when another company takes advantages of its laws and it effects the company here. Oh noes!
digital distribution will be quite ubiquitous.>>>
I don't think this will be the case. The number of PC's connected to the TV are pretty small. The number of consoles are pretty small compared to overall TV usage. The broadband adoption rate/current technologies are pretty slow in the USA. I don't honestly think that it is "around the corner."
I'd recommend Corel Draw!
to sing in the car?
How have you changed the questing model? Is it the same WoW type, "collect 10 of these, kill 5 of these" or are you innovating in this area more?
"Even a clueless newbie can figure out Feisty. Now, I think there's another Slashdot post I want to read."
/.# of 449570 you're probably a Windows ME junkie.
With a
There are problems:
a) Bandwidth - The USA is really slow on the bandwidth wagon, I'm still stuck on 6mb cable(after living in Germany, where you can get 20mb cable/100mb Fiber) This is slow.
b) Data size vs. Bandwidth - You keep shoving more and more data down my 6mb/sec throat. With 500gb hard drives on the cheap, Blu-ray, HD-DVD, HD content in general. Storage is increasing the fastest I think, and then the size of data. See a).
c) Performance of web applications suck. It's slow slow slow. You could cache the files locally for faster access, but then, whats the point? Just install an application.
d) Lack of features - While I use vim to type up just about everything, lot's of people out there use a lot of features in office(hence their dependency on it). Matching all of these up to their local software counterparts first won't work(data size issues).
e) Data storage - I like google, but now I'm starting to get worried about how much of my data they have through email. Now office files? And I'm not just going to point out google, but Microsoft, and every other large data mining company that wants to get their hands on my data to sell to marketers?
Solution?
We need faster bandwidth. We need smart developers that can make fast web apps(if that's even possible). What might be better is a remote desktop setup where you access your local things remotely. Like webex, rdesktop, mstsc...
you pronounced it wrong. It's not cash-ing, it's ca-ching.
I like the saying... Never argue with an idiot, he may be doing the same thing.
I for one welcome our new bionic kitten overlords...
they'll never release the information to access the data... unless you purchased immortal assurance.
Ok... This isn't quite the same because our scientific knowledge is much greater but...
Remember back in the day... Everybody thought the world was flat? And a few people disagreed and where "frowned" upon?
We know infinitely more about science, but doesn't our understanding of climate models still lack? I'm just saying...
My final opinion though, before people think I'm a witch or something: We are causing harm, we need to back off. Even if it isn't our fault, we should follow our understanding. Maybe at a later date will we truly understand, or we may be right now.(Which I hope we are)
Why on earth would you believe that corporations will share their cost savings with you?
Look at the oil industry, they increased profits... what happened? They increased consumer costs more to increase profits more.
Oil isn't really part of the off shoring of jobs bit. Well, if it's off shore.
But... I would say the majority of the corporations are the same.
oh Shit. Way to go me!
1 bit = 1/8 of a byte. Thats right!
if I did my math...
/. kiddies that 1 bit = 8 bytes.
/. , you wont RTFA or RTFWP(Wikipedia)
300tb = 37.5 TB?
I hate how people switch up the bits and bytes. It's very misleading. Remember
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The online OS will never really take off, IMHO... Browser apps are slow.
But, while I use gmail, and didn't have any issues... -
I'm leery about one company having all my data.
You KNOW google is a massive data center with all of our personal information.
Who says they can't bought? Or the government can't twist google's arm?
And why do I want marketing execs knowing when I use my computer and how exactly I use it.
PRIVACY is my number one concern. Which is probably why I'll stop using gmail. It's a great service, don't get me wrong, and the google products are functional and work well. I will continue to use privoxy/tor and try to find a more anonymous email server. Or, ignore email all together and go back to tin cans and a string.