Why is 3mbit good enough for upstream but 25mbit required for down?
Because residential service is for consumption. If I want to read a webpage the GET request is tiny, the page bigger. If I want to stream a movie, asking for it doesn't take much while receiving the movie takes a ton. Now I understand that power users and IT professionals need to upload stuff, however we are greatly outnumbered by those who just want to consume the internet.
Would you pay for cable if it didn't make your internet cheaper?
Short Answer: No.
Long Answer: That is not the way I look at it. I pay for internet and literally they throw in cable for free. The only exception is a small cable box rental fee (which we keep to only one box).
Presumably I can download the version of Windows that 'Auto-magically' detects that the computer has a valid license/via and will'just work' with my Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc. desktop - right?
Nope. For Windows 7 you just enter a valid activation key. For Windows 10 you just need to tell it what version you are after (although it currently only provides one valid option) and what language you would like it in. Then you have a choice between using the 32-bit or 64-bit link. It is a great way to get an ISO and install windows in a VM on Linux or Mac. Not that I find that necessary anymore.
It is much, much more expensive because that cost is per computer. I backup seven computers. That will be $70 per month. That is not good.
So it seems to me Crashplan counted on the vast majority of their personal customers having one, maybe two, computers. Which I would have thought reasonable. However their pricing model attracted the computer enthusiasts and they wound up with an average somewhere around 3.5. I am a big believer in having two computers at home and I currently have three and am in the market for a fourth. So about 3.5 seems like a reasonable average to me for enthusiasts, especially given the parent's seven computers. Because of this, their pricing structure is not the good business decision they thought it was.
Those who would, got cut out of the market. I will spend many hours setting up the computing environment that I want. I was quite interested in getting an Oculus Rift. But the idea that I would have to add a powerful Windows computer to the mix just to give it a try, isn't in the cards right now.
I disagree. Whenever I had this setup (split infrastructure and internet providers) and I would run into a problem, both providers would just point the finger at the other and do nothing. So I switched to a single company that was responsible for the entire service and they took care of the problem. I have found that having a single party that is responsible, is key to success in many aspects of life.
Ironically, the ones who scream the loudest against helping the "unwashed masses" are the Jesus people. Conservative Christians seem fundamentally not capable of allowing someone else a basic standard of life. And yes, that makes them bad people.
You can't be serious. There are two takes out there in the Church. One, we should take care of the poor ourselves and of our own free will (these are the conservatives). Two, we should support those who will take care of the poor and by any means necessary (these are the liberals). I don't know any Christians that don't want to help the poor, they just have different ways of going about it.
It certainly would have helped if he'd published it a couple of months ago.
Yes, that would have helped Bernie Sanders, who would be a different candidate. I am guessing, that is not who they wanted to see picked. Even now the Democrats are headed to a technically open/contested convention. If Bernie would drop out (before) the convention, then we might see this kind of release of evidence to, "save the party." Without that concession, you run the risk of all the super delegates switching to Bernie and handing him the nomination. In most things timing is very important, politics is one of those things.
I have been reading all the signals from Microsoft (free upgrade, last version, free for life) as them moving to: a subscription model, a hardware tie in model, or both. While I recognize I could be wrong, this has lead me to telling people to cling to their Windows 7 licenses. Get them before they are gone. Just in case!
The PR hit will be based on the outcome. In the U.S. the odds that the police: aren't expected, don't identify themselves, and bust down the door to encounter someone "well within their rights" who has a gun is quite possible. The police are in a tough spot when working from an anonymous tip. They need to demonstrate the best judgement possible.
It doesn't seem fishy to me at all. I am sure Microsoft is tired of the stories about how their old operating systems are more popular than their current one. Their last two releases (8.0 & 8.1) have flopped. Windows XP is still more popular than both of them combined! A fair amount of this stems from people running old operating systems on old hardware and they hope a free upgrade on the software side will create the appearance of a win.
If you don't know how it's going to look, behave, or function; then put the keyboard down and go figure it out before you do any programming. It's amazing how competent you will find yourself, when you know what you are doing.
That is great, however there is a whole set of employers that hire by the project. I personally attempt to avoid this (trying to provide stability for my family), however there is a certain appeal in always being focused on building something new. In this situation, having someone trying to make sure there is a next project to move to, would be nice.
I am no fan of Windows 8, however it biggest problem is its face not its core or its capabilities. Compared to a few years ago (when the: common, random, and jarring full screen interruption was a blue screen of death), this is the world upside down.
While I freely admit that most of my programming has been in other areas. In every project I do it seems the day comes when boss says, what we need here is a visual. Where: when I click on it here..., when I drag it their..., when I spin it... What you have to understand (and many here do) is that you screen/window/view is laid out in a coordinate system. So you cannot escape it! You quickly need: geometry, trigonometry, vectors, and if your doing any 3D calculus.
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Why is 3mbit good enough for upstream but 25mbit required for down?
Because residential service is for consumption. If I want to read a webpage the GET request is tiny, the page bigger. If I want to stream a movie, asking for it doesn't take much while receiving the movie takes a ton. Now I understand that power users and IT professionals need to upload stuff, however we are greatly outnumbered by those who just want to consume the internet.
This looks fun, let me play
Do you have cable?
Yes.
Do you watch cable only on demand?
No, but mostly yes.
Would you pay for cable if it didn't make your internet cheaper?
Short Answer: No.
Long Answer: That is not the way I look at it. I pay for internet and literally they throw in cable for free. The only exception is a small cable box rental fee (which we keep to only one box).
Someone please provide the "Free for download" link to get this software.
Sure!
Windows 7: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows7
Windows 10: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-download/windows10ISO
Presumably I can download the version of Windows that 'Auto-magically' detects that the computer has a valid license/via and will'just work' with my Dell, HP, Lenovo, etc. desktop - right?
Nope. For Windows 7 you just enter a valid activation key. For Windows 10 you just need to tell it what version you are after (although it currently only provides one valid option) and what language you would like it in. Then you have a choice between using the 32-bit or 64-bit link. It is a great way to get an ISO and install windows in a VM on Linux or Mac. Not that I find that necessary anymore.
It is much, much more expensive because that cost is per computer. I backup seven computers. That will be $70 per month. That is not good.
So it seems to me Crashplan counted on the vast majority of their personal customers having one, maybe two, computers. Which I would have thought reasonable. However their pricing model attracted the computer enthusiasts and they wound up with an average somewhere around 3.5. I am a big believer in having two computers at home and I currently have three and am in the market for a fourth. So about 3.5 seems like a reasonable average to me for enthusiasts, especially given the parent's seven computers. Because of this, their pricing structure is not the good business decision they thought it was.
What did you choose, I tried to avoid Sonos and didn't find anything else appropriate for my needs.
Most people are not willing to fuss with a PC
Those who would, got cut out of the market. I will spend many hours setting up the computing environment that I want. I was quite interested in getting an Oculus Rift. But the idea that I would have to add a powerful Windows computer to the mix just to give it a try, isn't in the cards right now.
I disagree. Whenever I had this setup (split infrastructure and internet providers) and I would run into a problem, both providers would just point the finger at the other and do nothing. So I switched to a single company that was responsible for the entire service and they took care of the problem. I have found that having a single party that is responsible, is key to success in many aspects of life.
Ironically, the ones who scream the loudest against helping the "unwashed masses" are the Jesus people. Conservative Christians seem fundamentally not capable of allowing someone else a basic standard of life. And yes, that makes them bad people.
You can't be serious. There are two takes out there in the Church. One, we should take care of the poor ourselves and of our own free will (these are the conservatives). Two, we should support those who will take care of the poor and by any means necessary (these are the liberals). I don't know any Christians that don't want to help the poor, they just have different ways of going about it.
It certainly would have helped if he'd published it a couple of months ago.
Yes, that would have helped Bernie Sanders, who would be a different candidate. I am guessing, that is not who they wanted to see picked. Even now the Democrats are headed to a technically open/contested convention. If Bernie would drop out (before) the convention, then we might see this kind of release of evidence to, "save the party." Without that concession, you run the risk of all the super delegates switching to Bernie and handing him the nomination. In most things timing is very important, politics is one of those things.
So to make this cheat happen, across not only individual product lines, but badges as well (Volkswagen AND Audi)
Wait! So this is now the most ironic Super Bowl add ever? They got caught by the green police after initially getting a pass!
So I should swap out my video card to save a little power, drop a few frames and die a virtual death? I think they have their priorities backwards.
Mod parent way up!
Someone who tried to answer the question posed, with an actual currently available product and personal experience!
I have been reading all the signals from Microsoft (free upgrade, last version, free for life) as them moving to: a subscription model, a hardware tie in model, or both. While I recognize I could be wrong, this has lead me to telling people to cling to their Windows 7 licenses. Get them before they are gone. Just in case!
Mod parent up! The drought has hit Seattle. It is going to be a long summer!
The PR hit will be based on the outcome. In the U.S. the odds that the police: aren't expected, don't identify themselves, and bust down the door to encounter someone "well within their rights" who has a gun is quite possible. The police are in a tough spot when working from an anonymous tip. They need to demonstrate the best judgement possible.
It doesn't seem fishy to me at all. I am sure Microsoft is tired of the stories about how their old operating systems are more popular than their current one. Their last two releases (8.0 & 8.1) have flopped. Windows XP is still more popular than both of them combined! A fair amount of this stems from people running old operating systems on old hardware and they hope a free upgrade on the software side will create the appearance of a win.
How many drones will be lost to dogs?
That is a great idea! Where can I get an anti-drone dog?
It won't be delivered by a drone, right?
If you don't know how it's going to look, behave, or function; then put the keyboard down and go figure it out before you do any programming. It's amazing how competent you will find yourself, when you know what you are doing.
It is too late to threaten the theaters for that, Sony pulled the release so they cannot show the film. Or is the lack of logic your point?
Please mod parent up!
That is great, however there is a whole set of employers that hire by the project. I personally attempt to avoid this (trying to provide stability for my family), however there is a certain appeal in always being focused on building something new. In this situation, having someone trying to make sure there is a next project to move to, would be nice.
Java has been open source for some time.
People still have trouble with the owner monetizing it.
.NET has just now been open sourced.
People should jump from Java to C#, because now the .NET owner can't apply "money-grubbing tactics."
I am confused, did I miss something?
The real last step is getting the WinRT APIs and environments up to snuff so they can be seamlessly used alongside Win32 applications on the desktop.
You mean like this?
I am no fan of Windows 8, however it biggest problem is its face not its core or its capabilities. Compared to a few years ago (when the: common, random, and jarring full screen interruption was a blue screen of death), this is the world upside down.
I keep buying books made from paper. I really enjoy not turning them off for landing (although that seems to be getting better).
While I freely admit that most of my programming has been in other areas. In every project I do it seems the day comes when boss says, what we need here is a visual. Where: when I click on it here..., when I drag it their..., when I spin it... What you have to understand (and many here do) is that you screen/window/view is laid out in a coordinate system. So you cannot escape it! You quickly need: geometry, trigonometry, vectors, and if your doing any 3D calculus.
Good luck!