Market two versions of your product: one is your QNX-based model for folks who want easy 'net access. Second version is an "hackable" model. Make it a bit more expensive, perhaps, but let the hackers be hackers and sell them the machine!. Then let them hack all they want and incorporate the best changes in the next generation.
I agree. This model should be X based. As someone mentioned before, the market for a cheap, cool-looking remote X terminal is virtually untapped, and I think NetPliance could make a going at this. I'd buy one at its retail price, as long as it was an open system I could configure the way I want it.
They may have exclusive rights in the US, but Babylon 5 has been airing up here on the Space Channel for a long time... every night. I've seen almost every episode. It's one of those sci-fi shows you don't really like at first, but later you get right into the characters. Except for all the Sheradan / Delene love crap. They overdo that WAY too much for my tastes.
In my opionin Staroffice is VERY slick when you consider all the featrues it packs into a 60~ meg download... I was amazed the first time I ran it. Its less than a quarter the size of a minimal MS Office install with all the features, and more.
Man, when are these crusty-old judge buffoons goign to get it.... getting the code off the net is impossible. I personally get an updated copy every few days, just in case it ever DOES go off line, i can upload it to a smany sites a s possible.
Someone should write a macro virus that saves the source code in a.txt file on everyones system:) That'd be cool.
I agree. In New Brunswick Canada, where I live, there is $70 instalation and then $40 / moonth thereafter (thats CDN mind you, more like 45/25 american). And my speeds are a bit higher than he mentioned. On a side note, I don't think this guy can be much of a geek... when I read "! THAT is why DSL can be so over sold! Who can use that much bandwidth for more than a few seconds at a time normally!", i was like, this guy has obviously never downloaded large ISO's on a constant basis. Waiting an Hour for an ISO download drive sme nuts!
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If there ws just one simple library that did the CSS decoding, porting it would require minimal effort (especially considering everyone already knows how it can be done with DeCSS) and I'm sure the company would do that.
Actually, I meant more that any way to port QT to linux would be good for Aple... not necessarily open source, a binary player would be equally good.
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I disagree. When most people complain about open-sourcing DVD players, the argument they use is "to make it faster" or "better" or "run smoother" or "look better". None of these things have anything at all to do with the CSS encryption. Theres a simple algorithem, and thats that./p
Try buying a Camera for your PC that ISNT USB nowadays.. not to mention that within a couple of years i can see USB replacing the Gameport Joystick for a joke, along with PS/2.
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Did you read the article at all? They are going to "make as much of the program as open as possible". Now, as they go on about, this won't include the CSS decoding, which is understandable. I don't necessarily agree with the MPAA, but you hsould at least get your facts straight before ranting about something.
If Apple released a QuickTime viewer under any license/method, it would drastically improve their market share. Consider the following: we all know the problems Real has beeen having lately (a-la-privacy), and the MSFT player ONLY runs on Windows. With a *NIX port QuickTime would perhaps re-gain some of its market--share lost to the Windows Media PLayer platform.
I've been using mozilla on and off since M9, and am thourgholy impressed. I cant wait for the netscape-brnaded version (so that it has Java).
What I don't get about this announcement is netscape is releasing their beta a full couple of weeks after M14 came out. Is this actually M15 in hiding or what? If its stable enough to be a branded beta surely its stable enough to be a milestone build.
I can see MSFT making a shitload of cash off this... all they have to do is scan slashdot over the past 2 years for "Microsoft" and they have like 321412341 automatic cases:) (Not to mention searching on Google for +"Bill Gates" +satan)
Yes, but point number 4 is ludicrous. The very concept that they have to snail mail cheque sis insanity. Why whouldnt they just electronicaly transfer the money?
I personally have never used any of these services. I do, however, do 100% of my bill paying online through my bank. This bill paying is free, instantanious, and convienent. Also, I have neever had a problem with security, an unauthorized payment, or any of that nonsense.
While i live in Canada, I fid it hard, nay possible to believe that none of the larger US banks offer free online bill payment. It would only make sense for them to do so, fo rthe simple reason that it helps the customer AND cuts their costs at the same time.
I would reccomend online bill payment to anyone, but I wouldnt go through a seperate company and pay for it. Check out other banks, there must be one that has the options you need./p.
I am currently in the process of writing a university-level report for a course I am taking. The topic of the report will be SMB vs. NFS. I am not trying to identify a clearly "surperiour" protocol, I am seeking rather to simply present as much detailed facts/benefits of each and have the reader decide for themselves.
Obviously you would be an ideal person to ask about this topic. What are your feelings as to the advantages SMB has over NFS, if any, and how could the benefits of NFS, if any, be carried over into SMB?
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More cool research form IBM. Man, these guys are revolutionizing everyting.
Wish I could mod this up.
I agree. This model should be X based. As someone mentioned before, the market for a cheap, cool-looking remote X terminal is virtually untapped, and I think NetPliance could make a going at this. I'd buy one at its retail price, as long as it was an open system I could configure the way I want it.
Your 100% right. I'd moderate this up if I could.
They may have exclusive rights in the US, but Babylon 5 has been airing up here on the Space Channel for a long time... every night. I've seen almost every episode. It's one of those sci-fi shows you don't really like at first, but later you get right into the characters. Except for all the Sheradan / Delene love crap. They overdo that WAY too much for my tastes.
In my opionin Staroffice is VERY slick when you consider all the featrues it packs into a 60~ meg download... I was amazed the first time I ran it. Its less than a quarter the size of a minimal MS Office install with all the features, and more.
Man, when are these crusty-old judge buffoons goign to get it.... getting the code off the net is impossible. I personally get an updated copy every few days, just in case it ever DOES go off line, i can upload it to a smany sites a s possible.
Someone should write a macro virus that saves the source code in a .txt file on everyones system :) That'd be cool.
I agree. In New Brunswick Canada, where I live, there is $70 instalation and then $40 / moonth thereafter (thats CDN mind you, more like 45/25 american). And my speeds are a bit higher than he mentioned. On a side note, I don't think this guy can be much of a geek... when I read "! THAT is why DSL can be so over sold! Who can use that much bandwidth for more than a few seconds at a time normally!", i was like, this guy has obviously never downloaded large ISO's on a constant basis. Waiting an Hour for an ISO download drive sme nuts!
If there ws just one simple library that did the CSS decoding, porting it would require minimal effort (especially considering everyone already knows how it can be done with DeCSS) and I'm sure the company would do that.
I was actually referring to Webcams/video cams
Actually, I meant more that any way to port QT to linux would be good for Aple... not necessarily open source, a binary player would be equally good.
I disagree. When most people complain about open-sourcing DVD players, the argument they use is "to make it faster" or "better" or "run smoother" or "look better". None of these things have anything at all to do with the CSS encryption. Theres a simple algorithem, and thats that./p
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Try buying a Camera for your PC that ISNT USB nowadays.. not to mention that within a couple of years i can see USB replacing the Gameport Joystick for a joke, along with PS/2.
Did you read the article at all? They are going to "make as much of the program as open as possible". Now, as they go on about, this won't include the CSS decoding, which is understandable. I don't necessarily agree with the MPAA, but you hsould at least get your facts straight before ranting about something.
God dammit I forgot to my tag.... sorry.
If Apple released a QuickTime viewer under any license/method, it would drastically improve their market share. Consider the following: we all know the problems Real has beeen having lately (a-la-privacy), and the MSFT player ONLY runs on Windows. With a *NIX port QuickTime would perhaps re-gain some of its market--share lost to the Windows Media PLayer platform.
GO to www.slashcode.org and see, there are ALOT of sites that use slashcode.
I use mozilla all the time.. I find it highly useable, and its still pre-alpha!
I've been using mozilla on and off since M9, and am thourgholy impressed. I cant wait for the netscape-brnaded version (so that it has Java).
What I don't get about this announcement is netscape is releasing their beta a full couple of weeks after M14 came out. Is this actually M15 in hiding or what? If its stable enough to be a branded beta surely its stable enough to be a milestone build.
I can see MSFT making a shitload of cash off this... all they have to do is scan slashdot over the past 2 years for "Microsoft" and they have like 321412341 automatic cases :) (Not to mention searching on Google for +"Bill Gates" +satan)
I agree 150%. We need a massfull showing,a huge rally. In person, where cameras are there
Yes, but point number 4 is ludicrous. The very concept that they have to snail mail cheque sis insanity. Why whouldnt they just electronicaly transfer the money?
I personally have never used any of these services. I do, however, do 100% of my bill paying online through my bank. This bill paying is free, instantanious, and convienent. Also, I have neever had a problem with security, an unauthorized payment, or any of that nonsense.
While i live in Canada, I fid it hard, nay possible to believe that none of the larger US banks offer free online bill payment. It would only make sense for them to do so, fo rthe simple reason that it helps the customer AND cuts their costs at the same time.
I would reccomend online bill payment to anyone, but I wouldnt go through a seperate company and pay for it. Check out other banks, there must be one that has the options you need./p.I am currently in the process of writing a university-level report for a course I am taking. The topic of the report will be SMB vs. NFS. I am not trying to identify a clearly "surperiour" protocol, I am seeking rather to simply present as much detailed facts/benefits of each and have the reader decide for themselves.
Obviously you would be an ideal person to ask about this topic. What are your feelings as to the advantages SMB has over NFS, if any, and how could the benefits of NFS, if any, be carried over into SMB?
God I wish I could moderate you down. In case you've been asleep for the past umpteen years, ROB DOESNT SUBMIT THE ARTICLES