I've got mine on my desk in front of me... just in case. You never know when these things come in handy. I've still got a flight simulator and chess around for it somewhere...
... and in 2003 tried to force multinationals wanting to sell wireless computer equipment to support its proprietary and secret encryption standard called WAPI.
Exactly how is it better to replace one proprietary standard with another. If they were serious about this, perhaps proposing an open standard would be a bit more constructive.
For many (most?) things, java seems to be very close to C in speed. GUI interfaces although better are still lacking, but can generally be made usable. This aside, it's quite easy to interface to a java DB engine from a java application... you don't need to deal with JNI, as would be the other option for an 'embedded' engine.
Perhaps I'm missing the boat on this one, but isn't accessibility an application issue? ODF is just a content format, and it's conceivable that one could create an app that would make is usable by blind people (as an example).
I believe they charge for extra physical CPU's allocate as well. They're alreadi physically in the machine, but it you need them, you pay for them... it's quite the scam, but I think it lets people suck the big bucks out of operational budgets instead of capital.
A word to the wise... if you have an opportunity to use OS390, run away. The OS doesn't seem to have changed for 30 years. It is absolutely the worst operating system going. Of course a big part of the problem with it is the old mainframe "But that's the way we've always done it" attitude with naming conventions (all caps, no vowels), and lots of control freaks running around like little acolytes worshipping their IBM god.
Funny comment, but I am actually going out an picking this one up. Maybe if sales actually increase after a ratings change, Jack will look that much more like an idiot.
... Well, and the reviews on the game are pretty good too.
I believe the software was stolen, not purchased, so from my point of view, the answer would be a definite 'no', although with the state of legal affairs the way it is (burglar slips and sues), all bets are off.
Since it's the CIA, and in another country, I would imagine the answer would be 'no' regardless. But happily, IANAL.
Excellent analogy. IBM's still on my personal hate list, although it's mainly related to bad software and old-boys marketing strategies (I'm forced to work on an IBM lameframe on occasion... makes me want to yank out my remaining hair). UMD is like the Sony version of MCA.
I can see the benefit of this sort of setup to a degree. I run something similar, with streaming media devices in various rooms, all streaming from a centralized machines. It is quite nice to have your entire media library available from any location.
A friend of mine discovered a cheap, low tech solution for pushing audio as well, using playlists and a small FM transmitter. Basically, you run your own custom radio station. No remote control, but available throughout the house and yard, and no streaming devices required.
On demand is pretty cool on its own, but is not really equivalent for a number of reasons. Currently, not everything is 'On Demand', meaning that if yu don't watch a show when you see it on the list, you may not see it again. With a PVR, you get to store it indefinitely. I also haven't seen HD shows on demand yet, but that may just be a limitation in my area.
Sadly, the whole thing really doesn't have anything to do with preventing hearing loss. As it only warns users abourt high volumes, it serves only to prevent lawsuits. Mind you, I'm not saying that it's not a good idea, I just think it's sad that this sort of thing needs to be done.
I still play every second week, with the same bunch of people (including a female) that I've been gaming with for about 20 years. Not that it might not be a good game on its own, but I think I'd miss seeing the mischievous look on the DM's face just before he pulls something nasty.
It's also nice having your own mental picture of what's going on, be it accurate or not.
My usage has dropped drastically in the last few years, primarily due to the commercialization, ads, scams, pop-overs, etc. I realize that these people need to make money too, but in general, it just seems things have been commercialized to the point of irritation.
There's still lots of interesting stuff out here, it's just getting less worthwhile to look for it.
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I've got mine on my desk in front of me ... just in case. You never know when these things come in handy. I've still got a flight simulator and chess around for it somewhere ...
It was available as a CD as well, circa '92 or '93. It still sucked, but you didn't have to swap disks.
There's lots of airline specific information, such as seat number, meal type, etc, baggage info, etc.
... and in 2003 tried to force multinationals wanting to sell wireless computer equipment to support its proprietary and secret encryption standard called WAPI.
Exactly how is it better to replace one proprietary standard with another. If they were serious about this, perhaps proposing an open standard would be a bit more constructive.
For many (most?) things, java seems to be very close to C in speed. GUI interfaces although better are still lacking, but can generally be made usable. This aside, it's quite easy to interface to a java DB engine from a java application ... you don't need to deal with JNI, as would be the other option for an 'embedded' engine.
Since TFA seems to be slashdotted, here's an alternate. I'm assuming that version 3.0 (May 17th) is the new version.
r keleydb-je-ga.html/
http://www.oracle.com/corporate/press/2006_may/be
If this goes into effect it would make it a very dangerous thing to have files of random characters .... you'd have a lot of trouble explaining them.
Perhaps I'm missing the boat on this one, but isn't accessibility an application issue? ODF is just a content format, and it's conceivable that one could create an app that would make is usable by blind people (as an example).
As I said, perhaps I missed the point.
I believe they charge for extra physical CPU's allocate as well. They're alreadi physically in the machine, but it you need them, you pay for them ... it's quite the scam, but I think it lets people suck the big bucks out of operational budgets instead of capital.
... if you have an opportunity to use OS390, run away. The OS doesn't seem to have changed for 30 years. It is absolutely the worst operating system going. Of course a big part of the problem with it is the old mainframe "But that's the way we've always done it" attitude with naming conventions (all caps, no vowels), and lots of control freaks running around like little acolytes worshipping their IBM god.
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A word to the wise
Not that I'm bitter
Funny comment, but I am actually going out an picking this one up. Maybe if sales actually increase after a ratings change, Jack will look that much more like an idiot.
... Well, and the reviews on the game are pretty good too.
What about 'Batman and Robin' ... the Dynamic Duo(tm)
Well ... if you say so.
Personally, I generally find it makes me quite irritable after too much. Other people generally seem way too slow.
I believe the software was stolen, not purchased, so from my point of view, the answer would be a definite 'no', although with the state of legal affairs the way it is (burglar slips and sues), all bets are off.
Since it's the CIA, and in another country, I would imagine the answer would be 'no' regardless. But happily, IANAL.
Excellent analogy. IBM's still on my personal hate list, although it's mainly related to bad software and old-boys marketing strategies (I'm forced to work on an IBM lameframe on occasion ... makes me want to yank out my remaining hair). UMD is like the Sony version of MCA.
I can see the benefit of this sort of setup to a degree. I run something similar, with streaming media devices in various rooms, all streaming from a centralized machines. It is quite nice to have your entire media library available from any location.
A friend of mine discovered a cheap, low tech solution for pushing audio as well, using playlists and a small FM transmitter. Basically, you run your own custom radio station. No remote control, but available throughout the house and yard, and no streaming devices required.
Perhaps we could all drop by the 'Black Sun' and discuss our differences. It all sounds very much like Neil Stephenson and William Gibsons ideas.
Yeah ... that way you catch them completely by surprise when you kick their cane out from under them.
Sorry, I had to.
On demand is pretty cool on its own, but is not really equivalent for a number of reasons. Currently, not everything is 'On Demand', meaning that if yu don't watch a show when you see it on the list, you may not see it again. With a PVR, you get to store it indefinitely. I also haven't seen HD shows on demand yet, but that may just be a limitation in my area.
Sadly, the whole thing really doesn't have anything to do with preventing hearing loss. As it only warns users abourt high volumes, it serves only to prevent lawsuits. Mind you, I'm not saying that it's not a good idea, I just think it's sad that this sort of thing needs to be done.
Hey, what about those of us that don't have any friends? I feel so neglected.
Well, looks like that's it for their funding.
That's not necessarily a bad thing. If we keep up the pointing and laughing, perhaps they'll stop doing it.
This is Slashdot ... I'm showing off.
I still play every second week, with the same bunch of people (including a female) that I've been gaming with for about 20 years. Not that it might not be a good game on its own, but I think I'd miss seeing the mischievous look on the DM's face just before he pulls something nasty.
It's also nice having your own mental picture of what's going on, be it accurate or not.
My usage has dropped drastically in the last few years, primarily due to the commercialization, ads, scams, pop-overs, etc. I realize that these people need to make money too, but in general, it just seems things have been commercialized to the point of irritation.
There's still lots of interesting stuff out here, it's just getting less worthwhile to look for it.