I'm guessing you are unaware of the fact that all modern nuclear power plants have a negative Moderator Temperature Coefficient.
Yes, and sometimes accidents are good examples to tell (scare?) operators why not respecting safety procedures could be dangerous. I am kind of inclined to believe that no amount of research in design could make it foolproof. God creates better fools.
Its great news that they have decided to go with Firefox, which will probably become a good example for other organizations who are sitting on fence. The blog also mentions that they will encourage their partners and customers to use it.
Kudos to Firefox and thanks to IBM, I can use arguments like "If IBM can go for it, why can't you?"
Back in 1987, when I was part of team that was designing parallel processing machine, with 4 neighboring CPUs sharing common memory (apart from their own local memory, kind of systolic array), we were designing machine suitable to simulate aerodynamics or weather forecasting using diffusion equations. We believed that it was working on MISD model, where different algorithms running in different CPUs utilized same data for analysis, using bus arbitration logic.
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as absolutely good for all concerned. Remember, "Everything is gray".
IP could be good for many people, and I would love to see it being applied fairly. But when people choose money over humanity, the things start getting ugly.
I still remember when India was discussing about joining WTO, their biggest concern was something they had been doing since ages, but patented in US (example Basmati rice). It was general impression with Indians that the moment India joins WTO, somebody from US would stand with gun in front of farmers in India, preventing them from growing Basmati rice they have been doing for generations.
The article doesn't say what kids of screens would be used but I'm assuming some kind of LCD.
Few days back I was looking at paper like display called E-Ink that could display contents in b/w. The coolest feature was, the image was there even when the power was cut off, making it less hungry for power. The images looked cool and I could fold the display like a paper as well.
I suppose, these kind of displays might work in these kind of applications.
"The flurry of construction activity is different than the overbuilding during the dot-com boom"
thats what they all say.
what about when the next fad comes along and facebook is forgotten over night?
Maybe. But it could be true as well, if you kind of believe in Gartner's hype curve. I do, because, I have seen many things going through that phase of disillusion and pick up again when time comes. Maybe dot com is going to become part of steady growth.
Back in 2001, when I decided to go for Cogeco, Canada (their reputation was better than others), I didn't believe the mess they made me go through. The installation never happened thanks to time mismatches. And customer care rep had hard time to figure out that I am not going to be home for 24 hours and she needs to give me some scheduled time. That made me finally decide not to go for their service and I told her over phone to cancel the installation with assurance from her that I will not be charged for anything since installation did not go through.
To my horror, after a month I started getting their bills. My calls and explanations made them stop bills, but few weeks later, I started getting calls from some lady looking after Credibility issues demanding me why I haven't paid their bills yet.
I fought back with every evidence I had, discussed with their top guys and sorted it out. But looking at what I have gone through with other operators, I feel Cogeco was far better than other lot. Tells you everything.
Whenever we had Vista meetings, Ballmer would start throwing paperweights within first 5 minutes. We used to sit there wearing helmets and bullet-proof jackets. Within 10 minutes he would start throwing chairs no matter what is being discussed about. 15 minutes and he would start monkey dance, and we used to run out of room.
It was worst than meetings with Bill Gates. Bill used to release mosquitoes, cockroaches, rats and monkeys in meeting room. But it was never that scary.
I realise these particular chips are mobile processors.
I didn't RTFA, but I always wished to use Intel chips for mobile/portable devices. Last time I checked they were so power hungry almost making them useless for battery based applications (maybe except notebooks/laptops where huge battery could be afforded.) Their Canmore chip almost consumed over 30W of power...settling down only for STBs and Gaming stations.
Last time we were trying to push USSD based 'small payment system' in GSM networks, the Central Bank (of that country) launched an independent study which found that security practices in GSM networks were below standards to permit financial transactions. Cloning and some weaknesses in A3, A5 and A8 (and other algorithms/mechanisms) played major concerns.
TFA does not mention anything about security, but, I was wondering how exactly they would take care of this.
By having it, you're explicitly granting permission for people to find you.
No. I did a project for a bank where the bank would ask user permission on Cell Phone (within 4 seconds) before authorizing the transaction on his Credit Card (since many credit card users were reporting fraud). The proposal of querying Cell Phone for its location went through heavy debate due to concerns of users privacy. It held some ground only with arguments that we were not tracking user on regular basis and we would record his/her locations only when he/she uses credit card.
Few weeks back, my friend showed me how iPhone (or something else from Apple.) identifies correct song and allows you to download by listening clip of a song from my mobile for few seconds. The song I played was hardly 16kbps mp3 and sound quality must have been not so great. It even showed me the Album which song it belongs to.
I could be terribly wrong, but for playing media you won't need video acceleration. Last time I tested, geexbox worked like charm using mplayer with Framebuffer on retarded 800MHz motherboards and came with mere 8MB distro..(that was 3 years ago).
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My boss didn't believe that playing solitaire improves my ability
Now all I have to do is show him this discussion.
I'm guessing you are unaware of the fact that all modern nuclear power plants have a negative Moderator Temperature Coefficient.
Yes, and sometimes accidents are good examples to tell (scare?) operators why not respecting safety procedures could be dangerous. I am kind of inclined to believe that no amount of research in design could make it foolproof. God creates better fools.
My 2 cents.
Its great news that they have decided to go with Firefox, which will probably become a good example for other organizations who are sitting on fence. The blog also mentions that they will encourage their partners and customers to use it.
Kudos to Firefox and thanks to IBM, I can use arguments like "If IBM can go for it, why can't you?"
Use a memorable quote, a poem a song lyric, whatever phrase you can remember easily.
Yep. My password 'Iwant8008135' is very easy to remember.
Oh wait....
troll -1
Haha....some more
Active Shit Creator At Place.
OR
Asmuch Shit Creation As Possible.
Not sure where MISD is used
Back in 1987, when I was part of team that was designing parallel processing machine, with 4 neighboring CPUs sharing common memory (apart from their own local memory, kind of systolic array), we were designing machine suitable to simulate aerodynamics or weather forecasting using diffusion equations. We believed that it was working on MISD model, where different algorithms running in different CPUs utilized same data for analysis, using bus arbitration logic.
You are good:) I have a question.
I met my girlfriend on Thursday. She is receptionist. What is the probability of my second girlfriend being supermodel?
This is a good thing for all concerned !!
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as absolutely good for all concerned. Remember, "Everything is gray".
IP could be good for many people, and I would love to see it being applied fairly. But when people choose money over humanity, the things start getting ugly.
I still remember when India was discussing about joining WTO, their biggest concern was something they had been doing since ages, but patented in US (example Basmati rice). It was general impression with Indians that the moment India joins WTO, somebody from US would stand with gun in front of farmers in India, preventing them from growing Basmati rice they have been doing for generations.
That's good news. As long as we are harnessing renewable energy, it is welcome.
I would be more happy, if some way the dessert is made green part by part, while we are in there. Just a wishful thinking.
The article doesn't say what kids of screens would be used but I'm assuming some kind of LCD.
Few days back I was looking at paper like display called E-Ink that could display contents in b/w. The coolest feature was, the image was there even when the power was cut off, making it less hungry for power. The images looked cool and I could fold the display like a paper as well.
I suppose, these kind of displays might work in these kind of applications.
"The flurry of construction activity is different than the overbuilding during the dot-com boom"
thats what they all say.
what about when the next fad comes along and facebook is forgotten over night?
Maybe. But it could be true as well, if you kind of believe in Gartner's hype curve. I do, because, I have seen many things going through that phase of disillusion and pick up again when time comes. Maybe dot com is going to become part of steady growth.
my 2 cents.
Yep, the cable operators suck big way.
Back in 2001, when I decided to go for Cogeco, Canada (their reputation was better than others), I didn't believe the mess they made me go through. The installation never happened thanks to time mismatches. And customer care rep had hard time to figure out that I am not going to be home for 24 hours and she needs to give me some scheduled time. That made me finally decide not to go for their service and I told her over phone to cancel the installation with assurance from her that I will not be charged for anything since installation did not go through.
To my horror, after a month I started getting their bills. My calls and explanations made them stop bills, but few weeks later, I started getting calls from some lady looking after Credibility issues demanding me why I haven't paid their bills yet.
I fought back with every evidence I had, discussed with their top guys and sorted it out. But looking at what I have gone through with other operators, I feel Cogeco was far better than other lot. Tells you everything.
Way too much Ballmer, I'd say.
I agree.
Whenever we had Vista meetings, Ballmer would start throwing paperweights within first 5 minutes. We used to sit there wearing helmets and bullet-proof jackets. Within 10 minutes he would start throwing chairs no matter what is being discussed about. 15 minutes and he would start monkey dance, and we used to run out of room.
It was worst than meetings with Bill Gates. Bill used to release mosquitoes, cockroaches, rats and monkeys in meeting room. But it was never that scary.
I wonder when we will have the equivalent computing power at home? :)
When you will create a black hole at home. Simple !!!
That's what you think.
Exactly.
I heard my boss saying, "Did you punch the cards for IBM 701?"
I realise these particular chips are mobile processors.
I didn't RTFA, but I always wished to use Intel chips for mobile/portable devices. Last time I checked they were so power hungry almost making them useless for battery based applications (maybe except notebooks/laptops where huge battery could be afforded.) Their Canmore chip almost consumed over 30W of power...settling down only for STBs and Gaming stations.
Last time we were trying to push USSD based 'small payment system' in GSM networks, the Central Bank (of that country) launched an independent study which found that security practices in GSM networks were below standards to permit financial transactions. Cloning and some weaknesses in A3, A5 and A8 (and other algorithms/mechanisms) played major concerns.
TFA does not mention anything about security, but, I was wondering how exactly they would take care of this.
Wait till that joke repeats with dupe!!!
No. They are suspecting North Korea
By having it, you're explicitly granting permission for people to find you.
No. I did a project for a bank where the bank would ask user permission on Cell Phone (within 4 seconds) before authorizing the transaction on his Credit Card (since many credit card users were reporting fraud). The proposal of querying Cell Phone for its location went through heavy debate due to concerns of users privacy. It held some ground only with arguments that we were not tracking user on regular basis and we would record his/her locations only when he/she uses credit card.
Did you read his SIG...!!!! Probably he lied :-D
Few weeks back, my friend showed me how iPhone (or something else from Apple.) identifies correct song and allows you to download by listening clip of a song from my mobile for few seconds. The song I played was hardly 16kbps mp3 and sound quality must have been not so great. It even showed me the Album which song it belongs to.
It was amazing.
that..Microsoft can no longer ignore Firefox, and has to come up with some such FUD. A healthy sign about status of Firefox.
Could you please provide me the link where it says they use X? I would love to know how they could bundle whole distro in 8MB, with X.
I could be terribly wrong, but for playing media you won't need video acceleration. Last time I tested, geexbox worked like charm using mplayer with Framebuffer on retarded 800MHz motherboards and came with mere 8MB distro..(that was 3 years ago).