And "twice the RAM" should generally have nothing to do with performance.
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He's right. The programs either fit in the RAM or they don't. On a PC you might get performance improvement by installing extra RAM, but that's only because you get more filesystem cache and get less swapping.
I find it puzzling why in this day of common gigabyte flash, why our machines aren't shipped with a basic OS in flash already loaded with minimal and thoroughly tested code for at least internet browsing Kinda like the old Commodore used to ship with Basic preinstalled - all you did was turn it on and it "woke up" at the BASIC prompt displayed on the screen before it ever began to look for disks or other peripherals.
The Asus Express Gate software is something like that.
Back in the day I used to have Sony headphones (MDR-CD480) which had two bumps on the underside of the headband. After long periods of use, they had pressed two grooves on my head that could clearly be felt with a finger. Since stopping using the them, the top of my head has healed to be slick again.
While I actually like Unity, it's still runs damn slow in general. It feels like there's some bad engineering going on there. Especially noticeable on netbook hardware, where Windows 7 runs OK and Aero is smooth, but Unity lags horribly even with basic tasks.
This. Comparing mere clockspeeds should always include the same warning that the Slashdot polls have: "if you use these results for anything important, you are insane".
Plastic is always a bit problematic case material for larger-size electronics. It might build up some static electricity, and you can't create grounding and RF shielding. However I agree that LEGO is simply practical for sculpting quick prototypes.
So a cluster of 64 pi boards don't exceed ~3 kilowatts... Why would you expect them to given that they are supposed to run from a 5V supply at 1A (5W * 64 = 320W)
The comparison point is that a 64-node cluster of regular PC hardware couldn't fit behind a basic mains line.
I can understand why Zuck feels more comfortable on putting effort on the native mobile FB apps. AJAX has always been a hacky, bloated way to create interactive applications. I wish we had something more suited for the purpose.
It's funny how Microsoft periodically releases a "cumulative security update of ActiveX killbits" to play a whack-a-mole of vulnerable apps created with the MS's technology.;)
MP3 seems to be working just fine for 99% of the applications on the web.
I've been thinking...to write neat language, people should use something like "pretty much all" instead of "99%", unless you know that the percentage is actually exactly that.
As a sidenote, many small devices that have integrated stereo speakers (laptops, TVs, tabletop radios...) could do just fine with a mono speaker. You really cannot create a good stereo image in that sort of setting anyway. Give me one slightly better speaker instead of two craptastic ones.
The results can also be seen in search for 'wikipedia' in CDON.fi, where they sell bundles of printed Wikipedia articles. I wonder who actually buys those.
You seem to misunderstand Slashdot. There's no "journalism" here. Almost all of the content is user submitted, including most of the summaries. And with the "firehose," the "editors" take a step even further back in letting users select which submissions get posted.
There is also something good in that kind of approach, in the sense of "the world needs curious amateurs too". Maybe that's part of the Slashdot's charm.
I've already set up a greasemonkey script to replace the logo with one of my choosing. OK, I haven't really, but for anybody who really cared to do this, it would be a simple task. Why would you want to change the logo? What is the purpose of this?
Uhh...to have a fun competition and celebrate the site's 15th anniversary?
I don't think this has existed in recent history - I'd imagine old Motorolas were made here, though. Anyone know?
My obsolete Nokia is made in Finland, and they had quite a bit of manufacturing capacity in Finland, Germany, and... Hungary? (until recently, at least. The slogging they've been getting doesn't give them the luxury of that anymore, I suppose, and they've been shutting down facilities). Their cheap models have been made in Korea and more recently China for some time, though.
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He's right. The programs either fit in the RAM or they don't. On a PC you might get performance improvement by installing extra RAM, but that's only because you get more filesystem cache and get less swapping.
I find it puzzling why in this day of common gigabyte flash, why our machines aren't shipped with a basic OS in flash already loaded with minimal and thoroughly tested code for at least internet browsing Kinda like the old Commodore used to ship with Basic preinstalled - all you did was turn it on and it "woke up" at the BASIC prompt displayed on the screen before it ever began to look for disks or other peripherals.
The Asus Express Gate software is something like that.
Even a $6 cable has quite ample profit margins.
The complete crushing plants are exported to Russia, Mongolia, middle Asia, Africa and other regions around the world.
Do you set up installations on Mars too?
Back in the day I used to have Sony headphones (MDR-CD480) which had two bumps on the underside of the headband. After long periods of use, they had pressed two grooves on my head that could clearly be felt with a finger. Since stopping using the them, the top of my head has healed to be slick again.
While I actually like Unity, it's still runs damn slow in general. It feels like there's some bad engineering going on there. Especially noticeable on netbook hardware, where Windows 7 runs OK and Aero is smooth, but Unity lags horribly even with basic tasks.
This. Comparing mere clockspeeds should always include the same warning that the Slashdot polls have: "if you use these results for anything important, you are insane".
Why no edit button Slashdot?
Some message boards that have an edit button create sometimes quite confusing discussions.
Plastic is always a bit problematic case material for larger-size electronics. It might build up some static electricity, and you can't create grounding and RF shielding. However I agree that LEGO is simply practical for sculpting quick prototypes.
Oh, that might of course be true.
So a cluster of 64 pi boards don't exceed ~3 kilowatts... Why would you expect them to given that they are supposed to run from a 5V supply at 1A (5W * 64 = 320W)
The comparison point is that a 64-node cluster of regular PC hardware couldn't fit behind a basic mains line.
I can understand why Zuck feels more comfortable on putting effort on the native mobile FB apps. AJAX has always been a hacky, bloated way to create interactive applications. I wish we had something more suited for the purpose.
It's funny how Microsoft periodically releases a "cumulative security update of ActiveX killbits" to play a whack-a-mole of vulnerable apps created with the MS's technology. ;)
Actually, when the developers show up in an article's comments, it's awesome.
MP3 seems to be working just fine for 99% of the applications on the web.
I've been thinking...to write neat language, people should use something like "pretty much all" instead of "99%", unless you know that the percentage is actually exactly that.
As a sidenote, many small devices that have integrated stereo speakers (laptops, TVs, tabletop radios...) could do just fine with a mono speaker. You really cannot create a good stereo image in that sort of setting anyway. Give me one slightly better speaker instead of two craptastic ones.
I assume that a fellow with a degree knows more about how to engineer things properly rather than just hack something together.
The results can also be seen in search for 'wikipedia' in CDON.fi, where they sell bundles of printed Wikipedia articles. I wonder who actually buys those.
Excel.
You seem to misunderstand Slashdot. There's no "journalism" here. Almost all of the content is user submitted, including most of the summaries. And with the "firehose," the "editors" take a step even further back in letting users select which submissions get posted.
There is also something good in that kind of approach, in the sense of "the world needs curious amateurs too". Maybe that's part of the Slashdot's charm.
I've already set up a greasemonkey script to replace the logo with one of my choosing. OK, I haven't really, but for anybody who really cared to do this, it would be a simple task. Why would you want to change the logo? What is the purpose of this?
Uhh...to have a fun competition and celebrate the site's 15th anniversary?
Sorry I probably did not tweak my advice well enough for your specific position
Look at the upside: first post!! *Pours a glass of champagne*
"How Not to Do Stuff 101"?
Maybe. Lessons like that can be fruitful for education too.
Cool idea. :)
I don't think this has existed in recent history - I'd imagine old Motorolas were made here, though. Anyone know?
My obsolete Nokia is made in Finland, and they had quite a bit of manufacturing capacity in Finland, Germany, and... Hungary? (until recently, at least. The slogging they've been getting doesn't give them the luxury of that anymore, I suppose, and they've been shutting down facilities). Their cheap models have been made in Korea and more recently China for some time, though.
Yup. This is the state of Nokia's Finland plant these days...
Anyway, wouldn't stuff made in South Korea be the best option right now? In terms of fair play and pay? It's a highly-developed country.