Ooooh, the possibilities of thousands of new subway-skulking, escalator-camping, shopping-aisle-creeping upskirt websites featuring up-to-the-minute access to tiny low-light, pixelated, camera-phone quality picts and movies...
And how about a new, inexpensive streamlined method for someone (big brother/nefarious ned) to find out where you are, what direction you're heading, and who you're talking to all in real time by typing in a web-server address?
Good point you AC... too bad though, I had mod points!;p
But really, you need MIMO in a laptop for gaming performance how? To see who can download the next map pack the fastest?
As a laptop gamer, I'd be more concerned with the tiny keyboard with mushy springs. And location of the trackpad so it doesn't get in my way while playing...
From the article:
"The consumers will see how the games behave better," Hegde said.
But in the same article, they mention that the extra particles the processor generates swamps the DUAL gpu setup he's got in a demo system. How many of you want to wager the demo system is a hoss in it's own right?
Apparently this card isn't going to help those of us holding out with our Athlon XP AGP systems that perform fine on current gen games, if a current bleeding edge rig can't cut it.:(
SO now I have to plan for a quad AM2 CPU, quad dual-sli chip GPU w/ 32 Gigs of memory? Damnit all to hell...
*/me researches mortgage rates to subsidize next box-build*
If there's a list, that list can be exploited. It would be too easy for malware to disguise itself like something on that list. Second, the list would have to be constantly maintained. The magnitude of this task is immense.
Take the current version of Windows Defender (I know it's not a firewall, but it illustrates a point). It has a SpyNet feature that's supposed to help determine if apps are legit or not. I've been waiting for it to "classify" a startup item for weeks now. What startup item? Well, the publisher is listed as "N/A" even though it is M$'s own point32.exe (mouse extension). Hah! Still unclassified.
A system for a useful firewall would have the same troubles. The problem with a "voting" system based on user response should be apparent. The classification of a program is based on fickle user response. The problem with a "listing" system is that even a giant like M$ can't build a DB fast enough to include it's own apps and services, let alone the millions of apps out there.
So it would seem that M$ is using "Corporate/Enterprise Feature" requests to cover the fact that they'd rather let the user turn on the feature and make erroneous judgements than shipping the feature on with a lack of relevant information to support automated protection.
ATItools is a windows driver tool, it loads with Windows and intercepts driver calls to increase clock speeds as desired... And from my use of the tool, I've not seen an option to set these speeds via the card (i.e. firmware on the card), only by installation of the low-level Windows driver.
I've read plenty about OS X boots reverting back to Apple's driver speeds, and many people clamoring for ATICelerator or other progs to do what ATItools does.
I do wish I was speaking from the experience of owning an IntelMac, as I'd know for sure, but from what I've gleaned, ATItools is not setting the speeds on the card...
When I first saw this article the first thing that popped into my head was DYNAMAT. Though the Antec solution w/ foam is pretty cool. But what about the dust that would collect in the foam? EWW.
A couple drawbacks with Dynamat - it ain't cheap, so it would cost more than the foam kit, but you could build a quiet box much cheaper than $2500 anyway, so that probably isn't a huge consideration.
I've used Dynamat in my car, and it is also kinda tough to work with. For best results you have to warm it for fitting, and that means you're working with a sheet of sticky play-doh. And you would think cutting it with an xacto knife or razor would be cake, but again, it's tricky.
Unfortunately, Dynamat probably would likely retain some ambient heat in the case just like the foam. To what degree though? *shrug*
One last thought - Dynamat is typically used in much louder, more dynamic volume environments - your car with a thumpin system on a street with potholes. Seems like Dynamat is more for serious vibration dampening vs. ambient dampening. Then again, I haven't coated my car's interior walls or hood w/ Dynamat, so what do I know?
To OO.o, at least in my experience. Heck, I'm using OO.o 1.1.2 with 10.3.9, and there's no comparison! The main reason is 10.3 comes with Apple's own X11 app that has the tightest Aqua X-win integration available. Previous versions, while packaged in a nice installer, still used OroborX or XFree86 for X-window rendering, which leaves A LOT to be desired (you know you ain't usin' no commercial product). However, with Apple's modification of XFree86, the Apple X11 env is almost transparent.
By all means give Neo a try, I'll even try the new one, but here's my caution: YOU BETTER HAVE A FAST MACHINE. Trying to run a Java office package on a 466mhz just don't cut the mustard.
No, they are not, they are adding things that should have been there years ago...
Windows are going to be desktop machines, *nix are going to run servers(not IIS) and Macs will continue to win the hearts and minds of artists, universities and affluent kids.
This fits into a discussion about CMD line tools how? Thanks mr. N(on) Sequitor
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Ooooh, the possibilities of thousands of new subway-skulking, escalator-camping, shopping-aisle-creeping upskirt websites featuring up-to-the-minute access to tiny low-light, pixelated, camera-phone quality picts and movies...
And how about a new, inexpensive streamlined method for someone (big brother/nefarious ned) to find out where you are, what direction you're heading, and who you're talking to all in real time by typing in a web-server address?
Possibilities, indeed.
I, for one, welcome our virgin peddling overlords!
But nodelock me, and the next virgin through the door better be hot and carrying an xbox under one arm and a wii in the other...
Good point you AC... too bad though, I had mod points! ;p
But really, you need MIMO in a laptop for gaming performance how? To see who can download the next map pack the fastest?
As a laptop gamer, I'd be more concerned with the tiny keyboard with mushy springs. And location of the trackpad so it doesn't get in my way while playing...
Even more important, LCD performance.
hold me back too:
:0
Even the "Wii Sports" game they showed off towards the end looks interesting - I can see my son and I playing
I'm going to hell!
Remember though, that both Sony versions have an BD format drive and player built in.
MS still has to sell you an add-on USB-thingy drive for HD playback, and how much you wanna bet it's going to cost more than that $160?
Either way Sony's making sure that you get a chance to try their format if you buy their console.
Add'um to the top o' x800 pro
;)
x850gto2 (~$200)
x800gto ($175)
both of these clock as high and offer better bench's than the x800 (and they're agp)
From the article: "The consumers will see how the games behave better," Hegde said.
:(
But in the same article, they mention that the extra particles the processor generates swamps the DUAL gpu setup he's got in a demo system. How many of you want to wager the demo system is a hoss in it's own right?
Apparently this card isn't going to help those of us holding out with our Athlon XP AGP systems that perform fine on current gen games, if a current bleeding edge rig can't cut it.
SO now I have to plan for a quad AM2 CPU, quad dual-sli chip GPU w/ 32 Gigs of memory? Damnit all to hell...
*/me researches mortgage rates to subsidize next box-build*
When Microsoft was contacted, the company issued its standard reply, 'We don't comment on speculation and rumors.'
;P
Unless it's a Vista ship date, which are their own speculations and rumors...
Sorry, the door was wide open, I couldn't resist.
If there's a list, that list can be exploited. It would be too easy for malware to disguise itself like something on that list. Second, the list would have to be constantly maintained. The magnitude of this task is immense.
Take the current version of Windows Defender (I know it's not a firewall, but it illustrates a point). It has a SpyNet feature that's supposed to help determine if apps are legit or not. I've been waiting for it to "classify" a startup item for weeks now. What startup item? Well, the publisher is listed as "N/A" even though it is M$'s own point32.exe (mouse extension). Hah! Still unclassified.
A system for a useful firewall would have the same troubles. The problem with a "voting" system based on user response should be apparent. The classification of a program is based on fickle user response. The problem with a "listing" system is that even a giant like M$ can't build a DB fast enough to include it's own apps and services, let alone the millions of apps out there.
So it would seem that M$ is using "Corporate/Enterprise Feature" requests to cover the fact that they'd rather let the user turn on the feature and make erroneous judgements than shipping the feature on with a lack of relevant information to support automated protection.
LOL, if you've tried it with your own work as I have, you'd better be worried about the fact that only the SPAM would pass thru the SPAM filter...
It graded a paper of mine as 26.7% authentic. Which confirms what I've suspected for a while now, I AM A SPAMBOT.
Mustard, are you sure about this?
ATItools is a windows driver tool, it loads with Windows and intercepts driver calls to increase clock speeds as desired... And from my use of the tool, I've not seen an option to set these speeds via the card (i.e. firmware on the card), only by installation of the low-level Windows driver.
I've read plenty about OS X boots reverting back to Apple's driver speeds, and many people clamoring for ATICelerator or other progs to do what ATItools does.
I do wish I was speaking from the experience of owning an IntelMac, as I'd know for sure, but from what I've gleaned, ATItools is not setting the speeds on the card...
Actually Natalie and Angelina is too logical of an idea to ever come from Dvorak (who wouldn't pay to see that?)...
He would probably have advocated a match between Bea Arthur and Angela Lansbury.
When I first saw this article the first thing that popped into my head was DYNAMAT. Though the Antec solution w/ foam is pretty cool. But what about the dust that would collect in the foam? EWW.
A couple drawbacks with Dynamat - it ain't cheap, so it would cost more than the foam kit, but you could build a quiet box much cheaper than $2500 anyway, so that probably isn't a huge consideration.
I've used Dynamat in my car, and it is also kinda tough to work with. For best results you have to warm it for fitting, and that means you're working with a sheet of sticky play-doh. And you would think cutting it with an xacto knife or razor would be cake, but again, it's tricky.
Unfortunately, Dynamat probably would likely retain some ambient heat in the case just like the foam. To what degree though? *shrug*
One last thought - Dynamat is typically used in much louder, more dynamic volume environments - your car with a thumpin system on a street with potholes. Seems like Dynamat is more for serious vibration dampening vs. ambient dampening. Then again, I haven't coated my car's interior walls or hood w/ Dynamat, so what do I know?
So Firefox will fail on most webforms (like /. login) just as fast as on a G5?
COOL!
To OO.o, at least in my experience. Heck, I'm using OO.o 1.1.2 with 10.3.9, and there's no comparison! The main reason is 10.3 comes with Apple's own X11 app that has the tightest Aqua X-win integration available. Previous versions, while packaged in a nice installer, still used OroborX or XFree86 for X-window rendering, which leaves A LOT to be desired (you know you ain't usin' no commercial product). However, with Apple's modification of XFree86, the Apple X11 env is almost transparent.
By all means give Neo a try, I'll even try the new one, but here's my caution: YOU BETTER HAVE A FAST MACHINE. Trying to run a Java office package on a 466mhz just don't cut the mustard.
Just my $.02 worth.
Sorry, I thought we were talking about real musicians... oops.
You mean Neil Young is still THAT poplular?
It won't matter, they'll all probably forget where their iPods are anyway...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4110948.stm
Are we going to be expected to read the bits ourselves?
Sounds like Sony is pulling an Apple - "screw you, get the fudge out!"
I was hoping to be the first with the obligatory:
"I've got a mainboard they can test" post.
Damn!
Brian Greene loses a "brane" cell...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Greene
MS is not reinventing UNIX.
No, they are not, they are adding things that should have been there years ago...
Windows are going to be desktop machines, *nix are going to run servers(not IIS) and Macs will continue to win the hearts and minds of artists, universities and affluent kids.
This fits into a discussion about CMD line tools how? Thanks mr. N(on) Sequitor
all your monad are ./
what kind of OLD TYME conversion won't let you eat the MUSHROOMS?
I need them to deal with the ugly text in the Journal...
Will I be able to put a 360 in my pocket for music while I exercise, etc? Or will it require a backpack with a spinal tap, ala the Borg...
Did you guys read about the iPod 720 that will play every game ever invented?
Neither did I. Jack of all trades, MaSter(bater) of even more.