Damn, I've been holding out for QuickBASIC Multi-Threading Edition.
Re:Will anyone gain anything from this?
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I completely agree, but let's put ourselves in a new Linux user's shoes. This person heads out and posts on a few forums looking for help choosing a distribution. Who should they listen to? Everyone has "their distro" and they will most likely sell it to them up and down, even offering to help them get it set up (if needed) but they fail to assess the person asking the question and what their needs are.
What is needed is a Linux "Grading" or a distribution focus map. Let Windows users that just want a working distro out of the box with little to no install option open a webpage, and click the easy button. Meanwhile, categorically list the other distributions, their focus (or intended user) and let the person make an informed decision.
Unfortunately, at the same time as this happens, the zealots have to realize that their distro may not be the crowning achievement of Linux that they hoped and build their module to work with several distributions easily. If this transferability between distros cannot be accomplished, said program should be classified as niche and not recommended to the average user.
This of course relies on the fact that all the distributions stop fighting each other and work together in some manner. It's like urban America out in the Linux world in some respects.
It really depends on if the graviton ellipse kills him on entry or not. Either way, he will be alone and dead in his ship somewhere in the Delta quadrant and be shot off into space to collide with a ship somewhere in the distant future where they will assimilate him and millions of geeks and nerds around the world will feel a great disturbance and know something went terribly... terribly wrong.
I think it would be even better to put all that money into a new paint job for the shuttle. Cover the shuttle till right before launch. Get Bill strapped in and ready. Setup a monitor inside so he can see the revealing and right before launch, unveil a shuttle painted like a huge Tux.
I was going to say the Rotary engine in my car isn't really a 4-stroke (it only has one direction, but 4 stages) but it's a bad example because the way I drive I get about 200-250 miles per 12 gallons (16-20 mpg), but if I lock the cruise on a long trip, I get near 350 miles on one tank and a partial quart of oil.:P
Other than that [and the fact that the car hates to be started, moved and shut off in short bursts (flooding problems)] the car has been a great performer and fun to drive. You truly have to "drive" the car and not baby it though from my experience. I have had no problems with it and will probably buy another one.
Sorry, I'm getting off topic here. Basically, people are trying new approaches to engine design. In my example, the engine has gone through several revisions, different problems here and there, but overall it's a different thought on how an engine should work. Your still burning the fuel to produce power (~238 hp in my case with 2 rotors), but in a different manner with a smaller overhead (weight/size) than conventional engines. The only way I can think of to get around this is something along the lines of fuel cells where you introduce the chemical to a material that reacts in such a way to produce power. Even then, the power is in the form of electricity and you have to deal with the chemicals either way.
Thank the community for Firefox portable. The company I work for frequently does system audits for software and Firefox is listed as a no-no. I couldn't even inagine what it would take to get a non Windows XP operating system.
EQ had a similar point or two. One I remember was in East Commonlands, zone in from West Commonlands on the left wall, walk up to the top and run along it until you fall through. When the server detects a fall through, it puts you in the safe spot which happened to be on the other end of the zone. Quick transport to town!
While you're at it, pull out the cable attached to the power supply....Windows Vista Ultimate Security!;)
I tried to do that, but Microsoft Vista Ultimate Security asked me if I really wanted to do it and I accidentally clicked no. Now I can't unplug it anymore.
Re:Nothing says you 3 your customers
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That's why people buy consoles instead of computers. These things are supposed to be a constant. Microsoft more than Sony or Nintendo (but Sony has it's multi-SKUs as well) are trying to warp the console business into an evolving world like PC gaming. The reason console games are as bug free (mostly) is that they are in a controlled environment. They don't have to worry about branch code for different hardware. Evolving your console is possibly the worst thing you could do. Developers than have to determine the correct system and plan for it. Even a difference like the Core/Premium XBox360 and one version not having a hard drive is a BIG mistake in terms of consoles. Twenty vs. Sixty Gig drives doesn't really matter all that much. You likely not going to use all that space, but you don't have to check if the hard drive exists and run different caching code.
I've actually tried this before (for a PC-Gaming center configuration). something about Half-life as the Shell disallowed it access to the registry, thus the application key stored therein. When the PC booted up into Half-Life, it would prompt for the CD-Key.
On that subject, have you checked out or seen Disktrix's Ultimate Defrag? It relocates the most recent used data to the edge of the platter to apparently lower access time. I'm not sure of any benchmarks against it, but logically it makes sense.
Yes, I didn't include those, but barring the upscaling aspect, you can still watch DVDs on Blu-Ray and HD-DVD players. If your so concerned over getting the best quality in your movies that you'd go out and buy an upscaler anyway, you may as well plop some money on a high def player and purchase all your new movies in the new format instead of still holding on to the old. Besides, there's no real reason to go all crazy and replace everything you have in one night.
I knew Microsoft's viral marketing bloggers/wiki editors were going way out of their way trying to hype Vista and the 360, but this is rediculous! You can't kill Java by killing those that write books about it... can you?
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I know this is off-topic, but I agree with your sig. ;) I've also seen it work it's way into everyday life for some people as acceptable.
Damn, I've been holding out for QuickBASIC Multi-Threading Edition.
I completely agree, but let's put ourselves in a new Linux user's shoes. This person heads out and posts on a few forums looking for help choosing a distribution. Who should they listen to? Everyone has "their distro" and they will most likely sell it to them up and down, even offering to help them get it set up (if needed) but they fail to assess the person asking the question and what their needs are.
What is needed is a Linux "Grading" or a distribution focus map. Let Windows users that just want a working distro out of the box with little to no install option open a webpage, and click the easy button. Meanwhile, categorically list the other distributions, their focus (or intended user) and let the person make an informed decision.
Unfortunately, at the same time as this happens, the zealots have to realize that their distro may not be the crowning achievement of Linux that they hoped and build their module to work with several distributions easily. If this transferability between distros cannot be accomplished, said program should be classified as niche and not recommended to the average user.
This of course relies on the fact that all the distributions stop fighting each other and work together in some manner. It's like urban America out in the Linux world in some respects.
It really depends on if the graviton ellipse kills him on entry or not. Either way, he will be alone and dead in his ship somewhere in the Delta quadrant and be shot off into space to collide with a ship somewhere in the distant future where they will assimilate him and millions of geeks and nerds around the world will feel a great disturbance and know something went terribly... terribly wrong.
Putting more thought into it....
I think it would be even better to put all that money into a new paint job for the shuttle. Cover the shuttle till right before launch. Get Bill strapped in and ready. Setup a monitor inside so he can see the revealing and right before launch, unveil a shuttle painted like a huge Tux.
Where can we donate to the "Leave Bill on the Moon" cause?
Let's be fair here. It's not the U.S. that's corrupt. Your stereotyping the country to a few outspoken and overrated people.
I was going to say the Rotary engine in my car isn't really a 4-stroke (it only has one direction, but 4 stages) but it's a bad example because the way I drive I get about 200-250 miles per 12 gallons (16-20 mpg), but if I lock the cruise on a long trip, I get near 350 miles on one tank and a partial quart of oil. :P
Other than that [and the fact that the car hates to be started, moved and shut off in short bursts (flooding problems)] the car has been a great performer and fun to drive. You truly have to "drive" the car and not baby it though from my experience. I have had no problems with it and will probably buy another one.
Sorry, I'm getting off topic here. Basically, people are trying new approaches to engine design. In my example, the engine has gone through several revisions, different problems here and there, but overall it's a different thought on how an engine should work. Your still burning the fuel to produce power (~238 hp in my case with 2 rotors), but in a different manner with a smaller overhead (weight/size) than conventional engines. The only way I can think of to get around this is something along the lines of fuel cells where you introduce the chemical to a material that reacts in such a way to produce power. Even then, the power is in the form of electricity and you have to deal with the chemicals either way.
Thank the community for Firefox portable. The company I work for frequently does system audits for software and Firefox is listed as a no-no. I couldn't even inagine what it would take to get a non Windows XP operating system.
I always wondered why I hated half the people I meet... How can you not see evolution? Blinded by ignorance.
Along this path...
Was it considered a bug to get into the warp pipe room at the end of 1-2 by duck jumping into the pipe at the end?
EQ had a similar point or two. One I remember was in East Commonlands, zone in from West Commonlands on the left wall, walk up to the top and run along it until you fall through. When the server detects a fall through, it puts you in the safe spot which happened to be on the other end of the zone. Quick transport to town!
Whatever happened to linking straight to the source instead of someone's lame blog? http://www.ulteo.com/main/
if (hdmi_exist) init(1080, 'progressive'); elseif (component_exist) init(720, 'progressive'); elseif (analog_only) init(480, 'interlaced');
That's why people buy consoles instead of computers. These things are supposed to be a constant. Microsoft more than Sony or Nintendo (but Sony has it's multi-SKUs as well) are trying to warp the console business into an evolving world like PC gaming. The reason console games are as bug free (mostly) is that they are in a controlled environment. They don't have to worry about branch code for different hardware. Evolving your console is possibly the worst thing you could do. Developers than have to determine the correct system and plan for it. Even a difference like the Core/Premium XBox360 and one version not having a hard drive is a BIG mistake in terms of consoles. Twenty vs. Sixty Gig drives doesn't really matter all that much. You likely not going to use all that space, but you don't have to check if the hard drive exists and run different caching code.
I've actually tried this before (for a PC-Gaming center configuration). something about Half-life as the Shell disallowed it access to the registry, thus the application key stored therein. When the PC booted up into Half-Life, it would prompt for the CD-Key.
Microsoft has been trying to buy cool for a long time. Look at the XBox and how [un]cool that is!
How does Linux run any different without a Swap partition...and why would it matter?
Are you flirting with me? Police!! This guy keeps winking at me!
It might be a speed factor. As far as I can tell, no stats were dropped on the A-Data drives besides size and format.
On that subject, have you checked out or seen Disktrix's Ultimate Defrag? It relocates the most recent used data to the edge of the platter to apparently lower access time. I'm not sure of any benchmarks against it, but logically it makes sense.
Yes, I didn't include those, but barring the upscaling aspect, you can still watch DVDs on Blu-Ray and HD-DVD players. If your so concerned over getting the best quality in your movies that you'd go out and buy an upscaler anyway, you may as well plop some money on a high def player and purchase all your new movies in the new format instead of still holding on to the old. Besides, there's no real reason to go all crazy and replace everything you have in one night.
Damn, this gives Ninjas the advantage again! When will Pirates get their lucky break?
I knew Microsoft's viral marketing bloggers/wiki editors were going way out of their way trying to hype Vista and the 360, but this is rediculous! You can't kill Java by killing those that write books about it... can you?