Now that you've found the correct link, I'd suggest that you actually read up on it. You'll see numerous references to Sony (as co-developers) in that article.
Really? I'm sure a whole lot of other ignorant people would like you to correct them, too. The CD was largely based on prior work that Philips had done, but according to Wikipedia (and many other people who know about these things): "In 1979 Philips and Sony decided to join forces, setting up a joint task force of engineers whose mission was to design the new digital audio disc." If all they were doing was making CD players, why are they credited with being co-developers of the format? And more importantly, why do they receive royalties for it?
You know, if you're going to try to point out the flaw in my post, at least point to the right Wikipedia article. Yes Philips did have a major role in the creation of the Compact Disc (and later, CD-i). However, it only came about after they joined forces with Sony to develop it into a consumer medium.
Exactly. Communication is key. I'm not sure which grammar errors you specifically were referring to, but I'll highlight a few examples from the preceding messages:
incorrect: I got a suggestion.
correct: I have a suggestion.
incorrect: Rules for management that is drilled into the students in these classes.
correct: Rules for management that are drilled...
incorrect: Teaching them to actually listen to the engineers and tech people?
correct: Teach them to listen... (P.S. Don't split infinitives.)
I'm sure you will dismiss this message as the rantings of a pedant, but having good communication skills goes a very long way in this modern world. So much so that people actually will listen to your comments during a meeting. Conversely, many will tune you out as soon as you show that you don't have a grasp of tenth-grade language skills.
For the most part I don't have any major gripes about the redesign. However, this one I can agree with--there is a whole lot of white/negative space all over the place. I couldn't figure out what it was that bugged me until this comment pointed it out...
Thank you! This is my biggest problem with people trying to use PDF files as an interchangeable document format. For finalized, rendered output, it is a great thing. The problem comes when you try to pass a PDF file around to a group of people to make edits on. While it can be done to some degree, it is not nearly as good (or as easy for the less technically inclinded) as editing the original Word (or plaintext, or whatever) document. The original goal of PDF was to give equal representation of the final output on all platforms, and for this, it does very well.
Funny, Slashdot doesn't ask me for my Windows username. Of course, you've probably used the same name and password for your system as you do for a site like Slashdot, which is why you missed the point...
It appears that his solution revolves around some heavily encrypted and encoded form of video messaging. Basically, any available processing power in our machines would be used so that we could have basic communication abilities. Since I don't really feel like upgrading my machines, I'll stick with email, including all its faults.
I realize basic language skills are a difficult thing for a slashdot editor to grasp, but come on! Rather than taking the title of the Register article and slapping a question mark on it, it makes a whole lot more sense to actually rearrange the words into the form of a question: "Has the Time Come to Ditch Email?" or even "Is it Time to Ditch Email?"
Says me! You have no idea how scared I am of those filthy Canadians sneaking across the border to take advantage of our healthcare system and steal all our good beer.
What sorts of response times are we looking at? Suppose I saw someone run across the frame and reported it. How long would it take the officials to get there to deal with it? And what do you want to bet that the description that most callers report is going to be along the lines of "Well, he looked like a dirty Mexican"?
Well, NeXT did have a license to use Display PostScript in NeXTSTEP. So even if there were licensing fees for PDF (which there aren't, afaik), Apple would probably have been covered under NeXT's previous license agreement. This is pure speculation, of course...
The tech info page has a Linksys logo on it. As others have pointed out, however, the MovieBeam box only connects over dialup. So what's the deal with the Linksys logo?
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Now that you've found the correct link, I'd suggest that you actually read up on it. You'll see numerous references to Sony (as co-developers) in that article.
Really? I'm sure a whole lot of other ignorant people would like you to correct them, too. The CD was largely based on prior work that Philips had done, but according to Wikipedia (and many other people who know about these things): "In 1979 Philips and Sony decided to join forces, setting up a joint task force of engineers whose mission was to design the new digital audio disc." If all they were doing was making CD players, why are they credited with being co-developers of the format? And more importantly, why do they receive royalties for it?
You know, if you're going to try to point out the flaw in my post, at least point to the right Wikipedia article. Yes Philips did have a major role in the creation of the Compact Disc (and later, CD-i). However, it only came about after they joined forces with Sony to develop it into a consumer medium.
No kidding. I'd say their biggest failure by far was that horrible compact disc experiment. What ever happened to that, anyways?
I thought it was a Super Lickable Interface. At least that sounds like it would make sense to put it on a stick...
Exactly. Communication is key. I'm not sure which grammar errors you specifically were referring to, but I'll highlight a few examples from the preceding messages:
incorrect: I got a suggestion.
correct: I have a suggestion.
incorrect: Rules for management that is drilled into the students in these classes.
correct: Rules for management that are drilled...
incorrect: Teaching them to actually listen to the engineers and tech people?
correct: Teach them to listen... (P.S. Don't split infinitives.)
I'm sure you will dismiss this message as the rantings of a pedant, but having good communication skills goes a very long way in this modern world. So much so that people actually will listen to your comments during a meeting. Conversely, many will tune you out as soon as you show that you don't have a grasp of tenth-grade language skills.
What is this dotslash of which you speak?
For the most part I don't have any major gripes about the redesign. However, this one I can agree with--there is a whole lot of white/negative space all over the place. I couldn't figure out what it was that bugged me until this comment pointed it out...
Thank you! This is my biggest problem with people trying to use PDF files as an interchangeable document format. For finalized, rendered output, it is a great thing. The problem comes when you try to pass a PDF file around to a group of people to make edits on. While it can be done to some degree, it is not nearly as good (or as easy for the less technically inclinded) as editing the original Word (or plaintext, or whatever) document. The original goal of PDF was to give equal representation of the final output on all platforms, and for this, it does very well.
Serr nf va orre.
Hey now. I realize that the Pirate Bay is down, but that doesn't mean you need to post your Swede-talk here...
This is probably the most rational explanation I've seen for his behavior. : p
Funny, Slashdot doesn't ask me for my Windows username. Of course, you've probably used the same name and password for your system as you do for a site like Slashdot, which is why you missed the point...
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Funny how everyone's more than happy to get their two cents in on the beer comment, but nobody's said a thing about the healthcare one...
It appears that his solution revolves around some heavily encrypted and encoded form of video messaging. Basically, any available processing power in our machines would be used so that we could have basic communication abilities. Since I don't really feel like upgrading my machines, I'll stick with email, including all its faults.
I realize basic language skills are a difficult thing for a slashdot editor to grasp, but come on! Rather than taking the title of the Register article and slapping a question mark on it, it makes a whole lot more sense to actually rearrange the words into the form of a question: "Has the Time Come to Ditch Email?" or even "Is it Time to Ditch Email?"
(The clue is in the words: "Privacy" is to "Private" as ..... is to "Public").
Ummmm, Pube?
A stronger border is what Americans want
Says who?
Says me! You have no idea how scared I am of those filthy Canadians sneaking across the border to take advantage of our healthcare system and steal all our good beer.
What sorts of response times are we looking at? Suppose I saw someone run across the frame and reported it. How long would it take the officials to get there to deal with it? And what do you want to bet that the description that most callers report is going to be along the lines of "Well, he looked like a dirty Mexican"?
Well, NeXT did have a license to use Display PostScript in NeXTSTEP. So even if there were licensing fees for PDF (which there aren't, afaik), Apple would probably have been covered under NeXT's previous license agreement. This is pure speculation, of course...
Yup. I recommend the department line be changed to "from the slapping-a-braindead-Zonk-around dept."
The tech info page has a Linksys logo on it. As others have pointed out, however, the MovieBeam box only connects over dialup. So what's the deal with the Linksys logo?
Well, I don't want Steve Jobs in my living room or a device that phones home to him...Awww, crap! Anyone want a MacMini for cheap?
Is a capital 4 supposed to be code for something?
I prefer to measure my bandwidth in kilonibbles per second.