The $35 version only has wired ethernet, and I suppose I should have been specific that I would like at least 512MB of RAM, preferably 2GB, especially when coping with a 700MHz ARM 11 as a processor. I guess I just want a "decent" web browsing capability instead of one that will always feel lame when compared to a normal desktop.
So WiFi, 2GB RAM, how about built-in monitor and keyboard? And of course a trackpad and some spare USB ports on the side. It should have a built in OS, and a long-life battery as part of it too.
How about the airline offer a price to its employees? Then how about the employees say whether that is enough - and if not, decide to work elsewhere - you know, supply and demand.
I'm not sure why everything needs to be "enforced".
They promote it as a feature, yet offer an upgraded anti-glare screen? Your anti-Apple bias is showing...
It's a nice simple way to charge more to hipster professionals. Rather than getting a customisable PC, to keep their image they need a Mac - and even better they can pay extra!
Now most nerds on Slashdot won't understand, but sometimes people like paying extra. It shows they have money, and can buy something exclusive. It's just Apple's market.
I'm still using Windows 2000, but only now I'm finding that programs don't work. I was going to upgrade to XP, but I heard people talk about Windows 7 etc.
Here is the website: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare?T1=tab20 Here are some "features": * Touch and tap instead of point and click. (I don't want this) * Stream music, photos, and videos around your house. (I'd rather use existing programs.) * Open programs and files you use most in a click or two.
I think I'll still try and find a copy of XP. I love the speed of Windows 2000. Everything's instant on a modern system. I'm not wasting any cycles on fades, alpha blends and graphical task bars. I'm not wasting time indexing when I only search a few folders anyway. As long as I can run Firefox 4, then I'm okay - I imagine at least for another 5 years.
as most people in the western world have no conception of how to survive even a plane crash
Care to elaborate? One presumes that you're speaking from a position of authority here. Which plane crash(es) have you survived?
I shouldn't be telling you this, because it's a secret... but wierd_w, a mild-mannered (though somewhat arrogant) Slashdot commenter by day, is actually Superman in disguise. He lost his job at the Daily Planet because of poor spelling.
A bunch of BAs working as managers at McD's doesn't benefit society. It would be better if they got those jobs without wasting their time getting a degree.
I'm sure we wouldn't want our mail disappearing in a high-pitched 'pop'! And I wouldn't really want to be under the large containers as they crash down to earth.
If this thing is slow, what's wrong with ships over oceans and trucks/trains over land?
I would love to know this. My physics isn't great, but I did a quick Google.
It looks like the consensus is that it is not possible, those materials do not exist.
The other thing is that is would not make much difference than using helium: Density of air is 1.2 kg/m3. The density of helium is 0.166 kg/m3.
If we had a balloon filled with air, and replaced it with helium, the density reduces to 14%. This means that that much helium could support 86% of the weight of the air. A vacuum's density is 0, so it was possible it would support the weight of 100% of the air it 'displaced'. So a perfect vacuum is only 16% better at lifting (in air) than helium is.
No. Two nerdy parents are more like to have a nerdy kid. Nowadays, rather than being picked on for being a nerd, the kid will be labelled with Aspergers.
Not sequencing of course, but checks a whole lot of SNPs. I've been quite happy with the information you can get, and you can download all the data yourself.
Problem is, once you get the sequence, it's hard to know what to do with it.
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The $35 version only has wired ethernet, and I suppose I should have been specific that I would like at least 512MB of RAM, preferably 2GB, especially when coping with a 700MHz ARM 11 as a processor. I guess I just want a "decent" web browsing capability instead of one that will always feel lame when compared to a normal desktop.
So WiFi, 2GB RAM, how about built-in monitor and keyboard? And of course a trackpad and some spare USB ports on the side. It should have a built in OS, and a long-life battery as part of it too.
If only someone made such a device.
I hope this fleet stays grounded until the airline goes bankrupt, so they can see just how much good their decisions have done their stock value.
Great. Then the workers can go on the dole and get 1/10th of their current salary, and the taxpayer gets to fund this! It's win-win!
How about the airline offer a price to its employees? Then how about the employees say whether that is enough - and if not, decide to work elsewhere - you know, supply and demand.
I'm not sure why everything needs to be "enforced".
They promote it as a feature, yet offer an upgraded anti-glare screen? Your anti-Apple bias is showing...
It's a nice simple way to charge more to hipster professionals. Rather than getting a customisable PC, to keep their image they need a Mac - and even better they can pay extra!
Now most nerds on Slashdot won't understand, but sometimes people like paying extra. It shows they have money, and can buy something exclusive. It's just Apple's market.
So I guess they bumped the version number up because of this major change.
Come on, I'm no shill. And Windows feels a lot better than Linux. It's the Mac Fanbois you need to worry about.
The file manager's UI is so horrible that I get lost from time to time without knowing where I am.
Have you used Ubuntu? It's impossible and counter-intuitive. XP and 2000 have quite simple to use file managers.
Why? What does 7 do that XP don't?
I'm still using Windows 2000, but only now I'm finding that programs don't work. I was going to upgrade to XP, but I heard people talk about Windows 7 etc.
Here is the website:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/products/compare?T1=tab20
Here are some "features":
* Touch and tap instead of point and click. (I don't want this)
* Stream music, photos, and videos around your house. (I'd rather use existing programs.)
* Open programs and files you use most in a click or two.
I think I'll still try and find a copy of XP. I love the speed of Windows 2000. Everything's instant on a modern system. I'm not wasting any cycles on fades, alpha blends and graphical task bars. I'm not wasting time indexing when I only search a few folders anyway. As long as I can run Firefox 4, then I'm okay - I imagine at least for another 5 years.
No, not a plane crash survivor. What I am is a survivor of dire poverty, which is actually worse.
Look, I can't say I've experienced either, but I'm sure being in a plane crash is no picnic!
Care to elaborate? One presumes that you're speaking from a position of authority here. Which plane crash(es) have you survived?
I shouldn't be telling you this, because it's a secret... but wierd_w, a mild-mannered (though somewhat arrogant) Slashdot commenter by day, is actually Superman in disguise. He lost his job at the Daily Planet because of poor spelling.
Now I could just Google this, but I'm wondering what ever happened to Google Go. Anyone here using it?
An ostrich egg is 13-15 centimeters and is considered a cell
No it isn't! Have you not done any biology or science at school whatsoever? It's an egg, it's an organism, but it's millions and millions of cells!
A bunch of BAs working as managers at McD's doesn't benefit society. It would be better if they got those jobs without wasting their time getting a degree.
I'm sure we wouldn't want our mail disappearing in a high-pitched 'pop'! And I wouldn't really want to be under the large containers as they crash down to earth.
If this thing is slow, what's wrong with ships over oceans and trucks/trains over land?
I would love to know this. My physics isn't great, but I did a quick Google.
It looks like the consensus is that it is not possible, those materials do not exist.
The other thing is that is would not make much difference than using helium:
Density of air is 1.2 kg/m3.
The density of helium is 0.166 kg/m3.
If we had a balloon filled with air, and replaced it with helium, the density reduces to 14%. This means that that much helium could support 86% of the weight of the air. A vacuum's density is 0, so it was possible it would support the weight of 100% of the air it 'displaced'. So a perfect vacuum is only 16% better at lifting (in air) than helium is.
So, pray tell, who is ingesting vast quantities of thiomersal?? What exactly is your point?
No. Two nerdy parents are more like to have a nerdy kid. Nowadays, rather than being picked on for being a nerd, the kid will be labelled with Aspergers.
Not sequencing of course, but checks a whole lot of SNPs. I've been quite happy with the information you can get, and you can download all the data yourself.
Problem is, once you get the sequence, it's hard to know what to do with it.
Do you have a link?
I had a look through the recent slashdot stories and did a few searches, but couldn't find it.
Thanks.
(This is Slashdot I'm on right now isn't it?)
Yep. You can tell by your sarcastic dickhead answer!
Futurama does the same thing. I watched an episode the other night. "See if we can prove it with maths!" It was very unfunny.
Try this:
http://xkcdsucks.blogspot.com/
It analyses why most of that Randall's jokes aren't funny.
Hey, (offtopic) was there a story about the terrible situation in Norway? Or is it not news for nerds?
Not when they cannot perform simple geometrical calculations.
http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=triangle+with+sides+0.4592+meters%2C+0.6+meters%2C+0.6+meters
180 degrees, not 181, should be the sum of all internal angles.
Heard of rounding?!?!
When I was in school the term "significant digits" certainly was not taught ...
I think you might have just missed it.