I wasn't thinking of adapting to the changes. There are more than just destroy or submit in this scenario. I understand what you mean about his interpretation, but for a lot of people, its what they would do if they were actually given the opportunity. I find that absurd.
It doesn't "confuse" anything. Basic PC consumers hardly understand Megabytes and such as it is. Let's not confuse them by throwing in a bunch of relatively new terms.
You mean, Microsoft users. And what is wrong with that? It certainly wouldn't be the first time, with the Google software all being Windows supported. I like having my Windows and eat my Google cake too.:)
Enhanced Dynamic Acceleration Technology is supposed to be for the Santa Rosa platform, but I'm having trouble thinking that they would limit it to just a mobile platform? Would desktops not benefit from this? Intel only mentions its for mobile core 2 processors.. although the Dynamic Acceleration is present in all the chips now, just not as "enhanced".
While the advantages are clear, regular hard drives won't disappear. They are much cheaper for higher capacity, as they keep releasing huge drives (Toshiba had a Terrabyte drive?). It will always be good for such things like servers and back up data that you don't need to store on flash drives (like music, movies, etc). Plus, hyrid drives are coming if they haven't already, and that adds a lot of performance for much cheaper than solely flash based, in addition to the large capacities. Magnetic disc drives aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
I'm wondering about that also, I mean they have algorithms to spread out data more evenly to increase lifetime, but is that enough to keep it on level with magnetic discs?
My comment was just to illustrate the parent's pathetic attempt to flame "windows dorks". Windows is not perfect obviously, but what the parent clearly doesn't understand is that the hardware problems are 99% independant of platform. Also, clearly annoyed that people mod something like that insightful.
While your point is valid, he did say windows dorks, and I assume he means people that know what they are doing with windows. Don't worry, I'm not trying to start a Windows vs Linux argument, arguing personal preferences is a waste of time:)
How you were modded Insightful instead of trolling I'll never know, especially since you were just agreeing with someone else. Most system's I've repaired, especially pre-built ones, it was because of shoddy parts (usually power supply). I'm sure linux is perfect, and never has software problems.
You would save a lot more because you wouldn't be able to play all those games! Buy a Wii as well, and then you can game again for only 20 watts! win/win
I'm not sure how that would help their sales, if they can play on regular players doesn't that generally mean DVD quality anyway? Or at the very most, SuperBit Quality? Not sure where you are going with this.. what would make a consumer want to buy it?
Nothing about the format? You must be right, I mean, these people buying the blu ray versions certainly arent going to play it on their blu-ray players now are they?
Would it not be a better idea to just allow no operating systems? I'm sure they could handle installing it themselves, and it would be up to them to decide which flavour, and all Dell really has to do is make a few standard drivers I'm assuming. Even if some flavours are ruled out, it would probably add more options than having them pre-installed. So they can ship it without an OS, not have to have anything other than very basic support.
I wouldn't imagine the less technically inclined to jump at the chance of having linux, and those that do would more than likely have an outer influence that can help. Also if they are worried about people just buying it to escape the MS tax and install a pirated version, well thats almost a non-existant issue, you can easily wipe the linux partition (through the windows setup) and install your pirated Windows.
Not sure if anyone else mentioned any of these points but I think they're pretty valid, what do you guys think?
Possibly, but we're lucky the newer consoles use media we can read with normal PC components, so roms become unnecessary (unless you like the ease of use, with virtual drives or something). Is it illegal for roms here in Canada, or is this just a US thing? I find it kind of ridiculous that it would be for an outdated system like NES or something, but I guess they want to be able to resell them like they are through the Wii or something along those lines.
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I wasn't thinking of adapting to the changes. There are more than just destroy or submit in this scenario. I understand what you mean about his interpretation, but for a lot of people, its what they would do if they were actually given the opportunity. I find that absurd.
Simply amazing. On to Hilary Swank...
This is just plain dumb. Why lower yourself to their level? Doesn't solve anything.
While I have my doubts about MS's reports about Vista, I'm still glad to see some Linux users aren't anti MS.
Correction: You can play MMO's, I read a little further.
No, those are not all facts, you can play multiplayer online, you just don't have special skill matching options, etc. http://www.xbox.com/en-US/live/memberships/
It doesn't "confuse" anything. Basic PC consumers hardly understand Megabytes and such as it is. Let's not confuse them by throwing in a bunch of relatively new terms.
You mean, Microsoft users. And what is wrong with that? It certainly wouldn't be the first time, with the Google software all being Windows supported. I like having my Windows and eat my Google cake too. :)
Hahaha you crack me up. Good point.
Shouldn't this be +5 funny? ;)
Because mozilla firefox is open source?
Enhanced Dynamic Acceleration Technology is supposed to be for the Santa Rosa platform, but I'm having trouble thinking that they would limit it to just a mobile platform? Would desktops not benefit from this? Intel only mentions its for mobile core 2 processors.. although the Dynamic Acceleration is present in all the chips now, just not as "enhanced".
..can I be cool too?
Why yes. Yes you can.
While the advantages are clear, regular hard drives won't disappear. They are much cheaper for higher capacity, as they keep releasing huge drives (Toshiba had a Terrabyte drive?). It will always be good for such things like servers and back up data that you don't need to store on flash drives (like music, movies, etc). Plus, hyrid drives are coming if they haven't already, and that adds a lot of performance for much cheaper than solely flash based, in addition to the large capacities. Magnetic disc drives aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
I'm wondering about that also, I mean they have algorithms to spread out data more evenly to increase lifetime, but is that enough to keep it on level with magnetic discs?
My comment was just to illustrate the parent's pathetic attempt to flame "windows dorks". Windows is not perfect obviously, but what the parent clearly doesn't understand is that the hardware problems are 99% independant of platform. Also, clearly annoyed that people mod something like that insightful.
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While your point is valid, he did say windows dorks, and I assume he means people that know what they are doing with windows. Don't worry, I'm not trying to start a Windows vs Linux argument, arguing personal preferences is a waste of time
How you were modded Insightful instead of trolling I'll never know, especially since you were just agreeing with someone else. Most system's I've repaired, especially pre-built ones, it was because of shoddy parts (usually power supply). I'm sure linux is perfect, and never has software problems.
You would save a lot more because you wouldn't be able to play all those games! Buy a Wii as well, and then you can game again for only 20 watts! win/win
Is this not a gigantic company? India's largest automotive producer? I really don't think this will go away that easily..
I'm not sure how that would help their sales, if they can play on regular players doesn't that generally mean DVD quality anyway? Or at the very most, SuperBit Quality? Not sure where you are going with this.. what would make a consumer want to buy it?
Nothing about the format? You must be right, I mean, these people buying the blu ray versions certainly arent going to play it on their blu-ray players now are they?
Would it not be a better idea to just allow no operating systems? I'm sure they could handle installing it themselves, and it would be up to them to decide which flavour, and all Dell really has to do is make a few standard drivers I'm assuming. Even if some flavours are ruled out, it would probably add more options than having them pre-installed. So they can ship it without an OS, not have to have anything other than very basic support.
I wouldn't imagine the less technically inclined to jump at the chance of having linux, and those that do would more than likely have an outer influence that can help. Also if they are worried about people just buying it to escape the MS tax and install a pirated version, well thats almost a non-existant issue, you can easily wipe the linux partition (through the windows setup) and install your pirated Windows.
Not sure if anyone else mentioned any of these points but I think they're pretty valid, what do you guys think?
How about Faxanadu? Cmon, with a name like that you, definitely needs to be on the list.
I believe it would be Windsheild of Death, literally.
Possibly, but we're lucky the newer consoles use media we can read with normal PC components, so roms become unnecessary (unless you like the ease of use, with virtual drives or something). Is it illegal for roms here in Canada, or is this just a US thing? I find it kind of ridiculous that it would be for an outdated system like NES or something, but I guess they want to be able to resell them like they are through the Wii or something along those lines.