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Comment Still, it's a step forward (Score 3, Informative) 22

I see a lot of the comments just downplaying this, but while not perfect, it is a step forward (well, 3 separate steps forward). If you don't trust Apple in the first place, don't use their devices (since the device is the root of trust). But if you _mostly_ trust Apple, then the abilityto encrypt iCloud backups and notes and Photos is a very good thing against bugs in parts of the system and leaks.

Comment Re: 747 was also dual purpose (Score 1) 143

That would be a 50 hour trip if there were no stops, compared to a 10 hour flight. Who do you think is going to choose the train?

Ahem, which part of "freight train" did you miss? I think flyingfsck was thinking more of goods transport, especially given the "ships" mention, which would likely put downward pressure on airport makers.

Not sure how that's related to the A380 though...

Comment Re:Quelle surprise (Score 1) 83

Boeing was, is, and will be a corrupt organization.

The number of incidents of this are pretty much legend. And Boeing like the proverbial leopard shows zero sign of changing its spots.

Actually, Boeing is a company that used to be run by engineers and which produced excellent quality aircraft. Then it was taken over by libertarian dipshits with Harvard business degrees who flew the company and it's reputation for producing quality products it into the ground with cost cutting, the idea of making safety mechanisms an optional feature, an 'upsell' and other similar 'innovative business models' like outsourcing critical flight control system component coding to the lowest bidder without any regard for pesky issues like quality control and that bidder's competence.

While I don't agree that the "libertarian" part is warranted (I don't know, TBH), the rest of the comment is spot on. And has been validated many, many times all over many fields.

I don't know what this says for capitalism in general, but it does lead to interesting stories, indeed.

Comment Re:Sold 8 million copies? (Score 1, Funny) 148

Seems like it wold be more with the continuous free advertising here. Never even heard of the game. If it is not Wolfenstien, it does not exist.

Since no game is called "Wolfenstien" (as opposed to Wolfenstein), I guess it's clear, we have confirmation that video games do not exist. Case settled.

Comment Re:Heart condition at 33. Almost universal... (Score 1) 286

If the first right question is how to prevent a first heart attack, then it seems like the battle is half lost already? More precisely, my question was: for someone who is active, doesn't smoke, does not have visible problems already, is it possible to know how bad the situation actually is? As in, how close is one to a heart attack?

Just saying "do the right things" is akin to flying blind. I agree it's important to do the right things, but still, your post says that we're all in a more or less "bad" shape, we just don't know it yet. And I'm interested in knowing, so to say.

Is blood pressure a good proxy? Or resting heart rate? etc.

Thanks again!

Comment Re:What do you use the smartphone for outdoors? (Score 1) 135

" (non-smart but connected) Garmin Fenix watch"

Connected to what? becAuse if it connected to your phone I have to wonder at the waste of money. The phone has a clock, gps, alarms, what ever else you are using the garmin watch for.

I'm using my Garmin watch things like day-long hikes, or runs, or swims, or ski days. Without consuming my phone battery, which I keep for emergencies. When your smartphone can give you swim statistics, or be able to have GPS on for 8-10 hours, then yes, the Garmin watch will be "a waste of money".

Comment What do you use the smartphone for outdoors? (Score 1) 135

I don't know of any such phone, so I'll ask differently: what do you use the smartphone outdoors for?

You mention seeing who calls and reading texts; that I can do very well on my (non-smart but connected) Garmin Fenix watch, which is very readable outdoors (the downside being the large number of software bugs). If you're looking at maps/routing, there are quite good GPS devices with transreflective displays (so the sunnier the better).

Comment Re:Yeah, whatever ARM (Score 1) 90

If you get the Latest and greatest GPU you have features that Game makers will not publish in decades, Thus you will have less of of an overall benefit from the upgrade.

Decades, really? A couple of years a most.

In terms of raw power your PC is almost always superior to the console. However Consoles tend to have better quality games because it can take advantage on what it has. Because not all gamers will shell out $10,000 for the ultimate gaming system that will be out of date next year.

What? What are you smoking? First, a very solid PC (much better than a console) doesn't cost $10K, second, it's definitely not out of date next year, and third, opposite to consoles, a PC doesn't get obsolete "at once". You can upgrade components piece-wise, and keep your PC at whatever distance you want from the top of line.

Either you're a troll or you don't understand the economics and IT aspects of PCs

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