Comment Re:Kinda gives me another idea, though (Score 1) 735
At least you have a job - and it isn't digging ditches, shoveling sh*t or flipping burgers.
I'd say you have it pretty sweet all things considered.
The Sun Unleashes Coronal Mass Ejection At Earth 220
astroengine writes "Yesterday morning, at 08:55 UT, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory detected a C3-class flare erupt inside a sunspot cluster. 100,000 kilometers away, deep within the solar atmosphere (the corona), an extended magnetic field filled with cool plasma forming a dark ribbon across the face of the sun (a feature known as a 'filament') erupted at the exact same time. It seems very likely that both eruptions were connected after a powerful shock wave produced by the flare destabilized the filament, causing the eruption. A second solar observatory, the Solar and Heliospheric Observatory, then spotted a huge coronal mass ejection blast into space, straight in the direction of Earth. Solar physicists have calculated that this magnetic bubble filled with energetic particles should hit Earth on August 3, so look out for some intense aurorae — a solar storm is coming."
Comment Re:AdDot (Score 1) 176
Because it's worth the hassle. XBox Live is so far above the network gaming offerings from the PS3, Wii, and PC (yes, and PC) that it isn't even funny. My friends and family love the party feature, even spread out over some states we can all get together and have a fun time o' gaming that isn't restricted to one game. You can even use the feature to watch movies together, but we've never used that.
Obvious Fanboi Troll is Obvious
Comment Re:Reasonable idea (Score 1) 97
Also, quit whining that putting your real name on your WHOIS registration will get you annoying phone calls, threats, or whatever. I've had my real name and contact info on all my web sites and WHOIS information for a decade, and that's just not happening.
Ah, so your logical conclusion is "Since it's never happened to me, it doesn't happen. Period". Brilliant, Sherlock.
Comment Re:Long Distance Rail (Score 1) 809
You realize, I assume, that the U.S. is somewhat larger geographically than the U.K.?
Comment Re:I think once the HTC Hero comes out.... (Score 1) 117
... the Palm will be squeezed out again. I think Palm had a great product 10 years ago, but seem to be a day late and a dollar short when it comes to new technology. The Pre LOOKS good, but after using it, you kinda get the feeling it could have been done better. I think once users start getting the HTC Hero (Android) phone, Palm will be an also-ran. Developers will move to the Android market. Just my opinion.
Sure, because all of the previous Android phones have set the world on fire.
Comment Re:The root of the problem (Score 1) 332
If you have a Pre and haven't figured out how to install IPK's yet, I apologize for confronting someone "differently abled".
Comment Re:The root of the problem (Score 1) 332
No, most people aren't missing the point. You have no clue what you're talking about.
In WebOS, you can write Free Software, post an .IPK on your website, and people can download it with their phones and have it installed a couple of clicks later. Even better, you can post it on precentral.net, and have it available in an open-source app repository on the phone and install it with ONE click. Without EVER talking to Palm.
What you are whinging about is already happening. Perhaps some research is suggested before your next rant, grasshopper.
In WebOS, you can write Free Software, post an
What you are whinging about is already happening. Perhaps some research is suggested before your next rant, grasshopper.
Comment Re:Seriously, He's a troll. (Score 1) 332
I don't know about the AC, but I understood your point perfectly.
Doesn't matter if he's RMS or Buddha or Jeebus. He's still being a drama queen.
Past glories don't cover for current asshattery.
Incidentally, I disagree that it's on Slashdot because of JWZ, it would probably still be on because it's a tech article that's making it's rounds.
Doesn't matter if he's RMS or Buddha or Jeebus. He's still being a drama queen.
Past glories don't cover for current asshattery.
Incidentally, I disagree that it's on Slashdot because of JWZ, it would probably still be on because it's a tech article that's making it's rounds.
Comment Re:Who cares about these apps? (Score 1) 332
It isn't. It's indicative of JWZ being a whiny git. As per usual.
Comment Re:Hmmm... (Score 1) 332
I think there is something else going on here, personally. To get a verified PayPal account, PayPal has to confirm your identity. That is a free way for Palm to have someone to blame if an app goes awry, or turns out to be pure undetected malware.
Comment Re:Windows Mobile (Score 1) 332
I can't read it where I am, but if TFA says Palm has forbidden homebrew, he is either misinformed or lying.
Comment Re:Windows Mobile (Score 1) 332
Anyone can write Palm WebOs apps and start their own App Store. The operating system is linux and completely open.
JWZ's crap is already available via "Homebrew" installation on the Pre, including the precentral.net app catalog, browsable on the phone with a couple different apps for easy installation.
TFA is specifically related to getting an application into the Palm Store. They have requirements, some of which may be arbitrary. But it's their store. You want to get crap into Wal Mart, you gotta obey their rules too.
Comment Re:TiVo? Comcast DVR? Hmmmmm..... (Score 1) 335
No. No no no no no. No.
Your "build it yourself" MythTV box IS NOT A TIVO. It DOES NOT have "more functionality" than a TiVo.
If you had seen a TiVo and a MythTV box, you would understand.
Yes, they both record stuff. That's pretty much where the comparison ends.
Compare this to the old school of thought: "Why bother buying a servar?! You can just slap together some random parts and put slackware on it for free$$!!!". Um, no. Not the same thing.
Comment Re:It's Netscape VS MS Again.. (Score 1) 335
Tivo didnt invent anything that wasnt already KNOWN. THey took existing hardware, tied it together with some nice software and see 'oo look at we invented'. The DVR was an inevitable INCREMENTAL improvement to the VCR.
Clearly spoken as someone who has never used a TiVo and has no clue what they do.
