Don't you mean "from the well duh! dept"?

I never said Folding@home was exactly like modern AI algorithms that accomplish the same thing. I used it as an example of datasets being farmed out to many nodes for processing using specific algorithms.

Modern AIs like Alphafold3 are trained using these large datasets, possibly even including results from Folding@home, and applying modern LLM AI algorithms to find results.

The point I was making is that these AIs are trained on a specific set of datasets and targeted towards a specific purpose. Unlike general purpose AIs which are trained on the garbage heap of the Internet and only occasionally find a nugget of gold

Again tldr; AI trained on specific datasets: Useful. AI trained on the Internet: Crap

I am impressed that algorithms trained on specific datasets have improved to the point whereby they can find solutions to protein folding, or discover new drugs. The principle is not new however, it has just vastly improved in speed and efficiency
You may or may not recall Foldit@home or Seti@home which used a similar principle, but spread it out amongst many nodes.
These are instances of using large datasets from within a specific field where the algorithms of AI are useful and certainly impressive

What is not impressive however, are the LLMs trained on datasets taken from every corner of the Internet and then pretend to have all the answers. There is a large amount of slop/crap/bs on the Internet and these general purpose AIs are not trained to tell the difference between that and useful/factual data.
Sure if you want it to write a piece of fiction (though the output may not actually be worth reading), or to create a piece of artwork it will likely perform well. But if you're using it for serious work/research then much of the time you will get slop. Garbage In/Garbage Out

tldr; AI trained on specific datasets: Useful. AI trained on the Internet: Crap

97.94% of the energy required to power a Flux Capacitor fitted to a Delorean going at 88 miles per hour in order for it to leave 1955 and instantly arrive in 1985.

So lets all get AI to create a bunch of BS videos and get Gemini to watch them. And then get Gemini to create a bunch of videos based on those same videos, and then watch those. Wash, Rinse, Repeat...

They already have an OS - what they need is an editor :)

And that's my point - Religious definition i.e. cherry picking biblical verses to suit own world view
Outside of maybe #3-#10 of the commandments (which are borrowed from other codes of ethics anyways) - 99.9% of the old testament should be discarded except as historical interest
NT needs to be read as a product of its time - discard most of the Pauline epistles. Kick revalations to the realm of horror films and treat Acts as a quasi-historical document
As for the Gospels - we had a saying in back NT202 - All we can really say about JC is that he was born around the time of Herod the Great, died sometime under the reign of Herod Antipas (extra-biblical sources) and that he was somehow against divorce (gospel sources)
And even after all of that - there's still no real definition of marriage in the bible

(lapsed catholic and general agnositic with degree in theology majoring in exegesis.)

Sorry that's not a definition of marrige. That's just a clause added for a marriage between a man and a woman. It does not exclude marriage between a man and a man, or a woman and a woman - except perhaps that those are not joined by god?

They were living beings in the book too - just "slightly" more mutant that the film

Q: Is Windows or Linux the better Operating system?

Co-Pilot:
The choice between Windows and Linux depends on your needs and preferences. Here's a quick comparison to help you decide:
### **Windows**
- **User-Friendly**: Windows is known for its user-friendly interface, making it easy for beginners to navigate.
- **Software Compatibility**: Most commercial software, including popular games and productivity tools, are designed for Windows.
- **Support**: Extensive support from Microsoft and a large user community.
- **Hardware Compatibility**: Works well with a wide range of hardware.

### **Linux**
- **Customization**: Highly customizable, allowing users to tweak almost every aspect of the OS.
- **Open Source**: Free and open-source, with a variety of distributions (distros) to choose from, such as Ubuntu, Fedora, and Debian.
- **Security**: Generally considered more secure due to its open-source nature and fewer targeted attacks.
- **Performance**: Can be more efficient and faster, especially on older hardware.

### **Considerations**
- **Purpose**: If you need an OS for gaming, professional software, or general use, Windows might be more suitable. For programming, server management, or if you enjoy customizing your OS, Linux could be a better fit.
- **Learning Curve**: Windows is typically easier for beginners, while Linux might require more technical knowledge, especially for advanced customization.

So I guess 2024 is the year you decide what OS is best for you

Why stop at Compaq? Bring back DEC

Clippy? Is that you?

An interesting perspective of the R101 build along with the competing R100 can be found in Nevil Shute's autobiography https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
And a good read regardless

Actually it was posted as joke. It seems the sarcasm filter on Slashdot users these days is missing the on switch. Of course you being an AC it probably wasn't installed in the first place.
Once you pull your head out of your arse perhaps you could get one retro-fitted

to upgrade your iDevice to the next iFirmware you must purchase the iUpdate* pad for ridiculous sums of money

* iUpdate is only compatible with iDevices manufactured after 2022. iDevices manufactured prior to 2022 must also purchase iWrapper, which will interface with iUpdate via the lightning port.