It would seem that keeping yourself and your business on Google Cloud services and VMs would be easier with a 5Gbps Internet pipe.

Ooohh.. We're going back to the days of the SGI (among others) workstations! I fondly remember those super cool SGI boxes in my university's engineering labs running IRIX, MIPS processor, debuting OpenGL, and being really cool for 3D modelling. They were so cool, but within just a few years were converted to x86 architecture and then outright replaced by mainstream computer manufacturers (i.e. Dell Precision, HP Z, Lenovo ThinkStation). Workstations are still doing things that more plebian machines cannot in the realm of AI. Example: Nvidia Quadro RTX vs. GeForce 2080Ti: The Quadro cards have more professional AI library compatibility, more memory, the ability to combine GPU memory spaces, etc. Workstations are not dead just because they're x86 and neither is their premise or high-end professional use case.

They're going bonkers with branded data science workstations. Latest Nvidia GPU hardware and libraries are accelerating the heck out of deep learning workflows. Yes, it can all be had at the server level.. but I think there's still a place for the modern workstation when freedom//flexibility and cost is a factor. The workstation isn't dead. What am I missing here?

More regulation isn't always the answer, and we should always be wary when freedoms are taken away -- even the freedom to censor one's own platform. IMO, people just need to move on to the next thing. Let the existing platforms die on the vine. Abandon those that don't share the same values as you and let new opportunities for social media flourish. I personally think it's time for a change. What are some other platforms out there that we could move to?

Let's stop making such a big deal about this. The solution is simple. DO NOT BUY DRMed MEDIA! There's plenty of quality media available outside the recording industry. Articles like these need to go away IMO.

OK, sorry. Redundant.

Why use a robot when you can use natural magnets!? Check out Stereotaxis. It's amazing what this company has pulled off in cath labs already.

VCK is a common program that has been banned by Battle.net. Furthermore, Blizzard has stated that it will be watching the use of programs that allow multiple logins (listchecker comes instantly to mind). There are some sophisticated tools out there to allow LAN games to be listed on B.net servers to allow for better gameplay and additional features like changing the game name, auto refreshing slots, tracking leavers and jerks, and allow for the formation of a private game (so that your buddies can join) and then turn it into a public game for others to join in. In other words, third party programs have fixed most of your issues and you know what the interesting part of it really is? They often use the LAN feature of Warcraft III. No LAN feature, no control. I have a feeling that there are more reasons beyond piracy issues that are causing Blizzard to take its position on this. Anyone else have ideas?

the "Bullshit!" flag on this? C'mon folks! I think this laptop belongs side by side with the Phantom.