Activity for September 1

Comment - 'Macs don't get viruses' myth dissolves before public's eyes
(Sep 1, 2009 - 4:30 AM)

"(Notice Snow Leopard advertised multi-core support? Surprising since MACH and BSD have done SMP (multi-CPU) well for over 20 years?"

SMP is not the same as multi-core support in Snow Leopard. The the OSX application API makes use of multi-core systems without the need for them to be written in a threaded way. This gives applications, not just the kernel, SMP like support and its done automatic by OSX rather then the application having to be coded for it.
Comment - Europe: Microsoft's IE move gives Windows users no choice
(Jun 13, 2009 - 7:36 PM)

Personally, i think the whole issue regarding things such as what browser to have installed an such is silly.
first, the users who'd be able to make that choice at install time are people who'd really know about alternate browsers anyway as they're capable of installing the OS in the first place.
secondly, i don't think its up to microsoft to provide a means to install a browser of the users choice. If i wrote a browser and decided microsoft should allow me to install it as 'choice' when i install windows what then?

remember, back before win95 we didn't even have a browser installed, before that you didn't even have networking enabled. it wasn't hard to pop a cd in to install a browser. and even with windows 95 where you do have a browser, its so out of date you can't get a browser home page to load thus enabling you to download a browser anyway. FTP is the way to go, but again that'll be for more advanced users who'll know how to install and OS anyway.

What needs to be happening, is the EU/EC needs to say OK. Windows 7 without a browser, without a media player, bare basics and then have OEM retailers, such as Dell be forced to offer installation options of 3 different browser types, 3 different media players for the user to chose from. THAT is the way the common user will get a choice and that is how most people will get their computer.

Microsoft may need to do something, but its certainly not up to microsoft to provide other companies software in their installs. It may need to make sure people installing windows at OEM level offer its users a choice at preinstall time (as they are able to do now in europe)

So, is it microsoft or the OEM retailers who need to offer the users a choice now? microsoft has handed the work over to the companies who build and *INSTALL* the OS (making choices and clicking the boxes) before its given to the user.

People like Dell already offer a choice of OS, Windows XP/Vista even Linux.. and they also let you pick what hardware you want, 250gb, 350, 500gb harddisk etc. So there shouldn't be any problem picking Windows 7, then chosing browser type, Internet Explorer or Opera installed by default.
Comment - Fan fake or leak? Another Zune HD image surfaces
(Apr 15, 2009 - 1:06 PM)

I'm still surprised that Microsoft haven't taken advantage of the xbox as a delivery system for music and brand via the xbox live market place.

I'd buy the new zune if I could just plug it into the xbox and download tracks onto it from live market place... it works for guitar hero.
Comment - Amazon launches the first third-party Xbox Live store
(Apr 10, 2009 - 8:44 AM)

This is great news for parents, friends etc who've found a great live arcade game and want to share it.

I know I'll be buying at least three live arcade games from amazon in the next few months now. I'll be giving the redemption codes as a 'gift card' for birthday presents.

Always wondered why Microsoft never did the redemption codes direct from the xbox.
Comment - You're a Mac, you're a PC...Now it's our turn, says Linux
(Apr 10, 2009 - 8:31 AM)

He stopped..

talking to you?
being alive?
stopped using windows?