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ASUS to embed "instant on" Linux distro into every motherboard

May 19, 2008 6:43pm

stratosfyr: updates are controlled by the licensee (in this case, Asus) of splashtop. risks are reasonably mitigated, as there's no access to the system drives, etc, but there's no live updates. should be noted that while the product splashtop includes is based on firefox, it's a non-branded version called "Splashtop Browser" that you cannot customize.

Rumor: Comcast to meter bandwidth. Good or bad thing?

May 16, 2008 5:06pm

Why is it that people keep using the word "unlimited" with Comcast. They don't offer unlimited. Their terms of service state:

"Facilities Allocation. Comcast reserves the right to determine, in its discretion, and on an ongoing basis, the nature and extent of its facilities allocated to support the Service, including, but not limited to, the amount of bandwidth to be utilized and delivered in conjunction with the Service."

I'm quite happy to see folks who keep consuming 24/7 get dinged. And before you say it, they're not downloading Linux distros. In most cases, they're downloading movies and music and episodes.

Pay for what you use. There's no unlimited, and I don't want to subsidize someone who uses a disproportionate amount of resources, compared to me.

I think establishing limits is actually better than leaving it at Comcast's discretion. At least people know where they stand.

Homebrew HDTV Pinball Art Installation

August 28, 2007 12:38pm

no links in comments? not awesome.

globalvr.com/products_ultrapin_cabinet.html

maybe this'll work.

Homebrew HDTV Pinball Art Installation

August 28, 2007 12:22pm

Global VR also came out with something similar (albeit commercial) that uses vpin mame tables. I've seen them in the odd Airport arcade over the last couple months. There are a few other outfits making them as well - need idea, but I prefer the real deal despite the space requirements.

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