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They provide drivers and documentation irregularly... that's the problem.
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lewax00 wrote: And generally those two applications do not need graphics cards.
When did you use a terminal/command line ATM[^]?
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When did you use a ATM with complex 3D graphics? Or maybe high definition video? A low power CPU is more than capable of handling the static 2D graphics used by an ATM...
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The vast majority of embedded system still don't need a GPU. Sure, you can come up with some examples, but I bet for every one that needs it there are 100-1000 more that don't. And the article also mentioned that Nvidia is actively working on Android support, so there's no reason to assume they won't work with manufacturer's of such devices, but I'm guessing it's because there's something in it for them (hint: it's money).
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You would think if you can write the Kernel for an OS, drivers would be a walk in the park for him.
He could always visit here[^] for help.
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I'm sure it's easy if they would document their interfaces to their hardware well...
I've worked quite a bit with interfacing software with hardware, so I feel his pain...
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DaveAuld wrote: You would think if you can write the Kernel for an OS, drivers would be a walk in the park for him.
Yes, but the problem with NVidia is that they don't release information as to how to interface to their hardware. It would be like giving someone a book in a language they had never seen before, and expecting them to read it perfectly.
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Please don't post links without some text to explain what we're meant to click through to. This isn't a link dump forum, it's a news forum.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Sorry for that, I'll take care next time.
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the OP probably thought he was in the lounge instead of the insider forum.
Watched code never compiles.
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He must be the only one for whom this could happen. I mean, how should that ever happen?
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That whole "Weight isn't bad, it's just aimed at tablets where it makes sense" would make sense, except that Microsoft also touts Weight as a super ultra great newest desktop OS, that you absolutely must have. On your desktop.
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I've been using it on my laptop for some time now, and while there was a bit of a learning curve (as with anything new), I actually quite like it. Not, 'OMG Wow!' on a laptop, but a nice evolution. Paired with the same experience across to a tablet device, and I will totally be sold.
I'm curious what you don't like about it from your personal experience in using it?
Be The Noise
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Too much learning curve. The whole idea of Windows is not to have a learning curve. I might as well switch to Linux if it suddenly starts having talk of "learning curves that you just have to get over".
Or just stick to seven, of course. Almost none of the new features are actually nice anyway, except the improved boot performance.
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Windows 8 Tablet .... YAWN...
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Looks like a few useful features (if I understand them correctly):
- USB Install. Would be pretty neat to be able to take all my work with me, including the OS. Hopefully it's done in a sleek manner (e.g., so it handles changing monitors and such seamlessly).
- Language / Spelling. Choice of language and built-in spell checker. Could be useful for writing in French.
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Pssst, already posted twice below.
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In order to really show how simple the fundamental model of a computer is, we have developed a physical implementation of the Turing machine, using LEGO Mindstorms NXT. I build, therefore I am.
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Very nice, indeed. I'd have preferred an actual commentary instead of the so-called music playback loop. Mindstorms is an amazing concept. I especially liked the one that solves Rubik's cube which is on youtube I think.
"I do not have to forgive my enemies, I have had them all shot." — Ramón Maria Narváez (1800-68).
"I don't need to shoot my enemies, I don't have any." - Me (2012).
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