Posts by Cmdr Bugbear

They've only gone and made Doom run in a PDF file

There are many reasons to dispeair in this timeline...

...this is NOT such a reason.

Impressive stuff.

The future of AI/ML depends on the reality of today – and it's not pretty

Re: Decisions, decisions...

Fair enough regardking Wine's limitations. How about running a windows VM on linux only for those mission-critical apps?

The Recall app's fuckery shouldn't be able to cause too much harm if you limit its exposure to only the bare minimum of your digital life.

Zuck dreams of personalized AI assistants for all – just like email

AI assistants are not intended for you

I'll drop this here (admittedly comments by an astrophysicist, and not an IT professional, but I think she makes some good points).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKmAg4S2KeE

Who is hosting the AI chatbot that will go to meetings for you?

If the company you work for is paying for an AI bot that represents you, then what do they need you for?

McDonald's not lovin' its AI drive-thru experiment with IBM

Re: Bacon-topped ice cream anybody?

As someone who loves dipping their Maccas fries in their sundae, I can't say I'm hating the idea of bacon-topped ice cream.

A nice mix of sweet and salty.

Defiant Microsoft pushes ahead with controversial Recall – tho as an opt-in

Will Recall record audio also (of course it will) ?

Assuming audio is also recorded, that means I will be very uncomfortable using my non-windows computer to make an audo or video call with a windows computer. Camera off, no screen sharing and single word answers I suppose...

Windows 11 tries to escape Windows 10's shadow with AI muscle

Re: If they weren't removing the choice no one would bother changing

Just get a Brother printer/scanner. Doesn't matter which model, they're all good. fwiw I'm using an MFC-J4440DW ink jet + scanner. Printer works, scanner works.

Microsoft's Recall preview doesn't need a Copilot+ PC to run

Password safe killer?

So i take it this means I need to migrate my passwords to a pen and paper notepad in my pocket - I really don't want there to be photos of my passwords being stored in an uncontrolled manner.

Was there no one at Microsoft who looked at Recall and said: This really, really sucks

Maybe this is a distraction

What I'm worried about, is given how widely loathed this idea is, what if this is really only a distraction from some other unholy spawn that they want to sneak into Windows.

From a personal perspective, I left Windows behind long ago. Just a shame that I need to use it on my employer's laptop...

Has Windows 11 really lost marketshare to Windows 10?

Re: I took the plunge into Win 11

I get why people write up scripts and fixes and little utils to undo some of the crap that Microsoft introduces into Windows.

I'm sure this way of thinking will piss of those that have limited choice (I'm forced to use Windows at work, but work are paying for that machine and the licence so cest la vie), but why not explore an alternate operating system that...well I don't know...isn't actively trying to screw you over.

Forget these apps and AI, where's my flying car? Ah, here's one with an FAA license

"If four years of flying without any public demonstration, a lack of details, and question-avoiding hasn't put you off..."

I'd like to direct your attention to a video that documents some of the shenanigans that happened when the the first aircraft were being developed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KH3Qou2omY

(it's a 1.5h talk so you will want to settle in for the ride)

I'm seeing some similarities...

Microsoft’s Azure mishap betrays an industry blind to a big problem

Re: rm -r *

i wonder if the OS experienced a bright, white light before finally succumbing to oblivion?

Most Metaverse business projects will be dead by 2025

Re: I tried VR once…

Smeg! That's a tough reference to crack.

Microsoft tests 'upsells' of its products in Windows 11 sign-out menu

Re: Perhaps Next Year

Ahem...currently playing various 20 year old games on a bog-standard Debian laptop - Total Annihilation, Mech Warrior 2 and 3, X Wing, Tie Fighter, Red Alert...ahh my misspent youth.

More than 4 in 10 PCs still can't upgrade to Windows 11

Evidently, Microsoft doesn't need me as a customer

I'm only a small drop in the ocean so they'll be fine without me.

And why did I misread "Lansweeper" as "Minesweeper"? I mean it's common knowledge that Minesweeper is one of the most important applications to run on Windows so I will forgive myself for thinking that this game had some suprising new capabilities...

Actual real-life hoverbike makes US debut at Detroit Auto Show

For a first draft, I'll give it a pass mark. Not yet ready for the mass market but I wouldn't turn one down.

If you got this road registered, this would bring a new dimension to lane-splitting. Just crank on the juice and fly over the wheel-based vehicles in front of you.

It would certainly scare the shit out of unsuspecting motorists having one of these go over the top of your car...

Microsoft accidentally turned off hardware requirements for Windows 11

Re: Bad things happen

But this goes to 11

(I'll see myself out)

Google rejects Australia’s revised pay-for-news plan, proposes its own plan instead

Which flavour of shit sandwich to choose?

I'm in a quandary with this. I trust neither party.

Instead, I'll just say this: Dear Google, your shitty business model is not my problem. If you want to play in this country, we will dictate the rules. If that's not profitable enough for you, well, that's your problem.