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I've got a Pentium I, 60 MHz clock/16 MB RAM (complete with floating decimal point error)that should make this list. That thing was a pariah when it was brand new!

In general, the difference between MPEG2, MJPEG, & H.264 is indicated by video compression methodologies. For example, MJPEG requires hefty bandwidth resource to transmit video, but is lean on the requisite 'decoding' resources. H.264 is a much more efficient transmission method that uses a...

You're right. Now on to the next thread where we complain about how the younger engineers today just can't cut the mustard compared with our generation.

Engineers: a professional group composed of folks with the God-given ability to make you feel like a bastard for asking them a question.

In the words of those who came before: 'It's hard to cram 20 pounds of crap into a 2 pound bag...' I think your overly ambitious performance requirements given the transmission methods you specify make this one an ugly baby.

What would Henry Ford Do? (WWHFD?)

Organic pigments will fade and oxidize must more quickly in direct sunlight than inorganic pigments. Confirm with the paint/coating manufacturer than an inorganic black is being specified. Also, if your aggregate material is Al, make sure that a zinc binder or cobalt drier ingredient in the...

It was after some contemplation I place this question here in the 'other topics' forum. I am not sure if it better belongs in another place... Speaking in generalities, I've been approached by an acquaintance to help with the concept & design of a mechanism intended to lock wheels on a...

That is a nasty secret about '1-part' compounds. They are in effect, always reacting (and curing). In the example of the RTV, that reaction is significantly accelerated by the presence of moisture. However, even in a 'sealed' contained that reaction is occuring. The container plays a...

By what method are you extending shelf life? Acetoxy silicones are continually engaged in crosslinking and curing, even in a sealed tube. Perhaps the RTV159 requires less catalyst to cure.

I believe that most if not all 1-part RTV silicones are moisture cure. Packaging, then, become a significant contributor to shelf life. Container gas permability, humidity infiltration, and the ability to reseal and evacuate moisture after a token use all impact subsequent reuse and shelflife.

If the company is worth working for, they'll simply hire the best engineer for the job. Talent scouting is more difficult than snap judgements.

In Occupied France during the 1940's, those who sold women's cosmetics enjoyed income while other 'affordable luxuries' went unpurchased.

@ SomptingGuy My response is in reply to data that reflects atmospheric change. Short of making my head implode due to nested root cause, I'm not sure that your 'of course' comment is applicable...

There are 6 billion +plus human beings walking the earth today. 500 years ago, there were 500 million people walking the earth. In 1960, that number had increased to 2.97 billion. From 1960 to now, the delta is at least 3.1 B people. Of course there is going to be atmospheric differences...

Everybody clamors for 'data!' when discussing global warming. I do not believe that any such singular metric or data presented will ever concisely reflect climate change from a historical perspective. Delta T, CO2 emmision, Solar Radiation; all discrete measures of an indiscrete system. The...

So. Is zero odd or even?

Congratulations. You have achieved something that only a small fraction of the world's population has ever done.

In my experience, the data acquisition and feedback loop for the processes attempting to develop, hold, or certify a 6 sigma standard are themselves not able to validate the metrics within 6 sigma. This, of course, is primarily due to an end-user bias. When someone is Marketing or Senior...

Fill your tires with triple expanding foam instead of air. Of course, from that point forward the tires will never be separable from the rims, but you can laugh glibbly at yourself for preventing the 'tire flattner' any joy from his serialzed transgressions.