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Software Aesthetics
cconnell writes: "Most software design is lousy. Most software is so bad, in fact, that if it were a bridge, no one in his or her right mind would walk across it. If it were a house, we would be afraid to enter. The only reason we (software engineers) get away with this scam is the general public cannot see inside of software systems. If software design were as visible as a bridge or house, we would be hiding our heads in shame. This article is a challenge to engineers, managers, executives and software users (which is everyone) to raise our standards about software. We should expect the same level of quality and performance in software we demand in physical construction. Instead of trying to create software that works in a minimal sense, we should be creating software that has internal beauty." We had a good discussion on a related topic half a year ago.
WooHoo!
*crosses his fingers*
I can see the point, but why bother if we can't even get the courts to recognize the artistry involved in writing software?
An architect can get rights on his design as free speech, and artistic expression.
Software designers get no such credit.
-- Sometimes you have to turn the lights off in order to see.
VA Linux fucking sucks.
What the Fuck is this "There is nothing for you to see here, movie along" bullshit!?!?!??!?!
Another plot by the VA Linux faggot staff to make Slashdot unusable?
Windows. Starch.
... Charles Connell, for creating more "lousy" software. Call me crazy, but I would think that if you wanted to rant about "lousy" software you'd have the presence of mind to write decent-enough HTML so that the character " didn't show up as ? and bullets didn't show up as the character Y.
King Diamond fucking rules!
So Slashdot now has a new fascist policy i see.
If you are not logged into an account you are unable to see the stories comments or post until there are at least 5 posts above the 1 moderation level. This is ridiculous.
Do they think this gonna make more people sign up for accounts? Or stop frost pisses? I know Slashdot is the only part of VA Linux making any money, in fact the only income out of the whole company was from slashdot and freshmeat, but pulling these nazi style tactics are not gonna make me or anyone else sign up for an account, sorry commander cockhole. nice try.
Given that there is now evidence of an outright censorship (thank Google caches!) I'd say that Slashdot's not going to make VA Linux money much longer.
I just heard some sad news on TV, apparently Slashdot website creator, Rob "CmdrTaco" Malda, was rushed to the hospital this afternoon after having his penis sliced off. Authorities say the accident involved Rob's penis, his computer, and an illegal computer device imported from China that was designed to stimulate the penis during cyber-sex. The authorities aren't releasing many details yet as to how it happened, but they suspect that the device malfunctioned which caused his penis to be sliced off. However, there is speculation among the Slashdot community that the Open Source Operating System "Linux" is to blame, for its faulty structure and lack of professional development. There is no word of whether there was any foul-play involved from hackers amongst the Linux community.
I guess this will be OK to the Slashdot crowd. Anything the corporations do, including destroying peoples' lives, is OK as long as it is done for the benefit of the shareholders and profit.
Shame on you.
it is jesus you want, not satan, satan is the bad guy
please elaborate. where can I read about/see this censorship?
Flamebait? I thought this was funny as hell.
Why does this theme look this icky blue color. I Perfer to stick to green thanks.
printf("Fuck you you pretentious asshole!\n");
That's complete bullshit.
Ahh Man, that was funny!
If everyone used XP, the software world would be a better place!
;-)
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OK, who let Mr. Gates post on Slashdot?
From Proud Geek's bio:
I am an experienced web developer and Perl hacker. It's great; I get laid to have fun and use Linux all day!
OK, this is definitely not Bill's profile.
You are lucky Proud Geek! My code would be the most aesthetically pleasing code in the world if I could get "laid" to use Linux all day and not just "paid." (Cheers, no meanness meant
intellectual property law is philosophically incoherent. it is your moral duty to ignore it or sabotage it
Open your eyes, man! See the moderating on the wall! We didn't land on trolltalk, trolltalk landed on US!