crumbz writes "It looks like the grand master of cyberpunk has a new novel coming out entitled Pattern Recognition. Apparently, reviewer copies have been making the rounds on ebay and the word on the street is that it is his best work in years."
What is this -/ad.? The book isn't even out yet unless you want to pay a fortune on ebay, and we know absolutely nothing about it other than the fact it's by William Gibson - who, btw, I've never heard of. Anyone else read his previous work, or, god forbid, actually has read this so called "novel?"
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Lets have an Ask William Gibson so I can learn how to hack the GIBSON YEAH SEFOIJ#)(F@)()()@#)(()()() WOOOOOOO HACKERS 2 TAKEDOWN
Sad news - William Gibson dead at 55
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I just heard some sad news on talk radio - cyberpunk/fiction writer William Gibson was found dead in his Maine home this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure we'll all miss him - even if you didn't read his books you've probably enjoyed one of his movies. Truly an American icon.
Sorry, couldn't stop myself.
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You are my hero!
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Wow, I envy you!
I really like Gibson's imagery. In the beginning of Neuromancer, he uses the phrase "the sky is the color of tv", which has been stuck in my head ever since I read it. The thing is, I only read it once, just like every other novel/novella/short-story.
I wish I had the free time, and had accomplished every other significant thing I have left to do in life, so that I can sit and re-read novels backwards! What's your secret to having that kind of time? I'm sure other/.ers want to know this too.
P.S - I really hope Gibson's vision future isn't that accurate, otherwise I'd say we're pretty well fucked! But, it certainly does seem to be going that way...
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Re:You are my hero!
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I was kind of kidding when I posted that, and I do understand the "stop and smell the roses" philosophy. But, at the same time, there are lots of great stories out there, I'd like to absorb as many of them as I can. Rereading things won't help me to do that (although I would love to reread some). There's new stuff (ie. Gibson, Palahniuk, etc) coming out all the time, and there are lots of old gems (Asimov, Clarke, etc). Not to mention the bit of quality movies, tv, and music.
Then, of course, there are other "more important" things (by "important", I'm referring to what I think the majority of people consider important, see the recent/. articles on "success" for more about this), like social interactions and professional achievments to be had. I know this one isn't popular with the/. crowd, but exercise is both important and time consuming (plus, it'll help you to get laid). Which brings me to sex, sure it is covered by "social interactions", but it really deserves a special mention.
When looking at all the things there are to spend time on, reading the same book twice ranks pretty low on my list. Hell, visiting/. is low on my list, but for the next few weeks it's something I can do as a multitasked activity.
And, in case you weren't aware, fighting the race war really is a very very time consuming activity!
It's such an overload...
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man fuck all yal'l windows is da shit
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man fuck all yal'l windows is da shit no doubt about it.... and fuck yal'l macintosh users....windows da shit all da time and evereytime.....o0o shit my professor coming and man don't go to college it fucken sux.... be a manager at burger king they good $$$$$$$$$
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ever notice how slashdot sucks cock?
this site blows.
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It's funny how geeks always go on about how smart they are and how "ordinary people" just don't get them or "it" what ever "it" is...
And some people fall for it...
But when someone gets excited about this kind of pathetic drivel passed off a by a washed up hack like gibson you can tell they are little better than a trained monkey.
At least my electrician doesn't go around on a super egotrip thinking he's some einstein because he learned a trade. He likes reading stephen king and watching cartoons. He doesn't think he's a genius. I respect him.
Geeks on the other hand think they are so god damn smart but they are obsessed with cartoons and crappy novellas such as this. They are not nearly as smart as they think they are. I mean when some half starved street urchin in a third world country can do your job for a 5th of the pay you really aren't very important. Sorry tech monkies. Oh well probably some day a semi-intelligent robot will replace you. haha.
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What is this - /ad.? The book isn't even out yet unless you want to pay a fortune on ebay, and we know absolutely nothing about it other than the fact it's by William Gibson - who, btw, I've never heard of. Anyone else read his previous work, or, god forbid, actually has read this so called "novel?"
Lets have an Ask William Gibson so I can learn how to hack the GIBSON YEAH SEFOIJ#)(F@)()()@#)(()()() WOOOOOOO HACKERS 2 TAKEDOWN
I just heard some sad news on talk radio - cyberpunk/fiction writer William Gibson was found dead in his Maine home this morning. There weren't any more details. I'm sure we'll all miss him - even if you didn't read his books you've probably enjoyed one of his movies.
Truly an American icon.
Sorry, couldn't stop myself.
Why not fork?
Wow, I envy you!
/.ers want to know this too.
I really like Gibson's imagery. In the beginning of Neuromancer, he uses the phrase "the sky is the color of tv", which has been stuck in my head ever since I read it. The thing is, I only read it once, just like every other novel/novella/short-story.
I wish I had the free time, and had accomplished every other significant thing I have left to do in life, so that I can sit and re-read novels backwards! What's your secret to having that kind of time? I'm sure other
P.S - I really hope Gibson's vision future isn't that accurate, otherwise I'd say we're pretty well fucked! But, it certainly does seem to be going that way...
Down with Saudi Arabia!!!
man fuck all yal'l windows is da shit no doubt about it.... and fuck yal'l macintosh users....windows da shit all da time and evereytime.....o0o shit my professor coming and man don't go to college it fucken sux.... be a manager at burger king they good $$$$$$$$$
ever notice how slashdot sucks cock?
this site blows.
It's funny how geeks always go on about how smart they are and how "ordinary people" just don't get them or "it" what ever "it" is...
And some people fall for it...
But when someone gets excited about this kind of pathetic drivel passed off a by a washed up hack like gibson you can tell they are little better than a trained monkey.
At least my electrician doesn't go around on a super egotrip thinking he's some einstein because he learned a trade. He likes reading stephen king and watching cartoons. He doesn't think he's a genius. I respect him.
Geeks on the other hand think they are so god damn smart but they are obsessed with cartoons and crappy novellas such as this. They are not nearly as smart as they think they are. I mean when some half starved street urchin in a third world country can do your job for a 5th of the pay you really aren't very important. Sorry tech monkies. Oh well probably some day a semi-intelligent robot will replace you. haha.