Wow, very impressive. I just installed it on my N810 and I think your work is amazing. I've always disliked how badly maemo treated fingers, and I hope people start to notice your work.
Are you planning on keeping this as a standalone client, or are you planning on turning it into a hildon replacement? The scrolling, etc in your demo app is amazing and I would love to see it implemented elsewhere (browser, image viewer, etc).
Apple will continue to produce devices that are better than everybody else.
Maybe for UI's but the iPhones/iPods have some pretty mediocre sound quality, even with good headphones (which they also don't sell).
If you think your iPhone/iPod sounds nice, try picking up a comparitively priced creative player and plug in some high-end or even $30 inner-ear headphones and then we'll talk.
My mother does the same thing. Right handed with the mouse on the left. Her problem is actually with her right shoulder. She can't use a mouse on the right or her shoulder really starts to hurt.
Luckily for the rest of the family, she never decided to switch the buttons, even though I offered to do it. The big pain was the mouse cord getting tangled around everything as the mouse constantly went left-right-left-right-etc. That is, until I finally got them a wireless mouse. Now she complains about the battery going dead *sigh*
I say we let Microsoft charge lots for software and get the hardware vendors to lower hardware costs. Then we FOSS users can just keep quiet for a few years until everyone gets used to it, then start distributing CD everywhere!
Just think about it, PC's cost $500-$2000 and typically come with "free" software, but if someone were to start giving away free high-end hardware, I'll bet my left testicle you would never visit the computer section of a BestBuy again, unless you are there just to laugh at people.
SHIT, I forgot how stupid some people are... sorry lefty:(
I agree. The biggest problem with linux itself, not counting external problems like drivers and games, is the fragmentation. Yes, choice is good, but we need a better standard. Having to chose between deb/yum, gnome/kde, etc is really unnerving, especially to new users.
Microsoft gets enough flak for having different tiers of Windows, but at least a game that works with "Ultimate" will also work with "Home Basic."
I am sick and tired of having to search and ask for deb versions of suse software and being told to "compile from source". I'm sorry, but compiling is a pain in the ASS when you don't have every single dependency or library, not to mention compile times *shudder*
Linux is always going to struggle to attract regular users when they have to make decisions regarding their OS that can only be changed by a reinstall.
Yeah, I just wish there was a word other than PC that they could use. Right now we only have Mac for Apple and PC for Windows and Linux, we need separate ones for Windows and Linux.
I'm a Linux just doesn't have the same ring to it:(
Yeah, it looks like they went from embracing straight to extinguishing and completely skipped over the extending part.
Damn, I was hoping we could at least get a few drivers out of them before we got to laugh at them for trying to shut down a private, not-for-profit organization with a product superior to theirs in almost every way.
I always wondered why computers with OEM Windows comes with a sticker on the back. The CD that comes with it usually doesn't need it and the key is useless with any other CD. The only time I've EVER seen them actually used is for support and group licenses (companies, schools, etc.)
Not to mention that they only allow 1 user to be logged in at a time, unless you buy the "server" edition. No "switch-user" does not count, since only 1 can use it.
I'm pretty sure that this (and the lack of even a marginally useful CLI) is why there is no ssh for windows.
Yeah, until the restore partition (what idiotic hell-bent asshole decided that was a good idea anyways?!?) gets corrupted and the only way to reinstall is to buy a new CD with a NEW key! For anyone with a restore partition, that key is absolutely fucking USELESS unless you just happen to have a genuine store-bought installer (of the same version mind you) lying around!
Yes, I know you can always torrent it, but that not only illegal but I never liked the idea of getting a closed-source operating system from an unknown party...
Have you seen compiz? The Windows Manager innovation kills anything from Windows. Now they just have to get better corporate application support like Apple did and they win.
Just because it doesn't clutter your desktop with icons for every program you install, does not mean that there is not a very logical placement strategy. Unless you are installing a library or dev tool, it will appear in the Applications menu (well sorted and organised) or the System menu (preferences for user-specific settings, and Administration for system-wide settings).
Seriously, if you can't figure out that your new image view is at "Applications->Graphics->application_name", then how in all mighty hell did you ever find it in Windows (other than on the desktop)?!?
Umm, linux users are pretty unanimous in their use of the term "the super button." And guess what, it was a Mac button before it was ever a Windows button, so stop acting like Microsoft invented it.
It IS illegal for employees to pass theft charges to employees (they are a business expense). The problem is that not everyone is as non-chalant as you and feel the need to do something when someone tries to break the law
And just because employers can't do something doesn't mean they will. Retail and fast food places constantly expect employees to work overtime with no pay, and unless an employee complains, nothing happens. On the other hand, things like paying before you gas up are noticed by every person that shops there, so finding and prosecuting the bad employers is much easier.
It IS illegal for employees to do that. The problem is that not everyone is as non-chalant as you and feel the need to do something when someone tries to break the law
And just because employers can't do something doesn't mean they will. Retail and fast food places constantly expect employees to work overtime with no pay, and unless an employee complains, nothing happens. On the other hand, things like paying before you gas up are noticed by every person that shops there, so finding and prosecuting the bad employers is much easier.
Gas-and-goes are VERY different from dine-and-dashes. With a dine-and-dash, there is normally an entire restaurant full of people. The only exception being possibly fast food (where you DO pay ahead of time). With a gas-and-go, it usually happens at night, when there is no-one else around.
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Good, so I'm not the only one...
and the quality of pop music spiraling downward.
Well, it sure as hell didn't go up!
Wow, very impressive. I just installed it on my N810 and I think your work is amazing. I've always disliked how badly maemo treated fingers, and I hope people start to notice your work.
Are you planning on keeping this as a standalone client, or are you planning on turning it into a hildon replacement? The scrolling, etc in your demo app is amazing and I would love to see it implemented elsewhere (browser, image viewer, etc).
Best of luck.
If you lose billions, you blame the economy and get bailed out by the government.
There, fixed that for you.
Apple will continue to produce devices that are better than everybody else.
Maybe for UI's but the iPhones/iPods have some pretty mediocre sound quality, even with good headphones (which they also don't sell).
If you think your iPhone/iPod sounds nice, try picking up a comparitively priced creative player and plug in some high-end or even $30 inner-ear headphones and then we'll talk.
How about if before you call something useless, you actually try it out instead of just basing your opinions on youtube videos.
HAHAHAHAHA, I think decriminalizing pot is about to find itself on the back-burner!
Dude, you actually had to google 159357 to realize it was a num-pad thing? Time to hand in his geek card Robert!!!
Well, the mouse does require more precision. Then again, I've got my sensitivity up pretty high ;)
My mother does the same thing. Right handed with the mouse on the left. Her problem is actually with her right shoulder. She can't use a mouse on the right or her shoulder really starts to hurt.
Luckily for the rest of the family, she never decided to switch the buttons, even though I offered to do it. The big pain was the mouse cord getting tangled around everything as the mouse constantly went left-right-left-right-etc. That is, until I finally got them a wireless mouse. Now she complains about the battery going dead *sigh*
I say we let Microsoft charge lots for software and get the hardware vendors to lower hardware costs. Then we FOSS users can just keep quiet for a few years until everyone gets used to it, then start distributing CD everywhere!
Just think about it, PC's cost $500-$2000 and typically come with "free" software, but if someone were to start giving away free high-end hardware, I'll bet my left testicle you would never visit the computer section of a BestBuy again, unless you are there just to laugh at people.
SHIT, I forgot how stupid some people are... sorry lefty :(
I agree. The biggest problem with linux itself, not counting external problems like drivers and games, is the fragmentation. Yes, choice is good, but we need a better standard. Having to chose between deb/yum, gnome/kde, etc is really unnerving, especially to new users.
Microsoft gets enough flak for having different tiers of Windows, but at least a game that works with "Ultimate" will also work with "Home Basic."
I am sick and tired of having to search and ask for deb versions of suse software and being told to "compile from source". I'm sorry, but compiling is a pain in the ASS when you don't have every single dependency or library, not to mention compile times *shudder*
Linux is always going to struggle to attract regular users when they have to make decisions regarding their OS that can only be changed by a reinstall.
Yeah, I just wish there was a word other than PC that they could use. Right now we only have Mac for Apple and PC for Windows and Linux, we need separate ones for Windows and Linux.
I'm a Linux just doesn't have the same ring to it :(
Yeah, it looks like they went from embracing straight to extinguishing and completely skipped over the extending part.
Damn, I was hoping we could at least get a few drivers out of them before we got to laugh at them for trying to shut down a private, not-for-profit organization with a product superior to theirs in almost every way.
Oh well.
I always wondered why computers with OEM Windows comes with a sticker on the back. The CD that comes with it usually doesn't need it and the key is useless with any other CD. The only time I've EVER seen them actually used is for support and group licenses (companies, schools, etc.)
Not to mention that they only allow 1 user to be logged in at a time, unless you buy the "server" edition. No "switch-user" does not count, since only 1 can use it.
I'm pretty sure that this (and the lack of even a marginally useful CLI) is why there is no ssh for windows.
Yeah, until the restore partition (what idiotic hell-bent asshole decided that was a good idea anyways?!?) gets corrupted and the only way to reinstall is to buy a new CD with a NEW key! For anyone with a restore partition, that key is absolutely fucking USELESS unless you just happen to have a genuine store-bought installer (of the same version mind you) lying around!
Yes, I know you can always torrent it, but that not only illegal but I never liked the idea of getting a closed-source operating system from an unknown party...
Have you seen compiz? The Windows Manager innovation kills anything from Windows. Now they just have to get better corporate application support like Apple did and they win.
There, fixed that for you
And a nose plug.
Unless Jerry Seinfeld is involved.
Figure out where it put it?!?
Just because it doesn't clutter your desktop with icons for every program you install, does not mean that there is not a very logical placement strategy. Unless you are installing a library or dev tool, it will appear in the Applications menu (well sorted and organised) or the System menu (preferences for user-specific settings, and Administration for system-wide settings).
Seriously, if you can't figure out that your new image view is at "Applications->Graphics->application_name", then how in all mighty hell did you ever find it in Windows (other than on the desktop)?!?
Umm, linux users are pretty unanimous in their use of the term "the super button." And guess what, it was a Mac button before it was ever a Windows button, so stop acting like Microsoft invented it.
It IS illegal for employees to pass theft charges to employees (they are a business expense). The problem is that not everyone is as non-chalant as you and feel the need to do something when someone tries to break the law
And just because employers can't do something doesn't mean they will. Retail and fast food places constantly expect employees to work overtime with no pay, and unless an employee complains, nothing happens. On the other hand, things like paying before you gas up are noticed by every person that shops there, so finding and prosecuting the bad employers is much easier.
It IS illegal for employees to do that. The problem is that not everyone is as non-chalant as you and feel the need to do something when someone tries to break the law
And just because employers can't do something doesn't mean they will. Retail and fast food places constantly expect employees to work overtime with no pay, and unless an employee complains, nothing happens. On the other hand, things like paying before you gas up are noticed by every person that shops there, so finding and prosecuting the bad employers is much easier.
Gas-and-goes are VERY different from dine-and-dashes. With a dine-and-dash, there is normally an entire restaurant full of people. The only exception being possibly fast food (where you DO pay ahead of time). With a gas-and-go, it usually happens at night, when there is no-one else around.