There's actually a reason why people write code like this. The tag in many browser implementations emits the equivalent of a line break after the tag. Heavily styled pages with forms therefore get unexpected spaces, which pisses off a lot of designers. Putting the as in the above prevents this, even if it's incorrect. Browsers don't seem to have a problem.
Nowadays the correct way to do this is with CSS. should do the trick, or just toss a form {margin:0px} in the document style sheet.
The 3 geeks were setting up stuff that they themselves would enjoy. They didn't focus on what the family really desired, nor did any analysis of any real goals. That's not to say that other "improvement" shows do any better...most of them overlook this obvious, but important, step in the process.
Ahh...and the remotes. This is the kind of stuff that has ALWAYS needed a lot of work. Check out this Cooper article on an elegant solution.
I grew up learning querty (learned to touch type when I was 9 I believe). When I started college I switched over to Dvorak in about 2 weeks. It's not that hard to jump back and forth, and most Dvorak-typers I know say the same thing.
veering slightly off-topic for a moment) In fact, I'm considering a keyboard with a trackpoint type mouse for my home box, something like this one. Especially if it has a similar feel to the IBM laptop trackpoints... The only downside is that it seems to have only two mouse buttons, and I hate chording those things (the thinkpad I'm using at the moment has 3). It also has the real buckling spring action of the old IBM type M keyboards, which I also love the feel of.
I was introduced to the trackpoint when given a thinkpad laptop for work back in 2000. I prefer it to any other pointing device (except for games and precise pixel work). Since then I've started using the same for my desktop systems and it's pretty useful. I've got two of the keyboards you're talking about and they work fine. It almost feels weird when I use a keyboard without one.
and then an on going fee for each ATM [due to licensing]
Very true. But keep in mind that there is also an inherent cost in maintenance (human time) for each additional machine. The point I'm trying to make is that one-time licensing costs of an individual most likely isn't an issue compared to the other installation costs. I'm assuming here that setting up an ATM machine is a bit more complicated than cobbling together an old x86 machine and installing Linux.
It's hard for any of us on Slashdot to really predict what sort of licensing deal Microsoft will have with these banks. Given that the objective is to have 65% of ATMs in the US running the new system, I would assume that this deal might warrant a more customized licensing scheme than what a typical corporation would use for their office desktop machines.
Then again, I don't know jack about the financial industry, ATM technology, or for that matter, sales and pricing. This is all conjecture. Just like ANYTHING on Slashdot.
Also, how in the world would Linux cost more? You can get it for free and use it without license cost.
In the paragraph you quoted:
Linux would probably cost much more than that because the bank would need to customize it for their needs and also need to pay experts to keep them running.
What I am saying is that maybe if a lot of people don't buy the music then Apple Records will get the point and stop making these lawsuits.
Riiiiiiiiiiiight. And what's a lot? 5, 10? As much as I support voting with your dollar I don't think it will be effective in this case. If you're so upset about this decision, write to Apple Records and tell them that the music business and computer business can be complementary and that this lawsuit looks like a cheap way to get extra bucks from Apple.
We have cars and elevators so we never actually have to exert physical force in our daily lives. So what do people do? They go to the gym and lift steel (iron?) plates up and down over and over again.
haha...sort of like driving 2 miles to the gymn, only to go 4 miles on the treadmill/stationary-bike.
Awesome. I wish more posts/threads subject matter would go in this direction:)
Sasha and Digweed are prog-trance poseurs.
I'd say they're more prog-house, and I would agree with you about recent stuff, but nevertheless I've been in the middle of a few Sasha sets which were pretty badass. He had a pretty good talent for going through a lot of different movements and themes (sorta like classical music). I remember once he played several ambient tracks after one another to build up and even during minutes of beatless parts people would still be dancing.
FSOL did a classic 12 hour radio set. Danny Tenaglia regularly runs his sets for more than 8 hours.
Can't disagree with you. FSOL's been a longtime favorite of mine (and Sasha's as well, for that matter), and Danny's a lot of fun, although I like a lot of other house DJs better.
In all of these cases, an hour-long MP3 of a DJ mix is a very real possibility. In fact, I have several of these in my own MP3 collection.
A very real possibility? Try a very definite possibility. A true trance set should really go for about 2 hours minimum. Sasha and Digweed would do their progressive trance sets for 6 hours at Twilo. The Global Underground or Ministry of Sound or whatever compilations you're probably referring to are supposed to be representative of a full-length set.
A consumer, realatively cheap (for all you get) piece of equipment that's functional in a professional capacity. I'd say it's the best damn money a DJ could spend, especially when compared to real pro equipment.
Except that it's NOT functional. There's no way to adjust pitch/tempo. The timing of the play/pause is inconsistent, making it difficult for cueing. If by DJ you mean putting on music for a small gathering of friends at home, then you're absolutely right, an ipod is "professional" grade equipment. Unfortunately it's not adequate for even an amateur DJ.
Don't get me wrong though. I spin at a weekly event in Austin and I love my 20gb ipod for listening. It's great to be able to have most of my digital music portable for long hours at work or on the plane. As for why anyone would need more than (put your threshold amount here) gigs of storage, the nice thing about having a ton of space on the ipod is that it means I don't have to pick and choose (such as with CDs, MDs, and smaller capacity mp3 players) what I want to carry with me. I just copy everything over even if I'm not sure if it'll get any listening time. Every now and then I'll just put the tracklist on shuffle so that I can hear stuff I wouldn't ordinarily listen to. I'm pretty happy with it.
DB Filesystem naysayers:
No way we are going to change how we do things. We've been thinking in terms of files and directories all my life. We think in hierarchies -- it's intuitive! -- and everything we've learned and built revolves around them. Don't make me think...don't make me change!
DB Filesystem supporters:
We understand that it's a little complex to think of things in sets and relationships, but it really is better once you think in this way. Yes yes, it takes a little while to get used to, but with a little reading and practice it'll make your life easier.
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Saying "virii" is sort of like saying "boxen".
Grandparent post is full of poo poo.
There's actually a reason why people write code like this. The tag in many browser implementations emits the equivalent of a line break after the tag. Heavily styled pages with forms therefore get unexpected spaces, which pisses off a lot of designers. Putting the as in the above prevents this, even if it's incorrect. Browsers don't seem to have a problem.
Nowadays the correct way to do this is with CSS. should do the trick, or just toss a form {margin:0px} in the document style sheet.
Typing qwerty on a dvorak keyboard is akin to typing dvorak on a qwerty keyboard. Did you go out of your way to not read the parent post?
hah...I stand corrected. yeah unfortunately pressing the actual QWERTY keys gives me this: ',.pyf
Ahh...and the remotes. This is the kind of stuff that has ALWAYS needed a lot of work. Check out this Cooper article on an elegant solution.
I grew up learning querty (learned to touch type when I was 9 I believe). When I started college I switched over to Dvorak in about 2 weeks. It's not that hard to jump back and forth, and most Dvorak-typers I know say the same thing.
i've got an account but it doesn't seem to filter. Any idea why?
I was introduced to the trackpoint when given a thinkpad laptop for work back in 2000. I prefer it to any other pointing device (except for games and precise pixel work). Since then I've started using the same for my desktop systems and it's pretty useful. I've got two of the keyboards you're talking about and they work fine. It almost feels weird when I use a keyboard without one.
Very true. But keep in mind that there is also an inherent cost in maintenance (human time) for each additional machine. The point I'm trying to make is that one-time licensing costs of an individual most likely isn't an issue compared to the other installation costs. I'm assuming here that setting up an ATM machine is a bit more complicated than cobbling together an old x86 machine and installing Linux.
It's hard for any of us on Slashdot to really predict what sort of licensing deal Microsoft will have with these banks. Given that the objective is to have 65% of ATMs in the US running the new system, I would assume that this deal might warrant a more customized licensing scheme than what a typical corporation would use for their office desktop machines.
Then again, I don't know jack about the financial industry, ATM technology, or for that matter, sales and pricing. This is all conjecture. Just like ANYTHING on Slashdot.
In the paragraph you quoted:
Linux would probably cost much more than that because the bank would need to customize it for their needs and also need to pay experts to keep them running.
Bullshit...you play every day, morning and afternoon.
And you know this. Man.
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mod this up...he beat me to it.
The hardware accessory and games seem more appropriate for the Gamecube.
Riiiiiiiiiiiight. And what's a lot? 5, 10? As much as I support voting with your dollar I don't think it will be effective in this case. If you're so upset about this decision, write to Apple Records and tell them that the music business and computer business can be complementary and that this lawsuit looks like a cheap way to get extra bucks from Apple.
haha...sort of like driving 2 miles to the gymn, only to go 4 miles on the treadmill/stationary-bike.
Elaborate....
Sasha and Digweed are prog-trance poseurs.
I'd say they're more prog-house, and I would agree with you about recent stuff, but nevertheless I've been in the middle of a few Sasha sets which were pretty badass. He had a pretty good talent for going through a lot of different movements and themes (sorta like classical music). I remember once he played several ambient tracks after one another to build up and even during minutes of beatless parts people would still be dancing.
FSOL did a classic 12 hour radio set. Danny Tenaglia regularly runs his sets for more than 8 hours.
Can't disagree with you. FSOL's been a longtime favorite of mine (and Sasha's as well, for that matter), and Danny's a lot of fun, although I like a lot of other house DJs better.
A very real possibility? Try a very definite possibility. A true trance set should really go for about 2 hours minimum. Sasha and Digweed would do their progressive trance sets for 6 hours at Twilo. The Global Underground or Ministry of Sound or whatever compilations you're probably referring to are supposed to be representative of a full-length set.
Except that it's NOT functional. There's no way to adjust pitch/tempo. The timing of the play/pause is inconsistent, making it difficult for cueing. If by DJ you mean putting on music for a small gathering of friends at home, then you're absolutely right, an ipod is "professional" grade equipment. Unfortunately it's not adequate for even an amateur DJ.
Don't get me wrong though. I spin at a weekly event in Austin and I love my 20gb ipod for listening. It's great to be able to have most of my digital music portable for long hours at work or on the plane. As for why anyone would need more than (put your threshold amount here) gigs of storage, the nice thing about having a ton of space on the ipod is that it means I don't have to pick and choose (such as with CDs, MDs, and smaller capacity mp3 players) what I want to carry with me. I just copy everything over even if I'm not sure if it'll get any listening time. Every now and then I'll just put the tracklist on shuffle so that I can hear stuff I wouldn't ordinarily listen to. I'm pretty happy with it.
LOL. No, really. That's pretty funny.
Ahhh...but all people on X are toddlers (or turn into toddlers). Quite logically this means that all toddlers are on X.
Wheeeeeee!
No way we are going to change how we do things. We've been thinking in terms of files and directories all my life. We think in hierarchies -- it's intuitive! -- and everything we've learned and built revolves around them. Don't make me think...don't make me change!
DB Filesystem supporters :
We understand that it's a little complex to think of things in sets and relationships, but it really is better once you think in this way. Yes yes, it takes a little while to get used to, but with a little reading and practice it'll make your life easier.