The Romans had all the technology to make guns. But they didn't, because they lacked the requisite mindset to make black powder and bronze gun barrels.
I found a book in the free bin at Powell's technical book store (back when it was a separate location) called _The Second Self: Computers and the Human Spirit_, by Sherry Turkle. One of the most interesting things she wrote about was children's relationship with new technology. When given a speak and spell, one of the first things kids tried to do was "break" it; to get it to stop saying things mid-sentence. She likened it to kids pulling the legs off of a bug: something sociopathic that kids do to things that are perceived as being "things" rather than "people". If they were unsuccessful at the task using software, they would go so far as to remove the batteries, just to show mastery over the device.
This book was written in 1984. Stop worrying about stupid shit your kids do, they know people are people and machines are machines probably better than we do. They'll grow out of this. Worry about them growing up to be convicted rapists and what you're going to tell the judge to sweet talk him out of sending your kid to big boy jail.
Do they not have wide shoulders on their roadways there? Seems like you could make a solar panel that's tough enough to be driven on, then put it on the side of the roadway where it'll get less wear and tear.
I'd imagine their complaints are similar to geeks: that the show just isn't funny. Making lame, obvious pop culture references is not comedy, it's plagiarism.
Yep. I can't remember the last time I chose to use Internet Explorer. I tried Project Spartan and it was all right, but on windows 10 I'm using Chrome. Works fine. Mozilla has blown for many, many years. And Chrome is starting to make the same mistakes.
Once again wealthy countries already have autonomous killing machines (ever stop to consider what a guided munition is?) but its our moral imperative to stop poor countries from abusing the tech.
Yep. And the fact that it's human error doesn't mean that the system is secure and absolve Apple of any responsibility. If you rely on human beings to remember something or type something in, there's a security risk. Ask all the victims of BonerGate.
Sheesh. I'm surprised the original poster didn't point out that Microsoft was found to have abused monopoly power with Internet Explorer in the 90's in Europe in the summary.
So-called "universal apps" aren't really "universal". Instead, they bring dumbed-down HTML+JavaScript crapps to desktops and Xbones. Real programs won't be usable as a "universal app".
Says one more maven who hasn't read the documentation yet...
Every PC running Windows, OS X, or GNU/Linux includes a rudimentary devkit comparable to the BASIC interpreter on early 1980s home microcomputers. It's called the JavaScript interpreter.
Wow. You dummies really need to take a second and read the bill of rights. All that freedom of speech guarantees is there won't be any laws passed infringing it. There's no guarantee of an audience for anything anyone has to say. There's no guarantee that there will be no consequences for speaking your mind. You won't be arrested for it, though, that's guaranteed.
If I owned a valuable media company I sure as hell wouldn't want it associated with snuff films. You can distribute your shit some other way, thank you very much.
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Wah! You should be more grateful because we gave you money!
The Romans had all the technology to make guns. But they didn't, because they lacked the requisite mindset to make black powder and bronze gun barrels.
It'll be bitchin' when you're asked to use diamonds like swarovski crystals.
I found a book in the free bin at Powell's technical book store (back when it was a separate location) called _The Second Self: Computers and the Human Spirit_, by Sherry Turkle. One of the most interesting things she wrote about was children's relationship with new technology. When given a speak and spell, one of the first things kids tried to do was "break" it; to get it to stop saying things mid-sentence. She likened it to kids pulling the legs off of a bug: something sociopathic that kids do to things that are perceived as being "things" rather than "people". If they were unsuccessful at the task using software, they would go so far as to remove the batteries, just to show mastery over the device.
This book was written in 1984. Stop worrying about stupid shit your kids do, they know people are people and machines are machines probably better than we do. They'll grow out of this. Worry about them growing up to be convicted rapists and what you're going to tell the judge to sweet talk him out of sending your kid to big boy jail.
https://www.amazon.com/Second-...
Corn coin!
Do they not have wide shoulders on their roadways there? Seems like you could make a solar panel that's tough enough to be driven on, then put it on the side of the roadway where it'll get less wear and tear.
I always wondered what it would sound like if 20 million New Yorkers all suddenly went to New Jersey to buy a phone at once?
But why does EVERYTHING change?! It's not fair!
Yeah, because cargo containers haven't been invented yet.
I'd imagine their complaints are similar to geeks: that the show just isn't funny. Making lame, obvious pop culture references is not comedy, it's plagiarism.
What's so important about being special?
Yep. I can't remember the last time I chose to use Internet Explorer. I tried Project Spartan and it was all right, but on windows 10 I'm using Chrome. Works fine. Mozilla has blown for many, many years. And Chrome is starting to make the same mistakes.
And the OS I use those most? Android.
Once again wealthy countries already have autonomous killing machines (ever stop to consider what a guided munition is?) but its our moral imperative to stop poor countries from abusing the tech.
We should have hired SpaceX to build the Joint Strike Fighter. $110M for one capsule is nothing!
Yep. And the fact that it's human error doesn't mean that the system is secure and absolve Apple of any responsibility. If you rely on human beings to remember something or type something in, there's a security risk. Ask all the victims of BonerGate.
For the money, the One controller is worth the scratch, as is.
https://youtu.be/LzhlU8rXgHc
Have you considered stabbing them with a broken beer bottle? Just a thought.
You missed an obvious joke? You should be sad, at your own idiocy.
Yeah, the cool devs in the top 10 list. iOS developers are all getting rich on that $4k average app revenue. Wow.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/co...
Sheesh. I'm surprised the original poster didn't point out that Microsoft was found to have abused monopoly power with Internet Explorer in the 90's in Europe in the summary.
So-called "universal apps" aren't really "universal". Instead, they bring dumbed-down HTML+JavaScript crapps to desktops and Xbones. Real programs won't be usable as a "universal app".
Says one more maven who hasn't read the documentation yet...
Every PC running Windows, OS X, or GNU/Linux includes a rudimentary devkit comparable to the BASIC interpreter on early 1980s home microcomputers. It's called the JavaScript interpreter.
Every cell phone and tablet these days, as well.
Wow. You dummies really need to take a second and read the bill of rights. All that freedom of speech guarantees is there won't be any laws passed infringing it. There's no guarantee of an audience for anything anyone has to say. There's no guarantee that there will be no consequences for speaking your mind. You won't be arrested for it, though, that's guaranteed.
If I owned a valuable media company I sure as hell wouldn't want it associated with snuff films. You can distribute your shit some other way, thank you very much.
On your TV via HDMI? Fat chance.