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  1. Re:Is there anything you would change? on Interviews: Ask James Gosling About Java and Ocean Exploring Robots · · Score: 1

    Are you serious? Just null out your variables if you're really that worried about it. Introducing a free() function is a great way to give developers a boot to deliver the garbage collector a swift kick in the nuts. It's like interrupting someone to ask if they are done yet.

  2. Re:Life span of JAVA? on Interviews: Ask James Gosling About Java and Ocean Exploring Robots · · Score: 1

    Additionally, looking at C# language features today I realized that Java is turning into the next COBOL. Is this a fair assessment?

  3. Re:That's just not a viable option. on Why JavaScript On Mobile Is Slow · · Score: 1

    I think the problem is that all the freakin Javascript has to be loaded and processed (Javascript JIT??). I maintain that Javascript should only be used when implementing AJAX calls or fancy user interfaces. When you are building applications that do a lot on the client side you are loading a bunch of stuff and Javascript as a system was not designed for that. I call abuse. As a developer web applications appeal to me because of their ease of deployment and easy access, but compared to building rich desktop clients the development process and paradigms suck--a real pain for seemingly simple things. Enhanced data tables are one thing which require a library to implement--as they must be on the client side--and I wouldn't claim these as simple. That's just one thing in a handful that crop up in developing a decent web application that can replace those that are desktop/rich client based. If you want to target all devices you face a list of compromises in order to tone down impact on the mobile devices. It would be nice if the Javascript could be compiled and cached.

    http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7807235/javascript-just-in-time-compilation

    I think V8 solves a lot of these problems.

    https://developers.google.com/v8/design

     

  4. Re:Easy on Why JavaScript On Mobile Is Slow · · Score: 1

    When they say "thinking about memory" do they mean the amount used or management? Under garbage collection you still have to think about memory usage, just not the actual management. Sounds like people they are used to garbage collection don't know how to do either. On a PC you can turn your app into a bloated memory hog without regard for space and things will generally run fine but on a small device with a weak processor and very limited memory you have to avoid filling up RAM for both of those reasons--it has to manage memory with CPU cycles and hogging RAM is going to slow or render the application or the system inoperable.

    They talk about garbage collection in the sense that you don't have to worry about the amount of RAM available--GC simply doesn't help you there, in fact it make that problem worse.

  5. Re:Bug template on How Do You Get Better Bug Reports From Users? · · Score: 1

    speak in human language.

    What happened:
    What did I expect to happen:
    Error messages, if any:

    If the template is not fully filled out, simply throw it out with "insufficient information/cannot reproduce" Eventually your users will grow up.

    You should be fired.

  6. Re:Depends on the user base on How Do You Get Better Bug Reports From Users? · · Score: 1

    Dear User,

    Please access our source repository and compile the branch from last June. Remove the customer.dll assembly from the app/crm/customer/assemblies/ folder and upload it to the server in that same folder. That should fix your problem.

    Thank you for contacting the Help Desk.

  7. Re:Follow up on How Do You Get Better Bug Reports From Users? · · Score: 1

    Sounds like you might be part of the issue if you have the same users not supplying you with the needed information over and over again. Have you tried communicating what it is you need from them with the obvious disclaimer that you can't identify and fix the problems without that information?

  8. Re:And what will happen if they do on DEF CON Advises Feds Not To Attend Conference · · Score: 2

    Not really fair. The government employs at least 30% of workers in our country. These are people who have to work somewhere.

  9. Re:Another "magic" storage tech. BS, as usual. on Data Storage That Could Outlast the Human Race · · Score: 1

    I would love to see the look on a kid's face as they experience a floppy for the first time. I think it akin to walking up hill in the snow both ways to school. I love the sound.

  10. Re:Another "magic" storage tech. BS, as usual. on Data Storage That Could Outlast the Human Race · · Score: 1
  11. Re:Another "magic" storage tech. BS, as usual. on Data Storage That Could Outlast the Human Race · · Score: 1

    This tech reminds of the crystal skulls. When I first learned about them someone suggested that they somehow stored all of mankind's past knowledge.

  12. Re:Another "magic" storage tech. BS, as usual. on Data Storage That Could Outlast the Human Race · · Score: 1

    Ego animus per motum voluntatis.
    Illud est per quod cogitationes sucus sapho acquirere celeritatem,
    Labia acquirere maculas.
    Maculas cedat documentum.
    Ego animus per motum voluntatis.

  13. Re:Another "magic" storage tech. BS, as usual. on Data Storage That Could Outlast the Human Race · · Score: 1

    I'll take any letter.

  14. Re:Farts in their general direction. on Dropbox Wants To Replace Your Hard Disk · · Score: 2

    Yeah, but I work on five different computers and cloud storage has greatly enhanced my productivity. Next to this $100 is a joke. Everything is synced automatically and I can plop down in front of any computer in the world and get my stuff.

  15. Re:a disgrace to humanity on No US College In Top 10 For ACM International Programming Contest 2013 · · Score: 1

    The second is that teaching a relatively simple yet expressive language teaches students to think about algorithms first and then about microoptimisation later when they learn their third or forth language.

    This make a lot of sense.

    there has been the growing trend to believe that the language that you should teach with is one that you would use to solve real-world problems.

    A fundamental misunderstanding by the non-technical administration and dinosaur faculty. As has been stated before, this is not computer science. I wish the state education boards would place requirements (algorithm and mathematical requirements) on calling programs computer science. We have a CSCI program that teaches Excel, and graphic design (zero algorithms and only basic algebra required). The programming courses do get into structures and sorting a little bit, but the last one I took left off linked lists! (didn't have time)

  16. Re:a disgrace to humanity on No US College In Top 10 For ACM International Programming Contest 2013 · · Score: 1

    You got voted down because you are posting AC and you implied that people who are worthy of your grace can't program in Java or C++. Wierd.

  17. Re:a disgrace to humanity on No US College In Top 10 For ACM International Programming Contest 2013 · · Score: 1

    So in a way the requirement of Java (or C++) favors bad universities.

    So people in CS program at an elite university can't program in Java? You win the idiot card.

  18. Re:Version numbering on Google Updates Maps, Makes First Stable Chrome Release Using WebKit Fork · · Score: 0

    Yes, I harbor resentment, mark as foe, and down-mod anyone talking negative about Google. Beware. There are many like me.

  19. Re:I know the government loves to lie to us... on Obamacare Software Glitch Will Limit Penalties Charged To Smokers · · Score: 1

    Are we going to tie the IRS and healthcare into the grocery store customer tracking system to see you're buying fattening, high calorie low nutrient foods?

    Bring it on. At the very least you should be able to voluntarily submit a record of your healthy eating habits for a tax credit [eyes Kroger card].

  20. Re:I know the government loves to lie to us... on Obamacare Software Glitch Will Limit Penalties Charged To Smokers · · Score: 1

    Citation needed

  21. Re:I know the government loves to lie to us... on Obamacare Software Glitch Will Limit Penalties Charged To Smokers · · Score: 1

    Some people already pay $10 a pack--I'm sure they would pay a little, or a lot, more.

  22. Re:I know the government loves to lie to us... on Obamacare Software Glitch Will Limit Penalties Charged To Smokers · · Score: 1

    I needed that laugh.

  23. Re:When you ride at night, on Lead Developer of Yum Killed In Hit-and-run · · Score: 1

    I wonder what would happen is slashdot started automatically expanding contractions.

  24. Re:you're victim-blaming as well. on Lead Developer of Yum Killed In Hit-and-run · · Score: 1

    Allright frogger. More and more cars are put on the road every year. The roads are more dangerous now than they were ten years ago and they will be more dangerous next year than they are right now. I used to ride a motorcycle and I had my share of accidents and witnessed some bikers almost get killed numerous times. People get killed every day on motorcycles because someone in an automobile didn't see them. In my view it is just a matter of time after you get comfortable before someone maims or kills you on a motorcycle let alone a bicycle. I won't ride anymore for the reason that people in cars just really don't care. They don't know how to ride or what is involved with stopping and maneuvering a bike and they really have no incentive to care because they have insurance. Ooops, sorry I pulled out in front of you....oh, you're dead ("thank god I have insurance").

  25. Re:A build without google communication on Google Chrome 28 Is Out: Rich Notifications For Apps, Extensions · · Score: 1

    Too complicated for a company who's success is based on reading people's minds.