Technically, the random number generator probably used a system variable too. For this example, that doesn't make a difference but I recall from my number theory class that pseudo-random numbers often generate organized patterns when plotted in 3d space so I thought this might be some interesting manifestation of a similar effect rather than just pointless babble.
I was thinking of posting something like the GP's post but after reading yours, I went to check and you're right. Spectrum Basic had multi-statement lines. ZX81 basic didn't though so there may be some validity though it can rightfully be regarded as very far from a standard basic with many missing features.
I once used a "labyrinth" which had a tunnel underground to the outside (Leeds castle) does this then count as a maze? (Probably not). Are they topologically equivalent or is it more equivalent to a Klein bottle?
Multiple forced door closings when people hold the door open to chat.
Second most needed optimization:
Give me an ETA so I know when I'd be better off taking the stairs.
Most annoying feature that needs to be removed (some elevators):
If you'd manually hold the door for someone (those door open buttons are hard to find in a hurry sometimes. I believe there's even a paper on it), the door would then close v_e_r_y s_l_o_w_l_y while beeping reproachfully at you. The last thing I need first thing in the morning is passive-aggressiveness from a machine.
Just as a data point however, when I pulled the actual drive from the enclosure on an external drive, I apparently voided the warranty and WD does not honor any warranty on the bare drive. Since I had to remove it in order to recover the data, I wasn't too happy and have resolved never to buy an actual external drive in the future.
I responded to the first couple of paragraphs of your original post. I should have read further down and my response wouldn't have been necessary.
With that said, I sleep my device and read the magazine or a book or maybe catch a few Zs. That whole spiel gets old and the truth is that if anything happens, we're all likely to die in a ball of fire anyway.
I spent 3-4 hours and about $20 in parts this weekend getting a "cheap" Win7 laptop back into decent condition and it's still not quite right. Not worth the money. The worst issue seems to be the hinges but this one also had crappy heatsink design (requiring a full teardown and a shim). Keyboards and screen connectors also seem to be weak spots. These days I spend the extra money and buy something that will last. I'm liking the Thinkpads but there's other brands too (Dells Latitudes seemed to be pretty decent).
The power button is configurable. Those of us who've worked on multiple systems know you can't trust whether it will sleep, hibernate or shut down. Clicking on the words "sleep", "hibernate" and "shutdown" have fairly predictable results however (depending on OS and version).
Really? Last time I flew, earlier this year, they told us that phones had to be turned all the way off, not just in airplane mode. I don't ever recall being told this before 2011.
In fact, I've had more trouble installing from optical media as one laptop install refused to recognize the optical drive for some reason (in fact, I believe that's the reason I went USB in the first place).
I have installed the last few installs I did of Windows 7 from a USB stick. There is a small utility out there that installs ISOs onto USB and makes them bootable.
Same with XBox: Popcorn, check. Wine, check. Snuggled up to wife, check. Lights down, check. Fire up Xbox to watch a movie on Netflix, Xbox needs to be updated, Netflix needs to be updated, no way to skip. WTF?
Thank god I got the Wii fixed. I don't need to buy some stupid subscription to use a service I'm already paying for either.
Don't forget the hinges. Compaqs and Toshibas are terrible for them. And of course, once the hinge breaks, the plastics crack and the display connectors get damaged...
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Actually, I can see how that could actually be ambiguous to someone with absolutely no knowledge of the field.
Technically, the random number generator probably used a system variable too. For this example, that doesn't make a difference but I recall from my number theory class that pseudo-random numbers often generate organized patterns when plotted in 3d space so I thought this might be some interesting manifestation of a similar effect rather than just pointless babble.
I was thinking of posting something like the GP's post but after reading yours, I went to check and you're right. Spectrum Basic had multi-statement lines. ZX81 basic didn't though so there may be some validity though it can rightfully be regarded as very far from a standard basic with many missing features.
I once used a "labyrinth" which had a tunnel underground to the outside (Leeds castle) does this then count as a maze? (Probably not). Are they topologically equivalent or is it more equivalent to a Klein bottle?
Multiple forced door closings when people hold the door open to chat.
Second most needed optimization:
Give me an ETA so I know when I'd be better off taking the stairs.
Most annoying feature that needs to be removed (some elevators):
If you'd manually hold the door for someone (those door open buttons are hard to find in a hurry sometimes. I believe there's even a paper on it), the door would then close v_e_r_y s_l_o_w_l_y while beeping reproachfully at you. The last thing I need first thing in the morning is passive-aggressiveness from a machine.
On the other hand, he did spell Visio as Vizio while doing so so I got the last laugh.
I still like paper. But I was mocked just the other day by a co-worker for drawing a diagram by hand with a pen and ink, no less. I may be a dinosaur.
Just as a data point however, when I pulled the actual drive from the enclosure on an external drive, I apparently voided the warranty and WD does not honor any warranty on the bare drive. Since I had to remove it in order to recover the data, I wasn't too happy and have resolved never to buy an actual external drive in the future.
I responded to the first couple of paragraphs of your original post. I should have read further down and my response wouldn't have been necessary.
With that said, I sleep my device and read the magazine or a book or maybe catch a few Zs. That whole spiel gets old and the truth is that if anything happens, we're all likely to die in a ball of fire anyway.
True. But this should typically be an action of last resort.
Arg. Apostrophe blunder...
Next up: Apple to Samsung: "Oh no you din't" and "Axe Slashdot"
I spent 3-4 hours and about $20 in parts this weekend getting a "cheap" Win7 laptop back into decent condition and it's still not quite right. Not worth the money. The worst issue seems to be the hinges but this one also had crappy heatsink design (requiring a full teardown and a shim). Keyboards and screen connectors also seem to be weak spots. These days I spend the extra money and buy something that will last. I'm liking the Thinkpads but there's other brands too (Dells Latitudes seemed to be pretty decent).
Pfft. Install VMWare on 8, install 7 on VMWare. Job done.
Dunno? Deep seated prejudice and intolerance?
Or perhaps the W-1-1
You must have worked in a shitty hotel with equally shitty locks. I don't think I've stayed in a hotel where that would work that I've noticed.
It's the Acer Aspire One tweaked a little. Should give them some flexibility in production.
The power button is configurable. Those of us who've worked on multiple systems know you can't trust whether it will sleep, hibernate or shut down. Clicking on the words "sleep", "hibernate" and "shutdown" have fairly predictable results however (depending on OS and version).
Really? Last time I flew, earlier this year, they told us that phones had to be turned all the way off, not just in airplane mode. I don't ever recall being told this before 2011.
In fact, I've had more trouble installing from optical media as one laptop install refused to recognize the optical drive for some reason (in fact, I believe that's the reason I went USB in the first place).
I have installed the last few installs I did of Windows 7 from a USB stick. There is a small utility out there that installs ISOs onto USB and makes them bootable.
That actually sounds kinda cool.
Same with XBox: Popcorn, check. Wine, check. Snuggled up to wife, check. Lights down, check. Fire up Xbox to watch a movie on Netflix, Xbox needs to be updated, Netflix needs to be updated, no way to skip. WTF?
Thank god I got the Wii fixed. I don't need to buy some stupid subscription to use a service I'm already paying for either.
Don't forget the hinges. Compaqs and Toshibas are terrible for them. And of course, once the hinge breaks, the plastics crack and the display connectors get damaged...