I have no problems using LaTeX via MiKTeX and TeXnicCenter on my XP. I use Linux part time as well and both work well for me. It's nice to have easily managable apache, svn and postgres to name a few and being able to program on the same machine. So yeah, I guess in my case it's also the software available, just different apps.
Again you mention no specifics of your problems with Java, only that you spend more time than you perhaps would using Python. You can do most things in similar ways in both languages, Java is just more verbose*.
That said, I agree that it would probably be better for novice programmers to start with Python than Java, it's an easier tool for training your brain into a programming mindset.
*yes, collections and lists are much more cumbersome to work with in Java than Python
What specific 'Java related problems' are you having? I'm pretty sure that whatever you're talking about can be easily googled for, and/or asked/answered on one of the gazillion forums out there. This one here is usually helpful for programming at various skill levels. The only real problem I know of, is when teachers insist on using garbage libraries for assignments.
I've been wanting to do this for years now. Did a home automation server for my final project 10 years ago in C++ but it was cumbersome, SDKs difficult to work with if you could call them SDKs. I, for one, hope that at least some parts of your prophecy come true.
Not only that, maybe Apple has even known all along that they wouldn't have to do the work - Sun, or someone else would take care of it.
I think this is great, used to think that I'd had enough of j2me but now I'm finding myself interested to tinker with this gizmo. First the sdk and now java, good times ahead.
Thank god for these words of wisdom. Speaking of which, it's about time for a new prophet - you should definately send your resume to the Vatican.
Almost all joking aside, I'm really curious as to whether you had this lined up before the article was out, or if you magically pulled it out of your hat in the 10 minutes between article hitting the front page and your revelation being ready for the masses?
You sir, are absolutely correct. Science that may not be directly applicable in your lifetime is utterly worthless. Here's to hoping you were only being sarcastic and my sarcasmometer is just having a faulty moment.
I can hear that you don't like Java very much. Don't really know what you mean by big legacy problems, generally I like working with it (2 last workplaces, 6 years). The biggest reasons are that you have some excellent IDEs, and a huge collection of libraries that take care of the grunt work for just about anything you want to do. The language is also easy to read/write coming from C++ (though of course Python is more pleasing in that regards). My biggest gripe with dry'n'cut Java is the lack of dynamic scripting - which has up to now been manageable with Jython, Groovy and the rest - it should only get better from now on.
I'm interested to know where your dislike for Java comes from?
Add to that some foresight regarding yellow/red lights, and your fuel use will also be a lot more efficient. I used to be a tailgater, but after switching to this driving style, I get ca 30% more out of each tank. That's not too bad given the ever-rising oil price.
Missed the boat is perhaps too harsh - but they're definately late to it. All the same, people have been successfully using jython and jruby for some time now, even though many experience some integration problems. Speaking for myself, 3-4 years of using jython has been mostly a joy, but not completely painless.
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How does cooking a good meal or taking a nap mean skipping basic needs like eating and sleeping? You cook in the night and sleep during dinner?
Guess your points are just what the OP meant...
I have no problems using LaTeX via MiKTeX and TeXnicCenter on my XP. I use Linux part time as well and both work well for me. It's nice to have easily managable apache, svn and postgres to name a few and being able to program on the same machine. So yeah, I guess in my case it's also the software available, just different apps.
Leave my munchies alone! Must find something to nibble on +++ carrier lost +++
I prefer to be called Mr. Chatbot, you insensitive clod!
That would be the Big Crunch then. The Big Bang should perhaps be called the Big Unzip?
I was an invisible pink aardvark in my last incarnation, you insensitive clod! I bet you're a capricorn.
Again you mention no specifics of your problems with Java, only that you spend more time than you perhaps would using Python. You can do most things in similar ways in both languages, Java is just more verbose*.
That said, I agree that it would probably be better for novice programmers to start with Python than Java, it's an easier tool for training your brain into a programming mindset.
*yes, collections and lists are much more cumbersome to work with in Java than Python
What specific 'Java related problems' are you having? I'm pretty sure that whatever you're talking about can be easily googled for, and/or asked/answered on one of the gazillion forums out there. This one here is usually helpful for programming at various skill levels. The only real problem I know of, is when teachers insist on using garbage libraries for assignments.
You live in parallel universes, no?
Sun - Skynet? Fsck, seems like whatever you've got has infected me too.
I've been wanting to do this for years now. Did a home automation server for my final project 10 years ago in C++ but it was cumbersome, SDKs difficult to work with if you could call them SDKs. I, for one, hope that at least some parts of your prophecy come true.
Not only that, maybe Apple has even known all along that they wouldn't have to do the work - Sun, or someone else would take care of it.
I think this is great, used to think that I'd had enough of j2me but now I'm finding myself interested to tinker with this gizmo. First the sdk and now java, good times ahead.
Thank god for these words of wisdom. Speaking of which, it's about time for a new prophet - you should definately send your resume to the Vatican.
Almost all joking aside, I'm really curious as to whether you had this lined up before the article was out, or if you magically pulled it out of your hat in the 10 minutes between article hitting the front page and your revelation being ready for the masses?
Just don't make fun of its dark matter. The dark energy will suck the life out of you...
You sir, are absolutely correct. Science that may not be directly applicable in your lifetime is utterly worthless. Here's to hoping you were only being sarcastic and my sarcasmometer is just having a faulty moment.
I can hear that you don't like Java very much. Don't really know what you mean by big legacy problems, generally I like working with it (2 last workplaces, 6 years). The biggest reasons are that you have some excellent IDEs, and a huge collection of libraries that take care of the grunt work for just about anything you want to do. The language is also easy to read/write coming from C++ (though of course Python is more pleasing in that regards). My biggest gripe with dry'n'cut Java is the lack of dynamic scripting - which has up to now been manageable with Jython, Groovy and the rest - it should only get better from now on.
I'm interested to know where your dislike for Java comes from?
Add to that some foresight regarding yellow/red lights, and your fuel use will also be a lot more efficient. I used to be a tailgater, but after switching to this driving style, I get ca 30% more out of each tank. That's not too bad given the ever-rising oil price.
Missed the boat is perhaps too harsh - but they're definately late to it. All the same, people have been successfully using jython and jruby for some time now, even though many experience some integration problems. Speaking for myself, 3-4 years of using jython has been mostly a joy, but not completely painless.
I was declared dead once. The correction of it went somehow bad. Now I'm just undead.
Offtopic? This is news for nerds, not some Wall Street blog.
We use car analogies around here. This is like a car-dealer trying to sell Trabants to a Formula 1 team.
Firefox/Flashblock to the rescue? Anyway, I agree that it's crap to have to view that flash stuff to see the main content.
I, for one, refuse to be satisfied until we have a car analogy here.
I'm (relatively) new (in terms of uid) here, you insensitive clod!