I have been doing Python 3 for some time. The language is better than Python 2, but you still frequently run into things that are not ported yet. So I would definitely advise either to learn Python 2 and have a look at 3 or the other way round.
For larger projects, I would advise to still use Python 2 at this time, but with a style that allows an automated upgrade later on. This will mean not using some Python 2 features.
With features like this it is not suprising that nobody wants to use languages like Java anymore.
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Simplifying the equation loses the elegance it has. Also, tacking "+ 0" to the end of the tau version is an uglier hack than "+1 = 0"...when do you ever regularly add zero.
I'm not happy with making an equation more complex and harder to understand just so that you can gain an addition and a zero. Using tau you can explain the equation as:
A rotation by one turn is 1.
Using Pi, the explanation would be:
A rotation by 1/2 a turn is -1.
Whatever happened to simple = elegant?
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Sure, but you get the same thing using Tau, only you don't have to use the ugly hack.
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The point of Tau is not to please nerds or mathematicians.
Although I would love to see mathematicians change their ways, I’m not particularly worried about them; they can take care of themselves. It is the neophytes I am most worried about, for they take the brunt of the damage
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Its elegent in a weird twisted way, kind of like the scream. The "+1=0" is just a nasty hack to hide the fact that the equation equals -1.
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Tau makes it harder to teach. The stereotypical constructive geometric way to teach Pi is to use a string anchored at the center and a pencil at the other end to draw the circle using the geometric definition of what a circle is, and then figure the ratio of the string to the drawing. Tau... That's not obvious how to teach using constructive geometry and mathematical manipulatives.
I don't understand your point. The length of the string must is equal to the radius but what is the drawing equal to, the circumference? If so then you have drawing/string = C/r = 2Pi = Tau.
Its simple. If the species in question is likely to eat you as a result of you eating them then don't eat that species.
For example, humans are off the menu.
It sounds like you're only really complaining about games on rails, graphical stories where you click next to continue.
I don't have a problem with "realistic" games, thick neck marines or chest high walls. However I do have a problem when I don't get to choose which chest high walls I get to use however.
The stupid people need protection too, and they outnumber the/. crowd. Left to their own devices they will elect the charasmatic person as leader who will screw all of us.
I don't want to retreat into an enclave of people who ignore copyright. We should fight against those who would lock up our culture and deny it to future generations.
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Great idea, the bit code could even execute inside a vm for cross platform compatibility and also be constrained by a sandbox.
Get someone to help you.
I have been doing Python 3 for some time. The language is better than Python 2, but you still frequently run into things that are not ported yet. So I would definitely advise either to learn Python 2 and have a look at 3 or the other way round.
For larger projects, I would advise to still use Python 2 at this time, but with a style that allows an automated upgrade later on. This will mean not using some Python 2 features.
With features like this it is not suprising that nobody wants to use languages like Java anymore.
Simplifying the equation loses the elegance it has. Also, tacking "+ 0" to the end of the tau version is an uglier hack than "+1 = 0"...when do you ever regularly add zero.
I'm not happy with making an equation more complex and harder to understand just so that you can gain an addition and a zero. Using tau you can explain the equation as:
A rotation by one turn is 1.
Using Pi, the explanation would be:
A rotation by 1/2 a turn is -1.
Whatever happened to simple = elegant?
Sure, but you get the same thing using Tau, only you don't have to use the ugly hack.
Although I would love to see mathematicians change their ways, I’m not particularly worried about them; they can take care of themselves. It is the neophytes I am most worried about, for they take the brunt of the damage
Its elegent in a weird twisted way, kind of like the scream. The "+1=0" is just a nasty hack to hide the fact that the equation equals -1.
Tau makes it harder to teach. The stereotypical constructive geometric way to teach Pi is to use a string anchored at the center and a pencil at the other end to draw the circle using the geometric definition of what a circle is, and then figure the ratio of the string to the drawing. Tau... That's not obvious how to teach using constructive geometry and mathematical manipulatives.
I don't understand your point. The length of the string must is equal to the radius but what is the drawing equal to, the circumference? If so then you have drawing/string = C/r = 2Pi = Tau.
It seems like congratulations are in order. How else could you appropriately use that quote without stealing it from someone else?
Just type +torrent at the end of your query not the start.
If 7 billion is not sustainable then why not go back to 500 million?
Yes, don't worry, if after a few decades if you haven't had a major volcano or earthquake you should be fine.
Its simple. If the species in question is likely to eat you as a result of you eating them then don't eat that species. For example, humans are off the menu.
Does Jabber and iChat have features comparable to skype in/out?
Just Because You're Paranoid Doesn't Mean They're Not Out to Get You.
Its certainly more precise, I'm not convinced its better though.
Great idea. Why don't we give them a 2 and a 1/2 party system with a biased media and plenty of entertainment. They will never know.
before everyone cries censorship, i think it's worth pointing out that everyone here reading this is likely to be a rational thinker,
I would dispute that premise. For example I have read many posts here that support religious views. Then again they may have all been trolls...
60 or 70% of adults reach?
That number sounds too high, however it may just be my confirmation bias kicking in. Do you have anything to support those numbers?
I Checked them out too, they are twice the price of BeThere though. Freedom is expensive.
It sounds like you're only really complaining about games on rails, graphical stories where you click next to continue. I don't have a problem with "realistic" games, thick neck marines or chest high walls. However I do have a problem when I don't get to choose which chest high walls I get to use however.
The stupid people need protection too, and they outnumber the /. crowd. Left to their own devices they will elect the charasmatic person as leader who will screw all of us.
I don't want to retreat into an enclave of people who ignore copyright. We should fight against those who would lock up our culture and deny it to future generations.
misused an embed tag?
The only tag you can misuse is the <blink> tag
Sure, but slashdot obfuscates my password when I type it in. Password: ********
As this will always be the case perhaps the problem lies with the pop-up dialog.
Great, that just means we will have antibiotic resistant caffeine eating bacteria.