1. Computers don't cost $2000. 2. Friends have a computer. Everyone has a computer. 3. Not all computer games have DRM. 4. You can hook a computer up to any size monitor, including a TV. 5. I for one know more people who play games on a computer than I do who use a game console.
I would still be using Win2k to this day if there were sufficient drivers and game support for it. It wasn't just because XP looked bad and was more bloated, it also had DRM and other problems.
Except there is a problem with your line of thinking, and that is how quickly the internet evolves. Firefox 3.6 has webpage rendering bugs which have been fixed in more modern versions. It doesn't support new features that all other recent browsers do. Get with the times, or the internet is going to be a very strange and buggy looking place.
Because people have to build the websites on that internet, and if you don't use a modern browser you make them want to kill you. Supporting odd behaviors on older browsers is a descent into madness that takes way more resources than its worth most of the time.
I'm hearing what you are saying, but I am not entirely sold. I do think the parent had a point. My two favorites were TNG and Voyager. DS9 was too militaristic with too little exploration. (On a sidenote TOS was alright, but I think I'm just too young to get it's appeal entirely).
Name one e-paper device which is at least semi-rugged. Gorilla glass and aluminum bodied. Go ahead, name one.
*Dislcaimer: I am an Apple hater, but they do some things right.
"And agreeing to take it down has destroyed the Google employees' defense that they could not have preemptively taken it down because it is out of their control."...
umm...
I think you don't understand the word preemptive.
I think you've explained it better than most. Firefox shouldn't be saying "we don't have memory leaks" they should be looking at the competition who doesn't have this problem.
And yes, I know that isn't 3-5 years in a professional environment, but it is at least 3-5 years of programming. Proving you are capable is the first step towards learning how the professionals would do it. For example, I never worked with forms or databases before, nor had used SVN, nor Eclipse, but I knew enough coding they were impressed and hired me.
The beautiful thing about programming is that, relative to other professions, it is PAINFULLY simple to get those 3-5 years. Most of the time it doesn't even need to be at a professional workplace, as long as you can demonstrate growth or meaningful contributions. Work on open source projects. Do internships. Make software for yourself. Program robots. Automate your home. Tweak your kernel or window manager. Script some events. Just keep doing it, and in no-time you will have 3-5 years of experience. Heck, an intern where I work programmed his own server monitoring software for his own use, on his own free time, before he had even heard of us, and now the entire company uses it.
As an Android user, I have no idea what you are talking about. I have never even seen a magnifying glass in the top left corner. I'm not trying to be annoying, I'm genuinely curious what you're talking about.
"The mirrorless stuff is a neat idea but slow and lacks in quality compared to a traditional DSLR"...
Then you CLEARLY have not been paying attention to recent advancements. The advancements Sony has made in its most recent generation of MILCs is nothing short of amazing. They can and DO rival full DSLRs.
* Disclaimer: That said I still bought a micro four thirds instead as it was better for my use scenarios.
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*Sorry, I meant to say MOST computers don't cost as much as $2000. You can get a perfectly good gaming computer for ~$500.
1. Computers don't cost $2000. 2. Friends have a computer. Everyone has a computer. 3. Not all computer games have DRM. 4. You can hook a computer up to any size monitor, including a TV. 5. I for one know more people who play games on a computer than I do who use a game console.
I would still be using Win2k to this day if there were sufficient drivers and game support for it. It wasn't just because XP looked bad and was more bloated, it also had DRM and other problems.
I agree with your comment. Below 50 is preferable, above 50 is bad but can't complain / have had worse, over 100 (domestically) is heads will roll
Except there is a problem with your line of thinking, and that is how quickly the internet evolves. Firefox 3.6 has webpage rendering bugs which have been fixed in more modern versions. It doesn't support new features that all other recent browsers do. Get with the times, or the internet is going to be a very strange and buggy looking place.
Because people have to build the websites on that internet, and if you don't use a modern browser you make them want to kill you. Supporting odd behaviors on older browsers is a descent into madness that takes way more resources than its worth most of the time.
The thing about that is just because something is more complex does not make it more of an accomplishment.
I'm hearing what you are saying, but I am not entirely sold. I do think the parent had a point. My two favorites were TNG and Voyager. DS9 was too militaristic with too little exploration. (On a sidenote TOS was alright, but I think I'm just too young to get it's appeal entirely).
PS: I realize that didn't really answer the question, sorry. VPS or colocation or running your own server are going to be the better options.
And what is your business model? If $500 a month is too much, maybe you aren't charging enough for the service?
Name one e-paper device which is at least semi-rugged. Gorilla glass and aluminum bodied. Go ahead, name one. *Dislcaimer: I am an Apple hater, but they do some things right.
"And agreeing to take it down has destroyed the Google employees' defense that they could not have preemptively taken it down because it is out of their control." ...
umm...
I think you don't understand the word preemptive.
I love it! Now we just need to communicate his message. "ACTA hurts the children. Won't someone please think of the children!"
Huh? You're comparing apples to oranges here. Editing the content in a wiki entry has nothing to do with this Slashdot article.
I think you've explained it better than most. Firefox shouldn't be saying "we don't have memory leaks" they should be looking at the competition who doesn't have this problem.
Your state is not the same as ALL states. In fact many parts of the US have very little to no power at all coming from coal.
Easy for you to say. Sometimes business accounts are location locked. I can't get a business account in my residential apartment complex.
You're such an optimist sir. I wish I could share in your optimism.
And yes, I know that isn't 3-5 years in a professional environment, but it is at least 3-5 years of programming. Proving you are capable is the first step towards learning how the professionals would do it. For example, I never worked with forms or databases before, nor had used SVN, nor Eclipse, but I knew enough coding they were impressed and hired me.
The beautiful thing about programming is that, relative to other professions, it is PAINFULLY simple to get those 3-5 years. Most of the time it doesn't even need to be at a professional workplace, as long as you can demonstrate growth or meaningful contributions. Work on open source projects. Do internships. Make software for yourself. Program robots. Automate your home. Tweak your kernel or window manager. Script some events. Just keep doing it, and in no-time you will have 3-5 years of experience. Heck, an intern where I work programmed his own server monitoring software for his own use, on his own free time, before he had even heard of us, and now the entire company uses it.
You lost ALL credibility the second you said the Ribbon was good UI. I spit on you sir.
As an Android user, I have no idea what you are talking about. I have never even seen a magnifying glass in the top left corner. I'm not trying to be annoying, I'm genuinely curious what you're talking about.
Nintendo is the wrong choice for a Wipeout track. You're looking for an FZero track. If you want a Wipeout track you have to use Sony, sorry.
"The mirrorless stuff is a neat idea but slow and lacks in quality compared to a traditional DSLR" ...
Then you CLEARLY have not been paying attention to recent advancements. The advancements Sony has made in its most recent generation of MILCs is nothing short of amazing. They can and DO rival full DSLRs.
* Disclaimer: That said I still bought a micro four thirds instead as it was better for my use scenarios.
Though I know you were joking, that isn't a bad idea. It could make FreeDOS money and make application discovery easier.