I had looked for something exactly like this sometime ago and I had considered writing my own. It needs more documentation, but it works nicely. Thank you for pointing out this app.
I can understand the hull they're using for testing in a controlled area, but why not just build a crappy boat with hull and test with that. They won't be able to deploy this model to the ocean, something more like a submarine that travels on the surface would be a better design.
I agree, I've played Civ since the very first version and it will always end up with me bring crushed or me crushing everyone (or at least the potential to do so). I'm kind of envious of his 'balance' he has going on. The most balance I ever saw was an ongoing battle I had with an enemy that lasted several centuries...I had more tech he had more units, it was an interesting war with me finally winning, but that scenario only ever happened once.
When apps become browser-based apps, we 'might' see more switching. But I still doubt that...I had a few (non-techie) friends that wanted the next Windows desperately, even though they didn't really need it, they only used it for nothing more than a simple OS, and when they got it they complained about how this and that was changed. One was totally confused that the Start button was gone. Yet if I mention changing to Linux, they don't want to, even though the change required is not much different than the previous Windows OS.
I don't think Linux is the problem, people are the problem. And until the general population is willing to accept change, we'll be stuck here forever.
Maybe they don't have a problem or at least one as you see it. You can't attribute a problem that you think as important and expect everyone to respond as you wish them to. I have a Nexus and think it's an awesome phone, no complaints.
When I first read the headlines I thought it was some amazing technology, but then after reading it, I saw it was merely a psychological trick. It would only affect you momentarily while you gather your wits, and even less time now that you know they've made a 'gun' to do just this.
When they create a gun to do this , then we'll be really onto silencing people.
No, Apple stole it as well. Xerox tried suing them for it, and Apple tried suing Microsoft as well, but the courts at the time didn't understand the implications. In all of those cases they were thrown out.
I despise the fact that the term UFO infers to little green men in their intergalactic flying saucer. You can't say UFO openly without people looking at you strangely.
I had a job interview a few years ago, and instead of an office, we went to a boardroom. On a whiteboard there were 2 phone numbers with names attached, and right next to those were the passcodes for their voicemail. One was the HR person who was conducting the interview.
This is exactly why I got my Mom an iPad, I love my Galaxy S and I think it's one of the greatest things, but that doesn't mean it's great for everyone.
Is this going to end like the one where Canadians were asked about copyright only to have our remarks considered as outlandish because obviously the public has no idea what it's talking about. The government under Harper is acting disgracefully, they work with nobody, listen to nobody and follow their own agenda.
Maybe speeding will get you fined, even the games where you play the hero, people invariably 'break the law' whether it be from speeding, accidentally shooting the wrong person, etc. I know in the last GTA you could drive drunk and MADD tried to have the game banned or modified to not allow that, but if you actually tried driving under the influence in the game it wasn't fun at all. Might even prevent some from trying it.
I had read a few months ago that the PC (or at least a large number) could be replaced by a personal device in the years to come. With these tiny machines becoming more and more powerful, hell we've got quad-core tablets now, I suspect we will have just one device with which we can do most anything on a personal level.
Even for the hardcore gamers, the future device could run the game, just need a larger screen and an input device(s) to be able to use it properly. I like Angry Birds on the handheld, it's a simple yet fun game, but I couldn't imagine trying to play StarCraft 2 or Civ 5 on it, assuming it even had the processing power.
I've often wondered about setting up a Mars/Moon(Base) with pre-made modules and robotic workers to get it ready for human habitation. This way all of the preliminary and dangerous work can be done before the occupants arrive, obviously not totally risk-free, but I think it would be our best bet at a good price.
Not to say that's likely to happen anytime soon, as the US blunders it's way through fiscal irresponsibility. Billions wasted each year on trivial matters and govt departments that do nothing useful. NASA is doing poorly in the space race, and to say the replacement for the Shuttle is still several years away with nothing in between is really disappointing to say the least..
When I first heard about Manning being arrested I thought; Damn! How dare they arrest a man who exposed the dirty secrets of a nation.
But as I thought about it, he didn't seem to focus on any particular issue. The Cables were all manner of things, some not even remotely interesting. And this is why I'm not all for believing this man acted in the best interests exposing the dirty laundry. If he had found an actual document(s) that told of some horrible atrocity and exposed the lies behind that, I would have the utmost respect for the man. But I just see a guy who grabbed a fistful of Cables and sent them to WikiLeaks.
I think this is also a great argument against software patents. More innovation can be realized when seeing what others are doing. How many people have figured out problems faster or added unique ideas when working by themselves?
Although it is important to discern the difference between a UFO and a flying saucer. I've seen Unidentified Flying Objects, but I'm not so quick to label it as an alien spacecraft.
Oh yes, they're becoming so commonplace it's ridiculous. The only people who like these are the lawyers, it's keeping them employed, but it means everyone else is suffering, like the buyers and the shareholders. Money that could have been spent on R&D or expansion is now going to legal costs, on top of that many of these tech companies are hoarding their ridiculous IP ideas hostage so that if someone else wants to create a new product they have to pay licensing fees in order to do it legally. And I'm sure there have been some great ideas that have been scrapped because of licensing issues. People can complain all they want about this patent problem, but the root of the problem is people being greedy. I swear if there's one attribute that humans have that we really don't need, it's that!
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I had looked for something exactly like this sometime ago and I had considered writing my own. It needs more documentation, but it works nicely. Thank you for pointing out this app.
I can understand the hull they're using for testing in a controlled area, but why not just build a crappy boat with hull and test with that. They won't be able to deploy this model to the ocean, something more like a submarine that travels on the surface would be a better design.
I agree, I've played Civ since the very first version and it will always end up with me bring crushed or me crushing everyone (or at least the potential to do so). I'm kind of envious of his 'balance' he has going on. The most balance I ever saw was an ongoing battle I had with an enemy that lasted several centuries...I had more tech he had more units, it was an interesting war with me finally winning, but that scenario only ever happened once.
And don't get me started on the AI...
IMO we'll find a way to travel faster than light. It seems for almost every barrier that is in front of us we tend to find ways around it.
When apps become browser-based apps, we 'might' see more switching. But I still doubt that...I had a few (non-techie) friends that wanted the next Windows desperately, even though they didn't really need it, they only used it for nothing more than a simple OS, and when they got it they complained about how this and that was changed. One was totally confused that the Start button was gone. Yet if I mention changing to Linux, they don't want to, even though the change required is not much different than the previous Windows OS.
I don't think Linux is the problem, people are the problem. And until the general population is willing to accept change, we'll be stuck here forever.
Maybe they don't have a problem or at least one as you see it. You can't attribute a problem that you think as important and expect everyone to respond as you wish them to. I have a Nexus and think it's an awesome phone, no complaints.
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When I first read the headlines I thought it was some amazing technology, but then after reading it, I saw it was merely a psychological trick. It would only affect you momentarily while you gather your wits, and even less time now that you know they've made a 'gun' to do just this.
When they create a gun to do this , then we'll be really onto silencing people.
No, Apple stole it as well. Xerox tried suing them for it, and Apple tried suing Microsoft as well, but the courts at the time didn't understand the implications. In all of those cases they were thrown out.
Can someone explain why it is referred to as tidal locking? I understand the physics, but the name seems like an odd choice.
So the lawsuit that Xerox brought against Apple says it wasn't stolen? http://www.nytimes.com/1990/03/24/business/most-of-xerox-s-suit-against-apple-barred.html I think those who believe it wasn't stolen are morons.
I despise the fact that the term UFO infers to little green men in their intergalactic flying saucer. You can't say UFO openly without people looking at you strangely.
So when can we expect a price cut on the iPhone? Or maybe the next model will be cheaper?
I had a job interview a few years ago, and instead of an office, we went to a boardroom. On a whiteboard there were 2 phone numbers with names attached, and right next to those were the passcodes for their voicemail. One was the HR person who was conducting the interview.
Although more respected....
This is exactly why I got my Mom an iPad, I love my Galaxy S and I think it's one of the greatest things, but that doesn't mean it's great for everyone.
Is this going to end like the one where Canadians were asked about copyright only to have our remarks considered as outlandish because obviously the public has no idea what it's talking about. The government under Harper is acting disgracefully, they work with nobody, listen to nobody and follow their own agenda.
Maybe speeding will get you fined, even the games where you play the hero, people invariably 'break the law' whether it be from speeding, accidentally shooting the wrong person, etc. I know in the last GTA you could drive drunk and MADD tried to have the game banned or modified to not allow that, but if you actually tried driving under the influence in the game it wasn't fun at all. Might even prevent some from trying it.
I had read a few months ago that the PC (or at least a large number) could be replaced by a personal device in the years to come. With these tiny machines becoming more and more powerful, hell we've got quad-core tablets now, I suspect we will have just one device with which we can do most anything on a personal level.
Even for the hardcore gamers, the future device could run the game, just need a larger screen and an input device(s) to be able to use it properly. I like Angry Birds on the handheld, it's a simple yet fun game, but I couldn't imagine trying to play StarCraft 2 or Civ 5 on it, assuming it even had the processing power.
I've often wondered about setting up a Mars/Moon(Base) with pre-made modules and robotic workers to get it ready for human habitation. This way all of the preliminary and dangerous work can be done before the occupants arrive, obviously not totally risk-free, but I think it would be our best bet at a good price.
Not to say that's likely to happen anytime soon, as the US blunders it's way through fiscal irresponsibility. Billions wasted each year on trivial matters and govt departments that do nothing useful. NASA is doing poorly in the space race, and to say the replacement for the Shuttle is still several years away with nothing in between is really disappointing to say the least..
When I first heard about Manning being arrested I thought; Damn! How dare they arrest a man who exposed the dirty secrets of a nation.
But as I thought about it, he didn't seem to focus on any particular issue. The Cables were all manner of things, some not even remotely interesting. And this is why I'm not all for believing this man acted in the best interests exposing the dirty laundry. If he had found an actual document(s) that told of some horrible atrocity and exposed the lies behind that, I would have the utmost respect for the man. But I just see a guy who grabbed a fistful of Cables and sent them to WikiLeaks.
I'm sure we could assign differing levels of badges. Maybe Bronze if he knew of the reference, but had to look it up, and Gold if from memory.
I think this is also a great argument against software patents. More innovation can be realized when seeing what others are doing. How many people have figured out problems faster or added unique ideas when working by themselves?
Although it is important to discern the difference between a UFO and a flying saucer. I've seen Unidentified Flying Objects, but I'm not so quick to label it as an alien spacecraft.
Oh yes, they're becoming so commonplace it's ridiculous. The only people who like these are the lawyers, it's keeping them employed, but it means everyone else is suffering, like the buyers and the shareholders. Money that could have been spent on R&D or expansion is now going to legal costs, on top of that many of these tech companies are hoarding their ridiculous IP ideas hostage so that if someone else wants to create a new product they have to pay licensing fees in order to do it legally. And I'm sure there have been some great ideas that have been scrapped because of licensing issues. People can complain all they want about this patent problem, but the root of the problem is people being greedy. I swear if there's one attribute that humans have that we really don't need, it's that!