Dilbert tells PHB erasing the drive will make it lighter, because 1's are heavier than 0's, or something like that. Not sure I agree with Dilbert. 1 is thinner than 0, so 1 should be lighter.
From what I've been hearing and seeing, it seems like the current built of Metro interface is heavily skewed toward touch-screen based interaction. As to keyboard and mouse input, it's harder to use than Windows 7 GUI. As I type this message, I sit in front of laptop, using keyboard and mouse and external monitor, in fact I can't even reach that monitor with my hand. And I believe most of the people using laptops, even without external monitors, would agree that the keyboard and mouse (or touchpad or trackpoint) is preferred way to input. Touchscreen belongs to iPad-like devices and tablets. So what does Microsoft is hoping to achieve? That with Metro people will start buying tablets/convertibles, as an opposite to having two separate devices, laptop and, say, iPad? I have my doubts. And, in any case, I use Windows primarily because of the number of applications available for it (and for hardware compatibility as well). Lots of legacy applications, all are keyboard/mouse type of input oriented. So what's going to happen when Windows 8 appears? I just hope that by the time (at least) beta version is available, the traditional keyboard/mouse interface will be on the same level as it is in Windows 7. If not, IMHO, Microsoft will be shooting itself in foot.
of mapping one culture to another. machine knows nothing about that. you can load all the databases in the world, but what machine lacks: immersion in the culture, being part of it, have the attitude about it, system of values, so to speak.
The stuff Kurzweil says, well, it's meaningless He's a great inventor, yes, no one argues about that. But the *big picture* he's trying to promote - well, it's mostly about promoting himself.
All big governments (no exception) are always tempted to "protect the citizens against the bad influences", one way or another. How we're doing on the home front? Not so good, I guess.
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Marvin the Martian, of course!
code in assembly language. And remember the rule: NO COMMENTS. Comments are for sissies.
when I was working for IBM/Lotus division.
Now I know why my paycheck wasn't that great.
PPJ.
to get its bachelor degree!
That's what called "Life imitates art".
to plan for Mars expedition. I bet that will be the most efficient plan.
PPJ.
More news at 11.
and they serve you a sponge monkey!
Dilbert tells PHB erasing the drive will make it lighter, because 1's are heavier than 0's, or something like that. Not sure I agree with Dilbert. 1 is thinner than 0, so 1 should be lighter.
PPJ.
yet another Ubuntu derivative?
and I did lots of machine-level coding. :-(
1.Do something stupid, like what they just did, watch the stocks go down.. Buy.
2. Spread the rumors of firing CEO, watch the stocks go up. Sell.
3. Profits!
trace their ancestry to Neanderthals been already established?
From what I've been hearing and seeing, it seems like the current built of Metro interface is heavily skewed toward touch-screen based interaction. As to keyboard and mouse input, it's harder to use than Windows 7 GUI. As I type this message, I sit in front of laptop, using keyboard and mouse and external monitor, in fact I can't even reach that monitor with my hand. And I believe most of the people using laptops, even without external monitors, would agree that the keyboard and mouse
(or touchpad or trackpoint) is preferred way to input. Touchscreen belongs to iPad-like devices and tablets. So what does Microsoft is hoping to achieve? That with Metro people will start buying tablets/convertibles, as an opposite to having two separate devices, laptop and, say, iPad? I have my doubts. And, in any case, I use Windows primarily because of the number of applications available for it (and for hardware compatibility as well). Lots of legacy applications, all are keyboard/mouse type of input oriented. So what's going to happen when Windows 8 appears? I just hope that by the time (at least) beta version is available, the traditional keyboard/mouse interface will be on the same level as it is in Windows 7. If not, IMHO, Microsoft will be shooting itself in foot.
Come on, folks. Is that Slashdot or what?
Step 1. Drop your Wired subscription.
NASA simply upgraded its Photoshop version.
1. Offer pirated Russian movies.
2. ???
3. Profits!
Death to Capitalist Pigs! Long life to Comrade Avakian!
of mapping one culture to another. machine knows nothing about that. you can load all the databases in the world, but what machine lacks: immersion in the culture, being part of it, have the attitude about it, system of values, so to speak.
The stuff Kurzweil says, well, it's meaningless He's a great inventor, yes, no one argues about that. But the *big picture* he's trying to promote - well, it's mostly about promoting himself.
when they manage to synthesize Anti-Christ for more than a few seconds.
outlawing the "french fries".
All big governments (no exception) are always tempted to "protect the citizens against the bad influences", one way or another. How we're doing on the home front? Not so good, I guess.
loaded with papyrus scrolls.
mini drone detects breathing and motion, kills puppy.