It is more like thinstall/thinapp. Everything you need to run the binary is in the package
That sounds like a ROM image for a stand alone embedded microcomputer. Have we really gone full circle? There was a reason that we quit doing that! 8-)
Considering how often I see an error in my post, just after hitting Submit, I think and edit button that was only there for ten seconds would do the job!
... This opens up what could be an interesting research proposal: Can we collect enough detailed data on populations, including not just their sizes and apparent intelligences, but various other quanitites that might be measurable (and which the groups' leaders will tell us)? If so, maybe we can infer useful information about why some online groups have the intelligence levels that they do....
Now there, my friends, is a true slashdot response! 8-)
Or at least you couldn't until console makers introduced achievements (Xbox) or trophies (PlayStation) as a means of comparing your e-PINGAS to those of your friends.
There were plenty of "landmarks" before they mechanized them.
My friends and I don't worry about "beating" games, we just discuss what and how. In fact, now days a lot of single player games can't really be "beat" because they don't end.
Cheats in single player games are so you don't have to play the same stupid scene over and over 47 times just to get past. They are like a bug fix or workaround. You can't actually cheat in a single player game because there is no one else there and no one cares.
But there are no cheaters or greifers or kids there, either. Which is why I much prefer single player... 8-)
The problem with vigilanties, is that too often they get the wrong person. Since, in this case, the criminals chose their own punishment, I don't think that is a problem.
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Well, that was interesting! When I hit the Quote Parent button it was different than in the parent message, at least in the edut screen. So what is it Supposed to look like? It did look better then last week, I think...
P.S., When I hit Preview it does look the same as parent.
I'd be happy if moderators learned the difference between sarcasm, humor, making valid point and actual troll / flamebait and didn't get their undies inappropriately bunched. [ Note: I'm not holding my breath. ]
It is not possible to detect sarcasm and such, reliably, when only the text is visible. In face-to-face there is a lot of information carried by expression, body language and voice tone.
If you want to use them, mark them.
Although, maybe slashdot could provide a marking system.
It might seem like a good idea, but personally I hate the idea that a minor glitch in a database somewhere and I'm getting halued off to jail or pay for a fee I don't actually owe. Just for driving down the street.
Um... that's the way it is -already- ! This story doesn't change that part.
Debtors prison is illegal in this country but damn if red states aren't trying their best to bring it back so their business cronies can profit.
Actually, Debtor's Prison was originally a Liberal plan to prevent poor people from starving. They would be put in a place where they could work and make enough to cover the costs of housing and feeding them. It worked great for years, until the management was infected with beauracracy and becamne corrupt.
Unforseen consequences are a bitch, particularly after the second or third generation when people forget what it was originally supposed to do. Applies to a lot of government programs...
What's up with that? You know, the whole insurance rates will go down thing.
That's a mistaken idea, spread by people that think all computers are built by Superman (with the help of Batman).
Humans can watch out for mistakes, and correct them.
Computers embody all of the mistakes from all of the designers and programmers, and continue to make them over and over. That computers work even as well as they do, is truly a testiment to the hard work in debugging. But we never find them all...
Slashdot Mirror
There is no such thing as a Bell Curve, just as there is no such thing as purely random.
Any such calculation is no more than rough guess. To do better you need calculus, and specific data.
But "less than" includes -Zero-, and a lot of negative numbers!
Just like "up to" in a technical spec written by salesmen... 8-)
Strange numbers in the summary. "Less than $29k" per year is oddly specific. ...
Most likely, they -did- write 30K. But some editor said "nobody is going to believe an even number" and changed it!
Please... What is an ARC Reactor?
Hmm... I guess we don't know, either! 8-)
What are they talking about, and why do I care about the size of the container Levi's ships my Docker khakis in?
I find it scary that this post above was actually mod'ed insightful. Slashdot, wtf happened to you?
We got tired of "SalesPersons" writing the stories! 8-)
It is more like thinstall/thinapp. Everything you need to run the binary is in the package
That sounds like a ROM image for a stand alone embedded microcomputer. Have we really gone full circle? There was a reason that we quit doing that! 8-)
If it takes 644 Mb for a "Hello World" program, then that is probably why I have never heard of it. Seriously.
I use it enough, that I would be willing to buy a subscription...
Considering how often I see an error in my post, just after hitting Submit, I think and edit button that was only there for ten seconds would do the job!
... ...
This opens up what could be an interesting research proposal: Can we collect enough detailed data on populations, including not just their sizes and apparent intelligences, but various other quanitites that might be measurable (and which the groups' leaders will tell us)? If so, maybe we can infer useful information about why some online groups have the intelligence levels that they do.
Now there, my friends, is a true slashdot response! 8-)
You can't actually cheat in a single player game
Or at least you couldn't until console makers introduced achievements (Xbox) or trophies (PlayStation) as a means of comparing your e-PINGAS to those of your friends.
There were plenty of "landmarks" before they mechanized them.
My friends and I don't worry about "beating" games, we just discuss what and how.
In fact, now days a lot of single player games can't really be "beat" because they don't end.
Cheats in single player games are so you don't have to play the same stupid scene over and over 47 times just to get past. They are like a bug fix or workaround. You can't actually cheat in a single player game because there is no one else there and no one cares.
But there are no cheaters or greifers or kids there, either. Which is why I much prefer single player... 8-)
Looks like a classical case of vigilantism.
The problem with vigilanties, is that too often they get the wrong person.
Since, in this case, the criminals chose their own punishment, I don't think that is a problem.
ÂBaño prÃstino! ÂVerdad? SÃlo me cuesta â3 por dÃa.
âoeDanke schÃn, Ob... er, Slashdot®â
Well, that was interesting!
When I hit the Quote Parent button it was different than in the parent message, at least in the edut screen.
So what is it Supposed to look like? It did look better then last week, I think...
P.S., When I hit Preview it does look the same as parent.
The old ones have awakened!
The end is nigh!
We're not old, you are just young! 8-)
we're listening to you guys.
Now I know Slashdot is in trouble...
Um... What did that guy say about "cynical, suspicious, curmudgeony lot..."?
8-)
I'd be happy if moderators learned the difference between sarcasm, humor, making valid point and actual troll / flamebait and didn't get their undies inappropriately bunched. [ Note: I'm not holding my breath. ]
It is not possible to detect sarcasm and such, reliably, when only the text is visible. In face-to-face there is a lot of information carried by expression, body language and voice tone.
If you want to use them, mark them.
Although, maybe slashdot could provide a marking system.
That is an interesting idea. Except for this:
If you annoy the beauracrats they will hurt you.
If you freighten the beauracrats they will kill you.
It has been true for at least three thousand years and for all forms of government.
It might seem like a good idea, but personally I hate the idea that a minor glitch in a database somewhere and I'm getting halued off to jail or pay for a fee I don't actually owe. Just for driving down the street.
Um... that's the way it is -already- ! This story doesn't change that part.
...
Debtors prison is illegal in this country but damn if red states aren't trying their best to bring it back so their business cronies can profit.
Actually, Debtor's Prison was originally a Liberal plan to prevent poor people from starving. They would be put in a place where they could work and make enough to cover the costs of housing and feeding them. It worked great for years, until the management was infected with beauracracy and becamne corrupt.
Unforseen consequences are a bitch, particularly after the second or third generation when people forget what it was originally supposed to do. Applies to a lot of government programs...
About half of the GOP voters in this country (which is roughly 25% of the total population) think this makes sense.
And half of the democrat voters, too.
And they both are still smarter than half the people here!
So what is new about that?
But do you have a beard? 8-)
I have a good beard, but they still would not let me be a Dwarf. 8-(
... Essentially the rich are in control of what content exists? That's a scary thought.
The rich were always in control of most content. No one else cared and it was too expensive to publish.
Modern technology, starting with the printing press, has made it more practical for others to publish. With the internet it is almost easy.
But never think that the rich don't exert some control.
And most people still don't care...
Simple
Someone needs to find the Planned Obsolescence chip ...
You know... I am not so sure that is actually just a joke. 8-(
What's up with that? You know, the whole insurance rates will go down thing.
That's a mistaken idea, spread by people that think all computers are built by Superman (with the help of Batman).
Humans can watch out for mistakes, and correct them.
Computers embody all of the mistakes from all of the designers and programmers, and continue to make them over and over.
That computers work even as well as they do, is truly a testiment to the hard work in debugging. But we never find them all...
P.S., Never drive anywhere near a driverless car.
yes I know you were kidding. 8-)