S**T!!! you have got to be kidding me. 1984 here we come(blatant orwellian refrence)
"step forward and please deposit your civil liberties, freedom, & personal rights in the basket. Please take a unisex garmet from the bin and walk in a single file line like good little drones."
Wearable Linux Computer......Hmmmm...... with Broadband wireless internet connection...yum..... mabye some bluetooth...oh...baby.... and then I want some speakers implanted directly into my ears and some HUD contacts.....yes.....yes...
Up there with Asimov's Foundation & Robot Novels as well as Herbert's Dune Novels.
flatrabbit, peripheral visionary
At least read "Speaker for the Dead"
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You hace to at least read "Speaker for the Dead". Xenocide, Children of the Mind and Enders Shadow were good too. But "Ender's Game" and "Speaker for the Dead" were the best.
The ender series is definately one of my favorites although it began to get less and less storyline associated after "Speaker for the Dead". Still, I have read all of Orson Scott Card's books(and short stories, I loved "Maps in a Mirror" his short story collection.) and the others have a certain appeal of their own.
It was an interesting fact to find out that the "Homecoming" Series was a rewrite of "The Book of Mormon". I didn't even notice.
But then I haven't read the book of Mormon before.
Just watch out soon the RIAA is going to hire their own private militia.I can just see it.
The "Music Police". "hey you with that unlicensed server offering for free what we make the U.S. public pay out the A** for, stop or we will be forced to either buy off your local law enforcment so they will arrest you, or mabye we will send our elite force of layers/commandos to drown you in litigation."
I'm a firm believer in the Infinite Monkey Theorem:
"If you put an infinite number of monkeys, working on an infinite number of typewriters eventually one will bang out the script to hamlet"
we should apply this to the perfect chess game. A program similar to SETI@home could be written to use computer time around the world. This would help cut down the time in years to a fraction of what it would be if just one was doing it. (plus if a 3D visual depiction of the moves being played out in a faster speed as the world network tested strategy would look cool, kind of like watching Wargames as the computer played Tic-Tac-Toe).
Just about everything on this planet evolves at some speed, and language is no different. Language actually evolves at an extremely rapid pace, for example the words that were thought of as slang in the English language are now becoming mainstream terminology. I don't think that a language needs to be adopted world wide or that language standards need to be set. It seems to me that the fact that we can learn and communicate in multiple languages can do nothing but benefit us.
The variety in our new community is what makes this portion of time great, millions of people communicating in multiple languages is essential for our evolution as a species.
And besides with a standard language you begin to lose cultural diversity, and that is a lost that is immeasurable. My ancestors were Alaskan natives and because of the widespread adoption of the English language my native language is all but none existent. Not that I don't think that knowing English is essential to my life, but it would have been nice to be able to learn my native language.
In conclusion a "common" language would be useful but, eventually (maybe a couple generations down the line) that's what we would be: "common".
Unfortunately my connection speed had been reduced to a measly 56k since I moved. The last time around I still had my DSL but mabye the game will be worth it. A couple hundred megs @ 56k, my modem will be working over time. But more likely I will have to borrow my friend's T1 connection for a while.
They claim to offer "free domain name registration" but they they give you the "use" of a domain name of your choice for a year and you're also required to have a streaming advertisement on the site. You MUST provide your name, address, age, occupation, employment, income, etc. to any direct marketers of the company's choice. You must accept all email, mail, telephone, and direct solicitations to your Web site and at the end of a year you either have to give up your service, get a new domain name through them, or pay for the domain name and pay any transfer fees and taxes. Plus, you agree to 'defend' and 'hold harmless' the service. Which means: if you ever do get sued, you have to pay all of their legal expenses and costs. You also can't sue them, even if it IS their fault."
I love that fact that these artists who's album sales aren't what they used to be jump to sue. Why don't they try something different? I'm sure there must be some other avenue that could be used.
Any suggestions? mabye they(metallica,Dr.Dre, Etc.) can do one of those "the more you know.." commercials. I can just see it Lars and Dre staring intently into the camera
"When you download our music using Napster you are stealing our property and that makes us sad."
"Don't use Napster, people. We need our 10,000+ sq ft homes and 5+ cars."
"How would you feel if you had become immensely rich and when you began to fade people downloaded you music electronicly, and without even paying for it!"
(start corny music) "the more you know..." (end corny music)
I don't think ease of use automatically equates to learning easily. GUI's have come a long way in the past few years especially. I also think that the younger generations have a distinct advantage over those of the past few generations when it comes to learning computers. I grew up around computers all my life and found it easy to grasp basic and advanced functions rather easily whereas my parents struggled to follow some of the most basic functions. The best part is my son is going to surpass me when it comes to computer knowledge. He has multiple computers at home to work on. At his age I had only one at home and an even worse one at school. It's almost genetic in it's evolution. The next few generations will have an almost instinctual knowledge of computers and technology in general.
That's just what I need a browser plug-in for my real player. I got enought crap in real player, I don't need any more. I don't use real player much anyways seeing as how the media player is a piece of.... but you gotta love that line. I think all my software needs some crack.
Ok, this is getting a little ridiculous. I just bought a higher end system last summer and it is already a low end system. It's a good thing that I am not one of those people that must have the top of the line....yeah right....I'm already setting aside money to buy a new system this summer I'm spending more money on my hardware than on any other hobby, no wait it isn't a hobby anymore it's an addiction.
Need more (insert hardware here i.e. RAM, MHz, etc. etc.)!!!.
You have got to be kidding me. It looks as if 1984(orwellian refrence) isn't far away. I am a firm beliver that it isn't a corproations right to determine what my children can or cannot view online. It sit squarely in the parents lap. I make sure to monitor my child's time online (not too closely but enough to make sure that the sites he visits aren't too graphic. (I'm lucky he's only eight).
That said I need to address a serious concern of mine. "AOL IS EVIL!!!"
It took me sevral minutes and no scientific study to determine this fact. I woory that with the merger that they have even more resources at their disposal to try to lure the younger generations into their twisted cult. (Those people in aol commercials look a little too happy).
Ok, first off I would like to say that I agree with most of what Jon says. But, I dissagree with the blow off that Steven King got in the end of the piece. I was one of the thousands of people who jumped at the chance to read a King novella without the hassle of buying it. Although I'm not a big fan of third party software to do so. (that glassbook reader is worthless). I think that Publishers as well as authors should use the community as much as possible.
Like one of my favourite authors Orson Scott Card. He has, in the past posted large chunks of his pre-released books for fans to read and offer input. I think that more of this countries major authors should follow this trend. The thought that someday I can help one of the authors that I read refine his book, really makes me happy. (or mabye thats just the sleep deprevation)
Oh No! You have got to be kidding me. Could you be a little more angry, PLEASE! Your blood pressure is way off the charts. Go take a walk. Slashdot is used to give information, Not to mandate who is right and who is wrong, thats is for the individual to decide for him(or her)self./. is a tool that we the community use to gather INFORMED decisions. So sorry that you feel that one article/letter is so offensive that you must discontinue your use of this wonderful tool, But alas too little, too late
Creative makes a similar player with 6GB of storage. It's shaped like a regular discman so it can fit in all the standard carrying cases. Unfortunately i'm sure it's goning to cost a few dollars. but the concept is pretty cool.
everybody should check out HNN at http://www.hackernews.com . they have a list of a few articles about the attack. All the articles say something different but you can get the gist of the situation.
I liked the Ender Trilogy (anything after Xenocide wasn't worth reading, I don't normally say that about Orson Scott Card. but "Children of the Mind" didn't float my boat.)
Douglas Adams books are always good. But some younger teens can't quite grasp the humor. I could, but my cousin who read them at the same age I did completely disliked them.
Asimov is good for younger readers. I even began to read the Foundation Series to my 8 year old at night. Asimov's style of writing seems to appeal to younger readers more than others.
Those are good starters. After these you can gauge which direction your child will take and buy (and/or borrow) effectively. There are also so many good picks above although some are a little too much to chew for a 13 year old.
Slashdot Mirror
S**T!!! you have got to be kidding me.
1984 here we come(blatant orwellian refrence)
"step forward and please deposit your civil liberties, freedom, & personal rights in the basket. Please take a unisex garmet from the bin and walk in a single file line like good little drones."
makes me sick.
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
Wearable Linux Computer......Hmmmm......
with Broadband wireless internet connection...yum.....
mabye some bluetooth...oh...baby....
and then I want some speakers implanted directly into my ears and some HUD contacts.....yes.....yes...
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
Up there with Asimov's Foundation & Robot Novels as well as Herbert's Dune Novels.
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
You hace to at least read "Speaker for the Dead". Xenocide, Children of the Mind and Enders Shadow were good too. But "Ender's Game" and "Speaker for the Dead" were the best.
just my opinon.
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
The ender series is definately one of my favorites although it began to get less and less storyline associated after "Speaker for the Dead". Still, I have read all of Orson Scott Card's books(and short stories, I loved "Maps in a Mirror" his short story collection.) and the others have a certain appeal of their own.
It was an interesting fact to find out that the "Homecoming" Series was a rewrite of "The Book of Mormon". I didn't even notice.
But then I haven't read the book of Mormon before.
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
Just watch out soon the RIAA is going to hire their own private militia.I can just see it.
The "Music Police".
"hey you with that unlicensed server offering for free what we make the U.S. public pay out the A** for, stop or we will be forced to either buy off your local law enforcment so they will arrest you, or mabye we will send our elite force of layers/commandos to drown you in litigation."
lol.
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
I'm a firm believer in the Infinite Monkey Theorem:
"If you put an infinite number of monkeys, working on an infinite number of typewriters eventually one will bang out the script to hamlet"
we should apply this to the perfect chess game. A program similar to SETI@home could be written to use computer time around the world. This would help cut down the time in years to a fraction of what it would be if just one was doing it. (plus if a 3D visual depiction of the moves being played out in a faster speed as the world network tested strategy would look cool, kind of like watching Wargames as the computer played Tic-Tac-Toe).
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
Just about everything on this planet evolves at some speed, and language is no different. Language actually evolves at an extremely rapid pace, for example the words that were thought of as slang in the English language are now becoming mainstream terminology. I don't think that a language needs to be adopted world wide or that language standards need to be set. It seems to me that the fact that we can learn and communicate in multiple languages can do nothing but benefit us.
The variety in our new community is what makes this portion of time great, millions of people communicating in multiple languages is essential for our evolution as a species.
And besides with a standard language you begin to lose cultural diversity, and that is a lost that is immeasurable. My ancestors were Alaskan natives and because of the widespread adoption of the English language my native language is all but none existent. Not that I don't think that knowing English is essential to my life, but it would have been nice to be able to learn my native language.
In conclusion a "common" language would be useful but, eventually (maybe a couple generations down the line) that's what we would be: "common".
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
Unfortunately my connection speed had been reduced to a measly 56k since I moved. The last time around I still had my DSL but mabye the game will be worth it. A couple hundred megs @ 56k, my modem will be working over time.
But more likely I will have to borrow my friend's T1 connection for a while.
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
They claim to offer "free domain name registration" but they they give you the "use" of a domain name of your choice for a year and you're also required to have a streaming advertisement on the site. You MUST provide your name, address, age, occupation, employment, income, etc. to any direct marketers of the company's choice. You must accept all email, mail, telephone, and direct solicitations to your Web site and at the end of a year you either have to give up your service, get a new domain name through them, or pay for the domain name and pay any transfer fees and taxes. Plus, you agree to 'defend' and 'hold harmless' the service. Which means: if you ever do get sued, you have to pay all of their legal expenses and costs. You also can't sue them, even if it IS their fault."
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
I love that fact that these artists who's album sales aren't what they used to be jump to sue. Why don't they try something different? I'm sure there must be some other avenue that could be used.
Any suggestions?
mabye they(metallica,Dr.Dre, Etc.) can do one of those "the more you know.." commercials.
I can just see it Lars and Dre staring intently into the camera
"When you download our music using Napster you are stealing our property and that makes us sad."
"Don't use Napster, people. We need our 10,000+ sq ft homes and 5+ cars."
"How would you feel if you had become immensely rich and when you began to fade people downloaded you music electronicly, and without even paying for it!"
(start corny music) "the more you know..." (end corny music)
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
I don't think ease of use automatically equates to learning easily. GUI's have come a long way in the past few years especially. I also think that the younger generations have a distinct advantage over those of the past few generations when it comes to learning computers. I grew up around computers all my life and found it easy to grasp basic and advanced functions rather easily whereas my parents struggled to follow some of the most basic functions. The best part is my son is going to surpass me when it comes to computer knowledge. He has multiple computers at home to work on. At his age I had only one at home and an even worse one at school. It's almost genetic in it's evolution. The next few generations will have an almost instinctual knowledge of computers and technology in general.
Almost scary isn't it?
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
That's what I'm talking about.
....
That's just what I need a browser plug-in for my real player.
I got enought crap in real player, I don't need any more. I don't use real player much anyways seeing as how the media player is a piece of
but you gotta love that line. I think all my software needs some crack.
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
Ok, this is getting a little ridiculous. I just bought a higher end system last summer and it is already a low end system. It's a good thing that I am not one of those people that must have the top of the line....yeah right....I'm already setting aside money to buy a new system this summer I'm spending more money on my hardware than on any other hobby, no wait it isn't a hobby anymore it's an addiction.
Need more (insert hardware here i.e. RAM, MHz, etc. etc.)!!!.
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
You have got to be kidding me. It looks as if 1984(orwellian refrence) isn't far away. I am a firm beliver that it isn't a corproations right to determine what my children can or cannot view online. It sit squarely in the parents lap. I make sure to monitor my child's time online (not too closely but enough to make sure that the sites he visits aren't too graphic. (I'm lucky he's only eight).
That said I need to address a serious concern of mine. "AOL IS EVIL!!!"
It took me sevral minutes and no scientific study to determine this fact. I woory that with the merger that they have even more resources at their disposal to try to lure the younger generations into their twisted cult. (Those people in aol commercials look a little too happy).
ok, ok I'll stop talking.
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
that filter has got to be the best
flatrabbit,
peripheral visionary
Ok, first off I would like to say that I agree with most of what Jon says.
But, I dissagree with the blow off that Steven King got in the end of the piece. I was one of the thousands of people who jumped at the chance to read a King novella without the hassle of buying it. Although I'm not a big fan of third party software to do so. (that glassbook reader is worthless). I think that Publishers as well as authors should use the community as much as possible.
Like one of my favourite authors Orson Scott Card. He has, in the past posted large chunks of his pre-released books for fans to read and offer input. I think that more of this countries major authors should follow this trend. The thought that someday I can help one of the authors that I read refine his book, really makes me happy. (or mabye thats just the sleep deprevation)
Oh No! /. is a tool that we the community use to gather INFORMED decisions.
You have got to be kidding me. Could you be a little more angry, PLEASE!
Your blood pressure is way off the charts. Go take a walk. Slashdot is used to give information, Not to mandate who is right and who is wrong, thats is for the individual to decide for him(or her)self.
So sorry that you feel that one article/letter is so offensive that you must discontinue your use of this wonderful tool, But alas too little, too late
Creative makes a similar player with 6GB of storage.
It's shaped like a regular discman so it can fit in all the standard carrying cases. Unfortunately i'm sure it's goning to cost a few dollars. but the concept is pretty cool.
everybody should check out HNN at http://www.hackernews.com . they have a list of a few articles about the attack. All the articles say something different but you can get the gist of the situation.
last I heard no one took credit. I would like to hear who it was though.
It depends on your child.
I liked the Ender Trilogy (anything after Xenocide wasn't worth reading, I don't normally say that about Orson Scott Card. but "Children of the Mind" didn't float my boat.)
Douglas Adams books are always good. But some younger teens can't quite grasp the humor. I could, but my cousin who read them at the same age I did completely disliked them.
Asimov is good for younger readers. I even began to read the Foundation Series to my 8 year old at night. Asimov's style of writing seems to appeal to younger readers more than others.
Those are good starters. After these you can gauge which direction your child will take and buy (and/or borrow) effectively. There are also so many good picks above although some are a little too much to chew for a 13 year old.