Perhaps. I prefer to see it as an application of mathematics, just as physics is generally thought to be an application of mathematics to the physical world.
No, but you may be surprised at how much mathematics is done computationally today. Many number theorists, for instance, spend an inordinate amount of time writing computer programs with the general intention of finding the answer first and determining the reason (i.e. proving it) second.
Knowing (thinking) that something doesn't repeat and PROVING that it doesn't repeat are two ENTIRELY different things. I am guessing your maths/science education either stopped very early or you didn't do too well in either.
I think it's funny that you are insulting someone's math education immediately after you imply that no proof exists showing pi not to repeat.
And by "article" I mean "press release". The itworld.com article was in my opinion simply a recitation of the press release, and furthermore has terrible ECMAScript.
The second link was the original article. That one was great, I have no problem whatsoever. I simply take issue with the first link - that one is pure evil.
Your argument relies upon the assumption that there were no damages incurred, which is almost certainly not the case here. Furthermore, I suspect it unlikely that the interest generated will offset these damages.
Heh. This is the WWF we're talking about. Last time this happened (for WWF.org) they went to court and forced the Worldwide Wrestling Federation change its name to Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment.
As an aside, it's totally crazy that someone would change their organization's name simply for a domain name.
There is also a bill being pushed through the House (H.R. 1464) to create open source textbooks at a college level.
The idea is that there are plenty of retired professors who would love to write chapter seven of the official (say) thermodynamics textbook. There are worse things you could do today than e-mailing your congressman and telling them you support this..
I don't disagree with your general sentiment but I am somewhat puzzled with the post you chose to object to.
The parent's argument asserted that the worse thing that would happen in his scenario would be the browser crashing, and I simply pointed out that this was being a bit optimistic. Browsers of course are more secure than random executables you download off the Internet, but the "absolute worst case" in this situation is certainly not the browser crashing.
I used a meme to convey this point. Who cares? Furthermore, the comment scored a 2; it's not as if it was considered the crowning jewel of Slashdot comments.
In general though, I think you would do well to remember this XKCD comic.
I was about to reply to this story something to the effect of "AOL is still in existence? Who still uses it, who are its customers?!". And then I read your e-mail address.
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Coincidence?!
Yes.
I fail to see how this post relates to blowing Keith Lee.
There's no way to set "able to play X hours per week" or "able to play Y hours per weekday, Z hours per weekend".
Have you tried a girlfriend?
Keith Lee.
NEXT QUESTION
Perhaps. I prefer to see it as an application of mathematics, just as physics is generally thought to be an application of mathematics to the physical world.
No, but you may be surprised at how much mathematics is done computationally today. Many number theorists, for instance, spend an inordinate amount of time writing computer programs with the general intention of finding the answer first and determining the reason (i.e. proving it) second.
We know an exact pattern. This could conceivably reveal another representation.
But yes, In general I agree that this is largely for the benefit of computer science and not mathematics.
Well, maybe Bin Laden will text "totes votin today u guys!" and we can finally close the curtain on that one.
Knowing (thinking) that something doesn't repeat and PROVING that it doesn't repeat are two ENTIRELY different things. I am guessing your maths/science education either stopped very early or you didn't do too well in either.
I think it's funny that you are insulting someone's math education immediately after you imply that no proof exists showing pi not to repeat.
And by "article" I mean "press release". The itworld.com article was in my opinion simply a recitation of the press release, and furthermore has terrible ECMAScript.
The second link was the original article. That one was great, I have no problem whatsoever. I simply take issue with the first link - that one is pure evil.
If Web 2.0 means popup balloon hyperlinks then Web 2.0 can get F'd in the A.
Justification:
Just a thought..
I'm not sure why I capitalized "pirates". Probably because they're so awesome.
The field museum in Chicago has an exhibit on Pirates (the old-fashioned kind). It's awesome. Go there.
Your argument relies upon the assumption that there were no damages incurred, which is almost certainly not the case here. Furthermore, I suspect it unlikely that the interest generated will offset these damages.
Interesting! I retract my criticism of his signature (on that grounds). Thanks for the heads-up.
Ah, so that siren I heard earlier was from the waaambulance.
Everyone agrees that partisan politics in America is too strong, but your conclusion is so tinfoil-hat-worthy that it scarcely requires rebuttal.
Furthermore, your signature is asinine for several reasons, not the least of which is because you put the inequality going in the wrong direction.
Indeed. In fact, I was surprised to find that CUPS worked on my Mac. I guess it makes sense since OS X is UNIX-based, but still..
I am here to report a broken link! The website you provided me does not work.
System specs:
Intel Core Duo 2.4GHz
1 GB RAM
OS: Microsoft Windows XP
Heh. This is the WWF we're talking about. Last time this happened (for WWF.org) they went to court and forced the Worldwide Wrestling Federation change its name to Worldwide Wrestling Entertainment.
As an aside, it's totally crazy that someone would change their organization's name simply for a domain name.
There is also a bill being pushed through the House (H.R. 1464) to create open source textbooks at a college level.
The idea is that there are plenty of retired professors who would love to write chapter seven of the official (say) thermodynamics textbook. There are worse things you could do today than e-mailing your congressman and telling them you support this..
I don't disagree with your general sentiment but I am somewhat puzzled with the post you chose to object to.
The parent's argument asserted that the worse thing that would happen in his scenario would be the browser crashing, and I simply pointed out that this was being a bit optimistic. Browsers of course are more secure than random executables you download off the Internet, but the "absolute worst case" in this situation is certainly not the browser crashing.
I used a meme to convey this point. Who cares? Furthermore, the comment scored a 2; it's not as if it was considered the crowning jewel of Slashdot comments.
In general though, I think you would do well to remember this XKCD comic.
Thanks.
Absolute worst case, I have to kill the browser, but no permanent harm
I don't think "absolute worst case" means what you think it means.
I was about to reply to this story something to the effect of "AOL is still in existence? Who still uses it, who are its customers?!". And then I read your e-mail address.