I think we're getting to a point where technology is so complex that, as Arthur C. Clarke once noted, technology is indistinguishable from magic. Some people like magic, but many most certainly do not. It's not necessarily comforting to not know what is going on behind the scenes in technology.
This "rebellion against digital" is really an attempt to find technology that those people understand. Older technology provides a decent base from which they can understand the more complex technologies. This is the evolution of learning.
is, BLANKET STATEMENTS. However, I'll admit that I'm a little pedantic.
The article does make some good points, but they're mired in the numerous blanket statements about the whole of OSS, and blanket statements only tend to draw the ire of those the writer wishes to reach. He tries to make up for that by saying "I would evaluate it only on a case-by-case basis," but that's not enough, IMHO.
I think it is the developers of the little known OSS projects that are still being worked on simply due to the love they have for their projects that are the true unsung heroes of OSS.
Contrary to what some believe about innovation within OSS, innovation does happen. The problem is that innovative and unique projects within the OSS arena get little to no fanfare, and are thusly ignored. When an OSS project develops functionality similar in nature to a closed, proprietary software package, it may well receive much attention and fanfare because people are familiar with the functionality, and with the OSS project, they are given an alternative. With something new, there is no marketing money behind it, and so no one knows about it, and no one is looking for it.
For example, FrogJam was developed completely independantly, and from what I know, the original developer, plat, had no knowledge of anything even remotely similar to it when he conceived of the idea. He continues to work on it to this day for the love of it, even though he's the only person really working on it (despite what the developer's page says.)
Do you support the Red Cross? They help out military personnel as well. F/OSS is much like the Red Cross. War is a part of what defines humanity and always will. With systems like these, we can at least be sure to hit only the targets we want to hit (thus minimizing or possibly eliminating unnecessary collateral deaths), and keep our own casualties down.
I like my MX700, and while it never skips, it has rather poor resolution. I keep my corded optical mouse around just in case I need more fine-grained control (yes, I like sniping.)
Homelessness somehow seems a lot better than two to five years, even with time off for good behavior.
Don't bet on it. There are a lot of prisoners who, as soon as they get out, commit a crime with the intention of getting back into prison. At least in prison, they have food and shelter.
I'm glad that someone at Microsoft is open (no pun intended) to the idea. However, I have a feeling he's walking on a rather lonely road over where he works.
It's not that a department might discriminate, it's that the feeling of isolation might discriminate.
If you don't think that isolation is that big of a deal, then try taking a class with almost all women; it's a little scary, particularly if you don't know anyone else in the class.
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That's ok. Here in Wisconsin, people's turn signals don't seem to turn off, particularly when they're changing lanes.
I highly doubt that you would be part of its target demographic. I think it has more to do with getting users away from another (hint, hint) browser.
So, wait, GNOME really has its roots in GOOGLE?
I think we're getting to a point where technology is so complex that, as Arthur C. Clarke once noted, technology is indistinguishable from magic. Some people like magic, but many most certainly do not. It's not necessarily comforting to not know what is going on behind the scenes in technology.
This "rebellion against digital" is really an attempt to find technology that those people understand. Older technology provides a decent base from which they can understand the more complex technologies. This is the evolution of learning.
Microsoft' is at a disturbing 4304 which puts this word ahead of 'Fuck' at 5589!
This just means there aren't enough quotes from Boondock Saints online.
Nah, GCC only sucks under Windows for x86, at least in my experience.
If that's insightful, then so is this.
is, BLANKET STATEMENTS. However, I'll admit that I'm a little pedantic.
The article does make some good points, but they're mired in the numerous blanket statements about the whole of OSS, and blanket statements only tend to draw the ire of those the writer wishes to reach. He tries to make up for that by saying "I would evaluate it only on a case-by-case basis," but that's not enough, IMHO.
Hey, look, a plane! No, wait, sorry, my mistake. That's not a plane...
I think it is the developers of the little known OSS projects that are still being worked on simply due to the love they have for their projects that are the true unsung heroes of OSS.
Contrary to what some believe about innovation within OSS, innovation does happen. The problem is that innovative and unique projects within the OSS arena get little to no fanfare, and are thusly ignored. When an OSS project develops functionality similar in nature to a closed, proprietary software package, it may well receive much attention and fanfare because people are familiar with the functionality, and with the OSS project, they are given an alternative. With something new, there is no marketing money behind it, and so no one knows about it, and no one is looking for it.
For example, FrogJam was developed completely independantly, and from what I know, the original developer, plat, had no knowledge of anything even remotely similar to it when he conceived of the idea. He continues to work on it to this day for the love of it, even though he's the only person really working on it (despite what the developer's page says.)
Do you support the Red Cross? They help out military personnel as well. F/OSS is much like the Red Cross. War is a part of what defines humanity and always will. With systems like these, we can at least be sure to hit only the targets we want to hit (thus minimizing or possibly eliminating unnecessary collateral deaths), and keep our own casualties down.
I've got a new sig now. Thanks!
I like my MX700, and while it never skips, it has rather poor resolution. I keep my corded optical mouse around just in case I need more fine-grained control (yes, I like sniping.)
I really was hoping for mice with frickin' lasers on their headers. Darn.
This would be a perfect time to test out Coral: http://www.liberatedgames.com.nyud.net:8090/gameli sting.php ...but I fear it may be too late.
It's a very dark blue on the right side of the picture. In the normal picture, it looks like a slightly yellowish stain.
Also, it's most noticeable in this picture.
I see the human has finally caught on.
Is it time for PICO?
Homelessness somehow seems a lot better than two to five years, even with time off for good behavior.
Don't bet on it. There are a lot of prisoners who, as soon as they get out, commit a crime with the intention of getting back into prison. At least in prison, they have food and shelter.
Want to know the real reason it's uncool? It's because all those geeks use it. Us real programmers beat them up and take their lunch money...
Err, wait, that's just too weird too think about.
I'm glad that someone at Microsoft is open (no pun intended) to the idea. However, I have a feeling he's walking on a rather lonely road over where he works.
Imagine their surprise when they try to do a rocket jump...
Don't bother. I started last year, and I still haven't finished downloading it yet.
What?! A state governed by a Republican governor using commy open sores software? Say it ain't so!
Damn lameness filter has no sense of humor.
It's not that a department might discriminate, it's that the feeling of isolation might discriminate.
If you don't think that isolation is that big of a deal, then try taking a class with almost all women; it's a little scary, particularly if you don't know anyone else in the class.