I think I can relate to that. I'm quite introverted so I need a lot of time on my own to "hear my own thoughts". I also don't like listening to music very much. OTOH, I'm kind of a musician, and I generally prefer instrumental pieces. I can feel similarities between social yapping and music with lots of lyrics. Making music is great, listening is kind of meh -- I guess it's like the difference between doing some sports yourself and watching it. (I've never understood the fascination of self-proclaimed straight men in watching other men work out.)
There are theories about introversion being a symptom of generally heightened sensitivity - we get more easily overwhelmed by sensory input, so we try to cope by locking ourselves within. As much as I like music, I easily get my daily dose of auditory input from all kinds of background noise.
I'm somewhat over 30 and I still don't know what to do when I grow up, and frankly I find the entire notion of growing up and settling down in a middle-class suburban hell quite revolting. FWIW, I did graduate with a master's degree and got a real job over 10 years ago, but at the moment I'm basically having a gap year of student life and show business. Now, after carefully considering the fact that
Also, there's the quality of life. In my experience, things like meat, coffee and nicotine are brief pleasures followed by long-term discomfort. I feel much better overall without them.
This is one of the reasons I use Gentoo, it already comes with real programming tools.
More generally, though, any Linux distro is fine as there is no particular barrier between using a computer and programming it. I don't really see the difference, because when you use a computer you are telling it what to do, and then it's only about different levels of abstraction and power. There is only a problem if the OS places artificial limitations.
GPUs are great at doing stuff in parallel, so they should be great for modelling a quantum computer. Then you can use http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G...
Duh, it's a parody of a well-known work, at least well-known in Slasdot readership. I guess the next time I refer to the theory of relativity, I should refer to "on the electrodynamics of moving bodies".
This is also old news in fine particle research circles (but so is every bit of science news by the time it reaches Slashdot:) Also, most of the current news you see on fine particles is about their negative effects -- for example, burning organic fuels kills a lot of people directly, rather than via global warming. On the other hand there are decades-old experiments on cloud seeding which also have an environmentally questionable reputation.
This reminds me of two quotes. "If atheism is a religion, then not collecting stamps is a hobby." by somebody on/. and "There are two kinds of science, physics and stamp collecting." by Ernest Rutherford, who ironically received the Nobel Prize in chemistry. So physics is "not collecting stamps". May the best nonphilatelist win.
I think you're missing the real point here. Computer languages are NOT foreign languages. Foreign languages teach mental dexterity in the verbal domain and allow people to experiences worldviews other than their own. Computer languages teach systematic thinking.
You're not a programmer, are you? Good programmers are often both verbally and mathematically talented, and they take great advantage of the language as an art form, not just a system of doing calculations. Being a pure mathematician or a linguist won't necessarily make a great programmer, but a certain combination often does. Then again, I think math is a language and artform in the same way.
This is interesting, as I generally use "laptop" drives for "desktop" and "server" purposes due to lower noise and power draw. I've never had a 2.5'' drive fail, but it's bad statistics with such a low number, as not too many 3.5'' ones have failed on me either.
You might think that smaller size makes things inherently more vulnerable, but there are in fact scaling arguments for the opposite. Insects can take quite a fall, whether relatively to their size or absolutely. OTOH, I think laptop components used to have higher quality standards than their desktop counterparts -- they were prestigious toys for the executives, and it's harder to swap components that go bad, so manufacturers would take extra steps to avoid problems.
Also, I'd like to think that smaller drives should not be inherently slower -- consider the seek latency from the distances the drive head moves, and the fact we generally make electronics faster by making it smaller. Alas, laptop drives tend to have more aggressive power saving mechanisms, such as lower RPM. It's nice that the SATA connector has removed one articifial barrier between "laptop" and "desktop" drives, though.
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Sorry? I lost you at "concentrate".
Thousands of other people will make backup copies for you.
Only wimps use tape backup: _real_ men just upload their important stuff on ftp, and let the rest of the world mirror it
If you read the article (I know, I know) you'll learn that he uses industrial grit
I think the questions on every Slashdotter's mind now are:
I think I can relate to that. I'm quite introverted so I need a lot of time on my own to "hear my own thoughts". I also don't like listening to music very much. OTOH, I'm kind of a musician, and I generally prefer instrumental pieces. I can feel similarities between social yapping and music with lots of lyrics. Making music is great, listening is kind of meh -- I guess it's like the difference between doing some sports yourself and watching it. (I've never understood the fascination of self-proclaimed straight men in watching other men work out.)
There are theories about introversion being a symptom of generally heightened sensitivity - we get more easily overwhelmed by sensory input, so we try to cope by locking ourselves within. As much as I like music, I easily get my daily dose of auditory input from all kinds of background noise.
I like Microsoft products
my honest, professional opinion is, fuck you.
Just let them believe that they are going to invade Europa (the continent) and they will probably stand in line to support this idea.
Europa? What kind of a country is that? Is it somewhere near Texas?
Also, there's the quality of life. In my experience, things like meat, coffee and nicotine are brief pleasures followed by long-term discomfort. I feel much better overall without them.
Python has the whole whitespace deal, Perl code tends to be unkempt
Now this is a great comparison. One language is bad because it enforces tidiness, and the other is bad because it doesn't.
Inside the Six Billion Dollar Man - recently sold his cybernetic kidney for $19B...
sudo apt-get -y install build-essential
And also: sudo apt-get -y install python
This is one of the reasons I use Gentoo, it already comes with real programming tools.
More generally, though, any Linux distro is fine as there is no particular barrier between using a computer and programming it. I don't really see the difference, because when you use a computer you are telling it what to do, and then it's only about different levels of abstraction and power. There is only a problem if the OS places artificial limitations.
Dude, it's modded up as "funny" as I intended, therefore it is a parody. Besides, you just plagiarized my post by using my word "parody" ;D
GPUs are great at doing stuff in parallel, so they should be great for modelling a quantum computer. Then you can use http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G...
Duh, it's a parody of a well-known work, at least well-known in Slasdot readership. I guess the next time I refer to the theory of relativity, I should refer to "on the electrodynamics of moving bodies".
Situation: There are 2 competing standards organizations.
"2? Ridiculous! We need to develop one universal standards organization that covers everyone's use cases."
"Yeah!"
Soon:
Situation: There are 3 competing standards organizations.
This is also old news in fine particle research circles (but so is every bit of science news by the time it reaches Slashdot :) Also, most of the current news you see on fine particles is about their negative effects -- for example, burning organic fuels kills a lot of people directly, rather than via global warming. On the other hand there are decades-old experiments on cloud seeding which also have an environmentally questionable reputation.
To elaborate, having a good memory is a great skill. A powerful brain without cache/RAM is pretty useless. Of course you also need I/O.
This. See also http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Z... and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I... for more general ideas in education.
On the topic, though, I thought next generation accelerators would be linear to avoid radiational losses.
I'm going to pull out of Beta, if you know what I mean.
Every headline asking the question "why" can be answered by "Well, you know, sir, because I really like to fuck beta".
This reminds me of two quotes. "If atheism is a religion, then not collecting stamps is a hobby." by somebody on /. and "There are two kinds of science, physics and stamp collecting." by Ernest Rutherford, who ironically received the Nobel Prize in chemistry. So physics is "not collecting stamps". May the best nonphilatelist win.
I think you're missing the real point here. Computer languages are NOT foreign languages. Foreign languages teach mental dexterity in the verbal domain and allow people to experiences worldviews other than their own. Computer languages teach systematic thinking.
You're not a programmer, are you? Good programmers are often both verbally and mathematically talented, and they take great advantage of the language as an art form, not just a system of doing calculations. Being a pure mathematician or a linguist won't necessarily make a great programmer, but a certain combination often does. Then again, I think math is a language and artform in the same way.
I am Cornhawkingo. I need TP* for my blackhole.
*theoretical physics
I listen to Las Keccak while driving, and I never get collisions.
This is interesting, as I generally use "laptop" drives for "desktop" and "server" purposes due to lower noise and power draw. I've never had a 2.5'' drive fail, but it's bad statistics with such a low number, as not too many 3.5'' ones have failed on me either.
You might think that smaller size makes things inherently more vulnerable, but there are in fact scaling arguments for the opposite. Insects can take quite a fall, whether relatively to their size or absolutely. OTOH, I think laptop components used to have higher quality standards than their desktop counterparts -- they were prestigious toys for the executives, and it's harder to swap components that go bad, so manufacturers would take extra steps to avoid problems.
Also, I'd like to think that smaller drives should not be inherently slower -- consider the seek latency from the distances the drive head moves, and the fact we generally make electronics faster by making it smaller. Alas, laptop drives tend to have more aggressive power saving mechanisms, such as lower RPM. It's nice that the SATA connector has removed one articifial barrier between "laptop" and "desktop" drives, though.