You sound angry. My point is that in order to learn to code, you have to code. It is one of those things like playing the piano, where if you don't actually do it you can't learn it. My point about good habits, is to know what a function is, what a list is, what a class is, and so on. Python gives that without much difficulty. It also gives graphics which is fun. If you don't like python, then go back to your small basic. Each to his own. It was only a suggestion. A bad habit is using goto's because you don't know any better. (not that using them is bad, it's the not knowing any better method that is).
I think the language doesn't so matter so much as the time that is put into it. In the summary basic was given as an example, and I'm sure the basic he's talking about isn't considered good code these days. No object orientation, plenty of gotos and so on. The thing is he spent time on it, and from that language went to others.
With this in mind I would say that today there are plenty of good starter languages. My suggestion would be python, which introduces a number of good habits. It also has the advantage of being able to import loads of goodies which allow graphical programming. Another suggestion is Delphi Pascal or C-Builder which allows you to quickly create windows applications. I hear that Microsoft has something similar with C#.
Any language is good, as long as time is spent playing with it. That's the thing that is important.
It amazes me that companies feel justified in not paying for their software. The GPL's payment is in openness and code changes. So many companies try this (and get away with it). It would be similar to companies using cracked warze and then trying to justify it in court as their own works.
Installing using the administrator cmd prompt It gets to the point where it's copying files, and stops at "Error writing to file:INuiInstanceHelper.dll. Verify that you have access to that directory."
Seems to me, that it isn't a directory at all, so I don't understand what it's doing.
The fine is imposed when the cost of licensing such performances is greater than $5,000. In time, the cost of licensing will of course go up simply due to inflation. After the first year a movie that would license at $5000 would then license for $5300. But the fine is still at $5000. In 5 years a movie that would $5000 would now license for $6691.
In effect the fine is being imposed for smaller and smaller infractions.
I must confess, the quote was from the bottom of the page. I wasn't sure if it was a randomly generated quote or not,and didn't want it lost to time, as it was so fitting.
Anyone can make an omelet with eggs. The trick is to make one with none. Sony has learned this trick. I've heard that shame is a powerful motivator in the East. Apparently Sony has no shame.
How about the home owner who thinks their door is locked, but is in actual fact broken from the manufacturer. I blame the manufacturer for giving a false sense of security. If I buy something on the web, I expect it to go over a secure connection. I don't expect ebay to oops and start handing out passwords and credit card info.
I've decided that Sony is crap. I own a PS3 (the console that does everything) and am constantly being plagued by incompatiblity problems. Not to mention the rootkits and otheros removal.
I agree. Maybe they could sell more music, if they actually hired musicians. You know, people that can sing, and play instruments. I can't believe people actually pay to hear hip-hop. Although I admit, it's not my generations music, I have a hard time hearing the music in it at all. Just shouting and a beat. I guess it's disco...
I like harmonies in the vocals, and an actual tune. I like the occasional instrumental solo, but the vocals are key (not the bass).
I would rather RIM bought QT, and stuck a virtual system runing Linux inside their Blackberry. Then they could have the QT working. Android working. All the open source developers working for them. and still keep their security.
The problem is, you can't take your ball and go home. You are playing the ridiculous patent game whether you want to or not. It seems to me that Software people and companies are against patents on software, as it effectively creates an unlevel playing field for all involved. On the otherhand, lawyers and patent companies love them and make a huge amount of money from them.
The only reason software companies have patents is to defend against other companies that have patents. It's a defensive tactic.
But modding a wii or original xbox allows programmers to create their own original content doesn't it. I don't think your argument holds water. If I understand what you are saying, that because there is no non-infringing content, it is wrong to mod it. The counter argument is that, by moding it, non-infringing content can be created.
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Well I tried teaching and found it beyond me. So I will bow to your practical knowledge.
You sound angry.
My point is that in order to learn to code, you have to code. It is one of those things like playing the piano, where if you don't actually do it you can't learn it.
My point about good habits, is to know what a function is, what a list is, what a class is, and so on. Python gives that without much difficulty. It also gives graphics which is fun. If you don't like python, then go back to your small basic. Each to his own. It was only a suggestion. A bad habit is using goto's because you don't know any better. (not that using them is bad, it's the not knowing any better method that is).
I think the language doesn't so matter so much as the time that is put into it. In the summary basic was given as an example, and I'm sure the basic he's talking about isn't considered good code these days. No object orientation, plenty of gotos and so on. The thing is he spent time on it, and from that language went to others.
With this in mind I would say that today there are plenty of good starter languages. My suggestion would be python, which introduces a number of good habits. It also has the advantage of being able to import loads of goodies which allow graphical programming.
Another suggestion is Delphi Pascal or C-Builder which allows you to quickly create windows applications. I hear that Microsoft has something similar with C#.
Any language is good, as long as time is spent playing with it. That's the thing that is important.
It amazes me that companies feel justified in not paying for their software. The GPL's payment is in openness and code changes. So many companies try this (and get away with it). It would be similar to companies using cracked warze and then trying to justify it in court as their own works.
Installing using the administrator cmd prompt
It gets to the point where it's copying files, and stops at
"Error writing to file:INuiInstanceHelper.dll. Verify that you have access to that directory."
Seems to me, that it isn't a directory at all, so I don't understand what it's doing.
sigh.
The fine is imposed when the cost of licensing such performances is greater than $5,000. In time, the cost of licensing will of course go up simply due to inflation. After the first year a movie that would license at $5000 would then license for $5300. But the fine is still at $5000.
In 5 years a movie that would $5000 would now license for $6691.
In effect the fine is being imposed for smaller and smaller infractions.
I must confess, the quote was from the bottom of the page. I wasn't sure if it was a randomly generated quote or not,and didn't want it lost to time, as it was so fitting.
Anyone can make an omelet with eggs. The trick is to make one with none. Sony has learned this trick.
I've heard that shame is a powerful motivator in the East.
Apparently Sony has no shame.
Oh Shit Oh Shit Oh Shit
How about the home owner who thinks their door is locked, but is in actual fact broken from the manufacturer.
I blame the manufacturer for giving a false sense of security. If I buy something on the web, I expect it to go over a secure connection. I don't expect ebay to oops and start handing out passwords and credit card info.
Wasn't there a problem with WordPerfect working with windows due to api details being withheld?
I've decided that Sony is crap. I own a PS3 (the console that does everything) and am constantly being plagued by incompatiblity problems. Not to mention the rootkits and otheros removal.
I'm boycotting Sony.
They just used wine. :)
I don't know about you but a Biennial Privacy Review sounds like it hurts!
I agree with you 100%
You echoed my thoughts completely. If it didn't mess up your system, it did 1/2 the job leaving you to guess which half was done.
I agree. Maybe they could sell more music, if they actually hired musicians. You know, people that can sing, and play instruments. I can't believe people actually pay to hear hip-hop. Although I admit, it's not my generations music, I have a hard time hearing the music in it at all. Just shouting and a beat. I guess it's disco...
I like harmonies in the vocals, and an actual tune. I like the occasional instrumental solo, but the vocals are key (not the bass).
I wasn't sure if I should give that parity a thumbs up or down.
I would rather RIM bought QT, and stuck a virtual system runing Linux inside their Blackberry.
Then they could have the QT working. Android working. All the open source developers working for them. and still keep their security.
MacDonald is a programmer's programmer,
To know recursion you must first know recursion.
To know MacDonald is a programmer, you must first know a programmer's programmer.
Agreed.
The problem is, you can't take your ball and go home. You are playing the ridiculous patent game whether you want to or not.
It seems to me that Software people and companies are against patents on software, as it effectively creates an unlevel playing field for all involved.
On the otherhand, lawyers and patent companies love them and make a huge amount of money from them.
The only reason software companies have patents is to defend against other companies that have patents. It's a defensive tactic.
But modding a wii or original xbox allows programmers to create their own original content doesn't it. I don't think your argument holds water. If I understand what you are saying, that because there is no non-infringing content, it is wrong to mod it.
The counter argument is that, by moding it, non-infringing content can be created.
How dare you make a common sense argument against what is clearly a stupid policy?
#3 is +5 insightful imho.