Cross-platform is a big feature point of Java and the I am sure that the memory usage problem is solvable, thought I am yet to see any real move from Oracle.
For me the biggest problem when it comes to desktop applications is the requirement that all UI elements must be coded. This means that every IDE codes their UIs in ways that other tools can't leverage. If Oracle wants Java to be serious on the desktop, then I believe they need some sort of markup for easily designing UIs, without having to resort to code. The code should only be there for the functional aspects. Microsoft has achieved this and so has Apple (NIBs). It would be nice to see Java benefit from something similar too.
I must admit I took a crack at trying to create such a tool, but it is a lot of work to get right and for it work the format needs to be documented properly.
This is the first time I have heard if such an incident. If the source of the magnetism is not from within the house, then two others possibilities come to mind (this is a guess), which are: proximity to power lines (above ground or below) or maybe something geological?
Can anyone suggest what was trollish about my comment? It certainly wasn't intended as a troll. Trying to understand whether this was the way I formed my comment or just some poor moderation?
I wouldn't go that far, but I would encourage manufacturers to go and take a strike at them. If there is a patent problem then it should be the responsibility of the manufacturer to cover the costs of the patent or challenge the patent if perceived as dubious.
Like movie DVD players there are bound to be one or two manufactures who will leave in a back door to allow install of any OS. Also, any lock in specifically designed to only allow Windows to work will either be worked around or will result in another anti-trust lawsuit for MS.
Another scenario is that Linux users will buy Macs to run Linux, since Macs already support EFI. Then seeing the impact of this other companies will try to add ways of installing Linux.
I think in the long run we have nothing to worry about, though we should be careful about the hardware we buy.
The point of patents, from what I understand, was to encourage documenting the concept and getting something in return, instead of hiding the workings and depriving people from that knowledge. It also provided the chance to recover and benefit from effort that led to the invention. Lack of patents won't stop people inventing, but it may stop people from inventing and may facility ripping off of true inventions in domains where progress is slow and expensive.
The scary thing is that they are more dangerous because they believe things like the geneva convention only apply to the army and such forces. The lack of accountability is truly troubling.
I would be curious to see what connections the SCO lawyers have. I can't help feel there was some embezlment going on. Basically carrying on a court case, that has no chance of winning, to channel a corporation's money into some black hole.
How come the stock holders didnt vote the CEO out of power?
What are we all missing? I would love to have some investigation performed into all this to identify the real crooks and what the real crime was.
Certainly, but there are alternative solutions that include wells, rivers and rain water tanks (some found in Australia). Sure the water needs to be purified in a number of cases, but mainly only the amount needed for human consumption.
If you are living next to a river, then you should consider yourself on a flood-plain. Beyond that only historical records will be able to help you or talking to neighbours.
Actually having a site that shows the historic floods in various places around the world using Google Maps, could really be handy.
That isn't a argument New Yorkers can grasp because nothing that exists out side of the NY Burroughs matters or has any value in their minds...
In many ways the right precautions were taken. Here some people were affected and some inconvenienced. Luckily the storm calmed down before it was expected. Had there been no preparation and a storm that didn't calm down then plenty more people would be complaining and rightly so.
Katrina taught us that being prepared is important. Nature is not always easy to predict.
Then there is also the bonus Donald trump birth certificate alert. Then again if it was Fox News doing this it would be 'breaking news alert' every 5 minutes, followed by commercials.
Sounds like more of the contracts they sign need to have strings attached to them, to protect against neglect by CEO.
As a business owner I am handing leadership to someone I want to have a vested interest in making a success of the company. If i sign a contract that makes it tempting forth CEO to simply sink the ship and walk off with the money, then as owner I am a fool. The problem is that in many publically traded companies, this is what seems to happen.
I think the difference is between a founding CEO and one that was given the reigns. The former is like a biological parent while the latter is like a step parent. While there are step parents that will take on the responsibility as if it were there own, there are plenty of others that won't because they don't see the benefit of a ling term relationship.
What I meant is that when I travel I can pick something up with out too much hassle and on a whim. Something less true of online music. Also, my CD can be bought in any region from anyone without restriction of geography, which is something that can't be said for most (all?) downloadable music stores. Also, while music on CD may be watermarked, the watermark does not include your ID as a purchaser. Note, that "DRM-free tracks sold at the iTunes Store contain the name and Apple ID of the purchaser" (ref).
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Cross-platform is a big feature point of Java and the I am sure that the memory usage problem is solvable, thought I am yet to see any real move from Oracle.
For me the biggest problem when it comes to desktop applications is the requirement that all UI elements must be coded. This means that every IDE codes their UIs in ways that other tools can't leverage. If Oracle wants Java to be serious on the desktop, then I believe they need some sort of markup for easily designing UIs, without having to resort to code. The code should only be there for the functional aspects. Microsoft has achieved this and so has Apple (NIBs). It would be nice to see Java benefit from something similar too.
I must admit I took a crack at trying to create such a tool, but it is a lot of work to get right and for it work the format needs to be documented properly.
This is the first time I have heard if such an incident. If the source of the magnetism is not from within the house, then two others possibilities come to mind (this is a guess), which are: proximity to power lines (above ground or below) or maybe something geological?
Can anyone suggest what was trollish about my comment? It certainly wasn't intended as a troll. Trying to understand whether this was the way I formed my comment or just some poor moderation?
I wouldn't go that far, but I would encourage manufacturers to go and take a strike at them. If there is a patent problem then it should be the responsibility of the manufacturer to cover the costs of the patent or challenge the patent if perceived as dubious.
Like movie DVD players there are bound to be one or two manufactures who will leave in a back door to allow install of any OS. Also, any lock in specifically designed to only allow Windows to work will either be worked around or will result in another anti-trust lawsuit for MS.
Another scenario is that Linux users will buy Macs to run Linux, since Macs already support EFI. Then seeing the impact of this other companies will try to add ways of installing Linux.
I think in the long run we have nothing to worry about, though we should be careful about the hardware we buy.
Could clients detect this somehow and fall back to support the broken behaviour? For example on detection of an unexpected reset.
Indeed. Think Carl Sagan.
Some photocopiers I have seen will email you a PDF of the scan.
The point of patents, from what I understand, was to encourage documenting the concept and getting something in return, instead of hiding the workings and depriving people from that knowledge. It also provided the chance to recover and benefit from effort that led to the invention. Lack of patents won't stop people inventing, but it may stop people from inventing and may facility ripping off of true inventions in domains where progress is slow and expensive.
Research in software is rarely slow or expensive.
If you want Anime, then check out Crunchy Roll.
Also with the slow death of video rental stores, the only place to get their content will be torrents.
The scary thing is that they are more dangerous because they believe things like the geneva convention only apply to the army and such forces. The lack of accountability is truly troubling.
Given the US date format and the reasoning, surely 10 past 5 should be 10:5:00? ;)
I would be curious to see what connections the SCO lawyers have. I can't help feel there was some embezlment going on. Basically carrying on a court case, that has no chance of winning, to channel a corporation's money into some black hole.
How come the stock holders didnt vote the CEO out of power?
What are we all missing? I would love to have some investigation performed into all this to identify the real crooks and what the real crime was.
Certainly, but there are alternative solutions that include wells, rivers and rain water tanks (some found in Australia). Sure the water needs to be purified in a number of cases, but mainly only the amount needed for human consumption.
If you are living next to a river, then you should consider yourself on a flood-plain. Beyond that only historical records will be able to help you or talking to neighbours.
Actually having a site that shows the historic floods in various places around the world using Google Maps, could really be handy.
Nature is unpredictable, just like a wolf. It might change it's mind.
That isn't a argument New Yorkers can grasp because nothing that exists out side of the NY Burroughs matters or has any value in their minds...
In many ways the right precautions were taken. Here some people were affected and some inconvenienced. Luckily the storm calmed down before it was expected. Had there been no preparation and a storm that didn't calm down then plenty more people would be complaining and rightly so.
Katrina taught us that being prepared is important. Nature is not always easy to predict.
Tap water is clean and has less environmental costs than buying bottled water. It also one less thing you need to carry to from your car.
Are you buying your water or just filling containers with what comes out of the tap?
Then there is also the bonus Donald trump birth certificate alert. Then again if it was Fox News doing this it would be 'breaking news alert' every 5 minutes, followed by commercials.
Sounds like more of the contracts they sign need to have strings attached to them, to protect against neglect by CEO.
As a business owner I am handing leadership to someone I want to have a vested interest in making a success of the company. If i sign a contract that makes it tempting forth CEO to simply sink the ship and walk off with the money, then as owner I am a fool. The problem is that in many publically traded companies, this is what seems to happen.
I think the difference is between a founding CEO and one that was given the reigns. The former is like a biological parent while the latter is like a step parent. While there are step parents that will take on the responsibility as if it were there own, there are plenty of others that won't because they don't see the benefit of a ling term relationship.
Come December we will be celebrating Firefox 22. and sometime next year it will be Firefox 42 and we will be left looking for a question.
What I meant is that when I travel I can pick something up with out too much hassle and on a whim. Something less true of online music. Also, my CD can be bought in any region from anyone without restriction of geography, which is something that can't be said for most (all?) downloadable music stores.
Also, while music on CD may be watermarked, the watermark does not include your ID as a purchaser. Note, that "DRM-free tracks sold at the iTunes Store contain the name and Apple ID of the purchaser" (ref).