Sure they are. The executables they generate are not, however. And neither are the man pages, generated by the macros trb spoke of. And let's leave out binary-level includes such as bitmaps, drivers, codecs, and the like...it doesn't change the fact that the core elements of man pages are just plain text output with a minimal amount of formatting.
I think anyone who has the overwhelming dedication to create a 1500+ page tome about every nook and cranny of the Linux API can be spared the task of explaining how to write text files. But that's just me.
Just because you know how to turn a computer on doesn't mean you should go messing around with registry keys or your CMOS. Let's curb our enthusiasm for our tiny understanding of how the brain works and learn more before we start screwing around with things.
Dear bitter progressives: Please stop repeating your petty platitudinous insults towards everyone you don't agree with. If you seriously worry about measures the Republicans are going to take, I'd spend your energy on the phone with your congressman rather than trying to make yourself feel better by tearing down others.
It worries me that Slashdotters find this comment "Insightful." The whole idea of disclosing preexisting conditions is that companies know what they're getting into when they agree to insure someone. They have adjust their rates accordingly based on the likely cost of keeping that person healthy. Insurance companies are businesses that employ thousands upon thousands of people, and they can't very well keep food on the table for their employees if they lose money.
We can have reasonable discussions about what to do with those people who are basically uninsurable, but griping about 'evil corporate profits' helps no one.
If you can control a computer using your mind, who says the computer won't be able to read (or even control) your mind without your knowledge someday? We're giving up too much personal information today already; there will be a time when we need to stand up for privacy and limit interactions with our devices to physical manipulation only...
Do they know what demographic their players are? Spoiled whiny kids who have to have a new game every week, sure. I'd say most adults play them to completion.
I haven't had TV for like 8 years, with the exception of six months that I had basic cable (lifeline, they called it, for 20 bucks a month). I will say there's something to be said for live TV broadcasts, but I can do without them.
There's going to have to be at least one manufacturer kept alive. People need floppies for things like CMOS firmware upgrades and booting legacy systems.
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Then 'accidentally' sniffs Facebook credentials from extraterrestrials and extends Costa Rica's border all the way to the Kuiper Belt. Film at eleven.
Sure they are. The executables they generate are not, however. And neither are the man pages, generated by the macros trb spoke of. And let's leave out binary-level includes such as bitmaps, drivers, codecs, and the like...it doesn't change the fact that the core elements of man pages are just plain text output with a minimal amount of formatting.
I think anyone who has the overwhelming dedication to create a 1500+ page tome about every nook and cranny of the Linux API can be spared the task of explaining how to write text files. But that's just me.
This comment is just proof how well the placebo effect works.
Just because you know how to turn a computer on doesn't mean you should go messing around with registry keys or your CMOS. Let's curb our enthusiasm for our tiny understanding of how the brain works and learn more before we start screwing around with things.
Dear bitter progressives: Please stop repeating your petty platitudinous insults towards everyone you don't agree with. If you seriously worry about measures the Republicans are going to take, I'd spend your energy on the phone with your congressman rather than trying to make yourself feel better by tearing down others.
It worries me that Slashdotters find this comment "Insightful." The whole idea of disclosing preexisting conditions is that companies know what they're getting into when they agree to insure someone. They have adjust their rates accordingly based on the likely cost of keeping that person healthy. Insurance companies are businesses that employ thousands upon thousands of people, and they can't very well keep food on the table for their employees if they lose money. We can have reasonable discussions about what to do with those people who are basically uninsurable, but griping about 'evil corporate profits' helps no one.
If you can control a computer using your mind, who says the computer won't be able to read (or even control) your mind without your knowledge someday? We're giving up too much personal information today already; there will be a time when we need to stand up for privacy and limit interactions with our devices to physical manipulation only...
I'd like to see someone try to play Fallout 3 for five hours and stop cold. Fucking impossible.
Do they know what demographic their players are? Spoiled whiny kids who have to have a new game every week, sure. I'd say most adults play them to completion.
The malware community is wringing their collective hands waiting to find vulnerabilities to exploit in a new Office release...
A hipster's call to arms. Or whining, as the case may be.
Your tax dollars at work: Finding out why nearly-microscopic bugs are colored.
Welcome to three days ago, dude.
I haven't had TV for like 8 years, with the exception of six months that I had basic cable (lifeline, they called it, for 20 bucks a month). I will say there's something to be said for live TV broadcasts, but I can do without them.
I stopped reading at "Fox News reports."
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Or stop fucktard organizations that want real IP addresses for all their workstations.
There's going to have to be at least one manufacturer kept alive. People need floppies for things like CMOS firmware upgrades and booting legacy systems.