Forgive my vast amounts of ignorance on the matter, but I thought breeder reactors were a viable way of burning nuclear waste down to nothing. Or is this the same thing? I'm confused.com.
Either way, it's good to know there are options to hush up them "ZOMGZ NEWKEELER HOLLERCAUST!" crowd that's so vehemently opposed to the cheapest and quickest to implement short- to mid-term solution we have to burning fossil fuels.
Read the description of Redering Tier 2, the highest level of acceleration. The TTF fonts are NOT rendered on the card. Instead, in ClearType mode, the raw pixels are sent to the graphics card in a format representing 3x normal horizontal resolution, and are then edge blended with the existing pixels for a convincing anti-aliased look on LCD displays.
Also note, they're talking only about DX9 there with no mention of DX10, and note the restrictions about what *isn't* accelerated.
Did you perhaps mean to give us a different link with relevant information?
Is that the same plugin that constantly runs a barrage of pings in a hidden shell? Can't remember the name, but I ran a similar sounding plugin and didn't see much speed improvement but it sure did chew up my CPU.
people who are younger, in terms of experience or age, are a lot more positive in their opinions and close-minded than older or more experienced people
I've only got 3 weeks' industry experience and even I think that's complete bollocks! I don't want to read the rest of your comment.
There is a fairly pervasive (and convincing) school of thought these days that argues against the use of anti-virus software entirely. The argument goes something like:
AV software is nowhere near infallible. Therefore running AV software gives you a false sense of security while slowing your computer down. You're better off taking more effective precautions such as only installing reputable software, and keeping it up to date.
Easily said if you are lucky enough to be able to *exercise* that choice. For instance, I'm not bound to where I live, but would I be wanted and accepted by the land I want to be in? This depends vastly on where I was born (thanks to so much institutionalised racism when it comes to moving & travelling between countries), and on my education & employability.
On the flipside of your argument, if you're from, say, Norway, and you want to move, you've a higher chance of having had a meaningful and fruitful education, enabling you to make a far wider range of choices.
The problems you mention have everything to do with government losing the balance between individual and state responsibility. Rationally and logically, it's still more beneficial to have the problems above and have that great big safety net, than not. However, I agree that it has gone too far when people are no longer allowed to assess and take risks themselves. This should always be kept in balance, and this is part of the lesson to be learned from these countries.
You've got some work to do before you can convince me or anyone that demographic homogeneousness (it's a real word hones' guvna) has anything to do with whether you should look after your citizens or not.
I haven't been to Iceland but I forgot about Finland. I think I'm still slightly bitter about having my booze confiscated by security outside Assembly:)
Denmark, Norway and Sweden are stunning examples of what socialism really means. Some of the highest tax rates in the world, yet everybody is looked after so well. Education is of an exceptional standard, and every person from every background is given equal opportunity to do and become whatever they choose. It's basically social capitalism, by which I am implying that raw capitalism *in practice* is one of the most anti-social and dehumanising concepts on earth.
Thanks for the heads up! I expected you guys would only want bare, basic code examples to demonstrate bugs, but BZ has set me straight. Someone's already filed a report using my example code, however.
I haven't filed a bug report because I haven't had the time or motivation to attempt to strip the code down to the bare basics to demonstrate the problem. Some more information here if you really feel like looking! The code is guaranteed to give you a headache because of all the globals, etc. It's my first time experimenting with ways to get javascript to run faster.
You're right, and I actually hate that usage too, but I was typing in a hurry and forgot to think. I meant that Chrome takes 10-50% longer to complete the same tasks
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Seems like a nice ploy, what with all them angry, uppity nettards jumping to action in a flurry of group joins, posting and pageloads!
Guess they've been taking notes from livejournal.
Thanks for translating TFA for me :D
Forgive my vast amounts of ignorance on the matter, but I thought breeder reactors were a viable way of burning nuclear waste down to nothing. Or is this the same thing? I'm confused.com.
Either way, it's good to know there are options to hush up them "ZOMGZ NEWKEELER HOLLERCAUST!" crowd that's so vehemently opposed to the cheapest and quickest to implement short- to mid-term solution we have to burning fossil fuels.
I do not think it means what you think it means.
I think you need to read those links again.
Read the description of Redering Tier 2, the highest level of acceleration. The TTF fonts are NOT rendered on the card. Instead, in ClearType mode, the raw pixels are sent to the graphics card in a format representing 3x normal horizontal resolution, and are then edge blended with the existing pixels for a convincing anti-aliased look on LCD displays.
Also note, they're talking only about DX9 there with no mention of DX10, and note the restrictions about what *isn't* accelerated.
Did you perhaps mean to give us a different link with relevant information?
Is that the same plugin that constantly runs a barrage of pings in a hidden shell? Can't remember the name, but I ran a similar sounding plugin and didn't see much speed improvement but it sure did chew up my CPU.
They have a hell of a lot more surface area to shave
Speak for yourself. I have to shave ALL THE WAY up my legs, as well as my face.
There's a hella grey area covering the three. I'm not sure I could tell them apart these days.
people who are younger, in terms of experience or age, are a lot more positive in their opinions and close-minded than older or more experienced people
I've only got 3 weeks' industry experience and even I think that's complete bollocks! I don't want to read the rest of your comment.
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There is a fairly pervasive (and convincing) school of thought these days that argues against the use of anti-virus software entirely. The argument goes something like:
AV software is nowhere near infallible. Therefore running AV software gives you a false sense of security while slowing your computer down. You're better off taking more effective precautions such as only installing reputable software, and keeping it up to date.
You said it, brother. We stopped using it when they released v8.0
They've completely lost the plot. Marketing-bullshit-driven crap, no doubt.
Depends on whether you ask an Englishman or a Scotsman
Easily said if you are lucky enough to be able to *exercise* that choice. For instance, I'm not bound to where I live, but would I be wanted and accepted by the land I want to be in? This depends vastly on where I was born (thanks to so much institutionalised racism when it comes to moving & travelling between countries), and on my education & employability.
On the flipside of your argument, if you're from, say, Norway, and you want to move, you've a higher chance of having had a meaningful and fruitful education, enabling you to make a far wider range of choices.
The problems you mention have everything to do with government losing the balance between individual and state responsibility. Rationally and logically, it's still more beneficial to have the problems above and have that great big safety net, than not. However, I agree that it has gone too far when people are no longer allowed to assess and take risks themselves. This should always be kept in balance, and this is part of the lesson to be learned from these countries.
The bigger the economy, the more it gains from looking after its people. You sure you thought that one through?
You've got some work to do before you can convince me or anyone that demographic homogeneousness (it's a real word hones' guvna) has anything to do with whether you should look after your citizens or not.
I haven't been to Iceland but I forgot about Finland. I think I'm still slightly bitter about having my booze confiscated by security outside Assembly :)
Denmark, Norway and Sweden are stunning examples of what socialism really means. Some of the highest tax rates in the world, yet everybody is looked after so well. Education is of an exceptional standard, and every person from every background is given equal opportunity to do and become whatever they choose. It's basically social capitalism, by which I am implying that raw capitalism *in practice* is one of the most anti-social and dehumanising concepts on earth.
Dude...
Let's test the PS3 browser & IE7 head-to-head on my laptop!
Thanks for the heads up! I expected you guys would only want bare, basic code examples to demonstrate bugs, but BZ has set me straight. Someone's already filed a report using my example code, however.
Cheers!
That's extremely efficient and helpful of you! Big thanks :)
I haven't filed a bug report because I haven't had the time or motivation to attempt to strip the code down to the bare basics to demonstrate the problem. Some more information here if you really feel like looking! The code is guaranteed to give you a headache because of all the globals, etc. It's my first time experimenting with ways to get javascript to run faster.
You obviously missed the part where (A) we established that this is already known, and (B) I put the figures in the correct context.
Are you just being a twat for the sake of it?
You're right, and I actually hate that usage too, but I was typing in a hurry and forgot to think. I meant that Chrome takes 10-50% longer to complete the same tasks