The guy is a great engineer. Great engineers don't invent great things, they build great things - most of the time, using shitty things as experiments/prototypes/proofs of concepts in order to get the great thing done
Yes, an engineer which is great when you're dealing with computers. But a desktop is essentially dealing with humans which is a completely different problem set and I would say a lot harder. In GNOME, it takes an enormous time to get all the details right on a user interface. It is nothing like working with a kernel. It isn't as easy as you think it is. Even the early desktops took all their designs from Windows 95, copying a lot of the look and feel because nobody was trained on how to write a user interface. Even today we're still messing around with the same design.
I suppose you're just asking Linus Torvalds to re-engineer windows 95 interface, I suppose he could do that. But to do something new, and unique that requires an anthropologist.
You guys no nothing about Linus or how he likes to use his desktop. It's funny how people export their dreams and ideas to one man like this. The guy is not remotely qualified to write a desktop. Have you seen all the commands in git? The first round was a usability nightmare. Hell he himself would admit that.
You didn't use retard as a verb as it was clearly defined in your little snippet. You used it as a noun, and as a noun it has a different meaning the meaning you're getting beaten up for. Accept gracefully, and move on.
What do you mean to a lesser extent GNOME is heading in a similar direction? Just curious, because GNOME and Elementary share some close philosophical views on software use the same software stack.
This is a silly argument. Perhaps they don't want to beholden to Apple but would like a nicely designed OS with great apps without having to go through iTunes and what not. We can make this argument with just about anything else if we want. There are plenty of us who want to use free software because it is ethical and responsible.
They also hate designers. So, what do you do? There are a lot ore reasons why people are in Linux, some of it has nothing to do with well designed apps or eco-systems.
A lot of what you're talking about is being done in GNOME. In fact, GNOME tends to get flamed because in order to implement some of those things you have to break cultural norms. Breaking cultural norms will garner a lot of flames as people who like the status quo tend to quite upset even if they are not using GNOME. GNOME for instance is the first project to have visual designers and a culture where FOSS developers actually consult designers to get a pleasing designer. Not
usual for a open source project.
There is not only an app store concept that is being developed, but also a sandboxing mechanism for better safety when you run your apps. On top of that, you should be able to use apps that have older libraries and so forth using a system that Lennart Poettering has come up with. Again though, we do have to change Unix cultural for some of these things.
Right now, we need to continually upgrade ourselves otherwise, it will be Android that wlll be the desktop of choice on Linux machines. In fact, even the identifier 'Linux' will be gone, nobody will even know that they are running Linux since FSF can't seem to come up with something better than 'GNU/Linux". *sigh*
Actually, hitting a button on your headset is easier. Your wrist is constantly in motion when you're running. Your head is relatively stationary so it is an easier target. While running you naturally swing your arms as a form of balance, to stop and try to use one hand to touch the other hand while maintaining a steady pace is awkward.
you're looking at over 30 years of Republican talking points starting from Reagan that has gotten into this state. Everything was about lowering taxes, and even though Reagan himself wasn't that crazy, everyone who followed him afterwards turned into something nuts. Now, some of this is of course resources and what not, but honestly, we need to change this thinking.
Yeah, that's true. But then nobody goes to college then you know what happens? They bring in immigrants who have the degrees. So, that is not going to work. You need to find a way to reduce the cost of middle management. That's where the real cost savings are. Not in workers.
History is extremely relevant. If you don't chronicle your past, and learn from it, you're doomed to repeat it. You can learn a lot from how people used to do things.
They are used as a natural border since it is a thorny viney mess. But during late July and August you can pluck it for blackberries. They are very delicious and can be used in a number of yummy things. But they are hard to kill and will take over if you don't stop it early. Some places you have to burn it to get rid of it because it keeps coming back.
They are raising prices. Surprised they've kept it up this long. Best way to stop it is to not consume it. Let them work harder. Now if we can get those sports fans to stop being such suckers..
Try getting the leaf antenna, it works pretty good. Costco has a competitor as well. I got about 30 channels. Admittedly I live on top of a hill with a clear view of everything.
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I read that as 'start of the MBA season'.. and I was thinking.. no fucking wonder the guy had to leave. Jeezus.
The guy is a great engineer. Great engineers don't invent great things, they build great things - most of the time, using shitty things as experiments/prototypes/proofs of concepts in order to get the great thing done
Yes, an engineer which is great when you're dealing with computers. But a desktop is essentially dealing with humans which is a completely different problem set and I would say a lot harder. In GNOME, it takes an enormous time to get all the details right on a user interface. It is nothing like working with a kernel. It isn't as easy as you think it is. Even the early desktops took all their designs from Windows 95, copying a lot of the look and feel because nobody was trained on how to write a user interface. Even today we're still messing around with the same design.
I suppose you're just asking Linus Torvalds to re-engineer windows 95 interface, I suppose he could do that. But to do something new, and unique that requires an anthropologist.
You guys no nothing about Linus or how he likes to use his desktop. It's funny how people export their dreams and ideas to one man like this. The guy is not remotely qualified to write a desktop. Have you seen all the commands in git? The first round was a usability nightmare. Hell he himself would admit that.
You didn't use retard as a verb as it was clearly defined in your little snippet. You used it as a noun, and as a noun it has a different meaning the meaning you're getting beaten up for. Accept gracefully, and move on.
What do you mean to a lesser extent GNOME is heading in a similar direction? Just curious, because GNOME and Elementary share some close philosophical views on software use the same software stack.
This is a silly argument. Perhaps they don't want to beholden to Apple but would like a nicely designed OS with great apps without having to go through iTunes and what not. We can make this argument with just about anything else if we want. There are plenty of us who want to use free software because it is ethical and responsible.
They also hate designers. So, what do you do? There are a lot ore reasons why people are in Linux, some of it has nothing to do with well designed apps or eco-systems.
There is not only an app store concept that is being developed, but also a sandboxing mechanism for better safety when you run your apps. On top of that, you should be able to use apps that have older libraries and so forth using a system that Lennart Poettering has come up with. Again though, we do have to change Unix cultural for some of these things.
Right now, we need to continually upgrade ourselves otherwise, it will be Android that wlll be the desktop of choice on Linux machines. In fact, even the identifier 'Linux' will be gone, nobody will even know that they are running Linux since FSF can't seem to come up with something better than 'GNU/Linux". *sigh*
Actually, hitting a button on your headset is easier. Your wrist is constantly in motion when you're running. Your head is relatively stationary so it is an easier target. While running you naturally swing your arms as a form of balance, to stop and try to use one hand to touch the other hand while maintaining a steady pace is awkward.
Or only pitbulls can kill people, cars, and rain.
This is so true. My wife, fixed our front loading washer looking at youtube video. You can even do tradesman craft if you know what you are doing.
Not really. These days, at least for big corps, they just scan that stuff in and then suck it into a database.
you're looking at over 30 years of Republican talking points starting from Reagan that has gotten into this state. Everything was about lowering taxes, and even though Reagan himself wasn't that crazy, everyone who followed him afterwards turned into something nuts. Now, some of this is of course resources and what not, but honestly, we need to change this thinking.
Yeah, that's true. But then nobody goes to college then you know what happens? They bring in immigrants who have the degrees. So, that is not going to work. You need to find a way to reduce the cost of middle management. That's where the real cost savings are. Not in workers.
yeah dudes, it totally happened like this.
After reading this comment, I'm sure I will be just as unimpressed with any pieces of paper that verify your intelligence.
whoa, skipped third grade? awesome.
Too bad someone downvoted you. That's most unfortunate. A reasonable comment to boot.
History is extremely relevant. If you don't chronicle your past, and learn from it, you're doomed to repeat it. You can learn a lot from how people used to do things.
They are used as a natural border since it is a thorny viney mess. But during late July and August you can pluck it for blackberries. They are very delicious and can be used in a number of yummy things. But they are hard to kill and will take over if you don't stop it early. Some places you have to burn it to get rid of it because it keeps coming back.
Or maybe, be able to requisition all those machines into a giant botnet ready to be used as weapons in a cyberwar.
They are raising prices. Surprised they've kept it up this long. Best way to stop it is to not consume it. Let them work harder. Now if we can get those sports fans to stop being such suckers..
Our local PBS channel provides us with BBC shows. You might also get streaming stuff from BBC America website.
or watch ted videos, there is also salman khan documentaries, and finally netflix has a shitload of documentaries.
Try getting the leaf antenna, it works pretty good. Costco has a competitor as well. I got about 30 channels. Admittedly I live on top of a hill with a clear view of everything. http://www.gomohu.com/