And I was under the apparently misguided impression it was getting better!
Seriously, I haven't noticed a difference in updates at all. The site features have only improved (moderation, comment thresholds, customization). Besides the fact it doesn't take forever and a day to get the whole front page to load anymore!
One gets the feeling you're quick to assume.
Congrats to scoop, glad to see his hard work paying off.:)
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Yeah, I was expecting a lot better too, I have to admit.:)
Here's to hoping for a better sequel!
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As a friend pointed out, they got lost in the woods with a map, compass, river AND the sun in the sky? Sounds to me like it was nature weeding out bad genes to me.
I think the point they were trying to make here is that somehow the witch was screwing with them. Common sense does tell you they wouldn't have been lost on their own.
I'm still not sure what I think of the movie, though I don't think you can really call it the worst movie ever. I mean, come on, some of that 80's stuff... I _was_ disappointed it didn't scare me as much as I expected it to, but then again I grew up out in the country and I've spent a lot of time in the woods.
Besides, you have to admit the final scene was pretty cool.:)
I've been bitching about this for a while now. The sheer number of passwords one has to remember today to function is outrageous, and the amount of web pages that require you to log in (you're guilty too, Rob) doesn't help. I try to use the a-few-different-depending-on-security passwords approach, but because every password program has different restrictions it isn't always that easy. Usually I wind up recreating my accounts whenever I need access. And finally, don't forget with nearly each password comes a login name... There must be a better solution out there.
Finally, a little quote from the article I thought was fairly humorous:)
"Michael J. Koszenski, a computer technician in Lexington, spent 2,000 hours of his own time creating a password database software for his PC after being disappointed with various password tracking programs...who has 30 or so passwords and access codes to manage."
That's TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY eight hour days! 66 days of work for each password! I hope that's a misprint:)
I would guesstimate about half of the transfers I see from logging onto FServes (or whatever they're called... I'm not too familiar with IRC lingo) are music videos, REAL movies (Austin Powers 2 and The Matrix seem pretty popular right now), and shows like Futurama.
Not to mention South Park episodes, but you can get those off of web sites:)
Other than that, maybe I'll go buy it. I've been tossing around the idea, and with this B&N coupon I've been saving for a rainy day...
As a recent switchee... (Dvorak wins)
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Dvorak wins by a long shot. I spent approximately a month training to get to my old qwerty speed and accuracy. Things I've noticed _personally_ since switching:
1) I haven't had that sore-typing-hands feeling since. 2) Typing on the qwerty keyboard now feels like I'm tying my fingers in knots. Typing on dvorak just "flows". 3) I've gained approximately 15 WPM since switching. My old qwerty rate was approximately 80wpm- with dvorak, I'm up to 95wpm. I've even hit around 120wpm a few times. 4) If anything, my typing is more accurate. I did not track this- however, I certainly haven't lost any accuracy. 5) Yes, I even like it more for programming.
Papers and studies and articles in nonwithstanding, the only way you will ever know if it works for you is to try it. From the web pages I've seen, an overwhelming majority have been pro-dvorak.
Finally, I remember last year reading a very convincing rebuttal to the "Fable of the Keys" article on which this Economist article is largely based. I'll post the URL as a reply here if I can find it again. I've been unsuccessful so far.
Some good links for those who want to see for themselves:
I learned the dvorak keyboard layout last year and picked myself up a Microsoft Natural Elite, in preparation for when I'm in my 50s and I've logged 80% of my life typing. I love the keyboard, I don't even mind the weird arrow keys. Besides, real Quake players use the mouse O:)
Learning dvorak was admittedly a pain in the butt but it was so worth it. Typing on qwerty now feels like I'm tying my fingers in knots, and I also picked up an extra ~20 wpm. I currently don't have any wrist problems, but I can remember my hands being fatigued after a long day of typing on qwerty. Haven't had that feeling since I switched keyboards and keyboard layouts.
I learned dvorak exclusively from typing tutors I found on the web. If you're like any more information about dvorak, feel free to send me an email.
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And I was under the apparently misguided impression it was getting better!
:)
Seriously, I haven't noticed a difference in updates at all. The site features have only improved (moderation, comment thresholds, customization). Besides the fact it doesn't take forever and a day to get the whole front page to load anymore!
One gets the feeling you're quick to assume.
Congrats to scoop, glad to see his hard work paying off.
Yeah, I was expecting a lot better too, I have to admit. :)
Here's to hoping for a better sequel!
As a friend pointed out, they got lost in the woods with a map, compass, river AND the sun in the sky? Sounds to me like it was nature weeding out bad genes to me.
:)
I think the point they were trying to make here is that somehow the witch was screwing with them. Common sense does tell you they wouldn't have been lost on their own.
I'm still not sure what I think of the movie, though I don't think you can really call it the worst movie ever. I mean, come on, some of that 80's stuff... I _was_ disappointed it didn't scare me as much as I expected it to, but then again I grew up out in the country and I've spent a lot of time in the woods.
Besides, you have to admit the final scene was pretty cool.
I've been bitching about this for a while now. The sheer number of passwords one has to remember today to function is outrageous, and the amount of web pages that require you to log in (you're guilty too, Rob) doesn't help. I try to use the a-few-different-depending-on-security passwords approach, but because every password program has different restrictions it isn't always that easy. Usually I wind up recreating my accounts whenever I need access. And finally, don't forget with nearly each password comes a login name... There must be a better solution out there.
:)
:)
Finally, a little quote from the article I thought was fairly humorous
"Michael J. Koszenski, a computer technician in Lexington, spent 2,000 hours of his own time creating a password database software for his PC after being disappointed with various password tracking programs...who has 30 or so passwords and access codes to manage."
That's TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY eight hour days! 66 days of work for each password! I hope that's a misprint
Try #warez and #dreamwarez on RelicNET.
:)
I would guesstimate about half of the transfers I see from logging onto FServes (or whatever they're called... I'm not too familiar with IRC lingo) are music videos, REAL movies (Austin Powers 2 and The Matrix seem pretty popular right now), and shows like Futurama.
Not to mention South Park episodes, but you can get those off of web sites
KDE provides a ton of useful app framework objects... try out the new version of KDevelop and you'll even get templates for doc/view structured apps :)
http://www.cs.uni-potsdam.de/~smeier/kdevelop/
Isn't it the TOUCAN book, not the parrot book? :)
Other than that, maybe I'll go buy it. I've been tossing around the idea, and with this B&N coupon I've been saving for a rainy day...
Dvorak wins by a long shot. I spent approximately a month training to get to my old qwerty speed and accuracy. Things I've noticed _personally_ since switching:
/dvorak.html
1) I haven't had that sore-typing-hands feeling since.
2) Typing on the qwerty keyboard now feels like I'm tying my fingers in knots. Typing on dvorak just "flows".
3) I've gained approximately 15 WPM since switching. My old qwerty rate was approximately 80wpm- with dvorak, I'm up to 95wpm. I've even hit around 120wpm a few times.
4) If anything, my typing is more accurate. I did not track this- however, I certainly haven't lost any accuracy.
5) Yes, I even like it more for programming.
Papers and studies and articles in nonwithstanding, the only way you will ever know if it works for you is to try it. From the web pages I've seen, an overwhelming majority have been pro-dvorak.
Finally, I remember last year reading a very convincing rebuttal to the "Fable of the Keys" article on which this Economist article is largely based. I'll post the URL as a reply here if I can find it again. I've been unsuccessful so far.
Some good links for those who want to see for themselves:
Comparison of Dvorak and Qwerty typing "demons":
http://www.mit.edu/~jcb/Dvorak/demons.ht ml
Introducing the Dvorak Keyboard:
http://www.ccsi.com/~mbrooks/dvorak
Let Your Fingers Do Less Walking:
http://www.dcn.davis.ca.us/~s ander/mensa/dvorak1.html
I learned the dvorak keyboard layout last year and picked myself up a Microsoft Natural Elite, in preparation for when I'm in my 50s and I've logged 80% of my life typing. I love the keyboard, I don't even mind the weird arrow keys. Besides, real Quake players use the mouse O:)
Learning dvorak was admittedly a pain in the butt but it was so worth it. Typing on qwerty now feels like I'm tying my fingers in knots, and I also picked up an extra ~20 wpm. I currently don't have any wrist problems, but I can remember my hands being fatigued after a long day of typing on qwerty. Haven't had that feeling since I switched keyboards and keyboard layouts.
I learned dvorak exclusively from typing tutors I found on the web. If you're like any more information about dvorak, feel free to send me an email.