And as for OS/2, as Rexx was the official scripting language, many applications came with REXX aware libraries. You could script directly for the application.
For instance you could write a script for an email program to manage incoming mail. Or for a FAX program, etc.
Yes other programs in the Windows (and Linux) world have macro languages, but each syntax is different. With OS/2 and REXX you only needed to learn ONE syntax, then use the libraries.
Firefox can automagically download and install plugins for you
Yes, you're right. I meant extensions:-)
I still think people are too afraid of breaking something to make changes. I know people who have been "using" a computer for several years, yet when I point out that they can set some preferences they get all defensive (read paranoid). Everyone lives in their own comfort zone.
It doesn't take hours, just a few minutes, less than 5 to get the themes and set the configuration the way I like
Now. When you first started, it probably did take hours. No one starts in computers all-knowing.
I know non computer savy folks who once pointed to these options were ecstatic to use them.
Exactly the point. Most users will NOT dig into the available options. They are too afraid of breaking something.
Look at the latest offerings from MS. They all have an option for turning off least used menu options (personalized menus). This hides large numbers of menu items. So the user uses a few things (ie: bold, italics), and does not even know that you can have small-caps (or what small-caps even means).
So having an average user go to a search engine, type in the correct search phrase, sift through the thousands of returns to locate an obscurely named plug-in, install it, set it up, well.....
And don't tell me about the plug-in sites. YOU know what they are, user's do not.
I'm pretty much against advertising for the most part, but I will say that I do like targeted advertising at times.
I also hate being tracked.
However I do like targetted ads when I want them. Google does this, and I like that. I get the ads which are pertinent to my search, as that is what I am interested in at the time I am doing the search. And, the ads are non-intrusive when I don't care.
And I DO go through my cookies (Mozilla) to selectively delete them, and I use the setting that blocks cookies from specific sites.
COBOL (COmmon Business Oriented Language) was designed for managers to be able to read and understand code. COBOL uses terminologies such as "sentences" and "paragraphs" for this very reason.
And that is also why COBOL is so wordy. It uses words where other languages use symbols.
Using of Java this way allows the use of "chubby" clients. The Web browser connects to the server, d/l the Java code, then the application runs as if it were started outside the browser. You can get fancy by having the initial code check for version, d/l the applicaiton then launch it. The application gets access to resources for saving temp files, printing, etc.
Sun has replaced this model with their Web Start technology.
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The supply of such countries is limited and dwindling.
Yes, but it takes a few years to get to the point of changing countries. To exhaust the supply of countries could take decades.
By which time the first world countries will be at the current third world level of pay, due to lack of jobs.
Add the fact that you have a less reflective screen (reduced glare) that's truly flat
I have a perfectly flat 21" CRT.
requires less power
The only redeeming feature of a flat panel IMHO.
resulution = resolution
Sigh....
Amen to that.
I specifically got a CRT for development work. I can switch resolutions for testing, and still get high picture quality.
Flat panel displays have a "sweet-spot" resulution. Anything outside that looks terrible.
I would count earth incredibly fortunate to ever discover evidence of life not originating from earth.
This is not an impossible task. Costly and complicated but not impossible.
Make a spacecraft with a ION or similar engine. Give it a really big nuclear reactor. Give it an intelligent program and a lander.
Ok, now launch it.
Wait.
Ok, wait some more.
After some huge amount of time, this spacecraft will (hopefully) return from the sun/planet you aimed it at with some information.
All this is possible, but you need patience.
can take my identity
The word you are looking for is fake.
I also used REXX a lot, along with Visual REXX.
REXX has a wonderful String parsing capability.
And as for OS/2, as Rexx was the official scripting language, many applications came with REXX aware libraries. You could script directly for the application.
For instance you could write a script for an email program to manage incoming mail. Or for a FAX program, etc.
Yes other programs in the Windows (and Linux) world have macro languages, but each syntax is different. With OS/2 and REXX you only needed to learn ONE syntax, then use the libraries.
It was a great idea.
I have had stories rejected too. Oh Well.
What realy burns me is that the same story is accepted later (same links, etc) authored by someone else.
I wish they would make up their minds.....
4) Fits entirely in the window, no scrolling
I am using 1600x1200
There is still room on the right for another column.
Mine not only has full navigation keys, but also has the F-keys duplicated down the left side of the keyboard.
I can Alt-F6, etc with just the left hand.
And I cannot stand the keyboards with win keys. My thumb keeps hitting an ALT key, and then I am into some menu, and.....
HEY manufacturers! How about some NEW keyboards WITHOUT the win keys? Eh? Eh??
Denise Crosby
She was also on Red Shoe Diaries as a cop.
Firefox can automagically download and install plugins for you
:-)
Yes, you're right. I meant extensions
I still think people are too afraid of breaking something to make changes. I know people who have been "using" a computer for several years, yet when I point out that they can set some preferences they get all defensive (read paranoid). Everyone lives in their own comfort zone.
It doesn't take hours, just a few minutes, less than 5 to get the themes and set the configuration the way I like
Now. When you first started, it probably did take hours. No one starts in computers all-knowing.
I know non computer savy folks who once pointed to these options were ecstatic to use them.
Exactly the point. Most users will NOT dig into the available options. They are too afraid of breaking something.
Look at the latest offerings from MS. They all have an option for turning off least used menu options (personalized menus). This hides large numbers of menu items. So the user uses a few things (ie: bold, italics), and does not even know that you can have small-caps (or what small-caps even means).
So having an average user go to a search engine, type in the correct search phrase, sift through the thousands of returns to locate an obscurely named plug-in, install it, set it up, well.....
And don't tell me about the plug-in sites. YOU know what they are, user's do not.
shows that the majority of people still buy their products
I would suggest that the majority of people buy a computer which has MS products pre-installed. Very few people actually go out and buy MS products.
Set up a listener.
So when the data changes (through some UC servlet), have the servlet contact the listeners.
I'm pretty much against advertising for the most part, but I will say that I do like targeted advertising at times.
I also hate being tracked.
However I do like targetted ads when I want them. Google does this, and I like that. I get the ads which are pertinent to my search, as that is what I am interested in at the time I am doing the search. And, the ads are non-intrusive when I don't care.
And I DO go through my cookies (Mozilla) to selectively delete them, and I use the setting that blocks cookies from specific sites.
Sigh, an article about google and you cannot do a simple google search.
Only in your time zone....
COBOL (COmmon Business Oriented Language) was designed for managers to be able to read and understand code. COBOL uses terminologies such as "sentences" and "paragraphs" for this very reason.
And that is also why COBOL is so wordy. It uses words where other languages use symbols.
Where did I say that?
The testing environment should be as close as possible to the production environment.
Remember, developers only fix the problems they know about.
I really love this feature, it will probably cut down on a great deal of problems.
It will create a false sense of security.
During developing/testing problems are found and hopefully fixed. It is the problems that are NOT found that create vulnerabilities.
I always make the user type "VERIFY" into an entry field for any potentially disasterous action.
Hard for them to say they didn't see it.
Using of Java this way allows the use of "chubby" clients. The Web browser connects to the server, d/l the Java code, then the application runs as if it were started outside the browser. You can get fancy by having the initial code check for version, d/l the applicaiton then launch it. The application gets access to resources for saving temp files, printing, etc.
Sun has replaced this model with their Web Start technology.
the installer escapes Java's sandbox
No. The user unlocks and opens the door, THEN the exploit escapes.
All the systems are working as designed. It is the user who opens the door.
When I have kids, I think I'll make dinner a family time to talk
Do it.
Don't let your TV bring up your kids.
We made sure that supper was eaten together, at the dining table. We have well-adjusted kids, who don't smoke, do druges, rarely drink.
NOTHING beats interaction with your kids.