It's not abut API features. OpenGL supports most of what Direct3D does, and being mature APIs a lot of the new stuff is only of interest to a relatively small number of developers.
If you could just test for functionality using an enum (or even a defined type) and call a function I'd like it a hell of a lot more. As it is, you have to check for an extension by name (i.e. a string; so no compile time checks), then load the function by name, if it exists (which is a platform specific process) then call it. It works but there's a lot more chance of failure.
I'm a lazy developer! I got into computers because I want the computer to do the work. This is what I loved about OpenGL in the fist place. Call glVertex a few times and you have a polygon. Sure, it's not the most efficient way of doing things but a lot of the time, speed of development is more important than how fast the software runs.
I don't want to spend ages trying to find a solution. Which one do I use? Which is best supported? Do they handle all vendor specific extensions? Is there a community or support behind them? How mature are they?
Or I just use DirectX. The capabilities check even supports autocomplete.Yes, I like typing less. It means I don't need to worry about whether I'm looking for GL_ARB_tex_env_combine or GL_ARB_texture_env_combine.
So I may well be a lazy/crappy developer. There are quite a few of us and OpenGL isn't a good choice for us. You think companies are going to only hire the non-lazy minority, or just decide to forget cross-platform?
Because OpenGL support for Windows sucks! Sure, the drivers are fine, but if you actually want to use a modern version of the API, you need to do a lot of faffing about checking for extensions, and get a pointer to a fnction bofre actually using it. There's also no official OpenGL wrapper for.Net.
Honestly, no. I don't. So I guess you're right. For all I know it might produce gold out of air (or at least do something awesome).
But then I'd say it's still a marketing problem. Even if I do investigate based on your nudging, anyone else who felt the same way as me isn't going to.
I've not used the dev environment for WP7. I have used the Windows development and the XBox 360 tools though and I can certainly attest that Microsoft's dev tools are typically well polished and well integrated.
It's a shame. Microsoft could produce a phone that creates gold from air, and nobody would know about it because everybody hates Microsoft. They seriously have a problem. Nobody wants MS to have control over the mobile phone market.
Apple is doing well. Apple has good branding. Apple is stylish and trendy and slick. It sells well because people feel really good about buying them. Android has a different strategy. It's backed by Google. Google has this air of nerdiness. It's technical. It's clever. It doesn't care what people think and it's *not* Apple.
Where does Windows Mobile fit in here? Windows is not a strong brand. It's clunky and you need it because everyone else uses it. It's also late to market. Why would anyone choose that given the alternatives? It actually looks like there are some nice features on Windows Mobile. It would have to be a *lot* better than my android phone for me to want one though.
Ouch! Those are trumped up charges. Nothing was taken (especially with the intention of depriving someone else of it), the computer use was authorised by the owner of the computer. No "service" was obtained, and I don't now about theft of data, but would assume that's a lot more specific than illicitly attaining any information.
Sadly it seems that there's no law that covers this. Perhaps there should be one but unless there is the law has it that no crime is committed.
From what I can tell, the successful entrepreneurs aren't the ones who can come up with good ideas. Lots of people can do that The skill is filtering them. It's hard to determine what's a good idea and what's a bad idea. You need to estimate the cost, estimate the return and the likelihood of getting that return and figure out if it's worth it.
Probably 6.2, but honestly, they could just as reasonably use 8.0 or even 9.0 or 14.0 for all the difference it makes. Doesn't really matter as long as the current version number is higher than the previous one.
"What!? Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have interfered with these products! How dare they! intellectual property is a myth! It's not costing them anything anyway, and I see no reason to respect their copyrights!"
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"What! This developer shamelessly ripped off the open source developers!? How dare he cost the legitimate manufacturers money! How dare he disrespect the open source developers copyright!"
Unless you take that "only" absolutely literally, then I think it's pretty naive to assume that almost emulator users get any of their games legally. The whole point of an emulator is to play retro games. This is why everyone I know uses them. And most games are not available in a legal format for emulators. So the emulator fans acquire copies unlawfully.
Even if you download a copy of a game that you own, you're still infringing copyright! There is not an exception for this.
And you know what else? I don't care! These games have no commercial viability! If they had the makers would be selling them.
I heard that everyone was shocked when it banked, assuming it had gone out of control.
Although the Wright Brothers first few flights were primarily about flying in a straight line. I wasn't until their third flyer that they managed what could reasonably be considered sustained controlled powered flight (No disrespect to The Wright Brothers. A much more important first.)
Richard Pearse (the kiwi being referred to) did mange to get off the ground for short hops, so it's reasonable to consider that an aviation first as well.
Balmer stepping down isn't going to help. Microsoft needs direction. Bill Gates provided that direction, just like Steve Jobs provides the direction for Apple. Say what you want - both of them are ruthless businessmen who have a clear direction and set the company on the right path.
Unless Microsoft has a boss who can actually guide the company then it doesn't make any difference whether Balmer's in charge or not.
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I think the only argument that I have is based on a definition of what a Ponzi scheme is, and this is just a related scam.
Certainly, the key aspect of the early adopters gaining money at the expense of the late arrivals seems to apply.
Maybe we're wrong, and the currency will succeed, even though it's not backed by anything - even the promises of a government.
It's not abut API features. OpenGL supports most of what Direct3D does, and being mature APIs a lot of the new stuff is only of interest to a relatively small number of developers.
If you could just test for functionality using an enum (or even a defined type) and call a function I'd like it a hell of a lot more. As it is, you have to check for an extension by name (i.e. a string; so no compile time checks), then load the function by name, if it exists (which is a platform specific process) then call it. It works but there's a lot more chance of failure.
I'm a lazy developer! I got into computers because I want the computer to do the work. This is what I loved about OpenGL in the fist place. Call glVertex a few times and you have a polygon. Sure, it's not the most efficient way of doing things but a lot of the time, speed of development is more important than how fast the software runs.
I don't want to spend ages trying to find a solution. Which one do I use? Which is best supported? Do they handle all vendor specific extensions? Is there a community or support behind them? How mature are they?
Or I just use DirectX. The capabilities check even supports autocomplete.Yes, I like typing less. It means I don't need to worry about whether I'm looking for GL_ARB_tex_env_combine or GL_ARB_texture_env_combine.
So I may well be a lazy/crappy developer. There are quite a few of us and OpenGL isn't a good choice for us. You think companies are going to only hire the non-lazy minority, or just decide to forget cross-platform?
Because OpenGL support for Windows sucks! Sure, the drivers are fine, but if you actually want to use a modern version of the API, you need to do a lot of faffing about checking for extensions, and get a pointer to a fnction bofre actually using it. There's also no official OpenGL wrapper for .Net.
Why does it have to be Google and why does Google have to do this?
Google is a business. They may have considered this but couldn't come up with a viable business case.
Why doesn't someone else do this? it's not like Google is the only search company.
or more likely, had no idea what a black pool is
Seems a reasonable guess... What is a black pool?
For whom? Offices that can't afford an IT staff and have the owner's nephew "install their internet" ?
Yup. Also for large companies where the CEO insists on Microsoft. Also for people who only know exchange but like the calendar features.
I've only ever worked at two companies that don't use the outlook/exchange combo. It seems pretty much the standard.
Honestly, no. I don't. So I guess you're right. For all I know it might produce gold out of air (or at least do something awesome).
But then I'd say it's still a marketing problem. Even if I do investigate based on your nudging, anyone else who felt the same way as me isn't going to.
I've not used the dev environment for WP7. I have used the Windows development and the XBox 360 tools though and I can certainly attest that Microsoft's dev tools are typically well polished and well integrated.
It's a shame. Microsoft could produce a phone that creates gold from air, and nobody would know about it because everybody hates Microsoft. They seriously have a problem. Nobody wants MS to have control over the mobile phone market.
Apple is doing well. Apple has good branding. Apple is stylish and trendy and slick. It sells well because people feel really good about buying them. Android has a different strategy. It's backed by Google. Google has this air of nerdiness. It's technical. It's clever. It doesn't care what people think and it's *not* Apple.
Where does Windows Mobile fit in here? Windows is not a strong brand. It's clunky and you need it because everyone else uses it. It's also late to market. Why would anyone choose that given the alternatives? It actually looks like there are some nice features on Windows Mobile. It would have to be a *lot* better than my android phone for me to want one though.
Sony hacked again is getting so old it's becoming non-news. Perhaps Slashdot should only report when Sony isn't hacked.
Ah yes. Seems I misunderstood the meaning of "solid state".
Ouch! Those are trumped up charges. Nothing was taken (especially with the intention of depriving someone else of it), the computer use was authorised by the owner of the computer. No "service" was obtained, and I don't now about theft of data, but would assume that's a lot more specific than illicitly attaining any information.
Sadly it seems that there's no law that covers this. Perhaps there should be one but unless there is the law has it that no crime is committed.
From what I can tell, the successful entrepreneurs aren't the ones who can come up with good ideas. Lots of people can do that The skill is filtering them. It's hard to determine what's a good idea and what's a bad idea. You need to estimate the cost, estimate the return and the likelihood of getting that return and figure out if it's worth it.
Would this have been possible? My understanding was that Colossus was essentially a solid state Lorenz with some statistical analysis electronics.
How did it take so long for someone to make this joke!?
Probably 6.2, but honestly, they could just as reasonably use 8.0 or even 9.0 or 14.0 for all the difference it makes. Doesn't really matter as long as the current version number is higher than the previous one.
Nobody's trying to force anyone to do anything.
This looks like it's a suggestion that the submitter appears not to have considered.
Pirate typically means an unauthorised copy. So I presume he means infringe.
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"What!? Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft have interfered with these products! How dare they! intellectual property is a myth! It's not costing them anything anyway, and I see no reason to respect their copyrights!"
reads more
"What! This developer shamelessly ripped off the open source developers!? How dare he cost the legitimate manufacturers money! How dare he disrespect the open source developers copyright!"
Seriously?
Unless you take that "only" absolutely literally, then I think it's pretty naive to assume that almost emulator users get any of their games legally. The whole point of an emulator is to play retro games. This is why everyone I know uses them. And most games are not available in a legal format for emulators. So the emulator fans acquire copies unlawfully.
Even if you download a copy of a game that you own, you're still infringing copyright! There is not an exception for this.
And you know what else? I don't care! These games have no commercial viability! If they had the makers would be selling them.
I agree. I guess the problem is you'd end up making a VTOL microlight.
Actually that's something that sounds useful but if you want a rocket pack, a microlight isn't the same.
I heard that everyone was shocked when it banked, assuming it had gone out of control.
Although the Wright Brothers first few flights were primarily about flying in a straight line. I wasn't until their third flyer that they managed what could reasonably be considered sustained controlled powered flight (No disrespect to The Wright Brothers. A much more important first.)
Richard Pearse (the kiwi being referred to) did mange to get off the ground for short hops, so it's reasonable to consider that an aviation first as well.
It's not too much of a stretch. They've been relevant in Japan for 140 years.
Balmer stepping down isn't going to help. Microsoft needs direction. Bill Gates provided that direction, just like Steve Jobs provides the direction for Apple. Say what you want - both of them are ruthless businessmen who have a clear direction and set the company on the right path.
Unless Microsoft has a boss who can actually guide the company then it doesn't make any difference whether Balmer's in charge or not.