You got it WRONG the PSP will win because it uses memory sticks. Memory sticks are THE most popular memory expansion cards EVER. The battery life is awesome because Sony forces the developers to make their games apply to their specs.
What I am saying is that it DOES NOT have to be more complex. THE will enable people to have the same functionality as they do today, only it will be easier.
The fundamental interface is wrong. Cute analogy. It is sad when people have to resort to analogies that are just meaningless wordplay to convey their ideas.
Don't talk to me about actually reading some interview which only hints at what Jef is trying to do. I've read his book, I'm involved with THE, and I've read virtually everything on this website. You don't understand.
When questioned about the iMac G5, Jef said, "The unfoldable portable-shaped box on a stalk? It is a practical and space-saving design. But the interface needs fixing. One only cares about getting something done. Apple has forgotten this key concept. The beautiful packaging is ho-hum and insignificant in the long run." In the long run, one uses computers to accomplish a task, no matter if it's surfing the web, writing an email, or editing movies. The process of doing each can be made more efficient and easier.
Jef doesn't want to bound our hands and only use Macs for a single task. Computers are appliances, information appliances. With THE, computers can do the exact same things as they do today. Lover of freedom ehh? Well, if you think about it interface wise, then you are not free.
I guess you've forgotten about Apple's Think Different campaign, but you are just thinking the same.
So, when it all comes down to it, the status symbol you are talking about is just hardware. Apple could port Mac OS X to x86. Would it be the same? No. Macs are stylish desktops/laptops. Jef is pointing out the poor underpinnings that need to be changed inorder to have the ultimate computer where you could literally do whatever you want in a shorter time it takes now.
You just don't get it. I think you're comparing hardware changes to software. I'm sure with appropriate software and hardware changes the old 128k Macs can run complex applications as you mentioned. I'm sure with the appropriate modifications, your computer can run your phone's OS. This isn't about that. The Humane Environment can have commands that can do all of the photo editing, CG processing as you want. People don't want a user interface that is complex and hard to learn, but attempts to make them "easier" have lead us to where we are today.
One of my favorite books is Jef Raskin's The Humane Interface. Once you read it, you will understand how poor current interfaces are today. What Jef has on his site is basically the spec sheet for a humane enviroment.
Further more, he is right, Windows is becoming more like the Mac and the Mac is becoming more like Windows. They are both stuck and cannot change (Although, I do think Mac OS X does edge out Windows XP in ease of use). I hate it when Windows users freak out when they sit down at a Mac--THEY ARE THE SAME.
One example of how computers have gotten completely messed up is calculators. Most of you have calculators next to you computer. Why? You have a $500+ device sitting in front of you that can do millions of calculations per second. Why not use it? Because one has to "go through contortions worthy of a circus sideshow in order to do simple arithmetic."
I suggest you go to Amazon or your favorite book store and pick it up. This book will help developers design better interfaces to their programs and improve efficency of use.
Haha, yeah. Good thinking. Poor MS, they should have known that an ultra huge gaming console wouldn't be popular in Japan. I wish the GC was doing good, though. I guess it will take some sort of Nintendo Revolution or something.
Heh, I love that term, yet any of the "iPod killers" have yet to kill the iPod. The iPod has lasted this long, I fail to see its death anytime soon or later.
Why is Slashdot reporting rumors? I know Think Secret/Apple Insider are usually more accurate than other rumor sites, but what if they are wrong? I've heard things in the past that seemed like a sure thing to not ever make it out of the walls of Apple. Slashdot should wait until this actually happens before posting a news item. I guess they forgot about SpyMac's rumor of the iWalk--a Mac OS X based PDA--and how that product turned out to be faked by some guy with Photoshop! Oops....
I work for the University of Kentucky ResNet and when a student's computer appears to exhibit viral activity they will be blocked by their IP address by the Communications department. Then the student calls and we check if the IP is blocked or not. If they are, we send them to the anti-virus web page--the only web page the student can access from their computer. Once they install the virus software the university supplies, remove the virus(es), and upgrade to the latest service pack for their version of Windows 2000/XP, we unblock them. If they lie to us and don't do this they simply get blocked again. This is how UK controls its virus problem and I think it's a good method. Students also get blocked for other reasons as well, such as port scanning for it's possible virus behavior. Lastly, a DMCA complaint, where the student gets caught sharing copyrighted materials by organizations outside of UK (I don't think the RIAA has gotten anyone on campus yet, however).
I work for the University of Kentucky ResNet and over the past few years wireless access points have popped up everywhere. I can pretty much open my laptop near any dorm and pick up 4-5 access points on the spot. All unprotected and they even have their default names like linksys, default, gateway, netgear. These students know nothing of protecting or restricting their basestations. Communications' official policy is no wireless access points also they aren't supported by UK ResNet either. When helping a student, they sometimes complain that they are having problems with UK's wireless then I discover that their laptop, running an outdated version of XP is connecting to someone's personal basestation. What's also funny is that UK is requiring all students to register all computers and ethernet enabled devices. If something ever goes down, the owner of the basestation will be liable!
Do they all blink randomly or in sync? I understand what you mean, though... that's pretty lame... they should only blink at intersections or something.
Night lights along the shoulders of roads (in cities mainly) can almost completely make the lines invisible--especially when wet. What sucks even more, when they patch every freakin crack in the road those can look like the lines too. I think this technology would be especially useful in the cities. Rual roads really don't need them, usually the reflectors work very well when there isn't an overhead light source... but if they're cheap enough... put 'em everywhere!
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You got it WRONG the PSP will win because it uses memory sticks. Memory sticks are THE most popular memory expansion cards EVER. The battery life is awesome because Sony forces the developers to make their games apply to their specs.
What I am saying is that it DOES NOT have to be more complex. THE will enable people to have the same functionality as they do today, only it will be easier.
The fundamental interface is wrong. Cute analogy. It is sad when people have to resort to analogies that are just meaningless wordplay to convey their ideas.
Don't talk to me about actually reading some interview which only hints at what Jef is trying to do. I've read his book, I'm involved with THE, and I've read virtually everything on this website. You don't understand.
When questioned about the iMac G5, Jef said, "The unfoldable portable-shaped box on a stalk? It is a practical and space-saving design. But the interface needs fixing. One only cares about getting something done. Apple has forgotten this key concept. The beautiful packaging is ho-hum and insignificant in the long run." In the long run, one uses computers to accomplish a task, no matter if it's surfing the web, writing an email, or editing movies. The process of doing each can be made more efficient and easier.
Jef doesn't want to bound our hands and only use Macs for a single task. Computers are appliances, information appliances. With THE, computers can do the exact same things as they do today. Lover of freedom ehh? Well, if you think about it interface wise, then you are not free.
I guess you've forgotten about Apple's Think Different campaign, but you are just thinking the same.
I dunno, the cat seems less lovable to me for some reason. I get an artificial vibe from it. I hope the company didn't program them for evil.... >:)
So, when it all comes down to it, the status symbol you are talking about is just hardware. Apple could port Mac OS X to x86. Would it be the same? No. Macs are stylish desktops/laptops. Jef is pointing out the poor underpinnings that need to be changed inorder to have the ultimate computer where you could literally do whatever you want in a shorter time it takes now.
You just don't get it. I think you're comparing hardware changes to software. I'm sure with appropriate software and hardware changes the old 128k Macs can run complex applications as you mentioned. I'm sure with the appropriate modifications, your computer can run your phone's OS. This isn't about that. The Humane Environment can have commands that can do all of the photo editing, CG processing as you want. People don't want a user interface that is complex and hard to learn, but attempts to make them "easier" have lead us to where we are today.
No... he's had time to perfect his art of interface design and wants to share his research with others.
One of my favorite books is Jef Raskin's The Humane Interface. Once you read it, you will understand how poor current interfaces are today. What Jef has on his site is basically the spec sheet for a humane enviroment.
Further more, he is right, Windows is becoming more like the Mac and the Mac is becoming more like Windows. They are both stuck and cannot change (Although, I do think Mac OS X does edge out Windows XP in ease of use). I hate it when Windows users freak out when they sit down at a Mac--THEY ARE THE SAME.
One example of how computers have gotten completely messed up is calculators. Most of you have calculators next to you computer. Why? You have a $500+ device sitting in front of you that can do millions of calculations per second. Why not use it? Because one has to "go through contortions worthy of a circus sideshow in order to do simple arithmetic."
I suggest you go to Amazon or your favorite book store and pick it up. This book will help developers design better interfaces to their programs and improve efficency of use.
Haha, yeah. Good thinking. Poor MS, they should have known that an ultra huge gaming console wouldn't be popular in Japan. I wish the GC was doing good, though. I guess it will take some sort of Nintendo Revolution or something.
Heh, I love that term, yet any of the "iPod killers" have yet to kill the iPod. The iPod has lasted this long, I fail to see its death anytime soon or later.
... has popped its cherry?
*places pinky finger to corner of mouth like Dr. Evil*
I wonder how they managed to get it to balance on 4 wheels???
That is teh awesome!
Why is Slashdot reporting rumors? I know Think Secret/Apple Insider are usually more accurate than other rumor sites, but what if they are wrong? I've heard things in the past that seemed like a sure thing to not ever make it out of the walls of Apple. Slashdot should wait until this actually happens before posting a news item. I guess they forgot about SpyMac's rumor of the iWalk--a Mac OS X based PDA--and how that product turned out to be faked by some guy with Photoshop! Oops....
I work for the University of Kentucky ResNet and when a student's computer appears to exhibit viral activity they will be blocked by their IP address by the Communications department. Then the student calls and we check if the IP is blocked or not. If they are, we send them to the anti-virus web page--the only web page the student can access from their computer. Once they install the virus software the university supplies, remove the virus(es), and upgrade to the latest service pack for their version of Windows 2000/XP, we unblock them. If they lie to us and don't do this they simply get blocked again. This is how UK controls its virus problem and I think it's a good method. Students also get blocked for other reasons as well, such as port scanning for it's possible virus behavior. Lastly, a DMCA complaint, where the student gets caught sharing copyrighted materials by organizations outside of UK (I don't think the RIAA has gotten anyone on campus yet, however).
Resistance is futile. All the technological and cultural distinctiveness of the world will be added to our own.
We are the internet.
I don't know why this is so interesting. A computer can be controled by any body part. One could probably move the mouse by kegeling if they wanted.
I work for the University of Kentucky ResNet and over the past few years wireless access points have popped up everywhere. I can pretty much open my laptop near any dorm and pick up 4-5 access points on the spot. All unprotected and they even have their default names like linksys, default, gateway, netgear. These students know nothing of protecting or restricting their basestations. Communications' official policy is no wireless access points also they aren't supported by UK ResNet either. When helping a student, they sometimes complain that they are having problems with UK's wireless then I discover that their laptop, running an outdated version of XP is connecting to someone's personal basestation. What's also funny is that UK is requiring all students to register all computers and ethernet enabled devices. If something ever goes down, the owner of the basestation will be liable!
If it's cheaper it will... then the oil/coal companies would probably try to prevent it.
Yup, something like this is just bound to tear the laws of themodynamics a new one!
Wonder if they are more efficient than the solar panels mentioned in a previous /. story?
Neat. I wanted to be cooler and post on the second slashdot entry... but it's archived.
"Who would have guessed that China would lead the way in green transportation?"
I know... thank goodness they switched to electric bikes instead of those wasteful, foot-powered versions!
Do they all blink randomly or in sync? I understand what you mean, though... that's pretty lame... they should only blink at intersections or something.
Night lights along the shoulders of roads (in cities mainly) can almost completely make the lines invisible--especially when wet. What sucks even more, when they patch every freakin crack in the road those can look like the lines too. I think this technology would be especially useful in the cities. Rual roads really don't need them, usually the reflectors work very well when there isn't an overhead light source... but if they're cheap enough... put 'em everywhere!
Aww but the PSP has a memory stick slot! That should make you orgasm and buy it ASAP!!!