Why would the vendor not be able to sign the kernel update with their own key the way they do OEM Windows? Point OEM-Windows-Update at windows.update.oem.com and Bob's a monkey's uncle.
Firstly, you're equating a small fee with having a cavity search performed, which is hardly conducive to intelligent debate. Secondly, assuming said cavity search policy were in place, simply because you disagree with the policy does not make those who disagree with *you* dumb. Get it yet?
I was replying - as you well know - to your claim that anyone who banks with BofA is dumb and deserves to get reamed. Not sure how you took that as a statement that said bank's customers need government protection.
Ladies & Gentlemen, this next stop on the tour is of particular interest. If you just look out the left window you'll see the famous Slashdot Ivory Tower. Constructed entirely of rainbow farts and unicorn dust, and housing numerous inhabitants who are firm in one belief - that anyone who has ever made a choice or espoused an opinion different from him/ herself is an idiot deserving of physical or at least emotional pain.
Really? You can reduce an argument about the evils or goods provided by a government, to a statement that anyone who defends the role of government is unable to feed themselves? You don't think that's just a little desperate-sounding?
GP: Government provides services.
You: So without government, you'd starve?
I imagine you had more that a little to do with the fact that your kids didn't understand how the TV works.
Why has tuition increased so much faster than inflation, year after year?
"Globalization" and "competing for talent". At least, that's the excuse the universities are using. Because apparently if Yale can't hire Professor Knowsmuch McExpertinhisfield, all their potential students will simply go to Oxford.
One can have a democratic entity without a "true democracy", and since no-one but you brought up the latter, I wonder why you saw the need to bring the distinction into the conversation.
Intuitive? Ok, we'll find our mythical average man in the street, and ask them to code up an android app's UI in XML...Ok... Go!
Hmm.. less than satisfactory results.. Ok, I'll try one of the python guys here, after all perhaps the man in the street just had no frame of reference to even begin.
Nope, still not getting anything done. Ok, I'll make it easier. Find someone with no android-coding experience. You really think they'll be able to code up a UI in XML with NO reference to the docs?
Perhaps "intuitive" belongs in the same category as "inconceivable" ? And perhaps your "creating a visual tree of widgets" might need some expansion, since you could be using shutdown -p now's Useless Tool For UI Creation and we have no idea how effective that actually is at its purported task.
To put it bluntly, you have shown that *for you* creating a UI in ANY language is a breeze, because you've done it before. Once again, that does NOT make it intuitive!
I would argue that "familiarity with" != "intuitive". Since we're talking about Android here, can you really tell me that you are able to intuit that "fill_parent" *actually* means "match_parent" (which is why the former was replaced with the latter some time around SDK 8)? Or that an EditText needs a special declaration to make it multi-line? Remember, intuitive is by definition NOT something you already know.
That said, since the argument was about creating layouts in XML, I'm ruling out the use of drag-n-drop, since you're not actually creating the layout in XML at that point. Something is, but it isn't the developer.
And finally... yes, my biggest beef with XML is.. XML itself. It is a HORRIBLE language for humans to read or write, which explains in large part the enormous number of HTML/ XML/ SGML GUI editors.
None of your arguments have convinced me that anyone would consider XML *intuitive* - even to someone skilled in other languages (except perhaps HTML, but as you said, the two are so closely linked as to make no odds). You seem to be confusing intuitiveness with facility, and frankly I'm not convinced XML exhibits either property.
If the folks behind the semi are following closely enough to NOT avoid an accident, they deserve to experience the consequences of that choice. And if the semi driver is following me closely enough to have to brake that sharply, if I *don't* hit the deer I'm gonna die too. So sorry Bambi, either way you're dead. And my car is likely fucked. Kid too - roads aren't playgrounds.
Slashdot Mirror
One word: servers.
Why would the vendor not be able to sign the kernel update with their own key the way they do OEM Windows? Point OEM-Windows-Update at windows.update.oem.com and Bob's a monkey's uncle.
Since the target popped up at least two windows, but that's ok, must be a fault with my computer that only became apparent after clicking your link.
Why do the links in your sig lead to pop-up hell?
Sounds like the MWBG actually own the land..
ad-hominem attacks
The intelligent debate can begin only after you stop using phrases you clearly do not understand.
Firstly, you're equating a small fee with having a cavity search performed, which is hardly conducive to intelligent debate. Secondly, assuming said cavity search policy were in place, simply because you disagree with the policy does not make those who disagree with *you* dumb. Get it yet?
I was replying - as you well know - to your claim that anyone who banks with BofA is dumb and deserves to get reamed. Not sure how you took that as a statement that said bank's customers need government protection.
Yes very funny, but that's still a single $50 transaction, isn't it? Regardless of the sale price.
Ladies & Gentlemen, this next stop on the tour is of particular interest. If you just look out the left window you'll see the famous Slashdot Ivory Tower. Constructed entirely of rainbow farts and unicorn dust, and housing numerous inhabitants who are firm in one belief - that anyone who has ever made a choice or espoused an opinion different from him/ herself is an idiot deserving of physical or at least emotional pain.
You're free to send cash in an envelope. I leave the security aspects of this approach up to you.
Cardinal Richelieu
I didn't expect that sort of comparison
So it's true!
I think the GP's point was we do away with grades 2-36 of bureaucrat.
"*than* a little to do". Damn fingers.
Really? You can reduce an argument about the evils or goods provided by a government, to a statement that anyone who defends the role of government is unable to feed themselves? You don't think that's just a little desperate-sounding?
GP: Government provides services.
You: So without government, you'd starve?
I imagine you had more that a little to do with the fact that your kids didn't understand how the TV works.
it's education money
Hopefully you're not an English professor.
Wait, what? Google samples their own results? Somebody call the media!
Why has tuition increased so much faster than inflation, year after year?
"Globalization" and "competing for talent". At least, that's the excuse the universities are using. Because apparently if Yale can't hire Professor Knowsmuch McExpertinhisfield, all their potential students will simply go to Oxford.
And what makes you think those energy and mineral companies would provide you with the results of that "mapping [of] rocks" ? Even for a fee?
It's nice to know that you're happy to rely on "likely" to provide earthquake research.
And additional spend? ITYM spendING.
One can have a democratic entity without a "true democracy", and since no-one but you brought up the latter, I wonder why you saw the need to bring the distinction into the conversation.
said that it's "easier and more intuitive" - which it is. It's much easier
.
Intuitive? Ok, we'll find our mythical average man in the street, and ask them to code up an android app's UI in XML...Ok... Go!
Hmm.. less than satisfactory results.. Ok, I'll try one of the python guys here, after all perhaps the man in the street just had no frame of reference to even begin.
Nope, still not getting anything done. Ok, I'll make it easier. Find someone with no android-coding experience. You really think they'll be able to code up a UI in XML with NO reference to the docs?
Perhaps "intuitive" belongs in the same category as "inconceivable" ? And perhaps your "creating a visual tree of widgets" might need some expansion, since you could be using shutdown -p now's Useless Tool For UI Creation and we have no idea how effective that actually is at its purported task.
To put it bluntly, you have shown that *for you* creating a UI in ANY language is a breeze, because you've done it before. Once again, that does NOT make it intuitive!
I would argue that "familiarity with" != "intuitive". Since we're talking about Android here, can you really tell me that you are able to intuit that "fill_parent" *actually* means "match_parent" (which is why the former was replaced with the latter some time around SDK 8)? Or that an EditText needs a special declaration to make it multi-line? Remember, intuitive is by definition NOT something you already know.
That said, since the argument was about creating layouts in XML, I'm ruling out the use of drag-n-drop, since you're not actually creating the layout in XML at that point. Something is, but it isn't the developer.
And finally... yes, my biggest beef with XML is.. XML itself. It is a HORRIBLE language for humans to read or write, which explains in large part the enormous number of HTML/ XML/ SGML GUI editors.
None of your arguments have convinced me that anyone would consider XML *intuitive* - even to someone skilled in other languages (except perhaps HTML, but as you said, the two are so closely linked as to make no odds). You seem to be confusing intuitiveness with facility, and frankly I'm not convinced XML exhibits either property.
suddenly the car ahead of you just hammered full on thebrake.
If you hit the car in front, you're following too closely. Every time.
If the folks behind the semi are following closely enough to NOT avoid an accident, they deserve to experience the consequences of that choice. And if the semi driver is following me closely enough to have to brake that sharply, if I *don't* hit the deer I'm gonna die too. So sorry Bambi, either way you're dead. And my car is likely fucked. Kid too - roads aren't playgrounds.