Actually, it WAS released, in 1985. It was an all-in-one package for the Mac, like Symphony (also released by Lotus) was for the PC, with a word processor, spreadsheet, database, etc. Google for reviews.
The problem was that the product apparently sucked big-time, as did Symphony. I tried Symphony way back when and it just didn't cut it. As great as Lotus 1-2-3 was, these integrated products were horrible. Swapping between modules was iffy at best, and they taxed the capabilities of main-line PCs.
Remember, Symphony was a DOS program, and the Macs of the time just didn't have the horsepower to run a complex app like that.
But are those radioactive chemotherapies given orally or are they injected? I'm not a doctor (obviously) but it would seem that something ingested would not be able to target a specific organ or whatever. I know that many medications only act on specific body parts/organs, but I'd think that a radioactive agent would/could also affect nearby non-cancerous areas (possibly in an undesireable way).
I'm not trying to be a smartass, I'm really curious.
I had a "handheld joystick" for my Atari 400 computer that had a couple of analog mercury switchs for x- and y-axes. Only one fire button on top, and you looked pretty weird applying "body english" while playing (says my wife). I can't recall the manufacturer, but it cost at least $30, which was WAY more than the cheap analog sticks Atari and others were selling at the time.
This thing was really excellent for Star Raiders, still the best 2-D space shooter ever made, IMO.
My daughter earned an MLS (Masters of Library Science) degree a few years ago and is now finishing up a doctorate in Cognitive/Information Science. Until she entered the field I had no idea how different the Library Science curriculam of today is from what the "school-marmishish" librarians of the past were taught.
My first reaction to my daughter's decision on an MLS was "What? Why?" She had a shiny new BS in microbiology and has always been a computer freak; most of her friends are programmers/sysadmins. Once she entered the MLS program (at Rutgers) I realized just how technology-oriented the field has become. A number of her courses required the design of web sites as part the grade, and she worked as a TA teaching an undergrad course in web searching.
Still, some of today's older MLS students don't have a clue about the uses of technology. Worse, they don't want to know anything about it. The libraries in which they work aren't using any modern tools and don't have plans to use any. Sad, but true.
A good programmer could write a Fortran program in ANY language.
This may only be funny to a guy like me who learned Fortran IV back in 1967...
Re:Radio Interference anyone?
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Actually, my previous computer, a 200mHz Pentium (HP) *emitted* so much RF that I couldn't use my FM handie-talkie (440mHz band) in the same room with it. Bear in mind that this was an FCC type-accepted PC that was supposed to be clean. My current PC, a 1.33 Athlon from Compaq, has no such problem.
Here in New Jersey, Comcast@Home is still alive and well. I turned on the PC at about 7:30 A.M. and as of 7:06 P.M. ZoneAlarm has ony registered seven hits. As usual, almost all of them are from 24.x.x.x IPs. Of the seven, two were from the 24.0.0.203 police making sure that I'm not running an illicit NNTP server on their network.
I think that there's a lesson or something in there somewhere, but I'm not sure what it is...
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I thought that photons do have mass, just VERY little of it.
I'm using Mozilla 1.2.1...
Actually, it WAS released, in 1985. It was an all-in-one package for the Mac, like Symphony (also released by Lotus) was for the PC, with a word processor, spreadsheet, database, etc. Google for reviews.
The problem was that the product apparently sucked big-time, as did Symphony. I tried Symphony way back when and it just didn't cut it. As great as Lotus 1-2-3 was, these integrated products were horrible. Swapping between modules was iffy at best, and they taxed the capabilities of main-line PCs.
Remember, Symphony was a DOS program, and the Macs of the time just didn't have the horsepower to run a complex app like that.
Plus, the programs sucked. Did I mention that?
All you need to to is change the plug so it'll take 220 volts. THEN you'll need to add some fans!
But are those radioactive chemotherapies given orally or are they injected? I'm not a doctor (obviously) but it would seem that something ingested would not be able to target a specific organ or whatever. I know that many medications only act on specific body parts/organs, but I'd think that a radioactive agent would/could also affect nearby non-cancerous areas (possibly in an undesireable way).
I'm not trying to be a smartass, I'm really curious.
I had a "handheld joystick" for my Atari 400 computer that had a couple of analog mercury switchs for x- and y-axes. Only one fire button on top, and you looked pretty weird applying "body english" while playing (says my wife). I can't recall the manufacturer, but it cost at least $30, which was WAY more than the cheap analog sticks Atari and others were selling at the time.
This thing was really excellent for Star Raiders, still the best 2-D space shooter ever made, IMO.
My daughter earned an MLS (Masters of Library Science) degree a few years ago and is now finishing up a doctorate in Cognitive/Information Science. Until she entered the field I had no idea how different the Library Science curriculam of today is from what the "school-marmishish" librarians of the past were taught.
My first reaction to my daughter's decision on an MLS was "What? Why?" She had a shiny new BS in microbiology and has always been a computer freak; most of her friends are programmers/sysadmins. Once she entered the MLS program (at Rutgers) I realized just how technology-oriented the field has become. A number of her courses required the design of web sites as part the grade, and she worked as a TA teaching an undergrad course in web searching.
Still, some of today's older MLS students don't have a clue about the uses of technology. Worse, they don't want to know anything about it. The libraries in which they work aren't using any modern tools and don't have plans to use any. Sad, but true.
A good programmer could write a Fortran program in ANY language.
This may only be funny to a guy like me who learned Fortran IV back in 1967...
Actually, my previous computer, a 200mHz Pentium (HP) *emitted* so much RF that I couldn't use my FM handie-talkie (440mHz band) in the same room with it. Bear in mind that this was an FCC type-accepted PC that was supposed to be clean. My current PC, a 1.33 Athlon from Compaq, has no such problem.
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Uhh, I'm guessing that you're not taking any math courses this semester.
Dropping from 3.0 mbps to 1.5 mbps is a _50%_ loss, not 25%...
Here in New Jersey, Comcast@Home is still alive and well. I turned on the PC at about 7:30 A.M. and as of 7:06 P.M. ZoneAlarm has ony registered seven hits. As usual, almost all of them are from 24.x.x.x IPs. Of the seven, two were from the 24.0.0.203 police making sure that I'm not running an illicit NNTP server on their network.
I think that there's a lesson or something in there somewhere, but I'm not sure what it is...