"""two spacecraft, tether them together, and rotate both of them"""
And you don't think that would create new problems? For example complicating navigation to avoid space junk? Or throwing up every time you look out the window?
"""Did you read your post, where you claimed you couldn't run anything that didn't come from the app store?"""
But you are somewhat right, as I didn't say you can install programs that are signed with an apple certificate.
So my complete statement should've been that you cannot install any program that's not downloaded from the app store or not signed by an apple certificate unless you change the security settings.
But apple is counting on most users not being able to figure that out, so they just go and buy from the app store, so they profit 30%. And they are probably right, as I had to help a mac user today who deleted her iphoto, couldn't reinstall it, nor did she know that you can right click (secondary click) on a macbook pro. You think she could've figured out how to change the security settings?
One way or another, what apple is doing is plain evil and they are chipping away at users' freedom in order to make more $$$.
Thanks for calling me a hipster, I take it as a compliment.
While python2 and python3 might have been intended to be installed alongside, that just didn't work out and created a huge mess. By the time your script would know that it's been loaded with the wrong version of python (as for a script that starts with #!/usr/bin/env python it's not possible to know what it will get), it's too late, because python crashed it for syntax errors.
Python is an interpreted language. There's no reason why compatibility had to be broken. For example, print is now a function. It would've been very easy to support the old style. Ranges, classes, exec, same thing.
If the project owners were not interested in creating a compatibility layer to smooth the transition, they should've called it something else. Like cobra. Or whatever.
And thinking like this is why we are still in a transition period, after four years:
"""The only ones that are bothered by all of this are those who want the entire software and language development world to fit into their neat and tidy little idea of how everything should work. If it really bugs you that much, switch to Perl."""
And are you saying that python3 is now perfect? No more cruft that has to be fixed later? No more space for improvement? And if there is, will we need another decade of transitioning when that's fixed, probably even before this transition period ends?
Sure, you can emulate stuff. But what performance will you get? I don't think running dos games compares to for example running photoshop in an emulator.
The name is different. Windows RT vs Windows 8. Just like iOS vs OSX.
While I like some of the changes in python3, breaking compatibility with python2 was a huge fail.
From python3 release notes (dated December 3rd, 2008):
'''Python 3.0 (a.k.a. "Python 3000" or "Py3k") is a new version of the language that is incompatible with the 2.x line of releases. The language is mostly the same, but many details, especially how built-in objects like dictionaries and strings work, have changed considerably, and a lot of deprecated features have finally been removed. Also, the standard library has been reorganized in a few prominent places.'''
This was four (4) years ago. Major linux distributions are still on python2. Many python2 packages are still hard to come by for python3. Popular libraries (for example opencv) still link to python2. Even google searches for python docs go to python2.
Besides, even WinRT will have a browser, email, and angry birds. That right there satisfies 99% of users (I actually just made that number up, but it's probably pretty accurate).
I've recently upgraded to mountain lion, and was surprised how much OSX is starting to look like iOS. From the launcher, to mouse wheel scroll direction, scrollbars, mail or the fact that by default you are not allowed to install programs that don't come from the app store (I know, you can change much of this, I've spent a day customizing myself).
But all that aside, MS wants Windows on ARM.It's not possible to run executables compiled for x86 or x64 on ARM. So there has to be a separation, with Apple you also have the mac and ios app stores.
WinRT and Win8 will probably satisfy needs of different user groups. But the fact that they look and work the same might be a benefit. And what could have MS done to make a better distinction? Come up with a whole new name? Like Windows 8 vs Doors 8?
The same way you explain the difference between iOS and OSX.
And, you will have 30 days to return your tablet if you don't like it.
And, if winRT starts selling, there will be a Minecraft port on it within 72 hours (remember it's on every game console, iOS device, which have the same requirements). So the OP is actually making a good point here.
Serif fonts are not easier to read. The serifs were added to fix an issue with the old printing process, namely that the printing press would punch wholes in the paper at sharp edges of letters.
At every place I worked at, executives and managers had never any clue what they were talking about, what their decisions meant or in general what the programmers/artists/workers did. This made for lots of meetings to explain them stuff , stupid decisions and lost money and effort.
So making them learn about what the company actually does, could accomplish:
a) that they make better decisions or, preferably:
b) that they let the people who know what they are doing do their job
Except for the fact that raspberry pis don't work with keyboards. I've tried about a dozen keyboards with mine, none of them worked correctly (repeating characters, dropped key strokes).
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""" I wonder how the price of the ipad mini will compare to this? """
It doesn't matter. You'll buy it no matter what it costs.
Since their endowment recently slipped to $30.7 billion.
Or is it possible that they are simply not interested in subscribing to everything?
"""two spacecraft, tether them together, and rotate both of them"""
And you don't think that would create new problems? For example complicating navigation to avoid space junk? Or throwing up every time you look out the window?
"""Did you read your post, where you claimed you couldn't run anything that didn't come from the app store?"""
But you are somewhat right, as I didn't say you can install programs that are signed with an apple certificate.
So my complete statement should've been that you cannot install any program that's not downloaded from the app store or not signed by an apple certificate unless you change the security settings.
But apple is counting on most users not being able to figure that out, so they just go and buy from the app store, so they profit 30%. And they are probably right, as I had to help a mac user today who deleted her iphoto, couldn't reinstall it, nor did she know that you can right click (secondary click) on a macbook pro. You think she could've figured out how to change the security settings?
One way or another, what apple is doing is plain evil and they are chipping away at users' freedom in order to make more $$$.
I said install. I didn't say run. I said you can change it. Read it.
Thanks for calling me a hipster, I take it as a compliment.
While python2 and python3 might have been intended to be installed alongside, that just didn't work out and created a huge mess. By the time your script would know that it's been loaded with the wrong version of python (as for a script that starts with #!/usr/bin/env python it's not possible to know what it will get), it's too late, because python crashed it for syntax errors.
Python is an interpreted language. There's no reason why compatibility had to be broken. For example, print is now a function. It would've been very easy to support the old style. Ranges, classes, exec, same thing.
If the project owners were not interested in creating a compatibility layer to smooth the transition, they should've called it something else. Like cobra. Or whatever.
And thinking like this is why we are still in a transition period, after four years:
"""The only ones that are bothered by all of this are those who want the entire software and language development world to fit into their neat and tidy little idea of how everything should work. If it really bugs you that much, switch to Perl."""
And are you saying that python3 is now perfect? No more cruft that has to be fixed later? No more space for improvement? And if there is, will we need another decade of transitioning when that's fixed, probably even before this transition period ends?
You of course read the whole sentence, and got to the part where I said you can change this behavior, right?
Sure, you can emulate stuff. But what performance will you get? I don't think running dos games compares to for example running photoshop in an emulator.
The name is different. Windows RT vs Windows 8. Just like iOS vs OSX.
That might be the case, except:
#!/bin/env python
might give you python2 or python3. And there's no standardized way to ask for python2 or python3.
While I like some of the changes in python3, breaking compatibility with python2 was a huge fail.
From python3 release notes (dated December 3rd, 2008):
'''Python 3.0 (a.k.a. "Python 3000" or "Py3k") is a new version of the language that is incompatible with the 2.x line of releases. The language is mostly the same, but many details, especially how built-in objects like dictionaries and strings work, have changed considerably, and a lot of deprecated features have finally been removed. Also, the standard library has been reorganized in a few prominent places.'''
This was four (4) years ago. Major linux distributions are still on python2. Many python2 packages are still hard to come by for python3. Popular libraries (for example opencv) still link to python2. Even google searches for python docs go to python2.
Python 2.7.3 is the new IE6.
See above: 30 day return policy.
Besides, even WinRT will have a browser, email, and angry birds. That right there satisfies 99% of users (I actually just made that number up, but it's probably pretty accurate).
I've recently upgraded to mountain lion, and was surprised how much OSX is starting to look like iOS. From the launcher, to mouse wheel scroll direction, scrollbars, mail or the fact that by default you are not allowed to install programs that don't come from the app store (I know, you can change much of this, I've spent a day customizing myself).
But all that aside, MS wants Windows on ARM.It's not possible to run executables compiled for x86 or x64 on ARM. So there has to be a separation, with Apple you also have the mac and ios app stores.
WinRT and Win8 will probably satisfy needs of different user groups. But the fact that they look and work the same might be a benefit. And what could have MS done to make a better distinction? Come up with a whole new name? Like Windows 8 vs Doors 8?
The same way you explain the difference between iOS and OSX.
And, you will have 30 days to return your tablet if you don't like it.
And, if winRT starts selling, there will be a Minecraft port on it within 72 hours (remember it's on every game console, iOS device, which have the same requirements). So the OP is actually making a good point here.
Not sure what you mean. Last I checked, the current prez is no "Constitution thumper". Or am I missing something?
They make new ones.
Maybe it's the new trend. Worked for other companies.
Serif fonts are not easier to read. The serifs were added to fix an issue with the old printing process, namely that the printing press would punch wholes in the paper at sharp edges of letters.
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I think that actually started some time ago. Right around when timothy took over. But you're right, it might just get even worse.
Before we do that (or you push that on us), you should look up the survival rate of any type of cancer in your country vs ours.
Until your country gets anywhere near close to the US, thanks, but we'll keep what we have.
You already have a browser open.
It's just another reason to mention the Raspberry Pi (Slashvertising).
At every place I worked at, executives and managers had never any clue what they were talking about, what their decisions meant or in general what the programmers/artists/workers did. This made for lots of meetings to explain them stuff , stupid decisions and lost money and effort.
So making them learn about what the company actually does, could accomplish:
a) that they make better decisions or, preferably:
b) that they let the people who know what they are doing do their job
Except for the fact that raspberry pis don't work with keyboards. I've tried about a dozen keyboards with mine, none of them worked correctly (repeating characters, dropped key strokes).
How is that possible? Isn't "new" and "zero-day" mutually exclusive?