"The single most useful thing I can recommend for engineering & science students is SQL. I can't tell you how many people I've seen using spreadsheets for a completely inappropriate application because they don't know how a proper database works."
As always, the best tool depends on the what you're trying to accomplish. I can easily imagine situations where a spreadsheet would be superior to a database.
I can also see situations where an ordered map would be a more elegant solution than a formal database. Many languages have maps as part of their standard libraries (e.g. PHP arrays).
You are ignoring context (a common problem around here).
If someone posts that MS "sucked the innovation and profits out of the PC industry" do you think they're referring to Commodore or Radio Shack? If the initials PC refer to all personal computers what was the point of those Apple advertisements "I'm a Mac", "I'm a PC"?
"Will Microsoft suck the innovation and profits out of the robotics industry in the same manner they sucked the innovation and profits out of the PC industry?"
Sure, because before MS came along there was all kinds of innovation and profit in the PC industry. Which is pretty amazing since there was no IBM PC before MS came along.
They might be able to prevent you from buying 2 iPads with the same credit card but I doubt they can handle the case where you use multiple credit cards. After all, unless you have a very obscure name there's probably a dozen people who share that name in the US - so they can't reasonably limit your purchase by name (e.g. out of thousands of "John Smith"s only two iPads could be sold).
He was in the computer business for only about 10 years and left it over 40 years ago. That makes him more of an "armchair quarterback" than an expert in design.
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"The single most useful thing I can recommend for engineering & science students is SQL. I can't tell you how many people I've seen using spreadsheets for a completely inappropriate application because they don't know how a proper database works."
As always, the best tool depends on the what you're trying to accomplish. I can easily imagine situations where a spreadsheet would be superior to a database.
I can also see situations where an ordered map would be a more elegant solution than a formal database. Many languages have maps as part of their standard libraries (e.g. PHP arrays).
What about the already established programs for data analysis?
IMO, looking at source code is the worst way to begin learning how an OS works. It's like learning to tell time by staring at a gear.
Looking at the link, it appears that this is just a text message device. It doesn't even have a browser.
Netscape was free before IE existed.
If they lose the class-action suit they'll just have to pay the lawyers and give out discount coupons for Google search.
You are ignoring context (a common problem around here).
If someone posts that MS "sucked the innovation and profits out of the PC industry" do you think they're referring to Commodore or Radio Shack? If the initials PC refer to all personal computers what was the point of those Apple advertisements "I'm a Mac", "I'm a PC"?
Not true. It was initially cost-free for non-commercial use although Netscape kept changing its policy and reneged on its promises.
As with most religions, F/OSS zealots like what they like and hate what they hate without regard to fundamental principles.
It's actually "Embrace, extend and extinguish".
Its origin is a matter of dispute, but everyone agrees that the DOJ used it to describe their view of MS's strategy with respect to competitors.
Yeah, but he only did it for fun and to become a millionaire.
"Will Microsoft suck the innovation and profits out of the robotics industry in the same manner they sucked the innovation and profits out of the PC industry?"
Sure, because before MS came along there was all kinds of innovation and profit in the PC industry. Which is pretty amazing since there was no IBM PC before MS came along.
They offer Internet Explorer for free adopting Netscape's business model.
"The payment method, assuming it's yours, uniquely identifies you"
No. It uniquely identifies the account number. Your name doesn't uniquely identify you. You share your name with a lot of other people.
They might be able to prevent you from buying 2 iPads with the same credit card but I doubt they can handle the case where you use multiple credit cards. After all, unless you have a very obscure name there's probably a dozen people who share that name in the US - so they can't reasonably limit your purchase by name (e.g. out of thousands of "John Smith"s only two iPads could be sold).
"And no, there is absolutely no truth to the allegation."
And you know this how?
Only when talking about MS is an optional discount considered an imposition.
It's not nice to call Jesus stupid. God.
"aren't"
Of course, most Linux distros come with a lot of junk you don't want too, but the third-parties are subsidizing it because they have no money.
But if you're planning to replace it with Linux, who cares?
He was in the computer business for only about 10 years and left it over 40 years ago. That makes him more of an "armchair quarterback" than an expert in design.
US anti-missile missiles are not effective at destroying Iran's imaginary intercontinental nuclear missiles.
Yes, a lot of people act as if innovation was the same as invention, which isn't true.
No, they say that about IBM (which is even more ludicrous)