TPB seems to have has many times more child porn uploaded on their site the past few days, than all the years they've been operating. So whomever it was that decided to put TPB on that list, has in fact _increased_ the distribution of child porn.
The 80 columns argument makes no sense because code is structured vertically, not horizontally. If you are reading it like a newspaper, then you're not reading it right.
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You make an assumption that one reads the code like a newspaper. If you do, then you're doing it wrong.
Vertical structure is used for getting an overview of the code, horizontal for checking the details. If you split a lot of long lines, you are sacrificing the former without really gaining that much of the latter.
Even if 80 characters were enough in the 80's, it isn't today. One of the results of increased code complexity, tool-sets and higher-level languages, is that ambiguity and terseness must be avoided. When you're dealing with 3-4 different API's with thousands of functions, 8 letter function names would lead to insanity.
Forget about ethics, WTF was that guy doing stealing some other guys porn?
You're more likely to get yourself compatible organs for transplant by shooting some guy on the street, than finding porn that matches your own tastes on a random computer. Even if you get really lucky, there's bound to be more than a handful of images there that will turn you off at the wrong moment.
But then, who am I kidding... one can't really expect good taste from some random Geek Squad employee.
By get[ting] the actual machines you want to compare, scrupulously make all the software as identical as possible, and let 'em rip, you mean building a standard performance testing tool-set and letting an impartial non-profit organization oversee the tests to ensure fairness?
That sounds like a really good idea... Why don't someone make one, and call it SPEO or something?
And if he really does get his money from the Tooth Fairy, then nothing makes people more suspect that a guy who pays everything by cash... They'll come looking for that fairy.
PR probably got a more detailed analysis, where they had some rather unimpressive current numbers for the prototype and another set of number with predictions how how much they were likely to squeeze out of it after optimizations. PR then uses the former numbers to fool their competitors into a false sense of security, in addition to having something nice to announce weeks before the launch.
Their engineers aren't so stupid they don't at least estimate how much they'll gain through various possible optimizations.
What is this about an "European partner"? Sound to me like Apple has some trouble in Britain or something, and then the author extrapolates from that to implying that it's an European-wide problem...
Almost every country in Europe has spawned more than one operator, most having been state sponsored monopolies in the past. Thus their problem would be the prefora of operators they'd need to make deals with to cover the whole of Europe.
Within the space of just that one sentence, they built my hopes, dreams and joys of youth to unimaginable heights on a beautiful stone altar, then proceeded to crush it to a bloody pulp with large stones.
"Upon further questioning, Croll would only confirm that Apple had never said ZFS would be a part of Leopard."
Obviously they haven't said anything about ZFS being included, but that doesn't imply they aren't including it. Sun might just have said something they weren't supposed to, or ZFS might just have been considered for inclusion. Who knows...
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TPB seems to have has many times more child porn uploaded on their site the past few days, than all the years they've been operating. So whomever it was that decided to put TPB on that list, has in fact _increased_ the distribution of child porn.
My hand does not have HIV, so i fail to see the relevance.
There's an anime running now about pretty much exactly that, called dennou coil. Highly recommended viewing, imo.
Why don't you apply for a job there then, I'm sure they could use your excellent intellect in the future.
I'm greatly looking forward to seeing your solution for keeping vital components at acceptable temperatures without any power.
Taking CS without math is like taking engineering without any physics.
WTF is the the author smoking?.. There are of course parts of CS that are less involved in math, but it is still overall a fundamental part.
WTF, are you reading a newspaper, or code?
The 80 columns argument makes no sense because code is structured vertically, not horizontally. If you are reading it like a newspaper, then you're not reading it right.
You make an assumption that one reads the code like a newspaper. If you do, then you're doing it wrong.
Vertical structure is used for getting an overview of the code, horizontal for checking the details. If you split a lot of long lines, you are sacrificing the former without really gaining that much of the latter.
Even if 80 characters were enough in the 80's, it isn't today. One of the results of increased code complexity, tool-sets and higher-level languages, is that ambiguity and terseness must be avoided. When you're dealing with 3-4 different API's with thousands of functions, 8 letter function names would lead to insanity.
Forget about ethics, WTF was that guy doing stealing some other guys porn?
You're more likely to get yourself compatible organs for transplant by shooting some guy on the street, than finding porn that matches your own tastes on a random computer. Even if you get really lucky, there's bound to be more than a handful of images there that will turn you off at the wrong moment.
But then, who am I kidding... one can't really expect good taste from some random Geek Squad employee.
People are only shocked at $40 battery prices if they're used to buying cheap-o no-name brand batteries from Walmart, etc.
By get[ting] the actual machines you want to compare, scrupulously make all the software as identical as possible, and let 'em rip, you mean building a standard performance testing tool-set and letting an impartial non-profit organization oversee the tests to ensure fairness?
That sounds like a really good idea... Why don't someone make one, and call it SPEO or something?
Those small yet pretty remarkable programs could easily be rewritten under a new license. At that length, it's in the thinking that all the work lies.
Whew... Just had an orgasm, now please transfer the money to my paypal account.
So you're saying I might never get married after all?
And if he really does get his money from the Tooth Fairy, then nothing makes people more suspect that a guy who pays everything by cash... They'll come looking for that fairy.
Funny, but likely the reverse with a twist...
PR probably got a more detailed analysis, where they had some rather unimpressive current numbers for the prototype and another set of number with predictions how how much they were likely to squeeze out of it after optimizations. PR then uses the former numbers to fool their competitors into a false sense of security, in addition to having something nice to announce weeks before the launch.
Their engineers aren't so stupid they don't at least estimate how much they'll gain through various possible optimizations.
Are you saying you have larger balls?
Quid-pro-quo, ne?
Stay the fuck out of our world, and we'll stay out of your politics.
I'm too hardcore for mere GTA and homicide. If it doesn't involve the latest Top 10 hit song, then I'm not going to bother touching it.
What is this about an "European partner"? Sound to me like Apple has some trouble in Britain or something, and then the author extrapolates from that to implying that it's an European-wide problem...
Almost every country in Europe has spawned more than one operator, most having been state sponsored monopolies in the past. Thus their problem would be the prefora of operators they'd need to make deals with to cover the whole of Europe.
You're adding, not multiplying...
This is about half life, so four half lives would make is Quarter Life, right?
I fail to see this cutoff point you are alluding to. (Though I must admit your menu does look tasty)
Drowning is nothing compared to this...
Within the space of just that one sentence, they built my hopes, dreams and joys of youth to unimaginable heights on a beautiful stone altar, then proceeded to crush it to a bloody pulp with large stones.
"Upon further questioning, Croll would only confirm that Apple had never said ZFS would be a part of Leopard."
Obviously they haven't said anything about ZFS being included, but that doesn't imply they aren't including it. Sun might just have said something they weren't supposed to, or ZFS might just have been considered for inclusion. Who knows...
You should apply for a position at Google, since it seems you obviously know so much more than they do about this.