- "Lots of people are paying $$$ to fix their spyware and troyan infections!" - "Hey... it should be MS the one receiving the $$$!" - "Yessir, I'm working on that!"
So, home users, expect to pay a lot $$$ in renewing licenses when you get hit by a virus.
It simply means that despite initial rejection tabs are a very good design decision. In fact, tabs are just MDI done right. MS ditched MDI in favor of SDI because they didn't got 'tabs' fast enough.
In fact we all want IE7 to entirely 'copy' that Firefox 'innovation' known as CSS.
To me the only good looking online video is the new DivX stuff. Those flash plugins are slow as hell. They make a Duron2000+ feel like a 200Mhz CPU, with the same low res quality... nah flash is actually worse!
I have new processor now, but still hate flash videos.
However, I use iTube to grab and import YouTube videos to iTunes, works as a charm.
(And Opera is still better than Firefox! (tired of seeing "just download yet another ff plugin" as the computer panacea) )
I use Paint Shop Pro 9 and I sometimes have to use both things, shape drawing tools and photo manipulation tools in the same file.
The shape drawing tools adds what... One button to the toolbar? And are easy and intuitive to use.
Having said that, I like the way you describe Gimp doing the same task, as long as I can edit the circle properties at any time afterwards, like stroke width and color.
You said that, but I have read over 70 science fiction books in my Sony Ericsson P900. Over forty of them by Isaac Asimov.
Much easier to carry all the time and read it when using a bus or between college class sessions.
As it's easier to just go scrolling and reading than entering text in my cell phone (except when connected to the computer as I can use a full sized keyboard then), I find easier to read than to use reference books or encyclopedias there.
Then comes all the slashdot IANAIPH. And right after it the expanded acronym.
If you have a known acronym, use it. Or use the full expression instead. I don't see the point on using both forms in the same sentence (besides a wish that it becomes a known acronym to be able to say "it was my creation").
To end this post/rant, it was directed to everybody, not just you. And I am not a *insert profession here*.:P
I'm a windows user. I have no exploits or weak security, not using IE myself.
I don't think security is a big concern (at least to me) regarding a migration to OSX. That's just a non issue. I have Opera on both platforms:D
Things that would piss me off? WGA. DRM. Lack of compatibility with windows software I like. A randomly expiring OS (we lost your key, and you have to pay for another one). Losing my data because of that!
And things that I would miss? Games. Tons of games.
That's the windows situation: Games vs WGA/DRM.
Anyway, I think that I will buy a Macbook Pro as soon as I get the money, and keep a WinXP partition on it for the games.
The things commonly known as "Design Patterns" are really just several implementations of one of the two real patterns: The Human Compiler at Work. You have to do that stuff by hand because your language is not powerful enough.
The other real pattern, is macros (as in lisp macros). That is, extend your language to do that stuff for you.
You are right, it's not infected by GPL, but by LGPL. My mistake.
But ECL is designed to be embedded in C/C++ programs. That embedding is done by linking.
Read this, from the LGPL license site:
However, linking a "work that uses the Library" with the Library creates an executable that is a derivative of the Library (because it contains portions of the Library), rather than a "work that uses the library". The executable is therefore covered by this License.
May be using a DLL is enough to bypass this. However I must read the fine print each time.
There is a LLGPL license that address the special issues with linking that Lisp has (you can link at runtime, at any moment). LGPL is not infectious-free enough for Lisp.
Have you used wxCL? I tried to compile it with CLISP and it didn't worked. This was in Windows, maybe it's far easier in Linux. So if it doesn't work for me, I can't really count on it.
And about ECL then I had to add "or you don't mind your application being infected by GPL".
I'm interested in the SBCL por to windows and as far as I know, there is no threads support in my platform.
However, and despite it all, it's still the best language I have ever used.
Well, LISP is the best thing since slice bread provided that your application meets this requirements:
-Big memory and fast hardware (the same as Java/C#, but LISP competed in the time C was king, so was too slow for its time). -You don't need to have a traditional GUI -or- you have the $3000 bucks for a commercial license. -You don't need threads -or- you have the $3000 bucks for a commercial license. -You're a good coder (but LISP makes you better).
As most programs are either GUI desktop applications, or are multithreaded servers, LISP has a really limited niche to compete.
But these are limitations of the implementations, not limitations of the language per se.
There where not Core 2 Duo processors in the benchmark you linked.
Take into account that Core Duo and Core 2 Duo are different arquitectures, Core Duo is the old Netburst in 65nm and Core 2 Duo is the new Conroe, in 65nm.
Then again, I think that Intel marketing is deceptive just because of that.
My bet for now, is not to upgrade anything yet, the best processors/prices still are under the companie's sleeves.
And although I wouln't prove to you that I exist outside your mind, I will rejoice myself just telling you to f@ck off and denying what you just asked:P
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I believe this is a result of market research:
- "Lots of people are paying $$$ to fix their spyware and troyan infections!"
- "Hey... it should be MS the one receiving the $$$!"
- "Yessir, I'm working on that!"
So, home users, expect to pay a lot $$$ in renewing licenses when you get hit by a virus.
You're right, however, MS will enjoy the marketshare.
Is there a bigger acknowledgment than that ?
And Firefox looks increasingly like Opera. So?
It simply means that despite initial rejection tabs are a very good design decision. In fact, tabs are just MDI done right. MS ditched MDI in favor of SDI because they didn't got 'tabs' fast enough.
In fact we all want IE7 to entirely 'copy' that Firefox 'innovation' known as CSS.
(Opera: formerly known as "the tabbed browser")
To me the only good looking online video is the new DivX stuff. Those flash plugins are slow as hell. They make a Duron2000+ feel like a 200Mhz CPU, with the same low res quality... nah flash is actually worse!
I have new processor now, but still hate flash videos.
However, I use iTube to grab and import YouTube videos to iTunes, works as a charm.
(And Opera is still better than Firefox! (tired of seeing "just download yet another ff plugin" as the computer panacea) )
I use Paint Shop Pro 9 and I sometimes have to use both things, shape drawing tools and photo manipulation tools in the same file.
The shape drawing tools adds what... One button to the toolbar? And are easy and intuitive to use.
Having said that, I like the way you describe Gimp doing the same task, as long as I can edit the circle properties at any time afterwards, like stroke width and color.
You said that, but I have read over 70 science fiction books in my Sony Ericsson P900. Over forty of them by Isaac Asimov.
Much easier to carry all the time and read it when using a bus or between college class sessions.
As it's easier to just go scrolling and reading than entering text in my cell phone (except when connected to the computer as I can use a full sized keyboard then), I find easier to read than to use reference books or encyclopedias there.
That book has been lying in my room for months now.
:P)
You're spot on.
(and I didn't had to click to know how dwarfish bread is made
Well, it seems I prefer the literal translation. I can get the meaning of that without further explanation. And it has a nicer meaning.
Take into account that I'm not a native english speaker and I didn't knew the english proverb.
I can't use Messenger without it, because I'm used to its features.
As you say, the sponsor software is ENTIRELLY OPTIONAL and I HAVE NEVER INSTALLED IT.
It's the default there too.
I remember Opera Google version in which as soon as you typed something, it populated the combo box with the results of the search.
Somehow the feature was removed, a very sad thing.
Then comes all the slashdot IANAIPH. And right after it the expanded acronym.
:P
If you have a known acronym, use it. Or use the full expression instead. I don't see the point on using both forms in the same sentence (besides a wish that it becomes a known acronym to be able to say "it was my creation").
To end this post/rant, it was directed to everybody, not just you. And I am not a *insert profession here*.
I'm a windows user. I have no exploits or weak security, not using IE myself.
:D
I don't think security is a big concern (at least to me) regarding a migration to OSX. That's just a non issue. I have Opera on both platforms
Things that would piss me off? WGA. DRM. Lack of compatibility with windows software I like. A randomly expiring OS (we lost your key, and you have to pay for another one). Losing my data because of that!
And things that I would miss? Games. Tons of games.
That's the windows situation: Games vs WGA/DRM.
Anyway, I think that I will buy a Macbook Pro as soon as I get the money, and keep a WinXP partition on it for the games.
I totally agree with you.
The things commonly known as "Design Patterns" are really just several implementations of one of the two real patterns: The Human Compiler at Work. You have to do that stuff by hand because your language is not powerful enough.
The other real pattern, is macros (as in lisp macros). That is, extend your language to do that stuff for you.
You are right, it's not infected by GPL, but by LGPL. My mistake.
But ECL is designed to be embedded in C/C++ programs. That embedding is done by linking.
Read this, from the LGPL license site:
However, linking a "work that uses the Library" with the Library creates an executable that is a derivative of the Library (because it contains portions of the Library), rather than a "work that uses the library". The executable is therefore covered by this License.
May be using a DLL is enough to bypass this. However I must read the fine print each time.
There is a LLGPL license that address the special issues with linking that Lisp has (you can link at runtime, at any moment). LGPL is not infectious-free enough for Lisp.
Elisp is an ancient and outdated dialect of lisp. I would prefer python to it. However, there are Common Lisp and Scheme.
Have you used wxCL? I tried to compile it with CLISP and it didn't worked. This was in Windows, maybe it's far easier in Linux. So if it doesn't work for me, I can't really count on it.
And about ECL then I had to add "or you don't mind your application being infected by GPL".
I'm interested in the SBCL por to windows and as far as I know, there is no threads support in my platform.
However, and despite it all, it's still the best language I have ever used.
Well, LISP is the best thing since slice bread provided that your application meets this requirements:
-Big memory and fast hardware (the same as Java/C#, but LISP competed in the time C was king, so was too slow for its time).
-You don't need to have a traditional GUI -or- you have the $3000 bucks for a commercial license.
-You don't need threads -or- you have the $3000 bucks for a commercial license.
-You're a good coder (but LISP makes you better).
As most programs are either GUI desktop applications, or are multithreaded servers, LISP has a really limited niche to compete.
But these are limitations of the implementations, not limitations of the language per se.
My friends Bah-lee and Da-nee will buy the Zoo-Nee :P
Two characters in his books are the witch Nanny Ogg from the Lancre series and Vorbis the bald religious freak from Small Gods.
However, and as much as I like to read Pratchett, I too, find the name Ogg stupid for a codec.
What marketer would like to boast it in a specs sheet? None, we have found out.
There where not Core 2 Duo processors in the benchmark you linked.
Take into account that Core Duo and Core 2 Duo are different arquitectures, Core Duo is the old Netburst in 65nm and Core 2 Duo is the new Conroe, in 65nm.
Then again, I think that Intel marketing is deceptive just because of that.
My bet for now, is not to upgrade anything yet, the best processors/prices still are under the companie's sleeves.
And although I wouln't prove to you that I exist outside your mind, I will rejoice myself just telling you to f@ck off and denying what you just asked :P
Hey even better, play this game with your boss !
I really want better designs.
I have a nice case, it's black and metallic, and has a handle on the top with some curves.
I also want to buy a new one, but current designs are sooo dawnnnn uglyyyyy...
To me... any F@#$% change in the current "we are squared cars, without wheels, but with radiators and front lights" is an improvement.
By implementing the Common Lisp operator unwind-protect :P
:D
In case you miss it, the one Python calls WITH.
Don't worry, you can update your paper, and then in Python 3.0 they will copy something else
So this is like Common Lisp unwind-protect special form. :)
:P
Nice feature
Ohh sorry, I just forgot that Python is trying not to be more Lisp-like!!
The bible is full of manipulation and misrepresentation of facts.
And guess what? Most people believe in that thing!