Like I said, it's a great bit of tech. It just concerns me when developers get speech or audible devices, and say 'good enough'. (Not saying you are doing that, BTW).
EEGs show that the brain of a blind person who learns braille quickly begins to look like a person who reads.
Let me try again. EEGs show that a blind person who uses braille is activating the same sections of the brain as a sighted person who reads. A blind person who listens does not activate the same centers. Of course, the visual cortex isn't activated with braille reading, but this is one of the few exceptions.
The best alternative to reading with your eyes is reading with your hands.
Nowhere did I say that a blind person shouldn't be able to do that, or use the tech. What I complained about is that the blurb and article are not well written. Fact: it does not let a blind person read. The only way I am aware of that allows a blind person to read is with braille or some other tactile writing method. Fact: it only helps some (admittedly, most) blind people.
As far as if blind people want the tech, let me ask my wife...
OK, I'm back, she's not interested, because she's also deaf. What she would like is more and cheaper refreshable braille devices, and DRM-free e-Books.
which allows any individual who is blind to read a normal library book through this product,
This is wrong for two reasons. First, this only helps blind people who can hear. Yes, that's most of them, but not 'any' individual.
Second, you are wrong that this allows a blind person to read a book. This allows a book to be read to a blind person. These are two different situations. Some Braille advocacy groups have participated in and helped publish studies showing that books on tape are processed differently that literature that is read. Those who read have better comprehension and retention of both the text, and provide better analysis of the subtext.
Being read to is not a substitute for being able to read. Teach a man to fish and all of that. Nifty technology, but the submitter and author of the linked article present it as something it isn't.
Bad choice. Fire! reloading, reloading, reloading, reloading, etc, etc, etc. And of course, everyone will want a Sharps rifle. All other players will be cannon fodder.
What's with all this "Joe Sixpack" bashing on slashdot? Don't you fuckers drink beer like the rest of us?
Just because you drink beer, doesn't mean it comes out of a sixpack. Mine goes from the 6.5 gallon carboy to the corny keg. If I bottle, it's three cases.
Kinda like people who tout the Windows platform(s) as superior to Linux/Mac/whatever because of all the software available, ignoring the marvelous 'quality' of all those shareware offerings they point to.
you notice that the alledgely irreverent Matt & Trey haven't gone near that subject
No kidding. What's the holdup? I see they had no problems taking on the Mormons. Jews and Christians have been fair game. When do we get to see Xenuclaus?
Born on the Fourth of July - Tom is the bestest... ???
I think that movie, and to a lesser extent, Rain Man, show that the guy can act. But I won't be seeing this movie, as I refuse to support someone who is descended from aliens.
None of the above? Why aren't you packing already? You never, ever, ever want to look back on your life and say 'Why didn't I take the chance to...' Don't forget the old line about 'nobody ever died wishing they had spent more time at the office'.
You may think your job is secure, but unless you have access to the books, you have no idea. Even then, you might not know.
Get out. Live a little. There'll be some kind of cubicle waiting for you when you get back.
Why are people so against computer maintenance but have no problem budgeting for regular car maintenance?
The average price for a new car is $20,000, whereas the average price for a new computer is about $800?
Also, people don't budget for car maintenance. Go to edmunds or any other auto site, and witness people bitching about auto repairs. 9/10 times, the repair they are bitching about is something that could have been prevented with routine maintenance.
Sounds like Viacom is trying to force Dish to accept some bundling. Can't remember if this is legal or not, but I do know that ala cart channels would be veddy nice. If I could get them cheaper than as a 'package'. And there's no reason I shouldn't be able to do that. It's not like 30 years ago where each channel needed a setting in a tuner. They can just zip out the right access card or whatever, and only decode what you bought.
But I'm on Comcast, and have to deal with the 'scroll', even though I don't have a boxer in the fight.
The NewsForge story is nothing of the sort. The only comment by the SEC is that there have been a flood of complaints coming in with regularity over the past few months. The bulk have come via the web. IOW, all the folks who post a link to the SEC complaint page in/. stories have had people follow up and fill out the form. I assume the 'regularity' refers to the fact that people hit the page as often as/. posts a new story on SCO.
Not saying it isn't necessarily a good thing, but it's not exactly 'news'.
once I get the MGB back in shape I will probably be taking that round as well
In my experience, you should only use the appropriate, British tools to work on MGs. It'll make short work of Whitworth fasteners and dodgy Lucas electrics.
It doesn't matter if it was 'written into the GPL'. The owners of the code can do whatever the heck they please with it. Dual license, multi-license, etc. Even if it were released in GPLvCodeDark, the developers could release it under some other license if they choose.
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Have you seen this?
Like I said, it's a great bit of tech. It just concerns me when developers get speech or audible devices, and say 'good enough'. (Not saying you are doing that, BTW).
EEGs show that the brain of a blind person who learns braille quickly begins to look like a person who reads.
Let me try again. EEGs show that a blind person who uses braille is activating the same sections of the brain as a sighted person who reads. A blind person who listens does not activate the same centers. Of course, the visual cortex isn't activated with braille reading, but this is one of the few exceptions.
The best alternative to reading with your eyes is reading with your hands.
I've long said if everyone would STFU and listen to me, the world would be a better place. Thanks for your agreement.
And I was complaining about a blurb. Something that I would assume an 'editor' would 'edit'.
Nowhere did I say that a blind person shouldn't be able to do that, or use the tech. What I complained about is that the blurb and article are not well written. Fact: it does not let a blind person read. The only way I am aware of that allows a blind person to read is with braille or some other tactile writing method. Fact: it only helps some (admittedly, most) blind people.
As far as if blind people want the tech, let me ask my wife...
OK, I'm back, she's not interested, because she's also deaf. What she would like is more and cheaper refreshable braille devices, and DRM-free e-Books.
which allows any individual who is blind to read a normal library book through this product,
This is wrong for two reasons. First, this only helps blind people who can hear. Yes, that's most of them, but not 'any' individual.
Second, you are wrong that this allows a blind person to read a book. This allows a book to be read to a blind person. These are two different situations. Some Braille advocacy groups have participated in and helped publish studies showing that books on tape are processed differently that literature that is read. Those who read have better comprehension and retention of both the text, and provide better analysis of the subtext.
Being read to is not a substitute for being able to read. Teach a man to fish and all of that. Nifty technology, but the submitter and author of the linked article present it as something it isn't.
Bad choice. Fire! reloading, reloading, reloading, reloading, etc, etc, etc. And of course, everyone will want a Sharps rifle. All other players will be cannon fodder.
It's a quote from the Chappelle's Show skit where Dave is on 'Inside the Actor's Studio'. IOW, it's a fucking joke that you didn't get.
And Eisenhower sent in the first military 'advisers' if you want to be pedantic.
Yeah, because god forbid someone destroy a copy of ET or Custer's Revenge (although the latter probably didn't sell in large numbers).
er, thats supposed to be CEO, not CFO. So much for proofreading.
That's why we're ranking you a one this time around.
Oh, and for switching the company's on hold music to 'See Emily Play'.
Note to moderators: it is not 'informative' if it is wrong.
Dude, if you can't handle teletubbies, run in terror if you a child asks to watch BoohBah.
What's with all this "Joe Sixpack" bashing on slashdot? Don't you fuckers drink beer like the rest of us?
Just because you drink beer, doesn't mean it comes out of a sixpack. Mine goes from the 6.5 gallon carboy to the corny keg. If I bottle, it's three cases.
Kinda like people who tout the Windows platform(s) as superior to Linux/Mac/whatever because of all the software available, ignoring the marvelous 'quality' of all those shareware offerings they point to.
you notice that the alledgely irreverent Matt & Trey haven't gone near that subject
No kidding. What's the holdup? I see they had no problems taking on the Mormons. Jews and Christians have been fair game. When do we get to see Xenuclaus?
Born on the Fourth of July - Tom is the bestest... ???
I think that movie, and to a lesser extent, Rain Man, show that the guy can act. But I won't be seeing this movie, as I refuse to support someone who is descended from aliens.
I work with doctors. NOTHING is in their job description by the way they act.
Have a wife? What does she say?
Have kid/s? STFU, and get back to work.
None of the above? Why aren't you packing already? You never, ever, ever want to look back on your life and say 'Why didn't I take the chance to...' Don't forget the old line about 'nobody ever died wishing they had spent more time at the office'.
You may think your job is secure, but unless you have access to the books, you have no idea. Even then, you might not know.
Get out. Live a little. There'll be some kind of cubicle waiting for you when you get back.
Explosive decompression due to a handgun firing is a myth. Google Search. Google Groups Search.
Why are people so against computer maintenance but have no problem budgeting for regular car maintenance?
The average price for a new car is $20,000, whereas the average price for a new computer is about $800?
Also, people don't budget for car maintenance. Go to edmunds or any other auto site, and witness people bitching about auto repairs. 9/10 times, the repair they are bitching about is something that could have been prevented with routine maintenance.
FSF members will have ample opportunity to gripe, praise, dialog, network, and eat."
Is RMS going to bathe? Because I'm not sure if I could eat in his presence if he's still going around as the stinky, dirty hippie.
Sounds like Viacom is trying to force Dish to accept some bundling. Can't remember if this is legal or not, but I do know that ala cart channels would be veddy nice. If I could get them cheaper than as a 'package'. And there's no reason I shouldn't be able to do that. It's not like 30 years ago where each channel needed a setting in a tuner. They can just zip out the right access card or whatever, and only decode what you bought.
But I'm on Comcast, and have to deal with the 'scroll', even though I don't have a boxer in the fight.
The NewsForge story is nothing of the sort. The only comment by the SEC is that there have been a flood of complaints coming in with regularity over the past few months. The bulk have come via the web. IOW, all the folks who post a link to the SEC complaint page in /. stories have had people follow up and fill out the form. I assume the 'regularity' refers to the fact that people hit the page as often as /. posts a new story on SCO.
Not saying it isn't necessarily a good thing, but it's not exactly 'news'.
once I get the MGB back in shape I will probably be taking that round as well
In my experience, you should only use the appropriate, British tools to work on MGs. It'll make short work of Whitworth fasteners and dodgy Lucas electrics.
Just like all the car companies have closed down because of safety standards, right ? Bah...
They have dumbass. They have either closed, or development became so expensive and unprofitable that they've been bought out by larger manufacturers.
Next time you use an analogy, try to get your facts straight.
Kaiser, AMC, Nash, International Harvester, Studebaker... The list goes on.
It doesn't matter if it was 'written into the GPL'. The owners of the code can do whatever the heck they please with it. Dual license, multi-license, etc. Even if it were released in GPLvCodeDark, the developers could release it under some other license if they choose.