JavaScript was horribly named by inept marketers at Netscape back in 1995. Its real name was "LiveScript" but they changed it at the last minute so they could coast on Java hype. It has nothing to do with Java
Actually, one of the main reasons for creating JavaScript was to provide a connection between a webpage and a Java applet. From the Core JavaScript Guide: "Through JavaScript's LiveConnect functionality, you can let Java and JavaScript code communicate with each other. From JavaScript, you can instantiate Java objects and access their public methods and fields. From Java, you can access JavaScript objects, properties, and methods."
That's the technical reason for the name. Not to say that marketing had nothing to do with it but there is more to it than that.
Most of the 'Solaris' news that I have heard recently has been about the new movieremake so when I first saw this headline I couldn't figure out how a movie could become LSB compliant!
Apparently, the MPAA wants to give the movie a R rating for showing George Clooney's bare butt. The studio disagrees because it is not even in a sexual context and you can see just as much on network TV (ie NYPD Blue).
Denon also sells a player with full resolution digital audio output, the DVD-9000. The problem is that it is a proprietary encrypted format. You have to have a compatible Denon receiver. They call it DENON Digital Link and it is based on CAT5 with RJ-45 connectors.
The problem is that, as far as I know, there is not yet a standard for digital encrypted audio.
This is one of the most common critiques of scripting languages like php and perl and I certainly agree that not seperating content and logic is a major problem for larges apps but I just realized that I don't actually know what the alternative is. Afterall, there are many ways to seperate content and logic in these languages (templating systems for example).
So, what are the alternative languages that natively support this seperation and how do the do it?
I just love that slogan! I wish they had made a T-shirt with it.
Back in college (before the IBM campaign) we had this community service project called Project 200. The slogan was "Peace, Love and Service". When our ACM was trying to think of a slogan I suggested "Peace, Love and Computers" but it didn't fly.
Actually the patent is more specific than just 'online job listings'. The innovation that the patent claims deals with connecting the applicant resume database to the employer joblistings database.
I'm not familiar with CompuServe's system so I don't know if this actually changes anything.
I noticed recently that Monster.com has a patent on online job boards (5,832,497). I think they might have a valid claim here but I was wondering whether there had been any controversy about it. Do all the other job sites pay them money? Anyone know?
I'm using the Classic theme on XP so it's using native widgets to render the UI, maybe that's why it's faster for me.
No, actually it's not. The Classic theme (as well as Pheonix) adapts the system colors and such to make it look like native widgets but it is actually still totally using XUL.
Phoenix doesn't include the kitchen sink and it never will. But that doesn't mean that you can't bolt the kitchen sink onto Phoenix and have it work wonderfully. Phoenix developers have implemented a new Extensions panel in preferences which will allow you selectively enable and disable specific extensions. Some popular extensions -- like mozgestures and prefsbar -- already work with Phoenix, and can be downloaded here. It's easy to make other add-ons work with phoenix, and we're working with developers to expedite this.
I am helping my folks setup their new iMac and I have found Apple's switch site to be rather light on the detail. I don't have time to wait for a book. Are there any good, technical websites for helping people switch Windows to Mac - and use both at the same time?
For example, I want to share a non-poscript printer connected to a Windows machine, with the Mac. I am assuming that it must be possible since OSX is based on Unix and Unix can do it. I know that I probably need to install Ghostscript but I don't know what to do after that. Any suggestions?
How fast does your PHP run? I recently did a very similar setup and was dissapointed at how slowly PHP scripts run. Maybe it is something wrong with my setup?
I won't disagree that IE is preloaded but let's be realistic here about Mozilla's strengths and weaknesses. Mozilla overall is just not a fast, lean application. If Phoenix can improve new window preformance by 30-40% there is obviously plenty of room for improvement!
I would much prefer that the original version of the movie be distributed on DVD, along with a DVD playlist that can be used to playback a "niche audience" version (similar to "play widescreen/fullscreen").
I remember when the DVD format was still under development and people were duscussing some of the cooler things that the system would allow you to do. Many of them never happened. This idea (having multiple cuts on the same disc) was one of them.
DVDs could have been some much cooler if it wasn't for the MPAA!
I have become frustrated with my current domain/dns situation and need something new. What I would really like is domain name registration and DNS hosting for <= $15/year. Something reliable would be nice.
Last year when I was getting frustrated with my new webhost, I had this idea to create a webhosting co-op. Basically, a group of people would get together and share the cost of a dedicated server. No profits would be made on the hosting. Members could vote on things like how to run the server, etc. It never got past the idea stage because of some of the implementation challenges and no one I mentioned it to seemed to think much of the idea but I still think it could be pretty cool.
Has anyone tried anything like that? Have any opinions on the idea?
With virtual-dedicated servers you have multiple server environments running on the same physical hardware. From your perspective it looks just like you have your own server (root password, install whatever you like) but it is cheaper because you are sharing the hardware.
Does anyone have experience/recommendations with this sort of service? I saw a discussion about one that sounded good on kuro5hin.org a while back but the only one I could find now is rosehosting.com - same idea but different company (I think).
Ok, you are probably right about that. I think got a prompt about.NET when using a friends computer that was running the MSN Messenger and I got the two mixed up.
But, (and I plead total ignorance here because I've never used Passport or.NET - this is a question not a troll!) doesn't Passport require.NET?
I don't have the money to pay for my own dedicated server. Is there anywhere that I can get access to mod_perl for $10-20/month?
I know what you are probably thinking, If my site is small enough to get by on a virtual hosting account, than I should probably just not worry about mod_perl. And maybe I should just leave it at that but here is what I am thinking...
I am not a mod_perl expert so I might be totally wrong about this but, hey, that's why I'm asking! If a host setup mod_perl with some basic modules preloaded users could then run their scripts under it. Not only would user's websites run faster but it would reduce system resources (overall) which should make the hosting company happy too.
Yes, I know that there would be some problems particularly with security but has anyone figured out a way to do this successfully?
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Actually, one of the main reasons for creating JavaScript was to provide a connection between a webpage and a Java applet. From the Core JavaScript Guide: "Through JavaScript's LiveConnect functionality, you can let Java and JavaScript code communicate with each other. From JavaScript, you can instantiate Java objects and access their public methods and fields. From Java, you can access JavaScript objects, properties, and methods."
That's the technical reason for the name. Not to say that marketing had nothing to do with it but there is more to it than that.
See also: Press Release: NETSCAPE & SUN ANNOUNCE JAVASCRIPT(TM)
Reference: Core JavaScript Guide 1.5: What is Javascript
And, as far as I know, Mozilla has no connection to the SPI, either.
Actually, it was a Thai Eggplant!
Most of the 'Solaris' news that I have heard recently has been about the new movie remake so when I first saw this headline I couldn't figure out how a movie could become LSB compliant!
Apparently, the MPAA wants to give the movie a R rating for showing George Clooney's bare butt. The studio disagrees because it is not even in a sexual context and you can see just as much on network TV (ie NYPD Blue).
Denon also sells a player with full resolution digital audio output, the DVD-9000. The problem is that it is a proprietary encrypted format. You have to have a compatible Denon receiver. They call it DENON Digital Link and it is based on CAT5 with RJ-45 connectors.
The problem is that, as far as I know, there is not yet a standard for digital encrypted audio.
I don't know if it means much but Microsoft is a Sponsor Member.
1. Lack of seperation between content and logic.
This is one of the most common critiques of scripting languages like php and perl and I certainly agree that not seperating content and logic is a major problem for larges apps but I just realized that I don't actually know what the alternative is. Afterall, there are many ways to seperate content and logic in these languages (templating systems for example).
So, what are the alternative languages that natively support this seperation and how do the do it?
Actually, it seems to be some kind of compiled scripting language. The presentation mentions, for example, having to recompile just to change bgcolor.
"Peace, Love, and Linux"
I just love that slogan! I wish they had made a T-shirt with it.
Back in college (before the IBM campaign) we had this community service project called Project 200. The slogan was "Peace, Love and Service". When our ACM was trying to think of a slogan I suggested "Peace, Love and Computers" but it didn't fly.
Actually the patent is more specific than just 'online job listings'. The innovation that the patent claims deals with connecting the applicant resume database to the employer joblistings database.
I'm not familiar with CompuServe's system so I don't know if this actually changes anything.
I noticed recently that Monster.com has a patent on online job boards (5,832,497). I think they might have a valid claim here but I was wondering whether there had been any controversy about it. Do all the other job sites pay them money? Anyone know?
No, actually it's not. The Classic theme (as well as Pheonix) adapts the system colors and such to make it look like native widgets but it is actually still totally using XUL.
See this mozillazine comment for reference.
Yeah, away from your cranium and closer to your ... uhm ... belt.
I am helping my folks setup their new iMac and I have found Apple's switch site to be rather light on the detail. I don't have time to wait for a book. Are there any good, technical websites for helping people switch Windows to Mac - and use both at the same time?
For example, I want to share a non-poscript printer connected to a Windows machine, with the Mac. I am assuming that it must be possible since OSX is based on Unix and Unix can do it. I know that I probably need to install Ghostscript but I don't know what to do after that. Any suggestions?
How fast does your PHP run? I recently did a very similar setup and was dissapointed at how slowly PHP scripts run. Maybe it is something wrong with my setup?
I won't disagree that IE is preloaded but let's be realistic here about Mozilla's strengths and weaknesses. Mozilla overall is just not a fast, lean application. If Phoenix can improve new window preformance by 30-40% there is obviously plenty of room for improvement!
I remember when the DVD format was still under development and people were duscussing some of the cooler things that the system would allow you to do. Many of them never happened. This idea (having multiple cuts on the same disc) was one of them.
DVDs could have been some much cooler if it wasn't for the MPAA!
Sorry for the slightly off-topic posts...
I have become frustrated with my current domain/dns situation and need something new. What I would really like is domain name registration and DNS hosting for <= $15/year. Something reliable would be nice.
Any suggestions in general or comments on, pairNIC.com, ZoneEdit.com, MyDomain.com, or EveryDNS.net?
Last year when I was getting frustrated with my new webhost, I had this idea to create a webhosting co-op. Basically, a group of people would get together and share the cost of a dedicated server. No profits would be made on the hosting. Members could vote on things like how to run the server, etc. It never got past the idea stage because of some of the implementation challenges and no one I mentioned it to seemed to think much of the idea but I still think it could be pretty cool.
Has anyone tried anything like that? Have any opinions on the idea?
With virtual-dedicated servers you have multiple server environments running on the same physical hardware. From your perspective it looks just like you have your own server (root password, install whatever you like) but it is cheaper because you are sharing the hardware.
Does anyone have experience/recommendations with this sort of service? I saw a discussion about one that sounded good on kuro5hin.org a while back but the only one I could find now is rosehosting.com - same idea but different company (I think).
Ok, you are probably right about that. I think got a prompt about .NET when using a friends computer that was running the MSN Messenger and I got the two mixed up.
.NET - this is a question not a troll!) doesn't Passport require .NET?
But, (and I plead total ignorance here because I've never used Passport or
Geez, give me a break! Can't a guy make a mistake around here without being called a troll!
No, .Net is not included with XP but it does like to hassle you to install it every time you connect to the internet.
I don't have the money to pay for my own dedicated server. Is there anywhere that I can get access to mod_perl for $10-20/month?
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I know what you are probably thinking, If my site is small enough to get by on a virtual hosting account, than I should probably just not worry about mod_perl. And maybe I should just leave it at that but here is what I am thinking...
I am not a mod_perl expert so I might be totally wrong about this but, hey, that's why I'm asking! If a host setup mod_perl with some basic modules preloaded users could then run their scripts under it. Not only would user's websites run faster but it would reduce system resources (overall) which should make the hosting company happy too.
Yes, I know that there would be some problems particularly with security but has anyone figured out a way to do this successfully?
REF: http://www.perl.com/pub/a/2002/05/22/mod_perl-isp