The big thing I notice in their "competitive comparisons" is that they strive to make Java, C#, C++, and PHP as verbose as possible when they're creating what looks like it should be optimal Rev code.
I wonder if they didn't compare themselves to Ruby or Python because they couldn't contrive examples that produce huge LOC differences?
I really see no reason why Google shouldn't be allowed to do exactly what it's doing, because it's providing a search service. Sites have the ability to opt out if they want.
The U.S. probably doesn't need more science and engineering graduates. It does, however, need a higher percentage of the brightest minds to be those graduates.
The issue is not whether Apple should support competing hardware. The issue is deliberately breaking competing hardware.
There is a tying argument that can be made, but I doubt it'd stick. Apple's weight in the space is hefty, but not quite as significant as Microsoft's in the PC space.
This is another reason to avoid works "protected" by DRM. It is an affront to the very nature of fair and equitable commerce, and is contrary to the letter and spirit of copyright.
I think Palm did it intentionally because from their point of view, it's a win-win situation. If Apple permits (through inaction, not deliberate design) the Pre to continue to sync, then Pre wins because the functionality works. If Apple goes the way they did, they look like the heavy-handed meanie, and Palm looks like a victim.
It isn't helpful that TFA is wrong on at least one point. It said that Eclipse 3.1 lacks code completion, refactoring, and debugging features. Unless the build in Debian is horrifically broken, it has all of those, including thread-level debugging, which it's had since before Eclipse 3.x. My assumption has always been this is because the progenitor of Eclipse -- IBM -- was more interested debugging server-based Java applications than standalone ones).
I appreciate the improvement in standards support (though it still lags the competition considerably). For some reason, when I try to visit certain sites from my work PC, IE 8 will crash in urlmon.dll unless I have those sites in my Trusted Sites list. I'm only using it on that PC because I'm validating several applications against it -- I otherwise use FireFox or Chrome.
Not to split hairs, but wouldn't it be more productive to lighten the surfaces to the color of concrete? Cement is usually a darker gray until it dries into concrete.
Parents who don't want their children having easier access to objectionable content will find this move desirable. If the kids want it bad enough, they'll find a way to get it, but there's no reason to make it easy.
On the other hand, for those to whom this reeks of censorship, this is going to drive people to competing platforms, like Android and webOS, whose App Stores are permissive in their policies. NiN could set their own App Store up for Pre.
Although Specter says he won't be an auto-60th vote, party leaders will be sure to point out that their backing for the Democratic primary next spring will come with an expectation of support on these votes. The absolute worst thing for this country is for EITHER party to have control of the White House and both branches of Congress with a filibuster-proof majority. Both parties have immensely idiotic ideas, and this just paves the way for them to become law virtually unchecked.
Nope. If they're going to maintain a lasting majority, they're going to have to move to the center. The citizenry's distrust of government will not tolerate a large shift to the left.
The Republicans aren't doing either of the the things that would help them: 1) keep to their core philosophies of fiscal responsibility and talk softly but carry a big stick (Bush defenestrated both of those), or 2) move to the middle.
Did I say that? No, the implication was that there was an unexpected benefit to what Bush wanted to accomplish in his misguided policy -- that the other sources of stem cells that Bush forced them to find were actually easier to keep from becoming cancerous.
I'm scratching my head what your post really had to do with my post.
But to address your post, progress does not depend solely on science. It also requires imagination and movitation.
Bush provided the motivation for making progress that went around the ban. That doesn't mean the ban was good. It just had a good (and intended) effect.
because it forced researchers to find other viable sources of stem cells. Several studies have noted that embryonic stem cells have a high incidence of becoming cancerous. Stem cells from other sources have a lower incidence.
How I interpret the comment is that the SDK isn't aimed at making things difficult, but making sure that the APIs provide access to everything that the console provides. Because there's a lot there, it's not going to be a very easy API to program.
However, that being said, software drives hardware sales. No matter what the market, it's the software that drives the hardware. If they don't provide an easier API for building more basic games, and lower the cost of entry, the Wii and X-Box will continue eating their lunch.
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The big thing I notice in their "competitive comparisons" is that they strive to make Java, C#, C++, and PHP as verbose as possible when they're creating what looks like it should be optimal Rev code.
I wonder if they didn't compare themselves to Ruby or Python because they couldn't contrive examples that produce huge LOC differences?
I really see no reason why Google shouldn't be allowed to do exactly what it's doing, because it's providing a search service. Sites have the ability to opt out if they want.
The computer they envision is just a glorified dumb terminal. There's nothing wrong with that, but there it is.
The U.S. probably doesn't need more science and engineering graduates. It does, however, need a higher percentage of the brightest minds to be those graduates.
Dead missing the point, AC.
The issue is not whether Apple should support competing hardware. The issue is deliberately breaking competing hardware.
There is a tying argument that can be made, but I doubt it'd stick. Apple's weight in the space is hefty, but not quite as significant as Microsoft's in the PC space.
This is another reason to avoid works "protected" by DRM. It is an affront to the very nature of fair and equitable commerce, and is contrary to the letter and spirit of copyright.
I think Palm did it intentionally because from their point of view, it's a win-win situation. If Apple permits (through inaction, not deliberate design) the Pre to continue to sync, then Pre wins because the functionality works. If Apple goes the way they did, they look like the heavy-handed meanie, and Palm looks like a victim.
You might want to research before posting next time. There are more JVM-based languages than there are CLR-based languages.
It isn't helpful that TFA is wrong on at least one point. It said that Eclipse 3.1 lacks code completion, refactoring, and debugging features. Unless the build in Debian is horrifically broken, it has all of those, including thread-level debugging, which it's had since before Eclipse 3.x. My assumption has always been this is because the progenitor of Eclipse -- IBM -- was more interested debugging server-based Java applications than standalone ones).
I appreciate the improvement in standards support (though it still lags the competition considerably). For some reason, when I try to visit certain sites from my work PC, IE 8 will crash in urlmon.dll unless I have those sites in my Trusted Sites list. I'm only using it on that PC because I'm validating several applications against it -- I otherwise use FireFox or Chrome.
No, we have two seasons: January 15, and mosquito season.
wet cement = redundant
Cement is a substance that when mixed with water, dries into concrete.
Chances are you haven't driven on cement, unless you happen to overrun the construction barricades.
Not to split hairs, but wouldn't it be more productive to lighten the surfaces to the color of concrete? Cement is usually a darker gray until it dries into concrete.
Parents who don't want their children having easier access to objectionable content will find this move desirable. If the kids want it bad enough, they'll find a way to get it, but there's no reason to make it easy.
On the other hand, for those to whom this reeks of censorship, this is going to drive people to competing platforms, like Android and webOS, whose App Stores are permissive in their policies. NiN could set their own App Store up for Pre.
You don't want ANY party having unchallenged control over policy. The Democrats have their share of idiots, too, just like the Republicans.
Although Specter says he won't be an auto-60th vote, party leaders will be sure to point out that their backing for the Democratic primary next spring will come with an expectation of support on these votes. The absolute worst thing for this country is for EITHER party to have control of the White House and both branches of Congress with a filibuster-proof majority. Both parties have immensely idiotic ideas, and this just paves the way for them to become law virtually unchecked.
Nope. If they're going to maintain a lasting majority, they're going to have to move to the center. The citizenry's distrust of government will not tolerate a large shift to the left.
The Republicans aren't doing either of the the things that would help them: 1) keep to their core philosophies of fiscal responsibility and talk softly but carry a big stick (Bush defenestrated both of those), or 2) move to the middle.
Actually, IBM is still developing their JVM. As of the Java 5 version, it is 100% free of Sun code.
WebSphere 7 uses IBM JDK 6.
Did I say that? No, the implication was that there was an unexpected benefit to what Bush wanted to accomplish in his misguided policy -- that the other sources of stem cells that Bush forced them to find were actually easier to keep from becoming cancerous.
Okay....
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/21/health/21canc.html
http://www.economist.com/science/displaystory.cfm?story_id=12202589
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080409130711.htm
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/80beats/2009/02/18/embryonic-stem-cell-therapy-causes-cancer-in-teenage-boy/
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4465717.stm
However, new information was released this week. There are scientists who think they've found a way around the cancer problem with stem cells:
http://blog.wired.com/wiredscience/2009/03/virusfreeips.html
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn13384-stem-cell-breakthrough-may-reduce-cancer-risk.html
I'm scratching my head what your post really had to do with my post.
But to address your post, progress does not depend solely on science. It also requires imagination and movitation.
Bush provided the motivation for making progress that went around the ban. That doesn't mean the ban was good. It just had a good (and intended) effect.
because it forced researchers to find other viable sources of stem cells. Several studies have noted that embryonic stem cells have a high incidence of becoming cancerous. Stem cells from other sources have a lower incidence.
I downloaded it, tried it out for a while, and then went back to Minefield.
How I interpret the comment is that the SDK isn't aimed at making things difficult, but making sure that the APIs provide access to everything that the console provides. Because there's a lot there, it's not going to be a very easy API to program.
However, that being said, software drives hardware sales. No matter what the market, it's the software that drives the hardware. If they don't provide an easier API for building more basic games, and lower the cost of entry, the Wii and X-Box will continue eating their lunch.