On the virus writers intentions, they were certainly not to kill people
Perhaps, but then again, in any case such as this there is a lack of consideration for organisations such as the coastguard that depend on their computers. Machines will be machines, but to remain ignorant to the fact that they can be key components in ensuring or helping prevent deaths, I think, is no different than targetting the coastguard directly.
"One would also hope that the Coastguard is smart enough to have some form of backup comminications in place."
From the article...:
"Luckily we can still use telephones and radios. It just means we have to rely on paper and pens,"
"People know that the floppy disk on an icon means it has something to with saving: why waste the effort changing it, and dealing with the confusion that would inevitably result?"
In a time where people are either toatlly into working with computers and those who are just getting the hang of things, I think this totally makes sense. When was the last time stop signs changes or that red changed to green with traffic lights? Meaning and symbols in most respects have never had intrinsic mieaning so why change them now? Put a CD instead of a floppy and you'll have people thinking that they'll start up a CD burning app, put a USB symbol there and most people will be simply confused. Although symbolically inaccurate -- I for one never use floppies except when rescuing old computers -- I think that it is important to uphold this feature in particular as it is widely used across all platforms and in virtually all applications. Might even give those who couldn't care less a little insight into how symbols really don't have anything to do with thier meaning, or in this case, thier function.
Seems to me that having a game controlled solely by voice, though interesting, might be somewhat restricting in that it would not allow for very precise control. I think it would have been a more practical approach to add voice-enabled commands that could be customized macro-style. This could prove to be a far more intuitive use of voice control as you would have the precision of an analogue joystick for movement while the voice commands could execute combination style commands without having to memorize/execute complex controller manoeuvres.
Is the reason for this simply that cables are too short? It may seem a little unprofessional but why not buy an extension cable for your monitor and keyboard so that you can move away from the computer?
The browser used to open articles depends on the browser set as default. As far as I know each version of Windows has the ability to set a default browser so you should have the option to do this as well. Opening articles on my computer opens a new or existing instance of Mozilla.
I put more emphasis on function, he was geared more towards form
That's the fine balance you must find when designing for the web, and it's easy to go either way these days, especially with the numerous approaches to designing a web site. In the end, you just have to find something you're comfortable with and you should know what is possible and what is not. This may be beyond the scope of the discussion but I think that it's also important to note that CSS, though excellent in its presentational capabilities, is not standard across all browsers. Not all browsers follow the W3 CSS recommendation very closely and so pages don't always render as expected (preview out your CSS styles in several browsers before integrating the code into your main design, you'll save yourself a lot of pain!). That being said, even if you prototype from a WYSIWYG, you may not always GWYS:)
One of her biggest gripes about people using Photoshop, or other graphic design tools, allows them a ton more flexibility, and options then you can possible extract from an HTML based site assuming you actually use HTML, instead of really big images as your site.
IMHO using apps like Photoshop are best for mocking-up for a couple reasons: 1) it's the equivalent of a digital pencil and paper approach (allowing for creativity to flow with ease), and 2) it can be more practical because the mock-up is done in a single environment it is easy to use layers (Photoshop, not HTML) to eventually isolate parts that you will need as separate graphics in the final design.
I think you raise an important issue when you mention that graphic apps '[allow]... more flexibility' and can thus result in very difficult if not impossible designs to re-create in HTML however, if you have a working knowledge of HTML and know its limitations, I find designing sites can be much more productive and enjoyable when I don't have to deal with code and apps like Dreamweaver that can't handle tables and various other HTML elements with much precision.
1) If you're "mucking through HTML" to change how something looks, you're not taking nearly enough advantage of CSS. Keep your content in XML, XHTML, or transitional HTML; put all your layout stuff in CSS.
This will save a lot of time and is a great strategy but, and correct me if I'm wrong, I think brado77 is more concerned with not having to deal with a lot of code just to get a particular style in the first place. Personally I have had much success in creating a mock-up in any photo/vector app and then using it as a tracing image in something like Dreamweaver. Results aren't always perfect but it at least gives you something to start with and most of the time will require minimal tweaking in the end.
PC World wrote an article in June 2003 outlining Microsoft's original acquisition of the AV software firm. According to the article the software was going to be sold separately and that the acquired firm, GeCAD, would continue to operate as a small consultancy, providing customers signature updates. GeCAD are the creators of RAV AntiVirus. Lastly, you can see the press release for the acquisition here.
Just because you have a bunch folks out in the community that have the access to look at open-source product means that, by default, it will be more secure or higher quality.
It certainly doesn't guarantee higher quality software, but on the other hand if you have a relatively static pool of programmers that consistently make software of a particular grade chances are that you will stay that way. The advantage of having a large community of programmers is that it gives rise to the opportunity for various insight to be made on the code. Furthermore, it allows for creative thinking and the ability to contribute to other people's current and future work.
Does the OS X automatic updater pick up these updates? You'd think if anything they'd ensure this feature would at least do its job for those who don't visit the Apple site on a regular basis, not to mention check for updates.
I think these guys are trying to put the focus on the server side of things where they emphasize greater speed and efficiency in eliminating spam from a large number of accounts as opposed to a single one.
Just out of curiosity, do Thunderbird and iMail use similar filtering techniques with their junk mail controls?
Just a thought but would using some sort of signal amplifier help in reducing interference?
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I for one am quite paranoid when it comes to my health and refuse to search the Internet for this very reason. I have to admit though that it can just as easily have the opposite effect. But really, the best thing to do is ask someone with medical knowledge, it really is the only thing that has taken my mind off of worrying about benign symptoms.
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of jail time for these two.
On the virus writers intentions, they were certainly not to kill people Perhaps, but then again, in any case such as this there is a lack of consideration for organisations such as the coastguard that depend on their computers. Machines will be machines, but to remain ignorant to the fact that they can be key components in ensuring or helping prevent deaths, I think, is no different than targetting the coastguard directly. "One would also hope that the Coastguard is smart enough to have some form of backup comminications in place." From the article...: "Luckily we can still use telephones and radios. It just means we have to rely on paper and pens,"
that the more we depend on technology the more important it is to realize this dependence and the implications of trusting it blindly
"People know that the floppy disk on an icon means it has something to with saving: why waste the effort changing it, and dealing with the confusion that would inevitably result?"
In a time where people are either toatlly into working with computers and those who are just getting the hang of things, I think this totally makes sense. When was the last time stop signs changes or that red changed to green with traffic lights? Meaning and symbols in most respects have never had intrinsic mieaning so why change them now? Put a CD instead of a floppy and you'll have people thinking that they'll start up a CD burning app, put a USB symbol there and most people will be simply confused. Although symbolically inaccurate -- I for one never use floppies except when rescuing old computers -- I think that it is important to uphold this feature in particular as it is widely used across all platforms and in virtually all applications. Might even give those who couldn't care less a little insight into how symbols really don't have anything to do with thier meaning, or in this case, thier function.
everything2 is also excellent and offers some great insight and even advice.
Are you suggesting that unemployed hobbyists are all without decent skillsets?
Seems to me that having a game controlled solely by voice, though interesting, might be somewhat restricting in that it would not allow for very precise control. I think it would have been a more practical approach to add voice-enabled commands that could be customized macro-style. This could prove to be a far more intuitive use of voice control as you would have the precision of an analogue joystick for movement while the voice commands could execute combination style commands without having to memorize/execute complex controller manoeuvres.
"I can't move the computer into another room"
Is the reason for this simply that cables are too short? It may seem a little unprofessional but why not buy an extension cable for your monitor and keyboard so that you can move away from the computer?
The browser used to open articles depends on the browser set as default. As far as I know each version of Windows has the ability to set a default browser so you should have the option to do this as well. Opening articles on my computer opens a new or existing instance of Mozilla.
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Edit: I just noticed that I forgot to include the link to the PC World article. You can view it here.
I put more emphasis on function, he was geared more towards form
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That's the fine balance you must find when designing for the web, and it's easy to go either way these days, especially with the numerous approaches to designing a web site. In the end, you just have to find something you're comfortable with and you should know what is possible and what is not. This may be beyond the scope of the discussion but I think that it's also important to note that CSS, though excellent in its presentational capabilities, is not standard across all browsers. Not all browsers follow the W3 CSS recommendation very closely and so pages don't always render as expected (preview out your CSS styles in several browsers before integrating the code into your main design, you'll save yourself a lot of pain!). That being said, even if you prototype from a WYSIWYG, you may not always GWYS
One of her biggest gripes about people using Photoshop, or other graphic design tools, allows them a ton more flexibility, and options then you can possible extract from an HTML based site assuming you actually use HTML, instead of really big images as your site.
... more flexibility' and can thus result in very difficult if not impossible designs to re-create in HTML however, if you have a working knowledge of HTML and know its limitations, I find designing sites can be much more productive and enjoyable when I don't have to deal with code and apps like Dreamweaver that can't handle tables and various other HTML elements with much precision.
IMHO using apps like Photoshop are best for mocking-up for a couple reasons: 1) it's the equivalent of a digital pencil and paper approach (allowing for creativity to flow with ease), and 2) it can be more practical because the mock-up is done in a single environment it is easy to use layers (Photoshop, not HTML) to eventually isolate parts that you will need as separate graphics in the final design.
I think you raise an important issue when you mention that graphic apps '[allow]
1) If you're "mucking through HTML" to change how something looks, you're not taking nearly enough advantage of CSS. Keep your content in XML, XHTML, or transitional HTML; put all your layout stuff in CSS.
This will save a lot of time and is a great strategy but, and correct me if I'm wrong, I think brado77 is more concerned with not having to deal with a lot of code just to get a particular style in the first place. Personally I have had much success in creating a mock-up in any photo/vector app and then using it as a tracing image in something like Dreamweaver. Results aren't always perfect but it at least gives you something to start with and most of the time will require minimal tweaking in the end.
PC World wrote an article in June 2003 outlining Microsoft's original acquisition of the AV software firm. According to the article the software was going to be sold separately and that the acquired firm, GeCAD, would continue to operate as a small consultancy, providing customers signature updates. GeCAD are the creators of RAV AntiVirus. Lastly, you can see the press release for the acquisition here.
Just because you have a bunch folks out in the community that have the access to look at open-source product means that, by default, it will be more secure or higher quality.
It certainly doesn't guarantee higher quality software, but on the other hand if you have a relatively static pool of programmers that consistently make software of a particular grade chances are that you will stay that way. The advantage of having a large community of programmers is that it gives rise to the opportunity for various insight to be made on the code. Furthermore, it allows for creative thinking and the ability to contribute to other people's current and future work.
Microsoft's already working on the anti-spam.
Does the OS X automatic updater pick up these updates? You'd think if anything they'd ensure this feature would at least do its job for those who don't visit the Apple site on a regular basis, not to mention check for updates.
I think these guys are trying to put the focus on the server side of things where they emphasize greater speed and efficiency in eliminating spam from a large number of accounts as opposed to a single one. Just out of curiosity, do Thunderbird and iMail use similar filtering techniques with their junk mail controls?
Just a thought but would using some sort of signal amplifier help in reducing interference?
I for one am quite paranoid when it comes to my health and refuse to search the Internet for this very reason. I have to admit though that it can just as easily have the opposite effect. But really, the best thing to do is ask someone with medical knowledge, it really is the only thing that has taken my mind off of worrying about benign symptoms.