The current question is "What do you think of the EU decision to fine Google $5 billion?" - I would think that after reading TFA, this would change some people's minds and explain one of the reasons why the (in my opinion) the fine was justified.
Looking at the comments and I feel like they've been taken a bit out of context - I don't think you can judge ChromeOS by a tablet application.
Touch screen operation on ChromeOS is not great and I would agree that a tablet based on it is somewhat premature.
Chromebooks are really quite nice Google based thin clients with a keyboard and a trackpad/mouse.
The review got off track in a number is instances (ie describing Stable, Beta and Dev channels) but I would agree with Dieter Bohn that ChromeOS tablets aren't ready for prime time and you will see an evolution through the regular upgrades.
Sorry, I don't agree. I've been working with (and programming for) Chromebooks for a number of years now and they are really quite excellent laptops as long as you understand the model in which they're designed.
They're not stand alone systems, they need an internet link. They are Google so that you need a gmail account and understand how to use GDrive resources. Where they really shine is in the classroom and they're pretty good systems for letting your kids work with.
I'm confused by your reference to Camfrog because I don't believe that there's a Chrome Extension for that app - there is one for Android and if you're using that, then you probably will have problems on a Chromebook because Android apps are still somewhat marginal.
I know something about packaging testing and you want to drop a box on each of it's six sides, six corners and along each of the eight edges.
How does that relate to a phone? What kind of tests do you do and what kind of surfaces? You can drop a box on concrete, metal or wood and you'll get the same answer. But if you drop a phone on different surfaces and at different angles, you'll see different problems with the glass and the frame.
Is it to keep up with the Linux's terminals, provide better displaying or Linux apps or establish bragging rights on who has the best console interface?
When I RFTA, they even note that while Unix/Linux is file based (which makes a "terminal" console more appropriate) Windows is object based with dialog based apps providing access to the system and utilities. I do quite a bit of development on Windows (7) and I really don't find that I need to access the system via the "MSDOS Prompt" console and, when I do, it's adequate for my needs.
So, while I would have liked a better console for MS-DOS 3.x and OS/2 1.x, I really don't see the need for revamping it for Windows 10 and beyond.
As for running Linux apps on Windows 10: I would rather suffer the minor inconvenience of turning 45 degrees to my Linux box rather than the major security risk of Windows 10.
Chances are the person that bought the book is the same person that sold it.
Disappointing that the NYTimes writer - @DavidStreitfeld. - (wouldn't call him a "journalist") didn't think of that or research other reasons for the high price of the book before writing the article.
As I've watched how Norway has been doing over the past 15+ years with their wise use and planning of oil revenues it has been clear that the Norwegian government has been planning for the future to ensure the prosperity of their citizens.
Now that technology is unlocking massive amounts of fossil fuels, it's unfortunate that other countries (I'm thinking of my country Canada) aren't following the example and planning for the future in the same way. I know that in Canada, there would be a major fight with Alberta to share tar sands revenue, but it would be nice if the Albertan government at least would follow Norway's approach and provide for their citizen's future.
Good on Norway, hopefully other countries will follow their lead.
From Amazon's perspective this makes sense, provide priority bandwidth for Alexa and Amazon Prime as well as providing a way of monitoring customers' internet habits. Hopefully, they will be providing a high level of security so the information they're accessing/collecting doesn't become available to third parties.
When there are *lots* of low-cost switches that I don't have to worry about Amazon's potential for taking over my home, why would I want to buy from them?
A big part of soccer is that there should be minimal interruptions so that the team that is well coordinated with the most fit players are going to have an advantage. The extra time needed to review calls gives the players a chance for a breather as well as consult/plan going forwards. This means that you will get a different game than if there wasn't video refereeing.
Other games (baseball, football, hockey) that use video refereeing tend to have longer and more natural breaks so the flow of the game isn't as affected as soccer.
I don't know if video refereeing "ruins" the game (I'm not enough of a fan to have a strong opinion) but I'm sure purists would.
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"Helpful hint: If information would hurt the current administration, leak it to CNN so it can be called 'Fake News'. If it can help the current administration, leak it to Fox."
While I agree with the core of your thesis that you can create good and bad code, I have to disagree from the perspective of how applications are architected.
JavaScript requires a different mindset to handle exceptions and handle/recover from errors. I find it quite difficult to make sure that code flags an error properly and doesn't continue blindly on. This is okay for a fairly simple web app (which is what it was created for) but lousy when you have an application that communicates with other systems and there can be errors in responses and response time or in unexpected events.
C++ for all it's follows more traditional execution model that allows for complex applications which communicate with other systems.
The old IBM Model E (PC, PC/XT) and Model F (PC/AT & PS/2) were fantastic keyboards - I still have a couple of Model Fs (25+ years old) that I use periodically with nary a problem.
When I say that I would like them with a modern layout, I'm really talking about the Logitech "Wave" and Microsoft "Natural Ergonomic" Keyboards - they work with my old, arthritic hands better than a flat, traditional layout. I would be willing to pay $1,000+ for one of these keyboards with the Buckling Spring although WITH the capacitive sensors of the Models E & F rather than the mechanical switches of the M. The capacitive sensors just never wear out.
If you do find an old IBM keyboard, you should only try to use a Model F or M, the Model E does not have the bi-directional communications capability of the later keyboards but has the same connector as the PC/AT Model F. While the Model E keyboard uses the same pin functions, electrically they are a bit different and you could burn out a device (ie the USB adapter noted in the next paragraph) that is plugged into it if the device can't handle both.
You will need a PC connector to USB adapter. These can still be found (10 years ago, you could get them for basically nothing and often came with keyboards) but they may not provide full functionality (ie controlling lights on the keyboard). If you get one and it doesn't seem to work right, then look for another manufacturer's product. On this point, I have not been able to find a PC/AT to USB adapter for years. I have one that is wonky and that has lead me to wire the PC/AT DIN socket to a PS/2 connector and use a PS/2 to USB adapter.
Finally, IBM considered the best keyboard ever made to be the Model G which was designed for the Displaywriter around 1988. It was not compatible with the Model F but had what IBM considered the closest to perfect touch (along with an operating life that was basically forever without any maintenance).
A major service website (like the ones listed in TFS) is defined by its basic function. Facebook provides communications between users. Google is a search engine, Outlook is a mail program, YouTube shows videos. Once the major function of the website is defined and accepted, adding new features and functionality will be confusing and offputting to the users.
Applications, on the other hand, must support new types of data, new data locations (ie cloud services), different display and printing options and etc. In terms of continually updating applications is for some vendors (*cough* Microsoft *cough*) is a source of revenue.
When you talk about why are there lots of coders for websites versus few for Applications, I would point out that you aren't looking behind the scenes at a website - many coders are required to implement new technology to bring the services faster and more reliably to more users as well as keeping ahead of the bad guys.
At the end of time, when the history of humanity is written, there will be a special chapter on the music industry and how it failed to effectively incorporate new technology into their business models. This goes back to the cassette tape (and probably earlier), where the music industry was caught flat footed when consumers were able to cheaply and easily copy music for their own use to Napster and digital distribution and now in terms of picking new artists.
The only thing the music industry has ever had that's up to date and efficient is their lawyers.
If the music industry learns to effectively use big data to figure out who to invest in, it will be interesting to see if they put their money in one hit wonders while leaving musicians that create timeless classics to rot on the vine. I suspect it will be the former. The good news is that the great bands will get their music distributed regardless of the big money and people will be able to enjoy their music long after the one hit wonders are questions on game shows.
Good description of the.SettingContent-ms exploit - I would have thought that this would jump out to a Malware author as soon as the feature was announced (regardless of the fact that there is ASR used by large network sysadmins).
Doesn't Microsoft have a bunch of people on staff that think like black hats (probably because they used to be them) with the task of looking for problems like this? At the very least shouldn't somebody have twigged onto the idea that providing a new way to allow new programs to run (as well as spawn new processes) be something that Microsoft security should review?
I'm wondering how much common technology there is in the current state of the art of autonomous vehicles for stealing from your previous employer would make a difference.
As I understand it, every company is approaching the problem from a different perspective and (I would think a bigger issue) is that each company has a different sensor set and philosophy which means that there is different information provided for the system to plan it's way forwards (excuse the pun).
I guess there are common high level operations/actions/responses (like "there's a bike in my path, do I turn, slow down, change lane, etc.?) but I would think that these are changing, being dependent on laws and regulations, hardware and vehicle parameters.
Personally, when I'm not at work, I mute the ringer and put the phone on its charger in another room. A previous post noted just don't answer. I know people who power down their phones when they want some personal time.
If you can't stay away from the phone or it must be by you at ALL TIMES, then I think the problem is more addiction related than there being the need for the manufacturer/OS developer to come up with an "away" message.
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The current question is "What do you think of the EU decision to fine Google $5 billion?" - I would think that after reading TFA, this would change some people's minds and explain one of the reasons why the (in my opinion) the fine was justified.
Looking at the comments and I feel like they've been taken a bit out of context - I don't think you can judge ChromeOS by a tablet application.
Touch screen operation on ChromeOS is not great and I would agree that a tablet based on it is somewhat premature.
Chromebooks are really quite nice Google based thin clients with a keyboard and a trackpad/mouse.
The review got off track in a number is instances (ie describing Stable, Beta and Dev channels) but I would agree with Dieter Bohn that ChromeOS tablets aren't ready for prime time and you will see an evolution through the regular upgrades.
Sorry, I don't agree. I've been working with (and programming for) Chromebooks for a number of years now and they are really quite excellent laptops as long as you understand the model in which they're designed.
They're not stand alone systems, they need an internet link. They are Google so that you need a gmail account and understand how to use GDrive resources. Where they really shine is in the classroom and they're pretty good systems for letting your kids work with.
I'm confused by your reference to Camfrog because I don't believe that there's a Chrome Extension for that app - there is one for Android and if you're using that, then you probably will have problems on a Chromebook because Android apps are still somewhat marginal.
I'm wondering how "real world" they are.
I know something about packaging testing and you want to drop a box on each of it's six sides, six corners and along each of the eight edges.
How does that relate to a phone? What kind of tests do you do and what kind of surfaces? You can drop a box on concrete, metal or wood and you'll get the same answer. But if you drop a phone on different surfaces and at different angles, you'll see different problems with the glass and the frame.
Nah, I think we should be going back to switches on the front console. Now, that was a user interface!
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I did not know that.
Thank you.
Is it to keep up with the Linux's terminals, provide better displaying or Linux apps or establish bragging rights on who has the best console interface?
When I RFTA, they even note that while Unix/Linux is file based (which makes a "terminal" console more appropriate) Windows is object based with dialog based apps providing access to the system and utilities. I do quite a bit of development on Windows (7) and I really don't find that I need to access the system via the "MSDOS Prompt" console and, when I do, it's adequate for my needs.
So, while I would have liked a better console for MS-DOS 3.x and OS/2 1.x, I really don't see the need for revamping it for Windows 10 and beyond.
As for running Linux apps on Windows 10: I would rather suffer the minor inconvenience of turning 45 degrees to my Linux box rather than the major security risk of Windows 10.
I dunno but I think it should be a prime number.
Chances are the person that bought the book is the same person that sold it.
Disappointing that the NYTimes writer - @DavidStreitfeld. - (wouldn't call him a "journalist") didn't think of that or research other reasons for the high price of the book before writing the article.
As I've watched how Norway has been doing over the past 15+ years with their wise use and planning of oil revenues it has been clear that the Norwegian government has been planning for the future to ensure the prosperity of their citizens.
Now that technology is unlocking massive amounts of fossil fuels, it's unfortunate that other countries (I'm thinking of my country Canada) aren't following the example and planning for the future in the same way. I know that in Canada, there would be a major fight with Alberta to share tar sands revenue, but it would be nice if the Albertan government at least would follow Norway's approach and provide for their citizen's future.
Good on Norway, hopefully other countries will follow their lead.
From Amazon's perspective this makes sense, provide priority bandwidth for Alexa and Amazon Prime as well as providing a way of monitoring customers' internet habits. Hopefully, they will be providing a high level of security so the information they're accessing/collecting doesn't become available to third parties.
When there are *lots* of low-cost switches that I don't have to worry about Amazon's potential for taking over my home, why would I want to buy from them?
A big part of soccer is that there should be minimal interruptions so that the team that is well coordinated with the most fit players are going to have an advantage. The extra time needed to review calls gives the players a chance for a breather as well as consult/plan going forwards. This means that you will get a different game than if there wasn't video refereeing.
Other games (baseball, football, hockey) that use video refereeing tend to have longer and more natural breaks so the flow of the game isn't as affected as soccer.
I don't know if video refereeing "ruins" the game (I'm not enough of a fan to have a strong opinion) but I'm sure purists would.
"You've marked this 'Sensitive - NoForn'. Did you know that if people from other countries see this, you could get executed?"
"Helpful hint: If information would hurt the current administration, leak it to CNN so it can be called 'Fake News'. If it can help the current administration, leak it to Fox."
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While I agree with the core of your thesis that you can create good and bad code, I have to disagree from the perspective of how applications are architected.
JavaScript requires a different mindset to handle exceptions and handle/recover from errors. I find it quite difficult to make sure that code flags an error properly and doesn't continue blindly on. This is okay for a fairly simple web app (which is what it was created for) but lousy when you have an application that communicates with other systems and there can be errors in responses and response time or in unexpected events.
C++ for all it's follows more traditional execution model that allows for complex applications which communicate with other systems.
Saying it's better than Javascript isn't a ringing endorsement.
Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear - I meant the dongle types that convert the PC/AT keyboard communications (which was used with the PS/2) to USB.
The old IBM Model E (PC, PC/XT) and Model F (PC/AT & PS/2) were fantastic keyboards - I still have a couple of Model Fs (25+ years old) that I use periodically with nary a problem.
When I say that I would like them with a modern layout, I'm really talking about the Logitech "Wave" and Microsoft "Natural Ergonomic" Keyboards - they work with my old, arthritic hands better than a flat, traditional layout. I would be willing to pay $1,000+ for one of these keyboards with the Buckling Spring although WITH the capacitive sensors of the Models E & F rather than the mechanical switches of the M. The capacitive sensors just never wear out.
If you do find an old IBM keyboard, you should only try to use a Model F or M, the Model E does not have the bi-directional communications capability of the later keyboards but has the same connector as the PC/AT Model F. While the Model E keyboard uses the same pin functions, electrically they are a bit different and you could burn out a device (ie the USB adapter noted in the next paragraph) that is plugged into it if the device can't handle both.
You will need a PC connector to USB adapter. These can still be found (10 years ago, you could get them for basically nothing and often came with keyboards) but they may not provide full functionality (ie controlling lights on the keyboard). If you get one and it doesn't seem to work right, then look for another manufacturer's product. On this point, I have not been able to find a PC/AT to USB adapter for years. I have one that is wonky and that has lead me to wire the PC/AT DIN socket to a PS/2 connector and use a PS/2 to USB adapter.
Finally, IBM considered the best keyboard ever made to be the Model G which was designed for the Displaywriter around 1988. It was not compatible with the Model F but had what IBM considered the closest to perfect touch (along with an operating life that was basically forever without any maintenance).
A major service website (like the ones listed in TFS) is defined by its basic function. Facebook provides communications between users. Google is a search engine, Outlook is a mail program, YouTube shows videos. Once the major function of the website is defined and accepted, adding new features and functionality will be confusing and offputting to the users.
Applications, on the other hand, must support new types of data, new data locations (ie cloud services), different display and printing options and etc. In terms of continually updating applications is for some vendors (*cough* Microsoft *cough*) is a source of revenue.
When you talk about why are there lots of coders for websites versus few for Applications, I would point out that you aren't looking behind the scenes at a website - many coders are required to implement new technology to bring the services faster and more reliably to more users as well as keeping ahead of the bad guys.
At the end of time, when the history of humanity is written, there will be a special chapter on the music industry and how it failed to effectively incorporate new technology into their business models. This goes back to the cassette tape (and probably earlier), where the music industry was caught flat footed when consumers were able to cheaply and easily copy music for their own use to Napster and digital distribution and now in terms of picking new artists.
The only thing the music industry has ever had that's up to date and efficient is their lawyers.
If the music industry learns to effectively use big data to figure out who to invest in, it will be interesting to see if they put their money in one hit wonders while leaving musicians that create timeless classics to rot on the vine. I suspect it will be the former. The good news is that the great bands will get their music distributed regardless of the big money and people will be able to enjoy their music long after the one hit wonders are questions on game shows.
That's exactly what I thought when I RTFA, but I wasn't sure if I was missing something.
Good description of the .SettingContent-ms exploit - I would have thought that this would jump out to a Malware author as soon as the feature was announced (regardless of the fact that there is ASR used by large network sysadmins).
Doesn't Microsoft have a bunch of people on staff that think like black hats (probably because they used to be them) with the task of looking for problems like this? At the very least shouldn't somebody have twigged onto the idea that providing a new way to allow new programs to run (as well as spawn new processes) be something that Microsoft security should review?
Thanx - that's helpful to explain the situation.
I'm wondering how much common technology there is in the current state of the art of autonomous vehicles for stealing from your previous employer would make a difference.
As I understand it, every company is approaching the problem from a different perspective and (I would think a bigger issue) is that each company has a different sensor set and philosophy which means that there is different information provided for the system to plan it's way forwards (excuse the pun).
I guess there are common high level operations/actions/responses (like "there's a bike in my path, do I turn, slow down, change lane, etc.?) but I would think that these are changing, being dependent on laws and regulations, hardware and vehicle parameters.
Personally, when I'm not at work, I mute the ringer and put the phone on its charger in another room. A previous post noted just don't answer. I know people who power down their phones when they want some personal time.
If you can't stay away from the phone or it must be by you at ALL TIMES, then I think the problem is more addiction related than there being the need for the manufacturer/OS developer to come up with an "away" message.