A bit off topic here, but I think there's some similarities between the European magazines and the Japanese magazines - the Mac magazines in particular. I read 'MacPeople' once in a while, and there's usually a CD/DVD with featured software included. At the same time it feels like 'MacPeople' has a mission to provide a lot of app reviews, general interest interviews with celebrities, and hints/tips. The page format is also quite dense; there's a a lot of graphics and small text.
'MacPeople' also weighs in at about 200 pages per issue, costing 730 yen. The recent increase in the yen's value makes it a bit more pricey to buy in terms of dollars.
There's actually another Japanese Mac magazine, and a Linux/Unix magazine, but unfortunately I don't go to the Japanese bookstore that often so I don't see those magazines that often.
A bit off topic, but I thought it was interesting.
I believe in Japan they have an option (or a kit) that allows your side mirrors to fold up. It makes it easy to pass through narrow streets. In my case, it'll really help parking the cars in my small garage...
Another item to consider: hydrogen molecules are the smallest sized molecules around.
Does anybody remember the problems NASA had in the 80's with shuttle engine compartment leaks? Since hydrogen molecules are so small it's easy to have a leak. Finding leaks and fixing them in a very complicated piping system is monumental. That's for hydrogen gas.
Consider for liquid hydrogen that you'll need a cryogenic storage system. You'll have problems of line condensations (icing) and system pressures (as the pipes warm up, if you let it). Again, using NASA as an example they vent the excess hydrogen from the launch pad and surrounding storage areas.
With a liquid fuel the leaks and fixes are very much easier.
I don't think commercial airlines will want the headaches associated with fixing such systems. They probably don't want the headaches trying to
maintain such a system.
I personally think they are hyping Harry Potter just because it is popular with the kids. Unless they explicitly say "Harry Potter is better than Tolkien", I'd say marketing was rushing the movie to avoid conflict with LOTR, not to ursurp it.
As for it being kiddie trash, I think Harry Potter has its place. You and I might prefer Tolkien, but personally I wouldn't want to force my preferences on others. Young kids like the books, period. If anything Harry Potter could be a great stepping stone to LOTR.
In a way I can see how kids might like the story after reading the first two books. I think kids nowadays are growing up in an environment different from the one I grew up in. Although I'm not a parent, if I was one, I hope I understand the elements (beyond just the magic/wizardry) of Harry Potter that my kids resonate with. Who knows? Along the way maybe I'll see how the school environment is different from the one I grew up in, or how kids' perceptions/fears have changed over the years.
Also, Harry Potter is located in the 'Intermediate
Reading'part of the Children's book section at Borders, while LOTR is in the 'Science Fiction/Fantasy' section. I can't say I'd compare the two as complete equals (thus showing my own LOTR bias:-)
In general what irritates me about a web site
is one with a lot of links compactly packed
together. I personally rather click through
a page or two tunneling through categories rather
than squinting my eyes and reading columns of text.
But maybe that's me.
ed
Re:I just don't understand people sometimes...
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(humor follows...)
If you thought Tetsuo and Kaneda yelling out each other's name throughout the movie was annoying...
You should try Fushigi Yuugi (The Mysterious Play) sometime.
"Tamahome!" "Miaka!"
... for basically 60 thirty minute episodes. But I still liked Fushigi Yuugi overall.
Let me just say one thing for those who haven't researched anime very much. There's a lot of anime in different categories. Yes there's some pretty perverted stuff but there's plenty of sci-fi, action, romance, and dramatic anime too.
Many people have already listed several series/shows but here's my "favorites" list:
Anything by Miyazaki: thought provoking, stunning visuals, excellent story telling. Examples: Mononoke Hime, Kiki's Delivery Service, Naussica.
Recca no Honou (Flame of Recca): the anime isn't as good as the manga (the comic books) but it's a pretty straight forward ninja/fantasy based action series.
Taiho Shichauzo (You're Under Arrest): light comedy based on the (mis)adventures of a local police precinct.
Bubblegum Crisis (original and 2040): one of the most popular 80's series, a cyberpunk thriller. 2040 came out a couple of years ago and is a remodified verion.
Silent Moebius: a gothic sci-fi thriller.
Kareshi Kanojo no Jijyou (His and Her Circumstances): high school based comedy that has its introspective moments.
Ranma 1/2: a wacky comedy, great laughs.
Urusei Yatsura: a wacky comedy, great laughs but a lot of cultural based humor
Fushigi Yuugi: a pretty good adventure series, a popular show aimed at a young girl audience (ducks for cover from the flamewars associated with the main heroine;-) (some consider the heroine very annoying)
Shin Seiki Evangelion: thought provoking, introspective, good sci-fi.
Gundam: action based sci-fi that spawned several series
Macross: action based sci-fi that spawned several series
Gunbuster: action based sci-fi
Slayers: action based dungeons and dragons style comedy that spawned several series
I seem to remember how our school system adopted summer vacations to accomodate an agricultural society (kids needed time off in the summertime to help with the farm).
Now it seems our school system is just adopting to a new "office" society. Computers skills are needed so computer training in school is emphasized. Laptops facilitate ease of use with their portability.
NASA is made up of both civil servants (government workers) and contractors.
The report doesn't make it clear who these "NASA engineers" are. I suspect the civil servants monitor the work while the contractors perform the actual tests and evaluation.
It's kind of like ABC News when they report about "NASA technicians" working on the space shuttle at the Kennedy Space Center. Those persons are really the contractors.
It doesn't really excuse this. If the report is true this is criminal behavior IMO. But I'd like to clarify who the people were.
What he says are true but I'd like to offer a viewpoint.
I think he was addressing both Linux users and Linux developers in this article. Now these two classifications overlap but they are not mutually exclusive. They aren't mutually inclusive either.
The developers do work on projects they like. True, as Linux might face more and more demands from end users then the work pace might pick up. But I have to sit back and see if this is necessarily a bad thing. Perhaps it's just my optimism but having the ability for talented and motivated people willing to jump in and contribute is a beautiful thing.
The users don't necessarily sit back and start flame wars either. I have to marvel at their efforts towards documentation, creating graphic icons, creating themes, and positive advocacy.
As to his points: - People setup computers alone: true. Personally I hope to be around to help anybody interested in Linux.
- Learning new applications is hard: true. But I found that I jumped applications over the past decade or so as one bloomed and another faded into the twilight. I think this is just 'evolution'. What we have today necessarily won't be there tomorrow IMO.
- Open source still requires good project management: very very true. But this is dependent on if the various projects are under time deadlines and end user pressures. Probably will improve in the future IMO.
- Humility is a virtue: true. I'm sad that the author had to suffer undue and undeserved attacks. But I hope he doesn't let a few bad apples convince him the entire crop is bad.
I'd really like to plead with Redhat for more visible support on the Alpha platform. Maybe then even onto the PPC platform (but I'm happy with LinuxPPC and YellowDog!).
I'm concerned that the website hardly mentions the Alpha. For a while the press releases have always had an implicit x86 support in them. The ftp sites have lagged behind in the Alpha support areas.
Or is this a case where Alpha users need to band together more?
Three shuttles are located in the OPFs (Orbital Processing Facilities). These can withstand 110mph winds.
One shuttle is in the VAB. The VAB can withstand 125mph winds.
The SSPF (Space Station Processing Facility) can withstand 105mph winds.
Now what the term 'withstand' means is up in the air but for the VAB I thought 'withstand' means the side panels won't get torn off. At another facility, the O&C (where the Spacelabs used to be) 'withstand' meant the roof doesn't get torn off.
But on a side note you can see video feeds from the cameras around KSC through a link on the web site http://www.ksc.nasa.gov. I actually hope this is not correct since the SSPF camera still shows the building operating under electrical power. There's even a computer powered up in the last shot I saw!!
Wouldn't that involve factors such as discounted rates from the convention centers (for being in such a lousy time frame:-) or what's left over after everybody grabs other time frames?
That's fine and dandy for Intel users but RedHat charges the full $80 for the Alpha version.
It's nitpicking, I know, but somehow I feel a little disappointed by this 'offering'. Yes, I know I can download 6.0 for free, get it at cheapbytes, etc.
Also, I'm a little disappointed that the presales people are telling me that PowerTools is only for Intel. If I remember right wasn't PowerTools also available for the Alpha (for RH v5.2?).
Well, I can understand that's the way they want to do business, they don't have resources, etc. But it still is a bit disappointing.
If nothing else since RedHat is in the limelight their overt support for Intel and covert support for other platforms kind of skews the public opinion, IMO...
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A bit off topic here, but I think there's some similarities between the European magazines and the Japanese magazines - the Mac magazines in particular. I read 'MacPeople' once in a while, and there's usually a CD/DVD with featured software included. At the same time it feels like 'MacPeople' has a mission to provide a lot of app reviews, general interest interviews with celebrities, and hints/tips. The page format is also quite dense; there's a a lot of graphics and small text.
'MacPeople' also weighs in at about 200 pages per issue, costing 730 yen. The recent increase in the yen's value makes it a bit more pricey to buy in terms of dollars.
There's actually another Japanese Mac magazine, and a Linux/Unix magazine, but unfortunately I don't go to the Japanese bookstore that often so I don't see those magazines that often.
A bit off topic, but I thought it was interesting.
Mr. Hunter wasn't a software developer. He was a software quality assurance guy.
Well, the Pentagon has several rings in a self connected topological arrangement.
Once again, Apple seems to be sticking with the concept of only one 'feature' (hallway). :-)
I believe in Japan they have an option (or a kit) that allows your side mirrors to fold up. It makes it easy to pass through narrow streets. In my case, it'll really help parking the cars in my small garage...
Another item to consider: hydrogen molecules are the smallest sized molecules around.
Does anybody remember the problems NASA had in the 80's with shuttle engine compartment leaks? Since hydrogen molecules are so small it's easy to have a leak. Finding leaks and fixing them in a very complicated piping system is monumental. That's for hydrogen gas.
Consider for liquid hydrogen that you'll need a cryogenic storage system. You'll have problems of line condensations (icing) and system pressures (as the pipes warm up, if you let it). Again, using NASA as an example they vent the excess hydrogen from the launch pad and surrounding storage areas.
With a liquid fuel the leaks and fixes are very much easier.
I don't think commercial airlines will want the headaches associated with fixing such systems. They probably don't want the headaches trying to
maintain such a system.
I personally think they are hyping Harry Potter just because it is popular with the kids. Unless they explicitly say "Harry Potter is better than Tolkien", I'd say marketing was rushing the movie to avoid conflict with LOTR, not to ursurp it.
:-)
As for it being kiddie trash, I think Harry Potter has its place. You and I might prefer Tolkien, but personally I wouldn't want to force my preferences on others. Young kids like the books, period. If anything Harry Potter could be a great stepping stone to LOTR.
In a way I can see how kids might like the story after reading the first two books. I think kids nowadays are growing up in an environment different from the one I grew up in. Although I'm not a parent, if I was one, I hope I understand the elements (beyond just the magic/wizardry) of Harry Potter that my kids resonate with. Who knows? Along the way maybe I'll see how the school environment is different from the one I grew up in, or how kids' perceptions/fears have changed over the years.
Also, Harry Potter is located in the 'Intermediate
Reading'part of the Children's book section at Borders, while LOTR is in the 'Science Fiction/Fantasy' section. I can't say I'd compare the two as complete equals (thus showing my own LOTR bias
In general what irritates me about a web site
is one with a lot of links compactly packed
together. I personally rather click through
a page or two tunneling through categories rather
than squinting my eyes and reading columns of text.
But maybe that's me.
ed
(humor follows...)
If you thought Tetsuo and Kaneda yelling out each other's name throughout the movie was annoying...
You should try Fushigi Yuugi (The Mysterious Play)
sometime.
"Tamahome!" "Miaka!"
... for basically 60 thirty minute episodes.
But I still liked Fushigi Yuugi overall.
Let me just say one thing for those who haven't researched anime very much. There's a lot of anime in different categories. Yes there's some pretty
;-) (some consider the heroine very annoying)
perverted stuff but there's plenty of sci-fi, action, romance, and dramatic anime too.
Many people have already listed several series/shows but here's my "favorites" list:
Anything by Miyazaki: thought provoking, stunning
visuals, excellent story telling. Examples: Mononoke Hime, Kiki's Delivery Service, Naussica.
Recca no Honou (Flame of Recca): the anime isn't as good as the manga (the comic books) but it's a pretty straight forward ninja/fantasy based action series.
Taiho Shichauzo (You're Under Arrest): light comedy based on the (mis)adventures of a local police precinct.
Bubblegum Crisis (original and 2040): one of the most popular 80's series, a cyberpunk thriller. 2040 came out a couple of years ago and is a remodified verion.
Silent Moebius: a gothic sci-fi thriller.
Kareshi Kanojo no Jijyou (His and Her Circumstances): high school based comedy that has its introspective moments.
Ranma 1/2: a wacky comedy, great laughs.
Urusei Yatsura: a wacky comedy, great laughs but a lot of cultural based humor
Fushigi Yuugi: a pretty good adventure series, a popular show aimed at a young girl audience (ducks for cover from the flamewars associated with the main heroine
Shin Seiki Evangelion: thought provoking, introspective, good sci-fi.
Gundam: action based sci-fi that spawned several series
Macross: action based sci-fi that spawned several series
Gunbuster: action based sci-fi
Slayers: action based dungeons and dragons style comedy that spawned several series
I seem to remember how our school system adopted summer vacations to accomodate an agricultural society (kids needed time off in the summertime
to help with the farm).
Now it seems our school system is just adopting to a new "office" society. Computers skills are needed so computer training in school is emphasized. Laptops facilitate ease of use with their portability.
NASA is made up of both civil servants (government
workers) and contractors.
The report doesn't make it clear who these "NASA
engineers" are. I suspect the civil servants monitor the work while the contractors perform the actual tests and evaluation.
It's kind of like ABC News when they report about "NASA technicians" working on the space shuttle at the Kennedy Space Center. Those persons are really the contractors.
It doesn't really excuse this. If the report is true this is criminal behavior IMO. But I'd like to clarify who the people were.
What he says are true but I'd like to offer a viewpoint.
I think he was addressing both Linux users and Linux developers in this article. Now these two classifications overlap but they are not mutually exclusive. They aren't mutually inclusive either.
The developers do work on projects they like. True, as Linux might face more and more demands from end users then the work pace might pick up. But I have to sit back and see if this is necessarily a bad thing. Perhaps it's just my optimism but having the ability for talented and motivated people willing to jump in and contribute is a beautiful thing.
The users don't necessarily sit back and start flame wars either. I have to marvel at their efforts towards documentation, creating graphic icons, creating themes, and positive advocacy.
As to his points:
- People setup computers alone: true. Personally I hope to be around to help anybody interested in Linux.
- Learning new applications is hard: true. But I found that I jumped applications over the past decade or so as one bloomed and another faded into the twilight. I think this is just 'evolution'. What we have today necessarily won't be there tomorrow IMO.
- Open source still requires good project management: very very true. But this is dependent on if the various projects are under time deadlines and end user pressures. Probably will improve in the future IMO.
- Humility is a virtue: true. I'm sad that the author had to suffer undue and undeserved attacks. But I hope he doesn't let a few bad apples convince him the entire crop is bad.
ed
Sorry... in my American culture bias I can only think of Frank from the Budweiser commercials.
:-)
ed
I'm a sucker for the 'cuter' stuff...
...like stuff at http://www.thinkgeek.com.
I'd really like to plead with Redhat for
more visible support on the Alpha platform.
Maybe then even onto the PPC platform (but
I'm happy with LinuxPPC and YellowDog!).
I'm concerned that the website hardly mentions
the Alpha. For a while the press releases
have always had an implicit x86 support in them.
The ftp sites have lagged behind in the Alpha
support areas.
Or is this a case where Alpha users need to band
together more?
edko
Depends on what hits KSC.
Three shuttles are located in the OPFs (Orbital
Processing Facilities). These can withstand 110mph
winds.
One shuttle is in the VAB. The VAB can withstand 125mph winds.
The SSPF (Space Station Processing Facility) can
withstand 105mph winds.
Now what the term 'withstand' means is up in the
air but for the VAB I thought 'withstand' means
the side panels won't get torn off. At another
facility, the O&C (where the Spacelabs used to
be) 'withstand' meant the roof doesn't get torn off.
But on a side note you can see video feeds from the
cameras around KSC through a link on the web site
http://www.ksc.nasa.gov. I actually hope this is
not correct since the SSPF camera still shows the
building operating under electrical power. There's
even a computer powered up in the last shot I saw!!
About the times they schedule conferences...
:-) or what's left
Wouldn't that involve factors such as discounted
rates from the convention centers (for being
in such a lousy time frame
over after everybody grabs other time frames?
...to see how this really turns out. Merced
is still a ways off and I thought it'll be
targeted at enterprise users? Or is it now
a consumer chip?
On the flip side, if this would get more apps
brought over the Linux side this is a great
thing!
I think it's a win-win for Linux. Hopefully
it'll benefit all the supported hardware
platforms.
In the short run I think it'll benefit Linux
by associating it with Intel's 'next greatest
chip' and by promoting more companies to port
apps over.
ed
That's fine and dandy for Intel users but RedHat
charges the full $80 for the Alpha version.
It's nitpicking, I know, but somehow I feel a
little disappointed by this 'offering'. Yes,
I know I can download 6.0 for free, get it at
cheapbytes, etc.
Also, I'm a little disappointed that the presales
people are telling me that PowerTools is only for
Intel. If I remember right wasn't PowerTools also
available for the Alpha (for RH v5.2?).
Well, I can understand that's the way they want
to do business, they don't have resources, etc.
But it still is a bit disappointing.
If nothing else since RedHat is in the limelight
their overt support for Intel and covert support
for other platforms kind of skews the public
opinion, IMO...