Sounds like they were just trying to get out of paying you yoru last weeks pay.... In a far distant past, one of my employers wanted to get rid of everybody in our retail outlet (computer shop) at once (I guess he didn't like that we actually gave good customer support instead of saying 'yes' to every question customers had) and found an ingenious way to do it: He had us all arrested for theft.
All 8 of us spent at least 1 night in jail whilst being interviewed by the police (I can't call it interrogated, because the police, in difference to our employer, were actually nice and polite) and afterwards used every legal tool in our bag to get our money anyway. We all did. Some of us sued (I didn't) and a year after the case, the guy who started it all got sacked with what amounts to an dishonourable discharge for lying to the CEO...
Sadly this is years ago and not in the US, so I dont think our success afterwards is any indication of legal jurisprudence.
They should re-release Jesus Christ Superstar. And as I'm listening to the soundtrack right now, I can say that is the only reason for me: the sheer beauty of the production. I get chills every time I hear or see the movie. I'm not a believer myself (although I was raised a catholic) but this movie/musical just connects with me on all levels.
Don't ask me to prove this (I'm searching for it now, but can't find it) but I heard that when the UK police force stopped using the blue phoneboxes, the BBC 'bought' the rights to the design. Pretty nifty idea, with a lot of forethought in my opinion.
I wholeheartedly agree with this point. Speed reading wouldn't be possible without case distinction. It's even easier in german, where every noun has to be captalized, so it's even easier to find the (possible) subject of a sentence. Or when you're trying to find names of persons in text, the fact that they start with capitals is damn useful. I find this the same with Java and C++. It just makes it easier to read.
For me Ultima IX was the biggest disappointment in recent years. Here was a game that not only promised to be a great game, it probably was a great game as well. It was just the complete foulup of the engine (AFAIK 3Dfx were already dying when they published the game) that made it such a senseless waste of my money. Not only was it unplayable, I really, really wanted to play it, because the other games had kept me entertained so well. I still weep at the thought.
Brand names have been unimaginative for as long I can remember. Dogfood names like 'Pal' and 'Chappi' or 'Frolic' - when you think of it, it's awful! But they stick. They are associated with the target audience and therefore need to be geared to them. Geeks love XSomething. It's new, it's funky.
Elder Scrolls was good, yes, but it didn't do what I'm still looking for in a game (console or PC): capture the feel of pen-and-paper RPGing.
I know it's virtually impossible - there's no way to simulate a real DM in a computer. MMORPG could do it, but they have a massiveness that is difficult to get in to once the game has been launched. Neverwinter Nights had the promise, but it sadly turned out to be just another RPG on a pc. (Ok, I haven't played it with a DM yet, so that might be different)
I'm waiting for D&D online. That might be just the comination of RPG and MMORPG I'm waiting for.
As so many twenty-something computer geeks I came into contact with computers through the Apple ][ (the ITT 2020 to be exact. Still have it. Might become a museum piece)
Back then, The 'Steves' were these mythical persons way across the big pool of water (I'm in The Netherlands) or 'them-who-made-this-machine'.
Later, I learned that you were mainly the electronics guy, and Jobs more the marketing and idea guy.
My question to you: how and why did you change from being a 'geek' into this humanitarian person you are now? I gather you do a lot for education, also internationally.
Keep up the good work, and I hope to meet the 'Woz' in person one day.
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All 8 of us spent at least 1 night in jail whilst being interviewed by the police (I can't call it interrogated, because the police, in difference to our employer, were actually nice and polite) and afterwards used every legal tool in our bag to get our money anyway. We all did. Some of us sued (I didn't) and a year after the case, the guy who started it all got sacked with what amounts to an dishonourable discharge for lying to the CEO...
Sadly this is years ago and not in the US, so I dont think our success afterwards is any indication of legal jurisprudence.
I think the important point here is missed: At least under Linux you _have_ a choice.
They should re-release Jesus Christ Superstar. And as I'm listening to the soundtrack right now, I can say that is the only reason for me: the sheer beauty of the production. I get chills every time I hear or see the movie. I'm not a believer myself (although I was raised a catholic) but this movie/musical just connects with me on all levels.
I'll go back to sobbing to the soundtrack now...
"[1] Basically a big blue phone..."
Don't ask me to prove this (I'm searching for it now, but can't find it) but I heard that when the UK police force stopped using the blue phoneboxes, the BBC 'bought' the rights to the design. Pretty nifty idea, with a lot of forethought in my opinion.
Any URLs for us of those millions of courses?
I do stand corrected. That's what you get from having your brain addled with cafeine all these years. Next thing I'll be programming in Jamaica.
Hmmm maybe I can convince my boss...
Java Blue Mountain. 'nuff said. - I wonder if you can get that as an instant...
I wholeheartedly agree with this point. Speed reading wouldn't be possible without case distinction. It's even easier in german, where every noun has to be captalized, so it's even easier to find the (possible) subject of a sentence. Or when you're trying to find names of persons in text, the fact that they start with capitals is damn useful. I find this the same with Java and C++. It just makes it easier to read.
For me Ultima IX was the biggest disappointment in recent years. Here was a game that not only promised to be a great game, it probably was a great game as well. It was just the complete foulup of the engine (AFAIK 3Dfx were already dying when they published the game) that made it such a senseless waste of my money. Not only was it unplayable, I really, really wanted to play it, because the other games had kept me entertained so well. I still weep at the thought.
Brand names have been unimaginative for as long I can remember. Dogfood names like 'Pal' and 'Chappi' or 'Frolic' - when you think of it, it's awful! But they stick. They are associated with the target audience and therefore need to be geared to them. Geeks love XSomething. It's new, it's funky.
I know it's virtually impossible - there's no way to simulate a real DM in a computer. MMORPG could do it, but they have a massiveness that is difficult to get in to once the game has been launched. Neverwinter Nights had the promise, but it sadly turned out to be just another RPG on a pc. (Ok, I haven't played it with a DM yet, so that might be different)
I'm waiting for D&D online. That might be just the comination of RPG and MMORPG I'm waiting for.
Otherwise you'd be a Fool not to take it seriously.
Just my 0.02 euro.
Hi Steve!
As so many twenty-something computer geeks I came into contact with computers through the Apple ][ (the ITT 2020 to be exact. Still have it. Might become a museum piece)
Back then, The 'Steves' were these mythical persons way across the big pool of water (I'm in The Netherlands) or 'them-who-made-this-machine'.
Later, I learned that you were mainly the electronics guy, and Jobs more the marketing and idea guy.
My question to you: how and why did you change from being a 'geek' into this humanitarian person you are now? I gather you do a lot for education, also internationally.
Keep up the good work, and I hope to meet the 'Woz' in person one day.
SnakeNuts
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