I'm sorry, but I think that is absolute crap. The early returns mean that you don't have to consider "special" cases throughout the rest of the function - that it a big PLUS in my book. If I see "if(p == 0) return;" at the top of a function, I know that I don't have to worry about that case from then on. If I see "if(p != 0) {" then I spend time looking for the "else" and wondering what is going to happen in that case. Have a look at the SESE vs. SEME thread that's being going in comp.lang.c++.moderated for the last few weeks.
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I realise that I'm coming in very late on this, but...
What instantiates these objects of different classes? More importantly, how does it decide which class to instantiate? Most object factories are just big if/switch statements.
I can't see how you can avoid the ifs at some level.
In the "No Need for TCPA" paper, the author argues that TCPA isn't practical for DRM because:
How could content
providers recognize which reported PCR values were good, given the myriad platforms,
operating system versions, and frequent software patches?
This misses the point that the content providers don't need to check all those platforms/OSs/patches. They just need to check that all these components contain a signature from an "approved" authority. Without all required signatures, the user doesn't see/hear anything. The part about tampering with the hardware is relevant, however.
I'm not arguing with any of what you say. However, you should note that the Copyright Act explicitly allows backing up of computer software. There is no similar provision for backing up music/video.
That's exactly what is proposed in Tripoli. A boycott of relays that don't use the Tripoli protocols. However, the boycott is (potentially) by the end user mail recipient. Any recipient is allowed to run their own relay and accept any message that they like - SMTP or Tripoli protocols. However, if the large majority of users (including ISPs) only accept the new, authenticated protocols, the number of spams received will drop dramatically and there will be no incentive to be a spammer.
"Ah, well, I don't want you to get the impression it's just a question of the number of words... um... I mean, getting them in the right order is just as important." - Monty Python
I'm afraid that we do (or can, anyway). If you read the Copyright Act (see link somewhere above), it says that there is a 5 year maximum penalty for copyright infringement. Yes - it's a criminal act, not a civil one.
There are two different aspects to this: the program description, and the schedule information. Yes, the latter is restricted by locality/network. But the program descriptions are just like your Bitney example - once somebody has entered them, millions can refer to them. That simplifies things a lot.
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Those figures should be multiplied by 1000. The table heading says "Land Use Permanent Crops (1000Ha)".
Graham
And, last I looked, Canada was part of America. However, I do agree that "illiterate as the rest of America" is a bit harsh on the Chileans.
Graham
so does my sister and girlfriend...
Not wanting to be pedantic but "does" is singular. Or are you Tasmanian?
I'm sorry, but I think that is absolute crap. The early returns mean that you don't have to consider "special" cases throughout the rest of the function - that it a big PLUS in my book. If I see "if(p == 0) return;" at the top of a function, I know that I don't have to worry about that case from then on. If I see "if(p != 0) {" then I spend time looking for the "else" and wondering what is going to happen in that case. Have a look at the SESE vs. SEME thread that's being going in comp.lang.c++.moderated for the last few weeks.
Graham
I realise that I'm coming in very late on this, but...
What instantiates these objects of different classes? More importantly, how does it decide which class to instantiate? Most object factories are just big if/switch statements.
I can't see how you can avoid the ifs at some level.
Graham
In the "No Need for TCPA" paper, the author argues that TCPA isn't practical for DRM because:
How could content providers recognize which reported PCR values were good, given the myriad platforms, operating system versions, and frequent software patches?
This misses the point that the content providers don't need to check all those platforms/OSs/patches. They just need to check that all these components contain a signature from an "approved" authority. Without all required signatures, the user doesn't see/hear anything. The part about tampering with the hardware is relevant, however.
Graham
I'm not arguing with any of what you say. However, you should note that the Copyright Act explicitly allows backing up of computer software. There is no similar provision for backing up music/video.
Graham
In Australian copyright law, this temporary copy is explicitly allowed.
Graham
I won't argue as to whether it is a civil or criminal offence, however he can do 5 years in jail for it.
Graham
Their address can't be fair dinkum, can it?
22405 Box Butte Ave
Graham
On that basis, we shouldn't prosecute people for drunk driving because they might be really bad drivers even when they're sober!!
Graham
boycott may be
That's exactly what is proposed in Tripoli. A boycott of relays that don't use the Tripoli protocols. However, the boycott is (potentially) by the end user mail recipient. Any recipient is allowed to run their own relay and accept any message that they like - SMTP or Tripoli protocols. However, if the large majority of users (including ISPs) only accept the new, authenticated protocols, the number of spams received will drop dramatically and there will be no incentive to be a spammer.
Graham
"Ah, well, I don't want you to get the impression it's just a question of the number of words... um... I mean, getting them in the right order is just as important." - Monty Python
Graham
You're wrong - you can get up to 10 gig on Optus (home) cable. You just have to pay extra for more than 3 gig.
Graham
If you're in Australia and he's been dead 50 years then, yes, you can (some exclusions apply).
Graham
I'm afraid that we do (or can, anyway). If you read the Copyright Act (see link somewhere above), it says that there is a 5 year maximum penalty for copyright infringement. Yes - it's a criminal act, not a civil one.
Graham
There are two different aspects to this: the program description, and the schedule information. Yes, the latter is restricted by locality/network. But the program descriptions are just like your Bitney example - once somebody has entered them, millions can refer to them. That simplifies things a lot.
Graham
ShowShifter is not freeware (although there is a 30 day free trial).
Hang on a sec.. they're the colours of Richie Benaud's jackets.
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... and the spelling pedants would think you were bagging on them
The article talks about a MgII line in the spectrum. Surely that's meant to be Mg++.
Tables map to objects
I'm pretty sure that you mean that tables map to object classes. I wouldn't want to create/delete a table every time I created/deleted an object!
It's called the null encoder. The great things about it are its speed, and that it's also the decoder. However, the compression ratio really sucks!!
But for any given encoder, there is always at least one source that will result in output at least one bit more than the input.
I have an encoder that violates that - it's called "cp".
The kicker is that if you don't have receipts, they estimate your out-of-state purchases at 1% of your gross income.
If you never buy anything out-of-state, it's pretty difficult to keep the receipts from those purchases!