Think about it . ..he's in college. The RIAA offer ed him a 17,000$ settlement (another year of school tuition when you think about it) or how an unforetold amount of debt for the rest of his life on Earth. If you still think that choice is easy, now imagine a billion dollar monster breathing down your throat. Sure, Daneil's actions might not have been heroic in the "lone man versus the faceless corporation" Hollywood kind of way. It was human. And I can't fault him on that. And neither should you.
Growing up is the actual ruiner of cartoons. My roommate and I sat down and watched a marathon session of Robotech shows. At first it was nostalgic, then it was funny, and then . . . simply pathetic. We finished only five episodes and that was that. Childhood was great and all that, but some things are best left in the nursery.
On an aside, my girlfriend's father is an animator (we live in LA). When he was younger he drew for Scooby Doo. I asked him about the whole Fred and Daphne always going off together. And he laughed. He said all the animators drew porno pictures of the Scooby cast getting on it with each other (including Scooby) and past it around the office. He told me most animators do that on all shows except sometimes the cartoons are screwing the producers and all other deadline driving folk.
If you just look at the history of the cinema, you will find that your statement is quite false. Film is built upon rapidly evolving technology. Careers have been destroyed by standing opposed to this natural evolution. Not to nitpick at ya. But don't worry. The stories won't change. Just the way they are told will continue to evolve.
As far as package management is concerned, there is one in the works. I've been keeping my eye on it this past year. It's supposed to install the same programs distro neutral. It's called autopackage. Here's from there FAQ:
autopackage is software that lets you create software packages for Linux that will install on any distribution, can be interactive, can automatically resolve dependancies and can be installed using multiple front ends, for instance from the command line or from a graphical interface.
This is really dumb and making all parties involved look really childish. What doesn't Mozilla just call their browser Mozilla. Silly huh? I mean, when you people ask you what browser you use, you don't say Firebird, you say Mozilla. yah yah - Mozilla is a platform - blah blah blah - all news and press call it Mozilla. It's labelled Mozilla - call it Mozilla. This whole thing is a too much hot air over a non-issue.
And if there are sides to be taken, I support the database people since they are being acted upon by the open source's equiv of the 800 lb gorilla. Mozilla is acting like some other company know and they should be called on it.
I think you nailed it right there. I work for a company (who shall remain nameless) who simply loves our online store simply because its all gravy to them. They don't have to pay off reps or dealers. All of the money goes to them.
IMHO, I bet these guys are hurting financially and they are trying to make their website de facto place so they can maximize sales and pour on the gravy.
Just a thought. Correct me if I'm wrong (not that Slashdot would ever do that;)
If you check out this page and look down four entries, you'll see that it is true. It is set to have a 2005 summer release with Universal producing it. He is going to shoot it on location in New Zealand with WETA doing all the f/x.
On the other hand, this is quite site questionable in authenticity (but true nonetheless):)
Very well thought out response to my one sentence blurb. I have nothing to contribute (tired of arguing in truth) but I have this little ditty which accruately reflects my own take on US | British relations.
Cowardly drivel? Being a coward is supporting what you think is wrong simply because other people tell you to. To oppose the war but stand by the instruments of that war is at best hypocritical. I oppose this war in every facet and I take ownership of those beliefs.
As for going to the local VFW - hell, I'll just say it to my brother and sister who both served in the armed forces. And his friends who are currently serving in this operation.
If you're making a case for the war on the second or third day of the conflict, then you and the people with whom you agree, have clearly not made a reasonable case to the public.
Patriotism: Love of and devotion to one's country.
Nationalism: The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
I love my country which is why I oppose this war and the people who fight it - yes, that means the troops. And before you froth at the mouth and label me a troll, Check this out.
I will be happy to support the wounded on both sides when the fighting stops - but I will not support the systematic murder of thousands of people whether they be Iraqi or American. Murder is still murder whether it be on battlefield or at bus stop.
First off, I'm not a software guy - I'm a camera guy. Programming is just a hobby of mine. But just perusing your comments stirred some thoughts - - -
Did you ever see the Seven Samura (stay with me here) - in it, as they were recruiting warriors, one of the interviewees asked "What's in it for me?" to which the leader responded, "No glory. No pay. And three meals a day". The interviewee laughed and said he would take it.
Another Samuri joined the group only for the love of the craft.
If coding is tedious and you don't like building your application in painstakingly slow fashion, then maybe you should find a craft which better addresses your passion, or at least try and be patient with yourself as you grow. Each project, in my humble belief, should allow you to grow as a craftsmen until you reach that nebulous peak of perfection.
We're all going to die and the apps you pump out - in the grand scheme of things - will be ultimately forgotten. So don't you think it would be better to leave something beautiful behind in the world, if only to fulfill you? (and by doing so, fulfilling the people you love)
You're right that there is no magic pill because truthfully, you don't need it.
If you looked closely you would see that this "article" was actually taken from a Windows-to-Linux Migration topic on a Desktop Linux's message board. He wasn't writing a HOW-TO, or addressing any propeller heads. If you do want the answers to your questions (instead of bitching for karma), head over to the source and ask them.
As a representative one of the nine planets, I find this proposal deeply troubling, especially since there are not any other representatives from the other eight. Once a planet is classified as an "asteroid" or "floating piece of shit with gravity", it not only loses its prestige, but also, it cannot apply for federal grants, and hence, usually suffers a major economic blow. Laugh you may, but I've seen planets go from a heavenly body to a drunk spinning horizontal and finally distingrate into an asteroid belt in no time. We must support our planets because if we don't, then who will?
thus bringing its mini solar system to 48 total
Considering our solar system is only 9 . . . doing you think Jupiter going overkill to compensenate in other areas which may be...um, lacking?
Either you're a troll, or you've been doing too many whip-its. The moon is not going anywhere, its not going to break apart, it won't fall to earth, and its not going to vegas to sing a hit songs from the doobie brothers. You can dance on it, jump on it, and make lunar snow angels, hell, bring a pick axe and do some lunar prospecting, but the fact is. . . the moon is quite large. I mean, really large. And no amount of pick axes , shovels, nuclear bombs, or Andrew Dice Clay movies will bring it to the Earth.
Ummm... the moon covered with holes. The moon was covered with holes before humanity. The moon will be covered with holes after humanity. Digging up the moon will not endanger the lunar spotted owl. Digging up the moon will not ruin it for the lunar campers who sometimes frequent it. Digging up the moon will will not spoil your view of it. The only people who MIGHT take offense would be God . . ..and the possibly the International Cartel of Cheese Makers. I love the enviroment like the next fella and I'm all for saving it. But save the moon??? Pass the bong and I might agree.
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You deserve a gold star for your insightful comment.
When they port it to the X-BOX, you just might have your wish come true.
Think about it . . .he's in college. The RIAA offer ed him a 17,000$ settlement (another year of school tuition when you think about it) or how an unforetold amount of debt for the rest of his life on Earth. If you still think that choice is easy, now imagine a billion dollar monster breathing down your throat. Sure, Daneil's actions might not have been heroic in the "lone man versus the faceless corporation" Hollywood kind of way. It was human. And I can't fault him on that. And neither should you.
Growing up is the actual ruiner of cartoons. My roommate and I sat down and watched a marathon session of Robotech shows. At first it was nostalgic, then it was funny, and then . . . simply pathetic. We finished only five episodes and that was that. Childhood was great and all that, but some things are best left in the nursery.
On an aside, my girlfriend's father is an animator (we live in LA). When he was younger he drew for Scooby Doo. I asked him about the whole Fred and Daphne always going off together. And he laughed. He said all the animators drew porno pictures of the Scooby cast getting on it with each other (including Scooby) and past it around the office. He told me most animators do that on all shows except sometimes the cartoons are screwing the producers and all other deadline driving folk.
so it can read email.
If you just look at the history of the cinema, you will find that your statement is quite false. Film is built upon rapidly evolving technology. Careers have been destroyed by standing opposed to this natural evolution. Not to nitpick at ya. But don't worry. The stories won't change. Just the way they are told will continue to evolve.
As far as package management is concerned, there is one in the works. I've been keeping my eye on it this past year. It's supposed to install the same programs distro neutral. It's called autopackage. Here's from there FAQ:
autopackage is software that lets you create software packages for Linux that will install on any distribution, can be interactive, can automatically resolve dependancies and can be installed using multiple front ends, for instance from the command line or from a graphical interface.
Check it out!
I'll be the first to ask... who is Ron Ropeil?
This is really dumb and making all parties involved look really childish. What doesn't Mozilla just call their browser Mozilla. Silly huh? I mean, when you people ask you what browser you use, you don't say Firebird, you say Mozilla. yah yah - Mozilla is a platform - blah blah blah - all news and press call it Mozilla. It's labelled Mozilla - call it Mozilla. This whole thing is a too much hot air over a non-issue.
And if there are sides to be taken, I support the database people since they are being acted upon by the open source's equiv of the 800 lb gorilla. Mozilla is acting like some other company know and they should be called on it.
now burn me up
I think you nailed it right there. I work for a company (who shall remain nameless) who simply loves our online store simply because its all gravy to them. They don't have to pay off reps or dealers. All of the money goes to them.
;)
IMHO, I bet these guys are hurting financially and they are trying to make their website de facto place so they can maximize sales and pour on the gravy.
Just a thought. Correct me if I'm wrong (not that Slashdot would ever do that
Honestly, you should never just take one persons advice. Get a lay of the land first before you make a decision. That's why I love these sites:
www.rottentomatoes.com
www.gamerankings.com
The same can be said about news media. If you just get your perspective from CNN or FOX, then you're only learning one perspective.
These remotes might be "all that", but nothing beats this one in terms of features and ease of use.
anyone else having problems connecting to Slashdot today?
If you check out this page and look down four entries, you'll see that it is true. It is set to have a 2005 summer release with Universal producing it. He is going to shoot it on location in New Zealand with WETA doing all the f/x.
:)
On the other hand, this is quite site questionable in authenticity (but true nonetheless)
By Iraqis? No wonder Poland is part of the coalition.
Very well thought out response to my one sentence blurb. I have nothing to contribute (tired of arguing in truth) but I have this little ditty which accruately reflects my own take on US | British relations.
Get it here (note: this is work safe and fun)
Cowardly drivel? Being a coward is supporting what you think is wrong simply because other people tell you to. To oppose the war but stand by the instruments of that war is at best hypocritical. I oppose this war in every facet and I take ownership of those beliefs.
As for going to the local VFW - hell, I'll just say it to my brother and sister who both served in the armed forces. And his friends who are currently serving in this operation.
If you're making a case for the war on the second or third day of the conflict, then you and the people with whom you agree, have clearly not made a reasonable case to the public.
Patriotism:
Love of and devotion to one's country.
Nationalism:
The belief that nations will benefit from acting independently rather than collectively, emphasizing national rather than international goals.
I love my country which is why I oppose this war and the people who fight it - yes, that means the troops. And before you froth at the mouth and label me a troll, Check this out.
I will be happy to support the wounded on both sides when the fighting stops - but I will not support the systematic murder of thousands of people whether they be Iraqi or American. Murder is still murder whether it be on battlefield or at bus stop.
First off, I'm not a software guy - I'm a camera guy. Programming is just a hobby of mine. But just perusing your comments stirred some thoughts - - -
Did you ever see the Seven Samura (stay with me here) - in it, as they were recruiting warriors, one of the interviewees asked "What's in it for me?" to which the leader responded, "No glory. No pay. And three meals a day". The interviewee laughed and said he would take it.
Another Samuri joined the group only for the love of the craft.
If coding is tedious and you don't like building your application in painstakingly slow fashion, then maybe you should find a craft which better addresses your passion, or at least try and be patient with yourself as you grow. Each project, in my humble belief, should allow you to grow as a craftsmen until you reach that nebulous peak of perfection.
We're all going to die and the apps you pump out - in the grand scheme of things - will be ultimately forgotten. So don't you think it would be better to leave something beautiful behind in the world, if only to fulfill you? (and by doing so, fulfilling the people you love)
You're right that there is no magic pill because truthfully, you don't need it.
Just my thoughts. I'll step off the soap box now.
If you looked closely you would see that this "article" was actually taken from a Windows-to-Linux Migration topic on a Desktop Linux's message board. He wasn't writing a HOW-TO, or addressing any propeller heads. If you do want the answers to your questions (instead of bitching for karma), head over to the source and ask them.
This quality is out there, but my god, you have to wade through 90% of crap to find it.
;)
And how is this any different from posting on Slashdot?
As a representative one of the nine planets, I find this proposal deeply troubling, especially since there are not any other representatives from the other eight. Once a planet is classified as an "asteroid" or "floating piece of shit with gravity", it not only loses its prestige, but also, it cannot apply for federal grants, and hence, usually suffers a major economic blow. Laugh you may, but I've seen planets go from a heavenly body to a drunk spinning horizontal and finally distingrate into an asteroid belt in no time. We must support our planets because if we don't, then who will?
thus bringing its mini solar system to 48 total Considering our solar system is only 9 . . . doing you think Jupiter going overkill to compensenate in other areas which may be...um, lacking?
Either you're a troll, or you've been doing too many whip-its. The moon is not going anywhere, its not going to break apart, it won't fall to earth, and its not going to vegas to sing a hit songs from the doobie brothers. You can dance on it, jump on it, and make lunar snow angels, hell, bring a pick axe and do some lunar prospecting, but the fact is. . . the moon is quite large. I mean, really large. And no amount of pick axes , shovels, nuclear bombs, or Andrew Dice Clay movies will bring it to the Earth.
Ummm... the moon covered with holes. The moon was covered with holes before humanity. The moon will be covered with holes after humanity. Digging up the moon will not endanger the lunar spotted owl. Digging up the moon will not ruin it for the lunar campers who sometimes frequent it. Digging up the moon will will not spoil your view of it. The only people who MIGHT take offense would be God . . . .and the possibly the International Cartel of Cheese Makers. I love the enviroment like the next fella and I'm all for saving it. But save the moon??? Pass the bong and I might agree.