First: (ontopoic) There are two very different aspects to computational work: the modeling, and the visualization. OpenGL works for the visualization aspect.
Second (offtopic) while perhaps pretty in it's own way, cannot tell us anything other then information along the mathematical model it is based on Theory has progressed to the point where Physicists tell Chemists that Quantum Mechanics will model their systems if we could only do the math. Note: even with very, very, very fast computers we are calculating small to medium size molecules, not the large macromolecules. Howver, ab initio quantum modeling of chemical systems will tell us everything knowable about the system. The state of the art of technology just doesn't allow those calculations to finish in a lifetime.
Freud wanted to go into neurology. He couldn't. His theories were based on neurologic structures he assumed would be found. They weren't. Psychoanalysis continues today, but please don't confuse this with Freud. Freud had postulates, and theories that were testable. He expected us to rework his theories to fit brain structure as the mind/brain mapping progressed.
Granted, that I never heard of a stated policy denying girls access to
physics, higher math and computer science; but I think that it still exists. I am merely a graduate teaching assistant, so I know not what goes on in the minds of Prof.s except by interpreting what comes out of their mouths. That said, it seems to me that Physics is willing, and even wanting more women to join the ranks. The trouble is finding applicants. Physics is even more male dominated than, say, Chemistry (where many of the women are actually pre-med). Its not because we want it this way. Its certainly not something I want.
We had adult and children sections in Sebastopol, CA, too. I started using the adult section when I was about 7 and no one minded. I was with my parents initially. When I went on my own the staff knew it was alright. I never remember even thinking anything about it.
Rights and responsibilities are two different things. But I think we are getting to the real issue here. We want you and children to be responsible. You want to impose your rights on your children (and incidently on ours).
Example: you have the right to drink in your home until you can't walk. Don't confuse that with being responsible.
Corrolary:don't confuse striving for what you consider to me "rights" to be responsible action.
The child has rights independent of the desires or beliefs or opinions of the parents. Example: A child who is abused who wants to contact an online resource has the right, regardless of the parents objections that information isn't wanted for the child by them.
In terms of less obvious information, what you don't get is that it really is about the child. Courts, schools, librarys, police, etc... are all a part, though.
ditto But its the whining of those who feel that they have to control the flow of information that others might pursue. Especially annoying is the whine that goes: "its for their own good".
Its all about control. The reason that you start with children is that children are weaker prey. Tell the truth. Wouldn't you love to censor the adults in your community too? You know you would.
I'm sorry I infered you were annoying. You are actually dangerous to a free society.
I don't think water pipes are sold in Kansas...its considered "paraphenalia"...and never mind that you can smoke tobacco in it too. "It sure don't look like what grandpa smoked from."
e-book is just another book that is distributed electronically Respectfully I would disagree. Leaving the matter of fictional narratives aside for a moment, consider textbooks and reference books and the power of hyperlinks. Consider Math, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, etc..., textbooks linked to spreadsheets (for lab section) and Mathematica (for lecture section).
Now consider cross linking those disciplines. The potential far transcends the printed page, as animation transcends static graphics for visualizing a model.
A concern is that such material wouldn't be considered a book, but rather software. Perhaps its time to consider a Free E-Book Foundation?
I've recieved copies of articles in class just about every semester I've been in school. I've never been asked to pay a cent. Isn't this "fair use"? The purpose of copyright is to promote the arts (and sciences?).
Wouldn't matter after they've passed the bar exam. A degree isn't necessary to practice law (if you can pass the bar without the help of the structure of studying at a school).
Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS) requires a contract for dorm net access that stipulates that napster won't be used, and that failure to abide will result in loss of internet privilidges.
Don't buy Universal Music Corp CDs. More importantly, we need this to be a rallying point. This *is* historical. As the net pervades society and replaces traditional broadcast we should leave Universal Music Corp out, thereby restricting them to the past they are trying to foist on us.
Then your grandmother should hire someone to insure her system isn't contributing to DoS attacks.
The car analolgy should be that the bandwidth is like the accelerator pedel, and firewalling is like a brake. If they can only go 1 or 2 MPH they don't need to know what a brake is. But when they buy a car that will do 100 MPH they damn well *have* to know what a brake is.
Methinks it would be enough to keep them from knowing it exists (and you) until it is suddenly and anonomously released all over the world. Distribution is the easy part. Communication and interaction between developers...is it enough to encrypt and make damn sure you are never linked to anything at all? Would people be willing to work if its both Free and Fame-less?
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First: (ontopoic) There are two very different aspects to computational work: the modeling, and the visualization. OpenGL works for the visualization aspect.
Second (offtopic) while perhaps pretty in it's own way, cannot tell us anything other then information along the mathematical model it is based on
Theory has progressed to the point where Physicists tell Chemists that Quantum Mechanics will model their systems if we could only do the math. Note: even with very, very, very fast computers we are calculating small to medium size molecules, not the large macromolecules. Howver, ab initio quantum modeling of chemical systems will tell us everything knowable about the system. The state of the art of technology just doesn't allow those calculations to finish in a lifetime.
Freud wanted to go into neurology. He couldn't. His theories were based on neurologic structures he assumed would be found. They weren't. Psychoanalysis continues today, but please don't confuse this with Freud. Freud had postulates, and theories that were testable. He expected us to rework his theories to fit brain structure as the mind/brain mapping progressed.
Granted, that I never heard of a stated policy denying girls access to physics, higher math and computer science; but I think that it still exists.
I am merely a graduate teaching assistant, so I know not what goes on in the minds of Prof.s except by interpreting what comes out of their mouths. That said, it seems to me that Physics is willing, and even wanting more women to join the ranks. The trouble is finding applicants. Physics is even more male dominated than, say, Chemistry (where many of the women are actually pre-med). Its not because we want it this way. Its certainly not something I want.
Brilliant!
Actually Physics is an adult subject. :-)
We had adult and children sections in Sebastopol, CA, too. I started using the adult section when I was about 7 and no one minded. I was with my parents initially. When I went on my own the staff knew it was alright. I never remember even thinking anything about it.
Rights and responsibilities are two different things. But I think we are getting to the real issue here. We want you and children to be responsible. You want to impose your rights on your children (and incidently on ours).
Example: you have the right to drink in your home until you can't walk. Don't confuse that with being responsible.
Corrolary:don't confuse striving for what you consider to me "rights" to be responsible action.
Its not like capitalism requires corporations.
Please don't confuse the religous right with Christianity. You do many of us Christians a terrible injustice.
The child has rights independent of the desires or beliefs or opinions of the parents. Example: A child who is abused who wants to contact an online resource has the right, regardless of the parents objections that information isn't wanted for the child by them.
In terms of less obvious information, what you don't get is that it really is about the child. Courts, schools, librarys, police, etc... are all a part, though.
ditto
But its the whining of those who feel that they have to control the flow of information that others might pursue. Especially annoying is the whine that goes: "its for their own good".
Its all about control. The reason that you start with children is that children are weaker prey. Tell the truth. Wouldn't you love to censor the adults in your community too? You know you would.
I'm sorry I infered you were annoying. You are actually dangerous to a free society.
I don't think water pipes are sold in Kansas...its considered "paraphenalia"...and never mind that you can smoke tobacco in it too.
"It sure don't look like what grandpa smoked from."
e-book is just another book that is distributed electronically
Respectfully I would disagree. Leaving the matter of fictional narratives aside for a moment, consider textbooks and reference books and the power of hyperlinks. Consider Math, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, etc..., textbooks linked to spreadsheets (for lab section) and Mathematica (for lecture section).
Now consider cross linking those disciplines. The potential far transcends the printed page, as animation transcends static graphics for visualizing a model.
A concern is that such material wouldn't be considered a book, but rather software. Perhaps its time to consider a Free E-Book Foundation?
obviously i can't
Can you spell "restrain of interstate trade"?
I've recieved copies of articles in class just about every semester I've been in school. I've never been asked to pay a cent. Isn't this "fair use"? The purpose of copyright is to promote the arts (and sciences?).
Wouldn't matter after they've passed the bar exam. A degree isn't necessary to practice law (if you can pass the bar without the help of the structure of studying at a school).
Just as we use GNU/Irix in the Physics (and soon to be, Chemistry) Labs...:-)
Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS) requires a contract for dorm net access that stipulates that napster won't be used, and that failure to abide will result in loss of internet privilidges.
I recall they have around 800 million in investment capital.
Don't buy Universal Music Corp CDs. More importantly, we need this to be a rallying point. This *is* historical. As the net pervades society and replaces traditional broadcast we should leave Universal Music Corp out, thereby restricting them to the past they are trying to foist on us.
more fiber being laid
Over half the fiber already out there is *dark*, i.e., it is laying there unused.
Then your grandmother should hire someone to insure her system isn't contributing to DoS attacks.
The car analolgy should be that the bandwidth is like the accelerator pedel, and firewalling is like a brake. If they can only go 1 or 2 MPH they don't need to know what a brake is. But when they buy a car that will do 100 MPH they damn well *have* to know what a brake is.
Methinks it would be enough to keep them from knowing it exists (and you) until it is suddenly and anonomously released all over the world. Distribution is the easy part. Communication and interaction between developers...is it enough to encrypt and make damn sure you are never linked to anything at all? Would people be willing to work if its both Free and Fame-less?
Snail mail was my first thought also. What I find intersting is that in the year 2000 physical mail is being proposed for security reasons.