Just because one can, doesn't mean one should. And really, how long would it take? It could take much longer than is worth his time to figure it out, when he could get a stable, useable product for a price.
If you're too lazy to learn the code then go back to point-and-click windows.
Okay, so those who can't code or don't know what a particular piece of code means in an OS app (or don't have the time to figure it out), shouldn't use it at all?
Sweet, so in addition to having to learn how to use the program, he has to learn to fix it too.
the greatest emphasis should probably be on rendering quality, and modeling capability (as well as usability and speed).
Having to learn the source code, etc, kind of limits it's usability and speed. Sure he may tweak it so it does render faster, and is easier to use, but that could take much longer than might be worth it.
Score -1 Obvious
It may be obvious, but it is still the best way to make a judgement. Looking at mere screenshots and reading how a program works is nothing in comparison to actually using it. Especially when it comes to 3d, when there are so many different types of interfaces. For example, some have a more technical approach to the UI, which may not suit a hobbyist or someone who is used to more creative types of thinking, etc. The original poster couldn't have said it better, try out demos.
I tried Blender, and at least the Mac version is just too buggy and slow at this point. In addition the renderer doesn't seem quite as good as some of the commercial ones out there. There are other free apps but I have to wonder if like Blender, they won't quite stack up to the big boys in terms of UI, features, and render quality.
Read the fucking summary.
Whee. Another excuse to bash MS. I mean c'mon, does EVERYTHING have to somehow be turned into some MS bashing comment? Why don't you use something like "Good luck finding supported drivers for Rudolph's red nose in linux."
Either all this MS bashing is because of a lack of anything intelligent to say, or slashdotter's just aren't that creative or funny.
I personally thought the whole article was simple and well said. However, I also think it was mostly all too obvious. It's actually quite boring and not that interesting, as most of it is common sense.
"Community members will continually surprise you, especially if you've never really analyzed an online community before."
Well, I know here on/. they're always surprising me. I mean, where else can you get up to the minute news on the death of BSD, and the death of Stephen King?
I agree. They need to have more challenges like creating a rocket, or a cannon. Or better yet, have each project somehow involve turning the other team's project back into junk, thus completing the junkyard cycle of life.
Why should everything be fun? Simple.
Making things fun encourages children to do those things. It gets them more involved. I got more out of my classes and learned more in school when the projects were fun.
Is this a good thing? I never really cared for streaming services much, and I've pretty much always despised realanything. For me, I'd rather have all the media (mainly, mp3) on my HD or accessible over my network, or on CD/tape, whatever.
The RealAudio stream will vary from 32kbps to 64kbps; the old webcast offered a wider choice of formats and bitrates, up to a 128kbps MP3 stream. - So not only has the quality gone down, the cost has gone up!
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Tell that to the 5 inch tumor on my head. *POP* Oh wait, it was just a pimple.
Moderation totals: -1 (Disgusting)
I thought you said quarky bosoms, and i got my hopes up on an interesting post. DAMN YOU!
Just because one can, doesn't mean one should. And really, how long would it take? It could take much longer than is worth his time to figure it out, when he could get a stable, useable product for a price. If you're too lazy to learn the code then go back to point-and-click windows.
Okay, so those who can't code or don't know what a particular piece of code means in an OS app (or don't have the time to figure it out), shouldn't use it at all?
Sweet, so in addition to having to learn how to use the program, he has to learn to fix it too.
the greatest emphasis should probably be on rendering quality, and modeling capability (as well as usability and speed).
Having to learn the source code, etc, kind of limits it's usability and speed. Sure he may tweak it so it does render faster, and is easier to use, but that could take much longer than might be worth it.
Score -1 Obvious
It may be obvious, but it is still the best way to make a judgement. Looking at mere screenshots and reading how a program works is nothing in comparison to actually using it. Especially when it comes to 3d, when there are so many different types of interfaces. For example, some have a more technical approach to the UI, which may not suit a hobbyist or someone who is used to more creative types of thinking, etc. The original poster couldn't have said it better, try out demos.
I tried Blender, and at least the Mac version is just too buggy and slow at this point. In addition the renderer doesn't seem quite as good as some of the commercial ones out there. There are other free apps but I have to wonder if like Blender, they won't quite stack up to the big boys in terms of UI, features, and render quality.
Read the fucking summary.
Whee. Another excuse to bash MS. I mean c'mon, does EVERYTHING have to somehow be turned into some MS bashing comment? Why don't you use something like "Good luck finding supported drivers for Rudolph's red nose in linux."
Either all this MS bashing is because of a lack of anything intelligent to say, or slashdotter's just aren't that creative or funny.
Well, the terrorists simply clicked "I do not agree"...
I thought it was hosted by a kid in Afghanistan running a TI or Amiga or whatever it was on a 9600 baud modem.
Not to nitpick, but you would have had to completed some missions in order to even get the FBI on you.
I got an ad for AMD server solutions for that story..
I personally thought the whole article was simple and well said. However, I also think it was mostly all too obvious. It's actually quite boring and not that interesting, as most of it is common sense.
Well, the article mentions "cultivating a community".
With slashdot however, it's cultivating a colony. A bacterial colony.
"Community members will continually surprise you, especially if you've never really analyzed an online community before." /. they're always surprising me. I mean, where else can you get up to the minute news on the death of BSD, and the death of Stephen King?
Well, I know here on
"Cultivate a community, and you'll attract eyeballs and ears.." Sweet! Just what I need to expand my eyeball collection!
I agree. They need to have more challenges like creating a rocket, or a cannon. Or better yet, have each project somehow involve turning the other team's project back into junk, thus completing the junkyard cycle of life.
that the penquin is shooting X-Box logos to destroy Clippy. It should be shooting copies of Outlook around if it wants to cause some damage.
So, anyone got some better links? The one provided is pretty slim on details.
I use RainX here in WI and it works fine. It's also worked perfectly fine on every other car I've seen it on.
And the major problem with cell phone driving without a hands-free device is just that... one of your hands is not free.
Unless you're calling a 1-900, in which case niether hand is free...
Nononono. You'd use "Double hit of Viagra" when referring to strengthening and enlarging antennae.
Now when I buy my new machine it'll be eventually outdated!
Damn you Moore and your laws!
Why should everything be fun? Simple.
Making things fun encourages children to do those things. It gets them more involved. I got more out of my classes and learned more in school when the projects were fun.
for CowboyNeal.
Is this a good thing? I never really cared for streaming services much, and I've pretty much always despised realanything. For me, I'd rather have all the media (mainly, mp3) on my HD or accessible over my network, or on CD/tape, whatever.
The RealAudio stream will vary from 32kbps to 64kbps; the old webcast offered a wider choice of formats and bitrates, up to a 128kbps MP3 stream. - So not only has the quality gone down, the cost has gone up!
And you liked it, damnit!