I just invented a language to replace English. English is clunky and antiquated. My new language uses less words and extensive color coding. Aside from needed to relearn how to read, write, and speak... it's way better.
Talk about doing something the hard way
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Hacking Santa
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Talk about doing something the hard way. I have one of those Santa's....and it has a 1/4in jack in the back. You can make it say whatever you want it to say.
I'm not saying there's anything "wrong" with their implementation... however, I am saying that Mac web developers absolutely need -access- to their EMCA script implementation. Among other things.
Mac users should be pissed to see IE go. Seriously
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Mac users should be pissed to see IE go. At the very least, it's a valuable web development tool. Although it is not identical to Win IE, it has similar idiosyncrasies. Microsoft commonly favors lame proprietary implementations of would-be standards. Heck, look at their support for ECMAScript.... "JScript," not to be confused with "JavaScript." Mac developers need access to this stuff.
The loss of IE on the Mac simply increases a Mac web develope'rs need for a secondary Windows box or VPC for testing. Although that need has always existed to some extent, now it REALLY exists.
And to add on to what you're saying, humans tend to digest text and documents faster on a 2D surfaces.
That being said, there are many current and potential applications for 3D interfaces. They're quite useful for medicine and CT threat detection.... and that being said, I have absolutely no doubt large players will attempt to tack on cool-for-cool's-sake 3d graphics on the operating systems they sell.
As a graphic and interface designer, I think that icon blows. Visually, it doesn't speak to RSS at all. It looks like something that should be associated with wireless or audio.
However, I HIGHLY doubt those MS folks flew all the way down to California to simply discuss the adoption of one icon.
I wish they would come up with a formula for fixing that POS right click ( which occasionally reads as a left click...errhh), and those lame squeeze buttons that defy ergonomics.
One of the worse mice I've EVER used... second only to the Apple hockey puck.
I doubt it's a design flaw. It's probably a manufacturing defect that pertains to a batch of 360's.
I've seen stuff like this happen before when bringing products to market. In a nutshell you design something; do environmental testing, build prototypes, seed prototypes to developers; select some manufacturers; do a small manufacturing run; seed final hardware to developers / testers, etc.
However, if you don't watch your manufacturer(s) like a hawk, they might screw you. Perhaps they deviate from your spec at the last minute; perhaps they get in a pinch and decide to replace "good component A" with "shitty component B;" etc.
And the potential for f'k ups like these only increase once you start outsourcing your manufacturing to people halfway around the globe. Communication becomes an issue, and specs are commonly not adhered to as planned.
Microsoft has been fairly open about the development of this console. Prototypes have been out and about for quite sometime and they've been holding prerelease press events with finalized hardware. If this overheating problem was a major design flaw, it would've popped up already.
I bet if we were to crack open a "bad" power supply and a "good" power supply we'd see some different components.
Economics 101, yes. Yet, sadly, "deregulation" is hot right now... or it least it is with the current federal government and the idiotic talk show pundits.
On one hand, I totally agree. Myspace is a giant pile. It's not reliable, the UI is horrible, every other member's site is littered with windows media files, it's owned by News Corp, etc.
On the other hand, all of my old college friends are on MySpace. I've been able to keep in contact with people that I would have otherwise never heard from again.
Unlike Friendster or Facebook, MySpace simply let people sign-up without jumping through hoops. You didn't have to be attending a university, you didn't have to be invited by a current member, etc. Consequently, a TON of people seem to be on MySpace now.
The ability to see you friend's address books is a great idea.
Now, if someone could make it less crappy, I'd be happy as hell. (google?)
My mouse broke the other day and I drove out to several computer stores looking for an instant replacement. Since I just bought a new bluetooth laptop I figured I'd snag a bluetooth mouse.
I found a TON of wireless RF mice, but only TWO bluetooth mice... and they both sucked.
WTF? I don't want a stupid RF receiver hanging off the side of my laptop. Moreover, I don't need anymore RF devices in my life.
I saw a slew of mice touting "2.4ghz" RF.... considering that I'm already having interference problems with my 2.4ghz WiFi router 2.4ghz phone, 2.4 ghz game controllers, etc... why would I want a 2.4ghz mouse?
Typically you test the "final" product... and I'm sure Microsoft did that. However "final" from a small manufacturing run might not be the same as something that was spit out during mass manufacturing.
Really, the best way of avoiding these problems is to be glued to your manufacture like a fly on shit. Oversee everything and make sure they understand what you're talking about.
Microsoft seemed to be fairly open about testing the new hardware. People had access to it. They didn't pull an Apple and keep a product in exclusive secret testing until it was released. That's when you're most susceptible to crappy rev 1 products. ie Scratched iPods
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I just invented a language to replace English. English is clunky and antiquated. My new language uses less words and extensive color coding. Aside from needed to relearn how to read, write, and speak... it's way better.
Talk about doing something the hard way. I have one of those Santa's....and it has a 1/4in jack in the back. You can make it say whatever you want it to say.
I'm not saying there's anything "wrong" with their implementation... however, I am saying that Mac web developers absolutely need -access- to their EMCA script implementation. Among other things.
Mac users should be pissed to see IE go. At the very least, it's a valuable web development tool. Although it is not identical to Win IE, it has similar idiosyncrasies. Microsoft commonly favors lame proprietary implementations of would-be standards. Heck, look at their support for ECMAScript.... "JScript," not to be confused with "JavaScript." Mac developers need access to this stuff.
The loss of IE on the Mac simply increases a Mac web develope'rs need for a secondary Windows box or VPC for testing. Although that need has always existed to some extent, now it REALLY exists.
I wonder when these guys are going to wake up and realize that all this meticulously homogenized top 40 crap is death to the industry.
That being said... the indie rock scene was GREAT this year. A lot of small local labels in my area did relatively well.
Perhaps if the record industry would have the balls to highlight stuff like this, they might actually make money.
As a GUI designer, I would tend to agree.
... and that being said, I have absolutely no doubt large players will attempt to tack on cool-for-cool's-sake 3d graphics on the operating systems they sell.
And to add on to what you're saying, humans tend to digest text and documents faster on a 2D surfaces.
That being said, there are many current and potential applications for 3D interfaces. They're quite useful for medicine and CT threat detection.
As a graphic and interface designer, I think that icon blows. Visually, it doesn't speak to RSS at all. It looks like something that should be associated with wireless or audio.
However, I HIGHLY doubt those MS folks flew all the way down to California to simply discuss the adoption of one icon.
Dude, this is SO AWESOME. Finally, someone is combining the best things on Earth... Microsoft's quality software and MTV's quality music!!!
Now, if only they could toss Wal*mart and McDonald's into the mix!
I have 4 computers in my house.... 1 is 100 years old, 1 is used by myself, and 2 others are used by people other then myself.
what does this teach me?
Chimps are smart.. or kids are dumb?
At least they're making fun of their stupid people, we tend to put our morons on pedestals.
what he said
That's nothing.
With all the money we've saved from taxes well be able to... ohh wait, nevermind.
hehe. Good one ;)
I wish they would come up with a formula for fixing that POS right click ( which occasionally reads as a left click...errhh), and those lame squeeze buttons that defy ergonomics.
One of the worse mice I've EVER used... second only to the Apple hockey puck.
F'k you... F'k you... F'k you... You're cool... F'k You... I'm out.
I doubt it's a design flaw. It's probably a manufacturing defect that pertains to a batch of 360's.
I've seen stuff like this happen before when bringing products to market. In a nutshell you design something; do environmental testing, build prototypes, seed prototypes to developers; select some manufacturers; do a small manufacturing run; seed final hardware to developers / testers, etc.
However, if you don't watch your manufacturer(s) like a hawk, they might screw you. Perhaps they deviate from your spec at the last minute; perhaps they get in a pinch and decide to replace "good component A" with "shitty component B;" etc.
And the potential for f'k ups like these only increase once you start outsourcing your manufacturing to people halfway around the globe. Communication becomes an issue, and specs are commonly not adhered to as planned.
Microsoft has been fairly open about the development of this console. Prototypes have been out and about for quite sometime and they've been holding prerelease press events with finalized hardware. If this overheating problem was a major design flaw, it would've popped up already.
I bet if we were to crack open a "bad" power supply and a "good" power supply we'd see some different components.
I'd look, but no one has invited me :(
Economics 101, yes. Yet, sadly, "deregulation" is hot right now... or it least it is with the current federal government and the idiotic talk show pundits.
Heck, "Ma Bell" is starting to get rolling again.
On one hand, I totally agree. Myspace is a giant pile. It's not reliable, the UI is horrible, every other member's site is littered with windows media files, it's owned by News Corp, etc.
On the other hand, all of my old college friends are on MySpace. I've been able to keep in contact with people that I would have otherwise never heard from again.
Unlike Friendster or Facebook, MySpace simply let people sign-up without jumping through hoops. You didn't have to be attending a university, you didn't have to be invited by a current member, etc. Consequently, a TON of people seem to be on MySpace now.
The ability to see you friend's address books is a great idea.
Now, if someone could make it less crappy, I'd be happy as hell. (google?)
Can those guys teach me how to make a copy of Ready Made?
Really, it'll probably be done the week before.
Seems like a weird release date to pick though. Why not wait until people are at their computers?
Ya, I agree about the bluetooth thing.
.... considering that I'm already having interference problems with my 2.4ghz WiFi router 2.4ghz phone, 2.4 ghz game controllers, etc... why would I want a 2.4ghz mouse?
My mouse broke the other day and I drove out to several computer stores looking for an instant replacement. Since I just bought a new bluetooth laptop I figured I'd snag a bluetooth mouse.
I found a TON of wireless RF mice, but only TWO bluetooth mice... and they both sucked.
WTF? I don't want a stupid RF receiver hanging off the side of my laptop. Moreover, I don't need anymore RF devices in my life.
I saw a slew of mice touting "2.4ghz" RF
Typically you test the "final" product... and I'm sure Microsoft did that. However "final" from a small manufacturing run might not be the same as something that was spit out during mass manufacturing.
Really, the best way of avoiding these problems is to be glued to your manufacture like a fly on shit. Oversee everything and make sure they understand what you're talking about.
Microsoft seemed to be fairly open about testing the new hardware. People had access to it. They didn't pull an Apple and keep a product in exclusive secret testing until it was released. That's when you're most susceptible to crappy rev 1 products. ie Scratched iPods
Agreed. I'm also in my late 20's, and I've always been able to hear high frequencies extremely well.
Oddly enough, I damaged the hell out of my hearing while playing music in high school, and I'm usually the first person in the room to say "what?"
Yet, things like TVs and bug repellers annoy the living crap out of me. People think I'm crazy... ohh well, screw them.