But on the downside, Linux is never DONE. The continual development of it means that it's never finished. It makes a lot of senior management types really nervous to commit to a piece of software that's still in development, even if there are "blessed" stable releases.
I think Algol-like syntax is more logical to humans because humans, at least in Western cultures, think of things sequentially and in chronological order. i.e. To get X, you do step 1, then step 2, and then step 3. If you do step 2 before step 1, you will not get X.
Does it even exist? All LISP machines I saw were interpreters. I shouldn't respond to the AC at -1, I know, but I meant to say interpreter. My mistake.
You're barking up the wrong tree. People copy Algol because people are taught that programming languages -should- look like C and Java.
Also, they're more logical to humans than stuff like LISP. When you were a kid and decided you wanted to program, did you sit down with a LISP compiler? If you did, congratulations, but I don't know anybody else who did and most programmers I know look at a programming language with the thought of, "how much money can I make if I learn this".
Java sucks because it's wordy and the standards that people use with it are overwrought. I had no problems with RSIs until I started working in Java.
why is going slow a punishment? I'm never late for anything, and I never speed. Not because I think it's a good idea, but I've gotten too many tickets and I was tired of throwing my money away on them and the increased insurance cost.
It's no stretch. If there were a universal truth then there wouldn't be so many different ways of interpreting the universe. If there were an all-powerful god, he wouldn't let sentient beings worship anyone but him. Why should I subordinate my life to a god that can't even keep people from having different beliefs?
The doctrine of free will is an intellectual fraud.
Using a great intellect to serve religion is a terrible waste, sort of like a great musical prodigy that never learns how to play an instrument. We'll never know what Aquinas or Augustine would have contributed to science with their great minds.
no, he's got a correct view of religion. You may need something to help you handle the world, but the rest of us don't. Your Good News is a bunch of bullshit to us and if you try to cram it down our throats we'll just vomit it back up, all over you.
People just don't buy software at vending machine volumes. $60 is a lot to spend on a program fer the puter for a non-geek. I realize that we all put software in our budgets, but it's not like some bored housewife goes to CompUSA to see what came out and if she wants it. She does, however, stop at a soda machine if she's thirsty. Do you want software ads to be as pervasive as soda ads? There's not enough time in the day to fit all of that on tv.
First of all, I never claimed to not be a racist. I don't particularly like Asian people. They refuse to learn your language and they smell bad.
Second, the reason that you appeal to white supremacy and nationalism is that those people will fight while everyone else just pussy's out and takes their prozac and enjoys a good hard butt fucking.
All colors of the political spectrum have their place and uses.
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A Mind Forever Voyaging, Infocom, 1984.
Best game title ever, btw.
But on the downside, Linux is never DONE. The continual development of it means that it's never finished. It makes a lot of senior management types really nervous to commit to a piece of software that's still in development, even if there are "blessed" stable releases.
What is it with ducks being angry characters?
after so long they just quack up
I think Algol-like syntax is more logical to humans because humans, at least in Western cultures, think of things sequentially and in chronological order. i.e. To get X, you do step 1, then step 2, and then step 3. If you do step 2 before step 1, you will not get X.
LISP compiler? Are you kidding?
Does it even exist? All LISP machines I saw were interpreters.
I shouldn't respond to the AC at -1, I know, but I meant to say interpreter. My mistake.
You're barking up the wrong tree. People copy Algol because people are taught that programming languages -should- look like C and Java.
Also, they're more logical to humans than stuff like LISP. When you were a kid and decided you wanted to program, did you sit down with a LISP compiler? If you did, congratulations, but I don't know anybody else who did and most programmers I know look at a programming language with the thought of, "how much money can I make if I learn this".
Java sucks because it's wordy and the standards that people use with it are overwrought. I had no problems with RSIs until I started working in Java.
why is going slow a punishment? I'm never late for anything, and I never speed. Not because I think it's a good idea, but I've gotten too many tickets and I was tired of throwing my money away on them and the increased insurance cost.
It's because those other people are stupid. Smart people hate stupidity and smart people with consciences should attack it wherever it's found. HTH.
yeah, after all, it's new forms of life to witness to. convert those goddamned heathenous martians.
Kill them with kindness, eh? I'd rather live next to someone that had the balls to stand up for what they believe in.
don't have kids. don't plan on having them.
(to all: You can save all the "that's a relief" jokes for the people who laugh at the blindingly obvious potshots)
Someone mod this guy up, heartrate monitors are vital to a good exercise plan.
why would a god love a lesser being?
I don't see how you could find joy in being some unseen being's pet.
It's no stretch. If there were a universal truth then there wouldn't be so many different ways of interpreting the universe. If there were an all-powerful god, he wouldn't let sentient beings worship anyone but him. Why should I subordinate my life to a god that can't even keep people from having different beliefs?
The doctrine of free will is an intellectual fraud.
Using a great intellect to serve religion is a terrible waste, sort of like a great musical prodigy that never learns how to play an instrument. We'll never know what Aquinas or Augustine would have contributed to science with their great minds.
no, he's got a correct view of religion. You may need something to help you handle the world, but the rest of us don't. Your Good News is a bunch of bullshit to us and if you try to cram it down our throats we'll just vomit it back up, all over you.
If I have more money in my pocket I don't give a shit about macroeconomics.
wouldn't it be ironic if it was all stored on Wangs?
If you're talking about butt piracy, it's still May 19 2005.
nice catch.
yeah! And make it in the shape of a penguin that stares at the customer! the software would spit out it's mouth! that would be cool!
People just don't buy software at vending machine volumes. $60 is a lot to spend on a program fer the puter for a non-geek. I realize that we all put software in our budgets, but it's not like some bored housewife goes to CompUSA to see what came out and if she wants it. She does, however, stop at a soda machine if she's thirsty. Do you want software ads to be as pervasive as soda ads? There's not enough time in the day to fit all of that on tv.
Somewhere in the world there is a woman that will say yes to that. This man's next goal in life should be to find her.
First of all, I never claimed to not be a racist. I don't particularly like Asian people. They refuse to learn your language and they smell bad.
Second, the reason that you appeal to white supremacy and nationalism is that those people will fight while everyone else just pussy's out and takes their prozac and enjoys a good hard butt fucking.
All colors of the political spectrum have their place and uses.
fine talk from a guy with the handle "Adolph Hitler".
Because he is less deserving. My country is mine. Fuck him. Do you think he cares if I have a job?