Since it was properly capatalized and punctuated it was quite readable. As a matter of fact I found it more readable than some other posts in this thread that actually had paragraphs.
While the concept is intriguing, what are the mechanics? A quick look at the site didn't answer that question... as a buckling-spring fan I'd reject any keyboard that didn't have my prefered feel, no matter what other bells and whistles it provides.
You know what would be nice, the submitter including a sentance on what the software did.
My favorite annoyance is when an entry on a site such as freshmeat describes a program as a clone or re-implimentation of some other program. If I'd never heard of that other program I wouldn't know if it'd be something I'd like to use. I might even have a serious need for something like it but without a clear description I'd just skim over that entry.
To get back on topic, I've just started getting interested in 3D CG (downloaded Povray and played with it some) and Blender definitely looks great. I'm going to give it a try.
I think Card started out as a playwright before switching to novels.
According to Robert McKee, plays are natural venues for dialog, novels are natural venues for inner landscape (thoughts), while the screen needs a more visual approach.
Just because someone demonstrates expertise in both novel-writing and playwriting doesn't mean they can write a good screen play. (Though if I had to bet on whether someone can write a good first screen play I wouldn't hesitate to put my money on Card.)
I seem to remember many years ago someone actually hooking up a TI-85 to the internet and serving pages, however a quick google search failed to come up with anything.
It appears that you believe everyone reading slashdot think/believe/want exactly the same things. Excuse me, but this is a community with many people having diverse opinions. Don't lump us all together and say we all think the same.
I once bought a game with a rebate offer that required writing on a plastic laminated form that had very small spaces available for the required info. The requirement also stated it be in ink. After failed testing with a fine point ballpoint pen I filled it out with a fine point Sharpie writing very small and cramped. I waited half an hour for it to dry before touching it and still I feared that the writing wouldn't be legible enough.
But how many people would have gone through all that? How many had a fine point Sharpie (or other marker) handy? How many could write that small while avoiding hopelessly smudging the form?
I eventually recieved my check but the entire experience left a bad taste in my mouth concerning rebates.
ISTM that it's how the different attributes of a song interact together that gives it a 'flavor' that appeals to me. My tastes are very eclectic, ranging from swing to jazz to 60's/hard/acid/psychedelic/soft/(etc.) rock to disco to grunge to pop to.... as long as a song is exceptional.
What kind of algorithm can they come up with to give me that?
I'd RTFA if the black text didn't overlap a black image. IE-only web designers should be shot.
This is when the 'remove this object' firefox extension comes in handy. Just remove the image and the text is readable. 'Undo last remove' to get the image back.
Um, a PIC10 maxes out at 512 bytes of program memory, 23 bytes of RAM, and 2 (count 'em) stack levels. I doubt anyone will be writing a JVM for the thing.
It is, however, possible. Use the resources you have to code a more capable virtual processor using external storage as RAM, maybe designing it with Java bytecode in mind... you might have to code another, higher, level to get the capabilities needed, all at a serious speed penalty though.
It's possible that they're actually LOOKING for liars. In a future wrongful termination lawsuit all they have to do is pull out the old resume and prove the plaintif a liar, case closed.
The intel standard (used by nasm, tasm, masm) is dest,src.
In case anyone is interested, this tradition started at least as far back as the 8080 (1974) and is a reflection of the binary opcode which, in turn, made sense at the hardware level.
The ATT standard (used by gas) is src,dest
Much more intuitive to this english speaker... "Move this over there" where intel would have us say "Move over there this here"
"As a plus, Hertzfeld notes in the faq that the python code running the well-designed and easy to navigate site will be made public in the near future."
Shows if you want to run a site written with an interpreted language and expect Slashdot level interest, you'd better be running it on one hell of a monster machine.
Try turning on the radio (i.e. the one that uses radio wave frequencies, not IP addresses) and find a not for profit station.
Damn... I already replied to another post so I can't mod you up... so I can only reply with a big Right On! (Yep... I'm that old;-)
We have an NPR affiliate WDET here in Detroit which is the only station I listen to. You can listen to it with Chaincast, Quicktime, Realmedia or direct link in WMP. I've often said to people when they comment on the song currently playing, "Wait an hour, the sound will be completely different." When I heard a rap song one day I knew I had heard every type of music there is on one radio station.
I lose sleep listening to Liz Copeland's show from midnight to 5, she almost always plays great music that I've mostly haven't heard before.
There's news and talk from 5am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm, then there's jazz from 7pm to 10pm (these are all weekdays... weekends have different schedules) and the rest of the time it's whatever the DJ (host) feels like playing. Yes, this is a DJ programmed station.
I know I'm running on, but I just really like this station.
So look up a band you like, and then look for interesting bands that sound like them.
I guess this is why everytime I mention that I like Portishead someone comes back with "If you like Portishead, you'll also like Massive Attack." Well I've listened to Massive Attack and none of the songs I've listened to sound anything like Portishead. Cowboy Junkies sound much closer and they aren't even on the 'related' list at ubl's Portishead page.
If I wanted a room filled up with 20MB hard drives...
I just threw out a P 133 computer with a 2 gig HD. MB was bad. It wasn't even worth it to hunt down my screwdriver to remove the HD, not with prices rapidly approaching a buck a gig.
I'm kind of late with this, but just in case your checking back to see if anyone has something constructive to say... I once saw this at work (small computer shop - sales and repair) and it took me days to figure out that the owner had uninstalled some adaptec software (I think it was direct CD.) Reinstalling the software fixed the problem. hth
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I dunno about the details of VapoChill
One thing I noticed is that the reviewer stated that it used hydroflourocarbons as a refrigerant. Hasn't HFC been banned by just about every industrial nation on earth including the U.S. (but with the notable exception of China.) Think 'Ozone Layer'.
From the interview, when asked how his style, while at Microsoft, was different from others:
People outside the company liked working with me. For example, if someone raised the subject of Linux, I didn't jump up and scream. I said, "Talk to me about why you like Linux, and let's talk through this."
This is telling. IMO, if 'linux' is a scream-inducing word at Microsoft, then the company must be really scared. After all, screaming is an irrational, emotional response that doesn't lend itself to effective problem-solving.
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Since it was properly capatalized and punctuated it was quite readable. As a matter of fact I found it more readable than some other posts in this thread that actually had paragraphs.
While the concept is intriguing, what are the mechanics? A quick look at the site didn't answer that question... as a buckling-spring fan I'd reject any keyboard that didn't have my prefered feel, no matter what other bells and whistles it provides.
My favorite annoyance is when an entry on a site such as freshmeat describes a program as a clone or re-implimentation of some other program. If I'd never heard of that other program I wouldn't know if it'd be something I'd like to use. I might even have a serious need for something like it but without a clear description I'd just skim over that entry.
To get back on topic, I've just started getting interested in 3D CG (downloaded Povray and played with it some) and Blender definitely looks great. I'm going to give it a try.
Just because someone demonstrates expertise in both novel-writing and playwriting doesn't mean they can write a good screen play. (Though if I had to bet on whether someone can write a good first screen play I wouldn't hesitate to put my money on Card.)
I seem to remember many years ago someone actually hooking up a TI-85 to the internet and serving pages, however a quick google search failed to come up with anything.
Anyone else remember this?
It's seven words.
It appears that you believe everyone reading slashdot think/believe/want exactly the same things. Excuse me, but this is a community with many people having diverse opinions. Don't lump us all together and say we all think the same.
I once bought a game with a rebate offer that required writing on a plastic laminated form that had very small spaces available for the required info. The requirement also stated it be in ink. After failed testing with a fine point ballpoint pen I filled it out with a fine point Sharpie writing very small and cramped. I waited half an hour for it to dry before touching it and still I feared that the writing wouldn't be legible enough.
But how many people would have gone through all that? How many had a fine point Sharpie (or other marker) handy? How many could write that small while avoiding hopelessly smudging the form?
I eventually recieved my check but the entire experience left a bad taste in my mouth concerning rebates.
ISTM that it's how the different attributes of a song interact together that gives it a 'flavor' that appeals to me. My tastes are very eclectic, ranging from swing to jazz to 60's/hard/acid/psychedelic/soft/(etc.) rock to disco to grunge to pop to.... as long as a song is exceptional.
What kind of algorithm can they come up with to give me that?
I'd RTFA if the black text didn't overlap a black image. IE-only web designers should be shot.
This is when the 'remove this object' firefox extension comes in handy. Just remove the image and the text is readable. 'Undo last remove' to get the image back.
I don't think you should have been modded down.
Um, a PIC10 maxes out at 512 bytes of program memory, 23 bytes of RAM, and 2 (count 'em) stack levels. I doubt anyone will be writing a JVM for the thing.
It is, however, possible. Use the resources you have to code a more capable virtual processor using external storage as RAM, maybe designing it with Java bytecode in mind... you might have to code another, higher, level to get the capabilities needed, all at a serious speed penalty though.
Think Basic Stamps.
It's possible that they're actually LOOKING for liars. In a future wrongful termination lawsuit all they have to do is pull out the old resume and prove the plaintif a liar, case closed.
Making sure that no one involved ever had any previous contact with said system.
Making sure that the two teams have zero contact otherwise.
And document every step under the supervision of a team of IP lawyers.
There may be other steps that I've forgotten.
Breaking a protocol IS a big deal!
The intel standard (used by nasm, tasm, masm) is dest,src.
In case anyone is interested, this tradition started at least as far back as the 8080 (1974) and is a reflection of the binary opcode which, in turn, made sense at the hardware level.
The ATT standard (used by gas) is src,dest
Much more intuitive to this english speaker... "Move this over there" where intel would have us say "Move over there this here"
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"As a plus, Hertzfeld notes in the faq that the python code running the well-designed and easy to navigate site will be made public in the near future."
Shows if you want to run a site written with an interpreted language and expect Slashdot level interest, you'd better be running it on one hell of a monster machine.
Sheesh!
Or, pessimistically, OCZ wrote this press release years ago and were just waiting for the day they'd be found out.
Try turning on the radio (i.e. the one that uses radio wave frequencies, not IP addresses) and find a not for profit station.
;-)
Damn... I already replied to another post so I can't mod you up... so I can only reply with a big Right On! (Yep... I'm that old
We have an NPR affiliate WDET here in Detroit which is the only station I listen to. You can listen to it with Chaincast, Quicktime, Realmedia or direct link in WMP. I've often said to people when they comment on the song currently playing, "Wait an hour, the sound will be completely different." When I heard a rap song one day I knew I had heard every type of music there is on one radio station.
I lose sleep listening to Liz Copeland's show from midnight to 5, she almost always plays great music that I've mostly haven't heard before.
There's news and talk from 5am to 10am and 3pm to 7pm, then there's jazz from 7pm to 10pm (these are all weekdays... weekends have different schedules) and the rest of the time it's whatever the DJ (host) feels like playing. Yes, this is a DJ programmed station.
I know I'm running on, but I just really like this station.
So look up a band you like, and then look for interesting bands that sound like them.
I guess this is why everytime I mention that I like Portishead someone comes back with "If you like Portishead, you'll also like Massive Attack." Well I've listened to Massive Attack and none of the songs I've listened to sound anything like Portishead. Cowboy Junkies sound much closer and they aren't even on the 'related' list at ubl's Portishead page.
I've decided that nobody does it like Portishead.
If I wanted a room filled up with 20MB hard drives...
I just threw out a P 133 computer with a 2 gig HD. MB was bad. It wasn't even worth it to hunt down my screwdriver to remove the HD, not with prices rapidly approaching a buck a gig.
and my pc reboots after inserting it.
I'm kind of late with this, but just in case your checking back to see if anyone has something constructive to say... I once saw this at work (small computer shop - sales and repair) and it took me days to figure out that the owner had uninstalled some adaptec software (I think it was direct CD.) Reinstalling the software fixed the problem. hth
I dunno about the details of VapoChill
One thing I noticed is that the reviewer stated that it used hydroflourocarbons as a refrigerant. Hasn't HFC been banned by just about every industrial nation on earth including the U.S. (but with the notable exception of China.) Think 'Ozone Layer'.
From the interview, when asked how his style, while at Microsoft, was different from others:
People outside the company liked working with me. For example, if someone raised the subject of Linux, I didn't jump up and scream. I said, "Talk to me about why you like Linux, and let's talk through this."
This is telling. IMO, if 'linux' is a scream-inducing word at Microsoft, then the company must be really scared. After all, screaming is an irrational, emotional response that doesn't lend itself to effective problem-solving.
Does anyone else miss the 'petrified girls' posts?
That was you. Now what about the other 99.99% of the population? If you think CLI has a real future, you are truely hopeless.
$sed -e 's/99\.99/\.0003/' -e 's/hopeless/brilliant/'