I don't think age is so much of an issue. After all, the Alpha architecture is from 1992. Here's the difference. A quote from the preface of the first edition of the Alpha Architecture Reference Manual. Richard Sites wrote this:
"We set a 15-25 year design horizon (longevity) and tried to avoid any design elements that we thought would become limitations during this time."
I'm actually one of the engineers working on the Alpha NT project. I think the Alpha is a beautifully designed system. That's why we're (understandably) kind of disappointed. Reguardless of my opinions of Microsoft, working on the Alpha has been a joy. I recomend that everyone who can should get theirselves an Alpha and start working on Linux. I intend to.
Activision kinda blew it when they bought Infocom. And BTW, there is still quite a cult following for those games. The Z-Machine (Zorks VM) has been reverse engineered. There is a language called Inform. For a plethora of information, go here
Ah, the naivity of the young. Sorry, but he's right. In fact, I would have to say that your reply was much more loaded with "illogical banter and emotional nonsense". You seem to be pretty defensive about this.
I've skimmed the three chapters, and this is some interesting stuff. I'd like to see some intelligent discussion. Unfortunately, we seem to have been invaded by 5 year olds.
If you're going to post trolls, at least make them coherent.
The big problem I have always had with Java from a coding standpoint is due to my C/C++ background. GC makes me feel dirty. I want to free that memory when I'm done with it damnit. After coding something in Java, I'm always sort of nervous that the Garbage Collection thing is all just a trick.:/
The MS ones aren't the same as the Xerox ones, which required a grid. On a side note, most mice today are opto-mechanical...there's a little wheel with holes which interupts a LED-sensor pair. It's actually closer to an optical mouse conceptually then you might think at first. The grid is just inside the mouse, controled by a ball.
In this context, I wouldn't even go so far as to say it was a good idea. In fact, I would probably characterize it as a very, very bad idea.
The market simply was never there to recoup such a large investment. Who want's to pay those prices (and carry such a big bulky thing around) to talk anywhere in the world?
Well, the answer to that is, aparently, 20,000 people.:/
However, economic success is not necessarily related to population growth rates.
Actually (and excuse me while I pull this out of my ass) I seem to recall that economic success causes a reduction of population growth. That's just a vague memory so if anyone has some hard references, it'd be appreciated.
I agree completely. The keypad is redundant?! Hmm...apparently these people haven't put a lot of thought into this. Maybe they should actually ask some people.
Regardless of a humorous argument against the existence of god. Douglas Adams is a self described "rabid atheist". Check out this interview in American Atheist magazine.
Blame Noel Webster and the French. (Donning my Linguistic hat). The british have u's in words like color because of the French influence. The original Latin that the words were derived from had no u. Noel Webster, when he was making his dictionary, decided that the u was basically bastardizing the Latin roots of the words, so he removed the u.
Slashdot Mirror
I don't think age is so much of an issue. After all, the Alpha architecture is from 1992. Here's the difference. A quote from the preface of the first edition of the Alpha Architecture Reference Manual. Richard Sites wrote this:
"We set a 15-25 year design horizon (longevity) and tried to avoid any design elements that we thought would become limitations during this time."
I'm actually one of the engineers working on the Alpha NT project. I think the Alpha is a beautifully designed system. That's why we're (understandably) kind of disappointed. Reguardless of my opinions of Microsoft, working on the Alpha has been a joy. I recomend that everyone who can should get theirselves an Alpha and start working on Linux. I intend to.
Activision kinda blew it when they bought Infocom. And BTW, there is still quite a cult following for those games. The Z-Machine (Zorks VM) has been reverse engineered. There is a language called Inform. For a plethora of information, go here
Ah, the naivity of the young. Sorry, but he's right. In fact, I would have to say that your reply was much more loaded with "illogical banter and emotional nonsense". You seem to be pretty defensive about this.
That's right. I'm a "typical programmer" and if I had my way we'd all be playing Zork!
Whereabouts is Bletchley Park? I imagine I'll find myself in England soon. I'd like to see this.
I've skimmed the three chapters, and this is some interesting stuff. I'd like to see some intelligent discussion. Unfortunately, we seem to have been invaded by 5 year olds.
If you're going to post trolls, at least make them coherent.
You've never heard of Alan Turning?! You're joking. Doesn't the Turing Test ring a bell?
I submitted this a few days ago, with a couple interesting links:
Here is the researchers web site.
and Here is a page related to the Nature article which includes source code for the experiments. They ran this on a Linux Beowolf cluster.
The big problem I have always had with Java from a coding standpoint is due to my C/C++ background. GC makes me feel dirty. I want to free that memory when I'm done with it damnit. After coding something in Java, I'm always sort of nervous that the Garbage Collection thing is all just a trick. :/
Anyone who claims Java is just a toy language is unqualified to comment on it, because it just isn't true
I implore you, please don't make silly statements like this. Think about the logic there.
The MS ones aren't the same as the Xerox ones, which required a grid.
On a side note, most mice today are opto-mechanical...there's a little wheel with holes which interupts a LED-sensor pair. It's actually closer to an optical mouse conceptually then you might think at first. The grid is just inside the mouse, controled by a ball.
I'm glad to see you're taking a stand against the patent holders of the caps lock key.
As an aheist myself, I tend to use the term devout with toungue firmly planted in cheek. Perhaps he is doing the same.
For what they're trying to charge, that shouldn't be a problem
Generic Man
First off, I have to complement you. You seem to be one of the few voices of reason here.
Second, a question: What is your background? You certainly seem to know a lot about this.
Generic Man
In this context, I wouldn't even go so far as to say it was a good idea. In fact, I would probably characterize it as a very, very bad idea.
:/
The market simply was never there to recoup such a large investment. Who want's to pay those prices (and carry such a big bulky thing around) to talk anywhere in the world?
Well, the answer to that is, aparently, 20,000 people.
I've been really captivated by this whole thing. Watching a company go down in a spectacular ball of flames is kind of neat.
:)
When I first heard about Iridium, I had a bad feeling. Guess I should have given the investors a clue.
However, economic success is not necessarily related to population growth rates.
Actually (and excuse me while I pull this out of my ass) I seem to recall that economic success causes a reduction of population growth. That's just a vague memory so if anyone has some hard references, it'd be appreciated.
Generic Man
Where does this sort of nonsense come from?
Sorry about the nitpick...really.
Although your use of double entendre is technically correct, it is, in most cases, used for more risque puns.
Again, sorry.
I agree completely. The keypad is redundant?! Hmm...apparently these people haven't put a lot of thought into this. Maybe they should actually ask some people.
Generic Man
Regardless of a humorous argument against the existence of god. Douglas Adams is a self described "rabid atheist". Check out this interview in American Atheist magazine.
Now THAT would be funny.
Blame Noel Webster and the French. (Donning my Linguistic hat). The british have u's in words like color because of the French influence. The original Latin that the words were derived from had no u.
Noel Webster, when he was making his dictionary, decided that the u was basically bastardizing the Latin roots of the words, so he removed the u.
Generic Man
(I'm really sorry, I can't resist)
Boy Carl. It's a good thing we have you around to tell us how rigorously unscientific this for entertainment purposes only study is.