I think this is the most important topic, and I was completely unimpressed that it had been missed out of this "interview". What happens if people *do* switch to Mono, then implement a bunch of tools for the Linux desktop? I have never heard anybody talking about what Microsoft could do then. Do they have a door into Linux, do they "own" the platform in terms of copyright?
Surely, Miguel should be talking about how Microsoft could or couldn't have an effect in this way.
When reading the headline I instantly felt myself going into a defensive mode. I have to say I'd be much happier to have.NET around if it wasn't a bespoke implementation. If we do want Linux to be ubiquitous; then we must be able to provide companies what they want. This is the choice thing that M$ don't provide!
If.NET *is* used, I'd much rather it ran on a stable and mature *real* OS, rather than the - IMHO - inferior Windows platform.
We should change the world by embracing it; not opposing and trying to change it capriciously, and provide the *right* solution to all those who use the systems we produce!
I'd definately use a manual focus SLR, auto focus is the absolute death for really good pics.
You get much more depth, and feeling in pics rather than just an average approximation.
This is typically an example of why process patents and software patents are not worth a dime!!
I hire a TV, and that is paied monthly. Does that mean they could patent that also? Why not stop there, why not with anything rented for a monthly period; phones, cars anything!!
Read Richard Stallman's Talk on Patents
The original "Design Patterns - Elements of Reusable Object Oriented Software" is absolutely definitely the best book to describe design patterns. Ok so it has some C++ code, but if you are a Java coder worth your salt, you should be able to follow it to some extent.
The main point is that design patterns are supposed to be language neutral! Most of the "Design Patterns in XXX" books pretty much break the idea, as they tie a pattern in to an implementation. The pattern of course is a collection of; pattern name, problem, solution, consequences, and not just some code.
My point is that some of these books are great, and some are poor. But the original really is the only one to give you the real feeling of the patterns philosophy.
Remember when Microsoft wanted MSN to be used instead of the Internet? But open solutions and a free market won, albeit with some dominant forces.
I feel somewhat confident that the hackers, developers, vendors, service providers and customers will pick a model that doesn't favor one particular technology or architecture.
I dont think anyone really wants to be locked into "Microsoft World"TM.
It just goes to show MS technologies progress into marketing! One day, you will open Word, and Pizza Hut messages will pop up, or during boot-up, you will see AOL adverts! The merging of a tool for everyone (browser) into an on-line marketing tool! I'll stick with Linux and Mozilla ta!
It just goes to show MS technologies progress into marketing!
One day, you will open Word, and Pizza Hut messages will pop up, or during boot-up, you will see AOL adverts!
The merging of a tool for everyone (browser) into an on-line marketing tool!
I'll stick with Linux and Mozilla ta!
Slashdot Mirror
I think this is the most important topic, and I was completely unimpressed that it had been missed out of this "interview". What happens if people *do* switch to Mono, then implement a bunch of tools for the Linux desktop? I have never heard anybody talking about what Microsoft could do then. Do they have a door into Linux, do they "own" the platform in terms of copyright?
Surely, Miguel should be talking about how Microsoft could or couldn't have an effect in this way.
I do like C#, but I'm **very** wary of Microsoft!
Yeah, I've been reloading the webpage repeatedly for the last hour or so hoping to see something - it did say "come back soon" ;-)
When reading the headline I instantly felt myself going into a defensive mode. I have to say I'd be much happier to have .NET around if it wasn't a bespoke implementation. If we do want Linux to be ubiquitous; then we must be able to provide companies what they want. This is the choice thing that M$ don't provide!
If .NET *is* used, I'd much rather it ran on a stable and mature *real* OS, rather than the - IMHO - inferior Windows platform.
We should change the world by embracing it; not opposing and trying to change it capriciously, and provide the *right* solution to all those who use the systems we produce!
I'd definately use a manual focus SLR, auto focus is the absolute death for really good pics. You get much more depth, and feeling in pics rather than just an average approximation.
This is typically an example of why process patents and software patents are not worth a dime!! I hire a TV, and that is paied monthly. Does that mean they could patent that also? Why not stop there, why not with anything rented for a monthly period; phones, cars anything!! Read Richard Stallman's Talk on Patents
...that you use an open-source alternative, and not have to take "security for granted"!!
http://www.xs4all.nl/~notnot/ Are they all mental? :-)
The original "Design Patterns - Elements of Reusable Object Oriented Software" is absolutely definitely the best book to describe design patterns. Ok so it has some C++ code, but if you are a Java coder worth your salt, you should be able to follow it to some extent.
The main point is that design patterns are supposed to be language neutral! Most of the "Design Patterns in XXX" books pretty much break the idea, as they tie a pattern in to an implementation. The pattern of course is a collection of; pattern name, problem, solution, consequences, and not just some code.
My point is that some of these books are great, and some are poor. But the original really is the only one to give you the real feeling of the patterns philosophy.
Remember when Microsoft wanted MSN to be used instead of the Internet? But open solutions and a free market won, albeit with some dominant forces.
I feel somewhat confident that the hackers, developers, vendors, service providers and customers will pick a model that doesn't favor one particular technology or architecture.
I dont think anyone really wants to be locked into "Microsoft World"TM.
It just goes to show MS technologies progress into marketing! One day, you will open Word, and Pizza Hut messages will pop up, or during boot-up, you will see AOL adverts! The merging of a tool for everyone (browser) into an on-line marketing tool! I'll stick with Linux and Mozilla ta!
It just goes to show MS technologies progress into marketing! One day, you will open Word, and Pizza Hut messages will pop up, or during boot-up, you will see AOL adverts! The merging of a tool for everyone (browser) into an on-line marketing tool! I'll stick with Linux and Mozilla ta!