The flip side of that argument is that "the checkbox is the mating call of the loser", meaning that you were too chickenshit to make a design decision. I personally don't buy that argument as I feel more choice is better than less choice, but there are practical considerations: having to maintain two code paths, providing multiple ways to do the same thing, etc. Of course the flip side of this argument is that whatever decision you make will be the wrong one. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
There are actually some worthwhile if incremental improvements under the hood, but it's not worth the trouble or price of the upgrade let alone having to deal with all the Metro stuff. Overall Windows 8 is a net negative.
My understanding is that Sinofsky was a divisive figure, and he left either on his own or forcefully to ease tension and build a better working environment. His successor, Julie Larson-Green, was the driving force behind the whole Metro concept, so if you're hoping for some kind of backing off don't hold your breath. Microsoft wants their pound of flesh and is going all-in on Metro.
From the link, to make it work you need the same footage from 25 to 30 angles. Might be doable in a few specific scenarios, but it's not practical in general.
I just got a U2412M a few weeks ago. This is the absolute best monitor for the price. I would get another one if I had the room for it; they are shockingly large compared to my previous 19" 5:4 monitor.
Convenience. I rarely use my cell phone, but it's one of those deals where you'd rather have one and not need it than need one and not have it. Of course I only have a dumb phone and a pay-as-you-go plan; I use it so rarely that it probably costs less than $20 per year. I think people who pay $70 per month are insane, but if it's worth it to them then what do I care?
Yes, I could just use some 3rd party utility to make it more useful to me as a desktop operating system. However, my problem with Windows 8 is more philosophical than practical.
The problem is not that it's difficult to learn (though it is a bit of a shock at first); the problem is that some people just don't like it. You might be perfectly content with a touch-first tablet interface on your desktop, but Windows 8 will never touch any of my personal machines. That being said, I am still interested to try it out on a tablet device where many of the design decisions might actually make sense.
...we are considering Windows 8 a brand new advertising canvas that offers endless opportunities. The connected user interface and unique, fluid design of Windows 8 will encourage people to explore and discover ads without disrupting their experience.
If that's your stance that's fine, but Windows ARM is just as locked down as iOS; if you're going to boycott Windows x86 due to Windows ARM why would you not also boycott OS X due to iOS?
What happened to personal responsibility? We are a nation (world?) full of people looking to shift culpability anywhere and everywhere except the one place it belongs.
All of that may be true, but perception is reality; it just feels like a ripoff to a lot of people. I mean, how did the industry work before the advent of DLC?
But my issue with DLC is not specific to day 1. With DLC you are ultimately paying more for less. Typical game goes for $60; let's say you get 20 hours out of it. Now some DLC comes out for $10 and you get 2 hours out of it. You pay 1/6 the cost of the game but only get 1/10 the gameplay.
I don't disagree, but if you're going to make that argument then no status code can be accurate and thus the question is rendered moot. Ideally this kind of filtering would not be put in place (DNS and IP blocks should be enough), but we don't live in an ideal world. If this type of filtering is going to be put in place then, given the available options, 403 seems to be a reasonable status code to return.
So what it comes down to is, should HTTP represent the user's POV or the Government's?
Neither. HTTP deals with clients and servers, not users and governments. Political issues are rightfully outside of its scope.
As for the error code, 403 (Forbidden) is described as "The server understood the request, but is refusing to fulfill it". Is this not technically accurate?
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The flip side of that argument is that "the checkbox is the mating call of the loser", meaning that you were too chickenshit to make a design decision. I personally don't buy that argument as I feel more choice is better than less choice, but there are practical considerations: having to maintain two code paths, providing multiple ways to do the same thing, etc. Of course the flip side of this argument is that whatever decision you make will be the wrong one. Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
That's only a problem for the user; Google doesn't give a fuck.
There are actually some worthwhile if incremental improvements under the hood, but it's not worth the trouble or price of the upgrade let alone having to deal with all the Metro stuff. Overall Windows 8 is a net negative.
My understanding is that Sinofsky was a divisive figure, and he left either on his own or forcefully to ease tension and build a better working environment. His successor, Julie Larson-Green, was the driving force behind the whole Metro concept, so if you're hoping for some kind of backing off don't hold your breath. Microsoft wants their pound of flesh and is going all-in on Metro.
From the link, to make it work you need the same footage from 25 to 30 angles. Might be doable in a few specific scenarios, but it's not practical in general.
I just got a U2412M a few weeks ago. This is the absolute best monitor for the price. I would get another one if I had the room for it; they are shockingly large compared to my previous 19" 5:4 monitor.
Convenience. I rarely use my cell phone, but it's one of those deals where you'd rather have one and not need it than need one and not have it. Of course I only have a dumb phone and a pay-as-you-go plan; I use it so rarely that it probably costs less than $20 per year. I think people who pay $70 per month are insane, but if it's worth it to them then what do I care?
Yes, I could just use some 3rd party utility to make it more useful to me as a desktop operating system. However, my problem with Windows 8 is more philosophical than practical.
The problem is not that it's difficult to learn (though it is a bit of a shock at first); the problem is that some people just don't like it. You might be perfectly content with a touch-first tablet interface on your desktop, but Windows 8 will never touch any of my personal machines. That being said, I am still interested to try it out on a tablet device where many of the design decisions might actually make sense.
...tits or gtfo.
Straight from the horse's mouth:
It's 2012 and we're talking about problems running games full screen? I would be laughing my ass off if it wasn't so fucking sad.
If that's your stance that's fine, but Windows ARM is just as locked down as iOS; if you're going to boycott Windows x86 due to Windows ARM why would you not also boycott OS X due to iOS?
But I am a virgin with a neckbeard; don't live in my parents' basement, though. Hmmm...
What happened to personal responsibility? We are a nation (world?) full of people looking to shift culpability anywhere and everywhere except the one place it belongs.
All of that may be true, but perception is reality; it just feels like a ripoff to a lot of people. I mean, how did the industry work before the advent of DLC?
But my issue with DLC is not specific to day 1. With DLC you are ultimately paying more for less. Typical game goes for $60; let's say you get 20 hours out of it. Now some DLC comes out for $10 and you get 2 hours out of it. You pay 1/6 the cost of the game but only get 1/10 the gameplay.
Not that I disagree with your sentiment, but the only alternative is Romney. Or are you going to vote for a third party?
In The Dark Knight Rises, Batman gets AIDS from buttfucking and dies. True story.
This is the most retarded thing I've ever read.
I don't disagree, but even without religion people will find other reasons to hate each other.
They deface your website, you burn down their house. They bring down one of your servers, you kill their entire family. That's the Chicago way!
I don't disagree, but if you're going to make that argument then no status code can be accurate and thus the question is rendered moot. Ideally this kind of filtering would not be put in place (DNS and IP blocks should be enough), but we don't live in an ideal world. If this type of filtering is going to be put in place then, given the available options, 403 seems to be a reasonable status code to return.
So what it comes down to is, should HTTP represent the user's POV or the Government's?
Neither. HTTP deals with clients and servers, not users and governments. Political issues are rightfully outside of its scope.
As for the error code, 403 (Forbidden) is described as "The server understood the request, but is refusing to fulfill it". Is this not technically accurate?
Election season is here. Vote Ron Paul (he's still cool, right?) and don't forget to drink your Ovaltine.
I win?