Many guides have been written about how to write in English. Most of them are not so good. I make use of these books quite often and recommend them highly:
Strunk and White's Elements of Style
Ayn Rand's The Art of Nonfiction
Of course, one needs something to write about. That, sir, I leave to someone else.
Not so artificial as you would think. Many computer scientists, as well as programmers, distinguish between the two. A program is somthing that is compiled into machine code. A script is something that is interpreted. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule: programs can be interpreted and vise versa.
Generally though, it is wise to distinguish them since a program usually runs more efficiently than the equivalent script; whereas a script can often be written more quickly than a program. The tradeoff is development time versus execution time.
That's an entirely too cynical way of thinking. I am forced to agree with you concering those who are involved with the mature labels under RIAA and its ilk. I must disagree, however, concerning those who are embracing the ever-growing indy label music business. There is also the possibility that the originator of the article plays in a band for fun, not for business.
I cannot speak to the other parts of your reply, but as for books --- what are you smoking?
Most books are printed on acid-free paper and bound with hide glue in a traditional sewn binding. So called softcover books are bound with a glued binding using more hide glue. This is the exact same process that humankind has been using since before Gutenberg. Hide glue and acid free paper will last for centuries if taken care of properly. Keep them in a low, humidity, but not no humidity, low light environment. Only handle with linen gloves and they will last for your grandchildren's grandchildren to read and enjoy. Most of the books in my shelves will last for more than 100 years.
As for so-called "pulp" books like novels, since they are printed on acidic paper (since it's cheaper than the alternative), they won't last as long, but they will still last for more than 50 years. If you keep them in plastic bags to control the humidity, they will last far longer.
I would dispute the statement that CGI is in its decline. Examine almost any advanced web application such as Google's GMail. Under the hood you will find a large body of JavaScript running upon your machine. The view you have is completely provided by this. Where then, you ask, is the CGI? Whenever any of these JavaScript components makes any kind of call back to the database or web server, it must do so via CGI.
Also, for almost any web page written in PHP, JSP, or ASP, whenever a form is submitted, it must use the CGI method for transmition of the form data to the web server or database.
So, even if you don't see it as much on the front end as you ussed to, CGI is still very much alive and well.
If the license is clearly printed on the front of the book such that you have no trouble reading it, then what's wrong with putting a special license on the book? Think of it this way: I'd rather have these licenses that I can disagree with and return the book than arbitrary copyright laws that I can't simply ignore...
As for the pharmacy company in this case, I don't think their license really matters that much as they sent the books unsolicited. The doctors who got them should simply throw out the books if they do not agree with the license
Really people, what's wrong with putting obvious licenses on things? That way people would see the real terms they are agreeing to when they buy CDs and DvDs. Then they could put those products down and go looking for other things. The law didn't have to change and standard breach of contract law can apply to those nasty pirates who choose to ignore their shrink wrapped licenses. As for the rest of us, we can go on with our lives knowing that our freedoms are protected...
I have a question. IANAL, but wasn't Microsoft convicted of felony monopoly? If so, then they are convicted felons right? Why should we trust anything from a convicted felon? Thats like trusting Al Capone with your bank accounts!
It is stealing only if you belive the LIE and ARTIFICE that "Intellectual Property" is actually property at all. Humanity was able to get along just fine for many tens of thousands of years without IP and copyright and patents.
If the vast majority does not belive that it is stealing, then guess what? IT ISN'T!
Um, since USB ciructs are easy to program for, has anyone thought about using a USB hub on a linux box to gather packets from the "illegal" controller,spoof the ID, and send the packets on to the XBOX and vice versa?
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- Strunk and White's Elements of Style
- Ayn Rand's The Art of Nonfiction
Of course, one needs something to write about. That, sir, I leave to someone else.Not so artificial as you would think. Many computer scientists, as well as programmers, distinguish between the two. A program is somthing that is compiled into machine code. A script is something that is interpreted. Of course, there are exceptions to the rule: programs can be interpreted and vise versa.
Generally though, it is wise to distinguish them since a program usually runs more efficiently than the equivalent script; whereas a script can often be written more quickly than a program. The tradeoff is development time versus execution time.
That's an entirely too cynical way of thinking. I am forced to agree with you concering those who are involved with the mature labels under RIAA and its ilk. I must disagree, however, concerning those who are embracing the ever-growing indy label music business. There is also the possibility that the originator of the article plays in a band for fun, not for business.
I cannot speak to the other parts of your reply, but as for books --- what are you smoking?
Most books are printed on acid-free paper and bound with hide glue in a traditional sewn binding. So called softcover books are bound with a glued binding using more hide glue. This is the exact same process that humankind has been using since before Gutenberg. Hide glue and acid free paper will last for centuries if taken care of properly. Keep them in a low, humidity, but not no humidity, low light environment. Only handle with linen gloves and they will last for your grandchildren's grandchildren to read and enjoy. Most of the books in my shelves will last for more than 100 years.
As for so-called "pulp" books like novels, since they are printed on acidic paper (since it's cheaper than the alternative), they won't last as long, but they will still last for more than 50 years. If you keep them in plastic bags to control the humidity, they will last far longer.
I would dispute the statement that CGI is in its decline. Examine almost any advanced web application such as Google's GMail. Under the hood you will find a large body of JavaScript running upon your machine. The view you have is completely provided by this. Where then, you ask, is the CGI? Whenever any of these JavaScript components makes any kind of call back to the database or web server, it must do so via CGI.
Also, for almost any web page written in PHP, JSP, or ASP, whenever a form is submitted, it must use the CGI method for transmition of the form data to the web server or database.
So, even if you don't see it as much on the front end as you ussed to, CGI is still very much alive and well.
I used to work at the RHIC. The LHC at CERN in Geneva Switzerland is a bit larger. It also has more power.
When are you going to release perl 6?
- If the license is clearly printed on the front of the book such that you have no trouble reading it, then what's wrong with putting a special license on the book? Think of it this way: I'd rather have these licenses that I can disagree with and return the book than arbitrary copyright laws that I can't simply ignore...
- As for the pharmacy company in this case, I don't think their license really matters that much as they sent the books unsolicited. The doctors who got them should simply throw out the books if they do not agree with the license
Really people, what's wrong with putting obvious licenses on things? That way people would see the real terms they are agreeing to when they buy CDs and DvDs. Then they could put those products down and go looking for other things. The law didn't have to change and standard breach of contract law can apply to those nasty pirates who choose to ignore their shrink wrapped licenses. As for the rest of us, we can go on with our lives knowing that our freedoms are protected...I totally agree! I am not an fscking consumer I am a customer!
I produce as much as I consume!
I find that word to very insulting!
I have a question. IANAL, but wasn't Microsoft convicted of felony monopoly? If so, then they are convicted felons right? Why should we trust anything from a convicted felon? Thats like trusting Al Capone with your bank accounts!
Um, since USB ciructs are easy to program for, has anyone thought about using a USB hub on a linux box to gather packets from the "illegal" controller ,spoof the ID, and send the packets on to the XBOX and vice versa?
Just my two cents... ^_^
Why exactly is this evil? He has every right to send the text as he sees fit. If you don't want to read it, then don't...
Emacs used to do that to speed loading. Sendmail too I think...