Sounds like my kind of chick! Oh wait, didn't say anything about reading SlashDot, nevermind. At any rate, I don't see myself at MIT next year. Maybe my masters...
On a more on-topic note, any idea what she is planning on studying in school? Computer science and biochemistry would seem like obvious choices, but who knows. At any rate, I commend her for her efforts.
Question for you folks...Anyone else agree that perhaps teachers should be required to disclose their background and basically state why they are qualified to teach a particular class? I'm not talking about disclosing it to the schools, but to the students, who are all too often neglected as the people who really matter in school.
I'm currently a Senior in HS, and took an AP CS class last year...big change, it was the first year they taught C++! The teacher himself didn't know C++, just Pascal. Besides the fact that he didn't make much of an effort to learn any more than the book taught us, he went so far as to mark down my perfectly good code because it wasn't the way the book taught a particular concept. I think the only benefit I got out of the class was having use of a computer ( albeit underpowered, with minimal RAM, with anything other than MS Visual C++ locked out, on a PoS NetWare "IntranetWare" network that crashed every day, taking down all client machines with it ) and the time to learn C++ on my own, as the teacher did nothing more than criticize my code (yet could never provide a better solution) and such.
I once brought up the issue of GPL and Linux with him, and he thought the idea of giving away source code was stupid. I took offense to the fact that he automatically assumed that nobody would want to release it for free, simply because that was his opinion. In this case, I think it was a combination of ignorance (about GPL and such) and whatever education he had received on software development (which was likely business-oriented, back in the day;).
Oh, yeah - I got a 5 on the AP test (highest score possible). Thanks for nothing, Mr. McMahn.
Recently, the tulip ethernet card driver support was added (I believe in 2.2.14)...support for the newer version, that is...previously using certain tulip cards required compiling your own kernel module. Is anyone aware of whether this support is in the 2.3.x series?
My strong point isn't the analysis of large corporations...could somebody share their professional opinion of what a breakup would result in? Granted, any damage to Microsoft is good, but I'm wondering if this would really have an effect as great as it has been made out to be.
Actually, it brings to mind some mythology movie I don't remember the name of...the hero-type character would attack the snake-monster thing, but upon severing a limb, the limb became yet another snake-monster. Granted, I'm not great on the details, but ponder a world with four Microsofts.:)
So, what do you corporate types think? (if corporate types exist on/.)
Not that technology is bad in itself, but it might be in the best interests of society to make sure that we fully understand and have the ability to control new tech before implementing it mainstream. I for one don't want to have AIs take over the planet and dump us into a virtual reality world.
On the other hand, a real-imersion virtual reality system would do wonders for games...think The Matrix VR, where you must battle against the evil AIs in a game. Beyond gaming (though that is most likely the use that will bring its price down and take it mainstream), true VR will bring much to many fields of science.
Here's something to think about regarding the power usage of the device - The PalmIII uses 2 AAAs. So, whats the HandSpring using that extra 1.5 volts for?
I'm happily using a 3dfx branded Voodoo3 card right now, with generic drivers released last month. Very cool.
Also, in the new G4 systems being released, all but the very bottom-end machine include an AGP slot in addition to PCI slots, so rest assured that PCI and ASP will be supported.
PNG is supported in Netscape and iCab on Macintosh. Internet Exploder fails to display them, unfortunately. I use iCab most of the time since it appears to be the least bloated, but it still has no JavaScript support. Daniel
Keep in mind that only devices that adhere to the SDMI specs will be affected. Now, if you were a manufacturer, what incentive would you have to follow this if it only means a smaller selection of music that your customers can listen to? SCMS could always be circumvented by using studio-level gear rather than consumer gear. Back then, it wasn't a particularly big deal for the hardware vendors to add it, since digital recording wasn't as widespread as it is today. With the RIAAs recent battles in court, can we really expect to see this new SDMI appearing in more devices, or heaven forbid, software? (Picture: MSMP3 '99 - scary)
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If one takes a step back and looks at more than just MP3s, the migration toward free distribution is becoming more relevent in all industries. Obviously, Linux and Open Source is the greatest example of this, but who is to say music can't join in on this as well? The time has come where people are no longer satisfied with what major corporations, record companies, and the media have to offer. The Internet has becomes the generic media that enables each and every individual to become a content provider on their own, with the help of sites such as MP3.com.
It is my belief that as high bandwidth becomes available to more and more consumers, and as the quality of television decreases even more (no, we haven't hit absolute rock bottom yet, I'm sad to say), independent TV shows orgininating on the Internet will come into play. This may sound absurd, but if you look at the trend, it is the next logical step. It is simply the transition from totally profit-oriented business to those that seek to provide the better product, with profit as a secondary goal.
If people aren't buying the music on MP3.com, is it really that big of a deal? There is a thing called advertising revenue, and I'm sure they're not lacking it. Is something a failure just because consumers don't directly purchase it? Perhaps the solution here is to provide an incentive for purchase, such as songs that aren't available for download. Obviously the artists need to be supported if they are expected to continue with this, but they must also keep in mind that the widespread distribution and acceptance of their music is a success in itself, one which should be valued more.
Daniel - Editor - Dualism.org President - Ophelan.com
Bungie *did* do all of their development work on the MacOS when they were still a small company doing Mac-only games. Since they've expanded dramatically and gone multi-platform (Marathon 2: Durandal was ported to Windows, but was done at a later time; Myth was their first game released for Windows and MacOS simultaneously), their development machines have become varied as well. I think they still like Macs better though.:)
Perhaps with enough support they will include Linux in their development cycle, and we won't have to wait for Linux ports to be made (well, my main machine is MacOS so I don't have to wait, but you get my point...). Carmack has obviously seen the light, with the (almost unheard of) 3-platform upcoming release of Q3A, and it is time that other game developers follow this trend. Are there currently any other major developers that include Linux as a viable gaming platform?
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On a more on-topic note, any idea what she is planning on studying in school? Computer science and biochemistry would seem like obvious choices, but who knows. At any rate, I commend her for her efforts.
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I'm currently a Senior in HS, and took an AP CS class last year...big change, it was the first year they taught C++! The teacher himself didn't know C++, just Pascal. Besides the fact that he didn't make much of an effort to learn any more than the book taught us, he went so far as to mark down my perfectly good code because it wasn't the way the book taught a particular concept. I think the only benefit I got out of the class was having use of a computer ( albeit underpowered, with minimal RAM, with anything other than MS Visual C++ locked out, on a PoS NetWare "IntranetWare" network that crashed every day, taking down all client machines with it ) and the time to learn C++ on my own, as the teacher did nothing more than criticize my code (yet could never provide a better solution) and such.
I once brought up the issue of GPL and Linux with him, and he thought the idea of giving away source code was stupid. I took offense to the fact that he automatically assumed that nobody would want to release it for free, simply because that was his opinion. In this case, I think it was a combination of ignorance (about GPL and such) and whatever education he had received on software development (which was likely business-oriented, back in the day
Oh, yeah - I got a 5 on the AP test (highest score possible). Thanks for nothing, Mr. McMahn.
Daniel
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In Ireland? Try any and every pub. :)
Daniel
Dare I remind you tht Hotmail runs off of BSD machines? Just thought I'd point that out... ;-)
Daniel
My strong point isn't the analysis of large corporations...could somebody share their professional opinion of what a breakup would result in? Granted, any damage to Microsoft is good, but I'm wondering if this would really have an effect as great as it has been made out to be.
:)
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Actually, it brings to mind some mythology movie I don't remember the name of...the hero-type character would attack the snake-monster thing, but upon severing a limb, the limb became yet another snake-monster. Granted, I'm not great on the details, but ponder a world with four Microsofts.
So, what do you corporate types think? (if corporate types exist on
Daniel
Think: The Matrix. Scary thought, no?
Not that technology is bad in itself, but it might be in the best interests of society to make sure that we fully understand and have the ability to control new tech before implementing it mainstream. I for one don't want to have AIs take over the planet and dump us into a virtual reality world.
On the other hand, a real-imersion virtual reality system would do wonders for games...think The Matrix VR, where you must battle against the evil AIs in a game. Beyond gaming (though that is most likely the use that will bring its price down and take it mainstream), true VR will bring much to many fields of science.
Sir Clarke's skullcap, anyone?
Daniel
Here's something to think about regarding the power usage of the device - The PalmIII uses 2 AAAs. So, whats the HandSpring using that extra 1.5 volts for?
Daniel
PPC systems *DO* have PCI slots, you know. :)
I'm happily using a 3dfx branded Voodoo3 card right now, with generic drivers released last month. Very cool.
Also, in the new G4 systems being released, all but the very bottom-end machine include an AGP slot in addition to PCI slots, so rest assured that PCI and ASP will be supported.
Daniel
PNG is supported in Netscape and iCab on Macintosh. Internet Exploder fails to display them, unfortunately. I use iCab most of the time since it appears to be the least bloated, but it still has no JavaScript support. Daniel
Keep in mind that only devices that adhere to the SDMI specs will be affected. Now, if you were a manufacturer, what incentive would you have to follow this if it only means a smaller selection of music that your customers can listen to? SCMS could always be circumvented by using studio-level gear rather than consumer gear. Back then, it wasn't a particularly big deal for the hardware vendors to add it, since digital recording wasn't as widespread as it is today. With the RIAAs recent battles in court, can we really expect to see this new SDMI appearing in more devices, or heaven forbid, software? (Picture: MSMP3 '99 - scary)
Daniel
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Editor - Dualism.org
President - Ophelan.com
The digital etch-a-sketch...
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Editor - Dualism.org
President - Ophelan.com
If one takes a step back and looks at more than just MP3s, the migration toward free distribution is becoming more relevent in all industries. Obviously, Linux and Open Source is the greatest example of this, but who is to say music can't join in on this as well? The time has come where people are no longer satisfied with what major corporations, record companies, and the media have to offer. The Internet has becomes the generic media that enables each and every individual to become a content provider on their own, with the help of sites such as MP3.com.
It is my belief that as high bandwidth becomes available to more and more consumers, and as the quality of television decreases even more (no, we haven't hit absolute rock bottom yet, I'm sad to say), independent TV shows orgininating on the Internet will come into play. This may sound absurd, but if you look at the trend, it is the next logical step. It is simply the transition from totally profit-oriented business to those that seek to provide the better product, with profit as a secondary goal.
If people aren't buying the music on MP3.com, is it really that big of a deal? There is a thing called advertising revenue, and I'm sure they're not lacking it. Is something a failure just because consumers don't directly purchase it? Perhaps the solution here is to provide an incentive for purchase, such as songs that aren't available for download. Obviously the artists need to be supported if they are expected to continue with this, but they must also keep in mind that the widespread distribution and acceptance of their music is a success in itself, one which should be valued more.
Daniel
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Editor - Dualism.org
President - Ophelan.com
Bungie *did* do all of their development work on the MacOS when they were still a small company doing Mac-only games. Since they've expanded dramatically and gone multi-platform (Marathon 2: Durandal was ported to Windows, but was done at a later time; Myth was their first game released for Windows and MacOS simultaneously), their development machines have become varied as well. I think they still like Macs better though. :)
Perhaps with enough support they will include Linux in their development cycle, and we won't have to wait for Linux ports to be made (well, my main machine is MacOS so I don't have to wait, but you get my point...). Carmack has obviously seen the light, with the (almost unheard of) 3-platform upcoming release of Q3A, and it is time that other game developers follow this trend. Are there currently any other major developers that include Linux as a viable gaming platform?
Daniel
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Editor - Dualism.org
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Editor - Dualism.org
President - Ophelan.com