Don't forget trade tariffs and import costs on a high ticket item (er sorry, 'high ticket license fee') there would be a proportional tariff (even more so depending on it it his certain categories that a country to trying to regulate trade-wise.
As most consumer education courses say, if it's too expensive - just don't buy it. And there are alternatives.
I think many of the WalMart Linux machines were retrurned by people thinking computer == run all the software WalMart sells. The best market for general public Linux users are those who don't need to constantly play the latest game or just for email, office work, such as grandparents or young kids - they would welcome something that does not get messed up all the time.
Play up cross-platform compatibility - as a long time apple user we seek that out. Even MS doesn't offer full cross-platform compatibility with the Apple Products it has. (i.e. Exchange server compatibility in Entourage, VBA support in Excel 2007) Apple is just as bad with lousy compatibility in iWork.
Many Mac users are seriously looking at NeoOffcie (Open Office would be a contender once it actually is as easy as NeoOffice). Other apps that have been very tempting are Inkscape and Scribus.
Often, I end up programming the same thing first in new environments and languages: a dice roller. It's sort of my "Hello World." That said, while it's a good way to just get something done, it doesn't help me learn much.
Actually I find thats the best way to start learning a new language - your test project (dice roller) is something you know by heart so it isn't a factor in your new language, you know the ins and out of that. So mainly you can just concentrate on learning how to do it in the new language than trying to do something unfamiliar as well.
If the kid is interested they will start learning more.
The best thing you can do is help them get set up in whatever language: Show them how to get the editor running, write a simple program compile (or whatever) and show them how to run it. Hand them an introductory guide (one with some type-in examples would be a good start) and let them go at it for a while. Answer questions but also keep it simple till they get the hang of it.
If they get into it you will see the complexity level of questions jump (usually they thought of something that they want to write themselves), then you can work on getting better ideas and practices in their head.
that's probably why upgrading is so problematic for me using utilities and installing apps beyond what is in the repositories. My last upgrade from Dapper to Gutsy the installer could not complete because of some package conflict (probably with something newer I had to install.
This is part of the barrier for wholesale Linux adoption, while it is easy to install it can quickly be a pain to upgrade.
You mean I have to CHANGE my OS to a new version just to bet the latest browser? I'm being dramatic for effect here - but, then again I usually find upgrading Ubuntu (Linux in genera) is not always the easiest process (I run a lot of varied apps, not just web browsing and light WP), I always seem to end up having to do a data backup and clean install and data restore to eliminate the upgrade problems.
But that could almost be like saying to a Windows User you need to upgrade to Vista to run the latest browser.
I'm using Kubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and it apparently does not have anything past 3.0 alphaB in the repository and FF own auto update feature is grayed out (2.0.0.14) - Haven't got around to downloading the tarbell... wait a minute, auto update will give me 2.0.0.16.
Right, our local public access station has a couple big dishes in the front, one gets the annenberg feed (IIRC) which I think required a solid dish (not mesh).
Call you local public access station and see if it can be used.
I have a bunch of PETs still, certainly rugged beasties. I liked a lot of the games in that they were so simple they relied more on the user's skill (learned my angles and coordinates from many a PET game)
I really liked the Moroder edit, and it was very Pop 80's Rock, not heavy metal, unless you think Queen, Adam Ant, Bonnie Tyler, Cycle V, etc. are heavy metal bands.
It used subtitles instead of having the dialog cards pop up and was amd much more watchable. The music did well to set the tone.
I'll keep my VHS copy as I doubt I'll ever see a DVD of that edit.
The two things that reduce eye fatigue is making it so you don't have to look hard for anything:
- use good code formatting, this makes a major improvement having indents, keeping shorter line lengths. Readability of code is a good thing in many ways.
- Syntax Highlighting, Also makes using code easier, looking for a function string or variable, look for the proper color.
Though I think one thing that has affected my vision is using a laptop, while the display is nice it is also at a pretty close proximity for long periods, which I think affects my vision.
Yeah on older PBs and iBooks the hard drive is in the left front of the machine which meant you had to remove a lot of the cover to get to it. I'm going to replace an ibook drive soon and I know it takes at least a good hour. No slide in tray on the side like many PC laptops today (gave apple's laptops that 'clean' look).
Imagine the chaos of tlds with:.exe.dll.prg.php.c0m (or other foreign symbol for o.txt.pdf.conf.doc.txt.xls.ppt.jpg.gif.tif.mp3.mpg.htm(l).png...then again slashdot could have a slashdot.slashdot domain.
I read it as a third person - "Joe Sixpack evaluation" of a user experience. It's a form of reality check. I use that method at times at work to point out not everyone knows what the lingo is for our field, especially if we are looking to attract new people.
People leave things out, forget, or usually just plain didn't know better. Similar things were said for some commercial product a few years back (I think it was Windows or Office, but I could not recall). It was either a language or time zone setting that neglected the country.
This is like all the software bug news articles - yes, there are bugs in software, but you know what, people actually FIX them, they don't STAY that way there are new versions, etc. It's all just some techno-political FUD mudslinging to influence the ignorant.
I got many cassette tapes and 5.25" floppy disks that are still doing great after 25 years....Though you would have to convert your pictures to Doodle or Koala Paint to properly store them and save space.
Back in my high school days (80s), we had limited access to the computers (the PETs were in the computer room which was usually open for lunch for free time),
When I was not in front of the keyboard I was reading about computers in magazines or planning what I wanted to do next with the computer, I wrote so much code and other ideas on notebook paper helped get my pre-planning skills developed.
I am not sure full 24/7 access is better or not for kids to appreciate computers. But I can think it can be a major distraction if it is connected to the net all the time (and not just for the nasty stuff).
Limiting network access would be a good thing. then they can think and plan on what to do while connected. And/or work on stuff while not connected without the distraction of all that stuff on-line.
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Don't forget trade tariffs and import costs on a high ticket item (er sorry, 'high ticket license fee') there would be a proportional tariff (even more so depending on it it his certain categories that a country to trying to regulate trade-wise.
As most consumer education courses say, if it's too expensive - just don't buy it. And there are alternatives.
I think many of the WalMart Linux machines were retrurned by people thinking computer == run all the software WalMart sells. The best market for general public Linux users are those who don't need to constantly play the latest game or just for email, office work, such as grandparents or young kids - they would welcome something that does not get messed up all the time.
Play up cross-platform compatibility - as a long time apple user we seek that out. Even MS doesn't offer full cross-platform compatibility with the Apple Products it has. (i.e. Exchange server compatibility in Entourage, VBA support in Excel 2007) Apple is just as bad with lousy compatibility in iWork.
Many Mac users are seriously looking at NeoOffcie (Open Office would be a contender once it actually is as easy as NeoOffice). Other apps that have been very tempting are Inkscape and Scribus.
He's usually the guy who drops the 'gothca' in a speech after making a deal.
Often, I end up programming the same thing first in new environments and languages: a dice roller. It's sort of my "Hello World." That said, while it's a good way to just get something done, it doesn't help me learn much.
Actually I find thats the best way to start learning a new language - your test project (dice roller) is something you know by heart so it isn't a factor in your new language, you know the ins and out of that. So mainly you can just concentrate on learning how to do it in the new language than trying to do something unfamiliar as well.
If the kid is interested they will start learning more.
The best thing you can do is help them get set up in whatever language: Show them how to get the editor running, write a simple program compile (or whatever) and show them how to run it. Hand them an introductory guide (one with some type-in examples would be a good start) and let them go at it for a while. Answer questions but also keep it simple till they get the hang of it.
If they get into it you will see the complexity level of questions jump (usually they thought of something that they want to write themselves), then you can work on getting better ideas and practices in their head.
>We'd need air to breathe and protection from the sulfuric acid in the atmosphere
Gee, is that all? I guess we'd best pack an extra layer of clothing then, along with the hang gliders we'd be living on, right?
that's probably why upgrading is so problematic for me using utilities and installing apps beyond what is in the repositories. My last upgrade from Dapper to Gutsy the installer could not complete because of some package conflict (probably with something newer I had to install.
This is part of the barrier for wholesale Linux adoption, while it is easy to install it can quickly be a pain to upgrade.
You mean I have to CHANGE my OS to a new version just to bet the latest browser? I'm being dramatic for effect here - but, then again I usually find upgrading Ubuntu (Linux in genera) is not always the easiest process (I run a lot of varied apps, not just web browsing and light WP), I always seem to end up having to do a data backup and clean install and data restore to eliminate the upgrade problems.
But that could almost be like saying to a Windows User you need to upgrade to Vista to run the latest browser.
Why doesn't the FF upgrade feature "just work?"
I'm using Kubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and it apparently does not have anything past 3.0 alphaB in the repository and FF own auto update feature is grayed out (2.0.0.14) - Haven't got around to downloading the tarbell... wait a minute, auto update will give me 2.0.0.16.
Make a homebrew SETI at Home, you can verify that the govt. isn't hiding any ET signals from us. :-)
Right, our local public access station has a couple big dishes in the front, one gets the annenberg feed (IIRC) which I think required a solid dish (not mesh).
Call you local public access station and see if it can be used.
You insensitive clod.
No, really, I walk to work:
http://www.portcommodore.com/gallery/walkhome.jpg
That was the first good sci-fi I read beyond school it got me into reading novel length books. I was about in the target audience age then too.
Though if you want a bit more contemporary, maybe the Dream Park series by Larry Niven and Steven Barnes would be good.
I have a bunch of PETs still, certainly rugged beasties. I liked a lot of the games in that they were so simple they relied more on the user's skill (learned my angles and coordinates from many a PET game)
Also was one of the first home computers to play multi-computer games:
http://www.portcommodore.com/flashindex.php
I really liked the Moroder edit, and it was very Pop 80's Rock, not heavy metal, unless you think Queen, Adam Ant, Bonnie Tyler, Cycle V, etc. are heavy metal bands.
It used subtitles instead of having the dialog cards pop up and was amd much more watchable. The music did well to set the tone.
I'll keep my VHS copy as I doubt I'll ever see a DVD of that edit.
The two things that reduce eye fatigue is making it so you don't have to look hard for anything:
- use good code formatting, this makes a major improvement having indents, keeping shorter line lengths. Readability of code is a good thing in many ways.
- Syntax Highlighting, Also makes using code easier, looking for a function string or variable, look for the proper color.
Though I think one thing that has affected my vision is using a laptop, while the display is nice it is also at a pretty close proximity for long periods, which I think affects my vision.
Yeah on older PBs and iBooks the hard drive is in the left front of the machine which meant you had to remove a lot of the cover to get to it. I'm going to replace an ibook drive soon and I know it takes at least a good hour. No slide in tray on the side like many PC laptops today (gave apple's laptops that 'clean' look).
Don't forget to also reserve SEQ, REL, USR and DEL.
I hope they have good oversight...
Imagine the chaos of tlds with: .exe .dll .prg .php .c0m (or other foreign symbol for o .txt .pdf .conf .doc .txt .xls .ppt .jpg .gif .tif .mp3 .mpg .htm(l) .png ...then again slashdot could have a slashdot.slashdot domain.
I read it as a third person - "Joe Sixpack evaluation" of a user experience. It's a form of reality check. I use that method at times at work to point out not everyone knows what the lingo is for our field, especially if we are looking to attract new people.
People leave things out, forget, or usually just plain didn't know better. Similar things were said for some commercial product a few years back (I think it was Windows or Office, but I could not recall). It was either a language or time zone setting that neglected the country.
This is like all the software bug news articles - yes, there are bugs in software, but you know what, people actually FIX them, they don't STAY that way there are new versions, etc. It's all just some techno-political FUD mudslinging to influence the ignorant.
I have a couple of their "Bookshelves" on CD already, and they are in DRM free HTML. Use them all the time and work great on my laptop.
I got many cassette tapes and 5.25" floppy disks that are still doing great after 25 years. ...Though you would have to convert your pictures to Doodle or Koala Paint to properly store them and save space.
Back in my high school days (80s), we had limited access to the computers (the PETs were in the computer room which was usually open for lunch for free time),
When I was not in front of the keyboard I was reading about computers in magazines or planning what I wanted to do next with the computer, I wrote so much code and other ideas on notebook paper helped get my pre-planning skills developed.
I am not sure full 24/7 access is better or not for kids to appreciate computers. But I can think it can be a major distraction if it is connected to the net all the time (and not just for the nasty stuff).
Limiting network access would be a good thing. then they can think and plan on what to do while connected. And/or work on stuff while not connected without the distraction of all that stuff on-line.