I'll second the OP's favorite. I've only attended for two years, but it's a great conference. I'm for sure going again this year.
I came in second place two years ago in the showcase by teaming up with someone else to write a networked Pong game that literally played across the screens. The paddles were on the end computers, and the ball would bounce across all the computers between it. It hovered over the desktop, which we demonstrated by showing a QuickTime movie playing in the background on one of the computers. I think the best part was that the text showing the score spanned all the computers hooked up. We called it AirPong, because we happened to be networked over Airport.
However, the winner's entry was great. It was Unstoppable Progress bars, a haxie that turned the system progress bars, which fill up with "aqua" colored liquid, into un-capped bars that would spill out and fill up the window.
It's a great experience with developers gathering in the atrium of the hotel and teaming up as needed to create really great things.
If you're a Mac/UNIX programmer, or are even remotely interested in it, I highly recommend it.
Exactly. This is the computer for my grandparents. I told them I'd keep an eye out for a nice, not-so-used iMac for 400-500, but now they can get a new one now:)
It passes all CSS and XHTML validation. What browser are you using? It works as intended in Safari in OS X, Firefox on Windows, and Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows.
I am the OP, and there isn't a single PC in the school. They're having trouble finding one to control an LED-based sign they bought. However, they have hope because the people who made the sign are working on a Mac OS X based controller.
Well, two things. 1) Some kid generally creates the animation, which in turn makes him/her learn how to do that, and 2) The kids read the news to be able to broadcast it.
Interactive learning is the best way to go. Not only do kids hear the news from their peers, they also get to participate in sharing the news, as well as helping out with the process behind the broadcast, as minimal as it may be. The days of using text books only while having a teacher lecture are over!
As the OP, I just wanted to thank everyone. I did google for this, but I couldn't get the right combination of keywords -- too many people sell "live video streaming."
QuickTime broadcaster looks like exactly what is needed for this job.
I want to record Law and Order, Simpsons, South Park, and the Daily Show. However, if I try to setup a schedule to do this, I'll have conflicts left and right, because I can only record 2 streams right now. While 7 may be overboard, I can see a need for 4 streams today.
Firstly, the expensive processors always go down in price.
Secondly, I'm talking about the average user, who doesn't know how to muck with their hardware. Sure, I can do it, you can do it, but do you really want every person under the sun trying to replace their graphics cards? Tech support nightmare...
Thirdly, last time I went to the store, I had options as to whether I wanted to buy an GeForce FX 5900 without a processor on the board, or with a processor on the board. That distinction made the card go from roughly $130 up to $400 (in my particular Fry's store).
If you end up building your own system, you're right. However, there are still plenty of low-end graphics cards that companies stick into computers just to save another 50 bucks in the manufacturing cycle. When this happens, you still have the "top-of-the-line" graphics chipset, but the board doesn't have its own processor. Without the onboard processor, the CPU does matter.
I remember a story in Wired a year or two ago that detailed how nvidia's CEO (or was it CTO.. it was a while ago) envisioned most of the workload for the computer on the graphics card, and the main CPU not needing to be very powerful. I wonder what he's thinking nowadays?
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Not really a contradiction. It's similar to running your 21" monitor at 640x480 as compared to 1600x1200. The size of the monitor didn't change, but the images it puts out are higher resolution.
Like everyone else, I say practice makes perfect. I do a lot of UI layout at work, and to conform to interface guidelines, I do a lot of "that control's left plus that control's width plus 14". Little things like that can make all the difference in the world.
Now, so that I don't get modded as redundant;) Try this:
Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add another
1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000.Now add 10. What is the total?
Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually 4100.
And, my favorite trick is to multiply any number by 5, divide it by two, move the decimal place over (multiply by 10). It makes it much easer to grok that in my head, at least. So, 5*1024 is the same as 1024/2 * 10 = 512 * 10 = 5120.
But this is largely due to the high price of a game, around 40. compared to the cost of video rentals or a cinema ticket.
I think that games are where they need to be. However, we need companies to experiment by lowering prices, offering crazy deals on top games. I'm guessing *then* the market would grow, and prices could stay lower.
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I'll second the OP's favorite. I've only attended for two years, but it's a great conference. I'm for sure going again this year.
I came in second place two years ago in the showcase by teaming up with someone else to write a networked Pong game that literally played across the screens. The paddles were on the end computers, and the ball would bounce across all the computers between it. It hovered over the desktop, which we demonstrated by showing a QuickTime movie playing in the background on one of the computers. I think the best part was that the text showing the score spanned all the computers hooked up. We called it AirPong, because we happened to be networked over Airport.
However, the winner's entry was great. It was Unstoppable Progress bars, a haxie that turned the system progress bars, which fill up with "aqua" colored liquid, into un-capped bars that would spill out and fill up the window.
It's a great experience with developers gathering in the atrium of the hotel and teaming up as needed to create really great things.
If you're a Mac/UNIX programmer, or are even remotely interested in it, I highly recommend it.
Exactly. This is the computer for my grandparents. I told them I'd keep an eye out for a nice, not-so-used iMac for 400-500, but now they can get a new one now :)
Actually, I changed it just a moment ago, probably between your switches ;) It should fit on an 800 pixel wide screen now.
Bah, didn't see "IE6sp2". That's what I'm using, and it looks fine to me.
It passes all CSS and XHTML validation. What browser are you using? It works as intended in Safari in OS X, Firefox on Windows, and Internet Explorer 6.0 on Windows.
Sure, make me feel guilty about not remembering my seldom-used login/password until *after* I post the story ;)
Who said I wanted to be anonymous? I'm just lazy, that's all.
Fax machine.
Die mutha f****r, Die!
I am the OP, and there isn't a single PC in the school. They're having trouble finding one to control an LED-based sign they bought. However, they have hope because the people who made the sign are working on a Mac OS X based controller.
However, I do appreciate the information on WMP.
Well, two things. 1) Some kid generally creates the animation, which in turn makes him/her learn how to do that, and 2) The kids read the news to be able to broadcast it.
;)
Interactive learning is the best way to go. Not only do kids hear the news from their peers, they also get to participate in sharing the news, as well as helping out with the process behind the broadcast, as minimal as it may be. The days of using text books only while having a teacher lecture are over!
As the OP, I just wanted to thank everyone. I did google for this, but I couldn't get the right combination of keywords -- too many people sell "live video streaming."
QuickTime broadcaster looks like exactly what is needed for this job.
Thanks again everyone. Sorry for being too easy
This is written in true disbelief: when did touch typing not become a basic computer skill?
I grew up taking typing courses. I can't imagine using a computer without knowing how to touch type.
1. It flows well
No pun intended...
Right, the conflict is Law and order, Simpsons, and the Daily Show all on at 10:00.
You forgot to click the "Browse" button while looking at the library. Then you have a very very close looking interface.
I want to record Law and Order, Simpsons, South Park, and the Daily Show. However, if I try to setup a schedule to do this, I'll have conflicts left and right, because I can only record 2 streams right now. While 7 may be overboard, I can see a need for 4 streams today.
Doesn't matter how inexpensive it is if people are content.
79% of all statistics are made up on the spot.
Obviously slower! Or at least that's what Apple says...
Firstly, the expensive processors always go down in price. Secondly, I'm talking about the average user, who doesn't know how to muck with their hardware. Sure, I can do it, you can do it, but do you really want every person under the sun trying to replace their graphics cards? Tech support nightmare... Thirdly, last time I went to the store, I had options as to whether I wanted to buy an GeForce FX 5900 without a processor on the board, or with a processor on the board. That distinction made the card go from roughly $130 up to $400 (in my particular Fry's store).
If you end up building your own system, you're right. However, there are still plenty of low-end graphics cards that companies stick into computers just to save another 50 bucks in the manufacturing cycle. When this happens, you still have the "top-of-the-line" graphics chipset, but the board doesn't have its own processor. Without the onboard processor, the CPU does matter.
I remember a story in Wired a year or two ago that detailed how nvidia's CEO (or was it CTO.. it was a while ago) envisioned most of the workload for the computer on the graphics card, and the main CPU not needing to be very powerful. I wonder what he's thinking nowadays?
Actually, yes it is. Definition
Watch n. (...) 8. A small portable timepiece, especially one worn on the wrist or carried in the pocket.
Not really a contradiction. It's similar to running your 21" monitor at 640x480 as compared to 1600x1200. The size of the monitor didn't change, but the images it puts out are higher resolution.
Like everyone else, I say practice makes perfect. I do a lot of UI layout at work, and to conform to interface guidelines, I do a lot of "that control's left plus that control's width plus 14". Little things like that can make all the difference in the world.
Now, so that I don't get modded as redundant ;) Try this:
Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000.Now add 10. What is the total?
Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually 4100.
I also find this site very fun: perplexus.info, with one of my favorite problems being the ant on the rubber band.
And, my favorite trick is to multiply any number by 5, divide it by two, move the decimal place over (multiply by 10). It makes it much easer to grok that in my head, at least. So, 5*1024 is the same as 1024/2 * 10 = 512 * 10 = 5120.
Work backwards for dividing by 5.
When my coworker said, "Oh look, they changed the apple," I thought to myself, "What, did they take another bite out of it?"
That said, it does look funny, but it's grown on me.
I think that games are where they need to be. However, we need companies to experiment by lowering prices, offering crazy deals on top games. I'm guessing *then* the market would grow, and prices could stay lower.