try{
Once and for all. Two issues.
Crime : My customer doesn't want to upgrade JVM version.
Punishment : Well stick sharp pointy things into a voodoo doll of your customer. If you are lame enough to develop using M$ tools, then the installers would install hundreds of finicky dll's updated. And usually ask the user which one he wants.
Verdict : If the damn user wants to damn well upgrade their damn software, they can damn well upgrade the code you wrote and the code others wrote, and damn well understand that the jvm is an integral part of your product.
Crime : I don't want to break backwards compatibility.
Punishment : Wake up idiot.
Verdict : Firstly, The new components would not be written with backwards compatibility. They wouldn't stop people having older JVM installed, nor would they remove all ability to run the older classes (i.e. the existing classes would be in there, or perhaps an optional download). Your argument about borland 6 is pathetic. That is like saying, why would someone embrace Java, if their C programs won't compile. By definition, something new has no backwards version to be compatible with.
What I would like : Java 3 (we could call it java 1.5 to really confuse people, because 3 is above 2, so its 3/2 = 1.5 =) Maintains the existing great core classes - adds the cool optionals, for instance, isn't it history that all version 3 of every game was 3d? Fade to Black (Another world 3) Prince Of Persian 3(D) Lemmings 3(D) ok you get the point, Java 3 would have the Java3D API within it. Yippee! (read below for why that is so cool!)
Also, IBM's excellent work and support for java would be integrated as they work together to integrate a better AWT (using SWT concepts, but making it run at a useful level on something other than windows...*cough*cough*) And then!! Create a dazzling new foray into GUI design with the sweetest collection of lightweight components, truly extensible, with no serious design problems, perhaps they could make the classes easier to extend, as this would make Java not only a viable option for client development, which it already is, but make it the only one you should consider.
In short:
Java 3
Java3D libraries (all 3D web content via applets! finally one standard for the web!)
Update core libraries
Implement a new AWT/SWT (call it SET - Standard Environment Toolkit ?) Which runs on all major platforms.
Using the latest thinking in HCI, build a set of lightweight components ala swing over this new toolkit, and make them easily extensible.
This would be the major area of compatibility breakage, but as 1.2 broke away by including swing as standard, 1.3 will include the next phase.
}catch(UserDisagreesException ude){
throw new InvalidArgumentException("Well what do you think?");
}finally{
System.out.println("Hooray for Java!! We love Java!!!");
}
Aaaha yes I see, well my musical taste are strongly in the vein of Prodigy, Nirvany, Radiohead and REM, and alot more.
I do not think your preconceptions of me apply any more than the preconceptions that you percieve me to hold about you. (ok its late now, too much programming)
errr... I think that is right... I am 23 btw.
If your faith is strong, you have nothing to lose by letting those who don't share it speak their minds
This is quid pro quo what I believe, and what I have tried to make as clear in my posts as possible.
I said we should not judge them, we should not censor them. I also commented why the Catholic church seeks to do this, because they are a false religion.
Christianity isn't a religion. There may be religions formed around this faith, all I know is that I am a Christian. I have no religion, and no rituals.
If that isn't religious what, pray tell, is?
I am not a Bible scholar, and my readings from it are mainly the New Testament. I do not have answers for the majority of questions, I do not know about life before Jesus.
You mean well, but ultimately, the missionary element of your beliefs compells people like you to structure society in such a way as to prejudge people like me before we meet our maker.
I do not judge people like that, I might judge them superficially, I admit, I am flawed that way. I certainly do not think that I am better than anyone.
I'd prefer to remain silent on issues of religion, but I feel compelled to speak out lest I find myself unable to live by my beliefs under the weight of religious oppression and intolerance.
Christianity is founded on tolerance. We do not oppose any other religion or movement, we just show the truth.
Christianity is the oppressed and the intollerated. Read this news article about a Christian teacher: http://www.cbn.com/CBNNews/News/020710a.asp
I can imagine that if she had been a muslim teacher, this probably wouldn't have sparked such a reaction, even in a methodist school.
As for the comfort blanket, Christians are constantly reminded in the bible that they will suffer for their faith, they will be persecuted by many nations. This happens daily in Indonesia, and many other countries.
However, I am strong in my resolve, because I know God will be at my side throughout this.
Karma is just some trite jargon. A bit of a troll don't you think?
I do not see how this post has any value, perhaps some humour karma is coming your way?
I would say it is more accurate to state that people have been killing people in the name of anything and everything for centuries.
This obviously doesn't exclude Christianity.
Taking Christianity as a whole, why should it want to kill non Christians?
Of course the cause of Christianity has been twisted and used for wrong - that is common in any cause, and especially in Christianity, where I have already said that forces are at work to dis-credit the Gospel, and fabricate lies to protect their own interests.
So in one sense, you could say that the first part of your post is very real to Christians, we know the word is being twisted. The second part however, I do not understand.
Please specifically quote a lie I spouted to you.
But first, what is that supposed to signify?
Do you think that because I am a Christian that I am some kind of stuck up self righteous idiot?
Well for one I am the opposite, I am coming clean to everyon that I am a sinner, not that I am better than anyone.
Also, I am a poor student.
Please tell me how you reached the conlusion I am a man of welth and taste.
Oh, so American Protestantism is the original and real 2000 year old Christianity and the Catholic Church is a recently invented knock-off
Where did you think you read that?
Laying hands on people instead of taking them to a doctor won't heal them
Only through the power of God can miracles happen. The faith of his servants can be a recepticle for his power. No Christian has ever performed a miracle or healing, they have however shows faith and been anointed with the power of the holy spirit who works through them.
The Catholic church is an agent of satan. It looks religious, is talks about God, is has Angels and pretty gold paintings. Unfortunately they do not seem to like the idea of Jesus dying for their sins, and repentence is by crawling over broken glass or shouting out the hail marys, whilst confessing to the priest.
Also, nothing else is Christianity except Christianity, there may be names for Christian churches, movements and groups, but there is only one Christianity.
Baptist, Evangelical, Orthodox, whatever the flag, there are still people going to those Churches who aren't saved.
There is only one true Christian faith, and it is the Christian faith.
Please realise, citing your frustration over organised religion is doing what Christians all over the world do.
Catholics are certainly not Christians be default, someone brought up as a 'Catholic' may indeed be saved through their own search for God.
Speaking in tongues does happen, when the Holy Spirit blesses someone.
Evil will actively seek out and destroy the Christian faith, but false prophecies and institutions such as the Catholic church are fuelled by evil, and most of their success is due to the work of the devil, giving them strength.
I see your perspective, political correctness can be a percieved barrier to Christian development.
I however would place less importance on stopping blasphemy, in the same way that 'stopping sin' would be tackled.
We should not judge these people. They are sinners, like us, they sin through blasphemy. However, Blasphemy also includes false prophecy, this is something we should all maintain vigilence upon.
Don't forget, Most religions by that nature are blesphemous, but we should not try to judge and deny these religions, but spread the truth, to those who will listen.
But again, I understand how many people find it difficult to be able to talk openly about their Christian faith, and we know it will become more difficult in coming times.
What Church do they give money to?
I am not pushing my views, I am voicing my beliefs yes, but didn't you just do the same (albeit opinion)? The only difference is that I tried to construct mine to a degree of accuracy and completeness, and didn't misinterpret the preceding posts.
If your parents are giving away money to a false church then I share your sympathy, if they are donating money to the Christian faith, then this money could simply be a means to donate to a charity, to do good, or to help the church. They are by no means under any commitment to donate worldly value to the church, they might feel it is their duty to an extent.
But I would ask your parents if they are born again Christians, and please follow up your insightful commentary with the results. If someone just gives money to a church for comfort, but doesn't bare their soul before God, then I would tell them to save their money and buy all the worldy goods now.
First I would ask you to reason with yourself, because you will find yourself more accomodating to rational though on your own terms. Simply call out to God, ask him for some truth, read the Bible, I suggest some of the Gospel (Matthew Mark Luke and John) certainly understand the importance of John 3:16.
I hope you can change your own mind about this. I certainly wouldn't have a use for 10% of your parents income, anymore than I would need all the power in the world. This world is fleeting, remember that. Have you even asked yourself what you believe happens when you die? Not what you think, but what you believe.
The exact response to your post is "no it does not change the fact that this argument is used by a lot of people to defend there faith" because whatever I say will not change the ways of others.
I can prove that God exist to any degree where you can accept what you see as proof. However, observation isn't proof. That is what is meant by knowing God through faith. People already know that God exists, everyone has a firm, affirmative knowledge that God exists, but we have developed so many ways to push this out, fuelled by the way we live.
You cannot believe what your eyes see, only see what you believe.
Christianity isn't a religion, and it isn't a comfort blanket. It is a state if faith, a state of acceptance, acknowledging your sin, realising how unfulfilled and passive your life has been up until your rebirth.
Unfortunately you have wrapped yourself up in a comfort blanket, by not acknowledging God, by not accepting your sin.
I cannot understand, now that I am a Christian, how non-Christians are able to go through their lives without confronting their eternal destination.
Then I see the MTV generation, so caught up in their worldly treasures, worshipping the science of today. You have the wool over your eyes. The Matrix is a very apt metaphor in this instance, you are living inside of it, and Christians are living in the real world.
I wasn't born a Christian, unlike how many people find a religion, I found my faith through asking questions, God said seek and you will find. You just need ask God for some truth, ask Him now, while browsing/. "Please God, if you are truly the creator of all things, and my God, please show me some truth". If I am wrong, then what harm can come out of this? If I am right, then welcome to the real world.
You can do this right now, sitting at your computer. Noone is doing the talking for you, noone is suggesting things to you, just you asking questions to yourself and to God, and to see if He will indeed answer you.
I agree with your sentiment regarding/. readers =)
I am not new, I usually do not feel that I can compete with the normal torrent of mis-information contained in the comments, and I don't have much time to check so I rarely have time to comment after reading up.
This is mainly a concern when reading science based articles, because everyone gets out their boffin hat and starts spewing their theories on how they can knock up a quick cold fusion engine in 10 minutes if they had the time.
Back to the topic - the link it just to highlight now that the current chip implants being used on prisoners in america, which were recently passed by the FDA, currently only contain a unique ID number, but they wish to extends this.
I am not suprised that Italy is a forerunner of the new national ids, and biometic ids will soon turn full face and we will actually become the id, the mark of the beast, be it a barcode (see google "barcode 666") or some other device, to which I raise the concern about how easily consumers give in to such schemes as passport - when the 'mark' comes, many people will just see it as a cool new development, and will be blinded to the reality.
Nice Douglas Adams non-quote, also could be attributed to a nice non-quote of Douglas Adams by another reverend Adams, Scott, in his book, Gods' Debris I think it was called.
That is what it was about anyway.
God isn't based on faith, God responds to faith, this probably wouldn't matter to old Douglas anyway, since he was unfortunately a rather vocal atheist. He isn't anymore however.
One could also say that the worlds ignorance of God, and its continual cycle of denial of sin, finding more and more ways to seek earthly pleasure, is a comfort blanket to those who cannot confront the facts about God.
One person said to me, the Bible always said God sis everything nice, and Evil people did all the bad things, but why does God allow people to die.
God allows people free will. Free will to kill, or be negligent. He also saves people. God also sent the Angel of Death to take every first born child in the time of Moses. He has turned poeple to salt, and even in the modern age, the Angel of Death still strikes at those who blasphem against the Holy Spirit.
Open your eyes people.
Noone expects the Spanish Inquisition! Off to jail with you!
There is no need to censor these websites though, lies cannot damage truth, only have audience to those who choose to ignore it.
The Catholic religion should not be confused with Christianity. Here is a quick 3 point ideology of truth:
1: It doesn't seek to refute lies, only to shine amongst them
2: It doesn't seek to censor those with a different opinion, only to provide the fact
3: It is very often twisted into a lie be removing a vital detail.
Look at all the religions of the world, and you will see these three points present.
Many countries have an imposed state of religion, if you are born that religion, then you are expected and forced to live by it, serving those who seek to profit from you. Christianity is forbidden here, and many Christians are persecuted by Muslims (more info on www.cbn.com)
Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and many others, are forbidden to read the Christian bible, especially the Gospel.
Many religions take the bible, the ideas of Jesus, and twist them, Krishnas and Jehovas witnesses for example.
They will give you the same story right up until the Gospel.
You might wonder why people would go to this length. Clearly some organised religion profits many people in power. Others are plainly, simply the work of satan.
I would call upon/. reader worried about the ever increasing worries over privacy to read Revelation ch 13 http://bible.gospelcom.net/cgi-bin/bible?passage=r ev+13&language=english
especially verses 11-18 http://bible.gospelcom.net/cgi-bin/bible?passage=r ev+13%3A11-18&language=english
I disagree with censorship in all instances. I wouldn't seek to take down sites which choose to blasphem, perhaps I would try and educate them. But if they are a lost cause, then they can burn in hell.
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try{ Once and for all. Two issues. Crime : My customer doesn't want to upgrade JVM version. Punishment : Well stick sharp pointy things into a voodoo doll of your customer. If you are lame enough to develop using M$ tools, then the installers would install hundreds of finicky dll's updated. And usually ask the user which one he wants. Verdict : If the damn user wants to damn well upgrade their damn software, they can damn well upgrade the code you wrote and the code others wrote, and damn well understand that the jvm is an integral part of your product. Crime : I don't want to break backwards compatibility. Punishment : Wake up idiot. Verdict : Firstly, The new components would not be written with backwards compatibility. They wouldn't stop people having older JVM installed, nor would they remove all ability to run the older classes (i.e. the existing classes would be in there, or perhaps an optional download). Your argument about borland 6 is pathetic. That is like saying, why would someone embrace Java, if their C programs won't compile. By definition, something new has no backwards version to be compatible with. What I would like : Java 3 (we could call it java 1.5 to really confuse people, because 3 is above 2, so its 3/2 = 1.5 =) Maintains the existing great core classes - adds the cool optionals, for instance, isn't it history that all version 3 of every game was 3d? Fade to Black (Another world 3) Prince Of Persian 3(D) Lemmings 3(D) ok you get the point, Java 3 would have the Java3D API within it. Yippee! (read below for why that is so cool!) Also, IBM's excellent work and support for java would be integrated as they work together to integrate a better AWT (using SWT concepts, but making it run at a useful level on something other than windows...*cough*cough*) And then!! Create a dazzling new foray into GUI design with the sweetest collection of lightweight components, truly extensible, with no serious design problems, perhaps they could make the classes easier to extend, as this would make Java not only a viable option for client development, which it already is, but make it the only one you should consider. In short: Java 3 Java3D libraries (all 3D web content via applets! finally one standard for the web!) Update core libraries Implement a new AWT/SWT (call it SET - Standard Environment Toolkit ?) Which runs on all major platforms. Using the latest thinking in HCI, build a set of lightweight components ala swing over this new toolkit, and make them easily extensible. This would be the major area of compatibility breakage, but as 1.2 broke away by including swing as standard, 1.3 will include the next phase. }catch(UserDisagreesException ude){ throw new InvalidArgumentException("Well what do you think?"); }finally{ System.out.println("Hooray for Java!! We love Java!!!"); }
Aaaha yes I see, well my musical taste are strongly in the vein of Prodigy, Nirvany, Radiohead and REM, and alot more. I do not think your preconceptions of me apply any more than the preconceptions that you percieve me to hold about you. (ok its late now, too much programming) errr... I think that is right... I am 23 btw.
Perhaps it's RMI? And Satan uses the XML 'web services' from .NET =)
This is quid pro quo what I believe, and what I have tried to make as clear in my posts as possible.
I said we should not judge them, we should not censor them. I also commented why the Catholic church seeks to do this, because they are a false religion.
Christianity isn't a religion. There may be religions formed around this faith, all I know is that I am a Christian. I have no religion, and no rituals.
I am not a Bible scholar, and my readings from it are mainly the New Testament. I do not have answers for the majority of questions, I do not know about life before Jesus.
I do not judge people like that, I might judge them superficially, I admit, I am flawed that way. I certainly do not think that I am better than anyone.
Christianity is founded on tolerance. We do not oppose any other religion or movement, we just show the truth.
Christianity is the oppressed and the intollerated. Read this news article about a Christian teacher: http://www.cbn.com/CBNNews/News/020710a.asp
I can imagine that if she had been a muslim teacher, this probably wouldn't have sparked such a reaction, even in a methodist school.
As for the comfort blanket, Christians are constantly reminded in the bible that they will suffer for their faith, they will be persecuted by many nations. This happens daily in Indonesia, and many other countries.
However, I am strong in my resolve, because I know God will be at my side throughout this.
Karma is just some trite jargon. A bit of a troll don't you think? I do not see how this post has any value, perhaps some humour karma is coming your way?
I would say it is more accurate to state that people have been killing people in the name of anything and everything for centuries. This obviously doesn't exclude Christianity. Taking Christianity as a whole, why should it want to kill non Christians? Of course the cause of Christianity has been twisted and used for wrong - that is common in any cause, and especially in Christianity, where I have already said that forces are at work to dis-credit the Gospel, and fabricate lies to protect their own interests. So in one sense, you could say that the first part of your post is very real to Christians, we know the word is being twisted. The second part however, I do not understand. Please specifically quote a lie I spouted to you.
But first, what is that supposed to signify? Do you think that because I am a Christian that I am some kind of stuck up self righteous idiot? Well for one I am the opposite, I am coming clean to everyon that I am a sinner, not that I am better than anyone. Also, I am a poor student. Please tell me how you reached the conlusion I am a man of welth and taste.
Where did you think you read that?
Only through the power of God can miracles happen. The faith of his servants can be a recepticle for his power. No Christian has ever performed a miracle or healing, they have however shows faith and been anointed with the power of the holy spirit who works through them.
The Catholic church is an agent of satan. It looks religious, is talks about God, is has Angels and pretty gold paintings. Unfortunately they do not seem to like the idea of Jesus dying for their sins, and repentence is by crawling over broken glass or shouting out the hail marys, whilst confessing to the priest.
Also, nothing else is Christianity except Christianity, there may be names for Christian churches, movements and groups, but there is only one Christianity.
Baptist, Evangelical, Orthodox, whatever the flag, there are still people going to those Churches who aren't saved.
There is only one true Christian faith, and it is the Christian faith.
Please realise, citing your frustration over organised religion is doing what Christians all over the world do.
Catholics are certainly not Christians be default, someone brought up as a 'Catholic' may indeed be saved through their own search for God.
Speaking in tongues does happen, when the Holy Spirit blesses someone.
Evil will actively seek out and destroy the Christian faith, but false prophecies and institutions such as the Catholic church are fuelled by evil, and most of their success is due to the work of the devil, giving them strength.
I see your perspective, political correctness can be a percieved barrier to Christian development.
I however would place less importance on stopping blasphemy, in the same way that 'stopping sin' would be tackled.
We should not judge these people. They are sinners, like us, they sin through blasphemy. However, Blasphemy also includes false prophecy, this is something we should all maintain vigilence upon.
Don't forget, Most religions by that nature are blesphemous, but we should not try to judge and deny these religions, but spread the truth, to those who will listen.
But again, I understand how many people find it difficult to be able to talk openly about their Christian faith, and we know it will become more difficult in coming times.
May God bless you.
If your parents are giving away money to a false church then I share your sympathy, if they are donating money to the Christian faith, then this money could simply be a means to donate to a charity, to do good, or to help the church. They are by no means under any commitment to donate worldly value to the church, they might feel it is their duty to an extent.
But I would ask your parents if they are born again Christians, and please follow up your insightful commentary with the results. If someone just gives money to a church for comfort, but doesn't bare their soul before God, then I would tell them to save their money and buy all the worldy goods now.
First I would ask you to reason with yourself, because you will find yourself more accomodating to rational though on your own terms. Simply call out to God, ask him for some truth, read the Bible, I suggest some of the Gospel (Matthew Mark Luke and John) certainly understand the importance of John 3:16.
I hope you can change your own mind about this. I certainly wouldn't have a use for 10% of your parents income, anymore than I would need all the power in the world. This world is fleeting, remember that. Have you even asked yourself what you believe happens when you die? Not what you think, but what you believe.
The exact response to your post is "no it does not change the fact that this argument is used by a lot of people to defend there faith" because whatever I say will not change the ways of others.
I can prove that God exist to any degree where you can accept what you see as proof. However, observation isn't proof. That is what is meant by knowing God through faith. People already know that God exists, everyone has a firm, affirmative knowledge that God exists, but we have developed so many ways to push this out, fuelled by the way we live.
You cannot believe what your eyes see, only see what you believe.
Unfortunately you have wrapped yourself up in a comfort blanket, by not acknowledging God, by not accepting your sin.
I cannot understand, now that I am a Christian, how non-Christians are able to go through their lives without confronting their eternal destination.
Then I see the MTV generation, so caught up in their worldly treasures, worshipping the science of today. You have the wool over your eyes. The Matrix is a very apt metaphor in this instance, you are living inside of it, and Christians are living in the real world.
I wasn't born a Christian, unlike how many people find a religion, I found my faith through asking questions, God said seek and you will find. You just need ask God for some truth, ask Him now, while browsing /. "Please God, if you are truly the creator of all things, and my God, please show me some truth". If I am wrong, then what harm can come out of this? If I am right, then welcome to the real world.
You can do this right now, sitting at your computer. Noone is doing the talking for you, noone is suggesting things to you, just you asking questions to yourself and to God, and to see if He will indeed answer you.
Ask a question now.
Read my post, the whole post was really to dispell this common misconception.
Many thanks, and pardon my grammar! This is indeed what I had intended.
I agree with your sentiment regarding /. readers =)
I am not new, I usually do not feel that I can compete with the normal torrent of mis-information contained in the comments, and I don't have much time to check so I rarely have time to comment after reading up.
This is mainly a concern when reading science based articles, because everyone gets out their boffin hat and starts spewing their theories on how they can knock up a quick cold fusion engine in 10 minutes if they had the time.
Back to the topic - the link it just to highlight now that the current chip implants being used on prisoners in america, which were recently passed by the FDA, currently only contain a unique ID number, but they wish to extends this.
I am not suprised that Italy is a forerunner of the new national ids, and biometic ids will soon turn full face and we will actually become the id, the mark of the beast, be it a barcode (see google "barcode 666") or some other device, to which I raise the concern about how easily consumers give in to such schemes as passport - when the 'mark' comes, many people will just see it as a cool new development, and will be blinded to the reality.
Nice Douglas Adams non-quote, also could be attributed to a nice non-quote of Douglas Adams by another reverend Adams, Scott, in his book, Gods' Debris I think it was called. That is what it was about anyway. God isn't based on faith, God responds to faith, this probably wouldn't matter to old Douglas anyway, since he was unfortunately a rather vocal atheist. He isn't anymore however. One could also say that the worlds ignorance of God, and its continual cycle of denial of sin, finding more and more ways to seek earthly pleasure, is a comfort blanket to those who cannot confront the facts about God. One person said to me, the Bible always said God sis everything nice, and Evil people did all the bad things, but why does God allow people to die. God allows people free will. Free will to kill, or be negligent. He also saves people. God also sent the Angel of Death to take every first born child in the time of Moses. He has turned poeple to salt, and even in the modern age, the Angel of Death still strikes at those who blasphem against the Holy Spirit. Open your eyes people.
What a moron.
The Catholic religion should not be confused with Christianity. Here is a quick 3 point ideology of truth: 1: It doesn't seek to refute lies, only to shine amongst them 2: It doesn't seek to censor those with a different opinion, only to provide the fact 3: It is very often twisted into a lie be removing a vital detail. Look at all the religions of the world, and you will see these three points present. Many countries have an imposed state of religion, if you are born that religion, then you are expected and forced to live by it, serving those who seek to profit from you. Christianity is forbidden here, and many Christians are persecuted by Muslims (more info on www.cbn.com) Muslims, Jews, Hindus, and many others, are forbidden to read the Christian bible, especially the Gospel. Many religions take the bible, the ideas of Jesus, and twist them, Krishnas and Jehovas witnesses for example. They will give you the same story right up until the Gospel. You might wonder why people would go to this length. Clearly some organised religion profits many people in power. Others are plainly, simply the work of satan. I would call upon /. reader worried about the ever increasing worries over privacy to read Revelation ch 13 http://bible.gospelcom.net/cgi-bin/bible?passage=r ev+13&language=english
especially verses 11-18 http://bible.gospelcom.net/cgi-bin/bible?passage=r ev+13%3A11-18&language=english
I disagree with censorship in all instances. I wouldn't seek to take down sites which choose to blasphem, perhaps I would try and educate them. But if they are a lost cause, then they can burn in hell.