If you have the time and interest to do it, it'll always be the better choice. The problem is that generally (unless you're some megacorporation) you don't have the time, manpower, or interest to invest in writing your own framework, at least when you see the amount of existing tools that are out there already. It's also cheaper to user a ready-made one.
So I wouldn't say it was 'simpler,' but definantly more fun.:)
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This is the main reason I personally don't believe XML can be used as a functioning database. I see it being used more as a way to transport data across the internet and across different platforms. If two companies merge and one uses mostly UNIX-based servers and the other uses Microsoft, the two can combine their databases easily using XML.
I see XML as a nice way to transport data but (at least right now) it's not mature and/or fast enough to serve as a fully functioning database.
That's not true, my parent poster was taking the angle of "this is a product that is manufactured by engineers." This isn't a physical device, it appears to be a service offered by HP, therefor all normal rules of design go out the window.
Of course, but realize that AE isn't a product being engineered by a team of geeks sitting behind desks somewhere. AE is a business strategy for your IT department.
It is my understanding that AE is simply a huge megacorporation like Compaq/HP or IBM promising that they will help you keep on top of whatever trend is coming into play this week and help you achieve your IT and business needs as quickly as possible. Be it hardware, software, manpower, or research, they'll be there to help you grab the juiciest share of business you can when a new fad in the marketplace rolls around.
I could be wrong (after all, these are salesmen we're talking about;) but I think I hit it pretty well on the head.
What licensing hoops? Microsoft's licensing scheme is incredibly simple compared to some of the other downright confusing schemes developed by other companies. Have you ever tried licensing something from Computer Associates? Or how about Cisco? That's a licensing nightmare.
Microsoft has an easy scheme: License your software with one standard license for each product they support (including easy downgrade options for lower versions.. that means that there's always only ONE license you have to worry about buying) and then pay for your media kit, and (depending on the software) buy the amount of CALs you'll need. Poof, it's like magic.
Microsoft isn't wearing a halo but its easy as fark to buy stuff from them (go figure:).
This is a valid point but obviously not modded up in any way because unless you're actually BASHING Microsoft (or 'supporting' Linux in some way) nobody around here cares.
That was the parent's point. It doesn't matter how superior a format is if nobody implements it correctly. It's a vicious circle:
"PNG is superior!"
"But there are poor implementations that prevent it from gaining net-wide acceptance."
"Well, they need to fix those problems and then people will love it!"
"But nobody wants to fix it because nobody cares enough to do it."
"Well, they should because PNG is superior!"
That's not the point. The whole idea behind this fancy contraption is to make sure that wrist/finger movement is kept to a minimum. Joysticks require a lot of wrist movement.
What is your definition of 'having a life?' I quite enjoy my life and I play many, many video games. I hang out with my friends, go to the movies, go out to eat, chill with my girlfriend, go to shows, go to parks, go swimming.. pretty much anything that I can. And then I play hours of video games. And yes, I have a full-time job.
So what's your point? I'm just as obsessive about my video games as any other hardcore geek I know and, to boot, every other hardcore geek I know is just as active as I am. And "ridiculous optimization," as you put it, isn't a matter of obsession. It's a matter of ambition and DIY ethics. Just because you don't see the need for Quake 3 to look as good as it possibly can while you play it doesn't mean that everybody else is wrong. I'm personally not into cars, but I can respect the zeal of those who are. People that mod their cars are artists, plain and simple, and I would never dare to call them "obsessive" about their cars. They just love doing it and take great pride in their work. It's the same as people that are into their computers.. it's just another form of engineering and artwork combined.
I'm not sure why I'm wasting my time to reply to your obviously misguided attention-grabbing flame, but jeez, man... get a life.;)
False. The Velvet Underground was cited because of their nearly endless contributions to modern rock'n roll. Linkin Park have yet to inspire anything more than a bunch of white guys that think they're tough because they listen to a band that raps about how shitty relationships can be.
It's funny that the word 'band' has all but been replaced with the word 'artist' lately. I hate what the word 'artist' means anymore. The Velvet Underground were artists, R. Kelly and Linkin Park are not.
Devil, loosen up your fingers and click your icons hard,
'Cause hell's broke loose in Redmond and ol' billy deals the cards.
And if you win you'll get this company made of gold,
But if you loose, Billy gets your soul....
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Because security isn't Microsoft's main concern. They make desktop operating systems primarily and they do a damned fine job of it. FreeBSD is a server operating system. It's like comparing apples to oranges.
Why is Apple so concerned about 'small and fast?' On an x86 machine this might be a concern because of the huge variety of hardware configurations, but Apple software runs on the same hardware every time. Since gecko is open-source, they could optomize the code to make it system-specific and super-fast.
Then again, I guess that requires more work then just using an already-existing codebase that's fast. *shrugs* Just a thought, I guess.:)
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So I wouldn't say it was 'simpler,' but definantly more fun. :)
I see XML as a nice way to transport data but (at least right now) it's not mature and/or fast enough to serve as a fully functioning database.
That's not true, my parent poster was taking the angle of "this is a product that is manufactured by engineers." This isn't a physical device, it appears to be a service offered by HP, therefor all normal rules of design go out the window.
It is my understanding that AE is simply a huge megacorporation like Compaq/HP or IBM promising that they will help you keep on top of whatever trend is coming into play this week and help you achieve your IT and business needs as quickly as possible. Be it hardware, software, manpower, or research, they'll be there to help you grab the juiciest share of business you can when a new fad in the marketplace rolls around.
I could be wrong (after all, these are salesmen we're talking about
Microsoft has an easy scheme: License your software with one standard license for each product they support (including easy downgrade options for lower versions.. that means that there's always only ONE license you have to worry about buying) and then pay for your media kit, and (depending on the software) buy the amount of CALs you'll need. Poof, it's like magic. Microsoft isn't wearing a halo but its easy as fark to buy stuff from them (go figure :).
This is a valid point but obviously not modded up in any way because unless you're actually BASHING Microsoft (or 'supporting' Linux in some way) nobody around here cares.
I for one would find you hitting your hand with a hammer much more interesting then watching you work it out on pen and paper. ;)
This *is* a problem, because remember: IP addresses aren't assigned one at a time, they're assigned in groups.
Isn't it funny that the document describing reverse engineering is easily abbreviated to 'reveng?' (pronounce it ;)
This might be a stupid post to make, but doesn't Linux bypass the BIOS? Just curious.
"PNG is superior!"
"But there are poor implementations that prevent it from gaining net-wide acceptance."
"Well, they need to fix those problems and then people will love it!"
"But nobody wants to fix it because nobody cares enough to do it."
"Well, they should because PNG is superior!"
So what's your point? I'm just as obsessive about my video games as any other hardcore geek I know and, to boot, every other hardcore geek I know is just as active as I am. And "ridiculous optimization," as you put it, isn't a matter of obsession. It's a matter of ambition and DIY ethics. Just because you don't see the need for Quake 3 to look as good as it possibly can while you play it doesn't mean that everybody else is wrong. I'm personally not into cars, but I can respect the zeal of those who are. People that mod their cars are artists, plain and simple, and I would never dare to call them "obsessive" about their cars. They just love doing it and take great pride in their work. It's the same as people that are into their computers.. it's just another form of engineering and artwork combined.
I'm not sure why I'm wasting my time to reply to your obviously misguided attention-grabbing flame, but jeez, man... get a life. ;)
Big difference.
'Cause hell's broke loose in Redmond and ol' billy deals the cards.
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But if you loose, Billy gets your soul....
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Maybe you should verify the information before automatically declaring "Microsoft is evil" to any and all anti-Microsoft posts.
Then again, I guess that requires more work then just using an already-existing codebase that's fast. *shrugs* Just a thought, I guess. :)