I know you're probably kidding, but just as a piece of nerd trivia: There's nothing stopping you from using line numbers in QBASIC if you want to. They just get treated like any other labels.
However, recent developments in the graphics industry and game development suggest that a different approach for game performance benchmarking might be needed, where manufacturer-specific code path optimization is directly in the code source. Futuremark will consider whether this approach is needed in its future benchmarks.
I can sort of see the argument here, but it basically ruins the point of having a standard interface like DirectX. It's also like telling your math teacher, "no, it would be easier for my equations if you made 1+1=3. Now do it because I'm your star student."
I live in Houston, which is alot like Atlanta, but with much better roads.
Good sir, I must object: I think Atlanta has the better road system. But yes, the two cities are similar in many ways, especially compared to a place like NYC.
Unfortunately, the US government runs its own elections, rather than a truely impartial third party
An important point, though: the Federal government does NOT run any elections, period. Elections are the responsibility of the states. This was done on purpose so that the federal government could not rig elections for itself. Of course, as we've seen in practice, federal intrusion in state business has become so commonplace that federal action frequently affects state elections, from Federal voting rights acts to the 2000 presidential election. Of course, the ends could be said to justify the means for much of this federal interference. But there is a legitimate states' rights/federalism argument to be made against any federal interference in state elections.
So your basic argument against this is: Disney's only goal is to make money while Lockheed's goals are to further the advancement of man AND make money?
No. Note again what I said, I will highlight: When Lockheed, on the other hand, makes some sort of proposal, it is guided to some degree by the thinking of its engineers and may in fact be the sort of proposal that actually furthers human achievement.
Do I think Lockheed cares that it will further human acheivement? No. But the nature of the business that they are in is such that the best solutions often will be the ones that advance our technology. Thus the "may," not will.
I'm not meaning to sounds flamey; apologies if I did. I'm simply saying that I don't put Disney's suggestions in the same category as Lockheed's. It has nothing to do with the business intelligence of either company, nor the lack of nobility in their goals. It's the nature of their businesses. I should have phrased it better in the beginning.
No, you use tried and true Chevy/Ford/Toyota trucks.
That's what I'm waiting for before I go into space: The Ford F-950 Space Shuttle Heavy Duty (King Ranch edition, with comfortable all-leather interior). =)
No, I am not implying the Disney is in any way dumb. However, when Disney proposes some sort of regulation or law, it is entirely for their own benefit. As for benefiting civilization as we know it... well, maybe it will make some kids happy. When Lockheed, on the other hand, makes some sort of proposal, it is guided to some degree by the thinking of its engineers and may in fact be the sort of proposal that actually furthers human achievement. Will it make Lockheed a bucket of cash? Yes. But that doesn't mean the proposal's scientific assetrions should be discredited.
We already have a Senator Disney, might as well have a Senator Lockheed-Martin
I don't think this is a fair comparison. Unlike Disney, Lockheed-Martin actually does employ quite a few very smart engineers. Are the suggestions and proposals of Lockheed biased towards making themselves some money? Undoubtedly. But there are likely to be significant nuggets of quality aero-astro thought contained within. So, if you don't agree with the gentleman from Texas, it would be more effective to directly criticize the science of the arguments he's picked up, rather than making snarky comments about his contributors.
I know what you mean. I would have to imagine that this program concentrates on using popular graphics engines, or something like that (the article doesn't say). I can't imagine a two year community college program could successfully impart enough knowledge in that time to have students writing their own ray tracers and other goodies...
Well, this is a community college vocational program here. I don't think it's aimed at the same people as those who might be considering going to Harvard.
For those who can't get in to a top notch 4 year CS program, this program could be a useful alternative.
Reminds me of those "space pens" that NASA spent a bunch of time to develop for the Apollo program. The big deal is that they work in a zero-gravity environment. The Russians... they just used pencils. (I originally read this long ago in The Straight Dope, but I'm too lazy to look up the story link)
Agree with you. But also keep in mind that this can be explained away by the Klingon's exposure to peace with the Federation between TOS and TNG. Not that it makes up for the Klingons becoming less fun...
"What we are about to do is a first for STAR TREK," Berman tells TVG. "In the past, our captains have had the general mission to explore outer space and, in the case of Voyager, a mission to find a way back home. But there has never been a Trek series built around a specific mission and specific stakes-in this case, the very future of mankind."
Funny, I thought the last few seasons of DS9 did deal with a specific threat to the very future of mankind. Does Berman want to pretend that DS9 doesn't exist?
...or is this equivalent to buying a new house, and then having the builder say, after the discovery of a defective front door: "we shouldn't have to fix this. why don't you just hire a security guard with a gun to sit in your foyer 24-7?"
And for college sports games, they still aren't allowed to use team members' names. It's never really detracted from my enjoyment of NCAA Football 2003. For those players whose name I know, I recognize their jersey number just as easily.
It always sucked to find your fighters destroyed, your planetary defenses overrun, and someone squatting on your planet.
...especially when that someone was supposed to be an ally. Not that I didn't do the same thing. Always fun to build up positive karma and then burn it on betraying everyone. Maybe slashdot should base their karma on the tradewars system. Keep trolling and end up with interesting ranks like "master troll" or something like that... =)
I agree. What's a shame is that lawyers get away with these sorts of empty threats all the time. We can't really expect guys like Gabe and Tycho to know when a lawyer is bluffing. It's almost like fraud, in a way, for legal departments to act as if something like this is actionable, when they know it is not.
You are quite right. And, in fact, I did once know that, but had forgotten. Been a while since I read Tom Clancy (think that's where I read the best description of how DU rounds get sharper, rather than pancaking, when they hit armour at high speed).
I once read something describing a theory -based on our understanding of trans-cell-membrane transport- about how molecules of basically any heavy metal at or above the at. no. of lead can probably wreak havoc on the body...
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I know you're probably kidding, but just as a piece of nerd trivia: There's nothing stopping you from using line numbers in QBASIC if you want to. They just get treated like any other labels.
Exactly. Back to the days between the obsolescence of VGA (well, ok, super VGA) and the rise of libraries like DirectX.
I think the money quote is:
However, recent developments in the graphics industry and game development suggest that a different approach for game performance benchmarking might be needed, where manufacturer-specific code path optimization is directly in the code source. Futuremark will consider whether this approach is needed in its future benchmarks.
I can sort of see the argument here, but it basically ruins the point of having a standard interface like DirectX. It's also like telling your math teacher, "no, it would be easier for my equations if you made 1+1=3. Now do it because I'm your star student."
I live in Houston, which is alot like Atlanta, but with much better roads.
Good sir, I must object: I think Atlanta has the better road system. But yes, the two cities are similar in many ways, especially compared to a place like NYC.
Unfortunately, the US government runs its own elections, rather than a truely impartial third party
An important point, though: the Federal government does NOT run any elections, period. Elections are the responsibility of the states. This was done on purpose so that the federal government could not rig elections for itself. Of course, as we've seen in practice, federal intrusion in state business has become so commonplace that federal action frequently affects state elections, from Federal voting rights acts to the 2000 presidential election. Of course, the ends could be said to justify the means for much of this federal interference. But there is a legitimate states' rights/federalism argument to be made against any federal interference in state elections.
(universe dimension upgrade 2.5 required)
Maybe we can import some of these guys to Texas. They can't be any worse than my current AWOL rep...
So your basic argument against this is: Disney's only goal is to make money while Lockheed's goals are to further the advancement of man AND make money?
No. Note again what I said, I will highlight:
When Lockheed, on the other hand, makes some sort of proposal, it is guided to some degree by the thinking of its engineers and may in fact be the sort of proposal that actually furthers human achievement.
Do I think Lockheed cares that it will further human acheivement? No. But the nature of the business that they are in is such that the best solutions often will be the ones that advance our technology. Thus the "may," not will.
I'm not meaning to sounds flamey; apologies if I did. I'm simply saying that I don't put Disney's suggestions in the same category as Lockheed's. It has nothing to do with the business intelligence of either company, nor the lack of nobility in their goals. It's the nature of their businesses. I should have phrased it better in the beginning.
No, you use tried and true Chevy/Ford/Toyota trucks.
That's what I'm waiting for before I go into space: The Ford F-950 Space Shuttle Heavy Duty (King Ranch edition, with comfortable all-leather interior). =)
So Disney's "D" stands for Dumb?
Straw man.
No, I am not implying the Disney is in any way dumb. However, when Disney proposes some sort of regulation or law, it is entirely for their own benefit. As for benefiting civilization as we know it... well, maybe it will make some kids happy. When Lockheed, on the other hand, makes some sort of proposal, it is guided to some degree by the thinking of its engineers and may in fact be the sort of proposal that actually furthers human achievement. Will it make Lockheed a bucket of cash? Yes. But that doesn't mean the proposal's scientific assetrions should be discredited.
We already have a Senator Disney, might as well have a Senator Lockheed-Martin
I don't think this is a fair comparison. Unlike Disney, Lockheed-Martin actually does employ quite a few very smart engineers. Are the suggestions and proposals of Lockheed biased towards making themselves some money? Undoubtedly. But there are likely to be significant nuggets of quality aero-astro thought contained within. So, if you don't agree with the gentleman from Texas, it would be more effective to directly criticize the science of the arguments he's picked up, rather than making snarky comments about his contributors.
I know what you mean. I would have to imagine that this program concentrates on using popular graphics engines, or something like that (the article doesn't say). I can't imagine a two year community college program could successfully impart enough knowledge in that time to have students writing their own ray tracers and other goodies...
Well, this is a community college vocational program here. I don't think it's aimed at the same people as those who might be considering going to Harvard.
For those who can't get in to a top notch 4 year CS program, this program could be a useful alternative.
Right you are. *sheepish grin* Looks like I've learned my lesson for the day.
Reminds me of those "space pens" that NASA spent a bunch of time to develop for the Apollo program. The big deal is that they work in a zero-gravity environment. The Russians... they just used pencils.
(I originally read this long ago in The Straight Dope, but I'm too lazy to look up the story link)
Agree with you. But also keep in mind that this can be explained away by the Klingon's exposure to peace with the Federation between TOS and TNG. Not that it makes up for the Klingons becoming less fun...
Well, maybe they'll at least come up with a bad guy as cool as Leader Desslok...
And they can start a countdownm updated at the end of each episode. Maybe Berman can pretend he invented that, too.
Berman's idea of a different culture is one with an opressed third gender?
...and the whole third gender thing was done better on an old episode of the Alien Nation spinoff TV series, IMHO.
"What we are about to do is a first for STAR TREK," Berman tells TVG. "In the past, our captains have had the general mission to explore outer space and, in the case of Voyager, a mission to find a way back home. But there has never been a Trek series built around a specific mission and specific stakes-in this case, the very future of mankind."
Funny, I thought the last few seasons of DS9 did deal with a specific threat to the very future of mankind. Does Berman want to pretend that DS9 doesn't exist?
...or is this equivalent to buying a new house, and then having the builder say, after the discovery of a defective front door: "we shouldn't have to fix this. why don't you just hire a security guard with a gun to sit in your foyer 24-7?"
And for college sports games, they still aren't allowed to use team members' names. It's never really detracted from my enjoyment of NCAA Football 2003. For those players whose name I know, I recognize their jersey number just as easily.
So I also agree: "dark ages" is a tad much
It always sucked to find your fighters destroyed, your planetary defenses overrun, and someone squatting on your planet.
...especially when that someone was supposed to be an ally. Not that I didn't do the same thing. Always fun to build up positive karma and then burn it on betraying everyone. Maybe slashdot should base their karma on the tradewars system. Keep trolling and end up with interesting ranks like "master troll" or something like that... =)
IIRC, Oracle also has a tool like this. I think it is called "Code Coach"
I agree. What's a shame is that lawyers get away with these sorts of empty threats all the time. We can't really expect guys like Gabe and Tycho to know when a lawyer is bluffing. It's almost like fraud, in a way, for legal departments to act as if something like this is actionable, when they know it is not.
You are quite right. And, in fact, I did once know that, but had forgotten. Been a while since I read Tom Clancy (think that's where I read the best description of how DU rounds get sharper, rather than pancaking, when they hit armour at high speed).
I once read something describing a theory -based on our understanding of trans-cell-membrane transport- about how molecules of basically any heavy metal at or above the at. no. of lead can probably wreak havoc on the body...