Why is it a problem when new technologies or versions of products are listed on Slasdot? It's news, regardless of who submits the article, and what's more, it benefits all. It gives Slashdot content (which it *technically* needs, dispite having content coming out the ears;)), it gives us, the readers, info on a new product/technology, and it gives the owner of the technology some product awareness ("free advertising").
When you read, say, Computer Shopper, do you complain when they run an article about the latest technology, explaining what it is, who the company is, etc? Why would you complain about Slashdot doing the same? Do you honestly think that the editors of Computer Shopper aren't approached by the owners of this new technology in the hopes that they can get some product awareness? Hell, when we launched our big website a couple of months ago, we approached the local newspaper and got them to do a big story about it!
The wild popularity of XML as a basis for application-level protocols
such as the Blocks Extensible Exchange Protocol [RFC3080], the Simple
Object Access Protocol [SOAP], and Jabber [JABBER] prompted
investigation into the possibility of extending the use of XML in the
protocol stack. Using XML at both the transport and network layer in
addition to the application layer would provide for an amazing amount
of power and flexibility while removing dependencies on proprietary
and hard-to-understand binary protocols. This protocol unification
would also allow applications to use a single XML parser for all
aspects of their operation, eliminating developer time spent figuring
out the intricacies of each new protocol, and moving the hard work of
parsing to the XML toolset. The use of XML also mitigates concerns
over "network vs. host" byte ordering which is at the root of many
network application bugs.
I'm tired of the MS bashing / karma whoring. Get over it. When was the last time Redhat released a security patch for Redhat 6? Is Redhat expected to patch a security flaw in 6 today, or is it allowed to say "work around it or upgrade to 8 (9, now, I guess)"?
This is an early branch in the software. If you want a flaw fixed, get a later version.
There's more coming off the Sun than light. The heat shield would need to be near-perfectly reflective to handle gamma radiation, but it would also need to deflect alpha and beta radiation, which are physical objects (alpha is usually a proton + neutron or two, beta is an electron).
Ahh, but the question is; is it hardware architecture, or superior underlying OS code? Could it be calls to Win32 or DirectX that makes the difference?
I'm interested in knowing what you can do, or can do easier, in MS Office but not in OOo?
Well, MS Office is faster, more stable, more responsive, and has better shortcut support (key commands, right-clickety, etc.), but on a more "user-interface" level, you've already mentioned a few of the problems, like printing, and GUI layout/customizability. MS also has much more evolved interactive and static help capabilities -- I personally hate the paper clip, but he's more capable at figuring out what you're trying to do than OO.o's lightbulb.
Again, don't think this is somehow a criticism of OO.o -- it's leaps and bounds better than any of the other competition (if there are any that may be considered competition at all). It just has a long way to go to beat MS Office. There are a few little features it has over Office that are a good start -- autocomplete of words is surprisingly useful (and I haven't found it on Office XP yet), and the open standard for files is, if bulky, at least easer for 3rd party use.
Finally on Access, I assume you mean a visual database program. I shudder at this prospect. Access, by allowing people unfamiliar with database design to easily create databases, has done more harm to the field than help.
Slashdot Mirror
I'm sorry, did you just claim that Slashdot tries to stay neutral? Slashdot, with the Borg-Gates and Broken-Windows idcons?
:)
heh. Yeah, Slashdot is neutral all right.
Why is it a problem when new technologies or versions of products are listed on Slasdot? It's news, regardless of who submits the article, and what's more, it benefits all. It gives Slashdot content (which it *technically* needs, dispite having content coming out the ears ;)), it gives us, the readers, info on a new product/technology, and it gives the owner of the technology some product awareness ("free advertising").
:)
When you read, say, Computer Shopper, do you complain when they run an article about the latest technology, explaining what it is, who the company is, etc? Why would you complain about Slashdot doing the same? Do you honestly think that the editors of Computer Shopper aren't approached by the owners of this new technology in the hopes that they can get some product awareness? Hell, when we launched our big website a couple of months ago, we approached the local newspaper and got them to do a big story about it!
'taint nothin' wrong wit' dat.
Yes, very good stuff. I'll gladly love nearly every new feature.
:(
But.....
Still no drag and drop editing? I'm dissapointed. That's the one feature I've been pining for.
*blushes*
:)
Ok, you're right, I didn't get the joke. I guess I blame it on too many XML zealots... Yeah, that's the ticket.
"Swing Away"
They weren't searching for the recorder, they just stumbled on it. No, they were out at Hemphill, TX for other reasons.... :D
... am I the only one who sees "WinHEC" and reads it as "WineHQ"?
;-)
'Cause I really did. I was all "What? Microsoft is embracing Wine? No wh-hay!"
Heh... The problem with all those female computer engineers is that they're either married or gay. ;)
I'm tired of the MS bashing / karma whoring. Get over it. When was the last time Redhat released a security patch for Redhat 6? Is Redhat expected to patch a security flaw in 6 today, or is it allowed to say "work around it or upgrade to 8 (9, now, I guess)"?
This is an early branch in the software. If you want a flaw fixed, get a later version.
It's hard to see that it's broken windows. In fact, until I read your post, I didn't see the cracks in the windows at all.
This branch is for everyone who hates cell phones to voice their displeasure over cell phones in general.
Speak up about your hatred of cell phones!
Who's with me?
I said... "Who's with me?"
Anyone?
At all?
*clears throat*
Somebody mod parent up quite a bit, please.
If there's one reason I never visity the NYT site, it's because I have to register. Knowing this little tidbit is extremely helpful.
In fact... hows about putting this information in the FAQ?
How about Python? D?
There's more coming off the Sun than light. The heat shield would need to be near-perfectly reflective to handle gamma radiation, but it would also need to deflect alpha and beta radiation, which are physical objects (alpha is usually a proton + neutron or two, beta is an electron).
Captain! There be whales here!
I'm sorry, but I doubt the Biggest Piece Of Crap In The Universe (tm) award will draw a huge crowd.
however, it's doubtful that X will be dropped.
Which is a shame, because the more I use linux, the less I like X.
... until they find a rocky extra-solar planet, I'm not really interested. It's always Gas Giant, or Brown Dwarf, blah, blah, blah.
Gimme a ST class M and I'll suddently get really friggin' interested.
Does it explain why Apple insists on supplying crappy mice with their computers? ;)
And in a year, Disney will be animating it as "hip kids-stuff" *cough* Goof Troop Movie *cough*.
Ahh, but the question is; is it hardware architecture, or superior underlying OS code? Could it be calls to Win32 or DirectX that makes the difference?
Again, don't think this is somehow a criticism of OO.o -- it's leaps and bounds better than any of the other competition (if there are any that may be considered competition at all). It just has a long way to go to beat MS Office. There are a few little features it has over Office that are a good start -- autocomplete of words is surprisingly useful (and I haven't found it on Office XP yet), and the open standard for files is, if bulky, at least easer for 3rd party use.
Finally on Access, I assume you mean a visual database program. I shudder at this prospect. Access, by allowing people unfamiliar with database design to easily create databases, has done more harm to the field than help.
N2 Reading
They use computer techniques to help people with Intermittent Central Suppression read. They're fighting the good fight too!