May I humbly propose, without attempting to troll, that the Star Wars franchise is no longer relavant? Like most pop art, it is no longer in fashion. Most people I talk to today simply don't care.
The math involved in robotics was some of the most challenging work I did in school. The non-linear, multi-variable, matrix calculus used for movement control still boggles my mind at times.
You're right. There were very few war-themed games before then. Unless you include all the fighter pilot games, and the boatload of games like the Command & Conquer series. Not to mention the first-person shooters like Wolfenstein.
Are the statistics you quote worse than in communist Russia? Or fuedal Europe? Or the Roman empire when the slaves outnumbered the free people and 60% (yes, 60%!) of all people born died by their 6th birthday?
Capitalism is not the cause of malnutrition in the world. The lack of distribution under corrupt regimes is THE ONLY cause of starvation today.
You are somewhat correct with regards to AIDS medicine. However, here again I place most of the condemnation on the governments of Africa which lie to their people about the causes, methods of prevention, and methods of treatment.
It might look wide and free, like the sea, but there is a very fixed path to follow; freedom isn't real if all options but one have negative consequences attached.
What are the negative consequences to which you refer? What is the "very fixed path" to which you refer? I'm from a large family. My parents were pretty poor (think foodstamps and handouts from the neighbors). Each of my siblings and I chose totally different paths for our lives. Some are now wealthy and some live paycheck to paycheck. One is a doctor. One is high school graduate that now is a partner in a bank. All options have negative consequences attached. All opportunities cost you in some way. Even if the cost is simply the lost opportunity to do something else.
P.S. I'm not trying to argue with you. I'm genuinely interested in your point of view.
There is no solution. We just muddle along the best we can and as far as I can tell, capitalism seems to give the most people the most opportunity to make their lives into whatever it is they want.
Unfortunately, some people still get screwed. See line #1.
In the town where I grew up about 20 years ago, there was a light that did that. It was on a 25 MPH road, and if you were going faster than 28 or so, it would turn red. We would go out of our way to avoid that light.
Given the US's history of ignoring treaties it doesn't like (Kyoto, etc)
I don't see how rejecting the Kyoto treaty is ignoring it. The U.S. simply decided not to ratify it and therefore not to follow it. If I make a treaty that you don't like and don't ratify, does that mean that you are ignoring our treaty?
Sorry, but it is not necessarily a right. If, when you sign up for the service from the cable company, you agree not to hook a computer to the cable feed, then it is not your right to do so.
The court of Slashdot seems to be siding against the French judicial system, but shouldn't we hear their side of the story first? I'm not saying this guy is lying - just that there are two sides to every story.
Please stop whining and either move or do something about it. Run for office. Join the Peace Corps. Become a lawyer and fight Ashcroft pro bono. Your choice.
I really think this goes to the root of why Linux is still considered a geek OS. Compiling software is VERY intimidating to the average user. Regardless of time and money, it is much easier psychologically to buy a prepackaged piece of crap.
Even many Linux users I talk to are unsure what to do. They might be able to install an RPM, but if there is a dependancy problem, forget about it. They either don't bother, or call somebody for help.
You know that old saying, "you get what you pay for".
I'm not saying I agree. In fact, I disagree. However, many, many people say it to themselves every time they download a piece of software and it doesn't run because it needs to be re-compiled on their platform. So then they go to Best Buy and purchase something that runs, but crashes, but at least it runs.
I don't understand how Republicans get away with this level of hypocrisy
I just want to point out that only 22 representatives (out of 500+) voted against the bill last week to increase fines given out by the FCC. That means alot of democrats voted in favor of the bill. Agree with it or not, this is a bipartisan issue. Soccer moms don't want little Johnny to hear Howard Stern on the radio.
I'm not saying your statement was wrong. Simply that how you say things affects how seriously your comments are taken. I think that the fact that your original post was moderated as flamebait supports me.
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what will this do to wet t-shirt contests?
May I humbly propose, without attempting to troll, that the Star Wars franchise is no longer relavant? Like most pop art, it is no longer in fashion. Most people I talk to today simply don't care.
Death, doom, and destruction! May I suggest some Prozac?
The math involved in robotics was some of the most challenging work I did in school. The non-linear, multi-variable, matrix calculus used for movement control still boggles my mind at times.
You're right. There were very few war-themed games before then. Unless you include all the fighter pilot games, and the boatload of games like the Command & Conquer series. Not to mention the first-person shooters like Wolfenstein.
a) The stuff that comes out of your ears when you have a cold.
b) An inane, repetitive joke on /. (see In Soviet Russia...)
c) A totally made up word with no actual meaning.
They're nt sharing processor time or a domain name with a porn site? Geez, that's gotta cost big!
Capitalism is not the cause of malnutrition in the world. The lack of distribution under corrupt regimes is THE ONLY cause of starvation today.
You are somewhat correct with regards to AIDS medicine. However, here again I place most of the condemnation on the governments of Africa which lie to their people about the causes, methods of prevention, and methods of treatment.
What are the negative consequences to which you refer? What is the "very fixed path" to which you refer? I'm from a large family. My parents were pretty poor (think foodstamps and handouts from the neighbors). Each of my siblings and I chose totally different paths for our lives. Some are now wealthy and some live paycheck to paycheck. One is a doctor. One is high school graduate that now is a partner in a bank. All options have negative consequences attached. All opportunities cost you in some way. Even if the cost is simply the lost opportunity to do something else.
P.S. I'm not trying to argue with you. I'm genuinely interested in your point of view.
This is Earth.
There is no solution. We just muddle along the best we can and as far as I can tell, capitalism seems to give the most people the most opportunity to make their lives into whatever it is they want.
Unfortunately, some people still get screwed. See line #1.
Holy Crap, yes I did live in Herndon. Nice guess! Do you live there now or did you live there 20 years ago?
In the town where I grew up about 20 years ago, there was a light that did that. It was on a 25 MPH road, and if you were going faster than 28 or so, it would turn red. We would go out of our way to avoid that light.
Why would I keep a library of code to help me get the job done faster and for less money?
I'd be more impressed by a 90-year old figuring out how to use Linux.
I don't see how rejecting the Kyoto treaty is ignoring it. The U.S. simply decided not to ratify it and therefore not to follow it. If I make a treaty that you don't like and don't ratify, does that mean that you are ignoring our treaty?
Sorry, but it is not necessarily a right. If, when you sign up for the service from the cable company, you agree not to hook a computer to the cable feed, then it is not your right to do so.
The court of Slashdot seems to be siding against the French judicial system, but shouldn't we hear their side of the story first? I'm not saying this guy is lying - just that there are two sides to every story.
Please stop whining and either move or do something about it. Run for office. Join the Peace Corps. Become a lawyer and fight Ashcroft pro bono. Your choice.
Even many Linux users I talk to are unsure what to do. They might be able to install an RPM, but if there is a dependancy problem, forget about it. They either don't bother, or call somebody for help.
I'm not saying I agree. In fact, I disagree. However, many, many people say it to themselves every time they download a piece of software and it doesn't run because it needs to be re-compiled on their platform. So then they go to Best Buy and purchase something that runs, but crashes, but at least it runs.
inertia
I just want to point out that only 22 representatives (out of 500+) voted against the bill last week to increase fines given out by the FCC. That means alot of democrats voted in favor of the bill. Agree with it or not, this is a bipartisan issue. Soccer moms don't want little Johnny to hear Howard Stern on the radio.
I'm not saying your statement was wrong. Simply that how you say things affects how seriously your comments are taken. I think that the fact that your original post was moderated as flamebait supports me.
A statement like that kind of destroys all credibility of the author.
How about most drug companies.