I think iRiver design is pretty slick, and I'd prefer to use that over something that's already too mainstream or too widely used.
It's almost the same case as phpBB, I don't like to use it because almost every phpBB forums out there uses the same look and colors (the subsilver), and I'm tired of it:P.
How Many Slashdot Members Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb?
1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs 1 to move it to the Lighting section 2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section 7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs 5 to flame the spell checkers 3 to correct spelling/grammar flames 6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb"... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid 2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp" 15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct 19 to post that this topic is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb topic 11 to defend the posting to this topic saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this topic 36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty 7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs 4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's 3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group 13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too" 5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy 4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?" 13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs" 1 slashdot lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again
Give them a chance to work through their ideas, and judge their finished product. I have a lot of faith in Weta Workshop (partly because I know some of the people who work there), and I'm sure they'll have something spectacular by the end.
I have faith in Weta Worshop that they'll make really nice eye candy. But I doubt the movie is going to be good, aside from being an eye-candy movie (story-wise, acting-wise, etc). Most game/comic book adaptation aren't done good.
Anyone has any info who's going to write the story and direct the live action movie?
I'm taking a business/technical writing class at the moment, and after viewing the link in the news, I noticed that it's not presented that well for people who don't really wanna read the whole thing but wants to get the comparisons only (lazy people like me). Something what my instructor will frown upon if we write something like this in his class.
I think if the article has tables for comparison between the 3 services, people will be able to compare them better and faster, dont you think?
I wasn't looking for opinions, just looking for the hard facts like: cost, number of songs available, etc.
I think the real question/statement is not "Man Vs Machine In Chess", but "Engineers vs Chess Players", by Engineers i meant coders, chess analysts, and everybody else that has significant role in the process of creating the AI.
Anyone can hack together a linked list inverter. A lot of programmers can put out something more elegant, given unlimited time and resources. Some can even solve complex problems under pressure. But only a handful of coders crank out brilliant code when faced with a mind-bending challenge and a looming deadline. For them, impossible demands are the ones that begin to get just a bit interesting.
We have some serious problems and we'd like to share them with people who are motivated by that kind of challenge. So, you're invited to take part in the Google Code Jam 2003, a programming competition that will be worthy of your time, your skills and your interest.
There are rewards up to $10,000. Check the link above for more info.
Just saw the videos of the robot climbing the stairs and walking backwards. It's awesome, didn't think something like this can be accomplished in the current time.
You're right! It must be the internet rebels who shuts down the power plant. They must've used the nmap program to scan a vulnerable SSH server in the power plant, exploited it and shut down the power plant. So they can go inside a highly-secured building in order to meet some Architech dude. I believe they are known as the children of zion hacker group.
Have I also mention that they wear black and cool shades?
This site has some samples of movies in widescreen format and the result that one will get in the full screen format. widescreen.org. The full screen version of LoTR is really bad because of its original screen ratio.
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I think iRiver design is pretty slick, and I'd prefer to use that over something that's already too mainstream or too widely used.
:P.
It's almost the same case as phpBB, I don't like to use it because almost every phpBB forums out there uses the same look and colors (the subsilver), and I'm tired of it
Kung-fu comes from China, not Japan.
and mine: - Norton AV - ZoneAlarm - Win 2000 SP 4 - IE 6 - Other patches and fixes - DirectX then goes the programs
How Many Slashdot Members Does It Take to Change A Light Bulb?
... another 6 to condemn those 6 as stupid
1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed
14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently
7 to caution about the dangers of changing light bulbs
1 to move it to the Lighting section
2 to argue then move it to the Electricals section
7 to point out spelling/grammar errors in posts about changing light bulbs
5 to flame the spell checkers
3 to correct spelling/grammar flames
6 to argue over whether it's "lightbulb" or "light bulb"
2 industry professionals to inform the group that the proper term is "lamp"
15 know-it-alls who claim they were in the industry, and that "light bulb" is perfectly correct
19 to post that this topic is not about light bulbs and to please take this discussion to a lightbulb topic
11 to defend the posting to this topic saying that we all use light bulbs and therefore the posts are relevant to this topic
36 to debate which method of changing light bulbs is superior, where to buy the best light bulbs, what brand of light bulbs work best for this technique and what brands are faulty
7 to post URL's where one can see examples of different light bulbs
4 to post that the URL's were posted incorrectly and then post the corrected URL's
3 to post about links they found from the URL's that are relevant to this group which makes light bulbs relevant to this group
13 to link all posts to date, quote them in their entirety including all headers and signatures, and add "Me too"
5 to post to the group that they will no longer post because they cannot handle the light bulb controversy
4 to say "didn't we go through this already a short time ago?"
13 to say "do a Google search on light bulbs before posting questions about light bulbs"
1 slashdot lurker to respond to the original post 6 months from now and start it all over again
My name is Conner McLeod.com of the clan McLeod.com
I am an Immortal. That is why i signed the VeriSign 100-year contract.
You're already dead now...
well, at least you can still give it to the other MacLeod
But, if 'Outbreak' does occur or 'Mission Impossible 2' then I'm getting out of the city and heading to the hills!
Just install Norton Antivirus, and you'll be fine... well if you don't want the 30-day trial, you can use AVG =P
So, the Real Ultimate answer to Life, the Universe and Everything is... 1.6180339887?
Give them a chance to work through their ideas, and judge their finished product. I have a lot of faith in Weta Workshop (partly because I know some of the people who work there), and I'm sure they'll have something spectacular by the end.
I have faith in Weta Worshop that they'll make really nice eye candy. But I doubt the movie is going to be good, aside from being an eye-candy movie (story-wise, acting-wise, etc). Most game/comic book adaptation aren't done good.
Anyone has any info who's going to write the story and direct the live action movie?
How big is Slashdot's database?
I'm gonna close my account there :(
I'm taking a business/technical writing class at the moment, and after viewing the link in the news, I noticed that it's not presented that well for people who don't really wanna read the whole thing but wants to get the comparisons only (lazy people like me). Something what my instructor will frown upon if we write something like this in his class.
:P
I think if the article has tables for comparison between the 3 services, people will be able to compare them better and faster, dont you think?
I wasn't looking for opinions, just looking for the hard facts like: cost, number of songs available, etc.
or am I going too off-topic here?
I think the real question/statement is not "Man Vs Machine In Chess", but "Engineers vs Chess Players", by Engineers i meant coders, chess analysts, and everybody else that has significant role in the process of creating the AI.
i guess no more using Outlook for Valve employees then :P
Something that's also interesting: The Google Code Jam 2003
Anyone can hack together a linked list inverter. A lot of programmers can put out something more elegant, given unlimited time and resources. Some can even solve complex problems under pressure. But only a handful of coders crank out brilliant code when faced with a mind-bending challenge and a looming deadline. For them, impossible demands are the ones that begin to get just a bit interesting.
We have some serious problems and we'd like to share them with people who are motivated by that kind of challenge. So, you're invited to take part in the Google Code Jam 2003, a programming competition that will be worthy of your time, your skills and your interest.
There are rewards up to $10,000. Check the link above for more info.
Don't you just hate it when news sites change their article urls? They ought to make a proper redirection so search engines will be effective...
If in the future this technology is made into 3d and implemented for games, for example: a 3d shooter game, people can walk through the walls.
VR technology might be more appropriate for games.
this needs to be added to the news ;)
thanks for the clickable link, yes i'm too lazy to highlight, copy and paste
Here's a pretty good article comparing MySQL and Postgres.
I've noticed another interesting detail in the Asimo development path - didn't he used to be a lot taller? Like, 6 feet instead of 4?
Check this page. It contains the timelines of the robots tehnology up to ASIMO.
Just saw the videos of the robot climbing the stairs and walking backwards. It's awesome, didn't think something like this can be accomplished in the current time.
When will they start making C3PO?
You're right! It must be the internet rebels who shuts down the power plant. They must've used the nmap program to scan a vulnerable SSH server in the power plant, exploited it and shut down the power plant. So they can go inside a highly-secured building in order to meet some Architech dude. I believe they are known as the children of zion hacker group.
Have I also mention that they wear black and cool shades?
This site has some samples of movies in widescreen format and the result that one will get in the full screen format. widescreen.org.
The full screen version of LoTR is really bad because of its original screen ratio.
Well, one of the main purposes of Slashdot is to link websites so that the mutant clicking zombies can DDOS them.
it's all because of IBPhoenix :(
i wouldn't say no to Faye Valentine, Cowboy Neal can have Spike or Jet for himself... :P