When I first learnt Java (6 years ago... JDK 1.0.2), I went with the Java tutorial. Considering that there were not too many books written on the subject at the time that was not a hard choice to make.
My verdict is that the tutorial is not a bad way to learn Java programming at all. The trick is to read every line (dont skip anything), and try every example in there, and in addition try your own variations. Worked for me, but needless to add... your mileage may vary
Of all the sequels/prequels, mish mash of heavily CG based movies, the only series that has really made it for me has been the LOTR series. I like Matrix reloaded too, but LOTR really rules.
I think the trick is to not get lulled into using technology as an ends. If CG helps you tell your story more convincingly/provocatively, more power to you, but when directors forget that, we have end products like the Star Wars prequels, which are great eye candy, but they dont do any justice to the plot.
Find out what the biggest concerns are... are they feature availability, cost of aquisition, cost of support, availability of support,... you know what I mean.
Make 2 matrices of the commercial options versus the open source ones, including the vendor companies who will provide/support these solutions.
In the first matrix compare the commercial solution with the Open Source alternative, feature for feature, and remember conforming to open standards is a feature.
In the second matrix compare the 2 for pricing, including cost of aquisition, support, upgrades,...
If possibly throw in a few (relevant) case studies of companies who might have already made the transition.
Numbers dont lie, and you should be able to make your point without having to resort to savage beatings:-)
A source tells me that there is the rumor about a quote (which was later denied) which when taken out of context can be construed to indicate that apple may be making a bid for Microsoft.
As I understand, Ascepts may be the only one that makes sense in this discussion. My understanding is that AOP builds on top of OO, so in some ways it could be looked upon as a successor to OO, whether or not it would make a worthy successor... who knows really.
The unfortunate thing is that this is exactly the kind of reaction that these stupid do-no-good laws will foster.
It is unfortunate because when the evil person(s) who get their hands on these exploits use it to profit/wreak havoc/do evil/..., it will be at your and my expense, not at the expense of the company with the vulnerable product.
This article definately borders on paranoia. Granted that the open source software scene tends to look chaotic, but it is this very environment that has brought us software such as Linux, Apache, and other greats.
Trying to put order on this chaos is a risky venture, and might play the part of taking away the same romanticism from it that draws so many talented developers.
Its a given that open source developers are working not for money or for a corporate goal, but for creative release, and personal ego gratification (I dont mean that in a bad way), and trying to instill discipline in this environment is akin to asking artists such as painters and poets to work 9-5 wearing a business suit... eeks!
I used Turbotax this year (first time user), and I filed electronically, I have to say it was the most straight forward experience I have had doing my taxes ever.
Of course I do know things like filing status, and standard deduction versus itemized deduction, etc... and honestly, I think that it is important that you know about some of these things if you do your own taxes, and you need anything more than a 1040EZ to do them.
Yeah yeah... I know, Turbotax writes into you boot sector, etc... but thats another discussion altogether.
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Am I the only one who's first thought was whether these noble hackers would be unfailrly targeted by the corporations using DCMA?
My verdict is that the tutorial is not a bad way to learn Java programming at all. The trick is to read every line (dont skip anything), and try every example in there, and in addition try your own variations. Worked for me, but needless to add ... your mileage may vary
Yes ... but how long before SCO sues.
I think the trick is to not get lulled into using technology as an ends. If CG helps you tell your story more convincingly/provocatively, more power to you, but when directors forget that, we have end products like the Star Wars prequels, which are great eye candy, but they dont do any justice to the plot.
I guess we have a representative from the other 1%.
- Find out what the biggest concerns are
... are they feature availability, cost of aquisition, cost of support, availability of support, ... you know what I mean.
- Make 2 matrices of the commercial options versus the open source ones, including the vendor companies who will provide/support these solutions.
- In the first matrix compare the commercial solution with the Open Source alternative, feature for feature, and remember conforming to open standards is a feature.
- In the second matrix compare the 2 for pricing, including cost of aquisition, support, upgrades,
...
- If possibly throw in a few (relevant) case studies of companies who might have already made the transition.
Numbers dont lie, and you should be able to make your point without having to resort to savage beatingsJust what Miss Cleo needs!
... Ashcroft going "HO HO HO ...."
Dont ask dont tell!
Genetic engineering does'nt kill people ... People kill people.
As I understand, Ascepts may be the only one that makes sense in this discussion. My understanding is that AOP builds on top of OO, so in some ways it could be looked upon as a successor to OO, whether or not it would make a worthy successor ... who knows really.
The unfortunate thing is that this is exactly the kind of reaction that these stupid do-no-good laws will foster. It is unfortunate because when the evil person(s) who get their hands on these exploits use it to profit/wreak havoc/do evil/..., it will be at your and my expense, not at the expense of the company with the vulnerable product.
round six billion dollar wants to pay jobs for universal, reports the "Los Angeles Times" with reference to anonymous sources.
This article definately borders on paranoia. Granted that the open source software scene tends to look chaotic, but it is this very environment that has brought us software such as Linux, Apache, and other greats. Trying to put order on this chaos is a risky venture, and might play the part of taking away the same romanticism from it that draws so many talented developers. Its a given that open source developers are working not for money or for a corporate goal, but for creative release, and personal ego gratification (I dont mean that in a bad way), and trying to instill discipline in this environment is akin to asking artists such as painters and poets to work 9-5 wearing a business suit ... eeks!
Nooooo ... its about the children :-)
Remember its not the size that matters, but how you use it.
I used Turbotax this year (first time user), and I filed electronically, I have to say it was the most straight forward experience I have had doing my taxes ever. Of course I do know things like filing status, and standard deduction versus itemized deduction, etc ... and honestly, I think that it is important that you know about some of these things if you do your own taxes, and you need anything more than a 1040EZ to do them.
Yeah yeah ... I know, Turbotax writes into you boot sector, etc ... but thats another discussion altogether.
Darth Vader will be teaching about the virtues of avoiding the dark side ...