Thanks. I guess I didn't read the last ADC newsletter, or else I would have known, this was posted on 2005-09-08.
It's not as perfect as one might thinks though.
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Python is definitely the way to go. There is a free book that is written especially for High School CS classes, it's called How to Think Like a Computer Scientist: Learning with Python. You can get it here: http://greenteapress.com/thinkpython/ for free in any of these electronic formats: PDF, LaTeX, Postscript, and HTML. Or you can buy printed copies here: http://greenteapress.com/thinkpython/terms.html
In addition to that there is pygame. A set of Python modules designed for writing games. It's really simple and easy to use. I think even beginner programmers wouldn't have much trouble making simple games. I wrote a breakout clone that's only 147 lines, I was going to use it to teach a programming class too. There is nothing complicated in it at all, just a few loops, if statements, some rectangle geometry and negating numbers. Elementary, really.
I think Python fits the requirement, more so than any other, for a language "that might be more 'enticing' as well."
Err. No, I'm quite sure the original did no damage and later version modified the MBR. That's not pysical damage, but if you threw your hard drive on the ground and set your monitor and video card on fire trying to get rid of the virus that's your problem. Me, I just fixed the the MBR.
I've tried dropping files onto items in the task bar but Windows rejected it every time, with a convenient notice that Windows doesn't work that way.
There is a similar problem with Expose. You can't drop a file on a window when Expose is invoked. You have to let Expose bring that window to the front before you can drop it. Yes, you can press the Expose key again to make the window come to the front quicker, but I just want to drop it while Expose is invoked.
If they thought to put that notice there, I wonder what held them back from properly implementing the ability to drop files onto the task bar button.
Likewise, they change to the can't-drop-here cursor, but at least there is not error message if you do try to drop it anyway.
I'm sure there is a virus out there somewhere that can do this. But perhaps not, as virii are mostly malicious now days. Remeber the good ol' days when a virus whould print out a message like "Your computer is now stoned."
Actually I would be happy if I could have both features. This for when the window is just below the current window (potentially faster than Expose), and Expose for when the window could be anywhere.
While your comments are insightful and this is a neat idea, Expose will always be faster. And I'm not talking about performance. Picture this, you need to move a file to another folder, but wait that folder is two layers below your current level. You'll have to fold back two windows to get there! Now imagine having to fold 5 or more folders.
Since Expose can show you all your windows with one action it wins hands down.
Wake me up when there is something happening the US which doesn't upset a minority group which goes in search for media attention or takes it to court.
That'll be one hell of a coma. Personally, I would just remove you feeding tube, but that may just perpetuate the problem.
The movie is called "History of the World: Part 1" not "Part 2", but you're right, despite the "part" in the title there is no second part.
I don't think Mel Brook should make a part two of either movie. "Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money" worked well as a joke and "History of the World: Part 1" works well as a statement about sequels. But neither would make a good sequel. Sequels never meet expectations and are mostly about "the search for more money."
I am very aware of this trend in OSS. I think the original poster illustrates it well. Nevertheless, it is an advantage that exists, whether or not anyone actually takes advantage of it. I think OSS needs to lose the "Not-Invented-Here" attitude and start exploiting every strong point they have-- pride be damned.
..so they can just copy exactly what some other program is doing, and the OSS designers don't have to be innovative or creative on their own? Come on now, do you own work...
Why should every project reinvent the wheel? Isn't one of the advantages of OSS the fact you don't have to re-implement what has already been done.
I don't use Linux and I certainly don't use Window, but perhaps the difference is the Windows exploits are exploitable on a standard install, and the Linux exploits require a user to turn something on like PostgreSQL or SquirrelMail, etc.
I think I have used XP once, although maybe twice. When IE or some other program has lots of windows open the little taskbar button will group together clicking on it will produce a menu (vertical list of text).
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It's not as perfect as one might thinks though.
One, Apple's TextEdit supports Word XML Format.
How much marketshare do those applications have?No idea.
The Pages format is documented? Where? I had been looking for documentation on it, but didn't find anything. Thanks.
In addition to that there is pygame. A set of Python modules designed for writing games. It's really simple and easy to use. I think even beginner programmers wouldn't have much trouble making simple games. I wrote a breakout clone that's only 147 lines, I was going to use it to teach a programming class too. There is nothing complicated in it at all, just a few loops, if statements, some rectangle geometry and negating numbers. Elementary, really.
I think Python fits the requirement, more so than any other, for a language "that might be more 'enticing' as well."
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Err. No, I'm quite sure the original did no damage and later version modified the MBR. That's not pysical damage, but if you threw your hard drive on the ground and set your monitor and video card on fire trying to get rid of the virus that's your problem. Me, I just fixed the the MBR.
I'm sure there is a virus out there somewhere that can do this. But perhaps not, as virii are mostly malicious now days. Remeber the good ol' days when a virus whould print out a message like "Your computer is now stoned."
Actually I would be happy if I could have both features. This for when the window is just below the current window (potentially faster than Expose), and Expose for when the window could be anywhere.
While your comments are insightful and this is a neat idea, Expose will always be faster. And I'm not talking about performance. Picture this, you need to move a file to another folder, but wait that folder is two layers below your current level. You'll have to fold back two windows to get there! Now imagine having to fold 5 or more folders. Since Expose can show you all your windows with one action it wins hands down.
... the preferred pronunciation sounds more like urine-us than your-anus. Listen: uranus.wav Not nearly as funny to adolescents.
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That'll be one hell of a coma. Personally, I would just remove you feeding tube, but that may just perpetuate the problem.
I don't think Mel Brook should make a part two of either movie. "Spaceballs 2: The Search for More Money" worked well as a joke and "History of the World: Part 1" works well as a statement about sequels. But neither would make a good sequel. Sequels never meet expectations and are mostly about "the search for more money."
It's just you.
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Who needs extra fingers?Agreed, that's why I use the spacebar, it scrolls whole pages.
I am very aware of this trend in OSS. I think the original poster illustrates it well. Nevertheless, it is an advantage that exists, whether or not anyone actually takes advantage of it. I think OSS needs to lose the "Not-Invented-Here" attitude and start exploiting every strong point they have-- pride be damned.
Why should every project reinvent the wheel? Isn't one of the advantages of OSS the fact you don't have to re-implement what has already been done.
I don't use Linux and I certainly don't use Window, but perhaps the difference is the Windows exploits are exploitable on a standard install, and the Linux exploits require a user to turn something on like PostgreSQL or SquirrelMail, etc.
I can't believe this hasn't hit 5 yet.
I think I have used XP once, although maybe twice. When IE or some other program has lots of windows open the little taskbar button will group together clicking on it will produce a menu (vertical list of text).