I can't say I've delved too deeply into Python, but I know enough of it to read it. I'd recommend that you look at the web version of the 1st edition of this book (linked above in a few comments) and just browse through the first section on syntax.
As far as I am aware, the guts are about comparable (though anecdotal evidence suggests faster runtime with python) but I much prefer Ruby's syntax. A few of the constructs are really really nice, such as code blocks. Plus, it's much more consistent in the OO department - python (and php5) are half-OO, meaning there's OO stuff, but you still have functions like strlen which are (presumably) based off of the root Kernel object... In Ruby you have the object you want to find stuff out about do the check itself - mystring.len is all it takes.
It's noteworthy since (according to wikipedia) the last Solar Maximum was in 2001, so on an 11 year cycle, it shouldn't be due for another 2 1/2 years or so.
What is claimed is:
1. A method for dynamically displaying pricing data on a client display device...
Note that that's a 1, meaning that's the patent request at its broadest. Once you get past the abstract, according to claim 1 there is required to be client-server communication, a price list, and rules for combining them.
This patent would likely apply to a typical linux distro installation package manager (handling dependencies etc) that was (a) run online, (b) charged prices, and (c) did dependency checking on the form itself before submission.
Hell, I doubt that even Linspire's Click'n'Run violates it...
And this is why more people should play Go. A computer Go player is halfwise decent, and I'm getting some knowlege by playing against one, but once you pass an Intermediate level (~10k I think), you can kinda hose any program out there.
Still doesn't compete with a real live opponent though.
If you are aware that Kazaa uploads files to other people, but don't know how to turn it off, you are Knowingly sharing. If you know how to turn it off but haven't, you are Willingly sharing.
A few links in general, a few links from the story, and then a trio of links (whitepapers, best delas, more stories) for each of the story icons - in this case it's Security, Laugh It's Funny, Operating Systems, and BSD.
Think two cars driving along the highway, in the same direction (neighbors expanding away from big bang). Except that the one on the right is drifting slightly left, and sideswipes the other. Eventually. And then the crash goes into slo-mo for the next few thousand million years.
Except that that wouldn't work - you need the holes in your formations to give it strength, otherwise you'll end up filling all your liberties and suiciding.
I think the only way to tell when a game is over is to practice - for example, when playing my friend, I'll fairly often beleive the board is settled, but he's not convinced so he'll keep pushing. I successfully defend the "pointless" attacks more often than he can make something of it, but regardless we both end up learning something.
The Linspire gang are attempting to merge their vision (PhoneGaim) into the main Gaim branch. Looks like progress has been slow though...
PhoneGaim is also supposed to be better because it's Open Source, with an open network, something that Robertson has said is what would keep Skype from merging with Gaim or some such.
Do notice though, that the account was not removed, murronrose and MaxoidLucky got into a dialogue, and murronrose is working at documenting solutions.
So does anyone know why, if I have both politics sections in the prefs dialog checked for exclusion, this appears on my front page? (And why there are two in the first place?)
I was wondering when this would come up
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I was wondering when this speculation would start up again.
I note that this was also bandied around when he was working on the Doom 3 engine, where he said somehting akin to having "one more good engine in him"
It's all databased. I'd wager the different VHosts just include a different copy of the files with the different color schemes (in a more advanced world, they'd be using different css files, but/. isn't that up to date)
True - and if NP is found to be P, then it will effectively hose encryption as we know it today. Your private-key/public-key encryption that relies on those big primes you know and love? Well then would be easily broken - the standard is private key is the two prime factors, public key is their product, and if an easy way to factor is found, then from the public key I can deduce the private, thus breaking your encryption.
They're not as unrelated as you'd think, but it's true that it's not the be-all end-all of encryption.
The lady in black's name is Commandant Grayza (if not proper spelling, that's how it's pronounced)
And yeah, most of the scarrans in the trailer are probably high-ranking ones, not that I recall ever getting many names during the 3-parter at the end of season 4.
Also, there are definitely some new faces there in full frame shots that indicate a focal character:)
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As far as I am aware, the guts are about comparable (though anecdotal evidence suggests faster runtime with python) but I much prefer Ruby's syntax. A few of the constructs are really really nice, such as code blocks. Plus, it's much more consistent in the OO department - python (and php5) are half-OO, meaning there's OO stuff, but you still have functions like strlen which are (presumably) based off of the root Kernel object... In Ruby you have the object you want to find stuff out about do the check itself - mystring.len is all it takes.
It's noteworthy since (according to wikipedia) the last Solar Maximum was in 2001, so on an 11 year cycle, it shouldn't be due for another 2 1/2 years or so.
What is claimed is:
1. A method for dynamically displaying pricing data on a client display device...
Note that that's a 1, meaning that's the patent request at its broadest. Once you get past the abstract, according to claim 1 there is required to be client-server communication, a price list, and rules for combining them.
This patent would likely apply to a typical linux distro installation package manager (handling dependencies etc) that was (a) run online, (b) charged prices, and (c) did dependency checking on the form itself before submission.
Hell, I doubt that even Linspire's Click'n'Run violates it...
Still doesn't compete with a real live opponent though.
If you are aware that Kazaa uploads files to other people, but don't know how to turn it off, you are Knowingly sharing. If you know how to turn it off but haven't, you are Willingly sharing.
A few links in general, a few links from the story, and then a trio of links (whitepapers, best delas, more stories) for each of the story icons - in this case it's Security, Laugh It's Funny, Operating Systems, and BSD.
It's a Halo 2 publicity stunt, google for it and look past the first few hits.
Also, gotta love how they captured not only every drop-down menu, but even multiple submenus too... I mean come on people...
Think two cars driving along the highway, in the same direction (neighbors expanding away from big bang). Except that the one on the right is drifting slightly left, and sideswipes the other. Eventually. And then the crash goes into slo-mo for the next few thousand million years.
I think the only way to tell when a game is over is to practice - for example, when playing my friend, I'll fairly often beleive the board is settled, but he's not convinced so he'll keep pushing. I successfully defend the "pointless" attacks more often than he can make something of it, but regardless we both end up learning something.
According to http://www.cryer.co.uk/filetypes/ it's an Open Office Impress file (think power point)
PhoneGaim is also supposed to be better because it's Open Source, with an open network, something that Robertson has said is what would keep Skype from merging with Gaim or some such.
Do notice though, that the account was not removed, murronrose and MaxoidLucky got into a dialogue, and murronrose is working at documenting solutions.
So they might actually scrape in at under a year delay? (IIRC the initial release date was Sept something, forget exactly what)
Other than that, same principle.
So does anyone know why, if I have both politics sections in the prefs dialog checked for exclusion, this appears on my front page? (And why there are two in the first place?)
I note that this was also bandied around when he was working on the Doom 3 engine, where he said somehting akin to having "one more good engine in him"
It's all databased. I'd wager the different VHosts just include a different copy of the files with the different color schemes (in a more advanced world, they'd be using different css files, but /. isn't that up to date)
True - and if NP is found to be P, then it will effectively hose encryption as we know it today. Your private-key/public-key encryption that relies on those big primes you know and love? Well then would be easily broken - the standard is private key is the two prime factors, public key is their product, and if an easy way to factor is found, then from the public key I can deduce the private, thus breaking your encryption.
They're not as unrelated as you'd think, but it's true that it's not the be-all end-all of encryption.
Don't forget that the DS is also capable of playing regular GBA games.
*ahem* No, I do believe the Worst Music Compression Format Ever award goes to Real. Along with Worst Video Compression Format Ever.
What you want goes by the name "Evil Genius"
Really? I just downloaded the wrapper, ran it through cat, and went to the url that was in the midst of the gibberish :)
And yeah, most of the scarrans in the trailer are probably high-ranking ones, not that I recall ever getting many names during the 3-parter at the end of season 4.
Also, there are definitely some new faces there in full frame shots that indicate a focal character :)