Then there's the real big questions, like is any of this worth the effort? Let's be realistic, science is starting to show us that eventually, no matter what, humanity will die out entirely. We'll either get wiped out by gamma ray bursts, wiped by the Andromeda galaxy colliding with us and flinging us into a hostile enviroment or simply die when our sun runs out of fuel and goes dark, explodes or whatever it plans on doing at EOL.
That's all the more reason not to be afraid of anything. We started from nada and we will end up with nada. So, go ahead, take that risk you always wanted to take, but were always afraid of, because you kept thinking of repercussions. And don't forget to have all the fun you can while you are doing it.
But, it's still commendable that these people built a business around a free browser. OTOH, I don't think that warrants an IPO and I'm convinced that they will realize their mistake soon. I hope they have something better in mind behind that IPO. And, I hope they don't slam all the financial burden on the users in one way or the other, directly or indirectly, like you mentioned. All said, as a user, it's always good to have options around and I hope Opera hangs around.
Do the IT professionals you've met feel that US companies and the US government used bait-and-switch tactics to take advantage of cheaper non-US workers? Or did those applying for H1-B visas know what they were in for?
Another personal opinion from an Indian:
I don't think US companies used any of the said tactics. I believe whosoever applies for an H1-B knows what he/she is getting himself/herself into. But, that's not to say something negative of the US compaines. What's happening here is for mutual benefit. There are laws to protect H1 workers so that they don't get underpaid and all, but still a small amount of prejudice exists and I think it is inevitable too.
Newer versions of Mozilla have a complete debugging subsystem for javascript. You can step through the code and examine variables. All the fancy stuff that a debugger provides - that too wrapped in a nice GUI.
Wait a moment! Long back, I patented the idea that one could make money by suing somebody. Hehe... I can already see the $$$$$ and you can't ever sue me for money... 'coz guess what.... you'll be violating my patent by doing that!
Nice! The images appear to be animated because of the small changes in relative positioning of colors in successive circles. And that happens only if you keep moving your eyes. Stare at one particular point and the animation goes away!
I wonder if this concept could be exploited to generate small, more interesting, animations!
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Can somebody make an IC out of that... don't wanna carry the extra baggage!
Then there's the real big questions, like is any of this worth the effort? Let's be realistic, science is starting to show us that eventually, no matter what, humanity will die out entirely. We'll either get wiped out by gamma ray bursts, wiped by the Andromeda galaxy colliding with us and flinging us into a hostile enviroment or simply die when our sun runs out of fuel and goes dark, explodes or whatever it plans on doing at EOL.
That's all the more reason not to be afraid of anything. We started from nada and we will end up with nada. So, go ahead, take that risk you always wanted to take, but were always afraid of, because you kept thinking of repercussions. And don't forget to have all the fun you can while you are doing it.
... and they (Comcast) refuse to replace my faulty $50 cable modem I've been struggling to go online with!
But, it's still commendable that these people built a business around a free browser. OTOH, I don't think that warrants an IPO and I'm convinced that they will realize their mistake soon. I hope they have something better in mind behind that IPO. And, I hope they don't slam all the financial burden on the users in one way or the other, directly or indirectly, like you mentioned. All said, as a user, it's always good to have options around and I hope Opera hangs around.
I have a considerable number of friends in IT and I have never heard about this. It may be the case that I'm ill informed. Interesting to know that.
Do the IT professionals you've met feel that US companies and the US government used bait-and-switch tactics to take advantage of cheaper non-US workers? Or did those applying for H1-B visas know what they were in for?
Another personal opinion from an Indian: I don't think US companies used any of the said tactics. I believe whosoever applies for an H1-B knows what he/she is getting himself/herself into. But, that's not to say something negative of the US compaines. What's happening here is for mutual benefit. There are laws to protect H1 workers so that they don't get underpaid and all, but still a small amount of prejudice exists and I think it is inevitable too.
Newer versions of Mozilla have a complete debugging subsystem for javascript. You can step through the code and examine variables. All the fancy stuff that a debugger provides - that too wrapped in a nice GUI.
exactly what I see .. when I've had a glass too many! hic!
Wait a moment! Long back, I patented the idea that one could make money by suing somebody. Hehe... I can already see the $$$$$ and you can't ever sue me for money... 'coz guess what.... you'll be violating my patent by doing that!
watch out! I could sue you for doing X. :p
I'm sure Bill Gates got an invitation! :)
Nice! The images appear to be animated because of the small changes in relative positioning of colors in successive circles. And that happens only if you keep moving your eyes. Stare at one particular point and the animation goes away!
I wonder if this concept could be exploited to generate small, more interesting, animations!