You can't really debunk Intelligent Design because there is nothing to debunk. No evidence, no logic, just a shared belief with nothing objective to point to. No foundation for debate; you either believe it or you don't.
Besides, a science class is the wrong place for such a debate, even if the debate were legitimate, because Intelligent Design/Creationism/whatever you wanna call it has nothing to do with science.
Instead of having a "left button" and a "right button" (two different actions) you have a "button" plus a huge combination of modifier keys (command key, option key, control key, shift key). Much easier.
I could see you calling this more flexible but the last thing I could see you calling this is easier. Using mouse/keyboard combos means you can use your mouse clicks to do more.. but I think a right click is much easier than a command-click.. you have to coordinate two hands.. you have to have your other hand on the keyboard. God forbid you're playing a video game and have your fingers on other keys. I'd go nuts trying to command-click my way through starcraft.
Actually, the Apple Pro Mouse doesn't have a button at all; you put your hand on it and "will" it down to click. There is no conscious brain activity involved at all; like with an experienced driver who doesn't step on the accelerator and brake pedals, he just thinks "faster" and "slower" and it happens.
Wow, this thing just came out and you've already got it attuned to your brainwaves? I imagine you must own one (or at least have used one) to give it such a glowing review.
Left + Right click takes much more of a conscious effort. There is no reason why "left" should do one thing and "right" should do another. There _is_ a reason why modifier keys modify the behavior of a mouseclick.
That's silly... there is just as much reason to use right click instead of control-click. The reason is that there are a number of actions we use so often that it's convienent to assign it to a single click. The right-click vs. control-click argument is more a matter of taste.. I'm just surprised someone actually prefers control-click over right-click, and even considers it easier. Doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you.
This article taught me one important thing. There are people who actually PREFER a single button mouse. This is totally news to me.
Really, what's the argument for one mouse button over two? I didn't realize there were people out there who were attempting to make that argument; I figured it was something that Apple kind of sheepishly clung to because multiple mouse buttons weren't their idea.
I can't accept two buttons being too confusing as an argument.. I used to work tech support and even the dumbest redneck I talked to knew his left from his right. If you can't figure that much out, I'm afraid using the rest of the computer is going to be pretty hopeless.
Personally, I say save the pats on the back and give me a goddamn raise. I really don't go to work to have my ego stroked. I go to do work for money. I'd rather recieve the compliments from someone who's opinion I give a fuck about.
Ann Coulter has said that all Muslims should be converted to Christianity or killed. Do you really think there's something more inherently good or moral about fundamentalist Christians over fundamentalist Muslims?
The problem isn't the religion, but the blind, hatemongering of fundamentalism from which terrorism (both foreign and US-sponsored) stems.
I KNEW that this story would be on slashdot, and I knew someone would make a crack at Six Apart (who are brand new to the scene) and imply that somehow magically the power wouldn't have gone out if it weren't for Six Apart owning Livejournal.
That's no true. My program met every criterea laid out by the teacher. It just had a GUI that's all. The requirements never said "the program shall not have a GUI".
That sucks. We always got extra credit for that kind of stuff in our classes.
Well, I'll agree that I've met some PhDs who are absolute morons of the highest order. It is not impossible. Getting a PhD is more a testament to a lot of exposure to your field and a lot of hard work than it is much intelligence.
Most of the people who say college degrees are worthless don't have college degress, needless to say. If they mean "worthless" as far as dollars and cents, they are wrong, although there are probably many ways to get better "bang for your buck" than just going to school. If they mean "worthless" as far as educational value vs. just going and looking stuff up yourself, they are again wrong. Yes, it's possible to self-educate. Whether or not you go to college, you will be self-educating your entire life. The purpose of college is not to be a subsitute for self-discovery and hands-on experience. This is not an either/or situation.
Those who think the purpose of college is obedience, subserviance, and learning how to suck up to the man, I'm sorry you went to such horrible colleges.
A good professor can show you the door, can point you towards a path, can kindle interest in a topic. A good cirriculum can expose you to a variety of useful information. None of these are replacements for the real world, only supplements. They are certainly not worthless.
As far as people using them as job criteria, it doesn't guarantee you're getting someone smart or skilled (any more than certifications or job experience does), but it does say a little bit about perseverence and exposure to a topic.
Finally, in my personal opinion, computer classes in college is not as good at teaching people the latest programming languages and the most recent trends, but is a lot better than work experience at teaching people methodology, as well as ways of thinking and approaching problems, which the job market would never have taught me (becuase it's all about getting it done as quickly as possible) and which would have taken a level of time and insight to acquire without direction.
Some people also deride college because "anyone can get a degree." That's one thing I *like* about college. Life isn't a competition.
Yes, I see where this is going. You are taking the price they are charging, and you are increasing that number again and again. If they price it too high, I'll exercise my consumer right to not buy a domain name.
And what's up with the gov't wanting to build roads, schools and bunker busters? I hear they give money to poor kids for food too.
(all tongue in cheek, please don't take it personal:)
All awards shows are whorish and pander to the lowest common denominator. Now great video games can be trivialized like great movies, music, television, etc.
I agree with you. I'm not worried about what the human race is doing 5 billion years from now because I cannot concieve us continuing to exist that long.
If the human race survives the 5 billion years it's going to take for the sun to burn out, I have a feeling that finding a new home will be the least of our species' worries by then.
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I totally agree with the spirit of your post.
You can't really debunk Intelligent Design because there is nothing to debunk. No evidence, no logic, just a shared belief with nothing objective to point to. No foundation for debate; you either believe it or you don't.
Besides, a science class is the wrong place for such a debate, even if the debate were legitimate, because Intelligent Design/Creationism/whatever you wanna call it has nothing to do with science.
Instead of having a "left button" and a "right button" (two different actions) you have a "button" plus a huge combination of modifier keys (command key, option key, control key, shift key). Much easier.
I could see you calling this more flexible but the last thing I could see you calling this is easier. Using mouse/keyboard combos means you can use your mouse clicks to do more.. but I think a right click is much easier than a command-click.. you have to coordinate two hands.. you have to have your other hand on the keyboard. God forbid you're playing a video game and have your fingers on other keys. I'd go nuts trying to command-click my way through starcraft.
Actually, the Apple Pro Mouse doesn't have a button at all; you put your hand on it and "will" it down to click. There is no conscious brain activity involved at all; like with an experienced driver who doesn't step on the accelerator and brake pedals, he just thinks "faster" and "slower" and it happens.
Wow, this thing just came out and you've already got it attuned to your brainwaves? I imagine you must own one (or at least have used one) to give it such a glowing review.
Left + Right click takes much more of a conscious effort. There is no reason why "left" should do one thing and "right" should do another. There _is_ a reason why modifier keys modify the behavior of a mouseclick.
That's silly... there is just as much reason to use right click instead of control-click. The reason is that there are a number of actions we use so often that it's convienent to assign it to a single click. The right-click vs. control-click argument is more a matter of taste.. I'm just surprised someone actually prefers control-click over right-click, and even considers it easier. Doesn't mean there's anything wrong with you.
This article taught me one important thing. There are people who actually PREFER a single button mouse. This is totally news to me.
Really, what's the argument for one mouse button over two? I didn't realize there were people out there who were attempting to make that argument; I figured it was something that Apple kind of sheepishly clung to because multiple mouse buttons weren't their idea.
I can't accept two buttons being too confusing as an argument.. I used to work tech support and even the dumbest redneck I talked to knew his left from his right. If you can't figure that much out, I'm afraid using the rest of the computer is going to be pretty hopeless.
Personally, I say save the pats on the back and give me a goddamn raise. I really don't go to work to have my ego stroked. I go to do work for money. I'd rather recieve the compliments from someone who's opinion I give a fuck about.
I thought system administrators were shown their apprecation by getting paid fat salaries to babysit computers.
I see cracking as bypassing a security or authentication system. Not looking teh supar leetest to all your friends.
You should!
But it might get slashdotted.
Ask yourself this question : What is the purpose of the XBox ?
The purpose according the Microsoft? If I had an xbox, I'd use it for whatever I damn well please.
Like posting on slashdot?
Ann Coulter has said that all Muslims should be converted to Christianity or killed. Do you really think there's something more inherently good or moral about fundamentalist Christians over fundamentalist Muslims?
The problem isn't the religion, but the blind, hatemongering of fundamentalism from which terrorism (both foreign and US-sponsored) stems.
I hate to say it, but nerds have finally gone too far. Do you guys have ANYTHING better to do than player hate all over Bill's doodles?!
Luckily for MS, businesses are less likely to do that. Of course, I've worked for places that did. Shamelessly.
I KNEW that this story would be on slashdot, and I knew someone would make a crack at Six Apart (who are brand new to the scene) and imply that somehow magically the power wouldn't have gone out if it weren't for Six Apart owning Livejournal.
That's no true. My program met every criterea laid out by the teacher. It just had a GUI that's all. The requirements never said "the program shall not have a GUI".
That sucks. We always got extra credit for that kind of stuff in our classes.
Well, I'll agree that I've met some PhDs who are absolute morons of the highest order. It is not impossible. Getting a PhD is more a testament to a lot of exposure to your field and a lot of hard work than it is much intelligence.
Most of the people who say college degrees are worthless don't have college degress, needless to say. If they mean "worthless" as far as dollars and cents, they are wrong, although there are probably many ways to get better "bang for your buck" than just going to school. If they mean "worthless" as far as educational value vs. just going and looking stuff up yourself, they are again wrong. Yes, it's possible to self-educate. Whether or not you go to college, you will be self-educating your entire life. The purpose of college is not to be a subsitute for self-discovery and hands-on experience. This is not an either/or situation.
Those who think the purpose of college is obedience, subserviance, and learning how to suck up to the man, I'm sorry you went to such horrible colleges.
A good professor can show you the door, can point you towards a path, can kindle interest in a topic. A good cirriculum can expose you to a variety of useful information. None of these are replacements for the real world, only supplements. They are certainly not worthless.
As far as people using them as job criteria, it doesn't guarantee you're getting someone smart or skilled (any more than certifications or job experience does), but it does say a little bit about perseverence and exposure to a topic.
Finally, in my personal opinion, computer classes in college is not as good at teaching people the latest programming languages and the most recent trends, but is a lot better than work experience at teaching people methodology, as well as ways of thinking and approaching problems, which the job market would never have taught me (becuase it's all about getting it done as quickly as possible) and which would have taken a level of time and insight to acquire without direction.
Some people also deride college because "anyone can get a degree." That's one thing I *like* about college. Life isn't a competition.
To each their own, though.
The funny thing is, that pretty much sums up most OSS projects. The final 5% is always missing or up to the user.
In fact, most of these rules apply to any given OSS project.
You're right, open source software projects are still software projects, and are bound to the rules of software projects.
If only following those instructions would keep your machine from getting compromised...
Yes, I see where this is going. You are taking the price they are charging, and you are increasing that number again and again. If they price it too high, I'll exercise my consumer right to not buy a domain name.
:)
And what's up with the gov't wanting to build roads, schools and bunker busters? I hear they give money to poor kids for food too.
(all tongue in cheek, please don't take it personal
75 cents a year?!
I better start digging under my couch cushions. Looks like my dreams of owning a domain are evaporating right before my eyes.
Actually firefox does suffer from some of the same security problems that IE does...
And, wouldn't you know it, most readers are unaware..
All awards shows are whorish and pander to the lowest common denominator. Now great video games can be trivialized like great movies, music, television, etc.
That's only because they call it "Christianity" instead of "Christianism"
It won't hurt the site any more than it would hurt if you just clicked on nothing. And they'll get a few pennies or whatever in the meantime.
I agree with you. I'm not worried about what the human race is doing 5 billion years from now because I cannot concieve us continuing to exist that long.
If the human race survives the 5 billion years it's going to take for the sun to burn out, I have a feeling that finding a new home will be the least of our species' worries by then.