When I was in school, I did some Java programming. It was great for teaching programming for many of the reasons it's considered "uncool." For real programming, though, I find that the compiled programs run unbelievably slow. For a time I thought that it was my fault - that I didn't know enough to make my programs run any faster. But I've noticed it with pretty much every Java program I've used, including ones written by Sun's Java developers.
In America, we also like to sue others as a result of these things. It's always someone else's fault.
I find it interesting that you put gay into that list... you're sure to get modded flamebait to some extent by claiming that people are gay by their own volition.
No, the inventors of big supercomputers (couple million dollars a pop) are definitely scared of clustering.
If you want a Cray supercomputer, you have to buy it from Cray. If you want a Linux cluster, you can buy it (or build it) from anyone.
I'm sure there are applications for a supercomputer, but I see universities, production studios (Pixar!), and research labs moving toward clusters. The supercomputer companies will do anything it takes to either stop that from happeneing or to gain in that market.
This was covered recently here on Slashdot. Google does keep stats, but they're not for any real analysis. That doesn't stop people from trying to use them for real analysis.
I'm betting that a large percentage of people that use Gmail are using Windows. Everyone I know that has an account - including nearly two hundred people at my friend's company - is on a Windows box.
Go (or Wei Chi) practically has its own channel in Japan. I didn't know what it was when I was there, but the year after I returned I learned how to play. It's a lot like watching chess, I suppose.
Not a sport, but...
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Scrabble isn't a sport, but ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) had coverage of a Scrabble tournament once. They can make anything interesting. There seemed to be so much drama... the guy had his letters (which we could see), and there were only so many words he could make with them. It was really exciting.
It's the same reason that ESPN's hit such a nerve with World Series of Poker. What normally isn't that great to watch can be made a lot more fun when you're 1) in the know and 2) have overly excited and knowledgeable commentators guiding you through it.
My mother's machine was the same way. Win 98, no windows updates for nearly three years. On a cable broadband connection, no firewall. Anti-virus wasn't updated since 2000.
Between an updated McAfee, Ad-aware, and a few other spyware removal tools - I spent nearly eight hours on getting her machine back to a working condition. Once I was able to back up her data, I formatted and moved her to XP Pro.
She had enough trouble learning XP - I wouldn't dare put Linux in front of her.
Almost 20 viruses. Over 150 spyware components, files, etc. Three hours of Windows Updates to download over a broadband connection.
Don't clickety-click on everything on your screen. Some of those links are bad.
The whole point of this device is to eliminate moving parts from the equation. I've only had one hard drive failure in the last three years on any of my servers. For the most part, all the disk problems are related to the wear and tear on moving parts.
Get rid of the moving parts, and I'd expect more life expectancy. Not less.
There's no way they'll succeed with my signature. It varies so much from one signature to the next (even if I do them at the same time) that you might think five different people are signing my name. Hell, even the pressure, strokes, and shapes are different.
My wife was going to try and learn it, but after studying the different signatures for a while she gave up. No need to learn it - it's just a bunch of squiggles and loops.
I'm sorry if this is too off-topic, but that story summary made absolutely no sense to me. I'm not a scientist, but I've got a decent education in science. I'm also a fan of sci-fi books, short stories, television, and movies... what am I missing? Or, what should I be reading/watching so that this stuff isn't so far over my head?
The other day we read a story claiming that there's so much IPO interest for craigslist, and the response from Craig is that they're not interested. What interests me, however, is that the article claimed that there was so much money in Craigslist ($25 million or more!). While I'm extremely skeptical about such an estimate, I have no doubt that they're doing quite well.
I'm thinking that eBay was either thinking along those same lines or they were convinced by the article's claims.
Along those same lines, there are usually many different ways to get the same job done. That's part of what I like about programming - finding the best (cheapest? most challenging? quickest? most efficient?) way to get something done. There's a challenge in it. A lot of employers don't look at it like that; they think programmers could be replaced by robots (or monkeys).
The article is redundant for an audience of Slashdot users, which are 1) generally pro-Linux, 2) exposed to these kinds of articles on a daily basis already, and 3) not likely to engage in a constructive, insightful conversation as a result of reading it in this context.
It's not redundant to the public - it's just redundant in the context of Slashdot.
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"Preaching to the choir"
This article is basically just - pardon the expression - a circle jerk. Or, at best, inviting flamebait. What is there to discuss - that Linux is improving in the marketplace? Or that it's becoming more of a threat to Microsoft?
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When I was in school, I did some Java programming. It was great for teaching programming for many of the reasons it's considered "uncool." For real programming, though, I find that the compiled programs run unbelievably slow. For a time I thought that it was my fault - that I didn't know enough to make my programs run any faster. But I've noticed it with pretty much every Java program I've used, including ones written by Sun's Java developers.
It's too big of a drawback.
..Porn implies that sex is happening. Given the stereotypical webcam owner, I'm guessing there's not a lot of sex going on.
Unless you're counting solo flights. Then I would suggest you remove "focus" and "resolution" from your post.
Did that say Port Wine?
Maybe I need to cut back on the Monday morning drinking.
In America, we also like to sue others as a result of these things. It's always someone else's fault.
I find it interesting that you put gay into that list... you're sure to get modded flamebait to some extent by claiming that people are gay by their own volition.
Oh, Princess Amygdala...
No, the inventors of big supercomputers (couple million dollars a pop) are definitely scared of clustering.
If you want a Cray supercomputer, you have to buy it from Cray. If you want a Linux cluster, you can buy it (or build it) from anyone.
I'm sure there are applications for a supercomputer, but I see universities, production studios (Pixar!), and research labs moving toward clusters. The supercomputer companies will do anything it takes to either stop that from happeneing or to gain in that market.
This was covered recently here on Slashdot. Google does keep stats, but they're not for any real analysis. That doesn't stop people from trying to use them for real analysis.
I'm betting that a large percentage of people that use Gmail are using Windows. Everyone I know that has an account - including nearly two hundred people at my friend's company - is on a Windows box.
Go (or Wei Chi) practically has its own channel in Japan. I didn't know what it was when I was there, but the year after I returned I learned how to play. It's a lot like watching chess, I suppose.
Scrabble isn't a sport, but ESPN (Entertainment and Sports Programming Network) had coverage of a Scrabble tournament once. They can make anything interesting. There seemed to be so much drama... the guy had his letters (which we could see), and there were only so many words he could make with them. It was really exciting.
It's the same reason that ESPN's hit such a nerve with World Series of Poker. What normally isn't that great to watch can be made a lot more fun when you're 1) in the know and 2) have overly excited and knowledgeable commentators guiding you through it.
I can only imagine what else they'd try to cover.
I thought this at first as well... but considering that those phishing emails usually end up sending you to a website, I think it might help.
I'm skeptical about the 98% thing as well.
Why must everything be compared to Boulder, Colorado?
I've had too many problems with XP Home, even in a home office environment. I'd never recommend it.
In fact, the University where my mom works requires XP Pro for all Windows boxen. Anything else is unsupported (and likely won't work on the network).
My mother's machine was the same way. Win 98, no windows updates for nearly three years. On a cable broadband connection, no firewall. Anti-virus wasn't updated since 2000.
Between an updated McAfee, Ad-aware, and a few other spyware removal tools - I spent nearly eight hours on getting her machine back to a working condition. Once I was able to back up her data, I formatted and moved her to XP Pro.
She had enough trouble learning XP - I wouldn't dare put Linux in front of her.
Almost 20 viruses.
Over 150 spyware components, files, etc.
Three hours of Windows Updates to download over a broadband connection.
Don't clickety-click on everything on your screen. Some of those links are bad.
The whole point of this device is to eliminate moving parts from the equation. I've only had one hard drive failure in the last three years on any of my servers. For the most part, all the disk problems are related to the wear and tear on moving parts.
Get rid of the moving parts, and I'd expect more life expectancy. Not less.
No, I do them at the same time but with different hands. I guess that's why they're not the same.
Hmm..
Good catch. Preview doesn't stop me from being an idiot.
There's no way they'll succeed with my signature. It varies so much from one signature to the next (even if I do them at the same time) that you might think five different people are signing my name. Hell, even the pressure, strokes, and shapes are different.
My wife was going to try and learn it, but after studying the different signatures for a while she gave up. No need to learn it - it's just a bunch of squiggles and loops.
I'm sorry if this is too off-topic, but that story summary made absolutely no sense to me. I'm not a scientist, but I've got a decent education in science. I'm also a fan of sci-fi books, short stories, television, and movies... what am I missing? Or, what should I be reading/watching so that this stuff isn't so far over my head?
The other day we read a story claiming that there's so much IPO interest for craigslist, and the response from Craig is that they're not interested. What interests me, however, is that the article claimed that there was so much money in Craigslist ($25 million or more!). While I'm extremely skeptical about such an estimate, I have no doubt that they're doing quite well.
I'm thinking that eBay was either thinking along those same lines or they were convinced by the article's claims.
It looks convincing.
No matter how good it looks, astroturf is NOT the real thing.
Which is why I assume that anyone saying anything good about my enemy is just my enemy in disguise.
Along those same lines, there are usually many different ways to get the same job done. That's part of what I like about programming - finding the best (cheapest? most challenging? quickest? most efficient?) way to get something done. There's a challenge in it. A lot of employers don't look at it like that; they think programmers could be replaced by robots (or monkeys).
Yeah, nothing like the friendly, warm command line to help guide you through tough times.
Don't look at me - I post to Slashdot through a command line.
The article is redundant for an audience of Slashdot users, which are 1) generally pro-Linux, 2) exposed to these kinds of articles on a daily basis already, and 3) not likely to engage in a constructive, insightful conversation as a result of reading it in this context.
It's not redundant to the public - it's just redundant in the context of Slashdot.
Do you carry a bag of extra knuckles around?
Just curious...
"Preaching to the choir"
This article is basically just - pardon the expression - a circle jerk. Or, at best, inviting flamebait. What is there to discuss - that Linux is improving in the marketplace? Or that it's becoming more of a threat to Microsoft?
Mod the article -1, Redundant.
Yeah, well I can spend $3 a copy for Windows 2003 Server in Thailand.
Now where did I put that COA?
Depends on what the software is... you don't want the BSA Copyright Weasel to get you.