One thing to keep in mind is about most Computer Science degrees is that they are not vocational programs. Rather, they are often geared toward understanding the mathematical and structural underpinnings of computational machines. Sure, you may learn C++, Java, assembly, whatever in the process of learning about data structures and algorithms, but those classes are not designed to teach you how to be a corporate IT developer.
If you are taking CS because you think you will get a high-paying job right after college, and not because you are passionate, or at least interested, in prgramming and CS theory, then I would say most CS programs are going to be a rather large waste of your time, energy, and money.
Microsoft has been announcing products way in advance for years. It's the very principle of vapourware. If a large, well established company announces they are going to deliver product X in the near but unspecified future, it can make it much harder for possible, smaller competitors with a similar idea from getting funding or attention. So even if they have the superior product, it will be much more difficult to be successful initially with just the threat of competition from Microsoft.
Also, from a marketing standpoint, Bill Gates has to say those things. What investor or employee wants to hear a principle executive say, "Yeah, we have a product coming out to compete with Apple.. it might be good, but probably is too overreaching to be useful to anyone. Ultimately, it will fade to the background like so many other initiatives, but it would be nice if you bought it."
Once again, this article has little or anything to do with my or anyone's online rights being challenged.
Furthermore, you do not have the right to disturb the peace in a nonconstructive manner, as these guys were going.
What next? At this rate, it won't be long before we see Your Rights Online: Ashlee Simpson Booed
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Another good book on the subject of emergent systems is After Thought by James Baily. It is a quick and enjoyable read that takes a look at the evolution of mathematical and philosophical attempts at describing our universe from the ancient Greeks to modern day scientists. Specifically, he focuses on how we attempt to model the human brain electronically, and touches on parallel computing, cellular automata, genetic algorithms, and the techniques required to allow a machine to learn.
Unlimited SaGa is a perfect example as to where the promised hours upon hours of gameplay turns against the game.. probably the biggest disappointment from Square Enix, after playing for a valiant 5 hours, the thought of struggling through 40 more, let alone 100+, was just too much
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One thing to keep in mind is about most Computer Science degrees is that they are not vocational programs. Rather, they are often geared toward understanding the mathematical and structural underpinnings of computational machines. Sure, you may learn C++, Java, assembly, whatever in the process of learning about data structures and algorithms, but those classes are not designed to teach you how to be a corporate IT developer.
If you are taking CS because you think you will get a high-paying job right after college, and not because you are passionate, or at least interested, in prgramming and CS theory, then I would say most CS programs are going to be a rather large waste of your time, energy, and money.
Microsoft has been announcing products way in advance for years. It's the very principle of vapourware. If a large, well established company announces they are going to deliver product X in the near but unspecified future, it can make it much harder for possible, smaller competitors with a similar idea from getting funding or attention. So even if they have the superior product, it will be much more difficult to be successful initially with just the threat of competition from Microsoft.
Also, from a marketing standpoint, Bill Gates has to say those things. What investor or employee wants to hear a principle executive say, "Yeah, we have a product coming out to compete with Apple.. it might be good, but probably is too overreaching to be useful to anyone. Ultimately, it will fade to the background like so many other initiatives, but it would be nice if you bought it."
Once again, this article has little or anything to do with my or anyone's online rights being challenged.
Furthermore, you do not have the right to disturb the peace in a nonconstructive manner, as these guys were going.
What next? At this rate, it won't be long before we see Your Rights Online: Ashlee Simpson Booed
Another good book on the subject of emergent systems is After Thought by James Baily. It is a quick and enjoyable read that takes a look at the evolution of mathematical and philosophical attempts at describing our universe from the ancient Greeks to modern day scientists. Specifically, he focuses on how we attempt to model the human brain electronically, and touches on parallel computing, cellular automata, genetic algorithms, and the techniques required to allow a machine to learn.
Unlimited SaGa is a perfect example as to where the promised hours upon hours of gameplay turns against the game.. probably the biggest disappointment from Square Enix, after playing for a valiant 5 hours, the thought of struggling through 40 more, let alone 100+, was just too much