I think it is great to put out new products when ever they are ready. I don't feel compeled to always have the newest model, because I know that even with a 1 year product cycle, I will always end up the loser (money-wise) that way.
The six month turn around just means that when I do need to buy a product it is more likely that it will be a time of year when I will be buying a realitively new product.
I think this is a good thing (unless this turns out to be too little time for testing).
It is silly to look down your nose at mere self taught Perl hackers.
It is silly to look down on anyone, but I don't think that is the issue here. A lot of people who don't have a computer science degree can make excellent programmers (although I would think having a degree would make it a lot easier). The thing I find interesting is that those who teach themselves programming often seem to think that CS is about programming, and it isn't.
Some one who gets a PhD in CS probably has no intention of doing much programming in their lifetime (most of the ones I know don't do much). Someone who teaches themself a language probably does. These people are out to do different things. That is why I find the idea of a PhD looking down on a perl hacker to be silly. They aren't in the same line of work.
The bottom line is that Computer Scientist != Programmer. They aren't even similar.
I'm not trying to be an ass, but it seems as though you are suggesting that someone fill you in on all the things you missed out on by not getting a CS degree. I believe that information could be best garnered by taking some core CS theory courses. It is a bit much to ask someone to cram 4 years of college corses into an online reference.
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Well it isn't totally insignificant, but it is really good (which is what I stated in the first place).
I just pinged google and got return times of around 100 milliseconds. So the signal propogation time is essentially totally insignificant.
Your ping time to google is hardly a scientific measure of what is an insignificant ping time. Not to mention that 100 milliseconds is a horrible ping time.
Hmm... I don't see the distinction. Perhaps you should try going back to grammar school. As far as I know, the meaning of a sentence does not change based on how one reads it.
It seems that puting emphasis on the word "something" caused you to interject the words "else that is" after it. As in:
I plan to load up on an older version of Windows or something else that is free.
Quite a leap to make just by reading the sentence differently.
why the fuck should anyone have a 20-year government-enforced artificial monopoly on the production of anything?
Well obviously this is intended to encourage research by offering a reward for new ideas, and to give an incentive to companies to release trade secerts. The problem is that patents are awarded for rediculous things (like the layout of a bank). There is no benefit to humanity if 20 years everyone has access to the wonders of washington mutual bank layout. The laws need to be changed to redefine what can and should be patented.
Alternatively, the length of patent protection could be scaled to the relative worth of the patent. Give Washington Mutual half a year for their "wonderful" idea, but if for instance someone comes up with a design for an effective fusion reactor they can have 20-30 years of protection.
The alternative is that monopolies can be formed in areas where no one can replicate the technology (certainly not the bank layout industry, this is just stupid).
Clearly this must mean that you had not been using VB for very long. It is a well documented fact that the longer you use VB the less intelligent you become. I know the one time I was forced to use it I could feel my mind becoming numb.
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All you programmers that say you can do anything in Java/C#/etc are terrible.
Actually you can do most anything in those languages. Although for performance, and desgin reasons you may wish to use something else depending on the application.
You have no respect for code. Learn assembly and then we'll talk.
I know assembly, and fun as it is, it isn't well suited for high level projects where code reuse and mantainability are important. By the way, I have no respect for someone who knows assembly and thinks it is difficult. It isn't. And it certainly isn't graceful or elegant, but I love it all the same.
I care. For instance, I personally would rather have a completely silent computer, than one that ran twice as fast. I hate how noisy most computers are any more.
Maybe this isn't an issue for you, but that doesn't mean it isn't an issue. Have you ever been in a server room? Sometimes they are so loud you can't even hear yourself think. I live in a cramped appartment, and my computer is in my bedroom. Ideally I would like to leave it on 24/7 but it is too damn loud to sleep near, so I have to shut it down every night.
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You realize that they bought Visio right? I mean that last few versions have been put out by Microsoft, but I haven't seen that many enhancements.
Does this mean that I will begin to believe that all wars are fought by 13 year olds?
I think it is great to put out new products when ever they are ready. I don't feel compeled to always have the newest model, because I know that even with a 1 year product cycle, I will always end up the loser (money-wise) that way.
The six month turn around just means that when I do need to buy a product it is more likely that it will be a time of year when I will be buying a realitively new product.
I think this is a good thing (unless this turns out to be too little time for testing).
It is silly to look down your nose at mere self taught Perl hackers.
It is silly to look down on anyone, but I don't think that is the issue here. A lot of people who don't have a computer science degree can make excellent programmers (although I would think having a degree would make it a lot easier). The thing I find interesting is that those who teach themselves programming often seem to think that CS is about programming, and it isn't.
Some one who gets a PhD in CS probably has no intention of doing much programming in their lifetime (most of the ones I know don't do much). Someone who teaches themself a language probably does. These people are out to do different things. That is why I find the idea of a PhD looking down on a perl hacker to be silly. They aren't in the same line of work.
The bottom line is that Computer Scientist != Programmer. They aren't even similar.
I'm not trying to be an ass, but it seems as though you are suggesting that someone fill you in on all the things you missed out on by not getting a CS degree. I believe that information could be best garnered by taking some core CS theory courses. It is a bit much to ask someone to cram 4 years of college corses into an online reference.
Which coincidentally also hosts the annual wife-carrying world championship.
Get all of the cool toys. Why didn't they have this when I was growing up?
Well it isn't totally insignificant, but it is really good (which is what I stated in the first place).
I just pinged google and got return times of around 100 milliseconds. So the signal propogation time is essentially totally insignificant.
Your ping time to google is hardly a scientific measure of what is an insignificant ping time. Not to mention that 100 milliseconds is a horrible ping time.
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Martin: Row faster
Ralph: I'm rowing backwards
A Zeppelin is an Airship stupid head.
Assuming 25 Miles the signal propagation delay (each way) would be about 135 Microseconds. That does seem reasonable.
I agree with what you are saying, but there is just one thing:
Just call me Commander Solo
Is it just me, or does this sound like the name of a chronic masturbater?
Sony's popular ATRAC format.
I expect it to be at least as popular as the much loved 8-track format.
Hmm... I don't see the distinction. Perhaps you should try going back to grammar school. As far as I know, the meaning of a sentence does not change based on how one reads it.
It seems that puting emphasis on the word "something" caused you to interject the words "else that is" after it. As in:
I plan to load up on an older version of Windows or something else that is free.
Quite a leap to make just by reading the sentence differently.
Passport is simply a vehicle to let people log into Hotmail.
That isn't entirely true. I use it regularly to log into Expedia.
That was supposed to be the joke. What better way to remove all of the DRM?
why the fuck should anyone have a 20-year government-enforced artificial monopoly on the production of anything?
Well obviously this is intended to encourage research by offering a reward for new ideas, and to give an incentive to companies to release trade secerts. The problem is that patents are awarded for rediculous things (like the layout of a bank). There is no benefit to humanity if 20 years everyone has access to the wonders of washington mutual bank layout. The laws need to be changed to redefine what can and should be patented.
Alternatively, the length of patent protection could be scaled to the relative worth of the patent. Give Washington Mutual half a year for their "wonderful" idea, but if for instance someone comes up with a design for an effective fusion reactor they can have 20-30 years of protection.
The alternative is that monopolies can be formed in areas where no one can replicate the technology (certainly not the bank layout industry, this is just stupid).
Yeah? That's great, but this command gets rid of all of the DRM without any of those fancy tools you mentioned:
It is guaranteed to work no matter what Apple does to change iTunes.
Since when do they pay 25,000/yr in India?
Clearly this must mean that you had not been using VB for very long. It is a well documented fact that the longer you use VB the less intelligent you become. I know the one time I was forced to use it I could feel my mind becoming numb.
All you programmers that say you can do anything in Java/C#/etc are terrible.
Actually you can do most anything in those languages. Although for performance, and desgin reasons you may wish to use something else depending on the application.
You have no respect for code. Learn assembly and then we'll talk.
I know assembly, and fun as it is, it isn't well suited for high level projects where code reuse and mantainability are important. By the way, I have no respect for someone who knows assembly and thinks it is difficult. It isn't. And it certainly isn't graceful or elegant, but I love it all the same.
And yet you cared enought to let us all know you couldn't care less!
My day is brighter for having shared in your pessimism. Thanks!
I care. For instance, I personally would rather have a completely silent computer, than one that ran twice as fast. I hate how noisy most computers are any more.
Maybe this isn't an issue for you, but that doesn't mean it isn't an issue. Have you ever been in a server room? Sometimes they are so loud you can't even hear yourself think. I live in a cramped appartment, and my computer is in my bedroom. Ideally I would like to leave it on 24/7 but it is too damn loud to sleep near, so I have to shut it down every night.
Which Portland? This sure doesn't look anything like the one in Oregon.