My university has adopted Java as the de facto language for CS majors. After one semester of Java (last semester was C++), I'm ready to revolt. The fact that I have to System.out.println() my life away is annoying, but having to Integer.valueOf(stdin.readline()).intValue() everything really ticks me off. After.all.the.searching.for.methods() I wonder if students don't just get lost in Java trying to work their way around the shotty syntax. I know I've certainly felt many times like the syntax got in the way of the original problem.
Today I voted in a presidential election for the first time (this is the first time I've been old enough). Knowing that I voted for who I believe is the best candidate, and for the propositions that I belive will be beneficial, gives me confidence and even some pride. Should things not go the way I voted, I can at least know that I did my part (and perhaps throw out a little I-told-you-so every once in a while), and should things go the way I voted, I'm willing to take that responsibility. But more than all that I can rejoice because whether or not I agree with how you voted, you and I both can make our voices heard.
Now if we could just get rid of the electoral college...
And, while both [RMS and ESR] desperately need Linux to thrive for shameless self-promotion, the two spokesmen spend their time trying to show that the other is not just incorrect, but downright evil. They probably do as much harm as good for their cause. How can anyone be productive when one has to expend energy to argue the fundamentals of such artificial concepts as "Free Software" and "Open Source?"
As bizaar as some of this letter is, one must admit that a significant amount of time is spent simply arguing about how to pronounce 'GNOME', and it must be difficult for those outside of the OSS movement to be attracted by the rampant infighting that does occur in some arenas. We would to well to agree to disagree and get back to writing code.
A graphic object, possibly drawn as an arrow, but alternative representations are possible, displayed on a cathode ray tube or similar device, that is synchronized to the movements of an external, input device (previously patented as a "mouse") or other hardware with a similar capability. The purpose of the graphical pointer is to identify to the associated computation machine where the user's interest is focused. A secondary purpose of the graphical pointer is to draw pretty circles when the user operates the "mouse" (or similar device) in a circular motion, while waiting for the computer to complete any previous tasks (e.g., a "One click" purchase).
Process whereby a person surrounds themself with one or more video camera, which the signals of which are then digitized and made available through a network. Revenue may be generated by the selling of subscriptions to the view the content recorded by the webcams.
Process whereby a company is started by advertising a product they have no intention of creating in order to generate millions in venture captial, immediately followed by the company going public and being worth billions for one day, after which investors wake up and sell everything they have and the company vanishes.
I'd go with Speedchoice(now Sprint Broadband) wireless microwave service if you can. It's about the same price but offers up to 1Mbps connections. I believe installation is free right now. I've heard of a few glitches getting going, but most everyone I talk to likes it once they've got it. If you can't do @home, Speedchoice is probably your best bet in Phoenix.
SpeedChoice offers this same type of service (in Phoenix area). Once asynchronous (so I can't spell it), they are now rolling out their bi-directional service. Their service offers 1.5 mbit upload and download, 1 static IP, always connected, and the best part is the cost. ~$150 US installtion and ~$55 US per month. This isn't new stuff.
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My university has adopted Java as the de facto language for CS majors. After one semester of Java (last semester was C++), I'm ready to revolt. The fact that I have to System.out.println() my life away is annoying, but having to Integer.valueOf(stdin.readline()).intValue() everything really ticks me off. After.all.the.searching.for.methods() I wonder if students don't just get lost in Java trying to work their way around the shotty syntax. I know I've certainly felt many times like the syntax got in the way of the original problem.
Man, I could swear I've heard about this before. But it's not like this story's been posted 3 times or anything... :)
Now if we could just get rid of the electoral college...
As bizaar as some of this letter is, one must admit that a significant amount of time is spent simply arguing about how to pronounce 'GNOME', and it must be difficult for those outside of the OSS movement to be attracted by the rampant infighting that does occur in some arenas. We would to well to agree to disagree and get back to writing code.
A graphic object, possibly drawn as an arrow, but alternative representations are possible, displayed on a cathode ray tube or similar device, that is synchronized to the movements of an external, input device (previously patented as a "mouse") or other hardware with a similar capability. The purpose of the graphical pointer is to identify to the associated computation machine where the user's interest is focused. A secondary purpose of the graphical pointer is to draw pretty circles when the user operates the "mouse" (or similar device) in a circular motion, while waiting for the computer to complete any previous tasks (e.g., a "One click" purchase).
The process of utilizing the interconnectedness (that is, the fact that they are interconnected)of computers on a network to generate revenue.
Process whereby a person surrounds themself with one or more video camera, which the signals of which are then digitized and made available through a network. Revenue may be generated by the selling of subscriptions to the view the content recorded by the webcams.
Process whereby a company is started by advertising a product they have no intention of creating in order to generate millions in venture captial, immediately followed by the company going public and being worth billions for one day, after which investors wake up and sell everything they have and the company vanishes.
I'd go with Speedchoice(now Sprint Broadband) wireless microwave service if you can. It's about the same price but offers up to 1Mbps connections. I believe installation is free right now. I've heard of a few glitches getting going, but most everyone I talk to likes it once they've got it. If you can't do @home, Speedchoice is probably your best bet in Phoenix.
SpeedChoice offers this same type of service (in Phoenix area). Once asynchronous (so I can't spell it), they are now rolling out their bi-directional service. Their service offers 1.5 mbit upload and download, 1 static IP, always connected, and the best part is the cost. ~$150 US installtion and ~$55 US per month. This isn't new stuff.