(though I am in basically the Arkansas of Japan, but even when I lived in Osaka, I felt like this was true).
People in Arkansas are not necessarily low-tech. There's a low cost of living in Arkansas that allows most households to acquire high-tech gadgets and PC's.
I live in a small town in a economically underdeveloped part of Arkansas, and even here, very few people don't use technology. Almost every household has multiple cell phones and a PC with some sort of internet connection. Granted, there are probably a lot of people in Arkansas that still use dial-up because there's not broadband available, but I'd say a majority of the small towns (populations < 2000) offer cable or dsl internet service.
Arkansas is also the home of Wal-Mart, which has been selling several brands of PCs since the mid-90's. You also can't find a Wal-Mart without a kiosk that's offering the latest cell phones.
My guess would be that they've got experience using the Unreal Engine. I don't have a link, but it seems like I've read that NASA's been using this engine for several years already.
I mean... haven't we (the computing industry) been doing that since computers were invented! Isn't it about time we stop putting computers in a box, and put them where they'll be useful? For example, why can't my Arnette's include a VRD that's wirelessly connected to the processors in the sole of my shoes, which are also wirelessly connected to my belt buckle, which also doubles as a high-speed removable USB flash drive?
If by "ridiculous Mac behaviors", you mean "ridiculous how well it runs", you will be pleasantly surprised! I traded in my old AMD XP1600+ for a first-gen Mac mini, and I've never looked back.
You know, I have to disagree with you. Granted, YouOS looks to be a proof-of-concept. Yes, I played with it, and yes it was a fun toy, but, given some time, I can actually see this going somewhere. There are a lot of hurdles to cross, but I think it's only a matter of time before things like hardware accelerated graphics come to the browser... which brings me to my point:
Isn't the word "browser" really a misnomer now? I think the days of the traditional web-browser are quickly coming to an end. Browsers have turned into application frameworks, and I think it would be good for browser developers (those who build the browser) to step back and redifne their products into such.
Now, image something like dillo with all of the EMCA/CSS/etc support of Firefox. Now take this product and integrate it with an OS kernel (like Linux of course), and something like YouOS becomes a very intersting and possibly usable product.
It's interesting that the post right after this one focused on Plan 9... maybe this is what THEY need...
Actually it's fairly easy to describe... Quicksilver lets you launch applications and find files very quickly by typing a shortcut key (Control+Space for me), then the first few letters of the application (or file) you want to launch.
If you don't like to take your hands off of the keyboard, you need this!
"They want the computing analogue of the guys who buy BMWs."
- Well, I recently (1.5 years ago) switch FROM Linux (mepis.org) TO Apple (mac mini), and I drive a truck! Perhaps I should pay a visit to my neighborhood Beamer Dealer.
It already has! I used to have a PC in a full-sized ATX, big big black case with a lot of noisy fans... Now, I've got this 2" tall, 6.5" box on my desk. Trust me... THIS IS evolution!
Actually, this site is a GREAT CSS (and more) reference for a web developer to have. It's all I use to find CSS info. Use google's site search to find things quickly. Go to google.com and type:
"<search terms$gt; site:w3schools.com"
It's funny that you mentioned this site has a popup... I've never noticed (thanks to Camino & Firefox)
"We seem to think that our brilliance is worth shitloads of money..."
Historically, the work of most brilliant artists -- and aren't we as technical people artists in a sense -- never made any money until after their death!
Hapkido is cool, BUT joint manipulation/pain compliance arts don't always work... especially on stoned crackheads or the double/triple jointed. If you are attacked, running & screaming are always a good idea!:)
I've studied Taekwondo for a few years, and in that tme I've learned that one of the things muggers (thugs) seek is an easy target.
You don't need to know martial arts... just act confident in yourself, and keep an eye on what's going on around you. You'll not look like an easy target.
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And Sacrifice! That was a completely under-rated game!
I'm confused? You said nothing about 35 factorial.
I can't believe nobody's mentioned FreeDOS
Yeah... misconceptions are hard to overcome. Besides, aren't there a lot of smart people in Huntsville, AL? Something about NASA...
(though I am in basically the Arkansas of Japan, but even when I lived in Osaka, I felt like this was true).
People in Arkansas are not necessarily low-tech. There's a low cost of living in Arkansas that allows most households to acquire high-tech gadgets and PC's.
I live in a small town in a economically underdeveloped part of Arkansas, and even here, very few people don't use technology. Almost every household has multiple cell phones and a PC with some sort of internet connection. Granted, there are probably a lot of people in Arkansas that still use dial-up because there's not broadband available, but I'd say a majority of the small towns (populations < 2000) offer cable or dsl internet service.
Arkansas is also the home of Wal-Mart, which has been selling several brands of PCs since the mid-90's. You also can't find a Wal-Mart without a kiosk that's offering the latest cell phones.
You might also be surprised at some of the large tech companies based in Arkansas: Acxiom, Alltel (they don't just do wireless service!), and of course, Wal-Mart... these are just a few.
Found the link! See the Unrealty site.
My guess would be that they've got experience using the Unreal Engine. I don't have a link, but it seems like I've read that NASA's been using this engine for several years already.
I mean... haven't we (the computing industry) been doing that since computers were invented! Isn't it about time we stop putting computers in a box, and put them where they'll be useful? For example, why can't my Arnette's include a VRD that's wirelessly connected to the processors in the sole of my shoes, which are also wirelessly connected to my belt buckle, which also doubles as a high-speed removable USB flash drive?
If by "ridiculous Mac behaviors", you mean "ridiculous how well it runs", you will be pleasantly surprised! I traded in my old AMD XP1600+ for a first-gen Mac mini, and I've never looked back.
You know, I have to disagree with you. Granted, YouOS looks to be a proof-of-concept. Yes, I played with it, and yes it was a fun toy, but, given some time, I can actually see this going somewhere. There are a lot of hurdles to cross, but I think it's only a matter of time before things like hardware accelerated graphics come to the browser... which brings me to my point:
Isn't the word "browser" really a misnomer now? I think the days of the traditional web-browser are quickly coming to an end. Browsers have turned into application frameworks, and I think it would be good for browser developers (those who build the browser) to step back and redifne their products into such.
Now, image something like dillo with all of the EMCA/CSS/etc support of Firefox. Now take this product and integrate it with an OS kernel (like Linux of course), and something like YouOS becomes a very intersting and possibly usable product.
It's interesting that the post right after this one focused on Plan 9... maybe this is what THEY need...
my $0.02.
Actually it's fairly easy to describe... Quicksilver lets you launch applications and find files very quickly by typing a shortcut key (Control+Space for me), then the first few letters of the application (or file) you want to launch.
If you don't like to take your hands off of the keyboard, you need this!
"They want the computing analogue of the guys who buy BMWs." - Well, I recently (1.5 years ago) switch FROM Linux (mepis.org) TO Apple (mac mini), and I drive a truck! Perhaps I should pay a visit to my neighborhood Beamer Dealer.
It already has! I used to have a PC in a full-sized ATX, big big black case with a lot of noisy fans... Now, I've got this 2" tall, 6.5" box on my desk. Trust me... THIS IS evolution!
Apparently, you can get a $449 Dell laptop (Inspiron B120) with free shipping & handling till 3/1
Actually... I've been paid not to!
I was hoping enough people would pay me NOT to write music, so I can afford voice lessons.
Actually, this site is a GREAT CSS (and more) reference for a web developer to have. It's all I use to find CSS info. Use google's site search to find things quickly. Go to google.com and type:
"<search terms$gt; site:w3schools.com"
It's funny that you mentioned this site has a popup... I've never noticed (thanks to Camino & Firefox)
Maybe they were really just Unix guys in disguise!
-> Mac OS (uni)X
"We seem to think that our brilliance is worth shitloads of money..." Historically, the work of most brilliant artists -- and aren't we as technical people artists in a sense -- never made any money until after their death!
ooh ooh! TELECOMMUTE!
Hapkido is cool, BUT joint manipulation/pain compliance arts don't always work... especially on stoned crackheads or the double/triple jointed. If you are attacked, running & screaming are always a good idea! :)
I've studied Taekwondo for a few years, and in that tme I've learned that one of the things muggers (thugs) seek is an easy target.
You don't need to know martial arts... just act confident in yourself, and keep an eye on what's going on around you. You'll not look like an easy target.