Their ongoing conceit (diff than deceit) has always (From the late 90's on) been, we are competing against this giant monopoly, here we are, the valiant underdogs.
Apple's recent success may cause people to forget this, to assume that the marketing message is different now. An assumtpion like that would have to come butressed with facts, not shoddy logic.
So what you are saying is that a baseless marketing ploy can, nay should, only be removed by a preponderance of evidence against it? What is the color of the water you drink in your logic absent universe?
Wow - talk about misquoting. I had to stop reading when you when I saw this:
Your quoted line FTA: "The slides are written for the benefit of the speaker."
Good quote but entirely out of context. If you read two sentences down you'd see this:
"The question is, if the slides are for the speaker, why does the audience have to be subjected to them?"
So as the second quote shows, Norman was simply setting the stage. Tufte has great work, and honestly, he doesn't need you shilling for him. At least make your complaints based around real problems instead of selective quoting - it's called being intellectually honest.
Grandmas that are introduced to Linux as their first computing experienc (hi mum!) can cope perfectly well with the tool of the penguin, and people suggesting otherwise are patronizing ageists.
Sure they *can* adjust to it, but why would any of them be *compelled* to learn something new? Especially so when this "linux" thing is, at best, going to let her do the exact same things she does now with "windows."
As much as it concerns me that people would consider MS development techniques a good way to teach classes, at least they're trying something new. I mean, could schools in America do any worse than they do now?
I don't see what would be wrong with having the more static subjects, like algebra, lower-level calculus, undergrad chemistry, physics, history, etc., primarily taught by video lectures. After a few years of working at it, a handful of lecturers in each field would be recognized as having the best recorded lectures, and everyone would just use those.
Ok, so you want static content on well defined subjects. How is that different from a book?
if you think a video tape will replace good professors (even for 'static' classes), i believe you are mistaken.
Disclaimer: I was on the invite-only OpenSolaris pilot program and got some free t-shirts (none of which fit).
That is what you said, but this is all I hear:
"I do not have a receipt, I won it as a door prize at the Star Trek convention, although I find their choice of prize highly illogical as the average Trekker has no use for a medium-sized belt."
I could be misinterpreting your statement, but here goes:
Of all people, students should be the first to learn how to cope with new OSes (or distros) as they arise, to build fundamental computer skills instead of learning through the click here to do this approach.
I'm not sure if you just want people to be able to work through new OSes (not a bad idea), or if everyone should reach some l33t hacker level. So with your "fundamental computer skills" comment: do you want people to manipulate alternative GUI's or to break out the command line functions all the time? Only the 1st seems reasonable to me.
Do you expect someone to be able to rebuild an engine before driving a car?
What makes you think that smarter people are better at handling those situations? Being "smart" doesn't remove your other vices (jealousy, laziness, etc).
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I am the programmer who says "(ne: )"
Dear Congress,
Please do not allow others to compete in communications. We are a monopoly and like it.
Sincerely,
AT&T
Companies aren't evil, but they are better than you or I will ever be in hiding their profits from the government.
So what you are saying is that a baseless marketing ploy can, nay should, only be removed by a preponderance of evidence against it? What is the color of the water you drink in your logic absent universe?
There's not much capitalism involved in our current IP system.
Heck, if they did speak with one voice that is a cult, not a community.
He must have been thinking of metric years...
Your quoted line FTA: "The slides are written for the benefit of the speaker."
Good quote but entirely out of context. If you read two sentences down you'd see this:
"The question is, if the slides are for the speaker, why does the audience have to be subjected to them?"
So as the second quote shows, Norman was simply setting the stage. Tufte has great work, and honestly, he doesn't need you shilling for him. At least make your complaints based around real problems instead of selective quoting - it's called being intellectually honest.
And here come the Tufte follower down mod...
I'm not sure that word means what you think it means...
Incomprehensible! I've only made it for 26 years so far, but god willing I'll give it a run for its money.
Grandmas that are introduced to Linux as their first computing experienc (hi mum!) can cope perfectly well with the tool of the penguin, and people suggesting otherwise are patronizing ageists.
Sure they *can* adjust to it, but why would any of them be *compelled* to learn something new? Especially so when this "linux" thing is, at best, going to let her do the exact same things she does now with "windows."
for how long?
Who do you think paid for that ad? Feel free to noodle on the type of organization too.
I think I've seen that sign before, but never took it that way...
What's the best part about dating a homeless girl? You can drop her off anywhere.
Vive la Quebec!!
At this point, I'd be happy if any part of me was being blown!
As much as it concerns me that people would consider MS development techniques a good way to teach classes, at least they're trying something new. I mean, could schools in America do any worse than they do now?
Ok, so you want static content on well defined subjects. How is that different from a book?
if you think a video tape will replace good professors (even for 'static' classes), i believe you are mistaken.
What is logical for you may be illogical for others. How would you suggest we satisify *everyone* (or the 80% rule)?
Do you really think the "Patriot Act" only applies to patriots? Congress is fantastic at providing law names that have no relation to their use.
That is what you said, but this is all I hear:
"I do not have a receipt, I won it as a door prize at the Star Trek convention, although I find their choice of prize highly illogical as the average Trekker has no use for a medium-sized belt."
Of all people, students should be the first to learn how to cope with new OSes (or distros) as they arise, to build fundamental computer skills instead of learning through the click here to do this approach.
I'm not sure if you just want people to be able to work through new OSes (not a bad idea), or if everyone should reach some l33t hacker level. So with your "fundamental computer skills" comment: do you want people to manipulate alternative GUI's or to break out the command line functions all the time? Only the 1st seems reasonable to me.
Do you expect someone to be able to rebuild an engine before driving a car?
What makes you think that smarter people are better at handling those situations? Being "smart" doesn't remove your other vices (jealousy, laziness, etc).
That's what she said!
I think you might want to tell that to the programmer who wrote that cobol in the 70's.