No, if the corporation funded the base, then it would belong to the corporation. Corporations build things all the time on government contracts, but that does not mean they own said things. Of course I don't think that was your argument.
How many movies have you gone to where the story was delivered view on-screen text (subtitles do not count)? If I want to read a book, I'll read a book.
Well, college didn't make me smarter, it taught me how to analyze things, think things through thoroughly, and how to build lasting relationships. I did become considerably more educated also. I did not know how to manipulate C++ data structures prior to CS202 and I didn't understand the intricacies of x86 Assembly prior to Dr. Korntved's amazingly boring but infinitely educational class.
I do believe, though, that it comes down to the individual's desire to learn and interest in being successful. I graduated from a small school in Idaho; most of you have probably never heard of it, but it produces excellent computer scientists, electronics engineers, and mathematicians (among other things, but I highly doubt many of/.'s readers graduated with a degree in Theology or Social Work). It comes down to dedication and desire. One of the benefits of going to Carnegie Melon, Princeton, Yale, and etc. are the connections you make (the guy in the cube next to me graduated from Carnegie Melon, if that says anything about the two schools, and yes, he's very intelligent).
Yes, you probably are. In all seriousness, there are quite a few applications that cost significantly more than the OS: Lightwave3D is $1695.00, Maya 6.5 Unlimited is $6999.00, Cinema 4D R9 Studio is $2995.00, Coldfusion MX 7 is $2999.00. And those are just a few from one field. Just take a look at CAD software, high-end video and audio editing software, not to mention prioretary enterprise-wide business solution software.
I understand that when your computer world consists of bittorrent, w4R3z, and the one legitimate game you bought for $29.95, $150.00 seems like alot. However, for professionals $150.00 is practically nothing.
Don't complain about Photoshop's price. It really is dirt cheap compared to other professional grade applications. If you want something cheaper, use The Gimp. It's available for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.
Why is this being called the PSP's birthday party? My first birthday wasn't when I was born. It happened exactly one year after that. Oh right, I'm using logic on Slashdot...
Don't forget power...HDs need juice. Would it suck juice from the PSP's battery or would it require its own battery pack? Either way it doesn't sound appealing to me.
Let me clarify a little. The reason why I included the Mac - PC comparison was because there seems to be a cult-like following amongst Apple's customers that just doesn't appear all that often in the PC world. I was attempting to offer an explanation for this phenomenon. Hope that clears it up a little. (btw, I'm running Linux on a custom-built AMD Athlon system. I'm hardly a Mac zealot)
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Everyone's experience is different, I guess. The CS department where I went to school was not filled with a bunch of sex-starved, D&D playing dorks. Sure, there were a few of those in the mix. But, for the most part, these were guys that couldn't stand SciFi books, computer games, or RPG sessions (well, unless you count those that program using RPG). Many (including myself) were dating or married while in the CS program. I also did happen to meet several attractive, fun girls in my CS classes.
No, not really. Apple is notorious for not dropping prices on their "old" hardware. They don't keep selling the previous generation when the new one is shipped. I just disappears. Apple is not known for holding liquidation sales to get rid of their old hardware. Apple has done an amazing job at making their computers seem "alive." A PC is just a box full of hardware. A Mac is part of the family. I don't know the why's. I just know that price has very little, if anything, to do with this Apple rumor frenzy.
Cost is only half of the equation. If they can sell 1 million units at $50, and 800,000 at $70, they're going to raise the price to $70. I don't know what numbers their studies have shown, but simple calculus will show that there is an optimum price/units sold ratio. But then, markets are constantly fluctuating which can translate into higher or lower production and distribution costs...I'm sure they're constantly analyzing their market(s) to determine how they can squeeze the most cash out of their fans.
That would be correct. I had assumed you were American. That was foolish on my part. It is a rather common pun used in the U.S. when referring to Intel's "value" line of processors. Either your command of the English language is to be commended, or you use excellent translation software. Having lived in several foreign countries, I can appreciate your misunderstanding of an American slang term. Try http://www.urbandictionary.com/. It provides a bevy of American slang. Cheers!
BTW, I've always wanted to visit Norway (and Finland). My wife's best friend from high school is Finnish and I studied with a wonderful girl from Norway in college.
"Ooooooohhhh! Google might possibly at some point in the future hint at the potential release of an eventual press statement about the possibility of a new piece of software that might be distributed. I think I just wet myself with excitement!"
Google's working on a lot more than you think they are. You think they're going after Yahoo? Think bigger. They're aiming to topple Microsoft, and so far they're doing a good job. Think along the lines of client/server computing on a global scale and I think you'd be getting pretty close to what Google's trying to do. Don't say I didn't warn you...
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No, if the corporation funded the base, then it would belong to the corporation. Corporations build things all the time on government contracts, but that does not mean they own said things. Of course I don't think that was your argument.
Is it going to be a round box?
She? Hate to break it to ya, but Jim is probably a guy.
How many movies have you gone to where the story was delivered view on-screen text (subtitles do not count)? If I want to read a book, I'll read a book.
Well, college didn't make me smarter, it taught me how to analyze things, think things through thoroughly, and how to build lasting relationships. I did become considerably more educated also. I did not know how to manipulate C++ data structures prior to CS202 and I didn't understand the intricacies of x86 Assembly prior to Dr. Korntved's amazingly boring but infinitely educational class.
/.'s readers graduated with a degree in Theology or Social Work). It comes down to dedication and desire. One of the benefits of going to Carnegie Melon, Princeton, Yale, and etc. are the connections you make (the guy in the cube next to me graduated from Carnegie Melon, if that says anything about the two schools, and yes, he's very intelligent).
I do believe, though, that it comes down to the individual's desire to learn and interest in being successful. I graduated from a small school in Idaho; most of you have probably never heard of it, but it produces excellent computer scientists, electronics engineers, and mathematicians (among other things, but I highly doubt many of
I stand corrected.
"Imagine a computer company in this day and age promising a new operating system for a decade and never delivering."
Ever hear of Longhorn?
Funny? How did parent get modded funny? Abso-freakin-lutely unbelievable.
Yes, you probably are. In all seriousness, there are quite a few applications that cost significantly more than the OS: Lightwave3D is $1695.00, Maya 6.5 Unlimited is $6999.00, Cinema 4D R9 Studio is $2995.00, Coldfusion MX 7 is $2999.00. And those are just a few from one field. Just take a look at CAD software, high-end video and audio editing software, not to mention prioretary enterprise-wide business solution software.
I understand that when your computer world consists of bittorrent, w4R3z, and the one legitimate game you bought for $29.95, $150.00 seems like alot. However, for professionals $150.00 is practically nothing.
Don't complain about Photoshop's price. It really is dirt cheap compared to other professional grade applications. If you want something cheaper, use The Gimp. It's available for Linux, Windows, and Mac OS X.
Why is this being called the PSP's birthday party? My first birthday wasn't when I was born. It happened exactly one year after that. Oh right, I'm using logic on Slashdot...
Don't forget power...HDs need juice. Would it suck juice from the PSP's battery or would it require its own battery pack? Either way it doesn't sound appealing to me.
It's the new Apple Legal Loan available through MBNA.
Let me clarify a little. The reason why I included the Mac - PC comparison was because there seems to be a cult-like following amongst Apple's customers that just doesn't appear all that often in the PC world. I was attempting to offer an explanation for this phenomenon. Hope that clears it up a little. (btw, I'm running Linux on a custom-built AMD Athlon system. I'm hardly a Mac zealot)
Everyone's experience is different, I guess. The CS department where I went to school was not filled with a bunch of sex-starved, D&D playing dorks. Sure, there were a few of those in the mix. But, for the most part, these were guys that couldn't stand SciFi books, computer games, or RPG sessions (well, unless you count those that program using RPG). Many (including myself) were dating or married while in the CS program. I also did happen to meet several attractive, fun girls in my CS classes.
No, not really. Apple is notorious for not dropping prices on their "old" hardware. They don't keep selling the previous generation when the new one is shipped. I just disappears. Apple is not known for holding liquidation sales to get rid of their old hardware. Apple has done an amazing job at making their computers seem "alive." A PC is just a box full of hardware. A Mac is part of the family. I don't know the why's. I just know that price has very little, if anything, to do with this Apple rumor frenzy.
Agreed. Can Wisconsin impose a sales tax on something bought from, say, allofmp3.com? What about OSS?
Cost is only half of the equation. If they can sell 1 million units at $50, and 800,000 at $70, they're going to raise the price to $70. I don't know what numbers their studies have shown, but simple calculus will show that there is an optimum price/units sold ratio. But then, markets are constantly fluctuating which can translate into higher or lower production and distribution costs...I'm sure they're constantly analyzing their market(s) to determine how they can squeeze the most cash out of their fans.
That would be correct. I had assumed you were American. That was foolish on my part. It is a rather common pun used in the U.S. when referring to Intel's "value" line of processors. Either your command of the English language is to be commended, or you use excellent translation software. Having lived in several foreign countries, I can appreciate your misunderstanding of an American slang term. Try http://www.urbandictionary.com/. It provides a bevy of American slang. Cheers!
BTW, I've always wanted to visit Norway (and Finland). My wife's best friend from high school is Finnish and I studied with a wonderful girl from Norway in college.
What kind of nerd are you? I've heard that used in many different settings. The parent was hardly being original.
"Ooooooohhhh! Google might possibly at some point in the future hint at the potential release of an eventual press statement about the possibility of a new piece of software that might be distributed. I think I just wet myself with excitement!"
Google's working on a lot more than you think they are. You think they're going after Yahoo? Think bigger. They're aiming to topple Microsoft, and so far they're doing a good job. Think along the lines of client/server computing on a global scale and I think you'd be getting pretty close to what Google's trying to do. Don't say I didn't warn you...
It would seem that your company does not believe in QA as a process in tandem with the project itself.
Working as a bench-tech for a local Mac shop, I installed OS X v.10.1 on a Lombard (pre-Pismo) and it actually ran quite well.
That thought did cross my mind, but I was going for humor over accuracy...
Well, Lycoris is pretty restrictive. But then, it was developed by a former Microsoft employee...