Language changes over time and people make it change. Old English did not have the phrasing "I am going". There was no "am"'ing, "is"'ing or "are"'ing. Check out some Shakespeare. They only had things like "I go" "We go", "I will go" etc.
Some working is not commonly used anymore like "goeth", valid but just not used.
I don't mind "open source" turning into a verb. In fact, I would start to argue it's already commonly used that way as evidenced by the article post and elsewhere. It's becoming pervasive. You might have to keep making your argument more and more frequently as time progresses, or else just give up completely and accept it, thus indirectly promoting it as part of our changing language. It might be a catch 22.
If Microsoft is agreeing to evolve AJAX within an open standards body then inside that context they cannot introduce proprietary features. This is much better than Microsoft evolving AJAX all by itself -- of course Microsoft may do that regardless as another in-house development stream.
Dismissing Microsoft's efforts is a common theme. As with anything you can always look at the negative aspects instead of the positive. I wanted to note a positive point.
If ReactOS is almost a Windows clone, but a sub-par one, this begs the question of why do we need ReactOS anyway?
Well, to find the answer I went straight to the source reactos.org, but apparently they haven't figured out the answer yet either.
And what about the data and tables after the test file. Is it restorable or damaged? The recovery test process could be hardened by ensuring a file is at the end.
--John
While we're pointing out potential hypocrisies of Apple, I always found this funny -- did any developers ever notice in the "Gift Exchange" Apple commercial @ http://www.apple.com/getamac/ads/
PC is really hoping for a C++ GUI Programming manual for XMas, while Mac uses iPhoto software to put together a nice gift easily.
Well... if you have ever visited the Apple Developer Connection... http://developer.apple.com/ C/C++ seems the language of choice and not many development tools exist except a few provided by Apple, while PC actually has a plethora of languages and development tools to choose from. Comparatively, Apple is in need of C++ programming guide moreso than PC .
Non-disclosure agreements are not a device for someone to cover their tracks. It protects business information. For example, Google has a responsibility to the board and shareholders and Wall Street to not disclose certain financial information or plans ahead of time. No doubt the elected officials would become privy to some such information during negotiations; resulting in the requirement for NDA to be used. NDAs are not evil. Google is following common business practice. Also remember, Google is not a person, it is a business entity and will act as such.
I know why there aren't many comments here... because everybody has been addicted to the Flash version all day just like me!
Has anybody gotten past the second phase? After the first phase my centipede-like cell thing evolved into a twirly cell. After defeating the end-centipede boss with the twirly cell, nothing happens. I don't evolve again. Am I missing something?
All arguments about the dishonesty of companies aside, do people actually get fooled by these fake blogs? The company names and products are blatantly displayed, combined with the unrealistic content, there's no doubt somebody is trying to push the product. And who else?
I watched to PSP Xmas video and its obviously an advertisement, nothing less.
What about the stupidity of handing out awards for something so obvious, as if something unknown has been revealed. That kind of thing doesn't deserve any credit because it's not even bordering on smart. I really think few people care that McDonalds has a fake blog, except the people who don't eat there anyways. They will have just another excuse to complain about the company, just make some more noise for the people who are making noise regardless. Then you have the people who say the corporate offenders have been revealed as liars and therefore the marketing ends up hurting them... well, that's a wish, not reality.
For all practical purposes, Twofo is dead.
Fact: Twofo is dying
That last sentence just makes it anti-climatic because first you stated Twofo is dead, then you follow up by saying it's only just dying, refuting your previous statement. Despite the fact you said "for all practical purposes" it's still very anti-climatic.
In many respects, especially on an electronic medium, labels and tags can be considered synonyms. This article is an example of making a mountain out of a mole hill, as the old expression goes. But it sure makes for some fun reading. The stupidest stuff often does.
If evolution can bring us new species, surely we can bump off some of the older species. It can be seen as a form of survival of the fittest or even natural selection. When we're not the dominant species anymore, then we can be knocked off.
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Language changes over time and people make it change. Old English did not have the phrasing "I am going". There was no "am"'ing, "is"'ing or "are"'ing. Check out some Shakespeare. They only had things like "I go" "We go", "I will go" etc.
Some working is not commonly used anymore like "goeth", valid but just not used.
I don't mind "open source" turning into a verb. In fact, I would start to argue it's already commonly used that way as evidenced by the article post and elsewhere. It's becoming pervasive. You might have to keep making your argument more and more frequently as time progresses, or else just give up completely and accept it, thus indirectly promoting it as part of our changing language. It might be a catch 22.
If Microsoft is agreeing to evolve AJAX within an open standards body then inside that context they cannot introduce proprietary features. This is much better than Microsoft evolving AJAX all by itself -- of course Microsoft may do that regardless as another in-house development stream. Dismissing Microsoft's efforts is a common theme. As with anything you can always look at the negative aspects instead of the positive. I wanted to note a positive point.
If ReactOS is almost a Windows clone, but a sub-par one, this begs the question of why do we need ReactOS anyway? Well, to find the answer I went straight to the source reactos.org, but apparently they haven't figured out the answer yet either.
And what about the data and tables after the test file. Is it restorable or damaged? The recovery test process could be hardened by ensuring a file is at the end. --John
Do these dogs die of cancer?
3d printers could lead to completely unmanageable documents.
[Guns don't kill people. I do.]
Okay, I followed these instructions. Now what?
If we can find a way of tilting the earth by that time so the asteroid hits the nation on earth that will be causing problems at that time ...
Well ... if you have ever visited the Apple Developer Connection... http://developer.apple.com/ C/C++ seems the language of choice and not many development tools exist except a few provided by Apple, while PC actually has a plethora of languages and development tools to choose from. Comparatively, Apple is in need of C++ programming guide moreso than PC .
proving once again how boring glib security comments are *yawn*
Did you read your own comment? ... Yes, I do!
The evil is with the Nondisclosure Agreement!
Non-disclosure agreements are not a device for someone to cover their tracks. It protects business information. For example, Google has a responsibility to the board and shareholders and Wall Street to not disclose certain financial information or plans ahead of time. No doubt the elected officials would become privy to some such information during negotiations; resulting in the requirement for NDA to be used. NDAs are not evil. Google is following common business practice. Also remember, Google is not a person, it is a business entity and will act as such.
Has anybody gotten past the second phase? After the first phase my centipede-like cell thing evolved into a twirly cell. After defeating the end-centipede boss with the twirly cell, nothing happens. I don't evolve again. Am I missing something?
I watched to PSP Xmas video and its obviously an advertisement, nothing less.
What about the stupidity of handing out awards for something so obvious, as if something unknown has been revealed. That kind of thing doesn't deserve any credit because it's not even bordering on smart. I really think few people care that McDonalds has a fake blog, except the people who don't eat there anyways. They will have just another excuse to complain about the company, just make some more noise for the people who are making noise regardless. Then you have the people who say the corporate offenders have been revealed as liars and therefore the marketing ends up hurting them ... well, that's a wish, not reality.
In the early 90s, he told his wife he had more power than the President (she kicked him in the leg for it).
;)
Got any references for that info (citation needed), or were you sitting at the table with Bill and his wife at the time?
For all practical purposes, Twofo is dead.
Fact: Twofo is dying
That last sentence just makes it anti-climatic because first you stated Twofo is dead, then you follow up by saying it's only just dying, refuting your previous statement. Despite the fact you said "for all practical purposes" it's still very anti-climatic.
Hahahaha, you're right. Somebody give grandparent +Funny. Now that's ending a thread on a good note.
You got Labels in my Tags!
You got Tags on my Labels!
Two great things that go great together.
In many respects, especially on an electronic medium, labels and tags can be considered synonyms. This article is an example of making a mountain out of a mole hill, as the old expression goes. But it sure makes for some fun reading. The stupidest stuff often does.
... and a spell checker to provide correct spelling for Slashdot posts.
If I had mod points, your post would be on its way to +5 Funny. Thanks for the laugh.
It's a decoy for the Canadian seal hunters, or target practice, whichever angle you choose to look at it from.
They sound quite pleased.
If evolution can bring us new species, surely we can bump off some of the older species. It can be seen as a form of survival of the fittest or even natural selection. When we're not the dominant species anymore, then we can be knocked off.