Re:Is it just me, or why not explain it better?
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If you are a Java developer and you haven't heard of eclipse, download it. It's the open-source IDE originally from IBM. It seems to be the IDE with the most traction in the Java world. IIRC, even Borland and BEA have decided the next versions of their respective IDEs (JBuilder and Workspace) will be simple plugins to Eclipse.
Well now, see, that's what I mean.
When you post you could say something like:
Eclipse, the Open Source and Free IDE/toolkit [link to main page/faq], has come out with their latest version 3.1 available for download [link] and also at these mirror sites [links]. The new 3.1 release fixes the InsertPuppy bugs [link] and adds new features for PuppyTraining [link] and LeashControl [link].
Think. Consider your audience. Then post.
Re:Is it just me, or why not explain it better?
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Do you know Azureus, the best BitTorrent client out there?
No, but if you post something about Azureus, maybe when you do you could say:
"Azureus, the best BitTorrent client, has come out with a new release [link] which has these mirrors [links]. The new release fixes the USDOJ-Worm bug [links to bugfix] and adds the new ManyFilesToManyPeople BitTorrent protocol able to operate even when the.PK net cable is down thru wireless links."
Or something like that. If it's on Dev, at least describe it, and give more than one link.
Back in the day when I was looking at IDE's, there was not that much choice (for free ones).
Ah - so it's FREE.
Would be nice if someone mentioned that in the main post - kind of useful to know.
Oh, I use UltraEdit 32 - it ain't free, but it's fairly inexpensive, and you can buy two copies for less than $30 if you're at an educational institution.
It's way better than textpad and it groks Perl and C and other langs.
I think it's very kind of you to edit the story to suggest that we go to the mirrors instead of to the main site. Did Denis, I dunno, maybe, provide links? If so, any possiblity you'd be willing to share the info?
And while you're at it, could you maybe - oh, I don't know - actually tell us what the frick it is in the main post - because it reads like a Hi I'm A Press Release Link But I Assume The Whole World Has Heard Of Me Before When They Haven't... post.
Just a friendly suggestion.
Is it just me, or why not explain it better?
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Eclipse 3.1 Released
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Man, you read and post on Slashdot and don't know what Eclipse is? If so, you didn't write even a "Hello World" in Java, did you?
I use JBuilder and other Java tools. I've never even heard about Eclipse. I do know what JWT is, Swing, Java Beans - but I've never heard about Eclipse until today.
I've got a Sun Java backpack I wear to work, and training in various languages including formal university, college, and industry classes on Java.
And - I've - never - heard - of - Eclipse.
So if you're going to post a/. article about Eclipse that barely covers 1 1/2 lines on my screen, you could at least have a short description like:
"Eclipse, the combo IDE/toolset for Java, has just come out with their latest 3.1 release [link], which has some really cool features [link]. The best new features are Hamster Juggling, Applied Hamster Subclassing, Hamster Pseudo-Encrypted Sunflower-Swapping, and an improved Hamster-to-Gnome toolkit."
See, now that actually tells you enough that you can decide if you want to read it and if you're interested in the new and/or fixed features. Oh, and if it's Open Source, say so.
mod parent up - most informative post about what the heck Eclipse is I've read here.
Re:Is it just me, or couldn't posts about Dev thin
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So what the heck is an IDE? you give this explination but don't explain these advanced terms.
Integrated Development Environment.
Thanks, it was just it might have a coffee cup icon, but is it an IDE, is it a toolset, is it Java Beans, is it a Hamster Protocol for Java middle-tier building... face it, you need to have at least a BRIEF description.
Fact is, I'd never heard of the prior versions at all, and I code in Java part of the time.
So if I have never heard of it, I presume others have the same problem.
That's why the Internet connections are down. He was way too many fans now. He needs his rest.
Is it just me, or couldn't posts about Dev things
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maybe include:
1. a short description of what it is [a better browser, a sliced bread device, a program for counting sheep]; and
2. a link to a resource page on what it is [like the basic description in detail for geeks]...
Seriously, I haven't the faintest idea what Eclipse is - is it a device to crash the moon into the earth to make a [evil laugh] MILLION DOLLARS!!! - or is it the latest hamster-management software program for hamster farming?
ok, i'll be quiet... but seriously, you only post a short two line post on something and no details and the frickin web site is/. already so who the heck knows what it is...
On that matter, what do you think priorities should be in looking for that sig. other?
WW:Well, I went out and conducted a very serious scientific poll, and I discovered that strippers and pornstars are turned on by guys in Think Geek T-shirts with Slashdot IDs between 129188 and 129190. Hope this helps.
Actually, there is some truth to the first one, strange as it may sound. There is a high correlation between geek-loving women and strippers - not sure about guys tho
The huge cutaway view of the Enterprise is filled with little graphical inside jokes, like a hamster wheel where the engine should be, only two restrooms at opposite ends of the ship, NOMAD from the original series, and a few other things that we all figured nobody would ever get close enough to see . ..
Before we begin, I want to sincerely apologize for taking so long to get these questions answered. Since these questions were submitted to me seven months ago, a lot of things have happened in my life, and my free time went from 1d12 - 4 hours a day to 2d4 -3. (Yes, I realize that means I can occasionally have negative free time in a day. Believe me, I know.) I lost two companion animals, worked on CSI, didn't work in a play, insulted the Star Wars nerds, got a crippling case of mono that effectively means 2005 will be two months shorter for me than everyone else in the world (except those who couldn't do a damn thing for two months because they were so sick), and started a writing job that actually pays me a little bit.
I think it was insulting the Star Wars nerds that gave you all the bad karma.
Either that or you need to take more showers...
Why not produce it in China?
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Since IP is a loose guideline more than enforced, it wouldn't be hard.
And since Hong Kong is now in China, it would give it an edge at the same time...
GameFrog? Where ever did you hear that? The only name I've ever heard is Nintendo Revolution which is what Nintendo also mentions as the official name.
Well, maybe that's the name in English. I think it's GameFrog or GameJewel in other places.
Most gamers have moved on to platforms like PS2, and are drooling while they see the specs on the PS3 (or whatever they were calling it last week) and the GameFrog (or whatever the Nintendo thing is).
Seriously, I can't remember the last time I bought a Windows game. Maybe a few years ago? So long as I can get Fable (ya ya, so it's xBox, but it's not even that great) and Lego Star Wars and Sims: The Urbz and suchlike, why would I want to buy a Win game?
when they post news stories about optical illusions instead of the bending of light due to the refractive index of the atmosphere.
Once in a Blue Moon (volcanic eruptions, forest fires, burning crops), they remember there's a Red Moon (ditto, more active, different light levels), and then decide to just post about the difference between a Lunar Eclipse and a Solar Eclipse.
I thought the IETF wouldn't approve patented specs [zdnet.com] as standards. This MS move to take over the Internet must come bundled with some pretty good checks to "the right people".
Because you aren't the average consumer. They average person just wants to run all the programs their friends do with the least amount of effort. Linux does not fill teh bill for them.
Slashdot Mirror
If you are a Java developer and you haven't heard of eclipse, download it. It's the open-source IDE originally from IBM. It seems to be the IDE with the most traction in the Java world. IIRC, even Borland and BEA have decided the next versions of their respective IDEs (JBuilder and Workspace) will be simple plugins to Eclipse.
Well now, see, that's what I mean.
When you post you could say something like:
Eclipse, the Open Source and Free IDE/toolkit [link to main page/faq], has come out with their latest version 3.1 available for download [link] and also at these mirror sites [links]. The new 3.1 release fixes the InsertPuppy bugs [link] and adds new features for PuppyTraining [link] and LeashControl [link].
Think. Consider your audience. Then post.
Do you know Azureus, the best BitTorrent client out there?
.PK net cable is down thru wireless links."
No, but if you post something about Azureus, maybe when you do you could say:
"Azureus, the best BitTorrent client, has come out with a new release [link] which has these mirrors [links]. The new release fixes the USDOJ-Worm bug [links to bugfix] and adds the new ManyFilesToManyPeople BitTorrent protocol able to operate even when the
Or something like that. If it's on Dev, at least describe it, and give more than one link.
Back in the day when I was looking at IDE's, there was not that much choice (for free ones).
Ah - so it's FREE.
Would be nice if someone mentioned that in the main post - kind of useful to know.
Oh, I use UltraEdit 32 - it ain't free, but it's fairly inexpensive, and you can buy two copies for less than $30 if you're at an educational institution.
It's way better than textpad and it groks Perl and C and other langs.
I think it's very kind of you to edit the story to suggest that we go to the mirrors instead of to the main site. Did Denis, I dunno, maybe, provide links? If so, any possiblity you'd be willing to share the info?
... post.
And while you're at it, could you maybe - oh, I don't know - actually tell us what the frick it is in the main post - because it reads like a Hi I'm A Press Release Link But I Assume The Whole World Has Heard Of Me Before When They Haven't
Just a friendly suggestion.
Man, you read and post on Slashdot and don't know what Eclipse is? If so, you didn't write even a "Hello World" in Java, did you?
/. article about Eclipse that barely covers 1 1/2 lines on my screen, you could at least have a short description like:
I use JBuilder and other Java tools. I've never even heard about Eclipse. I do know what JWT is, Swing, Java Beans - but I've never heard about Eclipse until today.
I've got a Sun Java backpack I wear to work, and training in various languages including formal university, college, and industry classes on Java.
And - I've - never - heard - of - Eclipse.
So if you're going to post a
"Eclipse, the combo IDE/toolset for Java, has just come out with their latest 3.1 release [link], which has some really cool features [link]. The best new features are Hamster Juggling, Applied Hamster Subclassing, Hamster Pseudo-Encrypted Sunflower-Swapping, and an improved Hamster-to-Gnome toolkit."
See, now that actually tells you enough that you can decide if you want to read it and if you're interested in the new and/or fixed features. Oh, and if it's Open Source, say so.
mod parent up - most informative post about what the heck Eclipse is I've read here.
So what the heck is an IDE? you give this explination but don't explain these advanced terms.
... face it, you need to have at least a BRIEF description.
Integrated Development Environment.
Thanks, it was just it might have a coffee cup icon, but is it an IDE, is it a toolset, is it Java Beans, is it a Hamster Protocol for Java middle-tier building
Fact is, I'd never heard of the prior versions at all, and I code in Java part of the time.
So if I have never heard of it, I presume others have the same problem.
from covering his press conference.
That's why the Internet connections are down. He was way too many fans now. He needs his rest.
maybe include:
...
... but seriously, you only post a short two line post on something and no details and the frickin web site is /. already so who the heck knows what it is ...
1. a short description of what it is [a better browser, a sliced bread device, a program for counting sheep]; and
2. a link to a resource page on what it is [like the basic description in detail for geeks]
Seriously, I haven't the faintest idea what Eclipse is - is it a device to crash the moon into the earth to make a [evil laugh] MILLION DOLLARS!!! - or is it the latest hamster-management software program for hamster farming?
ok, i'll be quiet
Never underestimate the power of hamsters
About 60mW according to the builders of the Hamster powered night light[link]
Is that with or without sunflower seeds?
I have the ThinkGeek wear and all, but I still get bitched at by women for my apparel.
You have to wash the clothes and take showers too. And actually talk - this is an important part.
On that matter, what do you think priorities should be in looking for that sig. other?
WW:Well, I went out and conducted a very serious scientific poll, and I discovered that strippers and pornstars are turned on by guys in Think Geek T-shirts with Slashdot IDs between 129188 and 129190. Hope this helps.
Actually, there is some truth to the first one, strange as it may sound. There is a high correlation between geek-loving women and strippers - not sure about guys tho
The huge cutaway view of the Enterprise is filled with little graphical inside jokes, like a hamster wheel where the engine should be, only two restrooms at opposite ends of the ship, NOMAD from the original series, and a few other things that we all figured nobody would ever get close enough to see . . .
Never underestimate the power of hamsters.
Before we begin, I want to sincerely apologize for taking so long to get these questions answered. Since these questions were submitted to me seven months ago, a lot of things have happened in my life, and my free time went from 1d12 - 4 hours a day to 2d4 -3. (Yes, I realize that means I can occasionally have negative free time in a day. Believe me, I know.) I lost two companion animals, worked on CSI, didn't work in a play, insulted the Star Wars nerds, got a crippling case of mono that effectively means 2005 will be two months shorter for me than everyone else in the world (except those who couldn't do a damn thing for two months because they were so sick), and started a writing job that actually pays me a little bit.
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I think it was insulting the Star Wars nerds that gave you all the bad karma.
Either that or you need to take more showers
Since IP is a loose guideline more than enforced, it wouldn't be hard.
...
And since Hong Kong is now in China, it would give it an edge at the same time
It's such a pain trying to buy AMD chip based laptops with Linux preinstalled from vendors.
GameFrog? Where ever did you hear that? The only name I've ever heard is Nintendo Revolution which is what Nintendo also mentions as the official name.
Well, maybe that's the name in English. I think it's GameFrog or GameJewel in other places.
Most gamers have moved on to platforms like PS2, and are drooling while they see the specs on the PS3 (or whatever they were calling it last week) and the GameFrog (or whatever the Nintendo thing is).
Seriously, I can't remember the last time I bought a Windows game. Maybe a few years ago? So long as I can get Fable (ya ya, so it's xBox, but it's not even that great) and Lego Star Wars and Sims: The Urbz and suchlike, why would I want to buy a Win game?
when they post news stories about optical illusions instead of the bending of light due to the refractive index of the atmosphere.
Once in a Blue Moon (volcanic eruptions, forest fires, burning crops), they remember there's a Red Moon (ditto, more active, different light levels), and then decide to just post about the difference between a Lunar Eclipse and a Solar Eclipse.
plus the travel to China to work for Big Blue is wonderful!
I thought the IETF wouldn't approve patented specs [zdnet.com] as standards. This MS move to take over the Internet must come bundled with some pretty good checks to "the right people".
They're not checks, they're stock options.
Because you aren't the average consumer. They average person just wants to run all the programs their friends do with the least amount of effort. Linux does not fill teh bill for them.
You mean like spel czech?
I mean, if you want WinXP without the MSFT cruft, face it, you want Linux instead.
Why not just spend your dollars on a Linux distro and Open Office and save the dollars to buy more RAM?
I'm sure Hormel must thank you for your efforts in not letting people use Spam in vain.
Will this finally become a place of refuge for a weary band of Lego Star Wars rebels?
After all, there are legos in physical form, and legos as game sprites.