You know, it's funny, because you used one of the examples of a devoper who made a great change to an existing franchise, to say that people don't make changes to existing franchises.
You said "Grand Theft Auto", but you really mean "Grand Theft Auto 3". GTA and GTA2 were nearly identical, top down driving / shooting games, and then Rockstar takes a risk by completely new and original by revising how everything in the game works, and ends up with GTA3.
Think a little, and show some respect for the people who have taken a risk.
Also, Katamari should be included in any list of original games.
The brain is probably smart enough to figure that one out. Think of it as ghosting on the TV...you have one image and the reflection of the same one, just very slighly behind.
Definately! Those medium-format jerks won't be making fun of me with my digital camera in 5 years! Ha!/just got a NikonD50, and has only the slightest clue what he's talking about
Destruction has always been easier than creation. The kids may be taking the easy route, becuase it brings quicker results and there's immediate satisfaction.
Try to instill upon them the concept that knowledge is power. Power to destroy (computers, networks, etc), but also power to create. If they have any kind of pride in owning knowledge, you may be able to challenge them into trying to better themselves by learning more and pushing themselves further.
Out of curiosity, how did you get introduced to languages like that at the early age? Most truely advanced individuals I've met have been the children of technologically gifted parents, but I definately don't have enough data to draw any wide-reaching conclusions.
BTW, I'm infinately jealous. I got my first computer in HS.:)
When I got my first computer, it didn't have an easy to use basic, either (PC Dos). I learned batch programming. Then I got on the internet, found a copy of Quickbasic, learned it, then found a copy of TurboPascal, learned it by writing an IGM for Legend of the Red Dragon, eventually found a used C book at a supermarket, of all places, then went online and found a free C compiler.
Now I've been using Linux for 9 years or so, and getting paid well to do it.
Kids can and will learn on their own if they want to.
This is why I don't usually help people as much who are using me as a shortcut. I try to spend my time helping the people who are honestly trying to learn, and don't know where to start, or who are on the verge of quitting because they can't find the help they need.
the blessing and the curse of linux is that there's never just one answer. Switching to linux is complex, just as switching to Windows would be if all you'd ever used was a Mac.
What kinds of problems did you run into when you switched? Which distro did you try to switch to? What was your goal in switching?
I look at linux kind of like looking at driving a standard versus an automatic. The standard provides more control over the car, but has a higher learning curve. It's tough to drive a car until you can figure out how to shift. That might be why people recommend dual booting in the beginning, or having a second computer.
Anybody who's kneejerk response to that probably wouldn't know the answer anyway. The people who are frequently the smartest, brightest, most experienced usually have no problems (and indeed truely enjoy) helping new people.
That being said, coming up to a linux person and asking any of the following questions (or permutations of these) will probably result in being completely ignored:
a) Can you teach me to hack into (banks|governments|school)
b) Windows is way better than linux, because blah blah blah
c) I already know everything, but I can't seem to get my 'foo' to work right, so if you'd go ahead and help me, I'll make sure to let you know that I already knew how to do it when you're done, thanks.
I'm not entirely sure you've thought this through.
To me, open source means having the sourcecode, and being able to change it.
What TFA is talking about is plug-able kernel modules. I don't know about you, but when I download my nvidia kernel module, I don't have the sourcecode to it. Ergo I can't edit it, and risk getting sued.
come on, this software isn't even anywhere near actual release. Give the guy a break. It doesn't come with a gui and the ability to check mail yet either.
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You know, it's funny, because you used one of the examples of a devoper who made a great change to an existing franchise, to say that people don't make changes to existing franchises.
You said "Grand Theft Auto", but you really mean "Grand Theft Auto 3". GTA and GTA2 were nearly identical, top down driving / shooting games, and then Rockstar takes a risk by completely new and original by revising how everything in the game works, and ends up with GTA3.
Think a little, and show some respect for the people who have taken a risk.
Also, Katamari should be included in any list of original games.
that's outstanding!
Yea, tech support really does allow you to get some useful skills. Holding multiple conversations at once is one I use about every day.
you are....probably dreaming of being a sysadmin some day.
I was, when I was on the phones, for 3 years. Now I'm a sysadmin, and have been for 4 years.
You can get out! There is hope!
heretic! ;-)
I added it to my livejournal today, although I saw it earlier when I was metamoderating.
Beat me to it.
BTW, your tag line is hilarious.
The brain is probably smart enough to figure that one out. Think of it as ghosting on the TV...you have one image and the reflection of the same one, just very slighly behind.
I've got a Verizon Blackberry, and it works tremendously.
When I'm at my dentist, it's like
"Matt, we want to get an xray of your jaw. Put this in your mouth"
*click*
2 seconds later
"Yep, you've got a cavity right there"
It's terrific
well, yes, logically your camera would kick his camera's butt.
If you go from a throw-away film to even a medium-end Nikon or Canon, you're going to be amazed.
But yea, I'm nowhere near the photographer I'd need to be to work on big iron like that.
Definately! Those medium-format jerks won't be making fun of me with my digital camera in 5 years! Ha! /just got a NikonD50, and has only the slightest clue what he's talking about
Mod Parent Up
A disciple of [GM]Dave I see
IDE?
You mean vi?
Destruction has always been easier than creation. The kids may be taking the easy route, becuase it brings quicker results and there's immediate satisfaction.
Try to instill upon them the concept that knowledge is power. Power to destroy (computers, networks, etc), but also power to create. If they have any kind of pride in owning knowledge, you may be able to challenge them into trying to better themselves by learning more and pushing themselves further.
Out of curiosity, how did you get introduced to languages like that at the early age? Most truely advanced individuals I've met have been the children of technologically gifted parents, but I definately don't have enough data to draw any wide-reaching conclusions.
:)
BTW, I'm infinately jealous. I got my first computer in HS.
When I got my first computer, it didn't have an easy to use basic, either (PC Dos). I learned batch programming. Then I got on the internet, found a copy of Quickbasic, learned it, then found a copy of TurboPascal, learned it by writing an IGM for Legend of the Red Dragon, eventually found a used C book at a supermarket, of all places, then went online and found a free C compiler.
Now I've been using Linux for 9 years or so, and getting paid well to do it.
Kids can and will learn on their own if they want to.
This is why I don't usually help people as much who are using me as a shortcut. I try to spend my time helping the people who are honestly trying to learn, and don't know where to start, or who are on the verge of quitting because they can't find the help they need.
the blessing and the curse of linux is that there's never just one answer. Switching to linux is complex, just as switching to Windows would be if all you'd ever used was a Mac.
What kinds of problems did you run into when you switched? Which distro did you try to switch to? What was your goal in switching?
I look at linux kind of like looking at driving a standard versus an automatic. The standard provides more control over the car, but has a higher learning curve. It's tough to drive a car until you can figure out how to shift. That might be why people recommend dual booting in the beginning, or having a second computer.
Anybody who's kneejerk response to that probably wouldn't know the answer anyway. The people who are frequently the smartest, brightest, most experienced usually have no problems (and indeed truely enjoy) helping new people.
That being said, coming up to a linux person and asking any of the following questions (or permutations of these) will probably result in being completely ignored:
a) Can you teach me to hack into (banks|governments|school)
b) Windows is way better than linux, because blah blah blah
c) I already know everything, but I can't seem to get my 'foo' to work right, so if you'd go ahead and help me, I'll make sure to let you know that I already knew how to do it when you're done, thanks.
I'm not entirely sure you've thought this through.
To me, open source means having the sourcecode, and being able to change it.
What TFA is talking about is plug-able kernel modules. I don't know about you, but when I download my nvidia kernel module, I don't have the sourcecode to it. Ergo I can't edit it, and risk getting sued.
I'd say more like ad sense for Google Talk, but that's just my take on it.
SHUT UP!
Do you want to ruin it?
Come on, damnit! Shutupabout it.
Consider this the "getting your foot kicked under the table" move.
I wouldn't think that upgrading PHP (compiled from source, mind you) would be all that difficult.
As for RPMs....no idea. I don't use them.
come on, this software isn't even anywhere near actual release. Give the guy a break. It doesn't come with a gui and the ability to check mail yet either.