FYI- Cost shouldn't really be a factor for acquiring Windows for your students.
The Microsoft Windows operating systems are free for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.
Ask around- your university should have a MSDNAA repository for students to check out Windows for free.
They're also aloud to keep their license once they graduate.
http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/academic/dd759402.aspx
If you can't find multiple platform software that meets your needs, perhaps virtualization isn't a bad idea.
The reason you may get negative comments, may be because of your own ignorance, and not the ignorance of the Slashdot audience.
For plenty of information on evolution:
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/
For examples of transitional forms in the fossil record:
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/lines/IAtran sitional.shtml
The truth of the matter is that evolution has evidence from nearly every discipline of science: anthropology, biology, physics, psychology, and chemistry. The theories themselves are now finding uses in electrical engineering and computer science.
How does life begin from a a few elements? http://www.chem.duke.edu/~jds/cruise_chem/Exobiolo gy/miller.html
While the atmospheric conditions that precipitated this result is now in question, this is just an example of how science continually re-evaluates itself. The theory of gravity is far more in a state of flux than evolution, but I'm pretty sure that I'd be in pain if I jumped from my balcony.
Once you have amino acids, it isn't that big of stretch to have autocatalytic RNA. (Self-replicating single stranded DNA)
Law of Entropy? I assume you mean the second law of thermodynamics, which pertains only to closed systems. My body will also tend toward a state of disorder when I die, but I fail to see your point. Energy has been transferred from our sun to the earth in the form of light and heat. This very energy enables me to type my message. This same energy is what makes life possible on our planet. Contrary to what most people think, there is no law of entropy that states order must always decrease. http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/richard_car rier/entropy.html
Law of conservation of mass negates the big bang? Perhaps you're familiar with Einstein's equation (E=MC^2)? Energy is proportionate to mass; thus mass can become energy or energy can become mass. Law of Conservation of Mass-Energy has displaced the law of conservation of mass. If this weren't true, I'd expect an interesting explanation for the atom bomb. Perhaps the creator just wills electric to come from nuclear power plants.
While you mention 'scientific laws of today', you quote old scientific thoughts from hundreds of years ago and laymen notions of modern laws. What laws of today to you speak?
The truth is CREATIONISM is a theory of last resort for those clinging to antiquated ways of thinking. And while I try respect spirituality, leave it in your church. At one time, I believed that I should respect everyone's choice of religion; as politics once again becomes interwoven with religion I realize I have to become more active in debate. Take some time to study molecular biology, physics, and logic; and come up with an interesting argument. I'm curious as to how you would explain the 'evolution' of HIV and antibiotic resistance.
So what if the 'special media' doesn't exist? Should a handicapped person be denied access to something because there isn't enough interest in it by the 'market'? I'm sure you're narrow viewpoint would be different if you were blind yourself.
You're sympathetic to blind people? Oh please indeed.
"I know Microsoft invents quite a bit. I'm privy to many things that Microsoft has invented with respect to IPTV, and I could tell you about them, but that would probably get me bricked up in a closet in Bill Gates..." - John Carrol
This is exactly what is wrong with journalism today. ZDNet hiring a Microsoft employee to spouse his opinion brings zero credibility to the table. I think Microsoft is sooooo inventive, and you'll just have to trust me on that because of all of these innovative things I know are in the works. This is the similar to the journalism that I expect to hear from Fox News. While I agree many innovations are built upon another invention's foundation, in Microsoft's case I don't believe this to be the case. Microsoft has a habit of taking a cross platform standard and bastardizing it to lock you into their products, not to improve the product itself. Some examples: HTML, XML, and Java. (And soon PDF?) As everyone here knows, this list could fill an article of its own. Proprietary file formats, DRM that isn't cross platform, and creative ways to avoid anti-trust laws and the EU are pretty creative innovations for the money machine. The author's analogies about F1 Racing is a poor choice. How about a Microsoft car that can only use Microsoft certified gasoline (the gas nozzle is square, not round)? I admit I could be biased, unlike the author. But I'd love to hear some examples of true Microsoft innovation. If Microsoft wants to improve its image, it needs to do so with action not biased press pieces.
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FYI- Cost shouldn't really be a factor for acquiring Windows for your students. The Microsoft Windows operating systems are free for students in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Ask around- your university should have a MSDNAA repository for students to check out Windows for free. They're also aloud to keep their license once they graduate. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/academic/dd759402.aspx If you can't find multiple platform software that meets your needs, perhaps virtualization isn't a bad idea.
It's a "Jump to Conclusions mat". You see, you have this mat, with different CONCLUSIONS written on it that you could JUMP TO.
I'm looking for my stapler... It is a red Swingline stapler. "I'm gonna! Burn the building down!"
The reason you may get negative comments, may be because of your own ignorance, and not the ignorance of the Slashdot audience.
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While the atmospheric conditions that precipitated this result is now in question, this is just an example of how science continually re-evaluates itself. The theory of gravity is far more in a state of flux than evolution, but I'm pretty sure that I'd be in pain if I jumped from my balcony.
r rier/entropy.html
For plenty of information on evolution: http://evolution.berkeley.edu/
For examples of transitional forms in the fossil record:
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evosite/lines/IAtra
The truth of the matter is that evolution has evidence from nearly every discipline of science: anthropology, biology, physics, psychology, and chemistry. The theories themselves are now finding uses in electrical engineering and computer science.
How does life begin from a a few elements?
http://www.chem.duke.edu/~jds/cruise_chem/Exobiol
Once you have amino acids, it isn't that big of stretch to have autocatalytic RNA. (Self-replicating single stranded DNA)
Law of Entropy? I assume you mean the second law of thermodynamics, which pertains only to closed systems. My body will also tend toward a state of disorder when I die, but I fail to see your point. Energy has been transferred from our sun to the earth in the form of light and heat. This very energy enables me to type my message. This same energy is what makes life possible on our planet. Contrary to what most people think, there is no law of entropy that states order must always decrease. http://www.infidels.org/library/modern/richard_ca
Law of conservation of mass negates the big bang? Perhaps you're familiar with Einstein's equation (E=MC^2)? Energy is proportionate to mass; thus mass can become energy or energy can become mass. Law of Conservation of Mass-Energy has displaced the law of conservation of mass. If this weren't true, I'd expect an interesting explanation for the atom bomb. Perhaps the creator just wills electric to come from nuclear power plants.
While you mention 'scientific laws of today', you quote old scientific thoughts from hundreds of years ago and laymen notions of modern laws. What laws of today to you speak?
The truth is CREATIONISM is a theory of last resort for those clinging to antiquated ways of thinking. And while I try respect spirituality, leave it in your church. At one time, I believed that I should respect everyone's choice of religion; as politics once again becomes interwoven with religion I realize I have to become more active in debate. Take some time to study molecular biology, physics, and logic; and come up with an interesting argument. I'm curious as to how you would explain the 'evolution' of HIV and antibiotic resistance.
So what if the 'special media' doesn't exist? Should a handicapped person be denied access to something because there isn't enough interest in it by the 'market'? I'm sure you're narrow viewpoint would be different if you were blind yourself. You're sympathetic to blind people? Oh please indeed.
"I know Microsoft invents quite a bit. I'm privy to many things that Microsoft has invented with respect to IPTV, and I could tell you about them, but that would probably get me bricked up in a closet in Bill Gates..." - John Carrol This is exactly what is wrong with journalism today. ZDNet hiring a Microsoft employee to spouse his opinion brings zero credibility to the table. I think Microsoft is sooooo inventive, and you'll just have to trust me on that because of all of these innovative things I know are in the works. This is the similar to the journalism that I expect to hear from Fox News. While I agree many innovations are built upon another invention's foundation, in Microsoft's case I don't believe this to be the case. Microsoft has a habit of taking a cross platform standard and bastardizing it to lock you into their products, not to improve the product itself. Some examples: HTML, XML, and Java. (And soon PDF?) As everyone here knows, this list could fill an article of its own. Proprietary file formats, DRM that isn't cross platform, and creative ways to avoid anti-trust laws and the EU are pretty creative innovations for the money machine. The author's analogies about F1 Racing is a poor choice. How about a Microsoft car that can only use Microsoft certified gasoline (the gas nozzle is square, not round)? I admit I could be biased, unlike the author. But I'd love to hear some examples of true Microsoft innovation. If Microsoft wants to improve its image, it needs to do so with action not biased press pieces.
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