I switched to using USB drives to install the OS of a computer a long time ago. You can even keep them up to date with OS patches unlike burnt disks. Usually installs faster too.
It's just that malware can modify the contents of the flash drive and after that, all your installs will be contaminated.
But now we are at 3TB hard drives and 64-128gig flash sticks plus 'cloud' storage which is better for long term archives.
Not necessarily. R/W storage has always the risk that somebody accidentally deletes the archived files. HDDs can get damaged from mechanical shocks, flash products can die from ESD zaps. I still feel that the optical disc is the king of proper long-term storage.
I hope the hacker community has grown out of the old culture of everyone robotically drinking coffee and caffeinated sodas. Sometimes at workplace it's sad to see someone churning code and a huge pile of empty energy drink cans aside him. Like, is this some kind of tough profession through which you have to be constantly mildly drugged to cope. Slightly disgusting.
But neither would the hardware do the certain special tricks without the software.
By your analogy, couldn't you also say that electronics hardware patents are all void, as the machine does nothing without electric power connected to it?
Sounds just like a feature that will now feel like the world's most stupid idea, but will get accolades in the "history of video games" books which are to come.
No, it doesn't. Check the list of Linux compatible games on Steam, it's very short. Sure if you want to play Team Fortress and a few indie stuff then you're in luck, but if you want to play native Linux versions of stuff like WoW or STO, or Skyrim, or XCOM, then you're screwed.
Of course the list is short, Steam for Linux just got announced and even the client is still in beta.
I was thinking more about small children. If you've ever met any, you'd realize that it only takes a few unattended seconds for them to do something they oughtn't do, like open up a Mac Pro and stick their hands in the fan.
There's far more likely ways for a small child to hurt himself at home than opening a Mac Pro and sticking his finger on the fan!
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I switched to using USB drives to install the OS of a computer a long time ago. You can even keep them up to date with OS patches unlike burnt disks. Usually installs faster too.
It's just that malware can modify the contents of the flash drive and after that, all your installs will be contaminated.
But now we are at 3TB hard drives and 64-128gig flash sticks plus 'cloud' storage which is better for long term archives.
Not necessarily. R/W storage has always the risk that somebody accidentally deletes the archived files. HDDs can get damaged from mechanical shocks, flash products can die from ESD zaps. I still feel that the optical disc is the king of proper long-term storage.
Exactly. Ultimately everyone is responsible themselves regulating their drug intake.
More specifically, the chemical is adenosine.
Just remember that even decaf can have as much as 1/3 of the caffeine content remaining. Filtering the caffeine out is a bit tricky process.
Still, it is very well possible that your friend indeed experienced a placebo effect, as you said.
I hope the hacker community has grown out of the old culture of everyone robotically drinking coffee and caffeinated sodas. Sometimes at workplace it's sad to see someone churning code and a huge pile of empty energy drink cans aside him. Like, is this some kind of tough profession through which you have to be constantly mildly drugged to cope. Slightly disgusting.
Ditto.
Java packs you inside a robust, protective suit, which avoids some of the problems. Unfortunately the suit is kind of heavy so you move around slowly.
If you write Java, to hell with you. Worst language on the planet.
C++11 is the best language on the planet. Well, at least a very good candidate.
Fast compiled language, great toolchain, expressive, classy, and you can write any type of programs.
I think a iOS port of LibreOffice would still be a great idea.
But neither would the hardware do the certain special tricks without the software.
By your analogy, couldn't you also say that electronics hardware patents are all void, as the machine does nothing without electric power connected to it?
Why not ask the questions from the attorney?
I'm not sure if that makes any sense. The technology that they are accused of infringing is probably a part of their product.
Can you be sure that aggressive approach gets the best results?
Does anyone know what would happen if he didn't contact them back at all?
I don't think you should be discussing a legal threat in a public forum.
Agreed. It is possibly dangerous.
Putting finger in a toaster that is on.
Sounds just like a feature that will now feel like the world's most stupid idea, but will get accolades in the "history of video games" books which are to come.
No, it doesn't. Check the list of Linux compatible games on Steam, it's very short. Sure if you want to play Team Fortress and a few indie stuff then you're in luck, but if you want to play native Linux versions of stuff like WoW or STO, or Skyrim, or XCOM, then you're screwed.
Of course the list is short, Steam for Linux just got announced and even the client is still in beta.
I know what assert() is.
Good point.
I have also had the impression that assert() is a hack that shouldn't be used much (?).
I was thinking more about small children. If you've ever met any, you'd realize that it only takes a few unattended seconds for them to do something they oughtn't do, like open up a Mac Pro and stick their hands in the fan.
There's far more likely ways for a small child to hurt himself at home than opening a Mac Pro and sticking his finger on the fan!
Look at the transfer speeds. It's a damn fast flash drive.
Makes me still wonder why the Twitter representative started to talk about disabling Java?