Most website developers use java script to get some functionality working, and java script is the easiest to do so. There is (usually) no intent to do harm, or take over your computer, or lie to you, or stalk your grandmother.
I think his problem is with the obfuscation of said javascript and HTML code. His example points to the google code which is supplied with no comments and method naming which has been intentionally obfuscated. A normal web developer has no need to obfuscate the code.
The developer just wants to deliver the site to its users complete with certain functionality. Why would you want to run your own version of its java script?
Think of it like modding. Customizing something to fit what the user wants is an incredibly powerful thing and can actually increase the usage of your web app. Think of greasemonkey plugin, which allows you to add some pretty cool functions to certain sites that don't already come with that site. Just because you can't imagine the possibilities doesn't mean someone else won't.
That sums up pretty much how I got into the programming career, did a few PHP/HTML related internships through college, then started out doing basic scripting with Python and Bash at my first real job after getting a degree. Now a couple years later I'm working on a utility used to configure and sell multi-million dollar orders. I think its pretty much a given that everyone who is starting out doing programming must start out really low level, and then based on the performance and conditions resulting from the first year or few of work you can rise up from there, fast if you have a real knack for getting things done to the satisfaction of the needs of the business.
I agree with having a separate person do the documentation, if only because we coders can often write it assuming the audience is ourselves, rather than another person.
however the one thing that really annoyed me in this case was the lack of writing coherent code and proper use of comments. I tend to write my comments with the knowledge that I'm very likely going to have to tread back in the same code months later and it can take much longer to look through uncommented code to redetermine the function and how to fix/improve it.
I think choice should be a relevant thing, just as there are many options when choosing which smartphone you want (or regular phone for that case) so should there be multiple choices in OS and window manager, however the key is to make these transparent to people. Just by having certain computer hardware manufacturers bundle a chosen supported linux flavor is good enough assuming they advertise it and suggest it where appropriate, which sad to say isn't happening much yet. Dell, Lenovo, and Toshiba all need to do something to improve the sales of the linux desktops and laptops with their supported pre-installs to make this happen.
I could see the use of it being an extra interface for quickly showing you the date and time, and perhaps even if you have unread mail or IM's waiting for you, but if its just to display images its just a toy
probably not, I'm betting because of the way mac's load their OS. Wubi is simply making use of the Windows boot selector just as if you had multiple versions of windows installed.
but you can still install linux on the intel macs using the regular x86 ISOs by booting from the CD.
here's the easiest linux install anyone can do, no different than installing any other windows app really
http://wubi-installer.org/
perhaps its more like just getting your feet wet with linux rather than diving head first, but learning to crawl before running is best for most I spose.
To reasonable people the difference between 10 seconds and 60 seconds isn't a big deal, but not everyone sees it that way. You also have to bundle in the fact that a lot of people running windows also have tons of services which load after they log in, easily seeing their computer really unusable for 2-5 minutes after turning it on.
The other problem too is that keeping your computer on (and not in suspend mode) 24/7 is just a bad waste of energy, which may not seem like much on your power bill but as far more people trying to be more green its not something that people are doing as much anymore. In fact as computers become more like appliances I think people will become more used to having it on only when in use as TV's, radios, and microwaves usually tend to be. Obviously this won't account for everyone, but in general it seems that will be the trend.
the game was S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky. Finding that game for more than $30 is laughable. Even Gamestop has is for 20, so Best Buy isn't exactly pushing any envelope. Quite simply I got had at CC because I didn't look up the current market price of that software title as I had with the router.
the 3G on the kindle 2 seems to only be usable to download purchased e-books (and to verify their DRM occasionally) via Sprint, there doesn't seem to be any way to connect to normal wifi or even browse the net from it however.
My sentiments exactly, I went to my local CC during the closeout looking for a wireless-N router I know to be right around $100 at Best Buy, even with 40% off the one at CC was still $120. The only real deals would be with some of the new video games that had been released in the last few months, which were 40% off from $50 or $60. However I ended up buying an older game which was about $24 after the 40%. I went to the nearby Best Buy afterward and saw it for $19.99.
I imagine that would one day be an extra feature, but I think the inclusion of certain songs is good for many people, especially those who don't actually have any good rock songs on their music players. Plus there's the benefit of the developers being able to custom tune their songs for maximum enjoyment, much harder to do with automation. Still I'm sure it would be a cool feature to see.
Are the record companies really this inept at grasping the Internet (and hiring people that do understand it) or did they just think that they would win by default? Either one seems unlikely to me, but who knows?
Both are likely more true than you know. Obviously they believe themselves in the right since its easy to see these torrent do point to copyrighted material. But they also obviously don't realize that a torrent itself is no different than a hyperlink really, and I think there has already been plenty of cases shot down where people tried to get a hyperlink removed.
Maybe its just me, but it almost looks as if the "gray" recession areas seem to come at the beginning and the end of every republican president in the last 30 years. Coincidence, who knows?
They didn't even bother to try to make the linux client as fast or faster than the Wine implementation, not to mention they only release the Low-Res textures version as the only option for native linux, which definitely pales to their upgraded textures version. I think they only shot themselves in the foot by not taking the linux client seriously.
However, perhaps if they will start fully supporting the Wine implementation as much as possible, perhaps there's still hope for them and other apps to improve theirs also.
There's two Mac Mini's, one is more expensive ($800) but one is less expensive ($600), just to compare I spent $700 on mine about a year ago or so. Granted that it would be way more attractive and competitive (and reasonable) at $500 but its still not too bad if thats what you're looking for. As for me I'm just waiting till ASUS releases a $200 eeeBox as the ultimate XBMC/Boxee pc to hook up to my TV
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Most website developers use java script to get some functionality working, and java script is the easiest to do so. There is (usually) no intent to do harm, or take over your computer, or lie to you, or stalk your grandmother.
I think his problem is with the obfuscation of said javascript and HTML code. His example points to the google code which is supplied with no comments and method naming which has been intentionally obfuscated. A normal web developer has no need to obfuscate the code.
The developer just wants to deliver the site to its users complete with certain functionality. Why would you want to run your own version of its java script?
Think of it like modding. Customizing something to fit what the user wants is an incredibly powerful thing and can actually increase the usage of your web app. Think of greasemonkey plugin, which allows you to add some pretty cool functions to certain sites that don't already come with that site. Just because you can't imagine the possibilities doesn't mean someone else won't.
shhh don't tell em about RTP, lest we see traffic congestion rise to california levels!
Just wait till people get to see the code for this thing, then we'll see the true colors of their idea of security
That sums up pretty much how I got into the programming career, did a few PHP/HTML related internships through college, then started out doing basic scripting with Python and Bash at my first real job after getting a degree. Now a couple years later I'm working on a utility used to configure and sell multi-million dollar orders. I think its pretty much a given that everyone who is starting out doing programming must start out really low level, and then based on the performance and conditions resulting from the first year or few of work you can rise up from there, fast if you have a real knack for getting things done to the satisfaction of the needs of the business.
More like a Choruss of BOOS at your bad pun!
the 2nd one seems like it would be a good one... but would definitely need to be redone in english and with a better looking tux costume.
I agree with having a separate person do the documentation, if only because we coders can often write it assuming the audience is ourselves, rather than another person.
however the one thing that really annoyed me in this case was the lack of writing coherent code and proper use of comments. I tend to write my comments with the knowledge that I'm very likely going to have to tread back in the same code months later and it can take much longer to look through uncommented code to redetermine the function and how to fix/improve it.
I think choice should be a relevant thing, just as there are many options when choosing which smartphone you want (or regular phone for that case) so should there be multiple choices in OS and window manager, however the key is to make these transparent to people. Just by having certain computer hardware manufacturers bundle a chosen supported linux flavor is good enough assuming they advertise it and suggest it where appropriate, which sad to say isn't happening much yet. Dell, Lenovo, and Toshiba all need to do something to improve the sales of the linux desktops and laptops with their supported pre-installs to make this happen.
too bad spellcheckers can't account for overuse and misues of ellipses...
:P
...because that annoys the hell out of me in professional emails at work
I could see the use of it being an extra interface for quickly showing you the date and time, and perhaps even if you have unread mail or IM's waiting for you, but if its just to display images its just a toy
And for those who do care:
1. Turn off cookies (or just whitelist them)
2. AdBlock Plus
3. ???
4. No Profit!
probably not, I'm betting because of the way mac's load their OS. Wubi is simply making use of the Windows boot selector just as if you had multiple versions of windows installed.
but you can still install linux on the intel macs using the regular x86 ISOs by booting from the CD.
here's the easiest linux install anyone can do, no different than installing any other windows app really
http://wubi-installer.org/
perhaps its more like just getting your feet wet with linux rather than diving head first, but learning to crawl before running is best for most I spose.
To reasonable people the difference between 10 seconds and 60 seconds isn't a big deal, but not everyone sees it that way. You also have to bundle in the fact that a lot of people running windows also have tons of services which load after they log in, easily seeing their computer really unusable for 2-5 minutes after turning it on.
The other problem too is that keeping your computer on (and not in suspend mode) 24/7 is just a bad waste of energy, which may not seem like much on your power bill but as far more people trying to be more green its not something that people are doing as much anymore. In fact as computers become more like appliances I think people will become more used to having it on only when in use as TV's, radios, and microwaves usually tend to be. Obviously this won't account for everyone, but in general it seems that will be the trend.
the game was S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky. Finding that game for more than $30 is laughable. Even Gamestop has is for 20, so Best Buy isn't exactly pushing any envelope. Quite simply I got had at CC because I didn't look up the current market price of that software title as I had with the router.
the 3G on the kindle 2 seems to only be usable to download purchased e-books (and to verify their DRM occasionally) via Sprint, there doesn't seem to be any way to connect to normal wifi or even browse the net from it however.
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My sentiments exactly, I went to my local CC during the closeout looking for a wireless-N router I know to be right around $100 at Best Buy, even with 40% off the one at CC was still $120. The only real deals would be with some of the new video games that had been released in the last few months, which were 40% off from $50 or $60. However I ended up buying an older game which was about $24 after the 40%. I went to the nearby Best Buy afterward and saw it for $19.99.
Its not offensive to be both a scientific and religious person, its offensive to use beliefs to drive facts. Facts are discovered, not preached.
I imagine that would one day be an extra feature, but I think the inclusion of certain songs is good for many people, especially those who don't actually have any good rock songs on their music players. Plus there's the benefit of the developers being able to custom tune their songs for maximum enjoyment, much harder to do with automation. Still I'm sure it would be a cool feature to see.
Be the first to get Snu-Snu'd to death by large amazonian planet women due to smelling of Red Shirt cologne!
Are the record companies really this inept at grasping the Internet (and hiring people that do understand it) or did they just think that they would win by default? Either one seems unlikely to me, but who knows?
Both are likely more true than you know. Obviously they believe themselves in the right since its easy to see these torrent do point to copyrighted material. But they also obviously don't realize that a torrent itself is no different than a hyperlink really, and I think there has already been plenty of cases shot down where people tried to get a hyperlink removed.
Maybe its just me, but it almost looks as if the "gray" recession areas seem to come at the beginning and the end of every republican president in the last 30 years. Coincidence, who knows?
They didn't even bother to try to make the linux client as fast or faster than the Wine implementation, not to mention they only release the Low-Res textures version as the only option for native linux, which definitely pales to their upgraded textures version. I think they only shot themselves in the foot by not taking the linux client seriously.
However, perhaps if they will start fully supporting the Wine implementation as much as possible, perhaps there's still hope for them and other apps to improve theirs also.
There's two Mac Mini's, one is more expensive ($800) but one is less expensive ($600), just to compare I spent $700 on mine about a year ago or so. Granted that it would be way more attractive and competitive (and reasonable) at $500 but its still not too bad if thats what you're looking for. As for me I'm just waiting till ASUS releases a $200 eeeBox as the ultimate XBMC/Boxee pc to hook up to my TV