To all of which, Gosling has responded, "Nope", much to the chagrin of Java developers. If you haven't heard them, it's because you've been too busy complaining on Slashdot about Slashdotters using Slashdot to Slashdot.
Glass houses? Oh, I see where you're going with this:
Don't count your chickens before they hatch.
If life deals you lemons, make lemonade.
Cut off your nose to spite your face.
Haste makes waste.
Birds of a feather flock together.
He who laughs last, laughs loudest.
Revenge is a dish best served cold.
Beggars can't be choosers.
Rome wasn't built in a day.
It takes a thief to catch a thief.
One swallow doesn't make a summer.
Too many cooks spoil the broth.
History repeats itself.
If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well.
Abetting China's repression brings bad PR....of course, you may prefer this list:
-) Love the motherland, do not harm it
-) Serve, don't disserve the people
-) Uphold science, don't be ignorant and unenlightened
-) Work hard, don't be lazy
-) Be united and help each other, don't benefit at the expense of others
-) Be honest, not profit-mongering
-) Be disciplined and law-abiding, not chaotic and lawless
-) Know plain living and hard struggle, do not wallow in luxuries.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight_Do's_and_Don'ts
A book about SQL? Revolutionary!
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SQL, you say? Never heard of it. Must be something new.
Fantastic, thanks for the link! Are these still in research, or are there any available for commercial use?
Not sure about its use as a keyboard (I navigate my keyboard mostly by feel; I don't think I could ever do that where the keyboard is integrated into the display), but it would be great in a purpose-built interface.
The only other scene in the movie that made me think "hmm, that could be annoying" was its use in the Google Maps-like app. That being said, some gestures would be handy in Google Maps - especially when it comes to aligning angle.
Why are you assuming I've missed your point? Actually, I just don't agree with your point.
I must remind you of the subject: anti reconnaissance satellite weaponry. The US military, which uses recon and other satellites extensively, would be the power most hurt by such a weapon. I can understand your concern that Iran or some other power may start shooting down US satellites all willy-nilly, but the United States' having built that weapon could only serve to expedite such an attack. The US is not the only power with reconnaissance, after all. Or with intelligence.
This has already happened with other technologies. Among them, ironically, are recon sats. More famously, nuclear weaponry.
Contrary to your slightly rude personal attack, this isn't something I'm just pulling out my arse, Congress happens to agree with me on this one. Well, bits of it. But don't get me wrong, I'm not opposed to progress in general. I'm only opposed to progressing down nasty paths, and Sneeches building a Sneech crushing machine is a nasty path indeed.
You're free to disagree, of course. But beyond that, we're at an impass.
"The fact of the matter is that the U.S. is the world leader in the military department..."
Which military department? Which branch? The Army? The Marine Corps? The Navy? The Air Force? The Coast Guard? Maybe it was decided that this system of 'branches' overcomplicates matters: all military branches are now consolidated into "The Military Department" (name soon to be officially changed to: "You Know, Those Guys Who Kill People And Stuff").
Also, are we to assume that all the world's troops are being led by US military commanders? Because that would explain a lot. Napoleon's campaign on Russia, for one thing.
Other than that, I agree, it's silly not to do something just because you could trigger another cold war. We need a government that's willing to weigh out the risks and then go and do something dangerously reckless anyway. That's leadership. No wonder The Military Department is Leading all the world's troops into battle against Terrorists (residents of Terror).
"it's obvious that typical linux would be kind of pointless b/c there's no (non-virtual) keybd on PSP"
iPod Linux disagrees with you - an open operating system is a bonus regardless of input method. Because of iPod Linux, people have been able to play OGG files, fit Wikipedia in their pocket, extend their games library, etc. I'm sure it'll be the same for PSP if it isn't already.
You know, I quite like the idea of the split keyboard, but can't help wondering how comfortable it would be after an hour or so of typing, especially with those rubber buttons. Possibly no nastier than an hour of GBA use? Hmm.
Everyone here seems pretty keen on handwriting recognition tools, but the few such devices I've used (a character recognition PDA and Word on a larger touch-screen device) have been either frustratingly slow or just uncomfortable. Maybe Apple's photosensor LCD will lead to improvements. For me, the only text input device that feels comfortable is a keyboard, and my 12" PowerBook is only slightly larger than the Pepper Pad.
I learned that if I type "ctrl+shift+c" and "motherlode", I get loads of money for free. Only it didn't seem to work when I tried it at First National Bank.
Word is, he's not after money, just wants Google to prohibit illegal pornography (which they do, it's in every Google TOS). Ironically, I pulled that link from Google News. Also ironically, while he may not have grounds to sue Google, Google's image has already taken some damage from this lawsuit and by the time their name is cleared, the media and public may have labelled Google evil and lost interest in the story. If Google loses profit because of this, they may have grounds to sue him.
I hope they come up with a 13.3" MacBook Pro. I use a 12" PowerBook right now; it's so handy and small, I don't want a bigger laptop! Of course, Tuesday's 13.3" MacBook may have all the features of my PowerBook and then some. Just have to wait and see, I guess.
You mean the comic manufacturers don't ship the free editions (for everyone else, it's a specific edition of each comic that's print labelled 'free' and 'promo only') as promotional material? That's pretty crazy. We need to be kind to our local comic store owners - especially in my no-horse (it died) town - we only have the one comic store!
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Actually, Java developers ARE concerned about opening Java up. Here are some recent news articles from Googling "open java":
1 955870,00.aspu n-needs-turnaround-plan-that-/2006/04/26/1611586.h tm
http://www.thechannelinsider.com/article2/0,1895,
http://opensource.sys-con.com/read/216731.htm
http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/-analysis-new-ceo-s
http://www.technewsworld.com/story/50449.html
To all of which, Gosling has responded, "Nope", much to the chagrin of Java developers. If you haven't heard them, it's because you've been too busy complaining on Slashdot about Slashdotters using Slashdot to Slashdot.
Since we're being pedantic: it wasn't a politics "discussion" until you joined in. :-P
Sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing...
(weeps)
Glass houses? Oh, I see where you're going with this: Don't count your chickens before they hatch. If life deals you lemons, make lemonade. Cut off your nose to spite your face. Haste makes waste. Birds of a feather flock together. He who laughs last, laughs loudest. Revenge is a dish best served cold. Beggars can't be choosers. Rome wasn't built in a day. It takes a thief to catch a thief. One swallow doesn't make a summer. Too many cooks spoil the broth. History repeats itself. If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well. Abetting China's repression brings bad PR. ...of course, you may prefer this list:
-) Love the motherland, do not harm it
-) Serve, don't disserve the people
-) Uphold science, don't be ignorant and unenlightened
-) Work hard, don't be lazy
-) Be united and help each other, don't benefit at the expense of others
-) Be honest, not profit-mongering
-) Be disciplined and law-abiding, not chaotic and lawless
-) Know plain living and hard struggle, do not wallow in luxuries.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight_Do's_and_Don'ts
SQL, you say? Never heard of it. Must be something new.
I feel like I could...
Like... I... could...
TAKE OVER
THE WORLD!!!
Fantastic, thanks for the link! Are these still in research, or are there any available for commercial use? Not sure about its use as a keyboard (I navigate my keyboard mostly by feel; I don't think I could ever do that where the keyboard is integrated into the display), but it would be great in a purpose-built interface. The only other scene in the movie that made me think "hmm, that could be annoying" was its use in the Google Maps-like app. That being said, some gestures would be handy in Google Maps - especially when it comes to aligning angle.
Why are you assuming I've missed your point? Actually, I just don't agree with your point.
I must remind you of the subject: anti reconnaissance satellite weaponry. The US military, which uses recon and other satellites extensively, would be the power most hurt by such a weapon. I can understand your concern that Iran or some other power may start shooting down US satellites all willy-nilly, but the United States' having built that weapon could only serve to expedite such an attack. The US is not the only power with reconnaissance, after all. Or with intelligence.
This has already happened with other technologies. Among them, ironically, are recon sats. More famously, nuclear weaponry.
Contrary to your slightly rude personal attack, this isn't something I'm just pulling out my arse, Congress happens to agree with me on this one. Well, bits of it. But don't get me wrong, I'm not opposed to progress in general. I'm only opposed to progressing down nasty paths, and Sneeches building a Sneech crushing machine is a nasty path indeed.
You're free to disagree, of course. But beyond that, we're at an impass.
It was all in the delivery.
(Urban Legend disclaimer: apparently, residents of Berlin don't really call the donuts 'berliners')
"The fact of the matter is that the U.S. is the world leader in the military department..."
Which military department? Which branch? The Army? The Marine Corps? The Navy? The Air Force? The Coast Guard? Maybe it was decided that this system of 'branches' overcomplicates matters: all military branches are now consolidated into "The Military Department" (name soon to be officially changed to: "You Know, Those Guys Who Kill People And Stuff").
Also, are we to assume that all the world's troops are being led by US military commanders? Because that would explain a lot. Napoleon's campaign on Russia, for one thing.
Other than that, I agree, it's silly not to do something just because you could trigger another cold war. We need a government that's willing to weigh out the risks and then go and do something dangerously reckless anyway. That's leadership. No wonder The Military Department is Leading all the world's troops into battle against Terrorists (residents of Terror).
Technicalities aside, its name doesn't combine nursery rhymes with references to the buttocks. Worst. Project name. Ever.
It's true, you know. The tripple-barrel pun on firewalls, China's great wall, and the Berlin wall.
I'm going to have to ask you to retract that comment. Failing that, just don't read it, ok?
Funniest. Thread. Ever.
You know, I quite like the idea of the split keyboard, but can't help wondering how comfortable it would be after an hour or so of typing, especially with those rubber buttons. Possibly no nastier than an hour of GBA use? Hmm.
Everyone here seems pretty keen on handwriting recognition tools, but the few such devices I've used (a character recognition PDA and Word on a larger touch-screen device) have been either frustratingly slow or just uncomfortable. Maybe Apple's photosensor LCD will lead to improvements. For me, the only text input device that feels comfortable is a keyboard, and my 12" PowerBook is only slightly larger than the Pepper Pad.
I learned that if I type "ctrl+shift+c" and "motherlode", I get loads of money for free. Only it didn't seem to work when I tried it at First National Bank.
Also, pizza costs $40
"Well, in those days, Mars was just a dreary uninhabitable wasteland, much like Utah. but unlike Utah, it was eventually made livable."
And when it's used in North Dakota, it's a North Dakotasuit, right?
I think the 2 USB ports is fine on a 12/13", any more would probably be clutter.
/., but I agree with you on integrated graphics. Integrated graphics are fine for laptops.
The 12" 1024x760 was quite an upgrade for me - my last laptop was a cheap 15" Wintel with the same max resolution.
It's a controversial opinion, especially here on
Word is, he's not after money, just wants Google to prohibit illegal pornography (which they do, it's in every Google TOS). Ironically, I pulled that link from Google News. Also ironically, while he may not have grounds to sue Google, Google's image has already taken some damage from this lawsuit and by the time their name is cleared, the media and public may have labelled Google evil and lost interest in the story. If Google loses profit because of this, they may have grounds to sue him.
I hope they come up with a 13.3" MacBook Pro. I use a 12" PowerBook right now; it's so handy and small, I don't want a bigger laptop! Of course, Tuesday's 13.3" MacBook may have all the features of my PowerBook and then some. Just have to wait and see, I guess.
You mean the comic manufacturers don't ship the free editions (for everyone else, it's a specific edition of each comic that's print labelled 'free' and 'promo only') as promotional material? That's pretty crazy. We need to be kind to our local comic store owners - especially in my no-horse (it died) town - we only have the one comic store!
And who says a PowerPoint presentation can't be an exciting, gory, vegetable-driven adventure story?
"claims Google acted negligently and intentionally"
/and/ intentionally? A sort of 'accidentally-on-purpose'?
Is it possible to do something both negligently