In my opinion, the school systems in the US are a joke. I can't remember a single occasion where anyone was held back because of inability to understand mathematics or science - rather they are simply pushed through the system holding brighter children back. The reason we fall behind in just about every category is because we're far too concerned with things like self-esteem. Even in colleges today, there are people who aren't grasping some of the most important fundamental elements of computing, but are still pushed through the system.
This may be true, BUT someone (Amazon in this case) is paying for the shipping one way or another. Shipping should not be included as part of the cost of the book because idealy it is_NOT_profit for the company.
But aren't things like police records not private??? It was my understanding that you could freely pull this kind of information anyway. Could be wrong...
Are you suggesting you've never noticed how odd Republicans are, and wondered? Ever since they started bringing up this Jesus character, I just can't get these sneaking suspicions out of my mind.
Don't know how I let the previous article slip by me. But I had predicted this maybe a year or so ago. I'm curious whether I can put rented movies on my iPod video. I sometimes buy movies for this purpose just so I can watch them on a long flight or at a hotel. I think it would be substantially better if I could rent them.
You're just changing the orientation of the projector. Besides - MS surface has a few other interesting features which I haven't seen in these demos. Off the top of my head, it communicates with devices using bluetooth (I think). This way you can set a camera down on the surface, and see all the stored pictures. or Set you MP3 player down and play music off of it. I could say that Hitachi reinvented the wheel, but if I said that, I'd have to say Microsoft invented the car.
Was it a multi-touch interface? Probably not. This technology is fairly new. From what I understand, Apple licensed their technology from MIT to create their iPhone. This is what really sets these new surface computers apart from what has been done in the past. For example, being able to expand picture using two fingers, etc.
I totally agree. That wasn't my point. Usability isn't a totally new thing, but when it comes to computing, usability used to be a luxury. Now, it's an imperative. Vi was great back in the day, and as far as some people are concerned, it might be the most usable text editor out there. But for your average computer user today, it'll fall short every single time.
iPhone isn't just BAD for business users. It simple isn't DESIGNED for business users. It's a smart decision really... there are certaintly different security concerns to take into account when it comes to businesses as opposed to private individuals.
This is an instance where I have to agree. Apple does a very good job of identifying specific problems and trying to create unique solutions for them. The iPhone was never designed for corporate use, maybe a future version will be, but at this point, it's a pretty stupid idea.
I am by no means Mac user, but I have to admire their creation of the Macbook Air. Here's another example where they said - here's the problem, people traveling - lets create something to make this process easier. This is really one of my major criticisms of MS, who always try to create the one machine that will solve all of our needs. Unfortunantly for Mr. Gates, there is a high overhead in this line of thought.
How are these applications infringing when Hasbro has nothing comparable? I'm sorry, but until there's the online alternative, I just can't buy into this notion of infringement.
Microsoft offers support on their products? When did this start? I'm not sure when it started... but we have evidence that it probably ended 9 years and 354 days ago.
For a second there, I think we're going to the moon and setting up camp there for a week via huge aerospace contracts. Next thing I know we're racing dunebuggies around Alabama with college and high school kids.
You're missing the point altogether behind usability. An interface should be intuitive such that someone who has never worked with a computer in their life can walk up and understand what they're doing after a limited amount of time. Vi may be powerful, and I'm sure you'll get modded up on a place like Slashdot for mentioning it. But when I walk up to a terminal using it, what do I do? what are the conventions in place? How does it relate to anything in the real world? Bottom line is that it doesn't meet any of the criteria behind usability. As much as it pains me to say this, Microsoft Word is more powerful than Vi in terms of usability. You push a letter and it shows up on the screen.
Wait a second here... so this is being developed by Microsoft employees... FOR microsoft employees???? It's a wonder anybody still has any desire to work there.
Just from reading the article, there seems to be a few rough spots. It keeps a running tally of stuff you put in your cart, and these items can more easily be payed for, but there's still the necessity of bagging those items. Additionally, they will target ads similarly to the way Google data mines emails. Doesn't seem too invasive... until you're walking down the aisle with the condoms.
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In my opinion, the school systems in the US are a joke. I can't remember a single occasion where anyone was held back because of inability to understand mathematics or science - rather they are simply pushed through the system holding brighter children back. The reason we fall behind in just about every category is because we're far too concerned with things like self-esteem. Even in colleges today, there are people who aren't grasping some of the most important fundamental elements of computing, but are still pushed through the system.
This may be true, BUT someone (Amazon in this case) is paying for the shipping one way or another. Shipping should not be included as part of the cost of the book because idealy it is_NOT_profit for the company.
But aren't things like police records not private??? It was my understanding that you could freely pull this kind of information anyway. Could be wrong...
Honestly - I wouldn't date someone who didn't have a little bit of a police rap... i think that would be EVEN more suspicious.
Oh thank god... don't know what I'd do without that!
Don't know how I let the previous article slip by me. But I had predicted this maybe a year or so ago. I'm curious whether I can put rented movies on my iPod video. I sometimes buy movies for this purpose just so I can watch them on a long flight or at a hotel. I think it would be substantially better if I could rent them.
aliens??? you mean republicans, right?
You're just changing the orientation of the projector. Besides - MS surface has a few other interesting features which I haven't seen in these demos. Off the top of my head, it communicates with devices using bluetooth (I think). This way you can set a camera down on the surface, and see all the stored pictures. or Set you MP3 player down and play music off of it. I could say that Hitachi reinvented the wheel, but if I said that, I'd have to say Microsoft invented the car.
Was it a multi-touch interface? Probably not. This technology is fairly new. From what I understand, Apple licensed their technology from MIT to create their iPhone. This is what really sets these new surface computers apart from what has been done in the past. For example, being able to expand picture using two fingers, etc.
I totally agree. That wasn't my point. Usability isn't a totally new thing, but when it comes to computing, usability used to be a luxury. Now, it's an imperative. Vi was great back in the day, and as far as some people are concerned, it might be the most usable text editor out there. But for your average computer user today, it'll fall short every single time.
iPhone isn't just BAD for business users. It simple isn't DESIGNED for business users. It's a smart decision really... there are certaintly different security concerns to take into account when it comes to businesses as opposed to private individuals.
This is an instance where I have to agree. Apple does a very good job of identifying specific problems and trying to create unique solutions for them. The iPhone was never designed for corporate use, maybe a future version will be, but at this point, it's a pretty stupid idea.
I am by no means Mac user, but I have to admire their creation of the Macbook Air. Here's another example where they said - here's the problem, people traveling - lets create something to make this process easier. This is really one of my major criticisms of MS, who always try to create the one machine that will solve all of our needs. Unfortunantly for Mr. Gates, there is a high overhead in this line of thought.
How are these applications infringing when Hasbro has nothing comparable? I'm sorry, but until there's the online alternative, I just can't buy into this notion of infringement.
For a second there, I think we're going to the moon and setting up camp there for a week via huge aerospace contracts. Next thing I know we're racing dunebuggies around Alabama with college and high school kids.
Oh wow - I guess I only catch it about halfway through on TNT these days... Thanks!
Yeah, but good UI design helps us hide the things that aren't functional :-)
You're missing the point altogether behind usability. An interface should be intuitive such that someone who has never worked with a computer in their life can walk up and understand what they're doing after a limited amount of time. Vi may be powerful, and I'm sure you'll get modded up on a place like Slashdot for mentioning it. But when I walk up to a terminal using it, what do I do? what are the conventions in place? How does it relate to anything in the real world? Bottom line is that it doesn't meet any of the criteria behind usability. As much as it pains me to say this, Microsoft Word is more powerful than Vi in terms of usability. You push a letter and it shows up on the screen.
Wait a second here... so this is being developed by Microsoft employees... FOR microsoft employees???? It's a wonder anybody still has any desire to work there.
What movie was that?
Just from reading the article, there seems to be a few rough spots. It keeps a running tally of stuff you put in your cart, and these items can more easily be payed for, but there's still the necessity of bagging those items. Additionally, they will target ads similarly to the way Google data mines emails. Doesn't seem too invasive... until you're walking down the aisle with the condoms.
Ironically enough, i've read that Walmart shoppers tend to equate size with computing ability. Bigger is better.