This is a classic case of "because we can build it"-based design instead of "what problems can we solve for users"-based design.
Definitely disagree with you. I only installed it today and its immediately become part of my workflow. Its best to think of it as a way of pulling information into a page that wasn't there to start with as opposed to a 'web interaction automator' or the 'net command line' some sites have labeled it as. For example it provides translation directly onto a page without having to run it through a new translator - so it all feels like functionality that should have been there to start with - rather than some nifty toy.
They've actually thought it through based on existing products. For example quicksilver/gnome-do style things have really taken off with a + combo - so a + combo feels very natural. And because it allows you to use language like 'this' it makes sense.
Funny that this is a precise opposite of the position that the GNOME project has held for so long - perhaps the KDE people are beginning to scare them? I sincerely hope not (and doubt it)
If they don't matter just give them up perhaps? Or make a loop to toggle the CD tray repeatedly - just to annoy the hell out of em - trigger the internal speaker too. If they don't matter you'd be better off having some fun irritating the thieves than putting in the effort of tracking em down.
The reason you can't "improve" on the A* is because the exam system is flawed at the upper end. A student who is already working at A* level could "improve" by starting to try their hand at A level material or explore more lateral avenues of thought (all with the encouragement of their teacher of course)
Well.. it worked for me at least. 100% agree with this - but schools just don't provide that kind of facilities - my school would have laughed at me if I suggested that since I was working at A* level at maths perhaps I could try some A-Level stuff
But eventually there is a level you can't improve past without more teaching. If you get an A* in maths theres not much further you can go to 'improve' whereas if you are getting a grade G it is quite possible go up a couple of grades with some effort. The attitude of 'improve further' is flawed.
I love the fact they offer to giftwrap it. Imagine opening one of them on your birthday all poshly giftwrapped and then you notice that it's actually just an ethernet cable with a different colour plastic coting.
IANAL, but as I understand it you pay to receive the broadcast signal (how I understand it) - for example you do not need a TV license technically to watch something you recorded with a valid TV license elsewhere. The issue really is whether transmitting the program over the internet is broadcasting (and therefore covered by the law) or just making available (in which case it is not). Either way the UK public has paid for the content and if the BBC is making it available in a new form it would be reasonable to expect that the BBC would make it available for everyone who paid.
Actually, if anything Linux does a better job of supporting hardware for me than Windows does most of the time. Even my 'Windows Only' Wacom tablet. And I don't know when the last time you looked at linux was... but it might be worth having another look..
Yeah, I think the last response BBC gave to The Sun went along the lines of 'What a load of trash thats not going to happen in our storylines. The BBC refuses to comment of future storylines'
They can sue anyone, anywhere. But they can't sue everybody, everywhere, all the time. Which is why Open Source/Free Software has more power than any of the larger corporations. It is practically impossible to kill without creating better software.
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Works fine for me on 64-Bit 8.04 - perhaps theres a package missing somewhere?
This is a classic case of "because we can build it"-based design instead of "what problems can we solve for users"-based design.
Definitely disagree with you. I only installed it today and its immediately become part of my workflow. Its best to think of it as a way of pulling information into a page that wasn't there to start with as opposed to a 'web interaction automator' or the 'net command line' some sites have labeled it as. For example it provides translation directly onto a page without having to run it through a new translator - so it all feels like functionality that should have been there to start with - rather than some nifty toy. They've actually thought it through based on existing products. For example quicksilver/gnome-do style things have really taken off with a + combo - so a + combo feels very natural. And because it allows you to use language like 'this' it makes sense.
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Funny that this is a precise opposite of the position that the GNOME project has held for so long - perhaps the KDE people are beginning to scare them? I sincerely hope not (and doubt it)
If they don't matter just give them up perhaps? Or make a loop to toggle the CD tray repeatedly - just to annoy the hell out of em - trigger the internal speaker too. If they don't matter you'd be better off having some fun irritating the thieves than putting in the effort of tracking em down.
But eventually there is a level you can't improve past without more teaching. If you get an A* in maths theres not much further you can go to 'improve' whereas if you are getting a grade G it is quite possible go up a couple of grades with some effort. The attitude of 'improve further' is flawed.
I love the fact they offer to giftwrap it. Imagine opening one of them on your birthday all poshly giftwrapped and then you notice that it's actually just an ethernet cable with a different colour plastic coting.
Yeah, I'm sure they'll have something to say about lock in.
Theres already been one LTS release - 6.06
IANAL, but as I understand it you pay to receive the broadcast signal (how I understand it) - for example you do not need a TV license technically to watch something you recorded with a valid TV license elsewhere. The issue really is whether transmitting the program over the internet is broadcasting (and therefore covered by the law) or just making available (in which case it is not). Either way the UK public has paid for the content and if the BBC is making it available in a new form it would be reasonable to expect that the BBC would make it available for everyone who paid.
Why is George a 'lightweight pseudo-saint' now?
Actually, if anything Linux does a better job of supporting hardware for me than Windows does most of the time. Even my 'Windows Only' Wacom tablet. And I don't know when the last time you looked at linux was... but it might be worth having another look..
Yeah, I think the last response BBC gave to The Sun went along the lines of 'What a load of trash thats not going to happen in our storylines. The BBC refuses to comment of future storylines'
Yeah.. and I got an 85tb USB pen... You know this is a really stupid place to lie about technology?
Oh yeah? I was home-schooled an I am well socially ajusted... ask my mummy.
Heh, this once lets just ignore ESR. Red Hat are cool. At least when Linux seems under attack they seem willing to defend us.
They can sue anyone, anywhere. But they can't sue everybody, everywhere, all the time. Which is why Open Source/Free Software has more power than any of the larger corporations. It is practically impossible to kill without creating better software.
But customers who take forever to purchase can take a walk down another aisle to buy a Windows PC!
They are real. There wouldn't be lots of point honoring a non-existent person for something they hadn't done.