I don't think it's dumb, maybe overkill would be a better term. You want the stuff that is frequently used (e.g. the kernel, device drivers, etc.) to be fully optimized and totally bug free. There's no reason for it be 100% assembly. They could have just as easily written most of the UI code with C/C++ then optimized the lower level code with assembly. The work would get done faster and it would have more useful features.
We probably throw away most of that on a daily basis. Now the dumpster divers will have something to look for besides cans.
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Step 1: Agree to work for 75% of market rate or less
Step 2: Always get to work early
Step 3: Do lots of important stuff
Step 4: Leave late in the evening
Step 5: Never ask for a raise
I think it is amusing how far they'll go to pilfer little sums of money from their customers, all the while ruining their own reputation so much as to insure their downfall.
Just as with architecture and automotive engineering task, they need to do robotics with virtual systems, using physics models instead of using hardware.
We should just have gigantic floating platforms with solar cells spread over them at sit just above clouds. They could be tethered in place by huge power cables and run by automated systems. It would block out some Sun, but wouldn't that cut down on the solar rays heating up the atmosphere?
Good software takes time to develop. There is sometimes a tendancy to set unrealistic goals and when they aren't met the people in charge feel let down.
What the government really needs to do is to create a Manhattan project for energy. If we do not find viable alternatives to burning fossil fuels, civilization as we know it, will self-destruct when they run out.
Researching better ways to tap renewable energy sources is good place to start. The government should provide more incentives to invest in solar, wind and geothermal production. Everywhere that has a viable amount of wind we should build windmills. We should use solar when it is the more viable option. We should tap into every geomthermal site avaible.
We also need to research the safe use of nuclear energy. Nobody wants another Chernobyl but we need desperately need the energy nuclear technology can provide.
We also need to do more to save energy through energy efficiency. This is just using common sense. If people didn't drive gas guzzling SUVs to the office everyday or live hundreds of miles from work, then they would waste a lot less fuel. If everyone made their homes and businesses more energy efficient we would save a lot more. There is much to be done in this area.
What's really needed with cars is to run on a totally clean fuel source. Electricity is probably the best way to go. The key is finding a good storage medium.
If Microsoft wants to drive people more toward Linux and other Open-Source software, this is one sure fire way to do it. There whole licensing scam has made them a lot of money but also a lot of created quite a few resentful customers.
I think it depends on what type of gamer you are. If you are a pro-gamer wannabe then you will spend a lot more than the average joe who just wants to play for occasionally for fun. Competitive gaming requires competitive hardware to play on. These high-end graphics cards are for those people who play competitively on a regular basis. The average gamer can experience some pretty awesome graphics by using a mid-range GPU.
With video cards, unless you have a lot of disposable income, you are better off buying the mid-range cards that pack enough features to get the job done. The X1600Pro is a much better deal than the X1900XT. It will run Oblivion just fine in 1024x768 with most of the bells and whistles enabled. It's priced at around $125 for the AGP version.
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I don't think it's dumb, maybe overkill would be a better term. You want the stuff that is frequently used (e.g. the kernel, device drivers, etc.) to be fully optimized and totally bug free. There's no reason for it be 100% assembly. They could have just as easily written most of the UI code with C/C++ then optimized the lower level code with assembly. The work would get done faster and it would have more useful features.
Mostly startups and universities.
What will probably happen is the key researchers will look for other jobs or retire. You'll just have to make due with some fresh college recruits.
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We probably throw away most of that on a daily basis. Now the dumpster divers will have something to look for besides cans.
Step 1: Agree to work for 75% of market rate or less Step 2: Always get to work early Step 3: Do lots of important stuff Step 4: Leave late in the evening Step 5: Never ask for a raise
Ironic that that go to such lengths to cheat in order to win only to make themselves look bad in the end.
I think it is amusing how far they'll go to pilfer little sums of money from their customers, all the while ruining their own reputation so much as to insure their downfall.
Make something playable then try to sell it to a publisher. If they don't bite, make it better until they do.
Good call.
Microsoft could make more $$$ by making Vista Open source then selling the tech support to frustrated customers.
Put this titanium dioxide-based additive in the exhaust systems?
Just as with architecture and automotive engineering task, they need to do robotics with virtual systems, using physics models instead of using hardware.
I predict the Bush Administration will step in and he'll get water-boarded until he talks.
We should just have gigantic floating platforms with solar cells spread over them at sit just above clouds. They could be tethered in place by huge power cables and run by automated systems. It would block out some Sun, but wouldn't that cut down on the solar rays heating up the atmosphere?
Just open the existing code base for the previous lander and cut&paste.
Good software takes time to develop. There is sometimes a tendancy to set unrealistic goals and when they aren't met the people in charge feel let down.
Be afraid, very afraid...
Researching better ways to tap renewable energy sources is good place to start. The government should provide more incentives to invest in solar, wind and geothermal production. Everywhere that has a viable amount of wind we should build windmills. We should use solar when it is the more viable option. We should tap into every geomthermal site avaible.
We also need to research the safe use of nuclear energy. Nobody wants another Chernobyl but we need desperately need the energy nuclear technology can provide.
We also need to do more to save energy through energy efficiency. This is just using common sense. If people didn't drive gas guzzling SUVs to the office everyday or live hundreds of miles from work, then they would waste a lot less fuel. If everyone made their homes and businesses more energy efficient we would save a lot more. There is much to be done in this area.
What's really needed with cars is to run on a totally clean fuel source. Electricity is probably the best way to go. The key is finding a good storage medium.
If Microsoft wants to drive people more toward Linux and other Open-Source software, this is one sure fire way to do it. There whole licensing scam has made them a lot of money but also a lot of created quite a few resentful customers.
I think it depends on what type of gamer you are. If you are a pro-gamer wannabe then you will spend a lot more than the average joe who just wants to play for occasionally for fun. Competitive gaming requires competitive hardware to play on. These high-end graphics cards are for those people who play competitively on a regular basis. The average gamer can experience some pretty awesome graphics by using a mid-range GPU.
With video cards, unless you have a lot of disposable income, you are better off buying the mid-range cards that pack enough features to get the job done. The X1600Pro is a much better deal than the X1900XT. It will run Oblivion just fine in 1024x768 with most of the bells and whistles enabled. It's priced at around $125 for the AGP version.