I got this warning from Google about my site. A couple years ago, I got https working using Let's Encrypt. So, you'd think I could switch over 100% to https as Google is pushing me to do. But, what I've found is that there are a few odd browser/devices that don't work. A notable one is the PS3/4 web browser (my site is video-game related, so this is not entirely rare). Sony hasn't updated their root certs to include the one used by Let's Encrypt. So, my https does not work on a PS3 or PS4. Thus, I'd prefer to keep the site indexed with the http version, despite Google's pressure. I do have links up for the secure site and have tried to motivate people to switch (even use HSTS to make the switch sticky). About 28% of my signed-on users still use http. It's their choice.
Hi Larry. I just wanted to say thank you. I love Perl. I've used it for decades. It's still my first choice. My websites still happily use it. This language you created has had a major positive impact on my life.
Russia's Luna 2 probe got to the moon first in 1959. Luna 3 (also 1959) was the first to photograph the far side of the moon. Luna 9 soft landed on the moon and sent the first pictures from the surface back in 1966. Yes, the Apollo program put a man on the moon first (1968), but I think Russia deserves credit for many previous firsts (beyond Sputnik and Gagarin).
Actually, TiVos get disrupted by EBS signals. Honestly, it's super annoying! It seems that if any channel runs a EBS test, the Tivo responds by kicking you out of whatever you're watching and showing a large banner across the screen for a few minutes. There's no way to stop it or make it go back to playing your recording until it's done. Usually, it happens during the middle of the day. But, this is when I'm on my treadmill watching TiVo shows, so I get annoyed by this about once a month.
I still think you make a good point otherwise, but TiVos do try to play along (maybe they are required by law?).
I read this book recently. I don't mean any offense, but it's pretty badly written and stupid.
I hope they completely ignore the book.
Really, I wish Hollywood would stop remaking stuff. I mean, there's a ton of good, fresh, original, insightful, well-written science fiction in many books from the last few decades that would be great to see made into a movie. But, Logan's Run...again? Well, it makes me sad.
I did love the oringinal movie when I was a kid... I even liked the TV series... I was young.
I suppose they know I'll have to watch this new movie because of that and I will. But...
It's hard to deny "americans, don't WANT better gas mileage." But, from my perspective that's because America got heavy marketing that sold them on power/speed/etc over other factors like efficiency. The ads have been dripping with testosterone for a while now (with a resurgence in the early 90s).
I drive a '92 Honda Civic VX. It gets 45 MPG, and that wasn't so insanely good back when I got it. It's getting old and I'm not sure how long I can keep it going (though it has been running great, I'm starting to get rust). But, I can't find a new car like it. It's depressing. If you asked me in the mid-90s what I'd expect for my next car, I would have hoped for 70 mpg. But, it looks like I'll probably have to settle for 35.
I look at the European Civics and I'm so jealous. I've seriously consider trying to import one, but I hear the the US has diesel restriction that may block me. It seems like the US has systemic resistance to efficient cars at all levels and I don't understand why.
Casual gamers have helped the game industry grow significantly. But, at the same time, I worry they are undermining game design as the industry focuses on them. Wii, iPhone, most XBL and PSN games are all about light games that often bring in good profits. But, rich complex game play seems to be a rare thing.
I've recently gone back (again) to play System Shock 1 & 2 (10 to 15 years old now, but the mod community has helped keep them alive). They don't look so pretty anymore, but I'm drawn in deeply by the complexity. I just spent a few hours last night playing Overworld Zero (a parody RPG within SS2) which I hadn't put much time into in previous playthroughs. I'm close to beating it now!
Honestly, I'm not that worried. There are a lot of light games out these days, but there are still some harder and more complex ones (Fallout 3, Bioshock, Dead Space, Demon's Souls... some of my recent favorites and they sold well too). There are just more games for everyone now. I like some of the light games too.
My wife got me a Kindle for Xmas. I love reading with it.
There are still many books that aren't available for it yet. Last month, I had to go back to dead-tree format to read a book. I couldn't wait to get back to using my Kindle. I know it's stupid, but using a real book was annoying.
I think it's fair to pick on the Kindle for various aspects of its design. The scroll wheel is kind of odd. The paging buttons took a little time to get used to. But, all that really matters to me is the E Ink display, it's great. I suspect I would like the Sony reader just as well as the Kindle because they have the same display.
I've mostly been reading free/classic books downloaded from sites like feedbooks and manybooks.
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The Player of Games is my favorite Banks. It's where I started and it's where I'd recommend that anyone start. Consider Phlebas is good too.
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I got this warning from Google about my site. A couple years ago, I got https working using Let's Encrypt. So, you'd think I could switch over 100% to https as Google is pushing me to do. But, what I've found is that there are a few odd browser/devices that don't work. A notable one is the PS3/4 web browser (my site is video-game related, so this is not entirely rare). Sony hasn't updated their root certs to include the one used by Let's Encrypt. So, my https does not work on a PS3 or PS4. Thus, I'd prefer to keep the site indexed with the http version, despite Google's pressure. I do have links up for the secure site and have tried to motivate people to switch (even use HSTS to make the switch sticky). About 28% of my signed-on users still use http. It's their choice.
As the caption mentions, he's reading Excession by Iain Banks. ...way beyond Mars.
I wash my hands of these posts.
Hi Larry. I just wanted to say thank you. I love Perl. I've used it for decades. It's still my first choice. My websites still happily use it. This language you created has had a major positive impact on my life.
This is Palin using the Trump-like tactic of saying something outrageous in order to get free media attention.
And, we play into this every time.
Russia's Luna 2 probe got to the moon first in 1959. Luna 3 (also 1959) was the first to photograph the far side of the moon. Luna 9 soft landed on the moon and sent the first pictures from the surface back in 1966. Yes, the Apollo program put a man on the moon first (1968), but I think Russia deserves credit for many previous firsts (beyond Sputnik and Gagarin).
Actually, TiVos get disrupted by EBS signals. Honestly, it's super annoying! It seems that if any channel runs a EBS test, the Tivo responds by kicking you out of whatever you're watching and showing a large banner across the screen for a few minutes. There's no way to stop it or make it go back to playing your recording until it's done. Usually, it happens during the middle of the day. But, this is when I'm on my treadmill watching TiVo shows, so I get annoyed by this about once a month.
I still think you make a good point otherwise, but TiVos do try to play along (maybe they are required by law?).
I wonder if Wikileaks would publish documents that exposed LulzSec.
I'm biased because he was my first doctor, but I think it's fair to say the show got more serious during Tom Baker's run and it's a very long run.
"PS3 Master Key"... is Zelda coming to the PlayStation?!
10 PRINT "BILL RULES "
20 GOTO 10
I typed some slight variant of this program into many a TRS-80 on display at Radio Shack as a youngling.
I need my capslock key! I redefined it to be my pause/play button!
And, don't take away my "windows" key, I use that for "next song".
Correlation does not imply causation.
I will believe this when I see the CGI video of a moon exploding as it spirals into Saturn.
Shouldn't we do the universe a favor and not spread?
I read this book recently. I don't mean any offense, but it's pretty badly written and stupid.
I hope they completely ignore the book.
Really, I wish Hollywood would stop remaking stuff. I mean, there's a ton of good, fresh, original, insightful, well-written science fiction in many books from the last few decades that would be great to see made into a movie. But, Logan's Run...again? Well, it makes me sad.
I did love the oringinal movie when I was a kid... I even liked the TV series... I was young.
I suppose they know I'll have to watch this new movie because of that and I will. But...
It's hard to deny "americans, don't WANT better gas mileage." But, from my perspective that's because America got heavy marketing that sold them on power/speed/etc over other factors like efficiency. The ads have been dripping with testosterone for a while now (with a resurgence in the early 90s).
I drive a '92 Honda Civic VX. It gets 45 MPG, and that wasn't so insanely good back when I got it. It's getting old and I'm not sure how long I can keep it going (though it has been running great, I'm starting to get rust). But, I can't find a new car like it. It's depressing. If you asked me in the mid-90s what I'd expect for my next car, I would have hoped for 70 mpg. But, it looks like I'll probably have to settle for 35.
I look at the European Civics and I'm so jealous. I've seriously consider trying to import one, but I hear the the US has diesel restriction that may block me. It seems like the US has systemic resistance to efficient cars at all levels and I don't understand why.
I loved Killzone: Liberation for the PSP.
It's a top-down isometric view game, kinda a retro, but lots of fun.
I wish they'd make a Killzone: Liberation 2!
http://www.amazon.com/Mobile-Office-WM-01-Laptop-Steering/dp/B000IZGIA8/
Casual gamers have helped the game industry grow significantly. But, at the same time, I worry they are undermining game design as the industry focuses on them. Wii, iPhone, most XBL and PSN games are all about light games that often bring in good profits. But, rich complex game play seems to be a rare thing.
I've recently gone back (again) to play System Shock 1 & 2 (10 to 15 years old now, but the mod community has helped keep them alive). They don't look so pretty anymore, but I'm drawn in deeply by the complexity. I just spent a few hours last night playing Overworld Zero (a parody RPG within SS2) which I hadn't put much time into in previous playthroughs. I'm close to beating it now!
Honestly, I'm not that worried. There are a lot of light games out these days, but there are still some harder and more complex ones (Fallout 3, Bioshock, Dead Space, Demon's Souls ... some of my recent favorites and they sold well too). There are just more games for everyone now. I like some of the light games too.
I first read the subject line as, "Irony Could Create Earthquake-Proof Buildings"
It was called "The Spy Factory".
Here's a transcript (search for "Folsom" 4/5ths down the page):
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/transcripts/3602_spyfactory.html
My wife got me a Kindle for Xmas. I love reading with it.
There are still many books that aren't available for it yet. Last month, I had to go back to dead-tree format to read a book. I couldn't wait to get back to using my Kindle. I know it's stupid, but using a real book was annoying.
I think it's fair to pick on the Kindle for various aspects of its design. The scroll wheel is kind of odd. The paging buttons took a little time to get used to. But, all that really matters to me is the E Ink display, it's great. I suspect I would like the Sony reader just as well as the Kindle because they have the same display.
I've mostly been reading free/classic books downloaded from sites like feedbooks and manybooks.
The Player of Games is my favorite Banks. It's where I started and it's where I'd recommend that anyone start.
Consider Phlebas is good too.
Someone talked to Sarah Lacy shortly after:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccLJnICdJGI