24 Jul 04
Okay, folks. I am really disappointed.
I spend a long day at work coding. I come home and have to spend two hours fixing the completely-clogged pipe in the bathroom by going to the basement. I shower and settle in front of my computer and connect to RHP to see what's new on the forums. It has been three minutes and I'm done. Where are all the varied posts?
Here's what I'd like for you all to do:
Post at least 10 new threads per day on a varied list of topics.
Religious debates are acceptable if they are not the standard Christian versus Atheist volleying. How about some variety? I'd like to see some different beliefs represented: New Age; Buddhist; Pagan; etc.
Political debates are acceptable if they discuss how the system may be improved. I'm sure everyone has had enough of the same ol' left versus right snooze-fest.
Here are more subjects that would interest me:
Science
Hypnosis
Popular culture
Computer programming
History
Humour
Interesting anecdotes from your personal lives.
More puzzlers. (I would like if everyone would post at least one new puzzle per week. What's one puzzle per week? You can't even buy a coffee with one puzzle.)
I'm counting on you all to make this a more interesting forum!
Thank you for you consideration.
-Ray.
24 Jul 04
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Originally posted by rgoudieCurrent computer programming languages are inherently
Here are more subjects that would interest me:
Science
Computer programming
designed to be used to program computers based on the
Von Neuman model (i.e., CPU, RAM, external storage,
similar representaion of data and instructions).
As drastically new computing models arise, such as
molecular and quantum computing, will all of these
languages go out the window? Which language prinicples
will we be able to salvage, and which will become completely
worthless. Or do you think the underlying architecture
is really a non-issue that can easily be abstracted away?
It's been a few years since I was current with the literature,
so maybe this issue is already being adressed. What are
your thoughts?
Cribs
24 Jul 04
Originally posted by CribsThe logic that these future machines will employ will be the same, therefore the languages will still be of use. Though im sure new languages will be developed that are more elegant and useful.
Current computer programming languages are inherently
designed to be used to program computers based on the
Von Neuman model (i.e., CPU, RAM, external storage,
similar representaion of data and instructions).
As drastically new computing models arise, such as
molecular and quantum computing, will all of these
languages go out the window? Which langua ...[text shortened]... e literature,
so maybe this issue is already being adressed. What are
your thoughts?
Cribs
24 Jul 04
Originally posted by CribsHey, Cribs!
Current computer programming languages are inherently
designed to be used to program computers based on the
Von Neuman model (i.e., CPU, RAM, external storage,
similar representaion of data and instructions).
As drastically new computing models arise, such as
molecular and quantum computing, will all of these
languages go out the window? Which langua ...[text shortened]... e literature,
so maybe this issue is already being adressed. What are
your thoughts?
Cribs
When the new computing paradigms arrive, such as quantum computing, each and every programming language will be required to evolve or become extinct.
I believe that we will be able to retain the sequential aspect of programming. That is, one instruction is executed before the next. Of course, with the advent of parallel computing, certain methods must be adopted so that multiple sequences of instructions may interact, or cooperate.
As far as architecture, computer languages are already becoming platform-independant. Consider Java with its claim to be able to control appliances. Write once - run anywhere!
Programs should not have to worry about how they will be executed nor the physical characteristics of the particular hardware.
I, for one, embrace this progression.
-Ray.
24 Jul 04
Originally posted by rgoudieI have a great suggestion for you:
Okay, folks. I am really disappointed.
I spend a long day at work coding. I come home and have to spend two hours fixing the completely-clogged pipe in the bathroom by going to the basement. I shower and settle in front of my computer and connect to RHP to see what's new on the forums. It has been three minutes and I'm done. Where are all the varie ...[text shortened]... on you all to make this a more interesting forum!
Thank you for you consideration.
-Ray.
Create some games and play chess!😉
25 Jul 04
Originally posted by Paul DiracI can't imagine how this will work. Is it supposed to connect the moon to the Earth? How can that be? The Earth rotates while the moon revolves around the Earth. Granted that the same side of the moon always faces the Earth, but at any given time, the moon is in a different part of the Earth's sky.
The space elevator: bunkum? Or, "Oh yeah, they'll have one in operation within 20 years using carbon nanotubes or something."
What happens when the moon is on the complete oppisite side of the Earth from where it is connected?
-Ray.
25 Jul 04
Originally posted by RavelloExcellent suggestion, but one needs time for extra-curricular activities. I don't like to play moves late at night, because that's when I come up with losing moves.
I have a great suggestion for you:
Create some games and play chess!😉
Can't a guy take a break. 🙂
-Ray.
25 Jul 04
Originally posted by rgoudieThe idea is plenty ambitious, but not quite that ambitious. The number I have been hearing is 62,000 miles from Earth up to a free end, not attached to anything. Earth's rotation helps keep the elevator approximately in the same position over time.
Is it supposed to connect the moon to the Earth?
I first heard of the idea of a space elevator in Arthur Clarke's novel, The Fountains of Paradise.
25 Jul 04
Originally posted by Paul DiracWhat is the primary purpose? Somewhere else for humans to take out the trash? 😉
The idea is plenty ambitious, but not quite that ambitious. The number I have been hearing is 62,000 miles from Earth up to a free end, not attached to anything. Earth's rotation helps keep the elevator approximately in the same position over time.
I first heard of the idea of a space elevator in Arthur Clarke's novel, The Fountains of Paradise.
-Ray.
25 Jul 04
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Originally posted by rgoudieLOL. Actually, you may be onto something there. I wouldn't be surprised if someone is actually considering it as a potential means to rid ourselves of nuclear waste. The electromagnetic elevators that would zip up and down the sides of it are supposed to be able to get things into high Earth orbit for a few dollars per kilogram.
What is the primary purpose? Somewhere else for humans to take out the trash? 😉
25 Jul 04
Originally posted by Paul DiracImagine looking up at the elevator! It would become an instant tourist attraction. It would also attract those weird thrill seekers. Security guards would be installed as BASE jumpers flocked to climb up as far as they could.
LOL. Actually, you may be onto something there. I wouldn't be surprised if someone is actually considering it as a potential means to rid ourselves of nuclear waste. The electromagnetic elevators that would zip up and down the sides of it are supposed to be able to get things into high Earth orbit for a few dollars per kilogram.
-Ray.
26 Jul 04
Originally posted by rgoudieTrue, but one plan is to build it on a structure out in the ocean, kind of like a deep-sea oil drilling rig. From such a location the space elevator could be guarded against terrorists and, um, base jumpers. 🙂
Imagine looking up at the elevator! It would become an instant tourist attraction. It would also attract those weird thrill seekers. Security guards would be installed as BASE jumpers flocked to climb up as far as they could.
-Ray.