The Science and Environment Lounge Pt. 2

[Nikias]

I watched Solaris today. Technically the second time I saw it but the first time I really payed attention. Going to watch again tomorrow. Very strange movie, very cool though. I don't know how to post a synopsis without giving away the whole thing but suffice it to say it's worth checking out if you like good Sci-Fi, or George Clooney's bare ass. The movie contains a lot of both.

[Staturn]

I really liked Google Chrome, but it kept on leaving my computer turned on when I left it and didn't close it. Firefox used to have some stability issues on my PC but it's working much better now, so I'm back to it. I like the fact that Chrome is so quick though.

[Nikias]

Like, your computer was set to go to sleep after x amount of idle time and wouldn't do it if Chrome was left open?

[Staturn]

Yup.

Also, at least when I was using it, it didn't have RSS support.

[Nikias]

That's quite strange. How long ago did you use it? Was it still in beta? I'm pretty sure it has RSS support now and I also find it unlikely that a problem that prevents your computer from reporting idle would go unfixed for long.

[Staturn]

Well maybe I've missed the RSS part, but the build I'm using, 4.0.213, still has the issue.

[watchayakan]

Oh, I have Chrome, I just found the idea of it being revolutionary quite daft. It is great and I really like it (been using it for a couple of months now), but it mostly just improves on preexisting ideas. If it had an interface that involved a naked Anna Kournikova, I'd say it is revolutionary. I still have Firefox, IE, and Opera, but that's mostly just because even Google fucks up and because some sites are IE specific.

[Staturn]

I actually liked Safari as well for the brief moment I used it, and it seems to have a lot in common with Chrome.

[Nikias]

Are you using the beta or the newest stable version? My install of Chrome is claiming to be up to date at version 3.0.195.21 and I downloaded it and installed it on a fresh XP Pro install less than two weeks ago.

Oh, I have Chrome, I just found the idea of it being revolutionary quite daft. It is great and I really like it (been using it for a couple of months now), but it mostly just improves on preexisting ideas. If it had an interface that involved a naked Anna Kournikova, I'd say it is revolutionary. I still have Firefox, IE, and Opera, but that's mostly just because even Google fucks up and because some sites are IE specific.

Google Wave is (going to be) revolutionary.

[Staturn]

Yeah I use the beta.

[watchayakan]

I saw the video for Google Wave, it looked fucking amazing. Too bad I don't really IM at all.

[Nikias]

Yeah I use the beta.

Have you ever tried running a stable build to see if you get the same kind of issues?

I saw the video for Google Wave, it looked fucking amazing. Too bad I don't really use the internet at all.

This would be more accurate if you're looking for a reason Wave wouldn't appeal to you.

[Staturn]

I switched from the regular version to see if the issue had been addressed.

[Nikias]

I switched from the regular version to see if the issue had been addressed.

Ah. How is the beta? Anything features the stable version doesn't have to make it worth trying or is it just minor tweaks?

[Staturn]

Tbh Niki I don't use it now that my Firefox works well, but it is much more stable than Chrome was when I first ran it (when it first came out). The only thing that still annoys me is if a tab freezes it opens itself up in a new window.

[watchayakan]

Have you ever tried running a stable build to see if you get the same kind of issues?



This would be more accurate if you're looking for a reason Wave wouldn't appeal to you.

I know how it's not just an IM device (based on the video I see), but I don't see how it could become a central part of my online experience.

[Staturn]

Sorry if I didn't have the patience to sit through the technotalk, what's the big deal?

[Nikias]

I know how it's not just an IM device (based on the video I see), but I don't see how it could become a central part of my online experience.

It's poised to replace just about everything you do online. Social networking, email, forums, instant messaging, chat rooms, blogs, etc. Obviously it needs to be embraced for any of this to matter but I think it's slowly but surely going to become VERY prominent.

Sorry if I didn't have the patience to sit through the technotalk, what's the big deal?

Here's the 10 minute abridged version. The full one is still worth watching but this should give you the gist of it.

[Staturn]

I don't really get it...

...not to mention it seems to be way too public, not private enough.

[Nikias]

I don't really get it...

...not to mention it seems to be way too public, not private enough.

How so?