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Comment Somwhere else. (Score 0) 508

Cause putting work off makes me happy (for the time being anyway) :)

But seriously..
I think it depends on what you're coding. For example web dev I usually find better to be in a fairly quiet environment with a desk and a large monitor. While command line apps in C is fine on a laptop on the sofa.

Comment Re:I'm a tech coordinator for a small district... (Score 0) 1117

Hmm.. is there a need to give out laptops to all children at a school?
And do you need to get students to follow CIPA policies whilst they're at home?

I think if a school is giving all it's students a laptop I'd find it to be silly to block stuff as there will always be kids that will try to get past it and criminalize themselves.
I would've thought the biggest concern was getting malware on the computers.

If laptops were provided on a weekly/monthly rental basis and like school calculator and were wiped after being borrowed it would seem like a more interesting idea. The students could then be given pendrives to store the data. It'll be much cheaper than buying everyone a laptop and it'll solve the issue of giving students equal access to tools.

Unless the school is also going to provide internet access at home then I don't see the issue of letting them use it as they please whilst at home.

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Mixed News for Nintendo, Microsoft 155

If you were to just look at downloadable content this week, Wii and 360 owners would have a lot to cheer about. Virtual Console downloads include the (under-appreciated) Legend of the Mystical Ninja and the original Castlevania. Xbox 360 owners can finally sink their teeth into the board-game spectacular that is Settlers of Catan. Classic titles Millipede and Centipede will also be on offer via Xbox Live Arcade. Unfortunately, there are some less cheery things to discuss as well. Virtual Console sales are down, apparently, and some analysts are questioning whether Nintendo's success may be bad for the industry overall. As for the 360 ... the Elite may be bringing back some old problems. 'Red Rings of Death' have already been reported with the just-released consoles, and DRM issues with Live Arcade titles on the 'upgraded' system are making some new owners frustrated.

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