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Member 4194593 wrote: Google is your friend.
So Google has to speak for you?, Google knows your mind than you do?
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Yes, Google knows all 
Just because the code works, it doesn't mean that it is good code.
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BillW33 wrote: Yes, Google NSA knows all
They then tell Google. Most of it.
Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam
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Asimov: genius.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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I was raised on his books and have read the (original) Foundation series many times. Only Clarke or Niven/Pournelle (Ringworld) come close.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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You just named the masters, I have them all. I can't really get used to reading on-line or e-readers. There is just something about curling up in my easy chair with a good book.
Dave.
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I've tried Kindle. I liked it. But I prefer the real thing. Besides, what sort of a home doesn't have books?
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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OBTW, you missed Heinlein in your list.
Dave.
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Member 4194593 wrote: you missed Heinlein in your list
No, I didn't. Never liked his writing.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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Oh, you didn't? Well, I bet he wouldn't like yours either!
Happy New Year!
- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.
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"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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I have Starship Troopers on the desk right now. It's what I'm reading on the way to work in the morning.
The language is JavaScript. that of Mordor, which I will not utter here
I hold an A-7 computer expert classification, Commodore. I'm well acquainted with Dr. Daystrom's theories and discoveries. The basic design of all our ship's computers are JavaScript.
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mark merrens wrote: what sort of a home doesn't have books?
One with Kindles?
I'm working myself up to thin out my book collection but despite my shelves containing a large selection that haven't even been opened in years, let alone read, it's hard to let them go. 
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viaducting wrote: One with Kindles?
Still, there is something about having an actual book...
Also, reference books don't really work on the Kindle.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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Clarke was overrated. His Rendezvous with Rama was good but the sequels really dragged on... and on...
Harry Harrison - Now there was a writer of good, fun Science Fiction.
- I would love to change the world, but they won’t give me the source code.
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Clarke's writing is a little dry but some of his stories are brilliant. In particular, The Sentinel which was the basis for 2001.
Yes, didn't Harrison write a story about a transatlantic train tunnel?
Of course, let's not forget the classics like Wells and Verne and other greats like Orwell and Wyndham.
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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mark merrens wrote: Yes, didn't Harrison write a story about a transatlantic train tunnel?
He did: A Transatlantic Tunnel, Hurrah![^]
Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam
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And don't forget the "Stainless Steel Rat" stories.
Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam
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Oh yes: they were very good. 
"If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." Red Adair.
Those who seek perfection will only find imperfection
nils illegitimus carborundum
me, me, me
me, in pictures
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Agreed - but so did Asimov's Foundation series as well.
Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam
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Foundation was more social commentary than SciFi, IMO.
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A lot of SF/Fantasy is disguised social commentary - it's a very long tradition!
Never underestimate the power of stupid things in large numbers
--- Serious Sam
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I think a lot of Asimov is just that, which bugs me somewhat. I want my SciFi to be full of science and technology!
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