Re: [fonc] Error trying to compile COLA

2012-02-29 Thread David Smith
Actually, we can do great particle systems with the shader language for WebGL. This is a kind of native client mode expressed as a kind of SIMD, with even better performance than star-squeak had. The reality is still that a great algorithm will still win, especially when coupled with strategically

Re: [fonc] Alan Kay in the news [german]

2012-07-18 Thread David Smith
I was wondering why you picked up guitar again. DId not know you were sidelined on the keyboards. Guitar certainly has its own charm, and switching from a pick to finger picking is a very interesting transition. Hope to see you next Wednesday. David On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 2:01 PM, Alan Kay