What's your take on FP-OO languages converging?

I am aware this is a bit off topic, but since it still has to do with Java progamming, it's not entirely bad.
Anyway, I've recently been introduced to the features that C# 3.0 and VB.Net 9.0 brought in (lambda expressions, immutable anonymous types etc), and I couldn't help but notice they were very much tuned to bring .Net languages closer to functional programming. Atop of that, LINQ (which I must say is brilliant) heavily depends on these, so they're not there just to accomodate the trend or something similar.
Now (to get back to the forum topic), I've been developing in Java for years without much exposure to other platforms and languages, so all this bringing OO languages closer to functional paradigm was quite new to me, especially since we do not see this happening to Java. I've also been reading that Java 7 will not bring this type of change, even though it was initialy expected.
I know there's already been enough discussion on should Java 7 have X and Y so I'm not going into that. I just wish to know what other Java developers think of the afore mentioned trend, and how they perceive the stand that Java is taking.
Do you think functional programming belongs to jRuby and not Java, or are you a proponent of this convergency?
I am not trying to reopen old discussions or start a new yet pointelss one, I'm just trying to gain a little bit more insight into this issue. Also, my opinnion on this has changed lately, so even if this thread touches some old topics, it may be that things have changed since then.
Anyway, thank you very much for your patience.

You can already run a bunch of FP languages on the JVM and they have decent support for directly calling Java code and using Java libs.
Personally I am happy with plain, old boring Java.

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Week Cal HD app removed from App Store because it is too similar to the build in calendar - what is your take?

Apple apparently removed the Week Cal HD app from the App Store becuase it is too similar to the build in calendar app. I loved that app and am really annoyed that Apple removes an app I paid for, thus making it impossible for the developer to post an update that would allow it to work under OS5. I just posted this email below to their support but would love to hear what others are thinking about this issue and hopefully enough people raise their voice to get apple to allow the app back into the store. Here is my email to customer support. I will post also any reply I get Apple:
Customer Support,
I have purchased Week Cal HD a while back via the App Store. This app stopped working after I upgraded to OS5 and I have been waiting for a new version that supports it. Since no update was posted until now I contacted the developer and have been informed that Apple has removed the app from the app store, claiming it has too many similarities with the build in calendar application.
I find this very unfortunate as the app as a few key features the build in calender application doesn't have (ability to set first day of the week to Monday, better looking UI). I actually find it deeply troubeling that Apple decides to effectively take away an app a customer has purchased through Apple. I find the argument that it has been removed because it is too similar to the build in calendar highly disingenious as a) this was already the case when Apple first sold it through the app store and b) it doesn't harm Apple's business as the build in calendar app is an OS feature and not a separate revenue stream. So what if it is similar? It does something the build in software doesn't and I paid to access this software knowing that it is a product that provides similar funcitonality. Quiet frankly I loved Week Cal HD because of these subtle differences and I cringe every time I now have to use the build in calendar (I find it unbelieveable that a company with the design ethos of Apple, that is capable of developing such stunning modern hardware, creates a calendar app that is so inflexible and has a UI that is in such bad taste - do you really think I want a simulated paper feel on my futuristic IPad?).
I very much encourage you to allow the sale of Week Cal HD through the App store again or provide me with a reason why Apple decided to effectively take away a software I paid for?
Thanks,
Nico
PS: If this is the wrong contact optinos for this complaint please let me know where to direct it otherwise."

You might find this interesting
http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1270715
And i think with further digging you will discover that the developer has had a revised app for many many months ready but its been blocked by apple. Also these similar features that are causing the fuss first existed on week cal hd, not the other way around, sovthis is just usual apple style, and its a bigger shame that they could not even exucute it properly, instead we are stuck withva calendar that cant be used for business unless all you want to do is keep track of birthdays and your lunch breaks ....

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You can already run a bunch of FP languages on the JVM and they have decent support for directly calling Java code and using Java libs.
Personally I am happy with plain, old boring Java.

What is your take on "Camino".

I use Safari and have Firefox. Was thinking of taking Camino out for a spin. Is there a difference between Camino and Firefox? I know Camino is made specifically for OSX, but other than that, is it superior to Firefox?
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Hi,
The 3 main differences I can think of between Camino and Firefox:
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- Camino integrates with the Mac keychain (so user/password details you may have saved with Safari should work out of the box with Camino)
- Camino has the look and feel of a 'real' OS X application.
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What do you do if your iPod locks and the language is still something you can't understand?

Maybe:
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Next:
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If recovery mode does not work try DFU mode.
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An Ideally Organized Hard Drive Has These Properties (feel free to add your ideas):
1) All the music, documents, apps, pictures and movies go into their designated locations, just for starters. You may even want to create another main Category such as I did, and call it "All Talk & Sound FX". Here's where I stick my voice, and talk radio, and verbal jokes etc. for example.
2) There are NO identical (duplicate) files, but the thorough and profuse use of Alias files are implemented. {{{if you have duplicates, and you update the one, you necessarily have to update the other, otherwise, you don't have duplicates anymore, right? But if you use an Alias, no matter which file, original or Alias, that you update, BOTH files are updated.}}}
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~ Vito

You and everyone else that takes the time to read, and understand what I said, and can benefit from this, is WELCOME! ; )
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~ Vito

What are your impressions of "multi-tasking"?

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I had the time to experience a bit of a palm web os software on an AT&T store and my impression on that software is done more elegantly than apple multitasking home pressing button system.
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What does it take to cancel?

I have been trying to cancel Verizon Fios for two days! I called yesterday and was on hold for 1.5 hours. I gave up and disconnected. I tried again this morning. I was on hold for almost two hours! Again I gave up. I tried again this afternoon and instead of choosing the cancel service option I chose the upgrade service option and immediately connected to an agent. Of course she transferred me to another department and I have now been on hold for 30 minutes and counting. What would it take to cancel!!! This is absolutely ridiculous.
Guess what Verizon? If someone is trying to cancel your service this is not the best way to try to persuade them not to.

ladydee wrote:
I have been trying to cancel Verizon Fios for two days! I called yesterday and was on hold for 1.5 hours. I gave up and disconnected. I tried again this morning. I was on hold for almost two hours! Again I gave up.
I've found that they tend to have very long hold times during non-business hours, especially for the elite team that handles cancellation. You may want to try again during regular business hours.
Good Luck.
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What does it take to get my service cancelled?

I am trying to find out what it will take to get my account cancelled... I called more than a week in advance of my move to set up the cancellation of my FIOS home service and was assured that was all I needed to do; I would receive my final bill in the mail. However, a week after I moved, my account was charged and my autopay paid my bill of nearly $200 for services this month in a home I no longer live in, for an account that should no longer be active. I called and spoke with no fewer than 12 agents over that week, including someone who after 43 minutes of being passed around HUNG UP on me! Finally I spoke with someone who was helpful and said my account was deactivated, and in about 14 business days I should get a refund check in the mail. Well, three weeks later, my account has still not been cancelled and I have not gotten my refund! I just called again and spoke with an agent who told me he couldn't help me and I needed to call back another office on Monday. It has been nearly a month since I moved and this account was supposed to be cancelled and I still cannot get anyone to just stop the account! What does it take at Verizon to end my service???

megan723,
Your issue has been escalated to a Verizon agent. Please go to your profile page for the forum, and look in the middle, right at the top where you will find an area titled "My Support Cases". You can reach your profile page by clicking on your name beside your post, or at the top left of this page underneath the title of the board.
Under “My Support Cases” you will find a link to the private board where you and the agent may exchange information. This should be checked on a frequent basis as the agent may be waiting for information from you before they can proceed with any actions. Please keep all correspondence regarding your issue in the private support portal.
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What does it take to get an app on the Ovi store?

What does it take to get an app on the ovi store? There are so many apps available that are not included in the ovi store.... like "s60spoton" It allows you to use your cameras flash as a flash light! I've been wanting this forever. If this app was easily available on the Ovi store, I would have been able to find it easily... but it was linked to me in a forum.
Why are there so many useful apps not cataloged in the Ovi store?

It's the maker of an apps responsibility to get it listed on the store so if it's not on there it's because the maker hasn't put it there.
Nokia cannot put apps on the store without the makers consent.
Only the maker/publisher of an app can tell you why their app isn't on the store. It may be for financial reasons, legal reasons, licensing issues, piracy concerns or they may just have ceased development and moved on.
The ovi store isn't the only source of applications and some developers prefer to use independant sites like www.getjar.com instead.

What does it take

Hey guys
I have iCaht AV 2.1 and a Powerbook g4 etc etc and I am trying to set up a chat with my Dad in Australia on an IBM thinkpad running Windows XP and AIM Trillion or whatever it is.
What does it take to ACTUALLY have a 2-way Video chat coz NOTHING we are doing is working.... I have read REAMS of stuff on this forum - Ralph has established my computer can actually recieve and send both video and audio... but it just will NOT work. What is the BEST modem and broadband provider here in the UK and in Australia???
What does it take to actually make it work???
If nothing works - I want my money back from buying a completely USELESS iSight to do this..... It would be easier to book satellite time and use a flyaway kit complete with crews either end than to try to use this to have 2-ways......
AAARRRRRGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!
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Among the reams, have you looked at Mac Video Chat with PCs?
Both of you should test with others. You can find some robot ("Autoresponder") and human Buddy Names for iChat Test here if you need them. Testing will help you find whose system needs the most attention.
Since you have now apparently connected with Ralph, it seems your computer can connect. Has your Dad tried others? Perhaps the problem is at Dad's end. If so, the list of things for the PC to check in my link above should be helpful.
Check your Broadband Speed. Some Australian broadband can be on the slow side. Therefore, if your Dad already subscribes to the maximum bandwidth that is available from his Australian ISP, he should be particularly careful that his AIM "Video Quality" is not set too high (as explained in the "Mac Video Chat with PCs" link.)

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PowerBook G4 failures to date:
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...all within the first year of purchase. Now I'm waiting on hearing from Apple Customer Relations with their answer. I can't have this computer in the shop any longer as it's essential to my business.
So what did it take for Apple to replace your Lemon?
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Human contact is the key. It sometimes helps to have face-to-face contact at an Apple Certified Service Center or Apple Store, as you may never know who is on the other end of your phone call (and vice versa). This way they can certify that you are not a crazy person who is abusing you powerbook, and they may have more time to test your computer until a problem surfaces, which they can then report to Apple. An ACSS can lobby on your behalf for a replacement more convincingly than you can on your own, as their professional opinion may carry more weight.
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what does it take to find a simple ringtone to load onto my phone without re-inventing the wheel?

you could use a free ringtone app or
RINGTONE
This how to make ring tones for your iPhone:
Choose the desired song from you library
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Click "Get Info"
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Do secondary click (right click for PC) to your short one (new song)
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Open the ring tones in the Tones folder of your library than drag it to your iPhone and your ringtone also would be automatically added "Tones" folder.
Last but not least, set the ring tone in your iPhone under the "Setting-Sound"
For information on how to make ringtones read http://www.ehow.com/how_2160460_custom-iphone-ringtones-free.html
Or
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I really want to start using iPhoto fully to manage my photos. I have my images from my past two phones in iPhoto already and that's all fine. They were the Lumia 800, and then Lumia 520 as a cheap stop-gap when my 800 broke whilst waiting for my next phone..The Lumua 1020.
I now take all my photos on my Lumia 1020. This combination of the 1020 and iPhoto has a few stumbling points:
The Lumia 1020 doesn't geotag the 38MP images, only the 5MP
iPhoto import doesn't seem to work on it's own for me
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If you have a Lumia 1020, what is your workflow you follow from taking your photos, importing, tagging them etc?
I don't mind too much if I end up saving both versions of a file but would like to avoid it with as little hassle as possible, I don't really want to have to tag each image twice (Once for the 38MP and once again for the 5MP).
Some things i'd like to be able to do:
Ideally only keep the high res versions of the images, without having to manually exclude the 5MP versions every time I try an import (Yes I may miss out of some of my reframed photos, but I rarely re-frame except when quickly sharing a file - I can edit the originals once in iPhoto if I want to crop etc)
Auto tag the high res versions of the images with a keyword of say "HiRes", to make it easier to find them when printing
Somehow get the Geolocation to work on the 38MP images (I may end up writing some custom code myself to copy the tag over, something would possibly run on the phone, but I haven't looked into it yet)
I tried out the Nokia Image Importer for Mac. It works well, but it does import the 38MP and 5MP and then just drops them into the file system. Although that has some advantages, i',m looking to embrace iPhoto as my photo software, as I assume I can export to file system later anyway.

I don't use the Windows Phone app from Microsoft to import pictures as it doesn't get date and time right for movies. This is my workflow:
1. Import all pictures and movies with Nokia Photo Transfer. This software is more lightweight than the Microsoft app. And it gets all dates and times correct.
2. Drag all files into the app Houdahgeo and geotag everyting using reference photos. The highres pictures get geotags from the lower res pictures without any problems. If you have taken photos with a DSLR or any other camera you can geotag them this way also.
3. Import only the highres pictures to Iphoto.
4. Delete all pictures manually in Lumia 1020. This is a lot easier since Lumia Black. And finally I delete all photos from the temporary folder that I imported to with Nokia Photo Transfer.
This is way too complicated compared to say an Iphone. With my Iphone I acomplish all of the above with two clicks.
I am not sure but I do believe that the highres pictures where geotagged by the phone in earlier versions of Nokia Camera. I sure hope they will solve this issue. There is already too much work importing pictures.

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