X-Message-Number: 12617 From: Thomas Donaldson <> Subject: Re: CryoNet #12607 - #12614 Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 00:12:29 +1000 (EST) Hi everyone! For those who miss my ever-cogent comments, there is a reason. I am putting together more Updates for A GUIDE TO ANTIAGING DRUGS. And a few comments: for Joseph Kehoe: But does Microsoft software write or appreciate poetry? (in relation to your comments on the 22 October cryonet). for Jeff Dee: I've actually respected the programming ability of those who write games A LOT. Somehow, though, my own urge to program has never gone in that direction (I've been involved with parallel software a good deal). Generally, to make a game you want to do graphics, not at all simple. If it's to be a good or even decent game, you've got to have some clue to the psychology of gamers, too. Not only that, but every game I've known puts a high premium on doing as much as possible with as small as possible program. Sure, the game may be a long program, but you can't be sloppy (like many Microsoft programs are). The more you can fit into the computer, the better your game --- and ALL computers are of finite size. This makes such programming a very high art. So if you're interested in cryonics, all the better. Best wishes and long long life for all, Thomas Donaldson Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=12617