![]() ![]() You can buy it on the Straight Talk or TracFone networks, or unlocked from Nokia. There’s a version of the phone available in the US called the Nokia 2780 Flip which runs the more advanced software called KaiOS that gives you access to a few very simple apps such as Facebook and Google Maps. ![]() The one annoying thing is the outer volume button is easily pressed accidentally, which can mute the ringtones without you realising. It’s also a 4G basic phone which is the best type to buy as it’ll work for calls and texts on 4G networks even after old 2G networks are shut down in future years. The replaceable battery lasted for five days before needing a charge and it’ll go much longer on standby. There’s a torch, a modern version of the classic Snake game, and even an Opera web browser. A multi-directional button lets you scroll through menus and apps such as the camera, contacts, FM radio, and voice recorder. The audio for calls is also hearing aid compatible.īelow the screen are big buttons that make it simple to dial numbers or send basic messages. With an SOS button, you can press and hold to call up to five emergency contacts should you get into trouble and need help. There’s also an outer screen so you can see the time or who is calling when the phone is closed. ![]() When open it has a 2.8in screen that’s bright and readable for sending and reading text messages. It has several core features for a reasonable price. My top basic phone pick for most people is the Nokia 2660 Flip. ![]()
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Now, I understand that the key to everything is that everything is chopping wood and carrying water, and that if one does everything mindfully then it is all the same.'”ģ Meanings from the Chop Wood, Carry Water KōanĪ Zen kōan is “a story, dialogue, question, or statement which is used in Zen practice to provoke the ‘great doubt’ and to practice or test a student’s progress in Zen.” 5 I read all of the scrolls, I met with Kings and and gave council. Like you I understood that someone had to do these things, but like you I wanted to move forward. Every day I would chop wood and carry water. The Abbot gestured to the scrolls on shelves lining the walls. He replied every day all I do is chop wood and carry water. ![]() He did so and the Abbot saw he looked sad and asked him why. One day he was told to take some tea to the Abbot in his chambers. He attended prayers and meditation, but the teaching he was given was rather sparse. When he got to the monastery he was told that each morning he had to chop wood for the monks fires and then carry water up to the monastery for ablutions and the kitchen. He dreamed of enlightenment and of learning great things. There’s also a completely different variation that offers more storytelling and explanation 4: The novice asks, ‘What, then, does one do after enlightenment?’ģ. “The novice says to the master, ‘What does one do before enlightenment?’ The quote has been adapted and expanded to add a little more context³: Those last two lines are well-known and have been translated many different ways over the years, including²:Ģ. My supernatural power and marvelous activity: In every place there’s no hindrance, no conflict. Layman Pang, a Buddhist in the Zen tradition who lived from 740–808, wrote the following¹: Here are three possible sources that I found while researching.ġ. It doesn’t appear that there’s a consensus about the origin of this quote. After enlightenment chop wood, carry water.” - Zen Kōan Library of Congress report titled “ Wise Guide to Helicopters.“Before enlightenment chop wood, carry water. In April 2009, the quote was even featured in a U.S. The phrase was also featured as an unlockable title in " Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" once the player completes the “Chopper Gunner I” challenge by calling in 3 Chopper Gunner helicopters. In the game World of Warcraft, " Get to the Choppa" became an achievement badge "which could be unlocked once the player obtains a Mechano-hog or Mekgineer’s Chopper, both motorcycles," according to knowyourmeme. 'Getting the choppa' is the act of succeeding in this goal and is the highest possible recognition." The entry adds that " It's used when there is no need to mention where you're going, you all already know where you're going. Since then, the line has become a part of our general lexicon.Īccording to Urban Dictionary, "Get To Da Choppa!" means " that one is saying that they must attain whatever goal it is that is set forth. B ut with the actor's thick European accent, it unintentionally came across as comical. Schwarzenegger, who played Major Alan “Dutch” Schaefer d in the movie, actually said the line straight as he yells it to character "Anna" to quickly board the helicopter after the rest of his team has been killed by the Predator. ![]() ![]() ![]() Waveform Free was designed from the ground up to be intuitive for beginner producers who haven’t previously used a DAW. It can load virtual instruments and offers all the MIDI features required for sequencing VST plugins. If you’re producing electronic music, it’s easy to recommend Waveform Free as the perfect free digital audio workstation for the task. If you want even more features, you must purchase the commercial version of Waveform. This flexible freeware DAW can even load video files to synchronize your audio project to a movie scene or an animation. You can use Waveform Free to record, mix, and master your music projects from the ground up. Waveform Free lacks some of the features available in its premium counterpart, but all of the core functionality is included. The free DAW is available across all major operating systems, offering full VST plugin support and ReWire compatibility. It is the freeware, feature-limited version of Tracktion Corporation’s flagship digital audio workstation software, Waveform Pro. ![]() Waveform Free is a feature-packed free DAW. Pros: VST and ReWire support, fully functional free DAW, low upgrade price. Take a good look at the workstations mentioned in the article and decide which one is the best fit for you. Every user has different demands, and it is impossible to say which free DAW is the best. Please note that the software is listed in no particular order. We included mini-reviews of each digital audio workstation and an overview of its pros and cons. It is an excellent choice for music producers who want to record multi-track audio without using virtual instruments or VST plugins.įind more info about the free DAWs below. If you don’t require VST plugin support, consider using Studio One Prime by PreSonus. To summarize, the best free DAWs are Waveform Free and Cakewalk by BandLab. These are the best free digital audio workstations you can download right now: So, what is the best free DAW in 2023?įree DAW: The BEST Digital Audio Workstations (2023 UPDATE) On the other hand, the list grows bigger every year. There are only a few high-quality free digital audio workstations out there. However, your options are more limited if you’re building a music studio on a tight budget. You are probably familiar with Ableton Live, FL Studio, Studio One, Pro Tools, Cubase, Bitwig, and similar premium DAWs. There’s an abundance of commercial digital audio workstations on the market. It is also where you will use your favorite VST plugins. Your DAW software is where all the audio recording, audio editing, and mixing take place. A digital audio workstation is central to any music production software setup. Choosing a free DAW for your music studio is not easy. ![]() ![]() Krueger, Myron, W., Gionfriddo, Thomas., & Hinrichsen, Katrin (1985).Work that was more than a decade ahead of its time and hugely influential, yet not as acknowledged as it should be. Essentially “wrote the book†in terms of unencumbered (i.e., no gloves, mice, styli, etc.) rich gestural interaction.Didn’t sense touch, per se, so largely relied on dwell time to trigger events intended by the pose.Implemented in a number of configurations, including table and wall.A vision based system that tracked the hands and enabled multiple fingers, hands, and people to interact using a rich set of gestures.“1983: Video Place / Video Desk (Myron Krueger) It could be a formidable weapon in any patent lawsuit against Apple’s competitors. The patent is very long, and covers a whole lot more than just multitouch and gestures. The one or more heuristics comprise: a heuristic for determining that the one or more finger contacts correspond to a one-dimensional vertical screen scrolling command, a heuristic for determining that the one or more finger contacts correspond to a two-dimensional screen translation command, and a heuristic for determining that the one or more finger contacts correspond to a command to transition from displaying a respective item in a set of items to displaying a next item in the set of items. Patent number 7,479,949 lists Steve Jobs as the primary inventor, and the summary goes as follows:Ī computer-implemented method for use in conjunction with a computing device with a touch screen display comprises: detecting one or more finger contacts with the touch screen display, applying one or more heuristics to the one or more finger contacts to determine a command for the device, and processing the command. Palm subtly responded not long after, stating it had a formidable patent portfolio itself, and that it would do anything to protect itself from patent lawsuits. Wielding this weapon, Apple suddenly has a pretty good case against Palm.Įarlier this month, Apple’s temporary CEO Tim Cook hinted at possible legal action against Palm, due to possible infringements on Apple patents regarding multitouch. ![]() In a possible legal showdown over multitouch patents between Apple and Palm, the Cupertino gadget maker has just looted a decent weapon off the dead body that is the US patent system: a patent on just about all multitouch gestures used in the iPhone and iPod Touch, such as swiping, pinching, and so on. ![]() |
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