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发表于 2013-5-13 00:05:12
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Why is it called “Processing”?
At their core, computers are processing machines. They modify, move, and combine symbols at a low level to construct higher level representations. Our software allows people to control these actions and representations through writing their own programs. The project also focuses on the “process” of creation rather than end results. The design of the software supports and encourages sketching and the website presents fragments of projects and exposes the concepts behind finished software.
“Proce55ing” is the spelling we originally used for the URL of the web site, because "Processing" was already taken. Even though it's a combination of numbers and letters, it was always pronounced “processing.” Since then, we saved our pennies, had a can drive, and used the funds to acquire the processing.org domain name. As a result we are no longer using the name “Proce55ing.”
When we see it with the 55's it annoys us and we want to punch people in the face. Or punch ourselves in the face for using it in the first place. Actually, we try not to be that emotional about it but we're trying to avoid the previous naming. However, to make it more confusing, we sometimes still use “p5” (but not p55!) as a shortened version of the name. |
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