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Advanced Messaging App – This is much more than just a basic email app, bringing together a unified messaging experience in which you can send and receive emails and messages from other messaging services like Twitter and LinkedIn. Also expect a more desktop like experience with the ability to multitask and write emails in rich text. So if you need to reference other emails repeatedly while composing a new email and you want to throw in things like bullets and use different fonts, etc? No problem. You can easily switch between messages without having to save your draft. It also includes the ability to set signatures or out of office messages directly from within the app.
Calendar – Although you will have access to all basic calendar functions in the new Calendar app, you will also be able to do more as the calendar will allow you to search appointments based on the person, and it will bring together information about that person from different areas so that you can get all the info you need before a meeting.
Contacts – Again, this is more than just your basic address book. Sure, you'll be able to put in all the regular info, but you'll also be able to bring in other info, such as social media (e.g. Twitter) connections. The info therein will integrate into the messages and calendar apps and each contact file will show things like recent status updates, and much more.
Documents To Go – This app is getting some much needed improvements, including the ability to edit embedded charts and sheets, a new formula wizard with more than 100 functions and enhanced support for the virtual keyboard.
Print To Go – This is one of those new and unexpected apps. With this app, you'll be able to print from your Windows based laptop or PC directly to your PlayBook. To start, you'll need to download the software to your computer (available at http://blackberry.com/PrintToGo). Once that is installed, you will be able to wirelessly print essentially anything as a digital printout to your PlayBook, just as if you were printing to paper. So you'll be able to "print" hotel and airline bookings, maps, documents for review, etc.
Remote Control for the BlackBerry PlayBook – How cool would it be to be able to use your BlackBerry to control a cursor on your PlayBook, or even better, how would you like to be able to use your beloved BlackBerry keyboard to hammer out those messages instead? Well, now you can! Just make sure you update your BlackBerry Bridge app on your BlackBerry smartphone. Using this feature, you will be able to plug your PlayBook into your TV and then control it from the couch using your BlackBerry – so that means that if you need to stop the playback on a movie, or you want to play a game of Monopoly on the big screen, you won't need to sit right in front of your TV. This will also be great for controlling presentations.
Improved Keyboard – One of the complaints a lot of people made was that the keyboard often took up too much screen space, so RIM has made it a bit more narrow, allowing you to see more of your screen. But that's not where the real improvements lie. RIM has also introduced something that most users have been hoping for: autocorrect and word prediction. I don't know how many times I've gotten frustrated at my PlayBook wondering why pressing Space twice doesn't automatically insert a period, or why I can't just type "il" and get "I'll". Yes, its minor, but it's an annoyance, nonetheless. Well, great news, the PlayBook OS 2.0 has brought that, and more. The new word prediction function is so good that you can type entire meaningful sentences with the input of just a few letters.
File Manager – This was another of those glaring omissions in the original PlayBook software, but RIM has listened and has finally introduced a File Manager. Now you'll be able to more easily search for or delete files. Yes, it's a simple thing, but it's a useful tool.
Reader Mode – This browser mode enables users to view webpage content in an easier to read format that focuses on the content, rather than the ads, etc. In other words, it helps you focus on the important stuff.
New Apps – In addition to the recent releases of Angry Birds, Cut The Rope, Plants vs. Zombies and others, the PlayBook OS 2 update will also bring a whole onslaught of Android apps to the PlayBook, so get ready to spend a lot of time scouring App World for the newest and greatest.
BlackBerry Balance and Mobile Fusion – For those of you who manage IT at work and want to ensure that your coworkers are able to do their work on a secure system that is separate from their personal info, RIM has also introduced BlackBerry Balance and BlackBerry Mobile Fusion. These systems will improve device manageability, provide the ability to secure, manage and control confidential corporate information, and overall increase corporate security for the security minded companies.
Video Store – Although this is only expected to launch in the United States right away, Canadians should also get access to the BlackBerry Video Storefront later this year. This will bring new release movies, TV shows and more for purchase or rent when it does become available.
How to install the PlayBook OS 2.0:
To update the software on your BlackBerry PlayBook, you can either wait for an update notification to appear on your PlayBook in the top right corner, or you can manually update by going to Options, then Software Updates. Click on the button to check for updates, and proceed with the download. Once the download has completed, the update should install automatically. After a reboot, you'll be up and running!
How to install the BlackBerry Bridge Update:
In order to use the new features such as the BlackBerry Remote, you will need to upgrade your version of BlackBerry Bridge. If your BlackBerry smartphone has not already prompted you to download the new version of BlackBerry Bridge, you can get the update by going to BlackBerry App World, go to My World, press the BB Menu button and select Refresh. You should now see the BlackBerry Bridge update show in your list of installed apps. If you do not have BlackBerry Bridge installed on your BlackBerry smartphone, you can find it on App World by searching for BlackBerry Bridge in the search box.
I will attempt to follow this up with a review once I've had a chance to play with the official version, but in the meantime, feel free to download and explore it yourself!
2hrs later and the servers are holding up well..... downloading complete and now installing....
With a 5mb connection, download in 10 minutes... installation in 10 minutes.
It preserved my applications and browser bookmarks.
While I don't think I would classify the update as amazing, I would certainly say that it is a significant improvement and certainly should force people, especially those hardcore BB'ers, to consider this now. 2 weeks ago I wouldn't have bought a Playbook, even for $199, now it might be worth consideration.
The installation took longer than the download for me, but like XL said, didn't take too long and din't lose anything as part of the update process. I like some of the new apps, but I found the AppWorld still a little bit chincy in terms of what is available. Looking forward to seeing more from the Android side of things! Definitely worth the wait though, and I'm glad I got a Playbook when I did. It served me well throughout the Christmas/Caribbean travelling I did in December/January, and will continue to serve me well with the new features
Just noticed another neat, if not very subtle addition that might not be useful or even noticed by a lot of people. I work in a loading dock, and as such I have loads of time to sit and watch TV shows or movies, a lot of which I use my playbook for via HDMI. Normally I just pause the video when I go on break, and I come back and have to wake the device up and re-enter my password before continuing watching. With the OS 2.0 update, I noticed today that the video remains on while paused and no matter how long it is left the playbook does not go to sleep providing the video app is in full-screen mode. This isn't very good for battery life per se, but for someone like me who uses the Otterbox and covers the screen when using HDMI, who goes on a half hour lunch or 15 minute break, to come back and have to remove the screen cover and then re-enter my password and then replace the screen cover, it was an annoyance. Now that I don't have to do that anymore, I'm even more impressed with this update. It may have been an inadvertent or unintentional part of the update, but it's certainly useful for me!
New OS is an improvement, but what a waste of a hi def screen and HDMI connection. All you can watch is the 2 minute sample video supplied or the NFBC. Not even a Netflix app yet. Someone needs to get on the ball with this one.
- You can load your own personal home videos on it and play back on those great stereo speakers.
- YouTube works great on the Playbook
- You can play website flash videos on your TV with the HDMI connection
- There is a new Rovi's Blackberry video store is being tested in the states and will likely be available in Canada soon
- Netfllix doesn't offer HD to Canada and have stated they are not supporting RIM products
While Netflix would be nice, the YouTube app shows videos (where possible) in 720pHD. I get a great picture when I use the HDMI connection on my TV, despite it being replicated on a larger screen - it looks as good as it does on the PLaybook despite the size difference (I was expecting the picture to be pixelated when transposing a non-HD image onto a bigger screen, but it looks at least as good, just bigger).
If you take HD video with a camera or camcorder you will be able to play those on the playbook. Games look really nice as well, and play in 720p (Plants vs. Zombies looks really nice - nicer than on my PC!).
I don;t think they've dropped the ball with the HD resolution on this - what type of video files have you been trying to play that you haven't been able to?
I did the Playbook update, and including the Bridge update. It's a terrific impovement!
I noticed the specifications for the touch screen are improved. The response is more exact. I also noticed the improvements in the Word processor and Spreadsheet program, just to begin with. I set up the email client to use multiple email accounts, including Yahoo, Gmail, and Hotmail. Everything is working great!
This new update effectively turned the Playbook in to a new tablet. It is a vast improvement. I also noticed that when tethered to the phone it is a bit faster than before, and it was considered very fast to begin with.
Another plus, is it will now work with a Bluetooth headset. Make sure the headset has its own volume control. The Playbook volume control will not work with Bluetooth audio devices.
This OS2 system is what RIM should have done in the first place!!! They would have been a high ranking tablet in the market place. The size and weight is perfect for carrying around. Their product quality is very high. I keep it with me in my jacket pocket. At the present pricie I bought more of them for other family members.
Jerry G.
The applications are mixed in with the Blackberry applications....
- start App World on your Playbook with OS 2.0
- type "Android" in the search box at the top right and press return
- anything with "by Android" are Android applications registered with Blackberry for the Playbook
Yes more will come over time....
As far as video is concerned Shaw just launched Exo which is their on demand service that you can view from a laptop or a Playbook (or other tablet). The picture quality is great and it's free if your a shaw customer.
XL is correct. Android apps aren't obvious - i.e. there is no specific app player that you can see for most Android apps. The apps look just like normal PlayBook apps in most cases.
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27-1014.00 - Multimedia Artists and Animators
Create special effects, animation, or other visual images using film, video, computers, or other electronic tools and media for use in products or creations, such as computer games, movies, music videos, and commercials.
Sample of reported job titles: 3D Animator, 3D Artist, Animation Director, Animator, Art Director, Artist, Creative Director, Graphic Artist, Graphic Designer, Illustrator
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Create two-dimensional and three-dimensional images depicting objects in motion or illustrating a process, using computer animation or modeling programs.
- Design complex graphics and animation, using independent judgment, creativity, and computer equipment.
- Make objects or characters appear lifelike by manipulating light, color, texture, shadow, and transparency, or manipulating static images to give the illusion of motion.
- Apply story development, directing, cinematography, and editing to animation to create storyboards that show the flow of the animation and map out key scenes and characters.
- Participate in design and production of multimedia campaigns, handling budgeting and scheduling, and assisting with such responsibilities as production coordination, background design and progress tracking.
- Create basic designs, drawings, and illustrations for product labels, cartons, direct mail, or television.
- Develop briefings, brochures, multimedia presentations, web pages, promotional products, technical illustrations, and computer artwork for use in products, technical manuals, literature, newsletters and slide shows.
- Script, plan, and create animated narrative sequences under tight deadlines, using computer software and hand drawing techniques.
- Implement and maintain configuration control systems.
- Assemble, typeset, scan and produce digital camera-ready art or film negatives and printer's proofs.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Digital cameras — Panoramic digital cameras
|Graphics tablets — Digital paper
|Personal computers
|Pressure stylus — Digital pens
Technology used in this occupation:
|Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk 3ds Max Design; Autodesk Alias Surface; AutoDesSys form Z; solidThinking
|Development environment software — Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Suite software; C; Unreal Technology Unreal Engine; XML User Interface XUI
|Graphics or photo imaging software — Ability Photopaint; Adobe Systems Adobe Illustrator; Corel Painter; VectorDesigner
|Operating system software — Macintosh OS; Microsoft Windows; UNIX
|Video creation and editing software — Adobe Systems Adobe Director; Adobe Systems Adobe Premiere Pro software; Apple Final Cut Studio; Chaos Group V-Ray software
|Web platform development software — Adobe Systems Adobe Shockwave Player; Hypertext Markup Language HTML; JavaScript; Microsoft Silverlight
|Communications and Media — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.
|Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
|Fine Arts — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
|Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
|English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
|Customer and Personal Service — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
|Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
|Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
|Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
|Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
|Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
|Active Learning — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
|Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
|Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
|Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
|Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
|Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
|Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
|Visual Color Discrimination — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Work Activities
|Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
|Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
|Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
|Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
|Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Work Context
|Electronic Mail — 85% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 77% responded "Every day."
|Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 85% responded "Every day."
|Telephone — 83% responded "Every day."
|Freedom to Make Decisions — 60% responded "A lot of freedom."
|Spend Time Sitting — 59% responded "Continually or almost continually."
|Contact With Others — 64% responded "Constant contact with others."
|Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 54% responded "Extremely important."
|Time Pressure — 49% responded "Every day."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 56% responded "Extremely important."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include accountants, sales managers, database administrators, teachers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|Bachelor's degree
|Associate's degree
|Some college, no degree
Interest code: AI
|Artistic — Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.
|Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Styles
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
|Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
|Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
|Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
Work Values
|Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
|Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Related Occupations
|Web Developers
|Art Directors
|Graphic Designers
|Interior Designers
|Directors- Stage, Motion Pictures, Television, and Radio
|Technical Directors/Managers
|Copy Writers
|Film and Video Editors
|Desktop Publishers
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$30.59 hourly, $63,630 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|69,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Slower than average (3% to 7%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Multimedia Artists and Animators . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.


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May 3rd, 2006, 12:21 PM #16
I don't normally read military sf, and was surprised that I enjoyed this one. This might be because its focus is on the characters more than the action, which I also enjoyed.
1) I really had fun with the humor. The conversations between the Old Farts were whip-smart clever, the way I like it irl. Being middle-aged myself, I enjoyed their unashamed pokes at aging, too. I especially liked that although the sfnal stuff was well thought through, the overall approach was lighter, and didn't take itself too seriously: green new bodies, tiny aliens, comic book hero, lots of tongue-in-cheek aimed at sf tropes.
2) I didn't have any problems with the future premise, and enjoyed the play-by-play approach to introducing us to it throught the eyes of John. The inside view of what it felt like to be transferred to a new body was really interesting. I liked the open approach to sexuality too, and that once the new bodies provided the means, the old folks couldn't wait to jump into bed with each other. It was a nice way to show that older people are still inherently as sexual as ever, in spite of the body's decline.
3) I was wondering why it was nominated. I enjoyed the book a lot, but its humor and "lightness" seems out of keeping with the usual books chosen. It'll be a tough year for Scalzi to be up against popular Martin, fabulous Spin, and groundbreaking Accelerando. I haven't started Learning the World yet, but I expect it will be special also.
At its heart, I think this was a book about a man's love for his dead wife, moreso than a military story. I excused the improbable discovery of his "wife" because it was necessary in order to tell the story of a man who yearned for a woman who was lost to him. However, I don't believe that the two of them, essentially now fighting machines in their new bodies, have much chance of happily retiring to a farm, with or without each other. And of course Jane has a lot to learn about being human.
At first I was excited that there is a sequel about the Ghost Brigades, but it appears it's from the point of view of one of the GBs. It seems like the attention to human foibles and valor which made me like Old Man's War must necessarily be absent from the sequel, so I'm not sure I'll read it. If Mr. Scalzi joins our discussion, I'd be interested in hearing him address this concern.
*edit* I was telling a friend about this book last night, and he told me that John Ringo has a book or books about this very idea: old folks in young bodies fighting a war.
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May 3rd, 2006, 01:12 PM #17
Interesting thing I'm noticing...
Members who have read some Military SF or have served in the military had more problems than civilians who haven't read much Military SF.
May 3rd, 2006, 02:13 PM #18
I don't disagree with your nitpicks Odo,
but I'll say this -we nitpick the books we choose to. I see no egregious faults here I don't see everywhere else.
I've yet to read an SF book that couldn't be pulled apart on some level. I always get a kick out of going on some hardcore board and reading hard SF nuts(meant with affection) tear some highly heralded hard SF "masterpiece" to pieces.
And I'm not saying this isn't anything but the place to do it- I was just telling you what I came up with while I was reading it that might "make it work", I can't defend it much further than that. I could see someone slamming the whole book as contrived. And every SF book ever written.
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May 4th, 2006, 04:44 AM #19
Of course, of course. You are right. In fact I really liked the book (gave it 4.5/5) but that doesn't meand I can't see the flaws in it. In fact, I was somehow trying to "dissect" it in order to figure out why it works so well
May 4th, 2006, 05:09 AM #20Originally Posted by odo
May 4th, 2006, 01:24 PM #21
No question there: it was a fun, enjoyable read that went quickly. I had recently finished reading Accelerando, which is amazing SF, but *whew!* a heck of a slog to read.
May 4th, 2006, 09:41 PM #22Originally Posted by Archren
May 5th, 2006, 12:23 PM #23
I'll post more detailed stuff in the June BOTM discussion (Accelerando is up next), but I'll say that I think the reason I found it difficult was that I'm a little unfamiliar with bleeding-edge Computer Science jargon/stuff, but more because the characters were largely unsympathetic.
Unlike the main characters of OMW, who were really very likeable. (Doncha love my *subtle* attempt to go back On Topic? )
May 31st, 2006, 10:05 PM #24
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Since I read *Old Man's War* back in April, it's a little foggy now ... I rated it as Fair back then ... After reading the first few posts I wondered if I should reconsider and skimmed over some of it again ... Naahhh! Still Fair!
I do think it's about as well written as *Starship Troopers*. That is only rated a 'Classic' because it spawned the military SF sub-genre. Otherwise, it would be considered one of Heinlein's competent juveniles.
Effective use of humour? I hadn't realized Scalzi was trying to be funny. Sure there were ample wisecracks but to me these seemed more an illustration of bravado ... Scared? Me, scared? Oh no, I'm too busy being a smartass!
Plausible future? The new bodies*TM did seem to be a believable development, but the skirmishes with innumerable alien races were all a bit cartoony ... Stomping 2" aliens? Futurama*TM war!
Hugo winner? Who knows? The Hugo is a popularity contest, not a quality analysis ... If I really cared who won, I'd pay up so I could vote ... But I don't care enough to shell out. Those who do pay for the privilege of voting have every right to pick their favourite, whether or not it's great SF.
June 1st, 2006, 10:02 AM #25
Hi, I made it....and it's only June.
Well, I have to say I thoroughly enjoyed this one. While reading it, I had no complaints at all. I approached it for what it was, which to me was a fun romp, and noticed nothing that took me out of that mindset. Maybe the physics are off, maybe the idea of old people in new bodies isn't so workable, but I didn't care one bit.
Humor: It really cracked me up on a number of occasions, more toward the beginning of the book than the end. I thought there were several kinds of humor that worked really quite well, from the asshole comments early on to the sadly pathetic humor of the war against the little aliens.
There were some above who point out that they felt it was only an episodic war chronicle type of story. I really have to disagree with that reading. I thought it was a really moving story about an old man missing his wife....or maybe I'm just a big softie. There was a point in the middle of my reading of the book that I started to get a little disappointed at the lack of structure. In the end, though, when he remet his "wife" and they had their little talks and such, Scalzi had me back. There was very nice closure given the opening of the book (standing at his wife's grave).
I have to admit, I also don't read much, if any military SF. And I liked it, so add another one to that column.
November 21st, 2006, 12:13 PM #26
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Of the 15 or so books I've read to date in my attempt to play catch-up with this book club, Old Man's War was the most enjoyable. I'm surprised some posters failed to see the humor in the book. I thought Scalzi's sense of humor was one of this novel's stronger points and truly appreciated the subtle and, ocassionally, not-so-subtle instances, everything from our protagonist's initial conversation with the woman at the enrollment office, through his occasionally darkly gruesome encounters with the aliens, to his generally flip attitude toward his own seeming death on more than one occasion. It went a long way toward humanizing John Perry and creating a world that, while arguably not as realistic as most SF novels, was engaging nevertheless. Scalzi's science and the cool futuristic concepts also went a long way toward making this such a terrific read.
Scalzi offers some great future notions and, while I found most fascinating, the one that really bothered me was his explanation of the skip drive - specifically, the notion that faster than light travel is attained by popping in and out of alternate universes. This seems more a sideways solution to the FTL problem in that, so far as I recall, there is no real explanation given for the ability to jump universes - and jump distances within universes! It's the old Hollywood time travel suspect logic where the time traveler leaves the present at one location, only to end up in the past or future at some completely different yet invariably interesting location. Also, and this goes to a bigger problem I have with FTL as presented in this book - everytime the characters skip, they're in a different universe thus dealing with different characters and scenarios. They may not be obviously different but the fact is the friends Perry makes along the way aren't the same friends he encounters later in the novel. They're alternate versions. Scalzi offers the Homer Simpson "Enh, close enough" argument which doesn't really work for me. But aside from that quibble, I thought the SF concepts in this book were very cool.
My other quibble with Old Man's War was our protagonist's fortuitous encounter with his ex-wife (or her body at least). My pet peeve when it comes to writing has always been the use of coincidences or contrivances to further the plot and, while I too appreciated what this encounter lent to the story, it still bothered me.
I've never read Heinlein but I did see Starship Troopers and noticed some similarities. This was my first foray into military SF and I loved it, so I'm looking forward to reading The Forever War on my 13 hours flight to Hong at week's end.
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June 20th, 2008, 02:25 PM #27---
John Scalzi - Old Man's War
---"Then Maggie turned, faced the planet that would kill her, and like the good professor of Eastern religions that she used to be, she composed jisei, the death poem, in the haiku form.
-----Do not mourn me, friends
-----I fall as a shooting star
-----Into the next life
---She sent it and the last moments of her life to the rest of us, and then she died, hurtling brightly across the Temperance night sky.
---She was my friend. Briefly, she was my lover. She was braver than I ever would have been in the moment of death. And I bet she was a hell of a shooting star."---(pg.163,164)
My pile of unread books is not getting any smaller, if anything it's growing on a weekly basis, since I like to buy books faster than I can read them. That's o.k. though, because I like a vast array of books to choose from. When I was deciding what to read next, I was consciously looking for a short, entertaining and fast paced SF novel, as opposed to the sprawling fantasy epics I've been reading lately (e.g. "The Bonehunters"); and you know what, "Old Man's War" turned out to be all that and more.
"Old Man's War" is the Hugo Award nominated debut effort (it lost to "Spin" by Robert Charles Wilson in 2006) from the veteran blogger (Whatever) and the prestigious John W. Campbell Award winning author in the category for Best New Writer in 2006, John Scalzi. The novel garnered much praise and was later serialized/followed by "The Ghost Brigades" in 2006 and "The Last Colony" in 2007, but that is a story for another time...
The main premise (catch) behind the story of "Old Man's War" is -- as the title already implies -- how to make old people useful again for the society. The story is told through the eyes of John Perry, a 75 year old geezer, who enlists into Colonial Defense Forces for the same reason as many of the 75 year olds do - the prospect of getting young again. The fear of dying is stronger than all the moral and religious objections that one might have had towards army servitude and all that goes with it when young and full of ideals. We then follow his journey towards the training facility, the whole process of "rejuvenation" and all the consequences this corporeal change brings to a couple of thousand people with very alienated relationship towards their bodies; forming of new friendships (the clique of "Old Farts", as they name themselves) and finally John's participation in intergalactic war where the race of men battles myriad of diverse and rapacious alien races for the right of colonization and expansion. What makes all this work on a whole another level is John's personality and his view on events as the they unfold. He is a thoughtful and very likable protagonist with a great sense of humor (subtle and witty, not the all over the place hilarious).
The conscripts exchange witty banter throughout the novel and this makes for a very refreshing read. Characterization, or rather the main protagonist, is without a doubt the biggest strength of the novel, before all other aspects - such as style, elements of "hard science", plotting or the lackluster worldbuilding. What I found a bit strange is that the the "old" people act, think and feel no different than a 25 year old person would; but I've also heard that people often feel young (and even immature) regardless to their advanced age and a life time of experience, so this minor gripe of mine might not really be a real problem of plausibility. Some of the side characters feel somewhat flat and one-sided though. For example, one of the side characters' most notable trait is his rampant appetite (or at least this is the only thing I've remembered him after) and Scalzi later on "offs" him by having some strange, sentient slime mold jump into his mouth and down his throat, suffocating him.
The world that Scalzi creates does not awe the reader, but although the worldbuilding doesn't play a major role in the narrative it still serves it well and compliments the plot and characterization, so that it leaves more than enough room for character interplay. Some of the body modifications and enhancements that the soldiers receive are pretty cool - something that every athlete (SmartBloodTM, green skin, HardArmTM) or whiz kid (BrainPalTM - an internal computer, incorporated into your body) would kill for, but it's really nothing that hasn't been done before. The universe is large and dangerous, inhabited by (mostly) belligerent alien races that kill, eat each other and contend for scarce resources and inhabitable living space. This pessimistic world-view and the harshness of the struggle is covered up well with lighter elements, such as John Perry's witty musings and the bantering dialogues between characters. Scalzi actually makes good use of info-dumps (tell, rather than show), but they are low on tech-speech, relevant and unobtrusive to the narrative. He makes this approach work for him and that's what matters the most.
As I've already mentioned, the dialogue is really effective in its companionable nature and keeps you turning the pages as much as the fast-paced, economical narrative and the likable protagonist. "Old Man's War" is an extremely likable military sf novel; a younger, more playful version of "The Forever War" by Joe Haldeman, with a more sympathetic hero and ultimately more enjoyable story, but it also has a lesser degree of scientific detail and societal speculation. So while "Old Man's War" offers nothing exceptionally new or mind-blowing to the genre it nonetheless kept me well within the comfort zone and this counts for a lot in my book, since I am not easily entertained for, oh, I don't know...it's been a while now (the old Grumpy syndrome, I know ). Recommended? Hell yeah.
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November 3rd, 2009, 01:55 AM #28
May 06 SF BOTM Old Mans War by John Scalzi
Old Mans War by John Scalzi is a very very good book. Just a warning though, do not start reading "just a couple pages before falling asleep." Your couple pages will turn into anywhere between 50 and the whole rest of the book. It seems like you are always at that "oh I cant wait to see what happens next" stage in the book. In other words, it is a very compelling read.
Ok, about the book. It is sometime in the future. There are colonies on other planets, but only people from countries that have really crappy natural resources get to leave Earth to colonize them. The only way to get off of Earth if you live in a resource rich country is to wait until your 75th birthday and sign up with the corporation that handles all interstellar flight. Once you sign up, you are declared legally dead on Earth and you can never come back. Nobody really knows what happens to the people who leave Earth, but just about every 74 year old really wants to sign up because, "well what they hell Im old and Im going to die soon anyway."
As I said, this is a very compelling read, and I cant recommend it enough. If you like Sci-Fi in the least you will more than likely love this book.


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