I second this. Learning to use JQuery is *HIGHLY* recommended. It takes most of the BS out of cross-browser javascript programming. Not to mention the vast collection of plugins available to do things that the standard library doesn't. It's also very easy to write your own plugins should you think of some cool feature that doesn't already exist.
Contrast that with virtually any Oracle issue which can be resolved within ten minutes on Metalink or if things really get hairy, within two hours via a support request.
In our experience it's "Oh, it's not a priority 1 issue (meaning we're suffering downtime in a production site)? We'll get to it when we feel like it".
What blows my mind is the complete lack of teaching any sort of version control software in most CS programs, which is usually going to be the first thing you'll have to use when working with software at your first job. Seems to me that the CS professors should be using something like subversion to have their students check-out files being provided for a project, then have them submit all their work by checking into their assigned repository. Not only would students get experience working with version control software, but it would be really easy for professors to lock checking into their repo after the due date.
There goes all the fuel behind the "Google's App Store is completely open" argument. And before everyone starts jumping all over me claiming how this is a good thing because this app is malicious..that's just a matter of opinion. I'm sure the first married man who discovers his wife is fucking one of his coworkers thanks to this app will have a vastly different opinion.
I don't mind multiplayer. In fact, I encourage it... but I don't do PVP. Most people equate multiplayer to competitive and that's where I think multiplayer gaming gains a big red "x" for some people. What we need to do is encourage developers to develop a storyline and allow jump-in cooperation from people you approve.
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You are correct...I guess that makes more sense.
Aren't the majority of these types of websites outside of the US anyways? A lot of good this'll do to shut those down....idiots.
I wonder what they'd have to say about FireWire
Yes
Why not just compile it yourself?
I second this. Learning to use JQuery is *HIGHLY* recommended. It takes most of the BS out of cross-browser javascript programming. Not to mention the vast collection of plugins available to do things that the standard library doesn't. It's also very easy to write your own plugins should you think of some cool feature that doesn't already exist.
You hit the nail right on the head.
...if she texts, she sexts.
If I don't want my kids to be losers, I need to get them cell phones with unlimited texting plans ASAP?
Contrast that with virtually any Oracle issue which can be resolved within ten minutes on Metalink or if things really get hairy, within two hours via a support request.
In our experience it's "Oh, it's not a priority 1 issue (meaning we're suffering downtime in a production site)? We'll get to it when we feel like it".
What blows my mind is the complete lack of teaching any sort of version control software in most CS programs, which is usually going to be the first thing you'll have to use when working with software at your first job. Seems to me that the CS professors should be using something like subversion to have their students check-out files being provided for a project, then have them submit all their work by checking into their assigned repository. Not only would students get experience working with version control software, but it would be really easy for professors to lock checking into their repo after the due date.
Really? I wasn't aware you could be found "guilty" in civil law.
A message to the jury: You guys are either fucked up sadists, or are the dumbest motherfuckers this planet has to offer....just sayin.
Ooooh goooooood for you!
There goes all the fuel behind the "Google's App Store is completely open" argument. And before everyone starts jumping all over me claiming how this is a good thing because this app is malicious..that's just a matter of opinion. I'm sure the first married man who discovers his wife is fucking one of his coworkers thanks to this app will have a vastly different opinion.
Which Golden Rule is that? Last I checked it was "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." The Golden Rule [wikipedia.org]
Yes, but in practice, it's usually "he who has the gold makes the rules".
I'm starting to wonder how Oracle survives as a company.
Oh I dunno..maybe the $500 thousand they charge per company to run a few instances of their database software might have something to do with it?
Man..they should just do what I do. Send out an SCV out every once in awhile to gather intel for you. They only cost 50 minerals a pop (no gas).
I doubt that Microsoft actually would sue them. You don't bite the hand that feeds you.
Let me guess, you're dressing up as Captain Obvious for Halloween?
Yup
Well, this sure is a clever way to push their tag video and audio codecs. If only everyone would invent something cool to get their formats accepted.
I don't mind multiplayer. In fact, I encourage it... but I don't do PVP. Most people equate multiplayer to competitive and that's where I think multiplayer gaming gains a big red "x" for some people. What we need to do is encourage developers to develop a storyline and allow jump-in cooperation from people you approve.
You mean like how Brink is going to be?
The cool thing is that at one point there are FOUR DeLoreans for a few hours in 1955, Marty I, Cowboy Doc, Marty 2 (with Doc) and Biff's.
Marty 2 prefers to be called Marty A
I second this. I used Zimbra at my work for awhile and absolutely loved it.
How come Apple was allowed to distribute their own JVM, but back in the day Sun slammed the shit out of MS for doing the same?