So true...
As a software developer, I am never content with giving what is asked for in the specification. I always try to understand the "why". Only then, I start being able to add real value. The type of value that saves time, money and effort. I believe that what is needed is more people that area able to "cross-over" into a business mindset, while maintaining focus on technology. In a sense, more mature IT people are required. People who not only understand technology and business, but the purpose of technology in business.
I think that even Homer Simpson would have been able to understand that:
Protecting digital content from someone who *already* paid for it makes no sense. It's like taking out insurance for the purpose of protecting you from yourself if you develop multiple personality disorder. Sheesh... (or as we say in our native language, "bliksem!")
Well, from where I'm looking, there are plenty of nice countries to live in. I live in a country where people are not always very nice towards each other. In fact, it's nothing out of the ordinary to read about elderly people who get beaten to death with bricks or stones. It's quite commonplace to hear about people who are hacked to death for their shoes. My country, I believe, holds the record for the most violent crimes on the face of the earth. Does it scare me ? No, it doesn't. I'm used to it. For me, most other countries on earth would be quite pleasant to live in, raise children and enjoy freedom. I suppose it's all a matter of perspective, really.
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Why don't they build firewalls into the pacemakers? And perhaps close off ports 21, 80 and 135. Hmmm...
So true... As a software developer, I am never content with giving what is asked for in the specification. I always try to understand the "why". Only then, I start being able to add real value. The type of value that saves time, money and effort. I believe that what is needed is more people that area able to "cross-over" into a business mindset, while maintaining focus on technology. In a sense, more mature IT people are required. People who not only understand technology and business, but the purpose of technology in business.
I think that even Homer Simpson would have been able to understand that: Protecting digital content from someone who *already* paid for it makes no sense. It's like taking out insurance for the purpose of protecting you from yourself if you develop multiple personality disorder. Sheesh... (or as we say in our native language, "bliksem!")
One does wonder: How many stirkes is allowed per edirot. :D
People who hate living in America should spend some time in Africa. They will fall in love with America all over again. :)
Well, from where I'm looking, there are plenty of nice countries to live in. I live in a country where people are not always very nice towards each other. In fact, it's nothing out of the ordinary to read about elderly people who get beaten to death with bricks or stones. It's quite commonplace to hear about people who are hacked to death for their shoes. My country, I believe, holds the record for the most violent crimes on the face of the earth. Does it scare me ? No, it doesn't. I'm used to it. For me, most other countries on earth would be quite pleasant to live in, raise children and enjoy freedom. I suppose it's all a matter of perspective, really.