My first computer was an IBM/370 with OS/VS2. Back then, code was scarce and even fair programmers such as myself could get a great job. Today, code is as plentiful as bad air and, often, even lower quality. The problem is that code is like news or natural gas -- it is considered a commodity. And commodities that are necessities only demand a premium if there is a supply shortage.
If you want to code, write applications that people want (not just need). Real time apps are a good idea but might not pay that well and can be a rat hole. Killer apps are those things that take the mundane and make it amazing. A good example is Smokey City Design's Panorama Factory. Better than anything Adobe has, this app can sew shots together like a Seville Row tailor.
Of course, if you are going to sell apps, you need to be a businessman too. Lastly, code is like news in that it gets old and loses its value quickly. If you are thinking of being a contractor, be sure to get a separate agreement for maintenance and make sure it is hourly with no caps.
These two indiviuals broke the first universal rule of civilization -- Do Not Get Caught. Regardless of the act, the circumstances, the laws and their penalties, this is the only thing that truly separates the persecuted from everyone else. Kids should be taught that there is no redemption, no hope once you've been had, and no chance to recover their innocence.
On the other hand, if they can take the punishment shovelled out by these persecutors and treat it like it never happened, then they can rise above the masses and join the ranks of Paris Hilton and Dick Cheney. Remember the second universal rule -- If You DO Get Caught, Never Act As Though It Bothered You Even In The Slightest Little Bit.
I can't find the thread anymore, but this is in response to the criticism about DOS 2.0. While the file system inprovements aren't perfect, they are much better than 1.1. Now we can use hard disks along with the 360KB floppies. I've seen some as big at 10MBs.
This should be familar ground to Apple and Mr. J. As a startup, they had to convince Apple Records to license their logo. Apple Computer has been sued numerous times since then by Apple Records for violating the terms of their agreement, including recently for their iPod/iTunes associate with Apple.
Mr. J will get what he wants, which may not be iPhone, a mundane branding for an innovation. It does not leverage iPod's brand, a serious lack of synergy. It they want a derivative, they might try iPhod. Here is an advert jingle, gratis --
I left my logo and if feels so bad
Guess my lawsuit's done
Cisco sued me and iPhone's had
iPhod the law and the law won
iPhod the law and the law won
iPhone used without permission; so sue me.
I have been using WIN2K since it was in beta and have several systems that lack the memory and processor capacity to effeciently run XP. I have been keeping them updated using the Microsoft site, but have the same concerns as you. However, I have discovered bigger problems with the 3rd party applications and utilities. Some are no longer posted online, and others have changed ownership (e.g., Adaptec CD Creator). I have started archiving the last updates to all my apps and storing everything on a DVD.
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My first computer was an IBM/370 with OS/VS2. Back then, code was scarce and even fair programmers such as myself could get a great job. Today, code is as plentiful as bad air and, often, even lower quality. The problem is that code is like news or natural gas -- it is considered a commodity. And commodities that are necessities only demand a premium if there is a supply shortage.
If you want to code, write applications that people want (not just need). Real time apps are a good idea but might not pay that well and can be a rat hole. Killer apps are those things that take the mundane and make it amazing. A good example is Smokey City Design's Panorama Factory. Better than anything Adobe has, this app can sew shots together like a Seville Row tailor.
Of course, if you are going to sell apps, you need to be a businessman too. Lastly, code is like news in that it gets old and loses its value quickly. If you are thinking of being a contractor, be sure to get a separate agreement for maintenance and make sure it is hourly with no caps.
These two indiviuals broke the first universal rule of civilization -- Do Not Get Caught. Regardless of the act, the circumstances, the laws and their penalties, this is the only thing that truly separates the persecuted from everyone else. Kids should be taught that there is no redemption, no hope once you've been had, and no chance to recover their innocence.
On the other hand, if they can take the punishment shovelled out by these persecutors and treat it like it never happened, then they can rise above the masses and join the ranks of Paris Hilton and Dick Cheney. Remember the second universal rule -- If You DO Get Caught, Never Act As Though It Bothered You Even In The Slightest Little Bit.
I can't find the thread anymore, but this is in response to the criticism about DOS 2.0. While the file system inprovements aren't perfect, they are much better than 1.1. Now we can use hard disks along with the 360KB floppies. I've seen some as big at 10MBs.
This should be familar ground to Apple and Mr. J. As a startup, they had to convince Apple Records to license their logo. Apple Computer has been sued numerous times since then by Apple Records for violating the terms of their agreement, including recently for their iPod/iTunes associate with Apple. Mr. J will get what he wants, which may not be iPhone, a mundane branding for an innovation. It does not leverage iPod's brand, a serious lack of synergy. It they want a derivative, they might try iPhod. Here is an advert jingle, gratis -- I left my logo and if feels so bad Guess my lawsuit's done Cisco sued me and iPhone's had iPhod the law and the law won iPhod the law and the law won iPhone used without permission; so sue me.
I have been using WIN2K since it was in beta and have several systems that lack the memory and processor capacity to effeciently run XP. I have been keeping them updated using the Microsoft site, but have the same concerns as you. However, I have discovered bigger problems with the 3rd party applications and utilities. Some are no longer posted online, and others have changed ownership (e.g., Adaptec CD Creator). I have started archiving the last updates to all my apps and storing everything on a DVD.