thebrain (www.thebrain.com) could be used, or at least something like it, to handle this. Basically, everything is treated as a thought and can have multiple parents, siblins, childern.
I've always classified thebrain as 'really neat', but not very usable. Once you put a lot of information into it, the interface becomes difficult to use. But the concpet is still sound.
I've had my powerbook for almost 3 years and haven't had a need for the apple care package yet. I've also been extremely rough with it. Throw it in my backpack and toss it in the bed of my pickup truck or under my bed when i get home.
This suggestion could also help the problem where people are afraid to ask questions alloud. If the system allows for anonymous questions and votes, basic concepts that students are having trouble grasping can be addressed again, that were previously being over looked by teachers until test time.
what if you choose to block email attachments completely, could you set up a respository on a computer. Have people drop attachments there, and as they finish their uploads scan them for viruses before making them visable for people to download. People could log in with their email addresses (on your side), and there could be guest accounts generated for people on the outside to get files in and out.
the guest accounts could expire after a time frame, or a number of uses, or whatever.
The key is to start small. You have to prove on smaller projects that you can make robust, reliable, and maintainable software. Then move up to larger systems. The more mission critical a piece of software, the harder it is convince management that you can provide the solution yourself.
The reason? accountability. If a company says they can deliver a product and it fails, you can hold that company accountable. If you say you can deliver a product and it fails, you will likely be in big trouble or get fired. Thus reducing your managements team of techs. Also, it looks poor for management because they:
1) hired someone that couldn't perform their job requirments 2) approved you to work on a project that could have been outsourced
Its a tricky situation that I fight with almost daily. Luckily, once you get passed the initial proof that your software works it becomes easier.
We use polycom camera's here. They are a bit pricey, but do the job. The one advantage they have over the solutions we've tried is that they are self contained. No computer required.
The imaging quality on some of their lower end webcams are questionable though.
Libraries are trying to protect their patrons rights so that people will feel safe using what ever material is in the building.
Without having to worry about big brother. If we don't have the material to give when the feds come knocking, we can't violate a persons right to privacy.
I work in a Systems office at a univeristy, and understand full well cost savings over a students education. It is a problem that my office fights with all the time.
Perhaps though, Your grandfather is in a position to change this trend where the dollar comes before the student.
Perhaps, it would even be a good PR tool to boost enrollment in the future, bringing in more money and students.
I am required to answer people as soon as the email comes in. It is expected, that I stop programming and answer my email ASAP, in case the problem being reported is an emergency.
And, being salaried, i don't get paid to work late nights and such (which doesn't stop me, but doesn't motivate me either).
Also, head phones aren't allowed in my office, because if a user comes in with a question it can make them feel ignored.
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thebrain (www.thebrain.com) could be used, or at least something like it, to handle this. Basically, everything is treated as a thought and can have multiple parents, siblins, childern.
I've always classified thebrain as 'really neat', but not very usable. Once you put a lot of information into it, the interface becomes difficult to use. But the concpet is still sound.
... mixing the frog with the horse was great, until the explosion.
I've had my powerbook for almost 3 years and haven't had a need for the apple care package yet. I've also been extremely rough with it. Throw it in my backpack and toss it in the bed of my pickup truck or under my bed when i get home.
You're milage may vary though.
Altp.
http://www.jsiinc.com/
There is an incredable wealth of information on that site.
altp
This suggestion could also help the problem where people are afraid to ask questions alloud. If the system allows for anonymous questions and votes, basic concepts that students are having trouble grasping can be addressed again, that were previously being over looked by teachers until test time.
what if you choose to block email attachments completely, could you set up a respository on a computer. Have people drop attachments there, and as they finish their uploads scan them for viruses before making them visable for people to download. People could log in with their email addresses (on your side), and there could be guest accounts generated for people on the outside to get files in and out.
the guest accounts could expire after a time frame, or a number of uses, or whatever.
Altp.
We use novell groupwise... Mozilla lacks a calendar, the ability to see other peoples email/calenders/setup proxy's/etc ...
I use evolution to check that mail, but loose all of the groupware features that it offers by doing that.
How many companies still use straight, plain-jane email clients and not some sort of groupware solution?
I really don't think mozilla is a viable solution, based on the trend towards using groupware that I have seen.
Altp.
That, or, /. is just posting more tech related news than just Linux/OSS news.
Some of us actually have to administer a Windows Network, or at the very least know whats going on in the Windows world.
Altp.
What? you mean there's competing closed source applications on windows that break compatibility with each other.
Surely, you jest.
Altp.
Use the mirrors, its downloading fine for me.
take off the ftp:// and the path and just give it the server when it lets you choose to use a different server in the installer.
Altp.
The key is to start small. You have to prove on smaller projects that you can make robust, reliable, and maintainable software. Then move up to larger systems. The more mission critical a piece of software, the harder it is convince management that you can provide the solution yourself.
The reason? accountability. If a company says they can deliver a product and it fails, you can hold that company accountable. If you say you can deliver a product and it fails, you will likely be in big trouble or get fired. Thus reducing your managements team of techs. Also, it looks poor for management because they:
1) hired someone that couldn't perform their job requirments
2) approved you to work on a project that could have been outsourced
Its a tricky situation that I fight with almost daily. Luckily, once you get passed the initial proof that your software works it becomes easier.
Altp.
... Could get web masters to stop using gifs and jpegs. Adaptation of PNG moves slowly, at least here, for 2 reasons.
... but i'm sure these behaviors flow to many places.
1) Web masters are more of a designer than a tech, they don't follow all the newest developments (most here still use HTML 1.0).
2) Netscape 4.x doesn't load them, and administration feels that it is important to support the people that refuse to upgrade.
Again, thats here
Altp.
And penguins might fly outta my butt.
We use polycom camera's here. They are a bit pricey, but do the job. The one advantage they have over the solutions we've tried is that they are self contained. No computer required.
The imaging quality on some of their lower end webcams are questionable though.
No. not anything like it.
Libraries are trying to protect their patrons rights so that people will feel safe using what ever material is in the building.
Without having to worry about big brother. If we don't have the material to give when the feds come knocking, we can't violate a persons right to privacy.
Altp.
I work in a Systems office at a univeristy, and understand full well cost savings over a students education. It is a problem that my office fights with all the time.
Perhaps though, Your grandfather is in a position to change this trend where the dollar comes before the student.
Perhaps, it would even be a good PR tool to boost enrollment in the future, bringing in more money and students.
Just a though.
I am required to answer people as soon as the email comes in. It is expected, that I stop programming and answer my email ASAP, in case the problem being reported is an emergency.
And, being salaried, i don't get paid to work late nights and such (which doesn't stop me, but doesn't motivate me either).
Also, head phones aren't allowed in my office, because if a user comes in with a question it can make them feel ignored.
So. great advise. Wish i could use. it.