If they own a lot of stock, it's more than likely it was given to them as part of there "compensation". And again, this is a completely lopsided effort to reward one person despite the contributions of the many who made it happen.
That's where we differ. I do not believe that "at the helm" entitles anyone to rediculously large payments like this. They ALL work for the same company, and if the company succeeds, the COMPANY should be rewarded- yes...all of the employees- the ones that made it all happen. Let's not even start with what happens when things go badly...oh, that's right...the CEO still gets rewarded. What a mess.
So, why some people think it's okay to see the aftermath of a carpet bombing but not a pair of breasts I'll never understand.
You do realize that your thinking will undermine an entire industry here, right? Do you ever wonder if the western fixation on things like breasts would be any different if their exposure wasn't controlled like some kind of munitions?
What has Lloyd Blankfein done to tangibly benefit the people around him, that is worth 53 million ?
That is the $64,000 question. The modern CEO is really little more than a symbol of elitist entitlement. There are a few notable exceptions (like the CEO of CostCo), but they are fast becoming a rare breed.
Don't forget - Even if a document exposes something that wasn't meant for public consumption, those who *want* to sue will have to think this option through very carefully - once a suit is initiated, everything becomes public record.
ooking beyond the slashdot crowd to the more general PC user base, Linux has another, even bigger obstacle: Most people don't install their own operating system, ever.
No install? With Windows? Are you serious? I'm willing to bet that this is the most common operation recommended by most sources that offer Windows support:
1. Make sure the computer is plugged in. 2. If it's already running, try rebooting. 3. If 2. doesn't work, re-install Windows.
As development goes, it's this kind of a lame way to do things? Wouldn't you *want* a standard UI across all applications? Or is Microsoft just so entrenched that it really can't be bothered with issues like this?
I hope the words "90 percent lock" set off some alarms....that's the problem. Until Microsoft is forced to publish complete specifications for its "proprietary" document and file system formats, as well as other "proprietary" protocols so that other players are *able* to attain 100% compatibility, nothing will change. Switching an operating or an application should be painless and completely transparent to the user, but due to Microsoft's "lock," it's everything *but* painless and transparent.
Finally, they're starting to get a clue. I do not advocate pirating music in any way. However, I think it's equally, if not more insidious, that commercial interests are making it very difficult for consumers to *want* to do the right thing. This is a step in the right direction. *AA....are you listening?
Well, yes, but they aren't simply going to undo everything, as National Security is still a major issue that the Dems cannot afford to appear weak on
True, but appearing stupid isn't going to help matters. In giving this plan some thought, I can help but wonder just how they intend to use this. Think about it...Are they going to ask someone who is suspected of being in the process of carrying out a threat to hold on for a sec while they compare his fingerprints to those they have on file? Seriously - how is having the fingerprints (all 10 no less) of everyone that visits the US possibly going to help? Nobody is asking this question, and it's one that needs to be asked.
I guess they just haven't learned the difference between quantity of information, and its overall quality. They're dealing with a very low signal-to-noise ratio when 'plans' like this are implemented, and that in itself will become a major impediment to dealing with any true threats. I can't help but wonder if this is coming from the Democrats or the Republicans. If it's the Dems, I'm thoroughly disappointed - I thought the idea was to *reverse* the damage done by the Republican party, not add to it.
I'm wondering if this research effort was funded - and if so, was it funded with a public grant? I do not believe that universities should in any way be able to claim ownership of any patentable ideas they develop with public funding - being publicly funded, they should be publicly owned.
Everyone is always moaning about the training costs involved in moving people from Windows to Linux. Both Office 2007 and OpenOffice will require training, but which way will be cheaper?
I totally disagree. I rarely pay any attention to the copyrighted stuff, because that's exactly what I'm trying to get away from. The only way that I'd agree with you relates to situations where someone has used a copyrighted work to produce something derivative - like a spoof of a music video, or some music in a home-made video trailer.
Youtubs is a threat - I don't think it's a threat because people use copyrighted material in this manner, it's a threat because it moves the entertainment decision-making process from the few that used to have nearly complete control, to the end user. It's another paradigm shift that will be fought tooth and nail by the old guard.
I misworded something so that my intent comes across the opposite from what was intended:
And who do we have to blame for that? The linux crowd who is constantly having to invest ungodly amounts of time reverse-engineering so that an alternative *might* work.
This should read: And who do we have to blame for that? The linux crowd who is constantly having to invest ungodly amounts of time reverse-engineering so that an alternative *might* work, or the company making all this extra effort necessary because of the difficulty associated with proprietary document formats?
One of the primary reasons that there aren't any "replacements" in the linux world (and limited compatibility with apps that play well with Microsoft's apps) all boils down to one thing: document formats. And who do we have to blame for that? The linux crowd who is constantly having to invest ungodly amounts of time reverse-engineering so that an alternative *might* work. Proprietary document formats ought to be illegal- no company should be able to exercise control over *my* data.
Some of the examples in the article came across as genuine insults to the intelligence of an average human. Personally, I'd rather get nothing than a "gift" or "bonus" that is insulting or demoralizing. And, for each of these so-called acts of generosity, it might not hurt to ask yourself - "What did the CEO get?"
Funny to see this. I know people who have a long background working with technology (software), applying it to solve real problems. They are literate. They can can write and otherwise express themselves reasonably well. Yet, the "You don't have a degree..." thing still haunts them to this day. I guess it's the "Birds of a feather" rule at work here.
I generally agree with your sentiment. But one thing keeps me wondering - the government, in the situation you describe, is a consumer. The service providers are being paid for something with a presumption of value. Like any consumer, if the value isn't there, they simply stop buying and go elsewhere. It's very easy for the government to simply write a check and be done with it, but I wonder how much it would change things if the government actually fulfilled its role as a consumer, and dropped any provider it deemed incompetent, or not meeting certain standards of quality. Why this is ignored simply because it's a government-supplied service is beyond me.
Slashdot Mirror
If they own a lot of stock, it's more than likely it was given to them as part of there "compensation". And again, this is a completely lopsided effort to reward one person despite the contributions of the many who made it happen.
More recently I've noticed a worrying trend -- a lack of social skills has become an expected trait for programmers by a few employers
Maybe I should move to the UK. Here in the US there is a strong tendency to harp on team experience and the like.
You think that someone at the helm of a publicly-traded entity qualifies as running their "own" company?
That's where we differ. I do not believe that "at the helm" entitles anyone to rediculously large payments like this. They ALL work for the same company, and if the company succeeds, the COMPANY should be rewarded- yes...all of the employees- the ones that made it all happen. Let's not even start with what happens when things go badly...oh, that's right...the CEO still gets rewarded. What a mess.
So, why some people think it's okay to see the aftermath of a carpet bombing but not a pair of breasts I'll never understand.
You do realize that your thinking will undermine an entire industry here, right? Do you ever wonder if the western fixation on things like breasts would be any different if their exposure wasn't controlled like some kind of munitions?
What has Lloyd Blankfein done to tangibly benefit the people around him, that is worth 53 million ?
That is the $64,000 question. The modern CEO is really little more than a symbol of elitist entitlement. There are a few notable exceptions (like the CEO of CostCo), but they are fast becoming a rare breed.
Don't forget - Even if a document exposes something that wasn't meant for public consumption, those who *want* to sue will have to think this option through very carefully - once a suit is initiated, everything becomes public record.
And this is what they're getting with degreed hirees? lol.
ooking beyond the slashdot crowd to the more general PC user base, Linux has another, even bigger obstacle: Most people don't install their own operating system, ever.
No install? With Windows? Are you serious? I'm willing to bet that this is the most common operation recommended by most sources that offer Windows support:
1. Make sure the computer is plugged in.
2. If it's already running, try rebooting.
3. If 2. doesn't work, re-install Windows.
As development goes, it's this kind of a lame way to do things? Wouldn't you *want* a standard UI across all applications? Or is Microsoft just so entrenched that it really can't be bothered with issues like this?
I hope the words "90 percent lock" set off some alarms....that's the problem. Until Microsoft is forced to publish complete specifications for its "proprietary" document and file system formats, as well as other "proprietary" protocols so that other players are *able* to attain 100% compatibility, nothing will change. Switching an operating or an application should be painless and completely transparent to the user, but due to Microsoft's "lock," it's everything *but* painless and transparent.
But did hell freeze over?
Finally, they're starting to get a clue. I do not advocate pirating music in any way. However, I think it's equally, if not more insidious, that commercial interests are making it very difficult for consumers to *want* to do the right thing. This is a step in the right direction. *AA....are you listening?
Well, yes, but they aren't simply going to undo everything, as National Security is still a major issue that the Dems cannot afford to appear weak on
True, but appearing stupid isn't going to help matters. In giving this plan some thought, I can help but wonder just how they intend to use this. Think about it...Are they going to ask someone who is suspected of being in the process of carrying out a threat to hold on for a sec while they compare his fingerprints to those they have on file? Seriously - how is having the fingerprints (all 10 no less) of everyone that visits the US possibly going to help? Nobody is asking this question, and it's one that needs to be asked.
I guess they just haven't learned the difference between quantity of information, and its overall quality. They're dealing with a very low signal-to-noise ratio when 'plans' like this are implemented, and that in itself will become a major impediment to dealing with any true threats. I can't help but wonder if this is coming from the Democrats or the Republicans. If it's the Dems, I'm thoroughly disappointed - I thought the idea was to *reverse* the damage done by the Republican party, not add to it.
I'm wondering if this research effort was funded - and if so, was it funded with a public grant? I do not believe that universities should in any way be able to claim ownership of any patentable ideas they develop with public funding - being publicly funded, they should be publicly owned.
Everyone is always moaning about the training costs involved in moving people from Windows to Linux. Both Office 2007 and OpenOffice will require training, but which way will be cheaper?
Shrub is a cowpoke at best.
I totally disagree. I rarely pay any attention to the copyrighted stuff, because that's exactly what I'm trying to get away from. The only way that I'd agree with you relates to situations where someone has used a copyrighted work to produce something derivative - like a spoof of a music video, or some music in a home-made video trailer.
Youtubs is a threat - I don't think it's a threat because people use copyrighted material in this manner, it's a threat because it moves the entertainment decision-making process from the few that used to have nearly complete control, to the end user. It's another paradigm shift that will be fought tooth and nail by the old guard.
I misworded something so that my intent comes across the opposite from what was intended:
And who do we have to blame for that? The linux crowd who is constantly having to invest ungodly amounts of time reverse-engineering so that an alternative *might* work.
This should read:
And who do we have to blame for that? The linux crowd who is constantly having to invest ungodly amounts of time reverse-engineering so that an alternative *might* work, or the company making all this extra effort necessary because of the difficulty associated with proprietary document formats?
One of the primary reasons that there aren't any "replacements" in the linux world (and limited compatibility with apps that play well with Microsoft's apps) all boils down to one thing: document formats. And who do we have to blame for that? The linux crowd who is constantly having to invest ungodly amounts of time reverse-engineering so that an alternative *might* work. Proprietary document formats ought to be illegal- no company should be able to exercise control over *my* data.
What could be LESS empty about evangelizing FREEDOM?
Some of the examples in the article came across as genuine insults to the intelligence of an average human. Personally, I'd rather get nothing than a "gift" or "bonus" that is insulting or demoralizing. And, for each of these so-called acts of generosity, it might not hurt to ask yourself - "What did the CEO get?"
You're welcome.
Funny to see this. I know people who have a long background working with technology (software), applying it to solve real problems. They are literate. They can can write and otherwise express themselves reasonably well. Yet, the "You don't have a degree..." thing still haunts them to this day. I guess it's the "Birds of a feather" rule at work here.
I generally agree with your sentiment. But one thing keeps me wondering - the government, in the situation you describe, is a consumer. The service providers are being paid for something with a presumption of value. Like any consumer, if the value isn't there, they simply stop buying and go elsewhere. It's very easy for the government to simply write a check and be done with it, but I wonder how much it would change things if the government actually fulfilled its role as a consumer, and dropped any provider it deemed incompetent, or not meeting certain standards of quality. Why this is ignored simply because it's a government-supplied service is beyond me.