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  1. Re:Computers DO SHIP with a programming language on Melinda Gates Was Encouraged To Use an Apple and BASIC. Her Daughters Were Not. (huffingtonpost.com) · · Score: 1
  2. lol...you are apparently not aware of the many contributions Apple has made to UNIX.

  3. Or you could just install VLC...

    But feel free to make it like it's a big deal.

  4. It's even worse than all that. The new phones are exclusive to Verizon. WTF??

    How does this jive with Project Fi. It's like they completely abandoned the Nexus phone ideology.

  5. Re:Summary Needs Correction on Aetna To Provide Apple Watch To 50,000 Employees, Subsidize Cost For Customers (macrumors.com) · · Score: 0

    Companies have been doing health initiatives like this for years. So unless you're completely ignorant of that, the only other option is Apple-hate. I gave you the benefit of the doubt on the ignorance part.

  6. Re:Summary Needs Correction on Aetna To Provide Apple Watch To 50,000 Employees, Subsidize Cost For Customers (macrumors.com) · · Score: 0

    Do you make this kind of comment when other companies adopt products from companies besides Apple? Lots of companies buy fitbits.

  7. Re:Is volume really the answer on Billionaire Launches Free Code College in California (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    You know, it's possible for this school to develop its own reputation. There's nothing magical about a piece of paper.

  8. Re:VocTech Programming on Billionaire Launches Free Code College in California (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    Probably true.

  9. Re:Is volume really the answer on Billionaire Launches Free Code College in California (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 3, Informative

    This isn't one of those stupid bootcamps. This is serious shit. You should read up on it. In fact, they have a video where they talk about their philosophy and expectations (which are very high). It's also a 3 - 5 year program. These people will outcode the shit out of a CS grad.

  10. Re:VocTech Programming on Billionaire Launches Free Code College in California (arstechnica.com) · · Score: 1

    This isn't "some trash bootcamp degree". People who get past the initial training/testing phase, come back for 3 - 5 years. And that initial training is no joke. They aren't training javascript monkeys. It's serious C coding. In fact, I would bet people who actually make it through the entire program will be far better programmers than what a traditional college CS program can produce. These people aren't learning history, English, and all that other shit. They only do programming. 12 hours a day.

  11. Re:The rich get richer on Microsoft's Bill Gates Is Richest Tech Billionaire With $78 Billion Fortune (gulfnews.com) · · Score: 1

    No, he's just an advisor. John Thompson is the chairman.

  12. Re:Ah yes, more soft keys on Apple Said To Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Four Years (bloomberg.com) · · Score: 1

    I work in a building full of people using MBPs and MBAs and there has never once been an explosion or fire. So, I'm going to disagree with your assessment about non-removable batteries. What matters is the quality of the batteries and the circuit that controls charging and draw.

  13. Re: cupertino a go go. on Apple Said To Plan First Pro Laptop Overhaul in Four Years (bloomberg.com) · · Score: 1

    As a programmer, I disagree with most of what you said (I have different needs) but I'm totally on board with your comments about the magsafe connector. Version 2 sucks balls.

  14. Re:Can't turn, can't climb, can't run on The New F-35 Is So Stealthy, It's Harder To Train Pilots (airforcetimes.com) · · Score: 1

    Believe what you want to believe but you're fucking nuts if you think the operating costs are gonna be anywhere close to what the the DoD is saying. The DoD has never estimated any weapons system cost even remotely accurately. If it were only off by 2.5 times, I would be amazed.

  15. Re:Can't turn, can't climb, can't run on The New F-35 Is So Stealthy, It's Harder To Train Pilots (airforcetimes.com) · · Score: 1

    Sorry, I trust the GAO over the DoD when it comes to money. Read wikipedia if you want the GAO estimates.

  16. Re:Can't turn, can't climb, can't run on The New F-35 Is So Stealthy, It's Harder To Train Pilots (airforcetimes.com) · · Score: 1

    Yep, I read it. You do realize the DoD is biased to make the F-35 look good, right?

  17. Re:Can't turn, can't climb, can't run on The New F-35 Is So Stealthy, It's Harder To Train Pilots (airforcetimes.com) · · Score: 1

    Pick a less biased party (like the GAO) and you'll find those operating costs are MUCH higher than $10k. In short, breakingdefence.com is completely full of shit.

  18. Re:I think it's pretty obvious on Snowden Questions WikiLeaks' Methods of Releasing Leaks (pcworld.com) · · Score: 1

    I fucking care, for one. You don't get to throw the baby out with the bath water just because you have a "cause". National security matters but apparently a lot of people are too stupid to understand that.

  19. Re:I think it's pretty obvious on Snowden Questions WikiLeaks' Methods of Releasing Leaks (pcworld.com) · · Score: 1

    Snowden curated nothing. He released a ton of information that had nothing to do with possible rights violations to journalists and most of what they've released also has nothing to do with possible rights violations. The net effect is that he's just as guilty as Assange. Snowden knew what programs had legal issues and he should have only given the journalists the relevant documents rather than dumping tons of highly classified materials to journalists who aren't trained to know what the fuck to do with that kind of material.

  20. So now you care about data points? rofl

    go troll elsewhere

  21. Re:Looking for a job? on Tech Job Postings Are Down 40% On Popular Job Boards (medium.com) · · Score: 1

    There are lifetime caps. Your policy will determine what doctors you can see. With mine, I can see pretty much anybody I want.

    As for prior conditions in another country, I don't see how it matters. They're not allowed to ask you about them in the first place. Keep in mind that this all assumes you sign up during open enrollment. After that, the rules change a bit.

  22. Re:Looking for a job? on Tech Job Postings Are Down 40% On Popular Job Boards (medium.com) · · Score: 1

    Obamacare changed that. Prior conditions can no longer be used to deny you or even effect your rate.

  23. Re:Looking for a job? on Tech Job Postings Are Down 40% On Popular Job Boards (medium.com) · · Score: 1

    If you can't afford health care on a programmer's salary, you're doing something seriously wrong.

  24. rofl...no they didn't. They suffered almost twice the casualties the US did and that's with all the ridiculous restrictions the military had to operate under courtesy of our politicians. If it was run like a real war, it would have been a flat out massacre.

    The NVA did have a solid propaganda campaign.

  25. Re:The article, and the headline, are bullshit. on Tech Job Postings Are Down 40% On Popular Job Boards (medium.com) · · Score: 1

    I haven't noticed that at all. I could quit where I'm at and have another gig in 24 hours.