I'll admit that I don't use Windows anymore. These days I use an iMac and a MacBook Pro for most of my desktop computing, and I almost exclusively deploy Debian on servers. That said, I've been along for the ride with respect to Microsoft products for a very long time, both as a user and an I.T. professional deploying systems on customer networks and writing I.T. policies.
Honestly, most consumers get that "deer in the headlights" look when you try to explain what WGA and similar systems actually do. In many cases, people simply don't care what's being sent to Microsoft, as there's a sense of implicit trust in large corporations. I have no idea where this trust comes from, but it's definitely real. I assume it's largely because the majority of users are largely ignorant of how their systems function, choosing to focus only on what's immediately presented by the OS (applications). There's no psychology degree on my wall, so I'm not qualified to guess further on the topic.
This continuous erosion of privacy gets noticed in the I.T. world, but the general public remains almost completely in the dark. Major media outlets don't carry headline stories about these issues, possibly because their "tech journalists" are barely more educated than their readership on these topics. I have no idea how this can be fixed, but I'd love to hear some suggestions.
Yeah, I thought about that right after I whacked "submit":). I do try to abstain from bringing the company into general discussions like this, but in this case I think the reference was merited.
If you're taking that approach, you'll probably be okay:). I would argue that such a system, coupled with a basic interface for submitting comments, would definitely qualify as a CMS (with the most commonly used type of CMS being blogging systems), and should be viewed as a blogging platform.
Most people go the opposite direction and insist on rendering everything dynamically. I like the approach you're considering much better; in fact, it's exactly the approach I took when I wrote the CMS that drives the Linode Library.
Incidentally, you should probably include automation to sync your stuff to the server/directory instead of getting all laborious with it;).
I've verified that the OP's assessment of the situation is valid with respect to WordPress (a fresh install from the repos exposes unpatched vulnerabilities long after patches are released to correct the situation).
I understand the Debian/Ubuntu package management and security release system quite well; I happen to work or a certain "Large Virtual Server Company" and I've been using Debian almost exclusively on my systems for almost ten years.
I think you missed the point of my reply. The OP was talking about developers who are already employed. Frankly, this comes down to "use the right tool for the job." If that tool happens to be a language that uses classes, go right ahead and test for that knowledge. I'd do the same for a sysadmin with respect to systems knowledge (and probably test the applicant on Perl as well, given how pervasive it is on systems these days). Otherwise, I think it's important to remember that the world doesn't revolve around C++.
I'm certainly not God's gift to programming, but I would classify myself as "highly skilled." I'm also not applying for a job.
I've been developing software for longer than that, the majority of which has been Perl code in recent years. I've written a heck of a lot of modules, but haven't had the need to use C++, Java, etc in a long time. Without bragging too much, I've got a nice track record of coming up with elegant solutions to complex problems on a wide variety of platforms (mostly UNIX-based, with the odd Windows server thrown in here and there). I have a pretty deep understanding of commonly implemented algorithms for a diverse range of problem sets, and I am well paid for the work I do.
Sorry, but I object to the term "abused" in this context. In plain language, if a carrier offers "unlimited" data transfer, a subscriber should be able to max out data transfer for the entire subscription period without penalty or throttling.
Anything less than this is fraud on the provider's part. If they advertise their actual data usage caps openly, I'm fine with that. The issue is honesty, not actual data transfer.
Customers who buy proprietary UNIX solutions buy them with a support contract from the vendor. They don't typically hire outside employees to manage such systems.
No, I don't want an external drive, nor do I need one with Ubuntu installed on this thing. Out of curiosity, why would I email files around when I can simply use scp, rsync, or [insert other network copy tool] to do it? Internet connectivity works fine.
I love the use of the term "unlimited" in contexts like this. I think I'm going to publish my own I.T. industry dictionary with revised definitions that match reality.
unlimited (\-Ëli-mÉ(TM)-tÉ(TM)d\, adjective) - for data transfer, any amount less than approximately 500 GB per month.
Not really; it's a more for people who could probably do better things with their life but are looking for a quick "degree" that doesn't involve any real effort.
If I were the dude with the canned goods, I'd hit the guy with the can opener on the back of his head with a family-sized can of baked beans, shank him with his own can opener, wait till the guy with the gold bicks went to sleep, shank him with the can opener as well, float the bodies out to sea with the next tide, make a little table out of gold bricks, enjoy a nice canned meal on my gold table courtesy of my recently acquired can opener, wait to be rescued, convert my gold bricks to currency and live out my days sailing.
Others might handle the situation differently, of course.
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I'll admit that I don't use Windows anymore. These days I use an iMac and a MacBook Pro for most of my desktop computing, and I almost exclusively deploy Debian on servers. That said, I've been along for the ride with respect to Microsoft products for a very long time, both as a user and an I.T. professional deploying systems on customer networks and writing I.T. policies.
Honestly, most consumers get that "deer in the headlights" look when you try to explain what WGA and similar systems actually do. In many cases, people simply don't care what's being sent to Microsoft, as there's a sense of implicit trust in large corporations. I have no idea where this trust comes from, but it's definitely real. I assume it's largely because the majority of users are largely ignorant of how their systems function, choosing to focus only on what's immediately presented by the OS (applications). There's no psychology degree on my wall, so I'm not qualified to guess further on the topic.
This continuous erosion of privacy gets noticed in the I.T. world, but the general public remains almost completely in the dark. Major media outlets don't carry headline stories about these issues, possibly because their "tech journalists" are barely more educated than their readership on these topics. I have no idea how this can be fixed, but I'd love to hear some suggestions.
Yeah, I thought about that right after I whacked "submit" :). I do try to abstain from bringing the company into general discussions like this, but in this case I think the reference was merited.
Ask and ye shall receive.
If you're taking that approach, you'll probably be okay :). I would argue that such a system, coupled with a basic interface for submitting comments, would definitely qualify as a CMS (with the most commonly used type of CMS being blogging systems), and should be viewed as a blogging platform.
;).
Most people go the opposite direction and insist on rendering everything dynamically. I like the approach you're considering much better; in fact, it's exactly the approach I took when I wrote the CMS that drives the Linode Library.
Incidentally, you should probably include automation to sync your stuff to the server/directory instead of getting all laborious with it
I've verified that the OP's assessment of the situation is valid with respect to WordPress (a fresh install from the repos exposes unpatched vulnerabilities long after patches are released to correct the situation).
I understand the Debian/Ubuntu package management and security release system quite well; I happen to work or a certain "Large Virtual Server Company" and I've been using Debian almost exclusively on my systems for almost ten years.
Obligatory response.
Packages are aren't actively maintained for security fixes should be removed from the repositories.
Good luck with all the security holes you're inevitably going to reinvent along the way.
I think you missed the point of my reply. The OP was talking about developers who are already employed. Frankly, this comes down to "use the right tool for the job." If that tool happens to be a language that uses classes, go right ahead and test for that knowledge. I'd do the same for a sysadmin with respect to systems knowledge (and probably test the applicant on Perl as well, given how pervasive it is on systems these days). Otherwise, I think it's important to remember that the world doesn't revolve around C++.
I'm certainly not God's gift to programming, but I would classify myself as "highly skilled." I'm also not applying for a job.
It's even weirder to bless myself so often ;).
I've been developing software for longer than that, the majority of which has been Perl code in recent years. I've written a heck of a lot of modules, but haven't had the need to use C++, Java, etc in a long time. Without bragging too much, I've got a nice track record of coming up with elegant solutions to complex problems on a wide variety of platforms (mostly UNIX-based, with the odd Windows server thrown in here and there). I have a pretty deep understanding of commonly implemented algorithms for a diverse range of problem sets, and I am well paid for the work I do.
Explain to me why I need to write a class.
Sorry, but I object to the term "abused" in this context. In plain language, if a carrier offers "unlimited" data transfer, a subscriber should be able to max out data transfer for the entire subscription period without penalty or throttling.
Anything less than this is fraud on the provider's part. If they advertise their actual data usage caps openly, I'm fine with that. The issue is honesty, not actual data transfer.
Customers who buy proprietary UNIX solutions buy them with a support contract from the vendor. They don't typically hire outside employees to manage such systems.
No, I don't want an external drive, nor do I need one with Ubuntu installed on this thing. Out of curiosity, why would I email files around when I can simply use scp, rsync, or [insert other network copy tool] to do it? Internet connectivity works fine.
I want the ability to copy my stuff anywhere I want without having to go the USB route.
I love the use of the term "unlimited" in contexts like this. I think I'm going to publish my own I.T. industry dictionary with revised definitions that match reality.
unlimited (\-Ëli-mÉ(TM)-tÉ(TM)d\, adjective) - for data transfer, any amount less than approximately 500 GB per month.
Even better, you can use the device to store anything you want, with the ability to copy it anywhere you want.
Priced at $299, I doubt they lose any money on the hardware.
Not really; it's a more for people who could probably do better things with their life but are looking for a quick "degree" that doesn't involve any real effort.
Silly, that's why you shoot real Martians.
I spit out my beer. You owe me 1x Guinness.
Oddly enough, the last time I had such a reaction it was to a DeVry "University" joke.
Sir, I am in awe.
Huh, "troll" is an interesting moderation for this one... apparently somebody doesn't like reality.
If I were the dude with the canned goods, I'd hit the guy with the can opener on the back of his head with a family-sized can of baked beans, shank him with his own can opener, wait till the guy with the gold bicks went to sleep, shank him with the can opener as well, float the bodies out to sea with the next tide, make a little table out of gold bricks, enjoy a nice canned meal on my gold table courtesy of my recently acquired can opener, wait to be rescued, convert my gold bricks to currency and live out my days sailing.
Others might handle the situation differently, of course.
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