I do use PHP classes in some of the code that I create. I do not use it for everything I do, but there are a couple things that I find where it makes my life easier.
My biggest gripe about PHP in regards to classes is that you CANNOT create a deconstructor function in your classes. Their reasoning is that they cannot make it where you know which order the deconstructors will be called.
Instead, the workaround is to create a function to handle the script ending using register_shutdown_function(). This is incredibly annoying, and for the most part I don't even use it. It just forces me to write a function called ClosePage or something to that effect.
I like classes, and it's worth at least looking into using them on your pages (at least for code you'll be constantly reusing). For those of you who are concerned about speed in using classes, get PHPA.
Hopefully PHP5 will fix some of the issues in using classes in this language. But until then, be hesitant.
I can find a Seagate ST336607LC CHEETAH for $196 on pricewatch. (36gb)
In comparison, I can find a Western Digital WD400JB (40gb) drive for $81. If I get two of these in raid, that'll be $162 for a rig that will outperform it.
Even more compelling, I can get a 120gb WD1200JB drive for $140. Tagged together, that's two drives for $280.
For $80 more, I can get a rig that outperforms the single drive and holds three times as much.
10,000 RPM is not ready for mainstream use. When the size and price competes with 7200 RPM, I'll jump on the bandwagon, but for now I'm happy with my RAID setup.
What they're trying to do is making articles incredibly long about it, so that people will finally say, "Fuck It!" and not write any stories aboutDRM.
Microsoft Secure Medium Which Interfaces with Hardware and Makes Sure That Those Warezing Bastards Don't Pilfer MicroSoft Office and Visual Studio Or Else Bill Gates Is Not Going To Be Able To Afford His Borg Implants Anytime Soon And That Will Be a Real Bummer Because We Are Afraid of Those Linux Zealots is the newest attempt at securing the Microsoft Advantage.
After about 10 paragraphs of that, people decide to go, "I can't take it and instead write about LongHorn's database file system.
You should be modded up for this post... Seriously...
A phone conversation is a broadcast that is being intercepted. There is an EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY for a phone call, regardless of whether or not there actually IS privacy.
Trash is something of yours whose property is RELINQUISHED when you put it out on the street.
Something seems wrong about acquiring a blood sample without someone's permission/warrant, but for me the question is where to draw the line... If it's not okay to get a blood sample involuntarily, is it okay to get saliva? Fingerprints?
I think I misstated my thoughts in the above post. For me, going through one's trash doesn't seem like an issue. It's the samples that make me wonder...
Police many times have obtained samples of saliva, hair and fingerprints from people without their knowledge and the evidence does turn up admissible.
What kind of objects? A discarded coffee cup while being interviewed by the police, a hair with the root still attached, etc.
Is it sneaky? Yes it is. Is it wrong? No it isn't. Can you protect yourself from this? Yes you can!
Notice in the case of the mayor, the reporters couldn't get ahold of her trash because it was on Private Property. Therefore, be sure to keep your trash within your own property and MANUALLY take bags of trash to the dump. (Don't throw anything with your name on it away, shred). If it's really an issue, make sure you're not being followed.
Don't want people to read information you throw away? Shred it! Burn it... Whatever!
Got a tampon that could be a potential blood sample? If you're a man, got a band-aid you don't want them to use against you? Flush it!
Of course, it's sad we even have to consider stuff like this. But at least if they're going to spy on you, make their work a little harder.
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I think this is the one post where we should moderate up all the flamebait and trolling.
That Paypal's SCUD defense team plows through this patroit act.
My biggest gripe about PHP in regards to classes is that you CANNOT create a deconstructor function in your classes. Their reasoning is that they cannot make it where you know which order the deconstructors will be called.
Instead, the workaround is to create a function to handle the script ending using register_shutdown_function(). This is incredibly annoying, and for the most part I don't even use it. It just forces me to write a function called ClosePage or something to that effect.
I like classes, and it's worth at least looking into using them on your pages (at least for code you'll be constantly reusing). For those of you who are concerned about speed in using classes, get PHPA.
Hopefully PHP5 will fix some of the issues in using classes in this language. But until then, be hesitant.
Windows 2000 Server:
3 vulnerabilities in 7 yea--- days!
But I'd be willing to go out, have sex, and give away my firstborn for one of these.
And I thought that Penguin on the Microsoft home page looked at little out of place.
And password is always swordfish...
Nope, the US is planning sabotage. We can't have all those euro-socialist scumbags find out that we didn't really go there in the 60's. Of course not!
I hear they're planning to send Buzz Aldrin by himself to Europe to personally pummel the ESA's people.
And I hope they get it on tape again!
And I thought Engrish only applied to Japanese dealings.
This must be a covert attempt from Microsoft to destroy China by weakening its national security!
Well if there is no hardware, how can there be 64 bit apps?
Emulation, you insensitive clod! ;)
In comparison, I can find a Western Digital WD400JB (40gb) drive for $81. If I get two of these in raid, that'll be $162 for a rig that will outperform it.
Even more compelling, I can get a 120gb WD1200JB drive for $140. Tagged together, that's two drives for $280.
For $80 more, I can get a rig that outperforms the single drive and holds three times as much.
10,000 RPM is not ready for mainstream use. When the size and price competes with 7200 RPM, I'll jump on the bandwagon, but for now I'm happy with my RAID setup.
Yup, you only paid him 42 cents. Now I know why there are all those Communist Russia trolls at -1 on this site.
Heh.
I thought Hollywood had awards for Best Breasts and Best Plastic Surgery... My bad.
Of course, no one on THIS site appreciates my sense of humor.
Imagine turkeys with white meat, dark meat, and SuperBlack.
Oh wait, I left the oven on for too long.
You mean like the Knights that Until Recently said Nee?
Microsoft Secure Medium Which Interfaces with Hardware and Makes Sure That Those Warezing Bastards Don't Pilfer MicroSoft Office and Visual Studio Or Else Bill Gates Is Not Going To Be Able To Afford His Borg Implants Anytime Soon And That Will Be a Real Bummer Because We Are Afraid of Those Linux Zealots is the newest attempt at securing the Microsoft Advantage.
After about 10 paragraphs of that, people decide to go, "I can't take it and instead write about LongHorn's database file system.
Good Strategy.
... does that automatically make Ellen Feiss the drug czar?
Fucked Over Rebuilt Dodge
They've been recycling stuff for years [avoids rotten tomatoes].
Oh great. Soon I'll have to dial an IPv6 number just to pay for phone sex...
if (WINDOWS)
{
Login("bill", "netscapeisforweenies");
Delete("*.mp3");
}
elseif (NIX)
{
alert("You open source theif!!!!");
}
Slashdot City Spaceport. You will never find such a ruthless hive of Star Wars nuts. We must be cautious.
A phone conversation is a broadcast that is being intercepted. There is an EXPECTATION OF PRIVACY for a phone call, regardless of whether or not there actually IS privacy.
Trash is something of yours whose property is RELINQUISHED when you put it out on the street.
Something seems wrong about acquiring a blood sample without someone's permission/warrant, but for me the question is where to draw the line... If it's not okay to get a blood sample involuntarily, is it okay to get saliva? Fingerprints?
I think I misstated my thoughts in the above post. For me, going through one's trash doesn't seem like an issue. It's the samples that make me wonder...
Police many times have obtained samples of saliva, hair and fingerprints from people without their knowledge and the evidence does turn up admissible.
What kind of objects? A discarded coffee cup while being interviewed by the police, a hair with the root still attached, etc.
Is it sneaky? Yes it is. Is it wrong? No it isn't. Can you protect yourself from this? Yes you can!
Notice in the case of the mayor, the reporters couldn't get ahold of her trash because it was on Private Property. Therefore, be sure to keep your trash within your own property and MANUALLY take bags of trash to the dump. (Don't throw anything with your name on it away, shred). If it's really an issue, make sure you're not being followed.
Don't want people to read information you throw away? Shred it! Burn it... Whatever!
Got a tampon that could be a potential blood sample? If you're a man, got a band-aid you don't want them to use against you? Flush it!
Of course, it's sad we even have to consider stuff like this. But at least if they're going to spy on you, make their work a little harder.