And your post was just as predictable. Half-educated theologians often use this argument. Religion and morals/ethics are not the same and in fact at times religion is downright incompatible with moral/ethical behavior (but it all comes down to opinion). You can have morals without religion - I do it on a daily basis.
I mean, what better incentive not to steal from people than believing that you're going to be spending eternity burning in a sulfur pool?
Being a decent human? I don't need your scare tactics to act civil. EDUCATION is key to improving the lives of people.
They aren't real sure about cloud computer, but they are pretty sure integrating web functionality into their desktop software is a good idea. IMHO I think this is a stepping stone to when you will HAVE to use OfficeLive (or whatever it's called). You will have a bare bones set of functionality on your PC, and NEED the web service to supply most of your features. This will greatly reduce the ability to pirate their best (and most pirated?) software, MS Office. I don't know if it will work, but I firmly believe this is what MS is shooting for.
Who is running a single mail server that should be easily recoverable in a few hours? Who is running a service used my millions with complications I probably can't even fathom?
They might be "better" at running world class stuff than you, but you can be better at running simple stuff. Veritas, Acronis, etc... take your pick and you are back up and running. That probably isn't true for Google.
But in addition to your point - this is the internet!!! It costs $10 to get a domain name, $400 a month for dedicated hosting (or less), and a couple of smart guys can create the website/search engine.
There is nothing stopping anyone on this site, or anywhere else in the world from directly challenging Google tomorrow. You just can't suck at it *cough*Cuil*cough* - because Google doesn't. This is one case where there seems to be a conclusively better product and, surprise, most people use it!
Out of curiosity, how much do you pay for thin clients? Last I checked they were running about $200 - $400 from HP and Wyse(?). Funny thing is you can buy a new PC for $400 (or close) now, especially if you get discounts from the big resellers. You can also buy P4's with XP that can handle most of your users needs for under $200. And if you don't want XP, just format and install Linux or Cirix or whatever. This is basically why I didn't recommend the move to thin clients, at least not using their hardware - and if you have a fat client available, why not use it?
How do you customize something closed source? You can use some 3rd party tools - and that is what MS has always relied on. OWA was the bomb 8 years ago - way ahead of it's time - but it has hardly changed since them. But again, you have 3rd party options (squirrelmail). Another point - if OWA ever got that good, and could basically replace Outlook for anyone less than power users, would that give people one less reason to buy Office? Would MS do that...
Most companies have email to text capability, that I use regularly (much easier than typing, even on a qwerty keypad). How would they extend fee to an incoming email-to-text message? Or will that very convenient service be dropped?
Now that post had some points I can agree with. You are right on about charitable orgs and such. I have no opposition to less government, but your point about more military personnel isn't even in the same category as the other points you made.
But if I am an administrator on the computer, and I right-click and click manage - AND ALL THAT HAPPENS IS A CONSOLE POPS UP (no changed yet) - why is it asking me (every time, no less)!!
Before getting all in a tizzy, read this: Deutsche Post.
Perhaps they are trying to prevent another government from trying to become a government supported worldwide logistics carrier and stealing another chunk of business from the US - where we won't let UPS even touch a mailbox. I think it seems reasonable that they don't want to try to compete against the US govt, the German govt (maybe a simplification), and any other govt that wants to march into the US.
GASP!!! You mean about 80% of a SINGLE new aircraft carrier. When you put it into perspective, it isn't all that much.
And military personnel are basically self insured, with all services rendered by some of the people that they are hiring no less (and this is true for family, for the most part). Really, it seems you have no clue what you are talking about; but good job spreading the FUD.
Although I won't disagree with several of your points, I hate this type of talk... IQ represents the ability of a brain to quickly recognize underlying relationships, quickly determine minute distinctions and much more. There are studies that can correlate physical brain properties to higher (and obviously lower) IQs.
What you try to assert by saying there are multiple types of 'smart' is this: Smart isn't hard to measure; skills are hard to derive from someone's intelligence (smartness).
You are modded funny, but it brings up a good point. Google my username.... first page = all usernames. Yet none of those are mine. This is the only site where I use this name (mainly because I didn't actually think it would go through, then next thing I know I am signed up).
So Should you use the same name to protect that username/handle against future employer/gf/whatever googling your name/email/username and finding out that iamhigh on myspace banged some asian last night?
Or should you use a completely different username on each site? This seems to provide better "privacy", but others might think the facebook/myspace account iamhigh is associated with this account.
The Air Force was teaching it to all programmers in the first level of training at least until 2004 or so. Maybe they still are, but I wouldn't know.
Besides, this website it programmed in perl... are you going to claim it is harder than perl when it comes to decent sized projects (scripts, yes perl wins).
Okay, I see that a group of people that secured 'opensource.org' has a definition that suits them. According to that definition "closed source" would mean anything that isn't freely distributable? What do you call a project that "has source code viewable", but the author wants to place restrictions on it's use? Does non-"open source" (not viewable code) have to be called compiled code?
Are you starting to see the clusterfuck that is these naming schemes? And the problems seem to stem from the "open source"/"viewable code" crowd.
1. TFA never said it was line-of-sight. It could be, or it could be NLOS (near line of sight).
2. Even most LOS implementations aren't like a laser pointers; you get a little leeway.
Replying to myself... I am very disappointed that I forgot this when first replying.
Volunteer for a non-profit!!! Do you know how many non-profits have some home grown access database they could use some help updating?!!?! And most can't afford to pay a programmer to fix it at $100+ per hour. You can even write this time off as an "in-kind"(?) donation.
100% professional experience, good references, major boost to networking... there are no down-sides.
In fact, a few have even told me that they decided against hiring me simply because I've worked in tech support at a call center for the last two years.
Are you a good tech? If so, why haven't you been promoted? Or at least assigned to head tech or second level support?
No offense, but when I did the same thing as you I was in "Team Leader" training in 3 months. All call centers I have worked at (only 2) and most that I have heard of, have enough turn over that by 2 years, a "Computer Engineer" should be moving up the ranks.
I think part of the Peter Principle talks about how lower level or entry level jobs are usually done well by those that wouldn't do well in management or more difficult jobs. Also, perhaps you are not a good tech, but a great developer. This all might be working against you, to no real fault of your own.
Perhaps take a part time job as a developer... advertise that you are willing to work part-time for no benefits and that you know some modern languages; that you are willing to work the night shift doing testing; that you will work for $int_cheap_labor per hour - something to get your foot in the door and working wth professionals.
I do have a hard time believing that just becuase you work in tech support in a call center, you aren't getting jobs. There must be a little more to it. Try to advance in your current postion, or broaden your *professional work* experience (not personal projects).
$0.20 per KwH.
computer using 100w (your net admin should have power settings set correctly and this is way over estimated)
for 15 hours
= $0.30 per night
or
PHB @ $30/H
taking 5 minutes to boot and log in ($30/5 minutes of time (12))
= $2.5
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I mean, what better incentive not to steal from people than believing that you're going to be spending eternity burning in a sulfur pool?
Being a decent human? I don't need your scare tactics to act civil. EDUCATION is key to improving the lives of people.
They aren't real sure about cloud computer, but they are pretty sure integrating web functionality into their desktop software is a good idea. IMHO I think this is a stepping stone to when you will HAVE to use OfficeLive (or whatever it's called). You will have a bare bones set of functionality on your PC, and NEED the web service to supply most of your features. This will greatly reduce the ability to pirate their best (and most pirated?) software, MS Office. I don't know if it will work, but I firmly believe this is what MS is shooting for.
Who is running a single mail server that should be easily recoverable in a few hours? Who is running a service used my millions with complications I probably can't even fathom?
They might be "better" at running world class stuff than you, but you can be better at running simple stuff. Veritas, Acronis, etc... take your pick and you are back up and running. That probably isn't true for Google.
But in addition to your point - this is the internet!!! It costs $10 to get a domain name, $400 a month for dedicated hosting (or less), and a couple of smart guys can create the website/search engine.
There is nothing stopping anyone on this site, or anywhere else in the world from directly challenging Google tomorrow. You just can't suck at it *cough*Cuil*cough* - because Google doesn't. This is one case where there seems to be a conclusively better product and, surprise, most people use it!
Out of curiosity, how much do you pay for thin clients? Last I checked they were running about $200 - $400 from HP and Wyse(?). Funny thing is you can buy a new PC for $400 (or close) now, especially if you get discounts from the big resellers. You can also buy P4's with XP that can handle most of your users needs for under $200. And if you don't want XP, just format and install Linux or Cirix or whatever. This is basically why I didn't recommend the move to thin clients, at least not using their hardware - and if you have a fat client available, why not use it?
How do you customize something closed source? You can use some 3rd party tools - and that is what MS has always relied on. OWA was the bomb 8 years ago - way ahead of it's time - but it has hardly changed since them. But again, you have 3rd party options (squirrelmail). Another point - if OWA ever got that good, and could basically replace Outlook for anyone less than power users, would that give people one less reason to buy Office? Would MS do that...
Most companies have email to text capability, that I use regularly (much easier than typing, even on a qwerty keypad). How would they extend fee to an incoming email-to-text message? Or will that very convenient service be dropped?
Now that post had some points I can agree with. You are right on about charitable orgs and such. I have no opposition to less government, but your point about more military personnel isn't even in the same category as the other points you made.
But if I am an administrator on the computer, and I right-click and click manage - AND ALL THAT HAPPENS IS A CONSOLE POPS UP (no changed yet) - why is it asking me (every time, no less)!!
It is a good tool, horribly implemented.
Before getting all in a tizzy, read this: Deutsche Post.
Perhaps they are trying to prevent another government from trying to become a government supported worldwide logistics carrier and stealing another chunk of business from the US - where we won't let UPS even touch a mailbox. I think it seems reasonable that they don't want to try to compete against the US govt, the German govt (maybe a simplification), and any other govt that wants to march into the US.
Horrible, just horrible.
I love it!
GASP!!! You mean about 80% of a SINGLE new aircraft carrier. When you put it into perspective, it isn't all that much.
And military personnel are basically self insured, with all services rendered by some of the people that they are hiring no less (and this is true for family, for the most part). Really, it seems you have no clue what you are talking about; but good job spreading the FUD.
Although I won't disagree with several of your points, I hate this type of talk... IQ represents the ability of a brain to quickly recognize underlying relationships, quickly determine minute distinctions and much more. There are studies that can correlate physical brain properties to higher (and obviously lower) IQs.
What you try to assert by saying there are multiple types of 'smart' is this: Smart isn't hard to measure; skills are hard to derive from someone's intelligence (smartness).
No doubt he is trolling for the typical response of... "That what all you foreigners do to US!!!!"
You are modded funny, but it brings up a good point. Google my username.... first page = all usernames. Yet none of those are mine. This is the only site where I use this name (mainly because I didn't actually think it would go through, then next thing I know I am signed up).
So Should you use the same name to protect that username/handle against future employer/gf/whatever googling your name/email/username and finding out that iamhigh on myspace banged some asian last night?
Or should you use a completely different username on each site? This seems to provide better "privacy", but others might think the facebook/myspace account iamhigh is associated with this account.
WHOOSH!
I thought you actually meant there was a different language Ada vs ADA!!!! It's late in the day.
Can you elaborate on Ada vs. ADA? Obviously googling gets you know where fast on that one.
The Air Force was teaching it to all programmers in the first level of training at least until 2004 or so. Maybe they still are, but I wouldn't know.
Besides, this website it programmed in perl... are you going to claim it is harder than perl when it comes to decent sized projects (scripts, yes perl wins).
Okay, I see that a group of people that secured 'opensource.org' has a definition that suits them. According to that definition "closed source" would mean anything that isn't freely distributable? What do you call a project that "has source code viewable", but the author wants to place restrictions on it's use? Does non-"open source" (not viewable code) have to be called compiled code?
Are you starting to see the clusterfuck that is these naming schemes? And the problems seem to stem from the "open source"/"viewable code" crowd.
yet another example of Microsoft attempting to muddy the waters
Or is this FOSS advicates trying to muddy the waters between 'open source' and 'free software'.
Open source == can see source code.
FOSS/Free software == GPL; Few restrictions on use.
If you don't want people confusing the two, then start using the correct term on your stuff.
I am sure I will be a troll, or quickly corrected.
1. TFA never said it was line-of-sight. It could be, or it could be NLOS (near line of sight).
2. Even most LOS implementations aren't like a laser pointers; you get a little leeway.
BSD? Windows' days are numbered? Great fun... you gonna be here all week?
Replying to myself... I am very disappointed that I forgot this when first replying.
Volunteer for a non-profit!!! Do you know how many non-profits have some home grown access database they could use some help updating?!!?! And most can't afford to pay a programmer to fix it at $100+ per hour. You can even write this time off as an "in-kind"(?) donation.
100% professional experience, good references, major boost to networking... there are no down-sides.
In fact, a few have even told me that they decided against hiring me simply because I've worked in tech support at a call center for the last two years.
Are you a good tech? If so, why haven't you been promoted? Or at least assigned to head tech or second level support?
No offense, but when I did the same thing as you I was in "Team Leader" training in 3 months. All call centers I have worked at (only 2) and most that I have heard of, have enough turn over that by 2 years, a "Computer Engineer" should be moving up the ranks.
I think part of the Peter Principle talks about how lower level or entry level jobs are usually done well by those that wouldn't do well in management or more difficult jobs. Also, perhaps you are not a good tech, but a great developer. This all might be working against you, to no real fault of your own.
Perhaps take a part time job as a developer... advertise that you are willing to work part-time for no benefits and that you know some modern languages; that you are willing to work the night shift doing testing; that you will work for $int_cheap_labor per hour - something to get your foot in the door and working wth professionals.
I do have a hard time believing that just becuase you work in tech support in a call center, you aren't getting jobs. There must be a little more to it. Try to advance in your current postion, or broaden your *professional work* experience (not personal projects).
$0.20 per KwH.
computer using 100w (your net admin should have power settings set correctly and this is way over estimated)
for 15 hours
= $0.30 per night
or
PHB @ $30/H
taking 5 minutes to boot and log in ($30/5 minutes of time (12))
= $2.5
Doesn't make sense or cents to a business.