But I find that when I start noticing distractions more than working on the code, it's time to stop the coding, and do some other work, even mindless stuff.
There's always lots of other kinds of work to take care of -- reading email, upgrading software, scanning logs, reading Slashdot (;-)), even cleaning the papers off my desk.
If, after doing that for a while, I still can't focus on the code, then it's time to go home and/or go to bed.
This is to address the distro-lock vs. distro-free certifications.
I've passed both the RHCE and the LPI certifications, and I have to say the RHCE was by _far_ a much more robust and difficult test of my Linux knowledge than the LPI exam.
As has been stated, the RHCE is given by Red Hat for individuals to use Red Hat products, so it's not surprising that they teach the "Red Hat" way. But there's two things to consider there:
Red Hat is the market share leader for North American corporate installs. If you're in a corporate environment and they're going to have Linux, you'd better know Red Hat. Your PHB is going to be glad you've got a RHCE.
The "Red Hat" way isn't necessarily different from the "Linux" way. There are specific config files, but if you know your stuff, it's not a problem to reroute things to go in a more "united linux" way.
On the whole, I think that any certification is a good thing to have -- it gives you a test of your knowledge, it looks good on your resume, and who said that you can't do more than one? (and who said you have to stop learning?)
...is because current music blows. The current state of music is nearing one of the lowest points since the early 90's.
When the biggest names in music are no-name losers chosen through television competitions, or are former Mickey Mouse club members who've slid from vapid, no-brain bubble gum pop to vapid, no-brain slutty pop, there's a very valid reason why I'm not spending my $$ on CDs these days. The garbage getting release by the major labels just isn't worth it.
To avoid a (-1 curmedgeon) modifier, I have to say that I don't believe that good music ended in 1987 or 1969 or when Buddy Holly boarded a Cessna Cub -- the introduction of grunge, hip-hop and electronica over the past 10 years has greatly added to the possiblilty of good music. The problem is that the power has been in the hands of the powerful labels for too long again, and needs an indie (c.f. Nirvana, Def Jam Records) movement to re-invigorate the cycle (before the record labels drown everything back in a slop of look-alikes and sound-alikes again).
Personally, I think the Internet, mp3s and home recording tools like GarageBand will go along way to causing this renewal.
Music is full of peaks and valleys. It's just that this valley is so very deep, and so very, very dull.
The poster has it exactly right -- this is just like treating all visitors as criminals when they enter the US.
Even though terrorism is as disgusting an act as humanity has managed to think up in the past 5000 years, this is an awful move by the US. This goes beyond simple restrictions of civil liberties in the name of security.
What ever happened to "innocent until proven guilty"?
"You see, Mr. President, if we just attach missiles here, here, and here, we have an effective deterrent to any possible terrorist threat from a space-based attack."
Slashdot Mirror
Last time I checked, Mercury comes before Venus.
Maybe Swiper swiped it?
The Express-C product has a forum already set up through developerWorks
Microsoft.
Oh, wait. You said "per platform". But don't you know there's only one platform?
But I find that when I start noticing distractions more than working on the code, it's time to stop the coding, and do some other work, even mindless stuff.
There's always lots of other kinds of work to take care of -- reading email, upgrading software, scanning logs, reading Slashdot (;-)), even cleaning the papers off my desk.
If, after doing that for a while, I still can't focus on the code, then it's time to go home and/or go to bed.
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My other sig is funny.
...make an image so big, even s/he couldn't download it?
I chose to do mine semi-homebrew style
Wow -- beer as coolant -- that's both imaginative and refreshing ;-)
me too
> IBM also won't give you a DVD burner
;-)
My R50p DVD burner begs to differ.
And just to be on topic, did I mention the 7+ hour battery life?
This sig is copyrighted.
I've passed both the RHCE and the LPI certifications, and I have to say the RHCE was by _far_ a much more robust and difficult test of my Linux knowledge than the LPI exam.
As has been stated, the RHCE is given by Red Hat for individuals to use Red Hat products, so it's not surprising that they teach the "Red Hat" way. But there's two things to consider there:
On the whole, I think that any certification is a good thing to have -- it gives you a test of your knowledge, it looks good on your resume, and who said that you can't do more than one? (and who said you have to stop learning?)
Why does London seem to be the new haven for American crazies doing weird things?
David Blaine sits in a box by the Thames.
Rocketman out in north Londdon.
What's next?
Is there some kind of American law about being weird that Britain doesn't have?
So the politician's view of a black voter is that she/he is an unemployed single mother/deadbeat dad?
Tell me what's wrong with your picture, America.
...is because current music blows. The current state of music is nearing one of the lowest points since the early 90's.
When the biggest names in music are no-name losers chosen through television competitions, or are former Mickey Mouse club members who've slid from vapid, no-brain bubble gum pop to vapid, no-brain slutty pop, there's a very valid reason why I'm not spending my $$ on CDs these days. The garbage getting release by the major labels just isn't worth it.
To avoid a (-1 curmedgeon) modifier, I have to say that I don't believe that good music ended in 1987 or 1969 or when Buddy Holly boarded a Cessna Cub -- the introduction of grunge, hip-hop and electronica over the past 10 years has greatly added to the possiblilty of good music. The problem is that the power has been in the hands of the powerful labels for too long again, and needs an indie (c.f. Nirvana, Def Jam Records) movement to re-invigorate the cycle (before the record labels drown everything back in a slop of look-alikes and sound-alikes again).
Personally, I think the Internet, mp3s and home recording tools like GarageBand will go along way to causing this renewal.
Music is full of peaks and valleys. It's just that this valley is so very deep, and so very, very dull.
I wouldn't -- I think I'd rather be outside when it hits resonanace, but not inside, what with the falling bricks and whatnot.
The poster has it exactly right -- this is just like treating all visitors as criminals when they enter the US.
Even though terrorism is as disgusting an act as humanity has managed to think up in the past 5000 years, this is an awful move by the US. This goes beyond simple restrictions of civil liberties in the name of security.
What ever happened to "innocent until proven guilty"?
Indeed -- watched the coverage on CP24. Glad that they decided to show the launch, and even had commentary from someone in the know.
(Though I did think to myself "Boy, there is no news happening today").
My other .sig is more witty
"You see, Mr. President, if we just attach missiles here, here, and here, we have an effective deterrent to any possible terrorist threat from a space-based attack."
"Fundin' ahproved!"
When you have concerns about using a corporation's product for whatever reason, you can always go your own way and build it yourself.
Think of Linus.
You'd think that the railways would have had prior art over this whole thing.
Damn Patent Office!
256 MB of Flash ROM?
Should have sprung for the iPod mini instead...
Badum-dum-ching!
Whoo-hoo!
More power to them!
...anyone needing one of these won't be interested in the D-Link DVC-1000 Videophone review.
Um..yeah, I can't make it in today. I've got such a cold I can't even come to the screen. Honest.
How can they hope to keep up with the X-Men franchise?
I just finished watching episode 15 of the series, I pop open slashdot before hitting the sack, and here's news I can use!
Can't wait for Spike-san to 'hit it' on the big screen.
As long as they start off the flick with 'Tank', I'll be happy.
sigs? we don't need no steenking sigs here