Having run a number of 4500's, they still crash as often as any good quality Linux/x86 platform. It's admittedly spiffy to be able to insert new CPU boards into the systems without taking the system down, but I'd rather work with a cluster of cheaper computers where I can do the same thing with any of the single units.
I also really like the design of the casing plastic and ironmorgery of the E450s
I'll agree that they're built like a rock (I've actually used one for a surfboard on a ramp in our computer room) but the damn plastic front door that covers the floppy and CDROM drives is a bitch to get closed right, and its flimsy hinge loves to break and fall off.
Let's also not forget that the backplanes and SCSI cards for 16 of those disk drives is not included with the base unit. You'll wind up purchasing them seperately (2 boards and 2 cards to support 8 drives each) and installing them yourself (expect it to cost 3-4x as much as similar PC hardware)
A futile troll. The journal speaks for itself - it's not authored by a bunch of journalist 9-to-5'ers but some of the most able and intelligent programmers that you'll find. TPJ is one of the few periodicals that I've ever found that is really worth reading every page.
With that said, I hope that TPJ is able to find a home that is worthy of it. EarthWeb really didn't do it much justice.
It's not a matter of spelling; it's a matter of whether or not you know what the hell you're talking about. People misspell "their" or "chauffeur", but anyone that misspells "kernel" probably doesn't know the first thing about it.
I think you've pointed out the number one reason why many experienced linux people tend to scoff at the need for certification:
We are always looking for "Certified" Linux guys... In a sea of Kernal hackers, some sort of "Cert" will definitely put your resume at the top of the pile.
As a unix professional myself, the biggest fear I have when taking a new job is whether or not I'm jumping into a job with a clueless administration that likes to hop from buzzword to buzzword. You describe a "sea of Kernal [sic] hackers" and can't even spell 'kernel' correctly!
Right now I can't help to notice that little man on my shoulder waving a red flag and screaming to stay out of the pit of hell that your place of employment probably is. This probably sounds like a troll, but I might suggest you consider looking more deeply at experience rather than certifications.
The article wouldn't be complete without mention of openswf.org. This is where Perl::Flash gets it's backend from. There are also a number of useful Flash tools here as well.
I particularly enjoyed the concept of being able to contribute to the project, but, of course, you don't even keep control of the work you contribute. It's like working for an employer without pay.
So what are YOU suggesting? You want major e-commerce sites on a death-march schedule to be coded in assembly and C?
Well, it would help to slow their demise perhaps, just to respond to the stupidity of your comment.
My point was that languages like C or C++ cannot be "eliminated" like the starter of the thread would apparently like to see. I replied with examples of why this would be stupid -- when speed is an issue, you just have to use a language like C or C++ (what is the Java interpreter written in again?).
The major credit card companies (Mastercard or Visa) charge the retailer 2% on every transaction - Discover and American Express probably charge even more. Althought I'm sure that schemes similar to yours would probably work, the cost of implementing them would likely be higher than just accepting the costs of credit card fraud.
SCSI would never be comparably priced to IDE, because it's considered a server-class technology: anything computer-related that is more likely to be bought by a corporation has its price (minimally) tripled.
A few examples:
Xeon CPUs cost 10 times as much as their Pentium III counterparts
Any computer case that fits into a 19" rack will have its price tripled
Sun Microsystems servers cost... well, it's rediculous.
An audio CD library jukebox that can hold 200 CDs will cost about $200, but if that jukebox were to hold data CDs, the price is in the thousands.
usually more than 50% of the cost of a pack of cigarettes is in taxes that go back to pay for medical care and lung cancer research
Not an attack or anything, but do you have any information or links to back this up? I'm quite skeptical -- to me it always just looked like a simple sin tax.
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If all you can do is bitch and moan on Slashdot, why don't you go start your own site? Recent history shows that you know how everything should be run.
Also, I'd like to see Slashdot ban any links to geekporn.com. Not doing so just gives posters ammunition to piss other people off.</sarcasm>
The First Amendment is a guideline, and deserves more respect than your small mind can comprehend. Read my comment carefully next time and you'll see that I stated that quite clearly in my closing.
echo 127.0.0.1 goatse.cx >>/etc/hosts
Your problem is solved. Don't promote your brand of censorship on the rest of us.
Yes, we realize it's a trick. In the future, I recommend that you take the time before clicking a link to see where it's pointing.
goatse.cx is freedom of expression and that freedom deserves every protection possible. Sure, it's disgusting, but that's one of the prices you pay for your freedoms. If you want to attack the linking of goatse.cx, you're more than welcome to post your flames to the AC doing it. Asking for a more "legislative" solution is just a form of censorship.
...and don't give me that bullshit argument about freedom of expression not applying here. The line has been drawn and is constitutionally protected and universally respected: any expression is protected. Pushing that line anywhere else just leads down the road to additional censorship and the eventual loss of that freedom entirely. No, governmental laws may not apply here, they're just a time-tested benchmark to look at.
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Having run a number of 4500's, they still crash as often as any good quality Linux/x86 platform. It's admittedly spiffy to be able to insert new CPU boards into the systems without taking the system down, but I'd rather work with a cluster of cheaper computers where I can do the same thing with any of the single units.
- I also really like the design of the casing plastic and ironmorgery of the E450s
I'll agree that they're built like a rock (I've actually used one for a surfboard on a ramp in our computer room) but the damn plastic front door that covers the floppy and CDROM drives is a bitch to get closed right, and its flimsy hinge loves to break and fall off.Let's also not forget that the backplanes and SCSI cards for 16 of those disk drives is not included with the base unit. You'll wind up purchasing them seperately (2 boards and 2 cards to support 8 drives each) and installing them yourself (expect it to cost 3-4x as much as similar PC hardware)
Probably the people running that "one of the world's busiest cargo airport".
With that said, I hope that TPJ is able to find a home that is worthy of it. EarthWeb really didn't do it much justice.
But this one goes to 1/16
Perhaps you should start looking for thinner women.
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Ok, so I can't spell... I concede that.
It's not a matter of spelling; it's a matter of whether or not you know what the hell you're talking about. People misspell "their" or "chauffeur", but anyone that misspells "kernel" probably doesn't know the first thing about it.- We are always looking for "Certified" Linux guys... In a sea of Kernal hackers, some sort of "Cert" will definitely put your resume at the top of the pile.
As a unix professional myself, the biggest fear I have when taking a new job is whether or not I'm jumping into a job with a clueless administration that likes to hop from buzzword to buzzword. You describe a "sea of Kernal [sic] hackers" and can't even spell 'kernel' correctly!Right now I can't help to notice that little man on my shoulder waving a red flag and screaming to stay out of the pit of hell that your place of employment probably is. This probably sounds like a troll, but I might suggest you consider looking more deeply at experience rather than certifications.
Wow. 5 degrees of Slashdot. Kinda cool :)
The article wouldn't be complete without mention of openswf.org. This is where Perl::Flash gets it's backend from. There are also a number of useful Flash tools here as well.
Read the letter - it discusses exactly this issue and how the Author's Guild is making an exception for out-of-print books.
Wow. Count me in!
Well, it would help to slow their demise perhaps, just to respond to the stupidity of your comment.
My point was that languages like C or C++ cannot be "eliminated" like the starter of the thread would apparently like to see. I replied with examples of why this would be stupid -- when speed is an issue, you just have to use a language like C or C++ (what is the Java interpreter written in again?).
I don't advocate any language.
The major credit card companies (Mastercard or Visa) charge the retailer 2% on every transaction - Discover and American Express probably charge even more. Althought I'm sure that schemes similar to yours would probably work, the cost of implementing them would likely be higher than just accepting the costs of credit card fraud.
Sometimes dictionaries are necessary too.
A few examples:
Xeon CPUs cost 10 times as much as their Pentium III counterparts
Any computer case that fits into a 19" rack will have its price tripled
Sun Microsystems servers cost... well, it's rediculous.
An audio CD library jukebox that can hold 200 CDs will cost about $200, but if that jukebox were to hold data CDs, the price is in the thousands.
Not an attack or anything, but do you have any information or links to back this up? I'm quite skeptical -- to me it always just looked like a simple sin tax.
Well spoken. (sorry, no moderator points though)
Also, I'd like to see Slashdot ban any links to geekporn.com. Not doing so just gives posters ammunition to piss other people off.</sarcasm>
What in the hell is your point here?
Now, what was your argument again?
<sarcasm>Really? I hadn't noticed that.</sarcasm>
The First Amendment is a guideline, and deserves more respect than your small mind can comprehend. Read my comment carefully next time and you'll see that I stated that quite clearly in my closing.
echo 127.0.0.1 goatse.cx >> /etc/hosts
Your problem is solved. Don't promote your brand of censorship on the rest of us.
If you feel offended by something you see, just walk away.
His solution solves your problem perfectly.
Yes, we realize it's a trick. In the future, I recommend that you take the time before clicking a link to see where it's pointing.
goatse.cx is freedom of expression and that freedom deserves every protection possible. Sure, it's disgusting, but that's one of the prices you pay for your freedoms. If you want to attack the linking of goatse.cx, you're more than welcome to post your flames to the AC doing it. Asking for a more "legislative" solution is just a form of censorship.
Grow up.