Which is the way our government was meant to run. The Bill of Rights is often hailed as a document which guarantees our freedoms as Americans. However the last paragraph, the 10th amendment, has been routinely ignored for about the past 100 years:
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."
I believe what the poster meant was with pdf and mp3, one is free to view/listen on any device they own. Apple's DRM schemes do not allow that. That's why I get my music from Amazon.
The problem is, every year the publishers change the picture on the cover and make a few changes to an appendix. Now it's a "new edition" and the teachers demand it. I've got a whole stack of used books on Amazon I can't get rid of because the students don't know that the "new edition" is the same book as the "old edition". It's hard to compare because the bookstores wrap them in plastic to keep you from inspecting the contents. Show me any other retailer that gets away with that! I've learned my lesson: regardless of what the teacher wants, I'll buy the "outdated" book and take my chances. So far, I've had no problems.
The same Chris Dodd who, along with Barney Frank (you remember him, his lover ran a gay brothel out of his house a few years back), are the very crooks behind the housing crisis that started this whole recession.
At least these two won't be able to do actual damage in Congress anymore.
Your argument is false. MS doesn't recruit from just the locals. I personally know someone who lived in Las Vegas and moved to Maryland to take a programming job with MS. Companies recruit from outside their state (and the country) all the time.
"Citing the company's inability to compete for top talent in the face of discrimination, Microsoft joins other firms such as Nike and Vulcan to effectively change moral policy from the top-down."
So I'm supposed to believe MS has this problem:
MS manager: "Alright, Jim. You've done very well in your interviews and we'd like to offer you the position. When can you start?" Jim: "I'd like to give my current employer two weeks notice." MS manager: "Great. Let's get some paperwork started." Jim: "Oh by the way, I'm gay, and my boyfriend and I are looking to get married. Will we be able to do so in Redmond?" MS manager: "Well Jim, last I heard, gay marriage is not legally recognized in WA." Jim: "Well that does it! I'm sorry but I can't work for your company in that case. Nice meeting you. Thank you for your time."
For the most part, I don't think American students shy away from engineering degrees because it's hard. The students are just going to where the jobs are. When they hear about companies outsourcing engineering jobs to Asia and bringing in H1B visa holders by the boatload, it's no wonder they persue a different career path. Look at all the women going into nursing. There's a big demand for nurses and it pays very well. Nursing school isn't easy, either. But they're in demand, and that's the key.
CES is not open to the public (the CONSUMERS that buy their wares) so therefore, it is dead to me. I couldn't care less what happened at their industry frat party.
I suspect those ads are placed just to pacify the Dept of Labor. After getting no replies, the employer can then say, "See? We can't find qualified candidates! We need that H1B!". The real job probably requires only 1 or 2 of those skillsets.
Sorry, but I've been at it for about that long (learning Java) and I'm nowhere near qualified to do it professionally. Sure, I know the syntax and I have a good understanding of OOP but there's a LOT more for me to learn before I can write software people will actually find useful.
I love programming and I love learning about it. The discouraging part is that there is almost ZERO entry-level work in programming. All the ads I see demand "3-5 years experience", but that's another story.
Your company doesn't pay you? If you're doing your research on company time with the company's equipment, property, etc, then they rightfully get the patent. If it's not your job to invent/innovate at the company, then do it on your own time and get your own patent.
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Having to write for multiple platforms... the humanity!
Back in the 80s, they wrote for Commodore, Atari, Apple, Tandy, IBM, CP/M, a handful of others.
Maybe they got spoiled by the 90s, where MS Windows pretty much ruled all computing platforms.
Which is the way our government was meant to run. The Bill of Rights is often hailed as a document which guarantees our freedoms as Americans. However the last paragraph, the 10th amendment, has been routinely ignored for about the past 100 years:
"The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people."
Maybe you should write the State Dept with your suggestion. Let us know how it works out.
How the hell does flamebiat get modded "informative"? Oh that's right , this is /. and he's throwing poo at a Republican who's not even in office.
It's your asshole in the White House now. You know, the one who has a party every weekend with these same Hollywood types.
I believe what the poster meant was with pdf and mp3, one is free to view/listen on any device they own. Apple's DRM schemes do not allow that. That's why I get my music from Amazon.
Xubuntu. XFCE to the rescue.
The problem is, every year the publishers change the picture on the cover and make a few changes to an appendix. Now it's a "new edition" and the teachers demand it. I've got a whole stack of used books on Amazon I can't get rid of because the students don't know that the "new edition" is the same book as the "old edition". It's hard to compare because the bookstores wrap them in plastic to keep you from inspecting the contents. Show me any other retailer that gets away with that! I've learned my lesson: regardless of what the teacher wants, I'll buy the "outdated" book and take my chances. So far, I've had no problems.
"How much *profit* should they be allowed..."
As much as the market will pay. And comparing DSL to cellular is comparing apples to oranges.
T-Mobile = $30 for 5 GB. Useless outside metro areas though.
The same Chris Dodd who, along with Barney Frank (you remember him, his lover ran a gay brothel out of his house a few years back), are the very crooks behind the housing crisis that started this whole recession.
At least these two won't be able to do actual damage in Congress anymore.
Your argument is false. MS doesn't recruit from just the locals. I personally know someone who lived in Las Vegas and moved to Maryland to take a programming job with MS. Companies recruit from outside their state (and the country) all the time.
"Citing the company's inability to compete for top talent in the face of discrimination, Microsoft joins other firms such as Nike and Vulcan to effectively change moral policy from the top-down."
So I'm supposed to believe MS has this problem:
MS manager: "Alright, Jim. You've done very well in your interviews and we'd like to offer you the position. When can you start?"
Jim: "I'd like to give my current employer two weeks notice."
MS manager: "Great. Let's get some paperwork started."
Jim: "Oh by the way, I'm gay, and my boyfriend and I are looking to get married. Will we be able to do so in Redmond?"
MS manager: "Well Jim, last I heard, gay marriage is not legally recognized in WA."
Jim: "Well that does it! I'm sorry but I can't work for your company in that case. Nice meeting you. Thank you for your time."
Right.
Oddly enough, insider trading is LEGAL for members of Congress. Ain't that just awesome?
Except Republicans, conservatives, Christians, people who respect the constitution. They're all free game.
For the most part, I don't think American students shy away from engineering degrees because it's hard. The students are just going to where the jobs are. When they hear about companies outsourcing engineering jobs to Asia and bringing in H1B visa holders by the boatload, it's no wonder they persue a different career path. Look at all the women going into nursing. There's a big demand for nurses and it pays very well. Nursing school isn't easy, either. But they're in demand, and that's the key.
CES is not open to the public (the CONSUMERS that buy their wares) so therefore, it is dead to me. I couldn't care less what happened at their industry frat party.
Don't forget about all the ads posted as "stories".
....like a woman with geek creds. [Looking at you, Jeri Ellsworth.]
Oops! I modded "overrated" when I meant to put "underrated".
This post will remove my error.
Mod parent up!
I suspect those ads are placed just to pacify the Dept of Labor. After getting no replies, the employer can then say, "See? We can't find qualified candidates! We need that H1B!". The real job probably requires only 1 or 2 of those skillsets.
Excellent points from all of the above, thanks. Perhaps I've been looking at the experience part from the wrong perspective.
Great story, thanks for sharing that. I have heard about the freelance work and I guess that's how most get their start?
Sorry, but I've been at it for about that long (learning Java) and I'm nowhere near qualified to do it professionally. Sure, I know the syntax and I have a good understanding of OOP but there's a LOT more for me to learn before I can write software people will actually find useful.
I love programming and I love learning about it. The discouraging part is that there is almost ZERO entry-level work in programming. All the ads I see demand "3-5 years experience", but that's another story.
Your company doesn't pay you? If you're doing your research on company time with the company's equipment, property, etc, then they rightfully get the patent. If it's not your job to invent/innovate at the company, then do it on your own time and get your own patent.
Apple has a patent on dolls?