Get into consulting. The good firms (and there are plenty of bad ones), will let you do a little of everything. This will at least allow you to gain some experience in fields beyond what you're doing right now.
The bonus of an increased salary will probably go down well also.
Embedded within the bowl of urinal are a number of infrared sensors that can detect the movement of a stream of urine.
The motion of the urine stream may be used to navigate through a b2c web site displayed on a LCD screen above the urinal. Single clicking is achieved by directing the stream towards the rear of the urinal. Double clicking is achieved by directing a suitably large mass of faeces into the urinal.
Yes, some software does need to be subjected to a formal QA process. Do you really think any OSS tool is going to be incorporated into Space Shuttle's systems without this?
Of course, the latest version of nethack probably doesn't need a *formal* QA check - the players ensure swift resolution of any problems.
Many commercial organizations use RedHat because of the support. They assume that some QA has been done to minimize the need for that support. This work is what helps build the RedHat brand.
John Doe buys Colgate toothpaste because he trusts the brand - and what it implicitly stands for. If OSS is to take over the world, it needs to build those brands.
Not to mention the amazing run he had on Daredevil with Klaus Jansen back in the 80's. If nothing else, this should be a pleasant return to the darker side of the dark knight.
It's going to be interesting to see how the "management" committee handles their new job.
I'm also curious as to how the non-Netscape developers feel about committing to a more rigid schedule of releases. This is going to become an issue once other projects release dates become threatened.
How is Nokia going to react if their product release is delayed due to some missing functionality from the base Mozilla release?
Hehe - It's amazing how selective some peoples memories are. Let's not forget how fussy the Athlon/Duron systems are about power supplies. It looks Intel is about to face a similar issue.
If only I had moderation access. This is exactly the point - those links were paid for (remember the brouhaha over access to the desktop?)
What does bothers me is that Mozilla re-parses my IE bookmarks *every* time I start it up. I really don't need to be reminded that I sometimes HAVE to use IE.
Actually, pooling resources would be a good idea. As new hardware is released to sites under a NDA a few weeks prior to the launch, there would be sufficient time for each site to do a decent preview.
If nothing else, it would stop the likes of Sharkey posting a 120 page review of a toothbrush.
Once the production hardware hit shelves, the sites could go buy their own - or wait in line for handouts from the greedy corporation.
ANY corporation would love to see itself in a dominant position within it's field.
It's just that SOME choose to employ more aggressive tactics than others. As the Hypothermia story pointed out, NVIDIA have furnished an explanation, and (this is the important bit) outlined how this sort of thing will be prevented in the future.
Just because you (may) have a superior product, doesn't mean it'll win in the marketplace. What counts is market presence and positive mind share.
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FYI, I found the link on Opengl.org - shouldn't be too difficult to port it over to a *nix box if you can get the source.
True, the *applications* of technology have generally been marketed at the couch potato. However, this isn't going to kill the social exercise that most of us enjoy.
Look at the links (I know, a non-slashdot thing to do). Who do you think these things are being targeted at? Certainly not adults with some sort of social experience. They're just another attempt to create a teen craze.
In environments where being in a clique is everything (i.e. school), these will be another weapon in the war of the snobs. All some particular cult (deliberate choice of word) has to do is program their gadgets so that only members will recognise each other - everyone else is left in the cold.
The point is, it's all about excluding those who aren't the same - who cares about the rest.
There was a story in yesterdays NYT about the Barbie PC. Unfortunately, it's only accessible now if you pay. However, a few choice quotes:
Quote 1: "the $599 Barbie PC comes loaded with a little more than half of the educational software found on Mattel's companion computer for boys, the Hot Wheels PC".
Quote 2: "the larger number of popular Barbie programs, like Barbie Fashion Designer and Detective Barbie, left less room for educational titles on the girls' computer.".
In other words, lets put this into perspective. Stereotypical adverts in gaming magazines are *relatively* less important than the stereotypes being presented to young kids.
And lets not even get started on Barbie's physical proportions...
I've played both the Q3Test/Demo/Concept Car and UT demo (build 9million), and both have run fine for extended periods of fragging - if only I had access to such a broad and enthusiastic range of testers for my own work.
Being a recent convert to FPS gaming, I'm interested in what makes Slashdotters prefer Q3A over UT - or vice versa.
Personally, I'm partial to some UT double-pistol action (think John Woo), and the low gravity maps. However, I am in awe of the Q3A graphics engine - despite the demo/test's overuse of brown:)
Why is it harder to carry out a conversation via email than it is face to face?
As mentioned in the article - email just isn't intrusive enough (although sometimes I wonder with the amount of spam I receive). Just as messages left on your answering machine go unreturned, email messages have a tendency to be forgotten.
I don't think it's going to feasible to cut oneself off entirely from the outside world.
Thankfully - don't forget that solitary confinement is regarded as a punishment in most jails.
Slashdot Mirror
If nothing else, imagine the entertainment he's given the slashdot crowd.
:)
Worth it just for that
This Link on Yahoo, has some interesting quotes on the inspiration behind Groove.
I smiled at the quote about EverQuest...
What are you suggesting? That cnet wanted the hits from all the nervous ninnies who don't have a clue? Now why would they do such a thing?
[for those missing a sarcasm bone - I believe some are available on ebay]
Get into consulting. The good firms (and there are plenty of bad ones), will let you do a little of everything. This will at least allow you to gain some experience in fields beyond what you're doing right now.
The bonus of an increased salary will probably go down well also.
Embedded within the bowl of urinal are a number of infrared sensors that can detect the movement of a stream of urine.
The motion of the urine stream may be used to navigate through a b2c web site displayed on a LCD screen above the urinal. Single clicking is achieved by directing the stream towards the rear of the urinal. Double clicking is achieved by directing a suitably large mass of faeces into the urinal.
when you can load games from a casette tape!
I still remember putting a carton of milk on the back of a ZX80 to keep it cool...
:)
So go play UT while you wait (sarcasm obviously too subtle for this member of clan[AC])
A recompile of the mods is all that's required for this to be a non-issue. The recompiled code is then going to be compatible with Q3:Team Arena.
Come on - is this a problem for all you kernel builders? [sarcasm]
Yes, some software does need to be subjected to a formal QA process. Do you really think any OSS tool is going to be incorporated into Space Shuttle's systems without this?
Of course, the latest version of nethack probably doesn't need a *formal* QA check - the players ensure swift resolution of any problems.
Many commercial organizations use RedHat because of the support. They assume that some QA has been done to minimize the need for that support. This work is what helps build the RedHat brand.
John Doe buys Colgate toothpaste because he trusts the brand - and what it implicitly stands for. If OSS is to take over the world, it needs to build those brands.
Not to mention the amazing run he had on Daredevil with Klaus Jansen back in the 80's. If nothing else, this should be a pleasant return to the darker side of the dark knight.
It's going to be interesting to see how the "management" committee handles their new job.
I'm also curious as to how the non-Netscape developers feel about committing to a more rigid schedule of releases. This is going to become an issue once other projects release dates become threatened.
How is Nokia going to react if their product release is delayed due to some missing functionality from the base Mozilla release?
Just a few random thoughts...
Hehe - It's amazing how selective some peoples memories are. Let's not forget how fussy the Athlon/Duron systems are about power supplies. It looks Intel is about to face a similar issue.
If only I had moderation access. This is exactly the point - those links were paid for (remember the brouhaha over access to the desktop?)
What does bothers me is that Mozilla re-parses my IE bookmarks *every* time I start it up. I really don't need to be reminded that I sometimes HAVE to use IE.
Actually, pooling resources would be a good idea. As new hardware is released to sites under a NDA a few weeks prior to the launch, there would be sufficient time for each site to do a decent preview.
If nothing else, it would stop the likes of Sharkey posting a 120 page review of a toothbrush.
Once the production hardware hit shelves, the sites could go buy their own - or wait in line for handouts from the greedy corporation.
Did you even read the story?
The agreement Hypothermia received was (supposedly) meant to be used in the case of online PROMOTIONS - very different from REVIEWS.
ANY corporation would love to see itself in a dominant position within it's field.
It's just that SOME choose to employ more aggressive tactics than others. As the Hypothermia story pointed out, NVIDIA have furnished an explanation, and (this is the important bit) outlined how this sort of thing will be prevented in the future.
Just because you (may) have a superior product, doesn't mean it'll win in the marketplace. What counts is market presence and positive mind share.
FYI, I found the link on Opengl.org - shouldn't be too difficult to port it over to a *nix box if you can get the source.
True, the *applications* of technology have generally been marketed at the couch potato. However, this isn't going to kill the social exercise that most of us enjoy.
Look at the links (I know, a non-slashdot thing to do). Who do you think these things are being targeted at? Certainly not adults with some sort of social experience. They're just another attempt to create a teen craze.
In environments where being in a clique is everything (i.e. school), these will be another weapon in the war of the snobs. All some particular cult (deliberate choice of word) has to do is program their gadgets so that only members will recognise each other - everyone else is left in the cold.
The point is, it's all about excluding those who aren't the same - who cares about the rest.
the most popular/controversial story I wonder?
Personally I'd like to see Richard Simmons dressed up as a relative of Jar Jar - only to be promptyl cut in half with a light saber.
Which one of you had the better hoops skills?
There was a story in yesterdays NYT about the Barbie PC. Unfortunately, it's only accessible now if you pay. However, a few choice quotes:
Quote 1: "the $599 Barbie PC comes loaded with a little more than half of the educational software found on Mattel's companion computer for boys, the Hot Wheels PC".
Quote 2: "the larger number of popular Barbie programs, like Barbie Fashion Designer and Detective Barbie, left less room for educational titles on the girls' computer.".
In other words, lets put this into perspective. Stereotypical adverts in gaming magazines are *relatively* less important than the stereotypes being presented to young kids.
And lets not even get started on Barbie's physical proportions...
I've played both the Q3Test/Demo/Concept Car and UT demo (build 9million), and both have run fine for extended periods of fragging - if only I had access to such a broad and enthusiastic range of testers for my own work.
:)
Being a recent convert to FPS gaming, I'm interested in what makes Slashdotters prefer Q3A over UT - or vice versa.
Personally, I'm partial to some UT double-pistol action (think John Woo), and the low gravity maps. However, I am in awe of the Q3A graphics engine - despite the demo/test's overuse of brown
Why is it harder to carry out a conversation via email than it is face to face?
As mentioned in the article - email just isn't intrusive enough (although sometimes I wonder with the amount of spam I receive). Just as messages left on your answering machine go unreturned, email messages have a tendency to be forgotten.
I don't think it's going to feasible to cut oneself off entirely from the outside world.
Thankfully - don't forget that solitary confinement is regarded as a punishment in most jails.