Good lord, just when I really start to wonder about the cluelessness of the people on slashdot I can always find a perl like your comment.
I had to scroll to the bottom of the page before anyone even noted the fact that SQL is a language while Access is a database and front end. (with SQL support).
"I seem to fit pretty well into your stereotype except for two things."
I'd not categorize it as a stereotype, just an impression. Stereotype is the wrong word as it conveys a negative connotation.
Your artwork is nice, if uninspiring and I'd hardly call HTML work "programming".
Maybe you should spend some more time collaborating with a low level programmer (e.g. not PHP/mySql) to create a video game;)
But, you actually do fit into my 'stereotype' as you're a college student giving away your code. I'm curious why you do.
Finally, open source and free software *is* more popular among younger people, but that's likely due to lack of money, the interest in software and the willingness and time to work inherent in younger people moreso than older. (Now, *that* may be a stereotype).
It doesn't make oss any less appealing, but I'm not convinced it isn't a fad. Even if it is, it's still possible that it will replace typical software development.
Yeah, us programmers. Easy work with lots of free time. Why just yesterday I rolled out of bed around 11AM, scooted off to work for an hour or so, then came back home to work on my open source project. Ahhh, drawing, that's hard work my friend. Manly work. Many is the day I've seen tortured, broken, artists rubbing their nubby, dirty, worn fingers; sore from the back breaking illustration marathons.
In my experience, as a programmer married to an artist, they're not too different.
The fact is *most* open source projects are done by students or the unemployed. There are exceptions to that where there is a business supporting the product (i.e. apache or the linux kernel) but the majority of projects are done by students.
Artists would release their work into the public domain for the same reason people writing GPLd code do. Recognition, enjoyment, chicks, whatever.
However I think the concept of open source, giving something away that could be sold is pretty unique to software development right now. I find it humorous that people just give away all their work myself.
"3. Company A's business plan was unsustainable. They are bankrupt. 4. Company B is fucked too, because the consumers forced them to react to Company A's unsustainable business model."
You stopped too soon: 5. Company B realizes that selling services or goods at a loss is unsustainable. 6. Company B realizes that company A is out of business. 7. Company B raises prices. 8. Profit!
President?! He won't be able to keep his foot out of his mouth long enough to win the Democratic nomination. Or the Republican nomination. Or whatever party he's a member of
You seem to miss the important point that a legal defense takes a considerable amount of money. How much do you think lawyers cost per hour? (Hint: the cheap ones are over $100 per hour)
This is a CIVIL suit. The child and her family aren't entitled to any court appointed attorneys. The RIAA lawyers would eat that child and her mother for lunch. Probably literally.
Try dropping the ad hominems (hippies? communists? really?). Name calling doesn't change anyones mind, all it does is piss people off.
Which is it your trying to do?
Lets take, for example, your problem with gay marriage.
Marriage is a social bond, promoting the lifestyle of one sexual partner for the rest of your life (yes, sanctified by the church, yet existing long before).
What are the benefits of marriage? It promotes stability in society. If two homosexuals are more stable, (e.g. fewer sexual partners) due to a marriage contract how is this not a good thing?
At the very least it reduces the potential costs associated with unsafe sex. That alone should make any real republican (i.e. someone less concerned with "God" and "Family Values" than the belief in the individual, the belief of living and letting live and the opportunity to make a good living while doing so) approve of gay marriage.
Yet, you think gay marriage is "unholy"? What the hell is that? I don't know maybe you're just a little turned on by men in thongs and can't bear the thought of it. Maybe you were molested by priests when you were a *younger* child.
We may have been created sexual beings, but so is *every other living thing*. It's the rise of society, thought and consideration of others that raises humanity above every other living thing, never mind a fucking mouse port.
I'm not trying to "marginalize" anything you wrote, your name calling, laughable analogy and intolerant attitude is all the marginalization you need.
By the way since you think it's important to provide your biography, Im a married 32 yo male, registered republican as well with a combined household income over $160,000 per year. I'm a pisces and my hobbies include pornography, software development and woodworking. (One of those is a joke)
While your down south in school why don't you try taking a couple of philosophy, logic, rhetoric and ethics courses to expand your mind rather than smoking pot, watching Rush Limbough and being a typical close minded idiot fucktard. (oops, was that an ad hominem?)
When will democrats realize that lawsuits and welfare aren't the answers for everything?
Probably about the same time republicans realize they should stay the hell out of my bedroom and that corporate welfare isn't the answer for everything.
Maybe the US just needs a third party. Or maybe we just get what we deserve due to political apathy.
Stupid people...go vote your incumbent out!
Personally, I tried but for some reason no one will run against Teddy Kennedy.
Not only that, I dont think I've ever heard of a port to 64bit that required a rewrite from the ground up. If it did require that, I'd say the engineers need to read up on software development.
Slashdot Mirror
Ask Slashdot has just hit a new low.
Or perhaps trolled
Yes, it is just fine.
It's not my problem your fingers are too fat.
Do you have trouble dialing the phone as well?
j/k.
So tell me, how is india these days?
Seriously, the wheel is just fine for a middle mouse button.
Looks like it's a slow news week. Isn't there a SCO story to post or something?
Good lord, just when I really start to wonder about the cluelessness of the people on slashdot I can always find a perl like your comment.
I had to scroll to the bottom of the page before anyone even noted the fact that SQL is a language while Access is a database and front end. (with SQL support).
Nevermind all the non relational databases.
It doesn't, now everyone get out so I can have my pick of the jobs that haven't been sent to india or east europe.
"I seem to fit pretty well into your stereotype except for two things."
;)
I'd not categorize it as a stereotype, just an impression. Stereotype is the wrong word as it conveys a negative connotation.
Your artwork is nice, if uninspiring and I'd hardly call HTML work "programming".
Maybe you should spend some more time collaborating with a low level programmer (e.g. not PHP/mySql) to create a video game
But, you actually do fit into my 'stereotype' as you're a college student giving away your code. I'm curious why you do.
Finally, open source and free software *is* more popular among younger people, but that's likely due to lack of money, the interest in software and the willingness and time to work inherent in younger people moreso than older. (Now, *that* may be a stereotype).
It doesn't make oss any less appealing, but I'm not convinced it isn't a fad. Even if it is, it's still possible that it will replace typical software development.
No, I don't. It's my impression after spending much time looking over sourceforge and spending time lurking on the debian mail lists.
I too would be interested in putting some real numbers down. If you'd be interested in collaborating, let me know.
Wtf? This is modded up?
Yeah, us programmers. Easy work with lots of free time. Why just yesterday I rolled out of bed around 11AM, scooted off to work for an hour or so, then came back home to work on my open source project.
Ahhh, drawing, that's hard work my friend. Manly work. Many is the day I've seen tortured, broken, artists rubbing their nubby, dirty, worn fingers; sore from the back breaking illustration marathons.
In my experience, as a programmer married to an artist, they're not too different.
The fact is *most* open source projects are done by students or the unemployed. There are exceptions to that where there is a business supporting the product (i.e. apache or the linux kernel) but the majority of projects are done by students.
Artists would release their work into the public domain for the same reason people writing GPLd code do. Recognition, enjoyment, chicks, whatever.
However I think the concept of open source, giving something away that could be sold is pretty unique to software development right now. I find it humorous that people just give away all their work myself.
More likely they're just ignorant.
"3. Company A's business plan was unsustainable. They are bankrupt.
4. Company B is fucked too, because the consumers forced them to react to Company A's unsustainable business model."
You stopped too soon:
5. Company B realizes that selling services or goods at a loss is unsustainable.
6. Company B realizes that company A is out of business.
7. Company B raises prices.
8. Profit!
No, it's ridiculous.
What's rEdiculous is the number of slashdot posters who don't know how to spell.
pfft, like it's going to take a broadcast flag to make that happen
You're confusing cool with popular.
President?! He won't be able to keep his foot out of his mouth long enough to win the Democratic nomination. Or the Republican nomination. Or whatever party he's a member of
Watch Fox News much?
No, he's just a tool
This comment isn't insightful, it's "unsightful"
You seem to miss the important point that a legal defense takes a considerable amount of money. How much do you think lawyers cost per hour? (Hint: the cheap ones are over $100 per hour)
This is a CIVIL suit. The child and her family aren't entitled to any court appointed attorneys. The RIAA lawyers would eat that child and her mother for lunch. Probably literally.
Ignorance must be bliss eh? idiot.
pffftt... Your both wrong it was woodworking.
Why am I even bothering to reply to this?
Try dropping the ad hominems (hippies? communists? really?). Name calling doesn't change anyones mind, all it does is piss people off.
Which is it your trying to do?
Lets take, for example, your problem with gay marriage.
Marriage is a social bond, promoting the lifestyle of one sexual partner for the rest of your life (yes, sanctified by the church, yet existing long before).
What are the benefits of marriage? It promotes stability in society. If two homosexuals are more stable, (e.g. fewer sexual partners) due to a marriage contract how is this not a good thing?
At the very least it reduces the potential costs associated with unsafe sex. That alone should make any real republican (i.e. someone less concerned with "God" and "Family Values" than the belief in the individual, the belief of living and letting live and the opportunity to make a good living while doing so) approve of gay marriage.
Yet, you think gay marriage is "unholy"? What the hell is that? I don't know maybe you're just a little turned on by men in thongs and can't bear the thought of it. Maybe you were molested by priests when you were a *younger* child.
We may have been created sexual beings, but so is *every other living thing*. It's the rise of society, thought and consideration of others that raises humanity above every other living thing, never mind a fucking mouse port.
I'm not trying to "marginalize" anything you wrote, your name calling, laughable analogy and intolerant attitude is all the marginalization you need.
By the way since you think it's important to provide your biography, Im a married 32 yo male, registered republican as well with a combined household income over $160,000 per year. I'm a pisces and my hobbies include pornography, software development and woodworking. (One of those is a joke)
While your down south in school why don't you try taking a couple of philosophy, logic, rhetoric and ethics courses to expand your mind rather than smoking pot, watching Rush Limbough and being a typical close minded idiot fucktard. (oops, was that an ad hominem?)
Good god man, what are you saying? I for one welcome our new robot masters with open arms.
Do you really think so?
When will democrats realize that lawsuits and welfare aren't the answers for everything?
Probably about the same time republicans realize they should stay the hell out of my bedroom and that corporate welfare isn't the answer for everything.
Maybe the US just needs a third party. Or maybe we just get what we deserve due to political apathy.
Stupid people...go vote your incumbent out!
Personally, I tried but for some reason no one will run against Teddy Kennedy.
Not only that, I dont think I've ever heard of a port to 64bit that required a rewrite from the ground up.
If it did require that, I'd say the engineers need to read up on software development.
I don't want to be a spelling nazi, I just thought it was funny that you spelled "penetrated" as peneTRADED.
Freudian slip?