You're only partially correct. OBD-II is only the lowest common denominator. Vehicles can have OBD-II access, but that might only tell half the story. Volkswagen (and related brands, Audi, etc), for instance, has a dealer tool known as a VAG-COM which allows more intrusive diagnostics. The actual VAG-COM is very expensive, however, you can purchase software for Windows that does all of the VAG-COM's functions. The point here is that there's nothing stopping manufacturers from locking out non-dealer tools and getting away with it by providing a rudimentary OBD-II interface that doesn't really tell the whole story or provide 100% functionality.
Huh? By that logic, anything that uses SQL does not care what database it's talking to. That's patently false. I cannot take an Oracle application, and on Windows, for instance, change the ODBC driver and say "Hey, all's good." Each database has it's own quirks and implementations. This is why people use database abstraction layers or choose a database and use it to its fullest potential.
And as a plus, you've thumbed your nose at the RIAA by buying used CDs.
This is a common misconception that is blatantly false. By buying used CDs, you're decreasing supply of the product. The end result of this is that another new CD is going to be sold somewhere down the line, thus allowing the RIAA to profit. And as others have pointed out, once you sell a CD, you no longer have the right to possess its contents.
Steam engines also get vented. Steam trapped in a brake line cannot vent, and therefore will compress. Decrease in fluid volume will result in the brake pedal dropping to the floor and no pressure being applied to the brakes. I just hope I'm not the one who gets hit by this moron and/or troll.
*Sigh* The technology that allows you to do translucent windows also allows you to do other nifty things. Why don't you read the how it works link before posting like you know what you're talking about.
It's not that I don't recognize there's a danger in dissassembling a UPS, it's just that there's a credo that we all should try to live by--"Know Your Limitations." If you feel you're in over your head, it's probably too late, so don't attempt anything you haven't thought out well and researched.
Here's the problem with your desire to become a geek. It's like zen or something. You can't "become" a geek. You either are one or you're not one. For the most part, anecdotal evidence leads me to believe that one's geekness is really inborn. It doesn't matter what kind of geek you are (coding geek, electronics geek, mechanical geek, whatever), most people have it from the start. An interesting fact I saw in the shop classes I had was that those who could work with tools in any reasonable capacity were generally those who could throw and catch a baseball too. It doesn't really work the other way around, but it kind of explains how mechanical ability (for instance) is similar to athletic ability (as most people consider athletics to be inborn).
People and their freaking disclaimers. I don't need a warning on every rotating assembly in the world that says "Danger! Keep Hands and Hair Away," I don't need a warning on every warm beverage I drink that says "Warning! Beverage Extremely Hot," and I don't need need a note on every plastic bag I get that says "Caution! May Cause Suffocation." Just because most people are stupid doesn't mean we should cater to the lowest common denominator. If only people weren't so litigation-happy in this country, people could worry about getting work done instead of having a lawyer watch over everything they do. I suppose your tendency to sue is inversely proportional to your intelligence. Interesting.
I suggest quitting or crawling up in the fetal position and crying like a little baby at the foot of your favorite router chassis. In all seriousness, if I was forced to start using Windows to work on the literally thousands of Cisco boxes I do now, quitting would not be too far down on my list of options. Not only is it a real pain in the arse, but such a stupid move by a company reveals a much deeper problem. That problem being that the administration values their agenda (and whatever motives that come along with it) more than getting work done. That's NOT a place you want to work.
Native gaim? Where? Please tell me... because I haven't seen it... and frankly, the other AIM clients for Mac OS just aren't good. Running gaim on X on Panther is not yet... shall we say seamless on my machine.
You are correct, it is a real good reason. It wasn't done in haste. It was done quickly. There is a difference. As other posters have mentioned, getting #3 on the Top 500 list has helped the school out.
I'm currently a student at Rutgers University College of Engineering majoring in Computer Engineering. Now while that's fine and dandy, I also am able to work at the school doing real networking work. I am able to work with equipment that most *professionals* have only seen pictures of, let alone worked on (Cisco 12000 series routers, for instance). My suggestion to you is find a good (big is nice too) school that you can get real experience at. The reason I say big is because schools typically don't have carrier, or even enterprise level networks unless they do a lot of research and move a lot of data. That's the sort of thing you want to get experience on, as it's easy to apply experience on big projects to smaller ones, but doing the reverse is much more difficult. Studying for the CCNA is beneficial, even if you don't choose to take the exam. I am fortunate enough in that I had a two-year CCNA program at my high school. It's probably why I got the job I got. I wouldn't stress yourself looking for a "Network Engineering" program. Get a degree in a (semi-)relevant field: CS, any kind of engineering, Math, Physics, you get the drift. They all will do.
Overhyped? Maybe. Real? The answer to that is a painful "Yes." I would always heat the water out of the water cooler in the microwave a little bit because it wasn't hot enough for proper tea. I'd always heat it in styrofoam cups and never had a problem. One day I got the genius idea of using a ceramic mug. Bad idea. The water superheated and when I grabbed it, it flash boiled (it was cool to watch though) all over my hand.
Delco basically makes miscellaneous parts, so it's not strange that they make your motor mounts. Just as your ECU (computer) is a Bosch Motronic and your oil filter is inevitably a Bosch, Mahle, or Mann (if it's a VW filter).
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You're only partially correct. OBD-II is only the lowest common denominator. Vehicles can have OBD-II access, but that might only tell half the story. Volkswagen (and related brands, Audi, etc), for instance, has a dealer tool known as a VAG-COM which allows more intrusive diagnostics. The actual VAG-COM is very expensive, however, you can purchase software for Windows that does all of the VAG-COM's functions. The point here is that there's nothing stopping manufacturers from locking out non-dealer tools and getting away with it by providing a rudimentary OBD-II interface that doesn't really tell the whole story or provide 100% functionality.
Good in theory. Bad in practice. I wouldn't trust a dealer mechanic within 100 feet of my car. I'll work on it myself, thank you very much.
Huh? By that logic, anything that uses SQL does not care what database it's talking to. That's patently false. I cannot take an Oracle application, and on Windows, for instance, change the ODBC driver and say "Hey, all's good." Each database has it's own quirks and implementations. This is why people use database abstraction layers or choose a database and use it to its fullest potential.
Then don't configure your proxies client side. Transparent proxying works fine with proxies such as Squid.
This is a common misconception that is blatantly false. By buying used CDs, you're decreasing supply of the product. The end result of this is that another new CD is going to be sold somewhere down the line, thus allowing the RIAA to profit. And as others have pointed out, once you sell a CD, you no longer have the right to possess its contents.
Well, you're in luck. Colorware sells painted Apple (and some non-Apple) hardware and will also paint your existing iPod or Powerbook or iBook.
Steam engines also get vented. Steam trapped in a brake line cannot vent, and therefore will compress. Decrease in fluid volume will result in the brake pedal dropping to the floor and no pressure being applied to the brakes. I just hope I'm not the one who gets hit by this moron and/or troll.
*Sigh* The technology that allows you to do translucent windows also allows you to do other nifty things. Why don't you read the how it works link before posting like you know what you're talking about.
It's not that I don't recognize there's a danger in dissassembling a UPS, it's just that there's a credo that we all should try to live by--"Know Your Limitations." If you feel you're in over your head, it's probably too late, so don't attempt anything you haven't thought out well and researched.
Here's the problem with your desire to become a geek. It's like zen or something. You can't "become" a geek. You either are one or you're not one. For the most part, anecdotal evidence leads me to believe that one's geekness is really inborn. It doesn't matter what kind of geek you are (coding geek, electronics geek, mechanical geek, whatever), most people have it from the start. An interesting fact I saw in the shop classes I had was that those who could work with tools in any reasonable capacity were generally those who could throw and catch a baseball too. It doesn't really work the other way around, but it kind of explains how mechanical ability (for instance) is similar to athletic ability (as most people consider athletics to be inborn).
People and their freaking disclaimers. I don't need a warning on every rotating assembly in the world that says "Danger! Keep Hands and Hair Away," I don't need a warning on every warm beverage I drink that says "Warning! Beverage Extremely Hot," and I don't need need a note on every plastic bag I get that says "Caution! May Cause Suffocation." Just because most people are stupid doesn't mean we should cater to the lowest common denominator. If only people weren't so litigation-happy in this country, people could worry about getting work done instead of having a lawyer watch over everything they do. I suppose your tendency to sue is inversely proportional to your intelligence. Interesting.
I suggest quitting or crawling up in the fetal position and crying like a little baby at the foot of your favorite router chassis. In all seriousness, if I was forced to start using Windows to work on the literally thousands of Cisco boxes I do now, quitting would not be too far down on my list of options. Not only is it a real pain in the arse, but such a stupid move by a company reveals a much deeper problem. That problem being that the administration values their agenda (and whatever motives that come along with it) more than getting work done. That's NOT a place you want to work.
Hey, way to be absolutely, completely, dead wrong.
It's no more a weapon than a regular airplane. Anything can be a weapon if you want, but we don't go around calling most airplanes "weapons."
Native gaim? Where? Please tell me... because I haven't seen it... and frankly, the other AIM clients for Mac OS just aren't good. Running gaim on X on Panther is not yet... shall we say seamless on my machine.
You are correct, it is a real good reason. It wasn't done in haste. It was done quickly. There is a difference. As other posters have mentioned, getting #3 on the Top 500 list has helped the school out.
I ordered mine through Rutgers' Computer Store and I was able to spec mine how I wanted it. It took less than a week to receive it from Apple.
The only cert that you mentioned that is worth getting is the CCNA, and even that is debatable.
I'm currently a student at Rutgers University College of Engineering majoring in Computer Engineering. Now while that's fine and dandy, I also am able to work at the school doing real networking work. I am able to work with equipment that most *professionals* have only seen pictures of, let alone worked on (Cisco 12000 series routers, for instance). My suggestion to you is find a good (big is nice too) school that you can get real experience at. The reason I say big is because schools typically don't have carrier, or even enterprise level networks unless they do a lot of research and move a lot of data. That's the sort of thing you want to get experience on, as it's easy to apply experience on big projects to smaller ones, but doing the reverse is much more difficult. Studying for the CCNA is beneficial, even if you don't choose to take the exam. I am fortunate enough in that I had a two-year CCNA program at my high school. It's probably why I got the job I got. I wouldn't stress yourself looking for a "Network Engineering" program. Get a degree in a (semi-)relevant field: CS, any kind of engineering, Math, Physics, you get the drift. They all will do.
Overhyped? Maybe. Real? The answer to that is a painful "Yes." I would always heat the water out of the water cooler in the microwave a little bit because it wasn't hot enough for proper tea. I'd always heat it in styrofoam cups and never had a problem. One day I got the genius idea of using a ceramic mug. Bad idea. The water superheated and when I grabbed it, it flash boiled (it was cool to watch though) all over my hand.
My guess is that KOffice might more likely become AppleWorks. Am I the only one who thinks OOo is nearly as slow and bloated as Microsoft Office?
Delco basically makes miscellaneous parts, so it's not strange that they make your motor mounts. Just as your ECU (computer) is a Bosch Motronic and your oil filter is inevitably a Bosch, Mahle, or Mann (if it's a VW filter).
The Saturn example notwithstanding, Ford now OWNS Volvo, Mazda, and Land Rover. Just go to their home page.
Because 8 bits are better than none?
I am not the above type of person, yet I own an iPod. Once you own one, you just understand. Every other music player just seems uncivilized.