Colleges and high schools around the country seem to be trying as hard as they can to dump computer labs for cost benefits under the guise of "Most students have a laptop anyway".
High schools: Don't teach with the computer so much! Or how about using open source/cross platform software so students can use whatever computer they want? How awesome that they chose the most expensive laptop brand for teenagers to be responsible for transporting, carrying, eating around, etc. while parents pay. Seriously, Ubuntu... get your marketing department in gear. This is business, not funtime.
Colleges (especially Computer Science departments): People want to have a place to work and a place with all "school" software available to them without having a laptop around. Granted, labs can be scaled back in size compared to what they were, and CS depts do typically require a student computer. However, do not dump the lab all the way. Hell, at least make sure the main library has some CS programs (compilers and IDEs as needed) to do schoolwork on campus.
Except that in theory, the user identity is linked to the button, so someone who has a legit Facebook profile (aka real name, actually uses it) and abuses the button will probably get busted for a false alarm, akin to prank dialing 911.
I agree he might have to stick with a pencil and paper, but the question is well worth asking. GNS3 is free, but I thought it required non-free components to be useful (aka Cisco IOS isos or something).
He might require FOSS not just for philosophical reasons, but because he's a VOLUNTEER in KENYA. I doubt the budget is in the triple digits.
I learned enough Perl to write file grabbing and parsing scripts within a week of work. This is simple stuff, and it was just as much about learning Regex as it was Perl. Point is, Perl is just another language, thought it is not syntactically beautiful, so to speak.
Ruby and Python both have a strong mainline; there are not several/competing/ implementations as you seem to be concerned about with Ruby. Also, Python is awesome, and lots of people use it. That's why it's made fun of here:)
Quirkz, I get your point. You know what you know it and works. PHP isn't broken, I just don't think it's the best tool anymore. Maybe in the 1995-2005 era, but I think it's prime is past.
To Mr. Shiny And New above, I agree, PHP is everywhere. And that argument is one of the few I appreciate, and it saddens me. It saddens me because that's a circular problem: Something is only cheap and easy because it's used a lot, and it's only used a lot because it's cheap and easy. Python/Ruby are better than PHP IMO.
Sorry to double post, but I agree with Rene's points about the benefits of small government, and the "vote with feet" concept, that small govt. is better positioned to make whatever rules they feel like, because at the city/county/state level even, there is a "market" of states to choose from. Also, changing the policies of a local govt. are vastly easier than changing the fed.
As a practical libertarian, I don't believe the Federal government would survive without involuntary taxes, and that our country has done well by having a strong union (in spirit, not in power). In many areas, such as education, I believe we do not need the oversight of the Fed, and if any unification of policy were desired, it could be done voluntarily between the states.
But even for the simple roles of maintaining a professional army (of any size), of overseeing the food supply and coordinating radio communications, among other things, I believe the Fed should be able to compel taxes from member states.
I agree with GP. States' Rights all the way. That doesn't mean we don't have a Federal government: The Constitution still exists, and besides some parts (Commerce Clause) being abused for the sake of Federal expansion, I think it's a great document. One must always enumerate governments' powers, not their restrictions.
To your point on slavery: That would be in violation of the 13th amendment.
If enough people wanted slavery back, we could call a Constitutional convention or have Congress repeal that amendment.
People forget that the Constitution, while being the end-all and be-all of our laws, is mutable.
This, and the lack of a namespace concept (until recently) make me wonder, "Who would begin a greenfield web application in PHP when you have Python/Ruby/(kinda) Perl?" These are all strong languages. Ruby is fascinating, though it's only now coming into its own.
Seriously, tell me, because I don't get it. You say its strengths outweigh its weaknesses. We've pointed out some damned big weaknesses, so what are its unique strengths?
A lot of people are saying, "What do the police have to hide?" to which some savvy debaters say, "Ah! What do privacy advocates have to hide?". I think it's a different situation; police officers are actors on behalf of the public, and have a monopoly on legal coercive force over the public. You're damned right I want their actions documented, especially when they seem to be acting illegally.
It doesn't seem the article advocates "faster" government, only more transparent government. If we're actually going to have a republic, it would be nice for people to be able to see what their representatives are doing with the money they take from us, and to see if our president is actually defending the Constitution. (ha)
At least humans could monitor and have some control over trading. This, opposed to letting fully automated programs trade several times a second based on some other programs' sub-second trading, instead of basing trades (somewhat) on qualitative bases.
If she was a good employee but they wanted to cover their ass, they should have screened her randomly. Even that is arguably crossing the line into taking a joke too seriously, but still, it is morally less shitty than firing someone who has worked for you for 21 years.
It is really amazing how few companies have any sense of loyalty or pride in their workers.
Keep trolling. Who can cite an actual argument made by the board on a change they're making on the curriculum? Know why they're talking less about Jefferson? Read.
I bet a lot of people on here are disappointed there is no mention of how America under Democratic leadership is finally moving beyond the radical Capitalist experiment.
I don't give a damn if they're willing to submit themselves to DNA donations. They've proven they're willing to let their entire lives out to the public. I DO NOT WANT IT.
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That's why we have amendment 9! Which, while good in principle, is tough to get the government to respect sometimes.
Colleges and high schools around the country seem to be trying as hard as they can to dump computer labs for cost benefits under the guise of "Most students have a laptop anyway".
High schools:
Don't teach with the computer so much!
Or how about using open source/cross platform software so students can use whatever computer they want? How awesome that they chose the most expensive laptop brand for teenagers to be responsible for transporting, carrying, eating around, etc. while parents pay.
Seriously, Ubuntu... get your marketing department in gear. This is business, not funtime.
Colleges (especially Computer Science departments):
People want to have a place to work and a place with all "school" software available to them without having a laptop around. Granted, labs can be scaled back in size compared to what they were, and CS depts do typically require a student computer. However, do not dump the lab all the way. Hell, at least make sure the main library has some CS programs (compilers and IDEs as needed) to do schoolwork on campus.
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I want to go to Australia before the accent disappears. It's totally hot.
Don't turn into America, please.
Except that in theory, the user identity is linked to the button, so someone who has a legit Facebook profile (aka real name, actually uses it) and abuses the button will probably get busted for a false alarm, akin to prank dialing 911.
That's what I'm thinking. UNLESS the site was being hosted on campus... then it falls within their TOS probably.
If not, that's total bullshit and lawsuits should ensue.
I agree he might have to stick with a pencil and paper, but the question is well worth asking. GNS3 is free, but I thought it required non-free components to be useful (aka Cisco IOS isos or something).
He might require FOSS not just for philosophical reasons, but because he's a VOLUNTEER in KENYA. I doubt the budget is in the triple digits.
I learned enough Perl to write file grabbing and parsing scripts within a week of work. This is simple stuff, and it was just as much about learning Regex as it was Perl. Point is, Perl is just another language, thought it is not syntactically beautiful, so to speak.
Ruby and Python both have a strong mainline; there are not several /competing/ implementations as you seem to be concerned about with Ruby. Also, Python is awesome, and lots of people use it. That's why it's made fun of here :)
Quirkz, I get your point. You know what you know it and works. PHP isn't broken, I just don't think it's the best tool anymore. Maybe in the 1995-2005 era, but I think it's prime is past.
To Mr. Shiny And New above, I agree, PHP is everywhere. And that argument is one of the few I appreciate, and it saddens me. It saddens me because that's a circular problem: Something is only cheap and easy because it's used a lot, and it's only used a lot because it's cheap and easy. Python/Ruby are better than PHP IMO.
You just don't see it, maaaaaaaaaan
Sorry to double post, but I agree with Rene's points about the benefits of small government, and the "vote with feet" concept, that small govt. is better positioned to make whatever rules they feel like, because at the city/county/state level even, there is a "market" of states to choose from. Also, changing the policies of a local govt. are vastly easier than changing the fed.
As a practical libertarian, I don't believe the Federal government would survive without involuntary taxes, and that our country has done well by having a strong union (in spirit, not in power). In many areas, such as education, I believe we do not need the oversight of the Fed, and if any unification of policy were desired, it could be done voluntarily between the states.
But even for the simple roles of maintaining a professional army (of any size), of overseeing the food supply and coordinating radio communications, among other things, I believe the Fed should be able to compel taxes from member states.
I agree with GP. States' Rights all the way. That doesn't mean we don't have a Federal government: The Constitution still exists, and besides some parts (Commerce Clause) being abused for the sake of Federal expansion, I think it's a great document. One must always enumerate governments' powers, not their restrictions.
To your point on slavery: That would be in violation of the 13th amendment.
If enough people wanted slavery back, we could call a Constitutional convention or have Congress repeal that amendment.
People forget that the Constitution, while being the end-all and be-all of our laws, is mutable.
This, and the lack of a namespace concept (until recently) make me wonder, "Who would begin a greenfield web application in PHP when you have Python/Ruby/(kinda) Perl?" These are all strong languages. Ruby is fascinating, though it's only now coming into its own.
Seriously, tell me, because I don't get it. You say its strengths outweigh its weaknesses. We've pointed out some damned big weaknesses, so what are its unique strengths?
A lot of people are saying, "What do the police have to hide?" to which some savvy debaters say, "Ah! What do privacy advocates have to hide?". I think it's a different situation; police officers are actors on behalf of the public, and have a monopoly on legal coercive force over the public. You're damned right I want their actions documented, especially when they seem to be acting illegally.
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This matters, in the broad sense.
"Oops, I'm not the terrorist, my cell phone got swiped earlier."
Name the act or the bill's number! I want to look it up, read it, then protest it. I have to dig through the net now trying to figure out the title.
It doesn't seem the article advocates "faster" government, only more transparent government. If we're actually going to have a republic, it would be nice for people to be able to see what their representatives are doing with the money they take from us, and to see if our president is actually defending the Constitution. (ha)
At least humans could monitor and have some control over trading. This, opposed to letting fully automated programs trade several times a second based on some other programs' sub-second trading, instead of basing trades (somewhat) on qualitative bases.
4.1.249.1064 on Vista has the protocol in the URL.
I hope my extensive bookshelf of project management material and "soft skill" tutorials make up for the fact that I have a diploma <_<
But yum has a better output layout than apt-get, IMO. I wish the apt guys would look at YUM for inspiration.
If she was a good employee but they wanted to cover their ass, they should have screened her randomly. Even that is arguably crossing the line into taking a joke too seriously, but still, it is morally less shitty than firing someone who has worked for you for 21 years.
It is really amazing how few companies have any sense of loyalty or pride in their workers.
Keep trolling. Who can cite an actual argument made by the board on a change they're making on the curriculum? Know why they're talking less about Jefferson? Read.
I bet a lot of people on here are disappointed there is no mention of how America under Democratic leadership is finally moving beyond the radical Capitalist experiment.
I don't give a damn if they're willing to submit themselves to DNA donations. They've proven they're willing to let their entire lives out to the public. I DO NOT WANT IT.
That'd be funnier if there were a grammatical error in Ballmer's quote.