No, it's just a skills shortage. We can't find anyone who's willing to work for $75kpa, who does exactly what we want them to do
That was sarcasm, right? God I hope so. What you're telling me is that you can't find people willing to do the job you want for the money that you want to pay them for and you're blaming a skills shortage?
I think you're spot on. While I don't really see this as "new" innovation from Microsoft, I do appreciate the fact that you can tell they've looked around the market, found that they were wanting and actively went out to pursue a change. Kudos to them, I hope it works out.
I happened to see your post after posting the same link myself. I'm glad to see someone else has read it. I first read that story a little over a year ago and it was the first thing that I thought of after reading this headline. I'm inclined to agree with the OP that dystopia is more likely, but I can't help but hope for otherwise.
Ah, good sir! May I introduce you into an important work of science soon-to-be-not fiction? The story of Manna picks up at the end of this Slashdot article, apparently. Seriously though, it's an interesting and thought provoking read... and it's free.
... a properly vetted secure device from a trustworthy manufacturer...
There's the issue in a pinch, isn't it? Who vets it? Who makes it? Who determines the trustworthiness?
Let's decide on the group that gets to decide that by internet vote! We'll elect our representatives to make sure the system gets in place properly!...
I don't agree with ever shutting down communications, ever.
That being said, there are a number of examples where explosives have been detonated by cellphone. Imagine what a neat and tidy solution that would be if cell service was shut down on a grid where a bomb was placed, thereby negating the detonator... it's wishful thinking at best, sure -- you and I know that -- but we do need to at least attempt to acknowledge this kind of scenario in order to properly combat the arguments of people in favor of this.
I'm only for it if it's for me. I'd like to have a backdoor built into all of the FBIs communication so that I can make sure that they're on the level for everyone else.
This is legislation to make it legal, and they're talking about legislation to make it *required*... this has nothing to do with needing technical prowess. Right now, Facebook is able to tell them to shove it (not that they would) and they have to deal with it. This will not only preclude them from having to have the proper technical staff, but it will also allow them to not have to worry about breaking each new technology as it emerges.
In law, there's two words that should scare you when it comes to something of this nature. 'Notwithstanding,' because it literally means everything you thought you knew has changed and 'vague,' as in this law is so vague a 5 year old with a Phoenix Wright obsession could convince a grand jury that everything from a can and two strings to telepathy could fall under "communication medium."
The FBI is thinking long term - they could (continue to) cut backroom deals with providers and wade through red tape along the way, or they could get this to happen. It's a power game, and they're playing for keeps. I don't believe that they're an evil organization, far from it - they have the best intentions... but certain roads are lined with those kinds of things.
I've yet to ever have any security actually boot my computer, let alone fire up my still installed but physically disconnected spare HD still in the laptop. I imagine they were being a bit more thorough with this guy - but I'd love to be able to test their methods. I'd be willing to bet I could sneak the library of congress by.
For you lazy ones: From January 2011 until March, servicemembers who gave more than $200 contributed about $333,134 to Paul's campaign, as compared to about $184,505 for Obama and just $45,738 to Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney, according to an analysis by the center.
"But in March, Obama and Paul switched places," Choma wrote. "Members of the military sent $36,448 to Obama and just $17,733 to Paul. Even though Romney solidified his position as the presumptive Republican nominee, military donations to his campaign remained anemic -- only $8,630."
That was not, in any way shape or form, part of the ruling. The ruling is that it is legal to strip search individuals who are about to be incarcerated for non-indictable offenses.
He's referring to the Trayvon Martin saga ongoing currently. Search that name. It's in reference to a law in Florida that allows a Self-defense claim in circumstances that many believe don't really warrant it.
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No, it's just a skills shortage. We can't find anyone who's willing to work for $75kpa, who does exactly what we want them to do
That was sarcasm, right? God I hope so. What you're telling me is that you can't find people willing to do the job you want for the money that you want to pay them for and you're blaming a skills shortage?
I find it funny that you're assuming free refills.
I think you're spot on. While I don't really see this as "new" innovation from Microsoft, I do appreciate the fact that you can tell they've looked around the market, found that they were wanting and actively went out to pursue a change. Kudos to them, I hope it works out.
More Space Command articles please.
And while we're at it, what about some more Bitcoin articles?
She clearly left him because of his lax security behavior, you insensitive clod.
What a well thought out and insightful post.
Or vagina.
I happened to see your post after posting the same link myself. I'm glad to see someone else has read it. I first read that story a little over a year ago and it was the first thing that I thought of after reading this headline. I'm inclined to agree with the OP that dystopia is more likely, but I can't help but hope for otherwise.
Ah, good sir! May I introduce you into an important work of science soon-to-be-not fiction? The story of Manna picks up at the end of this Slashdot article, apparently. Seriously though, it's an interesting and thought provoking read... and it's free.
http://marshallbrain.com/manna1.htm
Don't forget the Apathy Party!
... or do, I don't care.
... a properly vetted secure device from a trustworthy manufacturer ...
There's the issue in a pinch, isn't it? Who vets it? Who makes it? Who determines the trustworthiness?
Let's decide on the group that gets to decide that by internet vote! We'll elect our representatives to make sure the system gets in place properly!...
News for Nerds. Stuff that matters.
Why do we need all these fucking replies? I guess most people still haven't figured out how to form an original joke.
And yet, sadly, this will be the most entertaining thing on Slashdot I'll read today. Lord knows I don't read the articles.
I wish I could mod you past 5. I want you to know that based on your post I'm actually going to do a trial run next month with our desk.
Kudos.
I don't agree with ever shutting down communications, ever.
That being said, there are a number of examples where explosives have been detonated by cellphone. Imagine what a neat and tidy solution that would be if cell service was shut down on a grid where a bomb was placed, thereby negating the detonator... it's wishful thinking at best, sure -- you and I know that -- but we do need to at least attempt to acknowledge this kind of scenario in order to properly combat the arguments of people in favor of this.
Posting to remove an accidental downmod. Sorry about that - I meant to mod you insightful.
If ... China were doing this, it would be called tyranny or dictatorship.
They do do this, and Mao called it communism.
I'm only for it if it's for me. I'd like to have a backdoor built into all of the FBIs communication so that I can make sure that they're on the level for everyone else.
This is legislation to make it legal, and they're talking about legislation to make it *required*... this has nothing to do with needing technical prowess. Right now, Facebook is able to tell them to shove it (not that they would) and they have to deal with it. This will not only preclude them from having to have the proper technical staff, but it will also allow them to not have to worry about breaking each new technology as it emerges.
In law, there's two words that should scare you when it comes to something of this nature. 'Notwithstanding,' because it literally means everything you thought you knew has changed and 'vague,' as in this law is so vague a 5 year old with a Phoenix Wright obsession could convince a grand jury that everything from a can and two strings to telepathy could fall under "communication medium."
The FBI is thinking long term - they could (continue to) cut backroom deals with providers and wade through red tape along the way, or they could get this to happen. It's a power game, and they're playing for keeps. I don't believe that they're an evil organization, far from it - they have the best intentions... but certain roads are lined with those kinds of things.
Unity
I'm with you on this! /ducks
Asia is a great place, much better than America, but it is not one place and the great thing is the diversity.
And here I always thought the great thing was the modesty, low UIDs and objective viewpoints! Gosh golly boy howdy was I wrong.
I've yet to ever have any security actually boot my computer, let alone fire up my still installed but physically disconnected spare HD still in the laptop. I imagine they were being a bit more thorough with this guy - but I'd love to be able to test their methods. I'd be willing to bet I could sneak the library of congress by.
use your advanced engineering skills & google it. ;-)
Maybe you should try that yourself:
http://www.military.com/news/article/obama-gains-edge-in-military-campaign-donations.html
For you lazy ones: From January 2011 until March, servicemembers who gave more than $200 contributed about $333,134 to Paul's campaign, as compared to about $184,505 for Obama and just $45,738 to Republican frontrunner Mitt Romney, according to an analysis by the center.
"But in March, Obama and Paul switched places," Choma wrote. "Members of the military sent $36,448 to Obama and just $17,733 to Paul. Even though Romney solidified his position as the presumptive Republican nominee, military donations to his campaign remained anemic -- only $8,630."
That was not, in any way shape or form, part of the ruling. The ruling is that it is legal to strip search individuals who are about to be incarcerated for non-indictable offenses.
He's referring to the Trayvon Martin saga ongoing currently. Search that name. It's in reference to a law in Florida that allows a Self-defense claim in circumstances that many believe don't really warrant it.