Not to mention the Turkey Club with extra meat in the little place on the west end of the building is (was?) one of the best low cost eats on campus:-)
U of I.. uhm.. 'asked me to leave' as an undergrad in 94, So I missed out on alot of cool stuff. Personally one of the reasons I think I had trouble there was because the CS curiculum was designed by researchers and geared towards creating the next generation of researchers. I had some friends there in grad programs and from what I understand it's an incredible grad school. Part of me is sad to have missed out, but a larger more practical part of me is happy I dont have to deal with rigorous academics anymore. Keep in mind that UIUC is also a huge liberal arts school so not everyone is there to study. This may be a good, or bad thing for you.
I was having a discussion with some geek friends yesterday and IMHO the next billion to be made in the software industry will be guaranteeable software. Personally I think it's POSSIBLE, but I dont quite think it will ever happen. We can only hope.
There's an argument to be made (I dont think we've reached the point in history yet to make it though) that the invention of the computer will be akin to the invention of the printing press, that it is an invention that is so monumental that it creates incredible change.
Like I said, I dont think we are at a point in history yet where we could make such an assertion, but there are plenty of others that will argue it with you to the end.
There's no other explanation. Katz is a robot. He is clearly CmdrTaco's AI project, searching the web and net for hype, and then making obvious commentary based on it's input from various sources. Taco has deftly incorporated the geek value system into the AI's processes allowing it's algortihms to always make seemingly legitimate tie-ins to things the people on/. hold dear.
Really. I use my 486dx2 for all sorts of stuff. In fact my network at home would be crippled without it. I've even tested it for y2k compliance, and as long as Linux forces the right clock value into the CMOS it will work just fine.
There's a couple other companies who offer this sort of service (all of whom are on shaky fiscal ground) but they can't use the same sattelites for technical reasons. Not to mention no one wants to continue maintenance when the estimated cost of yearly maintenance will be US $1billion.
Just because they're 'in' with Iridium does not mean they want to take the fall for them. 1.5 billion is a lot of money, even for a giant like Motorola. Everyone knew Iridium was going to default on this loan. Here's a good article from the Chicago Sun-Times today about Motorola and Iridium and why Motorola is still positive despite huge financial losses. Motorola still thinks technology for the sake of technology will pay off in the end. -Rich
Evidence of evolution aside (People can make as much evidence proving their point of view as they need to rationalize it in their own minds) You bring up a good point. Why does everyone take the Bible so literally? Whether you are religious or not, the bible is an important historical reference. It also tells some great stories. Sometimes the line between history and fiction in the bible is very hard to see, yet there's a group of people out there who take it as verbatim. You have to wonder if these people have ever played the game where you sit in a circle and say one thing to a person on one side and wait to here how different it is when it gets back to you.
-Rich
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This sort of thing happens all the time. Unfortunately you cant run a business expecting everyone will pay you. Even if you dont have people who are withholding because of some sort of greivance there's always customers who will be consistently late every time. It's just the way things work. The bigger the customer the longer it will take you to get a check. It's sad, but it's business as usual.
Indeed. It's way to late to change the terminology. BUT, It's not too late for manufacturers to have to come clean about them ripping us off.
If [insert drive vendor here] were to start slapping a label on their 21474836480 byte disks that said "20 TRUE Gigabytes of capacity!" with a little inforgraphic on how the others are ripping you off, we could be very sure that the rest of the vendors would soon follow suit. This doesn't address the fact that we're talking about powers of 2 not powers of ten but it will at least be a start.
Let 'em investigate it. Despite the popular opinion on/. not all laws are bad. We can either have good laws that are designed to protect childrens' rights and privacy, or bad laws that restrict childrens' freedom. The report is going to get written either way. We're the experts so we should be the ones speaking up to inform them of the correct choices.
Where does your organization stand on the usage of technologies to block websites in schools and libraries? What opposition have you run into (and from whom) trying to advocate your solution?
The 1202 (I have the VLZ) is easily the best $350 (I bought it new) I ever spent on any piece of electronics. It's a total swiss army knife of the audio world. Portable, powerful, 1001 uses. If you can afford one, get one. You'll have it forever, and you'll never run out of uses for it.
I even spilled a full glass of water into mine while it was on. Let it dry out for a couple days and still works like a champ. The fact that I can watch tv, play guitar and hear my computer's output at the same time through my headphones makes it an invaluable tool. Not to meantion all the other stuff I use it for.
Of course you're not. But these articles are about Microserfs and valley employees who work way too hard for way too little. They'll figure it out soon enough.
I work for a bank now. More money, less time, no stress. I used to work for an ISP (who has since been assimilated into the Verio borg) and I really dont have jack to show for it. It sure was a lot of fun, but if I ever work that hard again Iit will be for my own company, not someone elses. It's just not worth it.
First of all, many of these theaters are not allowing any people under the age of 18 in PERIOD. Not with an adult, not with a parent, not at all
Boo Hoo. It's a movie. Get on with life. These kids will see it sooner or later, one way or another if they really want to.
The only form of censorship which is even remotely defendable is that of the parent.
I cant agree with that more. I hope every single kid who got kicked out gets their parents to rent it for them if they really want to see it (when it comes out of course)
The only thing I'm saying is we're not talking about burning books or anything here. If you dont like the theater's policy dont go. If yout dont want the rule around, write the MPAA. Just dont try to pass this off as some horrible injustice to the kids of today, they have way bigger problems.
What issue is that? You attack me but dont even make a point.
Are you trying to say that not being able to sneak into movies anymore is indicative of a larger social problem?
Are you trying to say that putting forth an honest attempt to sheild kids from something questionable is bad?
Actually. Wait. You're right. It is indicative of a larger problem. It is indicative of all the whiners who weild vast teams of lawyers on some quest for personal freedom when all they are really doing is wasting time and money. It's indicative of kids who think they're entitled to things just because they think they should have them. It's indicative of all the spoiled little brats who ruin it for everyone else.
If you're trying to say that this is a symptom of kids being treated unfairly, you're right. Kids are treated unfairly. So are adults. So is everyone. If you're going to fight unfair treatment you have to pick your battles, and a stupid movie that no one will even remember in a few years just doesn't seem like a very good one to me. There's too many other bad things going on to make this much of a deal over a movie that is legal in all 50 states for people over 17.
Get out of here Katz. You're the problem with kids today. It's poeple like you who are confusing them so much. We're talking about a movie here you dolt. Not selective service, not drugs, not sexually transmitted diseases, not guns in schools, not any other host of IMPORTANT issues that teens need to deal with. Get a grip.
You know this movie nonsense has totally flipped me around on Katz.
It's clear to me now that he's just a wind sock blowing in the most convenient direction to stir up some sort of "rally the geeks" battle cry on some sort of preceived injustice, conveniently centered around some sort of recent media event.
Is the world really a crappier place becasue kids cant get in to see movies? Are you really saving the world, John? Who are you really defending, the good kids or the kids that go out and do the bad stuff? You're the one telling them to disobey the rules. You're the one blowing this stupid subject way out of proportion (Jeepers man it's a MOVIE!!). You're the one filling these kids with this perception of how bad they have it and how terribly unfair it is they cant see a movie. If one of them goes out and blows away an usher at a theater I suppose it's not your fault right? All teenagers are ticked off at authority, Ever think it's morons like you sending these confusing messages that's goofing them all up?
Someone needs to tell these kids the same thing my parents told me:
"Get over it. In the overall picture of life this means nothing"
Actually, I'm so damn out of touch "All about the Pentiums" was one of the only songs where I had heard the original. In fact it's the only song I've ever heard Puff Daddy do that I like, so needless to say I like the Al version.
This is where someone like MS could make a killing in the Linux market. Sell their GUI and their Apps and whatever with a Linux kernel. Even though they would not have to release source for their software, the fact would remain that they are not the ones controlling the kernel so essentially the Microsoft monopoly is rendered useless. Anyone could download or buy a copy of Linux from anyone they want to. For the first time in many years MS products would have to stand on their own merits, as even MS Linux would run other people's apps.
Alot of people think the success of Linux means the doom of Microsoft. Not Likley. It just means they'll have to play fair again.
Scott McNealy, Marc Andreesen, The guy at Novell (Noorda?), Larry Ellison, these are men that spend so much time looking over their shoulders and trying to beat bill Gates that they'll always lose. If Netscape had spent a fraction of the time on their product that they spend whining about IE and bundling they would still be the number one browser. Gates is too saavy to fall prey to a direct attack. He has consistenly and successfully flanked his opponents every time they attack him directly. If you want to compete with Bill Gates you need to compete with him, not fight him.
The only reason that Linux has been successful is that Linus et. al. do not care in the slightest about what Bill Gates is doing. They put their modest resources into a product, not a figght. If Sun, Oracle and AOL would just learn.
Although you'll never unseat Gates from the top of the heap, There are a number of people within striking distance of the Microsoft monopoly. If they would just work on their products and services rather than squabbling with Gates they might have a chance.
My cousin and I had the Mac-10 ones and I had the 9mm as well. They did look far too real. I think there were incidents where people with these guns were shot or possibly killed by the police who could not tell the difference. (The mac-10 was especially realistic)
I would venture to say that just about every person on planet earth has wondered what it is like on the moon. Similarly the 'is/was there life on mars' question is also publicly interesting. Be it fantasy or not our culture has cultivated the idea of martians over decades and it's an interesting question that people would love to see answered.
The problem is the average joe isn't interested in pictures from the Hubble, or ion drives, or anything else that does not lead to some form of real accomplishment. So what if an ion drive is more efficient and lasts longer, if it's not landing a man somewhere so we can hear the accounts in the language of a man, who cares? Unmanned missions dont generate heroes. Worse yet, since we've already landed men on the moon how can an average person get excited about something seemingly less bold like a space station.
I understand the benefits of space exploration, since I've been interested in it since I was old enough to read. But unlike the moon missions, NASA isn't doing anything bold, they're not defeating anyone, No heroes are born from their missions. John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, these men are STILL heroes. Other than the 7 who died in challanger, and Sally Ride, I would imagine even most/.'ers would have a hard time naming just one shuttle astronaut.
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Not to mention the Turkey Club with extra meat in the little place on the west end of the building is (was?) one of the best low cost eats on campus :-)
U of I.. uhm.. 'asked me to leave' as an undergrad in 94, So I missed out on alot of cool stuff. Personally one of the reasons I think I had trouble there was because the CS curiculum was designed by researchers and geared towards creating the next generation of researchers. I had some friends there in grad programs and from what I understand it's an incredible grad school. Part of me is sad to have missed out, but a larger more practical part of me is happy I dont have to deal with rigorous academics anymore. Keep in mind that UIUC is also a huge liberal arts school so not everyone is there to study. This may be a good, or bad thing for you.
-Rich
I was having a discussion with some geek friends yesterday and IMHO the next billion to be made in the software industry will be guaranteeable software. Personally I think it's POSSIBLE, but I dont quite think it will ever happen. We can only hope.
-Rich
There's an argument to be made (I dont think we've reached the point in history yet to make it though) that the invention of the computer will be akin to the invention of the printing press, that it is an invention that is so monumental that it creates incredible change.
Like I said, I dont think we are at a point in history yet where we could make such an assertion, but there are plenty of others that will argue it with you to the end.
-Rich
Turing died in 1954. It wasn't from AIDS. The coroner concluded suicide.
-Rich
There's no other explanation. Katz is a robot. /. hold dear.
He is clearly CmdrTaco's AI project, searching the web and net for hype, and then making obvious commentary based on it's input from various sources. Taco has deftly incorporated the geek value system into the AI's processes allowing it's algortihms to always make seemingly legitimate tie-ins to things the people on
Excellent work Rob!
-Rich
Really. I use my 486dx2 for all sorts of stuff. In fact my network at home would be crippled without it. I've even tested it for y2k compliance, and as long as Linux forces the right clock value into the CMOS it will work just fine.
-Rich
There's a couple other companies who offer this sort of service (all of whom are on shaky fiscal ground) but they can't use the same sattelites for technical reasons. Not to mention no one wants to continue maintenance when the estimated cost of yearly maintenance will be US $1billion.
-Rich
Just because they're 'in' with Iridium does not mean they want to take the fall for them. 1.5 billion is a lot of money, even for a giant like Motorola. Everyone knew Iridium was going to default on this loan. Here's a good article from the Chicago Sun-Times today about Motorola and Iridium and why Motorola is still positive despite huge financial losses. Motorola still thinks technology for the sake of technology will pay off in the end. -Rich
Evidence of evolution aside (People can make as much evidence proving their point of view as they need to rationalize it in their own minds) You bring up a good point. Why does everyone take the Bible so literally? Whether you are religious or not, the bible is an important historical reference. It also tells some great stories. Sometimes the line between history and fiction in the bible is very hard to see, yet there's a group of people out there who take it as verbatim. You have to wonder if these people have ever played the game where you sit in a circle and say one thing to a person on one side and wait to here how different it is when it gets back to you.
-Rich
This sort of thing happens all the time. Unfortunately you cant run a business expecting everyone will pay you. Even if you dont have people who are withholding because of some sort of greivance there's always customers who will be consistently late every time. It's just the way things work. The bigger the customer the longer it will take you to get a check. It's sad, but it's business as usual.
-Rich
Indeed. It's way to late to change the terminology. BUT, It's not too late for manufacturers to have to come clean about them ripping us off.
If [insert drive vendor here] were to start slapping a label on their 21474836480 byte disks that said "20 TRUE Gigabytes of capacity!" with a little inforgraphic on how the others are ripping you off, we could be very sure that the rest of the vendors would soon follow suit. This doesn't address the fact that we're talking about powers of 2 not powers of ten but it will at least be a start.
-Rich
Let 'em investigate it. Despite the popular opinion on /. not all laws are bad. We can either have good laws that are designed to protect childrens' rights and privacy, or bad laws that restrict childrens' freedom. The report is going to get written either way. We're the experts so we should be the ones speaking up to inform them of the correct choices.
-Rich
Where does your organization stand on the usage of technologies to block websites in schools and libraries? What opposition have you run into (and from whom) trying to advocate your solution?
The 1202 (I have the VLZ) is easily the best $350 (I bought it new) I ever spent on any piece of electronics. It's a total swiss army knife of the audio world. Portable, powerful, 1001 uses. If you can afford one, get one. You'll have it forever, and you'll never run out of uses for it.
I even spilled a full glass of water into mine while it was on. Let it dry out for a couple days and still works like a champ. The fact that I can watch tv, play guitar and hear my computer's output at the same time through my headphones makes it an invaluable tool. Not to meantion all the other stuff I use it for.
-Rich
Of course you're not. But these articles are about Microserfs and valley employees who work way too hard for way too little. They'll figure it out soon enough.
I work for a bank now. More money, less time, no stress. I used to work for an ISP (who has since been assimilated into the Verio borg) and I really dont have jack to show for it. It sure was a lot of fun, but if I ever work that hard again Iit will be for my own company, not someone elses. It's just not worth it.
-Rich
First of all, many of these theaters are not allowing any people under the age of 18 in PERIOD. Not with an adult, not with a parent, not at all
Boo Hoo. It's a movie. Get on with life. These kids will see it sooner or later, one way or another if they really want to.
The only form of censorship which is even remotely defendable is that of the parent.
I cant agree with that more. I hope every single kid who got kicked out gets their parents to rent it for them if they really want to see it (when it comes out of course)
The only thing I'm saying is we're not talking about burning books or anything here. If you dont like the theater's policy dont go. If yout dont want the rule around, write the MPAA. Just dont try to pass this off as some horrible injustice to the kids of today, they have way bigger problems.
-Rich
What issue is that? You attack me but dont even make a point.
Are you trying to say that not being able to sneak into movies anymore is indicative of a larger social problem?
Are you trying to say that putting forth an honest attempt to sheild kids from something questionable is bad?
Actually. Wait. You're right. It is indicative of a larger problem. It is indicative of all the whiners who weild vast teams of lawyers on some quest for personal freedom when all they are really doing is wasting time and money. It's indicative of kids who think they're entitled to things just because they think they should have them. It's indicative of all the spoiled little brats who ruin it for everyone else.
If you're trying to say that this is a symptom of kids being treated unfairly, you're right. Kids are treated unfairly. So are adults. So is everyone. If you're going to fight unfair treatment you have to pick your battles, and a stupid movie that no one will even remember in a few years just doesn't seem like a very good one to me. There's too many other bad things going on to make this much of a deal over a movie that is legal in all 50 states for people over 17.
-Rich
Please...
None of this is about censorship. These movies are not censored. Anyone can see them WITH AN ADULT. That's not censorship it's social responsiblity.
Katz is just using the concept of free speech and censorship to rile people up about something that really doesn't matter.
It's a MOVIE for crying out loud. You didn't get to break the rules this weekend and sneak in? BFD. Life is hard.
-Rich
Get out of here Katz. You're the problem with kids today. It's poeple like you who are confusing them so much. We're talking about a movie here you dolt. Not selective service, not drugs, not sexually transmitted diseases, not guns in schools, not any other host of IMPORTANT issues that teens need to deal with. Get a grip.
-Rich
You know this movie nonsense has totally flipped me around on Katz.
It's clear to me now that he's just a wind sock blowing in the most convenient direction to stir up some sort of "rally the geeks" battle cry on some sort of preceived injustice, conveniently centered around some sort of recent media event.
Is the world really a crappier place becasue kids cant get in to see movies? Are you really saving the world, John? Who are you really defending, the good kids or the kids that go out and do the bad stuff? You're the one telling them to disobey the rules. You're the one blowing this stupid subject way out of proportion (Jeepers man it's a MOVIE!!). You're the one filling these kids with this perception of how bad they have it and how terribly unfair it is they cant see a movie. If one of them goes out and blows away an usher at a theater I suppose it's not your fault right? All teenagers are ticked off at authority, Ever think it's morons like you sending these confusing messages that's goofing them all up?
Someone needs to tell these kids the same thing my parents told me:
"Get over it. In the overall picture of life this means nothing"
-Rich
Actually, I'm so damn out of touch "All about the Pentiums" was one of the only songs where I had heard the original. In fact it's the only song I've ever heard Puff Daddy do that I like, so needless to say I like the Al version.
This is where someone like MS could make a killing in the Linux market. Sell their GUI and their Apps and whatever with a Linux kernel. Even though they would not have to release source for their software, the fact would remain that they are not the ones controlling the kernel so essentially the Microsoft monopoly is rendered useless. Anyone could download or buy a copy of Linux from anyone they want to. For the first time in many years MS products would have to stand on their own merits, as even MS Linux would run other people's apps.
Alot of people think the success of Linux means the doom of Microsoft. Not Likley. It just means they'll have to play fair again.
-Rich
Scott McNealy, Marc Andreesen, The guy at Novell (Noorda?), Larry Ellison, these are men that spend so much time looking over their shoulders and trying to beat bill Gates that they'll always lose. If Netscape had spent a fraction of the time on their product that they spend whining about IE and bundling they would still be the number one browser. Gates is too saavy to fall prey to a direct attack. He has consistenly and successfully flanked his opponents every time they attack him directly. If you want to compete with Bill Gates you need to compete with him, not fight him.
The only reason that Linux has been successful is that Linus et. al. do not care in the slightest about what Bill Gates is doing. They put their modest resources into a product, not a figght. If Sun, Oracle and AOL would just learn.
Although you'll never unseat Gates from the top of the heap, There are a number of people within striking distance of the Microsoft monopoly. If they would just work on their products and services rather than squabbling with Gates they might have a chance.
-Rich
My cousin and I had the Mac-10 ones and I had the 9mm as well. They did look far too real. I think there were incidents where people with these guns were shot or possibly killed by the police who could not tell the difference. (The mac-10 was especially realistic)
Wasn't there also a bazooka?
-Rich
I would venture to say that just about every person on planet earth has wondered what it is like on the moon. Similarly the 'is/was there life on mars' question is also publicly interesting. Be it fantasy or not our culture has cultivated the idea of martians over decades and it's an interesting question that people would love to see answered.
/.'ers would have a hard time naming just one shuttle astronaut.
The problem is the average joe isn't interested in pictures from the Hubble, or ion drives, or anything else that does not lead to some form of real accomplishment. So what if an ion drive is more efficient and lasts longer, if it's not landing a man somewhere so we can hear the accounts in the language of a man, who cares? Unmanned missions dont generate heroes. Worse yet, since we've already landed men on the moon how can an average person get excited about something seemingly less bold like a space station.
I understand the benefits of space exploration, since I've been interested in it since I was old enough to read. But unlike the moon missions, NASA isn't doing anything bold, they're not defeating anyone, No heroes are born from their missions. John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, these men are STILL heroes. Other than the 7 who died in challanger, and Sally Ride, I would imagine even most
-Rich