The HR people have a checklist of skills (or worse, certifications and buzzwords) but don't actually know what the job requires.
Yep. And it gets worse. I'd like to strangle our HR person. Not only does he keep sending the wrong people in for interviews, they aren't even !@#$!$ CLOSE!
Example: We need someone to do document analysis. Instead of sending over clarical people, he sends over people with 8 years experience as admins. Seriously. When you go to a wacky job interview, remember me and have pitty as I have to deal with the moron who's wasting both your time and mine.
(To be clear, I do read resumes and cut out the dreck from there. So far, only 1 in 30 have even been close for any job we're hiring for. Unfortunately, I've been broadsided a few times where Mr. HR talked to others and took his word that 'this is a perfect candidate'.)
Aside: (but related), I wonder, has anyone ever investigated, researched, done any benchmarks about how many/what percentage of CPU cylces are allocated just for virus checking (and other security checks)?
No idea. On some isolated systems, I frequently turn off active scanning for longer operations -- such as copying 2GB of data -- and notice that the time it takes to perform the task drops by over half. Since disk operations are often the slowest, I would guess that the overhead in overall speed loss is substantial even if the % of CPU usage is low.
Virus detection software isn't security. It's a patch for faulty or insecure system design. That's why it's not needed on very many systems these days.
Use the fact that the source is available as a bargaining feature to your customers. Don't GPL it, use a more restricted licence that says they can 'look, change, hand back changes, discuss on internal forums, but not distribute outside of the contract parties'.
Keep in mind that in many cases, your customers will not be interested in seeing the source. They want turn-key black boxes.
It might be that your case is different, leading to more customers and actual contributions to the code base. In that case, do not 'sell' the software as much as a support contract with the source access being a bonus.
I'm sure that Microsoft will allow transfering of portable media from your PC to the 360. So you'll be able to buy or subscribe to any WMA music store and use it on the XBox. So while Microsoft might be competing in the store arena (which they've been doing so for a long time), it hardly appears MS is just going to block the other stores from the XBox platform.
Agreed. I'm curious how Napster inc. considers the change of Microsoft the partner to Microsoft the competitor. How likely is it that Napster will get favorable placement on Windows desktops?
Yes, there are firmware upgrades to get rid of annoying things such as Macrovision -- but these are for the 04 model (old) but not as far as I can tell the 05 (new) model.
If you can believe it everybody here at the unamed government agency I work for has their own inkjet printer. Why? Because they are too lazy to get up and walk over to the $20K floor copier that nobody uses.
Or the manager in charge of the department decided that that was one way to spend the rest of the budget.
True story;
My father worked at one of the federal agencies as a department manager. After many years, he secured a job with the UN.
He called me asking about printers, and what I thought about some small HP laser that was popular at the time. Thinking he needed it for himself, I gave him the pros and cons, then he said...
"No, it's not for me, it's for the office."
'Why not use the main printer. Have your IT people deal with it in one place.'
"We don't have one...not in my department."
'Well, you'll need a larger printer for your department.'
"Listen, I have to spend this money and it turns out that if I get everyone a printer I'll be on budget."
'Everyone?'
"One for each desk. Wouldn't that be nice?"
...
The conversation went on with me begging him not to waste the money and to cut down on the eventual hassles of extra printers (waste, maintenance, space). At the end, it was clear that I didn't get it. He could not under any situation come in under budget. If he did, his department would be cut back. Period. Getting the money back next year if he needed it would be painful...so he was getting the printers.
(Note: He told me later that this is the same with the Federal agencies he worked for...so don't go single out the UN for being wasteful.)
The author probably wasn't using the symbiotic loader, which keeps Office in RAM at all times for the sole purpose of faster startup times.
(from the article) "I made sure that the auto-loader was not running for either program because it seems wasteful to keep them in memory if I do not use them often."
Nothing in my post is accuses others of saying anything wrong. It was only for my system. It is 100% true.
About 1x a week, I'm asked to moderate myself. In general, I mark posts UP and leave the bad ones to flounder. Please consider doing the same and reserve 'troll' and other down moderations to folks who deserve it.
I also gave up and went for a Mac for exactly the same reason. It's unacceptable that in 2005 a Linux distribution (FC3, in my case) doesn't recognize a three-button+wheel USB mouse out-of-box...
[rolls mouse wheel, wheel-mouse clicks on a link]
or that setting up a TV card requires you to edit some config-files by hand.
[Looks at TV in desktop app]
[Drops to shell prompt]
$ cat/proc/version Linux version 2.6.10-1.770_FC3smp (bhcompile@porky.build.redhat.com) (gcc version 3.4.2 20041017 (Red Hat 3.4.2-6.fc3)) #1 SMP Thu Feb 24 14:20:06 EST 2005
Microsoft Windows XP Professional and Microsoft Windows XP Home are not affected by this policy as they are licensed per installation and not per processor. Windows XP Professional can support up to two processors regardless of the number of cores on the processor. Microsoft Windows XP Home supports one processor.
How do they enforce this and deal with processor upgrades with HT and multiple cores? Will the support be considered a defect fix or would it require an upgrade.
In either case, it's an antiquated idea now. Good thing I don't normally have to deal with it.
Seriously though, the most effective form of government is a dictatorship. Any government based on freedom is bound to be (at least somewhat) inept and inefficient. That's why the Republic looks slow, inept and complicated; while the Empire looks efficient, directed and simple.
The government under a dictatorship will be efficient. The governed will not be. That's why dictatorships don't thrive outside of the dictator's and dictator's associates personal estates.
(Looked for a reference in the Tao/Dao Te Ching for governments being brutal when efficient, so inefficent governments are to be encouraged...but couldn't find it.)
(Yes, I realize that Monad is intended to out do unix shells and tools. As time marches on, though, what's the likelyhood that unix tools will not get that much better? A little competition is a good thing.)
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[OT] Sorry to hear that. I guess there's no chance of it working with Wine?
Yep. And it gets worse. I'd like to strangle our HR person. Not only does he keep sending the wrong people in for interviews, they aren't even !@#$!$ CLOSE!
Example: We need someone to do document analysis. Instead of sending over clarical people, he sends over people with 8 years experience as admins. Seriously. When you go to a wacky job interview, remember me and have pitty as I have to deal with the moron who's wasting both your time and mine.
(To be clear, I do read resumes and cut out the dreck from there. So far, only 1 in 30 have even been close for any job we're hiring for. Unfortunately, I've been broadsided a few times where Mr. HR talked to others and took his word that 'this is a perfect candidate'.)
It's just a web page with java script. Nothing more. Variations on TiddlyWiki can be found all over the place.
No idea. On some isolated systems, I frequently turn off active scanning for longer operations -- such as copying 2GB of data -- and notice that the time it takes to perform the task drops by over half. Since disk operations are often the slowest, I would guess that the overhead in overall speed loss is substantial even if the % of CPU usage is low.
I hear you, though the design of the base system does make the most impact. A properly designed one has no need for virus detectors as a patch.
Great phrase. I'll have to keep it mind.
Virus detection software isn't security. It's a patch for faulty or insecure system design. That's why it's not needed on very many systems these days.
Why is this such a mystery?
Keep in mind that in many cases, your customers will not be interested in seeing the source. They want turn-key black boxes.
It might be that your case is different, leading to more customers and actual contributions to the code base. In that case, do not 'sell' the software as much as a support contract with the source access being a bonus.
Agreed. I'm curious how Napster inc. considers the change of Microsoft the partner to Microsoft the competitor. How likely is it that Napster will get favorable placement on Windows desktops?
With Apple, they don't even pretend to play with others on DRM...while Microsoft promoted the tech to 'partners' while working on competing services.
It's amazing how well I can guess things sometimes. :)
Yes, there are firmware upgrades to get rid of annoying things such as Macrovision -- but these are for the 04 model (old) but not as far as I can tell the 05 (new) model.
They think that something like this, costs this much.
(Yes, by posting this on /., WalMart should give me a commission.)
Other answers: Habit, fear that it's not simple, and comfort of using tape systems over the years.
Or the manager in charge of the department decided that that was one way to spend the rest of the budget.
True story;
My father worked at one of the federal agencies as a department manager. After many years, he secured a job with the UN.
He called me asking about printers, and what I thought about some small HP laser that was popular at the time. Thinking he needed it for himself, I gave him the pros and cons, then he said...
"No, it's not for me, it's for the office."
'Why not use the main printer. Have your IT people deal with it in one place.'
"We don't have one...not in my department."
'Well, you'll need a larger printer for your department.'
"Listen, I have to spend this money and it turns out that if I get everyone a printer I'll be on budget."
'Everyone?'
"One for each desk. Wouldn't that be nice?"
...
The conversation went on with me begging him not to waste the money and to cut down on the eventual hassles of extra printers (waste, maintenance, space). At the end, it was clear that I didn't get it. He could not under any situation come in under budget. If he did, his department would be cut back. Period. Getting the money back next year if he needed it would be painful...so he was getting the printers.
(Note: He told me later that this is the same with the Federal agencies he worked for...so don't go single out the UN for being wasteful.)
(from the article) "I made sure that the auto-loader was not running for either program because it seems wasteful to keep them in memory if I do not use them often."
Check my posting history. Am I a troll?
Nothing in my post is accuses others of saying anything wrong. It was only for my system. It is 100% true.
About 1x a week, I'm asked to moderate myself. In general, I mark posts UP and leave the bad ones to flounder. Please consider doing the same and reserve 'troll' and other down moderations to folks who deserve it.
...it's as good as Wing Commander. [leaps into flame-proof bunker]
[rolls mouse wheel, wheel-mouse clicks on a link]
or that setting up a TV card requires you to edit some config-files by hand.
[Looks at TV in desktop app]
[Drops to shell prompt]
[scratches head]
How do they enforce this and deal with processor upgrades with HT and multiple cores? Will the support be considered a defect fix or would it require an upgrade.
In either case, it's an antiquated idea now. Good thing I don't normally have to deal with it.
Hmmmm...Black leather outfit. Called lord. Obiwan says he's 'more machine than man'. Officers often neal, heads waist high.
I'm thinking yes, and the thoughts get worse from there.
The government under a dictatorship will be efficient. The governed will not be. That's why dictatorships don't thrive outside of the dictator's and dictator's associates personal estates.
(Looked for a reference in the Tao/Dao Te Ching for governments being brutal when efficient, so inefficent governments are to be encouraged...but couldn't find it.)
Thanks. Another -- well two variations of the same thing -- is in my 'bio' section;
* Programs and software are not the same; one is a plan of action, the other an object like a hammer.
* Programs are plans of action. Software is often an assortment of unplanned code. Make programs - avoid making software.
All three are my originals. Feel free to pass them along or mangle them as you see fit.
Thanks! I try and be clear...sometimes it doesn't matter... :(
(Yes, I realize that Monad is intended to out do unix shells and tools. As time marches on, though, what's the likelyhood that unix tools will not get that much better? A little competition is a good thing.)