Agreed. I will believe in genetic mutation for the purpose of adaptation as soon as my children come out with 6 fingers on each hand so they can type faster.
How the hell is this comment "insightful" and the replies are all "off topic". This should (if it were possible) be moderated as "idiotic statement" and the replies should all be modded as "off topic". Whatever...
Actually, an oxmoron is something like "Awfully beautiful" or "terribly nice." Somewhere along the lines people have decided that oxmoron means something that in contradictory or doesn't make sense.
I can reference anything I want using online help, newsgroups, web pages, etc.
What I want out of a book is something I can sit down and read. The "Teach Yourself xxxx" books are very good for this. Reference texts have their place, I suppose, but why should I pay for something that is already available? I want something that is interesting and will be worth sitting down to read (cover to cover). If a book at >1000 pages, chances are I don't need it.
The best programming book I have read (cover to cover)is O'Reilly's Programming Embedded Systems.
1. It was too the point - I think its about 200 pages, maybe fewer.
2. It is unique - there are not 500 other books exactly like it.
3. I didn't fall asleep after reading 2 sentences.
Keep in mind, nobody is forcing us to use "their" software. If I dont like MS's security issues I don't have to use their stuff at all... Just like if I don't like Firestone Tires having blowouts on the road, I can go buy some Michelins. I think we should let capitalism do what is does best. If Microsoft does indeed have a monopoly, forcing people to use their software, then that is the real issue.
The problem with security is not illegal hacking, its just that we don't have enough laws! They can make laws all day, but something will always be cause for a security hole, no matter what extremes programmers go to... Its the nature of the business. The criminals are not the software developers (and not Microsoft, in this case), I think this should be obvious.
Ford can take all measure to make their vehicles safe, but if I drive down the road at 50 mph into a telephone pole I still may die. Is that Ford's fault? I think this idea is ludicrous.
You sound very paranoid. How would George Bush be involved in a such a thing at all? And how is it that Bush and Gates are buddies? I seem to remember Clinton playing golf with Gates rather frequently...
Its unfortunate that so many slashdotters' confuse open source as being some kind of socialistic movement, and Microsoft is the Proletariat to them.
Well, it frustrates me that my comment has been labelled flamebait. Oh well.
I have done a significant amount of research on this very topic. Just because I did not post the details of why I feel this way does not mean I don't know what I am talking about.
... or anything else good for that matter. Communism does not support productivity or creativity. So they can try all they want, but only capitalist governments can support and promote innovation.
If the supreme court had more liberal judges this probably wouldn't be the case. I never understood why liberal citizens think liberal politicians are the ones who support free speech and liberty the most.
Quit contrary. It seems to me that liberals are most likely to ban things that they deem offensive. Like Al Gore tried to do before he was VP. Just like the liberals don't want racism to be allowed, politically incorrect words to be used, or violence to be allowed. They are all of the view that people (normal citizens) are so stupid that they cannot filter good from bad on their own, we need them to lead us in the right direction.
Perhaps the reality is that the definitions of "liberal" and "conservative" don't fit the true political and social views correctly when it comes to issues of free speech. I couldn't agree more that these games should not be banned, I just wish self described liberals who support freedom of speech could see where its defenders are coming from. The defenders of free speech are the conservatives.
Now that I am off my high horse, I am sure I will get flamed like mad. I don't intend this as flamebait. The reason for my post is that I think censorship is bad, in any case. I just hope this belief is not loss in the sriving for a more politically correct society.
I hope. Saturday morning I found that my service was gone. I tried contacting AT&T broadband, but cannot get ahold of anyone. I only get recordings saying that they will have service back to my within 10 days. They also stated that for every day I am without service I get 2 days of credit.
Under the circumstances, I think that is fair. Its excite that has left us high and dry, not AT & T.
Is that the people there to serve are incompetent. Just yesterday I called asking where to FTP to for my web space, since that info was never given to me. The guy on the other end of the phone said "Uhhhh.... FTP? You lost me."
When it was installed, the dude who set up my computer was a complete moron. I have AT&T Cable, BTW. Of course, they wouldn't allow me to do it myself, so this dude takes my case apart, and boots up my computer. Before I can say anything he puts the PCI NIC in while the machine is on. HE said "They saw you shouldn't do this, but its okay." Then he was surprised when Windows did not auto-detect it.
10 Poor little child is born in the ghetto.
20 Grows up in the ghetto.
30 Needs to make money.
40 Can make a lot of money selling crack.
50 Get busted.
60 Gets trained as a web developer.
70 Gets a "great" job.
80 Gets laid off.
90 Goto 4
When the telemarketer goes into their script go to get some pots and pans and throw them in a pile on the floor. Hold the phone up so the telemarketer can hear. Moan and groan for a while like you fell and hurt yourself. If they don't hang up answer the phone crying and say "I'm sorry, you'll have to call me back. I don't think I can walk no more!"
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Agreed. I will believe in genetic mutation for the purpose of adaptation as soon as my children come out with 6 fingers on each hand so they can type faster.
How the hell is this comment "insightful" and the replies are all "off topic". This should (if it were possible) be moderated as "idiotic statement" and the replies should all be modded as "off topic". Whatever...
Actually, an oxmoron is something like "Awfully beautiful" or "terribly nice." Somewhere along the lines people have decided that oxmoron means something that in contradictory or doesn't make sense.
That is an idiotic analogy. We are talking about tools.
Here is a better analogy-
Sears makes vice grips, which can perform a number of tasks, but you probably should not clamp them down on your penis.
Its obvious that you are not an OS or embedded developer.... Direct memory access is essential.
I don't get it. Anyone who has done any serious development for embedded systems has to see how utterly ridiculous this article is.
I can reference anything I want using online help, newsgroups, web pages, etc.
What I want out of a book is something I can sit down and read. The "Teach Yourself xxxx" books are very good for this. Reference texts have their place, I suppose, but why should I pay for something that is already available? I want something that is interesting and will be worth sitting down to read (cover to cover). If a book at >1000 pages, chances are I don't need it.
The best programming book I have read (cover to cover)is O'Reilly's Programming Embedded Systems.
1. It was too the point - I think its about 200 pages, maybe fewer.
2. It is unique - there are not 500 other books exactly like it.
3. I didn't fall asleep after reading 2 sentences.
Maybe this will lead to mouse devices for labtops that are actually usable.
Keep in mind, nobody is forcing us to use "their" software. If I dont like MS's security issues I don't have to use their stuff at all... Just like if I don't like Firestone Tires having blowouts on the road, I can go buy some Michelins. I think we should let capitalism do what is does best. If Microsoft does indeed have a monopoly, forcing people to use their software, then that is the real issue.
The problem with security is not illegal hacking, its just that we don't have enough laws! They can make laws all day, but something will always be cause for a security hole, no matter what extremes programmers go to... Its the nature of the business. The criminals are not the software developers (and not Microsoft, in this case), I think this should be obvious.
Ford can take all measure to make their vehicles safe, but if I drive down the road at 50 mph into a telephone pole I still may die. Is that Ford's fault? I think this idea is ludicrous.
You sound very paranoid. How would George Bush be involved in a such a thing at all? And how is it that Bush and Gates are buddies? I seem to remember Clinton playing golf with Gates rather frequently...
Its unfortunate that so many slashdotters' confuse open source as being some kind of socialistic movement, and Microsoft is the Proletariat to them.
Careless deregulation? Don't you think deregulation is why we have low priced long distance, cable, and now broadband?
Well, it frustrates me that my comment has been labelled flamebait. Oh well.
I have done a significant amount of research on this very topic. Just because I did not post the details of why I feel this way does not mean I don't know what I am talking about.
... or anything else good for that matter. Communism does not support productivity or creativity. So they can try all they want, but only capitalist governments can support and promote innovation.
If the supreme court had more liberal judges this probably wouldn't be the case. I never understood why liberal citizens think liberal politicians are the ones who support free speech and liberty the most.
Quit contrary. It seems to me that liberals are most likely to ban things that they deem offensive. Like Al Gore tried to do before he was VP. Just like the liberals don't want racism to be allowed, politically incorrect words to be used, or violence to be allowed. They are all of the view that people (normal citizens) are so stupid that they cannot filter good from bad on their own, we need them to lead us in the right direction.
Perhaps the reality is that the definitions of "liberal" and "conservative" don't fit the true political and social views correctly when it comes to issues of free speech. I couldn't agree more that these games should not be banned, I just wish self described liberals who support freedom of speech could see where its defenders are coming from. The defenders of free speech are the conservatives.
Now that I am off my high horse, I am sure I will get flamed like mad. I don't intend this as flamebait. The reason for my post is that I think censorship is bad, in any case. I just hope this belief is not loss in the sriving for a more politically correct society.
-Rupert
"This is the world's most dealiest CAT! I'm going to jump on here and show you her teeth."
ROAR....
"Crocky!"
They tossed the lost arm in the molten steal with him, as I recall.
I hope. Saturday morning I found that my service was gone. I tried contacting AT&T broadband, but cannot get ahold of anyone. I only get recordings saying that they will have service back to my within 10 days. They also stated that for every day I am without service I get 2 days of credit.
Under the circumstances, I think that is fair. Its excite that has left us high and dry, not AT & T.
Is that the people there to serve are incompetent. Just yesterday I called asking where to FTP to for my web space, since that info was never given to me. The guy on the other end of the phone said "Uhhhh.... FTP? You lost me."
When it was installed, the dude who set up my computer was a complete moron. I have AT&T Cable, BTW. Of course, they wouldn't allow me to do it myself, so this dude takes my case apart, and boots up my computer. Before I can say anything he puts the PCI NIC in while the machine is on. HE said "They saw you shouldn't do this, but its okay." Then he was surprised when Windows did not auto-detect it.
Hmmm...
Lets see:
10 Poor little child is born in the ghetto.
20 Grows up in the ghetto.
30 Needs to make money.
40 Can make a lot of money selling crack.
50 Get busted.
60 Gets trained as a web developer.
70 Gets a "great" job.
80 Gets laid off.
90 Goto 4
In my case, I am jumping right into step 80.
Yeah, and maybe now Naperville's tech community will be employed again.
Here is another good one (Jerky Boys ripoff).
When the telemarketer goes into their script go to get some pots and pans and throw them in a pile on the floor. Hold the phone up so the telemarketer can hear. Moan and groan for a while like you fell and hurt yourself. If they don't hang up answer the phone crying and say "I'm sorry, you'll have to call me back. I don't think I can walk no more!"
Yes. I have fun with telemarketers. I say thinkgs like "I would love to talk to you, but I think I'll go take a nap."
Or pretend like you are experiencing difficult bowel movements while on the toilet.
Telemarketer:" Blah blah blah, and this is a limited time offer only."
Me: "Ohhh.... Ug. Um. Yes, AHHHHHHH, hold on.... *** FLUSH *** okay, go ahead."
Hey, they called me, so I don't feel all that bad about doing this.
How about this:
Programming is a lot like sex. I tend to get very confused and make many mistakes in the process.
This amount has been brought up in court. It did not first appear hear on Slashdot.