self-taught programmers don't learn formal techniques; instead, they cobble stuff together until it "works". Then, since they built it from scratch, they get all defensive when you attempt to talk about more efficient techniques, etc.
As a self-taught programmer currently attending University to work on a BSc, I can say that:
a) This is pretty close how I programmed when I started (between the ages of 6 and 10, using BASIC on micros). b) This is still how at least half of my fellow students program now, even though the theory is that Uni will teach them differently (and make no mistake, these people WILL graduate) c) I know of professionals with degrees and years of experience who still appear to work this way. No-one holds up their work as an example to others, but they exist and are still employed.
b) that copying and pasting in it was bizarrely clunky. What's up with "mark"?
Quick edit mode - set it in the properties for your command prompt window, and save the setting for future windows when it prompts. Select text with the mouse immediately, right-click to copy a selection. If there is no selection, right-click pastes instead.
That's ridiculous. IE doesn't keep level 1 employed. Ignorant users do, and that won't change regardless of what amazing systems you put in front of them. Fortunately for the entry-level support employees, there's no shortage in sight.
I've installed SQL Server 2005 multiple times in the last few weeks (setting up different OS's in VMs), and each time I've installed it on machines with.Net 3.5 installed. There is no conflict, and the installer does not even try to install.Net 2.0, because it's already there. You're doing something wrong.
...and you know you could drive in peace and comfort forever if you could just add those missing wheels, but no-one seems to stock the same size wheel as the one already on the car.
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DRM is a needed evil
Citation sorely needed. I have no need for this horseshit in my life.
but at some points when the pirates are getting the better product...
Even back in the day, when I had to look up word five on page ninety three of the printed manual, pirates were getting the better product.
It's time to learn about ^W
Yeah, but it's ok, I had a sock handy.
self-taught programmers don't learn formal techniques; instead, they cobble stuff together until it "works". Then, since they built it from scratch, they get all defensive when you attempt to talk about more efficient techniques, etc.
As a self-taught programmer currently attending University to work on a BSc, I can say that:
a) This is pretty close how I programmed when I started (between the ages of 6 and 10, using BASIC on micros).
b) This is still how at least half of my fellow students program now, even though the theory is that Uni will teach them differently (and make no mistake, these people WILL graduate)
c) I know of professionals with degrees and years of experience who still appear to work this way. No-one holds up their work as an example to others, but they exist and are still employed.
b) that copying and pasting in it was bizarrely clunky. What's up with "mark"?
Quick edit mode - set it in the properties for your command prompt window, and save the setting for future windows when it prompts. Select text with the mouse immediately, right-click to copy a selection. If there is no selection, right-click pastes instead.
And at least they just downgrade you - they could instead just shut your system down for a suspected license violation and prevent any log-ins.
At least they use some lube when they penetrate my anus - they could use a broken bottle!
Being a legitimate customer obviously has its upsides.
such as performing a drive by to join a game
Fuck, your childhood sounds like it was pretty brutal. How many did you have to kill to join a local sports team?
We are not talking about your sex life, sir.
That's ridiculous. IE doesn't keep level 1 employed. Ignorant users do, and that won't change regardless of what amazing systems you put in front of them. Fortunately for the entry-level support employees, there's no shortage in sight.
particularly operating systems. Not emacs.
I am not getting the distinction here.
I've installed SQL Server 2005 multiple times in the last few weeks (setting up different OS's in VMs), and each time I've installed it on machines with .Net 3.5 installed. There is no conflict, and the installer does not even try to install .Net 2.0, because it's already there. You're doing something wrong.
I'm a hobbiest iPhone developer.
Rubbish. I'm way more hobby than you.
way oh way oh wayyyy oh waayy ohhhhhhh....
Croak like an Egyptian.
don't feel good just because you're more sane than the bottom 0.001% who are off their meds.
I think I will continue to feel good about that, thank you very much.
Every day I'm not totally insane is a good day.
the last thing I'm worried about is making sure I don't confuse "they're" with "their" or with "there"
What's with "making sure"? It's not exactly hard.
They're playing with their balls over there.
Holy shit, how did I do that so quickly?
Bah.
they're trying increase their costs by decreasing their maintenance overhead
So you're saying Microsoft can't even follow basic accounting?
If you bring that thing back to life, it will totally cripple our sheep-powered internet.
Er, those same exact tools or equivalents are just as available on Windows. I almost see more bizarre FUD from slashdotters than Microsoft these days.
In fact, the original poster was nuts, jumping straight to the network analyser before checking something like netstat.
...and you know you could drive in peace and comfort forever if you could just add those missing wheels, but no-one seems to stock the same size wheel as the one already on the car.