1) I'd say the MIT course idea isn't really what the poster was looking for. 2) I know at least a few people who are/were working on undergraduate degrees in the evenings. The trick around here (Michigan) is check the directional schools. Your Major Big Time [State] State University or University of [State] aren't the places you're looking for in this case. Check the public universities close by. That may not come across as fancy, but see what they have to offer.
My experience as an interviewer and interviewee is that as long as the program is accredited, you're going to get past the HR filter. You have the experience (and seemingly high quality) to secure your position, and open new opportunities once you have the degree. There are plenty of schools that are friendly to commuters, and they'll get you all the cred you really need. And no, you don't need to be a compiler wizard to survive, just make sure you can pace the program to what you can survive and balance.
If the employer is giving you money to go, use it. 10K/yr should cover about as many as you'd want to take on a year anyway. You don't need to worry about the Comm College route with that sort of budget, and at a regional commuter Uni, it's not worth it if you're not paying for the classes to start with.
Well then, you still have the 6366 HE, which has a thermal rating of 85W... Which translates to 10,625 W for the 2000 cores. I'm not sure what the throughput maximum is... But I'm willing to wager it compares favorably to 10kW of Atoms.
Which is why I included the "I'm finally forced to use the search function to find the program I'm looking for." I was well aware of the search function in 7, I just never cared enough to use it.
If we're discussing anecdotes: I upgraded my gaming rig... Because I figured I might as well get used to using Win 8. My conclusion in using it since the end of August, is that Metro is a glorified start menu. I personally spend less time in the Metro interface than I even spent in the start menu.
Now, in some ways that's good. I'm finally forced to use the search function to find the program I'm looking for. Instead of Start->All Programs->Vendor->Program, I now hit the windows key, and start typing what I'm looking for (which is pretty quick) and I just click that. I feel it's slightly quicker than going through the main start menu. No gain if it was commonly used and I had it it on quick launch. Overall, my keyboard usage in Windows is way up, and I do more switching between keyboard and mouse.
It's also bad because I'm not using Metro Apps at all. I don't use IE. I don't use the "store." If anything, I'm now encouraged to just create desktop shortcuts for the few things I use on a regular basis. I may just be stuck in fallback mode, but that works really well for me. I don't care for the Metro interface on my PC. I don't hate it, I just don't use it. I think the value-add for me was minimal, and in fact I even think Win 8 is a slight loss for me... Not enough to switch back, but on the next rebuild, I might just stick with 7.
Windows 8 on my laptop resulted in formatting and becoming Ubuntu only. I liked it even less, and with the realization that I'm not gaming with that Intel integrated card, I finally felt enough motivation to just abandon Windows on it. I gave it a fair shake... I gave it one month. I'm much happier with Ubuntu.
I get the feeling that most businesses will just stick with 7. I don't think 8 will ever pass 7 in the business environment. The business cost of moving to 8 to gain... Metro?... I don't see it. The costs of doing proper testing vs a benefit I don't see is why I feel this way. If anyone knows of ways that Windows 8 can actually increase productivity vs. Windows 7, I'd love to hear.
Exactly! I've been browsing slashdot through the touch interface on my microwave for years... It's awesome, because by the time I get sick of the comments, the pizza rolls are usually ready.
Based on their actions, I'd wager that it *was* their first time. To be that stupid with something they shouldn't have had in the first place says they have no idea how to keep a secret. They seem stupid enough to be caught the first time... every time.
That said, I don't think I would want to submerge any of these fully electric cars. I did put down 5k to be in line for one of these babies, but I will also leave money aside to have a rock-solid gasoline-powered car that will handle the situations that the Tesla shouldn't. No need to pull all eggs in one basket.
Excuse me, but I don't like I would want to submerge *any* car of any type. Especially when you're talking about storm surge (brackish water).
That's certainly what RapiScan and the TSA officials stated, but they never published what the numbers really were. They just assured us.
I'm not big on going all tin-foil on this. Many of us have been wondering why they insist on not publishing what the measured/actual radiation exposure is. The concerns have been raised as reports came out (some dubious) that TSA agents were already showing higher than normal incident rates for cancers. There was an incident where an inspection turned up unusually high readings. Granted, that also turned out to be a clerical issue where the inspector didn't understand part of the inspection... Which was a concern in itself. Through all this, we still don't know what the exposure is supposed to be, nor what it really is.
The problem here has been a lack of transparency... and other abuses involving the millimeter wave scanner horror stories (storing images, having ladies go through multiple times). Worse is that these "measures" are invasive, possibly a health risk, and they don't actually increase our security. There are plenty of videos out there on how to beat the scanners, the measures irritate us and end up (in my opinion) more complacent.
As for the passive scanners, that would be great. I need to see where they are in development because I haven't heard anything on that yet. If you have a link, I'd appreciate it. I'll get going on Google in the meantime.
That's kinda the point of conquering territories isn't it?
Now, it's worth clarifying... I don't like it. I don't think it's right. But us US Americans are far from the only people in even the last 50 years to impose our beliefs on others. Anyone remember a place called Indochina?
Personally, I'd be a huge fan of stopping the "world's police" line, and adopting a more altruistic approach to the world and its affairs... But let's keep this in perspective... There's always someone who's claiming to "help" people by "telling them how to live."
That is totally fair. I do not know what STEM employment would be if programmers are excluded. If I remember right, there is something like 30% unemployment for people with a Ph.D. in Math, but I do not know what the figure is... I'm having a hard time finding a real number too... I know.. Irony.
I don't think the outcome of this bill would have had much effect on people on the level of a Ph D. My understanding is most of these Visas are for folks in the Bachelor/Masters range (which means these workers compete against me). The big issue facing a Ph D today is the fact that education spending has been reduced for over a decade. I don't necessarily think that getting a PhD is any easier today than it was long ago... Just more people trying to avoid entering the workforce in a tough time... Oh, and less opportunities once you get that high because public education opportunities are fewer and farther between.
First off... I applaud you sir. This post made my morning that much better. Thank you.
Secondly, with the immigration of STEM folks, I'd be willing to bet that many of these workers will demand comparable wages, because they know what the market is offering and there is a cost of living here to do those jobs. We can look at short term costs, and experience, and say that there are some otherwise perfectly capable geeks here who are still looking for jobs... And there are. The thing is... STEM unemployment as of June is 4.7% (assuming college degree, YMMV), which is pretty darn near what those economic models call "full employment." It sounds to me like the benefit of bringing in more geeks (like having a more educated society, more demand for arts, spending power, and those eurasian hotties on the horizon) would do more help for the economy than harm.
I might be biased too though... After all... parent did put forth a convincing argument.
IANAL, so I have to ask. If the company *knows* their software has a security hole, and intentionally disregards it, do they then become liable for some or all of the damages?
I have to imagine that if they were seriously trying to fix this, and it was just taking a while that there would not be such an outcry. Would it be necessary in the suit to prove that they are ignoring the problem?
That's only on account of them being unable to provide the services because of something beyond their control... specifically "on account of delay." This looks like a waiver for "things beyond our control" not "we're not making money off you anymore."
Also, I just went cross-eyed in the ToS. I saw no provision that said they could terminate or otherwise suspend this service or promise. They are allowed to if someone violates the ToS, but I don't see anything about updating or changing the ToS being allowed.
IANAL and YMMV, but I think there could be a standing for a class-action action here.
I'll give that former coworker this... That's certainly Microsoft's intent. I even happen to know someone who agrees with that assessment.
I happen to think that with this sort of change, it might encourage businesses to rethink their entire technology stack due to implementation costs. They might even consider just starting from scratch in the future... Linux business desktop anyone?
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1) I'd say the MIT course idea isn't really what the poster was looking for.
2) I know at least a few people who are/were working on undergraduate degrees in the evenings. The trick around here (Michigan) is check the directional schools. Your Major Big Time [State] State University or University of [State] aren't the places you're looking for in this case. Check the public universities close by. That may not come across as fancy, but see what they have to offer.
My experience as an interviewer and interviewee is that as long as the program is accredited, you're going to get past the HR filter. You have the experience (and seemingly high quality) to secure your position, and open new opportunities once you have the degree. There are plenty of schools that are friendly to commuters, and they'll get you all the cred you really need. And no, you don't need to be a compiler wizard to survive, just make sure you can pace the program to what you can survive and balance.
If the employer is giving you money to go, use it. 10K/yr should cover about as many as you'd want to take on a year anyway. You don't need to worry about the Comm College route with that sort of budget, and at a regional commuter Uni, it's not worth it if you're not paying for the classes to start with.
Well then, you still have the 6366 HE, which has a thermal rating of 85W... Which translates to 10,625 W for the 2000 cores. I'm not sure what the throughput maximum is... But I'm willing to wager it compares favorably to 10kW of Atoms.
Full Disclosure: I'm a sad sad AMD fanboy.
Which is why I included the "I'm finally forced to use the search function to find the program I'm looking for." I was well aware of the search function in 7, I just never cared enough to use it.
Thank you though.
If we're discussing anecdotes:
I upgraded my gaming rig... Because I figured I might as well get used to using Win 8. My conclusion in using it since the end of August, is that Metro is a glorified start menu. I personally spend less time in the Metro interface than I even spent in the start menu.
Now, in some ways that's good. I'm finally forced to use the search function to find the program I'm looking for. Instead of Start->All Programs->Vendor->Program, I now hit the windows key, and start typing what I'm looking for (which is pretty quick) and I just click that. I feel it's slightly quicker than going through the main start menu. No gain if it was commonly used and I had it it on quick launch. Overall, my keyboard usage in Windows is way up, and I do more switching between keyboard and mouse.
It's also bad because I'm not using Metro Apps at all. I don't use IE. I don't use the "store." If anything, I'm now encouraged to just create desktop shortcuts for the few things I use on a regular basis. I may just be stuck in fallback mode, but that works really well for me. I don't care for the Metro interface on my PC. I don't hate it, I just don't use it. I think the value-add for me was minimal, and in fact I even think Win 8 is a slight loss for me... Not enough to switch back, but on the next rebuild, I might just stick with 7.
Windows 8 on my laptop resulted in formatting and becoming Ubuntu only. I liked it even less, and with the realization that I'm not gaming with that Intel integrated card, I finally felt enough motivation to just abandon Windows on it. I gave it a fair shake... I gave it one month. I'm much happier with Ubuntu.
I get the feeling that most businesses will just stick with 7. I don't think 8 will ever pass 7 in the business environment. The business cost of moving to 8 to gain... Metro?... I don't see it. The costs of doing proper testing vs a benefit I don't see is why I feel this way. If anyone knows of ways that Windows 8 can actually increase productivity vs. Windows 7, I'd love to hear.
Exactly! I've been browsing slashdot through the touch interface on my microwave for years... It's awesome, because by the time I get sick of the comments, the pizza rolls are usually ready.
Based on their actions, I'd wager that it *was* their first time. To be that stupid with something they shouldn't have had in the first place says they have no idea how to keep a secret. They seem stupid enough to be caught the first time... every time.
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hells bells with the quick trigger...
That said, I don't think I would want to submerge any of these fully electric cars. I did put down 5k to be in line for one of these babies, but I will also leave money aside to have a rock-solid gasoline-powered car that will handle the situations that the Tesla shouldn't. No need to pull all eggs in one basket.
Excuse me, but I don't like I would want to submerge *any* car of any type. Especially when you're talking about storm surge (brackish water).
That's certainly what RapiScan and the TSA officials stated, but they never published what the numbers really were. They just assured us.
I'm not big on going all tin-foil on this. Many of us have been wondering why they insist on not publishing what the measured/actual radiation exposure is. The concerns have been raised as reports came out (some dubious) that TSA agents were already showing higher than normal incident rates for cancers. There was an incident where an inspection turned up unusually high readings. Granted, that also turned out to be a clerical issue where the inspector didn't understand part of the inspection... Which was a concern in itself. Through all this, we still don't know what the exposure is supposed to be, nor what it really is.
The problem here has been a lack of transparency... and other abuses involving the millimeter wave scanner horror stories (storing images, having ladies go through multiple times). Worse is that these "measures" are invasive, possibly a health risk, and they don't actually increase our security. There are plenty of videos out there on how to beat the scanners, the measures irritate us and end up (in my opinion) more complacent.
As for the passive scanners, that would be great. I need to see where they are in development because I haven't heard anything on that yet. If you have a link, I'd appreciate it. I'll get going on Google in the meantime.
Never attribute to malice what can easily be explained by the complete indifference of others?
...And how many of those crystals are in your police box, Doctor?
I, for one, would welcome our bunnicular overlords... cute cute overlords and their invisible pink horned pony sentinels.
That's kinda the point of conquering territories isn't it?
Now, it's worth clarifying... I don't like it. I don't think it's right. But us US Americans are far from the only people in even the last 50 years to impose our beliefs on others. Anyone remember a place called Indochina?
Personally, I'd be a huge fan of stopping the "world's police" line, and adopting a more altruistic approach to the world and its affairs... But let's keep this in perspective... There's always someone who's claiming to "help" people by "telling them how to live."
Indeed. If it shows strong correlation, the /. userbase is going to have to learn braille...
So, does this mean it's time to start evaluating a possible reason?
I ask because I love my coffee. Seriously, I'm stupid for it... But the last thing I need is another activity that supposedly makes me go blind...
Fine... Wrong word. Not duress. They'll only license when they think the licensee doesn't matter.
There's also a problem with that. Apple doesn't license their design patents, and will pretty much only license others when under duress.
That is totally fair. I do not know what STEM employment would be if programmers are excluded. If I remember right, there is something like 30% unemployment for people with a Ph.D. in Math, but I do not know what the figure is... I'm having a hard time finding a real number too... I know.. Irony.
I don't think the outcome of this bill would have had much effect on people on the level of a Ph D. My understanding is most of these Visas are for folks in the Bachelor/Masters range (which means these workers compete against me). The big issue facing a Ph D today is the fact that education spending has been reduced for over a decade. I don't necessarily think that getting a PhD is any easier today than it was long ago... Just more people trying to avoid entering the workforce in a tough time... Oh, and less opportunities once you get that high because public education opportunities are fewer and farther between.
First off... I applaud you sir. This post made my morning that much better. Thank you.
Secondly, with the immigration of STEM folks, I'd be willing to bet that many of these workers will demand comparable wages, because they know what the market is offering and there is a cost of living here to do those jobs. We can look at short term costs, and experience, and say that there are some otherwise perfectly capable geeks here who are still looking for jobs... And there are. The thing is... STEM unemployment as of June is 4.7% (assuming college degree, YMMV), which is pretty darn near what those economic models call "full employment." It sounds to me like the benefit of bringing in more geeks (like having a more educated society, more demand for arts, spending power, and those eurasian hotties on the horizon) would do more help for the economy than harm.
I might be biased too though... After all... parent did put forth a convincing argument.
The new pricing scheme was implemented in June. It wasn't until the end of July that the FCC dropped the tethering pricing ban on Verizon.
If anything, this will just increase the data demands for Verizon, and they'll keep charging you more... Because that's what they do.
"It is an iPhone"
IANAL, so I have to ask. If the company *knows* their software has a security hole, and intentionally disregards it, do they then become liable for some or all of the damages?
I have to imagine that if they were seriously trying to fix this, and it was just taking a while that there would not be such an outcry. Would it be necessary in the suit to prove that they are ignoring the problem?
That's only on account of them being unable to provide the services because of something beyond their control... specifically "on account of delay." This looks like a waiver for "things beyond our control" not "we're not making money off you anymore."
Also, I just went cross-eyed in the ToS. I saw no provision that said they could terminate or otherwise suspend this service or promise. They are allowed to if someone violates the ToS, but I don't see anything about updating or changing the ToS being allowed.
IANAL and YMMV, but I think there could be a standing for a class-action action here.
I'll give that former coworker this... That's certainly Microsoft's intent. I even happen to know someone who agrees with that assessment.
I happen to think that with this sort of change, it might encourage businesses to rethink their entire technology stack due to implementation costs. They might even consider just starting from scratch in the future... Linux business desktop anyone?