[rant]
Maybe, as a result of the numerous teachers laid off from such software, the few remaining will be paid in proportion to the *enormously* powerful and influential job they hold.
[/rant]
But probably not. Teachers should learn to form unionized strikes against the system that represses them from the money they deserve. Did you know, HS teachers are now 90% women, because men are the traditional bread-winners and cannot support a family on a teacher's pay!
Out rageous; now women are wonderful teachers, but we need evenly weighted proportions (just like every other profession) to survive. No wonder places like New York and Chicago are so desperately in-need of teachers - few are willing to sacrifice themselves to the extent that our (American) society demands.
And here we have software that will give the legislators a broader sword with which they can smack and slice at educational dividens.
I always wished I would come across an instructor who took "Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (abelson, Sussman & Sussman [see here SICP]) and mappend the fundamental theories presented therein to whatever language was currently invogue during that class/age.
Mere learning of language, for the fit of mind, is a simplicity - you're talking maybe 4 months at the outside to learn the syntax of $x language, thru and thru. However, with the ideas presented in SICP, you can accomplish nearly any theoretical CS task. The implementation (though fun) is the easy part.
I might recommend your assigning sections apropos to your course from the book as homework; in class, project the particular Java syntax upon those principals presented in the text.
Back when I was still in High School, I was lucky enough to land a job as the network admin of a small business, consisting of about 30 people or so. The entire shop was Open Source/Free software because cost was a major concern and that was what I was most experienced in (I basically did everything from running the copper across the ceiling to building the [admittedly crappy] webpage).
That being as it may, I was relatively inexperienced with ipTables, and honestly didn't know my ass from my forhead when it came to admin-ing. As such, I deployed one of the cheaper netgear firewalls; and to great success, I might add. Though it caused some isolated problems, it did its job and protected our network. Thus I can say I was happy with its performance.
As I've progressed in my techy career, I moved from such 'off-the-shelf' solutions, to building my own (extensive) iptables ruleset, to actually engineering my own 'blackbox' devices - these self-engineered devices were a product of my more ingenious years in college.
Well, this ramble can be summarized thus: "depends upon your application." Yes, Netgear et. al. produce a decent, well designed product. These solutions don't often attract much attention from the geek crowd due to their boilerplate nature, but they are function.
Now maintaining a rather massive network of thousands of people, I put my trust in a standalone, (sometimes) load-balanced front end consisting of an old x86 box running OpenBSD. The ruleset I carry with me is the product of several years of gradual modification, and is the best solution available (IMO).
It's really astonishing to consider: now is the time that the tide is rapidly turning in favor of Linux and Open/Libre Software. From large governments to ISP's, I can see an increasingly bright and prominent future for OSS. We should smile at the thought that years of dedication by talented and forethinking hackers is finally paying off.
I very much think that in 15 or 20 years it will be this current age we remember as being the watershed moment where the "technological civilization" is realized.
Sadly, from what I understand (not being an Aussie myself), Telstra is a horribly and unfairly run/administered corporation, that often reaks of anti-competitive behavior, viz:
Though it may be a common mentality to proclaim something such as this a 'technological innovation' well past it's prime, I urge you to remeber that that 50% of our (well, my) U.S. population happily exists on a 56K home *dialup* connection.
Yes, the net is revolutionary in its selfless intent for make information avialable. Let us please rejoice in these simple, evolutionary advances that bring the world that much closer to what _we_ have known for years:-)
This is yet another example emphasizing the fact that every human motive, thought, and action is thereby reflected in our environment.
While many 'environmentalists' will spew forth their rightful sentiments that such action-reaction describes the final, tragic fate of humanity, I have another view:
While it can't go without saying that all our technology effects our environment, similarly it should be evident that what we do (as rightful animals of Earth) might very well be incorporated in a new Earthly paradigm of that which is "natural."
Honestly, I haven't run a Mac in years, and yet I am still very familiar with Yellow Dog GNU/Linux! I mean, where have you been? From what I understand, Yellow Dog is extremely well regarded amongst the Mac-Linux community, and is the first and only choice in this realm.
Also, if you have known smart people to cry over a simple Debian install...well, I'm at a loss for words. Sorry, this is something of a flame, I rarely post, but the quality of these Slashdot questions is rapidly declining:(
I just sent this to their PR team; don't think it will get beyond the garbage (as I said in the email), though I might suggest everyone else do the same...Damn companies like this deserve to get fire and hell.
To:
To Whom It May Concern,
I know this email message shall probably be tossed into the garbage before it reaches anyone of greater importance than the janitor; however, in the slim event this makes it to a manager, I'll have out with what is on my mind. Let me quickly say that I would *like* for this to be given to an executive; can't be more specific, as I have so little respect for your company I don't care to go digging around for the names of your 'higher-ups.'
As someone who works in the technology field, I just wanted to congratulate you on revealing yourselves to be the true fools that you really are. I am, of course, speaking in reference to your recent "glorious" victory over Sony in regards to JPEG imaging technologies.
You have proven yourself to be yet another company incapable of designing and profiting by good business; to supplement your lack of ingenuity - and hence, lack of clients, I would assume - you have to go throwing your weight around making the already tight IPO troubles the tech field must suffer through, even *more* uncomfortable. Your lack of innovation, and need to push around others, would be very comical if you weren't in fact doing so much damage.
I have heard of your company in passing before - neither in reference to good or bad items. However, from this point forward I will always view your company in a bad light, and I will be certain to inform those who I work with, and those whom I work for, of why your company is not to be respected.
This is the most idiotic post that has ever been admitted thru the/. gates. I rarely if ever take the time to respond to posts, finding myself reading more than typing, however this deserves a response. A loud response:
** THE FUCKING LIBRARY **
Congratulations on taking the cake as having submitted what could officially be the most moronic post know to this already (at times) dulling site. You have made us all much more stupid for having asked!
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of our age.
[rant] Maybe, as a result of the numerous teachers laid off from such software, the few remaining will be paid in proportion to the *enormously* powerful and influential job they hold. [/rant]
But probably not. Teachers should learn to form unionized strikes against the system that represses them from the money they deserve. Did you know, HS teachers are now 90% women, because men are the traditional bread-winners and cannot support a family on a teacher's pay!
Out rageous; now women are wonderful teachers, but we need evenly weighted proportions (just like every other profession) to survive. No wonder places like New York and Chicago are so desperately in-need of teachers - few are willing to sacrifice themselves to the extent that our (American) society demands.
And here we have software that will give the legislators a broader sword with which they can smack and slice at educational dividens.
Let's all hope I'm wrong!
I always wished I would come across an instructor who took "Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (abelson, Sussman & Sussman [see here SICP]) and mappend the fundamental theories presented therein to whatever language was currently invogue during that class/age.
Mere learning of language, for the fit of mind, is a simplicity - you're talking maybe 4 months at the outside to learn the syntax of $x language, thru and thru. However, with the ideas presented in SICP, you can accomplish nearly any theoretical CS task. The implementation (though fun) is the easy part.
I might recommend your assigning sections apropos to your course from the book as homework; in class, project the particular Java syntax upon those principals presented in the text.
A most rewarding class would result, I think!
Back when I was still in High School, I was lucky enough to land a job as the network admin of a small business, consisting of about 30 people or so. The entire shop was Open Source/Free software because cost was a major concern and that was what I was most experienced in (I basically did everything from running the copper across the ceiling to building the [admittedly crappy] webpage).
That being as it may, I was relatively inexperienced with ipTables, and honestly didn't know my ass from my forhead when it came to admin-ing. As such, I deployed one of the cheaper netgear firewalls; and to great success, I might add. Though it caused some isolated problems, it did its job and protected our network. Thus I can say I was happy with its performance.
As I've progressed in my techy career, I moved from such 'off-the-shelf' solutions, to building my own (extensive) iptables ruleset, to actually engineering my own 'blackbox' devices - these self-engineered devices were a product of my more ingenious years in college.
Well, this ramble can be summarized thus: "depends upon your application." Yes, Netgear et. al. produce a decent, well designed product. These solutions don't often attract much attention from the geek crowd due to their boilerplate nature, but they are function.
Now maintaining a rather massive network of thousands of people, I put my trust in a standalone, (sometimes) load-balanced front end consisting of an old x86 box running OpenBSD. The ruleset I carry with me is the product of several years of gradual modification, and is the best solution available (IMO).
Anyone care to enlighten a novice astromomer in the benefits of using infrared in telescopic technology?
There quite a decent summary contained within the sirtf site: Why IR?
I'm excited to see the value and quality of images such a thing can produce.
It's really astonishing to consider: now is the time that the tide is rapidly turning in favor of Linux and Open/Libre Software. From large governments to ISP's, I can see an increasingly bright and prominent future for OSS. We should smile at the thought that years of dedication by talented and forethinking hackers is finally paying off.
I very much think that in 15 or 20 years it will be this current age we remember as being the watershed moment where the "technological civilization" is realized.
Sadly, from what I understand (not being an Aussie myself), Telstra is a horribly and unfairly run/administered corporation, that often reaks of anti-competitive behavior, viz:
"Australia's Broadband Woes" [http://ectnews.com].
Though it may be a common mentality to proclaim something such as this a 'technological innovation' well past it's prime, I urge you to remeber that that 50% of our (well, my) U.S. population happily exists on a 56K home *dialup* connection.
:-)
Yes, the net is revolutionary in its selfless intent for make information avialable. Let us please rejoice in these simple, evolutionary advances that bring the world that much closer to what _we_ have known for years
This is yet another example emphasizing the fact that every human motive, thought, and action is thereby reflected in our environment. While many 'environmentalists' will spew forth their rightful sentiments that such action-reaction describes the final, tragic fate of humanity, I have another view: While it can't go without saying that all our technology effects our environment, similarly it should be evident that what we do (as rightful animals of Earth) might very well be incorporated in a new Earthly paradigm of that which is "natural."
Honestly, I haven't run a Mac in years, and yet I am still very familiar with Yellow Dog GNU/Linux! I mean, where have you been? From what I understand, Yellow Dog is extremely well regarded amongst the Mac-Linux community, and is the first and only choice in this realm.
:(
Also, if you have known smart people to cry over a simple Debian install...well, I'm at a loss for words. Sorry, this is something of a flame, I rarely post, but the quality of these Slashdot questions is rapidly declining
My God man, you are absolutely mad. Please, for the love of humanity, get a life!
I just sent this to their PR team; don't think it will get beyond the garbage (as I said in the email), though I might suggest everyone else do the same...Damn companies like this deserve to get fire and hell.
To:
To Whom It May Concern,
I know this email message shall probably be tossed into the garbage before
it reaches anyone of greater importance than the janitor; however, in the
slim event this makes it to a manager, I'll have out with what is on my
mind. Let me quickly say that I would *like* for this to be given to an
executive; can't be more specific, as I have so little respect for your
company I don't care to go digging around for the names of your
'higher-ups.'
As someone who works in the technology field, I just wanted to
congratulate you on revealing yourselves to be the true fools that you
really are. I am, of course, speaking in reference to your recent
"glorious" victory over Sony in regards to JPEG imaging technologies.
You have proven yourself to be yet another company incapable of designing
and profiting by good business; to supplement your lack of ingenuity - and
hence, lack of clients, I would assume - you have to go throwing your
weight around making the already tight IPO troubles the tech field must
suffer through, even *more* uncomfortable. Your lack of innovation, and
need to push around others, would be very comical if you weren't in fact
doing so much damage.
I have heard of your company in passing before - neither in reference to
good or bad items. However, from this point forward I will always view
your company in a bad light, and I will be certain to inform those who I
work with, and those whom I work for, of why your company is not to be
respected.
Regards,
This is the most idiotic post that has ever been admitted thru the /. gates. I rarely if ever take the time to respond to posts, finding myself reading more than typing, however this deserves a response. A loud response:
** THE FUCKING LIBRARY **
Congratulations on taking the cake as having submitted what could officially be the most moronic post know to this already (at times) dulling site. You have made us all much more stupid for having asked!
It seems to me you make my balls itch. But then again that could just be me!
"I know that this site is most a casual thing..."
should have been
"I know that this site is *mostly* a casual thing..."
For the love of the gods man, try to be a model of your own advice!