The 'law' comment was a joke, no sane person would propose such an idea.
The article seems like a rant against progress, I am sure that some one had similar "insight" into earlier attempts at aviation. He fails to recognise the fast changing nature of software, and the need for quick evolution. The difference in software from 1987 and 2001 is much greater in software than many other fields. More important the average user has benefitted quite a bit.
Most users are adults, and should act that way instead of b____ing whenever something goes wrong. If Windows 95 worked fine with AOL DON'T UPGRADE. If you want the next big thing be prepared to live with the consequences of living on the edge. You wish to be the use an email client that runs code, deal with the security flaws.
The problem of software reliability is trivial, use reliable software. my isp and my os coexist without problem, then again i don't use aol or win me.
SAT is the only unbiased indicator in most college applications. Most people receive help on essays, which favours the person who is able to tap the better resources. Other accomplishments, eg. school president, favour students who went to small schools or schools that encourage such activities. Removing SAT is going to make the process more subjective, thus more unpredictable to prospective applicants. It will also work against foreigners (WHO SPEAK ENGLISH), but that is a different story.
Amazon does have two things going for them a wide assortment of books and book reviews. Whenever I need to check out a new book I look at the book reviews. The reviews are generally quite useful and help me to make more independent choices. They also include info on related book; of course i then look for the cheapest price but i always start at amazon.
I do love how you managed to lump all the other countries in the world into one cohesive unit. Your talents truly are wasted in computing.
Based on the limited information given I cannot answer your question. However, the salary offered is likely to be much higher than what is offered to the natives of the country, even if they are doing the same thing. Combine this with the fact that computing is a high paying area, and your friend should be in one of the higher income brackets.
When this is compared with the Silicon Valley, and the living conditions prevalent there the deal is even sweeter. In fact dependent on the cost of living in the country it may be possible to save a large portion of your income. You can use that to pay for the overpriced house in the desert.
Most first world and western companies have web sites that deal with employment these should have salary information. Failing that the un will have the GDP of every country in the world this should prove a measure for comparison. Bare in mind the cost of living in SJ and similar areas is much higher than that of the average area in america. Consider this when processing this information.
I just love how you called all the countries abroad, with a straight face ! Damn !
I think they limited the field to PC games, preferably those that are native to the platform. i also think there is a trade off between 1st and most influential. you can't make a list of most influential games without doom.
i do agree that the list was compiled by an idiot, but my additions are
1. Tetris
2. M$ Flight Simulator
3. Castle Wolfenstein
4. Test Drive (top 15)
CIS is a better choice than CS for potential MBA candidates. These programs are generally part of the business school, and include a lot of courses that are not part of any cs curriculum.
CIS is a better choice for people who do not like maths and logic. CIS does not claim to be CS, and is generally take by people who do not believe they have to sit through Formal Languages etc. They are not dummies, i am sure most CIS graduates are better communicators than CS graduates. They would also probably do better in most verbal tests. Refusing to take courses you do not like is NOT a sign of stupidity, rather the opposite.
And finally, CS majors should be less snobbish. CS is not that difficult or elite to warrant an attitude.
My advice: If your goals can be achieved thru CIS/MIS take that route. it closes some doors, serious software development, but it open others like management.
First up, Acer sucks no matter where you buy it from. My Acros was the most unreliable piece of sh__ i ever used - and my previous machines were free hand me down CLONES. No names, no manuals, they were put together from scraps.
Second, most people choose to buy than fix because it is too difficult to fix. Most new windows computers come with the recovery disk crap, and some choice ones with no instructions(or cd instructions). A first time user will not go looking for a recovery CD, and most users do not know they exist - in my experience.
And each company produces their own cd, which may or may not be tailored to the specific machine. Then there is the problem with booting CDs, and finding out if your computer can do it. There is also a really big problem if the CD is lost. No CD driver.
I think Windows on CDROMs and recovery disks, have made installing windows too difficult. There is also a problem with a partially bad system, e.g. sound driver screws up ocassionally - you leave it because you don't want to have a non working system.
so you are saying, you asked the instructor in CLASS, why have setter and getters for all properties ? How is this different from just making the property public ?
And he marked you down ?!
if that was the case, your instructor may not be playing with a full deck. And that ain't Java's fault.
The EU is more racial and ethinc prejudice than some parts of america, but there is nothing in the original post to indicate that the person is non white. America's approach to foreign policy does offend many people, as does its obsessions with itself.
On the other hand Europe, the "continent" does not have a homogeneous population. Each country consists of MANY different ethnic and social groups - generalizations are thus useless. Some countries do have nationalist parties PAT BUCHANAN that expouses xenophobic tendencies STROM THURMOND but they are generally aimed at non whites DAVID DUKE, e.g. the Algerians, the Pakistanis etc.
And with respect to the tough time getting a job, recently Germany was commenting about the failure of their visa program for IT workers. They claim that they are unable to satisfy their shortfall.
How is this the instructor's fault, doesn't he have a mouth. What prevented him from asking his instructor the question ? Or reading the course text ? This is basic stuff, and there is no way an instructor can know one of his students will not attempt to make an effort to learn.
I installed FreeBSD 3.4, and I did not have any problems with the installation. I did have some problems with some of the "packages", a few were missing and trying to install the more recent version did not "work" - seemed to be too much of a hassle. I also got my modem working, took me 4mths to get this done under Linux my first time round.
Bottom line: Easier than most Linux distros.
RedHat is simpler to work with
Corel is much more difficult, "senses" video card and set it too high.
Mandrake - not enough freedom, autosense seemed retarded.
Debian - weird.
The question is not the forgeability, but rather the fact that you actually do not create a digital signature. You do not perform the mod computation, you do not calculate the hash, you don't sign your software does it.
You have no way of knowing if "your" signature concerns X document and uses "your" key. You trust the software to open the correct document, (the os, the file system, and the encryption tool), you then trust it to find the correct key, you trust it to perform all calculations correctly, and then you trust it to copy the sig to the correct file etc. The point is you are not in control of this process, you have no way of ensuring the correct document and key is used, unless you have hooks in the OS and even that is questionable.
With pen signatures, any idiot can ensure he signed the correct document - with no assumptions. With digital sigs software that is too complex to fully comprehend is utilised.
PARC is a research facility, it does not produce any products. In recent years they have declined, and they are no longer the pre eminent research lab, if they ever were.
Check this ranking of IT labs to see where PARC stands.
http://www.businessweek.com/1997/25/b353224.htm
With respect to their recent accomplishments, I would have to say Bayou. More so for the effect it has had on distributed computing than for its commercial prospects. Every paper about distributed computing, supporting PDAs etc, quotes the Bayou paper or utilises the Bayou model.
The average CS undergrad has had exposure to at least these three language. The average PhD will have exposure to 6 or more languages. My point is would you hire someone with 20 years C only experience for a C++/Java job ? He had a responsibility to keep current, there is no excuse for being a CS PhD and not knowing C++ or Java.
And wrt to HR practices, I concur. But an NYU PhD should not have to go through HR to get a job, especially an experienced one. This is not age discrimination but rather a flawed approach to his job search
Furthermore they can always apply to graduate school which automatically extends their F-1
[student visa].</i>
Only one year of OPT is attached to any F-1. So extending the visa is not going to extend your OPT time.
How about.
The pointlessness of importing workers.
Importing workers is not necessary
Importing workers is unnecessary.
It is unecessary to import workers.
There is nothing wrong with Amazon varying their prices to gain maximum profit. Amazon is in business to make a profit, and prices vary according to demand - basic economics.
Would you expect sears to sell any item at a uniform price at all its stores ?. Do you think that a big mac costs the same in NYC as it would in Toledo ? Of course not!. Stores vary prices to maximise profit, as do people. Salaries and real estate prices are prime examples of the latter.
Given the nature of capitalism amazon is within their rights to vary prices. Giving discounts to select groups may even be good for business, and most customers would appreciate such a policy. An example would be selling reggae CDs at a lower price to persons who have bought a lot of reggae CDs, same for C books. Now, doesn't that sound familiar ?
Before you jump to conclusions, you know
1. The size of the class
2. The complexity of the program.
Can you imagine the problems grading if everyone were to choose their "own" platform ? While Linux is reasonably popular, nothing prevents the use of more exoteric operating systems.
The moral of this story is that the work was given with certain requirements and he did not satisfy them.
He failed to satisfy the requirements and his grades reflect this, his behaviour is akin to submitting a handwritten term paper or a printed code listing.
DOS is outside the realm of the MCSE syllabus. Before bashing the certfication you should understand its purpose, it allows employers to ensure their employees have a certain skill set.
The MCSE allows new persons to enter IT, diminishing the need for a CS degree or years of experience -- this is good.
In the context of a library.
Place the computers in a high traffic area where anyone can see the screens. Place signs informing patrons of library policy concerning computer use, and enforce the policy. People will get the idea, after all no one reads porn on a subway ?
The consoles beat the PC when it comes to cost and convenience. The cost of a playstation is a 100 dollars and a memory card 15. With the PC, there is the video card 150+, RAM upgrade 100+, gamepad 20+, and a monitor (19+ for 1280X1024).
Add to that the problems of getting PC games to work and consoles are superior for those with little time.
As for the racial remark, talk about being a bigot. Asians make up at least 30% of the yuppies, with foreigners another 20% or so. this is utter bullshit. also nothing prohibits asians from being yuppies.
And which segment makes up the vast majority of public servants? (Postal workers, teachers, firemen, policemen)? Oops, that would be, ah, whites?
this is a stupid statement, first policemen and firemen are paid well, in nyc getting a job as a fireman is a coup. most public service jobs with a large white population are well paid. and finally and more importantly, whites make close to 80% off america's population - there aren't any jobs where they aren't the majority
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The 'law' comment was a joke, no sane person would propose such an idea.
The article seems like a rant against progress, I am sure that some one had similar "insight" into earlier attempts at aviation. He fails to recognise the fast changing nature of software, and the need for quick evolution. The difference in software from 1987 and 2001 is much greater in software than many other fields. More important the average user has benefitted quite a bit.
Most users are adults, and should act that way instead of b____ing whenever something goes wrong. If Windows 95 worked fine with AOL DON'T UPGRADE. If you want the next big thing be prepared to live with the consequences of living on the edge. You wish to be the use an email client that runs code, deal with the security flaws.
The problem of software reliability is trivial, use reliable software. my isp and my os coexist without problem, then again i don't use aol or win me.
SAT is the only unbiased indicator in most college applications. Most people receive help on essays, which favours the person who is able to tap the better resources. Other accomplishments, eg. school president, favour students who went to small schools or schools that encourage such activities. Removing SAT is going to make the process more subjective, thus more unpredictable to prospective applicants. It will also work against foreigners (WHO SPEAK ENGLISH), but that is a different story.
Amazon does have two things going for them a wide assortment of books and book reviews. Whenever I need to check out a new book I look at the book reviews. The reviews are generally quite useful and help me to make more independent choices. They also include info on related book; of course i then look for the cheapest price but i always start at amazon.
I do love how you managed to lump all the other countries in the world into one cohesive unit. Your talents truly are wasted in computing.
Based on the limited information given I cannot answer your question. However, the salary offered is likely to be much higher than what is offered to the natives of the country, even if they are doing the same thing. Combine this with the fact that computing is a high paying area, and your friend should be in one of the higher income brackets.
When this is compared with the Silicon Valley, and the living conditions prevalent there the deal is even sweeter. In fact dependent on the cost of living in the country it may be possible to save a large portion of your income. You can use that to pay for the overpriced house in the desert.
Most first world and western companies have web sites that deal with employment these should have salary information. Failing that the un will have the GDP of every country in the world this should prove a measure for comparison. Bare in mind the cost of living in SJ and similar areas is much higher than that of the average area in america. Consider this when processing this information.
I just love how you called all the countries abroad, with a straight face ! Damn !
I think they limited the field to PC games, preferably those that are native to the platform. i also think there is a trade off between 1st and most influential. you can't make a list of most influential games without doom. i do agree that the list was compiled by an idiot, but my additions are 1. Tetris 2. M$ Flight Simulator 3. Castle Wolfenstein 4. Test Drive (top 15)
CIS is a better choice than CS for potential MBA candidates. These programs are generally part of the business school, and include a lot of courses that are not part of any cs curriculum.
CIS is a better choice for people who do not like maths and logic. CIS does not claim to be CS, and is generally take by people who do not believe they have to sit through Formal Languages etc. They are not dummies, i am sure most CIS graduates are better communicators than CS graduates. They would also probably do better in most verbal tests. Refusing to take courses you do not like is NOT a sign of stupidity, rather the opposite.
And finally, CS majors should be less snobbish. CS is not that difficult or elite to warrant an attitude.
My advice: If your goals can be achieved thru CIS/MIS take that route. it closes some doors, serious software development, but it open others like management.
First up, Acer sucks no matter where you buy it from. My Acros was the most unreliable piece of sh__ i ever used - and my previous machines were free hand me down CLONES. No names, no manuals, they were put together from scraps.
Second, most people choose to buy than fix because it is too difficult to fix. Most new windows computers come with the recovery disk crap, and some choice ones with no instructions(or cd instructions). A first time user will not go looking for a recovery CD, and most users do not know they exist - in my experience.
And each company produces their own cd, which may or may not be tailored to the specific machine. Then there is the problem with booting CDs, and finding out if your computer can do it. There is also a really big problem if the CD is lost. No CD driver.
I think Windows on CDROMs and recovery disks, have made installing windows too difficult. There is also a problem with a partially bad system, e.g. sound driver screws up ocassionally - you leave it because you don't want to have a non working system.
so you are saying, you asked the instructor in CLASS, why have setter and getters for all properties ? How is this different from just making the property public ?
And he marked you down ?!
if that was the case, your instructor may not be playing with a full deck. And that ain't Java's fault.
The EU is more racial and ethinc prejudice than some parts of america, but there is nothing in the original post to indicate that the person is non white. America's approach to foreign policy does offend many people, as does its obsessions with itself.
On the other hand Europe, the "continent" does not have a homogeneous population. Each country consists of MANY different ethnic and social groups - generalizations are thus useless. Some countries do have nationalist parties PAT BUCHANAN that expouses xenophobic tendencies STROM THURMOND but they are generally aimed at non whites DAVID DUKE, e.g. the Algerians, the Pakistanis etc.
And with respect to the tough time getting a job, recently Germany was commenting about the failure of their visa program for IT workers. They claim that they are unable to satisfy their shortfall.
How is this the instructor's fault, doesn't he have a mouth. What prevented him from asking his instructor the question ? Or reading the course text ? This is basic stuff, and there is no way an instructor can know one of his students will not attempt to make an effort to learn.
I installed FreeBSD 3.4, and I did not have any problems with the installation. I did have some problems with some of the "packages", a few were missing and trying to install the more recent version did not "work" - seemed to be too much of a hassle. I also got my modem working, took me 4mths to get this done under Linux my first time round.
Bottom line: Easier than most Linux distros.
RedHat is simpler to work with
Corel is much more difficult, "senses" video card and set it too high.
Mandrake - not enough freedom, autosense seemed retarded.
Debian - weird.
The question is not the forgeability, but rather the fact that you actually do not create a digital signature. You do not perform the mod computation, you do not calculate the hash, you don't sign your software does it.
You have no way of knowing if "your" signature concerns X document and uses "your" key. You trust the software to open the correct document, (the os, the file system, and the encryption tool), you then trust it to find the correct key, you trust it to perform all calculations correctly, and then you trust it to copy the sig to the correct file etc. The point is you are not in control of this process, you have no way of ensuring the correct document and key is used, unless you have hooks in the OS and even that is questionable.
With pen signatures, any idiot can ensure he signed the correct document - with no assumptions. With digital sigs software that is too complex to fully comprehend is utilised.
PARC is a research facility, it does not produce any products. In recent years they have declined, and they are no longer the pre eminent research lab, if they ever were.
Check this ranking of IT labs to see where PARC stands.
http://www.businessweek.com/1997/25/b353224.htm
With respect to their recent accomplishments, I would have to say Bayou. More so for the effect it has had on distributed computing than for its commercial prospects. Every paper about distributed computing, supporting PDAs etc, quotes the Bayou paper or utilises the Bayou model.
The average CS undergrad has had exposure to at least these three language. The average PhD will have exposure to 6 or more languages. My point is would you hire someone with 20 years C only experience for a C++/Java job ? He had a responsibility to keep current, there is no excuse for being a CS PhD and not knowing C++ or Java.
And wrt to HR practices, I concur. But an NYU PhD should not have to go through HR to get a job, especially an experienced one. This is not age discrimination but rather a flawed approach to his job search
> You still see the occasional job which requires > 8 years java experience... even though java > isn't 8 years old
I have been informed that this is done to satisfy INS regulations wrt H1-Bs. The example I saw called for 8yrs Linux kernel development.
Furthermore they can always apply to graduate school which automatically extends their F-1
[student visa].</i>
Only one year of OPT is attached to any F-1. So extending the visa is not going to extend your OPT time.
The unnecessary of importing workers ?????
What does that mean ?
How about.
The pointlessness of importing workers.
Importing workers is not necessary
Importing workers is unnecessary.
It is unecessary to import workers.
or use smaller words
Keep aliens out
No more H1-B
Your opinion is as screwed as your english.
Barbados, Trinidad and at least one of the nations that make up the lesser Antilles.
Brooklyn has the largest collection of West Indian immigrants in the world.
How can you be the last native english speaker ?
There is nothing wrong with Amazon varying their prices to gain maximum profit. Amazon is in business to make a profit, and prices vary according to demand - basic economics.
Would you expect sears to sell any item at a uniform price at all its stores ?. Do you think that a big mac costs the same in NYC as it would in Toledo ? Of course not!. Stores vary prices to maximise profit, as do people. Salaries and real estate prices are prime examples of the latter.
Given the nature of capitalism amazon is within their rights to vary prices. Giving discounts to select groups may even be good for business, and most customers would appreciate such a policy. An example would be selling reggae CDs at a lower price to persons who have bought a lot of reggae CDs, same for C books. Now, doesn't that sound familiar ?
Before you jump to conclusions, you know 1. The size of the class 2. The complexity of the program. Can you imagine the problems grading if everyone were to choose their "own" platform ? While Linux is reasonably popular, nothing prevents the use of more exoteric operating systems. The moral of this story is that the work was given with certain requirements and he did not satisfy them. He failed to satisfy the requirements and his grades reflect this, his behaviour is akin to submitting a handwritten term paper or a printed code listing.
DOS is outside the realm of the MCSE syllabus. Before bashing the certfication you should understand its purpose, it allows employers to ensure their employees have a certain skill set.
The MCSE allows new persons to enter IT, diminishing the need for a CS degree or years of experience -- this is good.
In the context of a library. Place the computers in a high traffic area where anyone can see the screens. Place signs informing patrons of library policy concerning computer use, and enforce the policy. People will get the idea, after all no one reads porn on a subway ?
The consoles beat the PC when it comes to cost and convenience. The cost of a playstation is a 100 dollars and a memory card 15. With the PC, there is the video card 150+, RAM upgrade 100+, gamepad 20+, and a monitor (19+ for 1280X1024).
Add to that the problems of getting PC games to work and consoles are superior for those with little time.
As for the racial remark, talk about being a bigot. Asians make up at least 30% of the yuppies, with foreigners another 20% or so.
this is utter bullshit. also nothing prohibits asians from being yuppies.
And which segment makes up the vast majority of public servants? (Postal workers, teachers, firemen, policemen)? Oops, that would be, ah, whites?
this is a stupid statement, first policemen and firemen are paid well, in nyc getting a job as a fireman is a coup. most public service jobs with a large white population are well paid. and finally and more importantly, whites make close to 80% off america's population - there aren't any jobs where they aren't the majority