To add to your point, the procurement process is such that it takes almost two years to draft an RFP, get it approved, set it out for the six months, evaluate the bids, submit to board approval, have the board approve it (a month later) and then send if off only to have none of the original components from the original RFP be unavailable, draw up a substitution list, have that go through a quick (two month) review process and finally start the project.
Yes, it can take two years from Project go-ahead to when you can actually start the project. Government efficiency at its finest.
How can one ignore one the greatest propaganda artists on the side that everyone keeps pointing to, until it becomes an Inconvenient Truth?
Here's the part that gets me. People love to spout off the incredible claims this guy makes, and then like a defunct prophet, discards him until it is convenient to call upon his name again.
This isn't science, it is religion. Pure Religion. They use scientific sounding terms and make bold predictions that have failed repeatedly, only to have the next round of prophets waiting in the wings with a better interpretation of their holy book!
I have mostly concluded that an alarming amount of large corporations have senior management who mostly don't have a clue.
They aren't supposed to have a clue about actually running a business. They are supposed to have a clue about having a personality and able to raise funds and schmooze other CEO types.
Sorry, but the current President has already driven America into the dumpsters. Remember when he said that 9 Trillion dollars was "unpatriotic"? I do. But perhaps he wasn't lying and meant it should be 20 Trillion, like it is today. That is MORE than doubled in 7 years, which is something no other two term president has been able to manage. But hey, Blame Bush for that.
And since we are talking "she" I wonder if your view of Clinton's disastrous years as Secretary of State is going to play into your voting. My guess is that it isn't. Her admitted lying to the American People leading up to the last Presidential Election should be enough to keep her out of office, but in Democrat Primaries that is considered a leading skill and job qualification.
Fiorina, at least, has something she has accomplished, other than Monica Lewinsky's ExBoyfriend's wife.
I've seen "poor code" that was clearly good code, hacked together to get something done. It worked for what it was designed. It was "poor" in the long run because the system needed to evolve, but never did. The code didn't change, and it looked like garbage down the road a bit. It wasn't garbage, it just needed improvements, that were too costly to implement.
That kind of code isn't really "poor code" when it was writtten. It was a quick hack that was forgotten. Hind Sight is always 20/20.
1) PrinterServer - get a network laser/inkjet no need for a server 2) SSH - Why ? (See following comments) 3) WebServer - Why? (For a home?) 4) NFS Server - Why? (use cloud storage or a NAS)
Of the case scenario you have given, it just looks like dick waving. And non of that requires GPU. You're talking about a headless Server, and you want a GPU? Hell, you could do all that on Arduino if you wanted (and earn more dick waving AP)
And 2009 is five years ago, time to upgrade anyway. You run your custom stuff on a rig that might experience catastrophic failure at any time?
The only place I see today needing a GPU, is gaming. And if you're running Gaming rig, you're going to want high end current CPU, GPU lots of ram, lots of fans and ventilation, which isn't the same rig as a quiet HTPC.
Suffice it to say, you're being unreasonable in your expectations.
While I suspect that you're a tad sarcastic here, I would like to point out, yes, it is your money being spent. It is your money. It is my money. It is our kids and grandkids money (debt).
The fact that I have to say it is really sad. And yet, enough people don't care that it is still a reality. "Not my money" is a big fat lie.
The problem isn't the system, it is the software and databases that require millisecond accuracy.
The problem is that time is not as linear as we think it is. Even accurate clocks can start having time shifts in relation to each other. This is all spelled out in Physics and is (or at least, should be) well known.
We need to change how we keep track of time, in a way that isn't linear.
We don't need Government Scrutiny. Most of these universities are "government" run institutions. This is the case with Cal State Fullerton.
I have the ultimate solution, taken from the likes of OSS, lets make all of our textbooks setup with Creative Commons License that allows for competition and free digital forms for all students. Why are still using Dead Tree versions, other than to perpetuate the scam that is University Text Books. This way, the students get what they need without sacrificing (needlessly). Teachers can have some freedom to pick which books to use, the University can pick what books to use and everyone is happy.
Lastly, Math is one of those courses that regardless of what book you're using, the result should be the same, competency/skill in the subject matter. When you're done, you should possess enough skill to go to the next level regardless of the textbook/school.
You're not screwed. You're inconvenienced by running old non-supported hardware. Take a moment, and upgrade to something current, that suits your needs. If you can't, I have an old 300 Baud Acoustic Modem you can use to connect to the internet. It still works and is easily programmed.
Taxes are regressive. I think that is the point you are making. Eventually the cost of all taxes falls upon "all of us" meaning the least able to pay taxes, pay the most. Always.
My commute is 8 minutes, when there is traffic. I have no debt and only make about 50K year. I have a house, my car is 20 years old and I don't make payments on it. It cost me $1700 when I bought it.
The problem is, that people WANT things, a nice BMW, Diamonds, big screen TVs and leverage their future to get their toys. I want a happy family, and that doesn't cost a nickel, but it is expensive.
Here is what I know about day care babies. They aren't raised by parents, but by strangers.
1) wake up, get ready for "Day Care", have breakfast and a commute to the day care center. 2) Drop off at day care, parents off to work. 3) 9-10 hours later, the parent(s) come and pick the kid up 4) Go home have at most an hour with "exhausted" parent(s) who has been at work all day 5) Get ready for bed 6) Go to bed, sleep 10-12 hours 7) ???? 8) Profit!
You think that is "right" ? Oh, you have the kids on the weekends. This prepares them for your eventual divorce system of sharing kids on alternate weekends.
Daycare is hardly right for anyone's family, especially if it is a choice.
It was absolutely right for our family--mom, dad, and kid alike
For it to be "right" for your kid, s/he must have liked day care more than being home with mom and dad. You might want to ask him it if was "right" for him, or if he would have preferred to be home with you and your spouse. My guess, your idea of "right" and theirs is not the same.
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What would you call Al Gore, if not Propagandist? False Prophet?
To add to your point, the procurement process is such that it takes almost two years to draft an RFP, get it approved, set it out for the six months, evaluate the bids, submit to board approval, have the board approve it (a month later) and then send if off only to have none of the original components from the original RFP be unavailable, draw up a substitution list, have that go through a quick (two month) review process and finally start the project.
Yes, it can take two years from Project go-ahead to when you can actually start the project. Government efficiency at its finest.
Can you see, they are linked! Government needs MOAR taxes to fight global climate change!
How can one ignore one the greatest propaganda artists on the side that everyone keeps pointing to, until it becomes an Inconvenient Truth?
Here's the part that gets me. People love to spout off the incredible claims this guy makes, and then like a defunct prophet, discards him until it is convenient to call upon his name again.
This isn't science, it is religion. Pure Religion. They use scientific sounding terms and make bold predictions that have failed repeatedly, only to have the next round of prophets waiting in the wings with a better interpretation of their holy book!
insult to everyone that this greedy, viscous bitch would dare to present herself as a viable candidate for the most powerful office in the land.
You talking about Carly or Hillary? Seriously I can't tell the difference.
I have mostly concluded that an alarming amount of large corporations have senior management who mostly don't have a clue.
They aren't supposed to have a clue about actually running a business. They are supposed to have a clue about having a personality and able to raise funds and schmooze other CEO types.
HP 4M+ is a great printer. Unfortunately isn't very manageable with its JAVA interface. The fact that they need to be firewalled should say enough.
You might want to update your windows 98 To something more modern while you're at it. ;)
Sorry, but the current President has already driven America into the dumpsters. Remember when he said that 9 Trillion dollars was "unpatriotic"? I do. But perhaps he wasn't lying and meant it should be 20 Trillion, like it is today. That is MORE than doubled in 7 years, which is something no other two term president has been able to manage. But hey, Blame Bush for that.
And since we are talking "she" I wonder if your view of Clinton's disastrous years as Secretary of State is going to play into your voting. My guess is that it isn't. Her admitted lying to the American People leading up to the last Presidential Election should be enough to keep her out of office, but in Democrat Primaries that is considered a leading skill and job qualification.
Fiorina, at least, has something she has accomplished, other than Monica Lewinsky's ExBoyfriend's wife.
I've seen "poor code" that was clearly good code, hacked together to get something done. It worked for what it was designed. It was "poor" in the long run because the system needed to evolve, but never did. The code didn't change, and it looked like garbage down the road a bit. It wasn't garbage, it just needed improvements, that were too costly to implement.
That kind of code isn't really "poor code" when it was writtten. It was a quick hack that was forgotten. Hind Sight is always 20/20.
I offered up my 300 baud modem. You missed the point of why.
1) PrinterServer - get a network laser/inkjet no need for a server
2) SSH - Why ? (See following comments)
3) WebServer - Why? (For a home?)
4) NFS Server - Why? (use cloud storage or a NAS)
Of the case scenario you have given, it just looks like dick waving. And non of that requires GPU. You're talking about a headless Server, and you want a GPU? Hell, you could do all that on Arduino if you wanted (and earn more dick waving AP)
And 2009 is five years ago, time to upgrade anyway. You run your custom stuff on a rig that might experience catastrophic failure at any time?
The only place I see today needing a GPU, is gaming. And if you're running Gaming rig, you're going to want high end current CPU, GPU lots of ram, lots of fans and ventilation, which isn't the same rig as a quiet HTPC.
Suffice it to say, you're being unreasonable in your expectations.
who cares it isn't really my money being spent
While I suspect that you're a tad sarcastic here, I would like to point out, yes, it is your money being spent. It is your money. It is my money. It is our kids and grandkids money (debt).
The fact that I have to say it is really sad. And yet, enough people don't care that it is still a reality. "Not my money" is a big fat lie.
The problem isn't the system, it is the software and databases that require millisecond accuracy.
The problem is that time is not as linear as we think it is. Even accurate clocks can start having time shifts in relation to each other. This is all spelled out in Physics and is (or at least, should be) well known.
We need to change how we keep track of time, in a way that isn't linear.
We don't need Government Scrutiny. Most of these universities are "government" run institutions. This is the case with Cal State Fullerton.
I have the ultimate solution, taken from the likes of OSS, lets make all of our textbooks setup with Creative Commons License that allows for competition and free digital forms for all students. Why are still using Dead Tree versions, other than to perpetuate the scam that is University Text Books. This way, the students get what they need without sacrificing (needlessly). Teachers can have some freedom to pick which books to use, the University can pick what books to use and everyone is happy.
Lastly, Math is one of those courses that regardless of what book you're using, the result should be the same, competency/skill in the subject matter. When you're done, you should possess enough skill to go to the next level regardless of the textbook/school.
You're not screwed. You're inconvenienced by running old non-supported hardware. Take a moment, and upgrade to something current, that suits your needs. If you can't, I have an old 300 Baud Acoustic Modem you can use to connect to the internet. It still works and is easily programmed.
In a world with no sound, those that dance to the music seem crazy.
If you read through your post, you'll realize how bizarre it is to have FEDERAL regulations on how you do your work. All in the name of Taxes.
Thus it becomes another example of why Taxes (all of them) are regressive.
You've handed over freedom for the theater of security, and you now have neither.
Taxes are regressive. I think that is the point you are making. Eventually the cost of all taxes falls upon "all of us" meaning the least able to pay taxes, pay the most. Always.
As I said to my kids "One day, you're going to look back at this and think, 'My GAWD!!! What were we thinking!!!" "
My commute is 8 minutes, when there is traffic. I have no debt and only make about 50K year. I have a house, my car is 20 years old and I don't make payments on it. It cost me $1700 when I bought it.
The problem is, that people WANT things, a nice BMW, Diamonds, big screen TVs and leverage their future to get their toys. I want a happy family, and that doesn't cost a nickel, but it is expensive.
You are choosing to ignore the fact the the majority of families today are two income households.
Not ignoring it. This is still a choice.
This is because for the majority of families it is not ALWAYS an option to be stay-at-home.
This is still a choice. Claiming "I didn't have a choice" doesn't make it less of a choice. It is always an option.
Hate, everything is "hate" with liberals. I differ in opinion, and it is "hate"? Geez, lighten up Francis
Here is what I know about day care babies. They aren't raised by parents, but by strangers.
1) wake up, get ready for "Day Care", have breakfast and a commute to the day care center.
2) Drop off at day care, parents off to work.
3) 9-10 hours later, the parent(s) come and pick the kid up
4) Go home have at most an hour with "exhausted" parent(s) who has been at work all day
5) Get ready for bed
6) Go to bed, sleep 10-12 hours
7) ????
8) Profit!
You think that is "right" ? Oh, you have the kids on the weekends. This prepares them for your eventual divorce system of sharing kids on alternate weekends.
Daycare is hardly right for anyone's family, especially if it is a choice.
But the big issues of the day aren't about Government Surveillance, it is about the Kardashians and whether or not to Nay Nay (however it is spelled).
The problem isn't the politicians, it is the ignorant people who vote for them.
It was absolutely right for our family--mom, dad, and kid alike
For it to be "right" for your kid, s/he must have liked day care more than being home with mom and dad. You might want to ask him it if was "right" for him, or if he would have preferred to be home with you and your spouse. My guess, your idea of "right" and theirs is not the same.