So if this thing is so huge, why can't i find any pictures of it? I'd love for someone to point out a satellite image of this thing. Does it really exist or is like global warming - something scientists dreamed up to justify their jobs. (I actually believe in global worming, but where are the pictures of this trash vortex?)
Find a problem you have, and try to solve it by programming. Like make an address book, where you can enter in people's information and search by last name or something. Or make a program that organized your MP3 and finds duplicates. Or make a program that automatically solves Sokudo puzzles. It'll be something with utility you can use and play with, and improve over time as your skills increase. Good Luck!!
I worked at a defense contractor. The employees there were getting phone calls from a junk faxer that was searching for fax machines in the companies phone numbers. Eventually security got involved and shut this person down. I supposed you could call the removal number and give the security voice phone number for some defense contractor, airport security number, or other person of power, State Court House, Senator? Once that bum started calling these "sensitive" numbers someone with the proper means would shut that scumbag down.
Similar thing happened to me on my first job, only on a smaller scale, I was told by a Electric Boat in CT that they had no income tax, coming from NY that would save me several grand a year - what a liar!! I should have looked it up myself, they're both in the top 5 highest taxed states. I've learned to be super critical of job offers and to really look into the fine print and to get everything in writing. I mentioned this issue to my boss after i started, and maybe he did take it into consideration during the next raise.
The HR people that negotiate with you are as bad as car salesmen. I've got a "friend" that i consult now when i'm negotiating a new job. I'll be happy to pass on the name.
Astro-physacist wanted, Windows programming exp helpful. Preferably PhD. Need not show up to work, just collect paycheck. Experience working on large government contract that run overbudget for years and then are canceled for reasons that were obvious in the first place a plus. Project involves: Building a lasar to shoot down satelites with Maximum reliability of 1/99999 Pay: $5e6 Flexable benefits.
From the http://www.ftc.gov/ websight:
"1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688) or visit http://www.optoutprescreen.com/ for details"
This will prevent companies from pre-approving you for credit stuff. Cut down my mail by half.
I only block the adds that are too distracting. The flashing ones are added to my blocked list (can't wait for flashBlock to become more mature - then watchout Mr. Blinking G.W. Bush Add). And I actually like the adds in most magazines, of course i have a choice which ones i spend time reading. Ads have actually helped me many times find a better product or retailer that i've never known about.
I agree, PC104 is the way to go, and you can probably get it to boot in less than 10 seconds if you do it right. (i'd suggest an x86 processor over the X-Scale because it's got better linux support) Here is a great book on embedded linux http://www.embeddedlinuxinterfacing.com/http://www.embeddedlinuxinterfacing.com I used it as a basis for a masters project and it's ideal for someone that's clever but isn't a linux guru, it doesn't get into graphics (but i don't think any embedded linux book does), but this will at least be a good solid foundation to start your project with. Also, what if you took 2 PDA's and layed them horizonal? And never mind all that talk about a real RTOS, i'm sure the 10us responce by embedded linux will be suffecient.
Do I work with you? I swear you're in my department. Your that guy that said "we could save alot of money if we just ported everything to C." If it weren't for people like you, i'd have nothing to tell my wife in the evening.
With the exception of MIT or CMU, I don't find a school makes much difference. I came from a state school and was even ahead of a couple peers from private schools. Experience makes a difference, get a co-op, side job or on-campus job that gives you some experience while completing your degree and consider a masters, those help too. I had a friend that persued a MS after a BS because the job market was bad, and it worked out well for him. Also get in with a big company after school, they have large training programs where you'll learn valuable assetts you take with you to a smaller company. Good Luck!!
Well true that perhaps this can be done with many MP3 players, but at least it's got everyone thinking. I'll be doing this with a Debian distro withing a month;-)
OK true that faulty hardware will cause instability. But faulty drivers are a more common cause of crashes. Who will re-write all the drivers and make them quality drivers? And how many people will have modems and sound cards that won't be supported? Perhaps OS X could use some linux drivers...
This still doesn't address the larger problem... we consume too much electricity! All you guys with 3 or 4 Pentium-133 "servers" running all the time (blowing off heat so your AC's need to work harder) Can you guys possible get it down to 1 computer running all the time (even if that means integrating the firewall into your web server)?
And what happens when we run out of methane? Do we replace cattle with sheep here in america?
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If Itunes was available on Linux, it would be a slam dunk at my house.
He would have made a great president.
So if this thing is so huge, why can't i find any pictures of it? I'd love for someone to point out a satellite image of this thing. Does it really exist or is like global warming - something scientists dreamed up to justify their jobs. (I actually believe in global worming, but where are the pictures of this trash vortex?)
I didn't know Epson outsourced software development to India too.
Find a problem you have, and try to solve it by programming. Like make an address book, where you can enter in people's information and search by last name or something. Or make a program that organized your MP3 and finds duplicates. Or make a program that automatically solves Sokudo puzzles. It'll be something with utility you can use and play with, and improve over time as your skills increase. Good Luck!!
Why are all these Chinese restaurants next to wind turbines?
Just Kidding! (There goes my positive karma rating)
I worked at a defense contractor. The employees there were getting phone calls from a junk faxer that was searching for fax machines in the companies phone numbers. Eventually security got involved and shut this person down.
I supposed you could call the removal number and give the security voice phone number for some defense contractor, airport security number, or other person of power, State Court House, Senator?
Once that bum started calling these "sensitive" numbers someone with the proper means would shut that scumbag down.
Similar thing happened to me on my first job, only on a smaller scale, I was told by a Electric Boat in CT that they had no income tax, coming from NY that would save me several grand a year - what a liar!! I should have looked it up myself, they're both in the top 5 highest taxed states. I've learned to be super critical of job offers and to really look into the fine print and to get everything in writing. I mentioned this issue to my boss after i started, and maybe he did take it into consideration during the next raise.
The HR people that negotiate with you are as bad as car salesmen. I've got a "friend" that i consult now when i'm negotiating a new job. I'll be happy to pass on the name.
I don't know what you're getting paid to do this, but I would hire someone who would do it for a little less and pocket the difference.
Astro-physacist wanted, Windows programming exp helpful. Preferably PhD. Need not show up to work, just collect paycheck. Experience working on large government contract that run overbudget for years and then are canceled for reasons that were obvious in the first place a plus.
Project involves:
Building a lasar to shoot down satelites with Maximum reliability of 1/99999
Pay: $5e6
Flexable benefits.
From the http://www.ftc.gov/ websight: "1-888-5-OPTOUT (1-888-567-8688) or visit http://www.optoutprescreen.com/ for details" This will prevent companies from pre-approving you for credit stuff. Cut down my mail by half.
She's got a PhD, counting must be below her.
I only block the adds that are too distracting. The flashing ones are added to my blocked list (can't wait for flashBlock to become more mature - then watchout Mr. Blinking G.W. Bush Add). And I actually like the adds in most magazines, of course i have a choice which ones i spend time reading. Ads have actually helped me many times find a better product or retailer that i've never known about.
I agree, PC104 is the way to go, and you can probably get it to boot in less than 10 seconds if you do it right. (i'd suggest an x86 processor over the X-Scale because it's got better linux support)w .embeddedlinuxinterfacing.com
Here is a great book on embedded linux
http://www.embeddedlinuxinterfacing.com/http://ww
I used it as a basis for a masters project and it's ideal for someone that's clever but isn't a linux guru, it doesn't get into graphics (but i don't think any embedded linux book does), but this will at least be a good solid foundation to start your project with.
Also, what if you took 2 PDA's and layed them horizonal?
And never mind all that talk about a real RTOS, i'm sure the 10us responce by embedded linux will be suffecient.
Do I work with you? I swear you're in my department. Your that guy that said "we could save alot of money if we just ported everything to C." If it weren't for people like you, i'd have nothing to tell my wife in the evening.
With the exception of MIT or CMU, I don't find a school makes much difference. I came from a state school and was even ahead of a couple peers from private schools. Experience makes a difference, get a co-op, side job or on-campus job that gives you some experience while completing your degree and consider a masters, those help too. I had a friend that persued a MS after a BS because the job market was bad, and it worked out well for him. Also get in with a big company after school, they have large training programs where you'll learn valuable assetts you take with you to a smaller company. Good Luck!!
Well true that perhaps this can be done with many MP3 players, but at least it's got everyone thinking. I'll be doing this with a Debian distro withing a month ;-)
I wish I could speak french.
OK true that faulty hardware will cause instability. But faulty drivers are a more common cause of crashes. Who will re-write all the drivers and make them quality drivers? And how many people will have modems and sound cards that won't be supported? Perhaps OS X could use some linux drivers...
This still doesn't address the larger problem... we consume too much electricity! All you guys with 3 or 4 Pentium-133 "servers" running all the time (blowing off heat so your AC's need to work harder) Can you guys possible get it down to 1 computer running all the time (even if that means integrating the firewall into your web server)?
And what happens when we run out of methane? Do we replace cattle with sheep here in america?