This is the most applicable thread I've seen yet. Yes, we do have "Furnaces" (we call them Growth machines.) Ours are shielded, and as such, it is common-place for people to use Cell-Phones within the CR...not just IT. In fact, I provide WiFi to our CR techs. A simple solution such as "pockets" on our suits actually would solve my problem...the trick there is, getting management to approve and order them. Different problem altogether.
Yes! This is exactly the sort of thread response I'm looking for! I've looked in to the Pebble watches, and I'm not sure they're quite right for me, but this is the sort of thing I want to be able to do. Essentially, diminish my need to get my phone out. Things like being able to see and read texts to see who they are from and what they say, to evaluating incoming callers...YES! I would like a little more, but this conversation's definitely along my desired lines! Not, "can I do this?" But rather, "What can I do that I haven't thought about?" Thank you!
OK folks. Speaking as someone working in the Accessibility market (CTO of http://www.virtual508.com/) I can say that there are a lot of different metrics used to define what is "Accessible" and what isn't. Some disagree, but many find some common definition for "Accessibility" aswell.
Should IT be available to those with disabilities? Yes! Can I or anyone else tell you what will make said IT definitively "Accessible"? No, not with distinction, but we can give you some good guidelines. Frankly, without going into detail (but focusing on web sites,) nested tables are a very inaccessible format. I could go on and on. The reality is that all developers should keep Accessibility in mind while developing their software, be it web deployed or otherwise. This is a growing concern, especially if a software vendor/consultant wishes to sell their products/services to the Federal government.
My email address is kendellw@virtual508.com. I look forward to any conversation any of you would like to have regarding Accessibility.
I've had the earlier version of this for several months. I use it to play flight sims. It takes a little getting used to, but it really does work great!
Works fine on every Windows patch previous to XP SP2...never saw any documentation that pointed this fact out. Do you think that no other developer has software out that uses MSDN documented "obsolete" funtionality? Rediculous.
I wrote the question becuase I am sure that other similar inconsistencies/undocumented changes exist, but are not well known to the developer community.
Ya know, only a few people on this list have actually made any suggestions, other than "Google it". I thank those who took the question seriously, instead of just flaming for the sake of flaming.
And for that matter, the "Go Google It" posters didn't demonstrate that there was ANY ggogle-able information on the web that specifically related to the Windows API and SP2. NOT ONE! Perhaps ntbugtraq.com (which I haven't read yet, cause I just saw the suggestion in this list) has some API insight. It would be the first that I've seen that does, as I've found no specific API change documentation on MSDN, or anywhere else.
Ya know, only a few people on this list have actually made any suggestions, other than "Google it". I thank those who took the question seriously, instead of just flaming for the sake of flaming.
And for that matter, the "Go Google It" people didn't demonstrate that there was ANY information on the web that specifically related to the Windows API and SP2. NOT ONE! Perhaps ntbugtraq (which I haven't read yet, cause I just saw the suggestion in this list) has some API insight. Its the first that I've seen that does, as I've found no specific API change documentation on MSDN, or anywhere else.
Forgive me...that was a rash response, but not incorrect.
My mother is a high-school librarian, and I have become commonly frustrated by her financial and technological position in that role (she asks my advice on many tech' decisions.)
Look. An X86 with an ethernet connection pretty much satifies 99% of "public" desires for "Internet Access".
For the purposes of satisfying those (99%) requirements without risking security, run Phlax off of the CD and make users use Mozilla. For those wishing for "Office" support, try a Phlax (or similar) distribution that has OpenOffice.
It is safest if run off of a non-writable media (such as CD.)
I've helped install large networks of thin-clients (over 500 seats.) Given, it was years ago with some of the first IBM thin-clients and NT 4.0 terminal service.
People at public terminals mostly want web access. If such apps as Word Processors, Spreadsheets, etc., are required for your application, I suggest OpenOffice...it works great!
Managing viruses, etc, is only possible when when end-users do not have "root" or "administrator" access to the physical machine that they are using (including the "Terminal" server.)
Quote "We think in the future, software developers are going to be more motivated by getting paid for their work rather than contributing and not getting paid."
Um. Ya. I haven't cared about getting paid so far. I'll think about that in the future.
I work for an online training company. We see that about 98% of our students are using MS Windows. I like OSX, but have to spend all of my time programming for MS systems because the others are so rare.
My laptop is Window XP, with VMWare running Debian/Gnome. Works out great for me, because graphics performance for my Linux desktop isn't as important to me as graphics on Windows. IMHO
Our company, a "techie" company decided to buy our last set of Laptops from Best Buy. Approximately the same price and features as Mail order, but we have onsite service right here in town (well, we bought the extended warranty.) I think we've been really happy with the decision...we've had a could of problems, both of which were resolved same-day by the Best Buy staff. Of course, I don't know if you have Best Buy in the UK, so this may not be an option for you.
Does he eat space food, then wait 12-24 hours, and analyze the smell coming from his restroom to determine which space-foods produce the least smelly farts?
I use to play Tribes (and Tribes 2.) My Clan in Tribes had a few female members. When scrimmaging against them, I don't ever recall thinking "Oh she's a girl...I don't have to worry about her killing me."
That says to me that the girls can be just as good as the guys. Why should they be limited from playing in any particular bracket in a tournament? I can't think of a good reason...unless I didn't think I could beat them.
I actually just made a similar comment in another thread. But, my company (I'm a founding partner) has tried the outsourcing thing. We outsourced a relatively simple C++ project to a group in Pakistan. Sure, they were cheaper than anyone domestically had bid, but they also couldn't ever make it work. We completely threw out their "solution" and I ended up writing it myself.
I think that most (not all) companies outsourcing overseas for cost reasons will find out that they only get what they pay for.
I, for one, have actually tried the outsourcing thing with my company. We outsourced a minor C++ project to a group from Pakistan (not India, but same idea.)
What a complete disaster. I think that businesses looking to outsource overseas because of cost will find out that they get what they pay for.
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This is the most applicable thread I've seen yet. Yes, we do have "Furnaces" (we call them Growth machines.) Ours are shielded, and as such, it is common-place for people to use Cell-Phones within the CR...not just IT. In fact, I provide WiFi to our CR techs. A simple solution such as "pockets" on our suits actually would solve my problem...the trick there is, getting management to approve and order them. Different problem altogether.
As much as people may continue to criticize my question, I think this is a valid function of a smart-watch. Thank you for pointing it out!
Yes! This is exactly the sort of thread response I'm looking for! I've looked in to the Pebble watches, and I'm not sure they're quite right for me, but this is the sort of thing I want to be able to do. Essentially, diminish my need to get my phone out. Things like being able to see and read texts to see who they are from and what they say, to evaluating incoming callers...YES! I would like a little more, but this conversation's definitely along my desired lines! Not, "can I do this?" But rather, "What can I do that I haven't thought about?" Thank you!
OK folks. Speaking as someone working in the Accessibility market (CTO of http://www.virtual508.com/) I can say that there are a lot of different metrics used to define what is "Accessible" and what isn't. Some disagree, but many find some common definition for "Accessibility" aswell.
Should IT be available to those with disabilities? Yes! Can I or anyone else tell you what will make said IT definitively "Accessible"? No, not with distinction, but we can give you some good guidelines. Frankly, without going into detail (but focusing on web sites,) nested tables are a very inaccessible format. I could go on and on. The reality is that all developers should keep Accessibility in mind while developing their software, be it web deployed or otherwise. This is a growing concern, especially if a software vendor/consultant wishes to sell their products/services to the Federal government.
My email address is kendellw@virtual508.com. I look forward to any conversation any of you would like to have regarding Accessibility.
Kendell
I've had much shittier jobs than when I was an IT manager. Of course, I did quit that job.
Uhhh...for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. Wouldn't such a "shove" cause a deviation in the station's orbit?
I've had the earlier version of this for several months. I use it to play flight sims. It takes a little getting used to, but it really does work great!
Works fine on every Windows patch previous to XP SP2...never saw any documentation that pointed this fact out. Do you think that no other developer has software out that uses MSDN documented "obsolete" funtionality? Rediculous.
I wrote the question becuase I am sure that other similar inconsistencies/undocumented changes exist, but are not well known to the developer community.
Ya know, only a few people on this list have actually made any suggestions, other than "Google it". I thank those who took the question seriously, instead of just flaming for the sake of flaming.
And for that matter, the "Go Google It" posters didn't demonstrate that there was ANY ggogle-able information on the web that specifically related to the Windows API and SP2. NOT ONE! Perhaps ntbugtraq.com (which I haven't read yet, cause I just saw the suggestion in this list) has some API insight. It would be the first that I've seen that does, as I've found no specific API change documentation on MSDN, or anywhere else.
Sheesh.
Ya know, only a few people on this list have actually made any suggestions, other than "Google it". I thank those who took the question seriously, instead of just flaming for the sake of flaming.
And for that matter, the "Go Google It" people didn't demonstrate that there was ANY information on the web that specifically related to the Windows API and SP2. NOT ONE! Perhaps ntbugtraq (which I haven't read yet, cause I just saw the suggestion in this list) has some API insight. Its the first that I've seen that does, as I've found no specific API change documentation on MSDN, or anywhere else.
Sheesh.
LOL. Actually, it was CreateToolbarEx(), which is documented on MSDN as obsolete, so I wasn't sure it was worth mentioning specifically.
Forgive me...that was a rash response, but not incorrect.
My mother is a high-school librarian, and I have become commonly frustrated by her financial and technological position in that role (she asks my advice on many tech' decisions.)
Look. An X86 with an ethernet connection pretty much satifies 99% of "public" desires for "Internet Access".
For the purposes of satisfying those (99%) requirements without risking security, run Phlax off of the CD and make users use Mozilla. For those wishing for "Office" support, try a Phlax (or similar) distribution that has OpenOffice.
It is safest if run off of a non-writable media (such as CD.)
I've helped install large networks of thin-clients (over 500 seats.) Given, it was years ago with some of the first IBM thin-clients and NT 4.0 terminal service.
People at public terminals mostly want web access. If such apps as Word Processors, Spreadsheets, etc., are required for your application, I suggest OpenOffice...it works great!
Managing viruses, etc, is only possible when when end-users do not have "root" or "administrator" access to the physical machine that they are using (including the "Terminal" server.)
Of course. And I think it's safe to assume that those that volunteer their work on Open Source projects are not doing for SCO's benefit.
Is Darl McBride under the elusion that up to now, SCO has had an army of volunteer slave programmers?
Quote "We think in the future, software developers are going to be more motivated by getting paid for their work rather than contributing and not getting paid."
Um. Ya. I haven't cared about getting paid so far. I'll think about that in the future.
Sheesh.
I work for an online training company. We see that about 98% of our students are using MS Windows. I like OSX, but have to spend all of my time programming for MS systems because the others are so rare.
My laptop is Window XP, with VMWare running Debian/Gnome. Works out great for me, because graphics performance for my Linux desktop isn't as important to me as graphics on Windows. IMHO
It sure as hell wasn't anybody at Microsoft.
Hasn't anyone used the right-click/"Run As" feature in Windows?
Our company, a "techie" company decided to buy our last set of Laptops from Best Buy. Approximately the same price and features as Mail order, but we have onsite service right here in town (well, we bought the extended warranty.) I think we've been really happy with the decision...we've had a could of problems, both of which were resolved same-day by the Best Buy staff. Of course, I don't know if you have Best Buy in the UK, so this may not be an option for you.
Does he eat space food, then wait 12-24 hours, and analyze the smell coming from his restroom to determine which space-foods produce the least smelly farts?
I use to play Tribes (and Tribes 2.) My Clan in Tribes had a few female members. When scrimmaging against them, I don't ever recall thinking "Oh she's a girl...I don't have to worry about her killing me."
That says to me that the girls can be just as good as the guys. Why should they be limited from playing in any particular bracket in a tournament? I can't think of a good reason...unless I didn't think I could beat them.
I actually just made a similar comment in another thread. But, my company (I'm a founding partner) has tried the outsourcing thing. We outsourced a relatively simple C++ project to a group in Pakistan. Sure, they were cheaper than anyone domestically had bid, but they also couldn't ever make it work. We completely threw out their "solution" and I ended up writing it myself.
I think that most (not all) companies outsourcing overseas for cost reasons will find out that they only get what they pay for.
I, for one, have actually tried the outsourcing thing with my company. We outsourced a minor C++ project to a group from Pakistan (not India, but same idea.)
What a complete disaster. I think that businesses looking to outsource overseas because of cost will find out that they get what they pay for.