My problem with homework was that it was almost completely a waste of time. Part of the problem was that my curriculum was only occasionally matched to my needs.
I was lucky enough to have parents that read to me on a daily basis, so I entered kindergarten reading at a fourth-grade level. I maintained roughly the same lead throughout my time in school. Some teachers gave me more advanced work, some gave me the standard work, and I'm convinced that I was in a remedial class on more than one occasion. I would see the same reading textbook in third grade, fourth grade, seventh grade and ninth grade. Each time I had the same homework, I cared less and less about it.
In math, however, I never really found the success I had in english and reading classes. Despite this, my classes continued to move forward, each year bringing new challenges, even though I never really mastered the old material. I was usually faced with a lecture I didn't understand, followed by some classwork I couldn't do. Later, I'd have homework that used a textbook that had one example of a problem, and thirty problems that didn't at all resemble the example. I skipped eighth grade and missed the intro to algebra, and that was about the last straw for my math homework. Up to then, I was guessing at answers, so it didn't really matter much when I just dropped the homework completely. Math homework was useless because there wasn't any learning there. All I did was stare at a problem, guess at the answer, and move on. I might have gotten more out of it if I knew how the problems were to be solved.
I suppose some homework is good. I've never liked the idea of reading chapters in class. I've always been a fairly fast reader, so I'd rather get out of class much faster, go home and read the chapter and get on with my life than listen to some high school freshman sound out "subtle."
The problem with homework is that teachers - at least my teachers - don't spend enough effort making sure their assignments are worthwhile and effective. Homework isn't the place to learn a new concept; exercising a concept learned in class is more appropriate when the teacher isn't present.
Note that I bought an iPod about four hours ago...
I just checked them out and they really don't compare to any of the iPod models currently available.
Seriously? The Creative Zen Micro is a Napster To Go compatible player that seems to be aimed right at the iPod Mini. It has 25% more storage, several colors to choose from, user replaceable batteries, special sensitivity to scratches, and a touch control panel. Sounds like an iPod copy to me. The only shortcoming I see is a stark difference in accessory availability.
I've seen people use this one. Go into the store. Talk about the products as if you're going to buy a brand new laptop. I'd avoid saying that you're specifically buying the product, but try to give that impression. Ask about the coverage. Ask about the features of the coverage. Ask some pertinent scenario-type questions. Try to involve someone in management to help you make your decision to buy this coverage. Really get them to tell you that the coverage covers "everything."
After you are well and satisfied that they've told you that your current situation would result in the outcome you desire, drop the bomb on them and ask them to make it right.
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This appeals to me more than the other posts. You address the theft issue quite well here. Kudos!
I spent about a month back in the mid-90's with no speedo in my Fiero. I made a mistake removing the vehicle speed sensor. I thought the VSS unscrewed. It doesn't.
You can replace your engine management system with whatever you want. You can replace your gauges with whatever you want. You don't even need gauges to be road-legal, but you'll probably get busted for speeding more quickly if you don't have feedback on how fast you're going. The law requires a working odometer, but just so you don't misprepresent the mileage when selling. Once you go over 100K, odometer readings are ignored anyway.
Note that this might be true in the poster's area, but may vary. Right here, for example, not having a speedometer is an "improper equipment" ticket. Good luck on enforcement, unless you tell the cop "how could I know I was speeding - I don't have a speedometer!" or something.
I'll disagree with you there. The 386 is going to start running into problems on an internet where banner ads are flash-based. You'll need a modern browser to get at many sites today. I'd suggest a Pentium. In the used market, there's a bit of price compression near the lower end. You shouldn't pay much different in aquiring a 386 versus a Pentium machine - about $20-$30 in the current market.
This is, of course, a valid concern. I think this might be a place where the variety of distros can help Linux as a whole. These less sophisticated computer users will think of Linare as cheap. That is, assuming they think of the operating system as a different thing from the computer itself. If not, they will think of the computer brand as cheap. Remember that many of these less savvy users think their computer has four parts: Screen, keyboard, mouse, hard drive.
Wow, maybe we should have a law written that requires x86 manufacturers to assess a "Windows Tax" on each machine sold capable of running Windows, to cover the piracy.
Heck, let's do the same thing with CD-R discs and the RIAA!
I had a friend that worked in the rent-to-own business. He was in collections, but the place was small enough that he could also find himself on the floor from time to time.
It didn't matter what the specs were. All the customers cared about was web (pr0n and music) and email, with a minority interested in chat.
These machines, running linux satisfy all the needs of this customer, provided they can come up with $500 all at once.
Seriously Bentonville, put these super-cheap machines in the stores. Not because they will fail to create a train wreck. I've been in your stores - talked to you people - I know it will be a train wreck. Bring these items to your stores for me. Bring them to the store so I can see Linux move into mainstream big box retail. Bring them into the store because that will drive some interesting competition.
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My problem with homework was that it was almost completely a waste of time. Part of the problem was that my curriculum was only occasionally matched to my needs.
I was lucky enough to have parents that read to me on a daily basis, so I entered kindergarten reading at a fourth-grade level. I maintained roughly the same lead throughout my time in school. Some teachers gave me more advanced work, some gave me the standard work, and I'm convinced that I was in a remedial class on more than one occasion. I would see the same reading textbook in third grade, fourth grade, seventh grade and ninth grade. Each time I had the same homework, I cared less and less about it.
In math, however, I never really found the success I had in english and reading classes. Despite this, my classes continued to move forward, each year bringing new challenges, even though I never really mastered the old material. I was usually faced with a lecture I didn't understand, followed by some classwork I couldn't do. Later, I'd have homework that used a textbook that had one example of a problem, and thirty problems that didn't at all resemble the example. I skipped eighth grade and missed the intro to algebra, and that was about the last straw for my math homework. Up to then, I was guessing at answers, so it didn't really matter much when I just dropped the homework completely. Math homework was useless because there wasn't any learning there. All I did was stare at a problem, guess at the answer, and move on. I might have gotten more out of it if I knew how the problems were to be solved.
I suppose some homework is good. I've never liked the idea of reading chapters in class. I've always been a fairly fast reader, so I'd rather get out of class much faster, go home and read the chapter and get on with my life than listen to some high school freshman sound out "subtle."
The problem with homework is that teachers - at least my teachers - don't spend enough effort making sure their assignments are worthwhile and effective. Homework isn't the place to learn a new concept; exercising a concept learned in class is more appropriate when the teacher isn't present.
Well, I've long wanted a soundtrack for my life. That way, I would know to be careful when the scary music starts. This could be perfect for that!
Read other people's messages before posting your own to avoid simply duplicating what has already been said.
Read other people's messages before posting yours to avoid simply duplicating what has been said already.
Read other peoples message before posting your own to avoid simply duplicating what's already been said. ...could all be the same passphrase.
In standard user applications, like hotmail and the like, how bad could it be?
Tempted to what? Buy a Zen Micro?
Seriously? The Creative Zen Micro is a Napster To Go compatible player that seems to be aimed right at the iPod Mini. It has 25% more storage, several colors to choose from, user replaceable batteries, special sensitivity to scratches, and a touch control panel. Sounds like an iPod copy to me. The only shortcoming I see is a stark difference in accessory availability.
Because canceling a subscription should never have an upside, from a business standpoint.
I've seen people use this one. Go into the store. Talk about the products as if you're going to buy a brand new laptop. I'd avoid saying that you're specifically buying the product, but try to give that impression. Ask about the coverage. Ask about the features of the coverage. Ask some pertinent scenario-type questions. Try to involve someone in management to help you make your decision to buy this coverage. Really get them to tell you that the coverage covers "everything."
After you are well and satisfied that they've told you that your current situation would result in the outcome you desire, drop the bomb on them and ask them to make it right.
This appeals to me more than the other posts. You address the theft issue quite well here. Kudos!
I spent about a month back in the mid-90's with no speedo in my Fiero. I made a mistake removing the vehicle speed sensor. I thought the VSS unscrewed. It doesn't.
Bull corn!!!
You have The Apple Store for Education, The Apple Store for Government and The Apple Store for Developers!
Of course, you also have The Apple Store.
Note that this might be true in the poster's area, but may vary. Right here, for example, not having a speedometer is an "improper equipment" ticket. Good luck on enforcement, unless you tell the cop "how could I know I was speeding - I don't have a speedometer!" or something.
Or, a firewire-based RAID solution with the Mac Minis being used as drives.
I'll disagree with you there. The 386 is going to start running into problems on an internet where banner ads are flash-based. You'll need a modern browser to get at many sites today. I'd suggest a Pentium. In the used market, there's a bit of price compression near the lower end. You shouldn't pay much different in aquiring a 386 versus a Pentium machine - about $20-$30 in the current market.
This is, of course, a valid concern. I think this might be a place where the variety of distros can help Linux as a whole. These less sophisticated computer users will think of Linare as cheap. That is, assuming they think of the operating system as a different thing from the computer itself. If not, they will think of the computer brand as cheap. Remember that many of these less savvy users think their computer has four parts: Screen, keyboard, mouse, hard drive.
It looks like a frooty cross between Windows XP and OS X Public Beta.
"No employees died to release this product m'lord"
"Ah, yes, well kill a few employees anyway."
Wow, maybe we should have a law written that requires x86 manufacturers to assess a "Windows Tax" on each machine sold capable of running Windows, to cover the piracy.
Heck, let's do the same thing with CD-R discs and the RIAA!
Oh wait...
I had a friend that worked in the rent-to-own business. He was in collections, but the place was small enough that he could also find himself on the floor from time to time.
It didn't matter what the specs were. All the customers cared about was web (pr0n and music) and email, with a minority interested in chat.
These machines, running linux satisfy all the needs of this customer, provided they can come up with $500 all at once.
Seriously Bentonville, put these super-cheap machines in the stores. Not because they will fail to create a train wreck. I've been in your stores - talked to you people - I know it will be a train wreck. Bring these items to your stores for me. Bring them to the store so I can see Linux move into mainstream big box retail. Bring them into the store because that will drive some interesting competition.
Thank you.
I'm trying it on a friend's 603e based machine this weekend - if he doesn't beat me to it. I couldn't find system requirements on Ubuntu's site.
It's the bees knees on my 1Ghz Celeron though.
It's in limited beta. If you hadn't posted AC, I'd have sent you an invite.
Good lord, that's worse!
Frist Reply!!!11!!1ne!