If you're doing this just because it seems like the next step, think long and hard about it. Part of the problem the business people have with IT is that they don't understand what IT does. And it's not (just) that the business people aren't real bright. IMHO, that's because IT consistently promotes "the best programmer" into leadership positions and they aren't able to communicate in non-technical terms. The skill set, how you spend your day, and what constitutes success is definitely different.
That being said, I do miss the fact that I used to be a pretty good programmer. However, for me, it's rewarding to be at the table and have a say in the higher level decisions. I'm able to steer our business partners away from technology missteps and unrealistic expectations. I'm able to advocate certain technology over others and actually be listened to. I feel like I can do much more for the business, and for the IT staff, in the position I'm in rather that working on code all day. I'm able to stay close enough to my team's activities to appreciate the purely technical challenges they work on and conquer, and also incorporate their desires into higher level decisions. Management certainly is not for everyone, but works just fine for me.
Seems to me that the bigger issue is that the RIAA is getting a little concerned what someone besides them has the power (and market share) to tell the American Public what they will listen to. Once again, it's really a control issue.
I think it's easy to forget that life isn't based on technical ability. We have AOL in our house. Why you ask? Because my wife has neither the need nor desire for anything more. She doesn't aspire to be some Linux superuser. She just wants to do research on the Internet and check her e-mail. Does this mean I shouldn't talk to her anymore? the "AOLers" as you call them are still people, just their skills may lie in different areas. Should I not chat with my cousin because she doesn't want to be a techie? That just seems like a silly stance to take. Perhaps I'm not a "REAL" Linux user and I just don't get it. Or maybe not.
I think that the point of the article is that the drinking laws are a highly visible component of life in Utah to outsiders (of which I am one). The point is that even if drinking is not a requirement of a social life, outsiders have to wonder what other ways the Mormons will stifle personal freedom for non-believers.
From a midwest perspective, I remember when I was younger I detassled corn for all of about 3 days. I realized when I needed to quit when everytime I closed my eyes, all I could see was rows of corn rushing by. Now, like austad, it's just code that I dream about. Maybe we are just a bunch of hicks out here.
If this guy's hypothesis is correct, how can this stuff so quickly get into long term memory?
Go Cards.
After reading the article and the one in the Washington Post, I am not surprised to find no mention of online CD Sales. Follow my logic... What do you need to buy CD's online? -Internet Connection:every college kid has access to one -A Mailing address: every college kid has access to one -A Credit Card: every college kid has access to one I don't think you can underestimate this part of the equation. Remembering from my college days, college kids are lazy. Why drive to the nearest record store when you can buy the same thing from your computer in your dorm room?
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If you're doing this just because it seems like the next step, think long and hard about it. Part of the problem the business people have with IT is that they don't understand what IT does. And it's not (just) that the business people aren't real bright. IMHO, that's because IT consistently promotes "the best programmer" into leadership positions and they aren't able to communicate in non-technical terms. The skill set, how you spend your day, and what constitutes success is definitely different.
That being said, I do miss the fact that I used to be a pretty good programmer. However, for me, it's rewarding to be at the table and have a say in the higher level decisions. I'm able to steer our business partners away from technology missteps and unrealistic expectations. I'm able to advocate certain technology over others and actually be listened to. I feel like I can do much more for the business, and for the IT staff, in the position I'm in rather that working on code all day. I'm able to stay close enough to my team's activities to appreciate the purely technical challenges they work on and conquer, and also incorporate their desires into higher level decisions. Management certainly is not for everyone, but works just fine for me.
Seems to me that the bigger issue is that the RIAA is getting a little concerned what someone besides them has the power (and market share) to tell the American Public what they will listen to.
Once again, it's really a control issue.
I think it's easy to forget that life isn't based on technical ability. We have AOL in our house. Why you ask? Because my wife has neither the need nor desire for anything more. She doesn't aspire to be some Linux superuser. She just wants to do research on the Internet and check her e-mail. Does this mean I shouldn't talk to her anymore? the "AOLers" as you call them are still people, just their skills may lie in different areas. Should I not chat with my cousin because she doesn't want to be a techie? That just seems like a silly stance to take. Perhaps I'm not a "REAL" Linux user and I just don't get it. Or maybe not.
I think that the point of the article is that the drinking laws are a highly visible component of life in Utah to outsiders (of which I am one). The point is that even if drinking is not a requirement of a social life, outsiders have to wonder what other ways the Mormons will stifle personal freedom for non-believers.
From a midwest perspective, I remember when I was younger I detassled corn for all of about 3 days. I realized when I needed to quit when everytime I closed my eyes, all I could see was rows of corn rushing by. Now, like austad, it's just code that I dream about. Maybe we are just a bunch of hicks out here. If this guy's hypothesis is correct, how can this stuff so quickly get into long term memory? Go Cards.
After reading the article and the one in the Washington Post, I am not surprised to find no mention of online CD Sales. Follow my logic... What do you need to buy CD's online? -Internet Connection:every college kid has access to one -A Mailing address: every college kid has access to one -A Credit Card: every college kid has access to one I don't think you can underestimate this part of the equation. Remembering from my college days, college kids are lazy. Why drive to the nearest record store when you can buy the same thing from your computer in your dorm room?