When he hired me initially, it was understood that I didn't know VB, but that writing it in Java (which I have experience with) would be fine. BUT, he's a little back-and-forth on the whole language thing, and most recently, he's decided "No, I know VB, and the old version is in VB, so let's keep it that way".
And because I don't really know anything about VB (other than that I've avoided it like the plague in the past), I'm not able to make a good argument against it. And he doesn't seem to care that I don't know VB (yet)...
It's a mediacal office billing and patient scheduling system. The scheduling piece isn't so big, but the billing one is something of a monster. A relational database is involved, and for the current version, performance is becoming a SERIOUS issue for our clients with more than about 2 or 3 computers using the same database. The owner is looking to get away from doing coding/support, but it seems like he still wants to be able to jump in and contribute from time to time (hence his desire for keeping it in VB).
I live in the Silicon Valley, and I pay $40/month for a 6mbps DSL line (606kbps upstream) from SBC/Yahoo!.
I don't know who this guy was using for an ISP, but $50/month for a 1.5 (i'm assuming that's what his US account was) certainly isn't a fair price for my area at this time.
Problem is that part of the ideals that this country was founded on included the idea that the government was required to leave you alone unless they suspected you of doing something illegal. Giving the government, or any private organization the ability to monitor you (whether at a hospital or not -- for any reason, any place) with a technology that has an immense potential for misuse is quite a scary idea.
That's why the "If you've nothing to hide, you don't need to worry" line doesn't fly with me -- maybe if we lived in communist Russia, it would be a different story -- this is the US, and my freedom is important to me.
By itself, this seems like it could be a great idea with huge potential, but it's another drop in the bucket, if you ask me...
I have an Alpine head unit with the MediaXpander stuff and I have to say that it does a decent job at making compressed music sound better. It's especially noticeable for radio broadcasts and low-quality MP3s. Highs sound crisper and lows hit harder. It even tends to get rid of that annoying tinny sound up in the higher frequencies of compressed audio (cymbals, etc)...
However, don't plan on using it with a well-mixed CD or high-quality MP3. For these applications, it tends to make the sound worse.
Agreed. I often drool over new hardware when it's released, but when it comes down to it, the latest-greatest hardware isn't going to make me any more productive with what I do.
I plan to upgrade someday, but it will probably be when the latest, greatest software doesn't run on my older hardware.
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I imagine it's the hashed version of the root password. in theory, one could write a script to brute-force the root password to sco's mail box using that hashed password...
Then use Windows, and quit whining. I use both the Windows and the Macintosh platform, and have a list of complaints regarding the UI for both. Neither platform is perfect.
I waste far more time in Windows trying to do things I do often (and quickly) on my Macintosh. I do end up wasting time doing some things on my Macintosh that are done quickly and easily on my Windows computer, but usually it's far less time wasted than the many UI problems I encounter in Windows.
So I prefer my Mac. Big effing deal. Spend less time whining about a platform you don't enjoy using, and just use an alternative.
Each platform has it's strengths and weaknesses. If you don't like one, use another, but be warned: you'll find problems with it, too.
IIRC, every MP3 player I've used for the Mac has had an option in it's preferences to change the file's creator to on file open. The option is usually on by default, which means that to change all 6000 MP3 files in your directory to open with said app, you simply add them to a playlist, and start playing them.
That said, I'd also like to point out that I can't think of anybody that I know of who listens to their MP3 files by clicking on it's icon in the Mac's Finder or Windows' Explorer. Playlists are the way to go, and for this matter, a file's Creator field does not interfere in the slightest.
And now, that having been said, I'd like to point something else out. I really don't think this whole argument matters at all, MacOS X has moved to file extensions. It still uses File/Creator fields for older legacy files and apps, but these legacy items won't be around forever. Everyone should just stop whining so much. If you use Windows productively, and are happy with the user experience, then by all means, continue to do so. Similarly, if you use a Macintosh productively, and are happy with the user experience, why change? Is it really so important for everyone to be arguing so heatedly over such a stupid topic? Use what you like and are used to, and stop bashing people who are using something they're happy with.
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When he hired me initially, it was understood that I didn't know VB, but that writing it in Java (which I have experience with) would be fine. BUT, he's a little back-and-forth on the whole language thing, and most recently, he's decided "No, I know VB, and the old version is in VB, so let's keep it that way".
And because I don't really know anything about VB (other than that I've avoided it like the plague in the past), I'm not able to make a good argument against it. And he doesn't seem to care that I don't know VB (yet)...
It's a mediacal office billing and patient scheduling system. The scheduling piece isn't so big, but the billing one is something of a monster. A relational database is involved, and for the current version, performance is becoming a SERIOUS issue for our clients with more than about 2 or 3 computers using the same database. The owner is looking to get away from doing coding/support, but it seems like he still wants to be able to jump in and contribute from time to time (hence his desire for keeping it in VB).
That was a well-worded response. +1 Awesome
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I live in the Silicon Valley, and I pay $40/month for a 6mbps DSL line (606kbps upstream) from SBC/Yahoo!.
I don't know who this guy was using for an ISP, but $50/month for a 1.5 (i'm assuming that's what his US account was) certainly isn't a fair price for my area at this time.
Problem is that part of the ideals that this country was founded on included the idea that the government was required to leave you alone unless they suspected you of doing something illegal. Giving the government, or any private organization the ability to monitor you (whether at a hospital or not -- for any reason, any place) with a technology that has an immense potential for misuse is quite a scary idea.
That's why the "If you've nothing to hide, you don't need to worry" line doesn't fly with me -- maybe if we lived in communist Russia, it would be a different story -- this is the US, and my freedom is important to me.
By itself, this seems like it could be a great idea with huge potential, but it's another drop in the bucket, if you ask me...
I have an Alpine head unit with the MediaXpander stuff and I have to say that it does a decent job at making compressed music sound better. It's especially noticeable for radio broadcasts and low-quality MP3s. Highs sound crisper and lows hit harder. It even tends to get rid of that annoying tinny sound up in the higher frequencies of compressed audio (cymbals, etc)...
However, don't plan on using it with a well-mixed CD or high-quality MP3. For these applications, it tends to make the sound worse.
Agreed. I often drool over new hardware when it's released, but when it comes down to it, the latest-greatest hardware isn't going to make me any more productive with what I do. I plan to upgrade someday, but it will probably be when the latest, greatest software doesn't run on my older hardware.
I imagine it's the hashed version of the root password. in theory, one could write a script to brute-force the root password to sco's mail box using that hashed password...
Is that why he spelled "Writer" "Writter" too?
apple.com -- they make pc's with open firmware ;-)
Probably more like the hardware designers knew they only had so much room to work with.
Then use Windows, and quit whining. I use both the Windows and the Macintosh platform, and have a list of complaints regarding the UI for both. Neither platform is perfect.
I waste far more time in Windows trying to do things I do often (and quickly) on my Macintosh. I do end up wasting time doing some things on my Macintosh that are done quickly and easily on my Windows computer, but usually it's far less time wasted than the many UI problems I encounter in Windows.
So I prefer my Mac. Big effing deal. Spend less time whining about a platform you don't enjoy using, and just use an alternative.
Each platform has it's strengths and weaknesses. If you don't like one, use another, but be warned: you'll find problems with it, too.
IIRC, every MP3 player I've used for the Mac has had an option in it's preferences to change the file's creator to on file open. The option is usually on by default, which means that to change all 6000 MP3 files in your directory to open with said app, you simply add them to a playlist, and start playing them.
That said, I'd also like to point out that I can't think of anybody that I know of who listens to their MP3 files by clicking on it's icon in the Mac's Finder or Windows' Explorer. Playlists are the way to go, and for this matter, a file's Creator field does not interfere in the slightest.
And now, that having been said, I'd like to point something else out. I really don't think this whole argument matters at all, MacOS X has moved to file extensions. It still uses File/Creator fields for older legacy files and apps, but these legacy items won't be around forever. Everyone should just stop whining so much. If you use Windows productively, and are happy with the user experience, then by all means, continue to do so. Similarly, if you use a Macintosh productively, and are happy with the user experience, why change? Is it really so important for everyone to be arguing so heatedly over such a stupid topic? Use what you like and are used to, and stop bashing people who are using something they're happy with.
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