It's called a wireless survey and yes people are charged for it (we just lit an entire building up in Columbus Ohio...)
Of course, that involved Access Points on a stick (up through drop ceiling) and the vendor marking up prints of the buildings that we wanted quotes on to show bleed-over, total coverage area (>80% bandwidth) etc. From those, they recommended where each access point should be on each floor.
We're not doing it for user access at the desktop level; just for conference room and other gatherings.... but it does cover the entire building.
His favorite quote? "It is a poor workman who blames his limitations on his tools."
That is a very good quote. However, it doesn't beat the "right tool for the job" quote.
Recently, tried my hand at putting in tile. Went in rather good for my first shot at not having the right tools whatsoever. One thing I did learn is that cutting tile is a pain in the butt if you don't have a tile saw.... and using the "hacksaw blade replacement" tool doesn't work nearly as well as you might think....
So in that situation, I did blame my limitation on my tool, because it wasn't truly right for the job.
I was very scared that my Zen Xtra would suffer this fate.
Alas, 2+ years and not a hitch... speaking of which, why do I always read about the crappy side of products after I've clicked the "purchase the pretty gadget now" button?
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Two buttons on the PS2 means you can do 3 things:
1. Eject (bottom button, eject symbol) 2. Reset (top button, tap) 3. Standby the system (top button, hold until light goes red)
Of course, I'm just being picky, but I'm also not the kind to read manuals - I didn't know about the standby option until I had my PS2 for like 6 months.. kept turning off the power via the rear switch..:)
In addition, I wonder if he is talking "real" dollars? In salary alone, 3+1 manager shouldn't run $500,000.. I could almost buy it if it's in a high cost-of-living city, but sheesh, where I'm at, it would be closer to 220k.
Our admins do similar. It is a major hole in the process - not a hole in Lotus Notes.
I have my issues with Notes as well, in doing support for it. However, I don't see how our company could currently switch to anything else; if not for all the documentation libraries we use on a daily basis.... would take a lot of energy.
I haven't ever played Gradius 4 except on the PS2, so I'm not sure what the perfect combo stuff was - care to enlighten me?
Oh yea, Gradius Gaiden is still my all-time favorite (got a japan copy, modded my ps1 just to play that game). Gradius 5 is a close second, with life force (not truly gradius, I know, but got me hooked) a 3rd.
Actually, the video/graphics processor was the main CPU in the heart of that beast, right? In addition, it used video memory for main ram, rather than having dedicated memory for each.
I only had the "mini memory" cartridge, and no good documentation, so I never learned a whole lot about the different things I could do with the TI. I really wanted the Editor/Assembler... later, I graduated to a CoCo3 with it's Assembler - that 6809 was a dream to program on.... (and since the Basic wasn't interpreted 6 ways to Sunday, Basic applications actually ran FAST!)
I know you may never read this reply (and this has been a good conversation!)
That being said, unfortunately my hands are tied by being 2-3 layers below the management that would even be able to present to the powers-that-be the ideas we've been discussing. That's why I really say it isn't our goal, because the powers-that-be need convinced by more than just myself at that.
Plus, oh the fingerpointing that happens when something goes wrong appears to be comforting to people that it's not our organizations' fault for the issues that happen.....
I'm working my way into a position to be heard. And I'm learning how to approach the people above me. These two things I would recommend to ANYONE in the technical fields - the only way you're going to be able to play off of your insights is to be able to convey them properly, and to the right people:)
So, at this point I can't just say "please please hire more people." Even with a business case and justification, I'd be hard pressed to convince the people who control the money to go with in-house server building, if not just for the ability to point the finger at HP or whoever is the supplier of the year.
Building servers would require enough people to build said servers.
Where I work, they barely have one pc technician to 500 people. And we support the entire infrastructure; not just the PC sitting on the desk.
Plus, corporate America likes to be able to place blame. As long as it's not within the company. Aw hell, who am I kidding, most of the fingerpointing that goes on happens behind closed doors....
I need to start my own company. So I can fingerpoint!!!
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It's called a wireless survey and yes people are charged for it (we just lit an entire building up in Columbus Ohio...)
Of course, that involved Access Points on a stick (up through drop ceiling) and the vendor marking up prints of the buildings that we wanted quotes on to show bleed-over, total coverage area (>80% bandwidth) etc. From those, they recommended where each access point should be on each floor.
We're not doing it for user access at the desktop level; just for conference room and other gatherings.... but it does cover the entire building.
His favorite quote? "It is a poor workman who blames his limitations on his tools."
That is a very good quote. However, it doesn't beat the "right tool for the job" quote.
Recently, tried my hand at putting in tile. Went in rather good for my first shot at not having the right tools whatsoever. One thing I did learn is that cutting tile is a pain in the butt if you don't have a tile saw.... and using the "hacksaw blade replacement" tool doesn't work nearly as well as you might think....
So in that situation, I did blame my limitation on my tool, because it wasn't truly right for the job.
That should be http://www.openvpn.net/.net, not .org....
I was very scared that my Zen Xtra would suffer this fate.
Alas, 2+ years and not a hitch... speaking of which, why do I always read about the crappy side of products after I've clicked the "purchase the pretty gadget now" button?
I've not seen anything on Vista - but what if your password is *blank*? (and no, I'm not meaning the letters b l a n k....)
It doesn't work.
Actually, there's probably a good subset of women that it would work on. Your standards are just too high.
This needs a -1, Makes my eyes hurt moderation...
Two buttons on the PS2 means you can do 3 things:
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1. Eject (bottom button, eject symbol)
2. Reset (top button, tap)
3. Standby the system (top button, hold until light goes red)
Of course, I'm just being picky, but I'm also not the kind to read manuals - I didn't know about the standby option until I had my PS2 for like 6 months.. kept turning off the power via the rear switch..
For real. I just can't wait for an "Everybody Hates Karnal" article.
The nerve of the editors....
Buy some earplugs and mount the server under your desk. Kills 2 birds with one stone... or 2 stones...
In addition, I wonder if he is talking "real" dollars? In salary alone, 3+1 manager shouldn't run $500,000.. I could almost buy it if it's in a high cost-of-living city, but sheesh, where I'm at, it would be closer to 220k.
...most the women I know like 8 a lot more than 4-6...
Let me guess, a lot of women you know don't like you?
Our admins do similar. It is a major hole in the process - not a hole in Lotus Notes.
I have my issues with Notes as well, in doing support for it. However, I don't see how our company could currently switch to anything else; if not for all the documentation libraries we use on a daily basis.... would take a lot of energy.
Shit, I've only got 1GB of ram.
I haven't ever played Gradius 4 except on the PS2, so I'm not sure what the perfect combo stuff was - care to enlighten me?
Oh yea, Gradius Gaiden is still my all-time favorite (got a japan copy, modded my ps1 just to play that game). Gradius 5 is a close second, with life force (not truly gradius, I know, but got me hooked) a 3rd.
Awesome.
Just when I get done reading about the collection (1-4 and gaiden) coming over to the PSP, I see this comment.
Well done. Well done.
Actually, the video/graphics processor was the main CPU in the heart of that beast, right? In addition, it used video memory for main ram, rather than having dedicated memory for each.
I only had the "mini memory" cartridge, and no good documentation, so I never learned a whole lot about the different things I could do with the TI. I really wanted the Editor/Assembler... later, I graduated to a CoCo3 with it's Assembler - that 6809 was a dream to program on.... (and since the Basic wasn't interpreted 6 ways to Sunday, Basic applications actually ran FAST!)
Ah, Coco. My second (and probably best) learning tool for assembly.
Also, who else remembers typing quickly a space l enter a space l enter a space l enter....
good times.
Wow... do you have a link to the guy or something? That's a very interesting idea....
and the "look I've got SO MUCH horsepower" crap. If it can't do at least 20mpg city/30mpg highway, just melt it down for scrap.
:)
Oddly enough, my Z28 I bought (1995) shortly after college got precisely those numbers, and it was a "look I've got SO MUCH horsepower" vehicle.
That was a fun car. My current vehicle comes close, but not quite....
I know you may never read this reply (and this has been a good conversation!)
:)
That being said, unfortunately my hands are tied by being 2-3 layers below the management that would even be able to present to the powers-that-be the ideas we've been discussing. That's why I really say it isn't our goal, because the powers-that-be need convinced by more than just myself at that.
Plus, oh the fingerpointing that happens when something goes wrong appears to be comforting to people that it's not our organizations' fault for the issues that happen.....
I'm working my way into a position to be heard. And I'm learning how to approach the people above me. These two things I would recommend to ANYONE in the technical fields - the only way you're going to be able to play off of your insights is to be able to convey them properly, and to the right people
Two points.
1. Our main company goal isn't IT.
2. Our main company goal will never be IT.
So, at this point I can't just say "please please hire more people." Even with a business case and justification, I'd be hard pressed to convince the people who control the money to go with in-house server building, if not just for the ability to point the finger at HP or whoever is the supplier of the year.
Call me lazy - where can I buy this recording?
mail=slashusername@excite.com
But you gotta admit, if all it is, is a camera, for 30 bucks, I can use it on ANYTHING
As long as it's not down your pants, that is.
Building servers would require enough people to build said servers.
Where I work, they barely have one pc technician to 500 people. And we support the entire infrastructure; not just the PC sitting on the desk.
Plus, corporate America likes to be able to place blame. As long as it's not within the company. Aw hell, who am I kidding, most of the fingerpointing that goes on happens behind closed doors....
I need to start my own company. So I can fingerpoint!!!