For some reason you and others missed a large half of my point... for equally qualified applicants. Our company needs leaders at all levels. I see networking as a large part of leadership. I find it neither unethical or immoral and it does promote meritocracy. It isn't "who you know not what you know" but "what you know and who you know". Best of luck to those that think otherwise.
Next we'll hear from you social darwinists why nepotism is actually a good thing. Why just look at the wonderful policy-making coming out of the FCC lately!
YHBT HAND aside, you bring up a valid point but I think you missed one of mine. I'll bold it this time: for potentially equally qualified applicants having someone on your side on the inside counts for an awful lot. I'm talking about people who otherwise are already technically equal. Those with social networking skills stand out. What, among other things, do you think makes a good leader? Meritocracy yes, with a social structure.
I would be very surprised if you've ever been on the other side of the interview desk with the responsibility of finding talent to fill a position. Lots of things come into play and if someone that has credibility with you vouches for someone among a group of candidates, that makes them stand out. Call it what you want but human social organizations have been doing this for quite a while now mostly because there is value in it.
Don't whine under anonymity because you have the skillz for the job but can't break into the cliques, circles, and families of those who can Get Things Done. Do something about it.
Sure, I know some people (from elsewhere) that got jobs reasonably quick, but that's because they KNEW SOMEONE on the inside, or had some high connections. I'm not being bitter, they've admitted it to me.
*sigh* indeed. There are many, many, many different reasons why someone could be hired over someone else. One such reason is having someone on the inside who can vouch for them. I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't done my fair share of "networking" starting back in college. For potentially equally qualified applicants, having someone on your side on the inside counts for an awful lot in most places. And that's just entry level. How do you think people rise to the top.. dumb luck and good resume?
Don't be bitter because someone else is willing the play the game a step further than you are. Step up to it and start networking with people.
a/s/l por favor Hola, cómo va? Qué usted está usando?
Desee al cyber? Satisfágame en los Juguetes R Nosotros en la cañería. Traeré un vino de la botella y dos condoms.
What your kids see...
a/s/l please Hi, how goes? What you are using? Wish when cyber? Meet in Toys R We in the pipe. I will bring a wine of bottle and two condoms.
My old model m keyboard does not have the ps/2 connector but something that looks like an rj45 plug head. Do they sell adaptors for these? I'd love to use my old keyboard from 1991 again.
USA TODAY: There has been some criticism of the way in which you're been competing against Linux, and in The New York Times, assuming it was accurate, reporting that the e-mails in Europe...
[bolding mine] Zing! Ouch for the New York Times. Here I thought USA Today and NYT were 0wnzerd by the same parent company Gannett. I guess not.
No, just scroll down. After the release notes, there's a section "New additions to the Release Notes".
Here's the documented "changes". Very subtle.
Mozilla 1.4 RC 2
Mozilla 1.4 for Linux requires Sun J2SE v 1.4.2 Beta to run Java applets
JavaScript access to Flash does not work on Linux Mozilla 1.4
Mozilla 1.4 RC 3
If you're using Linux binaries compiled by mozilla.org then you will need Sun J2SE v 1.4.2 Beta or the Blackdown JDK 1.4.1 compiled with GCC 3.2 to run Java applets.
If you're using the Linux binaries compiled by mozilla.org then JavaScript access to Flash will not work.
Selective enforcement only comes into play when there's a possibility of civil rights being violated. Firing an employee because their age, race, handicap, sexual lifestyle, etc, is illegal.
[bolding mine]
You need to check your state/federal law books. It is not illegal to fire someone based on sexual orientation.
there's no difference between someone sending me a virus and worm bringing down the Internet, right?
It is all perspective. To you they maybe largely different but to someone who doesn't spend any time online and could care less about it, there would be no difference to them. This is my point. For the vast majority of us who don't play mmorpgs, some shitty little mmorpg getting cracked is way under the radar of stuff that matters. If someone cracked one and stole credit card numbers or actually committed a damaging crime, then I could see how it might get a footnote in some cybercrime blotter. But this? Hardly.
Did you really need to ask why this is bigger news than your MUD from 10 years ago?
I wasn't wondering why it is bigger news than a stupid little mud 10 years ago. What I was wondering was why a stupid little MMORPG getting haxx0red is news now. I honestly do not see a difference between the to as far as importance. *shrug*
... on a mud where I was an administrator. How is something like this big news now? Is it the fact since money is involved or is it that possible laws exist to prosecute the offenders? Or something else...?
... and with pcAnywhere installed you could remotely hook yourself up with a free meal whenever you want one! >:)
*click* *click* *CRASH*
*riiiiing* *riiiiing* "Hello?" "Hi honey, it's your mom again. I can't check my recipes on the computer again. I'm trying to fix that pot roast you like so much for dinner." "Oh really? I'll be right over to fix it. I think I might know what the problem is."
How about allowing subscribers to post early during the Mysterious Future window and queuing the posts so that they don't show up until the article is published for the rest of the masses? This would allow first crack at input by subscribers but no discussion/moderation until all have access.
There is compliant disposition of employment and then there is non-compliant disposition. Picture a couple of burly security guards with an empty cardboard box explaining to you that you need to turn in your security credentials and pack your personal possessions under supervision during the next 5 minutes before being "escorted" off of the premises.
Contrast that with the picture of a large party being thrown in your name as you complete your "two weeks notice" into early retirement for a job well done after a career of successes.
I don't think you read what I wrote. The "backdoor" was found before being rolled to production. Code reviews are a wonderful thing. There is nothing to negotiate. Well, perhaps negotiate over whether I want them to bag my groceries in paper or plastic.
I don't but two guys here did just that last year. It was a customer facing website for a large multi-national corporation. The "backdoor" was caught before going live but they were fired with extreme prejudice.
Dr. Pepper needs all the help they can get. Taco Bell stopped carrying Dr. Pepper and I called both corporate headquarters in protest. Taco Bell just isn't the same without it. Bring Dr. Pepper back Taco Bell!
At the time of the descision, Jabber was still immature product as far as features like availability of support, SSL, LDAP/ActiveDirectory authentication, scaleability, and stability. But I think the real reason was that IBM is their IT vendor of choice.
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For some reason you and others missed a large half of my point... for equally qualified applicants. Our company needs leaders at all levels. I see networking as a large part of leadership. I find it neither unethical or immoral and it does promote meritocracy. It isn't "who you know not what you know" but "what you know and who you know". Best of luck to those that think otherwise.
Does any company pay attention to Gartner Group groups recommendations?
Yes.
Next we'll hear from you social darwinists why nepotism is actually a good thing. Why just look at the wonderful policy-making coming out of the FCC lately!
YHBT HAND aside, you bring up a valid point but I think you missed one of mine. I'll bold it this time: for potentially equally qualified applicants having someone on your side on the inside counts for an awful lot. I'm talking about people who otherwise are already technically equal. Those with social networking skills stand out. What, among other things, do you think makes a good leader? Meritocracy yes, with a social structure.
I would be very surprised if you've ever been on the other side of the interview desk with the responsibility of finding talent to fill a position. Lots of things come into play and if someone that has credibility with you vouches for someone among a group of candidates, that makes them stand out. Call it what you want but human social organizations have been doing this for quite a while now mostly because there is value in it.
Don't whine under anonymity because you have the skillz for the job but can't break into the cliques, circles, and families of those who can Get Things Done. Do something about it.
Sure, I know some people (from elsewhere) that got jobs reasonably quick, but that's because they KNEW SOMEONE on the inside, or had some high connections. I'm not being bitter, they've admitted it to me.
*sigh* indeed. There are many, many, many different reasons why someone could be hired over someone else. One such reason is having someone on the inside who can vouch for them. I wouldn't be where I am today if I hadn't done my fair share of "networking" starting back in college. For potentially equally qualified applicants, having someone on your side on the inside counts for an awful lot in most places. And that's just entry level. How do you think people rise to the top.. dumb luck and good resume?
Don't be bitter because someone else is willing the play the game a step further than you are. Step up to it and start networking with people.
What they type...
a/s/l por favor Hola, cómo va? Qué usted está usando? Desee al cyber? Satisfágame en los Juguetes R Nosotros en la cañería. Traeré un vino de la botella y dos condoms.
What your kids see...
a/s/l please Hi, how goes? What you are using? Wish when cyber? Meet in Toys R We in the pipe. I will bring a wine of bottle and two condoms.
My old model m keyboard does not have the ps/2 connector but something that looks like an rj45 plug head. Do they sell adaptors for these? I'd love to use my old keyboard from 1991 again.
Marc Andreessen is a fraud.
USA TODAY: There has been some criticism of the way in which you're been competing against Linux, and in The New York Times, assuming it was accurate, reporting that the e-mails in Europe...
[bolding mine] Zing! Ouch for the New York Times. Here I thought USA Today and NYT were 0wnzerd by the same parent company Gannett. I guess not.
I'm sorry for posting this but I just have to express that Jon just has to be the cutest linux luminary out there. Is he single?
No, just scroll down. After the release notes, there's a section "New additions to the Release Notes".
Here's the documented "changes". Very subtle.
Mozilla 1.4 RC 2- Mozilla 1.4 for Linux requires Sun J2SE v 1.4.2 Beta to run Java applets
- JavaScript access to Flash does not work on Linux Mozilla 1.4
Mozilla 1.4 RC 3Selective enforcement only comes into play when there's a possibility of civil rights being violated. Firing an employee because their age, race, handicap, sexual lifestyle, etc, is illegal.
[bolding mine]
You need to check your state/federal law books. It is not illegal to fire someone based on sexual orientation.
Just download it over WASTE.
But I need WASTE to download WASTE so I can download WASTE so that I can download WAS
NO CARRIER
there's no difference between someone sending me a virus and worm bringing down the Internet, right?
It is all perspective. To you they maybe largely different but to someone who doesn't spend any time online and could care less about it, there would be no difference to them. This is my point. For the vast majority of us who don't play mmorpgs, some shitty little mmorpg getting cracked is way under the radar of stuff that matters. If someone cracked one and stole credit card numbers or actually committed a damaging crime, then I could see how it might get a footnote in some cybercrime blotter. But this? Hardly.
Did you really need to ask why this is bigger news than your MUD from 10 years ago?
I wasn't wondering why it is bigger news than a stupid little mud 10 years ago. What I was wondering was why a stupid little MMORPG getting haxx0red is news now. I honestly do not see a difference between the to as far as importance. *shrug*
... on a mud where I was an administrator. How is something like this big news now? Is it the fact since money is involved or is it that possible laws exist to prosecute the offenders? Or something else...?
The Virtual Machine (VM) flaw is the most serious, meriting a "critical" rating from Microsoft.
This jumped off the page at me. Could someone explain the value of Microsoft's merits of their own flaws?
My ancestors came to the US from Europe as indentured servants a 150 years ago. How is are companies bringing over H1Bs any different?
USian and need a tech job? Move to India and then become an H1B worker. Heck, the US company that hires you may even pay for your move back home.
... and with pcAnywhere installed you could remotely hook yourself up with a free meal whenever you want one! >:)
*click* *click* *CRASH*
*riiiiing* *riiiiing*
"Hello?"
"Hi honey, it's your mom again. I can't check my recipes on the computer again. I'm trying to fix that pot roast you like so much for dinner."
"Oh really? I'll be right over to fix it. I think I might know what the problem is."
How about allowing subscribers to post early during the Mysterious Future window and queuing the posts so that they don't show up until the article is published for the rest of the masses? This would allow first crack at input by subscribers but no discussion/moderation until all have access.
And how does that differ from normal prejudice?
There is compliant disposition of employment and then there is non-compliant disposition. Picture a couple of burly security guards with an empty cardboard box explaining to you that you need to turn in your security credentials and pack your personal possessions under supervision during the next 5 minutes before being "escorted" off of the premises.
Contrast that with the picture of a large party being thrown in your name as you complete your "two weeks notice" into early retirement for a job well done after a career of successes.
I don't think you read what I wrote. The "backdoor" was found before being rolled to production. Code reviews are a wonderful thing. There is nothing to negotiate. Well, perhaps negotiate over whether I want them to bag my groceries in paper or plastic.
I don't but two guys here did just that last year. It was a customer facing website for a large multi-national corporation. The "backdoor" was caught before going live but they were fired with extreme prejudice.
Dr. Pepper needs all the help they can get. Taco Bell stopped carrying Dr. Pepper and I called both corporate headquarters in protest. Taco Bell just isn't the same without it. Bring Dr. Pepper back Taco Bell!
Why did they choose sametime over jabber?
At the time of the descision, Jabber was still immature product as far as features like availability of support, SSL, LDAP/ActiveDirectory authentication, scaleability, and stability. But I think the real reason was that IBM is their IT vendor of choice.