1) Is it a "programming" course or a "computer science" course? There is a difference.
If you are teaching them how to program, then you need to cover background things like "what is source code" and "how to compile a program and what that means" and "now that it is compiled what do I do". Then you need to introduce typical programming constructs - loops, conditional logic, representing math operations, etc.
If you jump right into the web stuff it's almost completely missing all of the basic concepts.
Any SUV owners reading this? Look forward to watching the second hand sale value of your vehicle plummet
Are you pre-programmed to think that all SUV owners are stupid and inconsiderate? A mass of unthinking, coca-cola swilling, littering the parks, polluting the planet, loudmouthed sheeple?
Not only do I own an SUV, but my carbon footprint is most likely ridiculously lower than yours given that I live in NYC.
I for one, look forward to the day that my car is seen as an oddity on the highway. On the rare occasion I drive it, it will be that much more enjoyable. Enjoy smelling your farts while you drive your Prius.
If M$ did this there would be a huge uproar and several anti-trust lawsuits
I think you'll find that IE7 was distributed exactly this way. And since IE is part of the operating system, they can claim it's an OS security update. Meh.
Microsoft reported their earnings just a couple of weeks ago on 1/24. Their profits were UP amidst an ocean of companies reporting either losses or lower than expected profits.
I agree that iTunes should support FLAC or at least let you rip from it to Apple Lossless.
The workaround I use is to convert the FLAC to WMA lossless, which iTunes can then import. You could also burn it to a CD and then rip it. A two step process either way.
IAANYCR (i am a nyc resident) and there's one outside my apartment. It's not 7 stories up, nor is it high tech. It's just an annoying speaker that goes off when you walk by.
The funny thing is, I thought it was pretty stupid and so must have the high schoolers who hang out 20 feet from it each morning because they smashed the thing =) lol
What irony? Dude, there were supreme court cases decided in the 1880's that still apply to software today. The Lotus 1-2-3 vs. Excel lawsuit from a couple decades ago, for one classic example. I don't know why anyone would find this ironic at all. It's not even a new phenomenon.
Having worked (briefly) for a telemarketer, the "dialer" is a server with telcom hardware attached (ours was a SCO Unix box, ironically) and you feed it numbers to dial. Makes sense, right?
Long story short, to up your sales numbers you tell it to dial more numbers in advance. If the setting is too high, nobody's there on your end to take the call because they're all already talking to someone. The more numbers you dial the better chance someone's going to answer. There's a pacing algorithm too which takes into account the number of reps available and average call times and many other variables - but since upping the number typically gets you better sales figures... yeah you'll never guess what people do - they up the number.
There are federal regulations in place, however, specifically to limit this practice. Hard to enforce. These calls are probably not coming from a big and established telemarketer, but rather a small startup shop.
Please write in and call your Senators and Congressional representatives and express your feelings. An apology isn't enough here - this isn't an "oops we're sorry" kind of thing.
Windows XP SP2 is almost a completely different OS than what shipped in a shrink wrapped box in 2001. The article completely glosses over that point, and stresses the virtues of Windows Update. Which, if I recall correctly, existed before XP SP2. So... ?
Seagate is pretty much the only computer componets company that hasn't wavered much in quality over the years. IBM, Western Digital, and Maxtor have all gone through phases ranging from good quality to absolute crap, while Seagate has continued to put out consistently good products.
Umm.. Yeah except for during the 80's. They had quite a few bad products for some time IIRC.
XNA is here and now, and already has hardware access, and is very affordable
It doesn't have great hardware support. You're not permitted to use the USB connections or wireless at all. The only input for an XNA-built game is through the gamepad.
Microsoft totally shitted on my parade with that one. And then, to top it off, when I asked about the above limitation everyone acted like I told them Santa doesn't exist. "nothing to see here...move along.." Whatever.
Okay, I see your point about not being dramatic, but 5mpg difference is roughly only 5 tons of atmospheric carbon a year. Let's use math instead. You can use the below formula for a more specific number:
You can figure out about how much carbon dioxide your vehicle
emits each year with this simple calculation:
Your vehicleís carbon dioxide (tons per year)=
(miles you drive each year) divided by (miles
per gallon multiplied by 100)
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1) Is it a "programming" course or a "computer science" course? There is a difference.
If you are teaching them how to program, then you need to cover background things like "what is source code" and "how to compile a program and what that means" and "now that it is compiled what do I do". Then you need to introduce typical programming constructs - loops, conditional logic, representing math operations, etc.
If you jump right into the web stuff it's almost completely missing all of the basic concepts.
Some DTV boxes are better (much) than others, as are various antennas.
I realize you weren't asking for advice, but the Samsung H260F just might dramatically improve your viewing experience.
Did anyone catch that his photo on the membership card was his old Arizona mugshot photo (arrested for speeding, IIRC).
That part did make me laugh.
Not only do I own an SUV, but my carbon footprint is most likely ridiculously lower than yours given that I live in NYC.
I for one, look forward to the day that my car is seen as an oddity on the highway. On the rare occasion I drive it, it will be that much more enjoyable. Enjoy smelling your farts while you drive your Prius.
KHAAAAAAAN!!!!!
The price was up to the person downloading the album, it wasn't "free" unless someone decided to not pay anything to the band for the download.
Not everyone downloaded it for free.
Microsoft reported their earnings just a couple of weeks ago on 1/24. Their profits were UP amidst an ocean of companies reporting either losses or lower than expected profits.
You sir, Mr. poster, are a fucking retard.
I agree that iTunes should support FLAC or at least let you rip from it to Apple Lossless.
The workaround I use is to convert the FLAC to WMA lossless, which iTunes can then import.
You could also burn it to a CD and then rip it. A two step process either way.
IAANYCR (i am a nyc resident) and there's one outside my apartment. It's not 7 stories up, nor is it high tech. It's just an annoying speaker that goes off when you walk by.
The funny thing is, I thought it was pretty stupid and so must have the high schoolers who hang out 20 feet from it each morning because they smashed the thing =) lol
What irony? Dude, there were supreme court cases decided in the 1880's that still apply to software today. The Lotus 1-2-3 vs. Excel lawsuit from a couple decades ago, for one classic example. I don't know why anyone would find this ironic at all. It's not even a new phenomenon.
Having worked (briefly) for a telemarketer, the "dialer" is a server with telcom hardware attached (ours was a SCO Unix box, ironically) and you feed it numbers to dial. Makes sense, right?
Long story short, to up your sales numbers you tell it to dial more numbers in advance. If the setting is too high, nobody's there on your end to take the call because they're all already talking to someone. The more numbers you dial the better chance someone's going to answer. There's a pacing algorithm too which takes into account the number of reps available and average call times and many other variables - but since upping the number typically gets you better sales figures... yeah you'll never guess what people do - they up the number.
There are federal regulations in place, however, specifically to limit this practice. Hard to enforce. These calls are probably not coming from a big and established telemarketer, but rather a small startup shop.
Please write in and call your Senators and Congressional representatives and express your feelings. An apology isn't enough here - this isn't an "oops we're sorry" kind of thing.
WTF is right! that was my first reaction too. Cowards.
If there's an emergency, you're on your own. Forget these guys.
Windows XP SP2 is almost a completely different OS than what shipped in a shrink wrapped box in 2001. The article completely glosses over that point, and stresses the virtues of Windows Update. Which, if I recall correctly, existed before XP SP2. So... ?
In Soviet Russia... paper erases you!
Thank you. I've said the same thing to people arguing with me about Blur-Ray (they didn't even own one).
They left out the movie download services offered by Microsoft and Apple. Um, oops?
Microsoft totally shitted on my parade with that one. And then, to top it off, when I asked about the above limitation everyone acted like I told them Santa doesn't exist. "nothing to see here...move along.." Whatever.
Any self respecting computer nerd uses SPEAKEASY
pffft. EarthLink - you might as well be on AOL.
Corporations aren't ready for IE7, either.
This stuff takes time. Let's do IE7 first, Microsoft. Then push Vista down our throats.