But seriously...is anyone ACTUALLY shocked that Microsoft did this? I just can't wait for the day when John Q. Public wakes up and smells the coffee, gets tired of the bullshit, and actually DOES something about it.
None of this candy assed, slap on the wrist crap that they usually get, but an off the top rope, full on corporate body slam!
Then maybe we'll get to see some real innovation and real consumer value for the first time in lord knows how long. Instead of all the lies, trickery, and burying of technology that we've seen up to now.
I'm so glad I dropped Qwest as my carrier for ANYTHING. Hopefully one day there will be laws to protect us from this crap similar to the laws that allow us to keep from being harrassed by telemarketers.
I have a friend who is confrontational in her workplace, and she wonders why she is on her third job in one year. Getting into it with someone senior to you isn't going to do anything but expedite your ejection.
Continue doing your job to the best of your ability.
If you still think they want to get rid of you, start brushing up your resume and quietly looking for a better working environment.
No matter what you decide, always do your best work, right up until you leave, and always keep your attitude in check.
Remember, this is your career and your reputation you are trying to protect.
which would, on the face of it, seem to be an anti-trust no-no.
The only thing I can't understand is why this surprises you.
This has been the Microsoft way for quite some time now. The only time Microsoft does anything good for anyone else is when Microsoft will benefit from it themselves, or if the backlash from paying customers would be too extreme.
I'd personally love to see MS-Office-2000-i386.rpm for the Linux install on my laptop, but I'm realistic enough that I know it's probably never going to happen.
Even if the court ordered it as part of the settlement, I think they'd find some way to weasel out of it.
I'm not working the holidays, but to be perfectly honest, I can't say it would bother me. When I was in the US military it happened all the time, so I guess I just got used to it.
Instead I'm spending this joyous holiday studying for a big exam tomorrow.
I guess maybe it's just me....but I'm sitting here thinking...is Linux THAT stable that we need to now run it on an unstable enviorment?
I have enough issues with getting the tricky things like my Nvidia chip and my DVD player to work right without introducing an entirely new software grenade to the mix.
But I suppose that's just my opinion, YMMV.
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I have to say that the latest Redhat release does a kernel upgrade with ease, and in record time. I've upgraded my kernel in literally under 5 minutes. Right now I'm running my Dell Latitude C810 with Redhat 7.2 and kernel 2.4.13. Solid as a rock.
I have to throw in my.02 cents on this one. I've bought many Dell servers with Redhat preloaded on them. All I got was the OS CDs, but that was all that I needed. I blew them away and reinstalled fresh anyway.
I think you're missing the bigger picture here. Where this counts is that you can call and get server support from someone who is trained on Dell servers running linux. You don't get that when you're running build your own crap at some mom and pop company.
And finally, if it really bothers you THAT much that you didn't get stickers, mail Redhat and ask for them, or get an eBay account and buy a Redhat box for $5 and toss everything but the stickers.
Please don't take that guys tale as an example of all of us in the states. I can gaurantee you, it is far from the norm. Some of the best friends I've made I met at work, and continue to be friends with after moving on to greener pastures.
I really think he must have had some horrible experiences that have warped his social views.
That's the only excuse I have for needing a driver for a winmodem. But it is a good excuse. I actually do have DSL at home, and if given the opportunity when traveling, I would get a room with a high speed connection, but what if I don't have a hotel room? What if I need to dial into the office during a crisis? What if I just need to dial up while at a friends house? You get the idea. Besides just us laptop users, I do think it would be good for newer users who want to switch to Linux but maybe bought a PC that has a winmodem, but don't know how or want to change modems.
Go take a temporary job that doesn't require the CS skills that you have. I think best suited to this task would be something where you have to ask "Would you like to supersize that?".
Then you'll definitely appreciate the job, the mental challenges, and the pay it provides.
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The biggest deal that I can think of is the kernel itself. Redhat 7.1 or later is kernel 2.4.x.
Joe home user won't see any difference, but if you're running enterprise class servers, this was a HUGE step forward.
The limitations on CPU and RAM support were increased to 8 processors and 8GB of RAM. So if you're running an enterprise DB server, or application server, this is something that makes a major impact in the data center.
The escrow fees could be next to nothing. Because if they lump it all into one escrow account, they could draw interest on it while it waits for transactions to complete.
I would think a lot less people would get screwed if they did that.
I know when I was selling a $5000 testing unit on eBay, I didn't mind at all when the buyer asked to go through an escrow service, because I was an honest seller.
I'd personally recommend Speakeasy.net. They seem to be much more flexible than most. I've been 95% pleased with the service, and that's more than I can say for any of the previous ISPs I've been with.
I know Gig is available. I meant that Gig service to my house or apartment would be the norm, Vs. the current reality of paying over inflated prices for semi fast DSL speeds.
Before I upgrade my new laptop. Wow, just imagine how fast the games will be at that speed. It'll damn sure make for some fun LAN parties. No more having to worry about lugging a desktop around either! Hopefully by that time Gig fiber to the house won't be just a dream anymore either!
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None of this candy assed, slap on the wrist crap that they usually get, but an off the top rope, full on corporate body slam!
Then maybe we'll get to see some real innovation and real consumer value for the first time in lord knows how long. Instead of all the lies, trickery, and burying of technology that we've seen up to now.
Speaking of which...anyone have any idea how much a barbed wire interface card for a PIX costs?
Think of all that bandwidth for porn and Quake !
I'm so glad I dropped Qwest as my carrier for ANYTHING. Hopefully one day there will be laws to protect us from this crap similar to the laws that allow us to keep from being harrassed by telemarketers.
I have a friend who is confrontational in her workplace, and she wonders why she is on her third job in one year. Getting into it with someone senior to you isn't going to do anything but expedite your ejection.
Continue doing your job to the best of your ability.
If you still think they want to get rid of you, start brushing up your resume and quietly looking for a better working environment.
No matter what you decide, always do your best work, right up until you leave, and always keep your attitude in check.
Remember, this is your career and your reputation you are trying to protect.
which would, on the face of it, seem to be an anti-trust no-no.
The only thing I can't understand is why this surprises you.
This has been the Microsoft way for quite some time now. The only time Microsoft does anything good for anyone else is when Microsoft will benefit from it themselves, or if the backlash from paying customers would be too extreme.
I'd personally love to see MS-Office-2000-i386.rpm for the Linux install on my laptop, but I'm realistic enough that I know it's probably never going to happen.
Even if the court ordered it as part of the settlement, I think they'd find some way to weasel out of it.
Instead I'm spending this joyous holiday studying for a big exam tomorrow.
So cheers, and happy holidays to everyone!
I'm sure the position is. We just write software. We're not responsible for anything bad that happens to you if you actually USE it in production.
I read about NOLA when the press release came out. It looked pretty good.
I have that one already....I like this one better...I can't wait till it goes final.
I downloaded the demo and I've been hooked!!! I can't wait till it hits stores! I have to buy that game!
Apparently there is a blood patch out there that will make it more real. Check the forums if you are interested.
I still have an old copy of the install floppies sitting around gathering dust somewhere though. : )
I have enough issues with getting the tricky things like my Nvidia chip and my DVD player to work right without introducing an entirely new software grenade to the mix.
But I suppose that's just my opinion, YMMV.
Hope that info helps.
I think you're missing the bigger picture here. Where this counts is that you can call and get server support from someone who is trained on Dell servers running linux. You don't get that when you're running build your own crap at some mom and pop company.
And finally, if it really bothers you THAT much that you didn't get stickers, mail Redhat and ask for them, or get an eBay account and buy a Redhat box for $5 and toss everything but the stickers.
I really think he must have had some horrible experiences that have warped his social views.
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That's the only excuse I have for needing a driver for a winmodem. But it is a good excuse. I actually do have DSL at home, and if given the opportunity when traveling, I would get a room with a high speed connection, but what if I don't have a hotel room? What if I need to dial into the office during a crisis? What if I just need to dial up while at a friends house? You get the idea. Besides just us laptop users, I do think it would be good for newer users who want to switch to Linux but maybe bought a PC that has a winmodem, but don't know how or want to change modems.
I'm not sure if it would work. But it damn sure sounds like a fun (albeit expensive) project.
All that horsepower does come in handy when you take a break from coding to jump in on a quick game of Quake!
Then you'll definitely appreciate the job, the mental challenges, and the pay it provides.
Joe home user won't see any difference, but if you're running enterprise class servers, this was a HUGE step forward.
The limitations on CPU and RAM support were increased to 8 processors and 8GB of RAM. So if you're running an enterprise DB server, or application server, this is something that makes a major impact in the data center.
I would think a lot less people would get screwed if they did that.
I know when I was selling a $5000 testing unit on eBay, I didn't mind at all when the buyer asked to go through an escrow service, because I was an honest seller.
I'd personally recommend Speakeasy.net. They seem to be much more flexible than most. I've been 95% pleased with the service, and that's more than I can say for any of the previous ISPs I've been with.
I know Gig is available. I meant that Gig service to my house or apartment would be the norm, Vs. the current reality of paying over inflated prices for semi fast DSL speeds.
Before I upgrade my new laptop. Wow, just imagine how fast the games will be at that speed. It'll damn sure make for some fun LAN parties. No more having to worry about lugging a desktop around either! Hopefully by that time Gig fiber to the house won't be just a dream anymore either!