from wanting a internet kill switch and actually just pulling a plug or asking mobile operators to shut down their network.
Probably even now if a presidents wants the internet shut down, he will just send a friendly suggestion followed by the insinuation that there are also more "tactical" ways to get what he wants.
I heard they have scientific proof that god exists. it's on their website. Somewhere. I'm sure. If we all look for it for about 5 or 10 minutes I'm sure we'll find it.
Personally I think people here should be able to get a better job than a help desk. Nevertheless, it sucks when "they" take your job.
What bothers me more is the mentality "as long as I can afford it, it's ok". Importing food from 3rd world countries for example. Breeding 4 or more kids, so the above will be needed more and more.
World population keeps growing. Earth's surface isn't.
But back to the topic. If you feel bad about offshoring, try to negotiate other jobs for the people here. I think that would be ethical.
Wow! World peace! End to hunger! No more war and taxes!
Sorry for my sarcasm. Mister X had a very nice dark voice indeed, but if until now 6 people have found a job this year, we're in SERIOUS trouble. Not to mention people still steal each others land in name of god and the list goes on and on.
One of the worse things that can happen while fixing bugs, is introducing a new one in an unexpected part of the software hidden somewhere deep inside the code.
With a (big) set of automated tests, you can check everything is still working as expected and if a test fails, you know where to look. That is if you've made enough tests.
One problem I found in Scrum is refactoring. If at any point you want to change a piece of the code, you'll find you'll have to rewrite the tests as well. Another thing is writing tests takes time. It will probably depend on the type of software you're writing, but I found it takes about the same amount of time it takes to write the new software.
You'll also see that you';; get faster over time. First of all because you'll have more experience writing good tests and second because a lot of test data and helper functions have been written already.
Then there is test-driven development. It's easier to run a test that specifically targets your new method, than starting up the application, loading the data, process the data and finally get to your breakpoint after a few minutes of calculations.
For DUI I think it's still ok. It can even be done without showing your drivers licence until the moment you're indeed DUI.
But laptop checkups at the airport?
A few days ago 12 Somalians were arrested under suspicion of terrorism. Their shop looks like a war zone right now and after a few days of interrogation it seems there's no evidence at all. All after an anonymous tip. That totally doesn't feel right. And I wonder if the damage will be payed for..
Read some Dutch newspapers. 12 people from Somalia were arrested last week under suspicion of terrorism. Guess what. After a fer days of interrogation (no water boarding) there is totally no proof they're indeed terrorists.
Who knows the truth, but they claim they were being extorted and this was the "punishment" (result of an anonymous tip) for not cooperating...
First of all I'm TUI. Second: in recent history you said something that I found interesting, so you have a green dot next to your name that encouraged me to read your post.
But...
"Honestly, I don't care if there are 800,000 alcohol-related road fatalities each year. That would be incredibly unfortunate but freedom is worth that and then some, even if I end up among those 800,000."
I think we disagree here. Your freedom TOTALLY ends at the very point where you or anybody is about to harm, damage or kill me. I hope you will never have to experience the loss of a friend who got killed by a drunk driver. If, on the other hand, you DO have friends / relatives who got killed by a drunk driver, I think I can repeat your comforting words "I'm sorry, but it's just it's only the price of my freedom that your friend just paid".
Next. If your freedom means killing others under false pretences, the only think I can say is. Well. Let's look at this from the my side. What would you say if I'd have you killed for my freedom? Hey. It's MY freedom and you might me in the way. You might be a swell guy, but you never know... Better safe then sorry, You have a different opinion, so you might also limit MY freedom.
Seeing my point? There is freedom. There is fairness. There's a balance.
Well. So much for my first post this year. Maybe if I explain that I knew people that were killed by DUFI, you'll understand my reaction.
I TOTALLY agree with you that freedom is worth a lot, but getting killed by an ass who stepped into a car while under influence has nothing to de with freedom.
Last time I checked screwdrivers were not allowed on planes, but pencils were. Strange... But it's good to know they teach paranoia at school nowadays.
I have one at my front door. Just for my own security of course. You never know when a terrorist slips something in your pocket. I also bend over and check my ___ to see if there is anything inside that does not belong there. As we all know terrorists will always find new ways of.... well.. you know.
Needless to say I check all my friends as well, since you can trust nobody.
That is why the government wants you to come by every 6 months for a new set of ear prints, finger prints and phone and financial records. That's to keep their we'll-make-damn-sure-there-is-nothing-left-for-you-to-hide-database accurate;)
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from wanting a internet kill switch and actually just pulling a plug or asking mobile operators to shut down their network.
Probably even now if a presidents wants the internet shut down, he will just send a friendly suggestion followed by the insinuation that there are also more "tactical" ways to get what he wants.
I heard they have scientific proof that god exists. it's on their website. Somewhere. I'm sure. If we all look for it for about 5 or 10 minutes I'm sure we'll find it.
There are several things.
Personally I think people here should be able to get a better job than a help desk.
Nevertheless, it sucks when "they" take your job.
What bothers me more is the mentality "as long as I can afford it, it's ok".
Importing food from 3rd world countries for example.
Breeding 4 or more kids, so the above will be needed more and more.
World population keeps growing. Earth's surface isn't.
But back to the topic.
If you feel bad about offshoring, try to negotiate other jobs for the people here. I think that would be ethical.
you probably can't be more proud than the day when you find out your kid is a 1337 73xx70r...
Wow! World peace! End to hunger! No more war and taxes!
Sorry for my sarcasm. Mister X had a very nice dark voice indeed, but if until now 6 people have found a job this year, we're in SERIOUS trouble.
Not to mention people still steal each others land in name of god and the list goes on and on.
when a site I never visited before gives me a personal welcome.
NOT.
... it will become important to model the behaviour of this software and not how "the financial market" behaves.
One of the worse things that can happen while fixing bugs, is introducing a new one in an unexpected part of the software hidden somewhere deep inside the code.
With a (big) set of automated tests, you can check everything is still working as expected and if a test fails, you know where to look. That is if you've made enough tests.
One problem I found in Scrum is refactoring. If at any point you want to change a piece of the code, you'll find you'll have to rewrite the tests as well.
Another thing is writing tests takes time. It will probably depend on the type of software you're writing, but I found it takes about the same amount of time it takes to write the new software.
You'll also see that you';; get faster over time. First of all because you'll have more experience writing good tests and second because a lot of test data and helper functions have been written already.
Then there is test-driven development. It's easier to run a test that specifically targets your new method, than starting up the application, loading the data, process the data and finally get to your breakpoint after a few minutes of calculations.
The original post got me thinking too/more.
For DUI I think it's still ok. It can even be done without showing your drivers licence until the moment you're indeed DUI.
But laptop checkups at the airport?
A few days ago 12 Somalians were arrested under suspicion of terrorism. Their shop looks like a war zone right now and after a few days of interrogation it seems there's no evidence at all. All after an anonymous tip. That totally doesn't feel right.
And I wonder if the damage will be payed for..
Read some Dutch newspapers. 12 people from Somalia were arrested last week under suspicion of terrorism.
Guess what. After a fer days of interrogation (no water boarding) there is totally no proof they're indeed terrorists.
Who knows the truth, but they claim they were being extorted and this was the "punishment" (result of an anonymous tip) for not cooperating...
Just to let you know what's coming...
First of all I'm TUI. Second: in recent history you said something that I found interesting, so you have a green dot next to your name that encouraged me to read your post.
But...
"Honestly, I don't care if there are 800,000 alcohol-related road fatalities each year. That would be incredibly unfortunate but freedom is worth that and then some, even if I end up among those 800,000."
I think we disagree here. Your freedom TOTALLY ends at the very point where you or anybody is about to harm, damage or kill me.
I hope you will never have to experience the loss of a friend who got killed by a drunk driver.
If, on the other hand, you DO have friends / relatives who got killed by a drunk driver, I think I can repeat your comforting words "I'm sorry, but it's just it's only the price of my freedom that your friend just paid".
Next. If your freedom means killing others under false pretences, the only think I can say is. Well. Let's look at this from the my side. What would you say if I'd have you killed for my freedom? Hey. It's MY freedom and you might me in the way. You might be a swell guy, but you never know... Better safe then sorry, You have a different opinion, so you might also limit MY freedom.
Seeing my point? There is freedom. There is fairness. There's a balance.
Well. So much for my first post this year. Maybe if I explain that I knew people that were killed by DUFI, you'll understand my reaction.
I TOTALLY agree with you that freedom is worth a lot, but getting killed by an ass who stepped into a car while under influence has nothing to de with freedom.
C64 is for games only, ZX-Spectrum is for real programmers only ;)
It will have a nice round blue logo and when you press it, you can either start your car or select "sleep"...
War on snow. That's impossible. Instead... only try to realize the truth. There is no snow.
Governments. Cyberdyne. What's the difference...
This law / regulation was made possible by funds from Sony and other tv / lcd / screen / camera manufacturers.
Or at least: that's what she said...
But still those damn dolby 5.1 enabled phones with high-def sound will burn your datalimit in no time at all...
- football
- lego
- blocks
- rope
- knife (ok, maybe not)
- outdoors
- sunlight
- hide and seek
Last time I checked screwdrivers were not allowed on planes, but pencils were.
Strange... But it's good to know they teach paranoia at school nowadays.
I have one at my front door. Just for my own security of course.
You never know when a terrorist slips something in your pocket.
I also bend over and check my ___ to see if there is anything inside that does not belong there.
As we all know terrorists will always find new ways of.... well.. you know.
Needless to say I check all my friends as well, since you can trust nobody.
Who you gonna text???
Ghost Busters!!!!!!
- a pocket knife,
- a lighter and
- a paperclip.
It would explain the increase in Chinese spam that I see since April 18th ;)
I personally take it one step further. Even to a whole new platform.
I use DRM for birth control.
That is why the government wants you to come by every 6 months for a new set of ear prints, finger prints and phone and financial records. ;)
That's to keep their we'll-make-damn-sure-there-is-nothing-left-for-you-to-hide-database accurate