I think that's an unacceptably high false positive rate
I've tried the grilling method too.. but in my case it really fared no better. And, frankly, if you can do better, you're in the wrong business.:p You should be recruiting!
I've conducted dozens of interviews over the past 10 years, and the best predictor I've found is simply to talk to candidates.
I typically ask questions like:
What's your favorite *nix OS / distribution, and why?
What was your worst day, and how did you recover?
What was your greatest success?
What's your methodology when you're asked to start a new project from scratch?
Key is to go into detail on each of the points, and listen for confidence, honesty, bullshit, and specific words. Test individual responses. Get down to syntax, command arguments, file locations, protocols... but try to keep focus on what they've done.
So far out of the 8 people I've hired/recommended, only one didn't work out.
Also, it should be illegal to lock bootloaders, unless the key is provided at the time of sale. That way older devices can be patched against security flaws long after they're no longer in support.
It should be illegal to manufacture, or import for resale and electronic product into which batteries have been glued.
If they can't be easily removed and replaced by the end user, then the product shouldn't be allowed into (well, Canada for me), but any "first world" nation.
To be fair, apps often do offer a lot of functionality that's hard to acheive with a mobile browser, like "sharing" integration (share pics, videos, locations, etc), caching/offline mode, advanced notifications, along with a much smoother, more snappy interface.
But you are right, and I will take it one step further: eventually you won't be allowed to connect to the Internet except on an "approved" locked down device. People don't think that will happen,
Rather horrifyingly, this is already the case for a lot of Internet users.
If you're running an iPhone or iPad, you do so at the behest of Apple. They control which browers you're allowed to use. Presently there are a few choices, but that could change at any moment.
Google implements SafetyNet, which means if you root (assuming you don't own a device with a locked bootloader), you lose access to some of the ecosystem. They're in almost the same position as Apple: arbiters of permission.
At least with Android, you can go AOSP (again if your device is not bootloader locked)... but I forsee a future where Google's greed simply overwhelms them, and they pressure all vendors into locking bootloaders, giving them absolute control.
Point aside, the vast majority of people don't root, meaning Google is free to remove any adblocking systems (browsers or VPNs) that they want.
Windows is apparently riddled with ads now, and the last I checked, it's difficult to block remotely initiated updates.
Checkmate for 95% of Internet users out there. It's fucking terrifying.
Linux, you say? Thanks to UEFI "secure" boot, we may well find that actually Free operating systems no longer run on new PCs.
Certainly a far cry from the computing I grew up with.:(
I'm secretly hoping that they do flood Netflix with ads, so that another competitor can gain traction. Hopefully said competitor won't fire their long-term customers (like me) as Netflix did last year by introducing SafetyNet checks on app installs.
Ads of almost any length give me an anxiety attack. They cause me to think about the fact that I'm going to die at some point in the next 20-100 years, and that clock is ticking. I can't help it. I can see the life evaporating from my skin as people waste my time on mind numbing, condescending trickery.
I kinda figured everyone felt the same, but apparently not.
I can literally not imagine youtube without red (am subscriber) / adblock.
"Earning my vote depends on you outlawing carrier locking."
We did this in Canada a few years ago, and life became much simpler. You can no longer legally sell a phone in Canada that has a carrier lock enabled, unless the unlock code is provided at the time of sale.
We pay so much for our governments. Why not use them to our advantage?
So do what everyone else does. Go into the store that sells locked phones, try them out, then buy an unlocked phone on the internet. Make sure you tell the salesdroid that you're not going to buy a phone in his shop because they don't sell unlocked phones, on your way out.
Literally no one does this. Like actually zero people (rounded down).
We fought long and hard in Canada to make carrier locking illegal. The past is now an old nightmare.
If your country doesn't outlaw SIM / carrier locking, call your representative and tell them earning your vote depends on them taking action. Make it an important point.
However, a lesser known, but more important issue is actually bootloader locking. Mention this as well, even if it's difficult to explain. Hopefully right-to-repair legislation will be passed in Canada and the US making anti-ownership tactics illegal, but until then, we need to raise awareness.
No root? Device may not be legally sold, imported, or manufactured. We can win this fight!
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I think that's an unacceptably high false positive rate
I've tried the grilling method too.. but in my case it really fared no better. And, frankly, if you can do better, you're in the wrong business. :p You should be recruiting!
A good developer simply talks differently than a bad one.
Exactly!
I've conducted dozens of interviews over the past 10 years, and the best predictor I've found is simply to talk to candidates.
I typically ask questions like:
What's your favorite *nix OS / distribution, and why?
What was your worst day, and how did you recover?
What was your greatest success?
What's your methodology when you're asked to start a new project from scratch?
Key is to go into detail on each of the points, and listen for confidence, honesty, bullshit, and specific words. Test individual responses. Get down to syntax, command arguments, file locations, protocols... but try to keep focus on what they've done.
So far out of the 8 people I've hired/recommended, only one didn't work out.
Removable battery.
The whole "G" thing is just marketing. If it doesn't indiciate a protocol, bandrate, frequency, or any other details, it's all just fluff anyway.
Thing is, we may so much tax in Canada, and you guys down in the US do as well. Why not get what we paid for?
We have entire armies of politicians. Passing legislation that outlaws planned obsolescence is the least we can ask of them.
Jesus dude. Take your meds.
.. even if you feel better.
Ding, ding, ding!
Also, it should be illegal to lock bootloaders, unless the key is provided at the time of sale. That way older devices can be patched against security flaws long after they're no longer in support.
It should be illegal to manufacture, or import for resale and electronic product into which batteries have been glued.
If they can't be easily removed and replaced by the end user, then the product shouldn't be allowed into (well, Canada for me), but any "first world" nation.
To be fair, apps often do offer a lot of functionality that's hard to acheive with a mobile browser, like "sharing" integration (share pics, videos, locations, etc), caching/offline mode, advanced notifications, along with a much smoother, more snappy interface.
But you are right, and I will take it one step further: eventually you won't be allowed to connect to the Internet except on an "approved" locked down device. People don't think that will happen,
Rather horrifyingly, this is already the case for a lot of Internet users.
If you're running an iPhone or iPad, you do so at the behest of Apple. They control which browers you're allowed to use. Presently there are a few choices, but that could change at any moment.
Google implements SafetyNet, which means if you root (assuming you don't own a device with a locked bootloader), you lose access to some of the ecosystem. They're in almost the same position as Apple: arbiters of permission.
At least with Android, you can go AOSP (again if your device is not bootloader locked) ... but I forsee a future where Google's greed simply overwhelms them, and they pressure all vendors into locking bootloaders, giving them absolute control.
Point aside, the vast majority of people don't root, meaning Google is free to remove any adblocking systems (browsers or VPNs) that they want.
Windows is apparently riddled with ads now, and the last I checked, it's difficult to block remotely initiated updates.
Checkmate for 95% of Internet users out there. It's fucking terrifying.
Linux, you say? Thanks to UEFI "secure" boot, we may well find that actually Free operating systems no longer run on new PCs.
Certainly a far cry from the computing I grew up with. :(
We live in a bubble, dude/dudette.
99.5% of people go to the cell phone store and buy whatever they think will help get them laid.
I mean, evidence would suggest you're wrong. :p
We actually, literally voted for people who got the law passed in Canada. It clearly can be done.
I'm secretly hoping that they do flood Netflix with ads, so that another competitor can gain traction. Hopefully said competitor won't fire their long-term customers (like me) as Netflix did last year by introducing SafetyNet checks on app installs.
You'd be surprised how alone we are in that. :(
Ads of almost any length give me an anxiety attack. They cause me to think about the fact that I'm going to die at some point in the next 20-100 years, and that clock is ticking. I can't help it. I can see the life evaporating from my skin as people waste my time on mind numbing, condescending trickery.
I kinda figured everyone felt the same, but apparently not. I can literally not imagine youtube without red (am subscriber) / adblock.
How about a legit flagship phone with a removable battery?
Any word on pricing? I'd very much like to become a "trusted news source."
Know what's easier than all of that?
"Earning my vote depends on you outlawing carrier locking."
We did this in Canada a few years ago, and life became much simpler. You can no longer legally sell a phone in Canada that has a carrier lock enabled, unless the unlock code is provided at the time of sale.
We pay so much for our governments. Why not use them to our advantage?
Wat?
The salesman needs and deserves to know why he/she lost the sale. Walking out without saying anything is literally the rudest thing you can do.
Certainly don't be a dick about it, but always let people know why they've lost your business.
Canada checking in. Same here.
SIM and bootloader locks should be illegal worldwide.
So do what everyone else does. Go into the store that sells locked phones, try them out, then buy an unlocked phone on the internet. Make sure you tell the salesdroid that you're not going to buy a phone in his shop because they don't sell unlocked phones, on your way out.
Literally no one does this. Like actually zero people (rounded down).
We fought long and hard in Canada to make carrier locking illegal. The past is now an old nightmare.
If your country doesn't outlaw SIM / carrier locking, call your representative and tell them earning your vote depends on them taking action. Make it an important point.
However, a lesser known, but more important issue is actually bootloader locking. Mention this as well, even if it's difficult to explain. Hopefully right-to-repair legislation will be passed in Canada and the US making anti-ownership tactics illegal, but until then, we need to raise awareness.
No root? Device may not be legally sold, imported, or manufactured. We can win this fight!
Right to repair legislation can't come soon enough.
Another malware author who rudely refuses to build a Linux port!
Bootloader locking is different than SIM locking.
SIM locking is illegal in Canada*. I will vote for an MP candidate who promises to also make bootloader locking illegal.
* technically legal, however vendors are required by law to provide SIM unlock codes free of charge.