Since you're on GSM (You'll have to see which bands yours supports... if you have a Pentaband, then you're golden for any of the following):
Large carriers: AT&T GoPhone, T-Mobile Monthly
MVNOs (lease towers from the two above): Simple Mobile, StraightTalk/Net10, H20 Wireless, Jolt Mobile, Pure Talk, Red Pocket Mobile
Legally you're allowed to. Whether or not corrupt judges and cops (unfortunately common) in that particular jurisdiction want to play by those rules is a completely different matter.
Releasing unofficially Redacted classified documents is still leaking classified documents. Unless it is declassified officially, it is considered a classified document and must only be accessed by those with the proper clearance level and need to know. Those who release or view documents that are still classified are subject to prosecution. Just because some idiot leaked the documents doesn't mean they're magically declassified.
I'm not even sure why this is showing in the comments. There is a big difference between openly displaying classified material on the open internet and blogging one's gripes about the Vietnamese government.
If you want to run anything other than the stock ROM, you're going to need to root the phone. Even a developer oriented phone such as the Galaxy Nexus requires that you root/unlock the boot loader to flash a new ROM. If you're in IT, you've probably been able to follow directions to some extent; there are a plethora of them online. I'd say the easiest phone to unlock/root is the Galaxy Nexus since it is a developer phone and isn't heavily locked down like some (*cough*Motorola*cough*) are.
CM and AOKP are NOT supported by any manufacturer, so you will never receive them as an official OTA update.
I like FLOSS, but you need to consider the business impact.
Take your business partners and discuss the tech side of the business. Find out what they're comfortable with. Are they only comfortable with using Windows? Are they open to using a LTS release of Linux? They're using the system too, so the point is to make everyone as comfortable with using the system as possible.
You also have to weigh cost vs productivity. Does it really save you money going FLOSS, or will you get a return on investment going with an off the shelf package that is proven and well supported? As a business owner, you cannot get locked into any one mindset. You have to find and do what is best for the business; even if you have to compromise with your own beliefs a bit.
Some of us are still on Windows XP SP3 as our primary image. We're only changing to Windows 7 SP1 in the next equipment lease swap (in about a year) because XP is reaching its EOL. Vista was never touched.
Corporate IT hates radical change because it is hard/expensive to support. End users get confused and need re-trained to use their computers (lost productivity since they're having issues figuring things out/spending time on the phone with the help desk); help desk gets raped (Leading to overtime); software engineering gets screwed trying to fix all the sudden bugs that appear from compatibility problems (which also kills end user productivity if the broken applications prevent them from working; and it rapes help desk again since they're the liaison between the software group and end users).
Any competent CIO isn't going to run a shop on bleeding edge software. The only Windows 7 systems we have in use at our company are either for executives (because they insist on getting what they want and they have their own personal IT support tech on hand anyways to support it), or members of IT for use in testing software and other items for the upcoming XP EOL (my main workstation is XP SP3, but I have a Dell Latitude running a mirrored environment on Windows 7 to check for issues between the two.)
To be honest, I see most corporate environments holding onto Windows 7 until its EOL (2020) since many are just now either getting around to going to Windows 7 or have just recently done so. Microsoft would like for corporate to upgrade every release of windows; but no CIO that values his job is going to bite on that.
It isn't that hard to download the updated Jellybro ROM, Franco kernel and then update it by dirty flashing it in recovery on my Galaxy Nexus. All I have to do is flash 3 zip files (ROM, Kernel, Gapps) and I'm done.
In the corporate environment, Calculus is very rare. You really only use basic algebra for most programs. Only really specific applications require anything more.
Of course, it is usually suggested to take them (or required in the coursework) because of some idea that it promotes higher level thinking, but I think it really depends on what you need to think properly. For me, I'm terrible at Calculus; but I can still write code without an issue.
New jobs added, yes... but I bet they're still not filling them because of a huge disconnect between IT and Recruiting/HR.
"We need MOAR H1B's!!!!" -Battle cry of every company inept at hiring IT talent.
There are various migraines. I for example used to get a ton of "Complicated" migraine headaches where the symptoms were very difficult to distinguish from that of a stroke. Slurred speech, no coordination, tunnel vision, numbness on one side...etc.
First time I had one, I was taken by Ambulance from the local hospital to UPMC where they then determined (after 6 hours and 3 neurologists later) that I only had a horrible migraine.
Ditto. I have always run pre-paid (even with a smart phone... I'm on a Galaxy Nexus currently). Post-paid just seems about as much fun as wiping one's ass with a cactus.
Primarily because in the heat of combat, it is really difficult to replace the Mk.1's (Eyeballs).
Plus also, most fighter pilots find it hard to brag if they're flying from a desk. Most women at the bar are not going to give you the time of day if you're basically just a glorified flight sim pilot.
The Raptor was designed to take the place of the F-15C in the air superiority role. Of course, the last two major conflicts we've been involved in didn't really have much in the way of an air force (Taliban didn't have much of an air force to speak of and the Iraqi's just buried theirs in the sand). The F-35 is the multirole spin-off of that, which is expected to start taking over for the F-16 in the US.
The US probably won't really utilize a small bomber aircraft since the preference is now for multirole jets such as the F-16, F/A-18, and the F-35. The closest to a small bomber aircraft that we currently utilize wold probably be the Strike Eagle, but even that is technically considered a multirole fighter. The big reason multirole fighters have been used by the US is because of the flexibility. You can have the same squadron use their air craft for whatever mission is needed. Need a BARCAP? We can do it. Need a Wild Weasel mission? No problem. Plus you don't need fighter escorts nearly as much since you can always load a few AIM-9's or AIM-120's on the jets to defend themselves with (Plus anyways, you cannot load bombs on the wingtip hardpoints). If the shit really hits the fan, they can just jettison the A-G loadout and dogfight if needed. The F-105 (a fighter bomber) really only had rear-aspect AIM-9's and good luck dogfighting in one of those.
Forgot to mention: Many aircraft have official names that the pilots rarely use.
F-16 Fighting Falcon: "Viper"
A-10 Thunderbolt II: "Warthog"
B-52 Stratofortress: "BUFF" (Big Ugly Fat Fucker)
F-4 Phantom II: "Rhino", "The Flying Brick"...etc
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Since I am a fighter jet nerd (I play Falcon 4.0 heavily as well with all the community mods that make it just a bit short of the real thing), I knew what they were talking about... but I'd imagine many slashdotters would have trouble without hitting up Google.
Eh... we're a business (a major federal contractor, actually) and we use only Android devices. They're secure enough if you take the proper precautions and have the necessary sync policies enforced (We require a PIN, we can also wipe lost/stolen devices).
The only people who use iOS here are execs that insist on using their personal iPhone for business.
When I'm stuck on call... I'm only on call from 8AM to 8PM. If it is outside of those hours, the phone is off.
I'm not a big fan of this 24/7/365 shit and I choose employers where I work 9-5:30.
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Sometimes you can have a 2.5L Iron Duke in your Ferrari... if you put a Ferrari body kit on your Fiero.
Since you're on GSM (You'll have to see which bands yours supports... if you have a Pentaband, then you're golden for any of the following): Large carriers: AT&T GoPhone, T-Mobile Monthly MVNOs (lease towers from the two above): Simple Mobile, StraightTalk/Net10, H20 Wireless, Jolt Mobile, Pure Talk, Red Pocket Mobile
Legally you're allowed to. Whether or not corrupt judges and cops (unfortunately common) in that particular jurisdiction want to play by those rules is a completely different matter.
Releasing unofficially Redacted classified documents is still leaking classified documents. Unless it is declassified officially, it is considered a classified document and must only be accessed by those with the proper clearance level and need to know. Those who release or view documents that are still classified are subject to prosecution. Just because some idiot leaked the documents doesn't mean they're magically declassified.
I'm not even sure why this is showing in the comments. There is a big difference between openly displaying classified material on the open internet and blogging one's gripes about the Vietnamese government.
Cars already exist with wings large enough to fly.
Damn shame they're usually packing an underpowered VTEC engine.
If you want to run anything other than the stock ROM, you're going to need to root the phone. Even a developer oriented phone such as the Galaxy Nexus requires that you root/unlock the boot loader to flash a new ROM. If you're in IT, you've probably been able to follow directions to some extent; there are a plethora of them online. I'd say the easiest phone to unlock/root is the Galaxy Nexus since it is a developer phone and isn't heavily locked down like some (*cough*Motorola*cough*) are.
CM and AOKP are NOT supported by any manufacturer, so you will never receive them as an official OTA update.
Yep. My Gnex is easy as hell to unlock
Start phone in recovery, then open cmd and type "fastboot oem unlock".
I like FLOSS, but you need to consider the business impact.
Take your business partners and discuss the tech side of the business. Find out what they're comfortable with. Are they only comfortable with using Windows? Are they open to using a LTS release of Linux? They're using the system too, so the point is to make everyone as comfortable with using the system as possible.
You also have to weigh cost vs productivity. Does it really save you money going FLOSS, or will you get a return on investment going with an off the shelf package that is proven and well supported? As a business owner, you cannot get locked into any one mindset. You have to find and do what is best for the business; even if you have to compromise with your own beliefs a bit.
Some of us are still on Windows XP SP3 as our primary image. We're only changing to Windows 7 SP1 in the next equipment lease swap (in about a year) because XP is reaching its EOL. Vista was never touched.
Corporate IT hates radical change because it is hard/expensive to support. End users get confused and need re-trained to use their computers (lost productivity since they're having issues figuring things out/spending time on the phone with the help desk); help desk gets raped (Leading to overtime); software engineering gets screwed trying to fix all the sudden bugs that appear from compatibility problems (which also kills end user productivity if the broken applications prevent them from working; and it rapes help desk again since they're the liaison between the software group and end users).
Any competent CIO isn't going to run a shop on bleeding edge software. The only Windows 7 systems we have in use at our company are either for executives (because they insist on getting what they want and they have their own personal IT support tech on hand anyways to support it), or members of IT for use in testing software and other items for the upcoming XP EOL (my main workstation is XP SP3, but I have a Dell Latitude running a mirrored environment on Windows 7 to check for issues between the two.)
To be honest, I see most corporate environments holding onto Windows 7 until its EOL (2020) since many are just now either getting around to going to Windows 7 or have just recently done so. Microsoft would like for corporate to upgrade every release of windows; but no CIO that values his job is going to bite on that.
LANDesk must lag like a bitch when trying to do updates from that far away.
It isn't that hard to download the updated Jellybro ROM, Franco kernel and then update it by dirty flashing it in recovery on my Galaxy Nexus. All I have to do is flash 3 zip files (ROM, Kernel, Gapps) and I'm done.
In the corporate environment, Calculus is very rare. You really only use basic algebra for most programs. Only really specific applications require anything more.
Of course, it is usually suggested to take them (or required in the coursework) because of some idea that it promotes higher level thinking, but I think it really depends on what you need to think properly. For me, I'm terrible at Calculus; but I can still write code without an issue.
New jobs added, yes... but I bet they're still not filling them because of a huge disconnect between IT and Recruiting/HR. "We need MOAR H1B's!!!!" -Battle cry of every company inept at hiring IT talent.
There are various migraines. I for example used to get a ton of "Complicated" migraine headaches where the symptoms were very difficult to distinguish from that of a stroke. Slurred speech, no coordination, tunnel vision, numbness on one side...etc. First time I had one, I was taken by Ambulance from the local hospital to UPMC where they then determined (after 6 hours and 3 neurologists later) that I only had a horrible migraine.
There are still MVNOs. Straight Talk (owned by TracFone) is a well known one for the GSM phones that run on the AT&T and T-Mobile bands.
Ditto. I have always run pre-paid (even with a smart phone... I'm on a Galaxy Nexus currently). Post-paid just seems about as much fun as wiping one's ass with a cactus.
Primarily because in the heat of combat, it is really difficult to replace the Mk.1's (Eyeballs).
Plus also, most fighter pilots find it hard to brag if they're flying from a desk. Most women at the bar are not going to give you the time of day if you're basically just a glorified flight sim pilot.
CH-47 Chinook: "Shithook"
MH-53J Pave Low IIIE: "Grease Pig" (per my father).
The Raptor was designed to take the place of the F-15C in the air superiority role. Of course, the last two major conflicts we've been involved in didn't really have much in the way of an air force (Taliban didn't have much of an air force to speak of and the Iraqi's just buried theirs in the sand). The F-35 is the multirole spin-off of that, which is expected to start taking over for the F-16 in the US. The US probably won't really utilize a small bomber aircraft since the preference is now for multirole jets such as the F-16, F/A-18, and the F-35. The closest to a small bomber aircraft that we currently utilize wold probably be the Strike Eagle, but even that is technically considered a multirole fighter. The big reason multirole fighters have been used by the US is because of the flexibility. You can have the same squadron use their air craft for whatever mission is needed. Need a BARCAP? We can do it. Need a Wild Weasel mission? No problem. Plus you don't need fighter escorts nearly as much since you can always load a few AIM-9's or AIM-120's on the jets to defend themselves with (Plus anyways, you cannot load bombs on the wingtip hardpoints). If the shit really hits the fan, they can just jettison the A-G loadout and dogfight if needed. The F-105 (a fighter bomber) really only had rear-aspect AIM-9's and good luck dogfighting in one of those.
Forgot to mention: Many aircraft have official names that the pilots rarely use. F-16 Fighting Falcon: "Viper" A-10 Thunderbolt II: "Warthog" B-52 Stratofortress: "BUFF" (Big Ugly Fat Fucker) F-4 Phantom II: "Rhino", "The Flying Brick"...etc
Yeah, I was thinking the same thing. Since I am a fighter jet nerd (I play Falcon 4.0 heavily as well with all the community mods that make it just a bit short of the real thing), I knew what they were talking about... but I'd imagine many slashdotters would have trouble without hitting up Google.
I once used the wrong lubricant. My wife still hasn't let me live that one down.
Eh... we're a business (a major federal contractor, actually) and we use only Android devices. They're secure enough if you take the proper precautions and have the necessary sync policies enforced (We require a PIN, we can also wipe lost/stolen devices). The only people who use iOS here are execs that insist on using their personal iPhone for business.
When I'm stuck on call... I'm only on call from 8AM to 8PM. If it is outside of those hours, the phone is off. I'm not a big fan of this 24/7/365 shit and I choose employers where I work 9-5:30.
How about mimicking the euphoria from sex? Then we can just do virtual sex simulators like on Demolition man.
Much easier than picking up girls from the bar.