On a single-core, why don't you "cut" your CPU into 4 "virtual cores"
This is the same as dividing the speed of yor processor by four. Splitting a single processor into "virtual" time slices isn't the same as having mutliple cores, as a single instuction is still only being executed at any single moment in time. Your example would result in a scenario where no process can use more than 25% of the processor. Multiple cores--like multiple processors--operate independantly of each other. This means four instructions are run simultaneously. If you run an application that uses 100% of only one of the cores, your computer will not hang as there are other cores it can use.
You've already been marked as a torll, but I'll point out the facts anyways, since as an IT professional, I have installed Mavis Beacon on a few locked down computers in my time.
Installation requires Administrator rights. Running does not. That's it. It won't win the "Designed for Microsoft Windows __" logo because of this, but you can run it as non admin users no problem.
I play 20+ hour games right through when I get a chance -- I don't devote 20 straight hours to the game (with some exceptions though -- GTA series, I'm looking directly at you). But then I stop playing for some time. I come back to them at a later date.
It's like watching a movie -- you generally don't watch the movie again right away, but if it's really good, one lazy Sunday afternoon, you'll throw your copy in the media device of your choice, and watch it again, this time noticing things you didn't the first time.
For example, I am playing Super Mario RPG and Super Mario World 2 (Yoshi's Island) at the moment again, for some reason I haven't been able to figure out. But they're still fun. I'm also working my way through Need For Speed Underground 2 (for the first time, I should point out), which the career mode is certainly very long (I've been playing it for a few weeks now it seems).
This is a troll right? The gp's resume is trimmed down and has highlighted what he feels is most important. In fact, I would probably make the opposite suggestion -- it's a bit short, but it is far from anything that sucks.
My guess is that the IT market in Fort Wayne, IN is pretty crappy, and most companies are looking for people who know Windows to do desktop support.
But I have to wonder how healthy this work-is-life philosophy is in the long run.
If you own your own business, chances are work is your life, and better still -- you're working in a field you enjoy. There's no reason not to love working if the work you do is something you actually enjoy doing.
I think free meals (and quality, proper nutritious meals at that) are a very excellent idea. I work from home, so I can prepare good meals any hour of the day I want. When I worked for other people, this was out of the question, not to mention logistically difficult to do (ever tried cooking a steak in a microwave?).
Another benefit of having a cafeteria with good food -- you don't spend as long driving around at lunch looking for somewhere to eat. You can take a shorter lunch, and then leave earlier (provided your bosses allow this).
People have pointed out that when the time comes, things like free food would be the first item to be cut from the budget, but that's stupid. Remember, food is what fuels us. Without food, we die. With poor nutrition, we don't perform to the best of our abilities. It's in a company's best interest to make sure their employees have good health. Obviously management isn't the employee's mother -- they can't force someone to eat what they say, but it seems very reasonable for them to provide the potential for their employees to be fed good food.
The prerequisite for people applying to be an Officer is a Bachellor's Degree (at least here in Canada, I'm assuming there is a similar requirement in the US Military, and most other 1st-world militaries around the globe). Engineering is one of the most ideal disciplines for anyone looking to persue a military-related career (this includes working for de^H^Hoffense contractors). In fact, the whole premise of the military is "what can we make to obliterate the enemy?" Who better than an engineer to figure that one out.
So in this situation, they're looking for an EE who has had experience flying planes, specifically flying guns, as they know what to expect. It's a very acceptable combination. Essentially, the only people who can apply for this job are ones that had their schooling paid for by the government.
Hylafax is pretty good, plus it's open source. I too would have implemented it before, but the higher ups decided to go with j2, simply because they have the infrastructure already in place. j2 should allow the submitter to do everything they need, plus more.
Just because the Open Source code is available doesn't mean the person implementing it isn't modifying the code to their specifications, be they good or evil. In fact, the ability to change the code is one of the reasons cited for using Open Source Software.
In Asia where MS has already launched the Starter Crap Crack-Whore Edition, most user simply wipe off starter edition and replace it with the $2.00 Pirate XP Pro.
Microsoft has received their money for XP Starter already. I doubt at that point they really care if they go and pirate XP Pro. Even if they put Linux on it, they're still paying the Microsoft tax when they buy a new PC.
I used to work for a company which owned dozens, if not hundreds of domain names which the majority were registered through Network Solutions. Never had a problem (except that you can't register most ccTLDs), and as the gp pointed out, consolidating them into a single account was easy as pie.
Now, for my own domains, I would never use them as they are expensive compared to other reputable registrars.
Slashdot Mirror
Uhh... MSN.
I believe you're thinking of the Washington Times.
On a single-core, why don't you "cut" your CPU into 4 "virtual cores"
This is the same as dividing the speed of yor processor by four. Splitting a single processor into "virtual" time slices isn't the same as having mutliple cores, as a single instuction is still only being executed at any single moment in time. Your example would result in a scenario where no process can use more than 25% of the processor. Multiple cores--like multiple processors--operate independantly of each other. This means four instructions are run simultaneously. If you run an application that uses 100% of only one of the cores, your computer will not hang as there are other cores it can use.
I would imagine these companies would have more than one customer and that they would make several stops to these various companies in a single run.
Or you know, I might be wrong. Maybe it's possible that they do in fact drive to each customer's location individually for tape swapping.
FreeBSD. Migrating Microsoft Hotmail from FreeBSD to Microsoft Windows 2000 Technical Case Study
I'd rather watch Britney try to sing the blues. (If somebody provides a link of Britney singing the blues, I'm deleting my slashdot account)
Not truly part of the blues genre, but getting there: Oops I Did It Again
I think that makes you a UNIX reseller.
You've already been marked as a torll, but I'll point out the facts anyways, since as an IT professional, I have installed Mavis Beacon on a few locked down computers in my time.
Installation requires Administrator rights. Running does not. That's it. It won't win the "Designed for Microsoft Windows __" logo because of this, but you can run it as non admin users no problem.
I play 20+ hour games right through when I get a chance -- I don't devote 20 straight hours to the game (with some exceptions though -- GTA series, I'm looking directly at you). But then I stop playing for some time. I come back to them at a later date.
It's like watching a movie -- you generally don't watch the movie again right away, but if it's really good, one lazy Sunday afternoon, you'll throw your copy in the media device of your choice, and watch it again, this time noticing things you didn't the first time.
For example, I am playing Super Mario RPG and Super Mario World 2 (Yoshi's Island) at the moment again, for some reason I haven't been able to figure out. But they're still fun. I'm also working my way through Need For Speed Underground 2 (for the first time, I should point out), which the career mode is certainly very long (I've been playing it for a few weeks now it seems).
This is a troll right? The gp's resume is trimmed down and has highlighted what he feels is most important. In fact, I would probably make the opposite suggestion -- it's a bit short, but it is far from anything that sucks.
My guess is that the IT market in Fort Wayne, IN is pretty crappy, and most companies are looking for people who know Windows to do desktop support.
They will install Democracy in Canada.
Someone should let IT know Canada already has Democracy installed.
But I have to wonder how healthy this work-is-life philosophy is in the long run.
If you own your own business, chances are work is your life, and better still -- you're working in a field you enjoy. There's no reason not to love working if the work you do is something you actually enjoy doing.
I think free meals (and quality, proper nutritious meals at that) are a very excellent idea. I work from home, so I can prepare good meals any hour of the day I want. When I worked for other people, this was out of the question, not to mention logistically difficult to do (ever tried cooking a steak in a microwave?).
Another benefit of having a cafeteria with good food -- you don't spend as long driving around at lunch looking for somewhere to eat. You can take a shorter lunch, and then leave earlier (provided your bosses allow this).
People have pointed out that when the time comes, things like free food would be the first item to be cut from the budget, but that's stupid. Remember, food is what fuels us. Without food, we die. With poor nutrition, we don't perform to the best of our abilities. It's in a company's best interest to make sure their employees have good health. Obviously management isn't the employee's mother -- they can't force someone to eat what they say, but it seems very reasonable for them to provide the potential for their employees to be fed good food.
Or go the other route -- burn it. If you have a fire place, toss it in there. If not, burn it as an effigy on your front lawn.
If they really want to just execute civilians, why would they need guidance systems?
Obviously so that they can execute civilians from a distance.
The prerequisite for people applying to be an Officer is a Bachellor's Degree (at least here in Canada, I'm assuming there is a similar requirement in the US Military, and most other 1st-world militaries around the globe). Engineering is one of the most ideal disciplines for anyone looking to persue a military-related career (this includes working for de^H^Hoffense contractors). In fact, the whole premise of the military is "what can we make to obliterate the enemy?" Who better than an engineer to figure that one out.
So in this situation, they're looking for an EE who has had experience flying planes, specifically flying guns, as they know what to expect. It's a very acceptable combination. Essentially, the only people who can apply for this job are ones that had their schooling paid for by the government.
Hylafax is pretty good, plus it's open source. I too would have implemented it before, but the higher ups decided to go with j2, simply because they have the infrastructure already in place. j2 should allow the submitter to do everything they need, plus more.
This means you are now paying Microsoft for Windows AND the program to get it running on your Mac. Perhaps Mac owners can afford to do this.
Well, one could make the argument that they toiled endlessly to get the kerning just right.
FreeDOS will.
Just because the Open Source code is available doesn't mean the person implementing it isn't modifying the code to their specifications, be they good or evil. In fact, the ability to change the code is one of the reasons cited for using Open Source Software.
Shit! Why'd you go and do that?! I needed a working copy of Ice Clibmer!
Malt Liquor is not a type of beer
I know. That's why I pointed out that it was a Malt Liquor.
It's not a stupid term, but an actual definition for how it is brewed.
Colt 45 is malt liquor.
In Asia where MS has already launched the Starter Crap Crack-Whore Edition, most user simply wipe off starter edition and replace it with the $2.00 Pirate XP Pro.
Microsoft has received their money for XP Starter already. I doubt at that point they really care if they go and pirate XP Pro. Even if they put Linux on it, they're still paying the Microsoft tax when they buy a new PC.
I used to work for a company which owned dozens, if not hundreds of domain names which the majority were registered through Network Solutions. Never had a problem (except that you can't register most ccTLDs), and as the gp pointed out, consolidating them into a single account was easy as pie.
Now, for my own domains, I would never use them as they are expensive compared to other reputable registrars.