I'm not even going to read this thread - I'm sure someone made a similar joke, but I wouldn't use any technology that sounds like you could download it from a cheap hooker.
Incredibly unlikely for two reasons: a) Middleware licensing issues - they likely don't have the legal rights to give certian aspects of the back end away. b) AC2 is a centralized service, I doubt anyone wants to pony up for the bandwidth.
Oh, I'm a hotshot programmer BTW, but you wouldn't know by the way I wield that screwdriver...
That being said -- there is a market for qualified software engineers in this country at decent pay. My company can't hire fast enough because of a lack of qualified candidates... and thats hundreds of engineers.
> How is one expected to gain that kind of > experience when no one will hire you > without the experience?
What? You weren't doing work terms placements while you were in school? I don't remember the time I last hired a new grad who didn't come out of a co-op stream. I just don't have the time...
... or any brand name for that matter. My windows box is behind one of these and I've never had any problems. You can choose to forward any ports you DO care about (it blocks by default), and you can also set up some cool net policy stuff on the later models.
Seriously -- you can pick one of these puppys up for about $50... and they're incredibally functional if you ever decide to start you own little home network (5 ports is the norm for the price).
> I was wondering about how much does having > OSS development on your resumé improve > your chances?
When I'm interviewing, it might get you slightly further than the other resumes assuming that a) I recognize the project b) it's related to what I want you to do and c) you made significant contributions to it, which I can verify.
> Chances are, I would go down to the > courthouse and file a claim in small > claims court the next day.
From your litigious tone, I'll guess you're American. In that case, you're likely bound by the EULA you almost certianly didn't read that almost certianly gives them the right to do this.
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I'm not even going to read this thread - I'm sure someone made a similar joke, but I wouldn't use any technology that sounds like you could download it from a cheap hooker.
Incredibly unlikely for two reasons: a) Middleware licensing issues - they likely don't have the legal rights to give certian aspects of the back end away. b) AC2 is a centralized service, I doubt anyone wants to pony up for the bandwidth.
Oh, I'm a hotshot programmer BTW, but you wouldn't know by the way I wield that screwdriver...
That being said -- there is a market for qualified software engineers in this country at decent pay. My company can't hire fast enough because of a lack of qualified candidates... and thats hundreds of engineers.
Can I see your paperwork, citizen?
Every day, that place is becoming more and more of a strange cross between the movies Brazil and 1984.
Forget 5 weeks... 2 weeks, moving towards three once you've been on board for a few years is fairly standard.
Unpaid extra time above that *does* happen, but unless you're just as likely to be replaced.
On the other hand, someone who points it out after the fact AND can't fix the problem is usually labeled a "pundit" or "consultant."
... still no cure for cancer.
> This seems like the final nail in the coffin for the PSP
I love how everyone's an expert around here.
Do not ask legal opinions on Slashdot.
Do not collect $200.
Go directly to a real lawyer.
Rats... 8675309.com wasn't it.
"Damn you, Tommy Tutone."
Pcounter?
I remember running into something similar...
> How is one expected to gain that kind of
> experience when no one will hire you
> without the experience?
What? You weren't doing work terms placements while you were in school? I don't remember the time I last hired a new grad who didn't come out of a co-op stream. I just don't have the time...
People are so dumb. Anything you can do while drinking and smoking at the same time can not be considered a sport!
btw -- this means bowling is out, too.
... or any brand name for that matter. My windows box is behind one of these and I've never had any problems. You can choose to forward any ports you DO care about (it blocks by default), and you can also set up some cool net policy stuff on the later models.
Seriously -- you can pick one of these puppys up for about $50... and they're incredibally functional if you ever decide to start you own little home network (5 ports is the norm for the price).
> Speaking on behalf of all of Slashdot...
> I don't understand the analogy at all.
Perhaps Brian just leads a far more interesting life than the rest of us.
HA! Yeah... this is basically what I was going to repsond with until I saw you beat me to it.
:)
P2P... cha.
> I was wondering about how much does having
> OSS development on your resumé improve
> your chances?
When I'm interviewing, it might get you slightly further than the other resumes assuming that a) I recognize the project b) it's related to what I want you to do and c) you made significant contributions to it, which I can verify.
"Do not taunt happy-fun ball."
Words to live by, kids.
I don't know about problems with RealPl
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> Chances are, I would go down to the
> courthouse and file a claim in small
> claims court the next day.
From your litigious tone, I'll guess you're American. In that case, you're likely bound by the EULA you almost certianly didn't read that almost certianly gives them the right to do this.
Have a good time at the court house.
> Define "rural". :-)
When your dog runs away and you can see him running for three weeks.
> We have every right to explkre for
> life beyond Earth, and no obligation
> to preseve anything, anywhere.
We also demand the right to spell checkers!
This is exactly the type on nonsense we DON'T need as all this SCO stuff is going down.
reads: The beatings will continue until morale improves.
> Most OSS developers are very talented
> (they wouldn't love what they are
> doing otherwise).
Ahhh.... if only one's interest in a subject ensured their competence -- my hiring woes would be over.