At ASU we had
CS and CSE, which were the same (excepting a 100 level ECE course) until you got into your 6th semester. The difference there was mainly focus, hardware vs. software...
BIS, for all the people who couldn't cut it in CS/CSE. The engineering department wouldn't teach it, so they put it over at the college of business.
I'm VERY glad to see this. When I graduated from ASU they still taught some fairly sophisticated low level stuff.
Now it's 'Java this' and 'Java that'. They eliminated the C/C++ low end core classes. When students get to the assembly language classes they fail in droves.
I'd rather see them fail early on, before they've invested 1.5 years of their life when they are better suited to something like Broadcasting and Communications.
I think the original Unreal Tournament (to which I expect you are referring) does a very good job of skill evaluation, and the increase in botability is 'just right'.
I still remember the day it went Godlike..... *sigh*
I'm in partial agreement here. When hiring, I look for a basic skill set, (C++, Java, for web HTML, PHP, Javascript) but ultimately it's the employees ability to understand the project I have in mind.
Application specific training is fine for vocational schools, or if all you want to be is a 'drone' (DeVry is a school that pumps out skilled, high paid drones). If you're more interested in moving 'up the chain of command' what you need is a solid understanding of process, information architectures, and data modeling.
In any curriculum there does need to be a 'basic' language taught just to get the ball rolling, but very quickly courses focus on concepts, with the most appropriate languages being used to illucidate them.
So, if you want to be a 'computer tech' or a med/low level sys admin, DeVry offers a curriculum much like the one you outlined. But if you want a larger view, something that will make you more valuable to yourself and your company(ies) focus on being trained in concepts and leave the detail work (learning specific apps and langs) to your own time.
This is an excellent reply. I wonder why this even made it on slashdot.....
bethane, I don't think scsi is a viable alternative (cable size, identifying various devices/*too OS independant*/) I don't see current flash tech taking advantage of even usb 2.0. Why not use that?
If the robot could capture the debris, and put it all in some kind of framework, a 'junk warehouse' if you will.. It could be a fantastic way to aquire raw material in orbit without having to pay much of the shipping cost.
there is a substantial government interest in regulation of commercial electronic mail on a nationwide basis
Why don't we just take care of this ourselves? The net is global. Unless the US-G want's to put a big spam filter on all incoming lines, I'd guess any 'regulation' would result in a reduction of freedom for those of us living here in the states.
LIFT your left hand. Did you know that... your mind knew which hand it was going to lift before you made the conscious decision to lift it......
Car manufacturers might even develop vehicles that integrate the driver's thoughts with the braking or steering system. In a crash, that half-second could be the difference between life and death.
So now, even before I realize I'm thinking about smashing into the car infront of me (because they keep jamming on their brakes for no reason) my car will do it? Road rage will take on new meaning.
When I was a grade schooler we used to make a weekly trip to the local library. Each week one of the boys would borrow a book called "Space 2010-2150" (I don't remember the exact dates on the spine) but we all loved the book. One week they were slow processing the return and we couldn't check it out before we left the library. We never saw the book again.
Several (10+) years later my sister was going through the local library sale and found that book. She bought it for her bookstore. A few days later I discovered it in her 'inbox'. Needless to say I bought it on the spot.
The book has had a prominent place on 'my' bookshelf at my parents house ever since. I still love the paintings and history in it.
Had the book gone online I wouldn't have it.
Granted my life is probably different only in the smallest detail, but in detail is quality.
I applaud libraries for their creativity. I hope they also continue to make old books available to the community, even if at e-bay prices.
Slashdot Mirror
Go watch that movie. It should answer your question.
BOOYA!
Leaving the house was the best thing that ever happened to me.
As Geeks, we may be mostly 'in our heads' but by weight and by volume, we're mostly body. We're mostly human. Humans have human needs.
The Brits tax everything to death. That's how they got where they are today.
This sounds abit like the P4 when it first came out...
Performance wasn't so great, but the changes made for lots of 'headroom'....
ehehe
Yes,
At ASU we had
CS and CSE, which were the same (excepting a 100 level ECE course) until you got into your 6th semester. The difference there was mainly focus, hardware vs. software...
BIS, for all the people who couldn't cut it in CS/CSE. The engineering department wouldn't teach it, so they put it over at the college of business.
I'm VERY glad to see this. When I graduated from ASU they still taught some fairly sophisticated low level stuff.
Now it's 'Java this' and 'Java that'. They eliminated the C/C++ low end core classes. When students get to the assembly language classes they fail in droves.
I'd rather see them fail early on, before they've invested 1.5 years of their life when they are better suited to something like Broadcasting and Communications.
Sadness. At the end, the story was engaging enough to make me feel sad about all the dead robots I built.
I think the original Unreal Tournament (to which I expect you are referring) does a very good job of skill evaluation, and the increase in botability is 'just right'.
I still remember the day it went Godlike..... *sigh*
I'm in partial agreement here. When hiring, I look for a basic skill set, (C++, Java, for web HTML, PHP, Javascript) but ultimately it's the employees ability to understand the project I have in mind.
Application specific training is fine for vocational schools, or if all you want to be is a 'drone' (DeVry is a school that pumps out skilled, high paid drones). If you're more interested in moving 'up the chain of command' what you need is a solid understanding of process, information architectures, and data modeling.
In any curriculum there does need to be a 'basic' language taught just to get the ball rolling, but very quickly courses focus on concepts, with the most appropriate languages being used to illucidate them.
So, if you want to be a 'computer tech' or a med/low level sys admin, DeVry offers a curriculum much like the one you outlined. But if you want a larger view, something that will make you more valuable to yourself and your company(ies) focus on being trained in concepts and leave the detail work (learning specific apps and langs) to your own time.
This is an excellent reply. I wonder why this even made it on slashdot.....
/*too OS independant*/)
bethane, I don't think scsi is a viable alternative (cable size, identifying various devices
I don't see current flash tech taking advantage of even usb 2.0. Why not use that?
an 'obtuse' triangle at that.
The man was suggesting that if they're to have access to the net, they may as well get some utility out of it.
He was also being sarcastic as evidenced by his posting of links here were very few indian farmers are likely to view them.
I might suggest you buy a little more ram for 'upstairs' and perhaps a processor that supports MMX instructions in hardware.
If the robot could capture the debris, and put it all in some kind of framework, a 'junk warehouse' if you will.. It could be a fantastic way to aquire raw material in orbit without having to pay much of the shipping cost.
Examine my flame!
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there is a substantial government interest in regulation of commercial electronic mail on a nationwide basis
Why don't we just take care of this ourselves? The net is global. Unless the US-G want's to put a big spam filter on all incoming lines, I'd guess any 'regulation' would result in a reduction of freedom for those of us living here in the states.
Jezz, I should'a voted Democrat.
I would. I DO. I AM.
I used to like the concept of patents, but all my inventions got patented before I was able to do anything with them. Go figure.
Can't these guys just get on the o/s band wagon already? They'd have more luck winning the people who count over if they did....
jezz.
LIFT your left hand. Did you know that ... your mind knew which hand it was going to lift before you made the conscious decision to lift it. .....
Car manufacturers might even develop vehicles that integrate the driver's thoughts with the braking or steering system. In a crash, that half-second could be the difference between life and death.
So now, even before I realize I'm thinking about smashing into the car infront of me (because they keep jamming on their brakes for no reason) my car will do it? Road rage will take on new meaning.
"Honestly officer, it was the software...."
was the whoopy cushion.
Steve once again proves Ford Prefect's observation that humans have an incredible ability to state the obvious.
oy.
if there's alcohol, a good game for later would be twister.
This sounds like a typical case of user error.
I'd say the program might need a little revamping, or the user who entered the wrong price should take the fall.
Definitly....
When I was a grade schooler we used to make a weekly trip to the local library. Each week one of the boys would borrow a book called "Space 2010-2150" (I don't remember the exact dates on the spine) but we all loved the book. One week they were slow processing the return and we couldn't check it out before we left the library. We never saw the book again.
Several (10+) years later my sister was going through the local library sale and found that book. She bought it for her bookstore. A few days later I discovered it in her 'inbox'. Needless to say I bought it on the spot.
The book has had a prominent place on 'my' bookshelf at my parents house ever since. I still love the paintings and history in it.
Had the book gone online I wouldn't have it.
Granted my life is probably different only in the smallest detail, but in detail is quality.
I applaud libraries for their creativity. I hope they also continue to make old books available to the community, even if at e-bay prices.
Didn't this guy notice the designated 'master' connection on the cabling is black?
At least me, my glock, and my battery powered Nuke will be ok.