Actually this is a good point. If I want Java help, I can search for "Java SOMETHING" and the search results will likely be good. "D SOMETHING" will not work.
I think people who develop software/hardware for doing auto stuff have to pay licensing fees and junk like that. And I think that stuff is also limited to dealers for the high-end stuff. GM Goodwrench has priority over Greasemonkey Auto for the good stuff, and that priority probably come with how much $ you have to pay to GM or whoever.
A lot of the auto mechanics shops just have error code readers, with the capability to disable the error codes. That is all they need pretty much.
I also bet that most car computers dont have the output capabilities that you desire. Probably you would have to use a whole custom computer from a 3rd party. Those are probably expensive too.
See if you feel the same if ONE month after warranty expires, your $1600 product turns into a paper weight. I have a Mac SE that still works fine. Why not this iBook?
This isn't a warranty issue. This is an embarrassment for Apple that they must address. If they are trying to gain customers, then this is a bad way to do it. I have purchased one new Apple product, and will never again. I switched, and then I switched back.
I have had the problems also. It pissed me off it happened not long after warranty went out.
The numbers of people having these problems are really starting to come into focus.
http://www.petitiononline.com/ibook123/petition. ht ml has almost 1900.
http://blackcider.com/ has 1200.
Of course, a lot of these people are going to be the same on these petitions, but that is a lot of people to be having a *serious* defect on a computer.
If Apple said, "Ok, lets fix them all, warranty or not", and the fix was $500, then it would cost Apple $1,250,000 for only 2500 units. No wonder why Apple doesn't want to deal with this problem!
I know that it becomes very tiresome to reply to e-mails of people asking the same questions, wanting to help (with no real skills), and requesting features. However, you must do your best to efficiently handle all of the communication a project needs to survive.
Maybe you could set up times for people to chat (you included), and try to maintain an active and coherent mailing list. Instant messaging is also efficient.
Also, prepare to be disappointed over and over again. People have good intention in helping out on these projects, but I bet well over 50% of the stuff that people say they will do never happens. I am very guilty of this myself.
Finally, be sure to do *real* testing on the software, and try to maintain some sort of metrics. Ask people how much time they are spending on the project, and see if there is anything you can do to help them manage their time better.
BTW, the best project management tool I have every used is Bugzilla. Use it, it helps a lot with dealing with the details of development, and actual bugs:-)
Maybe you could run CrossOver Office on Linux used remotely on Linux thin clients... and then run a web-based version of Groupwise on an NT box (if required).
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Angle brackets? I was just looking up DSSSL and it all looks like Scheme to me. What has become of DSSSL? it looks very cool.
I graduated with a CS degree in May 2002, and have worked as a programmer since. I like my job, and have been looking at what to do with getting a master's degree.
For the past year I have been solid against getting a masters in CS or BA. I like writing, and had a minor in Professional Writing in college, and have been considering getting a masters in Writing of some kind.
I think now, however, that getting a masters in writing would be near worthless with the career track I am on. It would just be a personal achievement, nothing more. There is no positions in the large company I work for that would help.
The only place it might help is if you are in the publishing industry... books, and magazines geared towards programmers. I think those jobs are hard to come by, however.
Anyway, I am just waiting for the energy to rebuild in me for going to school again. And I still then might not know what to get a masters in;-)
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The writing is on the wall. In 10 years he will be eating out of a dumpster, all because of open-source software.
Interesting idea, I might look into it. I am in the USA, but you'd think they would know what then they engineer/configure the Mini for this country?
I had 3 replacements and the last one I just payed to have a PPG aftermarket put in. Its thicker and stronger. Cost me $300 total... which is not bad.
I have a Cooper S also. For long highway trips the computer says I am getting like 35, but I am actually getting around 30.
Why do these computers lie?
BTW, I hope your windshield is holding up...
I got a 0 and 1338 :-(
I am on central.cox.net servers. Working fine for me. Try using pop.central.cox.net instead of east and see what happens.
I bet this thing will be loud with fans trying to cool 2 CPUs. Most SFF owners also want quiet. It seems to go hand in hand.
Also, why did they mamke it look like a Gamecube?
Nice idea, nice price, but probably will not be a good product. We will just have to wait for dual core CPUs for real good implementations like this.
Actually this is a good point. If I want Java help, I can search for "Java SOMETHING" and the search results will likely be good. "D SOMETHING" will not work.
I think people who develop software/hardware for doing auto stuff have to pay licensing fees and junk like that. And I think that stuff is also limited to dealers for the high-end stuff. GM Goodwrench has priority over Greasemonkey Auto for the good stuff, and that priority probably come with how much $ you have to pay to GM or whoever.
A lot of the auto mechanics shops just have error code readers, with the capability to disable the error codes. That is all they need pretty much.
I also bet that most car computers dont have the output capabilities that you desire. Probably you would have to use a whole custom computer from a 3rd party. Those are probably expensive too.
She should give you an LCD instead of a CRT next year then.
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Yeah, I know. There are still servers though. P2P in this context is client-only P2P. No servers.
Haha. Usenet might as well be renamed Spamnet. Most groups are basically 100% spam it seems like. P2P Spamnet... horrible stuff.
Mine connected to 4 of them automagically.
IRC, FTP, and NNTP fit into "the web/gen 0" category in this context... as non-P2P apps.
You better watch out old man... or we young punks will invent a new generation of computers that are harder to use than a VCR remote control.
Mozilla Thunderbird/Mail has an "advanced" option to disable images in e-mail. No more web bugs! And you can still view HTML mail.
See if you feel the same if ONE month after warranty expires, your $1600 product turns into a paper weight. I have a Mac SE that still works fine. Why not this iBook?
This isn't a warranty issue. This is an embarrassment for Apple that they must address. If they are trying to gain customers, then this is a bad way to do it. I have purchased one new Apple product, and will never again. I switched, and then I switched back.
You are incorrect. It has to be purchased inside of the 1 year warranty deadline :-( I looked it up in the AppleCare docs.
I have had the problems also. It pissed me off it happened not long after warranty went out.
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The numbers of people having these problems are really starting to come into focus.
http://www.petitiononline.com/ibook123/petition
has almost 1900.
http://blackcider.com/
has 1200.
Of course, a lot of these people are going to be the same on these petitions, but that is a lot of people to be having a *serious* defect on a computer.
If Apple said, "Ok, lets fix them all, warranty or not", and the fix was $500, then it would cost Apple $1,250,000 for only 2500 units. No wonder why Apple doesn't want to deal with this problem!
I live in the Omaha area, and here Cox provides VoIP service. Here is a FAQ that is interesting to read how customers should see this service.
This is also a good reference from CNet.
How is this any worse than using egg/sperm donor for fertilization?
I know that it becomes very tiresome to reply to e-mails of people asking the same questions, wanting to help (with no real skills), and requesting features. However, you must do your best to efficiently handle all of the communication a project needs to survive.
:-)
Maybe you could set up times for people to chat (you included), and try to maintain an active and coherent mailing list. Instant messaging is also efficient.
Also, prepare to be disappointed over and over again. People have good intention in helping out on these projects, but I bet well over 50% of the stuff that people say they will do never happens. I am very guilty of this myself.
Finally, be sure to do *real* testing on the software, and try to maintain some sort of metrics. Ask people how much time they are spending on the project, and see if there is anything you can do to help them manage their time better.
BTW, the best project management tool I have every used is Bugzilla. Use it, it helps a lot with dealing with the details of development, and actual bugs
Maybe you could run CrossOver Office on Linux used remotely on Linux thin clients... and then run a web-based version of Groupwise on an NT box (if required).
Angle brackets? I was just looking up DSSSL and it all looks like Scheme to me. What has become of DSSSL? it looks very cool.
Buy some stuff from Quiet PC. Maybe some lower RPM ball-bearing fans and shit.
I graduated with a CS degree in May 2002, and have worked as a programmer since. I like my job, and have been looking at what to do with getting a master's degree.
;-)
For the past year I have been solid against getting a masters in CS or BA. I like writing, and had a minor in Professional Writing in college, and have been considering getting a masters in Writing of some kind.
I think now, however, that getting a masters in writing would be near worthless with the career track I am on. It would just be a personal achievement, nothing more. There is no positions in the large company I work for that would help.
The only place it might help is if you are in the publishing industry... books, and magazines geared towards programmers. I think those jobs are hard to come by, however.
Anyway, I am just waiting for the energy to rebuild in me for going to school again. And I still then might not know what to get a masters in