They used to run all simulations twice to verify the non-ECC RAM was returning the desired result. As a consequence the system will speed up two-fold in real life use. Now that is a performance gain!
Inexpensive is all relative. If you told someone in 1970 that they could store 1TB of data for $5999 (Apple XRaid) they'd laugh. How about 1995 even? My POS IDE 2.1GB HD cost $400 and I thought I was getting a deal. The fact the average non-corporate person can afford a RAID setup is proof that it is inexpensive.
They should run Office in Wine or the codeweavers (sp?) tool. Problem solved. Or if they wanted office and stability of Unix they could try Mac OS X. Office is much nicer on my Mac.
I get a pirated copy of every game first (with the exception of Bioware titles). There is no way in hell I'm buying a $50 game that won't run and cannot be returned. I'll waste the $0.25 on a blank and then see if it's worth buying.
Maybe if MacSoft worked closer with the development studios to get the titles out within a month or so of the PC release they'd sell more. When you have to wait 1-2 years for a game that is in the PC bargin bin for $9.99, most people will just pirate it since the perceived value isn't there.
For example, Neverwinter Nights. It was supposedly getting released for Linux, PC and Mac in the same packaging at the same time. Reality: 1+ years later, no expansion packs and it doesn't have the Aurora Toolkit and it's $50. The PC version is $30 with the first expansion (gold version) and toolkit included.
If you want to play games get a PC. Until Mac releases are timely I won't buy any.
Wrong. I was only advocating using MS based software for the functions that need a robust stable system for running a business. 90% of my businesses computers run Linux. However there are functions that require Windows and Windows based software. It is a very small amount of cost we incur to be certain we have a well oiled machine in all facets of our operation.
I am a huge fan of Linux and started in '95 on slackware. There are still things lacking when you need it to work for the accountant and don't have time to mess with hoping it works the way it needs to work.
VMWare $280 WindowsXP License $180 Quickbooks Pro $300
Not risking a business to save $760, priceless.
In the end you'll get more out of doing it right the first time than you will by screwing up your accounting/etc and hiring someone (or wasting someone's time) to fix it.
Or you could leave the country, isn't that the standard Republican line? "Love it or leave it." The only justice in being against the war all along is all the stupid ass Republicans in my state quit talking about politics at all (since a monkey could do a better job).
Call of Cthulhu is obscure. I bought all his books for my wife in the mid 90's and the only store I found them in was The Tattered Cover in Denver. Sadly they have been hit hard by the online book sellers.
In any english writing class they teach you: Make a statement, then back that statement up. The previous poster was showing that sometimes there is a reason you need more education to implement a database well.
I suggest MySQL Administrator when it is completed. Or he could just use MS Access. It teaches you everything the wrong way but you can create a functional piece of shit with it.
I used an Apple ][ way before the IBM's even came out! I was simply recalling the fondness of Bard's Tale and Open Apple - Ctrl - Reset as my Ctrl - Alt - Delete.
I love moderators that just strike posts down. May you lose all your mod points forever!
The powerbooks don't have that problem. It's the dual usb iBooks (they are cheaper than the powerbooks). I unfortunately bought one for my wife. We haven't had a problem yet but I'm just waiting.
I have a G4 tower with a 22" cinema display and it is seriously kick ass. I am waiting for G5 powerbooks, then I'll get one.
for every person who constantly bitches about "pop-ups" or something messing up my computer related to IE. I'd retire. All I say is go to mozilla.org and leave me the hell alone.
I guess being a computer professional is like being a doctor. Everyone asks you anything related to your field regardless of the situation (ie, dinner, getting dental work done,...). I try to explain I'm a $100/hour (yes, outsourcing is my fault) contract software engineer. If you want me to reinstall your OS, Drivers, Applications and backup your data that will be about 6-8 hours (assuming they have any legit install disks) and roughly $600 to $800 total. They usually quit calling after that.
It's like calling a mechanical engineer to change your fucking tire. Figure it out, it isn't that hard.
Those are fixed costs, regardless of employees I've got to have a redundant T-1 with a co-located server incase of failure. That and the rent on my facility (I am building my own in the next year) is 95% of my costs. A $600 computer from dell and a $1500 desk with a $700 chair one time is not a lot of money per employee.
Do you run your own business or are you just guessing.
I pay 100% benefits for my employees and SS matching, and workman's comp (not to mention my companies liability, etc insurance). It doesn't run anywhere near 50%. It is around 10% per employee.
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They used to run all simulations twice to verify the non-ECC RAM was returning the desired result. As a consequence the system will speed up two-fold in real life use. Now that is a performance gain!
Inexpensive is all relative. If you told someone in 1970 that they could store 1TB of data for $5999 (Apple XRaid) they'd laugh. How about 1995 even? My POS IDE 2.1GB HD cost $400 and I thought I was getting a deal. The fact the average non-corporate person can afford a RAID setup is proof that it is inexpensive.
It's vector based so it scales perfectly, fonts and all. All you have to do is plan for some dipshit running 640x480.
And that is a scary world to live in!
Notes is on linux and has been for years.
They should run Office in Wine or the codeweavers (sp?) tool. Problem solved. Or if they wanted office and stability of Unix they could try Mac OS X. Office is much nicer on my Mac.
I get a pirated copy of every game first (with the exception of Bioware titles). There is no way in hell I'm buying a $50 game that won't run and cannot be returned. I'll waste the $0.25 on a blank and then see if it's worth buying.
Maybe if MacSoft worked closer with the development studios to get the titles out within a month or so of the PC release they'd sell more. When you have to wait 1-2 years for a game that is in the PC bargin bin for $9.99, most people will just pirate it since the perceived value isn't there.
For example, Neverwinter Nights. It was supposedly getting released for Linux, PC and Mac in the same packaging at the same time. Reality: 1+ years later, no expansion packs and it doesn't have the Aurora Toolkit and it's $50. The PC version is $30 with the first expansion (gold version) and toolkit included.
If you want to play games get a PC. Until Mac releases are timely I won't buy any.
By not running your mail client as root.
They'll believe anything. Kind of like the rednecks in my state, just mormon instead of baptist.
Wrong. I was only advocating using MS based software for the functions that need a robust stable system for running a business. 90% of my businesses computers run Linux. However there are functions that require Windows and Windows based software. It is a very small amount of cost we incur to be certain we have a well oiled machine in all facets of our operation.
I am a huge fan of Linux and started in '95 on slackware. There are still things lacking when you need it to work for the accountant and don't have time to mess with hoping it works the way it needs to work.
VMWare $280
WindowsXP License $180
Quickbooks Pro $300
Not risking a business to save $760, priceless.
In the end you'll get more out of doing it right the first time than you will by screwing up your accounting/etc and hiring someone (or wasting someone's time) to fix it.
Or you could leave the country, isn't that the standard Republican line? "Love it or leave it." The only justice in being against the war all along is all the stupid ass Republicans in my state quit talking about politics at all (since a monkey could do a better job).
Call of Cthulhu is obscure. I bought all his books for my wife in the mid 90's and the only store I found them in was The Tattered Cover in Denver. Sadly they have been hit hard by the online book sellers.
Call of Cthulhu was out of print before 1995.
In any english writing class they teach you:
Make a statement, then back that statement up. The previous poster was showing that sometimes there is a reason you need more education to implement a database well.
I suggest MySQL Administrator when it is completed. Or he could just use MS Access. It teaches you everything the wrong way but you can create a functional piece of shit with it.
I used an Apple ][ way before the IBM's even came out! I was simply recalling the fondness of Bard's Tale and Open Apple - Ctrl - Reset as my Ctrl - Alt - Delete.
I love moderators that just strike posts down. May you lose all your mod points forever!
Because you keep buying!
Open Apple - CTRL - Reset on the Apple //e
Just reset on the Apple ][
The good old days!
The powerbooks don't have that problem. It's the dual usb iBooks (they are cheaper than the powerbooks). I unfortunately bought one for my wife. We haven't had a problem yet but I'm just waiting.
I have a G4 tower with a 22" cinema display and it is seriously kick ass. I am waiting for G5 powerbooks, then I'll get one.
for every person who constantly bitches about "pop-ups" or something messing up my computer related to IE. I'd retire. All I say is go to mozilla.org and leave me the hell alone.
...). I try to explain I'm a $100/hour (yes, outsourcing is my fault) contract software engineer. If you want me to reinstall your OS, Drivers, Applications and backup your data that will be about 6-8 hours (assuming they have any legit install disks) and roughly $600 to $800 total. They usually quit calling after that.
I guess being a computer professional is like being a doctor. Everyone asks you anything related to your field regardless of the situation (ie, dinner, getting dental work done,
It's like calling a mechanical engineer to change your fucking tire. Figure it out, it isn't that hard.
Federal HIPAA laws require firewalling of resident level data (ie, nursing home).
Everyday I lose more confidence in our ability to govern ourselves. limit -> 0
Why in Christ's name did you put his name on your resume?
This is why we all need a connected italian friend.
Those are fixed costs, regardless of employees I've got to have a redundant T-1 with a co-located server incase of failure. That and the rent on my facility (I am building my own in the next year) is 95% of my costs. A $600 computer from dell and a $1500 desk with a $700 chair one time is not a lot of money per employee.
Do you run your own business or are you just guessing.
I pay 100% benefits for my employees and SS matching, and workman's comp (not to mention my companies liability, etc insurance). It doesn't run anywhere near 50%. It is around 10% per employee.
The rapping of America is our future. McJob, here I come!!! Word to yo'mudda.
Isn't that why Seinfeld went to jail for?
Your ass is hairy.