It is totally accurate. I own copies of all of them and you're (ignorantly) refering to benchmarks you've read.
Try this, get a copy of VMWare, and a copy of Connectix (pre MS) Virtual PC. Install Win3.1, Linux and windows 95.
Tell me which one runs at 100% all the time on your computer and which one doesn't use unnecessary resources. VMWare Workstation (the one I own) is a piece of shit compared to Virtual PC. I have no assumptions about what MS will screw up in the process however, so this only applies to the Connectix versions.
Until you have actually used both, maybe you should do more investigation. You can download a demo from MS if you'd like.
It's done in business every day. Hell that is the only thing my parent company knows how to do (that is how the company I work for got purchased). I have a difficult time understanding the thought that it is unethical to buy out a competitor. Remember they don't have to sell.
Virtual PC kicks the shit out of VMWare. VMWare is a huge resource hog, where Virtual PC runs significantly faster on less resources. I have both, VPC on windows/mac and vmware on linux/windows. Virtual PC wins hands down.
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Lol, this is why you research your builder. All you have to do is contact their previous buyers (you can get a list of homes built from the permit office), and look at their constrution in progress to get an idea (if you don't know what to look for, ask someone for help). If you think you can get a prefab up and built in a few days you obviously have never had one built, seen one built, or compared to a true on site built home. Most premanufactured homes simply have the frame built with the necessary holes drilled for the installation of hvac, electric & plumbing. It only cuts about 10-15% of the time of construction off the house. This is also completely avoiding the market appreciation of the home he/she is purchasing as well. Most areas that include prefab homes do not appreciate at the same rate as more upscale (and expensive) custom homes. Not to mention that these areas in 10-15 years generally become mostly rent homes due to their cheap prices. Hell there are areas I've seen people depreciate their home. There is more to buying/building a home than just walls & concrete.
There are several levels of builders where I build (I am the construction manager, my father is the builder and architect). We consider ourselves to be in the upper range.
The levels of homes I see built are: Prefab (900 to 1500 sq ft) - quick & dirty but well built in general, especially for the price. Small contracted (1300 to 2000 sq ft) - these are usually the worst quality because the builders are in waiter mode (turn and burn), they hire the cheapest contractors possible and have the worst quality control (they make their money on volume and development of the land). Mid-Sized contracted (1800 to 2500 sq ft) - these vary, we generally build some that fall in this range but we focus on building in more established neighborhoods where there are significant restrictions, convenants, etc to protect all they buyers/builders in an area. Medium/Larger contracted (2300 to 5000 sq ft) - these are the easiest to build well because you have a good amount of cash to work with and they can still be built in a 6-9 month timeframe. Large contracted - (5000+ sq ft) Depending on the customer these can get very difficult to build and can take up to 2 years (8000 sq ft, very ornate, etc).
Our competitive advantages are significant in building in Oklahoma. 1) there aren't any big chain homebuilders kicking out developments (for the most part). 2) Brick is almost free here (it's where most of it is made) so homes look very nice. 3) We use the same subcontractors on all our homes, most our people have worked with us for over 10 years. 4) We pay our subs, so when there is a problem they come back. 5) We do acutal custom architecture for free (we make our profit off the sale of the home). 6) We don't borrow to build (so we can charge less since we don't have to carry construction loans).
All in all I'd say look at more factors than just price and quality. You have to look at the economic impact of your purchase on your net worth and the ability to get a return on your investment. Sometimes a little planning goes a long way. A home is the #1 asset for most families and as such should be treated with the same care and consideration as buying stocks or investing in any other appreciable asset.
Just ask a realestate agent if they think it will be a good place to sell in 10 years. That can give you a decent idea.
Go work for a large consulting firm with offices world wide. Prove your worth and you'll travel all over the place. Just hope you don't meet "miss right" in college and decide you don't want to travel. You're just a freshman, why worry this early about something you want now but may not want in 3-4 years from now?
Give yourself options, you'll be glad you did. Oh, learning another language or two can help.
I cannot believe that they didn't reply. I was asking a serious question. If you have a ford (let's say Pinto) that randomly explodes causing your car to be damaged beyond a simple fender bender, why wouldn't they be held accountable? The answer is they would (have been). Why is the software world so different?
I'm not sure what sun pictures they are talking about. All I see are pictures of scratched CDr disks. Hell I can duplicate that on my old Verbatim Blue disks.
And the subsequent brain damage that occurs will certainly affect their future ability to be productive members of society. Hopefully, they'll lay off the drugs before they end up living in a van down by the river.
Here in Oklahoma I order my food in spanish. It was way worse in Texas. Soon the quebecois will be surrounded by spanglish. Hola, Je besoin de crap. Donde esta el banio. lol frspanglish.
It's free. I haven't had a non-requested pop-up in over a year since I switched. And as an added benefit none of my code (web development) needs to be tested for Netscape (I do have to test for IE but since most of the people who use my software use IE, I hear errors first from them).
""I have become increasingly concerned about the apparent lack of concern over the practice of writing contracts to provide products and services which do not exist and then attempting to build these items on an unreasonable timetable with no written plan, little to no time for testing, and minimal resources. It also seems to be an accepted practice to exaggerate our progress and functionality to our customers and ourselves then make excuses at delivery time when these products and services do not meet expectations." [source: http://chroot.net/s/lists/announce.w3archive/20011 0/msg00001.html ]"I have become increasingly concerned about the apparent lack of concern over the practice of writing contracts to provide products and services which do not exist and then attempting to build these items on an unreasonable timetable with no written plan, little to no time for testing, and minimal resources. It also seems to be an accepted practice to exaggerate our progress and functionality to our customers and ourselves then make excuses at delivery time when these products and services do not meet expectations." [source: http://chroot.net/s/lists/announce.w3archive/20011 0/msg00001.html ]"
That sounds like almost every company I've worked for. People have such little faith in the government doing anything well, as this shows and experience reminds me, you have the same people in corporations you have in government jobs. They just don't have to be as public about their failures.
Lol, supposedly we live in the best and richest country in the world. Yet, we cannot find ways to help those in need, keep the rest of the world from being pissed off at us, reduce dependence on foreign trade/oil and find viable ways to help everyone improve their standard of living. Best country my ass, maybe when widowed grandma's aren't choosing between eating and taking their meds we'll be approaching good.
I find it an interesting story as it demonstrates another use for museum specimens outside of their original collection purposes, and represents (to me at least) one reason to keep funding them, since you never know how the material may be used in the future.
I wish I could convice my parent company that they need to keep funding our office because they cannot predict what benefit we may be in the future! I bet there's more than one VC based company thinking the same thing.
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Radio galaxies rule! Just as long as the RIAA doesn't hear they are operating without a license.
It is totally accurate. I own copies of all of them and you're (ignorantly) refering to benchmarks you've read.
Try this, get a copy of VMWare, and a copy of Connectix (pre MS) Virtual PC. Install Win3.1, Linux and windows 95.
Tell me which one runs at 100% all the time on your computer and which one doesn't use unnecessary resources. VMWare Workstation (the one I own) is a piece of shit compared to Virtual PC. I have no assumptions about what MS will screw up in the process however, so this only applies to the Connectix versions.
Until you have actually used both, maybe you should do more investigation. You can download a demo from MS if you'd like.
Find an MSDN copy before MS makes changes (that is where I got my Connectix version). Universal is expensive however.
It's done in business every day. Hell that is the only thing my parent company knows how to do (that is how the company I work for got purchased). I have a difficult time understanding the thought that it is unethical to buy out a competitor. Remember they don't have to sell.
Virtual PC kicks the shit out of VMWare. VMWare is a huge resource hog, where Virtual PC runs significantly faster on less resources. I have both, VPC on windows/mac and vmware on linux/windows. Virtual PC wins hands down.
Lol, this is why you research your builder. All you have to do is contact their previous buyers (you can get a list of homes built from the permit office), and look at their constrution in progress to get an idea (if you don't know what to look for, ask someone for help). If you think you can get a prefab up and built in a few days you obviously have never had one built, seen one built, or compared to a true on site built home. Most premanufactured homes simply have the frame built with the necessary holes drilled for the installation of hvac, electric & plumbing. It only cuts about 10-15% of the time of construction off the house. This is also completely avoiding the market appreciation of the home he/she is purchasing as well. Most areas that include prefab homes do not appreciate at the same rate as more upscale (and expensive) custom homes. Not to mention that these areas in 10-15 years generally become mostly rent homes due to their cheap prices. Hell there are areas I've seen people depreciate their home. There is more to buying/building a home than just walls & concrete.
There are several levels of builders where I build (I am the construction manager, my father is the builder and architect). We consider ourselves to be in the upper range.
The levels of homes I see built are:
Prefab (900 to 1500 sq ft) - quick & dirty but well built in general, especially for the price.
Small contracted (1300 to 2000 sq ft) - these are usually the worst quality because the builders are in waiter mode (turn and burn), they hire the cheapest contractors possible and have the worst quality control (they make their money on volume and development of the land).
Mid-Sized contracted (1800 to 2500 sq ft) - these vary, we generally build some that fall in this range but we focus on building in more established neighborhoods where there are significant restrictions, convenants, etc to protect all they buyers/builders in an area.
Medium/Larger contracted (2300 to 5000 sq ft) - these are the easiest to build well because you have a good amount of cash to work with and they can still be built in a 6-9 month timeframe.
Large contracted - (5000+ sq ft) Depending on the customer these can get very difficult to build and can take up to 2 years (8000 sq ft, very ornate, etc).
Our competitive advantages are significant in building in Oklahoma. 1) there aren't any big chain homebuilders kicking out developments (for the most part). 2) Brick is almost free here (it's where most of it is made) so homes look very nice. 3) We use the same subcontractors on all our homes, most our people have worked with us for over 10 years. 4) We pay our subs, so when there is a problem they come back. 5) We do acutal custom architecture for free (we make our profit off the sale of the home). 6) We don't borrow to build (so we can charge less since we don't have to carry construction loans).
All in all I'd say look at more factors than just price and quality. You have to look at the economic impact of your purchase on your net worth and the ability to get a return on your investment. Sometimes a little planning goes a long way. A home is the #1 asset for most families and as such should be treated with the same care and consideration as buying stocks or investing in any other appreciable asset.
Just ask a realestate agent if they think it will be a good place to sell in 10 years. That can give you a decent idea.
Go work for a large consulting firm with offices world wide. Prove your worth and you'll travel all over the place. Just hope you don't meet "miss right" in college and decide you don't want to travel. You're just a freshman, why worry this early about something you want now but may not want in 3-4 years from now?
Give yourself options, you'll be glad you did. Oh, learning another language or two can help.
They aren't worth seeing anymore. She's on that Hollywood starvation diet. I'd take her around 1992 (with some eyebrow plucking).
How to create your own distro from scratch.
Hell or how about how to make a bootable cdrom for installing your distro.
I've looked but no such luck. Maybe the google nazis can find something to help out!
I cannot believe that they didn't reply. I was asking a serious question. If you have a ford (let's say Pinto) that randomly explodes causing your car to be damaged beyond a simple fender bender, why wouldn't they be held accountable? The answer is they would (have been). Why is the software world so different?
I mean if their software facilitates this type of extortion shouldn't they be held accountable?
Just as long as you don't need to use your phone during an emergency.
Hell, I cannot get reception during home football games much less after a tornado rips through the state.
Land line is also good for your home's alarm and tracking where a 911 call is made from.
I guess I'm just an alarmist, but when you need to call someone, a land line is significantly more reliable than a cable phone or cell phone.
I'm not sure what sun pictures they are talking about. All I see are pictures of scratched CDr disks. Hell I can duplicate that on my old Verbatim Blue disks.
And the subsequent brain damage that occurs will certainly affect their future ability to be productive members of society. Hopefully, they'll lay off the drugs before they end up living in a van down by the river.
Here in Oklahoma I order my food in spanish. It was way worse in Texas. Soon the quebecois will be surrounded by spanglish. Hola, Je besoin de crap. Donde esta el banio. lol frspanglish.
Mange moi cru.
so they can have some self esteem after getting their asses kicked by OU.
It's free. I haven't had a non-requested pop-up in over a year since I switched. And as an added benefit none of my code (web development) needs to be tested for Netscape (I do have to test for IE but since most of the people who use my software use IE, I hear errors first from them).
I thought my logo was bad.
www.msn.com
Try it, you can find anything you want. Maybe not.
That sounds like almost every company I've worked for. People have such little faith in the government doing anything well, as this shows and experience reminds me, you have the same people in corporations you have in government jobs. They just don't have to be as public about their failures.
Lol, supposedly we live in the best and richest country in the world. Yet, we cannot find ways to help those in need, keep the rest of the world from being pissed off at us, reduce dependence on foreign trade/oil and find viable ways to help everyone improve their standard of living. Best country my ass, maybe when widowed grandma's aren't choosing between eating and taking their meds we'll be approaching good.
demographic not democratic
I wish I could convice my parent company that they need to keep funding our office because they cannot predict what benefit we may be in the future! I bet there's more than one VC based company thinking the same thing.
It's based on Sun's Copyrighted Java Specification. Since that is the case, it can be shut down.
Also I said Java meaning the Sun Implementation of Java not Jikes, GCJ, etc. BTW GCJ is a piece of shit.
Sun can't change the licensing for Java (smart guy)?
Moron, all it takes is Sun to fail and MS to pick them up for peanuts, change the licensing and voila, you're fucked (smart guy).