It's the fault of the network lobbies. DISH Network got spanked for offering NYC, Chicago, Denver, and LA locals all over the country. The law says/said that DISH could only offer these four areas' local networks if you lived in the boonies and aren't in the closest spot-beam (ex: going to university in West Lafayette, IN but not getting covered by the spot-beam for Indianapolis). Since I can't get Indianapolis locals without a 30 ft tall OTA antenna, I was able to get ABC and Fox from NYC.
DISH's screw-up was that their policy allowed subscribers in the Indianapolis area to get their locals from any of the four previous stated markets even though Indianapolis locals are carried over a spot-beam. Anyway, the networks got grumpy and bitched to congress as what was going on could potentially hurt commercial revenues for network affiliates (my assumption). So now even those who are eligible for distant locals (me) can't get them. Shame on DISH for bending/breaking the law and shame on the networks for their pettiness.
Thunderbird cannot be compared with Outlook. It can't even be compared with Outlook Express.
I disagree. I find Outlook Express to be quite slow and a bit cumbersome to use (especially when trying to use a PGP plugin). Thunderbird on the other hand, is much more snappy and the extension API makes PGP functionality a breeze (e.g. Enigmail).
The dropping down to management trend happens at most schools where real CS and Engineering are taught (as opposed to programming and how-to-measure-voltage degrees).
Technology programs can either be exceptional or garbage.
Purdue likes to brag about having whats said as the number one tech school in the nation. That was something said by my professor, so I'm not at fault. Regardless, I would say that a school that is known for its engineering and science programs would also have a good tech school as well. You can't say the same for places like ITT Tech or DeVry.
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Fellow Purdue Slashdotter here....
As a student in the school of technology, I agree that women are drastically outnumbered along with leaving the program(s) entirely.
I've noticed a general flow of kids going for a technical education here though. They start off in a program like engineering or CS, fall back to school of tech., and lastly end up in either management (or some derivative of business) or as an education major.
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It's the fault of the network lobbies. DISH Network got spanked for offering NYC, Chicago, Denver, and LA locals all over the country. The law says/said that DISH could only offer these four areas' local networks if you lived in the boonies and aren't in the closest spot-beam (ex: going to university in West Lafayette, IN but not getting covered by the spot-beam for Indianapolis). Since I can't get Indianapolis locals without a 30 ft tall OTA antenna, I was able to get ABC and Fox from NYC.
DISH's screw-up was that their policy allowed subscribers in the Indianapolis area to get their locals from any of the four previous stated markets even though Indianapolis locals are carried over a spot-beam. Anyway, the networks got grumpy and bitched to congress as what was going on could potentially hurt commercial revenues for network affiliates (my assumption). So now even those who are eligible for distant locals (me) can't get them. Shame on DISH for bending/breaking the law and shame on the networks for their pettiness.
So does this mean we'll see a transition from .com to .co.us for US hosted domains?
Katie Couric is the correct answer here. RAWR!
Thunderbird cannot be compared with Outlook. It can't even be compared with Outlook Express.
I disagree. I find Outlook Express to be quite slow and a bit cumbersome to use (especially when trying to use a PGP plugin). Thunderbird on the other hand, is much more snappy and the extension API makes PGP functionality a breeze (e.g. Enigmail).
Low frequency sounds can cause involentary bowel movements. I'm pretty sure MythBusters proved this not to be true.
DIP switches > Jumpers
If you're a gimmick, not bad. Otherwise, never post again.
The dropping down to management trend happens at most schools where real CS and Engineering are taught (as opposed to programming and how-to-measure-voltage degrees).
Technology programs can either be exceptional or garbage.
Purdue likes to brag about having whats said as the number one tech school in the nation. That was something said by my professor, so I'm not at fault. Regardless, I would say that a school that is known for its engineering and science programs would also have a good tech school as well. You can't say the same for places like ITT Tech or DeVry.
Mail-order brides, man. Mail-order brides.
Fellow Purdue Slashdotter here....
As a student in the school of technology, I agree that women are drastically outnumbered along with leaving the program(s) entirely.
I've noticed a general flow of kids going for a technical education here though. They start off in a program like engineering or CS, fall back to school of tech., and lastly end up in either management (or some derivative of business) or as an education major.
Any place where I can find the SDK?
tell it like it is brother!!!