Yes, in that sense, the quality of the software is a reflection of the demand. Not long ago, there were dire warnings that the rise of smart phones and consoles would relegate PC's to "enthusiasts" only. When I recall what computing was like when we enthusiasts were the primary audience, I can only hope that they are right.
Every organization of any appreciable size has a room where they keep systems that were never upgraded and that hold data that has never been migrated to newer systems, but which they might need someday. Often, it's simply a matter of CYA, that no one wants to be the one who eliminated "System X".
His "Engineer's Notebook" series were simple to understand and a useful companion to data sheets when I was first trying to "grok" linear and TTL electronics.
"Data-driven decision-making" being all the rage, corporate management asks IT for "metrics" with little or no understanding of how to interpret them. Thus the need for statistically-savvy staff who can interpret the data for management, usually in the form of brightly colored charts and graphs. Which leads me to wonder, where the actual power is in this "data-driven decision-making" process?
Awards are a sham anyway. To award Microsoft for fixing the monstrosity known as Metro is like naming the 1960 Ford Comet Car of the Year because it's not an Edsel.
Yes, I have been in almost exactly the same position. To make a long story short, get administrative buy-in, monitor and document network usage, block the abused ports, but most importantly is a comprehensive technology policy that includes what is and isn't an appropriate use of your limited resources. This last piece is the most difficult, but is imperative for any long-term solution. Good luck.
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Somebody get that man a math textbook.
The newer models run Tizen OS, based on the Linux kernel.
Yes, in that sense, the quality of the software is a reflection of the demand. Not long ago, there were dire warnings that the rise of smart phones and consoles would relegate PC's to "enthusiasts" only. When I recall what computing was like when we enthusiasts were the primary audience, I can only hope that they are right.
Unix has been replaced by Linux, fool.
Not even close to being true. Linux has its place, but Unix is alive and well.
Every organization of any appreciable size has a room where they keep systems that were never upgraded and that hold data that has never been migrated to newer systems, but which they might need someday. Often, it's simply a matter of CYA, that no one wants to be the one who eliminated "System X".
His "Engineer's Notebook" series were simple to understand and a useful companion to data sheets when I was first trying to "grok" linear and TTL electronics.
"Data-driven decision-making" being all the rage, corporate management asks IT for "metrics" with little or no understanding of how to interpret them. Thus the need for statistically-savvy staff who can interpret the data for management, usually in the form of brightly colored charts and graphs. Which leads me to wonder, where the actual power is in this "data-driven decision-making" process?
How does it know what is "important" Flash content, and what isn't?
That's easy: Those that have paid Google and those that have not...
And are we only talking about flash advertising? What about the charts in Google Finance, for example? When will those be "updated" to HTML5?
Awards are a sham anyway. To award Microsoft for fixing the monstrosity known as Metro is like naming the 1960 Ford Comet Car of the Year because it's not an Edsel.
Yes, I have been in almost exactly the same position. To make a long story short, get administrative buy-in, monitor and document network usage, block the abused ports, but most importantly is a comprehensive technology policy that includes what is and isn't an appropriate use of your limited resources. This last piece is the most difficult, but is imperative for any long-term solution.
Good luck.
Uhh..please review your figures. Stealth bombers cost MORE than stealth fighters.