Less of an issue really since they (usenet carriers) are already identified as common carrier status (like a telco). Different rules apply to the carrier in this case.
Of course, that doesn't mean that the carriers won't just cave when requested.
Given the small sizes of the CPU packages these days (tiny PDAs, tiny cell-phones w/color displays, etc) how long do you think it will be before the TV appears to be nothing more than a sheet of plastic?
>) Java runs _way_ faster than PL/SQL. This is because lots of people have been working in making Java run very efficiently compared to PL/SQL. I've seen people port from PL/SQL to Java stored procedures justified purely by increased system performance.2) It allows for consistent coding between database-resident and application server-resident code. This means that you don't need to train people in two very different languages to get work done.3) It allows for code portability between the database and application-server. This lets you tune performance. For example, if you have some code that does tons of database I/O, it may run far more efficiently inside the database rather than accessing the database across a network.
Yep, and it would run more efficiently there in any language (how about PL/SQL exposed as a web service?)
It is a nice option to have and in certain cases the JVM in the database is vastly more scalable than your client or middle tier (if that is where you major horsepower is). Sadly, like most performance choices, it is never cut-and-dried.
I not only saw this happen...I contributed to it. We had an opening for an entry-level or mid-level developer position. Had a fellow apply with 2 masters and a Phd. I couldn't really see that the job would be challenging/interesting enough.
Most employers are not interested in being a way-station on someones career. I figure if I really need a job, tayloring the resume to suit the position is essential.
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Less of an issue really since they (usenet carriers) are already identified as common carrier status (like a telco). Different rules apply to the carrier in this case.
Of course, that doesn't mean that the carriers won't just cave when requested.
By the tim e I can afford it in a desktop, it will probably be a few TB too little to run Windoze...
>Right... and fossil fuels mean more greenhouse
;)
>gasses, which causes the temperature to rise...
>Egad!!! We may have just found a way to teraform
> mars!
We're still working on Earth.
Wonderful logic, if you ignore the fact that too few people actually try to make a difference by voting (or voting intelligently) at least in the US.
In that respect the original drafters of the US constitution may have been right*.
-I now make it impossible to underestimate my fellow citizens...
*(read up on why the electoral college was there to begin with)
so you're saying: "Information wants to be free" :)
Given the small sizes of the CPU packages these days (tiny PDAs, tiny cell-phones w/color displays, etc) how long do you think it will be before the TV appears to be nothing more than a sheet of plastic?
No, no...a Swiss Army knife and duct tape.
>) Java runs _way_ faster than PL/SQL. This is because lots of people have been working in making Java run very efficiently compared to PL/SQL. I've seen people port from PL/SQL to Java stored procedures justified purely by increased system performance.2) It allows for consistent coding between database-resident and application server-resident code. This means that you don't need to train people in two very different languages to get work done.3) It allows for code portability between the database and application-server. This lets you tune performance. For example, if you have some code that does tons of database I/O, it may run far more efficiently inside the database rather than accessing the database across a network.
Yep, and it would run more efficiently there in any language (how about PL/SQL exposed as a web service?)
It is a nice option to have and in certain cases the JVM in the database is vastly more scalable than your client or middle tier (if that is where you major horsepower is). Sadly, like most performance choices, it is never cut-and-dried.
...and they DO contribute to the Open Source community.
http://oss.oracle.com/
The sheep have declared the wolves to be vegetarians.
>It's going to take a very impressive effort to get something like this out of the country without being noticed.
:)
Let it fly itself out
>I can do better with a bass drum strapped to my ass and a harmonica in my mouth
Or perhaps the other way 'round.
In addition to the better records already mentioned, the general populace is more widely informed (holistic evidence to the contrary).
:)
Plus there are a lot more geeks like us
Ironic given the title of you post and that Jess doesn't implement COOL (CLIPS Objecy Oriented Language).
The job of the engineer is to make things idiot proof. The job of the universe is to make better idiots. So far, the universe is winning.
Oh, you mean 9 women can't have the baby in a month? Crap. Another good plan shot to hell.
but wouldn't Denmark get really crowded, really fast if we all show up :)
>Comics have gone the way of pop-music
Oops! You dropped and 'o'.
...once again (with feeling):
:)
MOrons
It may backfire by simply forcing companies not to want to upgrade or to delay upgrade decisions.
I not only saw this happen...I contributed to it.
We had an opening for an entry-level or mid-level developer position. Had a fellow apply with 2 masters and a Phd. I couldn't really see that the job would be challenging/interesting enough.
Most employers are not interested in being a way-station on someones career. I figure if I really need a job, tayloring the resume to suit the position is essential.
It really is more akin to a microphage than a virus. Perhaps this starts a whole new trend :)
Neat nonetheless.
It is a little of all of the above and a dash of walking the talk... Larry has been quite vocal about support of Linux.
I think Linux really makes it when people no longer even question its use. Even better when people start to question why it mightNOT have been used.
Uhhh, work for Microsoft support?