One single-point-of-failure is better than N single-point-of-failure.
The problem I have with this and with any central 'authority' is that when the central authority is compromised, all my sign-ons could be compromised.
Personally, I like the fact that I can control everything and I do use super-strong passwords (if that's not an oxymoron) for my 'important' accounts. But then again, I'm a geek and probably more disciplined than most.
That's not to say that my stuff couldn't be compromised, but personally, I am more comfortable with controlling it myself.
I think the reason why it died was because it really didn't solve any problems.
Don't get me wrong, I was trained in UML and think it is great for communicating high-level processes, but it's pointless to expect the typical developer (even users outside your organization which you have no control over) to understand all the details of cardinality, the difference between a dashed-line with an outline arrow and solid-line with an outline arrow, or how about a half-arrow and dash-lined?
I love it for 10,000ft view illustrations, but to go any further is pointless. We were always promised a rich (round-trip) set of tools, but it never happened. Whenever I would get into to details of the code, I quickly learned that my models had become out of date and it ended up being an exercise in redoing the diagrams just so they would match the code (i.e. the code became the authoritative source).
I firmly believe that the actual coding process is 75% of the design phase and UML assumed that the models comprised 99% of the design phase. I still think models are useful, and I use UML to-this-day, but I don't think it will be as prominant as some people had hoped.
While not being a fan of regulation in general, it has its value sometimes.
Is it time for some FCC regulation between Comcast's cable TV division and their Internet division? It seems to me that Comcast itself stands to benefit by slowing streaming-video adoption. It's definitely more costly to implement--at least to support streaming to every one of their subscribers vs. suppling regular TV to each of their customers as they do today.
I am sure the long-term thinkers in their cable TV division are concerned about not being the central middleman of TV content in the future.
If you had spent a couple of years using a C64 with a tape drive first, you would have loved the disk drives, believe me.
Yep, the old tape drives. I remember making backup copies of software with my parent's high-speed dual-cassette deck (in their home stereo)! Ah the ol' days...
Ring. Ring.
Hello?
Whatzzzzzzzaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhppppp
(Computer thinking)
"Microsoft Windows has encountered a problem and needs to close."
Hello? Helllllloooooooo?
If a laptop has been connected to the wireless network "Linksys" with no WEP before and is set to automatically connect to it, and a coffee shop has no wep enabled and the same SSID then a laptop will automatically connect to it! I would have to activly stop my laptop from connecting to it. Now this is either entrapment or criminal negligence. Since I would face penalties from the act.
I agree with you, but doesn't law (or at least court proceedings) consider 'intent' as part of the equation? For example, if the guy was pulling up to his house (or some place where he owned a router with 'LINKSYS' as the default SSID, and it accidently connected to the Starbucks across the street), I can see this as a different scenario.
I'm not arguing that people shouldn't be allowd to use open WIFI (the beach example with the radio playing is a great example). Is someone supposed to determine what network they are actually connected to?
the interesting thing about theories is that they all attempt to explain something. why there are bumfights between bible thumpers and scientists three times a day over these things has always mystified me.
Isn't gravity a theory?
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What I love about this story is she gets aaa wig, everything you need to kill and torture someone, drives forever to meet her... and the weird part is diapers that isnt weird for her or her job... like none of that other stuff bothers anyone.
Yeah it wasn't a big surprise for me. I thought about it and I am sure astronauts wear some form of diapers as a regular activity (well, when in space). She definitely didn't want to be spotted on her 'trip there' -- didn't have to stop much along the way--she is a shuttle astronaut, I am sure someone could have recognized her.
Apparently, my previous assertion that you don't work at a large store is true - none of the major stores allow customers to return opened software.
I haven't read the box for Vista yet but every Microsoft program that I have seen gives you a full 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee (even opened software). I was surprised by this, but actually took advantage of it a few years ago.
You might have to argue with the store manager, but it says right on the box you can return it.
My family always seemed to buy Zenith TVs and whenever the C64 would power on, the screen would (literally) bounce [vertically] for a minute or so until the PC (or TV) warmed up. I was only 14 at the time so I never bothered to really figure out what was wrong, but it seemed to only happen with Zenith TVs.
I would take my C64 to meetings and everyone would wonder why on earth was my screen jumping.
Oh the days..
I will definitely be getting this book. What wonderful nostalgia! "poke 53280,0" anyone?
Ah yes. And POKE 53281!
I actually learned assembler on the C64 so I could do the cool screen color changes at lightning fast speeds (one could only change colors very slowly in BASIC).
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And electrolytes!
Stardates
No, Java is the new COBOL:
http://www.infoworld.com/article/07/12/28/52FE-underreported-java_1.html
I'd say this is pretty good: http://www.iphonestalk.com/googles-android-based-phone-pre-orders-hit-15-million-should-the-iphone-be-afraid/ I think it took Apple much longer to sell 1 million of the first gen iPhones
One single-point-of-failure is better than N single-point-of-failure.
The problem I have with this and with any central 'authority' is that when the central authority is compromised, all my sign-ons could be compromised.
Personally, I like the fact that I can control everything and I do use super-strong passwords (if that's not an oxymoron) for my 'important' accounts. But then again, I'm a geek and probably more disciplined than most.
That's not to say that my stuff couldn't be compromised, but personally, I am more comfortable with controlling it myself.
I think the reason why it died was because it really didn't solve any problems.
Don't get me wrong, I was trained in UML and think it is great for communicating high-level processes, but it's pointless to expect the typical developer (even users outside your organization which you have no control over) to understand all the details of cardinality, the difference between a dashed-line with an outline arrow and solid-line with an outline arrow, or how about a half-arrow and dash-lined?
I love it for 10,000ft view illustrations, but to go any further is pointless. We were always promised a rich (round-trip) set of tools, but it never happened. Whenever I would get into to details of the code, I quickly learned that my models had become out of date and it ended up being an exercise in redoing the diagrams just so they would match the code (i.e. the code became the authoritative source).
I firmly believe that the actual coding process is 75% of the design phase and UML assumed that the models comprised 99% of the design phase. I still think models are useful, and I use UML to-this-day, but I don't think it will be as prominant as some people had hoped.
While not being a fan of regulation in general, it has its value sometimes.
Is it time for some FCC regulation between Comcast's cable TV division and their Internet division? It seems to me that Comcast itself stands to benefit by slowing streaming-video adoption. It's definitely more costly to implement--at least to support streaming to every one of their subscribers vs. suppling regular TV to each of their customers as they do today.
I am sure the long-term thinkers in their cable TV division are concerned about not being the central middleman of TV content in the future.
Microsoft's Goodwill? Everyone (including ISVs and OEMs) know how to work with Microsoft.
Maybe I am just evil, but I would not have posted this if I worked for a site that generated a lot of revenue through banner ads.
While the average income is probably a tad low for the Slashdot crowd, the rest of the quoted demographic is probably pretty close to reality.
That is the primary reason they are the leader (regardless if you think their technology sucks)...
Microsoft always acts like it is on the ropes. Something most big companies rarely do.
Take a look at their latest financials, pretty impressive (except for their Live services, but this should take care of that...)
If you had spent a couple of years using a C64 with a tape drive first, you would have loved the disk drives, believe me.
Yep, the old tape drives. I remember making backup copies of software with my parent's high-speed dual-cassette deck (in their home stereo)! Ah the ol' days...
Yeah because every time Windows is updated, it's a really high priority to write a new random number generator?
In Microsoft's case, yes. They just want to be sure that numbers generated with their previous versions won't be generated again.
A lot of universities have "academic" football programs too, but...
Where can I get the beta? Where can I get the beta?
As of January 2008, Microsoft will no longer be selling Windows XP.
These companies may not upgrade now, but they will eventually get Vista when new hardware is purchased.
Ring. Ring. Hello? Whatzzzzzzzaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhhppppp (Computer thinking) "Microsoft Windows has encountered a problem and needs to close." Hello? Helllllloooooooo?
He's just talking about QuakeWars:
u akewars/news.html?sid=6171827&om_act=convert&om_cl k=newlyadded&tag=newlyadded;title;1
http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/enemyterritoryq
If a laptop has been connected to the wireless network "Linksys" with no WEP before and is set to automatically connect to it, and a coffee shop has no wep enabled and the same SSID then a laptop will automatically connect to it! I would have to activly stop my laptop from connecting to it. Now this is either entrapment or criminal negligence. Since I would face penalties from the act.
I agree with you, but doesn't law (or at least court proceedings) consider 'intent' as part of the equation? For example, if the guy was pulling up to his house (or some place where he owned a router with 'LINKSYS' as the default SSID, and it accidently connected to the Starbucks across the street), I can see this as a different scenario.
I'm not arguing that people shouldn't be allowd to use open WIFI (the beach example with the radio playing is a great example). Is someone supposed to determine what network they are actually connected to?
So, why is it that the US is suffering this major disappearance of bees when the UK isn't?
Ringtones. Blokes in the UK have ringtones that are bee-friendly.
the interesting thing about theories is that they all attempt to explain something. why there are bumfights between bible thumpers and scientists three times a day over these things has always mystified me.
Isn't gravity a theory?
What I love about this story is she gets aaa wig, everything you need to kill and torture someone, drives forever to meet her... and the weird part is diapers that isnt weird for her or her job... like none of that other stuff bothers anyone.
Yeah it wasn't a big surprise for me. I thought about it and I am sure astronauts wear some form of diapers as a regular activity (well, when in space). She definitely didn't want to be spotted on her 'trip there' -- didn't have to stop much along the way--she is a shuttle astronaut, I am sure someone could have recognized her.
Apparently, my previous assertion that you don't work at a large store is true - none of the major stores allow customers to return opened software.
I haven't read the box for Vista yet but every Microsoft program that I have seen gives you a full 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee (even opened software). I was surprised by this, but actually took advantage of it a few years ago.
You might have to argue with the store manager, but it says right on the box you can return it.
Ugh. I referred to the 64 as a PC. Double Ugh.
Anyone remember this?
My family always seemed to buy Zenith TVs and whenever the C64 would power on, the screen would (literally) bounce [vertically] for a minute or so until the PC (or TV) warmed up. I was only 14 at the time so I never bothered to really figure out what was wrong, but it seemed to only happen with Zenith TVs.
I would take my C64 to meetings and everyone would wonder why on earth was my screen jumping.
Oh the days..
I will definitely be getting this book. What wonderful nostalgia! "poke 53280,0" anyone?
Ah yes. And POKE 53281!
I actually learned assembler on the C64 so I could do the cool screen color changes at lightning fast speeds (one could only change colors very slowly in BASIC).
Ahh the days...