18yo Florida kid sounds a lot like the description of me, before I went to college. Any computer job is hard to fill in FL, and this kid chose the wrong alternative.
So many job offers require 3 years of experience, that it's no wonder he couldn't find a job. Unfortunatly, he didn't choose going to school to get this experience.
Obviously, he didn't have a job because his skills didn't stand out, and his grades probably didn't either.
I appreciate your respect for developers, but disagree on one issue. You said wait until the game is released to download, and then buy it if you like it. Microsoft/Bungie has provided many people opportunities to play halo2 early, and I see nothing wrong with illegally downloading the game before it is available in the stores. When the game goes to stores, having an illegal copy isn't cool anyway, so you might as well get the tin box version.
People are talking about left/right wing being reversed in Australia. There's a bigger issue here though.
Left wing at least in the US generally means change, where Right wing means lack of change. A more realistic evaluation of "Left wing" would be: *Make new laws *Raise taxes for new government programs *Trust bruacracy over people
Right on man, just one other thing to think about here. A lot of the n00b sellers only accept paypal, and they're going to be screwing people with negative feedback. I can't wait for sellers to start taking down "I prefer paypal" logos from their auctions.
I'm going with the crowd here, but there's a lot of reasons behind it. Getting a generic bookbag college student style backpack is good for a few reasons.
1. People won't guess you're carrying a notebook. 2. More research goes into these backpacks, and they're cheap because of high supply. 3. Generic backpacks have a lot of space. Most have good padding, and these packs condense when not full.
Great, another off-topic unexplained short comment. First, apt was made by debian, it is not available for most linux users, and certainly not available for windows users, who also got stuck with a lame installer.
Second, I doubt that even debian would get the MYSQL to install correctly, and even if they did, it would be 4 versions behind. Not exactly what you want on your webserver.
Well, to think of the DMCA being used fairly, you'd have to at least acknolege it as law. Personally I think the DMCA was used to get around constitutional amendment rights in the persuit of tougher copywrite laws.
I think many would say that for this reason, the DMCA can not be used fairly.
Your point is correct, but I can't avoid the chance to complain about MySQL installation. In my experience MySQL is a pain to install, and their acceptance of Microsoft's method tells me more about wix than mysql.
I don't think I'm the only one with mysql install problems either. People I know buy a MySQL book, only to give up on the whole database because getting started is too complicated.
There is a lot of potential with this type of technology, but it really needs to be super-easy to make any kind of splash.
Fine, but a lot of people actually like the non-streamlined, one file at a time nature of BT. The core ideas of bittorent seed/peers have been implemented by other programs for a while. Ares uses incomplete files, and does a pretty good job at transfers too.
What separates BT from the rest is the nature of the transmission. BT bases transfers in a single file, and that file is just about always the file you really want. Go to kazaa, and you'll either get a fake (RIAA), a fake(different file), or the real thing with a virus. Bittorrent isn't really so hard, I've successfully helped 1 out 3 kids at my school... and that's without being next to a computer.
If I could ask for one improvement for steamlining BT... I'd ask the _nova_ to place a prominent link to bittornado on their main page. Other than that, it's easier than opening a word doc.
I've been thinking about the same problems caused by a "trusted computing" system. Obviously they are immense, but there seems to be an out.
New systems that use TC will likely have a hard time being sold. I can only see businesses buying them, and without a reasonable test base (of gamers, music pirates, and geeks) MS will have a hard time convincing businesses that their new software is sufficiently reliable.
In the past Microsoft has succeeded in marketing. I think however that when they are trying to sell something for which there is no demand, they face a much larger challenge. It would seem that initial low costs would lure buyers, but in the past microsoft has succeeded by providing the biggest and baddest(no pun) product. Hey, Sun even decided they needed to charge more for their product to get respect.
That's definatly a good point. If anything cellphones have hurt adaption of VoIP. Most cities don't have a service that competitive, but long distance is usually better on cellphones.
"You're probably in the minority." Actually, the very fact that so few have moved to VoIP is a strong sign that this "minority" is pretty big.
Most people go with POTS because for most the service is cheaper. Think about the projected market for VoIP, it's mostly cable internet users. For these users a budget VoIP service would be optimal, especially considering all the *cough* red tape *cough* taxes on POTS administered by the FCC.
When do you think is the appropriate time for the patriot act to expire? What action would be required to remove this "temporary" anti-terrorist legislation?
Above 40 is easy, even with a good fan considering surrounding temperatures, but 95c is quite rediculous.
Most MB's will shut off the whole system if the temperature exceeds 60C, and I don't think there's any point trying to run a system above 70C. I'd be more concerned about that guy's MB than his fan, although the old fan was probably either broken, or not designed for a xp2500.
I wouldn't say the problem here is truly partisan machine makers, but just plain unethical choices. Obviously if a machine is made with insufficient security, and then sold to the government, the machine maker is responsible for a lack of security, wether or not they have any political affiliation or not. The fact that voting officials may have party affiliations only adds to the problems started by machine makers that aren't doing a proper job.
It seems that if Mozilla were at this stage in its development, say 5 years ago, they would probably be converging into one application. Perhaps Mozilla has decided to learn from the mistakes of Windows/IE integration. With the recent wired article where a Microsoft security head admitting his use of Firefox, I would say this move to less integration is definatly a smart one.
First, someone posted above, the analogy between windows security fix, and Slashdot's terrible "IT" theme.
Second, the idea that an MS head is using firefox is hardly surprising, it's much more at issue that he's willing to admit it to Wired, and doesn't even seem to mind that open source is a better alternative.
Microsoft has had a history of using open source projects, most famously with qmail+unix on their hotmail, but even branching to the MSN gaming zone, etc. It's really not too surprising, considering a lot of the unix foundation implemented in their NT-XP series.
True, I don't know of many experiences with HP's, but I heard first hand of really lame service by Gateway. Someone buys a notebook in a "gateway store", and she gets home to find out the keyboard doesn't even work. Contacts gateway, 6 weeks later gets a low-end logitech add on kb/mouse. They did not service in the local area even though resources were available, and the proposed solution was ludicrus.
I take chances, but generally I don't regret. For example, I'll buy shoes on ebay, for a fraction of retail. If I buy retail, I can try on for fit, and return if necessary, but the price differnce for hardcore basketball is pretty intense. I average $35-$40 (shipping included), and don't pay over $50 for shoes from ebay, all retail $100+. With only 1/2 the shoes working out, (and you can't test durability in a shoestore) I still get a better deal on ebay, with no warranty.
The same thing I'm saying for computers, Odds are by the time your notebook broke, its market value was under 2/3 of original. If you had bought the cheap one to begin with, you can buy another cheap-non warranty machine, and still be better off in your wallet.
So, of course the next best thing is to buy 1 that costs twice as much, and only breaks once, so you can send it back to HP for them to take 6 weeks to _NOT_ fix it. I don't think manufacturers actually fix defective notebooks, and nobody trusts refurbished PC's at all. While notebooks are hard for individuals to fix, they will be impossible for the manufacturers, at least that's the logical conclusion.
I didn't see any price quote from the article, but MSNBC stated the model is currently available with windows. HP sells the SuSe based notebook for the same price, or likely more expensive, and gets big money off the consumer. This could turn out well anyway, but likely they'll sabatoge (sp) their own market.
Most people actually like the HHK lite better, because of the smaller form factor, and usable keys. I actually like the look of this keyboard, but it does look bigger than my generic logitech (has no logos, or extra keys). I'd much rather see a "hacker" keyboard with a non-traditional layout, one of the layouts shown to be more effective. For the real enthusiasts, learning a new layout shouldn't be such a pain.
What, you actually thought the insurance would be cheaper without a hack?
As for the viability of this idea, I say no. Dangerous roads have to do with a lot of factors, my closest brushes with collisions have happend on backroads with hardly anyone on them. Lack of paying attention seems to go with less populated roads.
I don't think I've seen a true unprivileged user under an M$ system yet. Everyone is talking about previous art, which is definitly around, but I'd say make M$ prove they actually understand sudo before you start complaining about "I saw it first."
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18yo Florida kid sounds a lot like the description of me, before I went to college. Any computer job is hard to fill in FL, and this kid chose the wrong alternative.
So many job offers require 3 years of experience, that it's no wonder he couldn't find a job. Unfortunatly, he didn't choose going to school to get this experience.
Obviously, he didn't have a job because his skills didn't stand out, and his grades probably didn't either.
I appreciate your respect for developers, but disagree on one issue. You said wait until the game is released to download, and then buy it if you like it. Microsoft/Bungie has provided many people opportunities to play halo2 early, and I see nothing wrong with illegally downloading the game before it is available in the stores. When the game goes to stores, having an illegal copy isn't cool anyway, so you might as well get the tin box version.
People are talking about left/right wing being reversed in Australia. There's a bigger issue here though.
Left wing at least in the US generally means change, where Right wing means lack of change. A more realistic evaluation of "Left wing" would be:
*Make new laws
*Raise taxes for new government programs
*Trust bruacracy over people
Right on man, just one other thing to think about here. A lot of the n00b sellers only accept paypal, and they're going to be screwing people with negative feedback. I can't wait for sellers to start taking down "I prefer paypal" logos from their auctions.
I'm going with the crowd here, but there's a lot of reasons behind it. Getting a generic bookbag college student style backpack is good for a few reasons.
1. People won't guess you're carrying a notebook.
2. More research goes into these backpacks, and they're cheap because of high supply.
3. Generic backpacks have a lot of space. Most have good padding, and these packs condense when not full.
Great, another off-topic unexplained short comment. First, apt was made by debian, it is not available for most linux users, and certainly not available for windows users, who also got stuck with a lame installer.
Second, I doubt that even debian would get the MYSQL to install correctly, and even if they did, it would be 4 versions behind. Not exactly what you want on your webserver.
Well, to think of the DMCA being used fairly, you'd have to at least acknolege it as law. Personally I think the DMCA was used to get around constitutional amendment rights in the persuit of tougher copywrite laws. I think many would say that for this reason, the DMCA can not be used fairly.
Your point is correct, but I can't avoid the chance to complain about MySQL installation. In my experience MySQL is a pain to install, and their acceptance of Microsoft's method tells me more about wix than mysql.
I don't think I'm the only one with mysql install problems either. People I know buy a MySQL book, only to give up on the whole database because getting started is too complicated.
Fine, but a lot of people actually like the non-streamlined, one file at a time nature of BT. The core ideas of bittorent seed/peers have been implemented by other programs for a while. Ares uses incomplete files, and does a pretty good job at transfers too.
What separates BT from the rest is the nature of the transmission. BT bases transfers in a single file, and that file is just about always the file you really want. Go to kazaa, and you'll either get a fake (RIAA), a fake(different file), or the real thing with a virus. Bittorrent isn't really so hard, I've successfully helped 1 out 3 kids at my school... and that's without being next to a computer.
If I could ask for one improvement for steamlining BT... I'd ask the _nova_ to place a prominent link to bittornado on their main page. Other than that, it's easier than opening a word doc.
Id did a pretty lame job of porting Doom3 to linux, and hardly any interesting features are present. No alsa, no amd64... doesn't work with radeons.
/. answering questions, pretty into the linux movement. Has he dumped us?
I wonder what John has been thinking... a few years ago he was on
I've been thinking about the same problems caused by a "trusted computing" system. Obviously they are immense, but there seems to be an out.
New systems that use TC will likely have a hard time being sold. I can only see businesses buying them, and without a reasonable test base (of gamers, music pirates, and geeks) MS will have a hard time convincing businesses that their new software is sufficiently reliable.
In the past Microsoft has succeeded in marketing. I think however that when they are trying to sell something for which there is no demand, they face a much larger challenge. It would seem that initial low costs would lure buyers, but in the past microsoft has succeeded by providing the biggest and baddest(no pun) product. Hey, Sun even decided they needed to charge more for their product to get respect.
That's definatly a good point. If anything cellphones have hurt adaption of VoIP. Most cities don't have a service that competitive, but long distance is usually better on cellphones.
"You're probably in the minority." Actually, the very fact that so few have moved to VoIP is a strong sign that this "minority" is pretty big.
Most people go with POTS because for most the service is cheaper. Think about the projected market for VoIP, it's mostly cable internet users. For these users a budget VoIP service would be optimal, especially considering all the *cough* red tape *cough* taxes on POTS administered by the FCC.
When do you think is the appropriate time for the patriot act to expire? What action would be required to remove this "temporary" anti-terrorist legislation?
Above 40 is easy, even with a good fan considering surrounding temperatures, but 95c is quite rediculous. Most MB's will shut off the whole system if the temperature exceeds 60C, and I don't think there's any point trying to run a system above 70C. I'd be more concerned about that guy's MB than his fan, although the old fan was probably either broken, or not designed for a xp2500.
I wouldn't say the problem here is truly partisan machine makers, but just plain unethical choices. Obviously if a machine is made with insufficient security, and then sold to the government, the machine maker is responsible for a lack of security, wether or not they have any political affiliation or not. The fact that voting officials may have party affiliations only adds to the problems started by machine makers that aren't doing a proper job.
It seems that if Mozilla were at this stage in its development, say 5 years ago, they would probably be converging into one application. Perhaps Mozilla has decided to learn from the mistakes of Windows/IE integration. With the recent wired article where a Microsoft security head admitting his use of Firefox, I would say this move to less integration is definatly a smart one.
First, someone posted above, the analogy between windows security fix, and Slashdot's terrible "IT" theme.
Second, the idea that an MS head is using firefox is hardly surprising, it's much more at issue that he's willing to admit it to Wired, and doesn't even seem to mind that open source is a better alternative.
Microsoft has had a history of using open source projects, most famously with qmail+unix on their hotmail, but even branching to the MSN gaming zone, etc. It's really not too surprising, considering a lot of the unix foundation implemented in their NT-XP series.
True, I don't know of many experiences with HP's, but I heard first hand of really lame service by Gateway. Someone buys a notebook in a "gateway store", and she gets home to find out the keyboard doesn't even work. Contacts gateway, 6 weeks later gets a low-end logitech add on kb/mouse. They did not service in the local area even though resources were available, and the proposed solution was ludicrus. I take chances, but generally I don't regret. For example, I'll buy shoes on ebay, for a fraction of retail. If I buy retail, I can try on for fit, and return if necessary, but the price differnce for hardcore basketball is pretty intense. I average $35-$40 (shipping included), and don't pay over $50 for shoes from ebay, all retail $100+. With only 1/2 the shoes working out, (and you can't test durability in a shoestore) I still get a better deal on ebay, with no warranty. The same thing I'm saying for computers, Odds are by the time your notebook broke, its market value was under 2/3 of original. If you had bought the cheap one to begin with, you can buy another cheap-non warranty machine, and still be better off in your wallet.
So, of course the next best thing is to buy 1 that costs twice as much, and only breaks once, so you can send it back to HP for them to take 6 weeks to _NOT_ fix it. I don't think manufacturers actually fix defective notebooks, and nobody trusts refurbished PC's at all. While notebooks are hard for individuals to fix, they will be impossible for the manufacturers, at least that's the logical conclusion.
I didn't see any price quote from the article, but MSNBC stated the model is currently available with windows. HP sells the SuSe based notebook for the same price, or likely more expensive, and gets big money off the consumer. This could turn out well anyway, but likely they'll sabatoge (sp) their own market.
Most people actually like the HHK lite better, because of the smaller form factor, and usable keys. I actually like the look of this keyboard, but it does look bigger than my generic logitech (has no logos, or extra keys). I'd much rather see a "hacker" keyboard with a non-traditional layout, one of the layouts shown to be more effective. For the real enthusiasts, learning a new layout shouldn't be such a pain.
mod up please.
What, you actually thought the insurance would be cheaper without a hack? As for the viability of this idea, I say no. Dangerous roads have to do with a lot of factors, my closest brushes with collisions have happend on backroads with hardly anyone on them. Lack of paying attention seems to go with less populated roads.
I don't think I've seen a true unprivileged user under an M$ system yet. Everyone is talking about previous art, which is definitly around, but I'd say make M$ prove they actually understand sudo before you start complaining about "I saw it first."