Has anyone actually considered the unthinkable thought in this day and age of the on demand world?
Shut them off...
I'd like to see some numbers on the amount of power and natural resources wasted because we all have to have computers up 7x24x365. Even if no one is actively using the resources or has a chance of using them. I'm sure these numbers would be both interesting and staggering. I'm sure that the US would be listed as the worst offender in this category as well.
Since Y2K, I've worked for 4 different companies.
All of these companies had some form of lights out time for a good portion of their computing assets. How much electricity are we wasting by just leaving our office desktop and server equipment on and available 7x24?
Could companies institute policies of once an asset is backed up in the evening that it powers down until just before the workday begins? This could be one of those instances where the phrase "every little bit helps" could be applied.
Obviously this would not be applicable for internet services like email or web, but if your Customer Services organization doesn't operate between 11pm and 8am, what's the point of the application hardware being operational beyond backing up the resource?
DRM in any form is totally silly. Even if I'm renting something. The only thing that's in that price range that I would ever want to rent is beer.
I've watched various people and organizatinos over the past 8 years attempt to tame the internet and all things digital to be under their way of control. They realized eventually and gave up. The latest candidates out there trying now, IMHO, are Bill Gates, the RIAA, and MPAA.
As long as DRM hurts my rights as a consumer of goods and services, I'm not interested. When I purchase something, I want to own it without restriction. The ability for something to play on up to 3 systems "forever" does not work with the consumer model. Systems fail, get reinstalled, and upgraded. This breaks the DRM and you usually left with the SOL scenario.
The FCC has said copyright protections are needed to help speed the adoption of digital television.
Copyright protection will CERTAINLY NOT help speed adoption to DTV. Ceasing production of analog 4:3 sets and only selling DTV sets and thus lowering costs for DTV sets will though.
Some people, myself included, just can't see spending that amount of money on a TV set that doesn't provide long term dollar investment like an analog set does. Maybe if they only manufactured the DTV sets, the consumer would get better quality goods for their hard earned dollar???
I always went with folks with 4 year degrees. It didn't matter where or in what. The 4 year degree shows that you made a long term commitment and stuck with it.
If you like it at your current school and have made some good friends, stay there.
During my college years at a state school, a Professor said to a class I was attending, "You'll get the same education here as you will at MIT. We cover the same material. We just don't have the 3 letter name."
This is a very simple solution to solve, IMHO anyway.
It should have been made very clear that TV makers need to stop making analog TV sets some time ago and focus on making DTV sets and converters.
I myself enjoy watching what I watch on television, and would love to see it in digital, however, I can not justify in my mind paying that much moola for a television set that will not outlast my washer and dryer. I have friends that have purchased good quality DTV units and have spent another small fortune in repairs.
Stop worrying about what we have today. Focus on tomorrow and help the manufacurers get there.
>Oh, BTW: you probably won't actually get the >Simpsons in higher quality. The DTV standard allows >them to subdivide the signals, so they get to pump >you the Vikings losing AND the Redskins losing AND >the Red Sox losing at the same quality as you >already had.
Yes, but there's one really big flaw in this logic...
You can obtain a good discussion of this issue and it's pros and cons by watching the 1994 Kevin Smith film "Clerks". The two store clerks discuss and debate the fate of independant contractors that may have been on the second Death Star when it was destroyed. A convenient appearance by a roofing contractor closes the debate and puts it all into perspective for the viewer.
Personally, I wouldn't set foot over there right now, however I am eternally greatful to all the men and women who are currently serving this great nation. Now let's get the hell out of there.
CDR copies have a drastically reduced lifespan. So if you're the type of person that doesn't take care of you copies and leave them in the sweltering car during the summer and/or the chill of the winter, you'll be at the copy limit sooner than you think.
I agree whole heartedly with the above sentiments of the poster. If you got in this for the "do rei mi" and are not happy with your job. Get out there and find the latest money making carreer for yourself.
There are too many good IT people out of work today. It sickens me to see people working in IT that don't take any pride in what they do, or more to the point, don't do anything at all and they get to keep their jobs.
It makes my stomache turn when I see ads on TV for these tech schools that say "There will be 500,000 new IT jobs this year and companies will want qualified personnel to fill those positions."
I could say a whole lot more, but.... What would be the point?
I took a phone survey for AT&T Managed Security Services last week where they were asking how they could maintain or better their level of service.
I replied with what I thought they should not do. I said to the operator, "If AT&T MSS is considering farming the call center over seas, they should think again. I deal with a couple of vendors that have made my work life miserable since they offshored the call center."
I did not pass on the Microsoft and Dell were the two vendors that came to mind instantly in my head.
I as an educated computer professional and Linux user/admin/advocate would like to declare all Lawyers working for SCO at this current point in time, past time, and in future times to be just as invalid.
We're talking about industries like the RIAA and the MPAA which operate under a specific business model. This business model has been in place for at least the past 50 years. Along comes a concept of the Internet and file swapping which is forcing these industries to rethink their business model.
The problem is...they won't change their model. People are very frightened of change, and the Entertainment industry has evolved from lots of smaller labels and movie makers that were interested in putting out good product to these HUGE MEDIA JUGGERNAUTS that are only interested in the almighty dollar/franc/pound/etc...
If you can get them to change the business model and prove it works (Gee, didn't Apple just do that?), they'll come along for the ride. Until then, they'll continue to think we're all crooks.
Music and movies are no longer art and entertainment, it's part of Corporate big business now.
I'd like to purchase a DVR, but I write enough checks and pay enough bills every month. I don't need another. Can I purchase a DVR that doesn't have the BS guide?
All I want is one that I can say "Every day record Channel 64 at 1pm" and be done with it.
I'm the last person in the world that would be in favor of spam of any kind.
However, there are a number of insecure Wireless networks in the area where I work (one's in the building next door), and anyone who sets up an insecure wireless network deserves whatever they get. Spam or otherwise.
I knew that weather could affect people's behavior and perception, but WOW!!!!
I think I want to find out what happened to the Green Card Lawyers after this one.:)
Some of us will, but I can tell you who won't
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Those of us that enjoy what we do for a living can and WILL make a career out of IT.
The people that won't be in this for the long haul are those that were told, "Hey, get into that IT thing. You can make a ton of cash and play games all day."
Those that got into IT because it was the "place to be" will vaporize into whatever the next "place to be" is.
To me, this means that I won't have to listen to people bitching about how they took a desktop job and don't get to work on any servers. I won't have to hear, "I worked on this, that, and the other thing" and the words 'but you don't know what cut and awk do' ring in my head.
Sorry, I'm venting because these are the folks that are kicking and screaming to stay in IT, but they don't really belong in IT and the "next big thing" isn't here yet for them to hop to. There are many good IT folks out of work today, and these whining people need to make room.
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Has anyone actually considered the unthinkable thought in this day and age of the on demand world?
Shut them off...
I'd like to see some numbers on the amount of power and natural resources wasted because we all have to have computers up 7x24x365. Even if no one is actively using the resources or has a chance of using them. I'm sure these numbers would be both interesting and staggering. I'm sure that the US would be listed as the worst offender in this category as well.
Since Y2K, I've worked for 4 different companies.
All of these companies had some form of lights out time for a good portion of their computing assets. How much electricity are we wasting by just leaving our office desktop and server equipment on and available 7x24?
Could companies institute policies of once an asset is backed up in the evening that it powers down until just before the workday begins? This could be one of those instances where the phrase "every little bit helps" could be applied.
Obviously this would not be applicable for internet services like email or web, but if your Customer Services organization doesn't operate between 11pm and 8am, what's the point of the application hardware being operational beyond backing up the resource?
Does anyone have any thoughts along these lines?
"I believe the appropriate expression here is.... GO TO HELL!!!" ...and learn to produce better product that is worth paying for.
'Mmmmm On demand world... (drool)'
DRM in any form is totally silly. Even if I'm renting something. The only thing that's in that price range that I would ever want to rent is beer.
I've watched various people and organizatinos over the past 8 years attempt to tame the internet and all things digital to be under their way of control. They realized eventually and gave up. The latest candidates out there trying now, IMHO, are Bill Gates, the RIAA, and MPAA.
As long as DRM hurts my rights as a consumer of goods and services, I'm not interested. When I purchase something, I want to own it without restriction. The ability for something to play on up to 3 systems "forever" does not work with the consumer model. Systems fail, get reinstalled, and upgraded. This breaks the DRM and you usually left with the SOL scenario.
Should we expect Linus Torvalds to be knighted around 10 years from now? Maybe RMS?
Copyright protection will CERTAINLY NOT help speed adoption to DTV. Ceasing production of analog 4:3 sets and only selling DTV sets and thus lowering costs for DTV sets will though.
Some people, myself included, just can't see spending that amount of money on a TV set that doesn't provide long term dollar investment like an analog set does. Maybe if they only manufactured the DTV sets, the consumer would get better quality goods for their hard earned dollar???
I always went with folks with 4 year degrees. It didn't matter where or in what. The 4 year degree shows that you made a long term commitment and stuck with it.
If you like it at your current school and have made some good friends, stay there.
During my college years at a state school, a Professor said to a class I was attending, "You'll get the same education here as you will at MIT. We cover the same material. We just don't have the 3 letter name."
This is a very simple solution to solve, IMHO anyway.
It should have been made very clear that TV makers need to stop making analog TV sets some time ago and focus on making DTV sets and converters.
I myself enjoy watching what I watch on television, and would love to see it in digital, however, I can not justify in my mind paying that much moola for a television set that will not outlast my washer and dryer. I have friends that have purchased good quality DTV units and have spent another small fortune in repairs.
Stop worrying about what we have today. Focus on tomorrow and help the manufacurers get there.
>Oh, BTW: you probably won't actually get the
>Simpsons in higher quality. The DTV standard allows
>them to subdivide the signals, so they get to pump
>you the Vikings losing AND the Redskins losing AND
>the Red Sox losing at the same quality as you
>already had.
Yes, but there's one really big flaw in this logic...
The Red Sox WILL WIN!!!!!
It is blatently obvious to me that you have absolutely no clue what you're talking about.
You can obtain a good discussion of this issue and it's pros and cons by watching the 1994 Kevin Smith film "Clerks". The two store clerks discuss and debate the fate of independant contractors that may have been on the second Death Star when it was destroyed. A convenient appearance by a roofing contractor closes the debate and puts it all into perspective for the viewer.
Personally, I wouldn't set foot over there right now, however I am eternally greatful to all the men and women who are currently serving this great nation. Now let's get the hell out of there.
During my parents & grandparents generations, our "elected" officials were referred to as representatives.
Somehow during my generation, these "elected" officials became leaders.
When did this happen? Why did this happen?
I DO NOT to be led, however I DO want to be represnted in my national government.
Well, yes it would limit you.
CDR copies have a drastically reduced lifespan. So if you're the type of person that doesn't take care of you copies and leave them in the sweltering car during the summer and/or the chill of the winter, you'll be at the copy limit sooner than you think.
I agree whole heartedly with the above sentiments of the poster. If you got in this for the "do rei mi" and are not happy with your job. Get out there and find the latest money making carreer for yourself.
There are too many good IT people out of work today. It sickens me to see people working in IT that don't take any pride in what they do, or more to the point, don't do anything at all and they get to keep their jobs.
It makes my stomache turn when I see ads on TV for these tech schools that say "There will be 500,000 new IT jobs this year and companies will want qualified personnel to fill those positions."
I could say a whole lot more, but.... What would be the point?
Then I want control over the price....
If I don't own the TV set outright, I shouldn't have to pay $3000 for a plasma TV. I think I should only have to pay $3.
>"With technology improving and costs droppings,
>News.com offers up an interesting report..."
If costs are dropping, support is non-existant,
and the service guy can't seem to show up sometime
between 12 and 5, why are my expenses going up?
Will this build under a gnu compiler? Do I have to be running Windows to build windows?
I took a phone survey for AT&T Managed Security Services last week where they were asking how they could maintain or better their level of service.
I replied with what I thought they should not do. I said to the operator, "If AT&T MSS is considering farming the call center over seas, they should think again. I deal with a couple of vendors that have made my work life miserable since they offshored the call center."
I did not pass on the Microsoft and Dell were the two vendors that came to mind instantly in my head.
Well then....
I as an educated computer professional and Linux user/admin/advocate would like to declare all Lawyers working for SCO at this current point in time, past time, and in future times to be just as invalid.
To qoute Mr. Spock from the big screen...
"...Go to hell."
Live long and prosper.
We're talking about industries like the RIAA and the MPAA which operate under a specific business model. This business model has been in place for at least the past 50 years. Along comes a concept of the Internet and file swapping which is forcing these industries to rethink their business model.
The problem is...they won't change their model. People are very frightened of change, and the Entertainment industry has evolved from lots of smaller labels and movie makers that were interested in putting out good product to these HUGE MEDIA JUGGERNAUTS that are only interested in the almighty dollar/franc/pound/etc...
If you can get them to change the business model and prove it works (Gee, didn't Apple just do that?), they'll come along for the ride. Until then, they'll continue to think we're all crooks.
Music and movies are no longer art and entertainment, it's part of Corporate big business now.
Nuff said.
I'd like to purchase a DVR, but I write enough checks and pay enough bills every month. I don't need another. Can I purchase a DVR that doesn't have the BS guide?
All I want is one that I can say "Every day record Channel 64 at 1pm" and be done with it.
I'm the last person in the world that would be in favor of spam of any kind.
However, there are a number of insecure Wireless networks in the area where I work (one's in the building next door), and anyone who sets up an insecure wireless network deserves whatever they get. Spam or otherwise.
I knew that weather could affect people's behavior and perception, but WOW!!!!
:)
I think I want to find out what happened to the Green Card Lawyers after this one.
Those of us that enjoy what we do for a living can and WILL make a career out of IT.
The people that won't be in this for the long haul are those that were told, "Hey, get into that IT thing. You can make a ton of cash and play games all day."
Those that got into IT because it was the "place to be" will vaporize into whatever the next "place to be" is.
To me, this means that I won't have to listen to people bitching about how they took a desktop job and don't get to work on any servers. I won't have to hear, "I worked on this, that, and the other thing" and the words 'but you don't know what cut and awk do' ring in my head.
Sorry, I'm venting because these are the folks that are kicking and screaming to stay in IT, but they don't really belong in IT and the "next big thing" isn't here yet for them to hop to. There are many good IT folks out of work today, and these whining people need to make room.
What if the cracked site is a known spammer's site/network?
I think the successful party or parties should be granted some kind of reward or commendation?