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  1. Re:i'd like to see that on Six Months Without Adobe Flash, and I Feel Fine · · Score: 1

    You were claiming that "[Adobe] have an EXCELLENT record on is letting you run it anywhere". This source and it's linked bugs show that this is not true for many people. That is what I claim, don't twist my words.

  2. Re:i'd like to see that on Six Months Without Adobe Flash, and I Feel Fine · · Score: 1

    yes Adobe hasn't got even a good much less great security track record but one thing that have an EXCELLENT record on is letting you run it anywhere

    Apart from Linux platforms based on these processors:
    * Intel Pentium III Coppermine
    * Intel Pentium III Tualatin
    * Intel Celeron Mendocino
    * Intel Celeron Coppermine-128
    * Intel Celeron Tualatin-256
    * Intel Pentium M
    * AMD Athlon XP

    Source: https://bugbase.adobe.com/index.cfm?event=bug&id=3161034

  3. Re:Unmentioned on Google Founder Offer $33M For Use of NASA Airship Hangar · · Score: 5, Informative

    True; when you have the chance visit the museum right around the corner. Take one of the Docent tours, ours was great, they have tons of stuff to show.

  4. Re:Securityschmurity on Overlooked VoIP Security Issues? · · Score: 1
    DECT is a littler harder, but apparantly still doable.
    Every encryption is 'doable', but saying it's just a little harder is an understatement.
    BTW: DECT is finally coming to the USA, which is a Good Thing(sm)
  5. They know why birds sing on Jet Powered Human Flight · · Score: 3, Informative

    It's awesome what you can do with a wingsuit. Cruising through the air busting clouds. You can really cover some distance, like crossing the Strait of Gibraltar crossing the Strait of Gibraltar. There is a lot of development going on, at BirdMan, Inc., Phoenix Fly and in cooperation with ie. Go Fast and the Soul Flyers with Salomon Sports . Have a look at the photo's and awesome videos.

  6. Re:It amazes me how 67 replies can all miss the po on Pushing the Need for Bug Tracking? · · Score: 1
    I think you've overlooked a very important line in the story:
    ...although my boss does produce some code and is the reason that I would like version tracking (he has made changes to my code that I was not aware of until I noticed problems with certain functions)...
    From this one can deduce that:
    • Boss codes
    • Boss thinks he can code
    • Boss thinks he knows how to run his code shop
    As a boss he needs to be convinced he is capable of doing all this, of course, so it takes a lot more than just balls to alter this situation. It takes a sideways approach to the problem, which may result in some interesting solutions...
  7. Not a technical problem on Pushing the Need for Bug Tracking? · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Having been in such a situation myself a couple of years ago and looking back at it I realized that it wasn't a technical problem or whatever. It's about job responsibility. It very much depend on the way you guys work as a team on the code, even if it's a 2 man team.
    If there's an atmosphere of free and open coding, with shared responsibility (both in the mind and when the **** is hitting the fan) then it just has to feel like the way you want to work. If the responsibility is on your shoulders, then without having the control you rightfully claim comes stress. This will come back time after time when events happen. Mild stress when small problems occur, major stress when things come crashing down. It will eat at you time and time again. Recognize this early on (It seems like you did) and set some boundaries for yourself. How much will I put up with? Then prepare a bailout plan. You may need it when the **** hits and you're kick out, or, even better, when you decide it's enough.
    For me at that time it was a matter of an ever shrinking development window. It became increasingly difficult to get any requirements from the other departments before the delivery date was due. It was a good working environment, so I informed my boss I didn't want to put up with that any longer. He also wasn't in a position to change that and when the next development cycle was the same I activated my bailout plan. It was a bit scary but I landed a good job, which I still enjoy.
    Bottom line is set your boundaries and be prepared to bail out.

  8. Re:Lights, Camera, Inaction on Software Patents In The European Union Continued... · · Score: 1
    Yep, I've contacted Sophia in 't Veld a couple of times on this subject already (as well as her predecessor Ms. Boogerd) and got a reply every time.

    At first they personal responses and were rather optimistic. The last one was send as a reply to messages from a whole bunch of people. It glanced over the procedural 'shortcuts' the EC made, while focussing more on further action to take. It didn't respond well to the bitter frustration this dossier created, and tried to make a case for adoption of the EU 'constitution', by stating that this would make the whole process clearer. Well, the current process is clear enough for everyone to see that we got screwed over and that didn't stop them, so why should a 'constitution'? I can only refer to Open letter to the EU: Constitution, we have a problem

  9. Re:Anthem / Midi? on The Sound of Your Firewall · · Score: 1

    Don't you guys know The First Rule of Electronics: Keep the smoke inside! One a side note: If it's not on fire, it's a software problem. Oke, back to work now.

  10. Failsafe option on Device for Taking Travel Notes? · · Score: 1

    Hop into the nearest internet cafe or booth and mail yourself. They are around everywhere. Cheap, save and simple, with 24/7 data protection (depending on ISP of course :-).

  11. Re:Camcorder hints - and about tripod use on Reviews for Digital Camcorders? · · Score: 1

    +MiniDV is great. Almost broadcast quality (NTSC).

    Who says that NTSC is broadcast quality? ;-)