When I used to be the admin on the Mandrake User's Board, now http://mandrivausers.org/ , we adopted a number of policies governing user "politeness" and "helpfulness" with a focus on new users. It was a huge success and we had a large number of newbies! I mention all of this with a sense of nostalgia but also to show that not all Linux Forums are a bunch of jerks on a power/ego trip. Of course, it helped that I was out of work at the time and it was Spring:) Here's a shout out to the moderators and other admin's on the board! To Paul, Mystified, Spiny, Scoopy, Tyme and all other hard working Mods! Love Cannonfodder..
People do dumb stuff all the time. And scare people.. usually their reaction is.. I didn't mean too, wasn't thinking.. Should they get sent to jail for it? Maybe, depends on the extent of the stupidity. But the police responded and arrested him. At this point, a little research.. is he violent? Does he have a history? Does his explanation make sense? Instead, it's we arrested him and from now on, we are not capable of making mistakes. Doesn't matter if he's just being a wanker, we want him imprisoned and fined. But when you look at the case, the guy doesn't even know how to make a bomb, wouldn't hurt a fly. Was just frustrated.. That's where we need some balance..
Maybe he shouldn't make that point in an offensive way? Maybe he should dispute points and present his opinions. Or would he rather just slander everyone to death?
The US Gov't is us.. Perhaps Google should start their own political party? Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Google Party.. if they have the right answers, I would vote for them..
NY Judge gets sued by six year old! The six year old was only 4 when the NY Judge admitted to kicking the little girl's bike with training wheels into the path of a bus. When recently interviewed, the little six year old screamed "I WANT MY BIKE BACK! NOW!"
One possibility is that Charlie Chaplan filmed this to make it appear that someone was doing what was impossible back then. They did have phones so the idea of a communication device you carry isn't improbable in that year. Maybe he was doing this as gag and it's taken people this long to notice it..?
You might be right Taylor.. but if an industry company starts to throw big resources at this idea.. it might happen sooner than you think. There's always the following breakthroughs.. You know? Where you are sitting on the pot and go whoops! I didn't think of that before! Additionally, he may not be disclosing the truth.. let people know about it but surprise them (the competition) when it comes up..
If I reboot my personal laptop, I'm backup in less than a minute. Hibernation isn't much quicker (and can be buggy).. So I tend to shutdown frequently because it's quicker to startup.. (Yes I have room in my swap)..
If I reboot my work laptop (windows XP for a Bank), fairly new hardware, it takes almost 10 minutes to get back up. Encryption, various system checks, lots of black box background processing and attempts to contact the bank systems (without vpn up), then Ctrl-Alt-Del.. So, I would leave it up as long as I can.. however, the longer you go, the more unstable it gets.. (whatever the reason).. so I end up rebooting at least once every day.
My point is blanket assumptions about user habit's can't be made from your job perspective..
I wonder if there is a market for sky cruises.. especially in pretty locations.. Or perhaps California to NY in 2 weeks.. See the scenery, stop at places, no rush no push.. luxury provided, do gambling rules apply in airspace?
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When I used to be the admin on the Mandrake User's Board, now http://mandrivausers.org/ , we adopted a number of policies governing user "politeness" and "helpfulness" with a focus on new users. It was a huge success and we had a large number of newbies! I mention all of this with a sense of nostalgia but also to show that not all Linux Forums are a bunch of jerks on a power/ego trip. Of course, it helped that I was out of work at the time and it was Spring :) Here's a shout out to the moderators and other admin's on the board! To Paul, Mystified, Spiny, Scoopy, Tyme and all other hard working Mods! Love Cannonfodder..
People do dumb stuff all the time. And scare people.. usually their reaction is.. I didn't mean too, wasn't thinking.. Should they get sent to jail for it? Maybe, depends on the extent of the stupidity. But the police responded and arrested him. At this point, a little research.. is he violent? Does he have a history? Does his explanation make sense? Instead, it's we arrested him and from now on, we are not capable of making mistakes. Doesn't matter if he's just being a wanker, we want him imprisoned and fined. But when you look at the case, the guy doesn't even know how to make a bomb, wouldn't hurt a fly. Was just frustrated.. That's where we need some balance..
Maybe he shouldn't make that point in an offensive way? Maybe he should dispute points and present his opinions. Or would he rather just slander everyone to death?
hahaha You totally got me with this one!
The US Gov't is us.. Perhaps Google should start their own political party? Republicans, Democrats, Libertarians, Google Party.. if they have the right answers, I would vote for them..
Citation? (ok I'm just kidding..)
Oh OH!! ME! I wrote at least a few programs back in comp sci.. I thought it was cool..
Depends on your perspective, A*S*S*H*O*L*E! (not you though :)
Yeah but look how you turned out? You post on /.
NY Judge gets sued by six year old! The six year old was only 4 when the NY Judge admitted to kicking the little girl's bike with training wheels into the path of a bus. When recently interviewed, the little six year old screamed "I WANT MY BIKE BACK! NOW!"
One possibility is that Charlie Chaplan filmed this to make it appear that someone was doing what was impossible back then. They did have phones so the idea of a communication device you carry isn't improbable in that year. Maybe he was doing this as gag and it's taken people this long to notice it..?
You might be right Taylor.. but if an industry company starts to throw big resources at this idea.. it might happen sooner than you think. There's always the following breakthroughs.. You know? Where you are sitting on the pot and go whoops! I didn't think of that before! Additionally, he may not be disclosing the truth.. let people know about it but surprise them (the competition) when it comes up..
If I reboot my personal laptop, I'm backup in less than a minute. Hibernation isn't much quicker (and can be buggy).. So I tend to shutdown frequently because it's quicker to startup.. (Yes I have room in my swap).. If I reboot my work laptop (windows XP for a Bank), fairly new hardware, it takes almost 10 minutes to get back up. Encryption, various system checks, lots of black box background processing and attempts to contact the bank systems (without vpn up), then Ctrl-Alt-Del.. So, I would leave it up as long as I can.. however, the longer you go, the more unstable it gets.. (whatever the reason).. so I end up rebooting at least once every day. My point is blanket assumptions about user habit's can't be made from your job perspective..
Moore's law is just a theory..
Why? I can turn the volume up and press my face against the speakers and feel the vibrations while I make weird OWWWWW OHHHH AHHHH screaching noises!
What difference does it make, after 4 stories up, unless you are a baby or a toddler, you are gonna go *splat*
Lucky how? *leering, waggling eyebrows*
Fascinating! Thanks for taking the time to cover this..
The California State Legislator has just introduced a bill to rename California to 'Hippyland" No no Really!
Sounds like the dream job for the facebook "wish I had been there" wannabee :)
http://asana.com/jobs#Engineer
I wonder if there is a market for sky cruises.. especially in pretty locations.. Or perhaps California to NY in 2 weeks.. See the scenery, stop at places, no rush no push.. luxury provided, do gambling rules apply in airspace?
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Skull gun baby!!! HUT HUT!
So Eastman Kodak misses yet another opportunity?
Oh brother *rolling eyes* since when is humor offtopic? Especially on /.