Disagree - anything you can do to save yourself work later is worth looking at. Rebuild a server just because insurance will cover it? Sure, have at it. That's why I board up my windows when we're in the path of a hurricane. Insurance will cover it, but I'd rather not have to live in a motel for 6 weeks.
Great advice, but you might be better off buying something used off craigslist and reselling it once things settle down. You might lose any money in the deal.
Don't take one thing and extrapolate it out and say everything is ok. Re-read the last line of the summary: effectively unrepairable by the user This isn't a cordless phone or a bluetooth unit. It's a $2000+ laptop. You cannot upgrade RAM, harddrive, or install a new screen. You need the warranty or care service sold by Apple. This is like the auto manufacturer welding your hood shut.
There's two sides to every story, and frankly, the occupiers usually come off as smug hipsters with a victim mentality - demonstrated through their actions and creative editing. But maybe it's just me.
You're assuming that it will require a human to grade the exams. And extended coursework is becoming more come in lieu of a thesis. The time required for a human to teach a course isn't what it used to be. And why should it?
The bigger issue is the honor code. But Udacity just entered into an agreement with Pearson testing centers to allow students to test in a recognized environment.
I admit, I'm a bit biased after taking the Robotic Car class, but I think it's time for a change in our educational structure. Costs are increasing much faster than inflation, yet technology is clearly there to make it cheaper.
Why is it so predictable that anytime a story with a religious theme comes out that I can expect to find you here? Do you really think that you're promoting your viewpoint, well with those other than the other trolls who moderated you insightful?
It's basically all the lurkers from Facebook. Anyone who wants to broadcast to the world every pointless detail is already doing it on Facebook. Those who don't care to see all went to Google+ and it's like the junior high dance.
We already get that now!:) Seriously, have you been on a flight lately where someone hasn't whipped out their phone to call someone to let the know "we just landed" before the line of people in the aisle has even started moving?! [/rant]
That would make complete sense if you believed that 1) no one has ever had a cell phone on during takeoff and landing and b) someone who had nefarious intentions would abide by the rule.
You're right, I took exception to the generalizations. Especially from someone who is likely a complete outsider. I no longer work at JSC, but I know what the culture is like and I had been there for 5 yrs when the Columbia accident happened. Utter lack of safety? No, I thought the steps taken toward safety were over the top.
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Right, everyone knows timothy is a new guy here and only has a job because he's on Google payola. /s
vanity-centric device like Google Glass
Let me guess, you also think it's lame because there's no wireless and less space than a Nomad.
From what I've seen of kids these days
I'm guessing you're too young to care about your lawn that much.
Disagree - anything you can do to save yourself work later is worth looking at. Rebuild a server just because insurance will cover it? Sure, have at it. That's why I board up my windows when we're in the path of a hurricane. Insurance will cover it, but I'd rather not have to live in a motel for 6 weeks.
Great advice, but you might be better off buying something used off craigslist and reselling it once things settle down. You might lose any money in the deal.
If the law "must be obeyed", then why didn't they force an uninstall?
[snark enabled] Oh, because Apple made the decision. Somebody get this guy some knee pads.
The fool is the one who continues to grab his ankles because he thinks it'll be his turn... Any minute now...
Don't take one thing and extrapolate it out and say everything is ok. Re-read the last line of the summary: effectively unrepairable by the user This isn't a cordless phone or a bluetooth unit. It's a $2000+ laptop. You cannot upgrade RAM, harddrive, or install a new screen. You need the warranty or care service sold by Apple. This is like the auto manufacturer welding your hood shut.
the slight hassle (have to find screwdriver!)
Just wait until he finds out that it's a proprietary screwdriver that requires yet more money...
There's two sides to every story, and frankly, the occupiers usually come off as smug hipsters with a victim mentality - demonstrated through their actions and creative editing. But maybe it's just me.
If you hated it so much and despise them to that degree, why not name names?
It's really interesting to see this discussion on a site that often promotes the merits of free software.
You're assuming that it will require a human to grade the exams. And extended coursework is becoming more come in lieu of a thesis. The time required for a human to teach a course isn't what it used to be. And why should it?
The bigger issue is the honor code. But Udacity just entered into an agreement with Pearson testing centers to allow students to test in a recognized environment.
I admit, I'm a bit biased after taking the Robotic Car class, but I think it's time for a change in our educational structure. Costs are increasing much faster than inflation, yet technology is clearly there to make it cheaper.
How long until we find out he's on academic probation after pulling a 1.22 GPA this past semester.
By What, I obviously meant Watch. Obviously.
What Udacity as well - they are quickly ramping up their courses. New one for physics starting June 25.
83% of atheists exist only to troll on internet forums.
Why is it so predictable that anytime a story with a religious theme comes out that I can expect to find you here? Do you really think that you're promoting your viewpoint, well with those other than the other trolls who moderated you insightful?
Do you really think that by claiming to be an atheist means you're more fit to vote?
+1, it's been a while. Hope to see more.
It's basically all the lurkers from Facebook. Anyone who wants to broadcast to the world every pointless detail is already doing it on Facebook. Those who don't care to see all went to Google+ and it's like the junior high dance.
plus I don't want a plane full of chatterboxes
:) Seriously, have you been on a flight lately where someone hasn't whipped out their phone to call someone to let the know "we just landed" before the line of people in the aisle has even started moving?! [/rant]
We already get that now!
You can ban pretty much anything in the name of safety.
That would make complete sense if you believed that 1) no one has ever had a cell phone on during takeoff and landing and b) someone who had nefarious intentions would abide by the rule.
You're right, I took exception to the generalizations. Especially from someone who is likely a complete outsider. I no longer work at JSC, but I know what the culture is like and I had been there for 5 yrs when the Columbia accident happened. Utter lack of safety? No, I thought the steps taken toward safety were over the top.