Nope, we don't read hardly any of that stuff. In the real world we just create it and then we move on.
I have to admit though, that in our off time, we do often read about whatever the new thing is by looking at web sites or reading a book on the subject.
You'll find that many people in the computer science field are from other fields that are looking for a higher wage. Computer science is where the money is, so that is where smart people end up going, regardless of the degree that they hold.
The repetition is there because students at that age, generally have not learned a strong enough work ethic in order to allow learning things at a faster rate.
Also, social skills and emotional intelligence are the most important skills that young people can learn. Those are the skills that allow forward progression in the safest way possible, because with out them we will create technology without thought of moral ramnification.
I'm not sure what planet you've been living on. It has certainly been true, and it's well known how difficult it is to parse and understand arbitrary Office documents. The XML file format may be a step in the right direction, although last I heard there wasn't a lot of usefull information in there.
I did say modern version of office. And yes, all of the information is in the XML. Office is not all of a sudden going to change to a two file format for documents just to spite oss.
This has nothing to do with the ability of *other* applications to read Office files, which is the problem.
Other apps use a conversion just the same way that MS does. So, they share the same problem, and the same solution.
Why would you think that, and why does it matter?
Why -- because most of them are only using it in a very small way. It matters because I was responding to the previous post. He didn't want to hear about how everyone was pointing out that Linux is the answer -- just look at *unkown third world country here*
On your point though, I only think that because I know that for the most part Linux is still a very small share of the Market. The numbers don't lie, and they say that Linux has got a ways to go. It's currently at the windows 98 stage of development. I believe that in 4 years that Linux might be a real player, with the rate at which they have been improving, and the financial backing that they have been getting. We'll see, I guess.
They will have an API, and they will be in their own namespace. We can either support the API or not. I propose that we support as much as possible. There will always be tradeoffs in platforms. Don't forget that the same problems would ring true even if Linux were the dominant OS.
I see no proof of that with a modern version of office (files saved in an xml office format). Perhaps in the past this was partly true.
How do you explain the large number of conversion filters available for the MS office products. It seems to me that they have the most compatible Office environment available.
How many apps support 25 different formats out of the box? MS Word does. Open up a doc and click File -- Save As, count them for yourself.
On your other point, I personally think that everyone exagerates those other companies, and governments use of Linux. Personally, I use whatever tool makes my life the easiest. Sometimes it is Linux, and sometimes it is Windows. It depends on the needs of the application. Linux is getting better, and someday it will be good enough for most tasks, someday.
This won't fix the exploit. They are likely talking about a running process that hooks into the running kernel.
You might replace the system file, just to have the kernel hooked again.
The obvious implication is that the virus file could be hidden again immediately after the fix, and therefore very difficult to find and remove.
I hate virus writers, and I wish that they would all meet an untimely end as of yesterday.
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Do you work for IBM?
Interesting post coming from an AC
Nope, we don't read hardly any of that stuff. In the real world we just create it and then we move on.
I have to admit though, that in our off time, we do often read about whatever the new thing is by looking at web sites or reading a book on the subject.
I didn't get this email. I wonder how valid this post is.
This is also why MS Products are dependable.
I agree. Why not use J# or another java.net implementation?
Why did this only got mod up one point? This seems very insightful to me.
Delphi offers these same benefits. Let's face it. The reason VB is so popular is because Microsoft is its mother.
How do we actually make a donation?
You'll find that many people in the computer science field are from other fields that are looking for a higher wage. Computer science is where the money is, so that is where smart people end up going, regardless of the degree that they hold.
Maybe true, but if you can answer the questions, it serves to reason that you can do the work.
You are awesome!
Your definition of success in life, might be different?
By the way
nerd != success
That being said, I am a nerd, and I feel that I am successful. I just feel that emotional stability played a major role in that success.
Admins are supposed to be able to setup databases, and web sites, and configure permissions and other services. That's the entire job, isn't it?
The repetition is there because students at that age, generally have not learned a strong enough work ethic in order to allow learning things at a faster rate.
Also, social skills and emotional intelligence are the most important skills that young people can learn. Those are the skills that allow forward progression in the safest way possible, because with out them we will create technology without thought of moral ramnification.
Also, a little known fact, is that he does now hold an advanced degree in AI.
I'm not sure what planet you've been living on. It has certainly been true, and it's well known how difficult it is to parse and understand arbitrary Office documents. The XML file format may be a step in the right direction, although last I heard there wasn't a lot of usefull information in there.
I did say modern version of office. And yes, all of the information is in the XML. Office is not all of a sudden going to change to a two file format for documents just to spite oss.
This has nothing to do with the ability of *other* applications to read Office files, which is the problem.
Other apps use a conversion just the same way that MS does. So, they share the same problem, and the same solution.
Why would you think that, and why does it matter?
Why -- because most of them are only using it in a very small way. It matters because I was responding to the previous post. He didn't want to hear about how everyone was pointing out that Linux is the answer -- just look at *unkown third world country here*
On your point though, I only think that because I know that for the most part Linux is still a very small share of the Market. The numbers don't lie, and they say that Linux has got a ways to go. It's currently at the windows 98 stage of development. I believe that in 4 years that Linux might be a real player, with the rate at which they have been improving, and the financial backing that they have been getting. We'll see, I guess.
They will have an API, and they will be in their own namespace. We can either support the API or not. I propose that we support as much as possible. There will always be tradeoffs in platforms. Don't forget that the same problems would ring true even if Linux were the dominant OS.
(and yes, that's MS fault)
I see no proof of that with a modern version of office (files saved in an xml office format). Perhaps in the past this was partly true.
How do you explain the large number of conversion filters available for the MS office products. It seems to me that they have the most compatible Office environment available.
How many apps support 25 different formats out of the box? MS Word does. Open up a doc and click File -- Save As, count them for yourself.
On your other point, I personally think that everyone exagerates those other companies, and governments use of Linux. Personally, I use whatever tool makes my life the easiest. Sometimes it is Linux, and sometimes it is Windows. It depends on the needs of the application. Linux is getting better, and someday it will be good enough for most tasks, someday.
You're dreaming. Take a look at reality. People have alternatives now that are free, and they still choose Windows and MS Office.
You are right. The truth hurts sometimes.
I very much doubt that you have had a personal conversation with God. If so, why not put it on a tape recorder so we can all here it.
This won't fix the exploit. They are likely talking about a running process that hooks into the running kernel.
You might replace the system file, just to have the kernel hooked again.
The obvious implication is that the virus file could be hidden again immediately after the fix, and therefore very difficult to find and remove.
I hate virus writers, and I wish that they would all meet an untimely end as of yesterday.
not true