Monopoly A Game Of Life w/ Shoots and Ladders
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Oracle To Buy Siebel
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Sure, our product hasn't been that good, but don't worry in no time at all you won't have any choice. We've been fattening our wallets to make sure you don't have any complicated decisions ahead of you.
Why is this a trend I continue to see in Oracle?
I'll probably get flamed by the Oracle is holier then thou crowd, but that's life.
With my CS degree we had most everything theoretical. There are a few classes though which do tend to teach more on the vocational side.
So it was the flavour of the time, but the idea is that principle is taught along with the application.
However, I come from a slightly different branch which had a good deal of focus on embedded systems. (Design, theory, logic, electrical.. the whole mix... wildly useful to this date)
Some things are not that bad to port to psql and some well... are.
I've seen more then one project using a multi-vendor db API. Didn't work 100% last time I used something like this, but it wasn't horrible to make a few adjustments to get searches working correctly. (The outstanding one was all searches in mysql were case insensitive and for postgres I had to change a parameter for case insensitive operation)
I know it's riddled with mistakes and I really wish I could have fixed some of the outstanding ones at the end, but it's not bad.
When I was in high school I thought about possible career choices. Granted, english was never my strong point, but I did toy with the idea of being a writer.
To me it seems, to make any money at the game the chances are about the same as becoming an NBA star.
So I chose technology. (Oh fate how she scorns me)
At any point in time I carry a vast number of items in my laptop bag. In no order of real importance or stature I do confess the list is hefty. Bear with me in that this convulted mess came about through various adventures none of which are even remotely interesting to even a passerby.
The first item I collected on an adventure to the common storage area. In this places all manner of triffles are scuttled away and hidden from their various masters in an attempt to make humanity that much more bearable. I confess the initial temptation was too great to stave and in my weakness I did partake of the lowly white collar plunder. In that dark hour I chose to borrow, for only a short time, a pen capable of writing in the darkest of inks. Unfortunately, the list does not stop there and I was still yet unable to fight the deviant hunger in my belly and ultimately chose to once again borrow a stack of Post-It-Notes. Tucked away safely they would live out their lives in my prescious bag.
I digress, the nightmare I thought it was over, but later on a new adventure found me. To the eating room I did follow a cohort of mine. Much to the amusement of the dwellers I found a insatiable collection of candies and sweets enclosed in an electronic closet of sorts. It asked for various metals and things, but a small series of buttons was all my pockets could produce. I shouted quite softly, "Damn you pocket... you starving beast... give me your gold or I'll fill you with those horrid keys!" Surely, I felt them tremble against my flesh, but to no avail as even furious anger could not solve the problem. In secret, I did use my buttons for trade and after some time the machine did yield to me. (Quite an awkward battle, but I do care to say I was the victor) Hence forth, my laptop bag was now filled with a sweet smelling package of plastic wrapped crackers.
The next day found me once again as it has always done despite my efforts and I awoke with adventure resting quietly in my bed. I cried to myself and whispered to her, "Out you harlet, begone from my world and leave me to my rotting flesh!" She would have none of it and sent me on my way. Sitting a top my desk was the newly printed scribbles I fathomed just the night before. These words of wisdom would need or rather yearned to be heard in the morning meeting of waking stars. Quickly, I packed the days order labeled "Office Supplies" into my bag. With that I marched quickly away and hid for a time on the chariot of mass transportation to work.
I arrived at my desk moments later and let out a sigh of relief as I knew no adventure dare follow me to this cubicle of sanctity. Just then my task master computer whirred to life and produced an array of colors and text. Hypnotized, I stood locked in battle with my foe the monitor. Tis true, the better part of the day I spent in fierce competition. I did not sway, I did not fuss, but in the end the blasted rigging was today's victor. I dare not stray to far, but in vengeful agony I took those words it spewed and onto a cdr I laid them to rest. A grave I did prepare that morning and it was true bliss as it was laid upon a pocket in my laptop bag. "Your secrets, will be safe with me," I spoke sorely, but with a light over tone of reverence.
With that me and prescious flew to lunch with arms of wax wings and propulsion of far greater power then any air vessel. We ate in solitude this day and talked non-chalantly for a time. Still, my own whimisical musings could not help to cope with idle hands. Soft, brown, delicious paper napkins did find their way to me. I peered to my left and peered to my right. Not a soul watched as I gave them to my prescious. A grin swepted across my face as I left the bell's of taco. Once again, on this day I reclaimed my right as the victor and for that fortune I did thank the lord.
Returning to the office I could think of nothing but slumber. I wanted no further part of this adventure. Completely exhausted I was once again returned to the prison of youth. My cubicle dwelling did call t
The big one was forged on the sea foam souls of broken hearts and misplaced hand shakes. A plankton of tears washes about in what is the big kahuna of business.
No, Mr. Balmer need not be a shrewd business man, but rather simply he must only know how to stay afloat.
The appeal of iTunes was the 99cent price point and if this shift happens I don't think I'll be partaking in that. As it stands, I don't buy songs which require me to buy the album. I like the singles, most of the time it's the only thing worth buying. (Though oddly there are still the very rare bands in which I like all of their music)
So now iTunes won't be so nice and those dirty iPods will degrade in a value.;)
I happen to think Apple will take care of this problem as music is the drive behind the iPod.
I've seen both sides of this road done well and done badly.
I've seen IT managers that came from the crew and knew how to get the job done as well as delegate authority and tasks.
I've also had very good managers that say quite frankly they don't know the material.
In either case, I've always had to prepare a list of recommendations, points, pros and cons and ultimately let someone make the decision. We go back and forth on a few points and then someone ultimately has to be the point man for that decision. A responsibility I've been offered and I don't know if I really want that.
That said, I have been in a posistion where management has done everything wrong. From outright theft of credit and self promoting ideas they don't even understand. Then when my back is turned I get the knife because I'm a potential threat to their career. I could go on, but deny bad management exists is plain silly.
Funny thing is, people are not blind and at some point things will hit critical mass. In the end, working with good management who can take care of their crew is a great experience.
I don't think a lot of these complaints would be so loud if people could find a way to respect their management. Maybe I'm wrong, but personal experience tells me I'm correct.
Re:Bookmarks toolbar folder is better!
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Lucene in Action
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I might reference a search engine to tell someone how to find a site via word of mouth, but it has not replaced my bookmarks. If I am away from my system and all I can remember some common words maybe, but not so long ago I used to sync bookmarks with a firefox plugin. (Kept breaking after version updates, never went to reinstall it... though I think I will now)
Anyhow, I simply build to critical mass before I sort them into their respective folders. Some things are automatically tossed into temporary bookmark folders that are going to get washed away after they are no longer useful. (Think auction links)
Now I'll tell you why using a search engine as replacement bookmark concept is a bad idea. Page ranking changes. That particular combination of words you can remember... might just not produce the same results next time. Wonder why? The interenet changes! It is not Aol keyword search...
That said, I did something as foolish as to rely on google to get back to some website regarding video sync signals. It was an excellent page and then I went back to search for it again and I could not find it. (Eventually I did though)
Bookmarks good, search engine good... not mutually exclusive.
You keep saying, "Super star employee" and I really want to know who has one of these.
I don't have anyone around like that here and I've never quite seen anyone like that anywhere.
The nearest example here is me and if I'm a "super star employee" the world is in for some serious changes. (First things first, we're tearing down disney land)
Every large media download seems to have a BT link.
Trailers, demos, patches, linux releases....
Just keep painting the world red, but in the end it doesn't matter because no protocol is capable of doing misdeeds on its own.
So instead of believing in the misdirection why don't you just say there are sites offering illegitimate copies of software and media. Granted, that would make your comment off topic, but in full scope of things it already is.
There is little reason to blame bit torrent for wrong or right... it's a senseless accussation. Next, were going to blame http servers and ftp servers for serving illegal content.
Alas, I wish http were used for more legitimate purposes, but those bastard pirates have put a black mark on this protocol with their seedy hands!
I can't tell if it's supposed to be humorous or arrogant.
Choices are bad! Oh noes... I have to read a bit before spending over a few hundred dollars.
To be honest, if you are not intending to spend more then a hundred dollars your choices aren't so great. Older cards tend to depreciate to their relative value as per their capabilities.
With newer cards there is of course the tax for being a newcomer and the cost of the performance.
When I play this game, I start by determining how much I want to spend and then purchase the better performer in that range. At the point I'm buying a graphics card where all the questions are usually answered. (A new card for me is in the 220-250 range)
Those buying bleeding edge are either going to have to make a blind decision or put in some research time. This is pretty much the way all transactions above impulse buy work.
It's not a curse, it's not a problem introduced in the graphics card market... it's just how things work.
It's kinda silly to just point and buy something. (Though I did just buy my last car that way.. which was silly... but the price was right)
I say we just set them down in front of Battlefield 2 with a really nice rig.
I have some reservations about the approach though. I fear we would trade one pain for another. Honestly, there is nothing worse then no cooperation on a 64 player pub server.
At least the latter scar is at least more common and thus a larger pool of support is available.
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Sure, our product hasn't been that good, but don't worry in no time at all you won't have any choice. We've been fattening our wallets to make sure you don't have any complicated decisions ahead of you.
Why is this a trend I continue to see in Oracle?
I'll probably get flamed by the Oracle is holier then thou crowd, but that's life.
Where did I leave my ladders at...
With my CS degree we had most everything theoretical. There are a few classes though which do tend to teach more on the vocational side.
So it was the flavour of the time, but the idea is that principle is taught along with the application.
However, I come from a slightly different branch which had a good deal of focus on embedded systems. (Design, theory, logic, electrical.. the whole mix... wildly useful to this date)
Nah,
IronMan worked this out years ago on one of his earlier armor designs.
Someone just needs to ask Tony Stark for some help.
That is sort of the trend eve online is taking. The initial fee is 20 and it gets you 30 days. I think it's 12.95 after that.
Very interesting game that can be played several different ways.
Bit too much of a time sink for me, but it doesn't have to be.
I do recommend it.
Depends on hwo they were coded.
Some things are not that bad to port to psql and some well... are.
I've seen more then one project using a multi-vendor db API. Didn't work 100% last time I used something like this, but it wasn't horrible to make a few adjustments to get searches working correctly. (The outstanding one was all searches in mysql were case insensitive and for postgres I had to change a parameter for case insensitive operation)
And mysql being a decent open source database had nothing to do with where it is today.
Applications thrive on users and flourish.
To say a company were to be where it is today without all of people involved is a little silly.
They have a fairly good market imprint now and they can more then likely afford to upset some of those people.
I know it's riddled with mistakes and I really wish I could have fixed some of the outstanding ones at the end, but it's not bad.
When I was in high school I thought about possible career choices. Granted, english was never my strong point, but I did toy with the idea of being a writer.
To me it seems, to make any money at the game the chances are about the same as becoming an NBA star.
So I chose technology. (Oh fate how she scorns me)
Maybe he wanted to hold on until someone else was in office.
He might have seen the disadvantage in allowing one president to replace two justices.
At least I wonder anyway. He had his reasons and it really doesn't matter... it was always his choice.
I was in a fun writing mood.
I should have proof read it, but in the rush to make it to the market a few bugs crept in! Still, for a draft it was funny to me.
At any point in time I carry a vast number of items in my laptop bag. In no order of real importance or stature I do confess the list is hefty. Bear with me in that this convulted mess came about through various adventures none of which are even remotely interesting to even a passerby.
The first item I collected on an adventure to the common storage area. In this places all manner of triffles are scuttled away and hidden from their various masters in an attempt to make humanity that much more bearable. I confess the initial temptation was too great to stave and in my weakness I did partake of the lowly white collar plunder. In that dark hour I chose to borrow, for only a short time, a pen capable of writing in the darkest of inks. Unfortunately, the list does not stop there and I was still yet unable to fight the deviant hunger in my belly and ultimately chose to once again borrow a stack of Post-It-Notes. Tucked away safely they would live out their lives in my prescious bag.
I digress, the nightmare I thought it was over, but later on a new adventure found me. To the eating room I did follow a cohort of mine. Much to the amusement of the dwellers I found a insatiable collection of candies and sweets enclosed in an electronic closet of sorts. It asked for various metals and things, but a small series of buttons was all my pockets could produce. I shouted quite softly, "Damn you pocket... you starving beast... give me your gold or I'll fill you with those horrid keys!" Surely, I felt them tremble against my flesh, but to no avail as even furious anger could not solve the problem. In secret, I did use my buttons for trade and after some time the machine did yield to me. (Quite an awkward battle, but I do care to say I was the victor) Hence forth, my laptop bag was now filled with a sweet smelling package of plastic wrapped crackers.
The next day found me once again as it has always done despite my efforts and I awoke with adventure resting quietly in my bed. I cried to myself and whispered to her, "Out you harlet, begone from my world and leave me to my rotting flesh!" She would have none of it and sent me on my way. Sitting a top my desk was the newly printed scribbles I fathomed just the night before. These words of wisdom would need or rather yearned to be heard in the morning meeting of waking stars. Quickly, I packed the days order labeled "Office Supplies" into my bag. With that I marched quickly away and hid for a time on the chariot of mass transportation to work.
I arrived at my desk moments later and let out a sigh of relief as I knew no adventure dare follow me to this cubicle of sanctity. Just then my task master computer whirred to life and produced an array of colors and text. Hypnotized, I stood locked in battle with my foe the monitor. Tis true, the better part of the day I spent in fierce competition. I did not sway, I did not fuss, but in the end the blasted rigging was today's victor. I dare not stray to far, but in vengeful agony I took those words it spewed and onto a cdr I laid them to rest. A grave I did prepare that morning and it was true bliss as it was laid upon a pocket in my laptop bag. "Your secrets, will be safe with me," I spoke sorely, but with a light over tone of reverence.
With that me and prescious flew to lunch with arms of wax wings and propulsion of far greater power then any air vessel. We ate in solitude this day and talked non-chalantly for a time. Still, my own whimisical musings could not help to cope with idle hands. Soft, brown, delicious paper napkins did find their way to me. I peered to my left and peered to my right. Not a soul watched as I gave them to my prescious. A grin swepted across my face as I left the bell's of taco. Once again, on this day I reclaimed my right as the victor and for that fortune I did thank the lord.
Returning to the office I could think of nothing but slumber. I wanted no further part of this adventure. Completely exhausted I was once again returned to the prison of youth. My cubicle dwelling did call t
Well technically it is a miss if it doesn't hit mass market appeal, but you are correct in they are usually technically superior products.
Oh comon,
He road the wave, he didn't create it.
The big one was forged on the sea foam souls of broken hearts and misplaced hand shakes. A plankton of tears washes about in what is the big kahuna of business.
No, Mr. Balmer need not be a shrewd business man, but rather simply he must only know how to stay afloat.
Ah,
However, the fault here in lies with the burger fellas.
You see, because it is hosted offsite and they have no control of it... they just recieved a very interesting message.
That message is...." Don't deep link in my back yard"
Oh in the digital age...
;)
Demand might be broad, but supply is infinite.
What will the market pay?
The appeal of iTunes was the 99cent price point and if this shift happens I don't think I'll be partaking in that. As it stands, I don't buy songs which require me to buy the album. I like the singles, most of the time it's the only thing worth buying. (Though oddly there are still the very rare bands in which I like all of their music)
So now iTunes won't be so nice and those dirty iPods will degrade in a value.
I happen to think Apple will take care of this problem as music is the drive behind the iPod.
I've seen both sides of this road done well and done badly.
I've seen IT managers that came from the crew and knew how to get the job done as well as delegate authority and tasks.
I've also had very good managers that say quite frankly they don't know the material.
In either case, I've always had to prepare a list of recommendations, points, pros and cons and ultimately let someone make the decision. We go back and forth on a few points and then someone ultimately has to be the point man for that decision. A responsibility I've been offered and I don't know if I really want that.
That said, I have been in a posistion where management has done everything wrong. From outright theft of credit and self promoting ideas they don't even understand. Then when my back is turned I get the knife because I'm a potential threat to their career. I could go on, but deny bad management exists is plain silly.
Funny thing is, people are not blind and at some point things will hit critical mass. In the end, working with good management who can take care of their crew is a great experience.
I don't think a lot of these complaints would be so loud if people could find a way to respect their management. Maybe I'm wrong, but personal experience tells me I'm correct.
I think slashdot just became your bookmark page.
I might reference a search engine to tell someone how to find a site via word of mouth, but it has not replaced my bookmarks. If I am away from my system and all I can remember some common words maybe, but not so long ago I used to sync bookmarks with a firefox plugin. (Kept breaking after version updates, never went to reinstall it... though I think I will now)
Anyhow, I simply build to critical mass before I sort them into their respective folders. Some things are automatically tossed into temporary bookmark folders that are going to get washed away after they are no longer useful. (Think auction links)
Now I'll tell you why using a search engine as replacement bookmark concept is a bad idea. Page ranking changes. That particular combination of words you can remember... might just not produce the same results next time. Wonder why? The interenet changes! It is not Aol keyword search...
That said, I did something as foolish as to rely on google to get back to some website regarding video sync signals. It was an excellent page and then I went back to search for it again and I could not find it. (Eventually I did though)
Bookmarks good, search engine good... not mutually exclusive.
You keep saying, "Super star employee" and I really want to know who has one of these.
I don't have anyone around like that here and I've never quite seen anyone like that anywhere.
The nearest example here is me and if I'm a "super star employee" the world is in for some serious changes. (First things first, we're tearing down disney land)
If he had rephrased it to including, tolling I believe it would have fallen in the realm of acceptable or at least common place usage.
Of course if this goes on were going to be rephrased as simply trolling.
Are you on crack?
Every large media download seems to have a BT link.
Trailers, demos, patches, linux releases....
Just keep painting the world red, but in the end it doesn't matter because no protocol is capable of doing misdeeds on its own.
So instead of believing in the misdirection why don't you just say there are sites offering illegitimate copies of software and media. Granted, that would make your comment off topic, but in full scope of things it already is.
There is little reason to blame bit torrent for wrong or right... it's a senseless accussation. Next, were going to blame http servers and ftp servers for serving illegal content.
Alas, I wish http were used for more legitimate purposes, but those bastard pirates have put a black mark on this protocol with their seedy hands!
Analogue broadcasts have been extended to 2009.
The broadcast flag has been shut down for the time being.
Still, everyone is on the right track, but it seems all I can do is to refuse to buy drm'd equipment.
I can't tell if it's supposed to be humorous or arrogant.
Choices are bad! Oh noes... I have to read a bit before spending over a few hundred dollars.
To be honest, if you are not intending to spend more then a hundred dollars your choices aren't so great. Older cards tend to depreciate to their relative value as per their capabilities.
With newer cards there is of course the tax for being a newcomer and the cost of the performance.
When I play this game, I start by determining how much I want to spend and then purchase the better performer in that range. At the point I'm buying a graphics card where all the questions are usually answered. (A new card for me is in the 220-250 range)
Those buying bleeding edge are either going to have to make a blind decision or put in some research time. This is pretty much the way all transactions above impulse buy work.
It's not a curse, it's not a problem introduced in the graphics card market... it's just how things work.
It's kinda silly to just point and buy something. (Though I did just buy my last car that way.. which was silly... but the price was right)
I say we just set them down in front of Battlefield 2 with a really nice rig.
I have some reservations about the approach though. I fear we would trade one pain for another. Honestly, there is nothing worse then no cooperation on a 64 player pub server.
At least the latter scar is at least more common and thus a larger pool of support is available.
I guess everyone missed out on the countless number of times Tom's Hardware has stated this.
I haven't read any recent articles, but I don't see why they would stop mentioning it.
It's not new, it's been this way for years and then they get that juicy 2% difference in performance.
I don't know why I keep doing that with the apostrophe lately. I know it shouldn't be there. Damn me. Damn me to hell.