That was kind of my stance as well. While I see what the first reply was trying to say - these emails really don't pertain to me in any way.
I feel like they're just pecking at someone who *really* doesn't matter when we have much, much bigger issues at hand. Whatever comes out of those emails likely wont affect much in the end - it'll probably just good gossip.
Maybe I missed something somehow but is there a reason there's a desire to peruse through these records? If there's an investigation going on then it's not my job. If there isn't then it's none of my damned business and I have better shit to do with my time than be a voyeur to someone like Palin. Send this waste of time to the tabloids.
They're aware. And personally I consider this a bit more realistic than "backyard bullshit".
"Helicopters and ducted fan designs have upper limits to their airspeed imposed in part due to the physical dynamics of the airflow over the forward edge of the duct or fan resulting in a increase in lift on the front causing the aircraft nose to rise and therefore slow the forward airspeed. The hoverbike is not immune from this effect, however the basic design is such that it should reach 150knts. Given the thrust to weight ratio (remember its all about the thrust to weight), the hover ceiling is greater than 10,000ft. In theory you could go higher, but you need oxygen to do so - also there is not much point, as the hoverbike is designed for safe low level aerial work"
I'm surprised it needs to be clarified - as phones approach becoming replacements for personal computers in the consumer market. That is - the more they're trying to do with the phones the larger the software gets, the more instances of software will be run, and thus more need for keeping track of things that will devour your phones processing power.
In the past with dumb phones you didn't really have the concern of processing power and things eating them alive. There wasn't much for multitasking. We're in a different era with the phone's purpose in this decade and I doubt we're escaping that as much as the rotary phone stuck around when its successor arrived.
And if you don't want a utility to manage that sort of operation of your phone, then a smart phone with the ability to do all the things these new ones can is probably not for you - stick with a dumb phone, that's your choice. As for me - I welcome the ability to free myself from my laptop and only have to carry a smart phone w/ me.
From what I gather - the cloud is generally thought of as being a "not so good thing" due to privacy concerns with hosted data. The upside is supposedly decent uptime due to its distributed nature (unless you're Amazon last month).
And consolidating a data center is a "not so good thing" due to...well, being consolidated. "One disaster to ruin them all" as it were. The upside is potentially having less overhead costs with your operations.
So what I don't get - why not just turn their distributed data centers into a gov-operated "cloud"? Sure you wont get lesser costs due to still requiring the same man power but you do get the redundant and geographically independent nature of the cloud system instead of 30 different systems all over the damned place?
Lastly - am I the only one not impressed with this huge push for moving every damned thing to "The Cloud"? Seems like we're adding another layer of bureaucratic complexity by requiring that you work with yet another outside vendor for your services.
A legislative solution for what should be a technological fix?
While I understand the purpose of this - I don't think we need more laws for the sake of having a law. This sounds like an issue for the companies to handle in their agreements with their clients.
Mind you - I'm a long time netflix subscriber. It's essentially my cable TV replacement and I've been very happy with them. I think their prices are reasonable and their selection is more than plenty for my tastes. I'd support *them* adjusting policy and technical controls to ensure their system maintains the level of quality they're delivering. But again, a law for this? Seriously?
Even though Apple is even MORE restrictive with the manufacturing of their devices?
I don't know the detailed legalities of the whole thing but I think this is a very, very smart move on Microsoft's part from a business standpoint. Take a look at the Android hardware market right now vs. iOS. If you're looking for an iphone you know EXACTLY what you're getting. With android there's a huge variety - but the differences are fairly minor in most cases so deciding between all the choices is nearly moot.
Agreed. I actually enjoy a lot of MS's products. I feel like an endangered species existing on slashdot sometimes. It's really just the period of an obvious transition that's going to be fairly painful for the company. The question is - will they pull out of it and still be relevant?
I'm probably not the standard consumer - but it's definitely going to be a factor for why I wont be touching Nokia. And I've stuck with them since I first had a cell phone. I really, really like their hardware - they take most of the abuse I can throw at it. I currently have an e71x which is overall a fairly decent phone, but it's getting dated compared to the options available today.
The degree of my loyalty to their product is noted by the fact I'd almost seriously consider trying out the latest Win Mobile platform in order to retain the Nokia hardware - however, my contract renews in two months. Do I just snag whatever Nokia is offering now or do I wait some undisclosed time until their hardware has Win Mobile on it? Probably not. Most likely I'll just get some android variant and then maybe reconsider in 2 more years.
The carbon offset credit industry is booming! Now we'll get those solar powered windmill hover cars we've been promised all these years!
But really - global warming or not - we're not very good at inhaling greenhouse gases. I don't see why the global warming naysayers often don't acknowledge that those emissions DO lower air quality for humans.
But I do agree with you on a lot of what you say. I especially like "Someone who works with computer and/or network technology but isn't specialized and/or skilled enough to be called an Engineer". A lot of IT support folks need to realize they're really just blue collar folks supporting a white collared world. Not that there's anything wrong with that by any means - it's just the nature of what it is.
Most of the people who refuse degrees are the same I've encountered who have a difficult time seeing projects to their end. It doesn't necessarily mean they're terrible employees but it limits and/or slows their ability to progress in their careers.
Now, that doesn't mean certs are bad. They have their place. Think about it like this:
Lower level certs (ex: A+/Net+) = 1 point each, max 2 points. Higher level certs (ex: CCNA/CISSP/CEH)= 2 points each, max 4 points. 2 year degree = 3 points. 4 year degree = 2 points. +1 if in proper general area of study (ex: if you're in science/math and applying for a technical field it could help). +1 if in the same field you're applying for. max 4 points. Masters: 2 points. Doctorate: 2 points.
This won't mean much if you're the only applicant, but if you're competing for a position these "points" can get you to the interview. However, if you cheated your way through all your studies and didn't retain any useful information then you'll probably be quickly sifted out. The more competitive the position, the more you want these various qualifications.
Mind you - this is all assuming the playing field among the candidates is otherwise level - this isn't factoring in experience. Think about when you see jobs that say things like "bachelors degree required or equivalent experience" if you've got the experience AND the bachelors you may as well be a kid with a masters fresh out of school if not exponentially better. But this can branch into so many different factors - the bottom line is that your various certs/degrees/etc on your resume just get you TO the interview, everything else comes out during the interview.
Out of modpoints - but that's pretty much my sentiment as well. If we got rid of patdowns would that mean I'd be forced to radiate myself? At least now I have the option to do one or the other - and hell, finally getting a little action isn't so bad. Even if they are wearing gloves and being exceptionally courteous.
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That was kind of my stance as well. While I see what the first reply was trying to say - these emails really don't pertain to me in any way.
I feel like they're just pecking at someone who *really* doesn't matter when we have much, much bigger issues at hand. Whatever comes out of those emails likely wont affect much in the end - it'll probably just good gossip.
Maybe I missed something somehow but is there a reason there's a desire to peruse through these records? If there's an investigation going on then it's not my job. If there isn't then it's none of my damned business and I have better shit to do with my time than be a voyeur to someone like Palin. Send this waste of time to the tabloids.
All it takes is one to prove a theory false.
They're aware. And personally I consider this a bit more realistic than "backyard bullshit".
"Helicopters and ducted fan designs have upper limits to their airspeed imposed in part due to the physical dynamics of the airflow over the forward edge of the duct or fan resulting in a increase in lift on the front causing the aircraft nose to rise and therefore slow the forward airspeed. The hoverbike is not immune from this effect, however the basic design is such that it should reach 150knts. Given the thrust to weight ratio (remember its all about the thrust to weight), the hover ceiling is greater than 10,000ft. In theory you could go higher, but you need oxygen to do so - also there is not much point, as the hoverbike is designed for safe low level aerial work"
From: http://www.hover-bike.com/faq.html
We'll get to find out who Goatse REALLY is.
Depends - what weighs more:
1) a pound of bullshit?
2) a pound of telecom?
I have a friend who beat it a few times. I asked him his method. "Use common sense."
"Wtf does that mean?"
"If you go somewhere and fall into a hole - don't fall into it twice."
Essentially gotta brute force it I suppose. However, it's my understanding the levels are randomized so...yeah, it's a masochist's wet dream.
I'm fairly certain nethack would drive most children to toss a keyboard through their monitors.
Or was that just me?
Semantics.
I'm surprised it needs to be clarified - as phones approach becoming replacements for personal computers in the consumer market. That is - the more they're trying to do with the phones the larger the software gets, the more instances of software will be run, and thus more need for keeping track of things that will devour your phones processing power.
In the past with dumb phones you didn't really have the concern of processing power and things eating them alive. There wasn't much for multitasking. We're in a different era with the phone's purpose in this decade and I doubt we're escaping that as much as the rotary phone stuck around when its successor arrived.
And if you don't want a utility to manage that sort of operation of your phone, then a smart phone with the ability to do all the things these new ones can is probably not for you - stick with a dumb phone, that's your choice. As for me - I welcome the ability to free myself from my laptop and only have to carry a smart phone w/ me.
Amen to this. The closer our phones get to computers to more and more we need something like this.
And what about Motoblur which devours battery life with its constant updating of EVERYTHING?
From what I gather - the cloud is generally thought of as being a "not so good thing" due to privacy concerns with hosted data. The upside is supposedly decent uptime due to its distributed nature (unless you're Amazon last month).
And consolidating a data center is a "not so good thing" due to...well, being consolidated. "One disaster to ruin them all" as it were. The upside is potentially having less overhead costs with your operations.
So what I don't get - why not just turn their distributed data centers into a gov-operated "cloud"? Sure you wont get lesser costs due to still requiring the same man power but you do get the redundant and geographically independent nature of the cloud system instead of 30 different systems all over the damned place?
Lastly - am I the only one not impressed with this huge push for moving every damned thing to "The Cloud"? Seems like we're adding another layer of bureaucratic complexity by requiring that you work with yet another outside vendor for your services.
A legislative solution for what should be a technological fix?
While I understand the purpose of this - I don't think we need more laws for the sake of having a law. This sounds like an issue for the companies to handle in their agreements with their clients.
Mind you - I'm a long time netflix subscriber. It's essentially my cable TV replacement and I've been very happy with them. I think their prices are reasonable and their selection is more than plenty for my tastes. I'd support *them* adjusting policy and technical controls to ensure their system maintains the level of quality they're delivering. But again, a law for this? Seriously?
Pretty sure the poster did that intentionally given the punchline about tits.
Even though Apple is even MORE restrictive with the manufacturing of their devices?
I don't know the detailed legalities of the whole thing but I think this is a very, very smart move on Microsoft's part from a business standpoint. Take a look at the Android hardware market right now vs. iOS. If you're looking for an iphone you know EXACTLY what you're getting. With android there's a huge variety - but the differences are fairly minor in most cases so deciding between all the choices is nearly moot.
Agreed. I actually enjoy a lot of MS's products. I feel like an endangered species existing on slashdot sometimes. It's really just the period of an obvious transition that's going to be fairly painful for the company. The question is - will they pull out of it and still be relevant?
Honestly - I'd almost like to see some sort of charges/significant fines pressed against these people.
I'm probably not the standard consumer - but it's definitely going to be a factor for why I wont be touching Nokia. And I've stuck with them since I first had a cell phone. I really, really like their hardware - they take most of the abuse I can throw at it. I currently have an e71x which is overall a fairly decent phone, but it's getting dated compared to the options available today.
The degree of my loyalty to their product is noted by the fact I'd almost seriously consider trying out the latest Win Mobile platform in order to retain the Nokia hardware - however, my contract renews in two months. Do I just snag whatever Nokia is offering now or do I wait some undisclosed time until their hardware has Win Mobile on it? Probably not. Most likely I'll just get some android variant and then maybe reconsider in 2 more years.
is not to play.
The carbon offset credit industry is booming! Now we'll get those solar powered windmill hover cars we've been promised all these years!
But really - global warming or not - we're not very good at inhaling greenhouse gases. I don't see why the global warming naysayers often don't acknowledge that those emissions DO lower air quality for humans.
"There's no such thing as a degree in "IT""
Actually...
Bachelors in IT: http://www1.carleton.ca/admissions/programs/bachelor-of-information-technology/
But I do agree with you on a lot of what you say. I especially like "Someone who works with computer and/or network technology but isn't specialized and/or skilled enough to be called an Engineer". A lot of IT support folks need to realize they're really just blue collar folks supporting a white collared world. Not that there's anything wrong with that by any means - it's just the nature of what it is.
Seconded.
Most of the people who refuse degrees are the same I've encountered who have a difficult time seeing projects to their end. It doesn't necessarily mean they're terrible employees but it limits and/or slows their ability to progress in their careers.
Now, that doesn't mean certs are bad. They have their place. Think about it like this:
Lower level certs (ex: A+/Net+) = 1 point each, max 2 points.
Higher level certs (ex: CCNA/CISSP/CEH)= 2 points each, max 4 points.
2 year degree = 3 points.
4 year degree = 2 points. +1 if in proper general area of study (ex: if you're in science/math and applying for a technical field it could help). +1 if in the same field you're applying for. max 4 points.
Masters: 2 points.
Doctorate: 2 points.
This won't mean much if you're the only applicant, but if you're competing for a position these "points" can get you to the interview. However, if you cheated your way through all your studies and didn't retain any useful information then you'll probably be quickly sifted out. The more competitive the position, the more you want these various qualifications.
Mind you - this is all assuming the playing field among the candidates is otherwise level - this isn't factoring in experience. Think about when you see jobs that say things like "bachelors degree required or equivalent experience" if you've got the experience AND the bachelors you may as well be a kid with a masters fresh out of school if not exponentially better. But this can branch into so many different factors - the bottom line is that your various certs/degrees/etc on your resume just get you TO the interview, everything else comes out during the interview.
Or: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two_Minutes_Hate
Out of modpoints - but that's pretty much my sentiment as well. If we got rid of patdowns would that mean I'd be forced to radiate myself? At least now I have the option to do one or the other - and hell, finally getting a little action isn't so bad. Even if they are wearing gloves and being exceptionally courteous.
I was almost ok with this until I read "says Jimmy Wales". That's like nominating yourself for a nobel peace prize.