...seem so passe and when there are only a few idiots still flashing their RIM gagets around, I was wondering what the next fashion would be... now I know.
...maybe any book nearing 1000 pages on any OS is probably a regurgitation of man pages, info pages, docs, and in Windows' case, those oh so information rich "help" files. Although I haven't (obviously) read either book, they're probably like most other "computer books". They have some usefull tidbits, with a hell of a lot of filler.
Thanks, but unless I'm taking a course on the OS/language/app/suite/platform/or whatever the hell else these "authors" think is worth a 1000 page book on, I'll stick to my "tried and true problem solving methodology."(tm)
Linux:
1) --help, 2) man, 3) How Tos, 4) Google, 5) IRC, 6) send an email to that majordomo guy, 7) Give up and install something else. 8) Repeat.
Windows:
1) Download it again, 2) Run it,...shit! 3) Download it again, 4) Run it,...fuck! 5) Ask roommate if he's ever had x problem...nope. 6) Give up. Go out, have fun, get drunk, get lucky. Forget about your computer.
Buy a book on it? Spend money for something that's definitely not going to enlighten me with one candela worth of recent info? Not.
Someone in these comments asked "Why write a book on something that will be obsolete in 5 months."
The answer is probably "cause we'll make some money on it (or at least break even) And the author'll get his name on slashdot."
Very suprised that RBC, a rather large, staunch, old and respectable banking establishment would associate itself with such a disputable situation.
Then again if Someone needed a BIG favour....?
Indeed, some technical college programs (good three year technology programs) in Canada are as steeped in theory as an American degree from a lesser University. Yet they are only allowed to grant diplomas. (Something that I hear will be changing soon.)
In fact I think the College/University system in Canada just can't compete internationally when the mere mention of the word diploma invokes siggering contempt. (From personal experience)
Tom Stoppard, the screenwriter also responsible for Shakespeare In Love, weaves these two threads together with car chases, kissing, train whistles, moonlit nights, illicit file swapping and a few other romantic chords.
Another great flick by Tom is the fantastically funny, existentialist film Rosencrantz and Gildenstern are Dead. Based on his play of the same name. Definitly in my top five.
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But what got me started was the 50 in 1 electronic lab. Mine was made of wood and cardboard now they're plastic. The blasphemers.
...seem so passe and when there are only a few idiots still flashing their RIM gagets around, I was wondering what the next fashion would be... now I know.
Dude, there's probably metal in those butt ugly static dissapative shoes you have! Get rid of 'em and use some heel staps.
Milk crates.
The true sign of hopeless geekdom.
Thanks, but unless I'm taking a course on the OS/language/app/suite/platform/or whatever the hell else these "authors" think is worth a 1000 page book on, I'll stick to my "tried and true problem solving methodology."(tm)
Linux:
1) --help, 2) man, 3) How Tos, 4) Google, 5) IRC, 6) send an email to that majordomo guy, 7) Give up and install something else. 8) Repeat.
Windows:
1) Download it again, 2) Run it,...shit! 3) Download it again, 4) Run it,...fuck! 5) Ask roommate if he's ever had x problem...nope. 6) Give up. Go out, have fun, get drunk, get lucky. Forget about your computer.Buy a book on it? Spend money for something that's definitely not going to enlighten me with one candela worth of recent info? Not.
Someone in these comments asked "Why write a book on something that will be obsolete in 5 months."
The answer is probably "cause we'll make some money on it (or at least break even) And the author'll get his name on slashdot."
We need to sell wannabes and posers more awesome (and expensive) shwag that will tell everyone how cool they really are.
Very suprised that RBC, a rather large, staunch, old and respectable banking establishment would associate itself with such a disputable situation. Then again if Someone needed a BIG favour....?
In the first article Paul uses the word;
"Spamminess".
Complete with double Ms.
I love it.
Hosted a /. article from home on dsl?
Hello?
Indeed, some technical college programs (good three year technology programs) in Canada are as steeped in theory as an American degree from a lesser University. Yet they are only allowed to grant diplomas. (Something that I hear will be changing soon.) In fact I think the College/University system in Canada just can't compete internationally when the mere mention of the word diploma invokes siggering contempt. (From personal experience)
What about errors invoked by an agent stopping off at a pub for a round?
And I just threw out our last disk set of "PC/TCP for dos", (circa 1992).
To hardly seize: With a simple felt marker you outwit Sony Music & CO and notice your right to a backup copy.
Take that Sony Music & CO, I hardly seize you with my simple felt marker and notice my right to a backup copy! You have been outwitted!Tom Stoppard, the screenwriter also responsible for Shakespeare In Love, weaves these two threads together with car chases, kissing, train whistles, moonlit nights, illicit file swapping and a few other romantic chords.
Another great flick by Tom is the fantastically funny, existentialist film Rosencrantz and Gildenstern are Dead. Based on his play of the same name. Definitly in my top five.