Yeah, I was about to complain that I don't hold that list to be very useful since it doesn't seem to include any stories from Analog, which is the only one I subscribe to also. I used to subscribe to Asimov's, but I didn't like a lot of what they were publishing; Analog seems to be perfectly matched to my tastes.
I just contact the professors at the end of the previous semester and find out what book they plan to use. Lets me have the textbook before class starts even with shipping; I had everything for the current semester before Christmas.
You're really right about the Amazon third party sellers. With the exception of graphics textbooks, I've been able to get most of my books for at least 50% off and I'm perfectly happy with the quality.
One problem, aside from new editions, is that every time they even reprint the book, the price goes up.
I'm taking a data mining class and the textbook (which the professor wrote) goes for $215 on Amazon. On the first day, when the professor asked if everyone had the book and someone said she didn't (leading to a quick discussion of where to get it), he was shocked at the price; he said that the last time he caught the class, it only cost $150. (Fortunately I got it for $60 online; thank goodness for the internet)
Math would be the obvious one. Where I got by BS (University of Colorado) computer science majors were required to minor in mathematics. (Well, you didn't have to request the minor, but you had to take enough math classes that you could get one)
Another good one would be English. There are many, many people out there who don't know how to write well.
I belive someone mentioned business; taking a few business classes could be a good way to find out if you're interested in that side of things. If youre planning to go on for a higher degree, it'll help you decide if you want a PhD in computer science or in computer information systems.
Of course, you could always minor in something totally different - say chemistry or psychology - so you have something to fall back on if you get tired of computers:-)
Yes, but not against someone who had nuclear weapons to retaliate with. In America's recent wars, there was no question which side was stronger, and thus no need for nuclear weapons.
Probably because India and Pakistan appeared to be very close to going to war fairly recently, and there are sufficiently advanced weapons on both sides to make people nervous.
Even if you assume that India will never use thier nukes, won't an increase in power on thier part make thier neighbors feel that they need to increase thier military power as well?
On the other hand, cheap space travel is really cool no matter who is developing it..:-)
On the off chance that the spam contains a valid replyto address?
Seems like what you would need to do is bring down whatever website they're linking to, removing the motivation for spamming. Of course, that brings up the problem of people using spam as a DDOS trigger, as well as being of questionable legality...
So exactly how many songs does it take to fill up 37 GB?
I got an mp3 player for Christmas also...kind of. My parents went to the store and asked for the one with the best sound quality, and what they got plays mp3s...once you put them on a CD. No built-in memory:-p Still, it sounds good, and all the songs I want to listen to should fit on a CD:-)
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Yeah, I was about to complain that I don't hold that list to be very useful since it doesn't seem to include any stories from Analog, which is the only one I subscribe to also. I used to subscribe to Asimov's, but I didn't like a lot of what they were publishing; Analog seems to be perfectly matched to my tastes.
I think they claim to be creating better graphics. :-)
I just contact the professors at the end of the previous semester and find out what book they plan to use. Lets me have the textbook before class starts even with shipping; I had everything for the current semester before Christmas.
You're really right about the Amazon third party sellers. With the exception of graphics textbooks, I've been able to get most of my books for at least 50% off and I'm perfectly happy with the quality.
Nope.
One semester I had a set of history books which I kept in new condition (well, I bought them used, but they stayed in that condition).
When I took them back at the end of the semester, the bookstore offered me a total of $10 for them. I decided to keep my books.
I'm still annoyed at myself for accepting $30 for an almost new $120 calculus book + study guide.
One problem, aside from new editions, is that every time they even reprint the book, the price goes up.
I'm taking a data mining class and the textbook (which the professor wrote) goes for $215 on Amazon. On the first day, when the professor asked if everyone had the book and someone said she didn't (leading to a quick discussion of where to get it), he was shocked at the price; he said that the last time he caught the class, it only cost $150. (Fortunately I got it for $60 online; thank goodness for the internet)
Well, didn't they already announce some kind of "friends" service?
>This reminds me of the "white bears" effect, which is commonly used in psychology courses...
Which one is that? It's been a while since I took psychology.
Math would be the obvious one. Where I got by BS (University of Colorado) computer science majors were required to minor in mathematics. (Well, you didn't have to request the minor, but you had to take enough math classes that you could get one)
:-)
Another good one would be English. There are many, many people out there who don't know how to write well.
I belive someone mentioned business; taking a few business classes could be a good way to find out if you're interested in that side of things. If youre planning to go on for a higher degree, it'll help you decide if you want a PhD in computer science or in computer information systems.
Of course, you could always minor in something totally different - say chemistry or psychology - so you have something to fall back on if you get tired of computers
Personally, I just type "go", hit down, and enter. Bam, I'm at www.google.com :-)
Please forgive if this is a silly question..
What is Yakult?
When I took Psychology in 12th grade, my teacher actually specifically told us to save our essays in case we were able to use them again.
Actually saved me a lot of research time for another class a year later.
I dunno, I'm not sure space travel really agrees with cats.
I would think many if not most slashdot readers would rather create their own system from scratch, both for the fun of it and for the reduced cost.
With some people, you never know..
I used to know a girl who forwarded every single email she recieved to spam@aol.com. I was never able to convince her that she wasn't supposed to.
I've found that email sent through comcast gets eaten by hotmail occasionally; it caused me some trouble recently with people not getting my emails.
Yes, but not against someone who had nuclear weapons to retaliate with. In America's recent wars, there was no question which side was stronger, and thus no need for nuclear weapons.
Probably because India and Pakistan appeared to be very close to going to war fairly recently, and there are sufficiently advanced weapons on both sides to make people nervous.
:-)
Even if you assume that India will never use thier nukes, won't an increase in power on thier part make thier neighbors feel that they need to increase thier military power as well?
On the other hand, cheap space travel is really cool no matter who is developing it..
Hey! We have access to running water!
They have nuclear weapons and they'll be able to place objects in orbit cheaply...
And what if the companion animal isn't a pet? What if it's a working animal? (Seeing eye dog, etc)
On the off chance that the spam contains a valid replyto address?
Seems like what you would need to do is bring down whatever website they're linking to, removing the motivation for spamming. Of course, that brings up the problem of people using spam as a DDOS trigger, as well as being of questionable legality...
I got clothes that don't fit :-)
So exactly how many songs does it take to fill up 37 GB?
:-p Still, it sounds good, and all the songs I want to listen to should fit on a CD :-)
I got an mp3 player for Christmas also...kind of. My parents went to the store and asked for the one with the best sound quality, and what they got plays mp3s...once you put them on a CD. No built-in memory
Someone I know got a package (in a white elephant gift exchange) which contained two candy canes and a phone book.
Is that one of those things people who don't use Mozilla get? :-)