I think this is the link http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4051553.stm to the BBC story about the Lycos screensaver that "slows" down spam site. They had to shut it down though because it started taking site down instead of slowing them down.
Exactly. There are so many good programmers out there developing in the Windows environment, but are not taking the plunge to do some Linux development because it's just a foreign world. With this, they can use the langauge they are comfortable with and feel as though they are developming regular windows apps, but at the same time, learn some things about GNU/Linux.
We have to think of the big picture. Mono can draw windows developers over to Linux, and this can produce more applications for Linux. The more the merrier, especially in this phase of the game where Linux trying to attract more users.
About the Patents/Licenses...I don't know much about that, so I won't comment on that.
I live in Ottawa and I see the same crap. "I'm a carpenter who works hard on the set, blah, blah, blah"
It's like they're using human shields or something. I now dread going to movies because of the lame messages and commercials that they bombard me with. The last 2 years, I've had a membership at the Bytowne theatre (one of 2 remaining independant movie theatres in Ottawa) to watch movies. It doesn't have the greatest sound/video system, but the movie selection is better and those annoying MPAA messages are not there.
P.S. I download movies all the time. It's within my right, so screw off MPAA.
I'm not trolling, but the guy should stick to writing guides to Cinemas or whatever.
While I'm sure most of his information is sound, he forgot a very important piece of information. The development of better tech toys over there is due to the fact that after the surrender of Japan to US (or Allies..whatever), Japan was restricted to domestic/consumer products. Any military development was frowned upon/stopped due to the fact the US was now stationed there.
An example was after the invention of the Transistor by Bratten/Shockly/Bardeen (sp?), 2 electrical engineers running a radio store took that concept and made ICs to make radios and started what is now called Sony.
So you see, Japan was forced to emphasize domestic consumer goods by the US since developing anything related to Military was a no-no. Thus the head start on everyone else, and why North America is always a couple of years behind in certain aspects of the tech toys.
I read most of your letter. Piracy is what allowed many people in the beginning to get a taste of what windows was. Many people were using pirated versions of windows years and years ago, and then eventually became paying customers of Microsoft, direcly, and indirectly (e.g. through work).
I'm an ex-gamer (13 years). I quit in 2001. While I don't play games anymore, they are alienating quite a few future customers. Out of 20,000 people, I'm certain many people will eventually give money. Those that don't are the ones that wouldn't have paid for it anyways.
It's amazing how many people don't realize that Piracy does help in the long term outlook of products. As weird as that sounds.
P.S. Nice site. I downloaded a song. Me likes.
Many technologies out there use adaptive techniques to improve whatever characteristics are deemed important.
For instance, you have adaptive sigma-delta modulation, or if you haven't heard of that, how about VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mp3s. In the latter, it's sound quality and file size. In this case it happens to be speed.
However you put it, the point is that using adaptive techniques to improve the quality is an excellent idea, and one that I'm sure is gonna be applied to many more technologies in the future too.
Sounds interesting. Now seeing that IPv6 has been installed... err wait a minute. IPv6 has yet to be as ubiquitous as we thought it would be. So I'm a bit shy about whether to say that this technology will be available for the masses any day soon. Ah well...C'est la vie.
"Be more sensitive to where job opportunities will happen, what you want to do and what you should do to prepare yourself for those jobs."
But I know what I want to do. It's Networks, It's Telecom, It's... wait. Oh that's right, remember WorldCom? They promised stuff too.
I honestly cannot trust any analyst that sits behind a desk and "writes" about what he/she thinks will happen in 7 years. 7 years!!! I can't even tell you what clothes I'm gonna wear tommorow, let alone that Computer Engineer/Software (whatever it is) is going to double in the next 7 years.
This is one person's opinion. Albeit a positive one. But hey, please don't get my hopes up and then disappoint me. I'm already down cause I'm a new grad with not much experience, trying to get a job.
Bah! I resent the entire Hi-tech industry... damn I'm so bitter.
1. Gotta have my 10+ Gigs of MP3. Switching CD's in the CD-ROM is a Faux Pas and distracting.
2. Large Good Headphone to isolate ALL outside noise. This was especially good when my cubicle was near the elevator...you wouldn't believe the conversations I heard!;-)
3. Lots of snacks like granola bars, cookies, ice cold water or Juice, and chocolate for the desperate times. I NEVER DRINK COFFEE or SODA.
4. A Perfectly positioned chair that allows to sit up with comfort and lean back when you wanna stretch out. A good method that I use to test my chair is that if after 3 hours I start figiting and become uncomfortable, then the chair setting is wrong.
5. A Monitor that is alligned with my eyes. I find you get neck strain when you are looking up or down at a monitor. You should have to adjust your head/neck to look at the monitor.
5. A good keyboard with responsive keys. If the keys annoy you, get a new keyboard. I personally enjoy the SUN keyboards. They just feel right on the touch. (No dirty thoughts please!)
6. Incandecent lights and NOT Fluorecent. I acutally brought in a Night Lamp from home. The warm psuedo-sun glow that Tungston light bulbs give off are nice. I have also asked the cleaning people to remove those stupid Fluorecent light diffusers. You know, those checkered things that look like grates. Those things are awful for the eyes! Oh, and my cubicle can't be too bright.
7. I like to take a 5 minute walk and drink/snack when I'm stuck. Though usually I just listen to "Blister in the Sun" By Violent Femmes, and I usually figure out a solution.
I can easily work 14 hours when the conditions are perfect. However, when you're in the zone, you only need 3 hours;-)
In the end, it's all about replicating how you used to program long ago in your room. It's just feels cozier.
ciao
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I think this is the link http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/4051553.stm to the BBC story about the Lycos screensaver that "slows" down spam site. They had to shut it down though because it started taking site down instead of slowing them down.
NO!
Ctrl-Shift Tab to go backwards. (Tabs)
Same goes for Alt-Shift Tab. (Windows)
your name says it all: "Anonymous Coward"
Exactly. There are so many good programmers out there developing in the Windows environment, but are not taking the plunge to do some Linux development because it's just a foreign world. With this, they can use the langauge they are comfortable with and feel as though they are developming regular windows apps, but at the same time, learn some things about GNU/Linux.
We have to think of the big picture. Mono can draw windows developers over to Linux, and this can produce more applications for Linux. The more the merrier, especially in this phase of the game where Linux trying to attract more users. About the Patents/Licenses...I don't know much about that, so I won't comment on that.
"Lost Satellite. Last seen sometime after launch. Big and made of metal. If found, please call IntelSat. We miss it :-("
It's like they're using human shields or something. I now dread going to movies because of the lame messages and commercials that they bombard me with. The last 2 years, I've had a membership at the Bytowne theatre (one of 2 remaining independant movie theatres in Ottawa) to watch movies. It doesn't have the greatest sound/video system, but the movie selection is better and those annoying MPAA messages are not there. P.S. I download movies all the time. It's within my right, so screw off MPAA.
I'm not trolling, but the guy should stick to writing guides to Cinemas or whatever.
While I'm sure most of his information is sound, he forgot a very important piece of information. The development of better tech toys over there is due to the fact that after the surrender of Japan to US (or Allies..whatever), Japan was restricted to domestic/consumer products. Any military development was frowned upon/stopped due to the fact the US was now stationed there.
An example was after the invention of the Transistor by Bratten/Shockly/Bardeen (sp?), 2 electrical engineers running a radio store took that concept and made ICs to make radios and started what is now called Sony.
So you see, Japan was forced to emphasize domestic consumer goods by the US since developing anything related to Military was a no-no. Thus the head start on everyone else, and why North America is always a couple of years behind in certain aspects of the tech toys.
I read most of your letter. Piracy is what allowed many people in the beginning to get a taste of what windows was. Many people were using pirated versions of windows years and years ago, and then eventually became paying customers of Microsoft, direcly, and indirectly (e.g. through work). I'm an ex-gamer (13 years). I quit in 2001. While I don't play games anymore, they are alienating quite a few future customers. Out of 20,000 people, I'm certain many people will eventually give money. Those that don't are the ones that wouldn't have paid for it anyways. It's amazing how many people don't realize that Piracy does help in the long term outlook of products. As weird as that sounds. P.S. Nice site. I downloaded a song. Me likes.
So far, the odds of this happening are bleek. Has anybody heard otherwise?
I really want to see this on the big screen and not from a DivX DVD Rip.
Btw, I already know it played at the Toronto Film Festival. But that's an exception. Anyone?
Somehow, unlike the "Athletic" Olympics, I don't think they're gonna need to hand out condoms.
Just personal lubricants...
For a second there I though that they were talking about this HOPE. Let's see...the beach, girls in Bikinis, or Nerd-fest 2004. Tough call :-P
Just what *do* you do at work if you have that much free time!? lol This reminds of that "While You Were Out" show...they should do it for cubicles.
but I want my diamond car already!!!
Many technologies out there use adaptive techniques to improve whatever characteristics are deemed important. For instance, you have adaptive sigma-delta modulation, or if you haven't heard of that, how about VBR (Variable Bit Rate) mp3s. In the latter, it's sound quality and file size. In this case it happens to be speed. However you put it, the point is that using adaptive techniques to improve the quality is an excellent idea, and one that I'm sure is gonna be applied to many more technologies in the future too. Sounds interesting. Now seeing that IPv6 has been installed ... err wait a minute. IPv6 has yet to be as ubiquitous as we thought it would be. So I'm a bit shy about whether to say that this technology will be available for the masses any day soon. Ah well...C'est la vie.
"Be more sensitive to where job opportunities will happen, what you want to do and what you should do to prepare yourself for those jobs."
... wait. Oh that's right, remember WorldCom? They promised stuff too.
I honestly cannot trust any analyst that sits behind a desk and "writes" about what he/she thinks will happen in 7 years. 7 years!!! I can't even tell you what clothes I'm gonna wear tommorow, let alone that Computer Engineer/Software (whatever it is) is going to double in the next 7 years.
This is one person's opinion. Albeit a positive one. But hey, please don't get my hopes up and then disappoint me. I'm already down cause I'm a new grad with not much experience, trying to get a job.
Bah! I resent the entire Hi-tech industry ... damn I'm so bitter.
But I know what I want to do. It's Networks, It's Telecom, It's
1. Gotta have my 10+ Gigs of MP3. Switching CD's in the CD-ROM is a Faux Pas and distracting. 2. Large Good Headphone to isolate ALL outside noise. This was especially good when my cubicle was near the elevator...you wouldn't believe the conversations I heard! ;-)
3. Lots of snacks like granola bars, cookies, ice cold water or Juice, and chocolate for the desperate times. I NEVER DRINK COFFEE or SODA.
4. A Perfectly positioned chair that allows to sit up with comfort and lean back when you wanna stretch out. A good method that I use to test my chair is that if after 3 hours I start figiting and become uncomfortable, then the chair setting is wrong.
5. A Monitor that is alligned with my eyes. I find you get neck strain when you are looking up or down at a monitor. You should have to adjust your head/neck to look at the monitor.
5. A good keyboard with responsive keys. If the keys annoy you, get a new keyboard. I personally enjoy the SUN keyboards. They just feel right on the touch. (No dirty thoughts please!)
6. Incandecent lights and NOT Fluorecent. I acutally brought in a Night Lamp from home. The warm psuedo-sun glow that Tungston light bulbs give off are nice. I have also asked the cleaning people to remove those stupid Fluorecent light diffusers. You know, those checkered things that look like grates. Those things are awful for the eyes! Oh, and my cubicle can't be too bright.
7. I like to take a 5 minute walk and drink/snack when I'm stuck. Though usually I just listen to "Blister in the Sun" By Violent Femmes, and I usually figure out a solution.
I can easily work 14 hours when the conditions are perfect. However, when you're in the zone, you only need 3 hours ;-)
In the end, it's all about replicating how you used to program long ago in your room. It's just feels cozier.
ciao