Good point, and too true. What about those of us who can't afford two years more schooling? Especially without a job?
My advice is to find a small company, be honest and express that you're more than happy to show your experience and even spend an hour coding something up as a proof of your skills. Some places will be happy to take you on.
If not, try applying to these fast-food places with a 'lower' skilled CV, some basic interests but come across as a fairly average boring person. You might end up doing better.
Me? I'm stuck in a crappy little company, only part-time, fairly average money but just not enjoying IT anymore. I can't afford to go back to college or uni, so its either find somewhere that appreciates me -- schools have often been a favourite of mine so far because of the sense of achievement there (but the low pay), start my own business (which I'm trying -- see sig!), or to move out of IT -- which would feel a real shame as I know I'm quite proficient in some odd areas. Maybe I'll just be a postman.
Sure. XviD is open source. Just about, after being based on a closed protocol. MPEG-1 is a little outdated, and MPEG-2 has plenty of patent holders.
None of these are suitable for streaming, which is the whole point of this thread.
I guess there just isn't an open source streamable codec yet? If someone can tell me one, I'll happily re-encode the video above to it, and host it -- just for you.
Then it wouldn't be very streamable because of the filesize would it? That is what I asked for in the GP, I'm all for open source but no-one ever seems to come up with an alternative to streaming.
Streaming divx/mpeg1/2 just isn't viable and none of those are technicially open source anyhow!
Now, I'll ask again. Can anyone tell me a suitable alternative to streaming video files? Preferably open-source that isn't Adobe Flash for webpages? Obviously the filesize will be important!
I'm keeping out of this arguement though, I really don't care which is better until one of them fails. Too much DRM, too many faults and cost is just too much.
I've just watched the video and it looks fairly good.
Why is there no URL bar? It explains there isn't one but why not? Seems a bit of a problem for visiting specific sites as you'd have to use Google for everything it seems.
Though the 666 term of 'Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobiacs' is true, in 2005, "a fragment of papyrus was revealed, containing the earliest known version of that part of the Book of Revelation discussing the Number of the Beast. It gave the number as 616, suggesting that this may have been the original."
FYI: Port 616 is officially registered to SCO System Administration Server.
Meh, its all adverts really. Heres some junk for the lameness filter:
Don't read this, I mean really. Its a load of crap. Really, it isn't good. Its just writing for the sake of writing. Honestly. I mean it. Don't read this, I mean really. Its a load of crap. Really, it isn't good. Its just writing for the sake of writing. Honestly. I mean it. Don't read this, I mean really. Its a load of crap. Really, it isn't good. Its just writing for the sake of writing. Honestly. I mean it. Don't read this, I mean really. Its a load of crap. Really, it isn't good. Its just writing for the sake of writing. Honestly. I mean it. Don't read this, I mean really. Its a load of crap. Really, it isn't good. Its just writing for the sake of writing. Honestly. I mean it. Don't read this, I mean really. Its a load of crap. Really, it isn't good. Its just writing for the sake of writing. Honestly. I mean it.
Heres a couple of games you might enjoy (Physics related stuff) that should run on any PC and do work in a window: In fact you can easily jump in and out of them whilst playing.
I only mention them as I expect its the kind of games the/. crowd may enjoy
Armadillo Run - Physics-based puzzle game. You have to build structures with the purpose of getting an armadillo to a certain point in space. Ballance - Fight against the force of gravity! Face dizzying heights and plummeting depths. Steer a ball through a surreal cloud world full of puzzling mechanisms, over metal rails, wooden bridges and more.
yeah i do, murder is a greater crime than robbery. there's plenty of proper channels to go through. murder is not the right way to solve the problem of robbery.
A car, yeah makes life easier getting around, microwave for making dinner, golf club for fun. All sounds fair. A knife, up to a sensible size has a point as well.
Yeah, a knife, a compound bow, and a chain saw can all be used as a weapon, but it also has a convenient use too.
But tell me, what convenient use does a gun have? Apart from as a weapon?
Do you have a problem with having to get a license for it?
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Good point, and too true. What about those of us who can't afford two years more schooling? Especially without a job?
My advice is to find a small company, be honest and express that you're more than happy to show your experience and even spend an hour coding something up as a proof of your skills. Some places will be happy to take you on.
If not, try applying to these fast-food places with a 'lower' skilled CV, some basic interests but come across as a fairly average boring person. You might end up doing better.
Me? I'm stuck in a crappy little company, only part-time, fairly average money but just not enjoying IT anymore. I can't afford to go back to college or uni, so its either find somewhere that appreciates me -- schools have often been a favourite of mine so far because of the sense of achievement there (but the low pay), start my own business (which I'm trying -- see sig!), or to move out of IT -- which would feel a real shame as I know I'm quite proficient in some odd areas. Maybe I'll just be a postman.
DugUK
Sure. XviD is open source. Just about, after being based on a closed protocol. MPEG-1 is a little outdated, and MPEG-2 has plenty of patent holders.
None of these are suitable for streaming, which is the whole point of this thread.
I guess there just isn't an open source streamable codec yet? If someone can tell me one, I'll happily re-encode the video above to it, and host it -- just for you.
DugUK
Then it wouldn't be very streamable because of the filesize would it? That is what I asked for in the GP, I'm all for open source but no-one ever seems to come up with an alternative to streaming.
Streaming divx/mpeg1/2 just isn't viable and none of those are technicially open source anyhow!
Are you sure you can't download from youtube? or have you just not tried to look?
Now, I'll ask again. Can anyone tell me a suitable alternative to streaming video files? Preferably open-source that isn't Adobe Flash for webpages? Obviously the filesize will be important!
DugUK
Definately the better video above. Thanks, so much better than a 16MB WMV.
Ok, Flash is still proprietary but name me a better streaming system thats as easy?
Fab@Home Wiki Pictures of the Bulb
Its a SQUEEZE bulb, not a light bulb if you hadn't realised!
DugUK
I'm going to regret posting this to slashdot as its hosted at home so i'm posting it through the corel cdn, but i noticed this on a Pineapple:
Suitable for vegetarians
Is this seriously necessary!?
DugUK
No wonder I didn't last long.
I used to tie up things and set my brother on fire.
Monkeyboi
Um, HD-DVD uses the blue-violet 405nm laser too.
I'm keeping out of this arguement though, I really don't care which is better until one of them fails. Too much DRM, too many faults and cost is just too much.
Monkeyboi
YAY! Paradox!
Appropiate linkage
I've just watched the video and it looks fairly good.
Why is there no URL bar? It explains there isn't one but why not? Seems a bit of a problem for visiting specific sites as you'd have to use Google for everything it seems.
Monkeyboi
Though the 666 term of 'Hexakosioihexekontahexaphobiacs' is true, in 2005, "a fragment of papyrus was revealed, containing the earliest known version of that part of the Book of Revelation discussing the Number of the Beast. It gave the number as 616, suggesting that this may have been the original."
FYI: Port 616 is officially registered to SCO System Administration Server.
What about Brewster Jennings?
/. a year ago...
Hell, that was on
Looks good anyway, gunna give it a go.
Monkeyboi
Health Blenders BlendTEC for $400
Shiny Porter Cable 7424 Random Orbital Sander for $120
Chill Zwilling J.A. Henckels Cermax M66 Wine Chiller for $130-200 or some knives for $13?
Look good Canon PowerShot SD800 IS Camera or Fuji F31fd for $400 or Pentax K10D Cameras - $4000
Loud SV Sound and HSU Research Subwoofers, etc, $400 to $7500
Fast AMD Processors. Woo!
Morning Impressa Z6 and Impressa E8 Coffee Machine things for around $1000
Tradition 1GB IPod Shuffle for $80
Meh, its all adverts really. Heres some junk for the lameness filter:
Monkeyboi
That would be illegal in the UK.
You don't really have a choice here!
DugUK
Yep you can already - theres a drop down from list already in the program, and its automatic depending on the account you're reading from.
No, it isn't.
Monkeyboi
As the editor posting this, I do apoligise most humbly, but I did steal the whole story from Boingboing, and I'm openly admit to that.
Sorry for misleading you.
DugUK
And free email! Don't forget email! You too can have w[somereallylongnumber]@wii.com!
:D Weather is very nice feature and I can't wait for the webbrowser.
Actually, I think it all is rather good
Monkeyboi
Heres a couple of games you might enjoy (Physics related stuff) that should run on any PC and do work in a window: In fact you can easily jump in and out of them whilst playing.
/. crowd may enjoy
:D
I only mention them as I expect its the kind of games the
Armadillo Run - Physics-based puzzle game. You have to build structures with the purpose of getting an armadillo to a certain point in space.
Ballance - Fight against the force of gravity! Face dizzying heights and plummeting depths. Steer a ball through a surreal cloud world full of puzzling mechanisms, over metal rails, wooden bridges and more.
Good games
DugUK
I live in Clacton and can confirm our clouds are NOT green! :D
/.
WooO! My hometown mentioned on
Expect this'll annoy a lot of the old people living around here but I'm all for it.
DugUK
Um, whats wrong with
wget -i filename
Or have I missed something?
Monkeyboi
Yep, just US and Canada - if you're in the UK like me then you'll need reinforced glass in from of the TV.
I jest! But I want my new shiny wriststrap! Whaddaido?!
Monkeyboi
yeah i do, murder is a greater crime than robbery. there's plenty of proper channels to go through. murder is not the right way to solve the problem of robbery.
No, you clearly have not read much up on this.
Clicky here - Gun Crime - READ and LEARN
Murders with firearms (per capita) by country
Gun-licensed countries -- practically those with bans have far far lower crime. <SHOCK!>
Monkeyboi
Thats a bit of a weird response.
A car, yeah makes life easier getting around, microwave for making dinner, golf club for fun. All sounds fair. A knife, up to a sensible size has a point as well.
Yeah, a knife, a compound bow, and a chain saw can all be used as a weapon, but it also has a convenient use too.
But tell me, what convenient use does a gun have? Apart from as a weapon?
Do you have a problem with having to get a license for it?
Monkeyboi
1. No they don't violate any liberties. Seriously, what do you need a gun for?
;)
2. I agree with pascalpp above, it works fairly well in the UK. But thats if you can put up with being on camera all day
Monkeyboi