The problem with patents is that it's a bit like project mayhem: "The first rule of project mayhem is: You do not ask any questions. The second rule of project mayhem is: You do not ask any questions." The simple act of knowing about a patent can be dangerous. Sad but true.
That's right, every version afterwards will most likely be rented. Vista is just to get everybody slowly by slowly dependant on DRM for day-to-day activities.
Normally the express version lacked a compiler, so you could only run interpreted. This means, no deploying, no runing your programs outside VS. Not sure about this version, but that's a BIG lack of feature.
if something has to be done, just do it - don't ask! at PWC ?? This guy is not going to last long. The problem with Big Bussines is that change is never well received, even if for the good. A lot of ISO and other regulatory crap make change a real PITA. But then, he might just get lucky.
If you have problems with latency, it's just a matter of slowing down the noise, or slowing down the noise source. That way you'll have time for your DSP to process the signals. The coding is left as an excercise to the reader. Basic physics meet ask slashdot!
My car already has machine gun mount points installed, just in case. My car and a couple of Tine Turner 8-tracks for the road. That's what I'm taking!!
I have a CVS machine, I backup every day the whole CVS repository, onto another server and my laptop. If you change something, and weeks later you find that it screw something else, CVS (or other versioning system) is a life-saver, I need more than the latest source code I'm working on. You cannot get this with a RAID. As for storage, I use Eclipse, which is 200 MB in my install, my source code after about one year still fits in a floppy disk (including all of the database schemas). So I wouldn't say that storage is a big need. RAM on the other hand, yes. I used to work on a two monitor set-up, then I got a Mac, and have been very comfortable with one monitor and Expose. But yes, a dual head setup can be nice.
While it's true that NetWare can interact with some DOS functionality, they're independent. There's a command "REMOVE DOS" that removes DOS from memory. If you run this command, you will not be able to return to DOS. Here's a link with a deeper explanation. Also, there were version that booted from OS/2 and IIRC Unix.
Instead of DOS?? NetWare NEVER ran on top of DOS. It used DOS to boot strap itself, in the same way that Linux used GRUB or LILO to boot. This is a HUGE myth that has no fundament. As for Novell Services running on a Linux kernel instead of a NetWare kernel, it's done: Open Server. As for GroupWise, there's a Linux frontend....Evolution.
It's like the Taco Bell Menu. Extreme Programming is more spicy, has more cheese, sour cream, etc... Lean programming, is with chicken, diet soda, and "lite" sour cream.
...but I'm not talking beer on a laptop, I'm talking "I just %#$^ a server and 300 users are banging at my door"
I did a Netware 6.0 install, and installed the DHCP server on it. I get a call, they are dead, NOTHING works, I go through the normal phone troubleshoot, nothing works. I get there and I ask: " Have you guys changed anything?"... "Of course not"... So I reboot the server and turns out the server is not running 6.0 anymore, it's running 6.5 BETA. Turns out the NIC driver wasn't compatible with the new version, they didn't have DHCP and they hadn't noticed... Oh, the joys of consulting.
Another time they screwed with the replication schema of the NDS (Novel's equivalent to Active Directory). The whole NDS tree got crapped. Users took about 6 HOURS to login on the network. We had to rebuild the 1,500 user NDS tree from scratch... Most complex job I've done to date. While we were working, people were screaming at us, banging on the door, sending anonymous threat letters, etc... And that was before we told them "all your passwords have been reset, please change them"
This guy must be *REALLY* good in physics to drive as fast a he wants. I've always heard that there was an absolute maximum, around the speed of light...but then, it's been a while since I've taken any physics classes.
If a "scroll whell" is standard, then why do all windows show that pesky little scroll bar? I own an iBook, and I have a 3 button + scroll mouse. But I absolutely love beign able to use just the trackpad when on a car or on bed. It's simple and it works.
Capsules (the Soyuz for example) don't use heat resistant tiles. They use an ablative shield the burns up on the atmosphere. Completely different aproach. Sure, it's single use. But still MUCH cheaper, simpler, and less disaster prone than tiles.
I don't think so. RT OSs are targeted at "phisical" enviroments, primarly industrial control or such. Financial services rely mostly on distributed trasactions (a la JTA) or huge single image servers (mainframes running cobol apps) with terminal connections
ANT is a tool for *programmers*. A GUI ?? I don't think that's a good idea. It's just like VB monkeys making GUIs that can't do shit, because they haven't written a single line of code !!! Compared to writing any half decent java program, I find ANT to be easy and simple to make simple tasks. The documentation has LOTS of examples. Am I being elitist? Maybe...I don't like people who think they can program with only a mouse. Sorry, that's my opinion.
There's nothing better in ID management the eDirectory, either running on Linux, NetWare, or yes.... even Windows. MS always promises that the *next* Active Directory version will have the features that eDirectory had 15 years ago. True container based security and delegation, partitioning, replication, all with the greatest of use. Yes, it's more expensive that OpenLDAP, but WAY better.
As simple as that. Most people are made to remember in class, not to think. The best two teachers I had made do just that. One was extremelly brilliant, and he usually made a quiz BEFORE class. And all he said was "make your best effort." Too bad he was fired. I guess making people think was outside the rules. The other wasn't ignorant, but probably lacked the adecuate knowledge to give the class, so tried to learn TOGETHER with us. He got down to our and said: "Ok, let's try to understand this." Right now I'm in university, I can write a paper in 2 hours and get 8 out of 10. I can get into any exam and get about 8 of 10. Without any studing, just going to class and paying a bit of attention. No need to put any effort into it, no incentive to do it either.
So I guess I have two points of view:
1- Force everyone to think, to at least try to solve really complex problems, that are outside of their current capabilities.
2- Keep a mediocre class, and an AP class, those who want to put in extra effort can do so and get a better education.
The choice between those two depends on cultural situations. I live in a mediocre country (Costa Rica) but have also studied in the US. And in general terms is depressing. But then I guess I'm just babbling anyhow.
My car has a manual gearbox, my parents' car is automatic, and quite often I have a to drive a fork lift (which is a WHOLE new ball game). And I haven't run over anybody just yet. Just get on with it, simple as a that.
Let me put it this way, imagine that two people go to an interview. One is shaking from the nerves. The other one is confident, is able to engage the interviewer in some casual talk about the company, thus showing interest and knowledge in the company, and posibble the industry. Other guy just sits there avoiding eye contact, anserwing "ehhh....ahhhh...hummm....yes". Who do you think will get the job? And I'm not even talking about technical skill here. I've noticed that "about what you know but do it clearly" is a skill that a lot of people don't have, and it's a skill that they should work on improving.
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The problem with patents is that it's a bit like project mayhem:
"The first rule of project mayhem is: You do not ask any questions.
The second rule of project mayhem is: You do not ask any questions."
The simple act of knowing about a patent can be dangerous. Sad but true.
No, they CAN'T be stopped. They even survived the Mystery Pack!!!!
" Oh, wow. There're gonna eat the mystery pack. Even Dad won't eat the mystery pack. These guys are cool"
That's right, every version afterwards will most likely be rented. Vista is just to get everybody slowly by slowly dependant on DRM for day-to-day activities.
Normally the express version lacked a compiler, so you could only run interpreted. This means, no deploying, no runing your programs outside VS. Not sure about this version, but that's a BIG lack of feature.
if something has to be done, just do it - don't ask! at PWC ?? This guy is not going to last long. The problem with Big Bussines is that change is never well received, even if for the good. A lot of ISO and other regulatory crap make change a real PITA. But then, he might just get lucky.
If you have problems with latency, it's just a matter of slowing down the noise, or slowing down the noise source. That way you'll have time for your DSP to process the signals. The coding is left as an excercise to the reader. Basic physics meet ask slashdot!
HP may be safe to buy, but not so safe to use!
My car already has machine gun mount points installed, just in case. My car and a couple of Tine Turner 8-tracks for the road. That's what I'm taking!!
People lack basic math knowledge, that's it. Sad, I know, but true.
...Windows Vista!!
Had to say it, sorry!
Repeat after me: RAID != BACKUP.
I have a CVS machine, I backup every day the whole CVS repository, onto another server and my laptop. If you change something, and weeks later you find that it screw something else, CVS (or other versioning system) is a life-saver, I need more than the latest source code I'm working on. You cannot get this with a RAID. As for storage, I use Eclipse, which is 200 MB in my install, my source code after about one year still fits in a floppy disk (including all of the database schemas). So I wouldn't say that storage is a big need. RAM on the other hand, yes. I used to work on a two monitor set-up, then I got a Mac, and have been very comfortable with one monitor and Expose. But yes, a dual head setup can be nice.
While it's true that NetWare can interact with some DOS functionality, they're independent. There's a command "REMOVE DOS" that removes DOS from memory. If you run this command, you will not be able to return to DOS. Here's a link with a deeper explanation. Also, there were version that booted from OS/2 and IIRC Unix.
Instead of DOS??
NetWare NEVER ran on top of DOS. It used DOS to boot strap itself, in the same way that Linux used GRUB or LILO to boot. This is a HUGE myth that has no fundament.
As for Novell Services running on a Linux kernel instead of a NetWare kernel, it's done: Open Server. As for GroupWise, there's a Linux frontend....Evolution.
And list of common BIOS POST codes. One of the best tools ever in the trade
It's like the Taco Bell Menu. Extreme Programming is more spicy, has more cheese, sour cream, etc... Lean programming, is with chicken, diet soda, and "lite" sour cream.
...but I'm not talking beer on a laptop, I'm talking "I just %#$^ a server and 300 users are banging at my door" ... "Of course not" ... So I reboot the server and turns out the server is not running 6.0 anymore, it's running 6.5 BETA. Turns out the NIC driver wasn't compatible with the new version, they didn't have DHCP and they hadn't noticed... Oh, the joys of consulting.
I did a Netware 6.0 install, and installed the DHCP server on it. I get a call, they are dead, NOTHING works, I go through the normal phone troubleshoot, nothing works. I get there and I ask: " Have you guys changed anything?"
Another time they screwed with the replication schema of the NDS (Novel's equivalent to Active Directory). The whole NDS tree got crapped. Users took about 6 HOURS to login on the network. We had to rebuild the 1,500 user NDS tree from scratch... Most complex job I've done to date. While we were working, people were screaming at us, banging on the door, sending anonymous threat letters, etc... And that was before we told them "all your passwords have been reset, please change them"
This guy must be *REALLY* good in physics to drive as fast a he wants. I've always heard that there was an absolute maximum, around the speed of light...but then, it's been a while since I've taken any physics classes.
If a "scroll whell" is standard, then why do all windows show that pesky little scroll bar? I own an iBook, and I have a 3 button + scroll mouse. But I absolutely love beign able to use just the trackpad when on a car or on bed. It's simple and it works.
Capsules (the Soyuz for example) don't use heat resistant tiles. They use an ablative shield the burns up on the atmosphere. Completely different aproach. Sure, it's single use. But still MUCH cheaper, simpler, and less disaster prone than tiles.
I don't think so. RT OSs are targeted at "phisical" enviroments, primarly industrial control or such. Financial services rely mostly on distributed trasactions (a la JTA) or huge single image servers (mainframes running cobol apps) with terminal connections
ANT is a tool for *programmers*. A GUI ?? I don't think that's a good idea. It's just like VB monkeys making GUIs that can't do shit, because they haven't written a single line of code !!! Compared to writing any half decent java program, I find ANT to be easy and simple to make simple tasks. The documentation has LOTS of examples. Am I being elitist? Maybe...I don't like people who think they can program with only a mouse. Sorry, that's my opinion.
There's nothing better in ID management the eDirectory, either running on Linux, NetWare, or yes.... even Windows. MS always promises that the *next* Active Directory version will have the features that eDirectory had 15 years ago. True container based security and delegation, partitioning, replication, all with the greatest of use. Yes, it's more expensive that OpenLDAP, but WAY better.
As simple as that. Most people are made to remember in class, not to think. The best two teachers I had made do just that. One was extremelly brilliant, and he usually made a quiz BEFORE class. And all he said was "make your best effort." Too bad he was fired. I guess making people think was outside the rules. The other wasn't ignorant, but probably lacked the adecuate knowledge to give the class, so tried to learn TOGETHER with us. He got down to our and said: "Ok, let's try to understand this." Right now I'm in university, I can write a paper in 2 hours and get 8 out of 10. I can get into any exam and get about 8 of 10. Without any studing, just going to class and paying a bit of attention. No need to put any effort into it, no incentive to do it either. So I guess I have two points of view: 1- Force everyone to think, to at least try to solve really complex problems, that are outside of their current capabilities. 2- Keep a mediocre class, and an AP class, those who want to put in extra effort can do so and get a better education. The choice between those two depends on cultural situations. I live in a mediocre country (Costa Rica) but have also studied in the US. And in general terms is depressing. But then I guess I'm just babbling anyhow.
My car has a manual gearbox, my parents' car is automatic, and quite often I have a to drive a fork lift (which is a WHOLE new ball game). And I haven't run over anybody just yet. Just get on with it, simple as a that.
Let me put it this way, imagine that two people go to an interview. One is shaking from the nerves. The other one is confident, is able to engage the interviewer in some casual talk about the company, thus showing interest and knowledge in the company, and posibble the industry. Other guy just sits there avoiding eye contact, anserwing "ehhh....ahhhh...hummm....yes". Who do you think will get the job? And I'm not even talking about technical skill here. I've noticed that "about what you know but do it clearly" is a skill that a lot of people don't have, and it's a skill that they should work on improving.