This really sucks for hackers that want to help out with projects on their own time. I hope this doesn't come down to having to clear stuff with one's boss before you can start work on personal projects.
I, occasionally, like to fiddle around with stuff on my own time. Hell if anyone's going to own what I do on my own time. Of course, it's one thing if you use company resources to do the projects.
Well, if this was settled at a District Court of Appeals level there is still State and Federal Supreme Courts to consider. If it went up to the Federal Supreme Court I, and hopefully more affluent groups, would file an Amicus Curiae.
I wish I could have LASIK surgery to correct my eyes, but alas having Keratoconus prevents me from having laser surgery to correct it because of the weakening of the cornea. I'll have to wait until I'm old and grey to have cornea transplants, if it ever gets that bad.
Life would have been a lot different for me if I didn't have the eye problems I have.
To the original post: If the benefits outway the risks it would be well worth it in my opinion.
The fake book titles was suppose to illustrate a point that the things that government wants to look out for aren't going to infringe on people's freedom. I have nothing to fear by reading up on how a nuclear device works, or the government knowing my travel habits on the airlines. Why shouldn't the FBI know if I'm reading something that could mean they need to pay attention to me, or paying cash for one way trips on a commerical airliner? This seems more like a privacy issue, rather than a freedom/liberties issue. I, for one, don't want this great nation to become a surveillance state (like the former USSR). However, how else are we going to find the people that want to commit these acts? I'm open to ideas.
I don't expect the federal system to play nanny to me. I expect the federal system to protect me from those who would want to kill me (for no reason), as well as protect my freedom and liberty.
Ethics and morals are what I think determine what is right. I believe in the natural law (which comes from God) to determine what is right and wrong. Not _majority_ rule! It sure seems that the current culture has lost that, and has moved to a more "what do I want?" way of thinking.
The quote should actually read "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.". From what I've found the quote comes from the time period 1755-1759, so I assume the context of the quote has more to do with addressing those that would not stand up against the British to fight for their freedom and liberties because it was safer than rebelling. So, I don't think the quote should be pulled out of context like that, although I could be wrong about the context on which Franklin is speaking about. It would be more appropriate for the quote to be applied to situation where people that just sit back and let the government do whatever because they don't want to bother with getting involved.
Ted Turner should be one to talk about Big Media. Me thinks he's just pissed people want to watch Fox News. That and it's stealing CNN's thunder, because there is actual competition.
As for the control of information, that imo is a red-herring too. In a "free" society, there should be no control of information as the free flow of information is crucial to an informed citizenry, and thus to civilian oversight of governmental deeds and misdeeds.
I fail to see how being able to read up on "Nukes for Dummies", "Bio-Terror 101", and "You Too Can Be A Suicide Bomber" is crucial to the free flow of information to keep the citizenry informed, and thus creating oversight of government.
Ok, yes, we need to make sure that government can't hide any <sarcasm>evil plans for world domination</sarcasm>. There should, however, be controls and limits imposed by government to protect its citizens (i.e. the PATRIOT Act), even if that means restricting people's ability to do whatever they want.
GASP! He said he wants to revoke all our civil liberties, and bring about 1984! Seriously, if you think this is going to happen I'm not going to change anyone's mind on the subject. As long as everyone participates, and doesn't turn a blind eye to what goes on, it will not be a problem. People complain too much about not being to do whatever the hell they want to do. What is right, does not always coincide with what you (or a group of people) want.
Of course the majority of you reading this probably won't agree with me, but its a free country (if you are in the USA like me) and you are allowed to say and think what you will.
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Pluralism within Christianity is definitely not a view that flows with mainstream Christianity. It is held by those who try and find a way to converge their liberal political views with their faith. However, it is true that elements of other religions, or philosophies, can be in line with Christian teachings. But, to say that Christianity recognizes all World Religions as just another path to God is an absolute fallacy.
One of the main tenants of faith in all the denominations of Christianity is that Jesus Christ is the only way (as a previous poster pointed out) to God. If your faith does not agree with that, well then, you aren't Christian are you?
It's nice to see that a company cares about the big picture enough to not worry about revenue lost at the moment. Of course, they will still go after pirates, but they understand that if the software isn't patched then it can help spread more viri, allow attacks. +1 Karma for Microsoft, IMHO.
We needed two Semesters of Calculus I and II or one Semester of the extended Calculus I class. Then, one Semester of Discrete Math.
Of the two, I see a more direct connection to Discrete Math with courses in CS, than Calculus. However, Calculus has cropped up in some of my books. Usually it has to do with optional, more advanced material that usually isn't covered anyways.
I didn't do so hot in Calculus and wish I had the chance to go back and retake those classes to relearn the material.
Of course that was for a BA in Computer Science, and now they are adding a BS degree which requires more Math electives.
Just because it may be military spending doesn't mean there is a decline in scientific research. Yes, perhaps specific kinds of scientific research, but how much of what we use now was at one time part of some military research.
We may not see immediate effects of military spending but sooner or later research will trickle into view of the public.
Necessity is the mother of all invention. And the military needs a lot of new technology to fight the war on terror, as well as warfare in general. Lest we go back to carpet bombing, and lined formation advances on opponents 50 yards away.
I'm close to flipping burgers myself. I have a BA in Computer Science. The one thing everyone wants is experience. So unless you know someone to help get you an in it's pretty hard to get interviews or recognition. I've been applying for 5 months and only had 1 interview (and that's with a lot of calling, going to career fairs, and job searching everyday. Not just sitting on my butt).
Piece of advice for any College Students that may read this: Get an internship. Think about what you would like to do once you graduate (even if it is a few years off) and try and find an internship in that area. It will get you experience that looks good, as well as possibly a future job offer from that company. That's probably the biggest mistake I made in my college career.
I've seen data online that said that average salary for entry level software engineer is between 47-48K.
And yes, be thankful for those interviews and job offers. I've been out for 5 months and I've only been able to get one interview. All this rushing around to job fairs, phone calls, and online job searches at all the different companies is starting to really get me down since I'm not seeing any results. The one interview I did have went well, and I think I was in contention up to the end, but I got that "letter of regret" after a long while.
Don't take for granted those job offers. Even if it's not what you thought you would make it might be better to take it until something better comes along.
I believe the average computer user would have been left in the dark, and the computer industry would not have boomed as much as it did in the last 20 years. At least some other company would have come along and taken the market that Microsoft has.
I mean, how many people would have wanted to learn the CLI in order to use computers? Someone eventually would have come along and done exactly what Microsoft has done, because it is what the general population needed to start using computers for personal use.
Personally, I think that the idea that companies are outsourcing because the college education isn't _up to snuff_ is ridiculous. There is a reason that you get a degree from an _accredited_ school. If you pass, then you should know enough to get in the door and get trained on specifics. Do companies expect us to know everything coming out of college? I thought that was the point of the entry-level positions?! If companies don't feel that BA/BS in computer science is teaching enough they should be complaining to who ever the big whigs are that come up with the guidelines.
I don't have a problem with outsourcing to those countries because I see it as helping those who are less fortunate than myself. Yes, I've been searching for work for the last 4 months since graduation and nothing, but I'll survive, eventhough it would be nice to have a job. If my hardship means that several people (and their families) have a better life than poverty, so be it. I know that not everyone's situation is the same as mine when it comes to this issue, and I sympathize. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I don't necessarily see this as totally bad.
On a closing note, I wanted to respond to one of the first comments on this story. If you are just doing computer science for the money I don't think you are in the major for the right reasons. I did it because it was interesting and I was good at it. If you wanted to make money you should probably consider something else like Business. Eventually you may make the money you wanted, but despise the job.
I was really looking forward to this game. One of the first good games I remember playing when my family had a 486. Not only was it fun but it was also bloody hilarious.
It sure seems like games don't have the quality they use to. Sure, there are good games here and there now, but it seems like back then the majority of games that came out were well worth taking the time to play.
I voted in California using one of the electronic booths and, at least with the setup they had, I don't see how anyone could tamper with the equipment. In an enclosed room with poll workers there. If someone is tampering with something it's obvious and they can't get away with it. "..in some cases simply by ripping out wires." I mean c'mon, someone is really gonna not notice that happening at a voting booth?
Yeah, from the article it sounds like there have been a lot of stupid mistakes made, but I'm sure that's happened at one time or another with the old system as well.
They just need to sit down and figure out how to secure it better. I'd say Public Key Cryptography, or digital signatures but you aren't going to get the average joe American to learn/use a Private Key. But, I guess I don't understand how people are going to be able to _hack_ into servers? Are these things hooked up to networks where someone can get access? You'd think they would keep the machines stand-alone and then dump the information into a machine that isn't connected to any networks under supervision of the FBI/Secret Service for protection from tampering.
I must say, one of the only times I'm glad I don't have a women in my life...Don't have to deal with Valentine's Day I just have to deal with Single's Awareness Day.
Reminds me of that Jimmy Stewart film where he tells the girl he'll lasso the moon and bring it down for her. Now you guys with ladies are gonna have to get that lasso out and rope this sucker and bring it down;).
I've been using the Internet since early '96. I find that the Internet makes for a good immediate source to find the answer to a question I may have. Mainly because I'm a poor college student who doesn't have access to volumes of books and making a trip to the school/local library for a measly tidbit of information is pointless. Even when writing papers, unless I can't use the Net, I do a google search first because it is so easy. If that doesn't work I don't discredit ye ole books for the information.
It does make for an up-to-date news source that covers a wider variety of subjects than any single newspaper can. I'm not one that totally trusts any and all news sources, but willing to believe news agencies along my own belief system, because everyone is biased to their own agendas (Liberal, Conservative, or otherwise), but it helps to remain informed in the ever-changing dynamic world that we live in.
I've found that you have to be in the "zone" to get work done. Sometimes sitting down to do work I can get stuff done, but rarely. I find that, and I read something about it (from Slashdot I believe) that you need to get your mind working on the task without distractions to get the creative juices flowing. And as long as the train of thought is unbroken you can get a lot done. I find that caffeine, classical or techno/trance music played through headphones works good for me. Sometimes other forms of music help as long as it's not to complex because you don't want it distracting you from thinking about the task at hand.
I'm a huge TNG fan, and of most Star Trek in General, and I thought the movie wasn't well done. They just didn't do much with the story. Of the TNG movies it ranks just above Generations. They shoulda stuck with Jonathan Frakes directing and perhaps it woulda been better. That and a better story.
C# really is a great language. I learned it for my Independent Studies course that was emphasising on coding GUI applications. Very robust and well thought out language.
Yes, Yes, I know blah blah blah M$ this and M$ that. But ya know what? I could give a flying crap about everyone's predisposition against Microsoft.
At least it's better than writing GUI applications in VB.
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This really sucks for hackers that want to help out with projects on their own time. I hope this doesn't come down to having to clear stuff with one's boss before you can start work on personal projects.
I, occasionally, like to fiddle around with stuff on my own time. Hell if anyone's going to own what I do on my own time. Of course, it's one thing if you use company resources to do the projects.
Well, if this was settled at a District Court of Appeals level there is still State and Federal Supreme Courts to consider. If it went up to the Federal Supreme Court I, and hopefully more affluent groups, would file an Amicus Curiae.
Finally, God has smiled down upon us and blessed us with a gift. That gift is the sight of something friggin' hilarious.
I always thought those things were a waste of resources. Now, they are at least good for a laugh.
I wish I could have LASIK surgery to correct my eyes, but alas having Keratoconus prevents me from having laser surgery to correct it because of the weakening of the cornea. I'll have to wait until I'm old and grey to have cornea transplants, if it ever gets that bad.
Life would have been a lot different for me if I didn't have the eye problems I have.
To the original post: If the benefits outway the risks it would be well worth it in my opinion.
The fake book titles was suppose to illustrate a point that the things that government wants to look out for aren't going to infringe on people's freedom. I have nothing to fear by reading up on how a nuclear device works, or the government knowing my travel habits on the airlines. Why shouldn't the FBI know if I'm reading something that could mean they need to pay attention to me, or paying cash for one way trips on a commerical airliner? This seems more like a privacy issue, rather than a freedom/liberties issue. I, for one, don't want this great nation to become a surveillance state (like the former USSR). However, how else are we going to find the people that want to commit these acts? I'm open to ideas.
I don't expect the federal system to play nanny to me. I expect the federal system to protect me from those who would want to kill me (for no reason), as well as protect my freedom and liberty.
Ethics and morals are what I think determine what is right. I believe in the natural law (which comes from God) to determine what is right and wrong. Not _majority_ rule! It sure seems that the current culture has lost that, and has moved to a more "what do I want?" way of thinking.
The quote should actually read "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.". From what I've found the quote comes from the time period 1755-1759, so I assume the context of the quote has more to do with addressing those that would not stand up against the British to fight for their freedom and liberties because it was safer than rebelling. So, I don't think the quote should be pulled out of context like that, although I could be wrong about the context on which Franklin is speaking about. It would be more appropriate for the quote to be applied to situation where people that just sit back and let the government do whatever because they don't want to bother with getting involved.
I think it is a big problem, especially when only half of the people get out and vote.
Ted Turner should be one to talk about Big Media. Me thinks he's just pissed people want to watch Fox News. That and it's stealing CNN's thunder, because there is actual competition.
I fail to see how being able to read up on "Nukes for Dummies", "Bio-Terror 101", and "You Too Can Be A Suicide Bomber" is crucial to the free flow of information to keep the citizenry informed, and thus creating oversight of government.
Ok, yes, we need to make sure that government can't hide any <sarcasm>evil plans for world domination</sarcasm>. There should, however, be controls and limits imposed by government to protect its citizens (i.e. the PATRIOT Act), even if that means restricting people's ability to do whatever they want.
GASP! He said he wants to revoke all our civil liberties, and bring about 1984! Seriously, if you think this is going to happen I'm not going to change anyone's mind on the subject. As long as everyone participates, and doesn't turn a blind eye to what goes on, it will not be a problem. People complain too much about not being to do whatever the hell they want to do. What is right, does not always coincide with what you (or a group of people) want.
Of course the majority of you reading this probably won't agree with me, but its a free country (if you are in the USA like me) and you are allowed to say and think what you will.
Pluralism within Christianity is definitely not a view that flows with mainstream Christianity. It is held by those who try and find a way to converge their liberal political views with their faith. However, it is true that elements of other religions, or philosophies, can be in line with Christian teachings. But, to say that Christianity recognizes all World Religions as just another path to God is an absolute fallacy.
One of the main tenants of faith in all the denominations of Christianity is that Jesus Christ is the only way (as a previous poster pointed out) to God. If your faith does not agree with that, well then, you aren't Christian are you?
It's nice to see that a company cares about the big picture enough to not worry about revenue lost at the moment. Of course, they will still go after pirates, but they understand that if the software isn't patched then it can help spread more viri, allow attacks. +1 Karma for Microsoft, IMHO.
We needed two Semesters of Calculus I and II or one Semester of the extended Calculus I class. Then, one Semester of Discrete Math.
Of the two, I see a more direct connection to Discrete Math with courses in CS, than Calculus. However, Calculus has cropped up in some of my books. Usually it has to do with optional, more advanced material that usually isn't covered anyways.
I didn't do so hot in Calculus and wish I had the chance to go back and retake those classes to relearn the material.
Of course that was for a BA in Computer Science, and now they are adding a BS degree which requires more Math electives.
Just because it may be military spending doesn't mean there is a decline in scientific research. Yes, perhaps specific kinds of scientific research, but how much of what we use now was at one time part of some military research.
Internet, GPS, Satellite, Computers, Commerical Jet Aviation...
We may not see immediate effects of military spending but sooner or later research will trickle into view of the public.
Necessity is the mother of all invention. And the military needs a lot of new technology to fight the war on terror, as well as warfare in general. Lest we go back to carpet bombing, and lined formation advances on opponents 50 yards away.
I'm close to flipping burgers myself. I have a BA in Computer Science. The one thing everyone wants is experience. So unless you know someone to help get you an in it's pretty hard to get interviews or recognition. I've been applying for 5 months and only had 1 interview (and that's with a lot of calling, going to career fairs, and job searching everyday. Not just sitting on my butt).
Piece of advice for any College Students that may read this: Get an internship. Think about what you would like to do once you graduate (even if it is a few years off) and try and find an internship in that area. It will get you experience that looks good, as well as possibly a future job offer from that company. That's probably the biggest mistake I made in my college career.
I've seen data online that said that average salary for entry level software engineer is between 47-48K.
And yes, be thankful for those interviews and job offers. I've been out for 5 months and I've only been able to get one interview. All this rushing around to job fairs, phone calls, and online job searches at all the different companies is starting to really get me down since I'm not seeing any results. The one interview I did have went well, and I think I was in contention up to the end, but I got that "letter of regret" after a long while.
Don't take for granted those job offers. Even if it's not what you thought you would make it might be better to take it until something better comes along.
I believe the average computer user would have been left in the dark, and the computer industry would not have boomed as much as it did in the last 20 years. At least some other company would have come along and taken the market that Microsoft has.
I mean, how many people would have wanted to learn the CLI in order to use computers? Someone eventually would have come along and done exactly what Microsoft has done, because it is what the general population needed to start using computers for personal use.
Personally, I think that the idea that companies are outsourcing because the college education isn't _up to snuff_ is ridiculous. There is a reason that you get a degree from an _accredited_ school. If you pass, then you should know enough to get in the door and get trained on specifics. Do companies expect us to know everything coming out of college? I thought that was the point of the entry-level positions?! If companies don't feel that BA/BS in computer science is teaching enough they should be complaining to who ever the big whigs are that come up with the guidelines.
I don't have a problem with outsourcing to those countries because I see it as helping those who are less fortunate than myself. Yes, I've been searching for work for the last 4 months since graduation and nothing, but I'll survive, eventhough it would be nice to have a job. If my hardship means that several people (and their families) have a better life than poverty, so be it. I know that not everyone's situation is the same as mine when it comes to this issue, and I sympathize. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion but I don't necessarily see this as totally bad.
On a closing note, I wanted to respond to one of the first comments on this story. If you are just doing computer science for the money I don't think you are in the major for the right reasons. I did it because it was interesting and I was good at it. If you wanted to make money you should probably consider something else like Business. Eventually you may make the money you wanted, but despise the job.
I was really looking forward to this game. One of the first good games I remember playing when my family had a 486. Not only was it fun but it was also bloody hilarious.
It sure seems like games don't have the quality they use to. Sure, there are good games here and there now, but it seems like back then the majority of games that came out were well worth taking the time to play.
I voted in California using one of the electronic booths and, at least with the setup they had, I don't see how anyone could tamper with the equipment. In an enclosed room with poll workers there. If someone is tampering with something it's obvious and they can't get away with it. "..in some cases simply by ripping out wires." I mean c'mon, someone is really gonna not notice that happening at a voting booth?
Yeah, from the article it sounds like there have been a lot of stupid mistakes made, but I'm sure that's happened at one time or another with the old system as well.
They just need to sit down and figure out how to secure it better. I'd say Public Key Cryptography, or digital signatures but you aren't going to get the average joe American to learn/use a Private Key. But, I guess I don't understand how people are going to be able to _hack_ into servers? Are these things hooked up to networks where someone can get access? You'd think they would keep the machines stand-alone and then dump the information into a machine that isn't connected to any networks under supervision of the FBI/Secret Service for protection from tampering.
I must say, one of the only times I'm glad I don't have a women in my life...Don't have to deal with Valentine's Day I just have to deal with Single's Awareness Day. Reminds me of that Jimmy Stewart film where he tells the girl he'll lasso the moon and bring it down for her. Now you guys with ladies are gonna have to get that lasso out and rope this sucker and bring it down ;).
...is a job period, doing what my degree is in. The woes of a recent grad trying to find a Computer Science position.
I've been using the Internet since early '96. I find that the Internet makes for a good immediate source to find the answer to a question I may have. Mainly because I'm a poor college student who doesn't have access to volumes of books and making a trip to the school/local library for a measly tidbit of information is pointless. Even when writing papers, unless I can't use the Net, I do a google search first because it is so easy. If that doesn't work I don't discredit ye ole books for the information.
It does make for an up-to-date news source that covers a wider variety of subjects than any single newspaper can. I'm not one that totally trusts any and all news sources, but willing to believe news agencies along my own belief system, because everyone is biased to their own agendas (Liberal, Conservative, or otherwise), but it helps to remain informed in the ever-changing dynamic world that we live in.
I've found that you have to be in the "zone" to get work done. Sometimes sitting down to do work I can get stuff done, but rarely. I find that, and I read something about it (from Slashdot I believe) that you need to get your mind working on the task without distractions to get the creative juices flowing. And as long as the train of thought is unbroken you can get a lot done. I find that caffeine, classical or techno/trance music played through headphones works good for me. Sometimes other forms of music help as long as it's not to complex because you don't want it distracting you from thinking about the task at hand.
I'm a huge TNG fan, and of most Star Trek in General, and I thought the movie wasn't well done. They just didn't do much with the story. Of the TNG movies it ranks just above Generations. They shoulda stuck with Jonathan Frakes directing and perhaps it woulda been better. That and a better story.
C# really is a great language. I learned it for my Independent Studies course that was emphasising on coding GUI applications. Very robust and well thought out language. Yes, Yes, I know blah blah blah M$ this and M$ that. But ya know what? I could give a flying crap about everyone's predisposition against Microsoft. At least it's better than writing GUI applications in VB.