The problem with this is that once you start working those 50-60 hour weeks, it becomes EXPECTED of you. Then when you do have a relationship/family/kids, you start to look like a "slacker" to your managers who have come to expect 50-60 hours/week of work from you as the norm.
If you've only got an empty apartment to go home to, DON'T GO THERE! Go to the gym, get a hobby, meet up with your friends (if you have any after working 50-60 hours a week). Do something ELSE with your time. Hell, do side work if you have to, at least you're getting paid for it!
I've been in this situation before, and it's a VERY bad idea to set a precedent that you're willing to work more than the 40 hours your paid for. Sure if there's a PRESSING deadline, you make exceptions, otherwise DON'T DO IT. Unless you're starting your own company, the only thing you're doing is getting LESS PAY (per hour) and MORE STRESS, and the only one who benefits is the corporation.
If you do decide to do it, make DAMN sure there's something in it for you (bonuses, promotion, raise, etc..)
AUSTRALIANS will need a photo identity card within four years to receive Medicare and welfare payments but will not be forced to carry it at all times. ...
From 2010 people will not be able to receive government health and welfare payments without a card.
The government isn't forcing this. You just can't receive benefits without it.
This is exactly the same thing. If you want to drive, you need a drivers licence. If you want government benefits, you need this ID card. If you want to travel, you need a passport.
This is a seriously rediculous statement. I understand the need for privacy, however I don't see how this is any more invasive than requiring a drivers license or a state ID or a passport to get certain benefits as well.
There is good reason for requiring identification for certain benefits to ensure that people don't abuse the system. As of right now, the USA doesn't have a "national ID card", however a drivers license is close enough. Police from any state can take your license and request all of your information.
This system not only simplifies that process, but allows you OPTIONALLY to put in more health and contact information to benefit you if you run into problems.
Passports, State ID Cards, Licenses, are all essentially the same thing. What the hell is the problem?
This kid didn't learn how to code on Visual Studio. He learned how to draw a GUI. Visual Studio, while a great RAD tool is NOT JUST a GUI designer. However, anyone learning how to "code" by getting visual studio and using the tutorials is learning only that, how to draw and hook up GUI components.
Had this kid gotten a respectable book on OOP and C# he would have picked up more than enough to get himself on the way using OOP concepts (Hell, I learned in EIFFEL!). Starting on C# is just about as good as starting on Java. I'm sure there's fanboys on either side, but C# and Java are so friggin syntactically close that it really doesn't matter. Java SHOULD NOT have thrown this kid for a loop if he had actually learned anything about writing code. Java is goddamn easy. (Especially Java5).
Visual studio is a GREAT IDE. I don't know about you, but I don't consider spending 3 hours writing code to do what I can do visually in 5 seconds something that makes me a great coder. It makes me freaking stupid for not choosing the right tool for the job.
Given the choice of a super-crippled SE, a somewhat-crippled XP Home/Pro, or a fully-functional GNU/Linux, GNU/Linux becomes an increasingly "no-brainer" solution.
Sure it does.
Lets see:
Free pirated version of XP: Runs all my windows programs that I ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO USE because they're not available on any other OS.
Free GNU/Linux distribution: Might run some of my windows programs if I use wine, which is not exactly an easy feat. And even then, probably won't run them well...
hmm.. I have a feeling Pirated XP still wins. (for the people we're talking about.. in context)
If you pay full price for Dell hardware, it's your stupidity, not their price, that makes it "pricey". Just check digitaldeals.net, or go on dell.com and look at Outrageous Deals.
You mean to tell me a P4 2.8Ghz HT, 512 MB Ram, 40gb HD, CD Burner/DVD, + 19inch flat panel is overpriced for $499?!
And I wouldn't suggest my mother/grandmother install either.
Because after the initial setup, my grandmother and mother will be calling me for weeks on end wondering why they can't run Winzip, and why they can't run Winamp, and why they can't play the game they just bought from the store, etc.
And because if I'm not around, they can pretty much ask ANYONE with basic computer knowledge for help instead of having to search for some elitist linux user to talk down to them.
NipsMG
Yes, but you're also talking a brand spanking new OS verses an OS released.. in 05-09-2001.
Yes I know it's the only Windows version available to compare to, but it's still a rediculous comparison. It's like comparing longhorn w/ FC4 when longhorn comes out. Of course longhorn will have support for more devices then than FC4 does now.
Also, almost all hardware comes with driver disks for this reason. If it's old legacy hardware, usually windows has a driver for it. If not, you can get it from the manufacturer.
Point is, if you have to go find a driver for windows, it's a HELL OF A LOT EASIER for a newbie to find than if, god forbid, they're trying to get linux driver support for their hardware.
Disclaimer: I am a windows user. I have to be, especially for work. I hate Windows. I will move to OSX once Mac comes to x86.
One thing I dislike more than Windows is rediculous claims about linux ease and superiority by fanboys. For the most part, newbies will have a hard time with linux because Windows is easier to use, has MANY more resources on the web for help, and newbies can ask any average joe on the street how to do something without having to put up with RTFM N00B!!!!!!! from linux fanboys.
I think Windows XP installer asks for a grand total for 3 inputs. Computer Name, User Name, and Time Zone.
You bitch about having to download SP2, yet you're installing the most recent version of an operating system (Fedora core 4) against an old version of XP (XP sans SP2, yes you can buy xp with sp2 included). If you installed Fedora Core 3 and wanted to update it to the newest version, you'd have a butload of updating to do also.
If you're not using DHCP, you'd definitely have to manually set up a network connection in ANY OS. Which is very confusing to anyone not familiar with any os.
The fact that your stuff didn't work off the bat is probably because it's specialized hardware, or something very non-standard that probably came with a driver disk for that purpose. If you lost it how is that XP's fault?
I'm not saying Fedora Core 4 isn't easy to install, but don't overdo it.
This is absolutely true, which is why I've recently implemented a change management procedure into our IT development procedure.
Any and all changes no matter how minute must be supplied in writing. After reviewing the change and coming up with a reasonable estimate of time for this change, the change request must be signed by the requestor and the project timeline is automatically adjusted out by that amount of time (note, testing time is always built in). This also includes any new specifications that need to be drafted, or changes to original specifications (database diagrams, etc).
If this process is understood at the beginning of the process by all parties involved, changes won't nearly as drastically affect your ability to get your projects done on schedule.
Agreed. My girlfriend has PLEASE CHECK ID! (with the exclamation point) on her signature line in black marker.
I can honestly say that maybe 1 out of every 40 times someone actually asks to see ID. Actually, come to think of it, it's worse than that.
The killer lately has been places that don't require signature. There have been at least 5 times where I've used a credit card (DID NOT ENTER A PIN) and I just got a receipt back. When asking why I didn't have to sign, they said their system didn't require it. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!
It's asinine to quit your job without another in line just because you wanted to be a l33t pr0gr4mm3r and not write with Microsoft tools. Staying on only would have given you experience with a language you probably don't have much practical experience with, furthering your resume and expanding your knowledge.
You could easily have stayed on and stuck it out while looking for something else. Attitudes like yours make me want to quit this profession.
It seems in general people aren't looking at the software for its two valuable functions:
A) Removing Spyware
B) Protecting the user against future spyware "infections".
When cleaning up a client's computer or a friend's computer, you can give them a list of 3 anti-spyware programs to run weekly, and set all of their security settings, and tell them not to download and install weatherbug, but that behavior will only last a week.
Unfortunately, the free version of AdAware does not install AdWatch, and Spybot doesn't have an agent running in the background anyways.
MS's anti-spyware tool not only does an effective job at removing spyware, but out of the box it loads agents that prompt when registry keys are being modified, and blocks malware. A simple instruction to the user to ALWAYS BLOCK unless they are legitimately trying to install something leads to a much cleaner and spyware free computer.
Nothing's perfect, but I wish people would give some goddamn unbiased reviews. MS Fanboys are going to say MS Anti-Spyware is the best thing since sliced bread, Linux fanboys are going to say "See, you should be on linux, MS sux0rz", and the Apple fans are going to say, "I swear to god the iPod shuffle is the best MP3 player ever. SO WHAT if it doesn't have a screen.. IT RULES!! SHUT UP!!! *tear*"
Second of all, if you took the time to see the finished cabinet, You'd see how ideal the rotating panel really is. (HINT: Did you read the words Prototype on the linked page? Click on the Home button on the toolbar.. No wait.. I'll help you out. Click Here:
HOME)
I've been working on a cabinet, and i'm going to have to use swappable control panels to get all the controls I want, which royally sucks (Where am I going to store the panels while not is use?). 1Up's rotating control panel is amazing, and took a lot of hard work.. Don't like it? Come up with something better.
Ultimate MAME box? That's a bold statement. Granted, it's nice.. but nothing really revolutionary. There are some much better examples of cabinets with original artwork or insane designs such as:
1-up's Pac-Mamea, Mamestation II..
It's a very nice box tho. I'd prefer swappable control panels to a one panel jammed with controls, but eh.. to each his own.
For tons of examples, go to Build Your Own Arcade Controls.
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The problem with this is that once you start working those 50-60 hour weeks, it becomes EXPECTED of you. Then when you do have a relationship/family/kids, you start to look like a "slacker" to your managers who have come to expect 50-60 hours/week of work from you as the norm.
If you've only got an empty apartment to go home to, DON'T GO THERE! Go to the gym, get a hobby, meet up with your friends (if you have any after working 50-60 hours a week). Do something ELSE with your time. Hell, do side work if you have to, at least you're getting paid for it!
I've been in this situation before, and it's a VERY bad idea to set a precedent that you're willing to work more than the 40 hours your paid for. Sure if there's a PRESSING deadline, you make exceptions, otherwise DON'T DO IT. Unless you're starting your own company, the only thing you're doing is getting LESS PAY (per hour) and MORE STRESS, and the only one who benefits is the corporation.
If you do decide to do it, make DAMN sure there's something in it for you (bonuses, promotion, raise, etc..)
The government isn't forcing this. You just can't receive benefits without it.
This is exactly the same thing. If you want to drive, you need a drivers licence. If you want government benefits, you need this ID card. If you want to travel, you need a passport.
Thanks for playing.
This is a seriously rediculous statement. I understand the need for privacy, however I don't see how this is any more invasive than requiring a drivers license or a state ID or a passport to get certain benefits as well.
There is good reason for requiring identification for certain benefits to ensure that people don't abuse the system. As of right now, the USA doesn't have a "national ID card", however a drivers license is close enough. Police from any state can take your license and request all of your information.
This system not only simplifies that process, but allows you OPTIONALLY to put in more health and contact information to benefit you if you run into problems.
Passports, State ID Cards, Licenses, are all essentially the same thing. What the hell is the problem?
This kid didn't learn how to code on Visual Studio. He learned how to draw a GUI. Visual Studio, while a great RAD tool is NOT JUST a GUI designer. However, anyone learning how to "code" by getting visual studio and using the tutorials is learning only that, how to draw and hook up GUI components.
Had this kid gotten a respectable book on OOP and C# he would have picked up more than enough to get himself on the way using OOP concepts (Hell, I learned in EIFFEL!). Starting on C# is just about as good as starting on Java. I'm sure there's fanboys on either side, but C# and Java are so friggin syntactically close that it really doesn't matter. Java SHOULD NOT have thrown this kid for a loop if he had actually learned anything about writing code. Java is goddamn easy. (Especially Java5).
Visual studio is a GREAT IDE. I don't know about you, but I don't consider spending 3 hours writing code to do what I can do visually in 5 seconds something that makes me a great coder. It makes me freaking stupid for not choosing the right tool for the job.
Same issue here.
Dual Monitors, flashes text and exits.
Sure it does.
Lets see:
Free pirated version of XP: Runs all my windows programs that I ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO USE because they're not available on any other OS.
Free GNU/Linux distribution: Might run some of my windows programs if I use wine, which is not exactly an easy feat. And even then, probably won't run them well...
hmm.. I have a feeling Pirated XP still wins. (for the people we're talking about.. in context)
You're kidding right?
We're talking about Dell selling OSX - on their "Pricey Hardware".
Not about SAN and Dual Proc Rack mounter Servers.
Read the parent before you throw your tough guy comments around. You came off sounding like YOU have someone's package in your throat.
Dell has PRICEY HARDWARE?!?!
You're kidding, right?
If you pay full price for Dell hardware, it's your stupidity, not their price, that makes it "pricey". Just check digitaldeals.net, or go on dell.com and look at Outrageous Deals.
You mean to tell me a P4 2.8Ghz HT, 512 MB Ram, 40gb HD, CD Burner/DVD, + 19inch flat panel is overpriced for $499?!
You're out of your mind.
Windows.
And I wouldn't suggest my mother/grandmother install either.
Because after the initial setup, my grandmother and mother will be calling me for weeks on end wondering why they can't run Winzip, and why they can't run Winamp, and why they can't play the game they just bought from the store, etc.
And because if I'm not around, they can pretty much ask ANYONE with basic computer knowledge for help instead of having to search for some elitist linux user to talk down to them.
NipsMG
Yes, but you're also talking a brand spanking new OS verses an OS released .. in 05-09-2001.
Yes I know it's the only Windows version available to compare to, but it's still a rediculous comparison. It's like comparing longhorn w/ FC4 when longhorn comes out. Of course longhorn will have support for more devices then than FC4 does now.
Also, almost all hardware comes with driver disks for this reason. If it's old legacy hardware, usually windows has a driver for it. If not, you can get it from the manufacturer.
Point is, if you have to go find a driver for windows, it's a HELL OF A LOT EASIER for a newbie to find than if, god forbid, they're trying to get linux driver support for their hardware.
Disclaimer: I am a windows user. I have to be, especially for work. I hate Windows. I will move to OSX once Mac comes to x86.
One thing I dislike more than Windows is rediculous claims about linux ease and superiority by fanboys. For the most part, newbies will have a hard time with linux because Windows is easier to use, has MANY more resources on the web for help, and newbies can ask any average joe on the street how to do something without having to put up with RTFM N00B!!!!!!! from linux fanboys.
You have GOT to be kidding me.
10 times easier than windows XP?
I think Windows XP installer asks for a grand total for 3 inputs. Computer Name, User Name, and Time Zone.
You bitch about having to download SP2, yet you're installing the most recent version of an operating system (Fedora core 4) against an old version of XP (XP sans SP2, yes you can buy xp with sp2 included). If you installed Fedora Core 3 and wanted to update it to the newest version, you'd have a butload of updating to do also.
If you're not using DHCP, you'd definitely have to manually set up a network connection in ANY OS. Which is very confusing to anyone not familiar with any os.
The fact that your stuff didn't work off the bat is probably because it's specialized hardware, or something very non-standard that probably came with a driver disk for that purpose. If you lost it how is that XP's fault?
I'm not saying Fedora Core 4 isn't easy to install, but don't overdo it.
Ever heard of Redundancy/High Availability?
This is absolutely true, which is why I've recently implemented a change management procedure into our IT development procedure.
Any and all changes no matter how minute must be supplied in writing. After reviewing the change and coming up with a reasonable estimate of time for this change, the change request must be signed by the requestor and the project timeline is automatically adjusted out by that amount of time (note, testing time is always built in). This also includes any new specifications that need to be drafted, or changes to original specifications (database diagrams, etc).
If this process is understood at the beginning of the process by all parties involved, changes won't nearly as drastically affect your ability to get your projects done on schedule.
Agreed. My girlfriend has PLEASE CHECK ID! (with the exclamation point) on her signature line in black marker.
I can honestly say that maybe 1 out of every 40 times someone actually asks to see ID. Actually, come to think of it, it's worse than that.
The killer lately has been places that don't require signature. There have been at least 5 times where I've used a credit card (DID NOT ENTER A PIN) and I just got a receipt back. When asking why I didn't have to sign, they said their system didn't require it. ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!
The reason you quit your job is rediculous.
It's asinine to quit your job without another in line just because you wanted to be a l33t pr0gr4mm3r and not write with Microsoft tools. Staying on only would have given you experience with a language you probably don't have much practical experience with, furthering your resume and expanding your knowledge.
You could easily have stayed on and stuck it out while looking for something else. Attitudes like yours make me want to quit this profession.
It seems in general people aren't looking at the software for its two valuable functions: A) Removing Spyware B) Protecting the user against future spyware "infections". When cleaning up a client's computer or a friend's computer, you can give them a list of 3 anti-spyware programs to run weekly, and set all of their security settings, and tell them not to download and install weatherbug, but that behavior will only last a week. Unfortunately, the free version of AdAware does not install AdWatch, and Spybot doesn't have an agent running in the background anyways. MS's anti-spyware tool not only does an effective job at removing spyware, but out of the box it loads agents that prompt when registry keys are being modified, and blocks malware. A simple instruction to the user to ALWAYS BLOCK unless they are legitimately trying to install something leads to a much cleaner and spyware free computer. Nothing's perfect, but I wish people would give some goddamn unbiased reviews. MS Fanboys are going to say MS Anti-Spyware is the best thing since sliced bread, Linux fanboys are going to say "See, you should be on linux, MS sux0rz", and the Apple fans are going to say, "I swear to god the iPod shuffle is the best MP3 player ever. SO WHAT if it doesn't have a screen.. IT RULES!! SHUT UP!!! *tear*"
Wow...
First of all.. -- Where's your cabinet?
Second of all, if you took the time to see the finished cabinet, You'd see how ideal the rotating panel really is. (HINT: Did you read the words Prototype on the linked page? Click on the Home button on the toolbar.. No wait.. I'll help you out. Click Here: HOME)
I've been working on a cabinet, and i'm going to have to use swappable control panels to get all the controls I want, which royally sucks (Where am I going to store the panels while not is use?). 1Up's rotating control panel is amazing, and took a lot of hard work.. Don't like it? Come up with something better.
Damn trolls..
Ultimate MAME box? That's a bold statement. Granted, it's nice.. but nothing really revolutionary. There are some much better examples of cabinets with original artwork or insane designs such as: 1-up's Pac-Mamea, Mamestation II.. It's a very nice box tho. I'd prefer swappable control panels to a one panel jammed with controls, but eh.. to each his own. For tons of examples, go to Build Your Own Arcade Controls.