I would argue that it is not a "truly professional piece of software". How do I manage it on a network? If I wanted to lock down the color settings, how might I do that? How about updating the software, and plugins? How is that achieved in a corporate environment?
Unless you meant for the home environment, in which case sure, it does have that market.
There is a wide range of classifications for people who do not like unions. You forgot the big one; people who have been, or are in, a union and got fucked over by the "Been here forever" mentality. I was in a meeting last week where the union rep said with a straight face that seniority means more than merit.
Agreed, but this isn't a concern that should prevent devs from having admin access to their development network. Changes that would need to be implemented in the production network should be run by IT before they are accepted on the dev network, but that's an entirely different concern from what I think the OP was getting at.
You setup a development environment, which is at worst firewalled off from the production network, but ideally completely isolated. Then give the developers full reign to do as they need to do get the job done.
I wouldn't classify the iPhone as a game changer? What new thing did it bring to the table? Sure, it's a pretty cool smart phone, but that had already been done by BB.
I agree that we need to generate public interest, but I disagree on your methods. So instead of sending robots, we send people. To what affect? Who cares?
Look back at the great space race of the 60s. What made it as special as it was? Was it that we were flying men in to space with little more than tin foil and duct tape? Or was it that we were actually in a race? We had to beat the commies! I don't really know why it really mattered, but it was a national pride thing so I guess tangible results weren't required.
We need a goal. We need a "mission". Something the country can look towards and hope for. Putting people in space is done. We've done that. No one cares. Now, racing the Chinese to the first long term moon base? That's a goal worth pursuing ( although I still fail to see the deliverables, it would again become a thing of national pride ).
Judges do not make the laws, they simply settle disputes with laws already made. It would be a gross violation of their judicial power were they to legislate from the bench ( which many attempt anyway ).
Regardless, if you want to know why this particular area houses so many of these types of disputes, follow the money. They wouldn't do it if they weren't benefiting financially somehow.
That's kind of my point; it's verizon's network, and they are doing what they can to assure that it operates in a profitable manner. Given you do not have access to the information verizon has access to, and that it is THEIRS, being mad at them for not allowing certain devices is just silly.
As long as they keep the network operating smoothly, I'm a happy camper ( being the owner of a droid ). If they say they don't want device X on their network because they are concerned with performance issues, then that's good enough for me.
You'd think that, but history has shown that not to be the case. Instead what happens is that people become desensitized to the actions, which themselves become commonplace and public.
Do us scientists a favor and leave the discussion of scientific topics to those that understand them. You have managed to grasp the basics of evolution, yet have failed to understand the greater scope of the term 'survival of the fittest'. I'm guessing you tuned out right after learning enough to form an excuse for your behavior.
No, because unlike many here, I don't post in a knee jerk fashion. I take the time to understand the technology I'm discussion, and it's limitations. A few decades ago the phone network could handle modems and 3rd party phones; the network wasn't as susceptible to abuse as wireless networks of today.
So is it your position that finland is actually a harder market to implement in than the US?
And the fact that the government is mandating ANYTHING is a negative in my book. The government can fuck up a wet dream, and has no business making promises for a private company's resources. That'd be a bit like me promising that Windows 7 will cost 5 bucks, and be free to anyone with brown hair. It's not mine to give away.
Wow, I guess if you are going to help me prove my point I have to say thank you. But for clarity's sake, follow closely;
Finland is remarkably smaller than the US AND has a lower population density. Which means fewer towers needed overall to cover the country and, thanks to the lower pop density, lower per tower utilization rate.
Compare this with the US, with HIGHER pop density and much larger surface area to cover...ya. But you are right, maybe I am being too kind to the carriers. They do lock you in to draconian contracts and you get relatively little compared to other countries ( for reasons already specified ). However, after the hell that has been wireless over the past couple decades, I'm happy to have found a service which does what I need it to do, even if the cost is a bit higher than I am comfortable with.
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I would argue that it is not a "truly professional piece of software". How do I manage it on a network? If I wanted to lock down the color settings, how might I do that? How about updating the software, and plugins? How is that achieved in a corporate environment?
Unless you meant for the home environment, in which case sure, it does have that market.
Just keep telling yourself it's as simple as that.
Unions were created to fix a problem, I don't doubt that. I question their lingering legacy.
There is a wide range of classifications for people who do not like unions. You forgot the big one; people who have been, or are in, a union and got fucked over by the "Been here forever" mentality. I was in a meeting last week where the union rep said with a straight face that seniority means more than merit.
That's a mode of thought I will never understand.
It's never a good time for a union. Ever.
I know it's not the N1, but I can say that the Droid has a SIP application which works..pretty well.
At home, all my calls go out over the copper line ( through my asterisk box ).
The rest of the hacks which shame our profession might, but I'd like to think they are becoming the minority by this point.
Agreed, but this isn't a concern that should prevent devs from having admin access to their development network. Changes that would need to be implemented in the production network should be run by IT before they are accepted on the dev network, but that's an entirely different concern from what I think the OP was getting at.
You setup a development environment, which is at worst firewalled off from the production network, but ideally completely isolated. Then give the developers full reign to do as they need to do get the job done.
I wouldn't classify the iPhone as a game changer? What new thing did it bring to the table? Sure, it's a pretty cool smart phone, but that had already been done by BB.
3. Sue Verizon and produce new commercials with [b]Luke[/b] Wilson to combat PR damage.
I agree that we need to generate public interest, but I disagree on your methods. So instead of sending robots, we send people. To what affect? Who cares?
Look back at the great space race of the 60s. What made it as special as it was? Was it that we were flying men in to space with little more than tin foil and duct tape? Or was it that we were actually in a race? We had to beat the commies! I don't really know why it really mattered, but it was a national pride thing so I guess tangible results weren't required.
We need a goal. We need a "mission". Something the country can look towards and hope for. Putting people in space is done. We've done that. No one cares. Now, racing the Chinese to the first long term moon base? That's a goal worth pursuing ( although I still fail to see the deliverables, it would again become a thing of national pride ).
Well yes, but do you remember what that post was in reference to? The contents of that post are easily found elsewhere online.
Hence, all their activity did was annoy a population of users who are smarter than the average population.
I'm not so sure I'd use the word "effective". Or "manage" really.
Judges do not make the laws, they simply settle disputes with laws already made. It would be a gross violation of their judicial power were they to legislate from the bench ( which many attempt anyway ).
Regardless, if you want to know why this particular area houses so many of these types of disputes, follow the money. They wouldn't do it if they weren't benefiting financially somehow.
Which would be just as flawed as the original, if previous practice is any indication.
That's kind of my point; it's verizon's network, and they are doing what they can to assure that it operates in a profitable manner. Given you do not have access to the information verizon has access to, and that it is THEIRS, being mad at them for not allowing certain devices is just silly.
As long as they keep the network operating smoothly, I'm a happy camper ( being the owner of a droid ). If they say they don't want device X on their network because they are concerned with performance issues, then that's good enough for me.
You'd think that, but history has shown that not to be the case. Instead what happens is that people become desensitized to the actions, which themselves become commonplace and public.
Do us scientists a favor and leave the discussion of scientific topics to those that understand them. You have managed to grasp the basics of evolution, yet have failed to understand the greater scope of the term 'survival of the fittest'. I'm guessing you tuned out right after learning enough to form an excuse for your behavior.
Given the glaring errors I've seen in just about every school related text book I've ever owned, I'd prefer them work on accuracy before electronic.
Yahoo is a company; shame doesn't enter in to the equation. Only how profitable one option is over another.
Oh? Is that what is going on with the iPhone and AT&T's network?
No, because unlike many here, I don't post in a knee jerk fashion. I take the time to understand the technology I'm discussion, and it's limitations. A few decades ago the phone network could handle modems and 3rd party phones; the network wasn't as susceptible to abuse as wireless networks of today.
Maybe it's just resting?
Stunned?
Pining for the fjords?
I'll show myself out.
So is it your position that finland is actually a harder market to implement in than the US?
And the fact that the government is mandating ANYTHING is a negative in my book. The government can fuck up a wet dream, and has no business making promises for a private company's resources. That'd be a bit like me promising that Windows 7 will cost 5 bucks, and be free to anyone with brown hair. It's not mine to give away.
Wow, I guess if you are going to help me prove my point I have to say thank you. But for clarity's sake, follow closely;
Finland is remarkably smaller than the US AND has a lower population density. Which means fewer towers needed overall to cover the country and, thanks to the lower pop density, lower per tower utilization rate.
Compare this with the US, with HIGHER pop density and much larger surface area to cover...ya. But you are right, maybe I am being too kind to the carriers. They do lock you in to draconian contracts and you get relatively little compared to other countries ( for reasons already specified ). However, after the hell that has been wireless over the past couple decades, I'm happy to have found a service which does what I need it to do, even if the cost is a bit higher than I am comfortable with.