Seriously, though, would you really trust a person who completely relied on copy/pasting legacy code into current projects?
Did anyone say "legacy code"? I think we're talking about a code lib of more or less standard routines. Besides, what if you're working on a "legacy" system and need "legacy" code? Pal, if you want to spend twice or three times the time required to get the job done, knock yourself out, just don't come to my shop and ask for a job.
Yes, it's standard to keep a code lib, and take it from job to job. Why reinvent the wheel?
This is one reason that software patents are just silly. At some point, virtually every technique will have been written, then software companies will indeed all become like SCO: A few developers and a fucking platoon of IP lawyers.
Many people do a lot of distance driving, and maybe even you. Before you start calling people "stupid" for getting tired behind the wheel or otherwise lose concentration, perhaps you should post your perfect long-haul driving record? It happens to the best.
I think one of the most promising technologies will be scanners that watch the eyes and perhaps other biometrics to detect nodding off, and sound some sort of alarm. Most people could use something like this now and then.
For the most part, American companies have learned they can walk all over "third world countries" (although there are refreshing South American exceptions). Japan used to be such a country. That they are no longer (and haven't been for many many years) in that class and also very nationalistic, it's not surprising that they aren't interested in Intel and Microsoft's monopolistic conduct, especially since they themselves have quite a high-tech economy.
Unfortunately, many countries are not in the same position to aggravate or turn down Western business, even if in the medium and long run they lose in the deal. For many "third world" countries, short-term existence (and political graft) are the only thing on the radar.
Since there are no pictures, we have no was of varifying that this person is in fact a "babe". To every parent, their child is a "babe". Could be Atilla the Hun's sister. Who knows?
Being from Seattle, and all, and with this week being the tenth aneversary of Kurt Nobrain blowing his all over a nice hardwood floor, just a reminder, tons of so-called "inde" bands on obscure lables owned lock-stock-and-whatever by the "big" lables.
Actually, at least I understand this to be so, the call center employees in India have to speak English at all times at work to improve their accent, sound more like "us".
For me, it's kind of a "who cares" thing. For better or worse, Microsoft ownd the trademark on Windows as it relates to operating systems. Lindows was clearly named what it was for that reason.
But it hardly matters really, Lindows is crap and sooner or later will vanish. Personnaly, I think Lindows is bad for Linux as far as gaining acceptance on the desktop or as a consumer OS.
Boy, you just can't win at Slashdot. All the sputtering frothy yappers here demand a look at the code. They get a look at the code, but that's not good enough anymore.
With publicly owned corporations, nothing is for sure when it comes to profit; remember that the boards of directors of all publicly traded companies are tasked with maximizing stockholder value.
That said, I don't think Novell would take the SCO route, all the signs are against it, and they have seen what is going to be the fate of SCO. But this is still a good point, a good reason that we really NEED the IBM issue to come to it's complete end.
The upside to this vending machine is that your CD is burned when you request it, so the latest patches available for the software you're buying might already be included with the installation.
Do we know this?
Personally I think this is just another way to charge the same price for less product and less service.
I think that most people see no pay-back for reducing consumption. For example, if we reduce gas consumption, what do you think the consumer will see? Higher gas prices to make up for lost revenue. There is no advantage to the consumer as long as corporate profit is the prime directive of our "free market" economy.
Why is it that reducing energy consumption, a perfectly reasonable goal IMHO, is so often associated with commie-hippie-like ideas?
I'm not associating it with commie-hippies, I'm associate it with people that do a lot of talking, yelling, stomping, and yapping, as well as a bit of frothing, while living in the city, driving cars, toting around iPods, listening to CD's, eating at Burger King, and just consuming in general.
My proposal for Spam is that we string up anyone and everyone who actually respond to Spam. Other than that, it's a lost cause, don't waste your time, just filter it for Christ's sake, and don't stress over the 10 or 15 a day that get through. Spam is such a non-issue, and please dont blather on and on about bandwidth, the fiber in the ground and the networks attached to it is used at a small fraction of it's capacity. Why people get bent out of shape about Spam is beyond me, I guess either people do not have enough to do, or they really want to stress out over anything.
Sadly, at least half of what you listed are, in fact, luxuries in most places.
Yes it is sad that these things are luxuries in many parts of the world. But that is no reason for me (or anyone) to feel guilty for having these luxuries. People talk like since some people have to live in mud huts, everyone should live in mud huts untill everyone can live in 9000 sq foot condos. If the poverty lifestyle suits you, please do not let me stop you from enjoying your mud hut.
And again, if I didn't say it too clearly last time, most of the people yapping about the excess of Western Civilization are prime consumers of the benefits of Western Civilization.
I take it you live on a commune, and run your computer on hampster and wind power? Fire up your heater with methane from your farm animal's shit, do you? Peddle to work on a bike? Use newspaper for toilet paper just to get maximum useage?
Seriously, as a society we consume the amount of electricity we do because we demand the standard of living that we do. When you are ready to give up your computer / TV / radio / stereo / CD player / car / iPod (yes, your iPod will have to go!), then go ahead and harp all you want about energy consumption. Untill then...
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At least they used MS SQL, Diebold uses Access and VB.
Day old shit tends to actually smell less than a fresh pile.
Either you are a new programmer, a shitty programmer, or management. 'Nuf said.
Did anyone say "legacy code"? I think we're talking about a code lib of more or less standard routines. Besides, what if you're working on a "legacy" system and need "legacy" code? Pal, if you want to spend twice or three times the time required to get the job done, knock yourself out, just don't come to my shop and ask for a job.
"Free"? As in BEER? Someone's got to pay, we don't like in a Socialist world, people (even coders) have to eat...
This is one reason that software patents are just silly. At some point, virtually every technique will have been written, then software companies will indeed all become like SCO: A few developers and a fucking platoon of IP lawyers.
I think one of the most promising technologies will be scanners that watch the eyes and perhaps other biometrics to detect nodding off, and sound some sort of alarm. Most people could use something like this now and then.
Actually, it's the FLUSH that disperses the fine mist of coliform bacteria...
Unfortunately, many countries are not in the same position to aggravate or turn down Western business, even if in the medium and long run they lose in the deal. For many "third world" countries, short-term existence (and political graft) are the only thing on the radar.
Since there are no pictures, we have no was of varifying that this person is in fact a "babe". To every parent, their child is a "babe". Could be Atilla the Hun's sister. Who knows?
Being from Seattle, and all, and with this week being the tenth aneversary of Kurt Nobrain blowing his all over a nice hardwood floor, just a reminder, tons of so-called "inde" bands on obscure lables owned lock-stock-and-whatever by the "big" lables.
Shhhhhhhhh!
Actually, at least I understand this to be so, the call center employees in India have to speak English at all times at work to improve their accent, sound more like "us".
RIAA will site this as proof that P2P damages record sales. But could it be that most new music SUCKS?
But it hardly matters really, Lindows is crap and sooner or later will vanish. Personnaly, I think Lindows is bad for Linux as far as gaining acceptance on the desktop or as a consumer OS.
I guess some people will bitch no matter what.
That said, I don't think Novell would take the SCO route, all the signs are against it, and they have seen what is going to be the fate of SCO. But this is still a good point, a good reason that we really NEED the IBM issue to come to it's complete end.
A lot of porn is hosted offshore anyway.
Porn generates a whole lot of money, and money greases the palms (oh my, there's a really bad joke here...) in Washington.
Do we know this?
Personally I think this is just another way to charge the same price for less product and less service.
I think that most people see no pay-back for reducing consumption. For example, if we reduce gas consumption, what do you think the consumer will see? Higher gas prices to make up for lost revenue. There is no advantage to the consumer as long as corporate profit is the prime directive of our "free market" economy.
I'm not associating it with commie-hippies, I'm associate it with people that do a lot of talking, yelling, stomping, and yapping, as well as a bit of frothing, while living in the city, driving cars, toting around iPods, listening to CD's, eating at Burger King, and just consuming in general.
In other words, Hypocrites.
My proposal for Spam is that we string up anyone and everyone who actually respond to Spam. Other than that, it's a lost cause, don't waste your time, just filter it for Christ's sake, and don't stress over the 10 or 15 a day that get through. Spam is such a non-issue, and please dont blather on and on about bandwidth, the fiber in the ground and the networks attached to it is used at a small fraction of it's capacity. Why people get bent out of shape about Spam is beyond me, I guess either people do not have enough to do, or they really want to stress out over anything.
Yes it is sad that these things are luxuries in many parts of the world. But that is no reason for me (or anyone) to feel guilty for having these luxuries. People talk like since some people have to live in mud huts, everyone should live in mud huts untill everyone can live in 9000 sq foot condos. If the poverty lifestyle suits you, please do not let me stop you from enjoying your mud hut.
And again, if I didn't say it too clearly last time, most of the people yapping about the excess of Western Civilization are prime consumers of the benefits of Western Civilization.
Seriously, as a society we consume the amount of electricity we do because we demand the standard of living that we do. When you are ready to give up your computer / TV / radio / stereo / CD player / car / iPod (yes, your iPod will have to go!), then go ahead and harp all you want about energy consumption. Untill then...
I believe they disassembled them and took them both out of the tunnel, basically the same way they get 'em in... Discovery Channel did a show on it...