Even though those who are on the high side of the bid distribution get stock out of the auction, they don't pay the high-side bid that they put in. They pay the midpoint (if you will) of the bids [it's really the lowest price which gets google their desired money.. but for all practical purposes it is probably a midpoint of the bids]. So in essence the auction process doesn't cater as far to the high end as you would expect.
The proof is in the pudding. So far, it went from a $85 auction price to a $100 open trading price. That would actually imply that there is more demand than the auction was open, and that the auction wasn't as heavily catered to the high end as you thought.
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Good point about reading a specific blog topic. There are a few people of whoom I read their articles (read:blog) regularly, but in general I could care less about blogs.
I have made it a goal in my blog to actually write about relevant, or new information, code tips, projects, etc.... and not just random thoughts
A few good guides for having a focused blog are : Paul Graham, Engadget and Brandon Purcell. Ok Pual's site is not really a blog, but a collection of articles.. but whats the diff? Those are the best types of blogs!
If there is a new tool which can identify a photo as fake or not, it simply makes it easier to make convincing fakes! When you can easily identify the sleezy-fake photos you know when you have a good fake. So, if I am in the business of making a fake photo, I know know when it is done right, and undetectible!
If my memory serves me correctly, there was a site (defaced.alldas.de or alldas.org) which in it's time would take snapshots of sites which were 'hacked' and also to a nmap against them to give a fingerprint.
This would be the perfect tool to grab a snapshot of a website which was infected, giving public record of the sites security.
I would be interested to know if there is anything similar on the net today.
You say : "You should be a dedicated CIO who desires to empower your employees with the tools they need to perform at the highest efficiency and with the quickest responce time (And if they are willing, to allow them to respond to work problems from home etc...) You should be willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen!"
I am in the same situation as you were, where those benifits are paid by the employer. I currently carry 2 cell phones (one for work, and one for me), and I would still give that responce in a hartbeat if they wanted to take it away. I also don't think it would last long at my office. If everyone takes the stance of "If the employer doesn't want my after-work-hours support, they aren't getting it" it will crumble.
I have used dansguardian on ipcop for several different sites (schools, homes etc), and have been please by the relative ease of installing (as far as linux stuff goes) and the configuration options.
I have used IPCOP v 1.2 and 1.3 w/o any problems. Sidenote:it runs well on an older pentium 133 box.
Actually, from reading the press release, it would apear the the whole deal with Microsofts platform for delivering TV content over IP was just an *example* of what could be done with that bandwith. Yes, they are checking it out to see that it actually works with the bandwith they are setting up, but it did not sound in any way bundled with the dsl service (yet)
Seriously though, my choice quote here would be from a friend who says "You have got to be the smartest person I know, who still gets crappy grades in school!"... and yes it was a compliment!
Aside from the 40hrs/wk job programming while I'm going to college, I find alot of enjoyment doing technical things (read:sound,lights, network support, etc) for my church. In fact, I just got back from a retreat earlier today where I ran sound and powerpoint =) I also put my skills to work helping friends (and anyone who will pay) out with the random computer problems that come up.
To specifically answer the question of how to deal with school, I will say this : I have found many classes that I just did not want to do, and have repeated some more than once. In general online classes, and and some lecture classes which have no regular work (read: case studies, non-related term paper) are the hardest for me. I would recomend any accelerated classes you can get (1 week classes ie:9a-5pm M-F are the best!). The 7weeks classes are good to because you spend less time reviewing and more time learning. Lab classes are always a plus, and for some booring classes I find it helps to just surf the web on my laptop or do homework in class, and just soak in the lecture in the background.
Ditto that. Thanks for implementing a decent solution!
I would also like to point out that my incoming spam (over the last week) has gone down significantly. MRTG graph here. This mail server is not using Comcast as an ISP, but I would still guess that their blocking mail abusers is a large part of the decrease in spam.
I actually hope you are right. They do have a large install base (i'll give them credit for that). However i realize that there is already a long list of standards that they have not implemented.
Not having those standards implemented (or only having some of the standards implemented) is part of what (for me) makes html programming a pain. If you don't know what I'm talking about try and use some CSS2 stuff like:before and:after in IE. (there are workarounds like IE7, but they should't be needed).
If you will notice they are coming up with a standard, not a proprietary technology, or markup. This means that if IE is not compatible with the standard, it is a separate issue of Microsoft not willing to implement the standard; not to be confused with not being *able* to implement the markup because it's a proprietary markup
You might think it's just another block of junk code in the browser, but as someone that develops HTML forms for a living, and has read the draft, i'm impressed. All of the items their draft requests be implemented would actually make my life easier in developing forms. Simple things like an autofocus attribute for form fields, capability to overload which form a input field is part of, adding a "required" field to form fields (this is really needed, and shouldn't have been left out of the HTML specs). It's not anything earth shattering, but just adding usefull tools that make sense.
I'm not sure about the 60min review you spoke of, but It sounds like my company (ARINC) is verry similar. Having worked there for several years (yes i'm a programmer), there are a few things that stand out to me in this area.
I'm not a people person, but i don't mind people as long as I'm working with the same poeple. So in this case our low turnover rate helps me get my work done. A fair number of the people I work with have been with the company for longer than the 20+ years i've been alive. It's nice to think that I'll they will take care of me (ie: not lay me off) for that long!
Ditto the don't work more than 40hrs. It's nice to leave work at 5:30 regardless of what is going on, knowing that the same thing will be there tomorrow. In addition the company is willing to compensate for some overtime situations... (yes they do have their place ocasionally) even for salaried employees.
I had another thought, but it slipped my mind; sorry
HTML is not a programming language exactly, but I would also agree that it makes a good intro language to learn. One of the benefits that HTML has is you can start with the very basics (headings and paragraphs, unordered lists) and build to tables, dt + dd, forms, etc.
That is all good and well for teaching a slow learner that you (the programmer) write the program (html in this case) which tells the computer how to do something (display page content), but it does not address anything more than formatting and page layout. I would recommend good old C as an intro programming language. The classic hello world is simple, and the concept of variables, and loops can be focused on without the complexity of classes etc. As someone else mentioned on this thread, JavaScript would also work well for this. (it might be easier in that you don't have strict variable types). JavaScript also would be an easier stepping-stone from HTML, as you can easily manipulate HTML objects
Actually, it is my understanding that cars are the cause of most motorcycle accidents (Car driver not seeing a motorcyclist). Which would imply that cars are more dangerous!
Excellent points about fairness being more important (and enduring) than the 'ideal' scenario.
... and no, I don't want the govt to decide if I am responsible:o)
I think, in general, my complaints are more towards minor things, like not being able to get a rental car even if i am willing to pay insurance (or even extra in insurance) because of my age (when i'm, clearly old enough to drive).
Age is not a clear indicator of intelligence. I purchased my house at the age of 20 (w/o any help) and that blows most people away. I've worked 40+hrs/wk since I was 16 (and I'm not talking fast food) and don't regret it at all, but it really ticks me off when people discount my intelligence because of my age, or because of the stupidity of some of my peers.
The lack of common sense you speak of is in no way restricted to the 14-17 age bracket. There are plenty of *adults* who lack common sense.
I agree with you, and say we should drop the age discrimination we have here in the states, and let those that care to prove themselves worthy do so, and those that don't care do nothing.
If an individual is responsible, there is no reason their signature should not be legal, no reason they should not be able to vote, no reason they should not be able to have a checking account, or a credit card, and no reason they shouldn't be able to buy a house (if they can).
While it may be part of Google pushing their image, I think it will help - because of their huge recognition - bring integrity back into business ethics.
I do agree about google being serious... but somehow i think we have different conclusions:o)
You have some excellent points (and I especially like the rhino example!).
Even though I agree with you that we should aim to take out the feet on which the spammers stand, I think we should also aim to pry the tools they are using out of their hands.
It also might be worth mentioning that while you can attack the perpetrators as far as spam is concerned [to some extent], I think that task is more difficult when it comes to virus which spread via email. In the case of virus I believe there needs to be a larger weight placed on removing the easy-to-use tools (our email system). I believe that implementing domain keys for our current email system is a rather un-disruptive means to this end, which should be implemented.
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Even though those who are on the high side of the bid distribution get stock out of the auction, they don't pay the high-side bid that they put in. They pay the midpoint (if you will) of the bids [it's really the lowest price which gets google their desired money.. but for all practical purposes it is probably a midpoint of the bids]. So in essence the auction process doesn't cater as far to the high end as you would expect.
The proof is in the pudding. So far, it went from a $85 auction price to a $100 open trading price. That would actually imply that there is more demand than the auction was open, and that the auction wasn't as heavily catered to the high end as you thought.
Good point about reading a specific blog topic. There are a few people of whoom I read their articles (read:blog) regularly, but in general I could care less about blogs.
I have made it a goal in my blog to actually write about relevant, or new information, code tips, projects, etc.... and not just random thoughts
A few good guides for having a focused blog are : Paul Graham, Engadget and Brandon Purcell. Ok Pual's site is not really a blog, but a collection of articles.. but whats the diff? Those are the best types of blogs!
that would be MPAA not RIAA... but still funny.
For those interested :
Now if only I could find their DC address.....
Wow, I really wanted to mod the article as funny.
I guess we can keep dreaming as to when microsoft gives up on IE.
If there is a new tool which can identify a photo as fake or not, it simply makes it easier to make convincing fakes! When you can easily identify the sleezy-fake photos you know when you have a good fake. So, if I am in the business of making a fake photo, I know know when it is done right, and undetectible!
The are after all just photos
If my memory serves me correctly, there was a site (defaced.alldas.de or alldas.org) which in it's time would take snapshots of sites which were 'hacked' and also to a nmap against them to give a fingerprint.
This would be the perfect tool to grab a snapshot of a website which was infected, giving public record of the sites security.
I would be interested to know if there is anything similar on the net today.
As for the more-durable laptop... I think you just got one :o)
I am of course assuming your comment of durability was directed at the armada and not the much-to-be-coveted powerbook
Enjoy! (from a happy 17" powerbook owner)
So where can I buy it as a casemod kit?
You say : "You should be a dedicated CIO who desires to empower your employees with the tools they need to perform at the highest efficiency and with the quickest responce time (And if they are willing, to allow them to respond to work problems from home etc...) You should be willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen!"
I am in the same situation as you were, where those benifits are paid by the employer. I currently carry 2 cell phones (one for work, and one for me), and I would still give that responce in a hartbeat if they wanted to take it away. I also don't think it would last long at my office. If everyone takes the stance of "If the employer doesn't want my after-work-hours support, they aren't getting it" it will crumble.
I have used dansguardian on ipcop for several different sites (schools, homes etc), and have been please by the relative ease of installing (as far as linux stuff goes) and the configuration options.
I have used IPCOP v 1.2 and 1.3 w/o any problems. Sidenote :it runs well on an older pentium 133 box.
Actually, from reading the press release, it would apear the the whole deal with Microsofts platform for delivering TV content over IP was just an *example* of what could be done with that bandwith. Yes, they are checking it out to see that it actually works with the bandwith they are setting up, but it did not sound in any way bundled with the dsl service (yet)
Wow, that sounds like me :o)
Seriously though, my choice quote here would be from a friend who says "You have got to be the smartest person I know, who still gets crappy grades in school!" ... and yes it was a compliment!
Aside from the 40hrs/wk job programming while I'm going to college, I find alot of enjoyment doing technical things (read:sound,lights, network support, etc) for my church. In fact, I just got back from a retreat earlier today where I ran sound and powerpoint =) I also put my skills to work helping friends (and anyone who will pay) out with the random computer problems that come up.
To specifically answer the question of how to deal with school, I will say this : I have found many classes that I just did not want to do, and have repeated some more than once. In general online classes, and and some lecture classes which have no regular work (read: case studies, non-related term paper) are the hardest for me. I would recomend any accelerated classes you can get (1 week classes ie:9a-5pm M-F are the best!). The 7weeks classes are good to because you spend less time reviewing and more time learning. Lab classes are always a plus, and for some booring classes I find it helps to just surf the web on my laptop or do homework in class, and just soak in the lecture in the background.
Thats what works for me... hope it helps!
Ditto that. Thanks for implementing a decent solution!
I would also like to point out that my incoming spam (over the last week) has gone down significantly. MRTG graph here. This mail server is not using Comcast as an ISP, but I would still guess that their blocking mail abusers is a large part of the decrease in spam.
I actually hope you are right. They do have a large install base (i'll give them credit for that). However i realize that there is already a long list of standards that they have not implemented.
Not having those standards implemented (or only having some of the standards implemented) is part of what (for me) makes html programming a pain. If you don't know what I'm talking about try and use some CSS2 stuff like :before and :after in IE. (there are workarounds like IE7, but they should't be needed).
And adding a AM broadcasting device to your computer is just that. Adding another device which just sucks.
Part of what makes apples solution beautifull is that broadcasts audio over your existing 802.11b/g network card (which on most laptops is built in).
If you will notice they are coming up with a standard, not a proprietary technology, or markup. This means that if IE is not compatible with the standard, it is a separate issue of Microsoft not willing to implement the standard; not to be confused with not being *able* to implement the markup because it's a proprietary markup
You might think it's just another block of junk code in the browser, but as someone that develops HTML forms for a living, and has read the draft, i'm impressed. All of the items their draft requests be implemented would actually make my life easier in developing forms. Simple things like an autofocus attribute for form fields, capability to overload which form a input field is part of, adding a "required" field to form fields (this is really needed, and shouldn't have been left out of the HTML specs). It's not anything earth shattering, but just adding usefull tools that make sense.
I'm not sure about the 60min review you spoke of, but It sounds like my company (ARINC) is verry similar. Having worked there for several years (yes i'm a programmer), there are a few things that stand out to me in this area.
I'm not a people person, but i don't mind people as long as I'm working with the same poeple. So in this case our low turnover rate helps me get my work done. A fair number of the people I work with have been with the company for longer than the 20+ years i've been alive. It's nice to think that I'll they will take care of me (ie: not lay me off) for that long!
Ditto the don't work more than 40hrs. It's nice to leave work at 5:30 regardless of what is going on, knowing that the same thing will be there tomorrow. In addition the company is willing to compensate for some overtime situations... (yes they do have their place ocasionally) even for salaried employees.
I had another thought, but it slipped my mind; sorry
HTML is not a programming language exactly, but I would also agree that it makes a good intro language to learn. One of the benefits that HTML has is you can start with the very basics (headings and paragraphs, unordered lists) and build to tables, dt + dd, forms, etc.
That is all good and well for teaching a slow learner that you (the programmer) write the program (html in this case) which tells the computer how to do something (display page content), but it does not address anything more than formatting and page layout. I would recommend good old C as an intro programming language. The classic hello world is simple, and the concept of variables, and loops can be focused on without the complexity of classes etc. As someone else mentioned on this thread, JavaScript would also work well for this. (it might be easier in that you don't have strict variable types). JavaScript also would be an easier stepping-stone from HTML, as you can easily manipulate HTML objects
I believe you may have mixed the articles and prices up. The Denver Post article talks about a microsoft device with a $50 price point.
The Register article talks about a sonly audio/visual device with a $500+ price point
... and since the people in general *own* the government.... well, you do the math
Actually, it is my understanding that cars are the cause of most motorcycle accidents (Car driver not seeing a motorcyclist). Which would imply that cars are more dangerous!
Excellent points about fairness being more important (and enduring) than the 'ideal' scenario.
... and no, I don't want the govt to decide if I am responsible :o)
I think, in general, my complaints are more towards minor things, like not being able to get a rental car even if i am willing to pay insurance (or even extra in insurance) because of my age (when i'm, clearly old enough to drive).
Age is not a clear indicator of intelligence. I purchased my house at the age of 20 (w/o any help) and that blows most people away. I've worked 40+hrs/wk since I was 16 (and I'm not talking fast food) and don't regret it at all, but it really ticks me off when people discount my intelligence because of my age, or because of the stupidity of some of my peers.
The lack of common sense you speak of is in no way restricted to the 14-17 age bracket. There are plenty of *adults* who lack common sense.
I agree with you, and say we should drop the age discrimination we have here in the states, and let those that care to prove themselves worthy do so, and those that don't care do nothing.
If an individual is responsible, there is no reason their signature should not be legal, no reason they should not be able to vote, no reason they should not be able to have a checking account, or a credit card, and no reason they shouldn't be able to buy a house (if they can).
While it may be part of Google pushing their image, I think it will help - because of their huge recognition - bring integrity back into business ethics.
I do agree about google being serious... but somehow i think we have different conclusions :o)
You have some excellent points (and I especially like the rhino example!).
Even though I agree with you that we should aim to take out the feet on which the spammers stand, I think we should also aim to pry the tools they are using out of their hands.
It also might be worth mentioning that while you can attack the perpetrators as far as spam is concerned [to some extent], I think that task is more difficult when it comes to virus which spread via email. In the case of virus I believe there needs to be a larger weight placed on removing the easy-to-use tools (our email system). I believe that implementing domain keys for our current email system is a rather un-disruptive means to this end, which should be implemented.