I had a similar experience from 1999-2008. I was NEVER properly trained for anything that I encountered. They just wanted warm bodies to fill all the watch duties. It didn't matter if all the equipment was broken as long as it was clean.
WRT the physical stuff; I used to do 100 situps, 80 pushups and fail the run consistently. I would still get a physical readiness award due to the grading criteria. Hilarious!
I'm with you. I'm glad they noticed that real grass sways back and forth continuously regardless of the wind or lack thereof.
Kidding aside, is there a way to turn it off?
I noticed that when I am being watched (or think I am) it does not result in the suppression of 'bad' behavior. It results in the suppression of all behavior. I think this ultimately makes me look more suspicious as I try not to look suspicious.
Many years ago OS/2 users, many of whom were Creative fans, abandoned Creative (huge backlash) because Creative claimed that certain features could not be enabled. (or something like that) As I recall, the OS/2 drivers were inferior (or non-existent), the excuses were ridiculous, and the OS/2 community switched to another brand.
I agree. I have used Logitech trackballs (trackman) since around 1994. I use them exclusively at home but do not object to using a mouse at work. However I wouldn't game with anything else.
If games trend toward consoles (with no option for using a mouse/trackball) I will just stop gaming.
"well, I'd look it up online. Why waste time figuring it out when the answer is done for me?"
That is exactly my philosophy and I wish I could figure our how to market myself that way. Too many positions require X numbers of years in (buzzword).
Also I think superstars would be easier to find if we could remove the presumption that only "grads" are able to be knowledge workers. No one ever asks me what hardware I know, what languages, what platforms or environments. It always goes like this:
(Recruiter): Hi Mr. X. I think your skills would be a great match for one of our positions. I just need to ask you a few questions.
(Me): Great! Fire away!
(Recruiter): So what is your degree in?
(Me): I don't have a degree
(Recruiter): Awkward silence (can't comprehend how I can tie my shoes without a degree)
(Recruiter): Oh, um...I see.....well.....um..........I don't think..........
(End of pre-interview)
While I posted earlier that there is no such thing as desktop linux...Ubuntu is the best attempt at it. My main problem with Ubuntu is that it is BY FAR the SLOWEST, MOST SLUGGISH distribution I have ever used. This includes my Athlon 3700 X2, my Pentium M laptop and my Core 2 duo w/2GB Ram. It is obviously this way by design, because it continues in every new release and doesn't change based on system specs.
I would run Ubuntu if I didn't feel as if I was running in mud.
There is no such thing as desktop Linux. It's a server with a GUI bolted on.
I am fascinated by Linux and have used many distributions, primarily Slackware. I love Linux as a server. It's robust, scalable and reliable.
Running a GUI on GNU/Linux does not make it a desktop operating system. GNU/Linux distribution are made up of disparate pieces of software loosely coupled together with scripts. This does not work for a desktop operating system. These pieces need to work together as a cohesive whole. A desktop operating system should be a framework in to which applications and features merge seamlessly. Part of that merging should be common configuration method in which each application/feature has it's own GUI for configuration. (My idea = standardize/etc on XML and write a style sheet for it.)
As long as instructions read like this "get the cvs version of this....patch that....edit these files....run this script on alternate Tuesdays in July".....There will never be anything know as desktop Linux. (Or the slice of the pie will be 1%).
As a side note.....
I'm assuming Linus uses GNU/Linux? He MUST be able to see how unsuitable it is for mainstream desktop use. (scheduler + not a cohesive system) I'm assuming Bill Gates uses Vista? He MUST know how bad that sucks too.
I want to get off Windows, but there's nowhere to go.......
That's me! I played Duke back when I was in the Navy at age 25.
Now I'm 37 (divorced) and recently built a whole new rig just to play GRAW2 (single player) in my dimly lit living room.:-)
I do like the slight feeling of youth it gives me. It takes me back to the 1999-2002 era when cooperative multiplayer still existed in a non-bastardized state. (I regret never having found anyone willing to play descent III with me though).
The only reason I took a vacation from games is because they really sucked for a few years (mostly still suck). All teams, deathmatch and such which probably appeals to the younger people. I want to be the lone marine again (or with a buddy) dropped onto a planet of monsters with no cut scenes, tool tips or anything. Just guns, wailing and gnashing of teeth.
The folks beeping and flashing seem to think they have the "right" to break the law. Can you *really* justify being angry at someone for obeying the posted speed limit? Think about it.
I didn't RTFA and possibly off topic.
I tried using gmail in one firefox session while browsing in another so google didn't log my web searches. Turns out if you log out (of google) in one session it automatically logs you out of the other. I'm annoyed that I can't have different security in each session.
I am a Linux advocate and have been using various distros since 2000, primarily Slackware. I have been seeking a solution that "just works" and doesn't have beef with non-free software. Ubuntu is the closest thing I have found, but it is awfully, terribly, horribly, SLOW! I have tried it on several different hardware configurations and it doesn't get any better.
I found that I spend 90% of my time on Linux trying to tweak it to do what Windows does by default. Also I experience constant stability issues even on Debian stable. (That never used to happen) Linux distros seem to be a house of cards these days. I never worry if my Windows box is going to start properly.
So.....I have sold out. I purchased Windows Vista Home Premium. Granted, it's not a speed demon, but it runs fairly well, is very stable, and life is simple again. Now, I just "use" my computer. I'm sure I will eventually encounter DRM issues and all that, but I'm tired and I just can't fight the fight anymore. It's just not worth it as I'm not experiencing Linux's purported strength anymore.
When someone takes all the little disparate pieces of a distro and actually turns them into an cohesive operating system, I will try again. But for now, I'm am blissfully ignorant.
I'm not a computer newbie or linux newbie. I have wanted to migrate to linux for a long time, but here are my findings.
All the linux distributions are just the same old stuff loosely cobbled together in different ways. No one has yet to build a linux distribution that is one integrated, cohesive product. A product that comes with the tools you need to configure and administer the system (tools that actually work).
I also find that, when using linux, I spend 90% of my time trying to configure the system and 10% using it. It's the opposite on windows.
Is the caddy finally back to put an end to scratched Disks?
I always thought that removable media (cd's, dvd's) with no protective covering was the most idiotic invention of our time. I hope MO or something similar makes a comeback, but it always seems like whatever is cheaper wins. Ah, who cares about technical superiority anyway, right?
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I had a similar experience from 1999-2008. I was NEVER properly trained for anything that I encountered. They just wanted warm bodies to fill all the watch duties. It didn't matter if all the equipment was broken as long as it was clean. WRT the physical stuff; I used to do 100 situps, 80 pushups and fail the run consistently. I would still get a physical readiness award due to the grading criteria. Hilarious!
I need them to update the firmware on my DVD drives.
I'm with you. I'm glad they noticed that real grass sways back and forth continuously regardless of the wind or lack thereof. Kidding aside, is there a way to turn it off?
I noticed that when I am being watched (or think I am) it does not result in the suppression of 'bad' behavior. It results in the suppression of all behavior. I think this ultimately makes me look more suspicious as I try not to look suspicious.
Many years ago OS/2 users, many of whom were Creative fans, abandoned Creative (huge backlash) because Creative claimed that certain features could not be enabled. (or something like that) As I recall, the OS/2 drivers were inferior (or non-existent), the excuses were ridiculous, and the OS/2 community switched to another brand.
I agree. I have used Logitech trackballs (trackman) since around 1994. I use them exclusively at home but do not object to using a mouse at work. However I wouldn't game with anything else.
If games trend toward consoles (with no option for using a mouse/trackball) I will just stop gaming.
That is exactly my philosophy and I wish I could figure our how to market myself that way. Too many positions require X numbers of years in (buzzword).
Also I think superstars would be easier to find if we could remove the presumption that only "grads" are able to be knowledge workers. No one ever asks me what hardware I know, what languages, what platforms or environments. It always goes like this:
(Recruiter): Hi Mr. X. I think your skills would be a great match for one of our positions. I just need to ask you a few questions.
(Me): Great! Fire away!
(Recruiter): So what is your degree in?
(Me): I don't have a degree
(Recruiter): Awkward silence (can't comprehend how I can tie my shoes without a degree)
(Recruiter): Oh, um...I see.....well.....um..........I don't think..........
(End of pre-interview)
While I posted earlier that there is no such thing as desktop linux...Ubuntu is the best attempt at it.
My main problem with Ubuntu is that it is BY FAR the SLOWEST, MOST SLUGGISH distribution I have ever used. This includes my Athlon 3700 X2, my Pentium M laptop and my Core 2 duo w/2GB Ram. It is obviously this way by design, because it continues in every new release and doesn't change based on system specs.
I would run Ubuntu if I didn't feel as if I was running in mud.
There is no such thing as desktop Linux. It's a server with a GUI bolted on.
/etc on XML and write a style sheet for it.)
I am fascinated by Linux and have used many distributions, primarily Slackware. I love Linux as a server. It's robust, scalable and reliable.
Running a GUI on GNU/Linux does not make it a desktop operating system. GNU/Linux distribution are made up of disparate pieces of software loosely coupled together with scripts. This does not work for a desktop operating system. These pieces need to work together as a cohesive whole. A desktop operating system should be a framework in to which applications and features merge seamlessly. Part of that merging should be common configuration method in which each application/feature has it's own GUI for configuration. (My idea = standardize
As long as instructions read like this "get the cvs version of this....patch that....edit these files....run this script on alternate Tuesdays in July".....There will never be anything know as desktop Linux. (Or the slice of the pie will be 1%).
As a side note.....
I'm assuming Linus uses GNU/Linux? He MUST be able to see how unsuitable it is for mainstream desktop use. (scheduler + not a cohesive system)
I'm assuming Bill Gates uses Vista? He MUST know how bad that sucks too.
I want to get off Windows, but there's nowhere to go.......
That's me! I played Duke back when I was in the Navy at age 25.
:-)
Now I'm 37 (divorced) and recently built a whole new rig just to play GRAW2 (single player) in my dimly lit living room.
I do like the slight feeling of youth it gives me. It takes me back to the 1999-2002 era when cooperative multiplayer still existed in a non-bastardized state. (I regret never having found anyone willing to play descent III with me though).
The only reason I took a vacation from games is because they really sucked for a few years (mostly still suck). All teams, deathmatch and such which probably appeals to the younger people. I want to be the lone marine again (or with a buddy) dropped onto a planet of monsters with no cut scenes, tool tips or anything. Just guns, wailing and gnashing of teeth.
This is really worse than emacs vs vi.
The folks beeping and flashing seem to think they have the "right" to break the law. Can you *really* justify being angry at someone for obeying the posted speed limit? Think about it.
I didn't RTFA and possibly off topic. I tried using gmail in one firefox session while browsing in another so google didn't log my web searches. Turns out if you log out (of google) in one session it automatically logs you out of the other. I'm annoyed that I can't have different security in each session.
I am a Linux advocate and have been using various distros since 2000, primarily Slackware. I have been seeking a solution that "just works" and doesn't have beef with non-free software. Ubuntu is the closest thing I have found, but it is awfully, terribly, horribly, SLOW! I have tried it on several different hardware configurations and it doesn't get any better. I found that I spend 90% of my time on Linux trying to tweak it to do what Windows does by default. Also I experience constant stability issues even on Debian stable. (That never used to happen) Linux distros seem to be a house of cards these days. I never worry if my Windows box is going to start properly. So.....I have sold out. I purchased Windows Vista Home Premium. Granted, it's not a speed demon, but it runs fairly well, is very stable, and life is simple again. Now, I just "use" my computer. I'm sure I will eventually encounter DRM issues and all that, but I'm tired and I just can't fight the fight anymore. It's just not worth it as I'm not experiencing Linux's purported strength anymore. When someone takes all the little disparate pieces of a distro and actually turns them into an cohesive operating system, I will try again. But for now, I'm am blissfully ignorant.
Did you show them how Ubuntu can turn your dual-core into a 386?
I'm not a computer newbie or linux newbie. I have wanted to migrate to linux for a long time, but here are my findings.
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All the linux distributions are just the same old stuff loosely cobbled together in different ways. No one has yet to build a linux distribution that is one integrated, cohesive product. A product that comes with the tools you need to configure and administer the system (tools that actually work).
I also find that, when using linux, I spend 90% of my time trying to configure the system and 10% using it. It's the opposite on windows.
Just my
Might not hurt to learn how to type and spell too. Not to mention grammar.
Is the caddy finally back to put an end to scratched Disks?
I always thought that removable media (cd's, dvd's) with no protective covering was the most idiotic invention of our time. I hope MO or something similar makes a comeback, but it always seems like whatever is cheaper wins. Ah, who cares about technical superiority anyway, right?