The biggest thing is does well is data processing. No language I know represents data better than the data division. Trying to code a complex data representation in a lot of languages requires a ton of classes etc.
I miss being able to send another company a copy library of a file structure and be able to say "that's the format we'll be sending it in".
OK, so what happens when someone does discover a VB6 hole? What happens then to all the people running VB?
The difference between VB and a F/OSS project is that you could hire someone to sort it out for you. Now, maybe that's a big cost. I don't know. But it's at least an option.
When I first saw things being "incompatible" I started to say "huh?". I came from a mainframe background, where COBOL had been running for a LONG time.
I've already seen quite a lot of rewrites because something was done in a particular language that's no longer going to be supported. In many cases, even upgrading the OS means certain apps don't work - for instance Microsoft Personal Web Server doesn't run on XP Home, but did on Windows 98.
I run my own company and want to produce useful assets, not to have to keep rewriting based on fashion of a software company.
And going to prison for shoplifting a $1 item may incur a very serious fine, a criminal record and possibly prison.
Companies should get a simple message - break the law and there will be serious penalties, not some small slap on the wrist that means that you can almost cost it in as an acceptable and calculable risk.
This generation have their thing, and don't often get "next generation" technology. Very few people have vision in a subject.
I remember people talking about the web being a flash in the pan.
The big question is always "what are the kids using". A lot of folks got into software dev. because they no longer needed a mainframe, they could learn on a PC at home.
Are students running Linux? Because they'll be the middle management in 15 years time.
I thought Acer were something like #4 or 5 biggest PC builder in the world now.
Oh, and I'm about to put Firefox on 3 machines. A friend of mine has asked me to fix their machine for the 2nd time in a month for all sorts of crap on there.
I agree. To me, the logical inclusion of an RSS aggregator is in with your mail/news client. That's where all the stuff that I might consider "occassionally polling and collecting" goes on.
I know there are more functionally rich ones, but I'm pretty happy with the RSS reader in Thunderbird.
The only thing is that Nero, like so many others may see two things. Firstly, a lot of people are going Linux, and secondly, Microsoft have a tendency to catch up.
It's not like you are exactly supporting Windows by doing so, is it? You don't have to have a Microsoft product to use this. It's probably more about how they've set this up - that it's a freebie for licensees.
Heck, it may even be that they did it this way because it's just cheaper than changing the ordering system on the website.
If people prefer k3b, why do they have a problem with this? Why not say "hey, more choice!" or "great, shows commercial companies are taking it seriously, maybe we'll see better driver support".
If you don't like Nero, use something else. That's your choice. It's not like Nero control a market through protocols (which would be a reason for objection).
Consider Linus' quote "Anybody who tells me I can't use a program because it's not open source, go suck on rms. I'm not interested. 99% of that I run tends to be open source, but that's _my_ choice, dammit."
However, there are some people I know running Linux desktops and they aren't vocal zealots, it's just what they use. Mostly, they are technical people and also have Linux desktops at work.
We should all be applauding this, considering it as another great step. The more commercial companies support Linux, the more it shows the possibility of the shift in the market.
Someone told me that Quentin Tarantino didn't make much on Reservoir Dogs, even though he directed.
But, it meant he got his movie made.
First off, write a script. Then edit it and edit it some more. Get it so you've worked as much out as possible, including collaboration. More work spent on the script the better.
Actors are often the least of problems with movies. Look at something like El Mariachi. Shot for next to nothing, often with people that Robert Rodriguez knew in his town.
Find people at a local acting class - the good ones. A lot of bright people understand the importance of exposure.
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I'm sure that like everyone else, I have "blind spots" regarding people. We often make assumptions for various reasons (including time) about people. You can interview someone for an hour and what do you really know about them? What their CV says? Give me a break. References? Often unreliable.
You often have to make a judgement based on very little data.
Also, never worry about condition of decoration, carpets, curtains when buying. You will want to change these for your own taste and can often negotiate this out of the price. Even things like window frames can be done on this: "well, these frames are rotten, so I'll want the cost of new ones taking off the price".
Here in the UK, the difference between the cost of rent and mortgage are almost insignificant. And considering that after n years, it is yours, and with rent it remains someone elses and that rents go up whilst a mortgage only moves with interest rate changes, then rent only makes sense as a short term or flexible proposition.
That's a really good idea. I've downloaded some creative commons music and some of it is very good.
Sadly, not a musician or film maker, but I suppose I could declare the contents of my blog as CC (I don't mind any reuse as long as there is a credit). I've done changes to OSS software in the past as well.
Call it what you will, but over the last 15 years, I've seen standards slide in IT departments, I've seen less collaborative development and much more "build my own thing". The ex-Mainframe/Unix developers I know are not so much like that.
The geeks who have come up from PCs don't work so much in a proper way.
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The biggest thing is does well is data processing. No language I know represents data better than the data division. Trying to code a complex data representation in a lot of languages requires a ton of classes etc.
I miss being able to send another company a copy library of a file structure and be able to say "that's the format we'll be sending it in".
The difference between VB and a F/OSS project is that you could hire someone to sort it out for you. Now, maybe that's a big cost. I don't know. But it's at least an option.
I've already seen quite a lot of rewrites because something was done in a particular language that's no longer going to be supported. In many cases, even upgrading the OS means certain apps don't work - for instance Microsoft Personal Web Server doesn't run on XP Home, but did on Windows 98.
I run my own company and want to produce useful assets, not to have to keep rewriting based on fashion of a software company.
The Data Division/File Section stuff just works. Want to know how an input file is laid out? It's all there in one place, and it's simple.
Why do "only fools" use JSP?
COBOL is just fine. For file handling, I don't know many languages that are better.
Companies should get a simple message - break the law and there will be serious penalties, not some small slap on the wrist that means that you can almost cost it in as an acceptable and calculable risk.
This generation have their thing, and don't often get "next generation" technology. Very few people have vision in a subject.
I remember people talking about the web being a flash in the pan.
The big question is always "what are the kids using". A lot of folks got into software dev. because they no longer needed a mainframe, they could learn on a PC at home.
Are students running Linux? Because they'll be the middle management in 15 years time.
Oh, and I'm about to put Firefox on 3 machines. A friend of mine has asked me to fix their machine for the 2nd time in a month for all sorts of crap on there.
I know there are more functionally rich ones, but I'm pretty happy with the RSS reader in Thunderbird.
The only thing is that Nero, like so many others may see two things. Firstly, a lot of people are going Linux, and secondly, Microsoft have a tendency to catch up.
Heck, it may even be that they did it this way because it's just cheaper than changing the ordering system on the website.
If people prefer k3b, why do they have a problem with this? Why not say "hey, more choice!" or "great, shows commercial companies are taking it seriously, maybe we'll see better driver support".
If you don't like Nero, use something else. That's your choice. It's not like Nero control a market through protocols (which would be a reason for objection).
Consider Linus' quote "Anybody who tells me I can't use a program because it's not open source, go suck on rms. I'm not interested. 99% of that I run tends to be open source, but that's _my_ choice, dammit."
However, there are some people I know running Linux desktops and they aren't vocal zealots, it's just what they use. Mostly, they are technical people and also have Linux desktops at work.
We should all be applauding this, considering it as another great step. The more commercial companies support Linux, the more it shows the possibility of the shift in the market.
But, it meant he got his movie made.
First off, write a script. Then edit it and edit it some more. Get it so you've worked as much out as possible, including collaboration. More work spent on the script the better.
Actors are often the least of problems with movies. Look at something like El Mariachi. Shot for next to nothing, often with people that Robert Rodriguez knew in his town.
Find people at a local acting class - the good ones. A lot of bright people understand the importance of exposure.
You often have to make a judgement based on very little data.
Also, never worry about condition of decoration, carpets, curtains when buying. You will want to change these for your own taste and can often negotiate this out of the price. Even things like window frames can be done on this: "well, these frames are rotten, so I'll want the cost of new ones taking off the price".
Make sure that the structure is sound, though.
Here in the UK, the difference between the cost of rent and mortgage are almost insignificant. And considering that after n years, it is yours, and with rent it remains someone elses and that rents go up whilst a mortgage only moves with interest rate changes, then rent only makes sense as a short term or flexible proposition.
Sadly, not a musician or film maker, but I suppose I could declare the contents of my blog as CC (I don't mind any reuse as long as there is a credit). I've done changes to OSS software in the past as well.
I think you may have a point regarding management.
I've been to Scotland a few times, and they get a lot of programs for the Scots that we don't get. Don't know that one.
There have been some great Scottish series - an old C4 one called Absolutely is one of my all-time favourite Sketch shows.
The geeks who have come up from PCs don't work so much in a proper way.
think about it...
None of the tacked on shit, completely unnecessary.
And I will buy nothing else.