Just because the average person interpets that as lazy, doesn't make it lazy. I automate everything, and I still wish there were a couple more hours in the day.
I work in healthcare, we have 24 hour shifts at all of our facilities. They pay us (being the CIS staff) to get as close to 100% uptime as humanly possibly, and I feel I'm compensated very well for that. We're also 90% VoIP. If certain pieces of equipment drop, they don't have phone service either.
Personally, I think its one of three things: 1. You're lazy 2. You're underpaid 3. You don't enjoy your work
I can definatly say that none of the above apply to me.
Really? You *know* this? Since 1996, I've never met one of these. But then, I don't work in some shit hole with a server attached to a DSL line either.
Apparently he's never worked in a corporate environment. I don't know about him, but if I'm getting a cup of coffee, and I lose a server, the anti-virus server kicks off an alert, or maybe a VPN connection to a remote site drops, I need to know *THEN* - not 5 minutes later when I get back to my desk.
Well, if they are in the office at 2:30 AM, then they should have some way of being notified in the office (email, look at a screen, etc.). If they are at home, then the "no cell phones in the office" rule doesn't apply.
I work at the corporate office most of the time. We have 46 branch offices. How *exactly* should I look at my PC monitors while I'm 600 miles away?
It's your job to know, and a billion other ITheads out there survive without cell phone alerts. One of them will be taking your job.
So how do these IT heads know when a server goes down at 2:30 in the morning? They use The Force(tm)?
Again, the shift operators aren't specific to C++. They're basic bitwise operators, like &, |, and ^.
I wouldn't DREAM of calling myself a C programmer (I'm still battling with advanced pointers, linked lists, trees, etc) and I'm well aware of the shift operators.
Me thinks you haven't messed with C(/C++) EVER, let alone in years.
We're not talking about the compiler. We're talking about the C libraries which its built upon. You can compile it with whatever you want, and you'll still need the GNU C libraries.
In essence, without GNU, there would be no Linux.
As much as I hate the term GNU/Linux, theres valid reasoning behind the naming.
Obligatory comment/troll about how much MySQL is not ready for the enterprise eventhough it actually is.
Spoken like a true linux zealot with absolutely no foundation in relational data management.
Do you realize that referential integrity is a fairly new feature in MySQL? Do you understand the reasoning behind a transaction based DBMS? How about the simple normal forms layed out by Boyce and Codd?
Anyone who's done any extensive DB work will tell you how lacking MySQL is. I *love* linux, its the only OS I run at home, and I follow the progress of the MySQL project with an almost religious fervor. I can't *WAIT* until it can compete in a production environment.. but its just not there yet. I'm counting the days until I can get this overpriced trash off our database servers.:(
Transactinos: why by default? mysql's default settings favor speed.
Because in the real world, we have two pair of mirrored SCSI drives, and you write the TLog to the second set. The delay is almost totally negligible. Tell every company in the world using Oracle and MS SQL that they don't need transactions, no need to rollback failed transactions, and its just slowing them down.
Puh-leaze.
If you want mysql to compete as an enterprise DMBS, it needs to be a transaction based system.
You're assuming they recognize the attack and identify the perpetrator. These people are so clueless that they're probably being used to relay spam for god's sake.
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If it ain't broke ...
Just because the average person interpets that as lazy, doesn't make it lazy. I automate everything, and I still wish there were a couple more hours in the day.
because.I.can.respond.instantly.with.my.blackberry .if.need.be.
...and, for the record, it is company provided.
If the CEO needs something, I don't wait to get back from lunch or out of a meeting to shoot him a simple "Ok - I'll handle it"
Welcome to america, the land of instant gratification.
What is this ... VNC you speak of? :P
You're missing the point. I'm not always in front of a computer.
I work in healthcare, we have 24 hour shifts at all of our facilities. They pay us (being the CIS staff) to get as close to 100% uptime as humanly possibly, and I feel I'm compensated very well for that. We're also 90% VoIP. If certain pieces of equipment drop, they don't have phone service either.
Personally, I think its one of three things:
1. You're lazy
2. You're underpaid
3. You don't enjoy your work
I can definatly say that none of the above apply to me.
Maybe I wasn't clear enough, so lets make this simple:
I. need. IMMEDIATE. notification. even. if. I. am. not. at. a. computer.
K?
We send alerts to our IM accounts instead. Heck, you're probably sitting at your PC now...
Thats fantastic. So, do you chat on Instant Messenger while you sleep? On the way home from work? While your in a meeting?
I know if something goes down, my blackberry will vibrate, and I will immediatly make my way to a computer. Its all about minimizing downtime.
Really? You *know* this? Since 1996, I've never met one of these. But then, I don't work in some shit hole with a server attached to a DSL line either.
Apparently he's never worked in a corporate environment. I don't know about him, but if I'm getting a cup of coffee, and I lose a server, the anti-virus server kicks off an alert, or maybe a VPN connection to a remote site drops, I need to know *THEN* - not 5 minutes later when I get back to my desk.
Well, if they are in the office at 2:30 AM, then they should have some way of being notified in the office (email, look at a screen, etc.). If they are at home, then the "no cell phones in the office" rule doesn't apply.
I work at the corporate office most of the time. We have 46 branch offices. How *exactly* should I look at my PC monitors while I'm 600 miles away?
It's your job to know, and a billion other ITheads out there survive without cell phone alerts. One of them will be taking your job. So how do these IT heads know when a server goes down at 2:30 in the morning? They use The Force(tm)?
Again, the shift operators aren't specific to C++. They're basic bitwise operators, like &, |, and ^.
I wouldn't DREAM of calling myself a C programmer (I'm still battling with advanced pointers, linked lists, trees, etc) and I'm well aware of the shift operators.
Me thinks you haven't messed with C(/C++) EVER, let alone in years.
Someone that knows C and learns some of the C++ syntax and symbols (like the '>>' and such)
Since when are the shift operators (">>" and "") C++ specific?
Not even close ...
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We're not talking about the compiler. We're talking about the C libraries which its built upon. You can compile it with whatever you want, and you'll still need the GNU C libraries.
In essence, without GNU, there would be no Linux.
As much as I hate the term GNU/Linux, theres valid reasoning behind the naming.
The BSD attitude is "We think that if you love something, set it free. IF others love it too, it will come back to you a hundred fold."
:)
So, what you're saying, basically, is that BSD users are hippies? *ducks*
Learning algorithms to stop spam? Talk about taking the long way around!
We could easily have technology in place to make spam a distant memory. Its time for a new protocol. SMTP is dead, lets move on.
Diesel. Generator.
Actually, as I understand it, MySQL recently implemented referential constraints into mysql.
I believe with the introduction of the 4.x.x release(s).
Obligatory comment/troll about how much MySQL is not ready for the enterprise eventhough it actually is.
.. but its just not there yet. I'm counting the days until I can get this overpriced trash off our database servers. :(
Spoken like a true linux zealot with absolutely no foundation in relational data management.
Do you realize that referential integrity is a fairly new feature in MySQL? Do you understand the reasoning behind a transaction based DBMS? How about the simple normal forms layed out by Boyce and Codd?
Anyone who's done any extensive DB work will tell you how lacking MySQL is. I *love* linux, its the only OS I run at home, and I follow the progress of the MySQL project with an almost religious fervor. I can't *WAIT* until it can compete in a production environment
Get horizontal, check out TeraData. =)
http://www.teradata.com/
You wanted a standardized language ... so you pick Java? JAVA!? /me throws hands up in the air
Transactinos: why by default? mysql's default settings favor speed.
Because in the real world, we have two pair of mirrored SCSI drives, and you write the TLog to the second set. The delay is almost totally negligible. Tell every company in the world using Oracle and MS SQL that they don't need transactions, no need to rollback failed transactions, and its just slowing them down.
Puh-leaze.
If you want mysql to compete as an enterprise DMBS, it needs to be a transaction based system.
Yeah, sign me up for a -1 flamebait as well. Although pointing out the cliche of being geeky is becoming ... well ... cliche.
I need more coffee.
Did you read the article? This isn't (much of) an editorial piece. He consulted experts.
You're assuming they recognize the attack and identify the perpetrator. These people are so clueless that they're probably being used to relay spam for god's sake.