This is about 0% different to any other forum on the web.
Law students might kick up a stink about it, but that's what they do. They want to change the world. But I have one in the extended family... the thing about them is that 95% of the way they change the world is for the worse.
What can they do? They can break down the laws that hold society together. They can even (*gasp*) help to make new ones. It is their job. If they did it well, they get a pay raise ("hey... I can make PARTNER one day!") and a slap on the back. And society is generally the worse off for their efforts. Their shortsighted personal run for glory helped them, so everything is fine.
Good for them if they get upset. The only difference between them and everyone else is that they naively think that they can do something about it. The forum should just make all posting anonymous and move their servers offshore, just to stick it up them....and yeah.... there are a few good lawyers. But the vast majority of people on here, as in real life, don't respect what you do...
What surprises me is how this is assumed to have an effect on internet radio.
I am a shoutcast fiend. I scan the top stations every day or two. Hardly any of the stations (even the popular ones) play RIAA music.
Why would it make any difference what they charge if it doesn't get played? They should be paying people to get their shit out there to get it on the air. If they don't (and they won't) then something else will be.
I would say that I welcome the coming revolution, except that it's so far underway that I'd be missing the boat. Their content is shit, and everyone except the marketing guys recognize it...
I've cleaned out a few with over 1000 infections, but the worst was a system with 6500 infections. I never got it working properly (Explorer randomly generated windowing problems, etc), but it ran.
But probably the scariest was one I cleaned with 350 infections of one virus. I believe it was Chernobyl, but I might be wrong. On a certain date of the month it detonated, wiping the drive. I used it on the day before until around 11:55pm unknowingly and went to bed around midnight. I found it the day after it detonated at around 6am, so neatly (and accidentally) missed losing everything by 5 minutes on one side and 6 hrs the other.
For those wondering about the parent post, I've lived in Perth most of my adult life, and if The Record is the one I'm thinking of (pretty damn likely, given the poster's sig), it is a very small newsletter circulated within Catholic churches.
By newsletter, I mean a couple of pages. Take of that what you will.
You know... that's a damn good idea and should be modded up. It's a very good solution that should be in the specs already. Granted that some browsers could ignore it, but they could anyway,
Then perhaps they need to invest in some modern systems. The following definitions are interesting:
3. SHOULD This word, or the adjective "RECOMMENDED", mean that there
may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances to ignore a
particular item, but the full implications must be understood and
carefully weighed before choosing a different course.
4. SHOULD NOT This phrase, or the phrase "NOT RECOMMENDED" mean that
there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances when the
particular behavior is acceptable or even useful, but the full
implications should be understood and the case carefully weighed
before implementing any behavior described with this label.
They don't say DO NOT or MUST NOT. Like they say, the behavior can is useful... and they could see this would be the case IN 1997!
It is time we updated things. It's particularly funny that Microsoft found this RFC, of all things, to obey.
It has very big implications still. For you it obviously has no effect, but let me give you an example.
We are in the middle of the planning of a software release that rolls out to thousands of users. So that they can access it remotely, we are toying with the idea of supporting 3G PCMCIA cards.
In the area we're benchmarking in, latency and a retarded slow-start windowing algorithm are the limiting factors. Keep in mind that this software is crucial to the company, which is a fairly large one. Adoption rates of it drive the company.
We are limited by the existing platform to use IE. A simple registry hack such as the one discussed to increase max connections can (and will) make the difference to our customers, and was my number one recommendation when they ran into performance problems, with me betting it would influence benchmark times faster than their next two solutions combined.
Suddenly YouTube is worth a bundle of cash. We all knew it would happen.
All in all, I'd say this is a very gentle way of saying to the **AA that we're going to try to do the right thing.
On second thoughts, they already would have said that in private discussions, behind closed doors.
This is the way to prepare the rest of us. Then it won't seem so bad when they come down like a ton of bricks on the US infringements. It won't hurt their market so much.
Windows can be very simple to diagnose, but you have to know where to go. You have your registry. You have your error logs. You have your startup locations. That's about it.
Anti-disclaimer: I use linux as my primary OS, and have for a long time, plus several years as a server admin. However, I have spent a long time fixing windows
You find it easier. However, you are not the norm. At least Windows applications try somewhat to play nicely... better than much half-assed linux code. If they shit themselves, someone with relatively basic training can disgnose and fix the problem.
I like linux because it gives me the perfect development environment. It gives me Freedom. However, being user friendly to a newb, even compared to windows, is not one of its strengths (possibly its greatest weakness). Not would I want it to be. I like things technical. I like to understand all aspects of the technical problem, so it suits me fine.
Not so sure most windows would though. How many do you think even bothered following up on the meaning of a BSOD?
I'll tell you who's using the majority of the Win98 boxes: the parents and grandparents of the world. They use it now and then, flick it on when they need it, send an email or two and shut the thing down. They probably don't notice much slowdown or stability problems, since they probably don't have it on long enough. In short: it does what they need.
So why should they use Linux? Why should we even give a shit if they do?
What they need is a simple OS. They need a web browser. They need a couple of Office-like applications. They don't want a lot of problems. Why would Linux be the best solution? For them it is more trouble to set up than just buying a new box (despite what people on here might say, IMHO Linux is not easier to set up for a n00b). They need something like a Mac, which will do what they need for the forseeable future.
Alternatively, they should just stick with Win98. All jokes aside, their boxes are probably so full of spyware and shit after up to 8 YEARS of operation, that if they can go this far, they can probabably go a little further.
Look. I love Linux. I've used it as my primary OS for years, and used it during that time as a server admin too, but I just don't understand this "more users at any cost" approach. What is the good of getting these users? What will it achieve? At the least, you'll potentially end up with a hell of a lot of pissed off (and minimally equipped for repairs) users with broken computers badmouthing the operating system to anyone who will listen.
I don't know that I would wholeheartedly recommend going for the MySQL solution.
The MySQL database driver (MyODBC) has had problems with development for a LONG time. It seems to be moving along slowly again now, but keep in mind that it has basically been on the same version forever.
Additionally, there are other problems. For example, if there is even a small error, everything falls over. The Access process has to be killed using Task Manager... hardly an optimal solution for a workplace filled with day-to-day users. There are other problems, but I guess you'll find them as you go.
The MySQL-Access solution is one of those things that is possible, but not optimal for a workplace.
I also got into this field fairly lately, compounded by completing my Computer Science degree part-time.
To cut a long story short, life experience counts a hell of a lot more than people think, and being older when coming out of uni can be a distinct advantage.
The right employer will value life experience. Additionally, most of the people I kow of that finished uni later tend to be more focused, as well as progressing towards a senior level far more rapidly. I know this is kind of a blanket statement, but it's what I've seen.
So my honest opinion? Go for it. You'll be working for a hell of a long time, and whether you start at 25 or 30 isn't going to make one iota of difference in the end. You'll come out focused and hungry to make up for lost time, and that's a big advantage over the kids that just fell into the field from choices made while still in school.
Yeah... I kind of agree with you about the SNES version.
I remember as a youngster queueing up(!) for the SNES version. I rememeber you also couldn't rent it, because there would be people waiting at the video store for it.
It wasn't bad for a rendition of an arcade game at the time, but it was nowhere near the arcade versions. The sprites were smaller and less detailed, and it generally lacked the all around experience of the arcade.
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No idea how you got modded flamebait for that. It's the truth.
No. A smart boozer would simply launch each beer a minute or two before he needs to drink it.
This is about 0% different to any other forum on the web. Law students might kick up a stink about it, but that's what they do. They want to change the world. But I have one in the extended family... the thing about them is that 95% of the way they change the world is for the worse. What can they do? They can break down the laws that hold society together. They can even (*gasp*) help to make new ones. It is their job. If they did it well, they get a pay raise ("hey... I can make PARTNER one day!") and a slap on the back. And society is generally the worse off for their efforts. Their shortsighted personal run for glory helped them, so everything is fine. Good for them if they get upset. The only difference between them and everyone else is that they naively think that they can do something about it. The forum should just make all posting anonymous and move their servers offshore, just to stick it up them. ...and yeah.... there are a few good lawyers. But the vast majority of people on here, as in real life, don't respect what you do...
What surprises me is how this is assumed to have an effect on internet radio.
I am a shoutcast fiend. I scan the top stations every day or two. Hardly any of the stations (even the popular ones) play RIAA music.
Why would it make any difference what they charge if it doesn't get played? They should be paying people to get their shit out there to get it on the air. If they don't (and they won't) then something else will be.
I would say that I welcome the coming revolution, except that it's so far underway that I'd be missing the boat. Their content is shit, and everyone except the marketing guys recognize it...
The study would have been more meaningful if it hadn't conflated spam blocking with ad blocking.
Wow... I wonder whether there happens to be three times more DVRs now? Weren't these people just using the fast forward button on their VCR before?
Politician?
How about tax free dollars, smartass?
How about this one? Sure seems to beat the FBI example.
I've cleaned out a few with over 1000 infections, but the worst was a system with 6500 infections. I never got it working properly (Explorer randomly generated windowing problems, etc), but it ran.
But probably the scariest was one I cleaned with 350 infections of one virus. I believe it was Chernobyl, but I might be wrong. On a certain date of the month it detonated, wiping the drive. I used it on the day before until around 11:55pm unknowingly and went to bed around midnight. I found it the day after it detonated at around 6am, so neatly (and accidentally) missed losing everything by 5 minutes on one side and 6 hrs the other.
maek shure you're English is good when u right emails
;)
That is possibly the funniest passage I've ever seen here.
For those wondering about the parent post, I've lived in Perth most of my adult life, and if The Record is the one I'm thinking of (pretty damn likely, given the poster's sig), it is a very small newsletter circulated within Catholic churches.
By newsletter, I mean a couple of pages. Take of that what you will.
You know... that's a damn good idea and should be modded up. It's a very good solution that should be in the specs already. Granted that some browsers could ignore it, but they could anyway,
I realize that, but the limits need to be revised. 2 might have been courteous a decade ago, but now it isn't realistic.
Then perhaps they need to invest in some modern systems. The following definitions are interesting:
3. SHOULD This word, or the adjective "RECOMMENDED", mean that there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances to ignore a particular item, but the full implications must be understood and carefully weighed before choosing a different course. 4. SHOULD NOT This phrase, or the phrase "NOT RECOMMENDED" mean that there may exist valid reasons in particular circumstances when the particular behavior is acceptable or even useful, but the full implications should be understood and the case carefully weighed before implementing any behavior described with this label. They don't say DO NOT or MUST NOT. Like they say, the behavior can is useful... and they could see this would be the case IN 1997!
It is time we updated things. It's particularly funny that Microsoft found this RFC, of all things, to obey.
It might be specified behavior, but it's stupidly outdated, and seriously needs to get with the times.
It has been that way since I had dialup many years ago. It might have been prudent at the time, but now it is sadly outdated.
Things have changed. The popularity of FasterFox, which happily breaks all specifications, is a reflection of it.
I feel that 10-20 is a much more realistic figure now. I haven't seen many webmasters complaining about FasterFox.
It has very big implications still. For you it obviously has no effect, but let me give you an example.
We are in the middle of the planning of a software release that rolls out to thousands of users. So that they can access it remotely, we are toying with the idea of supporting 3G PCMCIA cards.
In the area we're benchmarking in, latency and a retarded slow-start windowing algorithm are the limiting factors. Keep in mind that this software is crucial to the company, which is a fairly large one. Adoption rates of it drive the company.
We are limited by the existing platform to use IE. A simple registry hack such as the one discussed to increase max connections can (and will) make the difference to our customers, and was my number one recommendation when they ran into performance problems, with me betting it would influence benchmark times faster than their next two solutions combined.
Wow. Someone needs to be hit with the obvious stick.
Can anyone really be surprised?
Suddenly YouTube is worth a bundle of cash. We all knew it would happen.
All in all, I'd say this is a very gentle way of saying to the **AA that we're going to try to do the right thing.
On second thoughts, they already would have said that in private discussions, behind closed doors.
This is the way to prepare the rest of us. Then it won't seem so bad when they come down like a ton of bricks on the US infringements. It won't hurt their market so much.
I disagree with that... in a sense.
Windows can be very simple to diagnose, but you have to know where to go. You have your registry. You have your error logs. You have your startup locations. That's about it.
Anti-disclaimer: I use linux as my primary OS, and have for a long time, plus several years as a server admin. However, I have spent a long time fixing windows
You find it easier. However, you are not the norm. At least Windows applications try somewhat to play nicely... better than much half-assed linux code. If they shit themselves, someone with relatively basic training can disgnose and fix the problem.
I like linux because it gives me the perfect development environment. It gives me Freedom. However, being user friendly to a newb, even compared to windows, is not one of its strengths (possibly its greatest weakness). Not would I want it to be. I like things technical. I like to understand all aspects of the technical problem, so it suits me fine.
Not so sure most windows would though. How many do you think even bothered following up on the meaning of a BSOD?
I'll tell you who's using the majority of the Win98 boxes: the parents and grandparents of the world. They use it now and then, flick it on when they need it, send an email or two and shut the thing down. They probably don't notice much slowdown or stability problems, since they probably don't have it on long enough. In short: it does what they need.
So why should they use Linux? Why should we even give a shit if they do?
What they need is a simple OS. They need a web browser. They need a couple of Office-like applications. They don't want a lot of problems. Why would Linux be the best solution? For them it is more trouble to set up than just buying a new box (despite what people on here might say, IMHO Linux is not easier to set up for a n00b). They need something like a Mac, which will do what they need for the forseeable future.
Alternatively, they should just stick with Win98. All jokes aside, their boxes are probably so full of spyware and shit after up to 8 YEARS of operation, that if they can go this far, they can probabably go a little further.
Look. I love Linux. I've used it as my primary OS for years, and used it during that time as a server admin too, but I just don't understand this "more users at any cost" approach. What is the good of getting these users? What will it achieve? At the least, you'll potentially end up with a hell of a lot of pissed off (and minimally equipped for repairs) users with broken computers badmouthing the operating system to anyone who will listen.
I don't know that I would wholeheartedly recommend going for the MySQL solution.
The MySQL database driver (MyODBC) has had problems with development for a LONG time. It seems to be moving along slowly again now, but keep in mind that it has basically been on the same version forever.
Additionally, there are other problems. For example, if there is even a small error, everything falls over. The Access process has to be killed using Task Manager... hardly an optimal solution for a workplace filled with day-to-day users. There are other problems, but I guess you'll find them as you go.
The MySQL-Access solution is one of those things that is possible, but not optimal for a workplace.
I also got into this field fairly lately, compounded by completing my Computer Science degree part-time.
To cut a long story short, life experience counts a hell of a lot more than people think, and being older when coming out of uni can be a distinct advantage.
The right employer will value life experience. Additionally, most of the people I kow of that finished uni later tend to be more focused, as well as progressing towards a senior level far more rapidly. I know this is kind of a blanket statement, but it's what I've seen.
So my honest opinion? Go for it. You'll be working for a hell of a long time, and whether you start at 25 or 30 isn't going to make one iota of difference in the end. You'll come out focused and hungry to make up for lost time, and that's a big advantage over the kids that just fell into the field from choices made while still in school.
[My english is better than most other people's german, so please point out mistakes politely. Thank you.]
I might have spotted one or two mistakes in that last post...
Yeah... I kind of agree with you about the SNES version.
;)
I remember as a youngster queueing up(!) for the SNES version. I rememeber you also couldn't rent it, because there would be people waiting at the video store for it.
It wasn't bad for a rendition of an arcade game at the time, but it was nowhere near the arcade versions. The sprites were smaller and less detailed, and it generally lacked the all around experience of the arcade.
Not that I didn't play the hell out of it...
Maybe you should check that opinion with all the rape victims that commit suicide. They might disagree.