Someone oughtta really steal windows 2000 source code and distribute it on P2P networks
Bad idea. The last thing we need is to give M$ ammo to equate OSS to piracy.
If you want to help OSS develop, encourage people to try Linux or even beta test.
And, yes most Windows products hit their peek with the 2000 releases. I think XP & Server 2003 are worth while upgrades of the 2000 versions.
OTOH, we may just developing a little bit of geek old-timers syndrome. We've found something that works and does so better than what we started with, years ago. It took me a while to get a friend of mine to try XP because he was so happy with Windows 98 SE. He thought it was so much better than DOS.
I think I'll give SQL 2005 a try. At least the so called free version.
I read this after getting my first (and very bad) job as a programmer. It covers many aspects of working in I.T., including some of the differences between working as an employee or a contractor.
I'd avoid this simply because of the fact that no U.S. Agency has juristiction over Indian doctors.
If you think getting your own government to do something when the doctor screws up was hard, wait until the doctor is in another country and you need a another country's government to help you.
Simple fact: Governments care more about their own citizens. This goes for any country in the world. (U.S., India, *Insert Country Here*)
If you believe otherwise, and that the U.S. is the only country that is like this, then, well...There isn't much of a point in talking to you because you're living your own little world. Enjoy!
You're already have access to servers and a network. Use it. Practice working on the skills that are listed in the test objectives. If you can't or don't want to do this on you companies network, set up a lab at home. (at least 2 servers, recommend VMWare or Virtual PC to get a more systems going, if you want)
The MS Press books are ok but they don't spoon-feed you. Sybex books are also good. You'll get the most out of them is you spend time applying what you learned in the lab.
Avoid Braindumps. You goals should be to learn not just pass the test.
I recommend visiting the forum at Tek-Tips for more advice on certifications.
...then 10 systems is about the max for workgroups.
If you plan to grow any larger I'd recommend moving to a Domain instead of a Workgroup. This would give you centralized administration, give you the ability to remotely publish software updates to you systems and the ability to control all your systems via Group Policies.
This will be a hard sell to you boss but, try to provide a detailed cost/benifit analyse looking at the manpower that currently is wasted by having maintain each system seperately and scaleability issues.
If that doesn't work you can still create local policies on each computer to prevent problems.
Wouldn't it be like installing Debian on another Mac? Installing Linux on any box with new hardware will require a bit tinkering but, IMHO, it doesn't warrent a story.
...When a company does need (not want, but need) to change, they will find themselves trapped by the product that was going to save them.
The most common problem I see is that when they do try to change, they will attempted work around their COTS. Not by designing a completely new solution but by slapping something together.
The Company (small, less then 50 people) I've started working for is paying the price for doing just that. They tried to build a MS Access Database App to work with a software product that is now critiacal to there business.
It work at first but grew out of control and is full of proor design and wierd bug fixes that realy didn't fix the bugs. The two guys who started it about 3 years ago are no longer with the company. (One quit in fustration, the other fired due to inter office politics)
Its gotten to the point that with the system breaking at various point, customers getting pissed and the four new IT guys (myself included) pulling all-nighters, that the company's CEO has gotten the messege and started throughing money into IT.
I'm optimistic that things will get better in 6 months to a year but, had my company been willing to inovate, instead of working around a pre-made software product, they'd be further ahead than they are now.
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...It must be true. Everyone knows that you can't fake an email.
Someone oughtta really steal windows 2000 source code and distribute it on P2P networks
Bad idea. The last thing we need is to give M$ ammo to equate OSS to piracy.
If you want to help OSS develop, encourage people to try Linux or even beta test.
And, yes most Windows products hit their peek with the 2000 releases. I think XP & Server 2003 are worth while upgrades of the 2000 versions.
OTOH, we may just developing a little bit of geek old-timers syndrome. We've found something that works and does so better than what we started with, years ago. It took me a while to get a friend of mine to try XP because he was so happy with Windows 98 SE. He thought it was so much better than DOS.
I think I'll give SQL 2005 a try. At least the so called free version.
I recommend getting a copy of The Career Programmer: Guerilla Tactics for an Imperfect World by Christopher Duncan.
I read this after getting my first (and very bad) job as a programmer. It covers many aspects of working in I.T., including some of the differences between working as an employee or a contractor.
Good Luck!
...Duke Nuken Waiting Forever.
What work for me while I was in Iraq was a small notebook with a hard case.
Depending on you budget, this would be the best solution. A metal or plastic carring case with some foam padding will protect it during transport.
I learned this lession a few years ago. Most laptop damage won't occur while you're using it but, when its packed for transport.
...is that I can't mod your post to a +6.
Isn't that a contradiction in terms?
Really, can't we get the media to stop using the work Hack in this way? Finding a password taped onto a notebook isn't hacking.
Sure, they may have used the computers in way which they shouldn't but, they didn't have to hack them.
I know, I know... the average Joe couldn't tell the difference between anything remotely technical but the media shouldn't be encourage it.
I think I'll go let Windows Hack into my neighbor's unsecured wireless access point.
I'd avoid this simply because of the fact that no U.S. Agency has juristiction over Indian doctors.
If you think getting your own government to do something when the doctor screws up was hard, wait until the doctor is in another country and you need a another country's government to help you.
Simple fact: Governments care more about their own citizens. This goes for any country in the world. (U.S., India, *Insert Country Here*)
If you believe otherwise, and that the U.S. is the only country that is like this, then, well...There isn't much of a point in talking to you because you're living your own little world. Enjoy!
Step 1. Start a business using OSS.
Step 2. ???
Step 3. Profit.
Simple, choice is good. As muck as I like Linux, I'm glad to see that there are viable, open alternative OS's.
...You have no life.
Mod me as Troll, I don't need Good Karma.
Isn't it a little harsh? What happened to the punishment fitting the crime? If nobody died then no death penalty.
I don't care how much money was lost.
Sure, use the Briandumps but when people ask you how hard was it to get your MCSE, just tell them "Easy, I just bought the anwsers."
Let me know how they react.
If there is one thing that devalues any certification, it is cheating.
You're already have access to servers and a network. Use it. Practice working on the skills that are listed in the test objectives. If you can't or don't want to do this on you companies network, set up a lab at home. (at least 2 servers, recommend VMWare or Virtual PC to get a more systems going, if you want)
The MS Press books are ok but they don't spoon-feed you. Sybex books are also good. You'll get the most out of them is you spend time applying what you learned in the lab.
Avoid Braindumps. You goals should be to learn not just pass the test.
I recommend visiting the forum at Tek-Tips for more advice on certifications.
Good Luck
...then 10 systems is about the max for workgroups.
If you plan to grow any larger I'd recommend moving to a Domain instead of a Workgroup. This would give you centralized administration, give you the ability to remotely publish software updates to you systems and the ability to control all your systems via Group Policies.
This will be a hard sell to you boss but, try to provide a detailed cost/benifit analyse looking at the manpower that currently is wasted by having maintain each system seperately and scaleability issues.
If that doesn't work you can still create local policies on each computer to prevent problems.
Good Luck
I, for one, welcome our new Chess Playing Computer Overloards.
Linux-Knowledgeable Clerks
When is the last time you met a Knowledgeable Clerk in any retail store?
... 204 Kg = ~450 lbs
Wouldn't it be like installing Debian on another Mac? Installing Linux on any box with new hardware will require a bit tinkering but, IMHO, it doesn't warrent a story.
*Shakes head, walks away*
...When a company does need (not want, but need) to change, they will find themselves trapped by the product that was going to save them.
The most common problem I see is that when they do try to change, they will attempted work around their COTS. Not by designing a completely new solution but by slapping something together.
The Company (small, less then 50 people) I've started working for is paying the price for doing just that. They tried to build a MS Access Database App to work with a software product that is now critiacal to there business.
It work at first but grew out of control and is full of proor design and wierd bug fixes that realy didn't fix the bugs. The two guys who started it about 3 years ago are no longer with the company. (One quit in fustration, the other fired due to inter office politics)
Its gotten to the point that with the system breaking at various point, customers getting pissed and the four new IT guys (myself included) pulling all-nighters, that the company's CEO has gotten the messege and started throughing money into IT.
I'm optimistic that things will get better in 6 months to a year but, had my company been willing to inovate, instead of working around a pre-made software product, they'd be further ahead than they are now.
and it would also violate the Privacy Act of 1974.
interesting how many ipod-clones are coming out
Sorry, it not imitation but, form being dictated by function. All hard drive based portable music players use similar hard drives.
When other companies paint theirs white and put U2 in their commercials, then its imitation.
Yes, I know. I'm splitting hairs.
I'm glad they included that definiton for the /. crowd.
Uncle Sam is your Uncle.
For those in the military he can be considered parent.