I'm the same way and completely agree that its pathetic as well. That said, what if they were just outsourcing the work outside their major/interests? Pathetic still that they can't/won't/don't do *all* of their own work, but on a certain level *if* they were doing it to be able to concentrate more on what they did enjoy it at least shows some creativity.
The Symbian kernel and OS design doesn't currently support SMP, so it is possible that the Linux kernel is the direction to go in - obsoleting the EKA2 kernel at some point in the future for high end mobile devices.
However it is probably worth pointing out that whilst the Linux kernel works well for SMP systems for scalable performance whether it does this AND manages to be good for power saving/consumption is possibly less proven.
Linux generally evolves around needs. So, if the need (and funding) for the ability to do SMP AND low power arises, then I'm sure it will happen.
That isn't to say that linux is the answer for every technical problem, but it is already a good/great solution for a wide range of applications, and as it moves forward I think the areas it will influence will only grow.
I find filesystems and BIOSs intriguing. They are kinda like voodoo, in that you don't really see or configure them (to a certain extent). They do what they do and you don't think about them. However, they can (possibly) have more impact on performance that any tweaks you can do (kernel or application).
I know that some people (read: sysadmins) definitely do think about their filesystem, but even then its usually only when you are installing a system or in the event something goes wrong.
Moderators are going to have a hard time with this article. Because on one hand, by referencing just about anything that Carlin said they could get modded Funny, but on the other hand they are probably quoting him and therefore it could also be thought of as Informative...what a dilemma.
I think we should take the same approach to streamlining the code base as we have taken with rewriting the entire works of Shakespeare...lets just get 1 million monkeys and let them have at it. We'll just snapshot their work every hour and try to compile it. If it compiles, then just do a blind commit.
Eventually, you'd have a perfect software release that fixes all bugs, and even adds in new features that users haven't even thought of yet!
Comparing to cast iron really doesn't help their case.
I disagree, if only for marketing reasons. Its all about perception. Paper is thought of (in general) as weak in just about every sense of the word. Iron on the other hand just sounds strong and is also perceived as strong by most of the general population. So by saying that it is twice as strong as iron, it plays into people's perception. It even sounded more impressive to me upon first reading. So to say it doesn't help, is a little off base.
Sure, but I think it would end up something like this:
"I've got to tell you this, but don't worry about it...(begins talking like the micromachines guy) There is a stronger possibility that you will be involved in an accident driving this vehicle, and also that the accident will result in a fatality, and under Florida State law, you will be held responsible for that death due to your decision to drive this type of vehicle, and will face up to ten years in prison once convicted. (end fast talking) Again, don't worry that would never happen, just one of those crazy laws. Also, you won't believe the deals we've got going right now...[insert sales pitch]"
I really don't know where exactly I stand on issues like this. Similar to the "sin taxes" and huge warning labels put on cigarettes/booze/whatever in attempts to get people to not use them, they just artificially drive prices up and (probably) don't dissuade anyone from actually using the products. Another gray area is seatbelt laws, what right does the gov't have to tell me to be safe with my own life? I can certainly understand if it were to have a positive effect on others lives, but that seems a little over invasive.
FWIW, I am actually a SUV owner (third vehicle). They are indispensable at times, but probably unnecessary others. Is the right answer to ban them all together, ABSOLUTELY NOT. To some extent higher gas prices are automatically putting the "sin tax" on them without any gov't regulation, so hopefully people that truly need them will get them and those that don't will find them less attractive. I just don't like gov't trying to micromanage peoples personal choices.
A 47 year old recent Constitutional law professor (universities tend to have a couple uses for the inter-tubes) whose campaign uses the Internet as its central tool vs a 72 year old guy who has been in the Legislature since 640K was enough for anyone?
While there may be some truth in that statement, it is just a factless plug for who you (apparently) want to be the next president.
From your logic, any "old guy" doesn't know beans about computers and is still stuck in the technological stone age. Granted McCain may not be in an industry that directly relies on cutting edge technology but to solely use his age as a measuring stick for his technological competency is ridiculous.
Even as a person who makes his living in the "tech industry" I would much prefer my candidates to focus on what I consider the most important issues. For me its the economy and reducing gov't spending/power. Granted neither are going to reduce gov't power/spending that much, but that is what I want my president to do.
Just to throw my political $.02 in about the Middle East, since that always gets brought up. Bottom line is its complex. Doesn't matter what either one says, we aren't "getting out" but we may reduce and refocus...but if anyone promises to be completely out by [timeframe] just go ahead and start up your list of failed campaign promises right there...and both sides will probably have a long list of those.
In closing, I'm not really happy with either candidate. I've got an idea of who I may vote for but it seems as thought I will (yet again) be voting for the lesser of two evils.
Our entire system is designed to teach people to be unfair to one another.
Mostly true. One on hand, we get caught up in words saying that "all people are created equal" which, IMHO, in a sense they are. However, that means that all people are created with the same basic rights, etc. What it doesn't mean is that all people have equal abilities. People do have natural (dis)abilities. So in a sense, the deck is stacked for/against people the moment they are born.
...Or, it is even encouraged - especially in the mentality expressed in sports programs.
I know it goes both ways, but I don't like the fact that we try to artificially put everyone on a level playing field when the playing field never is, was or will be level. I feel this way about most aspects of life. We try to legislate equality in the wrong ways. Analogy time...even if Yao Ming and Mini-Mee had never played basketball in their life, who do you think would win that matchup? Why do we, metaphorically, try to make it so that Mini-Mee can compete by again, metaphorically, making Yao play with one arm behind his back...or if he still wins, both arms?
I think my point is that sports (while some may dislike/not understand) generally point out that we are in fact different, and if we are at a disadvantage then we have to work harder or smarter to beat our opponents...just like in real life. Except in sports, the rules are the same for everyone...which is what I wish real life were more like.
You aren't the only one. I very much enjoy a good home/craft brew. All things the same, given the choice of microbrew vs macrobrew I'd take the micro about 9 out of 10 times (the one being the case where it involved "chugging"). But things aren't always the same. While I would certainly prefer a homemade burger, there are times that I actually do crave a McDonalds burger too...but that usually happens after said "chugging" event.
Concerning the people at your brew pub, there are many ways to interpret their behavior. People always get a little defensive over something they put a lot of time and effort into. But that doesn't justify their behavior, especially toward people who may not know any better.
We all have different tastes, preferences, and knowledge. How we impart those thoughts/feelings to others are as unique and varied as the thoughts/feelings themselves. However, I would much prefer to interact with people that share my ability to discuss/analyze/compare/contrast thoughts and feelings that are different than my own rather than someone I agree with but is pompous in conveying to others.
Why couldn't they have just used MAC address (a simple range) filtering? I would guess that there are a few ranges of addresses in use by the iPhones. Even if there was some overlap with other devices, I would think that possibly in addition to a user-agent check would be a lot more secure/efficient.
Once you realize this, then the battle is halfway over.
Just take the latest and greatest new "research" with a grain of salt. I'm not against the research because we do make genuine progress (just look at the average life expectancy). But considering that we (collectively) are not all falling over dead, I seriously doubt that there is going to be any one magic bullet that cures [insert favorite disease here].
My point is that I drank coffee before I read this and even if it had said that it would make me go crazy by age 30 I would probably still continue to drink my coffee. If you followed every "recommendation" out there you'd not only end up worse off, but also pretty poor since you'd be buying, selling, then buying and selling the same products over and over again.
The GP wasn't actually saying that you "must" be root in order to play Minesweeper, (s)he was just alluding to the fact that *most* Windows installs only have one maybe two accounts for the system. Those accounts are what the users would most likely use to play Minesweeper and it just so happens they are also an Administrative account too.
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I'm the same way and completely agree that its pathetic as well. That said, what if they were just outsourcing the work outside their major/interests? Pathetic still that they can't/won't/don't do *all* of their own work, but on a certain level *if* they were doing it to be able to concentrate more on what they did enjoy it at least shows some creativity.
They've brought this topic up before on the mailing lists. Bottom line is that just about any word sounds like [insert bad word] in some language.
And I thought I was the only one...
Are you talking about the kernel or userspace? If its kernel you are talking about, then they don't really have that much choice...
That isn't to say that linux is the answer for every technical problem, but it is already a good/great solution for a wide range of applications, and as it moves forward I think the areas it will influence will only grow.
Looks like the Russians beat us again...
I find filesystems and BIOSs intriguing. They are kinda like voodoo, in that you don't really see or configure them (to a certain extent). They do what they do and you don't think about them. However, they can (possibly) have more impact on performance that any tweaks you can do (kernel or application).
I know that some people (read: sysadmins) definitely do think about their filesystem, but even then its usually only when you are installing a system or in the event something goes wrong.
I think you are forgetting that this is /.
Most of the readers don't know what to do with a single woman, let alone 9 of them at the same time!!!
Moderators are going to have a hard time with this article. Because on one hand, by referencing just about anything that Carlin said they could get modded Funny, but on the other hand they are probably quoting him and therefore it could also be thought of as Informative...what a dilemma.
obviously.
In America, we even have a game where thats all you do. Its called Pictionary. Except that neither side can speak Chinese or Japanese.
Well, if you want to man this mission then I for one don't see any problem with it.
I'd pack some really good sun screen.
Ugh, I barely like corona when it is ice cold...that has got to taste awful.
But I guess if they can figure out how to bottle it and get it back to earth, then I guess that will change the whole "free as in beer" saying.
That maybe true, but not the number of monkeys...
I think we should take the same approach to streamlining the code base as we have taken with rewriting the entire works of Shakespeare...lets just get 1 million monkeys and let them have at it. We'll just snapshot their work every hour and try to compile it. If it compiles, then just do a blind commit.
Eventually, you'd have a perfect software release that fixes all bugs, and even adds in new features that users haven't even thought of yet!
Sure, but I think it would end up something like this:
"I've got to tell you this, but don't worry about it...(begins talking like the micromachines guy) There is a stronger possibility that you will be involved in an accident driving this vehicle, and also that the accident will result in a fatality, and under Florida State law, you will be held responsible for that death due to your decision to drive this type of vehicle, and will face up to ten years in prison once convicted. (end fast talking) Again, don't worry that would never happen, just one of those crazy laws. Also, you won't believe the deals we've got going right now...[insert sales pitch]"
I really don't know where exactly I stand on issues like this. Similar to the "sin taxes" and huge warning labels put on cigarettes/booze/whatever in attempts to get people to not use them, they just artificially drive prices up and (probably) don't dissuade anyone from actually using the products. Another gray area is seatbelt laws, what right does the gov't have to tell me to be safe with my own life? I can certainly understand if it were to have a positive effect on others lives, but that seems a little over invasive.
FWIW, I am actually a SUV owner (third vehicle). They are indispensable at times, but probably unnecessary others. Is the right answer to ban them all together, ABSOLUTELY NOT. To some extent higher gas prices are automatically putting the "sin tax" on them without any gov't regulation, so hopefully people that truly need them will get them and those that don't will find them less attractive. I just don't like gov't trying to micromanage peoples personal choices.
From your logic, any "old guy" doesn't know beans about computers and is still stuck in the technological stone age. Granted McCain may not be in an industry that directly relies on cutting edge technology but to solely use his age as a measuring stick for his technological competency is ridiculous.
Even as a person who makes his living in the "tech industry" I would much prefer my candidates to focus on what I consider the most important issues. For me its the economy and reducing gov't spending/power. Granted neither are going to reduce gov't power/spending that much, but that is what I want my president to do.
Just to throw my political $.02 in about the Middle East, since that always gets brought up. Bottom line is its complex. Doesn't matter what either one says, we aren't "getting out" but we may reduce and refocus...but if anyone promises to be completely out by [timeframe] just go ahead and start up your list of failed campaign promises right there...and both sides will probably have a long list of those.
In closing, I'm not really happy with either candidate. I've got an idea of who I may vote for but it seems as thought I will (yet again) be voting for the lesser of two evils.
I know it goes both ways, but I don't like the fact that we try to artificially put everyone on a level playing field when the playing field never is, was or will be level. I feel this way about most aspects of life. We try to legislate equality in the wrong ways. Analogy time...even if Yao Ming and Mini-Mee had never played basketball in their life, who do you think would win that matchup? Why do we, metaphorically, try to make it so that Mini-Mee can compete by again, metaphorically, making Yao play with one arm behind his back...or if he still wins, both arms?
I think my point is that sports (while some may dislike/not understand) generally point out that we are in fact different, and if we are at a disadvantage then we have to work harder or smarter to beat our opponents...just like in real life. Except in sports, the rules are the same for everyone...which is what I wish real life were more like.
You aren't the only one. I very much enjoy a good home/craft brew. All things the same, given the choice of microbrew vs macrobrew I'd take the micro about 9 out of 10 times (the one being the case where it involved "chugging"). But things aren't always the same. While I would certainly prefer a homemade burger, there are times that I actually do crave a McDonalds burger too...but that usually happens after said "chugging" event.
Concerning the people at your brew pub, there are many ways to interpret their behavior. People always get a little defensive over something they put a lot of time and effort into. But that doesn't justify their behavior, especially toward people who may not know any better.
We all have different tastes, preferences, and knowledge. How we impart those thoughts/feelings to others are as unique and varied as the thoughts/feelings themselves. However, I would much prefer to interact with people that share my ability to discuss/analyze/compare/contrast thoughts and feelings that are different than my own rather than someone I agree with but is pompous in conveying to others.
Why couldn't they have just used MAC address (a simple range) filtering? I would guess that there are a few ranges of addresses in use by the iPhones. Even if there was some overlap with other devices, I would think that possibly in addition to a user-agent check would be a lot more secure/efficient.
Once you realize this, then the battle is halfway over.
Just take the latest and greatest new "research" with a grain of salt. I'm not against the research because we do make genuine progress (just look at the average life expectancy). But considering that we (collectively) are not all falling over dead, I seriously doubt that there is going to be any one magic bullet that cures [insert favorite disease here].
My point is that I drank coffee before I read this and even if it had said that it would make me go crazy by age 30 I would probably still continue to drink my coffee. If you followed every "recommendation" out there you'd not only end up worse off, but also pretty poor since you'd be buying, selling, then buying and selling the same products over and over again.
The GP wasn't actually saying that you "must" be root in order to play Minesweeper, (s)he was just alluding to the fact that *most* Windows installs only have one maybe two accounts for the system. Those accounts are what the users would most likely use to play Minesweeper and it just so happens they are also an Administrative account too.
Flamebait, really?
Guess people's sarcasm detectors aren't working.