Or...maybe he really doesn't understand. You see, kiddo, those of us who've been in this business for a decade or longer know that you can't know everything. Those who say they know everything or are experts are mistaken or lying. This biz is just too large and diverse to know everything.
In other words kid, don't fuck with us old guys or we'll show you who knows shit!
you have an idea that I've been thinking of for a while.
That episode of ST:TNG was one of the most spiritual. Here's Wesley, trying to be like his Dad. He finally figures out that he's not his dad and his destiny is somewhere/something else. I'm kind of disappointed that he had to be turned into a demigod of sort, but the underlying(grammar?) theme is all the same - he has to become his own man.
Think about it, Star Trek is all about being in Star Fleet. What if you don't want to be in Star Fleet in the Star Trek universe? Do you go around and work for the Forangi(sp?)?
There's a lot to be done still with the ST Universe.
I've done that type of work myself and it made me appreciate a college education more. But, there are times when I miss that work - but not the pay. I have to agree with you, if it came down to just those two choices, I would go for the programming job too.
cheers.
I started out loving the IT field. Gradually, it was ripped out of me by the typical working conditions: rediculous deadlines, long hours, managers who didn't have a clue, being called in the middle of the night, etc.... It wasn't until the late 90's that I thought that I was being paid almost enough to deal with that horseshit. I know there's a few of you folks out there that thought we were overpaid. I guess that's where the system works. I felt I was underpaid - so I left. You feel you're being paid adaquately - so you stay. I honestly hope that enough people like me leave to give you guys a decent salary again. Because even if pay goes back up to the year 2000 level, I'm still not coming back.
the police using those bean bag guns, "non-lethal" rounds and tear gas. I've seen people get really hurt by these things. And anytimes, those "non-lethal" rounds get mixed up with lethal rounds. Another plus -...plan to use a UV laser to fire a 5-joule pulse lasting just 0.4 picoseconds - equating to a momentary power of more than 10 million megawatts the crowd would get an instant tan!
According to the reviewer, there's a lot to be thankful for, as this release is far more stable than its earlier versions I've been using 0.8 since it came out (You guys got me hooked on it and I've been recomending it to all my non-tech, Windows using, friends) and I haven't experienced any unstability. Is there certain functionality that I'm not using that's more unstable?
Another note, since using Firefox, I haven't experienced the hang on/. that you get with I.E. Firefox 0.8 rocks! I love it the way it is! I'm not sure I want to upgrade to 0.9.
Have you noticed if this has caused some programming not to be aired? In a way, this reviewing could end up censoring some programming if too many people think it shouldn't be aired for whatever reason. Some may think a particular program would be too edgy for their area and vote it as being "bad".
Ctrl+C already means something very common and specific (send a SIGINT) in console windows The "DOS" or "Command Prompt" in Windows doesn't use the CTRL-C/V either. You have to use the "edit" system menu item to that sort of thing. Am I correct in stating that it would - have to be/has been - implemented in the command windows on Linux.
Sorry, I don't have GNU/Linux up. And I don't have any desktops installed. So, please bare with me.
who copied and pasted his code all over the place instead of writing a function ( this was C ). This pastes in two copies.. would have been perfect for him because that's the way he coded! I really can't blame him, though. We were, after all, being rated on our k-locs.
That's fine if you just want Ctrl-V and C to work like in Windows, but I think the other point is inter-app copying. I have to admit, Windows and Mac do this very well.
Is there a common "clipboard" in the desktops? Or for that matter, in the GNU/Linux kernel itself? (This would allow copying from any terminal/desktop window to anywhere else.)
from that can. I know this guy who took his "exams" (in quotes because I don't know what to call them) in Germany and "they" pinned him as a fuckup. Well, he moved to the U.S. and became a kick-ass programmer and then a kick-ass C.I.O.! My point, the European way of doing things has their own set of problems! - as explained by my Irish friend.
Your subject line says it all. Whenever we get the legislature involved, we making a deal with the devil. Vague laws, riders that have nothing to do with the subject but get more campaign contributions for the politicians (or, free private jets, stays at beach front houses, etc...), and/or promote the adjenda of said politician.
I'm stopping now because I'm about to go off on a rant....
I wsa in a meeting with some marketing people about designing our ecommerce site. To make a long story short, the marketing guy says "We need to collect personal information from our customers." Me: "Why? We're not doing any marketing studies." Marketing guy: "Someday, we may need it." A lot of this has do with the magical thinking that collecting as much information on your customers leads to better business decisions. Most of the time, I see these folks collecting so much data that they don't have a clue what to do with it.
When your medical/financial records are sent to god knows where for whatever reason, your: Name, DOB, SSN, and address are sent along with it. Everything a crook/terrorist needs to steal your identity and cause havoc.
There was this study that most identity thefts are an inside job. Mostly from financial and medical firms. Identity Theft
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In other words kid, don't fuck with us old guys or we'll show you who knows shit!
He does have a point.
Intellectual Property. Not Internet Protocol.
Using the Star Trek ship as an icon will probably get /. sued - especially under the current IP law.
My question: Why is he in control? He may own/control the rights and there's nothing to be done about it - even by Majel Baret.
Please ,Please prove me wrong!!!
Ok, I admit it! I'd like to be like Picard!
That episode of ST:TNG was one of the most spiritual. Here's Wesley, trying to be like his Dad. He finally figures out that he's not his dad and his destiny is somewhere/something else. I'm kind of disappointed that he had to be turned into a demigod of sort, but the underlying(grammar?) theme is all the same - he has to become his own man.
Think about it, Star Trek is all about being in Star Fleet. What if you don't want to be in Star Fleet in the Star Trek universe? Do you go around and work for the Forangi(sp?)?
There's a lot to be done still with the ST Universe.I've done that type of work myself and it made me appreciate a college education more. But, there are times when I miss that work - but not the pay.
I have to agree with you, if it came down to just those two choices, I would go for the programming job too. cheers.
with your new career. Like I said, the system works.
I started out loving the IT field. Gradually, it was ripped out of me by the typical working conditions: rediculous deadlines, long hours, managers who didn't have a clue, being called in the middle of the night, etc ....
It wasn't until the late 90's that I thought that I was being paid almost enough to deal with that horseshit. I know there's a few of you folks out there that thought we were overpaid. I guess that's where the system works. I felt I was underpaid - so I left. You feel you're being paid adaquately - so you stay. I honestly hope that enough people like me leave to give you guys a decent salary again. Because even if pay goes back up to the year 2000 level, I'm still not coming back.
the police using those bean bag guns, "non-lethal" rounds and tear gas. I've seen people get really hurt by these things. And anytimes, those "non-lethal" rounds get mixed up with lethal rounds. ...plan to use a UV laser to fire a 5-joule pulse lasting just 0.4 picoseconds - equating to a momentary power of more than 10 million megawatts
Another plus -
the crowd would get an instant tan!
I've been using 0.8 since it came out (You guys got me hooked on it and I've been recomending it to all my non-tech, Windows using, friends) and I haven't experienced any unstability. Is there certain functionality that I'm not using that's more unstable?
Another note, since using Firefox, I haven't experienced the hang on /. that you get with I.E.
Firefox 0.8 rocks! I love it the way it is! I'm not sure I want to upgrade to 0.9.
Have you noticed if this has caused some programming not to be aired? In a way, this reviewing could end up censoring some programming if too many people think it shouldn't be aired for whatever reason. Some may think a particular program would be too edgy for their area and vote it as being "bad".
day haf vays of making talk..
Sorry, I couldn't resist! So, much for my Karma.
The "DOS" or "Command Prompt" in Windows doesn't use the CTRL-C/V either. You have to use the "edit" system menu item to that sort of thing.
Am I correct in stating that it would - have to be/has been - implemented in the command windows on Linux.
Sorry, I don't have GNU/Linux up. And I don't have any desktops installed. So, please bare with me.
who copied and pasted his code all over the place instead of writing a function ( this was C ). This pastes in two copies.. would have been perfect for him because that's the way he coded!
I really can't blame him, though. We were, after all, being rated on our k-locs.
That's fine if you just want Ctrl-V and C to work like in Windows, but I think the other point is inter-app copying. I have to admit, Windows and Mac do this very well.
This may be a great O/S project!
it doesn't work in Windows.
from that can.
I know this guy who took his "exams" (in quotes because I don't know what to call them) in Germany and "they" pinned him as a fuckup. Well, he moved to the U.S. and became a kick-ass programmer and then a kick-ass C.I.O.!
My point, the European way of doing things has their own set of problems! - as explained by my Irish friend.
Whenever we get the legislature involved, we making a deal with the devil. Vague laws, riders that have nothing to do with the subject but get more campaign contributions for the politicians (or, free private jets, stays at beach front houses, etc...), and/or promote the adjenda of said politician.
I'm stopping now because I'm about to go off on a rant....
I wsa in a meeting with some marketing people about designing our ecommerce site. To make a long story short, the marketing guy says "We need to collect personal information from our customers."
Me: "Why? We're not doing any marketing studies."
Marketing guy: "Someday, we may need it."
A lot of this has do with the magical thinking that collecting as much information on your customers leads to better business decisions. Most of the time, I see these folks collecting so much data that they don't have a clue what to do with it.
When your medical/financial records are sent to god knows where for whatever reason, your: Name, DOB, SSN, and address are sent along with it. Everything a crook/terrorist needs to steal your identity and cause havoc.
There was this study that most identity thefts are an inside job. Mostly from financial and medical firms. Identity Theft
new technologies being created and people using them to make life more convient. Then - Wham! - someone uses it to control society.
Ya know, when I first read 1984, I wondered, How the fuck did people let their society get that way?! Now, I know.