Just get virtualbox on each of the machines, install windows (don't bother activating' just take a snapshot after install), then start being very irresponsible and click on every banner ad you see. Also, see if anybody still uses kazaa and start searching for...anything really.
1. Gmail can be accessed via pop3 now. You don't have to use the several applications developed during Gmail's early years when they didn't support it.
2. Opera 9 has a few widgets developed to check the weather, one of which (Touchthesky) is really good.
1. A cell phone can be used in emergency purposes, which is what they were at the start of their existance. If a school shooting when down, no one is going to have the ability to safely contact the outside world if cell phones aren't available. What if someone gets left somewhere on a field trip?
2. Entertainment. If one is out of high school so long, one might not understand just how dreadfully boring school is, and how students will do anything to get through the day. Yeah, its not the goal of schooling to be able to fool around during class. But for some kids, they can't just be constricted to sitting in a seat and being forced facts that they will most likely never use again; they will go insnae.
3. Individuality. The same concept of school uniforms vs. free fashion applies here.
4. During high school, I ran a computer repair business. Considering I had 7 hours of my day taken up by crap, it was difficult to maintain. When someone would call me during class, I would let it go to voicemail, and then call them back as soon as I got an opportunity to go to the restroom, or between periods. One teacher (Cisco), actually let me answer the call in class. That was interesting.
5. It's the 21st century. This is Slashdot. You don't see people carrying slates or hand-woven bags to carry books anymore.
http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/346/main.htmlLenses can irritate the eye because of dryness due to problems with tear production, which may be inadequate, especially in older people. The major risk from contact lens wear is corneal ulceration, which is a potentially blinding condition. Among the contact lens wearers in the U.S., there are an estimated 12,000 corneal ulcers per year.
I am fairly confident I don't want to do anything else. A couple years ago, I knew I wanted to do something with computers. There are obviously a lot of choices. These were the ones I was thinking about.
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Tech Support
Systems Administration
After taking a class in computer science, I quickly realized that was not for me. I cannot understand for the life of me, complicated high-level languages like Java and C++. However, on my own I learned some PHP Javascript, and found it to be much easier. I know Administrators have to do some scripting, but I am guessing no where near the C++/Java level.
Tech support doesn't pay much, and doesn't leave options open. The only time when I would like to do that, is if I needed the money.
Computer Engineering is way too complicated. Complicated math is not my thing. I can get by in math classes, I just can't even imagine applying that to the real world.
So, I read into Systems Administration, and I am taking a Cisco course right now, and I love it. It is just what I want to do, and has been for a couple years. I read NetworkWorld, I have talked to many people of the profession, I have read statistics on the shortages and the wages, and I am confident that is what lies in my future.
The problem is, no one wants to accept a 16 year old kid into their internship program, for the same reason they don't want a 5 year old running around in an antique shop.
I have taken an A+ cert class in high school (and passed the test) and I am currently taking a Cisco class as well. The teacher has real world experience that he shares with us, and it sounds interesting to me, considering I am like everyone else on/., a geek. I sit on a computer all day, browsing through tech forums, giving people advice with their problems. I learn something new everyday.
But yes, I do read several Tech Journals, and subscribe to 3 Tech RSS feeds and keep up to date. I just do it in addition to gather knowledge. Getting real world experience is tough at my age. I have sent out 3 applications for an internship, all turned down. Maybe in a couple years.
I currently have my A+ cert, and I am on my 2nd semester (of 4) for my Cisco cert. I read in another post that Cisco is a highly praised cert. Are there any others that I should concentrate on?
One of the problems with Kettering I see, is that they really don't have any clear outline of classes I should take to get into the field, unlike Michigan Tech or Ferris State, which offer 4-year programs in Computer Networking. Do you recommend a certain path at Kettering?
I have always put off learning Linux, because I've just been under the mindset that Windows is easier, why bother? But, now I can really see where it can help me out.
Now all I have to do is find a spare computer to run a Linux distro with.
I don't think I have the grades for Kettering (3.1 GPA [has decreased over high school] and a 26 ACT) or the money for a private school. I do know a couple people who are going there next year.
OK I've got this down.
A merge of web and graphics software
It really is no phony
PDFs and URLs
They called it Macrodobe
Macromedia went to town
Looking for a buyer
Adobe said: We'll purchase you
For 3 billion dollars
I think half of it represents how many people underage thought that they would not be able to be represented in the survey if you said your age was under 18.
Slashdot Mirror
Just get virtualbox on each of the machines, install windows (don't bother activating' just take a snapshot after install), then start being very irresponsible and click on every banner ad you see. Also, see if anybody still uses kazaa and start searching for...anything really.
...you really see all the surprises God, the lord, and savior Jesus Christ left us on Earth with everyday! Right? Slashdotters? Anyone?
Must have been a clog in Ted Steven's series of tubes causing all the problems.
1. Gmail can be accessed via pop3 now. You don't have to use the several applications developed during Gmail's early years when they didn't support it. 2. Opera 9 has a few widgets developed to check the weather, one of which (Touchthesky) is really good.
1. A cell phone can be used in emergency purposes, which is what they were at the start of their existance. If a school shooting when down, no one is going to have the ability to safely contact the outside world if cell phones aren't available. What if someone gets left somewhere on a field trip?
2. Entertainment. If one is out of high school so long, one might not understand just how dreadfully boring school is, and how students will do anything to get through the day. Yeah, its not the goal of schooling to be able to fool around during class. But for some kids, they can't just be constricted to sitting in a seat and being forced facts that they will most likely never use again; they will go insnae.
3. Individuality. The same concept of school uniforms vs. free fashion applies here.
4. During high school, I ran a computer repair business. Considering I had 7 hours of my day taken up by crap, it was difficult to maintain. When someone would call me during class, I would let it go to voicemail, and then call them back as soon as I got an opportunity to go to the restroom, or between periods. One teacher (Cisco), actually let me answer the call in class. That was interesting.
5. It's the 21st century. This is Slashdot. You don't see people carrying slates or hand-woven bags to carry books anymore.
http://www.healthscout.com/ency/68/346/main.html Lenses can irritate the eye because of dryness due to problems with tear production, which may be inadequate, especially in older people. The major risk from contact lens wear is corneal ulceration, which is a potentially blinding condition. Among the contact lens wearers in the U.S., there are an estimated 12,000 corneal ulcers per year.
Opera is free. Its been this way for about a year now.
How about Paypal?
Don't forget -- congress gets all the Napster creds and iTunes they want, if they make the correct "choice".
After taking a class in computer science, I quickly realized that was not for me. I cannot understand for the life of me, complicated high-level languages like Java and C++. However, on my own I learned some PHP Javascript, and found it to be much easier. I know Administrators have to do some scripting, but I am guessing no where near the C++/Java level.
Tech support doesn't pay much, and doesn't leave options open. The only time when I would like to do that, is if I needed the money.
Computer Engineering is way too complicated. Complicated math is not my thing. I can get by in math classes, I just can't even imagine applying that to the real world.
So, I read into Systems Administration, and I am taking a Cisco course right now, and I love it. It is just what I want to do, and has been for a couple years. I read NetworkWorld, I have talked to many people of the profession, I have read statistics on the shortages and the wages, and I am confident that is what lies in my future.
The problem is, no one wants to accept a 16 year old kid into their internship program, for the same reason they don't want a 5 year old running around in an antique shop. I have taken an A+ cert class in high school (and passed the test) and I am currently taking a Cisco class as well. The teacher has real world experience that he shares with us, and it sounds interesting to me, considering I am like everyone else on /., a geek. I sit on a computer all day, browsing through tech forums, giving people advice with their problems. I learn something new everyday.
But yes, I do read several Tech Journals, and subscribe to 3 Tech RSS feeds and keep up to date. I just do it in addition to gather knowledge. Getting real world experience is tough at my age. I have sent out 3 applications for an internship, all turned down. Maybe in a couple years.
I currently have my A+ cert, and I am on my 2nd semester (of 4) for my Cisco cert. I read in another post that Cisco is a highly praised cert. Are there any others that I should concentrate on?
I really don't know the difference between a Network Admin and a Systems Admin. Can you explain the difference to me?
One of the problems with Kettering I see, is that they really don't have any clear outline of classes I should take to get into the field, unlike Michigan Tech or Ferris State, which offer 4-year programs in Computer Networking. Do you recommend a certain path at Kettering?
I have always put off learning Linux, because I've just been under the mindset that Windows is easier, why bother? But, now I can really see where it can help me out. Now all I have to do is find a spare computer to run a Linux distro with.
I don't think I have the grades for Kettering (3.1 GPA [has decreased over high school] and a 26 ACT) or the money for a private school. I do know a couple people who are going there next year.
Good thing I am 16 now :)
OK I've got this down. A merge of web and graphics software It really is no phony PDFs and URLs They called it Macrodobe Macromedia went to town Looking for a buyer Adobe said: We'll purchase you For 3 billion dollars
Rumor has it, they will be using flash cartrages.
I think half of it represents how many people underage thought that they would not be able to be represented in the survey if you said your age was under 18.
We cant stand up while we do math?
Commie bastards.