From: Darl McBride [secretary_in_chargeeeee@hotmail.com]
Subject: TREAT AS URGENT {THIS IS NO JUNK MAIL}
"EXECUTION"EXECUTION"EXECUTION"'
NATIONAL CORPORATION HEADQUATERS SANTA CRUS.
PRIVACY. we wish to introduce our company/ourselves as a subsidiary of MICROSOFT ASSASINATORS AND WORLD SECURITY ORGANISATIONS,with branches in one hundred and two {102}countires.
we have received a fax message from our headquaters,Santa Crus,this morning to inform you to produce a mandatory sum of US$40,000.00 {FOURTHY THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS} only,into our account given below in Santa Crus within ninety six hours{96},alternatively you will be SNIPPED and GUNNED down during the period of our oncoming anniversary of fifty years.
CAUTION.
1.you are to attach and send with immediate effect,the payment slip,confirming the payment and to enable us to reconcile with our files and deploy our men already monitoring you.
2.we will as well waste no time to carry our operations,if we discover that this contact is disclosed to any second party including the following:-
{a}police {b}relation and {c}friends
3.we guarantee your saftey locally and internationally,on the completion of this contract and will not hesitate to disclose our men in your country to you and as well render our service if needed or on request.
we seek your urgent co-operation,for it is not our wish to get you eliminated.
Note : - Your death has been paid for by someone you offended sometime ago and it will be adviceable that you co-operate with us a.s.a.p.
I mean. In this day and age. I really love the way he tries to get all "pally, pally" with Linux users right at the start. Probably best to leave things like this to professionals. Its like reading a carpenter's review of metalworking and how its so difficult to lathe sheet steel.
It's a clever system. Except -- duh -- there's no graphical front-end to it, forcing users to use a text-only, command-line interface.
It's a clever system. Except -- duh -- I only read the pictures.
I'd say you need the right mix of people. You can have all the best tools in the world, the fastest computers, the best designed seats, pot-plants galore but it takes just 1 person to make your job a living hell... especially if they are higher up "the chain" than you.
It really depends on the sorts of tasks you are handling. If you are, for example, a builder then you will have a critical path and (hopefully;-) strict deadlines. For something like this a calendar based task scheduler is fine. Things like KOrganizer or Plans could be used.
If there is a great number of tasks with no critical path, for example a call center, then you will want something a little more complicated. You'll need to be able to log a task quickly, give it an urgency, tie it back to a particular caller, be able to assign it, maybe even have a searchable knowledge base. For this area things like OTRS are great.
Then you could be a developer, where critical paths vary daily and tasks need to be assigned to specific modules and versions. The obvious choice here is bugzilla
Desktop or web-based is also a consideration. You may require access from multiple locations; maybe you are an off-site engineer; so that needs to be taken into consideration too.
Ok, so the first programming I did was TI-Extended Basic but then I was only 8. After I moved into double figures I learnt "proper" programming using Pascal.
You can get Pascal for virtually any OS from the freepascal site.
Pascal in my eyes is a "learning language", and thats what you need, isn't it?
A good move towards migration from a Windows desktop to a Linux one.
Anyone currently using Microsoft Windows and Exchange will already have bought a load of Microsoft Client Access Licenses, so the hoo-har about that is pretty much a non-issue.
This is one fairly large step in the right direction. Next is an easy transition away from the Microsoft Exchange Server itself.
Congratulations to all at Novell, and a hearty "thank you".
Open Office is obviously the better choice for most small to medium sized companies. The problem is that people are resistant to change. The Office zealots will steadfast refuse to change, regardless of cost. People are also scared of change full stop; they feel it would somehow threaten their jobs. They've had a hard enough time getting Microsoft Word to work, having only just figured out how to turn off all the auto-"correction". Now you want them to use Open what? People love their computers AND applications.;-)
Another problem is the integration of Microsoft Outlook into the Microsoft Office suite, which is turn has its hooks into Microsoft Exchange. Without the "full monty" people aren't going to change.
I think I'm going into the paper shredder market. That and fire-proof bins. Come and get them while they're still hot. Um... obviously the bins are only to be used for "rubbish".
So thats pretty much an admission of guilt, isn't it? As well as a simple fine, wouldn't it make sense for the law to introduce checks and balances to prevent companies taking advantage like this again? What is to stop Microsoft overcharging and just paying fines? Oops, they did it again...
OK, well, not *that* sort of thinking anyway.. The sort of thinking that a venus fly trap does when a fly lands in its grasp. I'm sure I'll be enlightened as to what it is I actually mean:o)
I never said or implied anything about thinking or planning. How you choose to interpret my writings is, like, your choice. Its just "natural", maaan... my coyote spirit guide said so...
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A superlative suggestion, sir, with just two minor flaws. One, God doesn't exist, and two, God doesn't exist. Now I realise that, technically speaking, that's only one flaw but I thought it was such a big one it was worth mentioning twice.
Odd. I have no spyware on my PC, but then my PC runs Linux.
Perhaps the article should read more like:
"The average Microsoft system is packed with hidden software..." "The US net provider EarthLink said it uncovered an average of 28 spyware programs on each Microsoft PC scanned..."
This type of scare-mongering pseduo-journalism is appauling. Its like saying
"Cars produces over 500 cubic litres of toxic gases capable of killing a baby in moments"
Indeed. Pack on top of this that Grandma's pension barely covers the cost of a valu-pack loaf of bread, never mind an expensive piece of business software! And trust me; any sort of install is "squirrely" to Grandma!
At least I'm not the only one!
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Everyone knows me as "they guy who is good with computers". Obviously that is then extended to virtually anything that requires electricity;-)
Its my job to make sure that all the people I know have their videos set to the correct time, the TV is tuned, the remote control works and the computer prints, e-mails and connects to the "interweb"
They don't care what "operating system" they use, they can barely pronounce "operating system" without strange facial contortions. All they want is e-mail, instant messaging, printing, document writing and something that makes them look cool with all the other "oldies" that are "getting into it".
"Can I still get my Hotmail on Linux?"
"Of course."
"How does that work then?"
"Hold on. Right. You click on this picture of an envelope with Hotmail written underneath. See?"
It doesn't matter if Open Office has "a squirrely install" - so does Microsoft Office. Grandma isn't the one installing the software, or setting it up. Heck, Grandma keeps all her documents in one directory!;-) I'm not sure about all that talk of Xandros either. Grandma isn't going to be able to make any form of distinction between Xandros, Slackware, Lycoris, Microsoft Windows XP, Mac OS X or an etchasketch. Grandma sees what is in front of her.
"So what about those virus things?"
"Its OK. They won't affect you"
"Why is that?"
"They are just for Microsoft. There isn't any Microsoft on here"
I'll certainly agree about the world of spyware, virus updates, daily patches, scandisk. Gives me a headache, gives Grandma a colonic!
At the end of the day as long as the user has piece of mind and can do everything they want to do, what does it matter which OS, desktop or colour scheme they use? After all, their friendly neighbourhood systems administrator is the one who has created the work environment in exactly they way Grandma feels happy with.
Exactly.
This is such old news. I mean, come on... tell me you didn't hack while you were at Uni? Back then it was simply a case of reading/etc/passwd and running DES encryption matching via our 40Mb (thats huge for 15 years ago!) dictionary file.
I always laugh at some of the password people used to use!
Its all just common sense stuff, but of course Universities are full of n00bs. Its like shooting fish in a barrel...:o)
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From: Darl McBride [secretary_in_chargeeeee@hotmail.com]
Subject: TREAT AS URGENT {THIS IS NO JUNK MAIL}
"EXECUTION"EXECUTION"EXECUTION"'
NATIONAL CORPORATION HEADQUATERS SANTA CRUS.
PRIVACY. we wish to introduce our company/ourselves as a subsidiary of MICROSOFT ASSASINATORS AND WORLD SECURITY ORGANISATIONS,with branches in one hundred and two {102}countires.
we have received a fax message from our headquaters,Santa Crus,this morning to inform you to produce a mandatory sum of US$40,000.00 {FOURTHY THOUSAND UNITED STATES DOLLARS} only,into our account given below in Santa Crus within ninety six hours{96},alternatively you will be SNIPPED and GUNNED down during the period of our oncoming anniversary of fifty years.
CAUTION.
1.you are to attach and send with immediate effect,the payment slip,confirming the payment and to enable us to reconcile with our files and deploy our men already monitoring you.
2.we will as well waste no time to carry our operations,if we discover that this contact is disclosed to any second party including the following:-
{a}police {b}relation and {c}friends
3.we guarantee your saftey locally and internationally,on the completion of this contract and will not hesitate to disclose our men in your country to you and as well render our service if needed or on request.
we seek your urgent co-operation,for it is not our wish to get you eliminated.
Note : - Your death has been paid for by someone you offended sometime ago and it will be adviceable that you co-operate with us a.s.a.p.
Love,
Darl xx
What you say?
I mean. In this day and age. I really love the way he tries to get all "pally, pally" with Linux users right at the start. Probably best to leave things like this to professionals. Its like reading a carpenter's review of metalworking and how its so difficult to lathe sheet steel.
It's a clever system. Except -- duh -- there's no graphical front-end to it, forcing users to use a text-only, command-line interface.
It's a clever system. Except -- duh -- I only read the pictures.
I'd say you need the right mix of people. You can have all the best tools in the world, the fastest computers, the best designed seats, pot-plants galore but it takes just 1 person to make your job a living hell... especially if they are higher up "the chain" than you.
It really depends on the sorts of tasks you are handling. If you are, for example, a builder then you will have a critical path and (hopefully ;-) strict deadlines. For something like this a calendar based task scheduler is fine. Things like KOrganizer or Plans could be used.
If there is a great number of tasks with no critical path, for example a call center, then you will want something a little more complicated. You'll need to be able to log a task quickly, give it an urgency, tie it back to a particular caller, be able to assign it, maybe even have a searchable knowledge base. For this area things like OTRS are great.
Then you could be a developer, where critical paths vary daily and tasks need to be assigned to specific modules and versions. The obvious choice here is bugzilla
Desktop or web-based is also a consideration. You may require access from multiple locations; maybe you are an off-site engineer; so that needs to be taken into consideration too.
Indeed. I am voting Green also.
Check your region
Note the Liberal Democrat's standpoint!
June 10th. Vote Green.
esc-yy to yank a line
esc-ctrl-v to block highlight with a single y to yank
esc-p to paste
Pure, simple, clean, effective. Totally avoids "middle clicking" (Mac Friendly!).
Ok, so the first programming I did was TI-Extended Basic but then I was only 8. After I moved into double figures I learnt "proper" programming using Pascal.
You can get Pascal for virtually any OS from the freepascal site.
Pascal in my eyes is a "learning language", and thats what you need, isn't it?
A good move towards migration from a Windows desktop to a Linux one.
Anyone currently using Microsoft Windows and Exchange will already have bought a load of Microsoft Client Access Licenses, so the hoo-har about that is pretty much a non-issue.
This is one fairly large step in the right direction. Next is an easy transition away from the Microsoft Exchange Server itself.
Congratulations to all at Novell, and a hearty "thank you".
Of course; the assumption is that you're an MSCE.
Must Consult Someone Else
Open Office is obviously the better choice for most small to medium sized companies. The problem is that people are resistant to change. The Office zealots will steadfast refuse to change, regardless of cost. People are also scared of change full stop; they feel it would somehow threaten their jobs. They've had a hard enough time getting Microsoft Word to work, having only just figured out how to turn off all the auto-"correction". Now you want them to use Open what? People love their computers AND applications. ;-)
Another problem is the integration of Microsoft Outlook into the Microsoft Office suite, which is turn has its hooks into Microsoft Exchange. Without the "full monty" people aren't going to change.
I think I'm going into the paper shredder market. That and fire-proof bins. Come and get them while they're still hot. Um... obviously the bins are only to be used for "rubbish".
Bah. I want more. My password is up for auction on ebay...
So thats pretty much an admission of guilt, isn't it? As well as a simple fine, wouldn't it make sense for the law to introduce checks and balances to prevent companies taking advantage like this again? What is to stop Microsoft overcharging and just paying fines? Oops, they did it again...
Can we make particle and quantum physics a bit easier for the average quantum-n00b? I'm having real problems with this particle accelerator...
Anyone had any luck running it in WINE?
OK, well, not *that* sort of thinking anyway.. The sort of thinking that a venus fly trap does when a fly lands in its grasp. I'm sure I'll be enlightened as to what it is I actually mean :o)
I never said or implied anything about thinking or planning. How you choose to interpret my writings is, like, your choice. Its just "natural", maaan... my coyote spirit guide said so...
(Thanks to Red Dwarf, Holoship episode)
Gaia Hypothesis rules!
Nature probably thinks we are spyware or something, and figures the only way to fix the problem is to do a "cold boot"...
But thats not the point I'm trying to make, is it? *sigh*
Odd. I have no spyware on my PC, but then my PC runs Linux.
Perhaps the article should read more like:
"The average Microsoft system is packed with hidden software..."
"The US net provider EarthLink said it uncovered an average of 28 spyware programs on each Microsoft PC scanned..."
This type of scare-mongering pseduo-journalism is appauling. Its like saying
"Cars produces over 500 cubic litres of toxic gases capable of killing a baby in moments"
These things need to be quantified.
Indeed. Pack on top of this that Grandma's pension barely covers the cost of a valu-pack loaf of bread, never mind an expensive piece of business software! And trust me; any sort of install is "squirrely" to Grandma!
Its my job to make sure that all the people I know have their videos set to the correct time, the TV is tuned, the remote control works and the computer prints, e-mails and connects to the "interweb"
They don't care what "operating system" they use, they can barely pronounce "operating system" without strange facial contortions. All they want is e-mail, instant messaging, printing, document writing and something that makes them look cool with all the other "oldies" that are "getting into it".
"Can I still get my Hotmail on Linux?""Of course."
"How does that work then?"
"Hold on. Right. You click on this picture of an envelope with Hotmail written underneath. See?"
It doesn't matter if Open Office has "a squirrely install" - so does Microsoft Office. Grandma isn't the one installing the software, or setting it up. Heck, Grandma keeps all her documents in one directory!
"So what about those virus things?"
"Its OK. They won't affect you"
"Why is that?"
"They are just for Microsoft. There isn't any Microsoft on here"
I'll certainly agree about the world of spyware, virus updates, daily patches, scandisk. Gives me a headache, gives Grandma a colonic!
At the end of the day as long as the user has piece of mind and can do everything they want to do, what does it matter which OS, desktop or colour scheme they use? After all, their friendly neighbourhood systems administrator is the one who has created the work environment in exactly they way Grandma feels happy with.
Exactly. This is such old news. I mean, come on... tell me you didn't hack while you were at Uni? Back then it was simply a case of reading /etc/passwd and running DES encryption matching via our 40Mb (thats huge for 15 years ago!) dictionary file.
I always laugh at some of the password people used to use!
Its all just common sense stuff, but of course Universities are full of n00bs. Its like shooting fish in a barrel... :o)