Probability theory would probably(ha, ha) be a good one, and I think that calc is pretty essential for anyone majoring in anything having to do with math. But if you have to take MAT 99 or 100, you probably are in the wrong field...
if the virus writer is the "terrorist" then the coast guard admin is the idiot
I don't know about that; although MS XP is unstable, full of holes, and generally cartoonish, consumers(especially buisnesses or gov't agencies) should have a reasonable expectation of security. I mean, that's why we pay so much for those operating systems.
You know, there was a senator who once proposed a e-mail tax. If thise kind of under-the-table loopholes could be closed, especially to the big companies like MS, maybe tax wouldn't be such a bad idea...given that we would find a solution to bad internet buisness.
In my free time, when not reading/., I'm an amateur producer/DJ. One program I use is called FinalScratch which implements it's own version of Linux to maximize performance. I think that hi-performance application specific apps like this, rather than using windows and outrageous system requirements, do well to implement their own shell.
This, as well as a larger support system/better useablity for Joe User, in my opinion, is what will bring Linux into the mainstream.
Here's a tip: if you want to impress her, DO NOT talk about the new Mozilla Thunderbird release, or even anything you saw on Slashdot today. Coding/opensource and chicks are mutually exclusive.
I think that in good taste and moderation, it can be okay, a parodical reference can provide a funny side-note; or it can be used as a metaphor for real life. examples: State of emergency, entire game was a metaphor for Big Brother, awesome game...there also a really was one not too long ago about cracking a political conspiracy(can't remember the name), it was supposed to suck.
I figure if you can get performance parts for your rice burner, you can get a serious carpal tunnel setup...
Anyway. I type/mouse for about 8 hours a day, sometimes more; I also used to work for Starbucks. Unbeknownst to the rest of the world, coffee making is one of the most hazardous things you can do to your wrists(sometimes it feels like nails are going through my wrists). So besides making you sign an agreement that says you won't sue when you're old and crippled, Starbucks offers this advice: Excersize your wrists by holding your hand down flat on the table, stretch your muscles in hand and arm. It seems to help, also just practice good computing, and buy wrist rests(say it 5 times fast).
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Hey, I didn't mean it as a flame, I really liked it!!
Very nice work, Michael. Have you considered sending it to Darl for review?
Probability theory would probably(ha, ha) be a good one, and I think that calc is pretty essential for anyone majoring in anything having to do with math. But if you have to take MAT 99 or 100, you probably are in the wrong field...
if the virus writer is the "terrorist" then the coast guard admin is the idiot
I don't know about that; although MS XP is unstable, full of holes, and generally cartoonish, consumers(especially buisnesses or gov't agencies) should have a reasonable expectation of security. I mean, that's why we pay so much for those operating systems.
You know, there was a senator who once proposed a e-mail tax. If thise kind of under-the-table loopholes could be closed, especially to the big companies like MS, maybe tax wouldn't be such a bad idea...given that we would find a solution to bad internet buisness.
In my free time, when not reading /., I'm an amateur producer/DJ. One program I use is called FinalScratch which implements it's own version of Linux to maximize performance. I think that hi-performance application specific apps like this, rather than using windows and outrageous system requirements, do well to implement their own shell.
This, as well as a larger support system/better useablity for Joe User, in my opinion, is what will bring Linux into the mainstream.
Here's a tip: if you want to impress her, DO NOT talk about the new Mozilla Thunderbird release, or even anything you saw on Slashdot today. Coding/opensource and chicks are mutually exclusive.
Remember: Language and grammar; or, Kelsey Grammer.
Note to self-DON't trash old mp3 encoders.....
Oh man, this looks like it should be in a Beastie Boys video doing the robot!!!!
I think that in good taste and moderation, it can be okay, a parodical reference can provide a funny side-note; or it can be used as a metaphor for real life. examples: State of emergency, entire game was a metaphor for Big Brother, awesome game...there also a really was one not too long ago about cracking a political conspiracy(can't remember the name), it was supposed to suck.
I figure if you can get performance parts for your rice burner, you can get a serious carpal tunnel setup... Anyway. I type/mouse for about 8 hours a day, sometimes more; I also used to work for Starbucks. Unbeknownst to the rest of the world, coffee making is one of the most hazardous things you can do to your wrists(sometimes it feels like nails are going through my wrists). So besides making you sign an agreement that says you won't sue when you're old and crippled, Starbucks offers this advice: Excersize your wrists by holding your hand down flat on the table, stretch your muscles in hand and arm. It seems to help, also just practice good computing, and buy wrist rests(say it 5 times fast).