Well, most 'motorist's' do not know how to check the oil, or replace a flat. They may know how to check the tire pressure, but I would be willing to bet (yes, with U.S. dollars) the number of people who check there tire pressure, heck, even know what the correct tire pressure is supposed to be, is in the minority.
Second, I would argue cars are becoming more like computers then 'computers should be more like cars'. Outside of the US the level of computer integration is unbelievable. It will not be long before a car contracts a virus.
Basically, people expect to buy a car, not read the owners manual, and drive it without it breaking down. The only maintenance they expect is to put gas in it. Yes, that is considered maintenance to the average consumer. Why do you think MB, BMW, Lexus, ect. are selling new cars with maintenance built into the MSRP? (hint: helps resell value and owner loyalty because the real maintenance is being done and the cars are less likely to break down)
It starts with you and me. When we teach our children the 'golden rule' and show them through our actions to leave our world a better place than when we found it.
While I agree this is funny, please remember the 'enemy' is always looking for an edge.
What was the main reason for the mass murder of dozens of people in columbine?
Bowling for Columbine . . . http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310793/
Lies, damn lies, and statistics. As has been mentioned many times before, I think that people have been reading more literary works. However, the population of the study could have been lead to think 'reading a literary work' only constituted reading a book.
I agree that people have a shorter attention span than in years past (how often have do you hear "just get to the point"), but this is a reflection of how the United States society has become. Really, between my work (wearing a support phone which I *have* to answer and resolve issues) and my wonderful family (which always has many activities, including reading), I only have time to read 2-3 books a year that are *not work related*.
But, I do read the daily newspaper (delivered - I know - old school) 4 to 7 times a week and spend an average of 3 hours a week reading on the net (man are there a lot of/. posts), I read more now than I did 5 or 10 years ago - remember not counting work or school related reading - be honest.
Perhaps because more people are in school (can't count that) throughout life and companies have more policies, emails, manuals, ect. that are required reading, the study is skewed towards a definition which is becoming redefined.
Reading through the study (yes, I did) and talking with more and more people every day who seem to say "I read an interesting article/story/piece the other day and . ..", I am convinced that people are reading more literature today then ever before.
Not knowing what "semaphores, mutexes, and locks" are in a scheduler, I still have to ask how a scheduler can make a "'threadsafe' but isn't" class be "safe"?
Please, I like slaming M$ as much as anybody, but posting a link to Windows 3.0 issues. . . come on
from your M$link: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=72540
The information in this article applies to:
* Microsoft Windows 3.0
* Microsoft Windows 3.0a
* Microsoft Windows 3.1
* Microsoft Windows 3.11
* Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
* Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11
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Well, most 'motorist's' do not know how to check the oil, or replace a flat. They may know how to check the tire pressure, but I would be willing to bet (yes, with U.S. dollars) the number of people who check there tire pressure, heck, even know what the correct tire pressure is supposed to be, is in the minority.
Second, I would argue cars are becoming more like computers then 'computers should be more like cars'. Outside of the US the level of computer integration is unbelievable. It will not be long before a car contracts a virus.
Basically, people expect to buy a car, not read the owners manual, and drive it without it breaking down. The only maintenance they expect is to put gas in it. Yes, that is considered maintenance to the average consumer. Why do you think MB, BMW, Lexus, ect. are selling new cars with maintenance built into the MSRP? (hint: helps resell value and owner loyalty because the real maintenance is being done and the cars are less likely to break down)
Former car dealer, current sys admin.
It starts with you and me. When we teach our children the 'golden rule' and show them through our actions to leave our world a better place than when we found it.
Actually, he did. The Navy provided him with the tools, but the dumb gung-ho *ucker said "Nah, that stuff is for pussies! I'm a real Marine!"
While I agree this is funny, please remember the 'enemy' is always looking for an edge. What was the main reason for the mass murder of dozens of people in columbine? Bowling for Columbine . . . http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0310793/
Lies, damn lies, and statistics. As has been mentioned many times before, I think that people have been reading more literary works. However, the population of the study could have been lead to think 'reading a literary work' only constituted reading a book.
/. posts), I read more now than I did 5 or 10 years ago - remember not counting work or school related reading - be honest.
.", I am convinced that people are reading more literature today then ever before.
I agree that people have a shorter attention span than in years past (how often have do you hear "just get to the point"), but this is a reflection of how the United States society has become. Really, between my work (wearing a support phone which I *have* to answer and resolve issues) and my wonderful family (which always has many activities, including reading), I only have time to read 2-3 books a year that are *not work related*.
But, I do read the daily newspaper (delivered - I know - old school) 4 to 7 times a week and spend an average of 3 hours a week reading on the net (man are there a lot of
Perhaps because more people are in school (can't count that) throughout life and companies have more policies, emails, manuals, ect. that are required reading, the study is skewed towards a definition which is becoming redefined.
Reading through the study (yes, I did) and talking with more and more people every day who seem to say "I read an interesting article/story/piece the other day and . .
Not knowing what "semaphores, mutexes, and locks" are in a scheduler, I still have to ask how a scheduler can make a "'threadsafe' but isn't" class be "safe"?
Please, I like slaming M$ as much as anybody, but posting a link to Windows 3.0 issues. . . come on
from your M$link: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=72540
The information in this article applies to:
* Microsoft Windows 3.0
* Microsoft Windows 3.0a
* Microsoft Windows 3.1
* Microsoft Windows 3.11
* Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.1
* Microsoft Windows for Workgroups 3.11