I work for the defense department. I completely agree with the personal computer requirement. The DoD calls this "spillage", referring to the viewing of a higher classification of data on a lower classification medium. As for the rest of this story, I have no opinion.
What a completely stupid idea. Let's write software that is bug ridden, make it too complex for the average home user, then charge those same people to keep it in tip-top shape. I guess, to play devil's advocate, there is a presedence in the auto-repair industry, home repair, etc.
I use one whenever I ride my bicycle. I track my heart rate fairly carefully as I am riding. With all of the sports related concerns about kids and "previously unknown conditions", I see it as a good safety net. I am involved in youth sports programs as well and I could see where it could be some benefit. Come of the kids in my program should spend 60 days with a dietitian before even setting foot on my fields.
A few decades ago, I succeeded in getting Desqview to run on a modified XT with an NEC-V20 processor and 8087 co-processor. I think it ran for a few minutes before crashing. It was a fun challenge though.
As if there are not enough discussions about man-made global warming and if we actually caused it, let's go ahead and remove any doubts and start tweaking the weather. Ne need for arguments any more!
My kids, although they do not know what an "SLA" is, are keenly aware of the concepts. At any given time, their computers are scanned for spyware, viruses, and their Internet history is checked. Temporary Internet files are manually verified. They do not have admin rights. The computers are in a common area. They have been told and reminded that the presence on any inappropriate material means the immediate wiping of their computers. I use Windows for them, but one kid is familiar with Linux (the machine dual-boots) and likes it. I use McAfee and parental controls. However, the best tools are your own diligence and vigilence. Do not leave them in a closed bedroom. Keep the computers in the open areas. Although there is a reasonable expectation of privacy in our home, one a computer is not one area where there is. I realize your question is on Linux, but parental oversight runs on any operating system.
I went to college back in the 80's for about 2 months. I quit when they went on strike. I have no college degree and I work for the US Government. I've been a sysadmin since 1993. I've also held positions of network administrator and programmer (before they were called developers). I do typically advise people to get a degree when possible because I think that IT jobs without degrees may be the exception.
I can't believe companies still do this. Actually, yes I can. I often work with offshore people and it is difficult. Language barriers are huge. I've been axed because of outsourcing. As soon as the contract with the outsourcer was completed, my old employer began a project to insource and return systems to their new data center. Go figure.
Actually, this is the same place I went. I'm thinking solar wind. Or maybe it ran out of gas and an interstellar tow-truck is pushing it.
All kidding aside, I vote for solar wind.
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Swap space in my experience depends on management and the application. I had a manager previously that came from a mainframe background and had a specific amount he wanted (2.5x RAM). I showed him documentation time after time showing swap space under utilized, but any time there was an issue, he brought up the swap space. Also, SAP will complain if there is not a very specific amount of swap space.
Well, why not mimic the behaviour of a modern day jet...leave the sail extended for the journey, then extend 'flaps' as you draw nearer (of course - after you've turned around) and allow the greater surface area to act upon the light, thereby eliminating the need to turn around 1/2 way there.
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The *SX lines of processors indeed did not have a FPU. It was an optional chip. This was the case all the way back to the 8088. I remember running Autocad without the FPU, then I upgraded the 8088 to the NEC 'V20' CPU (anyone remember them?) which was faster than the Intel 8088, and a pin-for-pin replacement/upgrade. When I put in the 8087 FPU though, Autocad 'flew' (relative)
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Mistake? A mistake is applying the wrong patch. Negligence is applying none.
I work for the defense department. I completely agree with the personal computer requirement. The DoD calls this "spillage", referring to the viewing of a higher classification of data on a lower classification medium. As for the rest of this story, I have no opinion.
What a completely stupid idea. Let's write software that is bug ridden, make it too complex for the average home user, then charge those same people to keep it in tip-top shape. I guess, to play devil's advocate, there is a presedence in the auto-repair industry, home repair, etc.
I live in a community nearby the incident. Our local newspaper ran the headline on the story as if she was there to film the movie. Wow.
I use one whenever I ride my bicycle. I track my heart rate fairly carefully as I am riding. With all of the sports related concerns about kids and "previously unknown conditions", I see it as a good safety net. I am involved in youth sports programs as well and I could see where it could be some benefit. Come of the kids in my program should spend 60 days with a dietitian before even setting foot on my fields.
The Jack Shack?
I have one word for, if it is a word -- STIGs! Gotta love 'em!
A few decades ago, I succeeded in getting Desqview to run on a modified XT with an NEC-V20 processor and 8087 co-processor. I think it ran for a few minutes before crashing. It was a fun challenge though.
As if there are not enough discussions about man-made global warming and if we actually caused it, let's go ahead and remove any doubts and start tweaking the weather. Ne need for arguments any more!
My kids, although they do not know what an "SLA" is, are keenly aware of the concepts. At any given time, their computers are scanned for spyware, viruses, and their Internet history is checked. Temporary Internet files are manually verified. They do not have admin rights. The computers are in a common area. They have been told and reminded that the presence on any inappropriate material means the immediate wiping of their computers. I use Windows for them, but one kid is familiar with Linux (the machine dual-boots) and likes it. I use McAfee and parental controls. However, the best tools are your own diligence and vigilence. Do not leave them in a closed bedroom. Keep the computers in the open areas. Although there is a reasonable expectation of privacy in our home, one a computer is not one area where there is. I realize your question is on Linux, but parental oversight runs on any operating system.
I went to college back in the 80's for about 2 months. I quit when they went on strike. I have no college degree and I work for the US Government. I've been a sysadmin since 1993. I've also held positions of network administrator and programmer (before they were called developers). I do typically advise people to get a degree when possible because I think that IT jobs without degrees may be the exception.
I can't believe companies still do this. Actually, yes I can. I often work with offshore people and it is difficult. Language barriers are huge. I've been axed because of outsourcing. As soon as the contract with the outsourcer was completed, my old employer began a project to insource and return systems to their new data center. Go figure.
I have Comcast. They did the same and later buried it for free.
Actually, this is the same place I went. I'm thinking solar wind. Or maybe it ran out of gas and an interstellar tow-truck is pushing it. All kidding aside, I vote for solar wind. B
Swap space in my experience depends on management and the application. I had a manager previously that came from a mainframe background and had a specific amount he wanted (2.5x RAM). I showed him documentation time after time showing swap space under utilized, but any time there was an issue, he brought up the swap space. Also, SAP will complain if there is not a very specific amount of swap space.
Well, why not mimic the behaviour of a modern day jet...leave the sail extended for the journey, then extend 'flaps' as you draw nearer (of course - after you've turned around) and allow the greater surface area to act upon the light, thereby eliminating the need to turn around 1/2 way there. BV
The *SX lines of processors indeed did not have a FPU. It was an optional chip. This was the case all the way back to the 8088. I remember running Autocad without the FPU, then I upgraded the 8088 to the NEC 'V20' CPU (anyone remember them?) which was faster than the Intel 8088, and a pin-for-pin replacement/upgrade. When I put in the 8087 FPU though, Autocad 'flew' (relative) BV