Maybe it's "beta diseases", but it does seem like a lot to break for a service pack, even in a beta.
Shortly after SP2 was announced beta, MS announced its pet project XP Reloaded. My guess is that SP2 has a lot of development stuff for a new OS. Even before XP Reloaded was announced, MS expressed its concern that Longhorn was way off in the future. SP2/XP Reloaded is more of an interim release than a service pack, that's why you're seeing so many changes.
What you probably make: $40K-50K What people will pay for consultants: $100-$200/hr
If the consultant is steady work, the obvious comes out. Less work, better pay. Calculate it for yourself, make sure you match health insurance and 401k offerings. You'll find that 15 hours a week at $100/hr is a good way to go, IF you can get steady work.
Plumbers have it made. Plumbing is slow, tedious, DEPENDABLE work. A simple job is a minimum of 2 hours, $100/hr, well, one decent job a week will pay the bills. Going out on your own makes far more, and if you can secure work, the rewards are endless. Not having steady work is a good way to shoot yourself in the foot. It's a risk, weigh the options for you take it.
I'll finish with a true story:
I make around $40K at my job. I have all the certifications (MCSE, CNA, CCNA) that I need. I perform the tasks of those certifications on a regular basis. My boss has decided that my $20/hr opinion isn't worth as much as a $150/hr consultant, with no credentials, who has never visited our site. I built it from scratch, I know it inside out. Obviously I'm more qualified, I needed to teach him a lesson.
So, I tricked him. I have a side business, and I dropped off a business card for a "local consulting firm". We conversed over e-mail, and set up a time. He agreed to pay $100 for the initial consultation. I went home for lunch, changed into khakis with a shirt and tie, and showed up as the consultant. His face was beet red when he found out it was me, but I'm $100 richer and my boss is more eager to listen to me.
XP SP2 includes SP2 for IE. I haven't noticed a difference, other than a little bar about securing my PC showing up every once in awhile. When XP SP2 is certified gold and ships this summer, IE6 SP2 should be available. I have to assume that XP Reloaded* will include SP2 as well.
*Every version of Windows has an internal codename (Whistler? Memphis? Anyone remember those?) so it's very possible that this will be Windows 2005 or some such name.
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I have also read this book, reviewed it, and submitted it. Obviously honestpuck is more interesting than me, and I can accept that:-).
Good book, but even with Kyle's help I still can't get procmail working with postfix. Postfix has its own filtering mechanism, including spam filtering. It doesn't seem to allow 3rd party apps like procmail and spamassassin to play with it, though. I can't find info on Gogole either. Is anyone using procmail or spamassassin with postfix?
Slashdot has gotten to the point where anything and everything MS does is judged as evil. Nursing sick kittens back to health? Obviously evil. I've been saying for years that MS was irresponsible for not packaging a virus scanner. Now they have, and they should be complimented for figuring that out.
For those of you who are thinking this is going to end other products, not so. There are several free products already, and no one really owns the market. Mcrapafee, Symantec, Computer Associates, Grisoft, Trend Micro... they've had their day in the sun. There is no obvious leader. Also remember that MS doesn't write utilities, they license them. Their product is probably made by Symantec, with all the useful features stripped out (see also Speedisk, Disk Doctor).
It's a step in the right direction, and it won't replace the need for good enterprise level tools.
welcome our new search engine overlords. No, really, I'm serious.
Google is awesome, and is by far the best search engine out there. Google became the best by being the best. I use it because it works, and it works well.
In order to be dethroned, a search engine needs to work BETTER than Google. I welcome any search engine that can beat Google, as it has to be DAMN good to take that title. Microsoft search flat out sucks. If I look for articles on linux, I get articles about linux alternatives (mostly M$ content). If I google for linux, I get real linux stuff. This is just an example, but it's true across the board. I have yet to see a search engine superior to Google, and I welcome any tool that can prove itself better.
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SCO UNIX(R) is a Proven, Stable and Reliable Platform
That's about as generic as it gets, funny that they never state how they came up with that. I can claim the same about linux using their method of spewing meaningless unsubstantiated numbers.
SCO UNIX(R) is backed by a single, experienced vendor
Back in the day standoffs were plastic. They were those easy to install but impossible to remove thingies. As far as I can remember, there's always been that solder ring and whether using plastic or metal standoffs, the board didn't seem to mind. Also, I've never seen the solder rings connected to anything, unless it's in the middle layers of the motherboard. Either way, it's perfectly safe to install it without paper washers.
All that aside, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that you can buy one single screw online for $.05 and have it shipped.:-)
Anyone know of a way to defeat the limited play system?
IIRC, there was a system devised that when the laser struck the disc, it would start a chemical reaction. That chemical reaction would take 48-72 hours to render the disc useless. Some bored college figured out that a little bit of dishwashing detergent would take care of it, and he was able to keep playing the disc. That system is no longer in use, but I'm curious if these discs are circumventable in the same fashion.
WTF? You know about Ti-Explorers? I have a TI Network Explorer, you're the first person I've seen that has ever heard of such a beast. Would you be willing to help me out?
Keep in mind that usesr of Caldera Linux are indemnified against SCO's IP violations. If SCO believes they have a case, they may be trying to take over linux to the point oif being the only remaining linux vendor.
These guys are morons. They patent a technology and sue with groundless accusations. Usually when a company claims patent infringement, they try to find a small defenseless company in hope they can set precident. These guys? They go after NetSol and Register.com, two companies with enough legal firepower to make just about any company disappear.
I think you're referring to the addage "nothing beats the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurdling down the highway". It was never a unit of measure, especially since the size of the tapes and the size of the station wagon were never discussed.
There are always exceptions, but typically driving large volumes of tape to a site is quicker than electronic means.
Most DSL connections are charged per GB of transfer. You get a GB free (5 GB seems to be average) then it's some fee for every GB you go over.
Cable ISPs are ambiguous because they never mention specific numbers about bandwidth usage. this "100x the national median" is about as ambiguous as it gets, I smell a rotten fish.
If it needs a [UPC|RFID|Serial number|unique ID of any kind] why not give it an IPv6 address? It's a well designed heirarchical system, and DNS is already capable of handling it.
disclaimer: this is from memory, and a friend who can't always get the story straight.
A few years back my friend was doing some freelance ad work for Pepsi. Nothing interesting, just making signs mostly be he helped with the Pepsi Challenge at local fairs.
The number one rule of the Pepsi challenge: DON'T SAY COKE. If you forgot what this thing was, they took a can of Coke and a can of Pepsi. Each one was covered with a white sleeve so you couldn't see which can it came from. They poured a little bit of each into a cup and set it next to the appropriate can. After the smapler took a sip of each and chose their soda, my friend would unmask both cans. Immediately the Coke can was recovered and the Pepsi can sat displayed. If the person chose Coke, my friend had to say "oh, looks like you've chosen the other product" or something ambiguous. The only name ever mentioned was Pepsi.
Now, if I remember the TV ads correctly, Coke was never mentioned by name. They showed clips from the Pespi Challenge booths, again showing only the Pepsi can uncovered. Pepsi was very conscious about not mentioning Coke by name.
Again, it was a long time ago but that's what I remember.
The RIAA is NOT going after downloaders, they're going for those who share files.
People may be a little freaked out when they hear the RIAA is going after people, but remember: downloading is fair use, uploading is breaking the law.
So those who have stopped downloading because of the RIAA threats, resume your downloadng. You're just fine.
No Norm, those are your safety glasses; I'll wear my own thanks...
Should I be scared that I know exactly what you're referring to? I found it odd that he doesn't sell them on his website, since we need those particular safety glasses.
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Maybe it's "beta diseases", but it does seem like a lot to break for a service pack, even in a beta.
Shortly after SP2 was announced beta, MS announced its pet project XP Reloaded. My guess is that SP2 has a lot of development stuff for a new OS. Even before XP Reloaded was announced, MS expressed its concern that Longhorn was way off in the future. SP2/XP Reloaded is more of an interim release than a service pack, that's why you're seeing so many changes.
Agreed. /me removes tin foil hat. Nothing to see here.
What you probably make: $40K-50K
What people will pay for consultants: $100-$200/hr
If the consultant is steady work, the obvious comes out. Less work, better pay. Calculate it for yourself, make sure you match health insurance and 401k offerings. You'll find that 15 hours a week at $100/hr is a good way to go, IF you can get steady work.
Plumbers have it made. Plumbing is slow, tedious, DEPENDABLE work. A simple job is a minimum of 2 hours, $100/hr, well, one decent job a week will pay the bills. Going out on your own makes far more, and if you can secure work, the rewards are endless. Not having steady work is a good way to shoot yourself in the foot. It's a risk, weigh the options for you take it.
I'll finish with a true story:
I make around $40K at my job. I have all the certifications (MCSE, CNA, CCNA) that I need. I perform the tasks of those certifications on a regular basis. My boss has decided that my $20/hr opinion isn't worth as much as a $150/hr consultant, with no credentials, who has never visited our site. I built it from scratch, I know it inside out. Obviously I'm more qualified, I needed to teach him a lesson.
So, I tricked him. I have a side business, and I dropped off a business card for a "local consulting firm". We conversed over e-mail, and set up a time. He agreed to pay $100 for the initial consultation. I went home for lunch, changed into khakis with a shirt and tie, and showed up as the consultant. His face was beet red when he found out it was me, but I'm $100 richer and my boss is more eager to listen to me.
XP SP2 includes SP2 for IE. I haven't noticed a difference, other than a little bar about securing my PC showing up every once in awhile. When XP SP2 is certified gold and ships this summer, IE6 SP2 should be available. I have to assume that XP Reloaded* will include SP2 as well.
*Every version of Windows has an internal codename (Whistler? Memphis? Anyone remember those?) so it's very possible that this will be Windows 2005 or some such name.
I have also read this book, reviewed it, and submitted it. Obviously honestpuck is more interesting than me, and I can accept that :-).
Good book, but even with Kyle's help I still can't get procmail working with postfix. Postfix has its own filtering mechanism, including spam filtering. It doesn't seem to allow 3rd party apps like procmail and spamassassin to play with it, though. I can't find info on Gogole either. Is anyone using procmail or spamassassin with postfix?
THANK YOU.
Slashdot has gotten to the point where anything and everything MS does is judged as evil. Nursing sick kittens back to health? Obviously evil. I've been saying for years that MS was irresponsible for not packaging a virus scanner. Now they have, and they should be complimented for figuring that out.
For those of you who are thinking this is going to end other products, not so. There are several free products already, and no one really owns the market. Mcrapafee, Symantec, Computer Associates, Grisoft, Trend Micro... they've had their day in the sun. There is no obvious leader. Also remember that MS doesn't write utilities, they license them. Their product is probably made by Symantec, with all the useful features stripped out (see also Speedisk, Disk Doctor).
It's a step in the right direction, and it won't replace the need for good enterprise level tools.
welcome our new search engine overlords. No, really, I'm serious.
Google is awesome, and is by far the best search engine out there. Google became the best by being the best. I use it because it works, and it works well.
In order to be dethroned, a search engine needs to work BETTER than Google. I welcome any search engine that can beat Google, as it has to be DAMN good to take that title. Microsoft search flat out sucks. If I look for articles on linux, I get articles about linux alternatives (mostly M$ content). If I google for linux, I get real linux stuff. This is just an example, but it's true across the board. I have yet to see a search engine superior to Google, and I welcome any tool that can prove itself better.
SCO UNIX(R) is a Proven, Stable and Reliable Platform
That's about as generic as it gets, funny that they never state how they came up with that. I can claim the same about linux using their method of spewing meaningless unsubstantiated numbers.
SCO UNIX(R) is backed by a single, experienced vendor
Because There aren't any experienced linux companies, and we all know how one monolithic company is better.
SCO UNIX(R) has a Committed, Well-Defined Roadmap
Straight down the crapper requires a ROAD MAP?
SCO UNIX(R) is Secure
My OS is secure too, no one has cracked into it yet. It doesn't boot yet, but it's secure as hell.
SCO UNIX(R) is Legally Unencumbered
Yes, because No One is trying to get SCO into court.
how about a LEGO Desk?
Back in the day standoffs were plastic. They were those easy to install but impossible to remove thingies. As far as I can remember, there's always been that solder ring and whether using plastic or metal standoffs, the board didn't seem to mind. Also, I've never seen the solder rings connected to anything, unless it's in the middle layers of the motherboard. Either way, it's perfectly safe to install it without paper washers.
:-)
All that aside, I'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that you can buy one single screw online for $.05 and have it shipped.
Anyone know of a way to defeat the limited play system?
IIRC, there was a system devised that when the laser struck the disc, it would start a chemical reaction. That chemical reaction would take 48-72 hours to render the disc useless. Some bored college figured out that a little bit of dishwashing detergent would take care of it, and he was able to keep playing the disc. That system is no longer in use, but I'm curious if these discs are circumventable in the same fashion.
WTF? You know about Ti-Explorers? I have a TI Network Explorer, you're the first person I've seen that has ever heard of such a beast. Would you be willing to help me out?
Maybe they paid themselves the $699 to use a linux web server, then proclaimed themselves as a customer?
Keep in mind that usesr of Caldera Linux are indemnified against SCO's IP violations. If SCO believes they have a case, they may be trying to take over linux to the point oif being the only remaining linux vendor.
Unlikely, but it's possible.
Why not LoC/sec?
yes, but Darl has a legal team. SCO lawyers vs IBM Lawyers is pretty well matched.
These guys have nothing. Rounding up a legal team capable of defeating NetSol/Register would probably cost these guys their business.
These guys are morons. They patent a technology and sue with groundless accusations. Usually when a company claims patent infringement, they try to find a small defenseless company in hope they can set precident. These guys? They go after NetSol and Register.com, two companies with enough legal firepower to make just about any company disappear.
This will be a fun one to watch.
I think you're referring to the addage "nothing beats the bandwidth of a station wagon full of tapes hurdling down the highway". It was never a unit of measure, especially since the size of the tapes and the size of the station wagon were never discussed.
There are always exceptions, but typically driving large volumes of tape to a site is quicker than electronic means.
Yes, but considering that it's small, you can probably fit 20... yes, you can fit the library of congress into a Volkswagon!
Most DSL connections are charged per GB of transfer. You get a GB free (5 GB seems to be average) then it's some fee for every GB you go over.
Cable ISPs are ambiguous because they never mention specific numbers about bandwidth usage. this "100x the national median" is about as ambiguous as it gets, I smell a rotten fish.
If it needs a [UPC|RFID|Serial number|unique ID of any kind] why not give it an IPv6 address? It's a well designed heirarchical system, and DNS is already capable of handling it.
disclaimer: this is from memory, and a friend who can't always get the story straight.
A few years back my friend was doing some freelance ad work for Pepsi. Nothing interesting, just making signs mostly be he helped with the Pepsi Challenge at local fairs.
The number one rule of the Pepsi challenge: DON'T SAY COKE. If you forgot what this thing was, they took a can of Coke and a can of Pepsi. Each one was covered with a white sleeve so you couldn't see which can it came from. They poured a little bit of each into a cup and set it next to the appropriate can. After the smapler took a sip of each and chose their soda, my friend would unmask both cans. Immediately the Coke can was recovered and the Pepsi can sat displayed. If the person chose Coke, my friend had to say "oh, looks like you've chosen the other product" or something ambiguous. The only name ever mentioned was Pepsi.
Now, if I remember the TV ads correctly, Coke was never mentioned by name. They showed clips from the Pespi Challenge booths, again showing only the Pepsi can uncovered. Pepsi was very conscious about not mentioning Coke by name.
Again, it was a long time ago but that's what I remember.
Here's the Google Cache of Vivisimo.
The RIAA is NOT going after downloaders, they're going for those who share files.
People may be a little freaked out when they hear the RIAA is going after people, but remember: downloading is fair use, uploading is breaking the law.
So those who have stopped downloading because of the RIAA threats, resume your downloadng. You're just fine.
No Norm, those are your safety glasses; I'll wear my own thanks...
Should I be scared that I know exactly what you're referring to? I found it odd that he doesn't sell them on his website, since we need those particular safety glasses.