Why would anyone want to spend $2000 on a monitor? For half the cost (and this isn't even a great example), I'd sooner buy a projector that gives me up to 300inches of view space. Not to mention I can watch movies on it, too.
Two months ago, Macleans (Canadian magazine) ran a story on this, but they took it one step further: they bought the cell phone records of Canada's Privacy Commisssioner, Jennifer Stoddart. It was remarkably embarassing. Reading the Maclean's article was entertaining, so if any Canadian's missed it, check it out.
I stopped reading when I saw that they equate productivity with lines of code per day...
Why? It is not just a measure of lines of code per day. A measure of lines of code per day implies a heavy addition non-programming work to ensure that each line does not affect the integrity of the software. So it does make sense, unless you forget that the quality of these 'lines of codes' is nowhere near comparable to the code the average Joe writes.
So they are more likely to be dissuaded from pursuing computer science if they are exposed to an unpleasant environment, bad teaching, and negative stereotypes like the image of the male hacker.
What makes you think that women (and men) entering other disciplines don't face the same environments? How is a woman entering Computer Science any different from a man entering Women's Studies? The irrelevant stereotype of the male hacker, bad teaching, has absolutely no correlation with the lack of women entering computer science because this is true for every single discipline known.
For some real experience, in my fourth year of my CS degree, there is all of two women that are graduating. Yes, two women, out of a hundred guys or so. But I don't attribute that to what this article purports is the cause -- no, I think at some point women make decisions for themselves and realize they aren't interested in computer science. I think this theory of mine is called 'common-sense'.
Haha, nothing like a great reference to the classics. For those who have no idea what the context to this is, check out the Who's On First? audio clip.
It's a very good idea. But what if you toss the camera and it lands upside down? Unfortunately, you can't guarantee a good visual of your target. What would really be incredible would be a full 360 field of view with the same object. This was my first thought.
This is where good journalism comes in -- it actually answers these questions for you. I had to search for the pdf which explained this. I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned first.
No, you shouldn't get modded down. Women complain: its as much a natural instinct as mothering.
Women used to complain about the toilet seat being up. And the lack of attention they got from their husband.
Now, they complain about the toilet seat being up. And the lack of attention they get from their husband. And being objectified in video games. And anything else you can think of.
This article was nothing more than abstractions. How about some real meat, like exactly how to get your site ranked up there? I've been curious for a long time how to get sites to rank up in Google, Yahoo, etc., and while I admit I haven't done my homework, this article didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. When I saw the summary here, I really thought I was going to dive into some good material.
I talked about these problems back in November in another AJAX thread here. There was a good followup, too. I think what I said still stands today.
"Until AJAX can be implemented with a tried-and-true method with absolutely no breakage in the traditional flow of movement between pages (being able to recycle data and regular page transitions using Back and Forward), there is no possible way that AJAX will become another requirement of web applications. As it stands, its a very popular trend, but it really isn't holding much weight despite what the average web developer may think."
So in exchange for an overheating and crashing Xbox 360, he will be facing the wrath of an overheating Balmer (sweaty armpits, soaked forehead) and his crashing chairs in the courtroom?:)
Ah, I misunderstood. I thought you were still in high school and complaining about having to take VB. Hence me saying that learning VB in highschool would be a blessing to most students. So I restract my previous post:)
Visual Basic, obviously. Not having touched VB for almost ten years, and breaking VB 2005 open just last week for a mini-project, it was the simplest thing in terms of GUI development. I had no trouble getting going. It just does not get any more simple than VB. I've tried Java, too cumbersome. PowerBuilder is close. But VB, well, it's just deserving of an applause in this sense.
Poor kid having to sit through three months of Visual Basic (it's easy, not torturous). At least during high school you are being taught Java and VB. The same can't be said for thousands of other people... take for granted what you're being taught, please.
Similarily, I got an email yesterday from someone posing to be eBay, except that they pretended to provide a way to login into eBay after your account has been suspended to get your account reinstated. This is a sore spot with many people, see this. So I think your right -- some phishing setup's are perhaps just starting to lose the look and feel of obviousness, and this is not good thing.
This film is something I do every day... do I really want to watch it?
Perhaps. You know, most documentaries (and movies) that are successful are usually based on things we experience every day (bad presidency, McDonald's, relationships, work, et al). And given the fact that the movie industry is huge, I'd probably guess that a lot of people would want to watch something like this. I'm not sure how this documentary is any different from the rest, except that someone has finally done a documentary on your specific line of work.
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Why would anyone want to spend $2000 on a monitor? For half the cost (and this isn't even a great example), I'd sooner buy a projector that gives me up to 300inches of view space. Not to mention I can watch movies on it, too.
"Her mouth hangs open, and she appears near tears. 'Oh my God," she says finally. "I didn't realize this was possible. This is really alarming.'"
Two months ago, Macleans (Canadian magazine) ran a story on this, but they took it one step further: they bought the cell phone records of Canada's Privacy Commisssioner, Jennifer Stoddart. It was remarkably embarassing. Reading the Maclean's article was entertaining, so if any Canadian's missed it, check it out.
Why? It is not just a measure of lines of code per day. A measure of lines of code per day implies a heavy addition non-programming work to ensure that each line does not affect the integrity of the software. So it does make sense, unless you forget that the quality of these 'lines of codes' is nowhere near comparable to the code the average Joe writes.
No. One week to film, three weeks to edit, prepare and release the show.
What makes you think that women (and men) entering other disciplines don't face the same environments? How is a woman entering Computer Science any different from a man entering Women's Studies? The irrelevant stereotype of the male hacker, bad teaching, has absolutely no correlation with the lack of women entering computer science because this is true for every single discipline known.
For some real experience, in my fourth year of my CS degree, there is all of two women that are graduating. Yes, two women, out of a hundred guys or so. But I don't attribute that to what this article purports is the cause -- no, I think at some point women make decisions for themselves and realize they aren't interested in computer science. I think this theory of mine is called 'common-sense'.
Since when has reading the article been a prerequisite for posting a comment on Slashdot? You must be new here.
This guy is responsible :)
Haha, nothing like a great reference to the classics. For those who have no idea what the context to this is, check out the Who's On First? audio clip.
This is where good journalism comes in -- it actually answers these questions for you. I had to search for the pdf which explained this. I'm surprised it wasn't mentioned first.
I'm still waiting for a USB penis so I can finally shut everyone up by showing that my e-penis is as big as I've been claiming for years.
Women used to complain about the toilet seat being up. And the lack of attention they got from their husband.
Now, they complain about the toilet seat being up. And the lack of attention they get from their husband. And being objectified in video games. And anything else you can think of.
I think you mean NTP :)
This article was nothing more than abstractions. How about some real meat, like exactly how to get your site ranked up there? I've been curious for a long time how to get sites to rank up in Google, Yahoo, etc., and while I admit I haven't done my homework, this article didn't tell me anything I didn't already know. When I saw the summary here, I really thought I was going to dive into some good material.
"Until AJAX can be implemented with a tried-and-true method with absolutely no breakage in the traditional flow of movement between pages (being able to recycle data and regular page transitions using Back and Forward), there is no possible way that AJAX will become another requirement of web applications. As it stands, its a very popular trend, but it really isn't holding much weight despite what the average web developer may think."
So in exchange for an overheating and crashing Xbox 360, he will be facing the wrath of an overheating Balmer (sweaty armpits, soaked forehead) and his crashing chairs in the courtroom? :)
Ah, I misunderstood. I thought you were still in high school and complaining about having to take VB. Hence me saying that learning VB in highschool would be a blessing to most students. So I restract my previous post :)
Visual Basic, obviously. Not having touched VB for almost ten years, and breaking VB 2005 open just last week for a mini-project, it was the simplest thing in terms of GUI development. I had no trouble getting going. It just does not get any more simple than VB. I've tried Java, too cumbersome. PowerBuilder is close. But VB, well, it's just deserving of an applause in this sense.
Poor kid having to sit through three months of Visual Basic (it's easy, not torturous). At least during high school you are being taught Java and VB. The same can't be said for thousands of other people... take for granted what you're being taught, please.
Similarily, I got an email yesterday from someone posing to be eBay, except that they pretended to provide a way to login into eBay after your account has been suspended to get your account reinstated. This is a sore spot with many people, see this. So I think your right -- some phishing setup's are perhaps just starting to lose the look and feel of obviousness, and this is not good thing.
Perhaps. You know, most documentaries (and movies) that are successful are usually based on things we experience every day (bad presidency, McDonald's, relationships, work, et al). And given the fact that the movie industry is huge, I'd probably guess that a lot of people would want to watch something like this. I'm not sure how this documentary is any different from the rest, except that someone has finally done a documentary on your specific line of work.
Come on, man. This is a really sad attempt at karma grabbing, considering they posted the exact same link in the main summary.
"This is a pain in the ass. I have calcium deposits."
"Where?"
"My engine."
This is a dupe, folks.
Care to elaborate? I've never used buy.com, but I'm curious what they use that's such a problem.