One of the examples is the Power Film version, which allows the charging of 12v batteries for cars, or other forms of storage, which can then power other items for short periods of time. (Didn't spend a lot of time searching) There are higher end versions that can continuously power items, but lower end ones at least give periodic use of items and allow for the recharging of emergency items. While it may not be full power all the time, in an emergency something is better than nothing. Personally we use a full size panel (which is a bit more expensive but pays for itself over time) to supplement power, and the local power co. has a buy back plan. Like I said, this small version has its limitations, but power is better than no power.
I know it may be after the fact for some, but there is something to be said for having backup power. Granted, I live in Alaska and it is far more common to have weather and/or power related issues that require backup power. However, you can get a small rollup solar panel for ~$100 which can power a phone, laptop, a light or two, etc. (1 at a time of course). While its natural disaster use may be few and far between in the lower 48, it can come in handy in all sorts of situations such as traveling cross country, etc. A little preperation can go a long way, and while they may not have it now, it may be a good item to pick up for the future.
The difference between college and certs, however, are that college degrees are generally accredited (at least in the US), and you have a basic level of requirements among them. Any random schmuck can setup a website and certify people, and start pumping out "qualified" personnel.
You're kidding right? I can rent a car on average in the US I can rent a full size car for a full day for ~$50. Are you telling me that $50 for two hours in a golf cart is cheap?
Wouldn't it be nice to live in a world where all the 'slaves' of capitalism were free by robotics, menial labor was endless and extremely-low-cost (robotic), and all mankind reaped these benefits?
But then what would we do with all the stupid people if we couldn't keep them contained during the day?
I can already do that via ftp, http, and ssh in via putty. Why do I need a corporation to charge me for it? (Yes, I realize that Joe Sixpack can't do this YET, but it's not far off with the number of gui tools out there)
Because people are more likely to read parents and ignore child posts. This way they can spout off random disinformation, and no one will check the followups for accuracy.
Try getting a CS degree combined with *anything* these days in a reputable engineering school. Without taking 20 hours a semester, or being in school for 6 years, it's impossible.
Bullshit. It's all over the place. There are huge amounts of CS + Physics, CS + Bioinformatics, CS + (Place other science here). Disinformation helps no one.
But there's really a lot of $50,000+ jobs for programmers and/or CS majors. It amazes me when people can't find a job when there are so many available. There are hundreds, thousands in some states, that go unfilled for extended time periods. I've yet to see this shortage of jobs, maybe I got lucky, but there are plenty out there, as even at current jobs I scan the market regularly for opportunities.
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Ya, like anything ever happened on that couch. This is/. Nerds may get wives, but thats just cause we knew to hang on to the only one that ever said yes.
This book must be HUGE! Look how big just the review is!
Joking aside, thanks for the tip. I'm also always looking for good resources, and am a huge fan of PHP for development (especially after having to recently fix a hellhole of an ASP site). This comes at a good time with the impending release of a stable PHP 5. Thanks again.
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Not to mention the ~ $50 wireless card to get 54Mbps speed (to even be close to comparison to the 100Mbps of fast ethernet) per computer. Multiply by ~1000 users, and you have a starting ~ $62000 cost for network. And this is just the beginning.
Despite popular belief, there are plenty of places to be stuck in the woods for weeks at a time. Northern Canada, Alaska, etc. I personally had never heard of KOA, but after a quick Google, it was obviously not the type of outdoor experience I was referring to. Some people still hunt and fish for their food, not just for a pretty head on the wall.
If you really wanted to not kill animals, you wouldn't live in a house...
Or drive a car, glue anything together, put a band-aid on, swallow pills (gel capsules), sit on a couch, or use pesticides on those lovely plants to keep the insects from destroying the crops.
By not eating the meat, it's essentially just wasting more of the animal. The rest is getting used either way, might as well be efficient.
Personally, food is food, but my animal side still prefers dead animal. I've yet to meet a veggy/vegan that when on a long trip in the wilds won't eventually eat meat when the food supply gets low. Plenty of people like the idea of being veg/vegan, so long as it doesn't affect them. Although I did see one puke from eating meat, then keep eating. Amazing how morals fade when survival comes to play.
Well, there are benefits to the.xxx domain. Forcing the sites to use.xxx domain if they contain pornography would likely fall within legal obscenity bounds. This way, those that CHOOSE to not view the content, or do not wish their kids to view it, have the ability to block a large percent of it in one fell swoop. Those that don't want to block it don't have to, but it makes it easier to decide and filter. (Of course, excluding all the euro sites that likely won't be forced to use it) *shrugs*
Dear Mr. GecKo213,
It has come to our attention that you have been reproducing copyrighted works via unauthorized distribution methods (i.e., humming, whistling, et al). We at the RIAA would like to ask you at this time to cease and desist these actions. Refusal to comply could result in legal action. Thank you, and please remember that we are here to support the intellectual property of struggling artists.
And the only way to save yourself is to give more money to the oil companies so they can find new locations to drill and provide more petroleum for our consumption. [/sarcasm]
Look, I'm no tree-hugging, anti-oil hippie. Oil has done a lot for us, but the main reason the industry still exists is it is profitable. The illusion of necessity keeps people pumping, and often unnecessarily. There are plenty of alternatives, like wind and solar, that most people can afford. Additionally, they pay for themselves. Environmental friendliness aside, it's getting cheaper to use solar/wind than to buy from the local electric co. I guess the point is, show some geekness and research the new tech. We are far from limited in resources. And as for drinkable water, breathable air, etc, get out of the city occasionally; there is plenty of it.
If you were a customer that paid for the OS, and then a few weeks later they not only approved it being issued for free, but in fact distributed, what would you do? Would you want your money back? I would. I imagine authorizing its distrobution would generate significant refunds on their product, and potentially lawsuits.
This actually isn't a bad theory. As more F/OSS Operating Systems arise (F/OSSOS's?) the value of software will fade. It's a matter of time realistically. By pushing their software and luring people to their hardware, they may actually have a viable business strategy. Assuming people will fork over the cash for Apple equipment that is.
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One of the examples is the Power Film version, which allows the charging of 12v batteries for cars, or other forms of storage, which can then power other items for short periods of time. (Didn't spend a lot of time searching) There are higher end versions that can continuously power items, but lower end ones at least give periodic use of items and allow for the recharging of emergency items. While it may not be full power all the time, in an emergency something is better than nothing. Personally we use a full size panel (which is a bit more expensive but pays for itself over time) to supplement power, and the local power co. has a buy back plan. Like I said, this small version has its limitations, but power is better than no power.
I know it may be after the fact for some, but there is something to be said for having backup power. Granted, I live in Alaska and it is far more common to have weather and/or power related issues that require backup power. However, you can get a small rollup solar panel for ~$100 which can power a phone, laptop, a light or two, etc. (1 at a time of course). While its natural disaster use may be few and far between in the lower 48, it can come in handy in all sorts of situations such as traveling cross country, etc. A little preperation can go a long way, and while they may not have it now, it may be a good item to pick up for the future.
You have been found guilty of thought crime. Expect re-education shortly.
The difference between college and certs, however, are that college degrees are generally accredited (at least in the US), and you have a basic level of requirements among them. Any random schmuck can setup a website and certify people, and start pumping out "qualified" personnel.
Because the less the PHB's understand on your resume, the more qualified you must be.
You're kidding right? I can rent a car on average in the US I can rent a full size car for a full day for ~$50. Are you telling me that $50 for two hours in a golf cart is cheap?
Wouldn't it be nice to live in a world where all the 'slaves' of capitalism were free by robotics, menial labor was endless and extremely-low-cost (robotic), and all mankind reaped these benefits?
But then what would we do with all the stupid people if we couldn't keep them contained during the day?
I can already do that via ftp, http, and ssh in via putty. Why do I need a corporation to charge me for it? (Yes, I realize that Joe Sixpack can't do this YET, but it's not far off with the number of gui tools out there)
Because people are more likely to read parents and ignore child posts. This way they can spout off random disinformation, and no one will check the followups for accuracy.
Try getting a CS degree combined with *anything* these days in a reputable engineering school. Without taking 20 hours a semester, or being in school for 6 years, it's impossible.
Bullshit. It's all over the place. There are huge amounts of CS + Physics, CS + Bioinformatics, CS + (Place other science here). Disinformation helps no one.
But there's really a lot of $50,000+ jobs for programmers and/or CS majors. It amazes me when people can't find a job when there are so many available. There are hundreds, thousands in some states, that go unfilled for extended time periods. I've yet to see this shortage of jobs, maybe I got lucky, but there are plenty out there, as even at current jobs I scan the market regularly for opportunities.
Ya, like anything ever happened on that couch. This is /. Nerds may get wives, but thats just cause we knew to hang on to the only one that ever said yes.
And perhaps you've never had to fix someone else's mistakes, but it happens all the time, and sometimes you're stuck with what they did.
This book must be HUGE! Look how big just the review is!
Joking aside, thanks for the tip. I'm also always looking for good resources, and am a huge fan of PHP for development (especially after having to recently fix a hellhole of an ASP site). This comes at a good time with the impending release of a stable PHP 5. Thanks again.
Not to mention the ~ $50 wireless card to get 54Mbps speed (to even be close to comparison to the 100Mbps of fast ethernet) per computer. Multiply by ~1000 users, and you have a starting ~ $62000 cost for network. And this is just the beginning.
So you're saying you don't REQUIRE updates and patches at a fortune 500?
Despite popular belief, there are plenty of places to be stuck in the woods for weeks at a time. Northern Canada, Alaska, etc. I personally had never heard of KOA, but after a quick Google, it was obviously not the type of outdoor experience I was referring to. Some people still hunt and fish for their food, not just for a pretty head on the wall.
If you really wanted to not kill animals, you wouldn't live in a house...
Or drive a car, glue anything together, put a band-aid on, swallow pills (gel capsules), sit on a couch, or use pesticides on those lovely plants to keep the insects from destroying the crops.
By not eating the meat, it's essentially just wasting more of the animal. The rest is getting used either way, might as well be efficient.
Personally, food is food, but my animal side still prefers dead animal. I've yet to meet a veggy/vegan that when on a long trip in the wilds won't eventually eat meat when the food supply gets low. Plenty of people like the idea of being veg/vegan, so long as it doesn't affect them. Although I did see one puke from eating meat, then keep eating. Amazing how morals fade when survival comes to play.
A BA in communications? So basically she has a degree in bullshit.
Well, there are benefits to the .xxx domain. Forcing the sites to use .xxx domain if they contain pornography would likely fall within legal obscenity bounds. This way, those that CHOOSE to not view the content, or do not wish their kids to view it, have the ability to block a large percent of it in one fell swoop. Those that don't want to block it don't have to, but it makes it easier to decide and filter. (Of course, excluding all the euro sites that likely won't be forced to use it) *shrugs*
Dear Mr. GecKo213,
It has come to our attention that you have been reproducing copyrighted works via unauthorized distribution methods (i.e., humming, whistling, et al). We at the RIAA would like to ask you at this time to cease and desist these actions. Refusal to comply could result in legal action. Thank you, and please remember that we are here to support the intellectual property of struggling artists.
-The RIAA
And the only way to save yourself is to give more money to the oil companies so they can find new locations to drill and provide more petroleum for our consumption. [/sarcasm]
Look, I'm no tree-hugging, anti-oil hippie. Oil has done a lot for us, but the main reason the industry still exists is it is profitable. The illusion of necessity keeps people pumping, and often unnecessarily. There are plenty of alternatives, like wind and solar, that most people can afford. Additionally, they pay for themselves. Environmental friendliness aside, it's getting cheaper to use solar/wind than to buy from the local electric co. I guess the point is, show some geekness and research the new tech. We are far from limited in resources. And as for drinkable water, breathable air, etc, get out of the city occasionally; there is plenty of it.
If you were a customer that paid for the OS, and then a few weeks later they not only approved it being issued for free, but in fact distributed, what would you do? Would you want your money back? I would. I imagine authorizing its distrobution would generate significant refunds on their product, and potentially lawsuits.
This actually isn't a bad theory. As more F/OSS Operating Systems arise (F/OSSOS's?) the value of software will fade. It's a matter of time realistically. By pushing their software and luring people to their hardware, they may actually have a viable business strategy. Assuming people will fork over the cash for Apple equipment that is.