It's a hard change for them to make as a very large percentage of the old mainframe folks just don't consider anything but the batch approach. I don't know the number of times I've tried to explain the concept of queue based 'as soon as possible' processing or some other non-batch approach to those that grew up in the lameframe/COBOL world. I hope they're taking the opportunity to decouple things and rewrite things in a more maintainable manner. Those old COBOL systems have generally turned into monolithic nightmares of spaghetti code. Even determining what they're really supposed to be doing in the code must be an epic task.
Recently Apple has been using proprietary connectors and firmware on their disks that don't allow then to report their thermal info like normal disks. If this is the case with the Time Machine as well, then you can't replace the disks yourself unless you don't mind your fans running at full speed at all times.
They're worried about the problem with Anonymous and LulSec? If they can break your security you should assume that any foreign enemies of the state have at least the same capabilities and haven't been notifying you of their success. Secure your data or get it off public networks. WikiLeaks is a separate matter, but again it could be handed to your enemies alone rather than the world in general.
Can these distribute apps that duplicate Apple functionality (music player, email client, browser, etc)? Could someone create an application that creates an accessible filesystem? If so, this actually goes a long way towards reducing my dislike of the iDevices.
There's a few other features missing as well, including Latitude. I really wish they'd rush full integration along as it's a pain supporting two accounts, and difficult to get people to switch over to your domain account once the feature is available. I'm still getting people to switch over to my domain Google Reader feed. I really appreciate the service they provide for free with the domain accounts, but I still wish it was better.
I've heard of people theorizing that Google+ is not intended to replace FaceBook, but to force them to be more open. Perhaps the same could be done to Apple if Google+ becomes popular enough.
When you do a code review (an informal one, as I prefer), have both a competent senior programmer and an new or less competent programmer included in the review. It's a pretty good way to improve the abilities of the more junior person.
I'm pretty sure that actual studies have been done on the number of bugs found/hour by code reviews. Really, you can't afford the time *not* to do code reviews.
That's actually one of the big benefits... it forces at least a bit knowledge distribution so that you can avoid the "We can't fix it because Bob got hit by a bus problem". Having a low good "bus factor" is an important thing in ensuring that a system is maintainable.
I was under the impression that the Wifi sniffing software that Google used was at least based on open source code as well. I'm not sure if that's the case, but I remember hearing something about it when it originally happened.
What, you think the Chinese are going to screw with their economy? They know the ins and outs of an American stock exchange... they can now screw with the US economy. Admittedly, it may be hard to spot though.
I was thinking that they should try pulling specific services out of places when governments, etc, complain about them. Search links in Italy recently for example... pull Google search. Privacy complaints (post-face blurring), pull street-view. The best way to get people to appreciate some of these services might be to disable them for specific countries. If people want them back, they can address their governments as to why they're not available and perhaps have a referendum on the matter. Just a though, and I'm not sure whether or not it's a particularly good one.
It's becoming more common and accepted these days though... Apple seems to use that philosophy in a lot of their products. I think the drawbacks outweigh the benefits, but there are those that don't.
The deal with movies of comics these days seems to be make a cheesy attempt, rake in the millions based on the name, then wait 10 years and do it right and get everyone to see it done right. There are very few that do it right the first time.
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It's a hard change for them to make as a very large percentage of the old mainframe folks just don't consider anything but the batch approach. I don't know the number of times I've tried to explain the concept of queue based 'as soon as possible' processing or some other non-batch approach to those that grew up in the lameframe/COBOL world. I hope they're taking the opportunity to decouple things and rewrite things in a more maintainable manner. Those old COBOL systems have generally turned into monolithic nightmares of spaghetti code. Even determining what they're really supposed to be doing in the code must be an epic task.
Recently Apple has been using proprietary connectors and firmware on their disks that don't allow then to report their thermal info like normal disks. If this is the case with the Time Machine as well, then you can't replace the disks yourself unless you don't mind your fans running at full speed at all times.
They're worried about the problem with Anonymous and LulSec? If they can break your security you should assume that any foreign enemies of the state have at least the same capabilities and haven't been notifying you of their success. Secure your data or get it off public networks. WikiLeaks is a separate matter, but again it could be handed to your enemies alone rather than the world in general.
Can these distribute apps that duplicate Apple functionality (music player, email client, browser, etc)? Could someone create an application that creates an accessible filesystem? If so, this actually goes a long way towards reducing my dislike of the iDevices.
Check-ins are unsupported on Latitude (but yes, the rest of it does work, my apologies).
There's a few other features missing as well, including Latitude. I really wish they'd rush full integration along as it's a pain supporting two accounts, and difficult to get people to switch over to your domain account once the feature is available. I'm still getting people to switch over to my domain Google Reader feed. I really appreciate the service they provide for free with the domain accounts, but I still wish it was better.
Have a look at MySpace. It's a great way of improving your opinion of FaceBook.
I've heard of people theorizing that Google+ is not intended to replace FaceBook, but to force them to be more open. Perhaps the same could be done to Apple if Google+ becomes popular enough.
You shouldn't need to be forced to clear yourself either.
Working and maintainable are two vastly different things. Your approach works up until *you* get stuck adding features to someone else's code.
competent peers are rarely found
When you do a code review (an informal one, as I prefer), have both a competent senior programmer and an new or less competent programmer included in the review. It's a pretty good way to improve the abilities of the more junior person.
I'm pretty sure that actual studies have been done on the number of bugs found/hour by code reviews. Really, you can't afford the time *not* to do code reviews.
That's actually one of the big benefits ... it forces at least a bit knowledge distribution so that you can avoid the "We can't fix it because Bob got hit by a bus problem". Having a low good "bus factor" is an important thing in ensuring that a system is maintainable.
I was under the impression that the Wifi sniffing software that Google used was at least based on open source code as well. I'm not sure if that's the case, but I remember hearing something about it when it originally happened.
Analog wristwatches are jewelry for men.
What, you think the Chinese are going to screw with their economy? They know the ins and outs of an American stock exchange ... they can now screw with the US economy. Admittedly, it may be hard to spot though.
We need to make something bigger. I'm waiting for the "Hair Guitar" ... or the "Hairplane".
That's where they put the 'magic'.
Sony is one of the most schizophrenic companies that I'm aware of, where each part seems completely unaware of the best interests of the other parts.
Don't pick on Rush today dude, it's Canada Day (a national holiday). The world is in a sad enough state without starting a war with Canada.
I was thinking that they should try pulling specific services out of places when governments, etc, complain about them. Search links in Italy recently for example ... pull Google search. Privacy complaints (post-face blurring), pull street-view. The best way to get people to appreciate some of these services might be to disable them for specific countries. If people want them back, they can address their governments as to why they're not available and perhaps have a referendum on the matter. Just a though, and I'm not sure whether or not it's a particularly good one.
After the remaining board members "monetize" it, (my guess as to their intentions), I think your estimate will be quite accurate.
It's becoming more common and accepted these days though ... Apple seems to use that philosophy in a lot of their products. I think the drawbacks outweigh the benefits, but there are those that don't.
Thunderbird is a decent mail client, or at least better than most of the alternatives.
The deal with movies of comics these days seems to be make a cheesy attempt, rake in the millions based on the name, then wait 10 years and do it right and get everyone to see it done right. There are very few that do it right the first time.