Imagine all the Mac boys and girls who will commit suicide when Jobs on iTV goes iBlank? =) You're terrorism will cause for heightened security at these conventions and everyone will have to be screened and rectal probed to prevent these disastrous events.
When this happens to me, I give the "wtf is this n00b?!?!?" Look, and don't say a word.
Almost as if I was playing a MMORPG and some noob asks me a question, I laugh, get up from my desk and grab coffee while leaving my game character to stand there.
Or sometimes, stand/duck and spin in circles as if im humping a corpse!
For business that houses the "Geek Squad" you would think they'll know better and avoid the infamous hex key issue that shutdown digg a couple months ago.
Not always the case, as I for one loathe roller coasters.
I do however enjoy Sky Diving / Free Falling as it invokes a sense of ultimate freedom. To simply "lay" there in the vast open space, with the fresh wind rushing into your body is one of the most relaxing experience I've had. I do hate however, when it comes time to deploy the parachute, and even worse touch the ground.
The guys intention isn't too bad, however he should be looking at ways to gain altitude (without an aircraft / rocket assist) instead of just retarding deceleration.
Implanted RFID from birth is clearly the way to go. Then offload the work from the enforcement agency to computers, that would be able to shutdown/hibernate/suspend people from remotely.
These are the ideas that CPAN, PEAR and other code repositories are built on. So instead of trying to reinvent the idea, the author should have poked around a little more, and to learn more about what is available as opposed to trying formalize a "hackup job."
The parent makes a good point here, where you should take the time to build a clean library base to work with. If one should have a well structured infrastructure, and should they need to implement a certain feature, more often is the case, that a generic library to facilitate the need already exists. If it's open source you're in luck, if it's commercial, you could license it. For example, take a peak into the game industry. A lot of those engines libraries are licensed out to many companies.
Now I will assume 'bits and pieces' is nothing more than 1 class, or a function. So, If one should be looking for bits and pieces of codes, as a developer you should be able to develop at least that much.
"Hackett makes some good points, but can scavenging for scraps really turn you into a master programmer, and is it possible - or even desirable - to institutionalize this "make-do" approach?...," TFA
The short answer is No.
This sort of programming will not make you a master programmer, it will make you a master scavenger.
Sure thing, come to my house and break my window, and help our economy. You generate revenue for the lawyers, government workers and all that =).
I don't object. So please do;p
Oh yes, "yahtzee forehead slap," I forgot to mention it was indeed an Xserve. However, do enlighten me as to how Apple differentiates their Web Application Stack between their Desktop and Xserve builds?
Are you saying that they build two completely different AMP stacks as opposed to making software portable amongst their different 'flavors?' So then though, what is their purpose for the 4 in 1 arch -- universal builds?
Yep: I agree -- Macport, and Fink look like nice tools -- however, this is on a company xserve, that sits in a tightly controlled network. So access to the outside was limited.
At first I tried Entropy's version, but that didn't have the required modules that I needed: MSSQL (Microsoft SQL) support. Nor did the stock PHP5.
They weren't playing nice with each other, because from what I noticed, if the modules weren't built on the same universal bundle, the parent that has to load it, will complain about missing or invalid namespace within the dylib object (can't remember the exact error). To get around this I had to configure, for multiple architectures (universal build) with something like this: env CFLAGS="-O -g -isysroot/Developer/SDKs/MacOSX10.5.sdk -arch i386 -arch ppc -arch 86_64 -arch ppc64" LDFLAGS="-arch i386 -arch ppc -arch 86_64 -arch ppc64"./configure... Also, in order to rebuild MySQL module for php, the MySQL header files would be needed, but as I pointed out those weren't installed on the system.
And yep: to install from scratch is simple, except it costs a lot of time, which I was avoiding. And without access to an automated dependency tracking system, like I assume Macport is. I had to track down all the mcrypt, gd, libjpeg, freetds, mysql headers, (plus dependencies of those dependencies) in order to bring the system up what I needed.
Ideally I shouldn't have had to reinstall from scratch, or revert to rebuilding PHP at all.
phpize in the ext/[mod] with./configure --with-[mod]=shared,/pathtodep && make && sudo make install should've worked. And it does, with my custom built PHP5, but not the stock PHP.
Ah well it is finally over -- And I've learnt my lesson;p Sorry I had to join the rant, but I really did feel the guys pain =)
I'm not a fan nor a hater of any particular tech stack, as I see them all as tools to get the job done. That being said, I use a mixture of systems throughout the day: Gutsy, Feisty, Slackware, XP, Leopard and Tiger. I haven't touched Vista because I already know what it's like to be the first user of those systems. However from all the marketing hype: PC vs Mac. All the reading of slashdot and from the IT people who use Mac, I came to understand that: anything from apple "Just Works." After all they only have one button and it does everything!!
Ok, here comes leopard to destroy my sanity.
A simple PHP, Apache2, MSSQL stack was all I asked for and what did I get from our upgrade to Leopard from Tiger? I get to build a (4way) freetds for the system, with mssql support. Then realize it doesn't play nice with the current php build. So I get to rebuild php (again universal build). That too didn't play well with the apache system, and to keep MySQL support, the headers weren't provided. So I had to trackdown dependencies to the point where I felt as if I was working on a Slackware system, except worse, since most of the time, the dependency tracking in Slackware doesn't require the rebuilding of existing software/libraries. At that point I was begining to get scared that I will have to rebuild the compiler and the libc libraries, as I once did for an Oracle installation on a Debian (Woody) system. But that is a whole different story for another time.
Anyway everything finally works. So what was the point of upgrading I ask myself. Well I didn't get Leopard because I was an Apple fan and just had to have it. It was because it "Just Works," and I wouldn't have to worry about building my own deployment stack. Thats what I payed for, and seeing that I didn't get it, I feel royally shafted, and ripped off.
This is where those SCO researchers come in and wave their Windows VS Linux TCO reports.
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Imagine all the Mac boys and girls who will commit suicide when Jobs on iTV goes iBlank? =)
You're terrorism will cause for heightened security at these conventions and everyone will have to be screened and rectal probed to prevent these disastrous events.
Wrong. Fink Project provides Mac OSX with fink.
3rd party tool vs vendor supplied.
Amun-Min, Amun-Ra, Amun-Boner
YOU must be new here: Grand theft auto, God of War, etc.
Slashdotter's do it all the time~
Silly Penguins: Chuck Norris IS the kernel.
What are you talking about willis?
Deep impact probe into ur anus?
Ok sorry, you left yourself wide opened for that one!
It may not be a lie, however we need to be careful if this game is released.
For if it is, Hell will freeze over and usher in the end of the world.
Perhaps this is part of the Mayan prophecy?
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&safe=off&q=2012&btnG=Search
If so, we already know that the release date is 2012!!
Just use a city browser like firefox ;)
;)
Or use a pen to disable your ears, until a better less exploitable version is released
Lol: funny.
When this happens to me, I give the "wtf is this n00b?!?!?" Look, and don't say a word.
Almost as if I was playing a MMORPG and some noob asks me a question, I laugh, get up from my desk and grab coffee while leaving my game character to stand there.
Or sometimes, stand/duck and spin in circles as if im humping a corpse!
For business that houses the "Geek Squad" you would think they'll know better and avoid the infamous hex key issue that shutdown digg a couple months ago.
Not always the case, as I for one loathe roller coasters. I do however enjoy Sky Diving / Free Falling as it invokes a sense of ultimate freedom. To simply "lay" there in the vast open space, with the fresh wind rushing into your body is one of the most relaxing experience I've had. I do hate however, when it comes time to deploy the parachute, and even worse touch the ground. The guys intention isn't too bad, however he should be looking at ways to gain altitude (without an aircraft / rocket assist) instead of just retarding deceleration.
Too much work.
Implanted RFID from birth is clearly the way to go. Then offload the work from the enforcement agency to computers, that would be able to shutdown/hibernate/suspend people from remotely.
This cannot happen at the Internet Layer.
The people who hold the key to make this happen on a large scale, are DJs playing for FM radio stations and clubs.
These are the ideas that CPAN, PEAR and other code repositories are built on. So instead of trying to reinvent the idea, the author should have poked around a little more, and to learn more about what is available as opposed to trying formalize a "hackup job."
The parent makes a good point here, where you should take the time to build a clean library base to work with. If one should have a well structured infrastructure, and should they need to implement a certain feature, more often is the case, that a generic library to facilitate the need already exists. If it's open source you're in luck, if it's commercial, you could license it. For example, take a peak into the game industry. A lot of those engines libraries are licensed out to many companies.
Now I will assume 'bits and pieces' is nothing more than 1 class, or a function. So, If one should be looking for bits and pieces of codes, as a developer you should be able to develop at least that much.
The short answer is No.
This sort of programming will not make you a master programmer, it will make you a master scavenger.
2 girls 1 cup^W HDD
Sure thing, come to my house and break my window, and help our economy. You generate revenue for the lawyers, government workers and all that =). I don't object. So please do ;p
How so, It created lots of IT help desk jobs!
Oh yes, "yahtzee forehead slap," I forgot to mention it was indeed an Xserve. However, do enlighten me as to how Apple differentiates their Web Application Stack between their Desktop and Xserve builds? Are you saying that they build two completely different AMP stacks as opposed to making software portable amongst their different 'flavors?' So then though, what is their purpose for the 4 in 1 arch -- universal builds?
Yep: I agree -- Macport, and Fink look like nice tools -- however, this is on a company xserve, that sits in a tightly controlled network. So access to the outside was limited.
/Developer/SDKs/MacOSX10.5.sdk -arch i386 -arch ppc -arch 86_64 -arch ppc64" LDFLAGS="-arch i386 -arch ppc -arch 86_64 -arch ppc64" ./configure ...
./configure --with-[mod]=shared,/pathtodep && make && sudo make install
;p
At first I tried Entropy's version, but that didn't have the required modules that I needed: MSSQL (Microsoft SQL) support. Nor did the stock PHP5.
They weren't playing nice with each other, because from what I noticed, if the modules weren't built on the same universal bundle, the parent that has to load it, will complain about missing or invalid namespace within the dylib object (can't remember the exact error). To get around this I had to configure, for multiple architectures (universal build) with something like this:
env CFLAGS="-O -g -isysroot
Also, in order to rebuild MySQL module for php, the MySQL header files would be needed, but as I pointed out those weren't installed on the system.
And yep: to install from scratch is simple, except it costs a lot of time, which I was avoiding. And without access to an automated dependency tracking system, like I assume Macport is. I had to track down all the mcrypt, gd, libjpeg, freetds, mysql headers, (plus dependencies of those dependencies) in order to bring the system up what I needed.
Ideally I shouldn't have had to reinstall from scratch, or revert to rebuilding PHP at all.
phpize in the ext/[mod] with
should've worked. And it does, with my custom built PHP5, but not the stock PHP.
Ah well it is finally over -- And I've learnt my lesson
Sorry I had to join the rant, but I really did feel the guys pain =)
Of course it is a rant, and rightfully so.
I'm not a fan nor a hater of any particular tech stack, as I see them all as tools to get the job done. That being said, I use a mixture of systems throughout the day:
Gutsy, Feisty, Slackware, XP, Leopard and Tiger.
I haven't touched Vista because I already know what it's like to be the first user of those systems.
However from all the marketing hype: PC vs Mac.
All the reading of slashdot and from the IT people who use Mac, I came to understand that: anything from apple "Just Works."
After all they only have one button and it does everything!!
Ok, here comes leopard to destroy my sanity.
A simple PHP, Apache2, MSSQL stack was all I asked for and what did I get from our upgrade to Leopard from Tiger?
I get to build a (4way) freetds for the system, with mssql support. Then realize it doesn't play nice with the current php build.
So I get to rebuild php (again universal build). That too didn't play well with the apache system, and to keep MySQL support, the headers weren't provided. So I had to trackdown dependencies to the point where I felt as if I was working on a Slackware system, except worse, since most of the time, the dependency tracking in Slackware doesn't require the rebuilding of existing software/libraries. At that point I was begining to get scared that I will have to rebuild the compiler and the libc libraries, as I once did for an Oracle installation on a Debian (Woody) system. But that is a whole different story for another time.
Anyway everything finally works. So what was the point of upgrading I ask myself. Well I didn't get Leopard because I was an Apple fan and just had to have it. It was because it "Just Works," and I wouldn't have to worry about building my own deployment stack. Thats what I payed for, and seeing that I didn't get it, I feel royally shafted, and ripped off.
This is where those SCO researchers come in and wave their Windows VS Linux TCO reports.
lol: So much for those PC vs Mac campaigns ;p
Taking the Myth out of Mythology. Joseph Campbell must be twitching in his grave for this one.
oh lets iron this out, once and for all: reiserfsck --check --fix-fixable
I like change so Thank God!! (Please mod parent insightful)
I was beginning to get tired of calling my computer a CPU.
In other news, I'm currently typing this posts from my laptop, while installing, on it...
Guess what?
UBUNTU! Now I hope my HDD didn't get jinxed and crash after I hit submit =X
Don't like sharing the porn links? thats fine! I have my own pfft =)