The previous events seem to point towards a problem in the company's culture, rather than just a couple engineers.
Maybe I'm too cynical. But that's what it "smells" like.
Android finally gets EXT4 support in Marshmallow to provide real and wonderful dupport for SDCards, and suddenly Ubuntu goes ZFS. There may be many advantages with ZFS. Matching that of the worlds largest OS doesn't hurt
And when Andriod gets ZFS, we'll be ready for when those 256 zebibyte SD cards come out.
Furthermore, should something like this be omitted simply because Linus doesn't like it? Is his opinion the only one that counts? Among other things, securelevel is used to implement "jails" but the functionality can be completely disabled (securelevel = -1) -- so Linus can turn it off if he wants.
But I can definitely guarantee you that Linus is not someone who makes decisions for random reasons and there is a reason why he doesn't want securelevel in the kernel.
According to TFS it's because (and I'm quoting here) "Linus has an undying hatred of BSD securelevel". So, sure, Linus has a reason. Whether it's actually a good reason, other than "undying hatred" is another matter. I was just commenting on the the summary and referenced articles.
Furthermore, should something like this be omitted simply because Linus doesn't like it? Is his opinion the only one that counts?
Since he is the repo owner, yes, his opinion is the only one that counts in the end.
Ya, I get that, but it doesn't really answer my question of "should". One person can have a great vision, but that doesn't mean it's the only great vision.
If they aren't already. Not to go all tinfoil hat, but in many ways, I've always felt that Facebook operates very much like an intelligence agency. They do everything they can to vacuum up every single bit of personal information about you they can, including who you talk to, what you do, what you like, etc... The biggest difference is in who they provide the information to, and why.
I'm sure the traditional Intelligence services can buy data from Facebook just like any other client. Sure it *may* be anonymized, but those agencies can probably merge it quite easily with data they have from other sources.
Not going back to Linux, but this really is a worthwhile addition.
Furthermore, should something like this be omitted simply because Linus doesn't like it? Is his opinion the only one that counts? Among other things, securelevel is used to implement "jails" but the functionality can be completely disabled (securelevel = -1) -- so Linus can turn it off if he wants.
Is the direction in which Linux is driven simply the whim of people like Linus and Lennart who dictate "my way or the highway"? They are smart, capable, talented people, but not omniscient Gods - despite what they and some others might think.
Yeah, but Star Trek suggests that a team of highly skilled specialists working together is the way to go.
Granted, but the crew of most starships in Star Trek is rather large. The smaller the crew, the broader the experience of each crew member needs to be. A five-person team, especially when cut off from Earth by a large round-trip communications gap, needs to composed of people who know more than just their PhD thesis.
In Seattle, the Jimmy John's delivery guys often ride bikes - especially in the U District. It'd be funny if I could order an Italian Night Club and a dozen batteries, then have the same guy deliver both!
I did not know that Jimmy John's sold vibrators. But a dozen batteries? Either you like to keep busy or that thing is HUGE.
You can probably stop there. The Cato Institute was founded by Charles Koch and while it proposes to be solely Libertarian it often leans Right. Any "analysis" they perform must be taken with a grain of salt. I'm not saying they're wrong, but what they publish cannot be detached from their public and, more importantly, private agendas.
If someone tells you 'coding is the new literacy' because 'computers are everywhere today,' ask them how fuel injection works
I'm a system programmer/administrator w/30 years experience *and* i know how fuel injection works - port and direct. Knowing at least a little about a lot of things has helped me in my life and career more than, I believe, would have knowing a lot about a few things. Along with that, and perhaps more important, is really, actually knowing your limits.
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The previous events seem to point towards a problem in the company's culture, rather than just a couple engineers.
Maybe I'm too cynical. But that's what it "smells" like.
Well... that and diesel exhaust.
This is the 21st century. Let's send a human there instead.
I nominate Mark Zuckerburg.
Let's wait and send him for the Google Sol XPrize competition ...
Android finally gets EXT4 support in Marshmallow to provide real and wonderful dupport for SDCards, and suddenly Ubuntu goes ZFS. There may be many advantages with ZFS. Matching that of the worlds largest OS doesn't hurt
And when Andriod gets ZFS, we'll be ready for when those 256 zebibyte SD cards come out.
On the other hand... it's a new TV spot opportunity for Verizon: "Can you fear me now?"
Furthermore, should something like this be omitted simply because Linus doesn't like it? Is his opinion the only one that counts? Among other things, securelevel is used to implement "jails" but the functionality can be completely disabled (securelevel = -1) -- so Linus can turn it off if he wants.
But I can definitely guarantee you that Linus is not someone who makes decisions for random reasons and there is a reason why he doesn't want securelevel in the kernel.
According to TFS it's because (and I'm quoting here) "Linus has an undying hatred of BSD securelevel". So, sure, Linus has a reason. Whether it's actually a good reason, other than "undying hatred" is another matter. I was just commenting on the the summary and referenced articles.
Furthermore, should something like this be omitted simply because Linus doesn't like it? Is his opinion the only one that counts?
Since he is the repo owner, yes, his opinion is the only one that counts in the end.
Ya, I get that, but it doesn't really answer my question of "should". One person can have a great vision, but that doesn't mean it's the only great vision.
That's okay, I don't consider those as "people" either.
If you can make Soylent Green from them, they're still "people".
... I have to admit having Candy Crush on the tablet when sitting in a waiting room at the doctor's helps pass the time.
So would reading. Bring a book.
If they aren't already. Not to go all tinfoil hat, but in many ways, I've always felt that Facebook operates very much like an intelligence agency. They do everything they can to vacuum up every single bit of personal information about you they can, including who you talk to, what you do, what you like, etc... The biggest difference is in who they provide the information to, and why.
I'm sure the traditional Intelligence services can buy data from Facebook just like any other client. Sure it *may* be anonymized, but those agencies can probably merge it quite easily with data they have from other sources.
Just for the people who don't know what the fuck securelevel is (NetBSD's flavor in this case)
Not going back to Linux, but this really is a worthwhile addition.
Furthermore, should something like this be omitted simply because Linus doesn't like it? Is his opinion the only one that counts? Among other things, securelevel is used to implement "jails" but the functionality can be completely disabled (securelevel = -1) -- so Linus can turn it off if he wants.
Is the direction in which Linux is driven simply the whim of people like Linus and Lennart who dictate "my way or the highway"? They are smart, capable, talented people, but not omniscient Gods - despite what they and some others might think.
Bread-and-circus has many forms and it's at least that old.
Seems like this town is too poor to have either bread or a circus. Perhaps they can eat cake.
Google could have a fully tested, state-of-the-art control system ready in 6 months ...
Well... beta-tested anyway.
Yeah, but Star Trek suggests that a team of highly skilled specialists working together is the way to go.
Granted, but the crew of most starships in Star Trek is rather large. The smaller the crew, the broader the experience of each crew member needs to be. A five-person team, especially when cut off from Earth by a large round-trip communications gap, needs to composed of people who know more than just their PhD thesis.
Outside of the US, everyone already has it.
These new cards are obviously some sort of "metric" credit cards hence the hold up here in 'Merica.
Eyeo insists that the entire process -- and the vetting of ads -- will be fully transparent.
So... they're going to let everything through - like their software. :-)
In Seattle, the Jimmy John's delivery guys often ride bikes - especially in the U District. It'd be funny if I could order an Italian Night Club and a dozen batteries, then have the same guy deliver both!
I did not know that Jimmy John's sold vibrators. But a dozen batteries? Either you like to keep busy or that thing is HUGE.
I question whether there could ever be enough demand for these products to put a real dent in carbon emissions.
There is enormous potential demand for CO2 for use in enhanced oil recovery and fracking.
And soda machines.
A Cato Institute study ...
You can probably stop there. The Cato Institute was founded by Charles Koch and while it proposes to be solely Libertarian it often leans Right. Any "analysis" they perform must be taken with a grain of salt. I'm not saying they're wrong, but what they publish cannot be detached from their public and, more importantly, private agendas.
Facts don't seem to matter to Democrats.
He said as if facts matter to Republicans.
70,001 - Stress induced from working with 70,000 medical codes.
how in hell do they think people making 20k/year are going to do a good job at entering codes?
As a first step, they could try using a computer instead of a binder.
Get the guy who created that 1000 key emoji keyboard to help out.
It might be nice having a ms honey pot ...
With the impending IoT, I suspect that eventually, actual jars of honey will have IP addresses ... allowing one to make the metaphor a reality.
If someone tells you 'coding is the new literacy' because 'computers are everywhere today,' ask them how fuel injection works
I'm a system programmer/administrator w/30 years experience *and* i know how fuel injection works - port and direct. Knowing at least a little about a lot of things has helped me in my life and career more than, I believe, would have knowing a lot about a few things. Along with that, and perhaps more important, is really, actually knowing your limits.
What kind of business does this sort of ultra low volume and has three staff members?
Nokia, Blackberry?
You have too much faith in Microsoft software being infallible.
I'm pretty sure *no one* thinks this. :-)