This hypohetical situation would be my dream come true. I'm waiting for the day all computers cease to operate and I can finally get away from them.
-FM
I think nullset is right, a CS major may very well go into IT or be a code monkey, but a CS degree doesn't mean you have to be a "dotcom whore." A CS degree can offer many opportunities besides being a code moneky. Many CS majors get jobs doing ful software development tasks, such as building large complex systems.
I don't want to sound like I'm putting down a CE major though. It is also a very worthwhile and interesting field. It all depends on what you want to do.
I always thought of it like this: CE's design, develop, and build the hardware. They handle low level logic and stuff like electricity, which a CS major like myself doesn't quite understand.
CS majors build systems on top of this foundation utilizing different theories and tools.
One other thing: someone made a comment about going to a good school that teaches C/C++/Java, etc. This is SO important. Find a school that teaches you not only languages or how to build hardware, but the theory and ideas behind them. Then you can learn anything.
Besides protecting free speech for comic books they also delve into the video game violence vs. real violence debate, as well as censorship on the internet. Very strong advocates of the First Amendment in general.
Again, I must ask, "Does anyone proofread these damn post before they go up." This is the second obvious mistake _today_. Everyday it gets worst. It's hard to take anything posted here seriously when the people who run the site don't even double check their typing.
This is completely OT, but I would just like to comment on Slashdot's increasing number of spelling and grammatical errors as of late. I have been trying to ignore it, but "Abode?" Who is that? It's one of the worst mistakes yet, and it's right there in a headline. Every day the page is riddled with errors. Is there an editor? Does anyone proofread anything? Does anyone else notice this besides me? Hemos? Cmdr Taco? Any comment?
Hi All,
While we're "abusing" slashdot, I'd just thought I'd mention that I've seen a couple people here talk about Harry Brown as a worthy candidate for the 2000 presidential election. Take a look at his website: harrybrowne2000.org Harry Brown is probably one of the few candidates who would truly support leaving the internet free (as in beer). I can't say I agree with everything he says, but a lot of it sounds really good. Check it out and make an informed vote this November!
I have read some of the post under this article and understand the monetary reasons for people to want targeted advertising, but I still just don't get it. Personally, I don't want targeted adds. I could care less about them and I bet most consumers could too. Here is my reasoning:
I am into computers. I have a development job, I have computers at home, etc. I look at sites at sites like Slashdot, Bluesnews, Linux Today, etc. When I go to those sites, I expect to see ads that have to do with computers and technology. When I visit CNN and ABCnews I expect to see news related ads. The list goes on.
My point is that in mediums such as TV, ads are placed according to the demographics of the poeple who watch the show they air during. Same with radio I assume. Why then does the net not just work like this? Really, do I want every single banner ad a I see to be for computer related crap? Even Slashdot readers want to see something else sometimes! Does anyone else agree with this, or am I just cukoo?
The other thing that pops into my head about this whole issue is libraries. Libraries aren't allowed to keep track of who viewed what. Why can web businesses? It's all ridiculous.
This is all because people are mis-educated (not _under_educated), but that's a whole other topic.
I'm not to sure about this. There are tons of great free email servers and clients, but my company chose to use exchange and outlook, which are _really_ crappy.
Here's how I think this thing is working.. MS hears about Java and thinks "Oh no, it dosn't need Windows, it's a threat." In response they use there typical strategy of making a similar, but incompatible, product in hopes that people adopt that and are then stuck using it. In this case J++. J++ isn't as succesful as they had hoped, so what do they do? Cut there losses, sell it off, and redirect efforts. How do they do it? Well.. Java lets apps run cross platform across networks. You don't "need" Windows. So now they are focusing on a new way achieving that same goal, without Java. If they play there cards right well all soon have to be using EI just to browse the web. Ehhh.
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This hypohetical situation would be my dream come true. I'm waiting for the day all computers cease to operate and I can finally get away from them. -FM
I think nullset is right, a CS major may very well go into IT or be a code monkey, but a CS degree doesn't mean you have to be a "dotcom whore." A CS degree can offer many opportunities besides being a code moneky. Many CS majors get jobs doing ful software development tasks, such as building large complex systems.
I don't want to sound like I'm putting down a CE major though. It is also a very worthwhile and interesting field. It all depends on what you want to do.
I always thought of it like this: CE's design, develop, and build the hardware. They handle low level logic and stuff like electricity, which a CS major like myself doesn't quite understand.
CS majors build systems on top of this foundation utilizing different theories and tools.
One other thing: someone made a comment about going to a good school that teaches C/C++/Java, etc. This is SO important. Find a school that teaches you not only languages or how to build hardware, but the theory and ideas behind them. Then you can learn anything.
-FM
I think Jenga is fun and zero-sum.
A great organization would be the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund.
Besides protecting free speech for comic books they also delve into the video game violence vs. real violence debate, as well as censorship on the internet. Very strong advocates of the First Amendment in general.
-FM
Again, I must ask, "Does anyone proofread these damn post before they go up." This is the second obvious mistake _today_. Everyday it gets worst. It's hard to take anything posted here seriously when the people who run the site don't even double check their typing.
This is completely OT, but I would just like to comment on Slashdot's increasing number of spelling and grammatical errors as of late. I have been trying to ignore it, but "Abode?" Who is that? It's one of the worst mistakes yet, and it's right there in a headline. Every day the page is riddled with errors. Is there an editor? Does anyone proofread anything? Does anyone else notice this besides me? Hemos? Cmdr Taco? Any comment?
While we're "abusing" slashdot, I'd just thought I'd mention that I've seen a couple people here talk about Harry Brown as a worthy candidate for the 2000 presidential election. Take a look at his website: harrybrowne2000.org Harry Brown is probably one of the few candidates who would truly support leaving the internet free (as in beer). I can't say I agree with everything he says, but a lot of it sounds really good. Check it out and make an informed vote this November!
Mike
I have read some of the post under this article and understand the monetary reasons for people to want targeted advertising, but I still just don't get it. Personally, I don't want targeted adds. I could care less about them and I bet most consumers could too. Here is my reasoning:
I am into computers. I have a development job, I have computers at home, etc. I look at sites at sites like Slashdot, Bluesnews, Linux Today, etc. When I go to those sites, I expect to see ads that have to do with computers and technology. When I visit CNN and ABCnews I expect to see news related ads. The list goes on.
My point is that in mediums such as TV, ads are placed according to the demographics of the poeple who watch the show they air during. Same with radio I assume. Why then does the net not just work like this? Really, do I want every single banner ad a I see to be for computer related crap? Even Slashdot readers want to see something else sometimes! Does anyone else agree with this, or am I just cukoo?
The other thing that pops into my head about this whole issue is libraries. Libraries aren't allowed to keep track of who viewed what. Why can web businesses? It's all ridiculous.
This is all because people are mis-educated (not _under_educated), but that's a whole other topic.
-FoodMike
I'm not to sure about this. There are tons of great free email servers and clients, but my company chose to use exchange and outlook, which are _really_ crappy.
Here's how I think this thing is working..
MS hears about Java and thinks "Oh no, it dosn't need Windows, it's a threat." In response they use there typical strategy of making a similar, but incompatible, product in hopes that people adopt that and are then stuck using it. In this case J++. J++ isn't as succesful as they had hoped, so what do they do? Cut there losses, sell it off, and redirect efforts. How do they do it? Well.. Java lets apps run cross platform across networks. You don't "need" Windows. So now they are focusing on a new way achieving that same goal, without Java. If they play there cards right well all soon have to be using EI just to browse the web. Ehhh.