What the heck is "Deja Bu"?
As far as experiencing it through other senses, blind people are the only ones. The reason is because only blind people truly value their other senses. Us sighted people take them for granted, and we're too involved with what we see to notice. It's fact!
Also, I would venture to say that most things a human experiences are processed in the brain. So, what do you mean by that? Are you saying it's impossible for quantum entanglement to have anything to do with deja vu?
... and it's called deja vu. Deja vu would be an example of changing signal A ("the real world"), and seeing the change in B (your subconscious). Then, dreaming would be an example of the "bilking paradox."
If deja vu is a result of quantum entanglement, then maybe other forms of this exist. See http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/12/0 8/0123218, where someone asserted blind people experience deja vu through their other senses.
I suppose the development team is just as much at fault for not gathering the requirements effectively, if that's really the cause of failure. Requirements gathering is a constant problem, no doubt. But, I won't work on something unless it's clear what I'm supposed to be doing. And, if it's not, I have to at least attempt to gain the proper understanding.
I think repairing autonomous boats would be a commercial application. Give the robot the ability to freely move about the entire boat (in and out of water).
I actually didn't even read the entire review. I just picked up on this bit:
Talbott shows how the machines we use create a grand illusion, namely, that by having every technological gadget, we will save time and money, and be able to spend more time with our family and loved ones. Of course, the meaning of life, if there is such a thing, varies per individual. In this case, it appears to be family and loved ones. Furthermore, the proposed road is technology. Talbott's basically saying the more we try to innovate and progress, the more we diverge from that road. It's almost like saying, "What's the point?" Hence, my response.
Actually, if I remember right, the indexing service was turned on by default. At least, it was on the NT4 workstations I used to install. And, I remember it was a resource hog, so I always turned it off. Maybe I'm not thinking of the same thing, though.
There is no simple way for PC users to turn off Windows Vista's built-in desktop search program. Google has asked the court overseeing Microsoft's antitrust compliance to require the company to let users turn off the built-in search program, the New York Times reported. Well, what's the alternative --- the "simple" way? End users just think, "turn off indexing" and it's off? You want another system tray icon just to toggle this service?
Why doesn't Google provide a simple way to turn off Vista's indexing service when Google Desktop is installed. Problem solved.
And, as other posts note, it's not difficult to turn off the indexing, anyhow. Services->Windows Indexing (or whatever)-> Disable at Start Up.
Aside from having lower prices for "comparable" specs between Apple and major PC laptop brands, what about service? I don't have any experience with Macs in anything other than casual use. But, if I need a memory or processor upgrade or replacement, is it easy enough to do on a Mac laptop? If I can't easily perform upgrades on my own, how much is the service to have someone do this? Is it any more than a PC?
What about software prices for Macs? Any different than PCs? What about other accessories, such as external hard drives?
It seems a valid comparison should encompass these things, as well.
Sorry if this was in TFA --- I didn't read the whole thing.
This method of increasing memory power is similar to dieting. Cut out the fat, and you'll lose weight, be leaner, etc. But, if you want to become stronger, you have to exercise. So, if you expend energy to forget useless bits of information, does that take away from building brain power? I suppose a combination of both forgetting and exercising your brain would be optimal.
Also, I'm not so sure the test subjects were varied enough. I mean most of them are Stanford students. How is that a valid selection?
You definitely cannot compare IDX to Epic. I've worked with both environments, and IDX is several magnitudes smaller in terms of functionality and data management. Not to mention IDX is not very easily customized. And, the support of IDX hasn't been comparable to Epic's support, at all.
I'm not saying which system/vendor is better or worse for their particular purposes. I'm just saying their apples and oranges.
I'm curious to know what you mean by outsourcing. I'm not very familiar with Kaiser's project, but I doubt that their entire implementation staff was outsourced.
I work for a facility which has successfully implemented various Epic applications. I admit some of the work is more difficult than it needs to be. But, I think a lot of it depends on who is doing the work. In my experience, most of the analysts doing the work come from a clinical background. Some have technical backgrounds, and some think they have technical backgrounds. Clinical people and technical people are entirely different breeds!
It's up to select individuals (mostly technical, again in my experience), to bridge the gap. If you don't have that bridge, then it really is a mess.
...It's a mess I made, and I know where everything is. That's a rather self-centered view of productivity. One of the most important aspects of information is sharing. What happens if someone who owns a mess suddenly disappears? It's left to others to sort through the mess and reorganize it. Time lost now, minimizing time lost later, is much easier to deal with because you can account for it from the start. Once something unexpected occurs, it's much more difficult to manage the lost time.
California has a pretty massive economy. So, you take the entire state and mandate ODF. Then, any company or country wishing to exchange information or do business with California, may end up following suit, just to keep things pretty. Even if ancillary entities didn't all move to ODF (which of course they won't), a substantial amount will. That doesn't mean they'll abandon MS, but it does mean a huge increase in use of ODF (which is already internationally recognized).
So, it may have more impact than you expect.
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... I can't ever seem to warm up to jobs.
I'm beginning to hate Slashdot!
What the heck is "Deja Bu"? As far as experiencing it through other senses, blind people are the only ones. The reason is because only blind people truly value their other senses. Us sighted people take them for granted, and we're too involved with what we see to notice. It's fact! Also, I would venture to say that most things a human experiences are processed in the brain. So, what do you mean by that? Are you saying it's impossible for quantum entanglement to have anything to do with deja vu?
... and it's called deja vu. Deja vu would be an example of changing signal A ("the real world"), and seeing the change in B (your subconscious). Then, dreaming would be an example of the "bilking paradox." If deja vu is a result of quantum entanglement, then maybe other forms of this exist. See http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=06/12/0 8/0123218, where someone asserted blind people experience deja vu through their other senses.
I suppose the development team is just as much at fault for not gathering the requirements effectively, if that's really the cause of failure. Requirements gathering is a constant problem, no doubt. But, I won't work on something unless it's clear what I'm supposed to be doing. And, if it's not, I have to at least attempt to gain the proper understanding.
I think repairing autonomous boats would be a commercial application. Give the robot the ability to freely move about the entire boat (in and out of water).
Do you think Cheney will be a better shot this time?
Well, I'll never make that mistake again!
Not trying to troll, but I think you have a BS in CS. I know, I read the Art and Science of Computer Programming, too, but...
So that's why I saw the eight ball on Bush's desk in the Oval Office.
... is 42.
Actually, if I remember right, the indexing service was turned on by default. At least, it was on the NT4 workstations I used to install. And, I remember it was a resource hog, so I always turned it off. Maybe I'm not thinking of the same thing, though.
Why doesn't Google provide a simple way to turn off Vista's indexing service when Google Desktop is installed. Problem solved. And, as other posts note, it's not difficult to turn off the indexing, anyhow. Services->Windows Indexing (or whatever)-> Disable at Start Up.
Aside from having lower prices for "comparable" specs between Apple and major PC laptop brands, what about service? I don't have any experience with Macs in anything other than casual use. But, if I need a memory or processor upgrade or replacement, is it easy enough to do on a Mac laptop? If I can't easily perform upgrades on my own, how much is the service to have someone do this? Is it any more than a PC? What about software prices for Macs? Any different than PCs? What about other accessories, such as external hard drives? It seems a valid comparison should encompass these things, as well. Sorry if this was in TFA --- I didn't read the whole thing.
This method of increasing memory power is similar to dieting. Cut out the fat, and you'll lose weight, be leaner, etc. But, if you want to become stronger, you have to exercise. So, if you expend energy to forget useless bits of information, does that take away from building brain power? I suppose a combination of both forgetting and exercising your brain would be optimal. Also, I'm not so sure the test subjects were varied enough. I mean most of them are Stanford students. How is that a valid selection?
I'll pass --- I'm waiting for reading to become obsolete altogether.
I second that. Although, he didn't just get "out of college." He dropped out. Huge difference.
You definitely cannot compare IDX to Epic. I've worked with both environments, and IDX is several magnitudes smaller in terms of functionality and data management. Not to mention IDX is not very easily customized. And, the support of IDX hasn't been comparable to Epic's support, at all. I'm not saying which system/vendor is better or worse for their particular purposes. I'm just saying their apples and oranges.
I'm curious to know what you mean by outsourcing. I'm not very familiar with Kaiser's project, but I doubt that their entire implementation staff was outsourced.
I work for a facility which has successfully implemented various Epic applications. I admit some of the work is more difficult than it needs to be. But, I think a lot of it depends on who is doing the work. In my experience, most of the analysts doing the work come from a clinical background. Some have technical backgrounds, and some think they have technical backgrounds. Clinical people and technical people are entirely different breeds! It's up to select individuals (mostly technical, again in my experience), to bridge the gap. If you don't have that bridge, then it really is a mess.
Backups, we don't need no stinking backups!
...It's a mess I made, and I know where everything is. That's a rather self-centered view of productivity. One of the most important aspects of information is sharing. What happens if someone who owns a mess suddenly disappears? It's left to others to sort through the mess and reorganize it. Time lost now, minimizing time lost later, is much easier to deal with because you can account for it from the start. Once something unexpected occurs, it's much more difficult to manage the lost time.California has a pretty massive economy. So, you take the entire state and mandate ODF. Then, any company or country wishing to exchange information or do business with California, may end up following suit, just to keep things pretty. Even if ancillary entities didn't all move to ODF (which of course they won't), a substantial amount will. That doesn't mean they'll abandon MS, but it does mean a huge increase in use of ODF (which is already internationally recognized). So, it may have more impact than you expect.