This is fucked up. You are saying that a company should hire a C-level citizen over an A-level foreigner just because the C-level person is a citizen? that is blatantly xenophobic. Do you know that most top PhD departments in the US in science and engineering are filled with foreigners?
I mean, the first argument against H1B workers is that they don't know much and are willing to work for less. When that is refuted by providing the facts (a minimum wage must be paid, H1Bs are equally qualified if not more so, and most companies don't want the PITA legal procedures that come with H1B workers), then you come up with shit like this.
A c-rate worker has no one to blame but himself. He should improve his skills doing whatever he can if he expects a job. How the hell did the foreigner become A-rate? By sitting around on his ass?
The article talks about general immigration, and specifically about immigration from Latin America. Furthermore, one of the main points is the statement made by the Columbian president. Not that Columbia is any better than Mexico, but lumping all Latin Americans as "Mexicans" is offensive at best.
Furthermore, this is about implanting the chips as the workers cross the border legally, ie with work visas. What about immigrants from other parts of the world? Do you mean to say that I come as an F1 student, and they implant the chip into me at the airport? Someone else comes as an H1 worker and he gets the chip too? Fuck that.
Huh? No, that's not right. "experiencing" time is an artifact of our conciousness. Keep in mind that there is no such thing as time or space; the entity is really spacetime. And spacetime very much did exist, even if there was no-one to "experience" it
The GP was talking about how Microsoft (and companies in general) should separate Research from Development. The parent then responded, saying that is what they do, and now you are taking the opposite tack. Was this coordinate between you and the GP?
If you knew what you were talking about, you'd realize that a lot of MSR research *is* used in Microsoft products. At the same time, Gate's view with MSR is that there are a lot of highly intelligent, well qualified researchers, and they should not be burdened with product deadlines and business decisions. Give them a ton of money, and let them do what they want.
And they do; MSR dominates SIGGRAPH confereces every year (SIGGRAPH is *the* hardest-to-publish conference in graphics). That's my area, so I can vouch for it; I'm sure they are equally productive in other areas. Furthermore, the papers they present at SIGGRAPH often involve algorithms that find their way into products such as DirectX and the XBox.
Microsoft Research DOMINATES SIGGRAPH every year. I'm a graduate student at a CS department that focuses a LOT on computer graphics, and know how hard it is to get a SIGGRAPH publication; last year, Microsoft had something like 11 acceptances at the conference. And yes, the research shows up in products; DirectX, XBox, etc
Better trained citizens? You don't know what you are talking about. Most H1B employees went to college or graduate school in the US. Why don't you get over your xenophobia?
Don't be stupid. Microsoft makes most of it's money by licensing Windows to OEM manufacturers. Not from people who upgrade. You buy a new computer, Vista will already be on it. You;ve already paid for it. And Office is somewhat similar, although to a lesser extent, because you can usually opt out.
Yeah, I remember reading about that. 60 minutes or some other sensationalistic news show totally screwed over Audi, because most Americans (not trolling here) are not familiar with stick shifts, and therefore, do not know about heal-toe shifting. On the other hand, in Europe, most cars are sticks, and in particular, in Germany, drivers require much more training before getting their license. Hence, companies like BMW and Audi encourage "spirited driving".
How is the "genie" effect part of your work flow? What about the magnified icons on the dock? There is no text there, so the magnifying is nothing more than pure eye candy. I'm sure there are other examples of pure, useless eye candy in OS X, and despite your disclaimer, you sound like a Mac fanboy/cult member
That's utter crap. MOST of the Commonwealrth countries "rebelled". Whether a country chooses to take English common law, and then modify, etc, is there business. Just because they are part of the commonwealth, does not mean they are "Bound" in any way to English legal system.
Reading comments like these almost makes me believe the old Non-Aligned Nation's worries about developed countries not wanting developing countries to progress, and this intentionally stalling development in Africa and Asia.
Hmmm, I think I wasn't clear; I meant that I prefer the live interface OVERE the google interface because I can zoom with the mouse.
The part I dont like is that I can't figure out how to switch to satellite view in live!
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This is fucked up. You are saying that a company should hire a C-level citizen over an A-level foreigner just because the C-level person is a citizen? that is blatantly xenophobic. Do you know that most top PhD departments in the US in science and engineering are filled with foreigners? I mean, the first argument against H1B workers is that they don't know much and are willing to work for less. When that is refuted by providing the facts (a minimum wage must be paid, H1Bs are equally qualified if not more so, and most companies don't want the PITA legal procedures that come with H1B workers), then you come up with shit like this. A c-rate worker has no one to blame but himself. He should improve his skills doing whatever he can if he expects a job. How the hell did the foreigner become A-rate? By sitting around on his ass?
Good points man. Unfortunately, you will probably never be modded up on slashdot for having a rational attitude about globalization.
The article talks about general immigration, and specifically about immigration from Latin America. Furthermore, one of the main points is the statement made by the Columbian president. Not that Columbia is any better than Mexico, but lumping all Latin Americans as "Mexicans" is offensive at best. Furthermore, this is about implanting the chips as the workers cross the border legally, ie with work visas. What about immigrants from other parts of the world? Do you mean to say that I come as an F1 student, and they implant the chip into me at the airport? Someone else comes as an H1 worker and he gets the chip too? Fuck that.
No they are not. According to various industry analysts, the PS3 might cost upto $900 to build.
This is a very insightful post; I wish I had mod points.
YEah, but unless they strike licensing deals with Nintendo, they'll get their asses sued; And Nintendo is not going to agree to that sort of licence.
Huh? No, that's not right. "experiencing" time is an artifact of our conciousness. Keep in mind that there is no such thing as time or space; the entity is really spacetime. And spacetime very much did exist, even if there was no-one to "experience" it
The GP was talking about how Microsoft (and companies in general) should separate Research from Development. The parent then responded, saying that is what they do, and now you are taking the opposite tack. Was this coordinate between you and the GP? If you knew what you were talking about, you'd realize that a lot of MSR research *is* used in Microsoft products. At the same time, Gate's view with MSR is that there are a lot of highly intelligent, well qualified researchers, and they should not be burdened with product deadlines and business decisions. Give them a ton of money, and let them do what they want. And they do; MSR dominates SIGGRAPH confereces every year (SIGGRAPH is *the* hardest-to-publish conference in graphics). That's my area, so I can vouch for it; I'm sure they are equally productive in other areas. Furthermore, the papers they present at SIGGRAPH often involve algorithms that find their way into products such as DirectX and the XBox.
Microsoft Research DOMINATES SIGGRAPH every year. I'm a graduate student at a CS department that focuses a LOT on computer graphics, and know how hard it is to get a SIGGRAPH publication; last year, Microsoft had something like 11 acceptances at the conference. And yes, the research shows up in products; DirectX, XBox, etc
Using IE7 does not "force" you to use MSN search. It takes two clicks to change to a different search engine. You are an idiot.
Fanboy. Maybe YOU should be euthanized
Better trained citizens? You don't know what you are talking about. Most H1B employees went to college or graduate school in the US. Why don't you get over your xenophobia?
Don't be stupid. Microsoft makes most of it's money by licensing Windows to OEM manufacturers. Not from people who upgrade. You buy a new computer, Vista will already be on it. You;ve already paid for it. And Office is somewhat similar, although to a lesser extent, because you can usually opt out.
Oh Jesus Christ. Please.
Yeah, I remember reading about that. 60 minutes or some other sensationalistic news show totally screwed over Audi, because most Americans (not trolling here) are not familiar with stick shifts, and therefore, do not know about heal-toe shifting. On the other hand, in Europe, most cars are sticks, and in particular, in Germany, drivers require much more training before getting their license. Hence, companies like BMW and Audi encourage "spirited driving".
How is the "genie" effect part of your work flow? What about the magnified icons on the dock? There is no text there, so the magnifying is nothing more than pure eye candy. I'm sure there are other examples of pure, useless eye candy in OS X, and despite your disclaimer, you sound like a Mac fanboy/cult member
That's utter crap. MOST of the Commonwealrth countries "rebelled". Whether a country chooses to take English common law, and then modify, etc, is there business. Just because they are part of the commonwealth, does not mean they are "Bound" in any way to English legal system.
I thought it was Personal Digital Assistant
Reading comments like these almost makes me believe the old Non-Aligned Nation's worries about developed countries not wanting developing countries to progress, and this intentionally stalling development in Africa and Asia.
Haha. How funny. Loser.
...I got the first reply?
"Just a theory". "Provable". "Higher power". sigh.
Somebody mod this up "Funny". This is hilarious.
Omg. Does it not occur to you that he might have been joking?
Hmmm, I think I wasn't clear; I meant that I prefer the live interface OVERE the google interface because I can zoom with the mouse. The part I dont like is that I can't figure out how to switch to satellite view in live!