The book in the original article comment is why this is a big deal. In the book, they dissect every point of it, and each points history. It's a fun history book, really. So, if the PBS thing follows the book, even nerds would have something to look forward to...
I think it's ironic that I'm reading this from my work laptop, while I'm waiting for a change to get done on my server over ssh, sitting at my dinning room table while my son watches Pokemon.
Yup, I work a full day, but at least two hours of it is from home, where I can help my son with his homework, and more importantly, where he can be at home. Suddenly perspective changes when other people care where I am:)
I think "the desktop is dying" is a matter of perspective and exactly WHAT is being done. If I had to interact more with people, and they needed to find me, a permanent place would make sense. If I'm a system admin, sure. The only thing I deal with at work is my server, and it doesn't care exactly where I ssh into it from. (Well, it DOES care what ip, but I tell it to care:) Funny thing about this is I actually tend to get more work done at home than *anywhere* at the office. (except for right now, of course!)
`Does the individual act oddly, appear fearful, or use mannerisms that do not fit in?'
So, not fitting in is now a problem. Conform... Conform... Anyone ELSE remember the `Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder' Twilight Zone?
Aside from this, I'd be suspicious of a person circling MY building more than a few times. I suppose it makes some sense, but I wouldn't go so far as to define which behaviors beg "Terrorist".
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The book in the original article comment is why this is a big deal. In the book, they dissect every point of it, and each points history. It's a fun history book, really. So, if the PBS thing follows the book, even nerds would have something to look forward to...
Maybe I think too much...
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:) Funny thing about this is I actually tend to get more work done at home than *anywhere* at the office. (except for right now, of course!)
I think it's ironic that I'm reading this from my work laptop, while I'm waiting for a change to get done on my server over ssh, sitting at my dinning room table while my son watches Pokemon.
Yup, I work a full day, but at least two hours of it is from home, where I can help my son with his homework, and more importantly, where he can be at home. Suddenly perspective changes when other people care where I am
I think "the desktop is dying" is a matter of perspective and exactly WHAT is being done. If I had to interact more with people, and they needed to find me, a permanent place would make sense. If I'm a system admin, sure. The only thing I deal with at work is my server, and it doesn't care exactly where I ssh into it from. (Well, it DOES care what ip, but I tell it to care
`Does the individual act oddly, appear fearful, or use mannerisms that do not fit in?'
So, not fitting in is now a problem. Conform... Conform... Anyone ELSE remember the `Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder' Twilight Zone?
Aside from this, I'd be suspicious of a person circling MY building more than a few times. I suppose it makes some sense, but I wouldn't go so far as to define which behaviors beg "Terrorist".