Ok, what Microsoft-hating oversensitive soapbox preacher thought "Hmm, Microsoft must be trying to sabotage our pristine kernel!!1!"
Programmers leave inside jokes. Usually in comments, sometimes variable names, and sometimes in arbitrary values. I'm sure more than one group had a good laugh about the thing on both sides of the wall. If I had a nickel for every time I saw a comment or variable name that could be interpreted as 'offensive' I'd be a rich man. As long as it's not directed at someone (I've seen those too) or hate speech of some kind, just let it go.
One of the reasons that I enjoy programming is because you can embed little jokes into the source without end users noticing -- they're like easter eggs.
They do fusion research there for DoE, but yes it's heavily subsidized by DoD (since they're not allowed to do detonation tests on nuclear weapons anymore). The University of Rochester has a similar facility: http://www.lle.rochester.edu/ , and they get grants from both DoD and DoE.
It's WAY more router than you need for most home users, but it's full of awesome. You will need to use a cheap access point for wireless though (most of the geeks I know keep their access points separate from their routers anyway).
I agree. I keep the top 5-7 pinned (Browser, Explorer, Winamp, Thunderbird, RDP, Visual Studio, SSMS) and then the rest of the stuff I don't need cluttering up my quicklaunch bar. The next top 10 are in the frequent list of my start menu. The rest I use so rarely that I'm ok hunting for.
I'd be ok with not having a start menu if there was a heirarchical way to organize the things that you don't use often... kind of like OH WAIT THAT'S THE START BUTTON!:)
It's not that they're less moral, it's that they have the resources to deal with the consequences, and take a calculated risk. A speeding ticket is a lot more of a penalty to a pizza delivery guy than it is to Mitt Romney.
Another great comment -- if I had mod points I'd give you a boost.
Yes it may be the class division is as you say -- education/prioritization rather than income level. But the fact remains that there are kids that will grow up with the advantage of a good diet, and those that won't. And maybe it goes back to "do the parents know what they're doing" as always -- but I find it unfortunate that very few people realize how important a balanced diet is to the development of their children.
I do have that time. Both my wife and I cook *really* well, and we make a family event out of meal preparation to try to pass those skills on to our children. I wish that more people could have the luxury of having one parent stay home, and similarly I hope that their kids have access to the kinds of meals we provide. For single parents or families where both parents work multiple jobs, that may not be an option.
I think there could be a real benefit to providing this sort of training to families in lower-income neighborhoods at community centers and such, but until that's done -- I suspect there will be a division in the "can provide healthy food" vs "can't provide healthy food" social barriers.
My dinners at home typically run about $10-20. Two pounds of fresh veggies (at $2-4/pound), two pounds of meat ($3-5/pound), half a loaf of bread ($2), half gallon of milk ($2), sauces/spices/condiments ($1) and about two hours for prep/eat/clean time.
My previous comment was misinterpreted. We don't buy pizza and out-to-eat night because it's cheaper -- I put that in as an example of when we don't eat healthy to illustrate attention span. My points about money are regarding people who don't have the two hours to spend cooking per day, and can't afford $10/meal.
I think a large part of what I'm saying is that people need to be educated on *how* to make cheap meals. And education takes time. And that time isn't easy to come by if BOTH parents are working MULTIPLE jobs and making less than I do. I also have to think that those people have the conception that they should eat something enjoyable rather than utility -- not many people can handle eating Rice, Beans and Chicken over Frozen Veggies every night.
The people I'm talking about can't afford pizza or out-to-eat night like we can. The pizza comment was intended to illustrate the contrast between balanced diets and unbalanced. I'm not complaining about my salary, I'm just saying that some people really do eat off the dollar menu because the $5-7 to feed your family in 10 minutes is less than the $3-5 + 2 hours it takes to plan, prepare and clean up after a meal.
Those are also the types of people who don't have time to read and post on slashdot:P
As a parent of young children in a single-income household, honestly I see the next class division between those who can afford to feed their kids healthy foods and those who can't. I can see a difference in my kids' ambition and attention levels when we eat balanced, home cooked meals with vegetables and whole grains versus when they've had three days of "Pizza Night", "Cereal Night" and "Out to Eat Night".
It's scary what a good diet can do for kids, and it's even scarier that the diet is out of reach for a majority of people in America.
I stand corrected, then! I was under the impression that it was the semi-melted Carvel goo that drove demand for soft ice cream. My mistake on that one.
Oh the irony after I made a statement like "Geeks should know their ice cream trivia!":P
They aren't natural, they're just non-toxic. We were using Method too for a while, but then I read that it wasn't actually any better than normal chemicals, it just wouldn't kill you.
Real hippies use Vinegar and Water;) Stinks bad, but there's no residue and it isn't harmful at all to you nor the environment.
Disclaimer: At the risk of this sounding like a plug, no I don't work for JNCS.
I buy my Office's PCs from http://www.jncs.com/ because they're local, I can swap and return parts myself, and I always get high-quality, stable components that beat the heck out of what Dell puts in their PCs. They also offer systems without OSs.
I would suggest finding a local retailer you trust and that works for your business. The service is better, the PCs are better, and the warranties are better. Support your local enthusiast PC shop.
> This typically happens faster than can be preceived by the human eye,
Actually, for some of us, 60Hz makes us physically ill. I happen to be unable to run a CRT at less than 85Hz without getting nauseous. I can't watch a normal TV without a headache. LED bulbs would mark the beginning of me going to bed at sundown, which happens to be at 4:30pm in the Winter in the Northeast...
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+1. (I can't mod because I commented, but I'd give you a mod point if I could)
But honestly, the last thing I want is for something that I consider an art (programming) to become as cold and sterile as Human Resources has become.
Ok, what Microsoft-hating oversensitive soapbox preacher thought "Hmm, Microsoft must be trying to sabotage our pristine kernel!!1!"
Programmers leave inside jokes. Usually in comments, sometimes variable names, and sometimes in arbitrary values. I'm sure more than one group had a good laugh about the thing on both sides of the wall. If I had a nickel for every time I saw a comment or variable name that could be interpreted as 'offensive' I'd be a rich man. As long as it's not directed at someone (I've seen those too) or hate speech of some kind, just let it go.
One of the reasons that I enjoy programming is because you can embed little jokes into the source without end users noticing -- they're like easter eggs.
Aaaand now feel free to wreck my karma, mods :-p
They do fusion research there for DoE, but yes it's heavily subsidized by DoD (since they're not allowed to do detonation tests on nuclear weapons anymore). The University of Rochester has a similar facility: http://www.lle.rochester.edu/ , and they get grants from both DoD and DoE.
And an effort to get the writer some "I've been published" resume building cred.
Either way the article isn't helpful, nor does it provide any insight. Save yourselves the 20 minutes.
You can ebay a Juniper SSG5 for under $100.
It's WAY more router than you need for most home users, but it's full of awesome. You will need to use a cheap access point for wireless though (most of the geeks I know keep their access points separate from their routers anyway).
I agree. I keep the top 5-7 pinned (Browser, Explorer, Winamp, Thunderbird, RDP, Visual Studio, SSMS) and then the rest of the stuff I don't need cluttering up my quicklaunch bar. The next top 10 are in the frequent list of my start menu. The rest I use so rarely that I'm ok hunting for.
I'd be ok with not having a start menu if there was a heirarchical way to organize the things that you don't use often... kind of like OH WAIT THAT'S THE START BUTTON! :)
Obligatory link to the past:
http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=21541&cid=2277566
If only we had paid attention to how 'Insightful' it really was.
It's not that they're less moral, it's that they have the resources to deal with the consequences, and take a calculated risk.
A speeding ticket is a lot more of a penalty to a pizza delivery guy than it is to Mitt Romney.
Another great comment -- if I had mod points I'd give you a boost.
Yes it may be the class division is as you say -- education/prioritization rather than income level.
But the fact remains that there are kids that will grow up with the advantage of a good diet, and those that won't. And maybe it goes back to "do the parents know what they're doing" as always -- but I find it unfortunate that very few people realize how important a balanced diet is to the development of their children.
Thumbs up to you, sir.
I do have that time. Both my wife and I cook *really* well, and we make a family event out of meal preparation to try to pass those skills on to our children. I wish that more people could have the luxury of having one parent stay home, and similarly I hope that their kids have access to the kinds of meals we provide. For single parents or families where both parents work multiple jobs, that may not be an option.
I think there could be a real benefit to providing this sort of training to families in lower-income neighborhoods at community centers and such, but until that's done -- I suspect there will be a division in the "can provide healthy food" vs "can't provide healthy food" social barriers.
My dinners at home typically run about $10-20.
Two pounds of fresh veggies (at $2-4/pound), two pounds of meat ($3-5/pound), half a loaf of bread ($2), half gallon of milk ($2), sauces/spices/condiments ($1) and about two hours for prep/eat/clean time.
My previous comment was misinterpreted. We don't buy pizza and out-to-eat night because it's cheaper -- I put that in as an example of when we don't eat healthy to illustrate attention span. My points about money are regarding people who don't have the two hours to spend cooking per day, and can't afford $10/meal.
I think a large part of what I'm saying is that people need to be educated on *how* to make cheap meals. And education takes time. And that time isn't easy to come by if BOTH parents are working MULTIPLE jobs and making less than I do. I also have to think that those people have the conception that they should eat something enjoyable rather than utility -- not many people can handle eating Rice, Beans and Chicken over Frozen Veggies every night.
The people I'm talking about can't afford pizza or out-to-eat night like we can. The pizza comment was intended to illustrate the contrast between balanced diets and unbalanced. I'm not complaining about my salary, I'm just saying that some people really do eat off the dollar menu because the $5-7 to feed your family in 10 minutes is less than the $3-5 + 2 hours it takes to plan, prepare and clean up after a meal.
Those are also the types of people who don't have time to read and post on slashdot :P
As a parent of young children in a single-income household, honestly I see the next class division between those who can afford to feed their kids healthy foods and those who can't. I can see a difference in my kids' ambition and attention levels when we eat balanced, home cooked meals with vegetables and whole grains versus when they've had three days of "Pizza Night", "Cereal Night" and "Out to Eat Night".
It's scary what a good diet can do for kids, and it's even scarier that the diet is out of reach for a majority of people in America.
He will discover girls.
No, no he won't.
Oh the irony after I make a snarky comment about ice cream trivia :P
I stand corrected, then! I was under the impression that it was the semi-melted Carvel goo that drove demand for soft ice cream. My mistake on that one. Oh the irony after I made a statement like "Geeks should know their ice cream trivia!" :P
Actually that was Tom Carvel... Geeks should know their ice cream trivia!
They aren't natural, they're just non-toxic. We were using Method too for a while, but then I read that it wasn't actually any better than normal chemicals, it just wouldn't kill you.
;) Stinks bad, but there's no residue and it isn't harmful at all to you nor the environment.
Real hippies use Vinegar and Water
Mod parent up! The best source of clean water you can get is to get an inline filter on your existing tap. ~Jer
Disclaimer: At the risk of this sounding like a plug, no I don't work for JNCS.
I buy my Office's PCs from http://www.jncs.com/ because they're local, I can swap and return parts myself, and I always get high-quality, stable components that beat the heck out of what Dell puts in their PCs. They also offer systems without OSs.
I would suggest finding a local retailer you trust and that works for your business. The service is better, the PCs are better, and the warranties are better. Support your local enthusiast PC shop.
Nice, I didn't see that the session ids were in the URL string.
But it's still the same location as the website (being https) so is there a faster way to get it?
~Jer
I wish they'd have done a torrent. I've been trying to download it for three hours and it keeps dropping.
> This typically happens faster than can be preceived by the human eye,
Actually, for some of us, 60Hz makes us physically ill. I happen to be unable to run a CRT at less than 85Hz without getting nauseous. I can't watch a normal TV without a headache. LED bulbs would mark the beginning of me going to bed at sundown, which happens to be at 4:30pm in the Winter in the Northeast...
~Jer
I have one monitor attached to my RHEL4 box, where I use KDevelop, etc for writing php code.
The other monitor is attached to a low-powered windows box useful for thunderbird/firefox/internet explorer (have to check my webpages).
One mouse and keyboard: http://synergy2.sourceforge.net/
Sure, you can't drag windows from one platform to the other, but copy/paste works and you can share mouse/keyboard.
That's the most productive I've ever been, two 19" crts at 1600x1200. Now I just have to wait for 19" LCDs to get that kind of dot pitch.
Back in the USSR... the military spends YOU!
:p
sorry it had to be said