You are right, people do generally need direction. Considering the excellent quality of google services though, I would surmise that their employees are rather gifted people that are likely self-driven and set their own deadlines when necessary. When people are excited about doing something, then they are likely to set goals far higher than an employer realistically could.
I don't really listen to CD's that often, only owning three or four, and I don't download music (except when I get it for my wife, and then I pay for it). But this kind of asinine, punch consumers in the nuts philosphy almost makes me want to make copies of my few CD's to give to everyone I know. If only I weren't so lazy, and didn't still respect the rights of the artist. Will most consumers do anything about it though? Probably not. They will just bend over and ask for more, as Microsoft takes away any concept they might have of "fair use".
Because it isn't news, and certainly isn't specifically for "nerds" (though clearly it does fit under the stuff that matters banner). It was a horrific tradgedy, and by all means should be remembered, mourned and prevented from ever happening again. However, why is it insulting that it doesn't show up on a tech news site five years later?
Part of fair value is perceived utility. If book publishers are charging $100 for a book, then that is because people are willing to pay that much for it. You can drink water out of the tap for practically nothing, or buy a $1.50 bottle of water for convenience. It is the same with books. No one is being forced to pay so much for a text, they buy the book because the price is worth it to them or they buy it because they are required to by a class. In the latter case, they still don't have to buy the book - if they choose to then that is because they think buying the book (and hence maybe doing better in the class) is worth the money. But then that's all part of capitalism which you seem to think is evil.
An economics professor at the university I attend, tries to combat high price texts by releasing her own each semester at a local printing studio, for the price of printing and binding (about $20). She said that at one point she wanted to include ads for local businesses, so that the text would be free - but the university would not allow it.
Wow, I am glad I saw this thread - I think I will save it for when I need to find a real job. I am in a similar position. In May I graduated with a BS in Math, and got married later the same month. Before I knew I was getting married, I didn't worry as much about money and a job, but once you hit that point it's time to think responsibly. My junior and senior years, I looked into the job market. Actuary is the big recomendation. Unfortunately there aren't any firms nearby, and I didn't want a 50 hour a week, two weeks of vacation a year type of job. The funny thing is that everyone is encouraging about how important math is, but when you are asking about jobs, you get a bunch of blank stares. I asked my professors and of course they didn't know. I even went to the career center, and that guy was kind of helpful. I looked for days online, and found some job ideas but no clues about how to get into them. I even found news articles saying that Math grads had the second highest starting incomes with a BS (right behind engineers). But where the hell are all of those jobs, and career fairs for math majors? I decided to go to graduate school, and while the funding isn't great it is, I suppose, enough - and I am grateful for the opportunity. Luckily my wife (who is a highschool teacher) makes more. So please, continue the suggestions. How easy is it to get an operations research job? People keep mentioning engineering firms, but can you really get a job there with only a math degree?
It is a pretty basic feature, but people are amazed when I show them that google can act as a scientific calculator by simply typing into the search bar.
Troll? What the fuck. It's an article about androids, and Al Gore happens to have a monotone voice and in general shows little emotion. Hell, I like Gore and would have voted for him had he run for office again. For the troll marking moderators, and guy who said something about getting kicked in the balls, learn to take a joke.
Whats the difference between Al Gore and a slashdot moderator? Al Gore has a sense of humor.
No disrespect intended, but if the solution is so simple then why isn't it being implemented. I think that in reality, the problem is more complex then you are allowing. Otherwise, don't you think that the scientists involved would have, after months of deliberation, come up with the same solutions you did in the seconds you took to write your post. Your ideas to overcome pressure difficulties are interesting, but I think that lighting would be the primary problem. And lets not kid ourselves, the real reason for devices not typically working at such low depths is that the dolphins don't want the third most intelligent organisms on earth to spy on their secret meetings.
Sure, maybe you don't work with math everyday - but different jobs need different tools. A professor of mine introduced me to the Sylvester matrix a couple of days ago, and mentioned in the process that there are many applications in graphics. Also, I have seen error correcting codes that are atleast based on interesting aspects of number theory. And what about RSA? The math for this type of software may not be particuarly difficult, but I would say that the theories are not typically taught in high school.
The two women who actually read/. are hoping scientist don't put so much effort into their robots finishing quickly when they produce a three-legged bot.
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You are right, people do generally need direction. Considering the excellent quality of google services though, I would surmise that their employees are rather gifted people that are likely self-driven and set their own deadlines when necessary. When people are excited about doing something, then they are likely to set goals far higher than an employer realistically could.
The space shuttle sucks, a space elevator swallows.
In Starfleet you get a commendation for original thinking. Who says the Kobayashi Maru senario is a no win situtation - losers, thats who.
I don't really listen to CD's that often, only owning three or four, and I don't download music (except when I get it for my wife, and then I pay for it). But this kind of asinine, punch consumers in the nuts philosphy almost makes me want to make copies of my few CD's to give to everyone I know. If only I weren't so lazy, and didn't still respect the rights of the artist. Will most consumers do anything about it though? Probably not. They will just bend over and ask for more, as Microsoft takes away any concept they might have of "fair use".
?yad a rorrim ekil klat si nehw I don't know, but you are all set when it comes to talk like a broken mirror day. ?yad rorrim a ekil klat si nehW
Because it isn't news, and certainly isn't specifically for "nerds" (though clearly it does fit under the stuff that matters banner). It was a horrific tradgedy, and by all means should be remembered, mourned and prevented from ever happening again. However, why is it insulting that it doesn't show up on a tech news site five years later?
What is the difference between a magnet and a slashdot moderator? The magnet has a positive side.
It was actually the sixth episode, it was just the first one aired.
Part of fair value is perceived utility. If book publishers are charging $100 for a book, then that is because people are willing to pay that much for it. You can drink water out of the tap for practically nothing, or buy a $1.50 bottle of water for convenience. It is the same with books. No one is being forced to pay so much for a text, they buy the book because the price is worth it to them or they buy it because they are required to by a class. In the latter case, they still don't have to buy the book - if they choose to then that is because they think buying the book (and hence maybe doing better in the class) is worth the money. But then that's all part of capitalism which you seem to think is evil.
An economics professor at the university I attend, tries to combat high price texts by releasing her own each semester at a local printing studio, for the price of printing and binding (about $20). She said that at one point she wanted to include ads for local businesses, so that the text would be free - but the university would not allow it.
Wow, I am glad I saw this thread - I think I will save it for when I need to find a real job. I am in a similar position. In May I graduated with a BS in Math, and got married later the same month. Before I knew I was getting married, I didn't worry as much about money and a job, but once you hit that point it's time to think responsibly. My junior and senior years, I looked into the job market. Actuary is the big recomendation. Unfortunately there aren't any firms nearby, and I didn't want a 50 hour a week, two weeks of vacation a year type of job. The funny thing is that everyone is encouraging about how important math is, but when you are asking about jobs, you get a bunch of blank stares. I asked my professors and of course they didn't know. I even went to the career center, and that guy was kind of helpful. I looked for days online, and found some job ideas but no clues about how to get into them. I even found news articles saying that Math grads had the second highest starting incomes with a BS (right behind engineers). But where the hell are all of those jobs, and career fairs for math majors? I decided to go to graduate school, and while the funding isn't great it is, I suppose, enough - and I am grateful for the opportunity. Luckily my wife (who is a highschool teacher) makes more. So please, continue the suggestions. How easy is it to get an operations research job? People keep mentioning engineering firms, but can you really get a job there with only a math degree?
And another stunning news report: the sky is blue.
It is a pretty basic feature, but people are amazed when I show them that google can act as a scientific calculator by simply typing into the search bar.
Troll? What the fuck. It's an article about androids, and Al Gore happens to have a monotone voice and in general shows little emotion. Hell, I like Gore and would have voted for him had he run for office again. For the troll marking moderators, and guy who said something about getting kicked in the balls, learn to take a joke. Whats the difference between Al Gore and a slashdot moderator? Al Gore has a sense of humor.
You must not be married. Al and Tipper are married. Married people don't have sex. Hence Al Gore = first android. Look out batteries and old people.
The first android being Al Gore. His positronic brain did invent the internet.
I don't know about squids, but going "deep sea diving" with a hippie pretty much guarantees you will see at least crabs.
No disrespect intended, but if the solution is so simple then why isn't it being implemented. I think that in reality, the problem is more complex then you are allowing. Otherwise, don't you think that the scientists involved would have, after months of deliberation, come up with the same solutions you did in the seconds you took to write your post. Your ideas to overcome pressure difficulties are interesting, but I think that lighting would be the primary problem. And lets not kid ourselves, the real reason for devices not typically working at such low depths is that the dolphins don't want the third most intelligent organisms on earth to spy on their secret meetings.
Damn your cruel, but inevitable betrayal HD-DVD. Mine is an evil laugh.
Sure, maybe you don't work with math everyday - but different jobs need different tools. A professor of mine introduced me to the Sylvester matrix a couple of days ago, and mentioned in the process that there are many applications in graphics. Also, I have seen error correcting codes that are atleast based on interesting aspects of number theory. And what about RSA? The math for this type of software may not be particuarly difficult, but I would say that the theories are not typically taught in high school.
The two women who actually read /. are hoping scientist don't put so much effort into their robots finishing quickly when they produce a three-legged bot.
Maybe this is why Vista is taking so long to come out. They are programming it in Windows.
Five blades is plenty for me. I want to keep my skin atleast.
Only on /. would a post saying, "I thought I'd felt a great disturbance in the Force" be marked as "Informative".