And I couldn't find any positions listed for 'shitbag' or 'troll'. I figured if they plan on taking on the big fish, they would need legions of shitbags to help take the Internet by storm.
I guess they have all the shitbags they need... damn.
When I'm in the Northern Hemisphere, I'm a pretty nice guy.
The problem begins when I cross the equator - The further south I go, the bigger a douchebag I become!
I didn't read through all of the x-hundred responses, but was surprised that none of the top ones suggested renting some space at a VFW hall or something.
In my years of event planning (I've produced many large car shows), I indemnified myself and my group with a rules of the show and 'not responsible for theft or darwinism' type of language and had all participants showing sign upon registration. While I'm not a lawyer and don't know if I was truly protected, I can say that the overall mentality of the crowd shifted to being more responsible from the year we began having people sign something compared to years prior. We had some thefts, damage and a fist fight or two, and no one ever held us accountable. In that case, we also signed up for event insurance considering the nature of our event, based on said events happening and comparing notes of nightmare stories other car show promoters shared with us.
If you use a VFW hall or something like that, you're starting out with a sanitary environment - what's there to steal? Some tables and chairs? Or maybe a few pictures of old guys and ugly plaques? You also keep your home sacred and clean - just in case you get some whackjob that ends up with a crush on you or has an axe to grind for whatever reason...
You can't worry about everyone else's crap - that's their responsibility.
...From past mistakes about how long a car is actually on the road compared to how long a computer is considered usable. We look back and laugh at cars that came with cassette tapes, 8-tracks, and god forbid, vinyl record players but they were innovative and useful for their times.
If M$ is serious about getting into this business, they need to take a lot of notes from the auto industry on longevity and modular design that makes the core easily replaceable as technology shifts. While full integration is great initially, it becomes cumbersome later when the changes come.
I can cite one example where Ford dropped the ball in in-car entertainment design. 1990's and early 2000's Taurus (and other models) had this full integrated, non-standard audio system that encompassed the entire center console, and when the buyer was sick of hearing the crappy audio system it was an absolute nightmare to back it out and put a standard DIN headunit in the car - not to mention the expensive and ugly aftermarket dash kit that was required.
Now, on the other hand, the Sync technology in the new Fords is very well done. Being a jaded anti-M$ person, I didn't want to like it, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well done it is. Sure, it has its flakiness, and the display on Ford's head units are dismal 1980's technology, but the phone integration, voice prompts, and usability make that pain go away. While it could use some improvement, I have to give hats off to Ford & M$ for a well done execution.
I've found that IM helps me tremendously, however I know some of my counterparts find it to be inhibitive to their workflows. Coming from a technical background, I'm used to having many windows open at once and alt-tabbing constantly between them to get multiple things done. My favorite part is being able to communicate during conference calls, where a side conversation is neither possible nor appropriate. If it's a customer facing conference call, action items requested from the customer can many times be completed during the call or shortly thereafter, as the ideas are fresh in everyone's mind, and I can tie in people that may not be able to be on the call.
Since my jump to the Dark Side (Sales), I've found many of my coworkers are apprehensive to IM, as they're sales people who were forced into using the computer. Perhaps they cannot focus on multiple things at the same time, or they fear constant interruption. I see the most resistance to the A-Types or the obvious ones who are in the twilight of their careers and resist new technologies.
Sadly, my productivity is about to come to a screeching halt. My company recently announced the upcoming death of the Jabber servers and migration to Micro$oft Office Communicator. In my experience, anyone with this protocol has suffered dearly in regards to sharing links and having Micro$oft deem what is to be shared or not.
Actually, I think we might have made it to a point that we NEED a civil war to have any hope of improving our government. Lead the way, toof. I'm cleaning my guns now. I've said it 1000 times, the only way this government will listen to its citizens again is if they FEAR them.
Fuck you Lards - you blew it years ago. As far as I'm concerned, you made your money, now go away and enjoy having the RIAA's hand up your ass. You fucking puppet.
...but when it comes to bid, most companies decide it's not worth the cost. I've worked in the MFP business now for nearly ten years, and security has evolved to address these issues as well as regulatory requirements. Some manufacturers are better at it than others, and those who do not create it themselves partner up to provide the solutions.
Security is on every single RFP, whether it be device management or document security, and most companies talk the importance of security until they see the price (financial and/or convenience) - then it becomes a distant third to cost and glitz. In the case of built-in security, many times it's just plain not used, either because it was perceived as a pain in the ass to deploy, or caused restrictions that end users would not tolerate.
Want your MFPs to be rock-solid secure? Man up, and don't let the bean counter compromise your security standards. Get involved with the RFP process EARLY and review the vendor solutions instead of just letting your facilities dinosaur run the show and award the contract to the lowest bidder...and suddenly pop up on your network.
I agree whole-heartedly about the banners on the bottom half of TV shows now a days. It's absolutely awful and reminds me of pr0n pop-ups when you mistype a URL. I guess it's par for the course for networks like Fox, which built their entire empire on trash tv.
Another thing that drives me nuts is when they play the same commercial six times during a half hour show. I don't mind watching some advertisements, and well, there is some entertainment value in good ads, but watching it over and over again really is annoying.
I'm seriously off topic here, but I think that advertising has become a game of dirty pool in the last ten years, with every medium racing to the bottom. The problem is only getting bigger - thank goodness I can reduce my intake of this with my DVR, and in the case of web, my proxy server and browser tools...
When they began talking about the unPatriot Act, I called BS immediately. This administration and Congress have wiped their collective asses with the Constitution and they should be indicted for treason.
Fine, I'll give the legislators a bone here about passing this legislation while everyone was reeling from 9/11, but I still can't believe that our leaders who are voted to protect the Constitution VOTED FOR IT AGAIN! Amazing!
This piece of garbage is not about 'protecting freedom' - it's all about control and falls in line with Daddy Bush's vision of the New World Order. The largest obstacle to this was the American Constitution. Take away those rights, and it's easy to become dictator. I'm glad SOMEONE in power woke the fuck up and saw that the unPatriot Act pretty much canceled out every major right the Constitution guarantees US citizens!
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759
I think you're wrong there. Isn't the point of Slashdot to report the news? Isn't it the job of the technically elite to keep an eye on mega corporations, making sure no ugly things happen to the rights of the many?
If technically elite do not watch out for everyone else, then we all get what we deserve.
This method may work for those who are 'in the know', but imagine the millions of sheeple that have come to rely on it since it's the homepage of their fancy new Vista machine.
I'm willing to bet this will only be argued about within the tech community, but the common man is just going to accept and comply - never knowing what they gave up.
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And I couldn't find any positions listed for 'shitbag' or 'troll'. I figured if they plan on taking on the big fish, they would need legions of shitbags to help take the Internet by storm. I guess they have all the shitbags they need... damn.
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When I'm in the Northern Hemisphere, I'm a pretty nice guy. The problem begins when I cross the equator - The further south I go, the bigger a douchebag I become!
Just splash half a bottle of Drakkar on it and glue a huge dildo onto the back of the screen... Showing your 'package' is always classy in public!
Remember kids, no good deed goes unpunished.
Corruption, that's how.
I didn't read through all of the x-hundred responses, but was surprised that none of the top ones suggested renting some space at a VFW hall or something.
In my years of event planning (I've produced many large car shows), I indemnified myself and my group with a rules of the show and 'not responsible for theft or darwinism' type of language and had all participants showing sign upon registration. While I'm not a lawyer and don't know if I was truly protected, I can say that the overall mentality of the crowd shifted to being more responsible from the year we began having people sign something compared to years prior. We had some thefts, damage and a fist fight or two, and no one ever held us accountable. In that case, we also signed up for event insurance considering the nature of our event, based on said events happening and comparing notes of nightmare stories other car show promoters shared with us.
If you use a VFW hall or something like that, you're starting out with a sanitary environment - what's there to steal? Some tables and chairs? Or maybe a few pictures of old guys and ugly plaques? You also keep your home sacred and clean - just in case you get some whackjob that ends up with a crush on you or has an axe to grind for whatever reason...
You can't worry about everyone else's crap - that's their responsibility.
And my email box is filled with the proof!
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-9687999-1.html Yep, it happened.
...From past mistakes about how long a car is actually on the road compared to how long a computer is considered usable. We look back and laugh at cars that came with cassette tapes, 8-tracks, and god forbid, vinyl record players but they were innovative and useful for their times.
If M$ is serious about getting into this business, they need to take a lot of notes from the auto industry on longevity and modular design that makes the core easily replaceable as technology shifts. While full integration is great initially, it becomes cumbersome later when the changes come.
I can cite one example where Ford dropped the ball in in-car entertainment design. 1990's and early 2000's Taurus (and other models) had this full integrated, non-standard audio system that encompassed the entire center console, and when the buyer was sick of hearing the crappy audio system it was an absolute nightmare to back it out and put a standard DIN headunit in the car - not to mention the expensive and ugly aftermarket dash kit that was required.
Now, on the other hand, the Sync technology in the new Fords is very well done. Being a jaded anti-M$ person, I didn't want to like it, but I was pleasantly surprised at how well done it is. Sure, it has its flakiness, and the display on Ford's head units are dismal 1980's technology, but the phone integration, voice prompts, and usability make that pain go away. While it could use some improvement, I have to give hats off to Ford & M$ for a well done execution.
Honestly, I don't even need 1080p - aXX0 releases on TPB are good enough for me!
I've found that IM helps me tremendously, however I know some of my counterparts find it to be inhibitive to their workflows. Coming from a technical background, I'm used to having many windows open at once and alt-tabbing constantly between them to get multiple things done. My favorite part is being able to communicate during conference calls, where a side conversation is neither possible nor appropriate. If it's a customer facing conference call, action items requested from the customer can many times be completed during the call or shortly thereafter, as the ideas are fresh in everyone's mind, and I can tie in people that may not be able to be on the call.
Since my jump to the Dark Side (Sales), I've found many of my coworkers are apprehensive to IM, as they're sales people who were forced into using the computer. Perhaps they cannot focus on multiple things at the same time, or they fear constant interruption. I see the most resistance to the A-Types or the obvious ones who are in the twilight of their careers and resist new technologies.
Sadly, my productivity is about to come to a screeching halt. My company recently announced the upcoming death of the Jabber servers and migration to Micro$oft Office Communicator. In my experience, anyone with this protocol has suffered dearly in regards to sharing links and having Micro$oft deem what is to be shared or not.
Amurrica! Fuck Yeah!
Xerox has been trumpeting this technology at least as long as I've been slinging copiers for a living (nearly 10 years).
Considering how Xerox writes contracts, I wouldn't be surprised if they developed this technology for their own use!
"I know that oppressive contract I signed with Xerox had a service level agreement...Where is it?! IT WAS RIGHT HERE!!"
Fuck you Lards - you blew it years ago. As far as I'm concerned, you made your money, now go away and enjoy having the RIAA's hand up your ass. You fucking puppet.
There, I feel better.
Can we ban Paypal for unsafe money exchange?
...but when it comes to bid, most companies decide it's not worth the cost. I've worked in the MFP business now for nearly ten years, and security has evolved to address these issues as well as regulatory requirements. Some manufacturers are better at it than others, and those who do not create it themselves partner up to provide the solutions.
Security is on every single RFP, whether it be device management or document security, and most companies talk the importance of security until they see the price (financial and/or convenience) - then it becomes a distant third to cost and glitz. In the case of built-in security, many times it's just plain not used, either because it was perceived as a pain in the ass to deploy, or caused restrictions that end users would not tolerate.
Want your MFPs to be rock-solid secure? Man up, and don't let the bean counter compromise your security standards. Get involved with the RFP process EARLY and review the vendor solutions instead of just letting your facilities dinosaur run the show and award the contract to the lowest bidder...and suddenly pop up on your network.
I agree whole-heartedly about the banners on the bottom half of TV shows now a days. It's absolutely awful and reminds me of pr0n pop-ups when you mistype a URL. I guess it's par for the course for networks like Fox, which built their entire empire on trash tv.
Another thing that drives me nuts is when they play the same commercial six times during a half hour show. I don't mind watching some advertisements, and well, there is some entertainment value in good ads, but watching it over and over again really is annoying.
I'm seriously off topic here, but I think that advertising has become a game of dirty pool in the last ten years, with every medium racing to the bottom. The problem is only getting bigger - thank goodness I can reduce my intake of this with my DVR, and in the case of web, my proxy server and browser tools...
Wow! Those colors taste like music!
When they began talking about the unPatriot Act, I called BS immediately. This administration and Congress have wiped their collective asses with the Constitution and they should be indicted for treason.
Fine, I'll give the legislators a bone here about passing this legislation while everyone was reeling from 9/11, but I still can't believe that our leaders who are voted to protect the Constitution VOTED FOR IT AGAIN! Amazing!
This piece of garbage is not about 'protecting freedom' - it's all about control and falls in line with Daddy Bush's vision of the New World Order. The largest obstacle to this was the American Constitution. Take away those rights, and it's easy to become dictator. I'm glad SOMEONE in power woke the fuck up and saw that the unPatriot Act pretty much canceled out every major right the Constitution guarantees US citizens!
They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. ~Benjamin Franklin, Historical Review of Pennsylvania, 1759
I think you're wrong there. Isn't the point of Slashdot to report the news? Isn't it the job of the technically elite to keep an eye on mega corporations, making sure no ugly things happen to the rights of the many?
If technically elite do not watch out for everyone else, then we all get what we deserve.
This method may work for those who are 'in the know', but imagine the millions of sheeple that have come to rely on it since it's the homepage of their fancy new Vista machine. I'm willing to bet this will only be argued about within the tech community, but the common man is just going to accept and comply - never knowing what they gave up.
So long as Kari keeps yawning, I'll believe whatever the bald guys say...
*swoon*