The part that cracked me up were the Netcraft links.. and it gets even funnier, because not only are they using Apache to serve their sites, there was a conscious decision to use Perl/PHP/JSP for site functionality!
I guess that for all their corporate funding, Open Source hosting companies are the cheaper, more reliable solution.
They don't even realize that their geeks are a fifth column within their own organizations.
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....
Just to add: CSE, IPN, PRI, are all using sendmail as well
According to Sun, they're capitalizing on the Java® brand recognition...
...which is dumb. We, the folks who know what things like "Linux," "desktop," and "Java" mean from a technical point of view, would likely be confused. I know I was before I read into it. My first reaction was, "Why the hell are they building a Linux desktop distro in Java?" (For the record, my second thought was, "How the hell are they building a Linux distro in Java!!?!")
This is a good example of what happens when Marketing wins. Sun would have been branding enough for us and IMHO, a better sell to the execs..
...I use FreeBSD, Solaris and Linux too! I even have a couple of Macs (of the non-BSD variety) sitting around.
I am proud of the fact that I have the ability to be able to sit down in front of virtually any modern computer system and do what I need to do, whether it's business, graphics, coding, browsing, or whatever.
I have always said that I'm a Mac person by training, a Windows person by necessity, but a *nix person at heart.
I think the torture was that they witheld allowing the prisoner to relieve themselves until they confessed. The shame of urinating on themselves was the motivator. This was also in an old episode of NYPD Blue.
With the few exceptions of web sites that charge for viewing content, content management of a web site is implemented to reduce the costs associated with web site management, rather than generate revenue from it. It's also a preventitive measure for duplicating the same content, which takes up space as well as takes time to redo it over and over.
Having content in some sort of database makes it easier to script search engines for results. Also, if you ever get to the point where you can sell or syndicate your content, it makes delivery that much easier.
Yes, having a CMS for a web site is a lot like publishing.
There are many different types of sites, and while all of the suggestions have been good, they all assume one type of site or another.
A straight news/discussion site, such as./, benefits the most from the least. We readers want to get to the information on the site, and if there are text links instead of javascript-driven rollovers, that's just fine with us. We want to get to the information fast. One click to the content is what we expect from a site that we've come to for information.
A portfolio site neeeds whiz-bang, otherwise who is going to want you to design their next web site? Are you selling your company's services? Then sell, baby, sell! You need to attract attention in order to sell. So if that means that every element on your site is interactive, then so be it. Same applies for kid-oriented sites, and brochureware.
E-commerce sites need something in the middle. Enough sparkle to catch someone's eye, and then quickly get the info to the customer as quickly as possible. And the information that the customer gets needs to be clear and accurate.
<monologue type=soapbox>
Web designers/developers fall into two categories: front-end and back-end. Generally, front-end developers excel at visual technologies (Flash, GIMP, Photoshop, 'D'HTML), and have little backend experience, other than configuring Formmail.pl. Backend developers can code Perl, Python, PHP, maybe even *shudder* ASP, but their site tend to be black text Times New Roman on a white background. Neither one can fully understand what the other one does, nor see the real value in it, but isn't that up to the customer to decide?
</monologue>
My answer to your question on what should a perfect web design incorporate is: consideration for the user. A good UI makes all the difference. And that includes the graphical front end as well as an accurate back-end.
Note to Starship Trooper: There are probably a few things everyone can agree on, like Flash being worthless at best
Sorry my friend, but if you haven't coded Flash/XML, you haven't lived. Flash is the only proprietary technology that I have chosen to learn, because of it can really make a difference in the presentation of a site. Don't knock a technology just because you can't code in it. And oh yes, it is most definitely coding. There's a big fat O'Reilly book on Actionscript. Can I do it with plain graphics and HTML/Javascript? Yes, but TMTOWTDI.
My Visor and the Magellan GPS module is a GPS/PIM for Less than 300, but there's nothing *cool* about that.
How about auto-sensing wireless LANs, bluetooth-compliant, solar powered, MP3/DVD-playing (uploaded into the device of course, no discs), web server (why the hell not?), with a voice module that can use the integrated cell phone to call and place orders, make appointments, order movie tickets, call in sick..
Remember that the only totally secure computer system is one that's been switched off, disconnected from the network, encased in concrete, and been dropped in the middle of the ocean. Even then, I wouldn't guarantee it.
I am not a lawyer, but what was told to me was that slander is the act of speaking false or misleading information when the person who is speaking knows what they're saying is untrue.
I was having my own troubles dealing with actually being passed over for promotion, but reading your response helped put things in perspective. I realize that I really do like what I do, I'm good at it and getting better, and every day that I learn something new is another day that my employable value increases.
I guess that one day it will be appropriate to move into management echelons, but I think I can be happy where I am for another little while.
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The part that cracked me up were the Netcraft links.. and it gets even funnier, because not only are they using Apache to serve their sites, there was a conscious decision to use Perl/PHP/JSP for site functionality!
I guess that for all their corporate funding, Open Source hosting companies are the cheaper, more reliable solution.
They don't even realize that their geeks are a fifth column within their own organizations.
MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA....
Just to add: CSE, IPN, PRI, are all using sendmail as well
Tux racer?
According to Sun, they're capitalizing on the Java® brand recognition...
...which is dumb. We, the folks who know what things like "Linux," "desktop," and "Java" mean from a technical point of view, would likely be confused. I know I was before I read into it. My first reaction was, "Why the hell are they building a Linux desktop distro in Java?" (For the record, my second thought was, "How the hell are they building a Linux distro in Java!!?!")
This is a good example of what happens when Marketing wins. Sun would have been branding enough for us and IMHO, a better sell to the execs..
...I use FreeBSD, Solaris and Linux too! I even have a couple of Macs (of the non-BSD variety) sitting around.
I am proud of the fact that I have the ability to be able to sit down in front of virtually any modern computer system and do what I need to do, whether it's business, graphics, coding, browsing, or whatever.
I have always said that I'm a Mac person by training, a Windows person by necessity, but a *nix person at heart.
I think the torture was that they witheld allowing the prisoner to relieve themselves until they confessed. The shame of urinating on themselves was the motivator. This was also in an old episode of NYPD Blue.
What I want to know is, who are they going to call to fix it when it breaks? Or when they can't find the 'Send' button, or 'any' key?
Regarding your sig:
You cannot apply a technological solution to a sociological problem. (Edwards' Law)
What about shooting stupid people?
France has had good practice at wasting resources. Ever heard of a little thing called the Maginot Line?
With the few exceptions of web sites that charge for viewing content, content management of a web site is implemented to reduce the costs associated with web site management, rather than generate revenue from it. It's also a preventitive measure for duplicating the same content, which takes up space as well as takes time to redo it over and over.
Having content in some sort of database makes it easier to script search engines for results. Also, if you ever get to the point where you can sell or syndicate your content, it makes delivery that much easier.
Yes, having a CMS for a web site is a lot like publishing.
You got all the way to page three? I bailed at the waveforms..
What kind of site do you have?
./, benefits the most from the least. We readers want to get to the information on the site, and if there are text links instead of javascript-driven rollovers, that's just fine with us. We want to get to the information fast. One click to the content is what we expect from a site that we've come to for information.
There are many different types of sites, and while all of the suggestions have been good, they all assume one type of site or another.
A straight news/discussion site, such as
A portfolio site neeeds whiz-bang, otherwise who is going to want you to design their next web site? Are you selling your company's services? Then sell, baby, sell! You need to attract attention in order to sell. So if that means that every element on your site is interactive, then so be it. Same applies for kid-oriented sites, and brochureware.
E-commerce sites need something in the middle. Enough sparkle to catch someone's eye, and then quickly get the info to the customer as quickly as possible. And the information that the customer gets needs to be clear and accurate.
<monologue type=soapbox>
Web designers/developers fall into two categories: front-end and back-end. Generally, front-end developers excel at visual technologies (Flash, GIMP, Photoshop, 'D'HTML), and have little backend experience, other than configuring Formmail.pl. Backend developers can code Perl, Python, PHP, maybe even *shudder* ASP, but their site tend to be black text Times New Roman on a white background. Neither one can fully understand what the other one does, nor see the real value in it, but isn't that up to the customer to decide?
</monologue>
My answer to your question on what should a perfect web design incorporate is: consideration for the user. A good UI makes all the difference. And that includes the graphical front end as well as an accurate back-end.
Note to Starship Trooper:
There are probably a few things everyone can agree on, like Flash being worthless at best
Sorry my friend, but if you haven't coded Flash/XML, you haven't lived. Flash is the only proprietary technology that I have chosen to learn, because of it can really make a difference in the presentation of a site. Don't knock a technology just because you can't code in it. And oh yes, it is most definitely coding. There's a big fat O'Reilly book on Actionscript. Can I do it with plain graphics and HTML/Javascript? Yes, but TMTOWTDI.
...when I think about how my wife would just not 'get' how romantic this is. She is *so* non-geek..
All the best in the world to you and your fiancee.
De'wI' ghun pIn'a' is the closest I got to Klingon Programmer. It means literally, 'computer program-master'
My Visor and the Magellan GPS module is a GPS/PIM for Less than 300, but there's nothing *cool* about that.
How about auto-sensing wireless LANs, bluetooth-compliant, solar powered, MP3/DVD-playing (uploaded into the device of course, no discs), web server (why the hell not?), with a voice module that can use the integrated cell phone to call and place orders, make appointments, order movie tickets, call in sick..
Oh yeah, and a GPS receiver.
Remember that the only totally secure computer system is one that's been switched off, disconnected from the network, encased in concrete, and been dropped in the middle of the ocean. Even then, I wouldn't guarantee it.
-From Linux security documentation
nuh uh.. rec.rest.in.peace
I am not a lawyer, but what was told to me was that slander is the act of speaking false or misleading information when the person who is speaking knows what they're saying is untrue.
Thank you for posting this.
I was having my own troubles dealing with actually being passed over for promotion, but reading your response helped put things in perspective. I realize that I really do like what I do, I'm good at it and getting better, and every day that I learn something new is another day that my employable value increases.
I guess that one day it will be appropriate to move into management echelons, but I think I can be happy where I am for another little while.
Thanks for the boost!