Umm, unless, of course, if he was interested in computers.... DUH!:) I met a very rich ophtalmologist (damn me if I didn't spell that right) who yearned to program palm pilots and he wound up doing it too and ditching his lucrative practice. He's made lots of dinero doing computer work too. Anything's possible.
They must have been dumb and dialed a number outside the 8 mile local call radius. Also, they must not have gotten the call pack where every call in the local phone company's (Ameritech at the time, now SBC) area is $0.10 regardless of time. I used BBCs extensively when I was a kid and the phone bill was no different beacuse I called within 8 miles (there were about 100 BBS's in an 8 mile radius back in the good old days!):)
I know it's probably a subjective thing, but C++'s syntax makes me wretch. I hated C++ even though I was all excited about learning it. Java just seemed like home...less forced. This is probably an opinion thing only, but there are quite a lot less syntax kludges involved with Java than C++ IIRC & IMHO.
I'm a big fan of C (especially, obviously, for Unix/Linux system programming) even though I don't nearly use it as much anymore, but C++ was just god-awful IMO. However, you've got to admit that C/C++ are not nearly as safe to program in as it is in Java.
The most successful thing about java has been its hype.
That's pretty much BS. Considering I have been going through a Comp Sci Master's program only knew FORTRAN and C in passing when I started, I know that Java is much much more than hype and to say otherwise is fairly ignorant. I have subsequently learned C, C++, Perl, and PHP and Java is, by far, the best bang for your buck hands down. Cross-platform is only the tip of the iceburg. Handling sockets, connecting to databases of all kinds, web development, server-side processing, etc. are elegantly solved in Java. No longer are there propriety libraries that everyone had to write in C or C++. There's a more formal ground-up OO structure in Java compared to C++. Java is absolutely not hype. Your fairly weak examples do not do much to discount from the overall benefits of Java IMHO.
I have no knowledge of LISP, but that does NOT mean I can't argue against someone saying that Java is best at hype. That's just a dumb thing to say.
Hmmmm, I'm a very social guy, it comes naturally to me. However, I HATE it. I am much more productive when I don't have other "friendly" people around to fuck me up. I don't buy into that touchy-feely friendly interesting people crap. I know tons of friendly, interesting people who, once together in a committee, would never get anything done.
It's good to be able to assess requirements from others and tell people what you're working on; however, it's another to be forced to stand/sit next to people constantly, looking them in the eye all day. Bah. I was hoping we were going back to individual offices for everyone. That's the way to get work done. When you need a bunch of people to talk about crap, you can invite them in, when you want to actually get the work done, SHUT THE DOOR!
I wanted to support what you say. I agree with you that it's groundbreaking on all accounts. I honestly think that people aren't getting the complexity and depth of this trilogy. I admit whole-heartedly that neither do I fully. I will have to watch all 3 of them over the next couple years a few times. I sense some of the depth now and am intrigued by the implications of everything in the last 2.
The first one was "easier" to get because they simply defined 2 realities, the "real" world and the matrix. It was easy to absorb and easy to wow an audience. Reloaded introduced layers of complexity that need to be absorbed and isn't as immediately accessible to us all.
I think the fact that people, even here, are talking about it so in depth (even if it is to criticize it) shows that the movie is actually a success. People even in their disdain or disappointment for the last 2 talk about it at detail. A movie causing people to discuss it so fervently is a success in my opinion. I did not see such discussion following "The Phantom Menace" short of "this sucks and jar jar must die". This movie is inspiring all kinds of discussion. I say bravo to the Wachowskis for creating such a rich, deep story.
I know of plenty of radio-stations that are worth listening. Seriosuly, you are just making excuses for iPod lack of features.
All I can ask is, where do you live? FM radio tastes like ass in most cities I've been to. This includes, alas, Chicago, the coolest city in the world.
As far as players, I've tried many mp3 players and none of them has the sound quality of the iPod. I'm pretty picky about the quality of the low & high ends and the iPod has them all beat for me including the iRiver which has nice features, but does not sound as good. Also, the interaction between iTunes, the online store, and the iPod is brilliant. Everyone has different likes and tastes. I'm willing to pay more for the iPod than getting less than I want with another device.
At the time, however, $100 was a good price for 2GB of storage. My problem with the Jaz drive was that it sucked. The disks were very fragile, the drivers conflicted with Windows Explorer and IOMEGA can't write software worth a damn.
I much prefer the Fujitsu MO drive. We use the 2.3gb model and it blows away anything Iomega could do. After about 10 years of dealing with piss-poor products from Iomega (CD-ROM burners, Jaz, Zip, and Bernoulli Disks) I'm never buying an Iomega product again.
heh...I'm not one to defend MS, however, I have the Intervideo mp3 plug-in and it's fairly quick and good quality IMHO. IANAA (I am not an audiophile), but it sounds very good to me.
I think this is a reasonable view on day to day hiring; however, if you're a company looking to get an expert to technically lead a division in a certain direction, you may want to hire from the relatively smaller pool of PhD's. For example, some of the computer consulting companies I deal with have security experts with PhD's in telecommunications or computer security-related degrees and they set the overall tone for their company's policies on security.
I think if you want a fairly high-profile, powerful job that doesn't have a lot of people applying because they're not qualified, a PhD might be for you, not just for research purposes. At least, that's what I've learned with my experience. I think someone working in the field and getting a Master's degree is pretty valuable itself. (Because I'm doing that!:) )
No proof here, but I thought the Quake line was terminated with Quake III. I don't have the time to research right now, but does anyone else remember hearing/reading that? If there is going to be a Quake IV, I'm happy.
No, they are DEFINITELY not that good. I think they suck IMHO. First off, the sound is distorted on both the low & high ends. Secondly, ear buds stink. Thirdly, I bought a pair of Seinnheisers and that made all the difference. They sound 100 times better than the iPod's headphones and they're more comfortable for only about $40.
I recommend using anything but the iPod headphones myself.
What Americans respond to foreigners with utter contempt? I think a lot of Americans are intrigued by foreigners and interested in learning about them. There's always a few bastards, but in general, I think Americans are fairly friendly to most people.
Biking along Lake Michigan is a blast! Golfing, while boring to the great unwashed, is a challenging and relaxing game (assuming you approach it with the attitude that you're NOT Tiger Woods). Golf is a major thinking man's game, if you're not psychologically there, you're toast. Of course there's coordination involved, but there's also a lot of thinking required.
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You're going off a little half-cocked wouldn't you say? I think the OP was just saying that there's always an element of supporting yourself financially and, yes, maybe even becoming rich involved. Not everyone is altruistic and does everything for the betterment of everyone else. I think it's good to have a balance of helping your fellow man as well as looking out for yourself. Capitalism isn't awful, abuse of it is.
Dude! Me too. The colors are fine. I really think that a lot of folks around here are worse than a bunch of old ladies in a sewing circle. Whine whine whine!
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Umm, unless, of course, if he was interested in computers.... DUH! :) I met a very rich ophtalmologist (damn me if I didn't spell that right) who yearned to program palm pilots and he wound up doing it too and ditching his lucrative practice. He's made lots of dinero doing computer work too. Anything's possible.
How can an old newcomer break into the industry?
I'd recommend this...
Bullshit. They're underrated if anything.
They must have been dumb and dialed a number outside the 8 mile local call radius. Also, they must not have gotten the call pack where every call in the local phone company's (Ameritech at the time, now SBC) area is $0.10 regardless of time. I used BBCs extensively when I was a kid and the phone bill was no different beacuse I called within 8 miles (there were about 100 BBS's in an 8 mile radius back in the good old days!) :)
I know it's probably a subjective thing, but C++'s syntax makes me wretch. I hated C++ even though I was all excited about learning it. Java just seemed like home...less forced. This is probably an opinion thing only, but there are quite a lot less syntax kludges involved with Java than C++ IIRC & IMHO.
I'm a big fan of C (especially, obviously, for Unix/Linux system programming) even though I don't nearly use it as much anymore, but C++ was just god-awful IMO. However, you've got to admit that C/C++ are not nearly as safe to program in as it is in Java.
That's pretty much BS. Considering I have been going through a Comp Sci Master's program only knew FORTRAN and C in passing when I started, I know that Java is much much more than hype and to say otherwise is fairly ignorant. I have subsequently learned C, C++, Perl, and PHP and Java is, by far, the best bang for your buck hands down. Cross-platform is only the tip of the iceburg. Handling sockets, connecting to databases of all kinds, web development, server-side processing, etc. are elegantly solved in Java. No longer are there propriety libraries that everyone had to write in C or C++. There's a more formal ground-up OO structure in Java compared to C++. Java is absolutely not hype. Your fairly weak examples do not do much to discount from the overall benefits of Java IMHO.
I have no knowledge of LISP, but that does NOT mean I can't argue against someone saying that Java is best at hype. That's just a dumb thing to say.
It's good to be able to assess requirements from others and tell people what you're working on; however, it's another to be forced to stand/sit next to people constantly, looking them in the eye all day. Bah. I was hoping we were going back to individual offices for everyone. That's the way to get work done. When you need a bunch of people to talk about crap, you can invite them in, when you want to actually get the work done, SHUT THE DOOR!
I wanted to support what you say. I agree with you that it's groundbreaking on all accounts. I honestly think that people aren't getting the complexity and depth of this trilogy. I admit whole-heartedly that neither do I fully. I will have to watch all 3 of them over the next couple years a few times. I sense some of the depth now and am intrigued by the implications of everything in the last 2.
The first one was "easier" to get because they simply defined 2 realities, the "real" world and the matrix. It was easy to absorb and easy to wow an audience. Reloaded introduced layers of complexity that need to be absorbed and isn't as immediately accessible to us all.
I think the fact that people, even here, are talking about it so in depth (even if it is to criticize it) shows that the movie is actually a success. People even in their disdain or disappointment for the last 2 talk about it at detail. A movie causing people to discuss it so fervently is a success in my opinion. I did not see such discussion following "The Phantom Menace" short of "this sucks and jar jar must die". This movie is inspiring all kinds of discussion. I say bravo to the Wachowskis for creating such a rich, deep story.
I know of plenty of radio-stations that are worth listening. Seriosuly, you are just making excuses for iPod lack of features.
All I can ask is, where do you live? FM radio tastes like ass in most cities I've been to. This includes, alas, Chicago, the coolest city in the world.
As far as players, I've tried many mp3 players and none of them has the sound quality of the iPod. I'm pretty picky about the quality of the low & high ends and the iPod has them all beat for me including the iRiver which has nice features, but does not sound as good. Also, the interaction between iTunes, the online store, and the iPod is brilliant. Everyone has different likes and tastes. I'm willing to pay more for the iPod than getting less than I want with another device.
At the time, however, $100 was a good price for 2GB of storage. My problem with the Jaz drive was that it sucked. The disks were very fragile, the drivers conflicted with Windows Explorer and IOMEGA can't write software worth a damn.
I much prefer the Fujitsu MO drive. We use the 2.3gb model and it blows away anything Iomega could do. After about 10 years of dealing with piss-poor products from Iomega (CD-ROM burners, Jaz, Zip, and Bernoulli Disks) I'm never buying an Iomega product again.
heh...I'm not one to defend MS, however, I have the Intervideo mp3 plug-in and it's fairly quick and good quality IMHO. IANAA (I am not an audiophile), but it sounds very good to me.
Oh, and try to rip a MP3 with 192 Kbs with mediaplayer.
Done. Your point is?
I think if you want a fairly high-profile, powerful job that doesn't have a lot of people applying because they're not qualified, a PhD might be for you, not just for research purposes. At least, that's what I've learned with my experience. I think someone working in the field and getting a Master's degree is pretty valuable itself. (Because I'm doing that! :) )
No proof here, but I thought the Quake line was terminated with Quake III. I don't have the time to research right now, but does anyone else remember hearing/reading that? If there is going to be a Quake IV, I'm happy.
No, they are DEFINITELY not that good. I think they suck IMHO. First off, the sound is distorted on both the low & high ends. Secondly, ear buds stink. Thirdly, I bought a pair of Seinnheisers and that made all the difference. They sound 100 times better than the iPod's headphones and they're more comfortable for only about $40.
I recommend using anything but the iPod headphones myself.
What Americans respond to foreigners with utter contempt? I think a lot of Americans are intrigued by foreigners and interested in learning about them. There's always a few bastards, but in general, I think Americans are fairly friendly to most people.
Maybe we can agree that the NYT is a well-written, serious and interesting newspaper.
Ermmm...not really
Biking along Lake Michigan is a blast! Golfing, while boring to the great unwashed, is a challenging and relaxing game (assuming you approach it with the attitude that you're NOT Tiger Woods). Golf is a major thinking man's game, if you're not psychologically there, you're toast. Of course there's coordination involved, but there's also a lot of thinking required.
You're going off a little half-cocked wouldn't you say? I think the OP was just saying that there's always an element of supporting yourself financially and, yes, maybe even becoming rich involved. Not everyone is altruistic and does everything for the betterment of everyone else. I think it's good to have a balance of helping your fellow man as well as looking out for yourself. Capitalism isn't awful, abuse of it is.
Dude! Excellent. You're very funny!
Dude! Me too. The colors are fine. I really think that a lot of folks around here are worse than a bunch of old ladies in a sewing circle. Whine whine whine!
So what?
Don't pay for it if you don't get any value from it then. Just stop whining about something so trivial.
Very well then. Carry on!!! ;)
"...and spare the poor company's servers."
I hope you're joking.