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Comment Stop developing for IE6 already! (Score 1) 416

There are several comments here that suggest developers are _forced_ to support IE6 because of their company or clients.

And you call yourselves professionals?

Am I the only one who quit his job over IE6 and MS junkie mgmt!? I can't be the only one. There have to be other people who take their profession seriously.

With my knowledge and expertise I create efficient computer systems for my clients. With my help, their lives become easier, their jobs become more productive.

This is what I do.

Comment coral cache mirror for the blasphemous article (Score 1) 845

Thanks editors for helping take down the blasphemy.ie website! For everyone interested in reading the quotations here's the coral cache link:
http://blasphemy.ie.nyud.net/2010/01/01/atheist-ireland-publishes-25-blasphemous-quotes/

The first quotes are from Jesus Christ himself.

And btw, if you're planning on building a high traffic website don't use Wordpress...
From the blasphemy.ie source:

<meta name="generator" content="WordPress 2.7.1" />

Comment You're thinking too materialistic (was Re:Yes) (Score 1) 227

When I'm famous I'll be auctioning my /. account. See how well it fares:

Yes, there is something different. A /. account is a durable device that lasts many years. It will build character as it wears.

[rambling about computers redacted]

Also, /. accounts are very classy. A lot of writers still use them for many reasons I've heard. They like the satisfying sounds it makes. You can't go back and edit things you've just written. It separates you from technology. It separates you from office work. You can haul it anywhere it work without worrying about battery life. You can't get distracted and browse slashdot...

Sorry about the last sentence, I was browsing slashdot while typing.

Comment Re:Anti-Sec (Score 1) 110

But what's more dangerous, the bag of tricks in the hands of a few skilled people or an open bulletin board with 0day-exploits for everyone?

What makes this question even more complicated for me is that Secunia, the people who protect us from exploits if we pay them, is sponsoring this practice.

Comment Re:Remember developers' mindsets... (Score 2, Interesting) 200

I think the parent is talking about those "modern geeks", those superficial, macbook wielding, super star programmers. You know, the cool kind of geek, who know all about the shiny tech the jocks and their girlfriends like to play with. They're real popular nowadays, too, because they can fix your Vista notebook or setup your HD home cinema or even write a witty reply on craigslist for you.

But don't tell them anything about tinkering with old tech. Why would you play Quake on a TRS-80 when you can play Gears of War an a HDTV!? You'd sound like a total nerd to them ;)

Comment Re:Anti-Sec (Score 1) 110

The Antisec guys just have a problem with "security experts" who earn their living by doing nothing but posting exploits (without contacting anyone but Secunia) and generally spreading fear.

I haven't really understood their views on non-disclosure but my guess is they'd rather have no disclosure at all than the farce that is full disclosure.

Comment Re:How about a REAL C++ feature.... (Score 1) 501

Spoken like a true Software Architect!?

How about using a technology that doesn't need children crawl inside big machines, in the first place? But you're right. How dare I propose such a thing?

The technology has always worked that way and it always will. Never touch a running system!

And don't worry about the children. They're abundant and cheap. We're doing their parents a favour!

Seriously, "not killing children unless there's a bug" isn't that great a software feature. My guess is you've been working with C++ for far too long. Maybe you should take a look around you and outside the C++ world. Modern software development is more like procreation :)

And your paraphrase is wrong. God isn't responsible for letting the kid die. It was the guy who's specified the child go into the machine.

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