Comment: Buy your loved one a magnetic pillow! (Score 0) 320
All of a sudden she forgot the word no. sweeeeet.
Comment: RIFT (Score 1) 302
RIFT, that is why and that is all.
Comment: They've been doing this for decades in alberta (Score 1) 294
This is not new technology. There's not much toxic crap going in there and no one here whining about it polluting their lands. Killing their live stock etc. And livestock is almost as big as oil here.
Anyhow old tech is old.
Comment: Re:And once again... (Score 1) 220
In honor of this day go home early and watch 'the IT crowd' it will speak to you I'm sure.
Comment: Sure, ban cell phones in school .. (Score 1) 271
However, lets do it for a real reason. Those kids are twittering, facebooking, TXTing etc etc etc.
Put your phones on SILENT and pay attention damnit.
Comment: Re:Ten points if reading this on your second monit (Score 2) 1002
Oh yes! I love dual screen monitors. 2x22's at work and at home I wanted dual screen so bad I have a 24 and a 17.
Proven to make workers more productive.
Not sure if it's because they can work on both or keep work on one and Slashdot on the other. That way work occasionally comes in to peripheral vision
and reminds them they are supposed to be working.
Comment: Re:So when did text have to become an active paylo (Score 1) 134
Your boss and mentor was Ron White? haha.... you can't fix stupid ... no ... stupid is foe evah
Comment: Way to much still.. (Score 0, Troll) 390
This is just silly .... reflecting damages. You steal it, do not distribute it. Therefore you have 'stolen' two cd's worth and should be
fined a maximum of 25 dollars per 'CD'. His fine should not exceed $50.
These guys are fishing with dynamite.
Reviving the RPG in MMORPG
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An anonymous reader writes "MMORPGs like World of Warcraft are, to the chagrin of consumers and the delight of publishers, entertaining to the point of being addicting. Yet when the definition of RPG is applied in full, most of these MMORPGs either neuter or flat-out ignore the RPG element. Though the notion at first appears to be a pile of semantic nitpicking (especially given the overwhelming success of these games), a slew of recent updates and a few notable examples prove that the inclusion of the RPG element can be beneficial for all involved parties, and that the ability for players to have lasting influence true to the definition of RPG may turn out to be more a necessity than a nicety."
Comment: Stay put for now... (Score 1) 2
Times are uncertain. Stay put for now. More work exp under your belt the better. Most people in IT have to 'pay there dues' at the help desk.
To stave off insanity try to find other hobbies that have nothing to do with computers. When your hobby becomes your job you start to hate your hobby and lose it up there.
When I went up to Sys Admin I can say my job is alot less stressful but there's usually someone phoning or emailing you with something mondain.
IT usually has spots of insanity. No matter what level you get to. I waited 3 years before finding another job. If your current employers treat you ok you should probably stay put. Bide your time and keep an eye out for a better position. Quit AFTER you sign papers. I cannot stress this enough. IT can be very cut-throat, especially in small cities / towns. A shake or verbal contract is not enough. Wait till that ink is dry.
Maybe see if your company can help you get certified. Might as well learn something while your biding your time.
In finishing, get a hobby that doesn't involve computers this is important to your sanity. I bought a jeep and took up 4x4ing with a local group. Also took up mechanics,to a lesser degree.