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Comment A state that can't solve age an age old matter!! (Score 1) 71

... "AI is already transforming different industries. But we haven't seen many examples of it being used in our industry."...

Why won't they solve homelessness before engaging in all this AI stuff?

A great state that just cannot provide housing to its less fortunate is just so depressing!

I guess I shouldn't blame them for the federal government has served as a mentor on the subject, sad!

Comment I still miss an MS Access equivalent (Score 1) 60

...The city aims to "no longer be dependent on American software solutions and acquire true digital sovereignty," according to an official statement.

While I applaud the city for this move, I miss an MS Access equivalent on Linux. In short, there's none that comes close.

There have been efforts in this direction though...

Gambas
Lazarus
Kexi

All these show promise, though more serious work is needed.

With Access, one could choose what backend to employ. It still remains an formidable solution for many small office database problems especially with the ability to program business logic into the frontend and report generation.

Comment Re:The other 40% are doing just fine (Score 1) 84

...If this were a problem you'd see it in the 40% of the market in Australia who are on Android...

I am now advised by inference, that Australia is [technically] an iOS shop, with the close to 60% share.

I agree with you though, that to put it another way, Apple think we're fools and have no brains!

Comment What exactly does the Pentagon do well these days? (Score 1) 128

"...The project, launched in 2018 with a one-year timeline and $36 million budget, ultimately ran eight years and exceeded costs by $280 million, reaching 780% over budget..."

Can anyone identify what the Pentagon/DoD does really well these days?

One major file they [mis]handled (with shame if i may add), is the way they left Afghanistan with "tails between their limbs"...a total shame for this "mighty" USA.

Just imagine...You spend 20 years fighting thugs in sandals, only to hand over to the same thugs 20 years later with billions spent and further billions in hardware left in their country!

I'll scream "shame...shame...shame..."

Comment it's all sad, i can conclude... (Score 1) 77

"...With about 90% of schools now providing these devices, test scores hover near historic lows -- only 28% of eighth graders proficient in math and 30% in reading..."

bold mine...

An immigrant I hired a few years ago, who had to learn English from scratch, was surprised that his workmates, who'd spoken the language since "age zero", could not write a two paragraph composition of what may have taken place the night before!

And I agreed with him, sadly...and for those that attempted at a report, it was full of slang, grammatical errors and would hardly qualify for the least grade in my opinion.

We're going down folks...

Comment Re:Has been tried... (Score 1) 106

Dude, where have you been all this long?

The frontline has been moving westward albeit slowly since the beginning, huh!

The only fella who has smelled the coffee is the current White House occupant, who is trying his best to reduce losses to you know who...

I do not know why people fail/refuse to see what is [so] obvious...

Why?

Comment Re:Has been tried... (Score 1) 106

There's a solution:

[European] governments could combine efforts and buy software like Corel WordPerfect including all its patents, then use it as they see fit.

It's a very capable office suite that would give MS Office a run for its money.

They prefer to put resources in inconsequential efforts like that war in the east of the continent. Sad!

Comment Europeans are just not shrewd! (Score 0) 106

Folks, this is just my opinion so accord me some "slack" If I may add...

Think about this: -

A continent with comparable GDP as the US...

...allows the USA to "control" its online content...

...allows proprietary file formats to "rule" content they produce...

...ignores capable open source applications even when they can be used as substitutes...

Heck, I can't think of a European based Word Processor, Database application or streaming service! This is not to say these do not exist...The European governments are just happy to be treated as trailers...that is, "simply follow the USA."

Think about this...They are all happy to be in the F35 program even when the USA can dictate the who/when/how/why these planes can be used!

Insane!

Comment Waste of time? Looks like... (Score 3, Insightful) 99

"...electronic devices used by criminals to steal cars are set to be banned under new laws in England and Wales."

This is the pertinent question to ask:

Are criminals using these devices because they (the devices) are legal?

If the answer to that question is "YES", then the ban will have some [positive] effect.

My take: Criminals just do not care. The crime will go on no matter what laws are put in place, I am afraid!

Comment Poor quality all the way... (Score 1) 77

..."withstanding three times as many hinge cycles, drops, and bumps from regular use as competitor devices."

Has anyone noticed the obvious poor quality hardware from all [major] computer OEMs?

It's worse in the laptop category with hinges breaking left and right! It's disappointing to say the least.

Comment Why exactly is this story on Slashdot? (Score -1) 94

...Saturday France connected a new nuclear reactor to its grid "for the first time in a quarter century..." reports Bloomberg, "adding low-carbon electricity supply at a time when a sputtering economy has made demand sluggish."

Can someone advise on how exactly this is "News for Nerds. Stuff that Matters" please?

I do not think the story "fits the bill" for lack of a better expression.

Comment Where there's a will... (Score 0) 38

...there's a way!

"Bad actors" can still employ the [in]famous James Bond style attacks.

I know this for I have been to Washington and know how vulnerable government officials can be. Do folks remember Lewinsky?

I am sure she could have garnered lots of valuable intel by using her MO.

Comment It's Russia...Look, we know it's Russia! (Score 0) 29

A cyberattack on Rhode Island's RIBridges system has exposed personal data of individuals involved in programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and others, with hackers demanding a ransom. The breach may include sensitive details like Social Security numbers and banking information.

Our very capable intelligence apparatus tells us it's Russia...

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