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The 10 biggest failures in IT history | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "We’ve debated the highlights of IT history. Now it’s time to consider a few good ideas that went wrong - or that may have been ill-advised to begin with."
The 10 biggest moments in IT history | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "Despite its relatively short lifespan, IT has had some huge watershed moments. Jack Wallen followed the tech timeline to identify the most pivotal events."
InformIT: The Top Five Solutions for Mac/Windows Client Deployment > FileWave
From site: "Rolling out software across a network and maintaining a software inventory can be a challenge for any IT department. But it can be even more difficult when you need to support and manage both Windows PCs and Macs. That's why Ryan Faas shares his picks for the top five Mac/Windows deployment tools."
Master Games List - A - WSGFWiki
A comprehensive list of games and the different widescreen ratios they support.
10 reasons why Linux isn't triumphing over Windows | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: 'In a recent article, Jack Wallen built a case for the ascendancy of Linux over Windows. Now Kris Littlejohn steps up to argue the converse: From cost to software availability to ease of use, he suggests that Vista notwithstanding, Windows is the superior OS."
Five reasons why the Palm Pre will be a homerun | Tech Sanity Check | TechRepublic.com
From site: "Palm has done a platform reboot with its new webOS and the company is swinging for the fences with its first webOS device, the Palm Pre. So will Palm strike out or hit it out of the park? Here are five reasons why I expect it to be a homerun."
Six steps to a successful virtualization deployment - Ars Technica
From site: "We recently asked users of The Server Room, the Ars forum that's dedicated to the datacenter, to name the biggest mistakes they've seen made in first-time virtualization deployments. The response was enlightening, and we've distilled the collective wisdom from that discussion into six steps to follow for a successful virtualization rollout."
10 security threats to watch out for in 2009 | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
Along with the explosion of new technologies, user habits, and social practices comes the inevitable wave of new security threats. Deb Shinder examines emerging vulnerabilities, from social networking to cloud computing to IP convergence.
10 reasons why Linux will triumph over Windows | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "Windows 7 may be generating some positive buzz, but Jack Wallen remains skeptical. In fact, he says it’s only a matter of time before Linux takes its rightful spot at the top of the OS heap."
10+ things you should know about service oriented architecture (SOA) | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "A fair amount of confusion and misconception surrounds the SOA approach. This list demystifies key SOA concepts and looks at the benefits you can achieve by implementing a services architecture."
10 ways techs can make extra cash | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "If you’re searching for opportunities to supplement your income — or you’re in between jobs and need some work to tide you over — the tech field offers a number of possibilities. Erik Eckel runs down some of your options."
NOOP.NL: Top 50 New Software Development Books
From site: "It's been nine months since I created the Top 100 Best Software Engineering Books, Ever, with the best books ever released. But last week I suddenly had the desire to know what the new best software development books are. And I couldn't find any such list. So, of course, I made it myself."
10 reasons Vista haters will love Windows 7 | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "Here’s why I think you’ll see many of the XP diehards happily embracing Windows 7 when it’s released."
» 10 types of programmers you’ll encounter in the field | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "Programmers enjoy a reputation for being peculiar people. In fact, even within the development community, there are certain programmer archetypes that other programmers find strange. Here are 10 types of programmers you are likely to run across. Can you think of any more?"
- From site: "Programmers enjoy a reputation for being peculiar people. In fact, even within the development community, there are certain programmer archetypes that other programmers find strange. Here are 10 types of programmers you are likely to run across. Can you think of any more?" - omnichaos on 2007-11-18
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#5: The Ninja
The Ninja is your team’s MVP, and no one knows it. Like the legendary assassins, you do not know that The Ninja is even in the building or working, but you discover the evidence in the morning. You fire up the source control system and see that at 4 AM, The Ninja checked in code that addresses the problem you planned to spend all week working on, and you did not even know that The Ninja was aware of the project! See, while you were in Yet Another Meeting, The Ninja was working.
Ninjas are so stealthy, you might not even know their name, but you know that every project they’re on seems to go much more smoothly. Tread carefully, though. The Ninja is a lone warrior; don’t try to force him or her to work with rank and file.
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#10: The Evangelist
No matter what kind of environment you have, The Evangelist insists that it can be improved by throwing away all of your tools and processes and replacing them with something else. The Evangelist is actually the opposite of The Theoretician. The Evangelist is outspoken, knows an awful lot about software development, but performs very little actual programming.
The Evangelist is secretly a project manager or department manager at heart but lacks the knowledge or experience to make the jump. So until The Evangelist is able to get into a purely managerial role, everyone else needs to put up with his or her attempts to revolutionize the workplace
10 traits to look for when you’re hiring a programmer | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "Programmers come with a wide range of skill sets, hail from many countries and cultures, and can have differing backgrounds and experiences. Nevertheless, certain qualities can mean the difference between a great programmer and someone who’s not so great. Here are 10 things to look for when you’re hiring a programmer."
10 early signs that someone will make a great leader | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "Here are some of the behaviors and traits I have seen over time in individuals who ultimately became leaders in different organizations."
10 reasons your star programmer may be looking to leave | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "Top programmers are not easy to find. Yet all too often, these hard-to-find (and hard-to-hire) employees are neglected once they come on board. Here are 10 reasons why your star programmer might be looking to leave, and what you can do to convince them to stick around."
10+ ways to overcome bureaucratic obstacles | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "Being thwarted by a bureaucratic roadblock can be a huge aggravation. Your task may be simple, but some red tape, regulation, or gatekeeper stands squarely in your path. Calvin Sun offers some advice to help you remove the barriers and get back on track."
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When faced with obstacles or frustration, it’s common to focus so much on them that we forget what we really want. Then, when the person in charge asks us, we hesitate and stutter because we haven’t thought things through.
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8: Document the situation
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10 reasons to purchase new hardware during a recession | 10 Things | TechRepublic.com
From site: "It may seem like the last thing you want to do in the midst of tough economic times is invest in new hardware. But IT consultant Erik Eckel suggests that trying to coast on failing or outdated equipment will cost you more in the long run."
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Yankee Group Research Inc. research fellow Laura DiDio concurs. “One of the classic mistakes is [being] penny-wise and pound foolish.
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n a January 2008 Channel Pro magazine article, in which organizations are encouraged to replace 25 percent of their systems every year, author Carolyn Heinze added, “In the long run, these older systems wind up costing more in lost efficiencies, compatibility issues, service and maintenance, and downtime.”
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