Posted by Els on 08/29/05 12:07

Roy Schestowitz wrote:

>>> [usage tracking]
>>>
>>>>> Use of the browser is very important to me. I haven't written some code
>>>>> to track and /summarise/ my usage (getting close though <
>>>>> http://www.schestowitz.com/Utilities/Complete/Linux/Display_Grabber/ >
>>>>> ),
>>>>
>>>> Incidentally, I had just looked at that page, and copied the code -
>>>> still have to go through the rest of the steps though.
>>>
>>> If the explanation is messy, please tell me. I am enthusiastic about
>>> writing code, but when it comes to documenting and publishing, I always
>>> have to force myself to do it. It just drifts mañana, mañana in my Palm
>>> for about a week and ends up written up when I no longer have the logical
>>> structure fresh in my mind.
>>
>> Haven't gotten round to it yet, will report back when I have :-)
>
> Thanks. Just don't feel obliged to have a look at it. It's junk. *smile*

Okay, had a closer look, and only now saw the tiny little detail about
"Windows users may take advantage of alternatives like...".
Changes my perspective a bit ;-)

Do I really need Cygwin? I have an Apache server on my Windows box -
isn't the script adjustable to suit that?

[school]
>>> There needs to
>>> be more choice, freedom and specialisation. Studying of the humanities is
>>> not something that sticks with the student unless it gets recited. I
>>> think I spent too much at school doing stuff which was of little
>>> practical use. A waste of teaching effort; a waste of student potential.
>>
>> True I think, for those that can figure out what they wanna do for a
>> living after school. But then still, I think it's good for
>> kids/teenagers to get a broader range of knowledge than just what
>> they're interested in.
>
> Good point. I guess they also need to a taste of the full range of the
> spectrum in order to make a decision (choice) that is based on
> /understanding/ of the different choices available.

Indeed.

>>> In the later years
>>> of high school, much of the time I just drew or slept on my desk. I am
>>> sure that many in this group could sympathise.
>>
>> Yup. I wouldn't say I slept in class (not sure what age highschool is,
>> but I mean from age 12 to 17), but I didn't exactly do much either. I
>> generally used the first hour to do the homework that would be checked
>> in the second hour, and so on.
>
> I was obedient myself, but was never inclined to go overboard. It was only 2
> years ago that I began to enjoy what I do and had the freedom to flow with
> desires, unlike something that is imposed from above.

True - but weren't you the one who decided to stay in school for as
long as you did? I'd say that nothing was imposed on you, other than
what you /let/ them impose on you.

> For all I can say,
> you now work more independently, which must be lovely.

It has advantages, yes (although a steady income would also be nice
sometimes) :-)
I've also enjoyed all the years I worked as a data-entry typist in
offices. I've even enjoyed picking tomatoes and washing up. Everything
is enjoyable when you're the one who can decide how much you want of
it :-)

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Sonhos vem. Sonhos vão. O resto é imperfeito.
- Renato Russo -

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