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 | A new [URL="http://www.e-janco.com/Salary.htm"]study[/URL] by Janco Associates, Inc. is full of gloom-and-doom about the state of employment in the IT industry. A year-long survey of U.S. and Canadian businesses indicates a combination of job outsourcing, layoffs, and other cost-cutting measures have led to the worst job market IT professionals have seen …  |
 | According to numerous [URL="http://business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/technology/article5429969.ece"]reports[/URL] that is exactly what is being suggested. If the axe does fall, then it will be the first time that the company has had to make any really major cuts in the workforce during it's 32 year history. Of course, there has been no official confirmation … |
| | Martin Sosnoff, writing in Forbes.com today, offers one of the most comprehensive, clear-minded takes on the U.S. economy in 2009. He’s not bullish on tech stocks – yet – but he is cheerleading the biotechnology sector, which could offer investors some significant upside in a year where profits will come … |
| | If you're a tech worker that's been recently laid-off, [URL="http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/12/seeking-laid-off-tech-workers"]Silicon Alley Insider wants to talk to you[/URL]. Beware, though, what they're asking isn't for the faint of heart. The Web site is planning to chronicle the follies and foibles of five people searching for new jobs in the tech sector. … |
 | It's official - the computer mouse is 40 years old today. Good grief I feel old, I'm older than the earliest mouse. That's somewhat sobering. The first mouse was made of wood. It was much, much larger than the hand-held devices we have today and it was much less precise … |
| | No matter which political camp in which you choose to pitch your tent, it's hard to deny that technology is at the heart of President-Elect Barack Obama new plans for the United States. As we learn more about what ideas he has in mind to strengthen the economy and gird … |
| | An new [URL="http://www.deloitte.com/dtt/press_release/0,1014,sid%253D2834%2526cid%253D237066,00.html"]study[/URL] by London-based Deloitte and the Cranfield School of Management validates what CIOs have known all along: "You're out of the loop, and when we want your opinion we'll tell you what it is." CIOs are caught in a tough situation right now. Technology is emerging at a … |
| | [I]"With great power, comes great responsibility." -- Uncle Ben in "Spiderman"[/I] I read a [URL="http://ask.metafilter.com/107859/How-to-deal-with-the-IT-Skinner-box"]fascinating question[/URL] over at [URL="http://ask.metafilter.com/"]Ask Metafilter[/URL] this week that I've been thinking about ever since. An anonymous tech worker writes that though he loves job, he's over-worked and over-wrought. His two-man department achieved an uptime of … |
| | There are 5 things that every good Linux Administrator knows. Do you know what they are? They are in no particular order of importance: [B]1. Users are a Necessary Evil[/B] - Do you ever wonder why System Administrators seem so annoyed by you and your questions? It's because you are, … |
 | [I]A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes. ~Mark Twain. [/I] This week we learned what can happen when Citizen Journalism runs amok when an untrue rumor began circulating that Apple CEO had suffered a severe heart attack. As soon as … |
| | ZDnet's Deb Perelman asks if it's a good idea to ask IT job candidates to [URL="http://blogs.zdnet.com/careers/?p=178"]prove they've got the technical chops[/URL] to do the job they're after. You bet your server farm it is. Perelman says, "...increasingly, IT professionals are asked to take some sort of test when they go …  |
| | I am writing this assuming everyone knows Bill Gates has retired this year if you weren't aware of that now you are. I watched the [URL="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ulz7h3O3pk"]90 second commercial[/URL] with Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfield which I found funny but had nothing to do with computers at all. I started thinking … |
| | Tamar Weinberg's recently wrote about [URL="http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry2287.html"]five good reasons to start using Twitter[/URL], the popular microblogging service. If it convinced you to take the plunge, here's something to consider before you sign up: Will you register under your own name? If so, that means your boss and co-workers can anonymously watch … |
| | [URL="http://www.cmg.org/"]Computer Measurement Group[/URL] (CMG), the non-profit company many IT professionals rely on to provide guidance and advice on best practices for managing infrastructure, is gearing up for its annual conference in Las Vegas, NV this coming December. In advance of the event, organizers have announced that registration is open for … |
| | Have you ever wanted to meet Neil Armstrong, the first man on the moon? So have I, but we probably never will. However, if you’re free in mid-July and don’t mind traveling to Toronto, you can meet [URL=http://www.geraldmweinberg.com/Site/Home.html] Gerald “Jerry” Weinberg[/URL], the man generally cited as the industry’s first software … |
| | [I]Wild men who caught and sang the sun in flight, And learn, too late, they grieved it on its way, Do not go gentle into that good night. ~Dylan Thomas. [/I] Every once in a while you come across a blog post from a writer that makes you sit up … |
| | The UK government has started a concerted [URL="http://yp.direct.gov.uk/cyberbullying/"]campaign[/URL] to stop what Schools Secretary, Ed Balls MP, refers to as a "particularly insidious type of bullying." According to government figures more than one third of teenagers between the ages of 12 and 15 have fallen victim to cyber bullies. Perhaps more …  |
| | Yesterday I wrote that Apple was having some legal woes attached to its i-Phone. It seems users who travel overseas may be hit with whopping long distance charges. If the day's bad press bothered Apple CEO Steve Jobs, he's certainly not showing it. In fact, he followed up on the …  |
| | [CODE]Using 'common sense' to clear the Microsoft fog of illusion.[/CODE] [[ ...Continued from previous post [url]http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry1527.html[/url] ]] 4. Unable to comprehend security issues. Even when the United States government warns people to avoid using specific software for personal security reasons, the Microsoft sheep act like they don't understand the reasons. … |
| | I have long been a fan of [URL="http://www.blinkx.tv"]Blinkx[/URL] the video search engine that, as far as I am concerned, pretty much prompted the whole genre and introduced the idea of live video search and stream done properly. So I was interested to receive word from Blinkx founder and CTO Suranga … |
| | OK, so that would just be silly, would it not? Nobody in their right minds would accept a job working in IT on Mars. Yet so far 70 people have applied to the [URL="http://www.imbp.ru/Mars500/Proj_M500-e.html"]Mars-500[/URL] project in Russia, for the unusual position (literally) of an IT Manager willing to be sealed … |
| | Born August 12th 1981, the IBM Personal Computer changed the world. Hard to imagine now, but back then it really was the start of a revolution. All those personal computers that came before it were nothing more than toys in the eyes of the business world, the marriage of Microsoft … |
| | I am presently working as System Admin. But i've not done graduation. I have done MCSE and CCNA training but didn't go for certification. Now I think graduation is waste of time and I should go for international Certifications. What you guys suggest? At times i feel im going nowhere, … |
| | Hello World I need a career advice and I am very much confused. Currently I have good skill set of the following stuff • Html/Xhtml/CSS/ • Content Management Systems Word press, Joomla, drupal, template customization, installation ,configuration • Os Commerce Applications as like os-commerce, magneto • Bulletin Boards • Real … |
| | Hello! My name is Patricia Erickson. I am a resume writer and career coach. The name of my company is [URL snipped] where I offer resume writing and coaching services that get clients in the door and hired. I am just getting started in marketing my own business. I happened … |
| | Hello, I am interested in starting a career in network security. I have a bachelors in an unrelated field and have no experience working in this industry. Question is, how do I determine the best place to start? In other words, what certification is good for entry level... A+, Network+ … |
 | My goal is to "master" C++. I barely learned up to classes... destructors within a month from watching videos on youtube. My question is how much more do I have to learn to be like you? It seems like long way to go... I feel discouraged already after reading 7 … |
 | Hello everyone, My name is *[personal information of minor stripped]* of the Virginia Association of the Technology Student Association. "The [Technology Student Association](http://www.tsaweb.org/) is an international middle and high school student organization 150,000 strong with regional, state, and (Inter)national conferences. With competitive events from prepared presentation to fashion design, from … |
| | Hello everyone, I used to program for a long time in Microsoft based tools, like vb, asp, c# and decided to make a big change in my developer career and just started like 5 months ago in Java and now exploring the Java Servlets world, what make me take this … |
| | Hi all. First off, let me start by saying that I have no experience in software programming/development/engineering. My career is in architecture. I am looking for some guidance regarding an idea I have for software related to television programming. My questions are: Where do I start looking for a person … |
| | Can Someone help me regarding my C++ Assignments? I'll list the questions below: ASSIGNMENT 1 Assume the array in the following table represents the monthly rental price of six resort cabins over a five-year period. YEAR 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 1 200 210 225 300 235 2 250 465 … |
| | Hello friends ... I m student. I m thinking to make my career with C++ and/or JAVA. I know little bit about java career and jobs available in market, but i don't know much about C++ career. Is there good opportunities for C++ programmer in market?? Can i get good …  |
| | I am going to college for Networking, I am having troubles in my programming class and wondering how much programming i will need to know to succeed with networking. I know it is a good thing to know but it is really confusing to me. Any help would be great. |
| | Hello! I'm a first year college student taking up BS Computer Science and we were to assigned to interview a person who is working for two or more years and who took the same course as ours. If you are one, please send me a private message or reply to … |
 | I attended an alumni career networking event last year where one of the panelist's business was managing social media accounts for celebrities and brands? I have started to do research on this topic and would like to know where someone should start or look at? I know Ashton Kushner and … |
| | Hi everyone, I am currently a student finishing up my college career. I joined in search of new information on website design, software and internet marketing. I won't be posting that often, just trying to gain valuable information. Thanks |
| | I started my 'IT Career' building and supporting machines for a local white box store. Later I moved into a development gig and learned Visual C++ was not for me. I did learn, though, that I loved making machines talk to each other. With this I moved into the SMB … |
| | Hello everyone, I am new to the message board. First off I'd like to say this is a wonderful site, and I'd like to thank everyone for their suggestions. I have been in the computer field for about 10 years now. Since I was young I always did little things … |
| | You might have seen my lurking around on #Daniweb while I am at work. I thought I'd give you an idea who was behind that tongue-twisted nick. I go by "J", for reasons that are mostly historical. I suppose you could say at this point that I'm growing back into … |
| | Hi everybody My name is habib and i have been career counseling in Pakisan for the last 5 years. As far as IT in paksitan is concerened it's future is as bright as it can be in any developing country. For more on IT in Pakistan this site may prove … |
| | Hi everyone, Here I post a new thread. Name: Daniel Sun. career in the future: software engineer. wish in this websit: I hope to make friends with you geeks, and become a software engineer with your helps!!! :) |
| | Hello everybody .... New to this community !!! hey can anyone help me out with this issue I am doing B.E currently in second year Just done with Exams now one and half months vacations ... My problem is i want to do something productive out of my vacation for … |
| | I am [I]fed up[/I] with my current sales job and am looking at getting into the programming arena. I feel that I have the basic computer and intellectual skills necessary to be successful in the industry. However, I would like some advice on what language I should learn first. I …  |
| | hello everybody .... New to dis community !!! hey can anyone help me out with dis issue I am doing B.E currently in second year Jst done with xams now one and half months vacations ... My problem is i wanna do something productive out of my vacation for my … |
| | A bit about me first. I'm 21 coming up on 22, have spent the last 4 years working crap jobs to pay the bills but have been moonlighting in PC repair on the side, as well as self-learning as much about a career as a SysAdmin as I can. I … |
| | I am just graduating and about to do online classes at Phoenix University. What are the rewarding IT fields. I am leaning toward information technology and information technology/network. Right now i just want my AA degree. Any help would be appreciated please list salary and degree.  |
| | I am just graduating and about to do online classes at Phoenix University. What are the rewarding IT fields. I am leaning toward information technology and information technology/network. Right now i just want my AA degree. Any help would be appreciated please list salary and degree. |
| | Hi All! I'm a new user to this site. I came here because I just read an article on Yahoo about how the tech industry is on [COLOR="Red"]fire! [/COLOR] Hiring freeze, what hiring freeze? So I'm interested!! Always liked computers, but never thought of them as a career. Now I'm … |
| | Hii everybody I want to make career in Hardware networking & Network Security I heard about the certification courses of Micrrosoft, Cisco & EC-Council could you please suggest me what are the opportunities and which course i should opt. thanx |
| | Hi all, I was just surfing by when I came across this website. I'm glad that I was able to join. I am looking for some career advice from all you I.T. professionals and I will really appreciate it if you could kindly take a minute or two to provide …  |
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