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Machine designer NCR says that only a third of banks will upgrade their ATMs to a newer OS before official XP support ends on April 8th, leaving many institutions little choice but to pay Microsoft for an extended contract if they still want support.
Banks, storing your money on Windows XP since 2001.
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That's good is it? After all Developers need get paid. Banks pay M$, and M$ pays us. What's problem with that? Banks has no choice but pay their landlords as well, what's wrong with paying rent?
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It's not just ATMs either. Where I work I got a laptop with Win7, but it's part of the Win7 pilot program, most others have laptops with XP. It just works.
You'll never get very far if all you do is follow instructions.
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That's until it becomes vulnerable to a security issue that MS aren't patching any more, at which point it not only doesn't work, but may make your company's data vulnerable and in some sectors leave your company liable for failing to take suitable precautions to protect customer data.
Apart from that, all fine I guess.
"If you don't fail at least 90 percent of the time, you're not aiming high enough."
Alan Kay.
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After two years of development, Mozilla has just announced that it has decided to stop development of the version of its Firefox web browser made for the Modern UI of Windows 8. Don't fight battles you don't want to win
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With Windows 9 looming in the wings and the backlash that Windows 8 got I don't blame them.
Along with Antimatter and Dark Matter they've discovered the existence of Doesn't Matter which appears to have no effect on the universe whatsoever!
Rich Tennant 5th Wave
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They made the decision after receiving "almost no interest." 
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Almost? 
Along with Antimatter and Dark Matter they've discovered the existence of Doesn't Matter which appears to have no effect on the universe whatsoever!
Rich Tennant 5th Wave
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The company is inching toward offering its Windows Phone operating system gratis in some markets. Does that portend big changes in Microsoft's strategy? A longtime Microsoft analyst weighs in. "'Cause I'm as free as a bird now, and this bird you cannot change"
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Researchers demonstrate remote code execution exploits against Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari Yup. We're screwed.
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Both agree that U.S. secondary education system needs much improvement. Software will never replace me. zzt Sofware will nevR eplace m zzt soFTWar ill
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If Bill Gates wants to really wants to do something with his money instead of developing toilets for 3rd world countries why doesn't he invest in the educational system in the country that made him rich?
Along with Antimatter and Dark Matter they've discovered the existence of Doesn't Matter which appears to have no effect on the universe whatsoever!
Rich Tennant 5th Wave
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Because that will make him the target of criticism...
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is. (V)
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"You don't have to necessarily bring up the bottom if you bring the top down," said Greenspan.
I don't know about you, but a statement like this just makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside... 
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The companies are OK with dual-OS mobile devices, but they aren't happy with the idea of sharing space on a PC. And people said they'd never agree on anything
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Inside the remodeled Building 18, the company’s traditional private offices are nowhere to be found. They’ve been replaced by open team rooms, conference rooms, informal common areas and smaller “focus rooms” for intensive coding and private discussions. Desks are on rollers to make it easy to quickly change the layout of a room. Employees say they’re involved in fewer email threads and more face-to-face interaction. "Don't stand, don't stand so, don't stand so close to me"
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Being a software programmer is one of the best jobs these days for your pocketbook and your job security, but it can be incredibly bad for your mental health.
Two things are going on that are literally driving programmers crazy. Are you a Real Programmer?
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I don't suffer from insanity, I enjoy every minute of it.
- Edgar Allan Poe
What do you get when you cross a joke with a rhetorical question?
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I don't think Programming causes insanity. I think Insanity causes Programming, at least in my case
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Quote: One is something known as the "imposter syndrome." That's when you're pretty sure that all the other coders you work with are smarter, more talented and more skilled than you are.
And if you think the other way around - it's normal?
I'm not questioning your powers of observation; I'm merely remarking upon the paradox of asking a masked man who he is. (V)
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That's Dunning-Kruger[^], and it is pretty common. Especially on Internet fora, assorted TV channels, and pubs.
TTFN - Kent
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Message Removed
modified 14-Mar-14 16:17pm.
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The results are in.
http://www.kdramastars.com/articles/17491/20140314/pwn2own-hacking-contest-2014.htm[^]
Quote: Sponsored by HP and organized by HP-owned Zero-Day Initiative, Pwn2Own offered $1.085 million worth of prizes, as security researchers went after security features on Adobe Flash and Reader. The browsers tested by hackers included Apple Safari, Google Chrome, Microsoft Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox.
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The call between the two chiefs won't lead to immediate reform, so Zuckerberg also turns to his Facebook page to amplify the volume of his frustration. This is what happens when you don't have Caller ID
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From dorm geek to phoning the Prez.
That's quite a journey.
cheers
Chris Maunder
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