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Parallel Javascript
Lately the ideas for a parallel, shared memory JavaScript have begun to take shape. I’ve been discussing with various JavaScript luminaries and it seems like a design is starting to emerge. This post serves as a documentation of the basic ideas; I’m sure the details will change as we go along. User Model The model is that a JavaScript worker (the “parentâ€) may spawn a number of child tasks (the “childrenâ€). The parent is suspended while the children exe...
Parallel JavaScript,API,Spawn,Parent,Task 2012-01-11 12:02:00
Productivity tips for freelance web designers
There are lots of great things about freelance, such as not being tied to a desk, flexible working hours and little, if any, supervision. All freelance web designers probably realize that one of the biggest challenges of their job is the issue of productivity. How to motivate yourself and stay productive every day with no external supervisors telling us to complete a task right now? Here are five practical productivity hacks for all freelance web designers who want to boost their performance. 1....
productivity tips, freelance, web designers, productivity hacks 2015-02-13 01:40:29
Send email from Ubuntu command line
First install exim4 and exim4-config using the package manager then install mailx sudo apt-get install mailutils and follow the prompts once this is set up use the command “mail” to check your mail. if you would like to send mail type “mail” followed by the email address to mail it to eg mail me@examplecom enter the subject and press enter the body and keep pressing enter as many times as you need to, when your body is finished, press “Ctrl” and “D" toge...
Ubuntu,Email,Command line,mailutils 2011-04-25 15:58:10
Management Myth #1: The Myth of 100% Utilization
A manager took me aside at a recent engagement. “You know, Johanna, there’s something I just don’t understand about this agile thing. It sure doesn’t look like everyone is being used at 100 percent.â€â€œAnd what if they aren’t being used at 100 percent? Is that a problem for you?â€â€œHeck, yes. I’m paying their salaries! I want to know I’m getting their full value for what I’m paying them!â€â€œWhat if I told you...
Management,Utilization,Efficiency,Innovation 2012-01-05 08:13:41
Simple explanation about process and thread
Process and thread are two basic concepts of operating system, but they are a bit abstract which cannot be mastered easily. There is an analogy which explains these concepts very well. 1. The kernel of the computer is CPU, it handles all the computing tasks, it's like a factory and will run all the time. 2. Assume there is power limitation for the factory, it can only supply to one unit once,i.e, when one unit is working, other units must stop and wait. The meaning behind this is that eac...
Process,Thread,CPU,Operating system 2013-04-24 11:33:10
Programming language choices for an IT manager
A TechRepublic reader named Aaron emailed me and posed excellent questions; here’s an excerpt from his email:“I manage a small IT department and all my skills are self-taught. At times I struggle with complex business initiatives and I believe if I had some programming skills I would be more adept at handling the initiatives. Can you recommend a programming language? Is formal education the best path or have you found that programming can be self-taught?â€I’m sure a lot ...
IT Manager,Programming,Skills,Programming knowledge 2011-10-21 08:37:10
5 Great Hacks to Learn Before Launching a Startup
Maybe months or years have gone planning for a startup and finally you are ready to enter into the world of small business. Excited enough to hit the “Launch” button. As the bulk of your business is good, so the rest of it must be the same. You think like that, right? But hey, you are wrong there. You may be selling the next big thing, but it does not matter until you have frozen your brand name in the niche market and gained a decent amount of credibility. But you can do that...
SOFTWARE,STARTUP, ENTREPRENEUR 2016-06-21 09:33:05
Microsoft launched Office Store
Microsoft launched Office Store, with the intention to build an application platform for Office. The Office Store, is an Office application platform that allows third-party developers to build Office-related applications, used to enhance the functionality and usability of the Office.Microsoft Office product manager, said: "The launch of the Office Store based on three considerations: integration, simplicity and developer opportunity. Integration refers to that we hope to help users bring some we...
Microsoft Office,Office Store 2012-08-07 13:46:02
Windows 8 will be on sale on 26th October
Microsoft announced that they would start to sell Windows 8 on 26th October. Earlier this month at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft promised that they would release Windows 8 in this October.Steven Sinofsky, Windows department manager, announced this news in Microsoft's yearly sales conference. He mentioned that the next generation Windows operating system would be on sale on the Friday 3 months later. But he didn't mention whether Surface would be released at the same time....
Windows 8, Release date, Sale date,Surface 2012-07-19 10:38:51
What, exactly, is a Product Manager?
I often get asked what a product manager is. What do they do? Where do they come from? Why do they like sharpies so much?In his book Inspired, Marty Cagan describes the job of the product manager as “to discover a product that is valuable, usable and feasibleâ€. Similarly, I’ve always defined product management as the intersection between business, technology and user experience (hint – only a product manager would define themselves in a venn diagram). A good produc...
Product manager,Definition,Features,Career 2011-10-12 11:42:15
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