Around here the sales people are extremely agressive in pushing WinMo phones.
On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 2:06 PM, Steven Peck <[email protected]> wrote: > Once you know how to research being on the cutting edge of specific > hardware in't so important. Being able to pay general attention to trends > and research when needed is. > > In regards to phones, I have the Windows Phone and I have to say having > used the Mango release (any day now) you might want to see if that will fit > your smart phone needs. Note, most sales people at the store will talk it > down no matter what. > > On Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 7:18 AM, David Lum <[email protected]> wrote: > >> I think it’s more of a function of the SE than age-related. Also, >> sometimes technology moves in a way that causes some to lose interest.*** >> * >> >> ** ** >> >> Sometimes interest changes too, when I was younger I was all over the >> various chipsets, CPU’s, etc (lol, like 386SX or DX!), and over time I’ve >> become far less “latest hardware” aware than “latest ability to do something >> new”. The only time I do much on the hardware side is when I need to make a >> recommendation, I spend a day or two getting up to speed on the latest >> hardware.**** >> >> ** ** >> >> I generally behind on mobile devices and it’s about time for me to pick my >> first smartphone, so the OT Droid 3 conversation has been a great read.* >> *** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* Maglinger, Paul [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 20, 2011 6:29 AM >> >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* RE: Age Discrimination in IT**** >> >> ** ** >> >> I don’t know if it’s a question of age or if some older SEs just don’t >> keep up with the changes. I’ve been in IT for almost 20 years (wow, that >> sounds like a long time) and the company I’m with is currently migrating to >> Exchange 2010, virtual machines, and upgrading our storage. I’m involved >> with all three projects. I don’t have the latest certifications, but I >> attend training when available, read, and ask lots of questions!**** >> >> ** ** >> >> *From:* Daniel Evensen [mailto:[email protected]] >> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 20, 2011 7:23 AM >> *To:* NT System Admin Issues >> *Subject:* OT:Age Discrimination in IT**** >> >> ** ** >> >> Age Discrimination in IT: I have read several articles online that states >> that age Discrimination in IT is more prevalent than in other fields. >> Question, do you find this true or false? If you find it true how do you >> handle it? **** >> >> I am a former NT System Administrator that was semi-retired and that wants >> to return to the IT field after a 10 year absence. Financially, I do not >> need to work but want to. I feel that the fact my health at 52 is excellent, >> am at the right weight etc, will be a plus in my favor. **** >> >> **** >> >> Daniel Evensen**** >> >> Former NT System Administrator**** >> >> EDS**** >> >> Belltech.logix**** >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to [email protected] >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin**** >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to [email protected] >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin**** >> >> ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ >> ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ >> >> --- >> To manage subscriptions click here: >> http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ >> or send an email to [email protected] >> with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin >> > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ > ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ > > --- > To manage subscriptions click here: > http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ > or send an email to [email protected] > with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to [email protected] with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
