[Shacs] Java Triva
Peter Cooper
cooper at shsu.edu
Thu Apr 19 12:34:23 CDT 2007
I believe that the University of London actually collects recalled
degrees from other institutions and randomly distributes them to
local indigents.
On Apr 19, 2007, at 11:52 AM, Dr. Tim McGuire wrote:
> Dr Cooper,
>
> Fortunately, for Dr. Burris' sake, both the institution formerly
> known as Southwest Texas and Texas A&M University have the same
> policy that we do. However, further research shows that neither
> the University of London nor the University of Missouri-Columbia
> have that clause. Be forewarned.
>
> TJM
>
> Peter Cooper wrote:
>> Bronius,
>>
>> You misunderstand the nature of the degree recall program. There
>> are some very interesting clauses in it.
>> One of them specifically states that degree recalls are not
>> applicable for alumni and faculty making regular donation to the
>> Computer Science Scholarship Endowment fund. There is a nasty
>> vicious rumor, NOT spread by Dr. McGuire, that Dr. Burris makes
>> regular contributions for that very reason.
>>
>> PAC
>>
>> On Apr 19, 2007, at 8:50 AM, Bronius Motekaitis wrote:
>>
>>> Dr McGuire-
>>> By following the impulse to throw a jab and miss a teaching
>>> moment, you've left me where I began. Is that how they do it at
>>> TAMU? :) Having studied it more closely, I stand corrected: 0-F
>>> is just 4bits, 00-FF is 8bits = 1 byte.
>>>
>>> If a slip like this warrants recalling my degree, would you
>>> instead consider me retaking Cooper's digital architecture
>>> class? That was among my top fav classes (with a top prof, I
>>> might add), and that class's book was the only one I wish someone
>>> hadn't stolen. Similar to how consciousness rides atop neurons
>>> and chemicals, it's still fascinating how applications and
>>> information recall ride atop solid state digital architectures.
>>>
>>> With the degree recall program, do you get set back to core
>>> classes or 0hrs in your major? What if you changed majors? Does
>>> it wipe your record clean 100%?
>>>
>>> On 4/16/07, David Burris <csc_dsb at shsu.edu> wrote:
>>> Erick,
>>> It is very nice to hear from you! I am also glad you have
>>> retained your ability to recognize and evaluate the worth of
>>> rabble rouser's. If only all students (current and former) met
>>> your high standards. The degree recall program does indeed exist
>>> though we try to limit knowledge of its application.
>>>
>>> Dr. B
>>>
>>>
>>> ekeown at swbell.net wrote:
>>>> Dr. Burris,
>>>>
>>>> A lot of people have heard the threat of the degree recall
>>>> plan for a long time. Some people, such as Bronius but not me,
>>>> of course, are under the belief that such an action is just an
>>>> empty threat. I've heard phrases like "wuss", "gun shy", and
>>>> "full of hot air" uttered from the mouths of those non-believers
>>>> who think you would never execute the degree recall plan on any
>>>> former student. Worse even, is the whispers of a certain cross
>>>> section of students, both former and current, who seem to
>>>> believe that not only would you NEVER see the degree recall plan
>>>> through, but in fact the degree recall plan does not even exist
>>>> and is only a joke you've chosen to tease the alumni with
>>>> throughout the years. Perhaps it would be just of you to
>>>> implement such an action to show that you still are as ruthless,
>>>> and iron-fisted as ever, and not some kind hearted, well liked,
>>>> playful professor that some of the students and alumni have
>>>> claimed you are. Bronius would serve as an excellent example
>>>> for those who would be so ignorant as to doubt your sinister
>>>> nature.
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>>
>>>> ----- Original Message ----
>>>> From: David Burris <csc_dsb at shsu.edu>
>>>> To: mcguire at shsu.edu
>>>> Cc: shacs at shsu.edu
>>>> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 4:04:26 PM
>>>> Subject: Re: [Shacs] Java Triva
>>>>
>>>> It has been too long since we exercised the degree recall
>>>> procedure. We should really take advantage of this opportunity
>>>> before we forget the process completely. It would be best not
>>>> to fiddle around forever! :)
>>>>
>>>> Dr. Tim McGuire wrote:
>>>>> Dr. B,
>>>>>
>>>>> I think we should retroactively revoke Mr. Motekaitis' degree
>>>>> until he does some remedial work, and learns the difference
>>>>> between a nybble and a byte.
>>>>>
>>>>> Agreed?
>>>>>
>>>>> TJM
>>>>>
>>>>> Bronius Motekaitis wrote:
>>>>>> I don't mean to bring this up again (just read it and saw the
>>>>>> datestamp of Apr 7, over a week old), but I hope you two have
>>>>>> made up since then.. :O
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Another, less discussed fact, is that that of the fifth byte
>>>>>> of any Java code: it always falls in the range of 00-FF.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Ok, I'm potentially revealing a weakness in my practice (not
>>>>>> my education, mind you, just a "man it's been a long time
>>>>>> since I dealt in byte-code"), but isn't a byte = 8bits = 0-F,
>>>>>> not 00-FF? Is this a difference in architecture that dictates
>>>>>> this discrepancy? If so, could Burris' original post have
>>>>>> said, "Depending on architecture, the first 4 to 8 bytes is.."
>>>>>>
>>>>>> -bronius
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> On 4/7/07, Dr. Tim McGuire <csc_tjm at shsu.edu> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> > The first four bytes in the header for Java class files are
>>>>>> CA FE BA BE
>>>>>> > in hexadecimal. There is an interesting connection between
>>>>>> the café St.
>>>>>> > Michael's Alley and the group the Grateful Dead. Note the
>>>>>> first four
>>>>>> > bytes spell "Café Babe." If you need help making the
>>>>>> connection, speak
>>>>>> > to Mr. Boyle.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Glad to see, Dr. B., that you are actually progressing in your
>>>>>> feeble attempts at making computer science relevant. First of
>>>>>> all, you appropriate my void clint_eastwood(void); example.
>>>>>> (Your modifications, unfortunately, diminished its value.)
>>>>>> And now you're finally bringing up this example -- I've had my
>>>>>> CS272 students convert the first four bytes of a Java class
>>>>>> file into hex as an exercise for several years now
>>>>>> (supplementing the previous exercise of converting 12, 5655,
>>>>>> 2550276, 76545336, 3726755 from octal into hexadecimal.)
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Welcome to the 21st century.... ;)
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>> TJM
>>>>>>
>>>>>>
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>>>>>> Department of Computer Science
>>>>>> Sam Houston State University
>>>>>> Huntsville, Texas 77341-2090
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