I don't think pointers are difficult, I just know enough developers who don't bother checking them. Memory leaks, segmentation faults and stack corruption are symptoms of programmers who use pointers flippantly.
If this is anything like Linux Kernel Development by the same author, it is not aimed at those new to C. I suggest getting at very least a C pocket book, and reading up (thoroughly) on pointers before diving into this.
I suggest one of the new macbooks. They are very well built, better even than the thinkpad in my opinion. You can install any OS you want on them. I ended up getting a Thinkpad T60 simply because I didn't like the price for the model I wanted on the macbook (black cover), and I don't really like the wide screen.
I went to LUGs in college for the free (Google funded) pizza!
Actually, this only occured when the LUG at my university had firefox extension revision days, which were awesome:)
While I am not a big fan of Microsoft or their products, I think they should be able to include whatever features they want in their OS. Is it anticompetitive for Microsoft to include a debugger in Visual Studio? Why haven't people complained about the bundling of Notepad, Wordpad, Paint, Calculator, Internet Explorer, or the Backup utility. These all reflect other utilities available for Windows for which there are alternative solutions. Some of you may actually believe that the OS should come with nothing installed which enhances productivity. Honestly, in a free market economy, I don't see why companies keep running to "daddy" whenever Microsoft starts making peoples lives more convenient by improving their OS.
I also think it is unfair that Microsoft gets all the flack, and Apple is left by the wayside. Spotlight has been available for a while, they have many more useful utilities bundled with their OS than Windows. The only reason the reason the finger is directed at Microsoft is that they possess the largest consumer base.
How about pc makers who bundle and OS with their hardware. I mean, people should have a choice as to what OS they install. Isn't it anticompetitive for Dell to bundle their PCs with Windows.
In fact, why should software be the only realm in which this applies. Why aren't Gerber and Leatherman being sued for their anticompetitive multitools? Better yet, people who bundle ratchets with sockets, those guys from Craftsman are trying to corner the market on sockets!
I guess my point is that there is no way to prevent people from providing packaged deals. That is a major marketing strategy that I cannot see changing any time soon. And I believe that if Microsoft is causing Google concerns, they should step up to the plate and provide a competitive solution. If they build a desktop search that is compelling enough for other people to give it a shot, they don't deserve to be in the market. Maybe they should try releasing their own OS, or maybe they should just stick to what they are already good at, risking people's security on the web rather than on our desktops.
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It sounds like the comparison you would prefer is: "Jumping from driving a Ford to a vehicle with a Kawasaki engine".
Get one of those high tempo pilates videos, and follow along. Oh, and don't forget to close the blinds...
I don't think pointers are difficult, I just know enough developers who don't bother checking them. Memory leaks, segmentation faults and stack corruption are symptoms of programmers who use pointers flippantly.
If this is anything like Linux Kernel Development by the same author, it is not aimed at those new to C. I suggest getting at very least a C pocket book, and reading up (thoroughly) on pointers before diving into this.
Check out how Staples secures their display models. If you don't have a Staples near by, look at Wal-Mart.
I suggest one of the new macbooks. They are very well built, better even than the thinkpad in my opinion. You can install any OS you want on them. I ended up getting a Thinkpad T60 simply because I didn't like the price for the model I wanted on the macbook (black cover), and I don't really like the wide screen.
I went to LUGs in college for the free (Google funded) pizza! Actually, this only occured when the LUG at my university had firefox extension revision days, which were awesome:)
While I am not a big fan of Microsoft or their products, I think they should be able to include whatever features they want in their OS. Is it anticompetitive for Microsoft to include a debugger in Visual Studio? Why haven't people complained about the bundling of Notepad, Wordpad, Paint, Calculator, Internet Explorer, or the Backup utility. These all reflect other utilities available for Windows for which there are alternative solutions. Some of you may actually believe that the OS should come with nothing installed which enhances productivity. Honestly, in a free market economy, I don't see why companies keep running to "daddy" whenever Microsoft starts making peoples lives more convenient by improving their OS. I also think it is unfair that Microsoft gets all the flack, and Apple is left by the wayside. Spotlight has been available for a while, they have many more useful utilities bundled with their OS than Windows. The only reason the reason the finger is directed at Microsoft is that they possess the largest consumer base. How about pc makers who bundle and OS with their hardware. I mean, people should have a choice as to what OS they install. Isn't it anticompetitive for Dell to bundle their PCs with Windows. In fact, why should software be the only realm in which this applies. Why aren't Gerber and Leatherman being sued for their anticompetitive multitools? Better yet, people who bundle ratchets with sockets, those guys from Craftsman are trying to corner the market on sockets! I guess my point is that there is no way to prevent people from providing packaged deals. That is a major marketing strategy that I cannot see changing any time soon. And I believe that if Microsoft is causing Google concerns, they should step up to the plate and provide a competitive solution. If they build a desktop search that is compelling enough for other people to give it a shot, they don't deserve to be in the market. Maybe they should try releasing their own OS, or maybe they should just stick to what they are already good at, risking people's security on the web rather than on our desktops.
Where I work, we all have 24" wide screen monitors. While this is enough for me, many add a second monitor because it improves their productivity.