Can also be easily done in javascript on a site.... (http://www.beatthesystem.co.uk for one I wrote as a test a couple of years ago) works with the left mouse button like a standard menu, but with the right mouse button the menu will dissapear as you let go. You can still drag and select text, and click on links, and yes I know there is no other accessible option, but it's only something to play with)
As google already indexes the microsoft sites better than microsoft can, first point of call for any ms software problem is google; and then if you really want to know what is causing your problem and how to fix it I've always found looking on google groups the quickest and most reliable.
I develop stuff for windows and use Virtual PC on a powerbook, it's not lightening quick, but it's usable. I haven't used Visual Studio (.Net Framework/Vim is all you really need, SharpDevelop runs ok) but others have used some intensive apps...
Reading around it even looks like there are those at Microsoft who've considered getting a powerbook too
With a wireless network, RemoteDesktop/VNC you can access any other PC resources you need.
Now you only have to convince your boss. Good Luck!
Watch out - if you work from home the employer is responsible for making sure that the environment is suitable for working in. This might not mean a saving for the employer if they have to kit you out with chair/desk etc at home as well as at work (if you have to come in every now and then), they will at least have to send someone round to check out your _office_ space.
I'm currently managing to work from home ok, even though it's my three kids holiday.
Advantages for me are plenty (especially for avoiding pointless commuting), advantages for work..... well as a programmer I get disturbed less at home so can get more work done, it also means I'm available to do any work any hour of the day/night.
Broadband connection, VPN is essential though. I have done bits from home over 56kbps and it's not fast enough for real work, although using citrix might help you there.
I tried switching and with a printout of the dvorak layout nearby it was quite easy to type out text/code......
the problems came with keyboard shortcuts for apps... vim became so much harder to use, and I had similar problems with other programs that are designed for QWERTY.
In the end I gave up and went back to QWERTY. dvorak is nice to use for simple typing, but as soon as you want to (power) use an application the learning curve was just too painful.
To work out some standards use what you know from Java, Python or any other language with a C based syntax.
The guys at ICSharpCode (http://www.icsharpcode.net/TechNotes/) have some nice documents on coding styles/standards for coding for #Develop (you don't have to follow them when coding using #Develop)
Also have a look at something like FX Cop from MS (http://www.gotdotnet.com/team/libraries) to help enforce coding standards.
I thought the whole point of Unit Testing was to design your tests first. Then build your system to meet those tests.
By automatically generating your tests based on your existing API, don't you just show that your API does what you programmed it too? Not necessarily what your design intended?
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Ctrl Q Ctrl M will give you ^M.
Can also be easily done in javascript on a site.... (http://www.beatthesystem.co.uk for one I wrote as a test a couple of years ago) works with the left mouse button like a standard menu, but with the right mouse button the menu will dissapear as you let go. You can still drag and select text, and click on links, and yes I know there is no other accessible option, but it's only something to play with)
As google already indexes the microsoft sites better than microsoft can, first point of call for any ms software problem is google; and then if you really want to know what is causing your problem and how to fix it I've always found looking on google groups the quickest and most reliable.
Reading around it even looks like there are those at Microsoft who've considered getting a powerbook too
With a wireless network, RemoteDesktop/VNC you can access any other PC resources you need.
Now you only have to convince your boss. Good Luck!
Watch out - if you work from home the employer is responsible for making sure that the environment is suitable for working in. This might not mean a saving for the employer if they have to kit you out with chair/desk etc at home as well as at work (if you have to come in every now and then), they will at least have to send someone round to check out your _office_ space.
I'm currently managing to work from home ok, even though it's my three kids holiday.
Advantages for me are plenty (especially for avoiding pointless commuting), advantages for work..... well as a programmer I get disturbed less at home so can get more work done, it also means I'm available to do any work any hour of the day/night.
Broadband connection, VPN is essential though. I have done bits from home over 56kbps and it's not fast enough for real work, although using citrix might help you there.
I tried switching and with a printout of the dvorak layout nearby it was quite easy to type out text/code......
the problems came with keyboard shortcuts for apps... vim became so much harder to use, and I had similar problems with other programs that are designed for QWERTY.
In the end I gave up and went back to QWERTY. dvorak is nice to use for simple typing, but as soon as you want to (power) use an application the learning curve was just too painful.
To work out some standards use what you know from Java, Python or any other language with a C based syntax.
The guys at ICSharpCode (http://www.icsharpcode.net/TechNotes/) have some nice documents on coding styles/standards for coding for #Develop (you don't have to follow them when coding using #Develop)
Also have a look at something like FX Cop from MS (http://www.gotdotnet.com/team/libraries) to help enforce coding standards.
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Try using apserver from http://apserver.sourceforge.net/
It's a python program that will allow you to set up a proxy for wget, mozilla or whatever to go through NTLM authentication.
Opera will remember previous tabs you have opened.
I thought the whole point of Unit Testing was to design your tests first. Then build your system to meet those tests.
By automatically generating your tests based on your existing API, don't you just show that your API does what you programmed it too? Not necessarily what your design intended?
It may not be the best, but it does work in Mozilla (and IE) in pure dhtml....
it's still kind of in progress, (but I don't get a lot of time to work on it),
have a look here http://www.beatthesystem.co.uk/
tell me what you think.