One way to start programming is by using something you are familiar with - your web browser. Most all browsers have a Javascript implementation (be aware of MS's JScript and VBScript with proprietary functions though) which you can use to begin learning the basics of input and data manipulation. Might I recommend Firefox for its nifty little JS console.
Sure, buttons and text boxes for input aren't the total representation of data input/manipulation, but like I said, its the basics. You only need to know what a variable is, and most functions offer decent interoperability with numbers and strings.
As well, you learn the C-Type syntax and get to do some cool stuff without having to download compilers and IDE's - a text editor and a JS-enabled browser is all you need. Once you do feel quite comfortable with the concepts, you can use your knowledge of the C-Type syntax to ease the transition into other C-Type languages - C/C++/C#, Java, and a whole lot more.
While Microsoft's inventions may not be earth-shattering, many of them are quite practical and reliable. While Google et al are gazing off into the stars, Microsoft is still quite down to earth.
Consider using a cross-platform language like Java. For upgrade-ability, you should write the applications/platforms as modularly as possible. Write once, run everywhere does have its merits.
Universal, among other major motion picture companies, have had their movies online for years! I'm suprised people are just finding out about this now, I've been watching movies online since the dawn of the internet...
Why hello Mr. Nice MPAA Representitive... what are you doing to my compu...
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Google for EasyCalc. It's hosted on Sourceforge.
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I have quite an opposite experience.
I bought the cheapest model of Palm there was availible in my city, being the Zire 21 for $150CDN. Since it was a display model and the flip-cover was heavily damaged (though the PDA was in mint condition), they took $10 off.
The instructions it came with were ridiculously simple, along with the software it came with. By the end of the first week of using it, I had menu commands and Graffiti down to a precision. I even installed a few games, a word processor, and a Mathematics suite (Graphing calc, spreadsheet, et al) for long boring car rides or for school assignments.
The only real problem I've had with it was with 3rd party software. One application would randomly cause my Palm to freeze, resulting in me having to use a paperclip to poke the reset hole (no connotation intended). Since the application wasn't critical (installed it for kicks anyway), I deleted it in one shot.
I've had my Zire 21 for a month, and can't see myself without it.
A rootkit has the ability to change the inputs and outputs of the overlaying OS API's. It does not however have the ability to change the I/O's of direct hardware access. Simple solution to detect rootkits is to do an API call for file directory (dir, ls, whatever), and compare it side-by-side to a direct hardware request for a file directory.
Bliz should have offered something similar to Valve with HL2 - some kind of system to let gamers download the game and use their accounts as CD keys....
To hell with that, Bliz should have used Steam. Would've saved a whole pile of money on release day. It's got integrated billing, server finding, IM (though shaky), and anti-cheat - why code something yourself when it's already out there?
Now if IE fuckes up a computer, and someone gets pissed off enough, they can sue Microsoft, saying the user PAID money for a product and trusted that product.
Actually, you didn't pay for IE. You payed for Windows, and IE came free with it. It was a cunning move Microsoft made back in the day.
In fact, It was a good move on Microsoft's part to make IE free. Since IE is based on NCSA Mosiac technology, MS agreed to pay a small quarterly license fee plus a share of the profits from IE to NCSA. Since IE has been free for the past decade, all NCSA has gotten has been the small quarterly license fees.
NCSA thought they had a good deal, but ended up getting the short end of the stick.
Worth noting is that with minimal proper marksman training, even the most girly arms can hold a decent sized rifle for a decent amount of time.
Years ago, playing those Arcade-shooters would tire my arms endlessly. After getting proper marksman training and getting my hands on a NES with a zapper, Round 30 on Duck Hunt Clay Shooting barely tires me.
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My eyes! The goggles do nothing!
Ford Motor Co. says it will soon offer wireless mobile offices in its F-series pickups...
It would certainly suck if it crashed on you.
Remind me to change the combination on my system admin password!
I can't wait until their remote controls include a MUTE button.
I've been "Beryllium" for many years now
Perhaps its time to move on to another element. Might I suggest Phosphorus?
and CSI reruns
One way to start programming is by using something you are familiar with - your web browser. Most all browsers have a Javascript implementation (be aware of MS's JScript and VBScript with proprietary functions though) which you can use to begin learning the basics of input and data manipulation. Might I recommend Firefox for its nifty little JS console.
Sure, buttons and text boxes for input aren't the total representation of data input/manipulation, but like I said, its the basics. You only need to know what a variable is, and most functions offer decent interoperability with numbers and strings.
As well, you learn the C-Type syntax and get to do some cool stuff without having to download compilers and IDE's - a text editor and a JS-enabled browser is all you need. Once you do feel quite comfortable with the concepts, you can use your knowledge of the C-Type syntax to ease the transition into other C-Type languages - C/C++/C#, Java, and a whole lot more.
Recommended links:
Firefox - http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox
JS Tutorial - http://www.w3schools.com/js/default.asp
Have fun!
While Microsoft's inventions may not be earth-shattering, many of them are quite practical and reliable. While Google et al are gazing off into the stars, Microsoft is still quite down to earth.
Consider using a cross-platform language like Java. For upgrade-ability, you should write the applications/platforms as modularly as possible. Write once, run everywhere does have its merits.
Universal, among other major motion picture companies, have had their movies online for years! I'm suprised people are just finding out about this now, I've been watching movies online since the dawn of the internet...
Why hello Mr. Nice MPAA Representitive... what are you doing to my compu...
+++NO_CARRIER
Google for EasyCalc. It's hosted on Sourceforge.
I have quite an opposite experience.
I bought the cheapest model of Palm there was availible in my city, being the Zire 21 for $150CDN. Since it was a display model and the flip-cover was heavily damaged (though the PDA was in mint condition), they took $10 off.
The instructions it came with were ridiculously simple, along with the software it came with. By the end of the first week of using it, I had menu commands and Graffiti down to a precision. I even installed a few games, a word processor, and a Mathematics suite (Graphing calc, spreadsheet, et al) for long boring car rides or for school assignments.
The only real problem I've had with it was with 3rd party software. One application would randomly cause my Palm to freeze, resulting in me having to use a paperclip to poke the reset hole (no connotation intended). Since the application wasn't critical (installed it for kicks anyway), I deleted it in one shot.
I've had my Zire 21 for a month, and can't see myself without it.
This is how rootkits are at least detected:
A rootkit has the ability to change the inputs and outputs of the overlaying OS API's. It does not however have the ability to change the I/O's of direct hardware access. Simple solution to detect rootkits is to do an API call for file directory (dir, ls, whatever), and compare it side-by-side to a direct hardware request for a file directory.
Or, for those of us unable to change the Gravitational Constant of the Universe, try this:
* Buy inflatable furniture
* Fill it with Helium
* Watch as your furniture floats to the ceiling when you don't use it!
Bliz should have offered something similar to Valve with HL2 - some kind of system to let gamers download the game and use their accounts as CD keys. ...
To hell with that, Bliz should have used Steam. Would've saved a whole pile of money on release day. It's got integrated billing, server finding, IM (though shaky), and anti-cheat - why code something yourself when it's already out there?
In most cases, their course of action is ignore it/them.
PING?
Did you consider that the government can use google?
Now if IE fuckes up a computer, and someone gets pissed off enough, they can sue Microsoft, saying the user PAID money for a product and trusted that product.
Actually, you didn't pay for IE. You payed for Windows, and IE came free with it. It was a cunning move Microsoft made back in the day.
In fact, It was a good move on Microsoft's part to make IE free. Since IE is based on NCSA Mosiac technology, MS agreed to pay a small quarterly license fee plus a share of the profits from IE to NCSA. Since IE has been free for the past decade, all NCSA has gotten has been the small quarterly license fees.
NCSA thought they had a good deal, but ended up getting the short end of the stick.
Try running mandriva on this hardware:
Pentium 100MHz
32MB of ancient memory
~1GB of HD space
8x CD Drive
Very shitty onboard graphics with no 3D
Windows 2000 ran on that thing quite well. Granted it took about 5 minutes to boot, but once that was done, it was smooth sailing from there.
Fifth: Some skill required. Especially for special purpose slide rules (IE: E6-B Aviation Slide Rule).
I was the 164 millionth.
They already have. It's just too advanced for most users:
Step 1: format c:\
Step 2: Insert linux CD
Can you think of a better way to make more virgins?
Thought so.
Worth noting is that with minimal proper marksman training, even the most girly arms can hold a decent sized rifle for a decent amount of time.
Years ago, playing those Arcade-shooters would tire my arms endlessly. After getting proper marksman training and getting my hands on a NES with a zapper, Round 30 on Duck Hunt Clay Shooting barely tires me.