I installed Peer Guardian 2., I found out that the MPAA/RiAA do watch us. PG2 is smart enough to cut off acccess to these guys so that they wont be able to log me.,
No I damn sure., I gave as Complete Install., I mean I checked all the software Components.
I can even recall a site that stated this.., then SuSE included it.
VB is one language., from where many ppl. AFAIK started out their programming career.
Many "Others" argue that VB is suitable for only desktop database applications and and mid-level applications and cannot be used to make Enterprise Apps., but with proper planning and knowledge of VB's known bugs one can make a decently performing Enterprise Apps that runs for say atleast 3 years. (I have seen no application perform correctly for more than 3 years)
"Others" argue., VB is not well defined in many aspects right from Socket Programming, GDI etc.., I'd like to say.., if tahts the case., try using alternatives., I remember I have used created an Prformance Effiecient Server handling about multiple connections suing "CSocket" in VB..,
I dunno if you ppl. are aware of PlanetSourceCode.com:: Its VB section is the most active section and enen this month if you see its hall of Fame., the winner is an NT master class., where one can control most of the Aspects of an NT based computer (2000/2k3).., which clearly defines the Fact that mnay things can be achieved EASILY in VB.
If anyone speaks about dependcies.., a clearly well written Vb app has at the most its VM MSVBVM60.dll and its COM servers if reqd [where MSVBVM60.dll is included right from win2000]., perhaps to be reminded.NET apps need.NET framework and python app needs its python Interpreter. [ even files compiled with MS VC++ need MSVCRT.dll;) ]
If anyone says VB is an interpreted., so is python and.NET.., also I'd like to say about the poor multithreading performance in Python.., not very effecient. Though VB6 natively doesnt supoprt Muthithreading., using VB5 one can achieve multithreading or some thrid party COM servers will help.
This I conclude Each Programming language has its own PROs and CONs and nothing in this world is PERFECT.., VB is no exception and so are other langauges.., and I finally say., M$ killed VB6 for their.NET..,
[DISCLAIMER] I was developing VB Application for the past 7 years and was a fan of VB
[ABSTRACT] I know VB is not good enough for Enterprise level apps., but i know its still good enough for Desktop apps., [ hell with ppl. who say its not ]., because., VB is just enoigh for these cases.
REASONS:
[FACTS]
-- bad networking support [ obvious reason is WINSOCK itself.,] SUGGESTED WORKAROUND: use CSocket and CSocketServer
-- bad UI [ obvius reason is VB IDE Itself ] [ I saw someone claim., we can visually notice whether this app was made in VB or not., ITS TRUE., but why make ur app like that., take time to make it appealing ]
-- hell a lot of dependencies SUGGESTED WORKAROUND: Other than the VB VM (MSVBV60.dll)., dont use any other OCX or dll., embee the class itself to the app., If u are intersted - Use some binder and embedd the MSVBVM60.dll., otherwise after windows xp., VB VM is shipped by default.,
-- multithreading [ I reffered VB to be a DEsktop programming language., so if u want multithreading use VB5 or some 3 party libs ]
-- bad performance [ i agree., good point., but has anyone noticed we can embedd ASM/C inside VB., although u cant get a very high perfomance., but mbedding this ASM/C will make the performance upto what C acheives ]
Look., there are many unresolved issues., but as for a desktop app., these features are very much enough.
NOTE: Some one suggested Python to be a good programming language: I agree but Python does not good at multithreading [ i mean like multithreading does not acheive much performance ]
NOTE2: Even after this if u feel VB is not enough: I suggest JAVA with SWT
-- "Programming graphics in X is like finding sqrt(pi) using Roman numerals." -- Henry Spencer
generic-man wrote: "all you have to do is provide your Gmail username and password to a service that is not affiliated with or endorsed by google."
Well., even though they ask so., you can directly logon using that service., even me., i did not provide my username and passwd.
Considering how many services are/will be tied into your Google Account, I'd consider that a pretty big leap of faith.
You might argue., like those ppl. may even try saving my password as all the logon info goes via. their server., but you see., when you are able to trust google hold your information why not this site.,
as the saying goes., "trust everyone., but not the devil inside them -- The Italian Job (2002)"., same applies here.
-CS Shyam Sundar
--
It is my job to corrupt young people with the contageous, infectious idea of individual freedom.
Actually long before the launch of Gmail mobile., there is a service called Gmail Wireless
They have a lite version where you can access Gmail without ads.
The wap version where you can access Gmail via any WAP enabled device.
Im comfortable with these services., as a matter of fact Gmail lite from gmailwireless.com loads 100% faster than original GMail.com., Best of all you dont have any Crazy Ajax stuff that sucks my FireFox's Memory.
-CS Shyam Sundar
--
It is my job to corrupt young people with the contageous, infectious idea of individual freedom.
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try using capistrano. a small script over the weekend will simplify your task.
When they mean Java, they mean J2EE ! ;-)
And most of the people don't realize that!
Knowing Java only helps to learn and understand J2EE better.
Well: I download a lot from torrents.
;-)
I installed Peer Guardian 2., I found out that the MPAA/RiAA do watch us. PG2 is smart enough to cut off acccess to these guys so that they wont be able to log me.,
Not 100% reliable, yet its 99% reliable.
from the article: "robots can bowl"
;-)
Great !!!
But., If it can throw chairs: I can recommend it to someone we all know
--
"Good artists copy, great artists steal." -- Pablo Picasso
No I damn sure., I gave as Complete Install., I mean I checked all the software Components. I can even recall a site that stated this.., then SuSE included it.
Note: Im a mediorcre linux user;
;-)
Last time when I was using Linux for programming Bluetooth., I used Suse Linux 10.0., not OpenSuse.
Everything worked fine., except for the fact that they forgot include gcc.
Then Googling revealed a workaround; But it was really shameful to leave it out.
I dunno if you ppl. have heard this piece of utility called 'Total Recorder' [ http://www.highcriteria.com/ ].
It is used to rip off music that comes out of our soundcard directly to MP3. It is very powerful and easy to use.
Ofcourse there wont be any loss of quality as our mpq extension will be play the tarcks without loss of quality.
--
Any System like Every Other System has its own Weakness
Disclaimer: I code in VB, Java and Python.
:: Its VB section is the most active section and enen this month if you see its hall of Fame., the winner is an NT master class., where one can control most of the Aspects of an NT based computer (2000/2k3).., which clearly defines the Fact that mnay things can be achieved EASILY in VB.
.NET apps need .NET framework and python app needs its python Interpreter. [ even files compiled with MS VC++ need MSVCRT.dll ;) ]
.NET.., also I'd like to say about the poor multithreading performance in Python.., not very effecient. Though VB6 natively doesnt supoprt Muthithreading., using VB5 one can achieve multithreading or some thrid party COM servers will help.
.NET..,
VB is one language., from where many ppl. AFAIK started out their programming career.
Many "Others" argue that VB is suitable for only desktop database applications and and mid-level applications and cannot be used to make Enterprise Apps., but with proper planning and knowledge of VB's known bugs one can make a decently performing Enterprise Apps that runs for say atleast 3 years. (I have seen no application perform correctly for more than 3 years)
"Others" argue., VB is not well defined in many aspects right from Socket Programming, GDI etc.., I'd like to say.., if tahts the case., try using alternatives., I remember I have used created an Prformance Effiecient Server handling about multiple connections suing "CSocket" in VB..,
I dunno if you ppl. are aware of PlanetSourceCode.com
If anyone speaks about dependcies.., a clearly well written Vb app has at the most its VM MSVBVM60.dll and its COM servers if reqd [where MSVBVM60.dll is included right from win2000]., perhaps to be reminded
If anyone says VB is an interpreted., so is python and
This I conclude Each Programming language has its own PROs and CONs and nothing in this world is PERFECT.., VB is no exception and so are other langauges.., and I finally say., M$ killed VB6 for their
[DISCLAIMER]
I was developing VB Application for the past 7 years and was a fan of VB
[ABSTRACT]
I know VB is not good enough for Enterprise level apps., but i know its still good enough for Desktop apps., [ hell with ppl. who say its not ]., because., VB is just enoigh for these cases.
REASONS:
[FACTS]
-- bad networking support [ obvious reason is WINSOCK itself.,]
SUGGESTED WORKAROUND: use CSocket and CSocketServer
-- bad UI [ obvius reason is VB IDE Itself ]
[ I saw someone claim., we can visually notice whether this app was made in VB or not., ITS TRUE., but why make ur app like that., take time to make it appealing ]
-- hell a lot of dependencies
SUGGESTED WORKAROUND: Other than the VB VM (MSVBV60.dll)., dont use any other OCX or dll., embee the class itself to the app.,
If u are intersted - Use some binder and embedd the MSVBVM60.dll., otherwise after windows xp., VB VM is shipped by default.,
-- multithreading
[ I reffered VB to be a DEsktop programming language., so if u want multithreading use VB5 or some 3 party libs ]
-- bad performance
[ i agree., good point., but has anyone noticed we can embedd ASM/C inside VB., although u cant get a very high perfomance., but mbedding this ASM/C will make the performance upto what C acheives ]
Look., there are many unresolved issues., but as for a desktop app., these features are very much enough.
NOTE: Some one suggested Python to be a good programming language: I agree but Python does not good at multithreading [ i mean like multithreading does not acheive much performance ]
NOTE2: Even after this if u feel VB is not enough: I suggest JAVA with SWT
--
"Programming graphics in X is like finding sqrt(pi) using Roman numerals." -- Henry Spencer
Well., even though they ask so., you can directly logon using that service., even me., i did not provide my username and passwd.
Considering how many services are/will be tied into your Google Account, I'd consider that a pretty big leap of faith.
You might argue., like those ppl. may even try saving my password as all the logon info goes via. their server., but you see., when you are able to trust google hold your information why not this site., as the saying goes., "trust everyone., but not the devil inside them -- The Italian Job (2002)"., same applies here.
-CS Shyam Sundar
--
It is my job to corrupt young people with the contageous, infectious idea of individual freedom.
They have a lite version where you can access Gmail without ads.
The wap version where you can access Gmail via any WAP enabled device.
Im comfortable with these services., as a matter of fact Gmail lite from gmailwireless.com loads 100% faster than original GMail.com., Best of all you dont have any Crazy Ajax stuff that sucks my FireFox's Memory.
-CS Shyam Sundar
--
It is my job to corrupt young people with the contageous, infectious idea of individual freedom.