http://www.daniweb.com/forums/ en-US Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:35:57 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.daniweb.com/alphaimages/misc/rss.jpg http://www.daniweb.com/forums/ http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236521.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:24:23 GMT Hello all,

I'm a SW developer, have been working in industry and research for 8 years, mainly coding in UNIC/C/C++. I'm currently working on a fixed term contract that ends in a year from now.

My skills in SW are obsolete, I think my market value is very low.

I want to change my orientation a little, and try something more marketable. I'm tired of development, I don't have the energy to learn new languages and frameworks etc. Any young college grad. can do it better.

So I'm thinking of going into IT security.

I have no past experience on IT security at all. I have to get training.

As I see it, my options are:

OPTIONS: 1. Enroll in a Univ. somewhere, get an MSc degree in IT security, online or with physical presence

2. Try to get the CISCO Security Professional certification.

MY QUESTION: Is there any other, better option? If not, which one of these two is the best, from your point of view?

Thanks in advance. ]]> Glaciator http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread236521.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233761.html Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:12:16 GMT i'm thinking about starting a small computer repair business since i do repair certain pc's for people but i was wondering is there good software that i might need in terms of re-installing windows in a computer with out having them buy windows if they lost the original computer recovery disk????? ]]> Undermized http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread233761.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232236.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:18:11 GMT my webroot cant update after installation. it starts but may reach 80% and give an error msg. help please my webroot cant update after installation. it starts but may reach 80% and give an error msg. help please ]]> dreamzone http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232236.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232163.html Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:48:15 GMT Is there any of you Software Developers, Computer Programmers, Web Developers/Designers willing to be interviewed regarding your career in IT.

I'm a college (SAIT) student, in my first year, and planning to major in Software Development. I have this career plan assignment.

I need someone to interview via email regarding their career in IT; someone who would be willing to give their information such as their email, name, company; because without these information, this interview will not be credited by my instructor.

If anyone could help me with this, it'll be greatly appreciated.

For privacy purposes, anyone interested, please message me privately with your email address and I will email you with my questions attached.

Thank you for your time and consideration. ]]> krizs http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232163.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232095.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:51:22 GMT hello every body;)
I need help :confused:

I am in the final year CS,and I have to choose graduation project , but I am so confused , I don't know how .
If you know any web sites or ideas that will help me , please give it to me.

In anything
*web development
*networks
*mobile techniques
*pc applications
*Telecommunication
*DataBase ]]> JAMULA http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread232095.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231943.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:26:29 GMT I am a b.tech cse 7th sem student and my training is going to commence from jan'10 onwards .please tell me about the companies which are providing training free of cost and how 2 apply for them.its urgent. ]]> roh_gang http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231943.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231853.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 05:32:39 GMT I just got a job offer from a major software development company. It’s a software engineering position and pays 80k/yr. Is this a competitive salary? I have no idea how to go about determining what I’m worth based on my qualifications. I’ve looked at sites like glassdoor and payscale, but they... I just got a job offer from a major software development company. It’s a software engineering position and pays 80k/yr. Is this a competitive salary? I have no idea how to go about determining what I’m worth based on my qualifications. I’ve looked at sites like glassdoor and payscale, but they just provide “average” salaries, which isn’t as useful as one might like. I just graduated with my Master’s degree in Computer Science and have a couple of internships under my belt. ]]> MasterOctopus http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231853.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231802.html Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:37:36 GMT Please let me know how can i make easily edit+save and print the PDF files. Please let me know how can i make easily edit+save and print the PDF files. ]]> ashiqalpine http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread231802.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230309.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:25:50 GMT Hi.. can anyone please tell me how to derive keys from master key in SCOSTA based smartcard Thanks in advance, sekar.s Hi..
can anyone please tell me how to derive keys from master key in SCOSTA based smartcard




Thanks in advance,
sekar.s ]]> sekarcse038 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230309.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230151.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:27:42 GMT Hi there, I am looking for an IT Liability form. Here is the background; we have a client currently that has been with us for approximately 2 yrs and we have taken fabulous care of them. We have performed a technology review at the beginning of the year and they were aware that they need to... Hi there,

I am looking for an IT Liability form.

Here is the background; we have a client currently that has been with us for approximately 2 yrs and we have taken fabulous care of them. We have performed a technology review at the beginning of the year and they were aware that they need to upgrade their servers, etc. So far, they have not heeded our warnings regarding upgrading their equipment. We want to protect ourselves and have a form to eliminate the liability that could possibly arise from a catastrophic system failure. We have given them every opportunity to upgrade.

Any suggestions? We can't possibly be the only ones in this situation.

Thanks!

Mike ]]> NewatIT http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230151.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230133.html Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:43:02 GMT hi i am developing smartcard based application in based on iso7816 standards.can u please tell me how to create security file and key file thanks in advance sekar.s hi
i am developing smartcard based application in based on iso7816 standards.can u please tell me how to create security file and key file



thanks in advance
sekar.s ]]> sekarcse038 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread230133.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229906.html Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:05:33 GMT I have to work on a project involving touch screen. I have a GE touch screen kiosk and i want my application to run on that. 1) what should be my first step towards the application development? 2) are there any special languages/development tools meant for touch screen application development?... I have to work on a project involving touch screen. I have a GE touch screen kiosk and i want my application to run on that.

1) what should be my first step towards the application development?
2) are there any special languages/development tools meant for touch screen application development?

I appreciate your help and thank you in advance for takng time out to help me. I hope I am able to start this project soon withyour help. ]]> rishurishu http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229906.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229153.html Sat, 10 Oct 2009 18:45:17 GMT the question is. Create a function rate-class that determines how Canada Post will categorize your letter or package. To be considered a letter, the maximum dimensions are 38 cm in length, 27 cm in width, 2 cm in height, and 500 g in weight. A non-letter can be a light package (maximum weight 500... the question is.
Create a function rate-class that determines how Canada Post will categorize your letter or package. To be considered a letter, the maximum dimensions are 38 cm in length, 27 cm in width, 2 cm in height, and 500 g in weight. A non-letter can be a light package (maximum weight 500 g), a small package (maximum weight 1000 g), or a large package. Your function will consume length, width, height, and weight and will produce one of the following strings: "letter", "light", "small", or "large".

i was undder the impression that cond statements were needed but it says on my assignment it only covers "module 3" in my textbook, at which point cond statements have not bee mentioned, so im curious as to whether or not someone can give me some simple tips or advice on how to go about answering this one?

and by the way i am using DrScheme, for what its worth

Thanks,

Jlew ]]> jlew http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread229153.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread228481.html Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:58:20 GMT I'm looking for information on the microlaster printer that texas instruments created a long time ago and their corporate strategies....does anyone know where i can find infomation like this at? i've looked everywhere i could think of to find it but have come up short. ]]> changeyourworld http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread228481.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread228390.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 18:56:03 GMT Hello, my name is Derek and I'm a geek. I've been playing with computers for about 10 years now. I'm 23 and I am not sure which area of IT I would like to specialize in. I hope some of you may have some advice for me.

Background
I convinced my parents to buy a computer in 1999. I spent all of my time on the computer and eventually learned how it worked and how to fix them. I learned HTML and had my first web page up at the age of 15. When I was 16 I started toying around with QBASIC and learned the very basics of programming. A year later I started learning the basics of VB and played with it for a little while.

When I was 17 I got my hands on a Linux disc (Mandrake 8!) and I have been a Linux / FOSS advocate ever since.

After high school I studied computer engineering for one year before dropping out to get a job. I enjoyed college, but I slacked off and fell way behind. I would not have dropped out if I could do it over again.***

After dropping out I got a job working as a remote Jr Linux system admin for a web hosting company in LA. That job was enjoyable however repetitive and very slow at times.

After about nine months of working as a remote jr linux admin I went to work for a Wireless ISP. I was mostly a tech support person, but I also got to go outdoors (tower climbing, customer installations) and play with a few servers.

After this I did some freelance computer work and web development for some clients around town.

CURRENT
I now work as an IT Technician for a medium-sized business in the city. I can't complain about the position, I get to do a little of everything.

Hence the problem - I am worried that if I continue doing a "little of everything" I'm never going to be really valuable and never really make a decent living at what I do.

I am interested (or maybe not interested) in too many topics. I'll list them below. I cannot pick one to concentrate on and learn.

I go back and forth from wanting to learn one thing from wanting to learn another. For example, I started to tackle a Testout Training CD for the CCNA Certification without finishing, then I started training on Win 2008 Server / Active Directory without finishing, and now I have a Learning C# book on my desk!

I'm interested in everything, however I realize I cannot do it all.

Running my own business has also been a dream for several years. But we're back to the fact that I'm not a specialist in anything and steady income is VERY important to me right now.

What Interests me:
Web Development - PHP/ASP/RoR
Web Design
App Development - C#
Databases - MySQL
Linux
Sys Admin
Network Engineering
Virtualization
Telecommunications
VoIP
Net Security
FOSS
Photography
Audio Engineering
Outdoors-ish stuff.

Has anyone out there experienced a similar situation when not having a clue about what they want to specialize in?


*** Yes, I have considered going back to college and I plan on going back at some point. Probably next fall if time and money permits. ]]> dereknewland http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread228390.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread228230.html Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:32:50 GMT Hi all.

I'm currently in the planning stages of starting an IT business and would like to elicit some advice. The business will be similar to a "Geek Squad" service that will focus on residential and small-business customers.

Services will include: virus/spyware removal, security tune-ups, hardware/software installation, networking, data backup/recovery, and training.

My questions are:

1. For troubleshooting and repairing systems, what are some good (free?) applications that I could carry with me on a thumb drive?

2. What tools should I absolutely make sure I have on me when going on a call?

3. What kind of supplies (cables, hardware, etc.) should I make sure to have on hand when going on a call?

Thanks in advance for any advice or direction you guys might be able to offer. ]]> Jonnie_Cellmate http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread228230.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread228058.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:22:41 GMT hi, i have an "easy" assignment due today and for the past several days i have been completely unable to run these questions without errors,

one is asking to create a function drop-units to take an integer of 10 or greater and produce a new integer by dropping units.
ex. drop-units 148 should produce 140
drop-units 234 should produce 230
drop-units 300 should produce 300

i have no idea where to even start any help would be greatly appreciated.

as well...a second question

i have to create a function monogram which takes two strings (in this case first and last names) and produces a monogram of the two.
ex. monogram barack obama should produce b.o.
monogram michael jackson should produce m.j.

i would really appreciate a hand here!? ]]> jlew http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread228058.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227950.html Tue, 06 Oct 2009 03:40:59 GMT I am currently working on my project which involves me developing a system where order can be placed to buy sports kits. I am implementing security features like Encryption, Access control and Intrusion detection/tracking. The intrusion detection/tracking part simply has to do with knowing what... I am currently working on my project which involves me developing a system where order can be placed to buy sports kits. I am implementing security features like Encryption, Access control and Intrusion detection/tracking. The intrusion detection/tracking part simply has to do with knowing what each employee does, data viewed, deleted e.t.c more like a log file.

I am conducting this interview and would like to get a feed back as soon as possible. Please see questions below

1. How is Intrusion detection/tracking best implemented?
2. Can you clearly outline or define the steps involved in intrusion
detection/tracking
3. Which of the programming platform enable you to implement
intrusion detection/tracking?
4. Can employee’s performance be affected knowing that there is
an intrusion detection/tracking that tracks everything they do?
5. Are there drawbacks in the implementation of intrusion
detection/tracking? (setback)

Thanks a lot, your participation will be highly appreciated ]]> coolheadedguy http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227950.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227789.html Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:25:06 GMT i m plannin to sell an online attendance portal with all necessary features .. can anyone tell me where to sell it so that i may avail maximum price ... i m plannin to sell an online attendance portal with all necessary features .. can anyone tell me where to sell it so that i may avail maximum price ... ]]> sidsunil http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227789.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227262.html Fri, 02 Oct 2009 14:37:35 GMT i want to see the abstract regarding the hospital management system i am expecting some suggestions regarding this project coding and and applications i want to see the abstract regarding the hospital management system
i am expecting some suggestions regarding this project coding and
and applications ]]> seshasrinivas http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread227262.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread225982.html Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:58:49 GMT Hey all,

I'm a library science student concentrating in info tech, and my passion is information delivery, specifically how technology is changing how we receive and process information. Specific examples would be the Kindle, tablet pcs, touch screens, and video-in-print.

I'd really love to get into research and development, but I have no programming experience and very little knowledge of this new technology... can anyone recommend me some steps I should take and resources I should look at to get up to speed?

Thanks!
Kaylin ]]> kaylinboehme http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread225982.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread225959.html Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:48:59 GMT Dear All,
I would be thankful if some one guides me on how to burn a large ISO file on the currently available DVD's in the market. Recently I downloaded a file of the size 8.4 gig and bought a 8.5 Gig Dual Layer DVD. After attempting to burn, the writer says that the disc is insufficient in memory.

Please help to burn this file.
Thanks for your time and advice ]]> bravo21 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread225959.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread224376.html Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:53:41 GMT i wanted to design windows media player but i dont have any idea on how to come up with it.help me please. i wanted to design windows media player but i dont have any idea on how to come up with it.help me please. ]]> pilotduke http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread224376.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread224135.html Sat, 19 Sep 2009 03:28:20 GMT Well... I am a sophomore in college and torn between choosing 1 of 2 majors.

Computer Science or Information Technology.

My financial situation isn't all that great, my parents are helping me out a lot, but they advise me on getting my degree and getting out into the 'real' work field as soon as possible.... which I completely understand.

Sadly, I love learning about computers... every aspect of them. If I had the choice I'd probably stay and take every class this university has to offer hahah, but that's a debt I do not even want to bring into reality.

Alas this is the year I must choose a major/minor and finish up my studies within the next 2-3 years.

Right now my idea is... Major: IT Minor: MIS(management information systems) .... do you think it would be beneficial to add in a minor of Comp Sci?

Just wondering what opinions/thoughts you all had on the degrees and if you had any advice to give through your various experiences.

Sorry for the wall of text ]]> 12am http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread224135.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread224102.html Fri, 18 Sep 2009 22:05:13 GMT hi there

i have to do a research honours project report "investigating the viability of current and future technologies to deliver a multimedia environment" for uni nest year and was looking to get some advice off you's guys.

i have listed the goals of the project

goals of project

1.investigate various multimedia technologies.

2.Produce a set of guidelines which can be used to compare the viability of delivering these technologies to the mass-market.

3.Use the guidelines to compare current and future technologies


the purpose is to investigate if these multimedia technologies are viable using current broadband technology and what does the future hold for these technologies.

i am looking for any kind of advice in what areas do you think that is crucial to the above topic. ]]> davidcrossan http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread224102.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread223780.html Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:26:57 GMT Hello, I have been coming to this site for help and to add a little of my knowledge. I found a great promotion from Microsoft. This is called BizSpark. I wanted to share it with the community that has helped me. You can get all of the information from... Hello,
I have been coming to this site for help and to add a little of my knowledge. I found a great promotion from Microsoft. This is called BizSpark. I wanted to share it with the community that has helped me.
You can get all of the information from http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com/pages/home.aspx
I hope some of you find this useful. ]]> ProfessorPC http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread223780.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread223555.html Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:57:54 GMT Hi everyone,

I really hope I'm posting this in the right forum. This is my first post and I hope I don't bother or offend anyone. Please excuse my newbieness.

Here goes: I want to write a children's ebook that would feature the ability to click on any word to hear it's pronunciation. Also, I want the child to be able to read along with the audio. This means that the words would need to be highlighted in time to audio pretty much like in karaoke.

I searched the internet for days looking for programs and tutorials... I've emailed ebook maker companies... I've downloaded and played around with Adobe trial versions of Flash, After Effects, Dream Weaver, Acrobat. Griffin Technologies' iKaraoke TunePrompter comes the closest for syncing text to audio. And believe it or not Power Point comes the closest to inserting sound and music as well as the ability to record sound.

There is a children's ebook website SNIP that does EXACTLY what I'm looking for. I emailed them too but so far I haven't gotten a response.

Could someone please help me? I look forward to any and all responses. ]]> Lhairy http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread223555.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread222779.html Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:20:57 GMT could any one help me telling me which is more important mcse or ccna? also can i have them only as self study without taking certification thanks 4 ur time... could any one help me telling me which is more important mcse or ccna?
also can i have them only as self study without taking certification
thanks 4 ur time... ]]> oufa http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread222779.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread222740.html Sun, 13 Sep 2009 18:55:08 GMT Hello,

I'm a third grade computer science student at an university in Amsterdam. For a school project I have to interview someone with a job I would like in the future. I would like to interview a professional software engineer or a professional web developer about his/her job.
The interview can be done by email or using an instant messaging program and won't take too long. (i know you all have busy lives ;) )
Anyone interested? Please reply or send me a message!

With best regards,

Ruben ]]> Ruben1 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread222740.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread222441.html Sat, 12 Sep 2009 07:01:51 GMT Which is better os?...Wista or Windows 7 Which is better os?...Wista or Windows 7 ]]> m_d_ghoda http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread222441.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread222022.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 13:45:30 GMT Shortly I have a techincal interview in citrix for senior software engineer position. I have 6+ years exp in C,C++,VC++,C#,ASP,.NET. I heard there would be many rounds of interview. I want to know what would be the main focus areas in theese technical rounds?...like is it programming... Shortly I have a techincal interview in citrix for senior software engineer position.

I have 6+ years exp in C,C++,VC++,C#,ASP,.NET.
I heard there would be many rounds of interview. I want to know what would be the main focus areas in theese technical rounds?...like is it programming skills/projects done/OS internals/Network protocols/baics like algos,data structures, etc?

Please give genuine feedback.
Thanks in advance. ]]> haryny http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread222022.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread221971.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 09:47:46 GMT Please vote for the Programming Languages you use. You can select Multiple. Please vote for the Programming Languages you use.
You can select Multiple. ]]> sbhavan http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread221971.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread221923.html Thu, 10 Sep 2009 06:10:19 GMT Please vote for the OS which you feel very good. Please vote for the OS which you feel very good. ]]> sbhavan http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread221923.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread220998.html Sun, 06 Sep 2009 17:06:48 GMT Hi, I am looking for a laptop or netbook for under £250. I want it to have: at least: 1GB RAM 8GB SSD/120GB HDD webcam not necessary preferably a DVD+RW but if not then the laptop/netbook will need to be under £230. Any help will be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance Hi, I am looking for a laptop or netbook for under £250.

I want it to have:
at least:
1GB RAM
8GB SSD/120GB HDD
webcam not necessary
preferably a DVD+RW but if not then the laptop/netbook will need to be under £230.
Any help will be hugely appreciated. Thanks in advance ]]> leegeorg07 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread220998.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread216184.html Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:37:45 GMT While browing the web or changing the folders, I often get an windows explorer error message saying it has to be closed. Sometimes it simply hangs and you have to reboot the system. How to fix this error. Thanks for your help and time. While browing the web or changing the folders, I often get an windows explorer error message saying it has to be closed. Sometimes it simply hangs and you have to reboot the system. How to fix this error. Thanks for your help and time. ]]> bravo21 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread216184.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread216055.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:33:08 GMT Hi everyone! If anyone interested in learning C++ you can add me on skype. My skype id is alishujahx I am programming in c++ since past two years and have written several big projects in c++. I have done 10 projects on rentacoder with average rating of 10/10! However this offer is only for... Hi everyone! If anyone interested in learning C++ you can add me on skype. My skype id is alishujahx

I am programming in c++ since past two years and have written several big projects in c++. I have done 10 projects on rentacoder with average rating of 10/10!

However this offer is only for native English speaking people.

I will give you lessons in english and then some assignments. And we will use Microsoft Visual C++ 6.0 as IDE!

Actually anyone with common sense would have figured out why I am offering this tuition for free. Actually I want to practice english speaking. That is why I have only allowed native english speakers for this tuition!

And hey you must have a pc with mic and skype installed!

regards ]]> alishujahx http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread216055.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread215955.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:20:40 GMT Dear All,
This is a file from Stardock and it won't get out from the system. Can any one help to delete this file. Thanks. I had already deleted all registry values for this installation but for this one single file.
thanks ]]> bravo21 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread215955.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread215864.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:35:45 GMT [rant]
Its so damed confusing and difficult to use. I spent three days trying to install something on my Fedora 11 machine that would take me no more than about 10 minutes in Vista (or any other version of MS-Windows). As an example: wxWidgets. I couldn't even successfully compile their online Hello World tutorial because of uninstalled extra packages. Then after installing more packages using yum program, tried to compile Hello World and the g++ compiler couldn't find some include files. So I used find command to locate the header files and created a makefile to set -I flags for the include directories. That finally worked, but now I get trillions of undefined variables error messages. From this short experience it is no wonder that more *nix programmers don't commit suicide!

As for Vista: the same Hello World tutorial compiled without errors or warnings in about 15 minutes using VC++ 2008 Express. And not much more than that using Code::Blocks.
[/rant] ]]> Ancient Dragon http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread215864.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread215792.html Wed, 02 Sep 2009 18:12:49 GMT Hi people, my first post here. Please bear with me. I just wanna know your opinion about this situation if someone says to you that the security of an operating system is built on the hardware mechanism that separates user mode from kernel mode which means that an attack that succeeds against one... Hi people, my first post here. Please bear with me. I just wanna know your opinion about this situation
if someone says to you that the security of an operating system is built on the hardware mechanism that separates user mode from kernel mode which means that an attack that succeeds against one operating system must have broken the hardware mechanism, and therefore the same attack will work against any other operating system on the same type of machine. Thus there can't be any reason to believe that one operating system is more secure than any other.

How would you counteract his invalid argument? ]]> achocoolcho http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread215792.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread214866.html Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:30:05 GMT Google earth imagery...Is it possible to see Live places by Google earth.. How much exactly you have to py for premium services. i have listened contrary prices about it. or it is just a fiction that you can view live earth... Google earth imagery...Is it possible to see Live places by Google earth.. How much exactly you have to py for premium services. i have listened contrary prices about it. or it is just a fiction that you can view live earth... ]]> pakidesigner http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread214866.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread220922.html Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:52:32 GMT hi im a student who isdoing my final year... Till today i was ongoing a project with an expert system... But unfirtunately my project was rejected today for lack of scope .... Can u pls help me with a good project title.... As i only got 2 more days to come up with an idea hi im a student who isdoing my final year... Till today i was ongoing a project with an expert system... But unfirtunately my project was rejected today for lack of scope .... Can u pls help me with a good project title.... As i only got 2 more days to come up with an idea ]]> Zaad http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread220922.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread214610.html Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:39:31 GMT I'm currently a software engineer and looking at staying within the technical/programming IT field for the forseeable future. I'd like to do an MBA to increase my knowledge of businesses/commerce in general. For instance being able to understand the economy much better, finance/stock market or how companies operate.

A career change isn't what I want and the roles I'm expecting to get are along the lines of senior software developer, senior software architect, etc. I don't wish to be an IT manager or CIO so as I said---technical roles only.

What I'm concerned about is that for senior technical roles, a masters in CS might be seen as an appropriate masters vs an MBA. If I wanted to be an IT project manager then yes, an MBA might be more suitable.

Another reason I'm against masters in CS is unless you work for orgs like NASA, you wouldn't need any of the advanced subjects in a masters. I find that even in senior technical roles, undergrad CS degrees are more than enough. Let's not forget that probably 90% of software development roles out there are not with research companies.

I wanna do an MBA but would it work to my disadvange? ]]> diespockdie http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread214610.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread214577.html Fri, 28 Aug 2009 02:30:21 GMT hi guys. im actually a university fresh grad and i've been offered for two jobs.

1. flash actionscript programmer
2. web developer

im still confuse which one i should take. can someone give me the pros and cons of both. :( ]]> mIssy_ricco http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread214577.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread214298.html Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:40:35 GMT I am presently working as System Admin. But i've not done graduation. I have done MCSE and CCNA training but didn't go for certification.

Now I think graduation is waste of time and I should go for international Certifications. What you guys suggest?

At times i feel im going nowhere, like no future at all of this windows platform and loosing interest in this platform. So just wanted to ask what else i can do to secure my future, more interesting and where i cud use some of my brains. ]]> gc_don http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread214298.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread213891.html Tue, 25 Aug 2009 17:44:05 GMT I saw an advertisement banner here not too long ago that was saying something about the Blackberry App development competition? Does any know about this or have a link to it? Thanks. I saw an advertisement banner here not too long ago that was saying something about the Blackberry App development competition? Does any know about this or have a link to it? Thanks. ]]> papanyquiL http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread213891.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread213469.html Sun, 23 Aug 2009 23:02:43 GMT Hello,

I'm in a situation, and I'm having an unusually difficult time deciding what to do.


I'm 38 years old, and I work as software developer for a major university in my area. I've held this job for about 3 years now and things are going great. I have been working in the computer/tech field for the past 15 years, however, I do not have a college degree nor any certifications. Lately, I've been thinking that I want to pursue a more research-oriented computer science career, rather than just programming...like maybe programming in robotics, or AI, or something like that.

So last month, I decided to take some courses at the university I work at and persue a degree in computer science since I would have gotten a 75% educational discount(since I work here), but my application for admissions was turned down becuase my high school grades were not that great.

So now, I'm rather bummed and I don't know what to do. I spoke with a person in the admissions office of the university where I work, and he said that I could goto a community college for 2-years, and then re-apply to my university, with a better, but not guarenteed, chance of being accepted.

I also have the opportunity to goto this community college with a 90% discount because I have family whom work there.

Now, that sounds great, and almost obvious...just goto the community college for 2 years, get good grades, and apply again after those 2 years at the university I work at.

However...I'm 38...that means I'd finish the community college at age 40! And then, even if I get in at my university, I wouldn't be able to get a bachelor's in Computer Science for another 2 or 3 years...which means I'd be 42 or 43!

So I started thinking, well maybe I should just get some certifications. Then I could at least put those on my resume. But I think degrees are looked at with more respect that certs. at least when working at a college or university.

But really, I don't know what would be best for me.

So, I feel old, and maybe I should just stick with what I'm doing until I retire...and if I ever need to change jobs, just rely on my experience.

Any advice?


Thanks ]]> 999cm999 http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread213469.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread212574.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 20:15:38 GMT Hello everyone!

Maybe this thread isn't fitting for the hardware forum, if so i apologize.

I've been wondering for som while now how software like a game or a office-suite is distributed. Because if i compile something on my Intel dualcore and the move it to a AMD (something) computer chances are my compiled software won't work since the hardware is different. Am I right?

So is software distributed with a compiler or does the installation program use the compiler that comes with the os?

I hope my question is understandable, if not please comment and I will try to clarify. ]]> Whalenut http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread212574.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread212570.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:08:52 GMT I'm considering new strategies to recruit clients for my Network services and IT consulting business. I've made a list of target businesses in my, relatively small, market and I had planned to send post cards out. But after receiving a cold cal from a local marketing firm the other day it got me thinking about that as a viable strategy, there are roughly 100 businesses on my list so calls would be viable if spread out over a week or two.

Does anybody have feedback on these two marketing strategies, or an alternative method that might work as well?

• Would potential clients consider Cold-Calling too pushy?

• Are post cards even noticed in a professional environment, or will they just be thrown away.

• Should I give the information directly to the receptionist who handles the call, or ask to speak to somebody with decision making authority?

• Do businesses consider one/both of these methods to be tacky or obtrusive?

]]> OlyComputers http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread212570.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread211659.html Sat, 15 Aug 2009 11:13:39 GMT http://intype.info/ ? anyone have a better text editor ? http://intype.info/ ?

anyone have a better text editor ? ]]> adamramadhan http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread211659.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread211355.html Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:58:18 GMT Hi All,

My name is Ron. I work for a PR company in their IT department as a report developer. Specifically, I am using SQL Server Reporting services and Crystal to develop reports for our company's intranet. I started at this company 2 1/2 years ago as a desktop support intern while taking full time courses at ITT Tech.

Here is the Irony. I'm in a really interesting situation, because the degree I'm getting is more specific in network engineering and IT. So, at school I learn about configuring Cisco routers/switching, routing protocols, topologies... etc... And then i come to work and learn about databases and writing long stored procedures and queries and I am in a development environment...

I'm also concerned about the reputation of my college. Many people are skeptical of ITT Tech and their programs, and part of me regrets the decision to take courses here. But, live and learn. I'm getting the impression that alot of employers just like to see that you have a degree in this field, and experience is more important. But then again, i've heard that some companies prefer a more prestigious education.

Thankfully i work for a reputable company and I have some experience. So, hopefully employers can see past the college I attended if they have a problem with it.. Continuing my eduction will be mostly through certifications on top of my degree..

Anyway, sorry to unload all this on you.. Looks like i have 3 routes i can take.. Network/Systems administration, Database administration, or Software development...

Should I pursue software development... I like the hours, flexability and creating programs... But I like networking.. can be fun to go around and fix networks... Or Database administration. I've heard this pays alot cause it could be kind of boring and not enough qualified people.. Or just do it all as a consultant down the road??

I don't know. I might just stay at the company I'm at for awhile because their treating me pretty well and get some more experience.. But wanted to get some insight from you IT guru's about my situation. Thanks for reading! ]]> rcafferky http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread211355.html http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread210984.html Wed, 12 Aug 2009 10:03:20 GMT hiiee i m mubin persuing MCA frm pune university. i need project for my 5 sem, if u hv any project in java or .Net then can u please forward it to me... hiiee i m mubin persuing MCA frm pune university.
i need project for my 5 sem, if u hv any project in java or .Net then can u please forward it to me... ]]> mubin http://www.daniweb.com/forums/thread210984.html