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    Replied To a Post in Multi threading task takes much longer than 1 thread

    I can think of 2 areas that have impact on time. If this is a classic HDD then seek times pile up with more files open. Those seek times are …
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    Replied To a Post in merging two Makefiles to built one output

    Then don't write the bash file yet. Even if it's 2 make files, write down the steps you use to make this one file and share it here so folk …
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    Began Watching Connecting to Exisitng TCPClient

    So we have this software that we can use a Telnet client to tap into, sending and receiving data in VT220. The software when it initally connects, connects to port …
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    Since time has passed I'll share our solution. We didn't try to sniff packets and such but added a debug tap/log/output to our setup/control/terminal program so where there was trouble …
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    Began Watching send msm using a gsm modem

    I'm working on a messaging application I have a gsm modem and device usb rs232 I want a private message to your phone from a form that I write below …
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    Replied To a Post in send msm using a gsm modem

    Long ago we did stuff like that. Be sure your setup is good by opening the COM port with a terminal to test if the modem is working and what …
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    Began Watching merging two Makefiles to built one output

    hi everyone i have a simple OS which has its own makefile to built its floppy as output and the the picoc (a tiny c compiler) which also has its …
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    Replied To a Post in merging two Makefiles to built one output

    Let me share an old method I used when I needed to run 2 makes. I created a script like this. CD /project1, make, CD /project1, make, then add more …
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    Began Watching how to make .exe file in visual studio 2013

    i have done a project is a web browser uses a sql server 2008 as a back end so i want make setup file for that project to work in …
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    Replied To a Post in how to make .exe file in visual studio 2013

    Before I start, let me offer this link about SQL Server 2008 Express. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=25052 If you want to make your app run without dependencies on SQL Server 2008 then you …
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    Began Watching How to restore xls?

    We had a need to factory restore our PC. It is Windows 7 Home Preimum with SP1. We copied all data off ran the factory restore drive, reinstalled Office 2007, …
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    Replied To a Post in How to restore xls?

    Can be true when we don't install a printer driver and set it as the default. Oddity or weird fact.
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    You may want to check your code. Examples of the call show MOV AX,4C00H INT 21H
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    Began Watching Constant too large

    how to solve constant too large error in TASM?
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    Replied To a Post in Constant too large

    From memory ah is 8 bits and you are trying to jam 16 bits. Maybe you meant ax? http://stackoverflow.com/questions/5364270/concept-of-mov-ax-cs-and-mov-ds-ax Bob
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    Began Watching outlook 2013 calendar problem

    I just installed and added a user. Then I copy the old .pst file to the Outlook folder. When I open my Outlook email, I don't see the calendar. How …
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    Replied To a Post in outlook 2013 calendar problem

    Is the Calendar button missing? I'd review this link. https://support.office.com/en-sg/article/Customize-the-Navigation-Pane-bb80da1a-441f-4e00-8b12-52a88aeb1934
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    Began Watching Increment operator

    How this calculation is done i'am confused i am getting an answer 14 ?? #include<iostream> #include<conio.h> using namespace std;main() { int a=5; int d; d=++a + ++a; cout<<d; getch(); }
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    Think about it. ++a can't be added to something else until the ++ step is completed. So to finish this math my bet is the compiler completed the increments first …
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    Began Watching AI for Othello game

    I'm making the game Othello in java and I need to make an AI which will be a good rival and very challenging. I've read all about search trees,alpha beta …
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    Replied To a Post in AI for Othello game

    Why not start smaller? That is, try tic tac toe first. Java Reversi/Othello has already been written such as https://github.com/luugiathuy/ReversiGame which means you are creating a wheel of sorts.
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    Began Watching My compiler cannot find any headers that I need

    I've essentially copied a small project from another computer to this one. This one is running windows 8.1. What happens when I try to compile even a hello world cpp …
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    Replied To a Post in My compiler cannot find any headers that I need

    I see this error on incorrectly installed compilers. http://forums.codeblocks.org/index.php?topic=7208.0 seems to note prior folk's consternations with Codeblocks and such.
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    Began Watching How Do I Make A Button Go To Another window in VB 6

    Hi I Need Help about using Visual Basic 6 2013 How do you make buttons go to other windows?
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    Began Watching Have you heard of Libre or Abiword?

    Someone just mentioned these to me. They are word processing alternatives for people who hate Microsoft.
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    Replied To a Post in Have you heard of Libre or Abiword?

    And let's mention NINITE. LibreOffice is on the list there. Here's why I use Ninite: http://www.howtogeek.com/201354/ninite-is-the-only-safe-place-to-get-windows-freeware/ Free apps, without the cramware. Bob
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    Began Watching My scanner class detects an extra character?

    Hi. I'm using 3 classes: the Character class, the Scanner class, and the Test class. This is the Character class: public class Character { private char cargo = '\u0007'; private …
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    Replied To a Post in My scanner class detects an extra character?

    First thought. The old CRLF discussion. http://stackoverflow.com/questions/1761051/difference-between-n-and-r I can't tell how you created the text file or on what OS. HTH.
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    Began Watching Generating Keyboard Presses

    Recently, I've been trying to find out how to make my computer think that a button on the keyboard has been pressed using python. I want the whole system to …
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    Just in case you don't find an answer, try https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&as_q=press+keyboard+button+using+python The prior discussions cover the issues about why this is, and why it won't be too portable to other than …

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