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Just an old techie.
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- Sumo, Formula 1, F&SF, Programming, my son
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- Many computers running either Fedora or CentOS. One box running Vista.
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Re: It's called the "Slashdot Effect." Every company intending on using social media (in any form!) needs to research this phenomenon, understand how it works and have a plan for how they're going to deal with it. | |
FYI: I am not asking for anyone to do any work for me. I'm taking a class on Unreal Development Kit and I'm having a problem with differences in versions of the kit. The book we're using for the class has tutorials and code for an older version of UDK … ![]() | |
Re: [QUOTE=john410;1389847]hey off topic, but how come older government agencies still use this language (like the social security admin)? Is it just because thats what the system was built on? Or are their particular advantages to this language.... Either way I know that they pay pretty well for people who know … | |
Re: It is nearly impossible to pick just one favorite as there are to many fantastic actresses in the history of movies. But, if I am forced to pick only one, it would be [B][I]Bette Davis[/I][/B]. Not only was she an incredible actress and awesome beauty, she single handedly broke the … | |
Re: If you are on Windows, there is a function that will help you manage frame counts - [ICODE]C:\Program Files\Microsoft SDKs\Windows\v7.0\Include\WinBase.h\GetTickCount()[/ICODE] You'd use it like this - [CODE]long start = GetTickCount(); if (GetTickCount() - start >= 30) { //reset timing start = GetTickCount(); <your code to move things here> }[/CODE] I'm … | |
Re: The problem with games on Linux is related to the library differences between distros. There's also issues with packaging, dependences and, to some extent, licensing. Games for Windows have a slightly easier time in that you just use DirectX and have at it. There are some very good games for … | |
Re: I'm not sure how much help I can be. I have over 28 years experience in IT/IS but haven't worked since 11/2004. However... There is one advantage that programmers have that can make a huge difference in finding work. That is a portfolio of existing work. It doesn't have to … | |
Re: I wouldn't call this an ideal solution but one thing you could do is uuencode the iso image then have the program rewrite it when it is run. Just a thought. | |
Re: I'm not surprised, either. Wonder how long it will be before the "Liberal Digg Cabal" is discovered. You know they're doing it, too. Lord how I hate both political parties. | |
Name: Joe Nickname: Kuramarujo or K-jo Height: 5'10" Weight: 205lbs. Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Location: VA Age: 47 Hobbies: Hacking code, Video games, Cigars Relationship Status: Divorced Education: Twenty-eight years after graduating high school I am currently getting a BS in Game Software Development. Work: Retired on disability after 22+ … |
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