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    Replied To a Post in Permutations in Vb.net

    >The calculator already had a method to retrieve the inverse (Gauss-Jordan through absolute pivot), but it was extremely slow. I can't see any algorithm that finds the inverse of a …
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    Would anyone care to post a simple example of managing settings with xml serialization?
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    Gave Reputation to happygeek in Windows 10 Tech Preview

    It's a hark back to the past. Ten is the number of people who liked Windows Me, and Microsoft is aiming on bettering that after Vista and 8 failed to …
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    What version of vb.net are you using?
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    Replied To a Post in Preferred Method For Saving Program Settings

    I find it easiest to use My.Settings. I don't know if there is an industry standard but I prefer to avoid the registry whenever possible.
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    <more misinformation> Or perhaps there will be a standard version calles Windows 10S which will confuse buyers who think they are buying a computer with IOS ^_^ </misinformation>
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    Do you think that is a reflection of the times, or is it to get us used to the idea that abusing/torturing a perp is acceptable because it always leads …
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    Gave Reputation to J.C. SolvoTerra in Determine Next Event Using DateTime and TimeSpan

    I'm currently working on a collection of sub-projects, one of which was a backup manager. I needed to be able to allow the user to specify a backup time and …
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    I'd say this goes way beyond "code snippet" and could easily be a tutorial. Nicely done.
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    >the reason why I choose button is because it contain the no. of seats with the Proper alignment of seats I can see why you might prefer buttons then. In …
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    Here is one way (perhaps not the best way) of setting a group of checkboxes to allow zero or one selection. The example uses a GroupBox containing five CheckBoxes. Private …
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    Because the action involves making a selection, wouldn't you be better off with either radio buttons or checkboxes instead of buttons?
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    >We all enjoy an up vote of course, Well, I **did** give you an endorsement. That counts for something.
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    The Task Manager has been completely reworked. Instead of separate tabs, applications and processes are now available on one tab. Selecting **More Details** or **Fewer Details** switches between applications and …
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    Edited Windows 10 Tech Preview

    The tech preview of the latest version of Windows (albeit still in flux) is now available for download. True to form, Microsoft assumes that we are idiots. In order to …
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    Edited Windows 10 Tech Preview

    The tech preview of the latest version of Windows (albeit still in flux) is now available for download. True to form, Microsoft assumes that we are idiots. In order to …
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    Created Windows 10 Tech Preview

    The tech preview of the latest version of Windows (albeit still in flux) is now available for download. True to form, Microsoft assumes that we are idiots. In order to …
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    Replied To a Post in ok. that's me leaving daniweb

    Likewise.
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    "No matter how cynical you get, it's almost impossible to keep up." Lily Tomlin
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    Replied To a Post in Load Words from file and stor in array then sort with bubble?

    The easiest way to read one word per line is Dim words() As String = System.IO.File.ReadAllLines(filename) >As long as it works for numbers it should work as is for strings. …
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    Replied To a Post in Load Words from file and stor in array then sort with bubble?

    What have you done so far? Reading words from a file into an array is simple but how you do it depends on the format of the file. Considerations are: …
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    Replied To a Post in Permutations in Vb.net

    I think this is a case where you'll find the recursive approach much more clear and concise. Module Module1 Sub Main() Permute({1, 2, 3, 4}) Console.ReadLine() End Sub Sub Permute(nums() …
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    The data is *always* incomplete.
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    You are asking about tips regarding being a teacher? Well, 1... its in your best interest to know what you are talking about before standing in front of a room …
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    “We are going to die, and that makes us the lucky ones. Most people are never going to die because they are never going to be born. The potential people …
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    Yes, you can in the context of the question. When the question is phrased as "based on the data would you conclude that...". It's a mathematical question that is being …
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    has anyone had difficulties getting chromecast to work on their network? specifically, getting to the final set-up, after the device has successfully located your network and your router settings show …
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    This is a little after-the-fact considering that you posted this 11 months ago but I just picked up a ChromeCast a couple of days ago and I've been quite happy …
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    Reverend Boudreaux was the part-time pastor of the local Cajun Baptist Church and Pastor Thibodaux was the minister of the Covenant Church across the road. They were both standing by …
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    A study was done where people were asked a mathematical question. One group had the question framed in a neutral fashion - the numbers related to the results of a …
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    If you get a fair sampling then perhaps but if you ask a group of people who share the same biases (as a whole) then perhaps not. If you walk …
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    You could try changing your connection string to SqlConnection("Server=.\SQLEXPRESS;Database=demo1;Trusted_Connection=yes;") Change the server name to whatever your local installation is named.
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    Nobody can make a perfect evaluation. There are always biases. Anaïs Nin said “We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are.”
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    Edited Please help with my c#

    I have a problem with my vb payroll project. When I click the Edit Button a msg pop-up saying that "Input string was not in a correct format." and when …
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    The medical term for "brain freeze" is sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia.
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    I would have to say that your biggest problem is that this isn't vb.net code. I'm guessing it is C#. Please let me know for sure and I'll move it …
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    >What was the minimum response time to an event your system required? I don't recall but it likely wasn't to the resolution that you required. One of my first applications …
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    Just another subsidy to the huge corporations.
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    If you let anyone else use your computer then I suggest one other layer of protection. A great big stick. It won't save you from one infection, but it will …
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    Marked Solved Status for How to get only numbers and - in text box?

    I am desiging a Form in which I am asking user to enter: Name in Textbox1 ID Card Number in Text2 here i want to code for textbox2 that it …
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    It's not the single fingerprint that gets me. It's the trace evidence that **always** narrows it down to a single something (the chocolate found in the victim's stomach is only …
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    Gave Reputation to J.C. SolvoTerra in How to get only numbers and - in text box?

    I need to apologise to Reverand Jim for my prior outburst, and indeed to the other participants on this thread. It was rude and uncalled for. @Deep Modi. None of …
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    >I'm sorry sweet heart, did I venture away from your solution. Find a bug in my solution and I'll reconsider the fact you aren't just power tripping. A down vote …
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    Replied To a Post in How to get only numbers and - in text box?

    Most textbox filters are for categories of keystrokes - for example, upper and/or lower case letters, digits, etc. In these cases it is faster (although not noticibly) and clearer (which …
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    Edited Optimizing SQL Query

    Greetings I want to optimize a SQL Query. The problem I have a database full of such Queries and I need help for optimizing those Queries the problem with the …
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    Licence plate scanning is increasingly being done by piggybacking on new systems being used on toll roads. Licence plates are scanned for billing purposes. The drivers using these newer systems …
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    I would have included 5 pounds with this letter but I'd already sealed the envelope. Mrs. Shufflewick (perhaps happygeek will remember who this is)
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    Replied To a Post in Why does Windows XP refuse to die?

    >But was your son doing a 20-year study? Was he using real-time laboratory hardware? If he wasn't doing these, using new equipment is fine. Any study that relies on the …
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    Replied To a Post in AOL Software Will Not Launch When I Click on It.

    Having AOL **not** run is a feature, not a bug.

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