some people might even consider Java to be a low-level programming language if they use something even more abstract like a rules engine or web programming like JavaScript and JSP
it's all about grabbing a platform with the portability, compatibility, maintainability, performance, and library routine availability that you need for your particular project
historically, C was seen as a great convenience because you no longer had to worry about things like saving registers, managing the program counter and frame pointer, or memory addressing schemes (I think x86 has something like 23 different ways to read or write memory)
it also included a number of somewhat tricky assembly constructs in simple logical English words, like for and if
@Bob a long time ago before I knew about screen and nohup, I used to throw processes into the background in my shell using whatever-binary >& /dev/null &
i learned about screen and nohup out of necessity when i started needing to leave stuff running on my server when logging out of ssh
oh man
if i get near a verizon wireless store, i need someone to stand near me with a tazer and taze me each time i try to reflexively go to the counter and ask to buy a Razr Maxx HD for retail price (to preserve my unlimited plan)
I WANT IT but spending that money is ... just wrong
@allquixotic: you obviously need to throw something together with tasker and ioio to do this. Automatic tasering once you get into wifi range of a verizon store!
The Windows 8 contest starts 19 October 2012 @ 1pm US-Eastern time. This meta post is designed for you to submit your posts. These blog posts MUST meet the following criteria:
Be about or related to Windows 8
Must be your own creation & not a re-write of another blog post from either the ...
I am unable to connect the Ubuntu guest (both 12.10 and 12.04) to the internet via hyper-V.
Here is what I have done so far (with much thanks due to @Kronos's blog post on the topic):
Created a switch in the switch manager with connection set to external, selected my wifi card (Intel Centrino ...
> Manufacturers of implanted devices have been resistant to calls to publish their sourcecode and to allow device owners to inspect and modify that code, citing security concerns should latent vulnerabilities be exposed, and put implantees at risk.
@Bob I have Windows 8 on my laptop and desktop. Games run as well or better than on Windows 7. Played all the way through Black Mesa Source on Windows 8. It was beautiful.
@Bob at least with the MSDNAA version, you must enter a license key immediately on installation. You cannot install without a license key. That may be different for retail installs, but I'm not sure yet.
> Yes. You have 30 days after installing Windows to activate it online or by telephone. With an activated copy of Windows, you'll be able to use every feature of Windows.
> If you don’t activate Windows within 30 days after installation, you will not be able to use every feature of Windows. You can regain full use of your computer by activating Windows.
@nhinkle it's the reason why I'm still on Win 7 (the multi-monitor thing is also there, but that's not much of a problem). Also, no WIn 8 drivers for GPU. had to force install Win 7 drivers
> My non-IT boss likes to pretend he knows everything about IT. He came in two minutes ago, saw a CD lying on my desk labeled "Ubuntu Live 12.04" and asked me as cool as can be: "Ubuntu? i think i heard them on 105.7 this morning..." "Ubuntu? yeah, they used to tour with Journey all the time." - reddit
@nhinkle and yes, I have the hybrid IGP + discrete combo, so I need to sacrifice my balls to HP. Even with that I doubt I'll get a decent driver update
I never really understood Metro. If I have a >20" screen, I sure want to use all that space as efficiently as possible - and being trapped in one program doesn't normally help...
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Since adding the -o parameter ( in my experience ) actually writes a blank file probably before the conversion takes place, how can I adjust my script so it does th...
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I am unable to connect the Ubuntu guest (both 12.10 and 12.04) to the internet via hyper-V.
Here is what I have done so far (with much thanks due to @Kronos's blog post on the topic):
Created a switch in the switch manager with connection set to external, selected my wifi card (Intel Centrino ...
The Windows 8 contest starts 19 October 2012 @ 1pm US-Eastern time. This meta post is designed for you to submit your posts. These blog posts MUST meet the following criteria:
Be about or related to Windows 8
Must be your own creation & not a re-write of another blog post from either the ...
The Windows 8 contest starts 19 October 2012 @ 1pm US-Eastern time. This meta post is designed for you to submit your posts. These blog posts MUST meet the following criteria:
Be about or related to Windows 8
Must be your own creation & not a re-write of another blog post from either the ...
I am unable to connect the Ubuntu guest (both 12.10 and 12.04) to the internet via hyper-V.
Here is what I have done so far (with much thanks due to @Kronos's blog post on the topic):
Created a switch in the switch manager with connection set to external, selected my wifi card (Intel Centrino ...
I have a bash script which enumerates through every *.php file in a directory and applies iconv to it. This gets output in STDOUT.
Since adding the -o parameter ( in my experience ) actually writes a blank file probably before the conversion takes place, how can I adjust my script so it does th...
